JP6683669B2 - Amusement machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

In a pachinko gaming machine, which is a type of gaming machine, for example, an effect of notifying the total number of prize balls paid out to a player during a big hit game is performed (see, for example, Patent Document 1).
In the pachinko gaming machine of Patent Document 1, the main control board sends a ball entry command each time a game ball enters the special winning opening during a big hit game, and the sub-control board that receives the ball entry command receives the number of balls entered. Is accumulated and the number of prize balls is multiplied by the number of prize balls for one ball to notify the total number of prize balls.

JP, 2008-272317, A

  The number of prize balls is directly related to the player's profit, and the number of prize balls tends to increase as the big hits continue (so-called consecutive chan). Therefore, the notification of these counting results is also of interest to the player. It can be high information. For this reason, it is desired to realize a more entertaining effect for such effects that the player is interested in.

  The present invention is to provide a game ball capable of improving interest.

A gaming machine that solves the above problem causes an advantageous game by obtaining a lottery result that can trigger an advantageous game, and the number of executions of the symbol variation game reaches a predetermined number of times for the advantageous game, or In a gaming machine in which the advantageous game ends when an ending condition including at least one of obtaining a lottery result that can be an opportunity to end the advantageous game is satisfied, a game medium acquired by the player during the advantageous game The total number or the notification means that can execute the notification effect including at least any one of the number of consecutive advantageous games, and effect control means for controlling the execution of the effect, the effect control means, the advantage during symbol variation game end condition of the game is satisfied, it is configured to be able to execute the notification effect, the paper when said counting result does not satisfy a predetermined condition The effect is executed in a normal mode, the notification effect is executed in a special mode when the counting result satisfies a predetermined condition, and the advantageous game ending condition is satisfied before the notification effect is executed. Or, the effect that suggests or informs that the end condition of the advantageous game may be satisfied is executed, and the symbol variation game in which the advantageous game ends is won in the jackpot lottery, and a specific jackpot is determined. When it is being performed, it is possible to execute a different effect from the notification effect, and if the symbol variation game in which the advantageous game ends is not won in the jackpot lottery, it is not won in the jackpot lottery in the symbol variation game. after deriving the result indicating that, the gist Rukoto to execute the notification effect.

A gaming machine that solves the above problem causes an advantageous game to be generated after the jackpot game is ended by winning the jackpot lottery, and the number of executions of the symbol variation game for the advantageous game has reached a predetermined number of times, or the advantage described above. In the gaming machine in which the advantageous game ends when the ending condition including at least any one of obtaining the lottery result that can be the opportunity to end the game is satisfied, the big hit is used as a trigger, and the game ball is at least sent to the big winning opening. A notification means capable of executing a notification effect including at least one of the total number of award balls obtained by the player having entered the ball or the number of consecutive big hit games, and an effect control means for controlling execution of the effect. ,, the effect control means, during the symbol variation game in which the end condition of the advantageous game is satisfied, and there is a possibility that the end condition of the advantageous game is satisfied. The notification effect is configured to be executable in at least one of the pattern variation games. When the counting result does not satisfy a predetermined condition, the notification effect is executed in a normal mode, and the counting result is a predetermined value. When the condition is satisfied, the notification effect is executed in a special mode, and before the notification effect is executed, the end condition of the advantageous game may be satisfied, or the end condition of the advantageous game may be satisfied. There is an effect that suggests or informs that there is, and the symbol variation game in which the advantageous game ends is winning the jackpot lottery, and when a specific jackpot is determined, an effect different from the informing effect is executed. It is possible, and if the symbol variation game in which the advantageous game ends is not won in the jackpot lottery, the jackpot lottery is selected in the symbol variation game. After deriving the result indicating that it is not selected, the gist Rukoto to execute the notification effect.

  According to the present invention, interest can be improved.

The perspective view of a pachinko game machine. The front view of the game board. The block diagram which shows the electric constitution of the pachinko game machine. Explanatory drawing explaining the kind of a big hit. (A)-(d) is explanatory drawing explaining each fluctuation pattern at the time of low certainty and low base, at the time of high definite + high base, and at the time of low definite + high base. (A), (b) is an explanatory view for explaining an example of a background image, (c), (d) is an explanatory view for explaining an example of an image for instructing the firing mode of a game ball, (e), (f). Is an explanatory view illustrating an example of an image for notifying a result of a game. Explanatory drawing explaining the transition mode of effect mode and the background image of each effect mode. (A)-(d) is explanatory drawing explaining each count of the continuous number of big hit games, and the total number of the prize balls acquired during the big hit game. Explanatory drawing explaining the execution mode of the effect | action in case the final fluctuation of a high base is outside. The explanatory view explaining the execution mode of the production when the final fluctuation of the high base is a big hit. (A)-(d) is an explanatory view explaining the execution mode of the production after the result of the game was notified in another example.

Hereinafter, an embodiment embodied in a pachinko game machine will be described with reference to FIGS.
As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, a pachinko gaming machine 10 as a gaming machine is provided with a gaming board YB. A frame member (front frame) Y1 is arranged on the front surface of the game board YB. On the board surface of the game board YB, a substantially circular game area YBa in front view is defined. In the game area YBa, a game ball launched by the player operating the firing handle HD provided on the front surface of the pachinko gaming machine 10 is guided downward. In addition, at approximately the center of the game area YBa, the effect display device 11 having the image display unit GH is provided. The image display unit GH of the effect display device 11 is, for example, a liquid crystal display type display unit. The effect display device 11 displays various display effects using images, such as a symbol variation game using effect symbols (decorative symbols). In addition, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a decorative lamp La that performs a light emitting effect. The decoration lamp La is arranged on a frame (for example, a front frame) that constitutes the pachinko gaming machine 10 or a game board YB. Further, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a speaker (sound output unit) Sp that outputs various sounds such as sound effects and music, and produces a sound effect.

  As shown in FIG. 2, in the game area YBa of the game board YB, a plurality of winning openings (ball entrances) into which game balls can enter are arranged. The winning openings include a first starting opening 12, a second starting opening 13, a large winning opening 14, and ordinary winning openings (general winning openings) 15a and 15b.

  The first starting opening 12 is a winning opening for entering a game ball when the starting condition of the symbol variation game is satisfied. In this embodiment, the first starting opening 12 is located below the effect display device 11 and is opened so that a game ball can be inserted at all times. A ball passage (not shown) that guides the entered game ball to the back side of the game board YB is continuously provided in the first starting port 12, and the game ball entering the first starting port 12 is detected in the ball passage. Means (starting sensor (switch) SE1 shown in FIG. 3) is provided.

  The second starting opening 13 is a winning opening for entering a game ball when the starting condition of the symbol variation game is satisfied. In this embodiment, the second starting port 13 is located to the right of the first starting port 12. The second starting port 13 is closed so that a game ball cannot be entered or is difficult to enter when a predetermined condition (ordinary symbol winning) is not established. And the 2nd starting opening 13 can enter a game ball by opening of a predetermined condition (winning of a normal symbol), or is opened so that it may enter easily. The second starting port 13 receives power from an actuator (solenoid, motor, etc.) and opens. The actuator that opens the second starting port 13 in this embodiment is the actuator AC1 shown in FIG. In addition, a ball passage (not shown) that guides the entered game ball to the back side of the game board YB is continuously provided in the second starting port 13, and the game ball entering the second starting port 13 is provided in the ball passage. A detection means (starting sensor (switch) SE2 shown in FIG. 3) is provided. In this embodiment, the second starting port 13 is a specific starting port that has an opening / closing member that opens and closes the ball entrance of the second starting port 13 and that is operated by an actuator.

  The special winning opening 14 is a winning opening for entering a game ball when the payout condition for the prize ball is satisfied. In this embodiment, the special winning opening 14 is located on the lower right side of the effect display device 11. The special winning opening 14 is closed so that a game ball cannot be entered when a predetermined condition (winning of a special symbol) is not established. Then, the special winning opening 14 is opened so that a game ball can be entered or can be easily entered, depending on the establishment of a predetermined condition (winning of a special symbol). The special winning opening 14 is opened by receiving power from an actuator (a solenoid, a motor, etc.). The actuator for opening the special winning opening 14 in this embodiment is the actuator AC2 shown in FIG. In addition, a ball passage (not shown) that guides the entered game balls to the back side of the game board YB is connected to the special winning opening 14, and the game passage that entered the big winning opening 14 is detected in the ball passage. Means (count sensor (switch) CS shown in FIG. 3) is provided.

  The big hit game is performed a plurality of times with a predetermined round number as an upper limit for a round game in which a game ball is allowed to enter the special winning opening 14. When the big hit game is generated, the opening time is set before the first round game is started, and during the opening time, the opening effect indicating the start of the big hit game is performed. In addition, when the big hit game occurs, the ending time is set when the final round game ends, and during the ending time, the ending effect indicating the end of the big hit game is performed.

  The normal winning openings 15a and 15b are winning openings through which game balls are entered when the payout conditions for prize balls are established. In this embodiment, the normal winning openings 15a and 15b are respectively located in the left area and the right area of the game area YBa. Further, the normal winning openings 15a, 15b are always open so that game balls can be entered.

  The normal winning opening 15a on the left is at a position where a game ball that is mainly aimed at the first starting opening 12 can enter, and a gaming ball that is aimed at the large winning opening 14 cannot enter. In position. In this embodiment, a plurality of ordinary winning openings 15a are provided in the left area. Then, a ball passage (not shown) for guiding the entered game balls to the back side of the game board YB is continuously provided in each of the left normal winning openings 15a, and each of the normal winning openings 15a is entered in the ball passage. A sensor (normal sensor HS1 shown in FIG. 3) for detecting a game ball is provided. The ball passages that are connected to the normal winning opening 15a on the left side are configured by a plurality of branch passages that receive the game balls that entered the normal winning openings 15a and a collective passage that receives the game balls that are guided through the branch passages. A single ordinary sensor HS1 is arranged in the collecting passage.

  The normal winning opening 15b on the right side is in a position where a game ball that is mainly aimed at the special winning opening 14 can enter, and a game ball that is aimed at the first starting opening 12 cannot enter. In position. In this embodiment, a single normal winning opening 15b is provided in the right area. Then, a ball passage (not shown) for guiding the entered game ball to the back side of the game board YB is continuously provided in the right normal winning opening 15b, and the game ball entering the normal winning opening 15b is provided in the ball passage. A sensor (ordinary sensor HS2 shown in FIG. 3) for detecting is provided.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 2, the operation gate 18 is arranged in the game area YBa. In this embodiment, the operation gate 18 is located on the right side of the game area YBa and is located above the second starting opening 13 and the special winning opening 14. The operation gate 18 has a gate opening 18a opened so that a game ball can be inserted at all times. The gate opening 18a is provided with means (gate sensor (switch) GS shown in FIG. 3) for detecting a game ball that has entered and passed. The gate opening 18a of the actuation gate 18 is a ball entrance for entering a game ball when the starting condition of the normal symbol variation game using the normal symbol is satisfied. The second starting opening 13 is won in the winning lottery of the normal symbol performed by the game ball entering the actuation gate 18, and after the hit symbol of the ordinary symbol is derived in the regular symbol variation game, it is released from the closed state. Work to state.

  In the first starting opening 12, the second starting opening 13, the large winning opening 14 and the normal winning openings 15a and 15b described above in this embodiment, the payout conditions of the winning balls are satisfied by entering the game balls in all the winning openings. It is a winning opening. In this embodiment, the number of prize balls of the first starting opening 12 is [4 balls], the number of prize balls of the second starting opening 13 is [1 ball], and the number of prize balls of the special winning opening 14 is [15 balls]. In addition, the number of prize balls of the normal winning openings 15a and 15b is set to [5 balls]. The first starting opening 12, the second starting opening 13, the big winning opening 14 and the normal winning openings 15a, 15b are ball-in devices that are objects of prize ball payout by ball-in of game balls. A plurality of ball entry devices are provided. The special winning opening 14 is a special winning device in which a game ball is allowed to enter during a big hit game, and the normal winning openings 15a and 15b are always allowed to enter a game ball and play a game. This is a normal ball-entering device in which only the payout conditions for prize balls are satisfied by entering balls. On the other hand, the actuation gate 18 is not a ball-entering device which is a target for paying out a prize ball by entering a game ball, and the pay-out condition of a prize ball is not established even if a game ball enters.

  In this embodiment, the player adjusts the strength of the firing strength of the firing handle HD to hit the game balls into the left area and the right area, and the first starting opening 12 and the second starting opening 13 are formed. It is possible to enter the game ball into the special winning opening 14, the normal winning openings 15a and 15b, or the operation gate 18. Specifically, when the game ball is fired by adjusting the launch strength to a higher degree (so-called right hitting), the game ball is easily flowed down to the right area, and the second starting opening 13 and the special winning opening are provided. 14, there is a possibility of entering the normal winning opening 15b or the operating gate 18. Note that right-handed hitting is performed by adjusting the firing strength to the maximum strength or a strength slightly weaker than the maximum strength because it is necessary to vigorously shoot the game ball to reach the area on the right side.

  On the other hand, when the game ball is fired by adjusting the launch strength to be weak (so-called left hitting), the game ball is easily guided downward in the left area, and enters the first starting opening 12 or the normal winning opening 15a. There is a possibility of a ball. In addition, left hitting does not need to shoot the game ball as vigorously as right hitting, so the hitting game ball is adjusted to a strength that does not reach the right area. In this embodiment, when the ball is hit to the right, the flow path of the game ball is formed by a game component such as a game nail so that the game ball cannot enter the first starting opening 12 and the normal winning opening 15a. . In addition, the game parts may be arranged so as to restrict the ball entering the first starting opening 12 and the normal winning opening 15a when the player hits the ball to the right. It may be arranged such that it is difficult to enter the starting opening 12 and the normal winning opening 15a (the probability of entering the ball is extremely low).

  In this embodiment, the “left area” is an area located on the left side of the center line C that bisects the game area YBa into left and right when the game board YB is viewed from the front. Further, in this embodiment, the "right side area" is an area located on the right side of the center line C when the game board YB is viewed from the front. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, the game ball launched by the operation of the launch handle HD is guided in the launch passage 19 located on the left side when the game board YB is viewed from the front, and the backward movement prevention located in the most downstream of the launch passage 19 is prevented. It passes through the valve 20 and reaches the game area YBa. Therefore, the “left area” is also an area near the launch passage 19, and conversely, the “right area” is an area away from the launch passage 19. Then, the game ball that is guided down the left area passes through the left side of the effect display device 11 located in the game area YBa, and goes to the outlet 22 located at the bottom of the game area YBa. In addition, the game ball that is guided down the right side region passes through the right side of the effect display device 11 located in the game region YBa and goes to the outlet 22.

  Further, on the game board YB, the special symbol display devices 23a and 23b, the hold display devices 24a and 24b, and the normal symbol display device 25 shown in FIG. 3 are arranged. These display devices are located in a part of the game board YB which is visible to the player when the pachinko gaming machine 10 is viewed from the front. For example, these display devices are arranged on a decoration member arranged in the game area of the game board YB, a corner decoration member of the game board YB, or the like.

  The special symbol display devices 23a, 23b perform a symbol variation game using the special symbol, and a special symbol corresponding to the lottery result of the big hit lottery is derived in the symbol variation game. The special symbol display device 23a is a display device that performs the symbol variation game of the first special symbol, and the special symbol display device 23b is a display device that performs the symbol variation game of the second special symbol. When the game ball enters the first starting opening 12 and is detected, the starting condition of the symbol variation game of the first special symbol is satisfied. On the other hand, when the game ball enters the second starting opening 13 and is detected, the starting condition of the symbol variation game of the second special symbol is satisfied. In the first special symbol and the second special symbol, the jackpot lottery is performed upon the establishment of the start condition, but the probability of winning the jackpot lottery is the same probability. In addition, in the first special symbol and the second special symbol, by making the type of jackpot determined when the jackpot lottery is won and the determination rate of the jackpot of the same type different, the advantage in winning the jackpot lottery ( For example, the number of prize balls, the period for which the state of improving the entry rate is provided, and the like) may be different.

  When the start condition is satisfied, the symbol variation game of the special symbol is performed on the special symbol display device 23a or the special symbol display device 23b in order to derive the lottery result of the jackpot lottery, and is derived in the symbol variation game. A symbol variation game for deriving a result according to a special symbol is also performed in the effect display device 11 using the effect symbol.

  The special symbol display devices 23a and 23b are display devices including a light emitting body. In the figure variation game of the special symbol, a combination of the light-emitting bodies forming the display device is derived as the special symbol. The special symbols include a jackpot symbol that is derived when the jackpot lottery is won and an outlier symbol that is derived when the jackpot lottery is not won.

