JP5883709B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine in which a winning game is performed in which a special winning opening is opened a predetermined number of times when a winning display result is displayed in a symbol variation game.

  Conventionally, there is a pachinko gaming machine which is a kind of gaming machine, which is provided with a plurality of types of jackpot games in which the number of times of opening a special winning opening (special winning opening) is different (for example, Patent Document 1). .

  In the pachinko gaming machine of Patent Document 1, the number of times to open the big prize opening is 15 times, which is a large number of times, and the number of times that the big prize opening is opened is two times smaller than that of the “big hits 1-3”. "Big hit 4". For this reason, “Big hit 4”, which has a smaller number of times of opening the big winning opening than “Big hit 1 to 3”, reduces the number of game balls to be awarded to the big winning opening, which is disadvantageous to the player. It becomes. On the other hand, “Big hits 1-3”, where the number of times the big winning opening is opened compared to “Big hit 4”, increases the number of game balls to be awarded to the big winning opening. Become.

  And, in the pachinko gaming machine like Patent Document 1, in deriving these jackpots based on the winning of the disadvantageous jackpot and the advantageous jackpot, for example, by deriving via the same contents of the production such as a super reach pattern, Regardless of the contents of the production, it is possible to expect either big hit.

JP 2006-1116016 A

  By the way, when deriving an unfavorable big hit or an advantageous big hit, it is possible to set a scene where an unfavorable big hit is easy to be derived or a scene where an advantageous big hit is easy to be derived within the production. However, if the scene to derive the jackpot is set in this way, if the derivation in the scene where an unfavorable jackpot is likely to be derived, although it is an advantageous jackpot that is actually derived from the performance, Even in a scene where an advantageous jackpot is easy to be derived, the player can no longer have any expectation.

  The present invention has been made paying attention to such problems existing in the prior art, and its purpose is to make the player expect in an appropriate scene based on an advantageous jackpot decision. It is to provide a gaming machine that can be used.

In order to achieve the above object, the invention described in claim 1 comprises display effect means for performing a display effect related to a symbol variation game performed by varying a symbol, and a winning display result is displayed in the symbol variation game. In the case of a game where a special winning opening is opened a predetermined number of times and a display effect relating to the corresponding game is performed by the display effect means during the winning game, A hit determining means for determining, a hit type determining means for determining a hit type including an unfavorable hit that is disadvantageous for the player and an advantageous hit that is advantageous for the player when the hit is determined; and the display effect means A means for selecting an effect pattern for specifying an effect content of a display effect to be performed, wherein the first specific effect pattern and the first effect are accompanied by a specific effect based on the type of the hit when the hit is determined. A pattern selecting means for selecting one effect pattern from a plurality of types including the specific effect pattern, a display effect control means for performing a display effect based on the effect pattern, and the pattern selecting means Selection state generating means for generating a special state for selecting an effect pattern in a special selection mode when a special condition is satisfied, and the display effect control means is a display effect based on the first specific effect pattern. , While controlling to notify that the disadvantageous hit or the advantageous hit is determined in the first scene in the specific effect, as a display effect based on the second specific effect pattern, in the specific effect Control to notify that the disadvantageous hit or the advantageous hit is determined in the second scene that comes after the first scene. The pattern selection means is configured to more easily select the second specific effect pattern than the first specific effect pattern when the hit and the disadvantageous hit are determined, and during the occurrence of the special state, When the win is determined and the advantageous hit is determined, the selection rate of the first specific performance pattern is configured to be higher than during the non-occurrence of the special state, while the special state is occurring, When the hit and the advantageous hit is determined, the selection rate of the second specific performance pattern is configured to be lower than that during the non-occurrence of the special state, and the pattern selection means includes the pattern selection means, And a third specific effect pattern that is accompanied by the specific effect when the advantageous winning is determined, and the special condition is selected when the third specific effect pattern is selected. The display effect control means is configured to select the specific effect as a display effect based on the third specific effect pattern, regardless of whether the state is occurring or not. In the third scene between the first scene and the second scene, the control is performed so as to notify that the advantageous winning is determined, and the special winning opening is opened in the winning game. There is a game per short opening with a short time and a game per long opening with a longer opening time of the special prize opening than a game per short opening. The gist is that it is determined to be established when there are more game balls than a predetermined number .

  According to the present invention, the player can be expected in an appropriate scene based on the advantageous jackpot decision.

The front view which shows the game board of a pachinko machine. The schematic diagram which shows the kind of jackpot. (A) is a schematic diagram showing an opening mode of a big winning opening in a game per 16 times opening and an execution mode of a game effect during the big hit game, (b) is an opening mode of a big winning port in a game per 24 times opening, and The schematic diagram which shows the execution aspect of the game production | presentation during a big hit game. The schematic diagram explaining the transition aspect of production mode. The block diagram which shows the electrical constitution of a pachinko gaming machine. The schematic diagram explaining a fluctuation pattern. The schematic diagram explaining RB appearance timing. The schematic diagram explaining the execution mode of the production | presentation in probability change mode. The schematic diagram explaining the selection state. (A)-(f) is a schematic diagram explaining the flow until title acquisition.

Hereinafter, an embodiment in which the present invention is embodied in a pachinko gaming machine which is a kind of gaming machine will be described with reference to FIGS.
As shown in FIG. 1, an effect display device 11 as a display effect means having a liquid crystal display type image display unit GH is disposed almost at the center of a game board 10 of a pachinko gaming machine. The effect display device 11 includes a symbol variation game performed by varying a plurality of symbol sequences (three columns in the present embodiment), and various display effects are displayed as game effects executed in association with the game. Is done. In the present embodiment, in the symbol variation game of the effect display device 11, a symbol combination including a plurality of columns (three columns in the present embodiment) is derived. Note that the symbol variation game of the effect display device 11 is performed using decorative symbols for diversifying display effects.

  In addition, a special symbol display device 12 composed of a 7-segment LED is disposed at the lower left of the effect display device 11. In the special symbol display device 12, a special symbol variation game (hereinafter referred to as “special symbol variation game”) in which a special symbol (hereinafter referred to as “special symbol”) is displayed while being varied is performed. The special figure is a notification pattern indicating the result of an internal lottery (a jackpot lottery described later) as to whether or not it is a big hit (win).

  The effect display device 11 displays a display result corresponding to the display result of the special symbol display device 12. Specifically, when the big hit symbol (hit display result) as the hit display result is confirmed and stopped on the special symbol display device 12, the big hit symbol (hit display result) is also confirmed and stopped on the effect display device 11. Is displayed. When the special symbol display device 12 is confirmed to stop and display the off symbol (out of screen display result), the off symbol (out of screen display result) is also confirmed and stopped on the effect display device 11.

  The jackpot symbols that are confirmed and stopped displayed on the effect display device 11 are displayed in the left and right columns of the three combinations of symbols such as [222] and [777], etc. in which the decorative symbols in all the columns are the same symbol. In addition, a combination of symbols ([☆ (star)]) in the middle column is a symbol combination (for example, [1 ☆ 1] or [2 ☆ 2]) by combining with the same numerical symbol. In addition, the off-line symbols that are confirmed and displayed on the effect display device 11 are a combination of symbols in which the decorative symbols in all the rows are different, or a decorative symbol in which the decorative symbols in one row are different from the decorative symbols in the other two rows. It is comprised by the following symbol combination.

  Further, in the effect display device 11, the variation of the symbol sequence stops in the order of left column → right column → middle column as viewed from the player side, and two specific columns (two columns on the left and right in this embodiment). ), The same decorative design is temporarily stopped and displayed, and reach is formed. Here, the temporary stop display is a state in which the image display unit GH is displayed in a fluctuation state, and is distinguished from a fixed stop display in which the symbol is fixed and stopped in the image display unit GH. In this embodiment, among the multiple symbol columns, the left column is the first stop column, the right column is the second stop column (previous stop column), the middle column is the third stop column (final stop column), The right column is a reach forming column that forms a reach.

  On the lower right side of the effect display device 11, a special symbol hold display device 13 having a plurality (four in this embodiment) of special figure hold light emitting units is disposed. The special symbol hold display device 13 notifies the player of the stored number of start reserved balls for special symbols stored in the machine (hereinafter referred to as “holding stored number”). The number of reserved memories is incremented by 1 when a game ball enters a later-described starting prize opening provided on the game board 10, while it is decremented by 1 when the special figure variation game is started. Accordingly, when a game ball enters the start winning opening during the special figure variation game, the number of reserved memories is further added and accumulated up to a predetermined upper limit number (four in this embodiment). The number of reserved memories is the number of executions of the special figure variation game whose execution is being held (on hold).

  Below the effect display device 11, a normal symbol display device 14 composed of a 7-segment LED is disposed. In the normal symbol display device 14, a normal symbol variation game (hereinafter referred to as “general symbol game”) is performed in which a plurality of types of normal symbols are varied to derive one normal symbol. The normal symbol display device 14 displays a lottery result of an internal lottery (lottery per later drawing) to determine whether or not to hit a general symbol separately from the big hit lottery to determine whether or not to win. That is, when a lottery per common figure is won, a normal symbol win symbol (“7” in the present embodiment) is displayed in a fixed stop (derived) in the common game. On the other hand, when the lottery per common drawing is not won (in the case of a loss), the symbol of the normal symbol (in this embodiment, “− (bar)”) is displayed in a fixed stop (derived). Also, in this general game, as with the special figure variation game, the start holding ball for the general figure is stored when the game ball passes (enters) the normal symbol operation gate 22 arranged on the game board 10. Is done. While the number of memorized reserved balls for normal use is increased by “1” with a predetermined upper limit number (“4” in this embodiment) as an upper limit by passing the game ball to the normal symbol operation gate 22, “1” is subtracted at the start of the usual game.

  Below the effect display device 11, an upper start winning port 15 having a game ball entrance 15a is disposed. In the upper start winning opening 15 of the present embodiment, a game ball can always enter. Further, below the upper start winning opening 15, a lower start winning opening 16 having a game ball entrance 16a is disposed. The lower start winning opening 16 is an ordinary electric accessory, and includes an opening / closing blade 17 that opens and closes by the operation of an actuator (solenoid, motor, etc.) (not shown). The lower start winning opening 16 is opened by opening the opening and closing blades 17 so that a game ball can easily enter (win) and the opening is not expanded by closing the opening and closing blades 17. The game ball is in a closed state where it is difficult to enter (win).

  A first start port switch SW1 (shown in FIG. 5) for detecting a game ball that has entered the ball is disposed in the back of the upper start winning port 15, and a ball is inserted in the back of the lower start winning port 16. A second start port switch SW2 (shown in FIG. 5) for detecting the played game ball is provided. Each start winning opening 15 and 16 detects the entered game ball with each start opening switch SW1 and SW2, thereby detecting the start condition of the special figure variation game and a predetermined number of game balls as award balls. A payout condition may be assigned.

  Above the effect display device 11, an upper prize opening 19 as a specific special prize opening provided with an upper prize opening door 18 that opens and closes by the operation of an actuator (solenoid, motor, etc.) is disposed. ing. Also, below the lower start winning opening 16, there is a lower large winning opening 21 as a long opening special winning opening provided with a lower large winning opening door 20 that opens and closes by the operation of an actuator (solenoid, motor, etc.). It is arranged.

  A first count switch SW3 (shown in FIG. 5) for detecting a winning game ball is disposed behind the upper large winning opening 19, and a winning game ball is disposed behind the lower large winning opening 21. A second count switch SW4 (shown in FIG. 5) is provided. Each of the big winning openings 19 and 21 detects a winning game ball as a winning ball of a predetermined number of balls (for example, 15) by detecting the winning game balls with the respective count switches SW3 and SW4. Can be granted.

  The upper prize winning opening 19 is opened by opening the upper prize winning opening door 18 during the big hit game as the winning game, and the winning of the game ball is allowed. Further, the lower big prize opening 21 is opened by the opening operation of the lower big prize opening door 20 during the big hit game as the winning game, and the winning of the game ball is allowed. For this reason, during the big hit game, the player can obtain a chance to win a prize ball. In the following description, when the term “big prize opening” is simply used, it means both the big prize opening 19 and the lower university prize opening 21. Further, in the following description, when simply referred to as “big prize opening door”, it means both the big prize opening door 18 and the lower big prize opening door 20. Details of the big hit game will be described later.

