JP6599382B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

  Conventionally, in a pachinko gaming machine, when the big hit lottery is not won, the variation pattern selection mode that defines at least the variation time of the variation game differs depending on the number of variation games pending (hereinafter referred to as the number of suspensions). (For example, Patent Document 1).

JP 2014-023633 A

  However, in the pachinko gaming machine disclosed in Patent Document 1, when the big hit lottery is won, the variation pattern is determined in the same selection manner without considering the number of variation games held. For this reason, in the conventional technique, when the big hit lottery is won, the variation pattern is hardly changed, leaving room for improvement to improve the interest of the player.

  An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that can improve the interest of a player.

A gaming machine that solves the above-mentioned problem is a gaming machine configured to hold execution of a variable game using a symbol based on the establishment of a predetermined condition, and a winning lottery means for performing a winning lottery, and a result of the winning lottery Based on the variation pattern selection means for selecting the variation pattern of the variation game, the game display means for displaying the variation game, and the game display means based on the variation pattern selected by the variation pattern selection means. And a game control means for executing the variation game, and the variation pattern has at least a variation time of the variation game, and if the winning lottery is won in the winning lottery, the average variation time of the variation game the number of pending said variation game Unlike in the case that when a first number of holding a second number of holding, in per in the per lottery There are a plurality of variation patterns that can be selected by the variation pattern selection means when selected, and the plurality of variation patterns include a case where the number of suspensions of the variation game is the first number of suspensions and a number of second suspensions. There are a variation pattern having a different selection ratio at a certain time, and a variation pattern having the same selection ratio between the number of hold of the variable game being the first hold number and the second hold number, There are a first variation game and a second variation game in the variation game, and the execution state of the second variation game is suspended in the gaming state compared to the first gaming state and the first gaming state. A second gaming state in which the predetermined condition can be easily established, wherein the second gaming state is controlled to one of the first gaming state and the second gaming state, and the hit state If you win in the lottery In addition, a part or all of the variation patterns that can be selected by the variation pattern selection means have different selection ratios when the number of retained games in the variation game is the first number of retained games and the second number of retained games, The variation pattern selection means can be selected when the game state is controlled to the other game state of the first game state and the second game state, and when winning in the winning lottery All of the variation patterns have the same selection ratio when the number of suspensions of the variation game is the first number of suspensions and when the number of suspensions is the second number of suspensions. The variation pattern selection means is selectable, and the variation pattern of one variation game of one of the first variation game and the second variation game is partially or entirely the number of variation games held is the first retention When the number is a number and the second number of holds, the selection ratio is different, and when the winning lottery is won, the variation pattern selecting means can be selected, and the first variation game And all of the variation patterns of the other variation game among the second variation games have the same selection ratio when the variation game hold number is the first retention number and the second retention number, And an effect control means for controlling the effect execution means and controlling the effect execution means to execute an effect during the execution of the variable game. The effect includes a plurality of effects, and the winning lottery A variation pattern in which the variation pattern selection means is selectable when winning, and the selection ratio differs depending on whether the number of suspensions of the variation game is the first retention number or the second retention number. Based on During the execution of the variable game, the same system of effects is executed, and the variation based on the variation pattern in which the selection ratio is different between when the number of holdings of the variable game is the first number of holdings and when it is the second number of holdings The system of effects executed during the execution of the game is the same, and the same system of effects includes the same specific reach effect, while the start timing of the specific reach effect is different, Selection ratio when the variation pattern selection means is selectable when the winning in the lottery is selected, and the number of holding of the variable game is the first holding number and the second holding number the different variation patterns, different There are several variations patterns reach is formed at the timing, the change pattern selection means selectable if you have won per in the per lottery The Do variation pattern, only has a specific pattern of variation can be selected when the number of pending said variation game is a specific number of pending, if it is controlled in the second game condition, the specific change pattern is When the second variable game hold number is the specific hold number and can be selected, and when the second game is controlled to the first gaming state , the specific change pattern is the first change pattern. The gist of the present invention is a variation pattern that can be selected only when the sum of the number of suspensions of the variable game and the number of suspensions of the second variation game is the specific number of suspensions.

  According to the present invention, the interest of the player can be improved.

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 electrical constitution of a pachinko gaming machine. (A) is explanatory drawing which shows the fluctuation pattern which can be selected in the case of a loss, (b) is explanatory drawing which shows the fluctuation pattern which can be selected in the case of big hit. The flowchart which shows a special symbol input process. The flowchart which shows a special symbol start process. Explanatory drawing which shows a specific example of the relationship between a gaming state, the number of special reservations, and the average variation time of a special symbol variation game. (A) is explanatory drawing which shows the fluctuation pattern which can be selected in the case of a loss in 2nd Embodiment, (b) is explanatory drawing which shows the fluctuation pattern which can be similarly selected in case of big hit. Explanatory drawing which shows a specific example of the production | presentation content defined to the fluctuation pattern. Explanatory drawing which shows a specific example of the relationship between a fluctuation pattern and the executable notice effect which can be performed.

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

  As shown in FIG. 1, a pachinko gaming machine 10 as a gaming machine includes a launching handle 11 on the front side. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a decorative lamp 12 on the front side. The decoration lamp 12 performs an effect (hereinafter referred to as “light emission effect”) of causing the built-in light emitter to emit light, blink, and extinguish as one effect. The decorative lamp 12 is one of the effect execution means.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a speaker 13 on the front side. As one of the effects, the speaker 13 executes effects (hereinafter referred to as “voice effects”) for outputting sounds such as voices of humans and animals, sound effects, and music. The speaker 13 is one of 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 front view. A game ball as a game medium is launched toward the game area 21 with an intensity corresponding to the operation amount (rotation amount) of the launch handle 11. A game ball that has 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 unit 22a. The first special symbol display unit 22a displays a first special symbol variation game in which a predetermined symbol is variably displayed and finally the first special symbol is confirmed 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 unit 22b. The second special symbol display unit 22b displays a second special symbol variation game in which a predetermined symbol is variably displayed and finally the second special symbol is confirmed and stopped. In the following description, the second special symbol variation game is abbreviated as “second special game”. Further, the first special game and the second special game may be collectively referred to as “special game” in some cases. The special symbol is a symbol for notifying the result of an internal lottery (big hit lottery) to be described later.

  In the present specification, “variable display” means a state in which the type of the displayed symbol changes with time. In this specification, “definite stop display” means a state in which a symbol is definitely stopped and displayed, and the type of the displayed symbol does not change. “Definite stop display” and “derivation” have the same meaning. The special symbols that can be derived in the special symbol display units 22a and 22b include at least a jackpot symbol as a jackpot display result and a miss symbol as a loss display result. In the special game, when the jackpot symbol is derived, the player can specify the jackpot. In a special game, when a loss symbol is derived, the player can specify the loss.