  On the other hand, in the effect display device 11, an effect symbol that allows the result of the symbol variation game to be recognized is derived from a combination of a plurality of pieces of identification information (three columns of identification information in the embodiment). In this embodiment, the identification information that constitutes the combination of the effect symbols is configured by a design imitating Arabic numerals. As a specific example, the identification information in each column is an Arabic numeral from [1] to [9]. As a result, the combination of the effect symbols is, for example, a combination such as [111] in which the identification information in all columns is the same, or a combination in which the identification information in all columns is not the same [479], [337], [121], and the like. become. And the result of the symbol variation game of the effect symbol corresponds to the result of the symbol variation game of the special symbol. Therefore, when a big hit symbol is derived in the symbol variation game of the special symbol, in the symbol variation game of the effect symbol, a combination in which the identification information of all columns is the same identification information is derived, and the big hit can be recognized. On the other hand, when the deviation symbol is derived in the symbol variation game of the special symbol, in the symbol variation game of the effect symbol, a combination in which the identification information of all columns does not become the same identification information is derived, and the deviation can be recognized. The symbol variation game of the first special symbol and the symbol variation game of the second special symbol are not executed at the same time, and a symbol variation game of the effect symbol corresponding to the special symbol being executed is performed on the effect display device 11.

  The hold display device 24a is a display device that displays the number of symbol variation games (start hold number) of the first special symbol whose execution is suspended, and the hold display device 24b is the second special symbol whose execution is suspended. It is a display device that displays the number of symbol variation games (starting pending number). The normal symbol display device 25 performs the normal symbol variation game using the ordinary symbol, and in the normal symbol variation game, the normal symbol corresponding to the lottery result of the winning lottery of the ordinary symbol is derived.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with operation buttons BT that can be operated by the player. In this embodiment, the operation button BT is arranged on the upper surface of the storage tray 21 that stores the game balls. The operation button BT is a push button type. The operation button BT of this embodiment has one operation unit. The operation unit is a portion on which the player performs a pressing operation.

  Further, the pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment has a probability varying function. The probability variation function is a function that can give a probability variation state (hereinafter, referred to as “probability variation state”) that changes the winning probability of the jackpot lottery from a low probability (normal probability) to a high probability after the jackpot game is over. . The probability variation state is a gaming state that is easier for the big hit lottery and is advantageous to the player, as compared to a non-probability variation state where the winning probability of the jackpot lottery is low (hereinafter referred to as "non-probability variation state"). . The probability variation state is given, for example, until the next big hit lottery is won.

  Further, the pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment has a function of improving a ball entrance rate. The ball entry rate improving function is a function capable of providing a ball entry rate improving state in which the ball entry rate of the game ball per unit time to the second starting opening 13 as a predetermined ball entry port is improved. The ball entry rate improved state is a so-called "electric power support state" or "high base state". In the following description, the state in which the state of improving the ball entrance rate is not given may be referred to as the “state of improving the ball non-ball entrance rate”. The non-ball-incidence improvement state is a so-called "non-electric power support state" or "low base state".

  The ball entry rate improved state can be realized by, for example, executing one control arbitrarily selected from the following four controls, or executing a plurality of controls in combination. The first control is a variation time shortening control of the ordinary symbol that makes the variation time of the ordinary symbol variation game shorter than that in the non-ball entry rate improving state. The second control is a probability fluctuation control of a normal symbol that changes the probability of winning a normal symbol hit lottery (ordinary winning probability) with a higher probability than in the non-ball entry rate improving state. The third control is an opening time extension control for making the total opening time of the second starting opening 13 based on winning the normal symbol winning lottery longer than that in the non-ball entry rate improving state. In addition, as the opening time extension control, the number of times of opening the second starting opening 13 based on winning the normal symbol hit lottery is set to be larger than that in the non-ball entry rate improving state, and the ordinary symbol hit lottery. It is advisable to execute at least one of the controls for making the one-time opening time of the second starting opening 13 based on the winning of the winning period longer than that in the non-ball entry rate improving state. Fourth control, the variation time of the special symbol variation game (for example, the average variation time) is a variation time shortening control of the special symbol that makes it easier to be shorter than in the non-ball entry rate improving state. When the variation time reduction control of the special symbol is executed, the entry rate improvement state is a so-called "variation time reduction state".

  The entry rate improvement state, for example, until the next time you win the jackpot lottery, or until the entry rate improvement state is given until the symbol variation game of the special symbol of the specified upper limit number (for example, 100 times) is executed, Or, it will be awarded until the jackpot lottery is won before the specified maximum number of times is reached. In this embodiment, the entry rate improvement state is an advantageous game that is generated after the jackpot game is ended by being won in the jackpot lottery and is more advantageous than the non-entry rate improvement state (normal game). Then, the specified upper limit number of times in the improved entry rate can be a termination condition for ending the improved entry rate state when the number of times the symbol variation game has been executed reaches a predetermined number. In addition, winning the jackpot lottery during the ball entry rate improving state can be an end condition for ending the ball entry rate improving state by obtaining a lottery result that can be an opportunity to end the ball entry rate improving state. In the case of the pachinko gaming machine 10 using the first special symbol and the second special symbol, the specified upper limit number is the total number of times the symbol variation game of the first special symbol and the symbol variation game of the second special symbol.

Further, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is mounted with various boards including a main control board 30 and a sub control board 31 shown in FIG.
The main control board 30 can perform a control operation in a predetermined procedure, a main control CPU 30a, a main control ROM 30b that stores a control program of the main control CPU 30a, and can write and read necessary data. And a main control RAM 30c. The main control board 30 also has a random number generation circuit 30d.

  The main control CPU 30a is adapted to receive detection signals from various sensors SE1, SE2, CS, GS, HS1, HS2. Further, the main control CPU 30a controls the display contents of various display devices (special symbol display devices 23a and 23b, reserved display devices 24a and 24b, ordinary symbol display device 25, etc.) and operates the actuators AC1 and AC2. Control.

  The information stored in the main control ROM 30b includes a main control program for executing processing relating to a game, information for identifying a variation pattern (main variation pattern) of special symbols, and various determination values. The main variation pattern of the special symbol can specify the variation time (production time) from the start of the variation of the special symbol to the fixed stop display of the special symbol. The main variation pattern can be classified into a main variation pattern for big hits and a main variation pattern for out-of-range. The big hit change based on the main change pattern for big hits is an effect performed when a big hit lottery is won, and the big hit symbols are finally derived in the symbol change game of the special symbols. The deviation fluctuation based on the main fluctuation pattern for deviation is an effect that is performed when the big hit lottery is not won, and the deviation symbol is finally derived in the symbol fluctuation game of the special symbol. The deviation variation includes a variation that is a deviation when the reach effect is performed in the symbol variation game of the effect symbol and a variation that is a deviation when the reach effect is not performed in the symbol variation game of the effect symbol. Hereinafter, there are cases in which a reach change is shown and a reach change is shown. In addition, various judgment values include a big hit judgment value used in a big hit lottery, a normal hit judgment value used in a normal symbol hit lottery, and the like. In addition, the main control RAM 30c stores various information (random number value, timer value, flag, start pending number, etc.) that is appropriately rewritten during the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 10.

  The main control CPU 30a executes random number update processing (software random number generation processing) that updates the values of various software random numbers at predetermined control cycles (interrupt cycles) and stores the values in the main control RAM 30c. The software random number includes a big hit symbol random number used when determining a big hit symbol of a special symbol, a variation pattern distribution random number used when allocating a variation pattern, and the like. The random number generation circuit 30d generates a hardware random number by updating the value by 1 for each cycle of an internal system clock (for example, 10 MHz) supplied from a clock circuit (not shown) mounted on the microprocessor. The hardware random number includes a big hit random number used in the special design big hit lottery, a normal hit random number used in the normal symbol hit lottery, and the like.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the sub control board 31 is electrically connected to the main control board 30 so that the control information (control signal) is transmitted from the main control board 30 in one direction. The sub-control board 31 has a sub-control CPU 31a that can execute a control operation in a predetermined procedure, a sub-control ROM 31b that stores a control program for the sub-control CPU 31a, and a sub-device that can write and read necessary data. And a control RAM 31c.

  The sub-control CPU 31a of the sub-control board 31 performs control according to the control information based on the control information (control command) transmitted from the main control board 30. For example, the main control CPU 30a, when starting the symbol variation game of the special symbol, in addition to the control of the display contents of the special symbol display device 23a, 23b, the control information for instructing the start of the variation (start of the game) It is transmitted to the control CPU 31a. The sub-control CPU 31a that has received the control information controls the display content in the effect display device 11 so that the effect display device 11 executes the symbol variation game of the effect symbol. In addition, the sub-control CPU 31a controls lighting / non-lighting of various decorative lamps La provided on the frame of the pachinko gaming machine 10 and the game board YB, and controls the audio output of the speaker Sp. The effect by the decoration lamp La and the speaker Sp is performed in accordance with the symbol variation game of the effect symbol, or is performed in the standby state or the like.

  Further, a detection signal of the operation button BT is input to the sub control board 31. The operation button BT has a built-in detection unit (not shown) that detects the operation state. When the operation button BT is pressed, the detection unit outputs a detection signal that makes it possible to identify the operation. The detection unit is, for example, a proximity sensor or a contact switch that can output an electric signal. Further, the detection signal is a binary signal consisting of ON / OFF.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 3, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a payout control board 32. The payout control board 32 is connected to the main control board 30. The main control board 30 and the payout control board 32 are electrically connected so that information (control signal) is bidirectionally transmitted. The payout control board 32 drives the ball payout device 33 based on the payout information instructing the payout of prize balls transmitted from the main control board 30, and pays out a predetermined number of prize balls.

  The payout designation command (payout signal) as the payout information transmitted from the main control board 30 to the payout control board 32 is a prize ball corresponding to the prize hole that is the target of the prize ball payout. It is configured so that the number can be specified. For example, the payout designation command when entering the first starting opening 12 is configured to specify [4 balls] as the number of prize balls. Note that, for example, when the total number of prize balls to be paid out is managed in the main control board 30, the payout designation command is configured to instruct the payout of one prize ball, and the required number of times is set. Minutes (until the total number of prize balls becomes zero) may be transmitted to the payout control board 32, a payout designation command instructing payout of one prize ball. The payout designation command is composed of 2-byte data. One of the first byte data and the second byte data is data indicating that the payout of the prize balls is instructed, and the other is the number of prize balls. Is data indicating.

Hereinafter, the process (normal process) performed by the main control CPU 30a of the main control board 30 to control the game will be described.
First, a process (reception process (input process)) related to reception of a game ball detection signal from the various sensors SE1, SE2, CS, GS, HS1, HS2 will be described.

  When the main control CPU 30a receives the detection signal from the start sensor SE1 due to the ball entering the first starting opening 12, the number of starting reservations of the first special symbol is less than the upper limit number (4 in this embodiment). Determine if there is. And when the starting pending number of the first special symbol is less than the upper limit number, the main control CPU 30a adds 1 to the starting pending number and rewrites it, and also displays the pending holding number after addition so that the pending display device 24a. To control.

  Further, when the main control CPU 30a receives the detection signal from the starting sensor SE2 due to the ball entering the second starting port 13, the starting reserved number of the second special symbol is the upper limit number (4 in this embodiment). It is determined whether it is less than. Then, the main control CPU 30a, if the start pending number of the second special symbol is less than the upper limit number, adds 1 to the starting pending number to rewrite it, and displays the starting pending number after the addition so as to display the pending display device 24b. To control.

  It should be noted that the main control CPU 30a does not add the start pending number when the start pending number has reached the upper limit. On the other hand, the main control CPU 30a, when adding the start pending number, transmits information (a hold designation command or the like) capable of specifying the added start pending number to the sub control board 31. The sub-control CPU 31a, which has received the information that can specify the number of pending start-ups, causes the effect display device 11 to display an image indicating the number of pending start-ups that can be specified from the information. In this embodiment, the main control CPU 30a functions as a hold counting unit that counts the game balls that have entered the starting opening (the first starting opening 12 or the second starting opening 13) during the execution of the symbol variation game as the starting pending. . In addition, in this embodiment, the main control RAM 30c functions as a reserve storage unit that stores the number of start suspensions counted by the main control CPU 30a that is the suspension counting unit.

  Further, when the game ball enters less than the upper limit number of the start pending numbers, the main control CPU 30a can acquire values of various random numbers triggered by the entrance of the game balls and can specify values of the acquired various random numbers. The random number information is stored in the main control RAM 30c. The random number information may be configured by the value of the random number, or may be configured by information obtained by converting the value of the random number into other information that can specify the value. Further, when storing the random number information, the main control CPU 30a and the order of entering the game balls that have triggered the acquisition of the value of the random number (the order in which the information is stored) and the order of entering the game ball that entered first. The information is stored in the main control RAM 30c so that (information storage order) can be specified. When acquiring the value of the random number, the main control CPU 30a acquires the value of the big hit random number from the random number generation circuit 30d, and the value of the big hit symbol random number or the value of the variation pattern distribution random number from the main control RAM 30c. .

  Further, the main control CPU 30a, in the process when it receives the detection signal from the gate sensor GS, a process of storing the number of ordinary holdings (the number of ordinary figure games) and a process of acquiring various random numbers used for the ordinary winning lottery and the like. I do. The normal hold number is set to the upper limit number (4 in this embodiment) like the start hold number of each of the first special symbol and the second special symbol. For this reason, the main control CPU 30a, when the number of ordinary holding is less than the upper limit, rewrites by adding 1 to the number of ordinary holding, and a normal symbol holding display device not shown so as to display the number of ordinary holding after addition Control.

  Further, the main control CPU 30a performs a prize ball process for paying out a predetermined number of prize balls in the input process when the detection signals from the starting sensors SE1 and SE2, the normal sensors HS1 and HS2, and the count sensor CS are received. To do. In the prize ball process, a process of generating and transmitting a payout designation command (payout signal) to be transmitted to the payout control board 32, and a prize ball designation command (prize ball designation) as prize ball information to be transmitted to the sub control board 31. Signal) is generated and transmitted. In the process of transmitting the prize ball designation command, the main control CPU 30a goes to the prize holes (the first starting opening 12, the second starting opening 13, the large winning opening 14, and the normal winning openings 15a, 15b) to which the prize balls are to be paid out. Each time the entry of the game ball is detected, a prize ball designation command corresponding to the winning opening in which the entry occurs is generated and transmitted.

  The prize ball designation command is configured to be able to specify a prize hole to which prize balls are to be paid out and the number of prize balls to be paid out by entering the prize hole. Therefore, the prize ball designation command is set for each type of winning hole. Specifically, the prize ball designation command of the first starting opening 12 is [A5H04H], the prize ball designation command of the second starting opening 13 is [A6H01H], and the prize ball of the left normal winning opening 15a is The designated command is [A7H05H]. The prize ball designation command for the right regular winning opening 15b is [A8H05H], and the prize ball designation command for the special winning opening 14 is [A9H0FH]. In this embodiment, each prize ball designation command is composed of 2-byte data, and the first byte data (upper data) is data indicating a ball-entering device (prize-winning hole) to which prize balls are paid out. The second byte of data (lower byte) is data indicating the number of prize balls.

  Next, a process (special figure variation process) relating to the execution of the symbol variation game of the special symbol that derives the lottery result of the jackpot lottery will be described. The main control CPU 30a executes the special figure variation process at every predetermined control cycle (for example, 4 ms).

  In the special figure variation process, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the start condition of the symbol variation game of the special symbol is satisfied. In this determination, the main control CPU 30a determines that the start condition is satisfied when the special symbol symbol variation game is not being executed and is not during the jackpot game, while the special symbol symbol variation game is being executed, Alternatively, it is determined that the start condition is not satisfied when the big hit game is being played. Then, the main control CPU 30a ends the special figure variation process when the start condition is not satisfied.

  The main control CPU 30a reads out the start pending number of the second special symbol and determines whether the read start pending number is greater than zero when the above-described start condition is satisfied. Then, when the start pending number of the second special symbol is larger than zero, the main control CPU 30a performs a predetermined process so as to start the symbol variation game of the second special symbol. On the other hand, the main control CPU 30a reads out the starting pending number of the first special symbol when the starting pending number of the second special symbol is zero and determines whether the read starting pending number is greater than zero. Then, when the start pending number of the first special symbol is larger than zero, the main control CPU 30a performs a predetermined process so as to start the symbol variation game of the first special symbol. The pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment does not execute the symbol variation game of the first special symbol and the symbol variation game of the second special symbol at the same time, but has a specification to preferentially execute the symbol variation game of the second special symbol. is there.

  In addition, when both of the starting pending number of the first special symbol and the starting pending number of the second special symbol are zero, the main control CPU 30a causes the demonstration effect (hereinafter, referred to as "demo effect") to be executed. Perform processing. The demonstration effect is an effect for informing that the pachinko gaming machine 10 is in a standby state by using a device such as the effect display device 11 and for obtaining a customer attraction effect.

  When starting the symbol variation game of the second special symbol, the main control CPU 30a subtracts 1 from the start pending number of the second special symbol to rewrite it, and the hold display device 24b to display the start pending number after subtraction. To control. Further, when subtracting the start pending number, the main control CPU 30a transmits to the sub-control board 31 information capable of specifying the start pending number after the subtraction (hold designation command or the like).

Next, the main control CPU 30a acquires the random number information stored first among the random number information stored in the main control RAM 30c.
The main control CPU 30a, which has obtained the random number information, compares the value of the big hit random number with the big hit determination value, and performs a big hit lottery. In the big hit lottery, the main control CPU 30a determines whether the big hit lottery (that is, the execution time of the special figure variation process) is the probable change state or the non-probable change state based on the information that can specify the game state. The big hit lottery is performed with different winning probabilities based on the judgment result.