  Also, a normal symbol operation gate (hereinafter referred to as “gate”) 22 is disposed on the left side of the effect display device 11. A normal symbol variation switch SW5 (shown in FIG. 5) for detecting a passed game ball is disposed at the back of the gate 22. The gate 22 can give the start condition of the normal game by detecting the passed game ball with the normal symbol variation switch SW5. In the base game, the lottery result (the result of the lottery per base figure) whether or not the open / close blades 17 of the lower start winning opening 16 are opened (whether a game ball can be won in the lower start winning opening 16) is determined. It is an effect performed for deriving. Then, when winning the lottery per ordinary figure as an open lottery (as the release condition is established), a game per ordinary figure in which the opening / closing blade 17 is opened is awarded. Further, opening the opening / closing blade 17 makes it easy to win a game ball in the lower start winning opening 16, and the player can have an opportunity to easily acquire the start condition and the prize ball of the special figure variation game.

  In addition, the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment can be given a probability variation state (hereinafter referred to as “probability variation”) that changes (improves) the winning probability (lottery probability) of the big hit lottery from a low probability to a high probability after the big hit game ends. It is configured. In this embodiment, the probability variation state is given until the next jackpot game is generated. The probability variation state is advantageous to the player because the winning probability of the big hit lottery varies with a high probability and the big hit is likely to occur. In the present embodiment, a jackpot that gives a probability variation state after the big hit game ends becomes a probability variation big hit, and a jackpot that does not give a probability variation state (gives a non-probability changed state) after the big hit game ends becomes a non-probability variable big hit.

  In addition, the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment may be given a state in which the variation time is shortened (hereinafter referred to as “variation”). During the variable state, the variation time of the special figure variation game may be shortened (can be shortened) compared to the non-variable state (normal state where the variable state is not assigned), and in particular, it is off. In some cases, the variation time of the special figure variation game in which the display result is confirmed and stopped is shortened. Further, during the variable state, the variation time of the normal drawing game is shortened as compared with that during the non-variable state, and the winning probability (lottery probability) of the lottery based on the passage through the gate 22 is low. Fluctuated with high probability. Further, during the variable speed state, the total opening time of the open / close blades 17 based on the fact that one lottery per lottery has been won becomes longer than in the non-variable variable state. Further, the variable state is given until a special figure variation game of “100 times (granting upper limit number)” that is a predetermined upper limit number is played or until the next big hit is generated. .

  In this way, the variable state can be advantageous for the player because the open / close blade 17 operates advantageously for the player and the rate of entering the lower start winning opening 16 per unit time is improved. The variable speed state is a state in which the opening time increases with an increase in the opening time per unit time of the opening / closing blade 17 and is a state in which the entrance rate is improved by increasing the opening time. It is also an easy entry state where it is easy to enter the start winning opening 16.

Next, the jackpot game prepared in the pachinko gaming machine of this embodiment will be described with reference to FIG.
The big hit game is started after the special symbol display device 12 displays the big hit symbol as a fixed stop display and ends the game. When the big hit game is started, an opening effect indicating the start of the big hit game is first performed. After the opening effect is finished, the round game in which the big prize opening is opened is performed a plurality of times up to a predetermined number of rounds (16, 8, or 4 in the present embodiment) as an upper limit. One round game is continued until the opening / closing of the special prize opening is performed a predetermined number of times, and such opening / closing is continued (open) until a predetermined round end condition is satisfied during one round game. Is done. The round end condition is that a first condition for winning a predetermined number of game balls (winning upper limit number of games) or a second condition for passing a round specified time (round game time) is established. In the round game, a round effect is performed. When the prescribed number of round games are completed, an ending effect indicating the end of the big hit game is performed, and the big hit game is ended.

  In the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment, when the big hit lottery is won, one big hit (type of big hit) is determined from the five types of big hits shown in FIG. 2, and the big hit corresponding to the determined big hit A game is awarded. Which of the five types of jackpots is awarded depends on the type of jackpot symbol that is determined internally as a special chart that is displayed on the special symbol display device 12 when the jackpot lottery is won. Will be decided accordingly. Therefore, in this embodiment, the big hit symbol of the special figure becomes the type of hit (type of big hit). In the present embodiment, among all the 100 types of special symbol jackpot symbols displayed on the special symbol display device 12, 20 types are classified as special diagram ZA, 20 types are classified as special diagram ZB, and 20 types are special. It is classified into FIG. ZC, 10 types are classified into special figure ZD, and 30 types are classified into special figure ZE. In the following description, a round may be abbreviated as “R”.

  In the present embodiment, the special figure ZA defines that the lower large prize opening 21 is opened, and the special drawings ZB to ZE define that the upper large prize opening 19 is opened. In the jackpot game in which each of the big winning openings 19 and 21 is opened, the specified number is set to “9 balls”.

  The game per 16R given when the special figure ZA is determined has 16 times of the specified number of round games, 10 seconds as the opening time (hereinafter referred to as “OP time”), and the ending time (hereinafter referred to as “ED time”). 15 seconds is set, and the specified number of times the lower large winning opening 21 in each round game is set to one. Further, in the game per 16R, 1 second is set as the time of the interval Ib between rounds. In the game per 16R, 25 seconds is set as the prescribed round time in the 1st to 16th round games.

  After the end of the game per 16R based on the special figure ZA, regardless of the game state at the time of winning the big hit lottery, the probable change state and the variable state are given until the next big hit occurs. In the following description, the big hit corresponding to the special figure ZA is referred to as “per 16R”.

  A game per 8R opened 8R given when the special figure ZB is determined (hereinafter also referred to as "game per 8R"), the specified number of round games is 8 times, 10 seconds as OP time, The ED time is set to 15 seconds. As shown in FIG. 3 (a), in the game per 16R opened 8R, the specified number of times of opening of the top prize winning port 19 in each round game is set to 2 times, and the top winning prize opening 19 is opened. The opening time for each time from closing to closing is set to 2.2 seconds. Also, in the game per 16Rs opened 8R, when the top prize opening 19 is opened twice in one round game, when the first release ends, the second release is performed after the elapse of a predetermined in-round interval Ia. Be started. In this embodiment, 1 second is set as the intra-round interval Ia.

  Further, in the 16-time open 8R game, when the first to eighth round games are finished, the next round game (or ending effect) is started after the elapse of a predetermined inter-round interval Ib. In the present embodiment, in the game per 16R opened 8R, 1 second is set as the inter-round interval Ib after the end of the 1st, 3rd, 5th to 7th round games, and the 4th and 8th rounds Nine seconds is set as the inter-round interval Ib after the game ends. In the following description, the inter-round interval Ib set to 9 seconds is particularly referred to as a special interval Is.

  For this reason, in a game per 16Rs opened 8R, in each round game, on the condition that the first condition out of the round end conditions is not satisfied during the first opening of the upper university winning port 19, Is released up to 16 times. Also, in the game per 16Rs opened 8R, the round prescribed time is 5.4 seconds, which is the sum of the opening time of 2 times of the top prize winning opening 19 and the intra-round interval Ia. After the end of the game per 16R opened 8R based on the special figure ZB, regardless of the game state at the time of winning the big hit lottery, the probability variation state and the variable state are given until the next big hit occurs. In the following description, the big hit corresponding to the special drawing ZB is indicated as “per 16th opening” or “per RB”.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the 24 games per 8R released when the special figure ZC is determined (hereinafter sometimes referred to as “games per 8R”) is set to 8 times of the prescribed number of round games. The OP time is set to 10 seconds and the ED time is set to 15 seconds. As shown in FIG. 3 (b), in the game per 24R that is opened 24 times, the specified number of times of opening of the top prize winning opening 19 in each round game is set to 3 times, and the top winning prize opening 19 is opened. The opening time for each time from closing to closing is set to 2.2 seconds. Also, in a game per 24R that is opened 24 times, if the top prize opening 19 is opened 3 times in a single round game, when the first release ends, the second release is performed after the elapse of a predetermined in-round interval Ia. At the same time, when the second opening is completed, the third opening is started after elapse of a predetermined in-round interval Ia.

  In the present embodiment, 1 second is set as the first and second round interval Ia in the first, second, fourth, fifth, seventh and eighth round games. In the present embodiment, 1 second is set as the first in-round interval Ia in the third round game and the second in-round interval Ia in the sixth round game. In the present embodiment, 9 seconds is set as the second in-round interval Ia in the third round game and the first in-round interval Ia in the sixth round game. That is, the special interval Is of the present embodiment is set after the 8th opening of the upper prize winning opening 19 and after the 16th opening in the game per 24R opened 8R. Accordingly, in each 8R game of the present embodiment, the special interval Is is set after the 8th and 16th opening of the upper prize winning opening 19. In the following description, the intra-round interval Ia set to 9 seconds is particularly referred to as a special interval Is.

  Further, in the game per 24R opened 8R, when the first to eighth round games are finished, the next round game (or ending effect) is started after the elapse of a predetermined inter-round interval Ib. In the present embodiment, in a game per 24R opened 8R, 1 second is set as the inter-round interval Ib after the end of each round game.

  For this reason, in the game per 8R opened 24 times, in each round game, the first condition out of the round end conditions is not satisfied while the first and second upper prize winning openings 19 are opened. The mouth 19 is opened up to 24 times. In addition, in a game per 8R that is opened 24 times, the round specified time is a time obtained by adding the opening time of 3 times of the upper prize winning opening 19 and the interval Ia in the round of 2 times. Specifically, in the 24 rounds of 8R game, the round specified time in each of the first, second, fourth, fifth, seventh and eighth round games is 8.6 seconds, and each of the third and sixth rounds. The specified round time in the round game is 16.6 seconds. After the end of the game per 24R 8R based on the special figure ZC, regardless of the game state at the time of winning the big hit lottery, the probability variation state and the variable state are given until the next big hit occurs. In the following description, the big hit corresponding to the special figure ZC is referred to as “per 24 times opening” or “per RB”. In the present embodiment, “per RB” means “per 16th opening” and “per 24th opening”.

  As described above, in each 8R game, the first opening of the upper prize opening 19 is started, the opening of the 16th is finished, and the second special interval Is elapses. The opening mode of the winning opening 19 is the same. Therefore, in this embodiment, from the start of the big hit game until the second special interval Is elapses, it is determined which of the big win games of each 8R game is given from the open mode of the upper big prize opening 19. It is difficult to recognize.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the game per 4R given when the special figure ZD or the special figure ZE is determined, the prescribed number of round games is four times, the OP time is 10 seconds, and the ED time is 15 seconds. Is set, and the specified number of times of opening of the top prize winning opening 19 in each round game is set to one. In the game per 4R, 1 second is set as the time of the interval Ib between rounds. In the game per 4R, 0.1 seconds is set as the prescribed round time in the first to fourth round games.

  After the end of the game per 4R based on the special figure ZD, regardless of the game state at the time of winning the big hit lottery, the probable change state and the variable state are given until the next big hit occurs. On the other hand, after the game per 4R based on the special figure ZE, regardless of the game state at the time of winning the big hit lottery, the probability variation state is not imparted (non-probability variation state is imparted) and a predetermined number of times (this implementation) The change state is given until the special figure changing game is played 100 times (in the form) or until the big hit is generated before the number of special figure changing games is completed. In the following description, the jackpot corresponding to the special figure ZD is referred to as “4R probability variation hit”, and the jackpot corresponding to the special figure ZE is referred to as “4R non-probability variation hit”. Further, 4R probability variation and 4R non-accuracy variation are collectively referred to as “per 4R system”.

  As described above, in the game per 4R, between the start of the first opening of the upper prize winning port 19 between the 4R probability variation per 4R non-probability variation and the end of the fourth release, The opening mode of the big prize opening 19 is the same. Therefore, in this embodiment, whether the big hit game based on the 4R positive change or the 4R non-probable hit is given from the open mode of the top large winning opening 19 between the 4R positive change per 4R non-probable per change. It is difficult to recognize.

  Further, in the present embodiment, in order to prevent the difference between 4R probability variation and 4R non-probability variation from being visually discernible, a symbol variation game by a decorative drawing that triggers these, The production is set so that the difference in appearance cannot be discerned even from the production during the game. Thus, in this embodiment, it is difficult for the player to determine whether or not the state is in the probability variation state between the 4R probability variation hit and the 4R non-probability variation so that the difference in appearance cannot be visually discriminated. It creates a game characteristic that hides the probability change state (hereinafter referred to as “latent game characteristic”). It should be noted that between such 4R probability variation and 4R non-probability variation, after the end of the game per 4R, there may be either a probability variation state or a non-probability variation state, while the variation state provision mode is between these In some cases, they are the same.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the special charts classified into the special charts ZA to ZD are specific symbols to which the probability variation state is given after the big hit game is finished, while the special charts classified into the special chart ZE are the big hits. It becomes a non-specific symbol in which the probability change state is not given after the game is finished (the non-probability change state is given). Also, in this embodiment, from the viewpoint of a large number of winning balls that can be obtained through one big hit game, the big hit is advantageous in the order of 4R probability variation per 4R non-probability variation <16 times per release <24 times per release <16R per order. It becomes. On the other hand, the 4R non-probable hit is the most unfavorable big hit from the viewpoint of whether or not a probable change state or a short change state is given after the big hit game ends. As described above, in this embodiment, the big hit game, the short-change state, and the probability-change state can be grasped as a privilege given to the player. For this reason, in this embodiment, per 16 times of opening or 24 times of opening (including 16R) is equivalent to an advantageous hit, while per 4R system is equivalent to a disadvantageous hit. Further, in this embodiment, the opening time (25 seconds) for one opening of the lower prize winning opening 21 that is released by a game per 16R is the upper winning prize opening 19 that is opened by a game per 8R or a game per 4R. Is set longer than the opening time (2.2 seconds or 0.1 seconds) in one opening. As described above, in this embodiment, it is difficult to win a game ball in the big prize opening in the big hit game in which the upper big prize opening 19 is opened rather than the big hit game in which the lower big prize opening 21 is opened.