  In the present embodiment, when an internal lottery (a big hit lottery) is won, after a big hit symbol is derived in any special game, a big hit game is awarded after the special bonus game ends. As will be described in detail later, the big hit game is advantageous to the player because a large number of winning balls can be obtained.

  The information display panel 22 includes a first special hold display unit 22c. The first special hold display unit 22c displays the number of times of the first special game whose execution is put on hold because the start condition is satisfied but the startable condition is not yet satisfied. In the following description, the number of first special games that are on hold is indicated as the first special hold 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 times that the second special game has been put on hold because the start condition is satisfied but the startable condition is not yet satisfied. In the following description, the number of the second special game being held is indicated as the second special hold number. For example, the maximum value of the first special reservation number and the second special reservation number is 4 respectively. In the following description, the sum of the first special reservation number and the second special reservation number is referred to as “total special reservation number”.

  The information display panel 22 includes a normal symbol display unit 22e. The normal symbol display unit 22e displays a normal symbol variation game in which a predetermined symbol is variably displayed and finally a normal symbol is derived. In the following description, the normal symbol variation game is abbreviated as “normal game”. The normal symbols derivable to the normal symbol display unit 22e include at least a normal winning symbol and an ordinary off symbol. When the normal winning symbol is derived in the normal game, the player can specify the normal winning symbol. In a normal game, when an out-of-order symbol is derived, the player can normally specify the out-of-game.

  In the present embodiment, when the internal lottery (ordinary symbol winning lottery) is won, after the ordinary winning symbol is derived in the ordinary game, the ordinary winning game is awarded after the ordinary winning ordinary game ends. The normal hit game is an advantageous state for 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 where an image is displayed. The effect display device 25 executes an effect (hereinafter referred to as “display effect”) of displaying a pattern imitating a predetermined character or character as one of the effects. The effect display device 25 is one of effect execution means.

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

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a second starting port 27 that opens to the gaming area 21. The second start port 27 is one of the winning ports. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a second start sensor SE2 that detects a game ball that has entered the second start port 27 (shown in FIG. 6). For example, the second start sensor SE2 is provided in a passage through which a game ball that has entered the second start port 27 passes. In the present embodiment, when a game ball is detected by the second start sensor SE2, the start condition for the second special game can be satisfied, and the payout condition for the prize ball is satisfied.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a first variable member 28 that opens and closes the second start port 27. The first variable member 28 can operate in an open state in which a game ball can enter the second start port 27 and a closed state in which the game ball cannot enter the second start port 27. Note that the open state may be a state in which the game ball can easily enter the second start port 27 as compared to the closed state. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a first actuator A1 that moves the first variable member 28 between an open state and a closed state (shown in FIG. 3). The second start port 27 is controlled to be in an open state in the normal hit game.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a big prize opening 29 that is open to the gaming area 21. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a count sensor SE3 that detects a game ball that has entered the special winning opening 29 (shown in FIG. 3). For example, the count sensor SE3 is provided in a passage through which a game ball that has entered the special winning opening 29 passes. In the present embodiment, when a game ball is detected by the count sensor SE3, a prize ball payout condition is satisfied.

  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 “large prize opening door”. The second variable member 30 can operate in an open state in which a game ball can enter the grand prize opening 29 and a closed state in which the game ball cannot enter the grand prize opening 29. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a second actuator A2 that moves the second variable member 30 between an open state and a closed state (shown in FIG. 3). The second variable member 30 is controlled to be in an open state in the big hit game.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a gate 31 through which a game ball can pass (enter) in the game area 21. The gate 31 includes a gate sensor SE4 that detects a game ball passing through the gate 31 (shown in FIG. 3). In the present embodiment, when a game ball is detected by the gate sensor SE4, a start condition for a normal game can be established. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes an out port 32. In the present embodiment, game balls that have not entered any winning opening are discharged from the out opening 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 has a plurality of probability states related to special symbols as gaming states with different probabilities of winning big hits (hereinafter, referred to as “hit probabilities”) in internal lottery (big hit lottery). The plurality of probability states related to the special symbol include a low probability state and a high probability state in which the jackpot probability is higher than the low probability state. In the high probability state, the possibility of winning the big hit lottery is higher than that in the low probability state, so that the gaming state is advantageous to the player. The high probability state is a so-called “probability variation state (probability variation state)”.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 has a plurality of base states as game states having different bases (ratio of the number of prize balls to the number of game balls fired). 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 “entrance rate improved state” in which the probability that a game ball enters the second start port 27 is higher than the low base state. This is an “entry-easy state” in which it is easy to enter the game ball. That is, the high base state is a so-called “electric 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 combination of a plurality of controls. The first control is a normal symbol variation time shortening control in which the variation time of the normal game is shorter than that in the low base state. The second control is a normal symbol probability variation control in which the probability of winning a normal symbol hitting lottery (ordinary hit probability) is changed with a higher probability than in the low base state.

  The third control is open time extension control in which the total open time of the first variable member 28 in one normal game is longer than that in the low base state. As the opening time extension control, the number of times the first variable member 28 is released in one normal hit game is larger than that in the low base state, and the first variable member 28 is once in the normal hit game. It is preferable to perform at least one of the controls for making the opening time of the battery longer than that in the low base state.

  Further, the high base state may be realized by combining the fourth control described below. The fourth control is a special symbol variation time shortening control in which the average variation time of the special game is shorter than that in the low base state. When the special symbol variation time reduction control is executed, the high base state is a so-called “variation time reduction state”. Here, the average variation time of the special game is obtained by dividing the accumulated time of the variation time in the predetermined number of variation games by the predetermined number of times, assuming that the predetermined number of special games has been executed. Can be obtained.

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

  Here, the jackpot game will be described. In the big hit game, first, a predetermined effect is 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 ends when a predetermined end condition is satisfied. In each of a plurality of round games, a predetermined effect is performed. In the big hit game, when the last round game is finished, a predetermined effect is performed for a predetermined time (hereinafter referred to as “ending time”). The jackpot game is terminated as the ending time elapses.

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

Next, an example of an effect that can be executed by the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
The display effects that can be executed by the effect display device 25 include an effect symbol variation game in which effect symbols are variably displayed in a plurality of columns and finally a combination of effect symbols is derived. The effect design is a design (decoration design) with decoration such as characters and numbers, and is used for diversifying the display effect. For example, the change display of the effect symbols is realized by scroll-displaying the symbol row in a predetermined direction (for example, the vertical direction). The pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment includes a left column corresponding to the first column, a middle column corresponding to the second column, and a right column corresponding to the third column as the symbol columns of the effect symbols. Yes. In the following description, the effect symbol variation game is abbreviated as “effect game”.