  In the jackpot lottery, the main control CPU 30a determines whether the value of the jackpot random number acquired from the main control RAM 30c matches the jackpot determination value. When the value of the big hit random number and the big hit determination value match, the big hit lottery is won. When the big hit lottery is won, the main control CPU 30a performs a big hit process. Specifically, the main control CPU 30a determines the big hit symbol of the special symbol based on the value of the big hit symbol random number specified from the acquired random number information. This determined big hit symbol becomes a fixed stop symbol derived in the symbol variation game of the special symbol. The special jackpot design is associated with the type of jackpot. For this reason, determining the jackpot pattern will determine the type of jackpot. Types of jackpots in this embodiment will be described later. In this embodiment, the main control CPU 30a functions as a jackpot type determining unit that determines the type of jackpot when the jackpot lottery is won.

  Further, the main control CPU 30a determines a main fluctuation pattern from the main fluctuation patterns for the big hit that can be selected when the big hit is won, based on the value of the fluctuation pattern distribution random number specified from the acquired random number information. . At this time, the main control CPU 30a determines a main variation pattern from the selectable main variation patterns based on information that can specify the game state. The types of main fluctuation patterns that can be selected according to the game state in this embodiment will be described later.

  In addition, the main control CPU 30a performs a losing process when the big hit lottery is not won. In the removal process, the main control CPU 30a determines a removal pattern of the special symbol. The determined off symbol is a fixed stop symbol derived in the symbol variation game of the special symbol. In addition, the main control CPU 30a determines a main variation pattern for deviation based on the value of the variation pattern distribution random number specified from the acquired random number information. When determining the main variation pattern for out-of-range, the main control CPU 30a determines either the main variation pattern with reach or the main variation pattern without reach. At this time, the main control CPU 30a determines the main variation pattern from the selectable main variation patterns based on the information that can specify the gaming state, as described above.

  In addition, when starting the symbol variation game of the first special symbol, the main control CPU 30a performs the same control as the control of the above-mentioned second special symbol for the first special symbol. In other words, the main control CPU 30a performs the subtraction of the number of starting pending of the first special symbol, the big hit lottery, and the big hit process or the outlying process based on the result of the big hit lottery.

  Further, the main control CPU 30a, as a process related to the execution of the symbol variation game of the special symbol, based on the result of the above-described process, control information for instructing the sub-control CPU 31a of the sub-control board 31 to control the game effect ( Control command) is generated. The various control information generated in the process is transmitted to the sub control CPU 31a at a predetermined timing by the command transmission process performed by the main control CPU 30a.

  When starting the symbol fluctuation game of the special symbol, the main control CPU 30a generates a fluctuation start command (fluctuation start information) that can specify that the symbol fluctuation game is started as control information. The fluctuation start command also includes information capable of specifying the fluctuation pattern determined in the above-described big hit process or outlier process. Further, when starting the symbol variation game of the special symbol, the main control CPU 30a generates a special symbol command (special symbol information) that can specify the special symbol as the control information. Since the big hit design of the special design corresponds to the type of big hit, the type of big hit can be specified by the special design information. For this reason, the special figure command is information that can specify whether or not it is a hit, and also information that can specify the type of jackpot.

  Further, the main control CPU 30a, when the elapsed time from the start of the symbol variation game of the special symbol reaches a predetermined variation time (time set in the main variation pattern), the symbol of the special symbol as control information A fluctuation stop command (fluctuation end information) that can specify to end the fluctuation game is generated. The main control CPU 30a, when starting the symbol variation game of the special symbol, the display content of the special symbol display device 23a or the special symbol display device 23b so as to start the variation of the first special symbol or the second special symbol. Control and start measuring the fluctuation time. Then, the main control CPU 30a changes the display content of the special symbol display device 23a or the special symbol display device 23b so as to derive the determined special symbol when the variation time set in the determined main variation pattern elapses. Control.

Here, the types of big hits in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment will be described with reference to FIG.
The pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment includes a special symbol ZA, a special symbol ZB, and a special symbol ZC as a big hit symbol of the first special symbol. Further, the pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment includes a special symbol Za, a special symbol Zb, and a special symbol Zc as a big hit symbol of the second special symbol.

The special symbols ZA-ZC, Za-Zc jackpot games are all composed of 16 (16R) round games.
In the big hit game of the special symbols ZA and Za, 16 (times) is defined as the number of round games (round number) that can substantially obtain a payout ball (prize ball) during the big hit game. The round game in which the exit can be substantially obtained is a round game in which the special winning opening 14 is opened in a long opening pattern such as 25 seconds. The round game in which it is practically impossible to obtain a payout is a round game in which the opening time of the special winning opening 14 is opened in a short opening pattern such as 0.4 seconds. The number of coins that can be obtained during the jackpot game is substantially the same as that of the round game in which coins can be practically obtained. The number of payout balls may be represented as the total number of game balls (prize balls) paid out by entering the special winning opening 14, or the number obtained by subtracting the number of shots from the total number of game balls paid out. May be expressed as

  On the other hand, in the big hit game of the special symbols ZB and Zb, 4 (times) is defined as the number of round games (round number) that can substantially obtain a payout ball (prize ball) during the big hit game. In other words, the jackpot game of the special symbols ZB and Zb is a round game in which the total number of round games is 16, but among the 16 round games, 4 round games are opened in a long open pattern, Twelve round games are round games opened in a short opening pattern. Further, in the big hit game of the special symbols ZC and Zc, 7 (times) is defined as the number of round games (round number) that can substantially obtain a payout ball (prize ball) during the big hit game. That is, the jackpot game of the special symbols ZC and Zc is a round game in which the total number of round games is 16, but of the 16 round games, 7 round games are opened in a long open pattern, Nine round games are round games opened in a short opening pattern.

  According to the above configuration, when comparing the big hit games of the special symbols ZA to ZC, Za to Zc, the number of payouts in the big hit game of the special symbols ZA and Za is the big hit of the special symbols ZB, ZC, Zb and Zc. It is more theoretical than the number of coins earned in the game. Also, when comparing the big hit game of the special symbols ZB, ZC, Zb, Zc, the number of payout balls in the big hit game of the special symbols ZC, Zc is more theoretical than the number of payout balls in the big hit game of the special symbols ZB, Zb. Many as a value. Therefore, in terms of the number of payouts in the jackpot game, the jackpot of the special symbols ZA, Za has a higher degree of advantage than the jackpot of the special symbols ZB, ZC, Zb, Zc, and the jackpot of the special symbols ZC, Zc Compared to the big hits of special symbols ZB and Zb, the advantage is high.

  In addition, the big hits of the special symbols ZA, ZB, Za, and Zb have a high probability of winning the big hit lottery after the big hit game, and are a big hit that gives the entry rate improvement state with the specified upper limit number of 10,000 times. is there. On the other hand, the big hits of the special symbols ZC and Zc are big hits which have a low probability of winning the big hit lottery after the big hit game and which give a state of improved entry rate with the specified upper limit number of times being 100 times.

  According to the above configuration, when the big hits of the special symbols ZA to ZC and Za to Zc are compared, the conditions for granting the probability variation state and the ball entry rate improving state in the special symbols ZA, ZB, Za and Zb are the special symbols ZC, It is superior to the condition of Zc in which the probability variation state and the improved ball entry rate are applied. For this reason, in terms of the provision conditions of the probability variation state and the improved ball entry rate, the big hits of the special symbols ZA, ZB, Za, and Zb are more advantageous than the big hits of the special symbols ZC and Zc.

  From the above, in terms of the number of obtained coins and the conditions for providing the probability variation state and the improved ball entry rate, the jackpots of the special symbols ZA and Za among the jackpots of the special symbols ZA to ZC and Za to Zc in this embodiment. Is the most advantageous. In other words, in this embodiment, the types of big hits can be distinguished by the degree of advantage as described above, and the big wins of the special symbols ZA, Za having the highest degree of advantage among the plurality of kinds of big hits correspond to the particular big hit.

  In addition, the winning probability of the special symbols ZA to ZC, Za to Zc by the lottery using the big hit symbol random number when the big hit lottery is won is set to a predetermined probability. The winning probabilities of the special symbols ZA to ZC and Za to Zc are defined by the number of numbers assigned to the special symbols as the numerical values that the jackpot symbols can take. FIG. 4 exemplifies the distribution of possible numerical values of the big hit symbols for the special symbols ZA to ZC and Za to Zc. To be specific, when the numbers that the big hit random numbers can take are 0 to 99 (100 in total), the special symbols ZA of the first special symbol are 10, the special symbols ZB are 40, and the special symbols ZC. There are 50 numbers assigned to each. Also, when the numbers that the big hit random numbers can take are 0 to 99 (100 in total), 35 special symbols Za, 15 special symbols Zb, and 50 special symbols Zc of the second special symbols. The numbers are distributed. According to such distribution, the ratio of the first special symbol to win the big hit lottery and the probability of sudden change after completion of the big hit game (probability change rush rate) and the big hit lottery of the second special symbol to win big hit game The ratios in which the probability changes to the probability changes state (the probability change intrusion rate) are 50%, which are the same ratios. Then, when the winning probability of the special symbol ZA of the first special symbol and the winning probability of the special symbol Za of the second special symbol are compared, the winning probability of the special symbol Za is high, and therefore, the jackpot lottery of the first special symbol is won. It is more advantageous to win the jackpot of the second special symbol than to do, because it is easier to obtain the jackpot with the highest advantage.

Next, the types of main fluctuation patterns in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS.
The pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment causes three gaming states by a combination of the non-probable variation state, the probabilistic variation state, the non-ball entry rate improving state, and the ball entry rate improving state according to the type of jackpot illustrated in FIG. Is possible. Speaking specifically, non-probable state and non-ball entry rate improved state (low certainty and low base), probable variation and ball entry rate improved state (high certainty and high base), non-probable state and ball entry rate improved It is a state (low certainty and high base). The pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment is provided with the variable pattern distribution table according to the above-mentioned three gaming states. The fluctuation pattern allocation table is a set of selectable main fluctuation patterns, and is configured by distributing a predetermined number of numerical values from the numerical values that the fluctuation pattern allocation random numbers can take for each fluctuation pattern. That is, the selection rate for each variation pattern is defined by allocating a predetermined number of values for each variation pattern allocation table.

  FIG. 5A is a fluctuation pattern distribution table for the low-probability low base which is referred to when selecting the main fluctuation pattern at the time of low certainty and low base. In the fluctuation pattern distribution table for low accuracy low base, main fluctuation patterns PA1 and PA2 of outlier fluctuation, main fluctuation patterns PA3 and PA4 of outreach reach fluctuation, and main fluctuation of jackpot fluctuation are available as selectable main fluctuation patterns. A plurality of types of main fluctuation patterns including patterns PA5 and PA6 are distributed.

  FIG. 5B is a variation pattern distribution table for the highly accurate and high base which is referred to when the main variation pattern is selected at the time of high certainty and high base. In the fluctuation pattern distribution table for high-accuracy / high-base, as main fluctuation patterns that can be selected, main fluctuation patterns PB1 and PB2 of deviation fluctuation, main fluctuation patterns PB3 and PB4 of fluctuation of reach fluctuation, and main fluctuation of jackpot fluctuation. A plurality of types of main variation patterns including patterns PB5 and PB6 are distributed.

  FIGS. 5C and 5D are fluctuation pattern allocation tables for the low-probability / high-base, which are referred to when the main fluctuation pattern is selected in the low-certain / high-base. The pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment, as the variation pattern distribution table for the low accuracy high base, the variation pattern distribution table to be referred to when the number of variations after the jackpot game is 1 to 99 times (FIG. 5). (C)), and the variation pattern distribution table (FIG. 5 (d)) to be referred to when the number of variations after the jackpot game is 100 is provided. In other words, as the fluctuation pattern distribution table for the low certainty and high base, two tables are provided, which are referred to at the same gaming state, but the reference timing, that is, the number of fluctuations. The number of times of change corresponds to the number of times of execution of the symbol change game.

  In FIG. 5C, as main selectable variation patterns, main variation patterns PC1 and PC2 of outlying variation, main variation patterns PC3 and PC4 of outlying reach variation, and main variation patterns PC5 and PC6 of big hit variation, A plurality of types of main fluctuation patterns including are distributed. On the other hand, in FIG. 5D, the main variation pattern PC1x of the out-of-range variation and the main variation pattern PC5 of the big hit variation are distributed as selectable main variation patterns.

  In each of the fluctuation pattern distribution tables shown in FIGS. 5A to 5C, not only the main fluctuation patterns illustrated in each example but also a large number of main fluctuation patterns are distributed. On the other hand, in the variation pattern distribution table shown in FIG. 5D, one type of main variation pattern of out-of-range variation and one type of main variation pattern of big hit variation are assigned. In other words, in this embodiment, the main fluctuation pattern that can be selected when the number of fluctuations is 100 times at the time of low certainty and high base is the main fluctuation pattern PC1x at the time of the failure not to win the big hit lottery, and the big hit. When the jackpot is won in the lottery, it is uniquely determined as the main variation pattern PC5. In each fluctuation pattern allocation table, there is a main fluctuation pattern that is also used for distribution to other fluctuation pattern allocation tables, and there is a dedicated main fluctuation pattern that is allocated only to that fluctuation pattern allocation table. .

  It should be noted that “T1”, “T2”, and “TX” in the main variation pattern of the deviation variation distributed in the variation pattern distribution tables of FIGS. 5A to 5D are the fluctuation times at the deviation variation. . Further, “NR” and “SR” in the main variation pattern of the outlying reach variation or the big hit variation distributed to each variation pattern distribution table in FIGS. 5A to 5D are the outlying reach variation or the big hit. This is the type of reach production performed in the fluctuation. Specifically, "NR" is a normal reach effect and "SR" is a super reach effect. The normal reach effect is an effect for deriving a combination of effect symbols by stopping the fluctuation of the remaining columns (one of the columns) after the reach is formed. The super-reach effect is an effect in which after the effect symbols in the remaining rows are derived by the normal reach effect, or the effect is developed from the middle of the normal reach effect, and the combination of effect symbols is derived by the effect after the development. Super reach production is positioned as a production with a higher expectation for a big hit than normal reach production. The jackpot expectation can be calculated by the ratio of the appearance rate in the case of a big hit to the total appearance rate, which is the sum of the appearance rate in the case of a failure and the appearance rate in the case of a big hit. If a plurality of types of super reach effects are provided, the jackpot expectation may be different for each type of super reach effects.

Next, a process relating to the progress of the big hit game performed by winning the big hit lottery will be described.
The big hit game of this embodiment is composed of an opening accompanying the start of the big hit game, a round game for opening the big winning opening 14, and an ending accompanying the end of the big hit game. In other words, the big hit game progresses in stages such as opening → round game → ending. Then, the main control CPU 30a, as a process related to the progress of the big hit game, a process of generating control information (control command) for instructing the sub-control CPU 31a of the sub-control board 31 to control the game effect, and opening the special winning opening. And the process of closing. The various control information generated in the above process is transmitted to the sub control CPU 31a at a predetermined timing by the command transmission process performed by the main control CPU 30a.

Next, the processing relating to the gaming state will be described.
In this processing, the main control CPU 30a generates control information capable of specifying the game state as control information. The various control information generated in the above process is transmitted to the sub control CPU 31a at a predetermined timing by the command transmission process performed by the main control CPU 30a.

  The main control CPU 30a, when the gaming state is in the non-probability variation state and the non-ball entry rate improving state (low certainty and low base), the state 1 designation command (game state information) as a state designation command that can identify the gaming state. To generate. Further, the main control CPU 30a, when the game state is a probability change state and a ball entry rate improvement state (high certainty and high base), the state 2 designation command (game state information) as a state designation command that can identify the game state. To generate. Further, the main control CPU 30a, when the game state is in the non-probability changing state and the ball entry rate improving state (low certainty and high base), the state 3 specifying command (gaming state) as a state specifying command that can specify the game state. Information). Further, the main control CPU 30a counts the number of symbol variation games of the special symbols that have been executed, when managing the grant period of the entry rate improvement state by the number of changes, and the entry condition of the entry rate improvement state is satisfied. At the same time, an end command (game state information) is generated as a state designation command that can specify the end of the ball entry rate improving state.

  The generated game state information is transmitted to the sub-control CPU 31a when the power is turned on (when power is restored) or when the game state changes. For example, when the gaming state after the big hit game is changed to the probability change state and the entry rate improving state, the state 2 designation command is transmitted to the sub-control CPU 31a with the end of the big hit game. The game state information is not limited to the exemplified control information, but is set for each game state that needs to be recognized by the sub-control CPU 31a.

  In this embodiment, the main control CPU 30a functions as a game state control means for controlling the game state. Then, in the gaming state, the non-entering rate improving state (low base) which is the first gaming state, and the advantage degree regarding the entering of the gaming ball into the second starting opening 13 are more advantageous than the first gaming state. Including the second game state is a ball entry rate improved state (high base), and. Further, the ball entry rate improved state is a gaming state in which the degree of advantage relating to entry of the game ball into the second starting opening 13 is more advantageous than the non-ball entry rate improved state. Then, the main control CPU 30a, which is the game state control means, ends the second game state if the ending condition of the second game state is satisfied in the second game state (high base).