  In addition, as shown in FIGS. 3A and 3B, in each 8R game according to the present embodiment, it is notified whether or not the top prize winning opening 19 is continuously opened in each special interval Is. The continuation effect to be executed is configured to be executable. In the continuation effect of the present embodiment, a continuation failure effect that is executed in such a manner that a character string ("sorry" in the present embodiment) for notifying that the opening of the upper prize winning opening 19 is not continued is displayed on the effect display device 11 is displayed. There is. Moreover, the continuous production | presentation of this embodiment is performed in the aspect which displays on the production | presentation display apparatus 11 the character string ("continuation!" In this embodiment) which alert | reports that opening of the special winning opening 19 is continued. There is a continuous success production. Further, in each 8R game according to the present embodiment, in each round game between each continuation effect, a special round effect that is executed in a manner of displaying on the effect display device 11 the expected degree of continuation success effect in the next continuation effect. There is.

Next, the transition mode of the production mode accompanying the transition transition of the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine of the present embodiment will be described based on FIG.
In the present embodiment, a plurality of types of presentation modes (three types in the present embodiment) are provided for executing a symbol variation game using decorative drawings in order to create a latent game characteristic. Specifically, a probability variation mode MA, a chance mode MB, and a normal mode MC are prepared. In each effect mode, a corresponding background image is displayed on the effect display device 11.

  In the present embodiment, the effect display device 11 displays an image of a background image that is displayed in association with the symbol variation game based on the decoration, and displays the decorations in each column so as to overlap the background image. By displaying these decorative drawings in a variable manner, a symbol variation game based on the decorative drawings is executed. And in this embodiment, various effect modes are performed with the background image displayed on the effect display apparatus 11, and a player can grasp | ascertain the kind of effect mode currently staying from the kind of background image. ing. The background image in the present embodiment is an image that can be configured except for the decoration diagram displayed in the symbol variation game by the decoration diagram, and is displayed in association with each decoration diagram that is variably displayed in the symbol variation game by the decoration diagram. It is different from what is done.

  And in this embodiment, the transition to the production mode according to the kind (special drawing or decoration drawing) of winning is defined by the winning of the big hit. In this case, a transition is made from the production mode that was staying just before to the corresponding production mode.

  Specifically, during each production mode, a transition to the probability change mode MA for notifying the player of the probability change state is made upon winning per 16R or per RB. Note that during the probability variation mode MA, the transition to the probability variation mode MA is made again with the winning per 16R or per RB as a trigger.

  Further, during each production mode, the winning mode per 4R system is used as a trigger to shift to the chance mode MB for notifying the player that it can be expected to be in a probable state. In addition, during the chance mode MB, the transition to the chance mode MB is made again with the winning per 4R system as a trigger.

  Further, during the chance mode, after staying for “100 times” of the special figure variation game, the fact that the variation game after “101 times” is in the non-probability variation state is notified with the end of the variation state. Transition to the normal mode MC is performed.

  That is, during the probability variation mode MA, the player stays when the probability variation state and the variation state are given to the special figure variation game up to the next big hit as the game state, and until this time is won per 4R system. The game state can be continued. During such probability change mode MA, the characters “in probability change mode” are displayed on the image display unit GH.

  Further, during the chance mode MB, the player stays when the game state is in the probabilistic state or the non-probable state, and when the variable state is given to at least “100 times” of the special figure variation game, and “100 times”. If the special figure variation game for the minute is continued, the probability variation state is determined. During such a chance mode MB, the characters “in chance mode” are displayed on the image display unit GH.

  Also, during the normal mode MC, the player stays when the non-probability change state and the non-change state are given as the gaming state, and the short state and the probability change state cannot be obtained without winning the big hit. ing. During such a normal mode MC, “normal” characters are displayed on the image display unit GH.

Next, the electrical configuration of the pachinko gaming machine will be described with reference to FIG.
A main control board 30 for controlling the entire pachinko gaming machine is mounted on the back side of the pachinko gaming machine of the present embodiment. The main control board 30 executes various processes for controlling the entire pachinko gaming machine and outputs various control commands (control commands) according to the process results. An effect control board 31 is mounted on the back side of the machine. The effect control board 31 controls the operation of the effect display device 11 based on the control command output by the main control board 30.

Hereinafter, specific configurations of the main control board 30 and the effect control board 31 will be described.
The main control board 30 has a main control CPU 30a that executes control operations in a predetermined procedure, a main control ROM 30b that stores a control program for the main control CPU 30a, and a main control CPU that can write and read necessary data. A RAM 30c is provided. The main control CPU 30a is connected so that various switches SW1 to SW5 can detect and output detection signals from the game balls. Further, a special symbol display device 12, a special symbol hold display device 13, and a normal symbol display device 14 are connected to the main control CPU 30a.

  Further, the main control CPU 30a applies a random number value such as a big hit determination random number, a special figure distribution random number, a reach determination random number, a variation pattern distribution random number, and a universal pattern determination random number at predetermined intervals. Execute random number update processing (random number generation processing) to be updated. The big hit determination random number is a random number used in the big hit lottery (big hit determination). The special figure distribution random number is a random number used when determining the jackpot symbol. The reach determination random number is a random number used in the reach lottery (reach determination) for determining whether or not to form a reach when the big hit lottery is not won. The random number for distribution pattern distribution is a random number used when selecting the variation pattern of the special figure variation game. The random number for judgment per common figure is a random number used in lottery per common figure. Further, the main control CPU 30a has a timer function, and measures time at a predetermined timing (for example, a timing at which a special figure variation game is started). The main control RAM 30c stores (sets) various pieces of information (random numbers, timer values, flags, etc.) that are appropriately rewritten during the operation of the pachinko gaming machine.

  The main control ROM 30b stores a main control program and various determination values (a big hit determination value, a reach determination value, a normal hit determination value, etc.). The jackpot determination value is a determination value used in the jackpot lottery, and is determined from numerical values (all 65536 integers from 0 to 65535) that can be taken by the jackpot determination random number. In this embodiment, 208 values are set as the jackpot determination values for the non-probable change state, and the probability of winning in the big hit lottery in the non-probability change state is 208/53636. On the other hand, 1640 values are set as jackpot determination values for the probability variation state, and the probability of winning in the jackpot lottery in the probability variation state is 1640/65536.

  The reach determination value is a determination value used in an internal lottery (reach determination) on whether or not to form a reach when determining a loss, and is a numerical value that can be taken by a random number for reach determination (a total of 239 patterns from 0 to 238). (Integer).

  The determination value per common map is a determination value used in a lottery per general map, and is determined from the numerical values (all 65536 integers from 0 to 65535) that the random number for determination per general map can take. In the present embodiment, one value is set as the standard value per normal figure for the non-variable short state, and the probability of winning in the lottery per common figure in the non-variable short state is 1/65536. On the other hand, in the present embodiment, 65535 values are set as the standard figure determination values for the variable state, and the probability of winning in the lottery per standard figure in the variable state is 65535/65536.

  The main control ROM 30b stores a plurality of types of variation patterns. The variation pattern is a pattern that is the basis of the production from the start of the variation of the symbol (special symbol and decoration) until the symbol (special symbol and ornament) is displayed in a fixed stop. It is possible to specify the variation content (effect content) and the variation time (effect time) of the game. In the present embodiment, the plurality of types of variation patterns can be classified into variation patterns for jackpot variation, variation patterns for outlier reach variation, and variation patterns for outlier variation. In the big hit variation, in the special figure variation game, the big hit symbol is finally stopped and displayed. On the other hand, in the big hit variation, in the symbol variation game by the decorative drawing, after reaching the reach effect, the big hit symbol is finally stopped and displayed. The loss reach variation is performed when the reach lottery is won without winning the big hit lottery, and finally the loss symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed in the special figure variation game. On the other hand, in the detachment reach variation, in the symbol variation game with decorations, the reach design is finally displayed through the reach effect, and finally the deferred symbol (reach is formed) is displayed. The loss variation is performed when neither the big win lottery nor the reach lottery is won, and finally, in the special figure variation game, the loss symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed. On the other hand, in the variation variation, in the symbol variation game by the decoration drawing, the reach symbol (not reach) is finally displayed in a fixed stop state without reaching reach. In the special figure fluctuation game, when the fluctuation of the special figure is started, the fluctuation of the special figure is continued until the fluctuation time elapses without performing the reach effect. There are a plurality of types of variation patterns for big hit variation, outlier reach variation and outlier variation, and one of them is selected.

Next, the effect control board 31 will be described.
The effect control board 31 has an effect control CPU 31a that executes control operations in a predetermined procedure, an effect control ROM 31b that stores a control program for the effect control CPU 31a, and an effect control that can write and read necessary data. A RAM 31c is provided. The effect control CPU 31a executes random number update processing (random number generation processing) for updating various random number values at predetermined intervals. The effect display device 11 is connected to the effect control CPU 31a. The effect control ROM 31b stores various image display data (image data such as symbols, backgrounds, characters, characters, etc.). In addition, various information (random number value, timer value, flag, etc.) that is appropriately rewritten during the operation of the pachinko gaming machine is stored (set) in the effect control RAM 31c.

  Hereinafter, various processes such as a special symbol input process and a special symbol start process executed by the main control CPU 30a of the main control board 30 based on the main control program will be described. In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 30a executes various processes such as a special symbol input process and a special symbol start process every predetermined control cycle (for example, 4 ms). The special symbol start process is executed after the special symbol input process ends.

First, the special symbol input process will be described.
First, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not a game ball has won a start winning opening based on whether or not a detection signal is input from the start opening switch (first start opening switch SW1 or second start opening switch SW2). Determine whether. When this determination result is affirmative, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the number of reserved storage stored in the main control RAM 30c is less than the upper limit number of four. When the reserved memory number is less than “4”, the main control CPU 30a adds 1 (+1) to the reserved memory number and rewrites the reserved memory number. Further, the main control CPU 30a updates the display content of the special symbol hold display device 13 with rewriting of the hold memory number.

  Subsequently, the main control CPU 30a reads out and acquires the values of various random numbers (big hit determination random number, special figure distribution random number, reach determination random number, and variation pattern distribution random number) from the main control RAM 30c. To do. The main control CPU 30a stores each value acquired here in a predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 30c corresponding to the reserved storage number. Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol input process.

  In this way, the main control CPU 30a that acquires various random number values triggered by the game balls entering the start winning opening and makes a big hit determination (hit determination) based on the acquired values is a big hit determination means. It functions as a (hit determination means).

Next, the special symbol start process will be described.
First, the main control CPU 30a executes an execution condition determination as to whether or not the symbols (special illustrations and decorations) are in a variable display (during a change) or whether a big hit game is in progress. If the determination result of this execution condition determination is affirmative (if it is fluctuating or being a big hit), the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process. On the other hand, when the determination result of the execution condition determination is negative (when it is not fluctuating or big hit), the main control CPU 30a reads the number of reserved memories and determines whether or not the number of reserved memories is larger than “0”. Execute. When the determination result of the hold determination is negative (when the hold storage number is “0”), the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process. On the other hand, when the determination result of the hold determination is affirmative (when the special figure hold storage number is larger than “0”), the main control CPU 30a executes control related to the special figure change game. At that time, the main control CPU 30a sets “1” in the special symbol variation processing flag of the main control RAM 30c to set information indicating that the special symbol variation game is executed. Then, the main control CPU 30a subtracts 1 (-1) from the reserved memory number and rewrites the reserved memory number. Further, the main control CPU 30a updates the display content of the special symbol hold display device 13 with rewriting of the hold memory number.

