JP5113512B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine having different rendering modes.

  Conventionally, a pachinko machine, which is a type of gaming machine, has been provided with a display device (display means) capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of symbols. A game effect (a display effect related to symbol variation, also referred to as a symbol combination game) in which a symbol combination is derived by being varied is executed. This game effect is executed based on an effect pattern (also referred to as a variation pattern) that specifies at least the game effect time that is the base of the game effect, and the effect pattern is selected by the main control means that controls the entire pachinko machine. It is determined.

  That is, the main control means normally stores and manages a plurality of types of effect patterns individually corresponding to a plurality of types of game effects having different game effect times and effects contents. The control means determines any one effect pattern based on the result of the jackpot determination triggered by the establishment of the start condition (winning of the game ball at the start port). Then, when a control signal for designating the determined production pattern is input to the display control means (sub control means) for controlling the display contents on the display device, the determination is made based on the control of the display control means A game effect (symbol combination game) corresponding to the effect pattern is executed on the display device.

  By the way, in a game state that is different from the normal state, such as in a probable state where the winning probability of the jackpot determination is high, a symbol variation game is played with a different content from the normal state in order to improve the interest of the player. A production mode is set.

  For this reason, with pachinko machines with the control configuration described above, the number of types of effect patterns increases as the number of game effect variations increases as a result of increasing the number of game effect variations to achieve a variety of game effects. Therefore, the storage capacity of the production pattern stored and managed by the main control means inevitably increases. However, since the main control means stores and manages a large-capacity control program for controlling the entire pachinko machine, it is necessary to increase the storage capacity of the production pattern in response to an increase in the variation of the game production. Has its own limitations. Further, when the storage capacity of the production pattern increases, there is a problem that the control processing load of the main control means becomes excessive due to the increase in the capacity.

Therefore, recently, for example, as in the pachinko machine described in Patent Document 1, a part of the effect pattern is shared regardless of the effect mode, so that the storage capacity of the effect pattern in the main control means and the control processing burden are reduced. Pachinko machines have been proposed that can increase the variation of game effects without increasing them. In the pachinko machine of this patent document 1, in the normal state, the variation pattern dedicated to the normal state and the variation pattern shared in the probability variation state are selected, while in the probability variation state, the variation pattern dedicated to the probability variation state It is designed to select from the fluctuation patterns shared by the state. When the shared variation pattern is selected, the sub-control means changes the content of the effect according to the gaming state (effect mode).
JP 2005-278851 A

  However, by providing a variation pattern exclusively for the normal state or the probability variation state, it is necessary to change the variation pattern that is the determination range for each effect mode, which increases the control burden on the main control means. Further, when this dedicated variation pattern is increased, the storage amount of the main control means is increased. In addition, when a symbol variation game based on a variation pattern to be shared is played, a game effect having the same effect content is completed in one symbol variation game, which may give the player a sense of discomfort.

  The present invention has been made paying attention to such problems existing in the prior art. The purpose is to use a common variation pattern in different presentation modes, while improving the fun of the game by executing a visually different game production and not knowing that a common variation pattern is used by players. It is in providing the gaming machine which can be made.

  In order to achieve the above object, the invention described in claim 1 is a main control means for controlling the entire gaming machine, and a sub-control for executing various controls relating to game effects based on a control signal output by the main control means. Means, a manipulation operating means operated by a player, a winning detection means for detecting a winning of a game ball, and a symbol change game for changing a plurality of kinds of symbols triggered by detection of winning of a game ball by the winning detection means In the gaming machine to which a big hit game is given when a predetermined big hit display result is displayed in the symbol variation game, the main control means is a game by the winning detection means. Random number acquisition means for acquiring a value of a random number for determination upon the detection of a winning of a ball, and a random number acquisition means for acquiring the random number for determination and the random number for determination of hit obtained by the random number acquisition means at the start of the symbol variation game When the determination result of the jackpot determination means is positive by comparing the determined jackpot determination value and whether or not the jackpot determination means, a variation pattern that can specify the effect time of the symbol variation game While determining from a plurality of types of variation patterns for the jackpot effect, if the determination result of the jackpot determination means is negative, the variation pattern to determine the variation pattern from among a plurality of types of variation patterns for the offense effect The sub-control unit is provided with a determination unit, and the sub-control unit is different from the normal mode and any one of the special modes in which a notice effect indicating a possibility of a big hit is executed according to the operation of the effect operation unit. Mode setting means for setting the effect mode, mode determination means for determining the set effect mode, and the mode determination means as the effect mode. If it is determined that a different mode is set, the number of notices determining means for determining the number of executions of the notice effect in one symbol change game based on the change pattern and the contents of the effect of the notice effect are specified A selection table in which one or more notice patterns are assigned is determined based on the change pattern determined by the change pattern determination means, and the number of executions of the notice effect determined by the notice count determination means is determined based on the selection table The notice content determining means for determining the notice pattern, the notice pattern storing means for storing all the notice patterns determined by the notice content determining means in one symbol variation game, and the variation pattern determined by the variation pattern determining means And an effect control means for executing the symbol variation game based on When based on the selection table associated with the variation pattern for the jackpot effect, the notice pattern specifying the first effect content is determined with higher probability than the notice pattern specifying the second effect content. In the case of being based on the selection table associated with the variation pattern for the offending effect, the notice pattern for specifying the second effect content is more likely than the notice pattern for specifying the first effect content. When the mode determining unit determines that the normal mode is selected, the effect control unit is configured to perform a single symbol variation game based on the variation pattern determined by the variation pattern determination unit. When the game effect of the effect content to be completed is executed for each symbol variation game, and the mode determination means determines that the special mode, On the basis of the variation pattern determined by the variation pattern determination means, the operation of the effect operation means is performed for each notice pattern determined by the notice content determination means and stored in the notice pattern storage means in one symbol variation game. When an effective period is set, and the production operation means is operated during the operation valid period, a notice production is executed based on the notice pattern, while the production operation means is operated during the operation valid period. If not, the gist is to execute an initially set effect of predetermined effect contents.

  According to a second aspect of the present invention, in the first aspect of the present invention, the variation pattern determining means, when the determination result of the jackpot determination means is affirmative, is more effective than the variation pattern having a shorter effect time. It is easy to determine a variation pattern with a long production time, and when the determination result of the jackpot determination means is negative, it is easier to determine a variation pattern with a short production time than a variation pattern with a long production time. In addition, the gist of the notice number determination means is to determine the number of executions of the notice effect in proportion to the length of the effect time specified by the variation pattern.

  According to a third aspect of the present invention, in the first or second aspect of the present invention, the notice content determination means is the final that specifies the contents of the final notice effect to be executed last in one symbol variation game. When the notice pattern is determined, a final pattern storage means for storing the fact that the final notice pattern has been determined is provided, the final notice pattern is also distributed in the selection table, and the effect control means is a one-time design. When executing a notice effect that is executed before the final notice effect in a variable game, if the notice content determining means decides a final notice pattern, the initial setting effect is executed and the final notice effect is executed. When it is stored in the final pattern storage means that the final notice pattern has been determined, a notice effect is provided based on the final notice pattern. While to row, if that the final pattern final notice pattern storage means is determined is not stored, and summarized in that to execute the initial setting effect.

  According to the present invention, it is understood that while using a common variation pattern in different presentation modes, it is possible to execute a visually different game presentation to improve the interest of the game and to use a common variation pattern for players. Can not be.

Hereinafter, an embodiment in which the present invention is embodied in a pachinko gaming machine (hereinafter referred to as a “pachinko machine”) which is a kind of gaming machine will be described with reference to FIGS.
In FIG. 1, the front side of the pachinko machine 10 is schematically shown, and a vertical rectangular middle frame 12 for setting various game components is opened and closed on the front side of the opening of the outer frame 11 that forms the outline of the machine body. And is detachably assembled. On the front side of the middle frame 12, a front frame 14 having a glass frame on which a protective glass for protecting the game board 13 disposed inside the machine is mounted and an upper ball tray 15 are opened and closed in a laterally open state. It is assembled as possible. On the front side of the front frame 14 and the game area 13 a of the game board 13, a decoration lamp 16 that performs a light emission effect by light emission (lighting (flashing)) of a light emitter (LED, lamp, etc.) is provided. A speaker 17 that outputs various sounds and performs a game effect based on the sound output is arranged below the outer frame 11. A lower ball tray 18 and a launching device 19 are attached to the lower part of the middle frame 12. Then, when the player operates the launching device 19 to drive the launching device 19, the game ball in the upper ball tray 15 is launched into the game area 13 a of the game board 13.

  In the approximate center of the game area 13a of the game board 13, a special symbol display (special symbol display) H1 as a seven-segment type effect execution means and a variable display (effect symbol) as a liquid crystal display type effect execution means. A center accessory 20 having an indicator H2 is disposed. As shown in FIG. 2, the special figure indicator H <b> 1 is provided at the lower part of the center accessory 20, and the variable indicator H <b> 2 is provided at the center of the center accessory 20. The special symbol display H1 executes a symbol variation game in which a plurality of types of symbols are varied and displayed. In the variable display H2, a display effect related to the symbol variation game performed in the special figure display H1 is performed. Specifically, the variable display H2 performs a display effect based on a fluctuating image (or image display), and changes a plurality of types of symbols in a plurality of columns to display a symbol combination game (hereinafter referred to as a symbol). May be shown as a combination game).

  Then, in the symbol variation game, the special symbol display H1 displays a special symbol by varying a plurality of types of special symbols (hereinafter, sometimes referred to as “special symbols”) in one row. This special figure is a notification pattern indicating the result of an internal lottery such as whether or not a big hit. On the other hand, in the display effects related to the symbol variation game, the variable display H2 varies a plurality of types of decorative symbols (hereinafter sometimes referred to as “decorative diagrams”) in a plurality of columns (in this embodiment, three columns). Display decorations for each column. This decorative drawing is a design for production used for diversifying display production.

  On the special symbol display H1, the symbol variation display is started simultaneously with the start of the symbol variation game, and the special symbol is confirmed and stopped simultaneously with the end of the game. In addition, the variable display H2 starts the decorative display of the decorative drawing at the same time as the start of the symbol changing game, and the decorative drawing is temporarily stopped and displayed in a swinging and changing state before the end of the game. The decoration drawing is displayed in a fixed stop state. “Fluctuation display” is a state in which the type of the symbol displayed in the display area defined in the indicator that displays the symbol is changing. “Temporary display” means that the symbol is shaken in the display area. This is a state displayed in a fluctuating state. The “definite stop display” is a state in which the symbols are fixed and stopped in the display area. In the special symbol display H1 and the variable display H2, the display effect relating to the symbol variation game and the symbol variation game is started at the same time and is ended at the same time (that is, the special symbol and the decorative drawing are simultaneously displayed in a fixed stop).

  In the present embodiment, numbers from [0] to [9] are displayed as special figures on the special figure display H1. When the symbol finally displayed (determined stop display) on the special symbol display H1 is a number [1] [2] [3], the big hit can be recognized from the symbol. The symbol that can recognize this jackpot is the jackpot symbol (the jackpot display result) in the special figure. Further, when the symbol finally displayed (definite stop display) on the special symbol display H1 is a number [0], it is possible to recognize a small hit different from the big hit from the symbol. The symbol which can recognize this small hit becomes the small hit symbol (small hit display result) in the special drawing. On the other hand, when the symbols fixedly displayed on the special symbol display H1 are [4] to [9], a deviation from the symbols can be recognized. The symbol that can recognize this deviation is a missing symbol (outlier display result) in the special diagram.