Next, a process related to the execution of the normal symbol variation game for deriving the lottery result of the normal hit lottery (universal symbol variation process) will be described.
In the universal symbol variation process, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the start condition of the normal symbol variable game is satisfied. In this determination, the main control CPU 30a determines that the start condition is satisfied when the normal symbol variation game is not being executed, and when the normal symbol hitting game is not being performed, while the normal symbol variation game is being executed, or It is determined that the starting condition is not satisfied when the normal symbol hit game is being performed. Then, if the start condition is not satisfied, the main control CPU 30a ends the universal figure fluctuation process.

  When the above-mentioned start condition is satisfied, the main control CPU 30a reads the normal hold number and determines whether the read normal hold number is greater than zero. Then, when the normal hold number is larger than zero, the main control CPU 30a performs a predetermined process so as to start the normal symbol variation game. On the other hand, the main control CPU 30a ends the general-university figure variation process when the normally held number is zero.

  When starting the normal symbol variation game, the main control CPU 30a rewrites by subtracting 1 from the normal reserved number. Then, the main control CPU 30a obtains the random number information stored first among the random number information (normal random number) stored in the main control RAM 30c. Then, the main control CPU 30a compares the value of the normal hit random number specified from the acquired random number information with the normal hit determination value, and performs the normal hit lottery. The pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment has a ball entry rate improving function. Therefore, in the normal win lottery, the main control CPU 30a performs the normal win lottery with different winning probabilities depending on whether the normal win lottery is in the entry rate improving state or the non-ball entry rate improving state.

  In this embodiment, the winning probability in the non-ball-incidence rate improving state is zero (no normal win), and the winning probability in the non-ball-increasing rate improving state is 100% (no deviation). The winning probability of the ordinary hit lottery can be defined by the ratio of the number of values that can be won in the ordinary hit (ordinary hit determination value) to the numerical value of the ordinary hit random number.

  Returning to the description of the universal figure variation process, in the normal win lottery, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the value of the normal hit random number acquired from the main control RAM 30c matches the normal hit determination value. Then, when the value of the random number for normal hit and the judgment value for normal hit match, the normal hit lottery is won. When the normal winning lottery is won, the main control CPU 30a performs the normal winning process. In the normal hit process, the main control CPU 30a determines the hit symbol of the normal symbol, and also determines the variation pattern of the ordinary symbol that can specify the variation time of the ordinary symbol variation game. The hit symbol of the determined normal symbol becomes the fixed stop symbol derived in the normal symbol fluctuation game. On the other hand, when the main control CPU 30a does not win the normal win lottery, the main control CPU 30a normally performs the shift process. In the normal deviation process, the main control CPU 30a determines the deviation pattern of the normal symbol and also determines the variation pattern of the normal symbol. The off symbol of the determined normal symbol becomes a fixed stop symbol derived in the regular symbol fluctuation game.

  Then, the main control CPU 30a causes the normal symbol display device 25 to execute the normal symbol variation game according to the determination result of the normal winning process or the outlying process performed based on the lottery result of the normal winning lottery, and changes After the lapse of time, the normal hit symbol or the normal hit symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed. In addition, when the main control CPU 30a has won the normal win lottery, after the normal symbol variation game ends, the normal control game is activated. In the normal hit game, by opening the second starting port 13 in a predetermined opening pattern, control is performed so that a permissible state in which a game ball is allowed to enter can be obtained.

  In this embodiment, the main control CPU 30a functions as an ordinary hit lottery means for performing an ordinary hit lottery as an ordinary symbol hit lottery. Further, in this embodiment, the main control CPU 30a causes a normal hit game in which the opening / closing member included in the second starting opening 13 is in an open state after the end of the normal symbol variation game when the normal symbol hit lottery is won. It functions as a winning game generation means.

  Next, various processes executed by the sub control CPU 31a of the sub control board 31 based on the effect control program will be described. Upon receiving the control command from the main control CPU 30a, the sub control CPU 31a executes various processes according to the control command. Then, in this embodiment, the sub-control CPU 31a functions as a production control unit that controls the execution of the production.

First, the effect symbol variation process will be described.
In the effect symbol variation process, when receiving the special symbol command, the sub-control CPU 31a determines a combination of effect symbols to be derived in the symbol variable game of the effect symbol, based on the special symbol specified by the special symbol command. CPU31a for sub control determines the combination of the big hit by the effect design, when the big hit design of the special design is appointed. Further, the sub-control CPU 31a determines a combination of effect symbols to be derived in the symbol change game of effect symbols, based on the main change pattern specified from the change start command, when the special symbol outlier symbol is specified. . Specifically, the sub-control CPU 31a determines a combination of the outliers including the reach formation symbol when the main variation pattern of the outlying reach variation is designated. Further, when the main variation pattern of the deviation variation is designated, the sub-control CPU 31a determines a combination of the deviations that does not include the reach formation symbol.

  In this embodiment, the symbol variation game of the effect symbols, the combination of the effect symbols of the three columns consisting of the left column, the middle column, and the right column is derived. Then, in the symbol variation game of the effect symbol, the reach is formed by deriving the same effect symbol in a predetermined plurality of columns (two columns of the left column and the right column in this embodiment), and the remaining columns (this embodiment). In the form, the reach effect for deriving the middle row (one row) is performed. Therefore, the same effect symbol derived in a predetermined plurality of columns becomes a reach formation symbol, and a combination of outliers including a reach formation symbol has a predetermined plurality of columns that are the same effect symbol, and the remaining columns have a predetermined plurality of symbols. The combination is an effect design different from the effect design of the row. Further, the combination of the outliers that does not include the reach formation symbol is a symbol in which a predetermined plurality of columns are different, and the remaining columns are a combination that does not matter with the effect symbols of the predetermined plurality of columns. Incidentally, the combination of the big hits in this embodiment is a combination in which the effect symbols in all the rows are the same effect symbols. In other words, the jackpot combination also includes the reach forming pattern.

  When the sub-control CPU 31a receives the fluctuation start command, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the display content of the effect display device 11 (image display unit GH) based on the type of the main fluctuation pattern that can be specified from the command. Determine the sub-variation pattern. The sub-variation pattern can specify the variation content (effect content) of the symbol variation game of the effect symbol.

  The sub-control CPU 31a that has determined the sub-variation pattern controls the display content of the effect display device 11 (image display unit GH) so that the symbol variation game of the effect symbol is displayed with the variation content specified by the sub-variation pattern. To do. Then, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the display content of the image display unit GH so as to end the symbol fluctuation game of the effect symbol and derive the combination of the effect symbols, after the change time specified from the main fluctuation pattern elapses. . In this embodiment, the symbol variation game of the effect symbol is ended by receiving the variation stop command, but the variation time specified by the main variation pattern is controlled by the control of the sub-control CPU 31a, and the effect is produced. The symbol variation game of symbols may be ended. That is, the end of the symbol variation game of the effect symbol may be controlled without transmitting the variation stop command from the main control board 30.

  In addition, the start hold that may exist in the symbol variation game in which the ending condition of the ball entry rate improved state (high base) is satisfied is a normal that was generated by winning the normal per lottery before the symbol variation game was started. This can be caused by a game ball entering the second starting opening 13 in the normal winning game that is generated by winning the normal winning lottery during the winning game or the symbol variation game. The start hold (start hold of the second special symbol) that may occur in this way is executed in the non-ball-entry rate improving state even when the ball-entry rate improving state shifts to the non-ball-entering rate improving state. Become. Then, as described with reference to FIGS. 5A to 5D, the main variation pattern is selected from the variation pattern distribution table corresponding to the game state at the start of the symbol variation game. In other words, the main variation pattern of the symbol variation game in which the above-described termination condition of the ball entry rate improvement state is satisfied is selected from the variation pattern distribution table at the time of high base, but the termination condition of the ball entry rate improvement state is Starting suspension which may exist in the symbol variation game to be established is selected from the variation pattern distribution table at the time of low base. Therefore, the types of main variation patterns that can be selected are changed by the difference in the variation pattern distribution table that selects the main variation pattern, and the variation content and non-ball entry rate of the symbol variation game that is executed in the improved entry rate There may be a case where the variation content of the symbol variation game executed in the improved state is different.

  Further, in the control of the effect display device 11, the sub-control CPU 31a of the sub-control board 31 selects the image effect to be executed, and reads the data necessary for the selected image effect from the ROM. The sub-control board 31 is provided with a character ROM in which character image data to be displayed on the effect display device 11, specifically, a person, a character, a figure or a symbol (including a decorative pattern) is stored in advance, and is required from the character ROM. Data may be read. Then, the sub-control CPU 31a of the sub-control board 31 outputs the read data to the VDP (video display processor). The VDP executes display control based on the input data and causes the image display unit GH to display an image.

In addition, when the sub-control CPU 31a receives the control command transmitted from the main-control CPU 30a, the sub-control CPU 31a executes control according to the control command.
For example, during the big hit game, a control command capable of identifying the big hit game is transmitted to the sub-control CPU 31a. For example, such control commands include an opening command that can specify the start of the opening, a round command that can specify the start of each round game, and an ending command that can specify the start of the ending. Then, the sub-control CPU 31a receiving these commands causes the image display unit GH to execute the opening effect, each round effect, and the ending effect.

  In addition, during the big hit game, the sub-control CPU 31a receives the prize ball designation command, and the winning opening from which the prize ball is to be paid out (that is, the winning opening in which the winning ball has occurred) and the winning prize. The number of prize balls to be paid out by entering the mouth is specified. The prize ball designation command is transmitted each time a ball is detected at the winning opening targeted for payout of a prize, regardless of the progress of the big hit game, and is received by the sub-control CPU 31a. Then, in this embodiment, when the sub-control CPU 31a identifies that a prize ball has been generated by the entry into the special winning opening 14 from the prize ball designation command, the sub-control RAM 31c stores the prize ball stored in the sub-control RAM 31c. The number of prize balls is added to the stored information capable of specifying the total number, and the stored information is retained. For example, when the prize ball designation command [A9H0FH] is received while the storage information that can specify “90 balls” as the total number of prize balls is received, the sub-control CPU 31a displays [A9H0FH] as the total number of prize balls. 105 spheres (90 spheres + 15 spheres)] is used as the identifiable memory information. Then, the sub-control CPU 31a executes an effect of notifying the total number of prize balls based on the stored information that can specify the total number of prize balls after the addition. That is, the image display portion GH during the big hit game displays information indicating the total number of prize balls under the control of the sub-control CPU 31a. The total number of prize balls stored and held in the sub-control RAM 31c is held until a predetermined reset condition is satisfied, and is cleared to zero when the reset condition is satisfied.

  6A to 6F show examples of images displayed on the effect display device 11 (image display unit GH) in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment. The images shown below are displayed on the effect display device 11 under the control of the sub-control CPU 31a.

  6A and 6B exemplify the background image HK of the image display unit GH when the design variation game of the effect design is being executed. The background image HK illustrated in FIG. 6A is an image of a background in which mountains are dyed green and fresh green is imaged. In addition, the background image HK illustrated in FIG. 6B is a background image in which the sea is imaged. Such a background image HK is not limited to a still image, but may be a moving image in which, for example, a part of a cloud floating in the sky moves over time. Then, the symbol variation game of the effect symbols is displayed so as to overlap with the front side of the background image HK, and the effect symbols in each column are displayed so as to overlap with the front side of the background image HK.

  The background image HK of the image display unit GH is behind the image related to the fluctuation of the design when the image related to the fluctuation of the design design is the main image (main performance) among the images displayed on the image display unit GH. It can be positioned as a projected image. In addition, the background image HK of the image display unit GH should be positioned as an image displayed on a portion of the image display unit GH where the effect symbol and the notification information to the player (for example, information on the number of starting suspensions) are not displayed. You can also From this, for example, in the background image HK, an image when projected in the background while the production design is changing during normal variation (variation before reach formation) or during reach production in the design variation game of the production design. There is. Further, the background image HK includes an image displayed during the interval between the symbol variation games of the effect symbol and an image displayed during the demonstration effect. Further, since the background image HK can be positioned as a sub effect for promoting the effect of the main effect, the effect mode in the sub effect in order to promote the effect of the main effect is, for example, a fluctuation in the design symbol. You may change it during the game.

  In addition, the white downward arrows shown in FIGS. 6A and 6B indicate a state in which the effect symbols in each row are changing. Further, the reserved image HG is displayed on the image display unit GH so as to overlap the background image HK. In the example of FIGS. 6A and 6B, the reserved image HG is displayed at the lower left of the image display unit GH. The hold image HG is displayed by the sub-control CPU 31a that has received the information (hold designation command) that can specify the number of start-up suspensions transmitted from the main control CPU 30a. The hold image HG is configured by, for example, displaying characters and numbers corresponding to the start hold number, and increases when the start condition is satisfied, while it decreases when the symbol variation game of special symbols starts.

  Further, the reserved image HG displayed on the image display unit GH is used in the presentation of the prefetching notice. The pre-reading notice is a symbol variation game that has not been started yet, and the symbol variation game stored as pending storage (starting suspension) is a notice that suggests the possibility of a big hit. Then, the look-ahead notice is executed before the particular symbol variation game is started, when the symbol variation game stored as the pending storage when the start condition is satisfied is a specific symbol variation game (target variation of the pre-reading notice). It is a notice. At this time, if there is a symbol variation game that is started before the specific symbol variation game, the pre-reading notice is executed over the plurality of symbol variation games (or over the symbol variation games).

  The prefetch notice using the hold image HG includes a hold change notice that changes the hold image HG corresponding to the specific symbol variation game to the hold image HG different from the normal display mode. As a specific example, when a new hold is generated when the number of start holdings as the number of hold storages is “2”, the hold image HG indicates the hold of 3 balls from the image indicating the hold of 2 balls. It becomes an image. At this time, when the pre-reading notice is executed, the image showing the hold of the third ball is displayed in a display mode different from the normal image showing the hold of the first ball and the second ball, and the image is displayed with respect to the normal image. With changes. It can be recognized that the look-ahead notice is executed due to the change of the held image. That is, the symbol variation game corresponding to the suspension of the third ball can be the specific symbol variation game. The pre-reading notice is an effect of notifying the degree of expectation of a big hit in a symbol variation game that has not been started yet, in other words, a future symbol variation game. Therefore, in order to avoid inconsistency between the prefetch result and the actual result, for example, in a situation involving a change in the game state such as a transition from the improved entry rate state to the non-entered rate improvement state, execution is performed. It may be configured to regulate. That is, the look-ahead notice is not executed, for example, as a specific symbol variation game in which the symbol variation game that can be the final variation in the entry rate improvement state, or is not executed across the symbol variation game that can be the final variation in the entry rate improvement state. It is executed at a time different from the execution timing of the final change of the ball entry rate improvement state.

  FIGS. 6C and 6D exemplify a notification image FG which notifies a recommended area as an area where the game ball is shot in the course of the game. As described with reference to FIG. 2, the pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment shoots a game ball to the left area when it is better to advance the game by aiming at the first starting opening 12. On the other hand, when it is better to advance the game aiming at the second starting opening 13 or the special winning opening 14, it is recommended to shoot the game ball to the right area. When the left area is recommended, it is a game in which it is not necessary to aim at the second starting opening 13 or the special winning opening 14, that is, a game which is performed in the non-ball-income rate improving state (low base) which is not in the big hit game. . On the other hand, when the area on the right side is recommended, it is a game that needs to aim at the second starting opening 13 and the special winning opening 14, that is, a game that is performed in a state where the ball entry rate is improved (high base), and a big hit game. .

  FIG. 6C is a notification image FG for instructing the right stroke when the right area is recommended. The notification image FG for instructing the right hit is displayed in a period after the big hit game is given and the entry rate improvement state is given after the end of the big hit game. That is, the notification image FG for instructing the right hit may be displayed at the time of transition to the big hit game and the ball entry rate improving state, or may be continuously displayed during the period described above. The notification image FG for instructing the right-handed direction is displayed by the sub-control CPU 31a that has received the information that can specify the right-handed instruction transmitted from the main-control CPU 30a. The information capable of specifying the right-handed instruction may be dedicated information (right-handed designation command), or may be the opening command transmitted when the game shifts to the big hit game or the state that the entry rate is improved. It may be a status designation command.

  FIG. 6D is a notification image FG for instructing left-handing when the left area is recommended. The notification image FG for instructing a left-handed stroke ends when the state of improving the ball entry rate reaches the specified upper limit number of times, and is set when the state changes to the uncertain variation state and the non-ball entry rate improving state (low certainty and low base). It is displayed for a period (for example, several seconds to several tens of seconds). The notification image FG for instructing left-handing is displayed by the sub-control CPU 31a that has received the information capable of specifying the left-handing instruction transmitted from the main-control CPU 30a. The information that can specify the left-handed instruction may be dedicated information (left-handed specification command), or a state-specification command (that can specify that the entry rate improvement state has ended when the specified upper limit number of times has been reached ( End command).