  Subsequently, the main control CPU 30a that executes the control related to the special figure variation game uses the value of the random number for jackpot determination stored in the storage area corresponding to the first reserved memory number “1” among the reserved memory numbers. The data is read, and it is determined whether or not the value matches the jackpot determination value stored in the main control ROM 30b, and a jackpot determination (big hit lottery) is performed. At this time, the main control CPU 30a performs the jackpot determination using the jackpot determination value for the non-probability changing state when the current gaming state is the non-probability changing state, while the probability changing state when the current gaming state is the probability changing state. The big hit judgment is performed using the big jackpot judgment value for use. Note that the main control CPU 30a grasps whether or not the current gaming state is a probability change state based on a control flag (a probability change flag described later) set in the main control RAM 30c.

  When the determination result of the jackpot determination is affirmative (in the case of a jackpot), the main control CPU 30a is for special figure distribution stored in the storage area corresponding to the earliest reserved memory number “1” among the reserved memory numbers. Read a random value. Then, the main control CPU 30a determines a special figure to be confirmed and stopped on the special symbol display device 12 from the jackpot symbol based on the special figure based on the read special figure distribution random number value. In the present embodiment, since the jackpot symbol of the special figure is set for each type of jackpot, the jackpot type to be given to the player is determined by determining the jackpot symbol. For this reason, in the present embodiment, the main control CPU 30a that determines the type of jackpot functions as the hit type determining means.

  After that, the main control CPU 30a performs a fixed stop display based on the value of the variation pattern distribution random number stored in the storage area corresponding to the earliest reserved memory number “1” among the reserved memory numbers. A variation pattern is selected from the variation patterns for jackpot variation that can be selected and determined. Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process.

  On the other hand, when the determination result of the big hit determination is negative (when the big hit determination is not), the main control CPU 30a uses the reach determination stored in the storage area corresponding to the first hold storage number “1” among the hold storage numbers. Read a random value. Then, the main control CPU 30a performs reach determination (reach lottery) for determining whether or not to form a reach (with reach) based on the read value of the reach determination random number.

  If the reach determination result is affirmative (because the reach has been won in the reach lottery), the main control CPU 30a determines the special symbol to be displayed on the special symbol display device 12 as a fixed stop display. After that, the main control CPU 30a can select the fluctuation reach variation that can be selected based on the variation pattern distribution random number value stored in the storage area corresponding to the first reserved storage number “1” among the reserved storage numbers. A variation pattern is selected from among the variation patterns. Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process.

  On the other hand, when the determination result of the reach determination is negative (because the reach is not won in the reach lottery), the main control CPU 30a determines the special symbol to be displayed on the special symbol display device 12 as a fixed stop display. . After that, the main control CPU 30a uses the variable pattern distribution random number value stored in the storage area corresponding to the earliest reserved memory number “1” among the reserved memory numbers, and can select the deviation variation. Select and determine the variation pattern. Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process. Note that the main control CPU 30a determines the off symbol as a special symbol without considering the lottery result of the reach lottery.

  Then, the main control CPU 30a that has determined the special figure and the variation pattern outputs the control command generated according to the determined items to the effect control board 31 (effect control CPU 31a) at a predetermined timing. Specifically, the main control CPU 30a first outputs a variation pattern designation command instructing a variation pattern and instructing the start of the symbol variation game at the start of the symbol variation game. Further, the main control CPU 30a outputs a special symbol stop symbol designation command for designating a special symbol, after outputting the variation pattern designation command. Then, the main control CPU 30a outputs a symbol stop command for instructing the end of the symbol variation game (determination of symbol determination) when the variation time determined in the instructed variation pattern has elapsed, as the variation time elapses. . Further, the main control CPU 30a controls the display content of the special symbol display device 12 with the start of the special figure changing game. That is, the main control CPU 30a starts the special figure change by starting the special figure fluctuation game, and the special figure (big hit symbol or out-of-line symbol) determined when the fluctuation time set in the decided fluctuation pattern has elapsed. Display the confirmed stop.

Next, processing executed by the main control CPU 30a for the big hit game will be described.
The main control CPU 30a first outputs an opening command for instructing the execution of the opening effect when the special figure changing game of the big hit change ends. Next, the main control CPU 30a outputs a round start command for instructing the start of the round game every time the round game is started after the opening time has elapsed. The main control CPU 30a outputs a round end command each time the round game is ended. In the round start command and the round end command, the number of corresponding round games is specified.

  Further, the main control CPU 30a opens the grand prize opening door by opening the round game at the start of the round game and opens the big prize opening gate, and closes the big prize opening door when the round end condition is satisfied. Close the winning opening. At this time, the main control CPU 30a opens and closes the big prize opening according to the opening mode of the big prize opening during the round game set for each type of big hit game. When the final round game ends, the main control CPU 30a outputs an ending command instructing execution of the ending effect, and ends the big hit game by ending the ending effect when the ending time elapses.

Next, game state processing executed by the main control CPU 30a will be described.
The main control CPU 30a sets a probability variation flag to “1” when giving a probability variation state after the end of the big hit game, and outputs a probability variation command instructing the probability variation state. On the other hand, the main control CPU 30a sets a probability change flag to “0” and outputs a non-probability change command instructing the non-probability change state when the probability change state is not given after the big hit game ends. The probability variation flag is stored in the main control RAM 30c.

  Further, the main control CPU 30a sets “1” in the operation flag and outputs an operation command for instructing the variable state when the variable state is given after the big hit game ends. On the other hand, the main control CPU 30a sets “0” in the operation flag and outputs a non-operation command for instructing the non-variable state when the variable state is not given after the big hit game ends. The operation flag is stored in the main control RAM 30c. Further, the main control CPU 30a sets “100 times” as the number of operation times indicating the number of remaining special figure variable games to which the shortage state is given after the big hit game based on the special figure ZE (4R uncertain variable hit). A predetermined storage area of the control RAM 30c is set. The main control CPU 30a subtracts “1” the number of times of operation every time the special figure variation game is executed, and when the value becomes “0”, sets the operation flag to “0” and outputs a non-operation command. To do. The main control CPU 30a sets “0” to the probability variation flag, the operation flag, and the number of operations at the start of each big hit game. Thereby, the gaming state during the big hit game is a non-probable variation state and a non-variable short state.

Next, processing related to the general game executed by the main control CPU 30a based on the main control program will be described.
When the game ball passes through the gate 22 and the detection signal output by the gate switch SW5 that detects the game ball is input, the main control CPU 30a obtains the random number for determining the normal figure from the main control RAM 30c, The value is temporarily stored in the main control RAM 30c in association with the number of stored general-purpose start-up balls (hereinafter referred to as the general-purpose start-up storage number). Note that the main control CPU 30a adds 1 to the general-purpose chart start reserved memory number when the general-purpose map start reserved memory count has not reached the upper limit (in this embodiment, “4”). On the other hand, if the number of reserved general-purpose maps is reaching the upper limit, the number of reserved general-purpose drawings reserved exceeding the upper limit is not rewritten, and the random number for determination per map is not acquired.

  Then, the main control CPU 30a is for determining the per-standard figure stored in the main control RAM 30c in association with the number of reserved start-up memories when the normal figure is not being displayed in a variable manner and not being played per normal figure. Read a random value. Then, the main control CPU 30a compares the value with the standard figure determination value, and performs a standard figure determination (lottery per standard figure) as to whether or not it is a standard figure. When the game state is the non-changed state, the main control CPU 30a compares the non-changed state determination value for the non-changed state with the random number for determining the normal figure. In the case where the gaming state is the variable state, the per-normal determination value for the variable state is compared with the random number for determination per general diagram.

  The main control CPU 30a controls the display content of the normal symbol display device 14 with the start of the general game. That is, the main control CPU 30a starts the fluctuation of the usual figure by the start of the usual figure game, and displays the fixed figure (the symbol per ordinary figure or the off-normal figure) determined at the elapse of a predetermined fluctuation time. . The main control CPU 30a sets different fluctuation times as the fluctuation times of the usual game according to the gaming state at the start of the usual game, and displays the normal symbols in a fixed stop state. Specifically, the main control CPU 30a sets “5 seconds” as the variation time in the non-variable state, and sets the variation time shorter than the non-variable state in the variable state. Is set to “0.7 seconds”. Thereby, the fluctuation time of the usual game played in the variable state is shortened than the fluctuation time of the usual game played in the non-variable state.

  Further, the main control CPU 30a controls the opening state of the opening / closing blades 17 in accordance with the gaming state at the time of hitting the usual figure after the end of the usual figure game corresponding to the usual figure. Specifically, in the non-changeable state, the main control CPU 30a controls the opening / closing blade 17 to open once for the first opening time (in this embodiment, 0.2 (seconds)). In the variable speed state, the main control CPU 30a controls the opening / closing blade 17 to open once for the second opening time (3, 5 (seconds) in the present embodiment).

Next, various processes executed by the effect control CPU 31a of the effect control board 31 based on the effect control program will be described.
When the change control designation command is input, the effect control CPU 31a determines the symbol combination of the decoration drawing to be confirmed and stopped on the effect display device 11 according to the command. Specifically, when a jackpot symbol is designated as a special symbol, the effect control CPU 31a determines a jackpot symbol (combination) for each special symbol. Then, when the 16R or RB per instruction is instructed by the special symbol stop symbol designation command, the effect control CPU 31a displays a big hit symbol ([[ 111], [222], etc.). In addition, when the 4R system is designated by the special symbol stop symbol designation command, the effect control CPU 31a is a big hit of a decoration diagram in which the middle row is a symbol symbol ([☆ (star)]) as a decoration diagram. The symbol ([1 * 1], [2 * 2], etc.) is determined.

  On the other hand, the effect control CPU 31a determines a shift symbol as a decorative drawing when a shift symbol is designated as a special symbol. At this time, the effect control CPU 31a determines an outlier including a reach symbol as a decoration when the variation pattern for the outlier reach variation is instructed. On the other hand, when the variation pattern for deviation variation is instructed, the effect control CPU 31a determines a symbol that does not include the reach symbol as a decoration.

  Then, the effect control CPU 31a controls the display content of the effect display device 11 so as to display an image of the symbol variation game based on the decorative drawing based on the image display data. At this time, when the design control CPU 31a inputs a symbol stop command during the symbol variation game based on the decorative drawing, the determined decoration diagram is confirmed and stopped on the effect display device 11 to end the symbol variation game based on the decorative diagram. Further, the effect control CPU 31a measures the elapsed time from the start of the game with the start of the symbol variation game by the decorative display of the effect display device 11, and based on the measured time and the image display data, the image is displayed. The image displayed on the display unit GH is switched every predetermined control cycle (for example, every 4 ms).

  Further, the effect control CPU 31a selects corresponding image display data when an opening command, a round start command, a round end command, and an ending command are input in the control of the effect during the big hit game. Then, the effect control CPU 31a controls the display content of the effect display device 11 to execute various effects during the big hit game based on the image display data. Further, the effect control CPU 31a measures the elapsed time from the start of these effects as the various effects during the big hit game are started, and displays them on the image display unit GH based on the measured time and the image display data. The image is switched every predetermined control cycle (for example, every 4 ms).

  In addition, when the effect control CPU 31a inputs a probability change command or a change command, the effect control CPU 31a sets information (such as a flag) indicating that the probability change state or the change state has been assigned to the effect control RAM 31c. Then, the effect control CPU 31a stores and maintains the current setting contents in the effect control RAM 31c until the probability change command, the non-changeable command, the change command, and the non-change command are input. The effect control CPU 31a knows whether or not the gaming state is a probability change state or a change state based on the setting contents of the effect control RAM 31c.

  The effect control CPU 31a controls the transition of the effect mode in a transition mode according to the trigger of the mode transition when the trigger for the transition of the predetermined mode arrives. The effect control CPU 31a grasps the set effect mode by setting a mode flag (information) indicating the type of effect mode in the effect control RAM 31c. In addition, the effect control CPU 31a controls the display content of the effect display device 11 so that the effect mode indicated by the mode flag is set every time the change game (the symbol change game with decorations) is started.

Next, details of the control performed by the effect control CPU 31a during each 8R game will be described in detail.
First, a process in which the production control CPU 31a counts the number of times of opening of the top prize winning opening 19 and the number of closing times of the top prize winning opening 19 in each 8R opening game will be described.

  Each time the presentation control CPU 31a inputs a round start command, the value obtained by subtracting -1 (1 subtraction) from the number of round games specified by the round start command is multiplied by the specified number of times of release in the current game per 8R. The value is stored in the effect control RAM 31 c as the number of times of opening the top prize winning opening 19. As described above, the specified number of times of opening of the top prize winning opening 19 in each round game is 2 in the game per 16 times of release 8R, and 3 times in the game of 24 times of release 8R. For example, when the CPU 31a for effect control inputs a round start command for designating the fourth round game in the 24 games released per 8R, it sets 9 times as the number of releases. When the round start command is input, the effect control CPU 31a rewrites (resets) the number of releases calculated from the round start command, regardless of the number of releases set at that time. Therefore, in the present embodiment, for example, in the previous round game, when the first condition (round end condition) is established during the first opening of the upper prize winning opening 19, the upper prize winning is performed for the predetermined number of times of opening. Even if the opening 19 is not opened, the number of times of opening the upper prize winning opening 19 corresponding to each round game is corrected.