  The production 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. In the effect game, a combination of effect symbols corresponding to the special symbols derived in the special game is derived. In a special game, when a big hit symbol is derived, a big hit symbol based on the production symbol is derived in the effect game. For example, the jackpot symbol based on the effect symbol is a symbol combination in which the effect symbols in all the rows are the same, such as “333” and “777”. In the special game, when the off symbol is derived, the off symbol based on the effect symbol is derived in the effect game. For example, the out-of-line design symbols are a combination of symbols such as “787” and “556” in which at least some of the design symbols are different from the other design symbols. In the effect game, the effect symbol may be temporarily stopped before the effect symbol is confirmed and stopped. In this specification, “temporary stop display” means a state indicating that there is a possibility that the effect symbol may be variably displayed again, such as “sway fluctuation state”.

  An effect game may include a reach effect performed by forming a reach. The reach is a state in which the same effect design is temporarily stopped and displayed in a specific column among a plurality of columns, and an effect design in a column different from the specific column is continuously displayed in a variable manner. In the present embodiment, the specific columns forming the reach are the first column and the third column. As will be described in detail later, the decoration lamp 12, the speaker 13, and the effect display device 25 execute various effects related to the effect game.

The electrical configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
As shown in FIG. 3, the pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a main control board 40 on the back side of the game board 20. The main control board 40 executes various processes and outputs control signals (control commands) according to the results of the processes. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a sub-control board 41 on the back side of the game board 20. The sub control board 41 executes a predetermined process based on the control signal input from the main control board 40. For example, the sub-control board 41 performs processing for executing a light emission effect by the decoration lamp 12, a sound effect by the speaker 13, and a 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 a predetermined process 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 such as flags and timers that are rewritten during the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 10.

  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 by 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 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 40a 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 a 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. The sub-control ROM 41b stores display effect data used for executing the display effect, light emission effect data used for executing the light effect, and audio effect data used for executing the sound effect. The sub control RAM 41c stores various information such as flags and timers that are rewritten during the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 10.

  The sub-control board 41 is configured to be able to generate 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 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 decorative lamp 12. The sub-control CPU 41a can control the light emission effect by the decorative lamp 12. The sub control board 41 is connected to the speaker 13. The sub-control CPU 41a can control the sound effect by the speaker 13.

The fluctuation pattern will be described.
As shown in FIGS. 4A and 4B, the pachinko gaming machine 10 has a plurality of variation 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 production time of the production game accompanying the special game. The variation pattern is information that can specify a part or all of the effect contents of the effect game accompanying the special game.

  The plurality of fluctuation patterns include a big hit fluctuation pattern and a deviation fluctuation pattern. The jackpot variation pattern is defined as the effect of executing the reach effect and finally deriving the symbol combination of the jackpot. In the deviation variation pattern, the contents of the effect of executing the reach effect or not performing the reach effect and finally deriving the symbol combination of the error.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment includes variation patterns MP1 to MP6. The pachinko gaming machine 10 may include a variation pattern different from the variation patterns MP1 to MP6.

  The variation patterns MP1 to MP3 are deviation variation patterns without reach production. For example, in the fluctuation pattern MP1, the deviation fluctuation without reach production is defined as the production content, and the fluctuation time is 2 seconds. In the following description, in the effect game based on the variation pattern MP1, the variation pattern of the effect symbol until the effect symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed in the first column and the third column may be indicated as “short variation mode”.

  For example, in the fluctuation pattern MP2, a deviation fluctuation without reach production is defined as the production content, and the fluctuation time is 5 seconds. In the following description, in the effect game based on the variation pattern MP2, the variation mode of the effect symbol until the effect symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed in the first column and the third column may be indicated as “medium variation mode”.

  For example, in the fluctuation pattern MP3, the deviation fluctuation without reach production is defined as the production content, and the fluctuation time is 12 seconds. In the following description, in the effect game based on the variation pattern MP3, the variation pattern of the effect symbol until the effect symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed in the first column and the third column may be indicated as “long variation mode”.

  The time Tr from when the effect game is started until the effect symbols are temporarily stopped and displayed in the first column and the third column is Tr1 in the short variation mode, Tr2 in the medium variation mode, and the long variation mode. Is Tr3 (where Tr1 <Tr2 <Tr3). The time Tr is a time (timing) at which reach is formed, assuming that the same effect symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed in the first column and the third column.

  The fluctuation pattern MP4 is a deviation fluctuation pattern with a reach effect. For example, in the fluctuation pattern MP4, the deviation fluctuation with the normal reach production is defined as the production content, and the fluctuation time is 36 seconds. In the present embodiment, in the variation pattern MP4, the contents of the effect for temporarily forming the effect symbols in the first column and the third column in a long variation manner to form a reach are determined.

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

  In the present embodiment, the normal reach effect and the special reach effect differ in at least some 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 an operation mode of an effect symbol displayed as a display effect, a character image displayed as a display effect, a music piece output as a sound effect, a light emission pattern of a light emission effect, and the like.

Next, a selection mode of the variation patterns MP1 to MP6 will be described.
Here, whether or not the main control CPU 40a can select a predetermined variation pattern is determined by associating the predetermined variation pattern as a selectable variation pattern in a table referred to when selecting the variation pattern. It can be changed depending on whether or not. For example, whether or not the main control CPU 40a can select a predetermined variation pattern is determined based on a determination value (determination data) so that the predetermined variation pattern can be selected in a table referred to when selecting the variation pattern. ) Can also be changed by associating with each other.

In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 40a is configured to select a variation pattern in the following selection manner.
If it is out of place, in a low base state, and the total number of special holds = 0, the variation pattern MP3 (long variation mode) can be selected in any special game, while the variation pattern MP1, MP2 cannot be selected. If it is out of place, in a low base state, and the total number of special holds = 1, the variation pattern MP2 (medium variation mode) or the variation pattern MP3 (long variation mode) is selected for any special game On the other hand, the variation pattern MP1 cannot be selected. If the game is out of place, in a low base state, and the total number of special holds = 2 or more, the variation pattern MP1 (short variation mode) or the variation pattern MP2 (medium variation mode) is any special game. While it can be selected, the variation pattern MP3 cannot be selected.

  If it is out of place, in the high base state, and the second special hold count = 0, the variation pattern MP3 (long variation mode) can be selected as the variation pattern of the second special game, while the variation pattern MP1 , MP2 cannot be selected. When it is out of place, in the high base state, and the second special hold number = 1, the variation pattern MP1 (short variation mode) or the variation pattern MP2 (medium variation mode) is the variation pattern of the second special game. While it can be selected, the variation pattern MP3 cannot be selected. If it is out of place, in the high base state, and the second special hold number = 2, 3, the variation pattern MP1 (short variation mode) can be selected as the variation pattern of the second special game, while the variation Patterns MP2 and MP3 cannot be selected. In the case of being off 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 holding number, while the variation pattern MP1, MP2 cannot be selected.

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

  The variation patterns MP5 and MP6 correspond to a plurality of variation patterns that can be selected by the main control CPU 40a when the big win is won in the big hit lottery. The variation pattern MP6 is a variation pattern having different selection ratios (selection probabilities) when the second special reservation number = 0 and when the second special reservation number = 1-3. 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 reservation number = 0 and when the second special reservation number = 1-3. .