  In the present embodiment, the variable display H2 includes 8 [1], [2], [3], [4], [5], [6], [7], and [8] for each column. Numbers of types are displayed as decorative drawings. In the present embodiment, the variable display H2 has a larger display area than the special figure display H1, and the decorative drawing is displayed much larger than the special figure. . Therefore, in principle, the player can recognize a big hit or miss from the symbol combination stopped and displayed on the variable display H2. When the symbols of all columns stopped and displayed on the variable display H2 are of the same type, the big hit can be recognized from the symbol combination ([222] [777] or the like). The symbol combination that can recognize this jackpot is a jackpot symbol combination (big hit display result) by a decorative drawing. When the winning combination of symbols is displayed in a fixed stop state, the player is awarded with a bonus game after the end of the symbol variation game. On the other hand, when the symbols of all columns displayed on the variable display H2 are stopped and displayed are of different types, or when the symbols of one column are different from the symbols of the other two columns, the symbol combination ([123] [122] [767] etc.) can be recognized in principle. This symbol combination becomes an outlier symbol combination (outlier display result) by the decorative drawing.

  Further, in the present embodiment, each row in the variable display H2 is configured such that the decorative drawing is variably displayed along a predetermined variation direction (vertical scroll direction) when the symbol variation game is started. When the symbol variation game starts (decoration of each column starts to vary), the left column (left symbol) → the right column (right symbol) → the middle column (middle) as viewed from the player side in the variable display H2. The decorative drawings are stopped and displayed in the order of symbols. When the left symbol and the right symbol that are stopped and displayed are of the same type, the reach state can be recognized from the symbol combination ([↓] indicates that the symbol is changing, such as [1 ↓ 1]). In the reach state, among the plurality of columns, the decorative drawings of the specific columns (the left column and the right column in the present embodiment) are the same type and are stopped and displayed, and the columns other than the specific columns (the middle column in the present embodiment) Is a state in which the decorative drawing is displayed in a variable manner. The symbol combination which can recognize this reach state becomes the symbol combination of the reach by the decorative drawing. Further, in the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment, after the start of the symbol variation game, the left column that first stops the decorative drawing becomes the first stop display column, and the right column that stops the decorative drawing next is the first column The second stop display column is the third stop display column.

  The variable display H2 displays a symbol combination corresponding to the display result of the special figure display H1. More specifically, the symbol combination of the special symbol display H1 and the symbol combination of the variable display H2 correspond to each other. When the symbol variation game ends, the symbol combination of the special symbol and the symbol combination of the decorative symbol are combined. Correspondingly, a fixed stop is displayed. For example, when the big hit symbol [2] is confirmed and stopped on the special symbol display H1, the big hit symbol combinations such as [222] and [444] are also confirmed and stopped on the variable indicator H2. It has become. Further, when the symbol [4] is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display H1, the combination of symbols such as [121] and [345] is fixedly stopped and displayed on the variable display H2. It has become. In addition, the symbol combination of the decorative drawing with respect to the special drawing is not necessarily one-to-one, and the symbol combination with one decorative drawing is selected from among the symbol combinations with a plurality of decorative drawings for one special drawing. Yes.

  As described above, in the variable display H2 of the present embodiment, the display effect related to the symbol variation game (the symbol variation game in which one column of symbols is variably displayed) performed on the special symbol display H1 is changed (three columns of symbols are varied). A symbol variation game that displays a combination of symbols is displayed.

  A start winning opening 22 having an opening / closing blade 21 that opens and closes by the operation of an actuator (solenoid, motor, etc.) (not shown) is disposed below the center accessory 20. Behind the start winning opening 22 is provided a start opening sensor SE1 (shown in FIG. 3) that detects a winning game ball. The start winning opening 22 can give a start condition for the symbol variation game in response to detection of a winning game ball. Also, below the start winning opening 22, a large winning opening 23 provided with a large winning opening door 24 that opens and closes by the operation of an actuator (solenoid, motor, etc.) (not shown) is disposed. When the big hit game is awarded, the big winning opening 23 is opened by the opening operation of the big winning opening door 24 so that the game ball can be won. There is a case. Note that the special prize opening door 24 and the special prize opening 23 of the present embodiment constitute a special prize winning device (large winning mouth device). The start opening sensor SE1 and the start winning opening 22 constitute a winning detection means.

  The pachinko machine 10 of this embodiment stores the number of winning game balls when the game ball is won at the start winning opening 22 and stores the number of the reserved game balls in the machine (main storage number) It is stored in the RAM 30c) of the control board 30. The number of reserved memories accumulated when the symbol variation game is being performed indicates the number of symbol variation games being held (waiting for symbol variation game). The reserved memory number is incremented by 1 when a game ball wins the start winning opening 22 and is decremented by 1 when the symbol variation game is started. Therefore, when a game ball wins the start winning opening 22 during the symbol variation game, the reserved memory number is further added and accumulated up to a predetermined upper limit number (four in this embodiment). As shown in FIG. 2, a reserved memory number display portion R for notifying the player of the number of symbol variation games being held based on the number of reserved memories is arranged in the lower right part of the center accessory 20. ing.

  The reserved memory number display portion R is configured by a light emitting means including a plurality of (four in this embodiment) LEDs including a hold lamp R1, a hold lamp R2, a hold lamp R3, and a hold lamp R4. A player is notified of the number of symbol variation games on hold by the number of lighting of the respective holding lamps R1 to R4. For example, when only the holding lamp R1 is lit, it indicates that one symbol variation game is being held, and when all the retention lamps R1 to R4 are lit, four symbol variation games are displayed. Indicates that it is pending.

  In addition, the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment has a probability variation (hereinafter referred to as “probability variation”) function. The probability change function is a low probability (normal state) of the jackpot lottery probability (winning probability) after the jackpot game ends, provided that the type of jackpot symbol (special figure) that is confirmed and stopped is a predetermined probability variation symbol. This is a function that gives a probability variation state (probability variation state) that varies from a certain normal probability (2/631 in the present embodiment) to a high probability (10/631 in the present embodiment). In this embodiment, the probability variation pattern is defined as two types of special figures [1] and [3]. On the other hand, if the type of jackpot symbol (special symbol) displayed in a fixed stop is a predetermined non-probable variable symbol, after the jackpot game ends, the probability of winning the jackpot will not change and the normal probability will be maintained. Yes. In the present embodiment, the uncertain variable pattern is defined as one type of special figure [2].

  Further, the probability variation state is given until a predetermined number of times (10000 times in this embodiment) the symbol variation game is played, or until a big hit is generated before the number of games is reached. That is, the probability variation state is given until the end of the symbol variation game corresponding to a predetermined number of times, or until the end of the symbol variation game in which a big hit occurs before the number of times is reached. In this embodiment, since the probability variation state is set to 10000 as a predetermined number of times, it is substantially equivalent to being given until the next big hit occurs.

  A jackpot that gives a probability variation state after the big hit game ends becomes a probability variation big hit, and a jackpot that is not given a probability variation state after the big hit game ends becomes a non-probability big hit. If a probable change state is given, the probability of winning a lottery fluctuates with a high probability, and it is easy for a big win to occur. It is carried out.

  The big hit game is started after the big hit symbol is confirmed and stopped on the special symbol display H1 in the symbol variable game, and the symbol variable game ends. When the big hit game is started, the opening effect of the big hit game is first performed for a predetermined production time (in this embodiment, the specified round number is 15 seconds, 10 seconds, and the specified round number is 2 times, 0.4 seconds). After the opening effect, the round game in which the special winning opening 23 is opened is performed a plurality of times with a predetermined number of rounds as an upper limit (15 rounds or 2 rounds in the present embodiment). One round game is from when the big prize opening 23 is opened until it is closed, and during one round game, the big prize opening 23 has a predetermined number (10 in this embodiment) of game balls. Until a prize is received, or until a specified time (in this embodiment, 25 seconds when the number of specified rounds is 15 or 0.3 seconds when the number of specified rounds is 2) elapses. In round games, round effects are performed. Then, the ending effect of the jackpot game is performed for a predetermined performance time (in this embodiment, 10 seconds when the prescribed round number is 15 and 0.4 seconds when the prescribed round number is 2), and the jackpot game is ended.

  In the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment, a 15R jackpot game (15 round jackpot game) that defines the round number of round games in the jackpot game as 15 jackpots as a jackpot, and a 2R jackpot game (2 Round jackpot game). In the present embodiment, when the type of the jackpot symbol (special chart) that is confirmed and stopped is special chart [1] [2], the specified number of rounds during the jackpot game is 15 and the fixed stop is displayed. When the type of jackpot symbol is special figure [3], the prescribed number of rounds in the jackpot game is two. When a 15-round jackpot game is awarded to a player, a jackpot game with a prescribed number of rounds of 15 is given, and when a 2-round jackpot game is awarded to a player, the prescribed number of rounds is 2 A jackpot game determined as follows.

  The 15-round big hit game includes a probable big hit that is given a probable change state after the big hit game is completed, and a non-probable big hit that is not given a probable state after the big hit game is finished. On the other hand, the 2-round jackpot game has only a probability change jackpot to which a probability change state is given after the jackpot game ends. In other words, the probability variation state is always given after the end of the two round big hit game. Note that the 2 round jackpot game is much shorter in the opening, round and ending productions than the 15 round jackpot game. It has become difficult to recognize that has been done. Further, in the case of winning two rounds (when the special figure [3] is displayed), a specific symbol combination ([135]) is displayed among the out-of-order symbol combinations.

  In the present embodiment, a small hit determined separately from the big hit (15 round big hit and 2 round big hit) is provided by internal lottery. The small hit is determined by the internal lottery. In the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment, when a small hit lottery is won, [0] is displayed as a special symbol, and a small hit game is given. The small hit game based on the special symbol [0] is a big prize during the small hit game by setting the specified number of rounds to “1” and opening the big prize opening door 24 “twice” during one round game. It is a small hit game in which the door 24 is opened “twice”. In addition, in the small hit game, “0.4 seconds” as the opening effect time, “0.3 seconds” as the opening time of the grand prize winning door 24 once, “0.4 seconds” as the ending effect time Is set. In addition, the upper limit number of balls for one round game in the small hit game is set to “10”.

  As described above, the time for the opening effect in the big hit game for two rounds, the opening time for the big winning door 24 and the time for the ending effect are the time for the opening effect for the small winning game and the big winning door 24, respectively. Is the same as the opening time and the ending production time. Further, the effect content in the big hit game of 2 rounds is the same as the effect content in the small hit game. For this reason, it is difficult for the player to distinguish the small hit game from the appearance of the variable display H2.

  And after the end of the small hit game, the game state continues the game state at the time of winning the small hit. That is, after the small hit game is over, the gaming state is not changed. Therefore, after the small hit game is over, if the gaming state at the time of winning the small hit is a normal state in which the winning probability of the big hit is a low probability, the game does not shift to the probability variation state. On the other hand, when the gaming state is a probability variation state in which the winning probability of winning the jackpot is high, the probability variation state is continued.

  Further, in the present embodiment, when a small hit is made, a specific symbol combination (for example, [135]) is displayed among the symbol combinations that are out of place. This specific symbol combination is also displayed when a big hit of two rounds (when special symbol [3] is displayed). For this reason, when a specific symbol combination is displayed in the normal state, the player cannot recognize whether or not the probability change state has been established. Therefore, the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment is configured to conceal whether or not a certain variation state is to be given.