  Subsequently, the effect control CPU 31a updates the opening number by adding +1 (1) and sets 2.2 seconds for the opening timer of the top prize winning port 19. The effect control CPU 31a subtracts the value of the opening timer every predetermined control cycle, and when the value of the opening timer becomes 0 (zero) as a result of the subtraction, the number of closes of the top prize winning opening 19 is increased by +1 (1 Add) to update. The number of times of closing is stored (set) in the effect control RAM 31c. When the number of times of closing is updated, the effect control CPU 31a sets the time of the in-round interval Ia (1 second) or the time of the special interval Is (9 seconds) specified in the round game designated by the round start command as the closing timer. To do. The effect control CPU 31a subtracts the value of the closing timer every predetermined control cycle, and when the value of the closing timer becomes 0 (zero) as a result of the subtraction, the number of times of opening the top prize winning opening 19 is increased by +1 (1 Add) to update. Thereafter, the effect control CPU 31a sets the release timer for the number of times of opening of the upper prize opening 19 determined for each round game of each 8R game, and closes the interval time for each interval Ia, Ib, Is. The timer is set, and the number of times of opening and closing the top prize winning opening 19 is counted.

  Then, each time the effect control CPU 31a inputs a round end command, a value obtained by multiplying the number of round games specified by the round end command by the specified number of times of opening in the game per 8R opening this time, The number of times of closing 19 is stored in the effect control RAM 31c. When the round end command is input, the effect control CPU 31a rewrites (resets) the closed number calculated from the round end command regardless of the number of closed times set at that time. Therefore, in the present embodiment, for example, in the current round game, when the first condition (round end condition) is established while the upper prize winning opening 19 is opened, Even if it is not opened, it is corrected to the number of times of closing of the upper prize winning opening 19 corresponding to the round game.

Next, the contents of the control performed by the effect control CPU 31a in order to execute the game effect during the game for each 8R will be described.
First, the 16-time 8R jackpot game will be described.

  When the opening control command for the 16-time opening 8R jackpot game is input, the effect control CPU 31a selects the image display data for the opening effect in the 16-time opening 8R jackpot game, and displays the display based on the selected image display data. The device 11 is controlled to execute an opening effect during the big hit game.

  Further, the effect control CPU 31a displays the special round effect image display when the counted number of times of opening the upper prize opening 19 reaches one (when a round start command for instructing the start of the first round game is input). Select data. Further, when the number of times of opening of the upper prize winning opening 19 reaches 9 times (when a round start command for instructing the start of the fifth round game is input), the effect control CPU 31a obtains the image display data of the special round effect. select. Then, the effect control CPU 31a controls the effect display device 11 based on the selected image display data, and from when the first opening of the upper prize winning opening 19 is started until the eighth opening is ended. And the special round effect is executed during the period from the start of the ninth opening of the upper prize winning opening 19 to the end of the sixteenth opening.

  Further, when the counted number of times of closing of the top prize winning opening 19 reaches 8 times (when a round end command indicating the end of the fourth round game is input), the effect control CPU 31a displays the image data for the continuous success effect. Select. Further, the production control CPU 31a selects the image display data of the continuation failure production when the number of times of closing of the upper prize opening 19 reaches 16 times (when a round end command indicating the end of the eighth round game is input). To do. Then, the effect control CPU 31a controls the effect display device 11 on the basis of the selected image display data, and causes the continuous effect to be executed at each special interval Is. When the ending command is input, the effect control CPU 31a selects image display data for the ending effect in the 16-time 8R jackpot game, and controls the effect display device 11 based on the selected image display data. The ending effect is executed during the big hit game.

Next, the 24 times open 8R big hit game will be described.
When the opening control command for the 24th opening 8R jackpot game is input, the effect control CPU 31a selects image display data for the opening effect in the 24th opening 8R jackpot game. Note that the image display data for the opening effect selected in the 24th opening 8R jackpot game is data specifying the same effect contents as the image display data for the opening effect selected in the 16R opening 8R jackpot game. Yes. The effect control CPU 31a controls the effect display device 11 based on the selected image display data, and causes the opening effect to be executed during the big hit game.

  The effect control CPU 31a, when the counted number of times of opening the top prize winning opening 19 reaches one (when a round start command for instructing the start of the first round game is input), the image display data for the special round effect. Select. Further, the effect control CPU 31a selects the image display data for the special round effect when the counted number of times of opening the upper prize winning opening 19 reaches 9,17. Then, the effect control CPU 31a controls the effect display device 11 based on the selected image display data, and from when the first opening of the upper prize winning opening 19 is started until the eighth opening is ended. And a special round effect is executed during the period from the start of the ninth opening until the end of the sixteenth opening. Further, the effect control CPU 31a controls the effect display device 11 based on the selected image display data, and after the 17th opening of the upper prize winning opening 19 is started, between the rounds after the 24th opening. The special round effect is executed until the interval Ib ends.

  Further, the effect control CPU 31a selects the image display data of the success success effect when the counted number of times of closing the upper prize winning opening 19 reaches 8 or 16. Then, the effect control CPU 31a controls the effect display device 11 based on the selected image display data, and causes the continuous success effect to be executed at each special interval Is.

  In addition, when the ending command is input, the effect control CPU 31a selects the image display data of the ending effect in the 24th open 8R jackpot game, and controls the effect display device 11 based on the selected image display data. The ending effect is executed during the big hit game. The image display data for the ending effect selected in the 24th opening 8R jackpot game is data specifying the same effect content as the image display data for the ending effect selected in the 16th release 8R jackpot game. Yes.

  Therefore, in this embodiment, when winning per RB, the display on the effect display device 11 is in principle from the start of the special figure variation game to the end of the opening of the 16 top prize winning openings 19 in the jackpot game. The production and the opening mode of the upper prize winning opening 19 are the same. For this reason, in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment, in the big hit game from the start of the special figure variation game to the end of the opening of the 16 top prize winning holes 19 as a general rule, it is released per 16 times and 24 times. It is difficult to determine which winning is won.

  Then, in each 8R jackpot game of the present embodiment, whether or not the jackpot game is continued (whether or not the top jackpot 19 is opened) depending on the type of continuous performance executed in the second special interval Is. ) Can be recognized by the player. In other words, when the continuous success effect is executed at the special interval Is, it can be recognized that the big hit game continues. On the other hand, when the continuous failure effect is executed at the special interval Is, the big hit game does not continue. Can be recognized.

Next, the structure for determining the production contents of the symbol variation game by the decorative drawing in the present embodiment will be described in detail focusing on the game state in the probability variation state and the variation state.
In the present embodiment, the variation patterns that can be selected by the main control CPU 30a include a plurality of types including variation patterns HP204 to HP213 shown in FIG. 6, and the (current) game at the time of the special symbol start process It is defined by the state (presence / absence of a probable change state and presence / absence of a change state). Then, as shown in FIG. 6, when the gaming state is a probability variation state and a variation state, that is, a game state of “high probability + variation”, the variation patterns HP204 to HP213 are selected according to the lottery result based on the jackpot determination. It is defined as possible. Note that the player apparently represents a special figure variation game in the probability variation mode MA or the chance mode MB.

  That is, in the present embodiment, for such a special figure variation game, the variation patterns HP204 to HP207 can be selected if the deviation variation is performed, and the variation pattern is performed if the deviation reach variation is performed. The HP 208 is selectable, and the fluctuation patterns HP209 to HP213 are defined to be selectable if the big hit fluctuation. Further, in the case of big hit fluctuation, the fluctuation pattern that can be selected according to the type of big hit based on the special figure is further defined. That is, if the big hit fluctuation is about 16R, the fluctuation patterns HP209 to HP211 can be selected, and if the big hit fluctuation is about RB, the fluctuation patterns HP211 and HP212 can be selected, and the big hit fluctuation is about 4R system. If there is, the variation pattern HP 213 is defined to be selectable.

  Based on each variation pattern selected and determined by the main control CPU 30a, the effect control CPU 31a selects or identifies an effect pattern for specifying a specific effect content in the symbol variation game by the decorative drawing, decide. The effect pattern is defined such that one or a plurality of effect patterns can be selected for the variation pattern determined by the main control CPU 30a. Then, the effect pattern is the effect display device 11 from the time when the decoration drawing starts to the time when the decoration drawing is displayed in a fixed stop during the change time specified by the change pattern defined as selectable. The specific effect content of the display effect to be executed is specified.

  In the present embodiment, for the variation patterns HP204 to HP213 shown in FIG. 6, a plurality of types of effect patterns EP1 to EP13 are defined as selectable effect patterns that can be selected by the effect control CPU 31a. The effect pattern shown in FIG. 6 is an effect pattern that is specified so as to be selectable during the probability variation mode MA, and is specified so that an effect pattern different from that shown in FIG. 6 can be selected during the chance mode MB.

The following description is based on the premise that the effect control CPU 31a is controlling during the probability variation mode MA.
That is, it is defined that the variation pattern HP 204 to HP 207 can select one type of effect pattern depending on the lottery result based on the big hit determination. For this reason, when the variation pattern HP 204 is instructed by the main control CPU 30a, the effect control CPU 31a specifies and determines the effect pattern EP1. Further, when the variation pattern HP 205 is instructed by the main control CPU 30a, the effect control CPU 31a specifies and determines the effect pattern EP2. Further, the effect control CPU 31a specifies and determines the effect pattern EP3 when the variation pattern HP206 is instructed by the main control CPU 30a. Further, the effect control CPU 31a specifies and determines the effect pattern EP4 when the variation pattern HP207 is instructed by the main control CPU 30a.

  The effect pattern EP4 stipulates that the normal variation effect is derived in which the decorative pattern variation is started and the symbol (not forming reach) is derived. In addition, the effect pattern EP3 stipulates that a normal variation effect in which a decorative pattern is derived in a “predictive” scene in the probability variation mode MA when the decoration variation starts is performed. In addition, the effect pattern EP1 is specified to cause a shortened variation effect that is the same effect as the normal variation effect in the effect pattern EP4 and that takes less time to derive the decorative pattern deduction than the normal variation effect. ing. In addition, it is specified that the production pattern EP2 is a production similar to the production variation EP in the production pattern EP2, and that an ultra-short production production having a shorter time until the derivation of the decorative pattern is derived is performed. Has been.

  Further, it is defined that a lottery variation is caused by a lottery result based on the big hit determination, and a plurality of types (two types in the present embodiment) of production patterns can be selected for the variation pattern HP208. For this reason, when the variation pattern HP 208 is instructed by the main control CPU 30a, the effect control CPU 31a selects (identifies) and determines one of the effect pattern EP5 and the effect pattern EP6. In this case, the effect control CPU 31a selects the effect pattern EP5 or the effect pattern EP6 with a predetermined probability (for example, equal).

  Then, in the production pattern EP5, the decoration changes are started, the “predict” scene of the production in the probability variation mode MA is passed, and the “safe route” after the “branch” scene is “failed”. It is stipulated that a breakthrough failure effect in which an out-of-decoration pattern (forming a reach) is derived is performed. In addition, in the production pattern EP6, the decoration changes are started, the “predict” scene of the production in the probability variation mode MA is passed, and the “crisis route” after the “branch” scene is “continuation”. It is stipulated that a continuation effect is derived in which a decorative pattern (which forms a reach) is derived.

  The lottery result based on the jackpot determination is a big hit variation, and for the variation patterns HP209 to HP213, one or a plurality of types (three types in the present embodiment) of production patterns are defined to be selectable.

  In other words, the effect control CPU 31a specifies and determines the effect pattern EP7 when the variation pattern HP209 is instructed by the main control CPU 30a and is also instructed per 16R. Further, the effect control CPU 31a specifies and determines the effect pattern EP8 when the variation pattern HP210 is instructed by the main control CPU 30a, and the perimeter of 16R is also instructed. Further, when the variation pattern HP211 is instructed by the main control CPU 30a and the perimeter of 16R or per RB is also instructed, the effect control CPU 31a specifies and determines the effect pattern EP9.

  In the production pattern EP7, the decoration pattern starts to change, passes through the “sign” scene in the probability change mode MA, and “success” on the “safe route” after the “branch” scene. It is stipulated that a breakthrough success effect in which a big hit symbol (notifying about 16R) is derived is performed. In addition, the effect pattern EP8 starts the change of the decoration diagram, and suddenly appears in the “sign” scene in the probability variation mode MA, and the effect of suddenly deriving the big hit symbol of the decoration diagram (notifying about 16R) is performed. It is prescribed. Also, in the production pattern EP9, after the decoration changes started, the “predict” scene in the probability variation mode MA was passed, and then “defeated” in the “crisis route” after the “branch” scene. In addition, it is stipulated that an effect is produced in which a big hit symbol (notifying about 16R or per RB) of a decorative drawing is derived.