  As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, some of the variation patterns that can be selected when the big win is won in the big hit lottery are the cases where the special hold number is the first hold number and the second hold number. The selection ratio differs depending on the number of holds. That is, in this embodiment, the second special reservation number = 0 corresponds to the first reservation number, and the second special reservation number = 1 to 3 corresponds to the second reservation number.

  Moreover, 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. In the present embodiment, the variation pattern that can be selected by the main control CPU 40a when the game is controlled to a high base state corresponding to one of the game states and when the big hit lottery is won. In some cases, the selection ratio differs between when the special reservation number is the first reservation number and when it is the second reservation number. On the other hand, in the present embodiment, the main control CPU 40a is selectable when it is controlled to a low base state corresponding to the other gaming state and when a big win is won in the big win lottery. All of the variation patterns have the same selection ratio when the special hold number is the first hold number and when the special hold number is the second hold number. As described above, in the present embodiment, the variation pattern that can be selected by the main control CPU 40a when the big win is won in the big win lottery can be selected in any gaming state (variation pattern MP5). Depending on the gaming state, it can be said that there are those that cannot be selected (variation pattern MP6).

  In the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment, the special game as the variable game includes a first special game corresponding to the first variable game and a second special game corresponding to the second variable game. . In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 40a can be selected when the big win is won in the big win lottery, and a part of the fluctuation pattern of the second special game corresponding to one of the fluctuation games is a special The selection ratio differs when the number of holds is the first number of holds and when it is the second number of holds. On the other hand, in the present embodiment, the main control CPU 40a can be selected when the big win is won in the big win lottery, and all the fluctuation patterns of the first special game corresponding to the other fluctuation 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, the reach effects performed in the effect game are different in the variation patterns MP5 and MP6. 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 special reservation number is the first reservation number and when it is the second reservation number.

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

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

  Next, the main control CPU 40a acquires a random number generated in the main control board 40, and stores 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 jackpot lottery, a random number used for determining a jackpot 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 is 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 information obtained by processing the random number by 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 a game ball has entered the second start port 27 based on whether or not a detection signal is input from the second start sensor SE2 (step S105). ). When the game ball has not entered the second start port 27 (step S105: NO), the main control CPU 40a ends the special symbol input process. On the other hand, when the game ball has entered the second start port 27 (step S105: YES), the main control CPU 40a has the upper limit number (this embodiment) the second special reservation number stored in the main control RAM 40c. In the form, it is determined whether or not it is less than 4) (step S106). When the second special reservation 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 hold number is less than the upper limit number (step S106: YES), the main control CPU 40a updates the second special hold number by adding 1 (step S107). Next, the main control CPU 40a acquires a random number generated in the main control board 40, and stores 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 jackpot lottery, a random number used for determining a jackpot 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 so that the random number information is 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, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is configured to store the random number information for the special game in the main control RAM 40c so that the execution can be suspended until the startable condition for the special game is satisfied. Yes. In other words, in the present embodiment, a predetermined condition for holding off the execution of the special game can be established when the game ball enters one of the start ports 26 and 27.

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

  On the other hand, when the condition for enabling the start of the special game is established (step S201: YES), the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the second special hold number is 1 or more (step S202). When the second special reservation number is not 1 or more (step S202: NO), the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the first special reservation number is 1 or more (step S203). When the first special reservation number is not 1 or more (step S203: NO), the main control CPU 40a ends the special symbol start process. When the first special hold number is 1 or more (step S203: YES), the main control CPU 40a updates the first special hold number by subtracting 1 (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 random number information stored first among the random number information for the first special game from the main control RAM 40c. Next, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not to win the jackpot based on the read random number information and the jackpot determination value stored in the main control ROM 40b. For example, the determination of whether or not to win the jackpot may be made based on whether or not the value of the random number information matches the jackpot determination value. For example, whether or not to win a jackpot may be determined 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.

  When winning the jackpot (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 the 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 “symbol command”) that can identify the determined symbol in the output buffer. In the present embodiment, the 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. 4 (b), in the process of step S206, the main control CPU 40a selects the first jackpot variation pattern that can be selected according to the current gaming state (base state) and the number of special holds. Determine the variation pattern of one special game. The variation patterns that can be selected according to the current gaming state (base state) and the number of special holds are as described above. For example, the main control CPU 40a may determine the variation pattern by variation 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 can specify the determined variation pattern, and outputs control information (hereinafter referred to as “game start command”) for instructing the start of the effect game based on the variation pattern. Set to. Thereafter, the main control CPU 40a ends the special symbol start process.

  As shown in FIG. 6, in the case of a loss that is not won in the big win (step S205: NO), the main control CPU 40a executes a loss variation process for the first special game (step S207). In the process of step S207, the main control CPU 40a determines a missing symbol to be derived in the first special game. In the process of step S207, the main control CPU 40a sets control information (hereinafter referred to as “symbol command”) that can identify the determined symbol to be lost in the output buffer.

  As shown in FIG. 4A, in the process of step S207, the main control CPU 40a selects the first variation variation pattern that can be selected according to the current gaming state (base state) and the number of special reservations. A variation pattern of one variation game is determined. The variation patterns that can be selected according to the current gaming state (base state) and the number of special holds are as described above. For example, the main control CPU 40a may determine the variation pattern by variation 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 reduces the determination ratio of the deviation variation pattern without reach effect in the total determination ratio of the deviation variation pattern in the order in which the total number of special suspensions is 0 <1 <2 or more. As described above, the variation pattern lottery may be executed. In the process of step S207, the main control CPU 40a executes a reach lottery for determining whether or not there is a reach effect, and if the reach lottery is won, a variation pattern is selected from the deviation variation patterns with a reach effect. If the reach lottery is determined, and the winning lottery is not won, the fluctuation pattern may be determined from the deviation fluctuation patterns without reach production. In the process of step S207, the main control CPU 40a sets the symbol command and the 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 hold number is 1 or more (step S202: YES), the main control CPU 40a performs the second special game in the same manner as the process for the first special game in steps S204 to S207. The process of step S208-S211 about a game is performed. Specifically, the main control CPU 40a updates the second special hold number by subtracting 1 (step S208). The main control CPU 40a determines whether or not to win a big hit for the second special game (step S209).

  When winning the jackpot (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 the big hit 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 variation pattern MP6 only when the high base state is set and the second special hold count = 0. Under other circumstances, the variation pattern MP6 cannot be determined. Thereafter, the main control CPU 40a ends the special symbol start process.

  In the case of a loss that is not won in the big win (step S209: NO), the main control CPU 40a executes a loss variation process for the second special game (step S211). In the process of step S211, the main control CPU 40a determines the variation pattern of the second special game from the deviation 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 processes of steps S205 and S209, thereby realizing a function as a winning lottery means for performing a winning lottery. In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 40a executes the processes of steps S206, S207, S210, and S211 to function as a variation pattern selection unit that selects a variation pattern of a variation game based on the winning lottery result. Is realized.