  In addition, a push button type effect button 25 as an operation means for effect that is allowed to be operated by the player during the game is provided at substantially the center on the front side of the upper ball tray 15 of the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment. (See FIG. 1). When the effect button 25 is pressed (operated), the effect button 25 outputs a detection signal indicating that the effect button 25 has been operated to the overall control board 31 (overall CPU 31a).

Next, the control configuration of the pachinko machine 10 will be described with reference to FIG.
A main control board 30 that controls the entire pachinko machine 10 is mounted on the back side of the pachinko machine 10. The main control board 30 executes various processes for controlling the entire pachinko machine 10, performs arithmetic processing on various control signals (control commands) for controlling the game according to the processing results, and outputs the control signals ( Control command). In addition, an overall control board 31, a display control board 32, a lamp control board 33, and a sound control board 34 are mounted on the rear side of the machine. The overall control board 31 comprehensively controls the display control board 32, the lamp control board 33, and the sound control board 34 based on the control signal (control command) output from the main control board 30. The display control board 32 controls the display mode (display images of symbols, backgrounds, characters, etc.) of the variable display H2 based on control signals (control commands) output from the main control board 30 and the overall control board 31. The lamp control board 33 controls the light emission mode (lighting (flashing) / lighting off timing, etc.) of the decorative lamp 16 based on control signals (control commands) output from the main control board 30 and the overall control board 31. The sound control board 34 controls the sound output mode (sound output timing, etc.) of the speaker 17 based on the control signal (control command) output from the main control board 30 and the overall control board 31. In the present embodiment, the main control board 30 is the main control means. The overall control board 31, the display control board 32, the lamp control board 33, and the sound control board 34 serve as sub-control means.

Hereinafter, specific configurations of the main control board 30, the overall control board 31, and the display control board 32 will be described.
The main control board 30 is provided with a main CPU 30a. A ROM 30b and a RAM 30c are connected to the main CPU 30a. The main CPU 30a is connected to a start port sensor SE1 that detects a game ball won in the start winning port 22. Further, the special CPU H1 is connected to the main CPU 30a. The main CPU 30a is connected with a reserved storage number display section R. Further, the main CPU 30a updates the values of various random numbers such as jackpot determination random numbers every predetermined cycle, stores (sets) the updated values in the setting area of the RAM 30c, and rewrites the values before the update.

  A main control program for controlling the entire pachinko machine 10 is stored in the ROM 30b. The ROM 30b stores a plurality of types of variation patterns. The variation pattern is a game effect (display effect, light emission) from when the symbol (special symbol and decoration) starts to fluctuate (the symbol variation game starts) until the symbol is stopped (the symbol variation game ends). This shows a pattern serving as a base for production and voice production. In other words, the variation pattern can specify the effect content and the effect time (the change time) of the symbol change game from when the special figure starts to change until the special figure is confirmed and stopped.

  As shown in FIG. 4, the variation patterns are roughly divided into variation patterns P1, P2, and P3 for big hit effects, variation pattern P4 for small hit effects, and variation patterns P5 and P6 for outlier reach effects. And can be classified into variation patterns P7 and P8 for off-line effects. Further, the variation patterns P1, P2, P3 for the big hit effect can be classified into the fluctuation patterns P1, P2 for the 15 round big hit effect and the fluctuation pattern P3 for the two round big hit effect.

  In the present embodiment, the ratio of jackpot gaming state (hit reliability or jackpot expectation) is varied according to the variation time (effect time) of the symbol variation game. More specifically, the symbol variation game having a longer variation time is set to have a higher ratio of winning the big hit gaming state than the symbol variation game. This indicates that the longer the variation time is, the higher the expectation (possibility) that the big hit gaming state is given. The ratio at which the big hit game state is given is determined according to the distribution mode when the change pattern is assigned to the reach effect instead of the big hit effect. In other words, in order to increase the rate at which the big hit game state of the symbol change game with a long variation time is given, the rate at which the symbol change game with a long variation time appears in the case of a big win is increased and the change time in the case of a big hit What is necessary is just to distribute a variation pattern so that the ratio that a short symbol variation game appears may be reduced (or one is performed). Similarly, in order to increase the rate at which the big hit game state of the symbol variation game having a long variation time is given, the proportion of the symbol variation game having a long variation time is reduced in the case of a loss and in the case of a loss What is necessary is just to distribute a variation pattern so that the rate at which the symbol variation game with a short variation time appears (or one of them) is increased. In this way, by changing the ratio at which the big hit gaming state is given, the player's sense of expectation for the big hit can be changed according to the length of the fluctuation time.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 4, the variation time is in the order of variation pattern P8 <variation pattern P7 <variation pattern P3, P4 <variation pattern P5 <variation pattern P1 <variation pattern P6 <variation pattern P2. The longer it is, the higher the reliability of the jackpot.

  In addition, when the symbol variation game based on the variation patterns P1 and P2 for the 15-round big hit effect is performed, the reach effect is performed on the variable display H2, and the special figure display H1 and the variable display H2 each win big. A jackpot symbol ([1] [2]) that can recognize the symbol and a jackpot symbol combination that can recognize that it is a 15-round jackpot are displayed in a fixed stop state. The reach effect is an effect performed in the symbol variation game by the decorative symbol of the center actor 20 after the reach symbol combination is formed, until the jackpot symbol combination or the outlier symbol combination is derived. .

  Further, when the symbol variation game based on the variation pattern P3 for the two round jackpot effect is performed, the big hit symbol [3] is displayed on the special symbol display H1 in a fixed stop display. On the other hand, when the symbol variation game based on the variation pattern P3 for the two-round jackpot effect is performed, the variable display H2 cannot recognize that it is the 15th round jackpot, and what is the jackpot symbol combination in the 15th round jackpot? Different specific off-set symbol combinations ([135]) are displayed in a fixed stop display.

  Further, when the symbol variation game based on the variation pattern P4 for the small hit effect is performed, the small symbol [0] is fixedly stopped and displayed on the special symbol display H1. On the other hand, when the symbol variation game based on the variation pattern P4 for the small hit effect is performed, the specific indicator combination ([135]) is confirmed and stopped on the variable display H2, as in the case of the big hit for two rounds. It is displayed. The variation pattern P4 for the small hit effect has the same variation content as the variation time of the symbol variation game specified by the variation pattern P3 for the two round big hit effect.

  For this reason, when the symbol variation game based on the variation pattern P3 for the two round jackpot effect is performed, the special symbol display H1 displays the big hit symbol, but the variable display H2 displays a specific symbol combination. Therefore, it is difficult for the player to recognize whether or not the current symbol variation game is a big hit from the display result of the variable display H2. That is, in the variation pattern P3 for the two-round jackpot effect, the two-round jackpot is determined internally (the jackpot symbol based on the special figure is confirmed and stopped), but it appears to the player (variable display H2 In this pattern, a specific symbol combination that is displayed even in the case of a small hit is determined and displayed. And since the effect content of the symbol variation game is the same as the effect content of the symbol variation game which is a small hit, it is concealed whether or not the probability variation state is given. Therefore, the player plays the game while expecting that the probability variation state is given.

  Further, when the symbol variation game based on the variation patterns P5 and P6 for the outlier reach effect is performed, the reach effect is performed in the variable display H2, and the deviation is respectively detected in the special diagram display H1 and the variable display H2. Recognizable missing symbols ([4] to [9]) and missing symbol combinations are displayed in a fixed stop state. Further, when the symbol variation game based on the variation patterns P7 and P8 for the offending effect is performed, the off symbol (in which the misalignment can be recognized on the special display H1 and the variable display H2 respectively without the reach effect) ( [4] to [9]) and out-of-order symbol combinations are displayed to be confirmed and stopped.

  In addition, the ROM 30b stores the effect patterns in the 15 round jackpot game, classified into an opening effect, a round effect, and an ending effect. The round effect is an effect indicating how many rounds are being executed. In addition, the ROM 30b stores effect patterns in the 2-round big hit game, classified into an opening effect, a round effect, and an ending effect. Further, the effect patterns in the small hit game are classified and stored for the opening effect, the round effect, and the ending effect.

  In addition, the jackpot determination value is stored in the ROM 30b. The big hit determination value is a determination value used in the internal lottery to determine whether or not the big hit, and is determined from numerical values that can be taken by the random numbers for the hit determination. The number of jackpot judgment values differs depending on whether or not the probability variation state is given. The number of jackpot judgment values in the probability variation state is greater than the number of jackpot judgment values in the normal state (non-probability variation state). There are also many settings. Similarly, the small hit determination value is stored in the ROM 30b. The small hit determination value is a determination value used in an internal lottery for determining whether or not a small hit is made, and is determined from numerical values that can be taken by a random number for hit determination.

  The RAM 30c stores various information (such as various random values) that can be appropriately rewritten during the operation of the pachinko machine 10. For example, the RAM 30c stores special figure distribution random numbers used when determining the type of special figure ([1] to [3] in the present embodiment) that becomes a big hit symbol when the big hit is determined. This special figure distribution random number is a random number that is sequentially updated at predetermined intervals by the main CPU 30a, and the main CPU 30a sets the updated value in the setting area of the RAM 30c to rewrite the value before the update. . Further, a predetermined number of special figure distribution random numbers are distributed to each jackpot symbol.

  Next, various processes such as a winning process and a variation pattern determination process executed by the main CPU 30a based on the main control program will be described. First, the winning process will be described with reference to FIG.

  The main CPU 30a determines whether or not winning of a game ball is detected at predetermined time intervals (step S11). That is, the main CPU 30a determines whether or not a detection signal output from the start winning device constituted by the start winning port 22 and the start port sensor SE1 is input. When the determination result is negative (when no winning is detected), the main CPU 30a ends the winning process. On the other hand, when the determination result is affirmative (when winning detection is present), the main CPU 30a determines whether or not the number of reserved storage stored in the RAM 30c is less than the upper limit (4 in the present embodiment) (step). S12). If this determination result is negative (holding memory count = 4), the main CPU 30a ends the winning process.

  On the other hand, if this determination result is affirmative (if the number of stored storages <4), the main CPU 30a adds (+1) to the stored storage number stored in the RAM 30c (+1), and rewrites the stored storage number (step S13). ). Subsequently, the main CPU 30a reads and acquires the value of the hit determination random number from the RAM 30c, and sets the read value of the hit determination random number in a predetermined storage area of the RAM 30c associated with the reserved storage number (step). S14). Further, the main CPU 30a acquires the value of the special figure distribution random number from the RAM 30c, and sets the read value of the special figure distribution random number in a predetermined storage area of the RAM 30c associated with the reserved storage number ( Step S14). The hit determination random number and the special figure allocation random number are random numbers that are sequentially updated by the main CPU 30a at predetermined intervals, and the main CPU 30a sets the updated value in the setting area of the RAM 30c before the update. The value of is rewritten. Then, the main CPU 30a ends the winning process.

Next, the variation pattern determination process will be described with reference to FIG.
The main CPU 30a determines whether or not the symbols (special illustrations and decorations) are being variably displayed and whether or not a special game (big hit game) is in progress (step S21). If the determination result of step S21 is affirmative (when the symbol variation game is being played or special game is being performed), the main CPU 30a ends the variation pattern determination process. On the other hand, when the determination result in step S21 is negative (when the symbol variation game is not being played and the special game is not being played), the main CPU 30a determines whether or not the number of reserved memories is greater than “0” at a predetermined time interval ( Step S22). If the determination result of step S22 is negative (when the number of stored memories = 0), there is no pending symbol variation game, so the main CPU 30a ends the variation pattern determination process.