  The effect control CPU 31a selects (specifies) any of the effect pattern EP10, the effect pattern EP11, and the effect pattern EP12 when the main control CPU 30a indicates the change pattern HP212 and also indicates the per RB. And decide. The probability of selecting each of the effect patterns EP10 to EP11 in this case will be described later. In addition, when the variation pattern HP 213 is instructed by the main control CPU 30a and the 4R system is also instructed, the effect control CPU 31a specifies and determines the effect pattern EP13.

  Then, in the production pattern EP10, the decoration change starts and after the “sign” scene in the probability change mode MA, the “branch” scene suddenly appears and “help character appears”, resulting in a big hit of the decoration figure. It is stipulated that a helping character effect is derived from which a symbol (notifying about RB) is derived. In addition, in the production pattern EP11, after the decoration change starts, the “predictor” scene in the probability variation mode MA goes through the “crisis route” after the “branch” scene, and “help character appears”. As a result, it is stipulated that a helping character effect for deriving a big hit symbol (notifying per RB) of a decorative drawing is performed. In addition, in the production pattern EP12, after the decoration change starts, the “predict” scene in the probability variation mode MA is passed, and the “crisis route” after the “branch” scene is “defeated”. As a result of “reversal”, it is specified that a reversal effect is derived in which a big hit symbol (notifying per RB) of a decorative drawing is derived. In addition, in the production pattern EP13, after the decoration change starts, the “predict” scene in the probability variation mode MA passes through the “crisis route” after the “branch” scene. As a result of “end”, it is specified that an end effect is derived in which a big hit symbol (notifying the 4R system) of the decorative drawing is derived.

  Next, a mode in which a specific display effect defined in each effect pattern is executed by the image display unit GH of the effect display device 11 will be described in detail mainly in the probability variation mode MA based on the effect patterns EP1 to EP13. . As shown in FIG. 8, during the probability variation mode MA, the symbol variation game based on the decoration diagram is displayed as a small image in a small display area in the lower right of the image display unit GH as compared with that in the normal mode MC. And stop (temporary stop display and fixed stop display) are performed.

  As shown in FIG. 8, during the probability change mode MA, after the decoration change starts, the effect is displayed on the image display unit GH of the effect display device 11 so that the “sign” scene shown at time A0 arrives. Executed. Then, in the display effects defined in the effect patterns EP1, EP2, and EP4 based on the deviation variation, the decoration is performed once by the normal variation effect, the shortened variation effect, and the ultra-short variation effect without reaching the “precursor” scene shown at the time point A0. An effect is executed on the effect display device 11 so that the symbol variation game shown in FIG.

  In addition, in the “precursor” scene shown at this time A0, the prelude effect is performed in such a manner that a character string (“chance” in the present embodiment) for notifying the development of the effect is displayed on the effect display device 11. Is done. Then, in the display effect defined by the effect pattern EP3 based on the deviation variation, the effect display device is reached so that the “sign” scene shown at the time point A0 is reached and the symbol variation game with one decoration drawing is ended by the normal variation effect. At 11, the effect is executed. On the other hand, in the display effect defined in the effect pattern EP8 based on the big hit fluctuation, the character string (in this embodiment “ The effect is suddenly executed in such a manner that the “big hit”) is displayed on the effect display device 11. In this case, at the end of the symbol variation game based on the decoration diagram, a big hit symbol such as [111] is displayed in a fixed stop state in the lower right of the image display unit GH.

In the display effects defined in the effect patterns EP5 to EP7 and EP9 to EP13, the effects further progress from the “precursor” shown at the time A0.
For this reason, in the production patterns EP1, EP2, and EP4, the player is notified of the result of losing the notification timing before reaching the “precursor” scene in the probability variation mode MA. Further, in the effect pattern EP3, the player is notified of the result of losing the “precursor” scene in the probability variation mode MA as the notification timing. Further, in the effect pattern EP8, the player is notified of the winning result for the big hit, particularly 16R, with the time HT0 from the “predictor” scene in the probability variation mode MA as the notification timing.

  Further, during the probability change mode MA, the effect is executed in the image display unit GH of the effect display device 11 so that the “branch” scene shown at the time A1 comes after the “sign” scene shown at the time A0. . In the “branch” scene shown at this point A1, a character string (“reliable” and “crisis” in the present embodiment) for notifying the development destination of the production is displayed on the production display device 11 and the development destination is spoken. A branch effect is executed. Then, in the display effect defined in the effect pattern EP10 based on the big hit fluctuation, the image that suddenly appears as the arrival of the scene that becomes the “crisis route” at the “branch” scene shown at the time point A1, and informs that it is per RB. The help character effect is executed in such a manner that (in the present embodiment, “help character Ca”) is displayed on the effect display device 11.

  That is, in the effect pattern EP10, the player is notified of the winning result per RB, particularly the RB winning point, with the time point HT1 between the arrival of the scene that becomes the “crisis route” from the “branch” scene in the probability variation mode MA. The

  Further, during the probability change mode MA, after the “branch” scene shown at the time point A1, the image display unit of the effect display device 11 comes so that the scene that becomes the “crisis route” or the “reliable route” shown at the time point A2 arrives. An effect is executed at GH. In the scene of the “reliable route” shown at this time point A2, the breakthrough effect is executed in such a manner that the character string (“break through” in this embodiment) for notifying the development of the “reliable route” is displayed on the effect display device 11. Is done. Then, in the display effect defined in the effect pattern EP5 based on the deviation reach fluctuation, the breakthrough failure in a mode in which a character string (in this embodiment, “breakthrough failure”) informing that it is a loss is displayed on the effect display device 11. Production is performed. On the other hand, in the display effect defined in the effect pattern EP7 based on the big hit variation, a character string (“successful breakthrough” in the present embodiment) for notifying that it is a big hit (here, around 16R) is displayed on the effect display device 11. The breakthrough success production in the aspect is executed.

  In other words, in the effect pattern EP5, the player is notified of the result of losing the notification timing of a scene that becomes “failed” on the “reliable route” through the “branch” scene in the probability variation mode MA. Further, in the production pattern EP7, the player is notified of the winning result per 16R, especially as a notification timing when the “successful route” is “successful” through the “branch” scene in the probability variation mode MA. .

  In addition, during the probability change mode MA, after the “branch” scene shown at the time point A1, an effect is displayed on the image display unit GH of the effect display device 11 so that the scene that becomes the “crisis route” shown at the time point A2 arrives. Executed. In the scene of the “crisis route” shown at this point A2, a battle effect is executed in such a manner that a character string (in this embodiment, “battle”) informing the development of the “crisis route” is displayed on the effect display device 11. The And in the display effect prescribed | regulated in effect pattern EP6 based on a deviation reach fluctuation, the character string ("continuation" in this embodiment) which alert | reports that it is a loss shown to the time A3 is displayed on the effect display apparatus 11. FIG. Is continued. In this case, at the end of the symbol variation game by the decorative drawing, the off symbol such as [123] is fixedly stopped and displayed on the lower right of the image display unit GH. On the other hand, in the display effect stipulated in the effect pattern EP11 based on the big hit fluctuation, the image suddenly appears in the scene of the “crisis route” shown at the time point A2 (in this embodiment, “help character” A helping character effect is executed in such a manner that “Ca”) is displayed on the effect display device 11.

  In other words, in the effect pattern EP6, the player is notified of the result of the divergence with the timing (time point A3) that becomes “continue” in the “crisis route” through the “branch” scene in the probability variation mode MA as the notification timing. Further, in the production pattern EP11, a big hit is made using the time point HT2 between the arrival of the scene that comes after the time point HT1 and that becomes the “defeat” scene from the “crisis route” in the probability variation mode MA. In particular, the result of winning per RB is notified to the player.

  In addition, in the display effects defined in the effect patterns EP9, EP12, and EP13 based on the big hit fluctuation, an effect of notifying that the scene is “defeated” in the “crisis route” indicated at the time point A3 (in this embodiment, “ The defeat effect is performed in such a manner that the effect display device 11 displays the effect “I close the image“ 襖 ”. In the present embodiment, since there is no effect pattern for notifying the result of the deviation from the time point A3 as the notification timing, it is notified that there is a possibility of winning per 4R system due to the defeat effect.

  Subsequently, during the probability change mode MA, the scene where the “襖” image repeatedly opens and closes from the scene of “defeat” shown at the time point A3, and the result is “reverse” or “end” as a result of encouraging the opening of the “襖” image. The effect is executed in the image display unit GH of the effect display device 11 such that the Then, in the display effect defined in the effect pattern EP12 based on the big hit variation, the effect that informs that it is a big hit (here, per RB) (in this embodiment, the “襖” image is released and the character string “big hit” is displayed. Is displayed on the effect display device 11 is executed. On the other hand, in the display effect stipulated in the effect pattern EP13 based on the big hit variation, the effect of informing that the big hit (per 4R system here) (in this embodiment, the “襖” image is not opened and the characters “End” are displayed. The end effect is executed in such a manner that the effect display device 11 displays a column appears). In addition, in the display effect defined in the effect pattern EP9 based on the big hit variation, the character string (in this embodiment, “hit”) is suddenly displayed during the defeat effect from the time point A3, and is about 16R or RB. A sudden effect in the form displayed on the effect display device 11 is executed.

  In other words, in the effect pattern EP12, the player is notified of the winning result per RB, particularly the RB winning result, with the time HT3 of the scene that is “reverse” in the “crisis route” in the probability variation mode MA as the notification timing. Further, in the production pattern EP13, the player is notified of the winning result for the 4R system, especially the time HT3 of the scene that is “finished” in the “crisis route” in the probability variation mode MA as the notification timing. Further, in the production pattern EP9, it is a scene that comes after the time HT2 and before the time HT3, and the time HT4 during the defeat production in the probability variation mode MA is used as a notification timing, particularly the result of winning per RB. Is notified to the player.

  In the present embodiment, the probability variation mode MA is repeated by repeating winning per 16R or per RB, and once it is shifted, it continues until winning per 4R system. Depending on the winning per 4R system, it may be won per 4R non-probable variation, so if the winning per 4R system is notified during the probabilistic mode MA, it may be disadvantageous for the player And it becomes a crisis.

  For this reason, during the probability variation mode MA, if a “crisis route” is passed from the “branch” scene shown at the time point A1, there is a possibility that the winning per 4R system may be notified, which may be disadvantageous for the player. Can be said to have fallen into a crisis that can be realized. On the other hand, when the “reliable route” is passed from the “branch” scene shown at the time point A1, the winning per 4R system is not notified, so there is a situation that may be disadvantageous for the player depending on the current special figure variation game. It becomes a safe situation that cannot be realized.

  In addition, when passing through the “crisis route” from the “branch” scene shown at time A1, it is a situation that has fallen into a crisis, while there is a chance that the winning per RB can be notified at the time HT1, HT2, HT3, HT4 It can be said.

Hereinafter, the notification timing by these time points HT1, HT2, HT3, and HT4 will be described in detail.
That is, in the present embodiment in which the player is notified of the winning result per RB at each notification timing, the timing at which the RB appears (RB appearance timing) is determined as shown in FIG.

  The notification timing per RB is during the derivation of the defeat effect result from the “branch” scene shown at time A1 in the probability variation mode MA, and the “crisis route” as the specific effect without passing through the “reliable route”. It is stipulated when passing. And the notification timing of the time HT1 which alert | reports per RB by the help character effect from the "branch" scene shown to the time A1 is defined as the notification timing in the scene which arrives earliest in the notification timing per RB. In addition, the notification timing at the time point HT2 at which the per-RB notification is given by the help character effect from the “crisis route” shown at the time point A2 is determined as the notification timing in the scene that arrives next to the time point HT1 earlier than the notification timing per RB. ing. In addition, the notification timing at the time point HT3 for informing about the RB by the reverse effect from the scene of “defeat” shown at the time A3 is determined as the notification timing at the latest arrival timing among the notification timings per RB. In addition, the notification timing at such time point HT3 is determined as a notification timing that can be notified not only per RB but also per 4R system. In addition, about 4R type | system | group, alerting | reporting other than alerting | reporting timing of the time HT3 is not defined.

  In addition, the notification timing at time point HT4 for notifying the RB by a sudden effect from the defeat effect from the time point A3 is the timing until the time point HT3 even after the notification timings at the time point HT1 and the time point HT2 are passed among the notification timings per RB. It is set as the notification timing in a scene where the expectation per RB is still left in the meantime. In this case, not only per RB but also per 16R can be notified.