  When the special symbol start process ends, the main control CPU 40a executes a 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 variation time set in the variation 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. The main control CPU 40a, when the variation time set in the variation pattern determined in the special symbol start process elapses, instructs to stop the variation of the effect symbol and controls information for deriving the symbol combination (hereinafter referred to as “game end”). Command ”) in the output buffer.

  Therefore, in the present embodiment, the information display panel 22 (special symbol display portions 22a and 22b) corresponds to a game display means for displaying a variable game. Moreover, in this embodiment, the function as a game control means is performed by controlling the information display panel 22 (special symbol display parts 22a and 22b) based on the variation pattern selected by the main control CPU 40a and causing the variation game to be executed. It has been realized.

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

  Specifically, when the big hit special game is finished, the main control CPU 40a first sets control information instructing the start of the opening time in the output buffer. When the opening time has elapsed, 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 according to the release mode (open pattern) set for the big hit game, and starts the round game. After starting the round game, the main control CPU 40a controls the second actuator A2 so as to close the special winning opening 29 when the end condition of the round game is satisfied, and ends the round game. The main control CPU 40a repeatedly performs the process for executing such a round game until the number of round games determined as the big hit game is completed. Further, every time a round game is started, the main control CPU 40a sets control information instructing the start of the round game in the output buffer. When the final round game is completed, the main control CPU 40a sets control information for instructing the start of the ending time in the output buffer. When the ending time has elapsed, the main control CPU 40a ends the big hit game.

Next, game state processing will be described.
The main control CPU 40a specifies the gaming state to be given after the big hit game is ended based on the big hit symbol (that is, the type of the big hit) determined in the special symbol start process. When the main control CPU 40a specifies giving of the low probability state, the main control CPU 40a sets a value that can be specified to control to the low probability state when the jackpot game is ended in the probability state flag stored in the main control RAM 40c. To do. When the main control CPU 40a specifies the provision of the high probability state, the main control CPU 40a sets a value that can be specified to be controlled to the high probability state in the probability state flag when the jackpot game is ended.

  When the main control CPU 40a specifies the provision of the high base state, the main control CPU 40a sets, in the base state flag stored in the main control RAM 40c, a value that can be specified to control the high base state when the big hit game ends. To do. Further, the main control CPU 40a sets control information that can specify that the gaming state is the high base state in the output buffer. When the main control CPU 40a specifies the provision of the high base state with the upper limit number of times, the main control CPU 40a stores the number of times corresponding to the upper limit number in the main control RAM 40c as the remaining number of times of the special game for giving the high base state.

  The main control CPU 40a subtracts 1 from the remaining number of times each time the special game is executed. When the remaining number of times becomes zero, the main control CPU 40a sets, in the base state flag, a value that can be specified to control the low base state as the special game with the remaining number of times becomes zero. 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 that can specify that the gaming state is the low base state in the output buffer. The main control CPU 40a sets, in the probability state flag, a value that can be specified to control to the low probability state when the jackpot game is awarded, and also uses the value that can be specified to control to the low base state as a base. Set 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, and executes a predetermined effect. Let

  For example, when the sub control CPU 41a inputs a game start command and a symbol command, the sub control CPU 41a performs control to execute the 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 jackpot symbol, the sub-control CPU 41a determines a symbol combination for the jackpot based on the effect symbol. When the symbol that can be specified from the symbol command is a missing symbol, the sub-control CPU 41a determines a symbol combination that is not based on the effect symbol.

  Further, the sub-control CPU 41a establishes the reach effect execution condition, and determines the symbol combination including the reach when the reach effect is executed in the current effect game. For example, as the reach condition, it may be determined that a deviation variation pattern with a reach effect is specified, or 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 that the effect symbols are variably displayed in each column. That is, the sub control CPU 41a starts the effect game. The sub-control CPU 41a, when a predetermined timing comes after starting the effect game, temporarily displays the symbol combination based on the determined effect symbol, and derives the symbol combination based on the effect symbol when the game end command is input. Let Note that the sub-control CPU 41a may count the change time that can be specified from the change pattern regardless of the game end command, and derive the symbol combination when the change time elapses. In this case, the game end command may be omitted.

  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 executed based on a variation pattern that can be specified from the game start command. . For example, the predetermined effects include a jackpot notice effect and a suggestion effect suggesting a gaming state. That is, in this embodiment, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect execution means such as the effect display device 25, and the function as the effect control means for executing the effect during the execution of the special game corresponding to the variable game is realized. .

Hereinafter, the variation aspect of the effect design will be described in detail for each variation pattern.
When the variation pattern MP1 is specified, the sub-control CPU 41a once stops and simultaneously displays the effect symbols in the first to third columns when a predetermined time (eg, 1.95 seconds) has elapsed since the start of the effect game. (Short variation mode). When the variation pattern MP2 is specified, the sub control CPU 41a performs the effect design in the order of the first column, the third column, and the second column from the time when a predetermined time (for example, 5 seconds) has elapsed since the start of the effect game. Is stopped and displayed (medium variation mode). When the variation pattern MP3 is specified, the sub control CPU 41a performs the effect symbols in the order of the first column, the third column, and the second column from the time when a predetermined time (for example, 10 seconds) has elapsed since the start of the effect game. Is temporarily stopped (long variation mode).

  When the variation patterns MP4 to MP6 are specified, the sub control CPU 41a temporarily displays the first row and the third row of design symbols from the time when a predetermined time (for example, 10 seconds) has elapsed since the start of the production game. To form a reach (long variation mode). When the variation patterns MP4 and MP5 are specified, the sub-control CPU 41a displays the normal reach effect after forming the reach. When the variation pattern MP6 is specified, the sub control CPU 41a displays a special reach effect after forming the reach.

  Next, the relationship between the execution conditions of the special game and the average variation time of the special game in the pachinko gaming machine 10 configured as described above will be described. In the present embodiment, the execution condition of the special game is defined by the result of the big hit lottery, the type of the special game, the game state (base state), and the special hold number.

  As shown in FIG. 7, the average variation time of the first special game is in the low base state, and in the case of a deviation, when the total number of special holds = 0, it is Ta1, and the total number of special holds = 1. Sometimes it is Tb1, and when the total number of special reservations = 2 or more, it is Tc1 (where Ta1> Tb1> Tc1). The average fluctuation time of the first special game is Ta2 whenever the second special reservation number = 0 to 3 in the high base state and in the case of a loss.

  The average fluctuation time of the second special game is in the low base state, and in the case of a deviation, it is Ta3 when the total number of special holds = 0, Tb3 when the total number of special holds = 1, and the total special When the number of holdings is 2 or more, Tc3 (where Ta3> Tb3> Tc3). The average fluctuation time of the second special game is in a high base state, and when it is out of place, when the second special hold number = 0, it is Ta4, and when the total special hold number = 1, it is Tb4. When the number of special reservations = 2, 3, it is Tc4 (however, Ta4> Tb4> Tc4).