  On the other hand, when the determination result of step S22 is affirmative (when the number of stored storages> 0), the main CPU 30a stores the value of the random number for hit determination stored in the RAM 30c in association with the number of stored storages in the ROM 30b. It is determined whether or not the jackpot determination value coincides with the jackpot determination value (step S23). In the present embodiment, the jackpot determination value is changed depending on whether or not the probability variation state is given. In the normal state (low probability), the probability that the determination result of the jackpot determination is affirmative (hit probability) is 2/631, and in the probability variation state (high probability), the determination of the jackpot determination The probability that the result is affirmative (hit probability) is 10/631. Further, the main CPU 30a subtracts “1” from the reserved storage number (−1), and then acquires the value of the hit determination random number and the special figure distribution random number stored in association with the reserved storage number. It has become.

  When the determination result of the big hit determination is affirmative (in the case of a big hit), the main CPU 30a reads the value of the special figure distribution random number stored in the RAM 30c in association with the reserved storage number. Then, the main CPU 30a determines a final stop symbol that is confirmed and stopped on the special symbol display H1 from among the big hit symbols according to the special symbol, based on the value of the random number for special symbol distribution (step S24). In the present embodiment, the jackpot symbol based on the special figure is any one of [1] to [3], and the main CPU 30a determines the special figure from these. At that time, the jackpot symbol (special figure [2]) to which the 15-round non-probable big hit game is awarded is determined with a probability of 4/10, and the jackpot symbol (special chart [ 1]) is determined with a probability of 5/10, and the jackpot symbol (special chart [3]) to which the probabilistic jackpot of two rounds is given is determined with a probability of 1/10.

  Thereafter, the main CPU 30a determines a variation pattern from among the variation patterns P1, P2, and P3 for the jackpot effect based on the determined jackpot symbol (step S25). Specifically, when the special chart [1] [2] to which a 15-round jackpot game is given as the final stop symbol is determined, the main CPU 30a determines from the variation patterns P1 and P2 for the 15-round jackpot effect. Determine the variation pattern. On the other hand, when the special figure [3] to which the 2-round jackpot game is given is determined as the final stop symbol, the main CPU 30a determines the variation pattern P3 for the 2-round jackpot effect.

  The main CPU 30a that has determined the variation pattern and the final stop symbol executes various processes relating to the symbol variation game, such as outputting a predetermined control command to the overall control board 31 (sub CPU 31a) at a predetermined timing (step S26). . Specifically, the main CPU 30a first outputs a variation pattern designation command that designates a variation pattern and instructs the start of symbol variation. At the same time, the main CPU 30a controls the display content of the special figure display H1 so that the special figure starts to fluctuate. The main CPU 30a outputs a special symbol designation command for designating the final stop symbol. Then, the main CPU 30a ends the variation pattern determination process.

  Thereafter, in a process different from the fluctuation pattern determination process, the main CPU 30a displays the display content of the special-figure display H1 so as to display the determined final stop symbol based on the fluctuation time determined in the designated fluctuation pattern. To control. The main CPU 30a gives an instruction to stop the variation of the decorative drawing based on the variation time set in the designated variation pattern, and outputs an all symbol stop command for displaying the symbol combination in a fixed stop state.

  On the other hand, if the determination result of the big hit determination in step S23 is negative (not a big hit), the main CPU 30a stores the value of the random number for hit determination stored in the RAM 30c in association with the reserved storage number in the ROM 30b. It is determined whether or not the small hit determination value matches, and a small hit determination (small hit lottery) is performed (step S27). In this embodiment, the probability of winning the small lottery is 5/631.

  If the determination result of the small hit determination in step S27 is affirmative, the main CPU 30a determines the special figure [0] indicating the small hit as the final stop symbol (step S28). Then, the main CPU 30a determines a variation pattern P4 for a small hit effect as a variation pattern (step S29). Thereafter, the main CPU 30a executes the process of step S26 and ends the variation pattern determination process. Thereafter, in a process different from the variation pattern determination process, the main CPU 30a displays the special figure display H1 so as to display the determined final stop symbol based on the variation time determined in the designated variation pattern. Control the content. The main CPU 30a gives an instruction to stop the variation of the decorative drawing based on the variation time set in the designated variation pattern, and outputs an all symbol stop command for displaying the symbol combination in a fixed stop state.

  On the other hand, if the determination result of the small hit determination in step S27 is negative (not a small hit), a reach determination is performed to determine whether or not a reach effect is to be performed (step S30). In the present embodiment, the probability that the determination result of the reach determination is affirmative (the probability of performing the reach effect) is when the number of reserved memories at the start of the symbol variation game is equal to or less than a predetermined value (2 in the present embodiment) If it is larger than the predetermined value, it is 1/30. Therefore, when the number of reserved memories is large (when there are many symbol variation games on hold), the probability that a reach effect that causes the symbol variation game to be out of play will be low, and the jackpot reliability of the reach effect will be relatively low. The degree becomes higher.

  When the determination result of the reach determination in step S30 is affirmative (when the reach effect is performed), the main CPU 30a determines any one of the special drawings [4] to [9] indicating the detachment as the final stop symbol (step S31). ). Then, the main CPU 30a determines a variation pattern from among the variation patterns P5 and P6 for shift reach production as the variation pattern (step S32). Thereafter, the main CPU 30a executes the process of step S26 and ends the variation pattern determination process. Thereafter, in a process different from the variation pattern determination process, the main CPU 30a displays the special figure display H1 so as to display the determined final stop symbol based on the variation time determined in the designated variation pattern. Control the content. The main CPU 30a gives an instruction to stop the variation of the decorative drawing based on the variation time set in the designated variation pattern, and outputs an all symbol stop command for displaying the symbol combination in a fixed stop state.

  On the other hand, when the determination result of the reach determination in step S30 is negative (when the reach effect is not performed), the main CPU 30a determines any one of the special drawings [4] to [9] indicating the detachment as the final stop symbol. (Step S33). Then, the main CPU 30a determines a variation pattern as a variation pattern from the variation patterns P7 and P8 for off-stage effects (step S34). Thereafter, the main CPU 30a executes the process of step S26 and ends the variation pattern determination process. Thereafter, in a process different from the variation pattern determination process, the main CPU 30a displays the special figure display H1 so as to display the determined final stop symbol based on the variation time determined in the designated variation pattern. Control the content. The main CPU 30a gives an instruction to stop the variation of the decorative drawing based on the variation time set in the designated variation pattern, and outputs an all symbol stop command for displaying the symbol combination in a fixed stop state.

  When the main CPU 30a determines the big hit, after the end of the symbol variation game based on the decided variation pattern, the main CPU 30a starts controlling the big hit game when the big hit is reached, and the overall control board 31 (the overall CPU 31a) A predetermined control command is output at a predetermined timing. Specifically, the main CPU 30a first outputs an opening command for designating an effect pattern in the opening effect according to the displayed jackpot symbol. Next, the main CPU 30a outputs a round command for designating an effect pattern in each round effect at the start of each round game. At that time, the main CPU 30a opens and closes the grand prize winning door 24 for each round game. The main CPU 30a repeatedly executes this round game for the number of rounds corresponding to the jackpot symbol. In other words, the main CPU 30a repeatedly executes a round game of 15 rounds when the jackpot symbol is a special figure “1” or “2”, and repeats a round game of two rounds when the jackpot symbol is a special figure “3”. Let it run. Then, at the end of the final round, the main CPU 30a outputs an ending command for designating an effect pattern in the ending effect according to the displayed jackpot symbol, and ends the jackpot game.

  At that time, the main CPU 30a sets various flags based on the special figure (final stop symbol) displayed at the end of the symbol variation game. Specifically, the main CPU 30a sets a probability change flag indicating that the gaming state is a probability change state when the special figure [1] [3] is displayed as the final stop symbol. Further, when displaying the special figure [2] as the final stop symbol, the main CPU 30a clears the probability variation flag to indicate that the gaming state is the normal state. Each flag is stored in a predetermined storage area of the RAM 30c.

  In addition, when the main CPU 30a determines the small hit, after the symbol variation game based on the determined variation pattern, the main CPU 30a starts the control of the small hit game when the small hit is reached, and the overall control board 31 (the overall CPU 31a) On the other hand, a predetermined control command is output at a predetermined timing. Specifically, the main CPU 30a first outputs an opening command for designating an effect pattern in the opening effect for the small hit game. Next, the main CPU 30a outputs a round command for designating an effect pattern in one round effect at the start of one round game. At that time, the main CPU 30a opens and closes the special prize opening door 24 twice during the round game. Then, at the end of the final round, the main CPU 30a outputs an ending command for designating an effect pattern in the ending effect for the small hit game, and ends the small hit game. The main CPU 30a maintains various flags even when the small hit game is executed (a new value is not set). As a result, the gaming state before the small hit game is maintained even after the small hit game ends.

  As described above, the main CPU 30a of the present embodiment serves as a big hit determination means for determining whether or not the symbol variation game is a big hit. Further, the main CPU 30a serves as a random number acquisition means for extracting (acquiring) a hit determination random number. Further, the main CPU 30a serves as a variation pattern determination unit that selects a variation pattern. Further, the main CPU 30a serves as a probability change giving means for giving a probability variation state. Further, the main CPU 30a serves as a probability variation determining unit that determines whether or not to apply a probability variation state. The main CPU 30a serves as reach determination means for determining whether or not to execute reach production.

Next, the overall control board 31 will be described with reference to FIG.
The overall control board 31 is provided with an overall CPU 31a that can execute a control operation in a predetermined procedure. Connected to the overall CPU 31a are a ROM 31b for storing an overall control program of the overall CPU 31a and a RAM 31c capable of writing and reading necessary data. The overall CPU 31a updates various random number values at predetermined intervals, stores (sets) the updated values in the setting area of the RAM 31c, and rewrites the values before the update. The ROM 31b stores an overall control program for comprehensively controlling the display control board 32, the lamp control board 33, and the sound control board 34. In addition, an effect button 25 is connected to the overall CPU 31a, and it is possible to detect that the effect button 25 has been operated by inputting a detection signal from the effect button 25.

  Next, various processes executed by the overall CPU 31a of the overall control board 31 based on the overall control program will be described. When a predetermined control command is input from the main CPU 30a at a predetermined timing, the overall CPU 31a outputs a predetermined control command at a predetermined timing accordingly. More specifically, when the general CPU 31a inputs a variation pattern designation command, the overall CPU 31a outputs the variation pattern designation command to each of the control boards 32-34. Similarly, when the opening CPU, the round command, and the ending command are input, the overall CPU 31a outputs the opening command, the round command, and the ending command to the control boards 32 to 34, respectively.

  Further, when the general CPU 31a inputs the variation pattern designation command and the special symbol designation command, the general CPU 31a displays the variable display H2 based on the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command and the final stop symbol designated by the special symbol designation command. Finally, the symbol combination based on the decorative symbols to be confirmed and stopped is determined.

  More specifically, if the designated final stop symbol is a jackpot symbol [1] corresponding to a 15-round probability variable big hit game, the overall CPU 31a gives a probability round jackpot of 15 rounds as a combination of decorative symbols to be confirmed and displayed. A recognizable symbol combination (in this embodiment, a jackpot symbol combination consisting of odd symbols) is determined. In addition, when the designated final stop symbol is a jackpot symbol [2] corresponding to the 15-round non-probable variable big hit game, the overall CPU 31a can recognize the non-probable big hit as a combination of decorative symbols to be confirmed and displayed. A symbol combination (in this embodiment, a jackpot symbol combination consisting of an even number of symbols) is determined.