  For this reason, in the symbol variation game with the decorative pattern in the probability variation mode MA, even when the “crisis route” is passed, until the time point HT1 is passed, the time points HT1, HT2, HT3 are used as the notification timing of winning per RB. , HT4 4 scenes are left. Further, in this symbol variation game, even after time HT1, there are three scenes of time points HT2, HT3, and HT4 as the notification timing of winning per RB. In addition, in this symbol variation game, even after time HT2, two scenes of time HT3 and HT4 remain as the notification timing of winning per RB. In addition, in this symbol variation game, after passing through the time point HT4, if only one scene at the time point HT3 is left as the notification timing for winning per RB and the winning notification per RB is not made, It will be the situation where the winning per system is notified.

  Therefore, in the present embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 7 and 8, during the probability variation mode MA, even when the “crisis route” is passed, the progress of the scene is in the early stage, that is, the degree of “pinch”. Will be low. On the other hand, in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 7 and FIG. 8, during the probability variation mode MA, when the “crisis route” is passed, the progress becomes closer to the end, so that the degree of “pinch” is high. It will be.

  Next, a configuration in which the effect control CPU 31a selects any one of the effect pattern EP10, the effect pattern EP11, and the effect pattern EP12 based on an instruction of the variation pattern HP212 will be described in detail.

  In the probability variation mode MA, the effect control CPU 31a selects an effect pattern according to a selection state according to a condition set based on the total number of acquisitions acquired per RB when selecting an effect pattern based on an instruction of the variation pattern HP212. select. That is, in the present embodiment, the appearance of the notification timing of winning per RB at the time of designating the variation pattern HP 212 is changed based on the total number of acquisitions acquired per RB.

  And, such a selection state is in order of 1 stage → 2 stages → 3 stages every time the condition based on the total number of acquisitions determined to be acquired by the player during each 8R game based on per RB is satisfied. It is going to change.

  Specifically, in the probability variation mode MA in which the total number of acquisitions has not reached “3000 balls” that is the first condition number, it is defined that the selection state is the first selection state that becomes the normal selection state. . In other words, the effect control CPU 31a selects an effect pattern according to the first-stage selection state while determining that the total number of acquisitions has not reached “3000 balls”.

  In the probability variation mode MA in which the total number of acquisitions has reached “3000 balls” but has not reached “5000 balls”, which is the second condition number, It is prescribed to do. In other words, the effect control CPU 31a causes the second stage selection state, assuming that the total number of acquisitions reaches “3000 balls” as a special condition. The effect control CPU 31a selects the effect pattern according to the second-stage selection state while determining that the total number of acquisitions has reached “3000 balls” but has not reached “5000 balls”.

  Further, in the probability variation mode MA in which the total number of acquisitions has reached “5000 balls”, it is specified that the selection state of the third stage, which is a special selection state. In other words, the effect control CPU 31a causes the third stage selection state, assuming that the total number of acquisitions reaches “5000 balls” as a special condition. In addition, while determining that the total number of acquisitions has reached “5000 balls”, the effect control CPU 31a selects an effect pattern according to the third-stage selection state.

  As described above, in this embodiment, the effect control CPU 31a determines whether or not the first condition number or the second condition number has been reached based on the total number of acquisitions acquired per RB during the probability variation mode MA. Based on this determination, a selection state is generated. For this reason, in this embodiment, the CPU 31a for effect control functions as a condition establishment determination unit and a selection state generation unit.

  Note that the first condition number (“3000 balls”) and the second condition number (“5000 balls”) as the condition numbers in the present embodiment are the winnings of the game balls to the top large winning opening 19 of 200 balls or more. Therefore, it is necessary to accumulate the number of acquisitions for each 8R game at least twice in the present embodiment.

Next, the configuration of each selected state will be described.
As shown in FIG. 9, the selection of the effect pattern in each selection state is performed by assigning random numbers for each effect pattern so as to be the winning ratio (probability) determined in the selection state to be described.

  In the first stage selection state, it is easy to select the effect pattern EP12 slightly, but random numbers are distributed so that the effect patterns EP10, EP11, EP12 can be selected almost equally. That is, in the selection state at the first stage, the notification timing per RB at the time of designating the variation pattern HP212 is distributed almost evenly to each of the time points HT1, HT2, and HT3.

  In addition, during the selection of the second stage and the third stage, random numbers are distributed so that it is easier to select the order of the effect pattern EP12 <effect pattern EP11 <effect pattern EP10. Then, with respect to the effect pattern EP10, random numbers are distributed so that it is easy to select in the order of the first stage <second stage <third stage. In addition, with respect to the production pattern EP11, random numbers are distributed so that it is easy to select the order of the second stage <first stage <third stage. In addition, with respect to the effect pattern EP12, random numbers are distributed so that it is easy to select the order of the third stage <second stage <first stage.

  For this reason, in the present embodiment, when the second stage selection state occurs from the first stage selection state, the production pattern EP11 and the production pattern EP12 are difficult to select, while the production pattern EP10 is most easily selected. It becomes like this. That is, during the occurrence of the second stage selection state, the notification timing of winning per RB at the time of designating the variation pattern HP212 is the earliest time point HT1 of the time points HT1, HT2, HT3, and the pinch degree It will change the appearance so that it becomes easy to become the lowest scene. In addition, during the occurrence of the selection state of the second stage, as the notification timing of winning per RB at the time of designating the variation pattern HP212, it is the time point HT3 that comes latest among the time points HT1, HT2, HT3, and has the highest pinch degree It will change the appearance so that it is difficult to become a high scene.

  In the present embodiment, when the third stage selection state occurs from the second stage selection state, the production pattern EP12 is difficult to be selected, while the production pattern EP10 and the production pattern EP11 are easily selected. The production pattern EP10 is most easily selected in the selected state. That is, during the occurrence of the selection state of the third stage, the notification timing of winning per RB at the time of designating the variation pattern HP212 is the earliest time point HT1 of the time points HT1, HT2, HT3, and the pinch degree It will change the appearance to make it easier to become the lowest scene. In addition, during the occurrence of the third stage selection state, as the notification timing of winning per RB at the time of designating the variation pattern HP212, it is the time point HT3 that comes latest among the time points HT1, HT2, and HT3, and has the highest pinch degree It will change the appearance so that it is difficult to become a high scene.

  For this reason, in the present embodiment, the selection state of the second stage or the third stage is generated, thereby reducing the situation that is notified at the point HT3 where the pinch degree is high for the player when the RB hit is determined. Thus, it is possible to increase the situation that is notified at the time HT1 and the time HT2 where the pinch degree is relatively low for the player.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the selection state of the second stage or the third stage is generated, so that at the stage of the time HT1 where the pinch degree is the lowest in the stage of production with “crisis route” per RB. It becomes possible to create a situation that can be notified.

  On the other hand, in this embodiment, the notification timing of winning per RB at the time of designating the variation pattern HP211 is to be notified only at the time point HT4 and there is no possibility of notification per 4R system. That is, in the case where a change is made to the winning notification timing per RB at the time of designating the variation pattern HP 212 due to the occurrence of the selection state at the second step or the third step, the winning notification timing per RB at the time of designating the variation pattern HP 211 Will not change.

  For this reason, in this embodiment, even if a change is made to the notification timing of winning per RB at the time of designating the variation pattern HP212 due to the occurrence of the selection state at the second or third level, at least the time of the designating of the variation pattern HP211 As for the notification timing of winning per RB (notification at time HT4), the original setting intention can be reflected.

  In the present embodiment, the second stage or the third stage selection state is generated, so that the possibility of notification per RB is increased in the scenes at the time HT1 and the time HT2 where the pinch degree is relatively low. On the other hand, the situation changes to a situation where there is a low possibility that notification per RB is made at the point of time HT3 where the pinch degree is high. In other words, during the occurrence of the second stage or the third stage selection state, if there is no notification per RB in the scene at the time HT1 or the time HT2 where the pinch degree is low, there is a possibility that the notification per RB may be made at once. On the other hand, the possibility of notification per 4R system increases at a stretch.

  Therefore, in the present embodiment, regarding the notification timing of winning per RB at the time of designating the variation pattern HP211 due to the occurrence of the selection state of the second stage or the third stage, after the time HT1 or HT2 with a relatively low pinch degree The scene is set to the scene before the point HT3 having the highest pinch degree. For this reason, during the occurrence of the selection state of the second stage or the third stage, after the scene of the point HT1 or the point HT2 having a relatively low pinch degree passes without being notified per RB, the pinch degree It is possible to create a scene in which notification per RB may be made even before the arrival of the highest point HT3.

  In the present embodiment, the effect control CPU 31a that selects (specifies) the effect pattern as described above and controls the display content of the effect display device 11 based on the effect pattern is used as the pattern selection means and the display effect control means. Function as. In the present embodiment, the scene at the time HT1 and the time HT2 with a relatively low pinch degree corresponds to the first scene, while the scene at the time HT3 with the highest pinch degree corresponds to the second scene. A scene between time HT2 and time HT3 and at time HT4 corresponds to a third scene. Further, the effect pattern EP10 that realizes notification per RB at the time point HT1 and the effect pattern EP11 that realizes notification per RB at the time point HT2 correspond to the first specific effect pattern. Further, the effect pattern EP12 that realizes notification per RB at the time HT3 and the effect pattern EP13 that realizes notification per 4R system at the time HT3 correspond to the second specific effect pattern. Further, the effect pattern EP9 that realizes notification per RB at the time point HT4 corresponds to the third specific effect pattern.

Next, a configuration related to counting the total number of acquisitions will be described.
In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not a prize has been won (a game ball has entered) at the upper large winning opening 19 based on whether or not a detection signal is input from the first count switch SW3. . When determining that a prize has been won at the top prize winning port 19, the main control CPU 30a outputs a prize instruction command for instructing that a prize has been won at the top prize winning port 19 to the effect control board 31 (effect control CPU 31a).

  Then, when the effect control CPU 31a inputs a winning instruction command, if there is a game per 8R based on per RB, the winning ball of the number of game balls determined in the first count switch SW3 (upper winning hole 19) Is stored in a predetermined area of the effect control RAM 31c. The effect control CPU 31a knows whether or not the game is being played for each 8R based on the RB, based on a stop symbol designating command for special graphics.

  This total number of acquisitions indicates the number of balls determined to have been acquired by the player based on the winning at the upper prize opening 19, and 15 balls are added when the winning instruction command is input. In this way, the effect control CPU 31a counts the number of balls acquired by the player from the game balls that win the upper prize opening 19 based on the winning instruction command, and accumulates the total number of games (game balls). Remember. That is, when the winning control command is input a plurality of times, the effect control CPU 31a stores that the player has acquired a game ball obtained by multiplying the plurality of times by 15 balls. In the present embodiment, the effect control RAM 31c (effect control CPU 31a) that counts the total number of acquisitions in this way functions as a counting unit.

  Note that the total number of acquisitions counted by the effect control CPU 31a may not match the number of balls actually acquired by the player. In addition, the effect control CPU 31a counts the total number of winnings (addition) even if a winning instruction command is input during a game per 4R in which a winning to the upper university winning opening 19 is expected as a result of opening the upper university winning opening 19. ) Is not performed.

  Further, the effect control CPU 31a accumulates and stores (stores) such a total number of acquisitions while the variable state is being applied. That is, the effect control CPU 31a changes to the normal mode MC even if the transition between the probability variation mode MA and the chance mode MB is repeated after the transition from the probability variation mode MA to the chance mode MB during the probability variation mode MA as the effect mode. Until the transition is made, it is accumulated and stored. Then, after the transition to the chance mode MB, the effect control CPU 31a performs the effect control with the start of the jackpot game that triggers the transition to the probability change mode MA or the chance mode MB after the transition to the normal mode MC. The total number of acquisitions stored in the RAM 31c is cleared (or reset to “0 ball”). In the present embodiment, the effect control CPU 31a stores and holds the total number of acquisitions without clearing (or resetting to “0 ball”) after the transition to the chance mode MB and after the transition to the normal mode MC. . For this reason, the production control CPU 31a clears the total number of acquisitions triggered by the start of the big hit game that triggers the transition from the normal mode MC to the probability change mode MA or the chance mode MB if any predetermined condition is satisfied (or “ It is also possible to accumulate and memorize it continuously without resetting it to “0 ball”.