  The notification image FG for instructing left-handing in FIG. 6D is not limited to the transition to the non-probable variation state and the non-ball entry rate improving state, for example, during the game state of the non-probability variation state and non-ball entry rate improving state. For example, it may be displayed when a predetermined number (one ball or a plurality of balls such as two balls) of game balls enter the operation gate 18. The above-mentioned display at the time of transition is intended to return the way of hitting the game ball (the operation method) from right hitting to left hitting by ending the state of improving the entry rate. On the other hand, the notification that a predetermined number of game balls have entered the operation gate 18 described above has a strong meaning of a warning that the game balls have not been launched into the recommended area, and a notification image for instructing left-handed hitting. FG can also be regarded as a type of error notification.

  6E and 6F are game result images RG displayed in the notification effect (first effect) for informing the result of the game played by the player. The game result image RG is displayed on the image display unit GH at a predetermined time during the game when the condition for displaying the game result image RG is satisfied. In this embodiment, in the game result image RG, the result of counting the total number of award balls as a game medium acquired by the player when the player hits the big hit and the game ball enters the special winning opening 14 (hereinafter, “prize”). The result of counting the number of consecutive big hit games (hereinafter, referred to as the "continuous counting result") is notified. 6 (e) and 6 (f), the winning ball count result is indicated by the title [acquired PT (acquired points)], and the consecutive count result is indicated by the title [number of consecutive times]. It is written.

  Further, the game result images RG in FIGS. 6E and 6F are images displayed in a notification effect for notifying the result of the game, but the counting result satisfies or satisfies a predetermined condition. Either one is selected and displayed depending on whether or not it is present. Specifically, FIG. 6 (e) is a game result image RG when the counting result does not satisfy the predetermined condition, and FIG. 6 (f) shows that the counting result satisfies the predetermined condition. It is a game result image RG when there is. In the game result image RG of FIG. 6 (f), the character (girl) KY appearing on the screen wears a luxurious costume and praises the result of the game, and has a screen configuration in which a congratulatory message is issued. There is. In the following description, the description of the game result image RG does not particularly distinguish between the game result images RG of FIG. 6 (e) and (f), and when distinguishing between them, the game result of FIG. 6 (e) The image RG is described as a game result image RG1, and the game result image RG of FIG. 6 (f) is described as a game result image RG2.

  The prize ball count result and the continuous count result are the results counted by the sub control CPU 31a that has received the control information transmitted by the main control CPU 30a, and these count results are used for the sub control until a predetermined reset condition is satisfied. It is stored and held in the RAM 31c. The control of the sub control CPU 31a for displaying the game result image RG will be described later. The notification image FG and the game result image RG illustrated in FIGS. 6C to 6F may be regarded as a kind of background image displayed on the image display unit GH.

Next, with reference to FIG. 7, an effect mode provided in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment and a transition mode of the effect mode will be described.
The production mode of this embodiment is a gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 10, more specifically, a winning probability of a jackpot lottery is a low probability, a high probability, or a ball entry rate improving state (high base). It is for notifying whether or not it is in the non-ball entry rate improving state (low base). These effect modes mainly correspond to the type of the background image HK displayed on the effect display device 11 (image display unit GH) when the symbol variation game of effect symbols is being executed, and the player plays the background image HK. The production mode can be specified from. Then, the effect mode can be said to be a specific effect that is switched by the establishment of the transition condition and can be continued across the plurality of symbol variation games until the transition condition is satisfied. The background image HK corresponding to the effect mode is switched to an image peculiar to the super reach effect, for example, when the design variation game of the effect design is switched to the super reach effect, or when the execution condition of the demonstration effect is satisfied. When it switches to the image of, it will be hidden. However, in principle, the background image HK corresponding to the effect mode is displayed on the image display unit GH when the above-mentioned condition for the non-display state is not satisfied.

  As shown in FIG. 7, the pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment has a non-probable variation state and a non-ball entry rate improved state (low certainty and low base) effect mode M1, and a probable variation state and a ball entry rate improved state (high. A production mode M2 of "certain and high base" and a production mode M3 of a non-probably changed state and an improved ball entry rate (low certainty and high base) are provided.

  The effect mode M1 further includes a normal mode and a special mode in which the background image HK is different in the same game state. In the normal mode, the background image HK1a is displayed as the background image HK, which is an image of fresh green in which mountains are dyed in green. On the other hand, in the special mode, the background image HK1b is displayed as the background image HK, which is an image of a snow scene in which mountains are dyed white.

  The production mode M2 is a probability variation mode for notifying that the winning probability of the jackpot lottery is high. In the probability change mode, the background image HK2 is displayed as the background image HK, which is an image of a cherry blossom landscape in which mountains are dyed in a cherry blossom color. In addition, the production mode M3 is a chance mode (time saving mode) for notifying that the winning rate of the big hit lottery is low, but that the entry rate is improved. In the chance mode, the background image HK3 is displayed as the background image HK, which is an image of autumn leaves in which mountains are dyed in red.

  The transition mode of these effect modes M1, M2, M3 is as described below. In this embodiment, the transition of the effect mode is performed by the control of the sub-control CPU 31a, and the sub-control CPU 31a functions as a mode control unit that controls the effect mode.

  From the effect mode M1, it is possible to move to either the effect mode M2 or the effect mode M3, with the transition condition being that the jackpot lottery is won, and depending on the type of the hit jackpot. Specifically, if you have won a special symbol ZA, ZB, Za, Zb that is a probability variation big hit, the special mode ZC, Zc that is a non-probability variation jackpot while moving to the production mode M2 after the big hit game is over. When winning the big hit game, the mode shifts to the effect mode M3. It should be noted that the mode of transition to the effect mode M2 or the effect mode M3 is the same condition regardless of whether the player stays in the normal mode or the special mode in the effect mode M1.

  Further, in the effect mode M1, in the normal mode and the special mode, the normal mode does not shift to the special mode, and the special mode can shift to the normal mode. In the special mode, in the production mode M3 in which the player stays in the non-probability change state and the ball entry rate improving state, if the termination condition of the ball entry rate improving state is satisfied due to the reaching of the specified upper limit number of times, the production mode M3 can shift. Mode. It is possible to stay in the special mode until the number of fluctuations of the symbol fluctuation game after the shift reaches a predetermined number (for example, 10 times), and after reaching the predetermined number of times, the mode shifts to the normal mode.

  From the effect mode M2, it is possible to shift to either the effect mode M2 or the effect mode M3, with the transition condition being to win the big hit lottery, and depending on the type of the big hit. Specifically, if you have won a special symbol ZA, ZB, Za, Zb that is a probability variation big hit, the special mode ZC, Zc that is a non-probability variation jackpot while moving to the production mode M2 after the big hit game is over. When winning the big hit game, the mode shifts to the effect mode M3.

  From the production mode M3, it is possible to shift to either the production mode M2 or the production mode M3, with the transition condition being to win the big hit lottery, and depending on the type of the big hit. Specifically, if you have won a special symbol ZA, ZB, Za, Zb that is a probability variation big hit, the special mode ZC, Zc that is a non-probability variation jackpot while moving to the production mode M2 after the big hit game is over. When winning the big hit game, the mode shifts to the effect mode M3. Further, from the production mode M3, the number of variations of the symbol variation game executed without shifting to the big hit lottery after the transition to the production mode M3 is performed on condition that the number of times of change of the symbol variation game reaches the prescribed upper limit number of the entry rate improving state. Transition to mode M1. That is, the production mode M3 shifts to the production mode M1 as the high base ends. At this time, the pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment shifts to the special mode in the effect mode M1.

Hereinafter, the control content executed by the sub-control CPU 31a in order to display the game result image RG in this embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS.
First, the control for counting the continuous counting result and the prize ball counting result notified by the game result image RG will be described.

  The continuous counting result shows the number of times the jackpot is successively won (so-called consecutive chan number). In this embodiment, "to win the jackpot in succession", regardless of the type of jackpot, to win the jackpot in the first time after winning the jackpot in the first time during the state of improved entry rate after the jackpot game is over including. Therefore, when the jackpot is won so as to satisfy the above condition, the sub-control CPU 31a counts it as the number of consecutive jackpot games. In addition, the big hit that can be the first big hit is the big hit that can be generated by winning the big hit lottery in the uncertain variation state and the non-ball entry rate improving state (low certainty and low base) except for the special situation described in detail later. is there.

  In addition, the prize ball count result is obtained by the player because the game ball entered the special winning opening 14 during the big hit game based on the big hit corresponding to the continuous big hit counted as the continuous count result described above. It indicates the total number of prize balls to be obtained. The total number of prize balls in this embodiment corresponds to the number of game balls paid out by the ball payout device 33, and is a number that does not consider the number of game balls shot by the player in the game.

  Here, specific examples of the continuous counting result and the prize ball counting result will be described with reference to FIGS. In addition, ZA, Za, Zc, and Zc in the figure indicate the types of special symbols (that is, types of big hits). In addition, "high" in the figure indicates a high base (increased ball entry rate), and "low" indicates a low base (improved ball entry rate).

  FIG. 8A shows that the special symbol ZA (first special symbol) has been won in the non-probability variation state and the non-ball entry rate improved state (low certainty and low base), and the special symbol ZA is the big hit for the first time. Can be a big hit. Next, when the big hit of the special design Za (the second special design) is won in the entry rate improving state after the big hit game based on the big hit of the special design ZA, the big hit of the special design Za can be the second big hit. . Next, when the big hit of the special design Zc (the second special design) is won in the entry rate improvement state after the big hit game based on the big hit of the special design Za, the big hit of the special design Zc can be the third big hit. . After that, in the state of improved jackpot rate after the jackpot game based on the jackpot of the special symbol Zc, the jackpot lottery is not won, and when the specified upper limit number of times is reached, the game state shifts to the non-ball entered percentage improved state and the effect mode M3. To production mode M1 (special mode).

  In the example of FIG. 8 (a), since the big hit lottery is not won in the entry rate improving state after the big hit game based on the big hit of the special symbol Zc, the continuous counting results are (1), (2), It is counted as [3 times] as shown in (3). In addition, in the example of FIG. 8A, the prize ball count result is a prize ball that can be obtained by three big hit games counted by the continuous count result, that is, each big hit game shown as d1, d2, d3 in the drawing. It is counted as [D1] which is the total value of the prize balls obtained in.

  FIG. 8B shows that the special symbol ZC (first special symbol) has been won in the non-probability variation state and the non-ball entrance rate improved state (low certainty and low base). Can be a big hit. Next, when the big hit of the special design Za (the second special design) is won in the entry rate improving state after the big hit game based on the big hit of the special design ZC, the big hit of this special design Za can be the second big hit. . Next, when the big hit of the special design Zc (the second special design) is won in the entry rate improvement state after the big hit game based on the big hit of the special design Za, the big hit of the special design Zc can be the third big hit. . After that, in the state of improved jackpot rate after the jackpot game based on the jackpot of the special symbol Zc, the jackpot lottery is not won, and when the specified upper limit number of times is reached, the game state shifts to the non-ball entered percentage improved state and the effect mode M3. To production mode M1 (special mode).

  In the example of FIG. 8 (b), since the big hit lottery is not won in the entry rate improving state after the big hit game based on the big hit of the special symbol Zc, the continuous counting result is (1), (2), in the figure, It is counted as [3 times] as shown in (3). In addition, in the example of FIG. 8B, the prize ball count result is a prize ball which can be obtained by three big hit games counted by the continuous count result, that is, each big hit game shown as d4, d5, d6 in the drawing. It is counted as [D2] which is the total value of the prize balls obtained in.

  In the examples of FIGS. 8A and 8B, the types of big hits in the second and third times are the same, but the types of big hits in the first time are different. Then, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment, as described with reference to FIG. 4, a difference may occur in the number of winning balls between the big hit of the special symbol ZA and the big hit of the special symbol ZC. Therefore, the same [3 times] is counted as the continuous counting result, but different counting results are shown as the prize ball counting result. In addition, the round game which constitutes the big hit game can be ended by the elapse of a prescribed time set in advance or by satisfying any one condition of entering a prescribed specified number of balls. Further, as described above, the round game is ended under the same conditions such as the lapse of a specified time or the specified number of balls entered, but the manner in which the game balls shot into the game area YBa enter the special winning opening 14 is unique. It is not fixed. In other words, when the number of balls entered into the special winning opening 14 is less than the specified number, the round game may be terminated due to the lapse of a specified time, or the number of balls entered into the special winning opening 14 exceeds the specified number and rounds. There are also cases where the game ends (occurrence of over-winning). For this reason, the prize ball counting result fluctuates depending on the type of jackpot and the like even if the consecutive counting results are the same due to the above factors, and further, the game balls enter the special winning opening 14 in the round game. It also varies depending on the mode. Assuming that the same type of big hits (or big hits with the same number of coins obtained as a theoretical value) are consecutive, the number of prize balls counted increases as the number of consecutive counts increases. .

  FIG. 8 (c) shows that the special symbol ZA (first special symbol) has been won in the non-probable variation state and the non-ball entry rate improved state (low certainty and low base), and the special symbol ZA is the big hit for the first time. Can be a big hit. Next, if you win the big hit of the special symbol Zc (the second special symbol) in the entry rate improvement state after the big hit game based on the big hit of the special symbol ZA, the big hit of the special symbol Zc can be the second big hit. . After that, in the state of improved jackpot rate after the jackpot game based on the jackpot of the special symbol Zc, the jackpot lottery is not won, and when the specified upper limit number of times is reached, the game state shifts to the non-ball entered percentage improved state and the effect mode M3. To production mode M1 (special mode). Then, FIG. 8 (c) further shows a case where the special symbol ZA (first special symbol) is won in a jackpot in the non-probability variation state and the non-ball entry rate improved state after the transition to the non-ball entry rate improved state. ing.

  In such an example of FIG. 8 (c), since the big hit lottery is not won in the entry rate improving state after the big hit game based on the big hit of the special symbol Zc, the continuous counting result is (1), (). It is counted as [2 times] as shown in 2). In other words, after the transition to the non-ball-income rate improving state, even if the special symbol ZA is won again in the non-probability variation state and the non-ball-income rate improving state, the big hit is the first time as shown in (1) in the figure. It will be a big hit and will not be reflected in the previous counting result. Therefore, in the example of FIG. 8 (c), the prize ball count result is the prize ball obtained in the two big hit games counted in the continuous count result, that is, in each big hit game shown as d7 and d8 in the figure. It is counted as [D3] which is the total value of the obtained prize balls.

  Then, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment, the event illustrated in FIG. 8C is not reflected in the continuous counting result and the prize ball counting result, but as shown in FIG. Is designed to reflect the winning of the jackpot in the continuous counting result and the prize ball counting result.

  The big hit of the special symbol Zc (second special symbol) shown in FIG. 8D is a big hit counted as a continuous counting result, and in this example, the continuous counting result is counted as [X times (X: number)]. is doing. And, in the state of improved ball entry after the big hit game based on the special jackpot Zc of the Xth time, the big hit lottery is not won, and when the specified upper limit number is reached, the game state shifts to the non-ball entry rate improved state, The effect mode M3 shifts to the effect mode M1 (special mode). In this embodiment, the special mode of the effect mode M1 is an exclusive effect mode that can be changed only when the state of improving the ball entrance rate is changed to the state of improving the non-ball entrance rate. Stay until the predetermined number of times W (for example, 10 times) is reached.

  Then, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment, when the jackpot lottery is won during a stay in the special mode, the jackpot is not added to the first big hit but is added to the already-counted continuous counting result, and the jackpot is also hit. The prize balls obtained during the jackpot game based on are added to the already-obtained prize ball counting results. That is, in the example of FIG. 8D, the jackpot won in the special mode is added to the already counted continuous counting result [X], and the continuous counting result after the addition becomes [X + 1]. In addition, in the example of FIG. 8D, the prize ball count result is the prize ball obtained in the X number of big hit games counted by the already counted continuous count result, that is, the special symbol Zc shown as dx1 in the figure. The prize ball count obtained by including the prize balls obtained in the jackpot game based on the jackpot is added to the prize ball amount obtained in the jackpot game based on the jackpot of the special symbol ZA indicated by dx2 in the figure. That is, the prize ball count result obtained by adding the prize balls shown as dx2 in the figure is counted as [Dx]. In addition, when the special symbol ZA is won in the special mode, after the jackpot game based on the jackpot, the entry rate is improved, and thereafter, continuous counting is performed under the conditions described in FIGS. 8 (a) to 8 (c). The results and prize ball counting results are continuously counted.

  As described above, under the conditions described with reference to FIGS. 8A to 8D, the sub-control CPU 31a counts the continuous counting result and the prize ball counting result, respectively. That is, the sub-control CPU 31a can specify that the jackpot lottery has been won by receiving the control command transmitted by the main-control CPU 30a such as the type of the main fluctuation pattern designated by the fluctuation start command or the special figure command. is there. Further, the sub-control CPU 31a can specify that the entry rate improvement state is generated and the entry rate improvement state ends by receiving the state designation command transmitted by the main control CPU 30a. Further, since the sub-control CPU 31a controls the effect mode, it is possible to specify that the effect mode M3 has changed to the special mode of the effect mode M1 and that the special mode has changed to the normal mode. Further, the sub-control CPU 31a receives the prize ball designation command transmitted by the main control CPU 30a, the game ball enters the special winning opening 14 from the type of the received prize ball designation command, the prize ball is generated. Can be specified.