  In addition, when the designated final stop symbol is the big hit symbol [3] corresponding to the two-round probability variation big hit game or the small hit symbol [0] corresponding to the small hit game, the general CPU 31a displays the decorative symbol to be confirmed and stopped. As a symbol combination, a specific outlier symbol combination [135] is determined. In addition, when the designated final stop symbol is an outlier symbol and the variation patterns P5 and P6 for the outlier reach effect are designated, the overall CPU 31a determines the outlier reach as a symbol combination of the ornament symbols to be confirmed and displayed. Determine the symbol combination. Further, the overall CPU 31a, when the designated final stop symbol is an outlier symbol, and when the variation pattern P7, P8 for the offending effect is designated, the symbol symbol combination as the ornament symbol symbol to be confirmed and stopped is displayed. To decide. Then, the overall CPU 31a outputs a decorative design designation command for designating the determined decorative design of each column to the display control board 32. Further, when the main CPU 30a inputs an all symbols stop command, the main CPU 30a outputs the command to the display control board 32.

Next, the display control board 32 will be described with reference to FIG.
The display control board 32 is provided with a sub CPU 32a capable of executing a control operation in a predetermined procedure. The sub CPU 32a is connected to a ROM 32b that stores a display control program of the sub CPU 32a and a RAM 32c that can write and read necessary data. A variable display H2 is connected to the display control board 32 (sub CPU 32a). The ROM 32b stores a display control program for controlling the display contents of the variable display H2. The ROM 32b stores various image data (image data such as symbols, various background images, characters, characters, etc.).

Next, various processes executed by the sub CPU 32a of the display control board 32 based on the display control program will be described.
When the sub CPU 32a inputs a control command from the overall control board 31 (overall CPU 31a), the sub CPU 32a performs control according to the input control command based on the display control program. Specifically, when the sub CPU 32a inputs the variation pattern designation command, the display of the variable display H2 is displayed so that the decorative symbols are variably displayed with the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command to start the symbol combination game. Control the content. When the sub CPU 32a inputs the all symbol stop command, the sub CPU 32a controls the display content of the variable display H2 so that the symbol combination designated by the inputted decoration design designation command is displayed on the variable display H2. By this control, the symbol change game is performed on the variable display H2.

  Further, when the opening command is input, the sub CPU 32a controls the display content of the variable display H2 so as to execute the opening effect. Further, when the sub CPU 32a inputs a round command, the sub CPU 32a controls the display content of the variable display H2 so as to execute a round effect. Further, when the ending command is input, the sub CPU 32a controls the display content of the variable display H2 so as to execute the ending effect. Thereby, in the variable display H2, an opening effect, a round effect, and an ending effect are each performed.

  In the present embodiment, the general CPU 31a shifts to a special mode different from the normal mode, triggered by the execution of a big hit game or a small hit game for two rounds. When shifting to the special mode, it is possible to execute a notice effect (a jackpot notice) that suggests whether or not the symbol variation game will be a big hit during the special mode. When the symbol variation game is performed during the normal mode, the decorative symbols in all the rows are displayed in a variable manner on the variable display H2 at the start of the symbol variation game, and is completed from the start to the end of one symbol variation game. The game effect of the content is performed, and the decorative symbols of all the rows are displayed in a fixed stop state at the end of the symbol variation game.

  On the other hand, for each symbol variation game in the special mode, the operation valid period of the effect button 25 is set for the number of executions determined based on the variation pattern, and if the effect button 25 is operated during the operation valid period, a notice is given. Production is to be executed. When this notice effect is executed, a predetermined character image is displayed on the variable display H2. There are a plurality of types of character images that appear in the notice effect, and the big hit reliability indicating the possibility of big hits varies depending on the type of character image. Thus, by executing the notice effect, it is suggested whether or not the symbol variation game is a big hit.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 7, when the operation effective period is started, a character string or an image such as “Push” is displayed on the variable display H2 during the operation effective period, and the operation of the effect button 25 is prompted. . When the effect button 25 is operated during the operation valid period, a character image (such as a star or a heart mark) appears from the upper part of the screen, and is displayed so as to fall at the lower part of the screen.

  Further, the variable display H2 is configured to reduce and display the decorative symbols of all the rows in the upper left of the display area during the special mode. The variable display H2 starts to display the decorative symbols every time the operation effective period starts, and temporarily displays the decorative symbols every time the notice effect ends. Further, in the special mode, it is kept secret whether or not the probability variation state is given, and the player enjoys the game while expecting that the probability variation state is given. Further, in this embodiment, the special mode is set by the overall CPU 31a until a big hit or until a predetermined number of symbol variation games are executed.

  Hereinafter, the notice execution process for executing the notice effect during the special mode will be described with reference to FIGS. This notice execution process is executed by the overall CPU 31a every predetermined cycle (for example, 4 ms) when the notice effect is not executed.

  When executing the advance notice execution process, the overall CPU 31a determines whether or not “1” indicating that the special mode is being set is set in the mode flag indicating the set effect mode (step S101). The mode flag is stored in the RAM 31c. When “1” is set, it indicates that the special mode is in effect, and when “0” is set, the normal mode is indicated. Indicates that there is. If the determination result of step S101 is negative (in the normal mode), the overall CPU 31a ends the notice execution process.

  On the other hand, when the determination result of step S101 is affirmative (when the special mode is in effect), the overall CPU 31a determines whether the remaining execution number indicating the remaining number of executions of the notice effect in one symbol variation game is “0”. Is determined (step S102). If the determination result in step S102 is affirmative (if the remaining execution number is “0”), the overall CPU 31a determines whether or not a variation pattern designation command has been input (step S103). When the determination result of step S103 is negative (when the variation pattern designation command is not input), the overall CPU 31a ends the notice execution process.

  On the other hand, when the determination result in step S103 is affirmative (when a variation pattern designation command is input), the overall CPU 31a determines the number of executions of the notice effect based on the designated variation pattern, It is set as a number (step S104). As shown in FIG. 4, the number of executions of the notice effect is predetermined for each variation pattern, and the overall CPU 31a determines the number of times of execution of the notice effect according to the designated variation pattern.

  In addition, as for the production time (fluctuation time) of the fluctuation patterns P1 to P8, the possibility that the fluctuation patterns P1 to P3 for the big hit effect are longer than the fluctuation patterns P4 to P8 other than those for the big hit effect is higher. There is a high possibility that the variation patterns P4 to P8 other than those for the big hit effect are shorter than the fluctuation patterns P1 to P3 for the big hit effect. More specifically, the fluctuation patterns P1 to P8 can be recognized as big hits by the combination of symbols displayed on the variable display H2, and the fluctuation patterns P1 and P2 for the 15 round big hit presentations are otherwise. The possibility of being longer than the fluctuation patterns P3 to P8 is high. On the other hand, the effect times of the fluctuation patterns P1 to P8 are more likely to be shorter than the fluctuation patterns P1 and P2 for the 15-round big hit effect.

  The effect time of each notice effect is 6 seconds (including the operation valid period), and the number of times obtained by dividing the effect time of the symbol variation game specified by the variation patterns P1 to P8 by 6 seconds is each variation. It is the number of executions of the notice effect specified by the pattern. By the way, the remaining number of seconds divided by 6 seconds is added to the last notice effect time in each symbol variation game. As a result, as a result, when the determination result of the big hit determination is affirmative, the main CPU 30a can easily determine a variation pattern in which the number of executions of the announcement effect is larger than a variation pattern in which the number of executions of the announcement effect is small. . On the contrary, when the determination result of the big hit determination is negative, the main CPU 30a can easily determine a variation pattern in which the number of executions of the notice effect is smaller than a variation pattern in which the number of executions of the notice effect is large.

  When the process of step S104 is completed, the overall CPU 31a determines a notice pattern that specifies the type of character image to be displayed at the time of executing the notice effect based on the designated variation pattern for the number of executions determined in step S104. Step S105). More specifically, the general CPU 31a refers to the jackpot effect image determination table T10 when the designated variation pattern is the variation pattern P1 to P3 for the jackpot effect, and specifies the character image to appear. Determine the pattern. When determining the notice pattern with reference to the image determination table T10 for the big hit effect, the overall CPU 31a sets the notice pattern Y3 with a probability of 30/100 for the notice pattern Y1, and with a probability of 50/100 for the notice pattern Y2. The notice pattern Y4 is determined with a probability of 10/100 with a probability of 10/100.

  Further, the general CPU 31a determines that the designated variation pattern is a variation effect P4 to P8 for an outlier effect, an outlier reach effect, or a small hit effect (in the case of a variation pattern other than that for a big hit effect) With reference to the image determination table T20, the notice pattern for specifying the character image to appear is determined. When determining the advance notice pattern with reference to the image determination table T20 for the offending effect, the overall CPU 31a sets the advance notice pattern Y4 to the advance notice pattern Y1 with a probability of 10/100 and the advance notice pattern Y2 with a probability of 10/100. Determine with a probability of 80/100. When determining the advance notice pattern with reference to the image determination table T20 for off-line effects, the overall CPU 31a does not determine the advance notice pattern Y3.

  The notice patterns Y1 to Y3 of the present embodiment are classified into first notice patterns that specify the first effect contents (effect contents with high jackpot reliability), and the notice pattern Y4 is the second effect contents (hit reliability). Is classified into a second notice pattern that specifies a low content of production). The notice patterns Y1 to Y3 classified as the first notice pattern are easy to be selected when the big hit determination is a win, but are difficult to be determined when they are off. Accordingly, the notice patterns Y1 to Y3 classified as the first notice pattern are notice patterns that specify the contents of the performance with high jackpot reliability indicating the degree of possibility of being a big hit. Incidentally, the notice effect based on the notice pattern Y3 is a notice effect for determining the big hit.

  On the other hand, the notice pattern Y4 classified as the second notice pattern is less likely to be selected when the big hit determination is a win, but is more likely to be determined when it is off. Therefore, the notice pattern Y4 classified as the second notice pattern is a notice pattern for specifying the content of the performance having low jackpot reliability indicating the magnitude of the possibility of winning. The notice pattern Y3 specifies a character image to be displayed in a notice effect (final notice effect) that is executed last in one symbol variation game.

  When the process of step S105 ends, the overall CPU 31a stores the determined notice pattern in the predetermined storage area of the RAM 31c in the determined order (step S106). When the determination result in step S102 is negative (when the remaining number of notice effects is not “0”) or after the process in step S106 is completed, the overall CPU 31a sets the operation effective period of the effect button 25 ( Step S107). Specifically, the overall CPU 31a outputs an effective period start command for notifying the start of the operation effective period, and starts measuring time from the start of the operation effective period.

  Next, the overall CPU 31a determines whether or not a detection signal is input from the effect button 25 (step S108). If the determination result in step S108 is negative (when no detection signal is input), the overall CPU 31a determines whether or not the operation valid period has elapsed (finished) (step S109). Specifically, the overall CPU 31a determines whether or not a predetermined time (2 seconds in the present embodiment) has elapsed since the start of the operation valid period. If the determination result of step S109 is negative, the overall CPU 31a repeatedly executes the process of step S108 after a predetermined time (for example, 4 ms) has elapsed.

  If the determination result in step S108 is affirmative (when a detection signal is input), the overall CPU 31a reads the notice pattern from the RAM 31c based on the order in which the notice pattern is determined (step S110). In the present embodiment, the overall CPU 31a reads the earliest notice pattern (stored earliest) among the notice patterns stored in a predetermined storage area of the RAM 31c. Note that after reading, the general CPU 31a erases the read notice pattern from a predetermined storage area of the RAM 31c (the area used when storing in the step S106).