  The average fluctuation time of the first special game is Td1 when the total special holding number = 0-3 in the case of the low base state and the big win. The average fluctuation time of the first special game is Td2 whenever the second special holding number = 0-3 in the case of the high base state and the big hit. The average variation time of the second special game is Td3 whenever the total special holding number = 0-3 in the case of the low base state and the big win. The average fluctuation time of the second special game is in a high base state, and in the case of big hit, Td5 when the second special hold number = 0, and Td4 when the second special hold number = 1-3. Yes (however, Td5> Td1 to Td4).

  As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, when the big win is won in the big hit lottery, the average variation time of the special game is the second when the special game hold number is the first hold number. It differs depending on the number of holds. In particular, in the present embodiment, when the player is in a high base state and wins a big hit in the big win lottery, the second special hold number is the first hold number as the average fluctuation time of the second special game. And when it is the second holding number.

Therefore, the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment has the following effects.
(1) According to the present embodiment, when the big hit lottery is won, the selection ratio of the variation pattern of the special game is different between when the special hold number is the first hold number and when the special hold number is the second hold number. Different. Therefore, when the big hit lottery is won, according to the number of special reservations, the variation pattern selection can be changed, and the player's interest can be improved.

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

  (3) According to the present embodiment, the game state includes a case where the selection ratio of the variation pattern in the case of big hit is different according to the number of special holds (high base state) and a case where it is not different (low base state). For this reason, it is possible to change the selection of the variation pattern according to the game state, and to further improve the interest of the player.

  (4) According to the present embodiment, the types of the variable game are different in the selection ratio of the variation pattern in the case of the big hit according to the number of special holds (second special game) and not different (first special game) Game), it is possible to change the selection of the variation pattern and to further improve the interest of the player.

  (5) According to the present embodiment, the variation pattern that can be selected in the case of a big hit includes the variation pattern MP6 that can be selected only when the number is a specific special reservation number. It can create a special feeling of the fluctuation game based on it and improve the interest of the player.

  (6) In particular, in the present embodiment, the second special hold number = 0 is set as the specific special hold number. Therefore, when the second special reservation number = 0, even if the interest of the player may be reduced, a sense of expectation can be given to the appearance of the special reach effect.

  (7) According to the present embodiment, the variation patterns having different selection ratios depending on the number of special reservations can be selected regardless of the number of reservations (variation pattern MP5). Create consistent gameplay.

  (8) According to the present embodiment, when the big hit lottery is won, the average variation time of the special game differs depending on whether the special hold number is the first hold number or the second hold number. . Therefore, when the big hit lottery is won, the average variation time of the special game is changed according to the number of special reservations, and the interest of the player can be improved.

  (9) According to the present embodiment, when the big hit lottery is won, the selection ratio of the variation pattern of the special game is different when the special hold number is the first hold number and the second hold number. Different. Further, some or all of the effects executed by the effect display device 25 are different depending on whether the special hold number is the first hold number or the second hold number. Therefore, when the big hit lottery is won, depending on the number of special reservations, the selection of the variation pattern and the effect during execution of the special game are changed, and the player's interest can be improved.

  (10) Particularly, according to the present embodiment, the reach effect may be different when the special reservation number is the first reservation number and when it is the second reservation number. Therefore, it is possible to cause a great change in the performance during the execution of the special game and improve the interest of the player.

[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 already described embodiment, 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 deviation fluctuation patterns with reach effects. For example, in the variation patterns MP11, MP13, and MP15, the deviation variation with the specific reach production is defined as the production content, and the fluctuation time is 36 seconds. The variation patterns MP12, MP14, and MP16 are jackpot variation patterns. For example, in the variation patterns MP12, MP14, and MP16, the jackpot variation with the specific reach production is defined as the production content, and the variation time is 36 seconds.

  In the variation patterns MP11 and MP12, the content of the effect that temporarily displays the effect symbol in the first column and the third column in a short variation mode and forms a reach is determined. In the variation patterns MP13 and MP14, the contents of the effect for temporarily displaying the effect symbols in the first column and the third column and forming the reach according to the medium variation mode are defined. In the variation patterns MP15 and MP16, the content of the effect that temporarily displays the effect symbols in the first column and the third column and forms the reach according to the long variation mode is defined.

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

A selection mode of the variation patterns MP11 to MP16 will be described.
As shown in FIGS. 8A and 8B, when the low base state is set and the total number of special holds = 0, the variation patterns MP15 and MP16 are used as the variation patterns of the first special game. While (long variation mode) can be selected, variation patterns MP11-MP14 (short variation mode and medium variation mode) cannot be selected. In the case of the low base state and when the total number of special holds = 1, the variation patterns MP13 to MP16 (medium variation mode and long variation mode) can be selected as the variation pattern of the first special game. Therefore, the variation patterns MP11 and MP12 (short variation mode) cannot be selected.

  In the case of the low base state and the total number of special holds = 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, the variation patterns MP15 and MP16 (long variation mode) cannot be selected. In the present embodiment, the variation patterns MP11 to MP16 cannot be selected in the high base state, and cannot be selected as the variation pattern of the second special game.

  Therefore, the fluctuation patterns MP12, MP14, and MP16 (specific reach) can be selected by the main control CPU 40a when the big win is won in the big win 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 the second reservation number. Further, as described above, the same specific reach effect is defined as the effect contents in the variation patterns MP12, MP14, and MP16. That is, during the execution of the special game based on the variation patterns MP12, MP14, and MP16, a specific reach effect as an effect of the same system is executed.

  In the effect game based on the variation patterns MP12, MP14, and MP16, reach is formed at different timings. Accordingly, in the present embodiment, when the main control CPU 40a is selectable when the big win is won in the big win lottery, and the special hold number is the first hold number and the second hold number. It can be said that the variation patterns having different selection ratios have a plurality of variation patterns in which reach is formed at different timings.

  The main control CPU 40a determines the variation patterns MP4, MP5, MP11 to MP16 so that the big hit expectation degree of the specific reach effect is higher than that of the normal reach effect. Here, in order to increase the expectation degree of the big hit for the predetermined reach production, the fluctuation pattern is set so that the selection ratio in the case of the big hit occupies the entire selection ratio of the fluctuation pattern that defines the predetermined reach production. It is good to decide.

Next, the notice effect accompanying the effect game will be described.
The pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment is configured to be able to execute a normal notice effect and a specific notice effect as a jackpot notice effect. In this embodiment, the jackpot notice effect is an effect capable of specifying the jackpot expectation.