  As a result, the sub-control CPU 31a in this embodiment can count the continuous counting result and the prize ball counting result under the conditions described with reference to FIGS. Further, the sub-control CPU 31a stores and holds each of the continuous counting result and the prize ball counting result in the sub-control RAM 31c. Then, in this embodiment, the sub-control CPU 31a does not satisfy the condition for continuously counting the continuous counting result and the prize ball counting result due to the end of the special mode, and the reset condition for the continuous counting result and the prize ball counting result is satisfied. By doing so, these counting results are cleared to zero.

  The timing of clearing the continuous counting result and the prize ball counting result to zero may be at the end of the special mode, or at the next time when the big hit which can be the first big hit is won. Further, when the backup function of the sub-control board 31 is installed, the continuous counting result and the prize ball counting result are retained as backup information even when the power supply is stopped, and can be restored when the power supply is started. May be On the other hand, the continuous counting result and the prize ball counting result may be information erased by stopping the power supply when the backup function of the sub-control board 31 is not installed.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 9 and FIG. 10, display control of the game result image RG for notifying the continuous counting result and the prize ball counting result counted as described above will be described. In this embodiment, the effect display device 11 (image display unit GH) functions as a notification unit.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment, the display timing of the game result image RG is set to a timing at which the state where the ball entry rate is improved (high base) ends and the state can be shifted to the non-ball entry rate improved state (low base).

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 9, in the symbol variation game of the effect symbol reaching the prescribed upper limit number of times that the termination condition of the ball entry rate improvement state is satisfied, the symbol variation game is out of line variation (that is, big hit). If the lottery is not won), the game result image RG is executed. That is, the game result image RG is displayed on the image display section GH when the final condition of the ball entry rate improvement state is the outlier change, and the game result image RG is displayed to display the continuous counting result and the prize. A notification effect for notifying the ball counting result is executed. In other words, the sub-control CPU 31a causes the notification effect to be executed when the variation rate of the symbol variation game reaches the prescribed upper limit number and the entry rate improvement state ends. It should be noted that, since the entry rate improvement state can eventually become the final variation by repeating the number of changes or stepping, the fact that the entry rate improvement state as the specific condition is the final variation is an element that becomes valid over time. . In addition, the big hit lottery is carried out at the start of the symbol variation game, and the big hit lottery determines whether it is a big hit or a loss.Therefore, the final change of the entry rate improvement state as a specific condition is a change. Is a factor that holds at the time of the big hit lottery. Therefore, the specific condition in this embodiment is a condition that can be satisfied when the above-described plurality of elements are satisfied.

  As shown in FIG. 5D, the pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment is a dedicated variable pattern distribution table for low-probability / high-base that selects a main fluctuation pattern when the number of fluctuations reaches 100 times. The variation pattern distribution table of The fluctuation pattern distribution table for the low-accuracy / high-frequency base when it reaches 100 times is provided with a main fluctuation pattern PC1x of a deviation fluctuation in which [TX] is defined as the fluctuation time. The main fluctuation pattern PC1x is a dedicated main fluctuation pattern that is not distributed to other fluctuation pattern allocation tables and that can execute a notification effect for displaying the game result image RG. Therefore, it can be said that the specific condition for executing the notification effect is satisfied by the selection of the specific fluctuation pattern of the main fluctuation pattern PC1x.

  When the above-described specific condition is satisfied, the main control CPU 30a selects the main fluctuation pattern PC1x from the fluctuation pattern distribution table for the low-accuracy-high base of FIG. 5D, and specifies the main fluctuation pattern PC1x. The start command is transmitted to the sub control CPU 31a. Then, the sub-control CPU 31a that has received the fluctuation start command designating the main fluctuation pattern PC1x controls the display content of the image display unit GH in accordance with the corresponding sub fluctuation pattern, and as shown in FIG. Let the game run.

  Specifically, in the symbol variation game of the effect symbol displayed on the image display unit GH when the above-described specific condition is satisfied, after the start of variation, a combination of effect symbols that can recognize the deviation when the time T1 has elapsed ( [123] is illustrated in the figure) is stopped. This time T1 is shifted in the main variation pattern PC1 of the outlying variation which is distributed in the variation pattern distribution table for the low accuracy base that is referred to when selecting the main variation pattern in which the number of variations is 1 to 99 times, for example. It is the same time as the time to stop the combination of the effect symbols that can be recognized and to end the fluctuation.

  Subsequently, the game result image RG is displayed on the image display unit GH after the combination of the effect symbols that can recognize the deviation is stopped. At this time, either the game result image RG1 of FIG. 6 (e) or the game result image RG2 of FIG. 6 (f) is displayed on the image display unit GH in accordance with each counting result of the continuous counting result and the prize ball counting result. Is displayed. Specifically, when the above counting result does not satisfy the predetermined condition, the game result image RG1 is displayed, and when the above counting result satisfies the predetermined condition, the game result image RG2 is displayed. To satisfy the predetermined condition in this embodiment means that the continuous counting result has reached a predetermined number of times (for example, 10 times), or that the prize ball counting result has reached a predetermined number of balls (for example, 20000 balls). Either one of the above is satisfied. In addition, when the predetermined number of times is set to [10], it means that the jackpot is successively won 10 times, and when the predetermined number of balls is set to [20000], it is counted as a continuous counting result. It means that the total number of prize balls obtained in multiple jackpot games has reached 20000.

  In the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 31a that functions as the effect control means, as described above, when the count result including the continuous count result and the prize ball count result does not satisfy the predetermined condition, the notification effect is in the normal mode (game). It is executed on the result image RG1). On the other hand, the sub-control CPU 31a causes the notification effect to be executed in a special mode (game result image RG2) when the counting result satisfies a predetermined condition. Then, the game result image RG (RG1 or RG2) is continuously displayed for a period of time α after the combination of the effect symbols that can recognize the deviation is stopped on the image display unit GH. In this embodiment, before executing the notification effect, by stopping the combination of effect symbols that can recognize the deviation, the end condition of the admission rate improvement state, which is an advantageous game, is satisfied (that is, Suggesting or notifying that the state of improving the ball entry rate will end. Then, stopping the combination of the effect symbols that can recognize the deviation is to derive a variation result that can specify that the jackpot lottery is not won, and in this embodiment, the jackpot lottery is not won. The notification effect is executed after the variation result that can specify the

  Further, in this embodiment, the sub-control CPU 31a causes the notification effect to be executed when the specific condition described above is satisfied. For this reason, as shown in FIG. 9, during the ball entry rate improving state in which it is easy to obtain a start pending, there is a high probability that the start pending is high even when the final variation of the ball entry rate improving state is performed. And, in the symbol variation game which is not started yet and is stored as the start pending, there is a case where the symbol variation game which is a big hit is included, and a case where the symbol variation game which is a big hit is not included (all are In the case of a symbol variation game that is out of sync). It is possible to specify whether there is a design variation game that is a big hit in the start pending by pre-reading the start pending, and the design variation game that is a big hit that is pending at this point will be described later. It may be performed after the mode M1 is changed to the special mode. However, in this embodiment, the sub-control CPU 31a causes the notification effect to be executed when the specific condition that the final variation of the ball entry rate improvement state is the outlying variation is satisfied, and the specific condition is a big hit during the start pending. This holds true in both cases where there is a start hold that is the following and when there is no start hold that is a big hit in the start pending. That is, the sub-control CPU 31a executes the notification effect only when the specific condition is satisfied, regardless of the information obtained by prefetching the start suspension. Even when the notification effect is executed due to the establishment of the specific condition, the start hold that may have occurred before the notification effect is executed is maintained without disappearing during the ball entry rate improving state. Also, for example, a game ball that has entered the second starting opening 13 during execution of the notification effect is stored as a start pending.

  Then, on the image display unit GH, after the game result image RG is displayed, an effect of changing the background of the image display unit GH is displayed during the time β. Specifically, the background image HK3 (an image of autumnal leaves) displayed on the image display unit GH at the start of the change becomes a background image HK1b (an image of a snowy landscape) in the special mode of the effect mode M1. Change (third production). Then, in the image display unit GH, the combination of the effect symbols which can recognize the deviation stopped when the time T1 has elapsed after the time β has definitely stopped. Note that the combination of the effect symbols stopped when the time T1 has passed is a temporarily stopped state, and becomes the fixed stop state when the time β has passed, that is, when the variation time TX (= T1 + α + β) of the main variation pattern PC1x has elapsed. Then, in the image display unit GH, after the 100th symbol variation game ends, if the start suspension is present at the end of the symbol variation game, the game state shifts to an uncertain variation state and a non-ball entrance rate improving state (low certainty low base) After that, the first symbol variation game is started. That is, the subsequent symbol variation games including the first symbol variation game are performed in accordance with the main variation pattern selected from the variation pattern distribution table for low accurate low base shown in FIG. 5A. As a result, in the image display unit GH, the background image HK changes when the game state changes, and the changeable content that can appear in the symbol variation game of the effect symbol also changes before and after the change of the game state and can change. .

  Further, in this embodiment, after the 100th symbol variation game is finished, the mode is shifted to the special mode of the effect mode M1. That is, the transition condition from the effect mode M3 to the special mode of the effect mode M1 is that the 100th symbol variation game ends, and the process of the 100th symbol variation game proceeding is not included in the transition condition. Therefore, even if the sub-control CPU 31a displays any image of the game result image RG1 or the game result image RG2 as the game result image RG in the 100th symbol variation game to execute the notification effect, the notification effect is generated. After the execution, the symbol variation game is ended and the effect mode M1 is shifted to the special mode. That is, after the notification effect is executed, the mode is shifted to the same type of effect mode (special mode of effect mode M1). Thereby, the special mode of the effect mode M1 in this embodiment may be a dedicated effect mode that appears after the notification effect is executed. In addition, in this embodiment, when the effect mode M3 is shifted to the effect mode M1, the area recommended as an area for launching the game ball changes from the right area to the left area. Therefore, after the 100th symbol variation game is over, the image display portion GH displays the notification image FG as shown in FIG. 6D for instructing left-handing for a predetermined period together with the background image HK1b in the special mode ( Third effect).

  Further, in this embodiment, the special mode of the effect mode M1 is a period in which it is possible to continuously count the big hits won in the big hit lottery as the continuous counting result and the prize ball counting result. Then, since the transition to the special mode is performed after the execution of the notification effect, the [continuous number] and [acquired PT] notified in the notification effect are the continuous counting result and the prize during the period in which the special mode continues. It can be a starting value for counting sphere counting results.

  The case has been described above in which the notification effect is displayed due to the out-of-match variation of the 100th symbol variation game. However, in the case of a big hit, the image display unit GH displays the effect described below.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 10, in the symbol variation game of the effect symbol displayed on the image display unit GH, the reach is formed when the time Ta elapses after the variation starts. That is, in the image display unit GH, the same effect symbol (for example, [3]) is stopped in a predetermined plurality of columns (two columns, the left column and the right column in this embodiment).

  Here, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment, the variation pattern distribution table for the low accurate high base when the number of variations reaches 100 times as shown in FIG. As the variation pattern, only the main variation pattern PC5 of the big hit variation is distributed. In other words, the fluctuation pattern distribution table for low accuracy / high base shown in FIG. 5D does not have the main fluctuation pattern of the shift reach fluctuation distributed like the other fluctuation pattern distribution tables. Therefore, when the main control CPU 30a wins the big hit lottery, it selects the main variation pattern PC5 from the variation pattern distribution table for the low-probability / high-precision base of FIG. 5D, and specifies the main variation pattern PC5. The fluctuation start command is transmitted to the sub-control CPU 31a. Then, the sub-control CPU 31a that has received the fluctuation start command designating the main fluctuation pattern PC5 controls the display content of the image display unit GH in accordance with the corresponding sub fluctuation pattern, and as shown in FIG. Let the game run. From this, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment, when the reach is displayed on the image display section GH in the 100th effect symbol design variation game, it is possible to definitely recognize that it is a big hit at that time. Like

  Further, the symbol variation game of the effect symbol based on the main variation pattern PC5 is a variation content for deriving a big hit via the normal reach effect. Therefore, in the image display unit GH, after the reach is formed, the normal reach effect is displayed during the time Tb, and the combination of effect symbols (eg [333]) capable of recognizing the big hit is stopped. At this time, a part of the effect displayed in the image display unit GH changes in the process of deriving a combination of effect symbols that can recognize the big hit according to the type of the big hit that has been won.

  Specifically, when the special symbol Za (or the special symbol ZA) is won, in the image display unit GH, the background image HK is a special image from the background image HK3 (image of autumn leaves) in the effect mode M3. The background image HK4 (an image of the sea) provided as a background image is changed. Then, in the image display unit GH, after a lapse of a predetermined time after changing to the background image HK4, it changes to the background image HK3 again and the combination of the effect symbols that can recognize the big hit is stopped. That is, the background image HK4 is cut into the image display unit GH as an effect that notifies that the special symbol Za (or the special symbol ZA) has been won. The effect of displaying the background image HK4 is executed when a specific big hit is determined, and is an effect different from the notification effect. Further, the effect of displaying the background image HK4 is a special effect that can be executed in the symbol variation game in which the entry rate improvement state ends.

  On the other hand, when the special symbols Zb, Zc (or the special symbols ZB, ZC) are won, the background image HK is maintained as the background image HK3 (image of autumn leaves) in the effect mode M3 in the image display portion GH, The combination of effect symbols that can recognize a big hit stops.

  Then, in the image display unit GH, after a lapse of time Tb, a combination of effect symbols capable of recognizing a big hit is definitely stopped. That is, the combination of the effect symbols that can recognize the big hit is in a fixed stop state when the fluctuation time T3 (Ta + Tb) of the main fluctuation pattern PC5 has elapsed. After that, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, a big hit game is generated, and after the big hit game is finished, the ball enters a state of improving the ball entry rate and shifts to the effect mode M2 or the effect mode M3 according to the kind of the big hit.

  As described with reference to FIG. 10, when the 100th symbol variation game is a big hit, it is established that the specific condition for displaying the game result image RG, that is, the final variation of the ball entry rate improvement state is a marginal variation. Therefore, the game result image RG is not displayed in the symbol variation game of the effect symbol, and the notification effect is not executed. On the other hand, when the 100th symbol variation game is a big hit, the main variation pattern PC5 which is distributed as the main variation pattern of the big hit variation in the variation pattern distribution table for the low accuracy and high base of FIG. 5D. A symbol variation game of variation content based on is executed (second effect). In the variation pattern distribution table for the low-accuracy-high base in FIG. 5D, the main variation pattern PC5 is uniquely assigned as the main variation pattern of the big hit variation. Therefore, the effect based on the main variation pattern PC5 that is distributed to the variation pattern distribution table for the low-accuracy-high base in FIG. 5D is under the condition that the final variation in the ball entry rate improving state is the jackpot variation. Since it is a production that can appear, it can be a dedicated production that can be executed in the symbol variation game in which the ending condition of the entry rate improvement state is satisfied. Further, the effect based on the main variation pattern PC5 can be a special effect that is executed when the symbol variation game in which the ending condition of the entry rate improvement state is satisfied is won in the jackpot lottery. In addition, the effect (contents of change) based on the main variation pattern PC5 that can be executed when the symbol variation game in which the ending condition of the ball entry rate improvement state is satisfied is a jackpot variation is a jackpot variation, and the effect is a ball entry rate improved state. Is a production that cannot appear as a production (variation content) when the symbol variation game for which the ending condition of is satisfied is out. In other words, in this embodiment, the effect when the symbol variation game in which the ending condition of the ball entry rate improvement state is satisfied is out is an effect of outlying variation based on the main variation pattern PC1x and an effect based on the main variation pattern PC5. In the same manner as above, a reach is formed, and then there is a deviation, which is different from the deviation in the reach.

Therefore, in this embodiment, the following effects can be obtained.
(1) The game result image RG1 of the normal mode and the game result image RG2 of the special mode are provided as the game result image RG on which the continuous counting result and the prize ball counting result are displayed. Therefore, the notification effect for displaying the game result image RG is diversified, and the interest can be improved. Then, whether the game result image RG is displayed in the normal mode or the special mode depends on whether the continuous counting result exceeds a predetermined number of times or the prize ball counting result exceeds a predetermined number of balls. It depends on whether the conditions of are met. Therefore, the player can be interested in displaying the special result game result image RG2, and as a result, can win the big hit lottery or pay attention to the game during the big hit game. The interest in can be improved.

  (2) In addition, regardless of whether the game result image RG1 or the game result image RG2 is displayed, the game result image RG2 is displayed because the game mode is shifted to the same type of effect mode (special mode of the effect mode M1 in the embodiment). It is possible to improve the rarity value of doing. That is, it is possible to give the player a sense of superiority in displaying the game result image RG2. Further, by shifting to the same type of effect mode, it is possible to make the player understand that there is no change in the playability after the game result image RG is displayed, and easy playability is provided. be able to.

  (3) Further, since the notification effect in which the game result image RG is displayed is executed when a specific condition is satisfied, the player can easily recognize at what timing the notification effect is executed. it can. Further, since the game result image RG is displayed when the specific condition is satisfied, it is possible to improve the rarity of displaying the game result image RG.