  Then, the overall CPU 31a determines whether or not the read notice pattern is a notice pattern Y3 that specifies the content of the final notice effect (step S111). If the determination result in step S111 is affirmative (if the notice pattern Y3 is present), the overall CPU 31a sets a final flag indicating that the notice pattern Y3 has been determined (step S112). The final flag is stored in the RAM 31c. Further, the overall CPU 31a stores the read notice pattern Y3 as a notice pattern that specifies the content of the effect of the last notice effect in relation to the last flag.

  When the determination result of step S111 is negative (not the notice pattern Y3) or after the process of step S112 is completed, the overall CPU 31a performs the final notice that the notice effect to be executed this time is the last executed in one symbol variation game. It is determined whether or not it is an effect (step S113). Specifically, the overall CPU 31a determines whether or not the value of the remaining execution number is “1”. If the determination result in step S113 is affirmative (if it is a final notice effect), the overall CPU 31a determines whether or not a final flag is set (step S114). When the determination result in step S114 is affirmative (when the final flag is set), the overall CPU 31a reads the notice pattern Y3 stored in association with the last flag, specifies the notice pattern Y3, and An effect designation command for instructing start of execution of the notice effect based on the notice pattern Y3 is output (step S115). Thereafter, the overall CPU 31a rewrites the value of the remaining execution number by subtracting 1 from the remaining execution number (step S116), and ends the notice execution process.

  On the other hand, when the determination result of step S114 is negative (when the final flag is not set), the overall CPU 31a specifies a predetermined initial setting pattern Y0 and performs a game effect based on the initial setting pattern Y0. An effect designation command for instructing the start of execution is output (step S117). Thereafter, the overall CPU 31a proceeds to the process of step S116, subtracts 1 from the execution remaining number, rewrites the value of the remaining execution number, and ends the notice execution process.

  If the determination result in step S113 is negative (if it is not the final notice effect), the overall CPU 31a determines whether or not the read notice pattern is the notice pattern Y3 that specifies the effect content of the final notice effect (step). S118). If the determination result of step S118 is affirmative (if the notification pattern is Y3), the overall CPU 31a proceeds to the process of step S117 and outputs an effect designation command that instructs the execution start of the game effect based on the initial setting pattern Y0. To do. On the other hand, if the determination result in step S118 is negative (not the notice pattern Y3), the overall CPU 31a designates the notice pattern read in step S110 and directs the start of the notice effect based on the notice pattern. A command is output (step S119). Thereafter, the overall CPU 31a executes the process of step S116 and ends the notice execution process. When the determination result in step S109 is affirmative (when the operation valid period has elapsed), the overall CPU 31a is stored the oldest (the earliest storage) of the notice patterns stored in the predetermined storage area of the RAM 31c. After the notice pattern is erased from the storage area, the process of step S117 is executed.

  Then, when the sub CPU 32a of the display control board inputs an effective period start command from the overall control board 31, an image (for example, a character image such as “Push”) prompting the operation of the effect button 25 stored in advance is variably displayed. The display is controlled to be displayed on the device H2. Further, when the sub CPU 32a inputs an effect designation command from the overall control board 31, the character image is displayed on the variable display H2 based on the notice pattern (or the initial setting pattern Y0) designated by the effect designation command. Control. The sub CPU 32a controls the variable display H2 so as to delete the image prompting the operation of the effect button 25 when the effect designation command is input.

  In addition, during the special mode, the sub CPU 32a displays all rows of decorative symbols on the upper left of the display area, and every time the operation effective period is started (every time an effective period start command is input), all rows of decorative symbols are displayed. Is displayed in a variable manner. Then, the sub CPU 32a temporarily stops and displays the decorative drawings of all rows every execution period of the notice effect (every 6 seconds, that is, 6 seconds after the notice period start command is inputted), and inputs the all symbols stop command. At that time, the decorations of all the rows are confirmed and stopped. If the remaining number of executions is “1”, the sub CPU 32a temporarily stops the decorative symbols designated by the decorative symbol designation command input from the overall control board 31 and then responds to the input of all symbol stop commands. The decoration pattern is displayed in a fixed stop state. In addition, when the remaining execution number is other than “1”, the sub CPU 32a temporarily displays the out-of-order symbol combination.

  As described above, during the normal mode, a game effect with the effect content that is completed in one symbol variation game is performed. On the other hand, even if the same variation pattern as in the normal mode is specified, in the special mode, one or more operation valid periods are set in one symbol variation game, and during the operation valid period When the effect button 25 is operated, a notice effect of the effect content determined by the overall CPU 31a is executed every time the effect button 25 is operated. In the variable display H2, the decorative symbols in all rows are temporarily stopped and displayed for each notice effect. As described above, the contents of the notice effect produced in response to the operation of the general CPU 31a are determined for each notice effect, and the effect contents of each notice effect are not uniquely determined by the variation pattern. For this reason, even when the symbol variation game based on the same variation pattern is performed, the content of the effect of each notice effect performed during the symbol variation game may be different. Therefore, even if the variation pattern is commonly used in different effect modes, the player does not feel uncomfortable that the variation pattern is commonly used.

  Therefore, even if a symbol variation game is performed based on a common variation pattern, the content and performance time of a single game effect will be apparently different for the player due to the difference in the effect mode. , It can appear as if it has another game. For this reason, even when a common variation pattern is used, it is possible to show the player a game effect that looks different, and to improve the interest of the game for the special mode. Further, it is possible to reduce the control burden at the time of determining the variation pattern and the storage amount of the variation pattern.

  In the present embodiment, the overall CPU 31a serves as a mode setting unit that sets the effect mode. Further, the overall CPU 31a serves as a mode determination unit that determines the effect mode. Further, the overall CPU 31a serves as a notice count determining means for determining the number of executions of the notice effect based on the variation pattern. Further, the overall CPU 31a and the sub CPU 32a serve as effect control means for executing a symbol variation game based on the variation pattern determined by the variation pattern determination unit. Further, the overall CPU 31a serves as a notice content determination means for determining a notice pattern. Further, the RAM 31c of the overall control board 31 serves as a notice pattern storing means for storing the notice pattern. In addition, the RAM 31c of the overall control board 31 serves as a final pattern storage unit that stores the determination of the notice pattern Y3 that specifies the production contents of the final notice effect. Moreover, the variable display H2 becomes a display means for executing a display effect.

  Next, an effect aspect of the notice effect will be described with reference to FIGS. 10 and 11 are time charts showing the execution timing of the notice effect. In FIG. 10, the variation pattern P5 for the loss reach effect (the variation pattern with the number of executions of the notice effect is four) is determined, and in FIG. It is assumed that the fluctuation pattern is determined. In FIGS. 10 and 11, it is assumed that the special mode is being executed and that the remaining number of executions is “0” at the start. In FIG. 10, the effect button 25 is not operated during the operation effective period set for the second time among the four operation effective periods, and the effect button 25 is operated during the other operation effective periods. It will be described as a thing. Further, in FIG. 11, description will be made assuming that the effect button 25 is operated during each of the five operation effective periods.

  In FIG. 10, the main CPU 30a determines a variation pattern P5 for the reach reach effect from the premise, outputs a variation pattern designation command for designating the variation pattern P5, and starts variation of the special figure (time point A1). When the general CPU 31a inputs this variation pattern designation command, “4” is determined as the number of executions of the notice effect based on the variation pattern P5 designated by the variation pattern designation command, and is set as the remaining number of executions.

  Further, the overall CPU 31a determines the notice pattern for the number of executions (for four times) with reference to the image determination table T20 for the offending effect. At this time, it is assumed that the general CPU 31a first determines the notice pattern Y4, then decides the notice pattern Y4, then decides the notice pattern Y2, and finally decides the notice pattern Y4, and stores them in the order of decision. Next, the overall CPU 31a sets an operation valid period. Thereby, the sub CPU 32a of the display control board 32 displays the decorative drawings in all rows in a variable manner (time point A1).

  The overall CPU 31a that has set the operation effective period determines whether or not a detection signal indicating that the effect button 25 has been operated is input during the operation effective period. Since the detection signal is input based on the premise, the overall CPU 31a reads the notice pattern Y4 stored first among the notice patterns stored in the predetermined storage area. Then, the overall CPU 31a outputs an effect designation command for instructing execution of the notice effect based on the notice pattern Y4, and subtracts “1” from the remaining execution number and rewrites the value of the remaining execution number to “3”. The notice pattern Y4 read this time from a predetermined storage area is erased from the predetermined storage area. When the sub CPU 32a of the display control board 32 inputs the effect designation command, the sub CPU 32a executes a notice effect based on the notice pattern Y4 (time point A2). Further, the sub CPU 32a temporarily stops and displays the decorative drawings of all rows after the execution cycle of the notice effect (after 6 seconds).

  After 6 seconds from time A1 (time B1), the overall CPU 31a reads the remaining execution number from the RAM 31c, and after confirming that the remaining execution number is not “0”, sets the operation valid period. Thereby, the sub CPU 32a of the display control board 32 displays the decorative drawings in all rows in a variable manner (time point B1). The overall CPU 31a that has set the operation valid period determines whether or not a detection signal is input during the operation valid period. Since the detection signal is not input from the premise, the overall CPU 31a outputs an effect designation command for instructing execution of the game effect based on the initial setting pattern Y0, and subtracts “1” from the remaining execution number to obtain the value of the remaining execution number To “2”. At this time, the general CPU 31a erases the notice pattern Y4 stored first among the notice patterns stored in the predetermined storage area. When the sub CPU 32a of the display control board 32 inputs the effect designation command, the sub CPU 32a executes a game effect based on the initial setting pattern Y0 (time point B2). Further, the sub CPU 32a temporarily stops and displays the decorative drawings of all rows after the execution cycle of the notice effect (after 6 seconds).

  After 6 seconds from time B1 (time C1), the overall CPU 31a reads the remaining execution number from the RAM 31c, and after confirming that the remaining execution number is not “0”, sets the operation valid period. Thereby, the sub CPU 32a of the display control board 32 displays the decorative drawings in all rows in a variable manner (time point C1). The overall CPU 31a that has set the operation valid period determines whether or not a detection signal is input during the operation valid period. Since the detection signal is input based on the premise, the overall CPU 31a reads the notice pattern Y2 stored first in the notice patterns stored in the predetermined storage area. Then, the overall CPU 31a outputs an effect designation command for instructing execution of the notice effect based on the notice pattern Y2, and subtracts “1” from the remaining execution number and rewrites the value of the remaining execution number to “1”. Note that the notice pattern Y2 read this time from a predetermined storage area is erased from the predetermined storage area. When the sub CPU 32a of the display control board 32 inputs the effect designation command, the sub CPU 32a executes a game effect based on the notice pattern Y2 (time point C2). Further, the sub CPU 32a temporarily stops and displays the decorative drawings of all rows after the execution cycle of the notice effect (after 6 seconds).

  After 6 seconds from time C1 (time D1), the overall CPU 31a reads the remaining execution number from the RAM 31c, and after confirming that the remaining execution number is not “0”, sets the operation valid period. Thereby, the sub CPU 32a of the display control board 32 displays the decorative drawings in all rows in a variable manner (time point D1). The overall CPU 31a that has set the operation valid period determines whether or not a detection signal is input during the operation valid period. Since the detection signal is input based on the premise, the overall CPU 31a reads the notice pattern Y4 stored first in the notice patterns stored in the predetermined storage area.