  In the present embodiment, the normal notice effect and the specific notice effect are different in at least some of the effect elements constituting the notice effect. For this reason, the player can recognize these notice effects as different effects. Here, for example, effect elements constituting the notice effect are a character image to be displayed as a display effect, music to be output as a sound 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 / absence of the notice effect based on the variation pattern that can be specified from the game start command. When the sub control CPU 41a determines that there is a notice effect, the sub control CPU 41a determines the type of the notice effect to be executed. For example, the sub control CPU 41a acquires a random number generated in the sub control board 41, performs a lottery based on the acquired random number and the determination value read from the sub control ROM 41b, The type of notice effect to be executed may be determined.

  In the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 41a determines either “no notice effect” or “normal notice effect” in the case of the variation patterns MP1 to MP6. In the case of the variation patterns MP11 to MP16, the sub-control CPU 41a determines one of “No notice effect”, “With normal notice effect”, and “With specific notice effect”. In the present embodiment, “with specific notice effect” cannot be determined when a variation pattern different from variation patterns MP11 to MP16 is determined. Therefore, in this embodiment, the specific notice effect is positioned as a dedicated effect that appears only in the effect game in which the specific reach effect is performed.

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

  As described above, the effects performed by the effect display device 25 include the notice effect as the first effect and the reach effect as the second effect. In this embodiment, the main control CPU 40a is selectable when the jackpot is won, and the selection ratio is when the special hold number is the first hold number and the second hold number. While a special game based on different variation patterns is being executed, the reach effect of the same system is executed. Furthermore, in the present embodiment, when the reach effect (second effect) of the same system is executed, the same jackpot notice effect (first effect) is executed.

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

Therefore, the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment has the following effects in addition to the effects of the first embodiment.
(11) According to the present embodiment, the reach of the same system can be executed even if the selection ratio of the variation pattern is different in the case of a big hit according to the number of special reservations, so the entire production is unified. Maintaining the feeling, it is possible to realize a gameability that is easy for a player to understand.

  (12) According to this embodiment, when the selection ratio of the variation pattern is different in the case of a big hit, the reach can be formed at different timings according to the number of special reservations. The interest of the player can be improved.

  (13) According to the present embodiment, when the reach production (second production) of the same system is performed, the same jackpot notice production (first production) can be further executed, so that a sense of unity as a whole production can be obtained. It is possible to maintain a gameability that is easy for a player to understand.

  (14) According to the present embodiment, when the number of special reservations is the same, in the effect game without reach effect and the effect game with specific reach effect, the effect pattern changes in the same manner. For example, when the total number of pending holds = 0, an effect game without a reach effect in a short variation mode can be executed, while an effect game with a specific reach effect in a short change mode can be executed. Therefore, it is difficult to specify the presence or absence of the specific reach effect from the variation pattern of the effect symbol until the timing when the reach can be formed.

For example, the embodiment described above may be changed to another embodiment as follows.
The variation 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 variation pattern MP6, the effect content for deriving the jackpot symbol combination by the short variation mode without executing the reach effect may be determined, and the symbol combination for the jackpot is maintained while maintaining the symbol combination of the jackpot. You may define the effect (what is called a "full rotation reach effect") which changes the effect design to comprise. In addition, in the variation pattern MP6, the content of the effect in which a special character that does not appear when another variation pattern is selected may be defined.

  The specific number of holds that allows the main control CPU 40a to select the variation pattern MP6 may be arbitrarily changed. For example, the specific number of holdings may be one type of holding number arbitrarily selected from the second special holding number = 0 to 3, and may be a plurality of holding types that are continuous or not continuous. Also good. In particular, when a holding upper limit number (for example, 4) is set as the holding number that allows the variation pattern MP6 to be selected, the player can be motivated to continue to hit the game ball. Further, 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 greater than a 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 state. In this case, the high base state corresponds to the other gaming state, and the second special game corresponds to the other variable game. In this case, the specific number of holdings may be one type of holding number arbitrarily selected from the first special holding number = 0 to 3, and may be a plurality of holding types that are continuous or not continuous. May be. For example, the specific number of holdings may be one of the number of holdings arbitrarily selected from the total number of special holdings = 0 to 7, or may be a number of holdings that are continuous or not continuous. Good. For example, the main control CPU 40a may be able to select the variation pattern MP6 when the first special hold number or the combined special hold number is equal to or greater than a specific hold number.

  The main control CPU 40a may be configured to be able to select the variation pattern MP6 on the condition that it is in a high probability state, and may be configured to be able to select the variation pattern MP6 on the condition that it is in a low probability state. May be. When the main control CPU 40a is in a high probability state, the selection ratio of at least a part of the big hit variation pattern may be different depending on whether the special hold number is the first hold number or the second hold number. . When the main control CPU 40a is in a low probability state, the selection ratio of at least a part of the big hit variation pattern may be different depending on whether the special hold number is the first hold number or the second hold number. .

  The main control CPU 40a may be configured to change the selection ratio for all of the big hit variation patterns depending on whether the special hold number is the first hold number or the second hold number. The first hold number and the second hold number may be arbitrarily selected from the numbers that the first special hold number, the second special hold number, and the combined special hold number can take.

  -The main control CPU 40a is selectable when the big win is won in the big win lottery, and the selection ratio varies depending on whether the special hold number is the first hold number or the second hold number. The pattern may have a variation pattern that can be selected when the number of special holds is any number of holds.

  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 fluctuation pattern 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. If MP6 can be selected and the low base state is set, the variation pattern MP6 may be selected only when the total number of special hold = 0. According to this example, the predetermined first condition is satisfied by the high base state, and the predetermined second condition is satisfied by the low base state.

  Also in this example, the specific number of holdings that can select the variation pattern MP6 may be changed as described above. For example, when the first condition is satisfied, the variation pattern MP6 may be selectable only when the first special hold number is a specific hold number. For example, in this example, the gaming state in which the first condition is satisfied and the gaming state in which the second condition is satisfied may be interchanged.

  According to this example, when a special game based on a specific variation pattern is a predetermined number of special games held out of two types of special games, depending on the condition established, And a situation that appears only when the total number of special holds is a specific number of holds can be created. Therefore, it is possible to vary the special game whose attention should be paid to the number of holds depending on the situation, and to improve the interest of the player.

  -The pachinko gaming machine 10 may have a plurality of production modes. In this case, a part or all of the variation patterns that can be selected by the main control CPU 40a when the control mode is controlled to a specific performance mode and the jackpot lottery is won in the jackpot lottery is the number of special reservations. The selection ratio may be different between when the first hold number and the second hold number. On the other hand, all the variation patterns that can be selected by the main control CPU 40a when special mode control different from the specific mode is performed and when the big hit lottery is won, The selection ratio may be the same when the hold number is the first hold number and when the hold number is the second hold number. Note that, by configuring the sub-control CPU 41a to control to a specific effect mode after the end of a specific jackpot game, the main control CPU 40a can determine a specific effect depending on whether or not it is after the end of a specific jackpot game. It becomes possible to specify whether or not the mode is set.