  (4) Further, the special mode of the effect mode M1 is a special effect mode that is shifted after the notification effect is executed, so that the appearance of the effect mode can give the player motivation to continue the game. Further, when the big hit lottery is won in the special mode, the big hit is reflected in the continuous counting result and the prize ball counting result, so that the player can be motivated to continue the game. In particular, under the situation where the game result image RG2 is not yet displayed, it is possible to motivate the player to continue the game with the aim of winning the big hit in the special mode.

  (5) The main variation pattern PC1x capable of executing the notification effect is a dedicated variation pattern that can be selected in the case of the final variation or deviation from the improved ball entry rate. Then, after the symbol variation game in which the notification effect has been executed is finished, that is, the effect mode of the transition destination after the end of the entry rate improvement state is the special mode of the effect mode M1, and the special mode is also a dedicated mode. For this reason, it is possible to add peculiarity to the process of shifting from the entry rate improving state to the non-ball entry rate improving state through the notification effect. As a result, the discouragement of the player due to the transition to the non-ball-incidence rate improving state can be reduced by the peculiarity of the effect.

  (6) When the final variation of the ball entry rate improvement state is out of the way, the notification effect is executed, and when the jackpot is a big hit, the effect of the big hit variation is executed without executing the notification effect. Therefore, the player can easily recognize at what timing and under what condition the notification effect is executed.

  (7) Then, when the final variation of the ball entry rate improving state is a big hit, the big hit variation is a special effect, so that it is possible to definitely recognize that the big hit is brought about by the appearance of the effect. That is, even if the combination of the effect symbols is not derived in the symbol variation game of the effect symbols, it is possible to definitely recognize that the jackpot will be a big hit. In addition, it is possible to give the player a sense of superiority due to the fact that a big hit was obtained immediately before there is a possibility of shifting from the improved entry rate state to the non-entered rate improvement state.

  (8) Further, when the final change in the ball entry rate improving state is a big hit and a specific big hit, a background image HK4 which can be a special effect is displayed during the big hit change. Therefore, in addition to the effect of (7), it is possible to give the player a sense of superiority due to winning a specific jackpot.

  (9) Further, before the notification effect is executed, the player is made aware of the fact that the entry rate improvement state ends by stopping the combination of the outliers, and the notification effect executed thereafter is used as a trigger. It is possible to switch feelings to continue playing the game in the state where the entry rate is improved.

The above embodiment may be modified as follows.
FIG. 11 exemplifies a mode in which the notification effect is executed when the big hit lottery is won in the entry rate improving state. In this mode, as shown in FIG. 11A, a combination of effect symbols capable of recognizing the deviation is temporarily displayed, and then, for example, a game result image RG1 (RG) is displayed as shown in FIG. 11B. Execute the notification effect. Then, as shown in FIG. 11C, the image IG simulating lightning is cut in during execution of the notification effect, and thereafter, as shown in FIG. 11D, an effect capable of recognizing a big hit on the image display unit GH. Display the combination of symbols. According to the effect illustrated in FIG. 11, although the game result image RG1 (RG) is displayed to make the player think that the state of improving the ball entrance rate is finished, a revival effect for informing that it is a big hit by the cut-in of the image IG is provided. Can be realized. That is, in the effect of FIG. 11, the notification effect is executed in the symbol variation game in which the ending condition of the ball entry rate improving state may be satisfied. Then, according to the revival effect using such a notification effect, it is possible to raise the mood of the player who is once discouraged at the end of the entry rate improvement state, and realize a highly entertaining effect. The image IG to be cut in may be an image dedicated to realizing the effect shown in FIG. 11, that is, a revival effect, or may be a combined image to be cut in even in a normal symbol variation game.

  In addition, in the above-mentioned another example, the trigger of the revival effect may be given by operating the operation button BT. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 11B, after the game result image RG is displayed, an image prompting the operation of the operation button BT is displayed, and a revival effect is executed according to the operation result of the operation button BT. A case (success effect) and a case where the revival effect is not executed (failure effect) may be created. At this time, the image prompting the operation of the operation button BT may be displayed instead of the cut-in of the image IG shown in FIG. In this case, the image prompting the operation of the operation button BT can also be regarded as the image to be cut in. Further, the image prompting the operation of the operation button BT may be displayed after the cut-in of the image IG shown in FIG. When the operation button BT is used as in this another example, if the operation button BT is not operated, the revival effect may be executed in the same manner as when the operation button BT is operated, or the operation button BT. 11D may be developed through an effect different from that when the is operated. Further, in the above-mentioned effect using the operation button BT, the image prompting the operation of the operation button BT may be a dedicated image for realizing the revival effect, or the effect using the operation button BT is executed in a normal symbol variation game. It may be a dual-purpose image that appears even when doing. Further, the expectation level of the big hit may be notified by changing the display mode of the image of the operation button BT. In this case, as the image of the operation button BT, an image in which the design (including shape change and color change) of the operation button BT is changed, and an image in which the size of the operation button BT image is changed are expected to be a big hit, that is, revived. You may make it notify an expectation degree.

  Further, the another example described with reference to FIG. 11 can be realized as a continuous effect for notifying the player whether or not the ball entry rate improvement state continues. For example, it is assumed that a big hit that can be given 30 times in the ball entry rate improving state, a big hit that can be given 50 times, and a big hit that can be given 100 times. In this case, for example, when the jackpot rate improved state is awarded to the jackpot that can be given 100 times, the notification effect is executed in the 30th and 50th symbol variation games, and then shown in FIG. 11 (c). It is also possible to perform such a revival effect and notify that the entry rate improvement state will continue.

  -It is possible to provide three or more game result images RG as the notification effect, and set the conditions under which the displayed game result image RG changes in multiple stages. For example, the type of the game result image RG may be changed when the continuous number is 10 times, and the type of the game result image RG may be changed when the number of continuous times is 20 times.

-As for the game result image RG in the notification effect, only one of the continuous counting result and the prize ball counting result may be displayed.
The game result image RG in the notification effect may display not only the continuous counting result and the prize ball counting result as in the embodiment, but also another counting result. For example, the total number of games played from when the condition counted as the continuous counting result is satisfied to when the notification effect is executed may be displayed. Further, for example, the number of times the reach effect has appeared from when the condition counted as the continuous counting result is satisfied to when the notification effect is executed may be displayed. It should be noted that this different example can also be used when displaying only one of the continuous counting result or the prize ball counting result in the previous another example, for example, displaying the continuous counting result and other counting results. Alternatively, the prize ball count result and other count results may be displayed.

  In addition to the effect by the display of the game result image RG, the notification effect includes other effects such as the light emission of the decoration lamp La, the sound output from the speaker Sp, and the operation of the effect movable body when the effect movable body is provided. It may be executed in any combination.

  In the above another example, when the notification effect is added to the display of the game result image RG and the other effects are executed in combination, the target of the special aspect of the notification effect when the counting result satisfies a predetermined condition is changed. You may. Specifically, the target of the special mode may be the game result image RG as in the embodiment, may be another effect, or may be both the game result image RG and another effect.

  -When the effect display device 11 of the embodiment is used as a main display device, the pachinko gaming machine 10 may include a single display device or a plurality of sub display devices in addition to the main display device. Then, the notification effect may be executed by the sub display device. Further, if the sub display device is movable, the sub display device can be regarded as a kind of effect movable body, and the notification effect may be executed in a special mode using the sub display device.

  The notification effect may be executed after the final variation of the entry rate improvement state is finished and before the next symbol variation game is started. In this case, in the variation pattern distribution table for the low accuracy base shown in FIG. 5D, the main variation pattern of the outlying variation that is distributed to another variation pattern distribution table instead of the main variation pattern PC1x. Should be distributed. Further, in this another example, a main fluctuation pattern dedicated to the final fluctuation in the entry rate improving state may be distributed as the main fluctuation pattern selected in the case of deviation.

The notification effect may be executed in the ending effect of the big hit game, or may be executed after the end of the big hit game and before the symbol variation game is started.
The notation of the counting result shown in the game result image RG may be changed. For example, the numerical value counted as the continuous counting result and the numerical value counted as the prize ball counting result may be displayed as they are.

  In the notification effect, the title may be displayed according to the continuous counting result or the prize ball counting result. For example, titles such as “apprentice” when the continuous counting result is in the range of 1 to 3 times and “reinchang king” when it is more than 10 times may be displayed.

  -The final result of the continuous counting result and the prize ball counting result (that is, the result when the condition to continue counting is finished) is backed up in the pachinko gaming machine 10, and these counting results are given during the demonstration performance. The ranking may be displayed. This ranking display may be automatically displayed after the transition of the demonstration effect, or may be displayed by the operation of the operation button BT by the player. Further, the ranking may be today's ranking, or may be ranking for a predetermined period (for example, week or month). Also, when a result exceeding the stored count result is obtained, as a real-time notification, for example, it is specified that the current count result exceeds the counted count result ranked in the big hit game. Possible messages may be displayed on the image display unit GH. In order to realize such an effect, it is preferable to install a backup function for the sub control board 31 and an RTC (real time clock) capable of timing the date and time on the sub control board 31.

  -The production mode M1 may be the normal mode only, and may be shifted to the normal mode after the completion of the entry rate improving state. Even when the big hit lottery is won after the shift to the normal mode, the big hit may not be added to the count target of the continuous counting result and the prize ball counting result. In other words, it may be the first big hit. In the case of this another example, the first big hit when the counting of the continuous counting result is started is the big hit that was won in the big hit lottery in the non-probable variation state and the non-ball entry rate improving state.

  ・ A special mode is provided as a special effect mode as a transition destination when transitioning from an improved ball entry rate state to a non-ball entry rate improved state, but even if a big hit is won in the special mode, the big hit May be positioned as the first big hit. That is, even if the big hit lottery is won in the special mode, the winning result may not be reflected in the continuous counting result or the prize ball counting result.

  -The effect modes that can be transferred after execution of the notification effect do not have to be fixed. For example, in the effect mode M1, there are a plurality of modes with different background images HK, specifically, there are modes such as a mountain mode, a sea mode, and a river mode in which there is no difference in the profit to be given to the player. Alternatively, the transfer destination may be arbitrarily selected. For example, the transfer destinations may be set in a predetermined order, or the transfer destinations may be determined by lottery. That is, the mountain mode, the sea mode, and the river mode in this another example are all the modes of the effect mode M1, specifically, the modes in the non-probable variation state and the non-ball entrance rate improving state (low certainty and low base). is there. Therefore, it can be said that the illustrated three modes are the same type of production mode in terms of the mode in the non-probability variation state and the non-ball-incidence rate improving state. Then, it may be possible to shift to each mode when the notification effect is the normal mode and when the notification effect is the special mode.

  The prize ball count result is not limited to the prize balls generated by entering the special winning opening 14, but the prize balls generated by entering the second starting opening 13 or the normal winning opening 15b during the big hit game are added. May be counted. Further, the prize ball counting result may be counted by adding the prize balls generated during the improved entry rate state. In this case, since the prize ball designation command of the embodiment is configured to be able to specify the prize hole in which the prize ball has occurred, the prize balls generated in some prize holes are counted in addition to the prize ball counting result. Alternatively, the prize balls generated at all the winning openings may be added to the prize ball count result and counted. In addition, when adding prize balls generated at prize holes other than the special winning opening 14 to the prize ball counting result, the total number of prize balls generated at the special winning opening 14 and the total number of prize balls generated at other prize holes. It is also possible to display and separately.

  -On the premise that the notification effect is an effect to be executed within the fluctuation time of the symbol fluctuation game, the symbol fluctuation game concerned is a big hit depending on the notification contents of the notification effect, or there is a symbol fluctuation game that is a big hit in the start pending. It may be suggested or notified to do. An effect that suggests or notifies such a big hit can be positioned as a notice effect. Then, specifically exemplifying a case where the notice effect is executed according to the notice content of the notice effect, in the embodiment, since the game result image RG1 and the game result image RG2 are provided as images displayed in the notice effect, For example, the notice effect may be executed by changing the background color of these game result images RG1 and RG2. Further, the display color of the continuous counting result and the prize ball counting result may be changed. According to this another example, the game result image RG displayed in the notification effect can be positioned not only as an image for informing the continuous counting result and the prize ball counting result but also as an image for notifying a big hit. Can be improved.

  The notification effect may be suggested or informed that there is a symbol variation game which is a big hit in the start pending depending on the content of the notification, on the assumption that the notification effect is executed within the effect time of the predetermined effect. An effect that suggests or notifies such a big hit can be positioned as a notice effect. Then, as the predetermined effect in this another example, for example, an ending effect during a big hit game can be cited. The notification effect is executed within the effect time of the ending effect, and the game result image RG1 is executed in the same manner as in the other example described above. , RG2 may be changed to change the background color to execute the notice effect. Further, the display color of the continuous counting result and the prize ball counting result may be changed. According to this another example, the game result image RG displayed in the notification effect can be positioned not only as an image for informing the continuous counting result and the prize ball counting result but also as an image for notifying a big hit. Can be improved.

  In the variation pattern distribution table for the low-accuracy / high-base shown in FIG. 5D, the outlying reach variation capable of executing the notification effect may be assigned. In this case, only the main variation pattern of the outlying reach variation may be distributed, or the main variation pattern of the outlying reach variation may be distributed in addition to the main variation pattern PC1x of the outlying variation. According to this structure, it is possible to increase the chances that the reach is formed as the final change in the ball entry rate improving state.

  ・ You may change the type of jackpot. For example, in the case of providing a plurality of types of big hits, the round game constituting the big hit game based on each big hit may set the opening pattern to the time when the payout is obtained. In other words, the big hit provided to the pachinko gaming machine 10 may be one that causes a big hit game in which a round game is not mounted according to an opening pattern set at a time when a payout cannot be obtained. That is, the specifications (specs) of the pachinko gaming machine 10, including the types of big hits in the pachinko gaming machine 10 (including the opening pattern of the big hitting game), are not limited to the embodiment and can be arbitrarily changed. For example, the jackpot probability and the probability variation transition rate can be arbitrarily changed, and the type of the main variation pattern assigned to the variation pattern distribution table can also be arbitrarily changed.

  The image display unit GH in the improved state of the ball entrance rate may be informed of the remaining number of times in the improved state of the ball entrance rate. Then, it is possible to recognize that the condition for ending the improved entry rate is satisfied by displaying the remaining number of times as zero at the start of the final change in the entry rate improved state. Further, the means for recognizing that the termination condition of the ball entry rate improving state is satisfied is not limited to the one by the image display, but may be a voice output such as “last one time”.

  During the big hit game, only the total number of prize balls obtained in the big hit game may be notified, or the total number of prize balls obtained in the big hit game may be notified together. . The total number of prize balls obtained in the jackpot game is reflected in the prize ball count result as the total number of prize balls obtained in the jackpot game included in the continuous counting result, so reset after the jackpot game ends. Good.

  The pre-reading notice that can be executed in the pachinko gaming machine 10 may be, for example, a mode in which a specific image (a related image is preferable) is displayed on the image display unit GH across a plurality of symbol variation games.

  The background image HK displayed on the image display unit GH in the effect modes M1 to M3 can be arbitrarily changed. For example, in the case of an effect in which a teammate character battles with an enemy character, such an image may be displayed as a background image HK across a plurality of symbol variation games.

In the pachinko gaming machine 10 provided with the effect mode, the type of the effect mode and the transition mode of the effect mode can be arbitrarily changed according to the type of jackpot that the pachinko gaming machine 10 has.
The transition from the special mode to the normal mode in the effect mode M1 of the embodiment may be performed by winning the transition in the lottery of whether or not to transition. The probability of winning the lottery in this case may be a fixed probability, or in the case of a fixed probability, a predetermined number of fluctuations may be set as an upper limit and the normal mode may be forcibly switched to when the upper limit is reached. Further, the probability of winning the lottery may be changed according to the number of changes. For example, when the number of fluctuations is small, the winning probability is set to zero or an extremely low probability so that the special mode is continued over a certain number of fluctuations, and the winning probability is changed to an extremely high probability with a certain number of fluctuations as a boundary. Good. Further, the winning probability may be changed to a high probability stepwise.

  In the special mode of the effect mode M1 in the embodiment, the continuous counting result or the prize ball counting result may be notified. Further, the continuous counting result or the prize ball counting result may be notified in the ball entry rate improving state.

  -When the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 10 is cut off due to a power failure or the like at the time of continuous change that is the target of the continuous counting result, and then the power is restored, even if the notification effect for displaying the game result image RG is not executed. Good. Alternatively, when the notification effect is executed in the above situation, it is possible to specify that the display of the continuous counting result or the prize ball counting result is impossible, such as “??????”, or it is unknown whether the counting is correct or not. It may be displayed. This display can be applied even when the continuous counting result or the prize ball counting result is backed up in the pachinko gaming machine 10 having the backup function on the sub control board 31, for example. In other words, the continuous counting result or the prize ball counting result stored in the sub-control RAM 31c may not be displayed under the situation where the possibility that the continuous counting result or the prize ball counting result is incorrect. Note that such a situation is not limited to power recovery, and the sub-control CPU 31a sends a control command, such as a prize ball designation command, which is transmitted from the main control RAM 30c necessary for counting continuous counting results and prize ball counting results. It is possible that it could not be received for some reason or that the control command was missing.