  Then, the overall CPU 31a determines whether or not the final flag is set in order to make an affirmative determination in determining whether or not the final notice effect is present, that is, whether or not the remaining execution number is “1”. Since this determination result is negative, the overall CPU 31a outputs an effect designation command for instructing execution of the game effect based on the initial setting pattern Y0, and subtracts “1” from the remaining execution number to obtain the value of the remaining execution number Is rewritten to “0”. The notice pattern Y4 read this time from a predetermined storage area is erased from the predetermined storage area. When the sub CPU 32a of the display control board 32 inputs the effect designation command, the sub CPU 32a executes a game effect based on the initial setting pattern Y0 (time point D2). Further, the sub CPU 32a temporarily stops and displays the decorative drawings of all rows after the execution cycle of the notice effect (after 6 seconds).

  Thereafter, the main CPU 30a displays a special symbol (outlier symbol) on the basis of the effect time specified by the variation pattern, and outputs an all symbol stop command (time point E). Note that the special figure is continuously displayed in a variable manner until the fixed stop display is made, regardless of whether or not the decorative drawing is temporarily stopped. Further, when the sub CPU 32a inputs an all symbols stop command, the sub CPU 32a displays a fixed stop display (decision symbol combination) of all rows (time E). Thereafter, the overall CPU 31a waits until the next variation pattern designation command is input in order to determine that the remaining execution number is “0” every time the advance notice execution process is executed.

  After that, as shown in FIG. 11, the main CPU 30a determines a variation pattern P1 for jackpot effect from the premise, outputs a variation pattern designation command for designating the variation pattern P1, and starts variation of the special figure ( Time point F1). When the general CPU 31a inputs this variation pattern designation command, “5” is determined as the number of executions of the notice effect based on the variation pattern P1 designated by the variation pattern designation command, and is set as the remaining number of executions.

  Further, the general CPU 31a refers to the image determination table T10 for the big hit effect and determines the notice pattern for the number of executions (for five times). At this time, the overall CPU 31a first determines the notice pattern Y1, then decides the notice pattern Y1, next decides the notice pattern Y3, then decides the notice pattern Y2, and finally decides the notice pattern Y2, and in the order of decision. It is assumed that it is memorized. Next, the overall CPU 31a sets an operation valid period. Thereby, the sub CPU 32a of the display control board 32 displays the decorative drawings in all rows in a variable manner (time point F1).

  The overall CPU 31a that has set the operation valid period determines whether or not a detection signal is input during the operation valid period. Since the detection signal is input based on the premise, the overall CPU 31a reads the notice pattern Y1 stored first among the notice patterns stored in the predetermined storage area. Then, the overall CPU 31a outputs an effect designation command for instructing execution of the notice effect based on the notice pattern Y1, and subtracts “1” from the remaining execution number and rewrites the value of the remaining execution number to “4”. Note that the notice pattern Y1 read this time from a predetermined storage area is erased from the predetermined storage area. When the sub CPU 32a of the display control board 32 inputs the effect designation command, the sub CPU 32a executes the notice effect based on the notice pattern Y1 (time point F2). Further, the sub CPU 32a temporarily stops and displays the decorative drawings of all rows after the execution cycle of the notice effect (after 6 seconds).

  After 6 seconds from time F1 (time G1), the overall CPU 31a reads the remaining execution number from the RAM 31c, and after confirming that the remaining execution number is not “0”, sets the operation valid period. Thereby, the sub CPU 32a of the display control board 32 displays the decorative drawings in all rows in a variable manner (time point G1). The overall CPU 31a that has set the operation valid period determines whether or not a detection signal is input during the operation valid period. Since the detection signal is input based on the premise, the overall CPU 31a reads the notice pattern Y1 stored first among the notice patterns stored in the predetermined storage area. Then, the overall CPU 31a outputs an effect designation command for instructing execution of the notice effect based on the notice pattern Y1, and subtracts “1” from the remaining execution number and rewrites the value of the remaining execution number to “3”. Note that the notice pattern Y1 read this time from a predetermined storage area is erased from the predetermined storage area. When the sub CPU 32a of the display control board 32 inputs the effect designation command, the sub CPU 32a executes a game effect based on the notice pattern Y1 (time point G2). Further, the sub CPU 32a temporarily stops and displays the decorative drawings of all rows after the execution cycle of the notice effect (after 6 seconds).

  After 6 seconds from time G1 (time H1), the overall CPU 31a reads the remaining execution number from the RAM 31c, and after confirming that the remaining execution number is not “0”, sets the operation valid period. Thereby, the sub CPU 32a of the display control board 32 displays the decorative drawings in all rows in a variable manner (time point H1). The overall CPU 31a that has set the operation valid period determines whether or not a detection signal is input during the operation valid period. Since the detection signal is input based on the premise, the overall CPU 31a reads the notice pattern Y3 stored first in the notice patterns stored in the predetermined storage area. Next, the general CPU 31a sets a final flag and stores the preliminary notice pattern Y3 in relation to the final flag because the read notice pattern is the preliminary notice pattern Y3 that specifies the content of the final notice effect.

  Next, the overall CPU 31a reads the notice pattern Y3 that specifies the contents of the effect of the final notice effect even though it is not the final notice effect (the remaining number of executions is not “1”). An effect designation command for instructing execution of a game effect based on the pattern Y0 is output. At the same time, the overall CPU 31a subtracts “1” from the remaining execution number and rewrites the value of the remaining execution number to “2”. At this time, the overall CPU 31a deletes the earliest notice pattern Y3 stored in the predetermined storage area from the predetermined storage area. When the sub CPU 32a of the display control board 32 inputs the effect designation command, the sub CPU 32a executes a game effect based on the initial setting pattern Y0 (time point H2). Further, the sub CPU 32a temporarily stops and displays the decorative drawings of all rows after the execution cycle of the notice effect (after 6 seconds).

  After 6 seconds from time point H1 (time point I1), the overall CPU 31a reads the remaining execution number from the RAM 31c, and after confirming that the remaining execution number is not “0”, sets the operation valid period. Thereby, the sub CPU 32a of the display control board 32 displays the decorative drawings in all rows in a variable manner (time point I1). The overall CPU 31a that has set the operation valid period determines whether or not a detection signal is input during the operation valid period. Since the detection signal is input based on the premise, the overall CPU 31a reads the notice pattern Y2 stored first in the notice patterns stored in the predetermined storage area. Then, the overall CPU 31a outputs an effect designation command for instructing execution of the notice effect based on the notice pattern Y2, and subtracts “1” from the remaining execution number and rewrites the value of the remaining execution number to “1”. Note that the notice pattern Y2 read this time from a predetermined storage area is erased from the predetermined storage area. When the sub CPU 32a of the display control board 32 inputs the effect designation command, the sub CPU 32a executes a game effect based on the notice pattern Y2 (time point I2). Further, the sub CPU 32a temporarily stops and displays the decorative drawings of all rows after the execution cycle of the notice effect (after 6 seconds).

  Six seconds after the time point I1 (time point J1), the overall CPU 31a reads the remaining execution number from the RAM 31c, and after confirming that the remaining execution number is not “0”, sets the operation valid period. Thereby, the sub CPU 32a of the display control board 32 displays the decorative drawings in all rows in a variable manner (time point J1). The overall CPU 31a that has set the operation valid period determines whether or not a detection signal is input during the operation valid period. Since the detection signal is input based on the premise, the overall CPU 31a reads the notice pattern Y2 stored first in the notice patterns stored in the predetermined storage area.

  Next, the overall CPU 31a determines that the final notice effect is present (the remaining number of executions is “1”), and determines whether or not the final flag is set. Since this determination result is affirmative, the overall CPU 31a outputs an effect designation command for instructing execution of the notice effect based on the notice pattern Y3 stored in association with the final flag. At the same time, the overall CPU 31a subtracts “1” from the remaining execution number and rewrites the value of the remaining execution number to “0”. At this time, the overall CPU 31a erases the earliest notice pattern Y2 stored in the predetermined storage area from the predetermined storage area. When the sub CPU 32a of the display control board 32 inputs the effect designation command, the sub CPU 32a executes a game effect based on the notice pattern Y3 (time point J2). Further, the sub CPU 32a temporarily stops and displays the decorative drawings of all rows after the execution cycle of the notice effect (after 6 seconds).

  Thereafter, the main CPU 30a displays a special symbol (big hit symbol) on the basis of the effect time specified by the variation pattern, and outputs an all symbol stop command (time point K). Note that the special figure is continuously displayed in a variable manner until the fixed stop display is made, regardless of whether or not the decorative drawing is temporarily stopped. In addition, when the sub CPU 32a inputs an all symbols stop command, the sub CPU 32a displays a fixed stop display of all the decorative symbols (hit symbol combinations) (time point K). Thereafter, the main CPU 30a causes a big hit game to be executed.

As described above in detail, the present embodiment has the following effects.
(1) In the normal mode, one game effect that is completed in one symbol variation game is performed. In the special mode, an operation effective period corresponding to the number of executions determined based on the variation pattern is set in one symbol variation game, and each time the effect button 25 is operated during the operation effective period, the general CPU 31a. The notice effect is executed based on the notice pattern determined by. That is, the contents of the notice effect produced in response to the operation of the effect button 25 are determined for each notice effect, and the contents of each notice effect are not uniquely determined by the variation pattern. For this reason, even when the symbol variation game based on the same variation pattern is performed, the contents of the effect of each notice effect performed during the symbol variation game may be different. Therefore, even if the variation pattern is commonly used in different effect modes, the player does not feel uncomfortable that the variation pattern is commonly used. Due to the above, even if a notice effect different from the symbol variation game is performed multiple times, the variation pattern is commonly used, so the variation pattern to be determined is changed for each rendering mode. There is no need to do so, and the control burden on the main control board 30 can be reduced. Further, since it is not necessary to store the variation pattern for each effect mode, the storage amount of the main control board 30 can be reduced.

  (2) When the determination result of the big hit determination is affirmative, the main CPU 30a makes it easier to determine a fluctuation pattern with a longer presentation time than a fluctuation pattern with a shorter presentation time, while the determination result of the big hit determination is negative Is configured to make it easier to determine a variation pattern with a short presentation time than a variation pattern with a long presentation time. Then, the overall CPU 31a determines the number of executions of the notice effect in proportion to the length of the effect time specified by the variation pattern. For this reason, when the determination result of the jackpot determination is affirmative, the number of executions of the notice effect increases, so that the greater the number of executions of the notice effect, the more the player can have a degree of expectation for the big hit. . Also, since the number of executions of the notice effect is determined in proportion to the length of the effect time, the effect time of the notice effect does not become extremely short or long for each change pattern, and the change pattern is common. Even if it is used, the feeling of strangeness can be eliminated.

  (3) When the general CPU 31a determines the notice pattern Y3 that specifies the effect of the final notice effect to be executed last in one symbol variation game, it stores a final flag indicating that the final notice pattern has been determined. When the notice pattern Y3 is determined as the notice pattern for specifying the notice effect that is executed before the final notice effect in one symbol variation game, the overall CPU 31a plays a game based on the initial setting pattern Y0. Production is to be executed. Further, when executing the final notice effect, the general CPU 31a executes the notice effect based on the notice pattern Y3 when the final flag is set, while initial setting is performed when the final flag is not set. A game effect based on the pattern Y0 is executed. Thus, even when only the final notice effect is executed with special contents, the notice pattern can be determined by the same selection table regardless of whether or not the final notice effect is executed. For this reason, the types of selection tables can be reduced, and the storage amount can be suppressed.