  -The 1st production accompanying a production game may be changed suitably. 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 an operation of the operation means when an operation signal is input from a predetermined operation means during the operation reception time. It is good to switch the production mode. The main control CPU 40a may change the effect mode in the next special game when the operation of the operation means is received.

  -A 1st effect may be the effect which selects the effect content of a 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 an operation signal is input from a predetermined operation device during the operation reception time, And the character image to be displayed in the specific reach effect may be switched.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 has a reach formation time, which is a time from the start of the production game to the formation of a reach, as a big hit variation pattern in which the selection ratio changes according to the number of special reservations. You may provide the fluctuation pattern which defined the production content different also from reach formation time.

  When the main control CPU 40a has won the big hit lottery and the special holding number is a second holding number that is relatively larger than the first holding number, a specific fluctuation pattern among the big hit fluctuation patterns is selected. It may be configured to be easy to select or to be selected without fail. The main control CPU 40a selects a specific fluctuation pattern among the big hit fluctuation patterns when the big hit lottery is won and the special holding number is the first holding number that is relatively smaller than the second holding number. It may be easy to do or may be configured to be selected. In this example, the specific variation pattern may be a variation pattern having the longest variation time among the big hit variation patterns, or may be a variation pattern having the shortest variation time among the big hit variation patterns. In this example, the specific variation pattern may be the variation pattern having the longest variation time among all variation patterns, or the variation pattern having the shortest variation time among all variation patterns. May be.

  The variation pattern may be information that defines only the variation time. In this case, the sub-control CPU 41a may determine the effect content by lottery from the effect contents of the effect game that can be executed in the change time (effect time) set in the change pattern.

  -The pachinko gaming machine 10 may have a small hit as a hit in addition to a big hit. Then, the main control CPU 40a may vary the selection ratio of the fluctuation pattern according to the number of special reservations for the fluctuation pattern when winning a small hit.

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 be provided with a variation pattern different from the embodiment described above. For example, the pachinko gaming machine 10 may be provided with a variation pattern that defines production contents including pseudo continuous production. The quasi-continuous effect is an effect in which a change cycle divided by a start and stop display of effect symbols in a partial row or all rows is executed a plurality of times during the execution of one 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 according to the order in which the start conditions are established, may be executed alternately, or may be executed concurrently. The second special game may be omitted.

The function of the main control board 40 may be realized by dividing it 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 dividing it into a plurality of boards. For example, the pachinko gaming machine 10 may include a display board that specially controls the effect display device 25, a lamp board that specially controls the decorative lamp 12, and an audio board that specially controls the speaker 13. You may further provide the overall board which controls a board group centrally. Further, the sub control CPU 41a may be composed of a plurality of CPUs mounted on a single substrate.

The following technical idea can be understood from the above-described embodiment.
(B) The variation pattern that can be selected by the variation pattern selection means when the winning is selected in the winning lottery, the variation pattern that can be selected only when the number of retained games in the variation game is a specific number of retained games There is.

  (B) The variation pattern selection means can be selected when the winning lottery is won in the winning lottery, and the variation game holding number is the first holding number and the second holding number. Among the variation patterns having different selection ratios depending on the time, there is a variation pattern that can be selected regardless of the number of suspensions of the variation game.

  MP1 to MP6, MP11 to MP16 ... variation pattern, 10 ... pachinko machine, 13 ... decoration lamp, 14 ... speaker, 22a ... first special symbol display unit, 22b ... second special symbol display unit, 25 ... production display device, 40 ... main control board, 40a ... main control CPU, 41 ... sub-control board, 41a ... sub-control CPU.

Claims (1)

In a gaming machine configured to suspend execution of a variable game using symbols based on establishment of a predetermined condition,
A winning lottery means for performing a winning lottery;
A variation pattern selecting means for selecting a variation pattern of the variation game based on the result of the winning lottery;
Game display means for displaying the variable game;
Game control means for controlling the game display means based on the fluctuation pattern selected by the fluctuation pattern selection means and executing the fluctuation game;
The variation pattern has at least a variation time of the variation game,
If won per in the per lottery, the variation game average variation time of the different for the case the number of pending said variation game is the second number of holding and when a first number of holding,
When there are a plurality of variation patterns that can be selected by the variation pattern selection means when the winning lottery is won in the winning lottery, and the plurality of variation patterns has the variation game hold number being the first hold number And a variation pattern in which the selection ratio is the same when the number of reservations of the variable game is the first number of reservations and when the number of reservations is the second number of reservations. There is,
The fluctuation games include a first fluctuation game and a second fluctuation game,
The gaming state includes a first gaming state and a second gaming state in which the predetermined condition that allows the execution of the second variable game to be suspended is more easily established than the first gaming state.
The variation pattern selection means can be selected when the game state is controlled to one of the first game state and the second game state and the winning lottery is won. A part or all of the fluctuation pattern has different selection ratios when the number of hold of the change game is the first hold number and the second hold number,
The variation pattern selection means can be selected when the game state is controlled to the other game state of the first game state and the second game state and the winning lottery is won. All the fluctuation patterns have the same selection ratio when the holding number of the variable game is the first holding number and when the holding number is the second holding number,
The variation pattern selection means is selectable when winning in the winning lottery, and a part of the variation pattern of one variation game among the first variation game and the second variation game or In all cases, the selection ratio is different between when the number of hold of the variable game is the first hold number and when it is the second hold number,
When the winning lottery is won, the variation pattern selection means can be selected, and all of the variation patterns of the other variation game among the first variation game and the second variation game are: The selection ratio is the same when the number of holdings of the variable game is the first number of holdings and when the number of holdings is the second number of holdings,
Production execution means;
Effect control means for controlling the effect execution means and executing the effect during execution of the variable game,
There are multiple systems of production in the production,
When the variation pattern selection means is selectable when the winning lottery is won in the winning lottery, and when the number of holding of the changing game is the first holding number and the second holding number During the execution of a variation game based on variation patterns with different selection ratios, the same line of production is performed,
The system of effects that are executed during the execution of the variation game based on the variation pattern with different selection ratios when the number of suspensions of the variation game is the first number of retentions and when it is the second number of retentions is the same, And the production of the same system includes the same specific reach production, while the start timing of the specific reach production is different,
When the variation pattern selection means is selectable when the winning lottery is won in the winning lottery, and when the number of holding of the changing game is the first holding number and the second holding number Variation patterns with different selection ratios include multiple variation patterns that reach at different times.
The variation pattern that can be selected by the variation pattern selection means when winning in the winning lottery is a specific variation pattern that can be selected only when the number of suspensions of the variation game is a certain number of suspensions. Yes ,
In the case of being controlled to the second game state , the specific variation pattern can be selected only when the hold number of the second variable game is the specific hold number, and the first game When the state is controlled , the specific variation pattern is a variation that can be selected only when the sum of the number of holdings of the first variation game and the number of holdings of the second variation game is the specific number of holdings. A gaming machine characterized by a pattern.

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