  -The winning probability may be set so that the normal winning lottery is won even in the non-ball entry rate improving state. For example, if one value is set as the ordinary hit determination value when the ordinary hit random number can take a value of [0] to [10000], the winning probability of the ordinary hit lottery is 1/10000, which is the same as in the embodiment. The probability is almost zero. In other words, the winning probability of the regular win lottery in the non-ball entry rate improving state may be set not only to zero, but it is extremely lower than the winning probability of the regular win lottery in the non-ball entry rate improving state. Is good.

  In the embodiment, the winning probability of the normal win lottery in the non-ball entry rate improving state is zero. For this reason, the universal figure variation process is normally off without performing the regular hit lottery if the gaming state during the regular hit lottery is the non-ball entry rate improving state, and the gaming state during the regular hit lottery is entered. The normal winning lottery may be performed in the sphere improvement state.

  The sub control board 31 is used as a sub integrated control board, and a display control board that specially controls the effect display device 11, a light emission control board that specially controls the decorative lamp La, and a speaker Sp that are specially controlled separately from the sub control board 31. A voice control board may be provided. Such a sub overall control board and a board for controlling other effects may be included in the sub control board.

  Further, the main control CPU 30a of the main control board 30 and the sub control CPU 31a of the sub control board 31 may be mounted on a single board. Further, in the above another example, the display control board, the light emission control board, and the sound control board may be arbitrarily combined to form a single board or a plurality of boards.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 of the embodiment may be embodied as a gaming machine (a so-called 1 type 2 type mixing machine) that gives a big hit game when a game ball passes through a specific area.
-As a pachinko gaming machine 10 equipped with a probability variation function, a specification that gives a probability variation state until the next big hit is won, a specification that gives a probability variation state until you win the fall lottery (falling machine), or a predetermined There is a specification (ST machine) that gives a probability variation state until the symbol variation game for the number of times is completed. Further, a pachinko gaming machine equipped with a probability variation function has a specification (V certainty variation machine) that gives a probability variation state when a game ball passes through a specific area. The pachinko gaming machine 10 of the embodiment may be embodied as a pachinko gaming machine of any of these specifications. Further, the pachinko gaming machine 10 may be a pachinko gaming machine having a specification in which the above-described tumble machine and V confirmation machine are mixed.

  -The symbol variation game of the first special symbol and the symbol variation game of the second special symbol may be applied to a pachinko gaming machine capable of executing at the same time. For example, the symbol variation game of the first special symbol may be configured to be executable when the jackpot game is not occurring, regardless of whether or not the symbol variation game of the second special symbol is being executed. Furthermore, for example, the symbol variation game of the second special symbol may be configured to be executable when the jackpot game is not occurring, regardless of whether or not the symbol variation game of the first special symbol is being executed. In such a pachinko gaming machine capable of simultaneously executing the symbol variation game of the first special symbol and the symbol variation game of the second special symbol, the state of using the small hit lottery or the small hit game (for example, small hit RUSH) It may be configured to occur. For example, the state of using the small hit lottery or the small hit game may be an advantageous state as compared with the high base state.

  The embodiment may be embodied in a rotating-type gaming machine. The spinning drum type gaming machines (slot machines, pachi-slots) use medals as game media, perform the lottery by operating the start lever and stop the reel rotation by operating the stop button, and respond to the result of the lottery. It is a gaming machine that pays out medals as a prize when a combination wins. There are a bonus game and an ART game as the advantageous game that is advantageous to the player in the rotating body type gaming machine. The ART game has an assist function that informs the operation sequence of the stop button in order to win a specific winning combination. The ART game is awarded by winning the ART lottery, and winning the ART lottery is equivalent to obtaining a lottery result that can be an opportunity to start an advantageous game. Then, the ART game, the number of times the symbol variation game has been executed reaches a predetermined number, or a lottery result that can be a trigger for ending the ART game is obtained (for example, the number of winnings of a specific small combination reaches a predetermined number). ) Is the end condition. Then, in such a rotating body type gaming machine, a notification effect including a count result of at least one of the total number of game media (medals) acquired by the player during the ART game, which is an advantageous game, or the number of continuous ART games. (Game result image RG) may be executed as in the embodiment. Incidentally, in the rotating body type gaming machine, the above-mentioned notification effect may be executed during the symbol variation game in which the ending condition of the ART game is satisfied. Further, in the rotary type gaming machine, the notification effect may be executed in a period from the start of the symbol variation game in which the ART game end condition may be satisfied to the start of the next symbol variation game. That is, the period includes that the notification effect is executed after the symbol variation game is finished (after the medal payout process is finished). Further, when the notification effect is executed on the spinning drum type game machine, it is suggested or notified that the ART game is finished or that the ending condition of the ART game may be satisfied before the notice effect is executed. You may execute the effect. The effect is, for example, an effect in which the teammate character is defeated in a battle effect between the teammate character and the enemy character, or an effect in which the remaining number of ART games is zero when the remaining number is notified. Further, also in the spinning drum type game machine, a case where the notification effect is executed in the normal mode and a case where it is executed in the special mode may be created according to the continuous counting result and the prize ball counting result described in the embodiment. Then, similarly to the embodiment, the effect mode after the end of the notification effect may be the same kind of effect mode depending on whether the notification effect is executed in the normal mode or the special mode. Further, the total number of game media acquired by the player in the ART game is, for example, the total number of game media acquired by the player by the time the ART game is completed, if the game property is such that the number of games is increased. Further, the total number of game media acquired by the player in the ART game is, for example, one set of a predetermined number of games, and if the number of sets is a game property to be added, by the time the game for the number of sets is completed This is the total number of game media acquired by the player. In the ART game by the number of sets, the preparation mode is set after the end of one set of ART games and before the start of the next ART game, but the game media acquired during the preparation mode may be included in the total number. However, it may not be included. It should be noted that a display device such as a liquid crystal is mounted on the rotating body type gaming machine, and the notification effect may be executed on the display device.

Next, technical ideas that can be understood from the above-described embodiment and other examples will be added below.
(1-1) A notification including at least one of the total number of prize balls obtained by the player when the game balls enter the big prize hole and at least one of the consecutive numbers of the big hit games It is provided with an informing means capable of executing an effect, an effect control means for controlling the execution of the effect, and a mode control means for controlling the effect mode, and the effect control means does not satisfy the predetermined condition in the counting result. Sometimes the notification effect is executed in a normal mode, and when the counting result satisfies a predetermined condition, the notification effect is executed in a special mode, and the mode control means is the effect mode after the notification effect is executed. As a gaming machine, the same type of effect mode is controlled when the notification effect is executed in the normal mode and when it is executed in the special mode.

  (1-2) Execution of a notification effect including the count result of at least one of the total number of medals acquired by the player in the advantageous game triggered by winning the predetermined lottery or the consecutive number of the advantageous games Possible notification means, effect control means for controlling the execution of the effect, and mode control means for controlling the effect mode, the effect control means, when the counting result does not satisfy a predetermined condition, the notification The effect is executed in a normal mode, and when the counting result satisfies a predetermined condition, the notification effect is executed in a special mode, and the mode control means, as the effect mode after the notification effect is executed, A gaming machine that controls the same type of effect mode when the notification effect is executed in the normal mode and when it is executed in the special mode.

(1-3) The gaming machine according to (1-1) or (1-2), wherein the effect control means executes the notification effect when a specific condition is satisfied.
(1-4) The specific condition can be satisfied by the fact that a plurality of elements are satisfied, and the plurality of elements include an element that holds after the passage and an element that holds at the time point. Amusement machine.

  (1-5) When the effect control means causes the notification effect to be triggered by the establishment of the special condition, the value shown in the counting result notified by the notification effect is a calculated value after the notification effect is finished. The gaming machine according to any one of (1-1) to (1-4) which can be:

  (1-6) The effect mode controlled by the mode control means after the notification effect is executed is a dedicated effect mode that appears after the notification effect is executed (1-1) to (1-). The gaming machine according to any one of 6).

  (2-1) Hold counting means for counting the game balls that have entered the starting opening as start pending during the execution of the symbol variation game, and a hold storage means for storing the number of start pending counted by the hold counting means, It is possible to execute a notification effect that includes at least one of the total number of prize balls that the player has won by the big hit and the game balls entering the big winning opening, or at least one of the number of consecutive big hit games. A notification means and an effect control means for controlling the execution of the effect, the effect control means causes the notification effect to be executed when a specific condition is satisfied, and the specific condition is a big hit during the start hold. A gaming machine that is established in both cases where there is a startup hold that is and there is no startup hold that is a big hit in the startup hold.

  (2-2) In a gaming machine, which stores a symbol variation game that has not been started yet as a start pending, and can execute a look-ahead notice that suggests the possibility of a big hit before the symbol variation game based on the start pending is started. , It is possible to execute a notification effect that includes the count result of at least one of the total number of prize balls that the player has won by the big hit and at least the game ball entering the big winning opening or the number of consecutive big hit games. Informing means and effect control means for controlling the execution of the effect, the effect control means executes the informing effect by the establishment of a specific condition, and the informing effect is a symbol stored as the start pending. A gaming machine that is an effect that can be executed even when a variable game exists, and the notification effect and the prefetching notice are executed at different times.

(2-3) The gaming machine according to (2-1) or (2-2), in which the specific condition is that a specific variation pattern is selected.
(2-4) The starting opening has a specific starting opening having an opening / closing member, and an ordinary winning lottery means for performing a winning lottery for an ordinary symbol, and an ordinary symbol variation game for deriving a lottery result of the winning lottery for the ordinary symbol. Ordinary game execution means to be executed, ordinary hit game activating means for causing an ordinary hit game in which the opening / closing member is opened after the end of the ordinary symbol variation game when the ordinary symbol hit lottery is won, and the game state And a game state control means for controlling the game state, wherein in the game state, a first game state and an advantage degree relating to the entry of the game ball into the specific starting opening are more advantageous than the first game state. Including the second game state, the game state control means, when the ending condition of the second game state is satisfied in the second game state, to end the second game state, the effect control The means is the second The notification effect is executed upon the end of the technique state, and the start hold existing during the execution of the notification effect is a normal hit game that is generated by winning the hit lottery of the normal symbol before the execution of the notification effect. In the gaming machine according to any one of (2-1) to (2-3), which may occur due to a game ball entering the specific starting opening before or during execution of the notification effect.

(2-5)
The variation content of the symbol variation game executed before the execution of the notification effect is different from the variation content of the pattern variation game based on the start suspension which is present during the execution of the notification effect (2-1) to (2- The gaming machine according to any one of 4).

  (2-6) The notification effect is an effect that is executed within the variation time of the symbol variation game, and the symbol variation game is a big hit depending on the notification mode, or a symbol variation that is a big hit while the start is held. It is an effect that can suggest or inform that a game exists.

  (2-7) The notification effect is an effect executed within the effect time of a predetermined effect, and suggests or notifies that there is a symbol variation game that is a big hit in the start pending depending on the content of the notification. It is a possible production.

  (3-1) When the big hit lottery is won, a big hit game in which the big winning opening is opened is generated, and after the big hit game is finished, a game machine capable of producing an advantageous game more advantageous than a normal game is produced. The effect includes a first effect and a second effect that can be executed when the symbol variation game in which the advantageous game ends is being executed, and the first effect. Is a notification that includes a count result of at least one of the total number of prize balls that the player has won by a big hit and at least the game ball entering the big winning opening, or the number of consecutive big hit games. In the gaming machine, the effect control means executes the second effect when the symbol variation game in which the advantageous game ends has been won in the jackpot lottery.

  (3-2) The effect further includes a third effect, and when the effect control unit executes the first effect when a specific condition is satisfied, the first effect is terminated after the first effect is finished. The game machine according to (3-1), in which three effects are executed.

  (3-3) The effect control means executes the first effect when the symbol variation game in which the advantageous game ends is not won in the jackpot lottery, and the symbol variation game in which the advantageous game ends When the big effect lottery is won and the second effect is executed and when the second effect is executed, the first effect is not executed, and the second effect is a symbol variation in which the advantageous game ends. The game machine according to (3-1) or (3-2), which is a dedicated effect executable in a game.

  (3-4) A mode control unit for controlling the effect mode is provided, and the mode control unit controls to a dedicated effect mode that appears after the first effect is executed and after the first effect is executed. The gaming machine according to any one of (3-1) to (3-3).

  (3-5) Hold counting means for counting the game balls that have entered the starting opening as the start pending during the execution of the symbol variation game, and a hold storage means for storing the number of the start pending counted by the hold counting means, The variation content of the symbol variation game executed before the execution of the first effect is different from the variation content of the symbol variation game based on the start suspension which is present during the execution of the first effect (3-1) to ( The gaming machine according to any one of 3-4).

  (5-1) In a gaming machine capable of producing an advantageous game which is more advantageous than a normal game after the jackpot game is opened when the jackpot is opened when the jackpot lottery is won, A jackpot type determining means for determining the type of jackpot when winning the jackpot lottery, and the total number of prize balls that the player has won by the jackpot as a trigger and at least when the game ball enters the jackpot or the jackpot. An informing means capable of executing an informing effect including at least one of the count results of the continuous number of games, and an effect controlling means for controlling the execution of the effect, and the effect controlling means is a symbol for ending the advantageous game. The notification effect can be executed during the variation game, and the symbol variation game in which the advantageous game ends is won in the jackpot lottery, and a specific jackpot is determined. Game machine for executing a different effect from that of the notification effect to come.

  (5-2) The effect control means causes the notification effect to be executed when the symbol variation game in which the advantageous game ends does not win the jackpot lottery, and the effect different from the notification effect is the advantageous game. The gaming machine according to (5-2), which is a dedicated effect that can be executed in the symbol variation game that ends.

  (5-3) The types of jackpots can be distinguished by the degree of advantage, and the specific jackpot is the jackpot having the highest degree of advantage among a plurality of types of jackpots (5-1) or (5- The game machine described in 2).

  (5-4) When the symbol variation game in which the advantageous game ends does not win the jackpot lottery, the effect control means can specify that the jackpot lottery has not been won in the symbol variation game. The game machine according to any one of (5-1) to (5-3), wherein the notification effect is executed after the result is derived.

  10 ... Pachinko gaming machine, 11 ... Effect display device, 14 ... Big winning hole, 30 ... Main control board, 30a ... Main control CPU, 30c ... Main control RAM, 31 ... Sub control board, 31a ... Sub control CPU , GH ... Image display section, M1, M2, M3 ... Effect mode, HG ... Hold image, PC1x ... Main variation pattern, RG, RG1, RG2 ... Game result image.

Claims (2)

A lottery that can trigger an advantageous game can be triggered by obtaining an advantageous game by obtaining a lottery result, and the advantageous game can be triggered when the number of executions of the symbol variation game reaches a predetermined number or the advantageous game is ended. In a gaming machine in which the advantageous game ends when an end condition including at least one of obtaining a result is satisfied,
A notification unit capable of executing a notification effect including a count result of at least one of the total number of game media acquired by the player during the advantageous game, or the number of consecutive times of the advantageous game,
And a production control means for controlling execution of production,
The effect control means,
During the symbol variation game in which the advantageous game ending condition is satisfied , the notification effect is configured to be executable,
When the counting result does not satisfy a predetermined condition, the notification effect is executed in a normal mode, and when the counting result satisfies a predetermined condition, the notification effect is executed in a special mode,
Before executing the notification effect, perform an effect that suggests or notifies that the end condition of the advantageous game is satisfied, or that the end condition of the advantageous game may be satisfied ,
When the symbol variation game in which the advantageous game ends is a big hit lottery, and a specific big hit is determined, an effect different from the notification effect can be executed,
If symbol variation games the advantageous game is finished is not won the jackpot lottery, after deriving the results indicate that in the symbol variation game not won the jackpot lottery, Ru to execute the notification effect Amusement machine. Winning the big hit lottery triggers an advantageous game after the big hit game ends, and the number of times the variable game is executed for the advantageous game reaches a predetermined number, or a lottery result that can be the opportunity to end the advantageous game In the gaming machine in which the advantageous game ends when the ending condition including at least one of
It is possible to execute a notification effect that includes at least one of the total number of award balls that the player has won by the big hit and at least the game ball entering the big winning opening or the number of consecutive big hit games. Notification means,
And a production control means for controlling execution of production,
The effect control means,
It is configured to be able to execute the notification effect in at least one of a symbol variation game in which the advantageous game ending condition is satisfied, and a symbol variation game in which the advantageous game ending condition may be satisfied,
When the counting result does not satisfy a predetermined condition, the notification effect is executed in a normal mode, and when the counting result satisfies a predetermined condition, the notification effect is executed in a special mode,
Before executing the notification effect, perform an effect that suggests or notifies that the end condition of the advantageous game is satisfied, or that the end condition of the advantageous game may be satisfied ,
When the symbol variation game in which the advantageous game ends is winning the jackpot lottery, and when a specific jackpot is determined, an effect different from the notification effect can be executed,
If symbol variation games the advantageous game is finished is not won the jackpot lottery, after deriving the results indicate that in the symbol variation game not won the jackpot lottery, Ru to execute the notification effect Amusement machine .