  (4) During the special mode, it is concealed whether or not the probability variation state is given. For this reason, during the special mode, there is a possibility that the probability variation state is given, so that the game can be continued with expectation of the probability variation state. In addition, when the probability change state is given, the number of notice executions is likely to increase, and the notice effect with high hit reliability is easy to be executed. You can have more.

  (5) The sub CPU 32a controls the display content of the variable display H2 so that the decorative symbols in all rows are variably displayed for each notice effect, and then temporarily stopped. In this way, every time the announcement effect is executed, the symbol combination of the decorative symbols is displayed, so that it is possible to make the player think that the symbol variation game is being executed for each announcement effect. Therefore, in the symbol variation game executed based on one variation pattern, it is possible to make the player think as if a plurality of symbol variation games are being executed.

  (6) As a general rule, the performance time of each notice effect is the same (except for the notice effect performed at the end of the symbol variation game), and the general CPU 31a performs the announcement effect according to the effect time of the symbol variation game based on the variation pattern. The execution count was set. For this reason, even if the symbol variation game executed during the special mode is based on a variation pattern that specifies what kind of effect content in the normal mode, the notice effect has the same effect time and the variation pattern. Regardless of the effect, the notice effect is executed with the same effect contents, so that the player does not feel that the variation pattern is commonly used. That is, it is possible to make the player think that a different game effect is executed for each effect mode without a sense of incongruity.

  (7) When the general CPU 31a refers to the image determination table T10 for the big hit effect, it becomes easy to determine the notice patterns Y1 to Y3 classified as the first notice pattern, while the notice classified as the second notice pattern. It becomes difficult to determine the pattern Y4. Further, when referring to the image determination table T20 for the offending effect, the general CPU 31a can easily determine the notice pattern Y4 classified as the second notice pattern, while the notice patterns Y1 to Y1 classified as the first notice pattern. It becomes difficult to determine Y3. In addition, when the big hit determination is affirmative, the general CPU 31a can easily determine a variation pattern having a longer presentation time compared to a variation pattern having a shorter presentation time, that is, a variation pattern having a large number of executions of the announcement effect. For this reason, when the big hit determination is affirmative, the notice patterns Y1 to Y3 having a high big hit reliability are easily executed continuously, and the player can have a sense of expectation of the big hit.

In addition, the said embodiment can be embodied in another embodiment (another example) as follows.
In the above embodiment, when the determination result of the big hit determination is affirmative, the main CPU 30a can easily determine a variation pattern with a long variation time than a variation pattern with a short variation time (effect time). You may change arbitrarily. That is, when the determination result of the big hit determination is affirmative, the main CPU 30a may easily determine a variation pattern with a short variation time. Similarly, when the determination result of the big hit determination is negative, the main CPU 30a may easily determine a variation pattern having a long variation time.

  In the above embodiment, when the effect button 25 is not operated during the operation effective period and when the final flag is not set when the final notice effect is executed, the notice effect is displayed based on the initial setting pattern Y0. I did it. As another example, even if the effect content of the game effect is changed between when the effect button 25 is not operated during the operation valid period and when the final flag is not set when the final notice effect is executed. good.

In the above embodiment, when the effect button 25 is not operated during the operation effective period, the predetermined game effect is executed based on the initial setting pattern Y0.
In the above embodiment, when the notice pattern Y3 that specifies the contents of the effect of the final notice effect is read before the final notice effect is executed, the fact that the notice pattern Y3 is read is stored and the final notice effect is executed. However, it is not necessary to store the reading of the notice pattern Y3. In this case, if the notice pattern read when the final notice effect is executed is not the notice pattern Y3, the initial setting pattern Y0 may be executed.

  The overall CPU 31a of the above embodiment has determined the warning pattern for the number of executions when the variation pattern is specified, but determines the warning pattern every time the effect button 25 is operated during the operation valid period. May be.

  ○ In the above embodiment, the ratio of jackpot gaming state (hit reliability or jackpot expectation) is varied according to the variation time (direction time) of the symbol variation game, but the reach symbol combination is once The jackpot reliability may be varied according to the variation time (production time) until the stop display is made.

In the above embodiment, the notice pattern for specifying the content of the final notice effect is only one kind of notice pattern Y3, but a plurality of kinds may be provided.
In the above embodiment, during the special mode, it is concealed whether or not it is a probable change state, but it is not necessary to conceal it.

In the above embodiment, the decorative symbols in all rows are temporarily stopped for each notice effect, but they may be left variably displayed without being temporarily stopped.
Next, a technical idea that can be grasped from the above embodiment and another example will be added below.

  (A) If the determination result of the jackpot determination means is affirmative, the probability change determination means for determining whether or not to give a probability change state for changing the probability that the jackpot determination means determines affirmation from a low probability to a high probability; If the determination result of the probability change determination means is affirmative, the method includes a probability change giving means for giving the probability change state after the jackpot game is over, and whether or not the probability change state is given is concealed during the special mode. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3.

  (B) Display a special symbol that displays the special symbol for notifying the determination result of the jackpot determining means for each symbol variation game, and display the effect symbol for the effect determined based on the special symbol and the variation pattern. 4. An effect symbol display device is provided, and the effect symbol display device displays an effect symbol for the effect every time a notice effect is executed. Game machines.

  (C) Reach determination means for determining whether or not to execute reach effect when the determination result of the jackpot determination means is negative, and the variation pattern determination means is positive when the determination result of the reach determination means is affirmative , While determining the variation pattern from the variation pattern for outlier reach production, if the determination result of the reach determination means is negative, determine the variation pattern from the variation pattern for outlier production that does not perform reach production, The effect operating means is configured to change a plurality of types of symbols in three columns when executing the symbol variation game, and when executing the reach effect, predetermined two columns of the three columns. The same symbol is displayed on the screen, and when the notice effect is executed, it is executed until the symbols are displayed in the two predetermined columns. When the determination result of the jackpot determination unit is affirmative, the variation pattern determination unit is more than the predetermined 2 than the variation pattern having a short presentation time until the symbols are displayed in the two predetermined columns. While it becomes easy to determine a fluctuation pattern with a long presentation time until the symbol is displayed in the column, when the determination result of the jackpot determination means is negative, the rendering until the symbol is displayed in the two predetermined columns 4. The structure according to claim 1, wherein a variation pattern having a short presentation time until a symbol is displayed in the two predetermined columns is more easily determined than a variation pattern having a long time. The gaming machine according to any one of the above.

The front view which shows the machine surface side of a pachinko machine. Enlarged view of the center character. The block diagram which shows the control structure of a pachinko gaming machine. Explanatory drawing explaining a fluctuation pattern. The flowchart which shows a winning process. The flowchart which shows a fluctuation pattern determination process. The schematic diagram of a variable indicator which shows the execution mode of notice production. The flowchart which shows a notice execution process. The flowchart which shows a notice execution process. (A)-(c) is a time chart which shows the execution timing of a notice effect. (A)-(c) is a time chart which shows the execution timing of a notice effect.

Explanation of symbols

  H1 ... Special figure display (production execution means), H2 ... Variable display (production execution means, display means), SE1 ... Start-up sensor (winning detection means), 10 ... Pachinko machine (game machine), 20 ... Center role , 22 ... start winning opening (winning detection means), 25 ... effect button (effect operation means), 30 ... main control board (main control means), 30a ... main CPU (random number acquisition means, jackpot determination means, fluctuation pattern) Determining means), 30c ... RAM, 31 ... overall control board (sub control means), 31a ... overall CPU (mode setting means, mode determining means, notice content determining means, notice count determining means, effect control means, measuring means), 31b ... ROM, 31c ... RAM, 32 ... display control board (sub control means), 32a ... sub CPU (effect control means, display control means).

Claims (3)

Main control means for controlling the entire gaming machine, sub-control means for executing various controls relating to game effects based on control signals output from the main control means, effect operating means operated by the player, and game balls A winning detection means for detecting the winning of the game and an effect executing means for executing a symbol change game for changing a plurality of types of symbols triggered by the winning detection of the game ball by the winning detection means. In the gaming machine to which a jackpot game is given when the jackpot display result is displayed,
The main control means includes
Random number acquisition means for acquiring a value of a random number for determination on the occasion of winning detection of a game ball by the winning detection means,
A jackpot determining means for comparing the value of the random number for hit determination acquired by the random number acquiring means with a predetermined jackpot determination value at the start of the symbol variation game, and determining whether or not the jackpot is determined;
When the determination result of the jackpot determination means is affirmative, a variation pattern that can specify the effect time of the symbol variation game is determined from a plurality of types of variation patterns for the jackpot effect, while the determination of the jackpot determination means If the result is negative, the variation pattern determining means for determining the variation pattern from a plurality of types of variation patterns for off-stage production,
The sub-control means includes
Different from the normal mode and the normal mode, mode setting means for setting any one of special modes in which a notice effect that suggests the possibility of a big hit is executed according to the operation of the effect operating means as the effect mode;
Mode determining means for determining the set production mode;
When the mode determination means determines that the special mode is set as the effect mode, the number-of-notice determination unit determines the number of executions of the notification effect during one symbol variation game based on the variation pattern. When,
A selection table in which one or a plurality of notice patterns specifying the contents of the notice effect is assigned is determined based on the variation pattern determined by the variation pattern determination means, and the notification count determination means is determined based on the selection table. The notice content determination means for determining the notice pattern for the number of executions of the notice effect,
Notice pattern storage means for storing all the notice patterns determined by the notice content determination means in one symbol variation game;
Based on the variation pattern determined by the variation pattern determination unit, the production control unit for executing the symbol variation game,
When the notice content determination means is based on the selection table associated with the variation pattern for the big hit effect, the notice pattern for specifying the first effect content is used as the notice pattern for specifying the second effect content. While determining with higher probability, when based on the selection table associated with the variation pattern for the off-stage effect, the notice pattern for specifying the second effect content is specified as the first effect content. It is configured to determine with a higher probability than the notice pattern to
The production control means includes
When the mode determining means determines that the normal mode is selected, a game effect having an effect content completed in one symbol variable game is executed for each symbol variable game based on the variation pattern determined by the variation pattern determining means. ,
When the mode determination means determines that the special mode is selected, the notice content determination means determines the one-time symbol change game based on the change pattern determined by the change pattern determination means, and stores it in the notice pattern storage means. For each stored notice pattern, an operation effective period of the effect operating means is set, and when the effect operating means is operated during the operation effective period, the notice effect is executed based on the notice pattern. On the other hand, when the operation means for production is not operated during the operation valid period, an initial production effect of a predetermined production content is executed. When the determination result of the jackpot determination means is affirmative, the variation pattern determination means makes it easier to determine a variation pattern with a long presentation time than a variation pattern with a short presentation time, while the determination result of the jackpot determination means Is negative, it is configured to make it easier to determine a variation pattern with a short production time than a variation pattern with a long production time,
The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the number of times of advance notice determination determines the number of executions of the advance notice effect in proportion to the length of the effect time specified by the variation pattern. A final pattern storage means for storing that the final notice pattern has been determined when the notice content determination means determines the final notice pattern that specifies the content of the final notice effect to be executed last in one symbol variation game; Prepared,
In the selection table, the final notice pattern is also distributed,
The production control means includes
When executing the notice effect executed before the final notice effect in one symbol variation game, when the notice content determining means decides the final notice pattern, the initial setting effect is executed,
When the final notice effect is executed, if it is stored in the final pattern storage means that the final notice pattern is determined, the notice pattern is executed based on the final notice pattern, while the final pattern storage means The gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2, wherein when the final notice pattern is determined is not stored, the initial setting effect is executed.

Images