  The effect control CPU 31a controls the display content of the effect display device 11 so as to notify the player of the total number of acquisitions stored in the effect control RAM 31c during each 8R game. Further, when the total number of acquisitions stored in the effect control RAM 31c reaches “3000 balls” or “5000 balls” during each 8R game, the effect control CPU 31a notifies the player to that effect. The display content of the effect display device 11 is controlled. In addition, the effect control CPU 31a notifies the player of the total number of acquisitions stored in the effect control RAM 31c during the probability variation mode MA, and when it has reached “3000 balls” or “5000 balls”, this fact is indicated. The display content of the effect display device 11 is controlled so as to notify the player. For this reason, while notifying the player that the total number of acquisitions has reached “3000 balls”, the presentation control CPU 31a is in the process of generating the second stage selection state and the second stage selection state. Control will be performed at Further, while notifying the player that the total number of acquisitions has reached “5000 balls”, the production control CPU 31a is in the process of selecting the third stage, and the third stage selected state is entered. Control. If the player is not informed that the total number of acquisitions has reached “3000 balls” and “5000 balls”, the effect control CPU 31a is not in the second stage or third stage selection state. Therefore, control is performed in the selection state of the first stage. Various effects on the effect display device 11 are also performed during the chance mode MB.

  As shown in FIGS. 10 (a) to 10 (e), during the game for each 8R, or during the symbol variation game with the decorative pattern in the probability variation mode MA and the chance mode MB, an image (this book) that notifies the total number of acquisitions In the embodiment, the number-of-acquisition notification effect in the form of displaying the acquired image SH) of “total acquisition xxx ball” on the effect display device 11 is executed.

  That is, as shown in FIGS. 10A to 10C, during each 8R game, the total number of acquisitions is notified to the player by the acquisition number notification effect. In addition, during each 8R game, an image that indicates that the game ball is being shot while aiming at the top prize winning port 19 while being in the RB (in this embodiment, “Big hit”, “↑”, “Up” A special round effect in a mode in which the effect display device 11 is displayed on the effect display device 11 is also executed.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 10C, during each 8R game, when the total number of acquisitions reaches “3000 balls”, the total acquisition number reaches “3000 balls”. The title acquisition effect is performed in such a manner that the image to be notified (in the present embodiment, the title image SG in which the character strings “3000” and “3000” are written) is displayed on the effect display device 11. That is, during each 8R game, the player is informed that the total number of acquisitions has reached (has reached) "3000 balls" due to the title acquisition effect. During each 8R game, when the total number of acquisitions reaches “5000 balls”, it is notified that the total acquisition number has reached (has reached) “5000 balls”, and FIG. 10 (f). The title acquisition effect is executed in such a manner that the title image SG in which the character string “5000” as shown is displayed on the effect display device 11.

  In addition, as shown in FIGS. 10D to 10F, during the symbol variation game by the decorative drawing in the probability variation mode MA, the total number of acquisitions is notified to the player by the acquisition notification effect, and the title image SG Thus, the player is also informed whether the total number of acquisitions has reached “3000 balls” or “5000 balls”, that is, the current selected state. In addition, during the symbol variation game by the decoration diagram in the probability variation mode MA, as shown in FIG. 10E together with the variation of the decoration diagram indicated by “↓”, together with the display effect by the acquisition notification effect and the title image SG. Various effects such as a sign effect are also executed. In addition, during the symbol variation game with the decorative drawing in the probability variation mode MA, when the total number of acquisitions has reached “5000 balls”, it has reached “3000 balls” and has reached “5000 balls”. Is displayed together with the title image SG.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, there is an opportunity to cause the selection state of the second stage or the third stage depending on the total number of winnings based on the winning of the game balls to be awarded to the upper prize opening 19 that is released based on per RB. To come. Furthermore, depending on the arrival of the second stage or third stage selection state, a change in the notification timing is made with respect to per RB. For this reason, in the present embodiment, in order to accompany the change of the notification timing with respect to the RB, by setting a desired condition during the RB, the big hit that can be accompanied with the change of the notification timing and the notification timing. It becomes possible to relate to the jackpot for accompanying the change of.

  In addition, regarding the arrival of the opportunity to cause the second stage or the third stage selection state, a game that wins the upper big prize opening 19 in which the opening time of one time is set shorter than the lower big prize opening 21 at the time of big hit The arrival is based on the winning of the ball. For this reason, with respect to the arrival of the second stage or the third stage of the selection state, it is possible to increase the degree of difficulty in comparison with the structure that arrives based on the winning of the game ball that wins the lower prize winning opening 21. As a result, the player can be given an opportunity to cause the second stage or the third stage of the selection state as a privilege that has a highly difficult opportunity.

As described above in detail, the present embodiment has the following effects.
(1) In the configuration in which the effect pattern EP13 is more easily selected than other effect patterns when the 4R system hit is determined (in this embodiment, only the effect pattern EP13 is selected), the point HT3 having the highest pinch degree This scene is unfavorable for a player who has a possibility per RB but a high possibility per 4R system. Therefore, during the occurrence of the selection state of the second stage or the third stage, when the per RB is determined, the selection rate of the production pattern EP10 or the production pattern EP11 is higher than during the non-occurrence of the selection state of the second stage or the third stage. The configuration is also improved. As a result, during the occurrence of such a selection state, when the RB hit is determined, the situation that is notified in the scene of the point HT3 with the highest pinch degree is reduced, and the points HT1 and HT2 having a relatively low pinch degree are reduced. The situation to be notified in the scene of can be increased. As a result, it is possible to make the player expect in an appropriate scene based on an advantageous big win (per RB in this embodiment).

  (2) In the present embodiment, even when the RB hit is determined, only the notification in the scene with the highest pinch degree continues, that is, only the flow from “defeat production” to “reverse production”. There is a possibility of making the player uneasy every time the route is routed. As a result, some players may feel uncomfortable or feel tired. However, in this embodiment, when the per RB is determined, it is possible to reduce the situation that makes the player uneasy by adopting a configuration that reduces the situation that is notified in the scene with the highest pinch degree. Therefore, it can contribute to the reduction of the emotional burden of the player who feels calm and tired.

  (3) The production pattern EP9 can be selected with the same selection rate in both cases where the second stage and the third stage of the selection state are occurring and not occurring. That is, the notification of the determination per RB based on the effect pattern EP9 is selected at a selection rate that is the same as that during non-occurrence even during the occurrence of the second stage or third stage selection state. For this reason, even if the selection mode of the production patterns EP10, EP11, EP12 changes based on the occurrence of the selection state at the second stage or the third stage, at least a scene defined in the production pattern EP9 (in this embodiment, time point HT4). As for the notification in, it becomes possible to realize the production based on the original intention.

  (4) The occurrence of the selection state at the second stage or the third stage is caused by the number of game balls based on the game balls winning in the upper prize opening 19 that is released based on the determination of the RB hit (in this embodiment, , The total number of acquisitions). That is, the occurrence of the selection state at the second stage or the third stage is associated with the jackpot accompanied by the change. Thereby, a player's interest can be attracted with respect to per RB, and by providing per RB configured in this way, it is possible to contribute to improvement of the interest of the game.

  (5) When the second stage or the third stage selection state occurs, if the per-RB is determined, the per-RB notification is not made at the time HT1 or the time HT2 where the pinch degree is relatively low. The expectation for the RB may be reduced at a stretch. Therefore, as the scene at the time point HT4 based on the production pattern EP9 selected at the selection rate that is not different from that during the occurrence of the selection state at the second stage or the third stage, the scene at the time point HT2 and the scene at the time point HT3 It was set as the structure defined between. As a result, during the occurrence of the selection state of the second stage or the third stage, the expectation for the RB is expected even after the time HT1 or the time HT2 having a relatively low pinch degree has passed without being notified of the per RB. Since it can have, the fall of expectation with respect to per RB can be suppressed.

  (6) The grand prize winning opening is further provided with a lower grand prize winning opening 21 that sets a single opening time longer than that of the upper winning prize opening 19. In other words, regarding the occurrence of the selection state of the second stage or the third stage, the number of winning game balls to be won in the upper major prize opening 19 instead of the lower major prize opening 21 (in this embodiment, the total number of winnings based on the number of winning prizes) ), It is possible to increase the degree of difficulty for establishing the special condition. Thereby, the occurrence of the special state can be positioned as a privilege that satisfies the special condition having a high degree of difficulty, and the player can also enjoy the process until the special condition is satisfied.

  (7) The production pattern that enables notification of RB per scene that comes before the time point HT3 further includes a plurality of types with different scenes. In addition, during the occurrence of the selection state of the second stage or the third stage, when the per RB is determined, an effect pattern that can notify the per RB in the scene that comes first (in this embodiment, the effect pattern EP10) The selection rate is higher than that in the non-occurrence state of the selection state of the second stage or the third stage. As a result, during the occurrence of the selection state of the second stage or the third stage, since it is possible to realize notification at an early stage of the “crisis route” with respect to the RB, an advantageous big hit (in this embodiment, Based on the winning (per RB), it is possible to create a situation where the player can feel secure.

In addition, the said embodiment can be actualized in another embodiment (another example) as follows.
In the present embodiment, only the effect pattern EP10 and the effect pattern EP11 or the effect pattern EP12 may be selectable for the variation pattern HP212. That is, it is only necessary to set one of the time point HT1 and the time point HT2 as the notification timing that comes before the time point HT3.

  In the present embodiment, during the occurrence of the selection state of the second stage or the third stage, the production pattern EP11 is most easily selected, that is, it is possible to easily notify the RB hit at the scene of the time point HT2. Further, the effect pattern EP11 can be most easily selected during the control of the second stage selection state, while the effect pattern EP10 can be most easily selected during the control of the selection state of the third stage.

  -In this embodiment, the production pattern which implement | achieves the alert | report in a different scene can also be set as an production pattern distributed with respect to the fluctuation pattern HP212. As such an effect pattern, for example, per RB can be notified between time points HT1 and HT2, or per RB can be notified between time points HT0 and HT1. Moreover, as such an effect pattern, the effect pattern EP9 can be made selectable, and in this case, the appearance in the scene of the time point HT4 can be changed according to the selection state.

In the present embodiment, the present invention is embodied in a pachinko gaming machine that uses two large winning openings, but may be embodied in a pachinko gaming machine that draws out a big win using one large winning opening.
In the present embodiment, the allocation mode of the big prize opening that is released in each big hit game may be changed. For example, it is assigned so that the lower big prize opening 21 is opened in the game per 4R, or in the game per 16R. You may allocate so that the top large winning opening 19 may be open | released.

In the present embodiment, the notification timing based on the effect pattern EP9 may be set to a scene between the time point HT1 and the time point HT2, or may be set to a scene at the time point HT0.
In this embodiment, the first condition number or the second condition number for causing the second stage or the third stage selection state may be changed. For example, it is acquired by a game per 8R each time. It is possible to set the number of possible game balls, and it is also possible to require the accumulation of the number of acquisitions for each 8R game of three or more times.

  In the present embodiment, it is also possible to make it possible to add the total number of winnings by winning a prize at the upper prize opening 19 during a game per 4R. It is also possible to make it possible to add the total number of winnings by winning the lower big prize opening 21 during a game per 16R. In addition, the total number of winning can be realized by a specification that counts the total number of winnings after counting the number of winnings instead of counting every winning.

  In the present embodiment, the special condition that causes the second stage or the third stage selection state can be changed and realized. For example, the special condition can be defined by the number of game balls based on winning in the lower grand prize winning opening 21. The special condition can also be defined by the number of game balls won in the upper university winning opening 19 or the lower university winning opening 21. In addition, the special condition can be defined by a condition not related to winning in the big winning opening, and can be associated with, for example, the number of executions of the special figure changing game after the big hit or the number of appearances of a predetermined effect. Further, the special condition may be a configuration that can be set by the player's intention using a button or the like that can be operated by the player.

  In the present embodiment, regarding the effect pattern EP9, it may be possible to report per RB at the time HT1 or the time HT2. In such a configuration, the intention of the original setting can be reflected in the notification timing in the scene of the time point HT1 and the time point HT2 based on the effect pattern EP9.

  In the present embodiment, one effect pattern can be associated with one variation pattern. In this case, it is possible to select a variation pattern that associates the production patterns EP10, EP11, and EP12 when winning per RB, while selecting a variation pattern that associates the production pattern EP13 when winning per 4R system. Configure. In this case, the mode corresponding to the selection state of the first stage, the second stage, or the third stage may be set as the selection state for the variation pattern, and the main control CPU 30a may set such a state. The selection state will be controlled.

  In the present embodiment, it is possible to select the same variation pattern when winning per RB and when winning per 4R system. In this case, an appropriate effect pattern may be selected according to the type of jackpot.

  -In this embodiment, the timing to notify per 16R is selected by setting the per 16R as an advantageous hit and the per RB as a disadvantage, or the per 16R as an advantageous hit and the 4R system as a disadvantage. It can also be set as the structure changed with a state. In this case, the present invention can also be applied to a pachinko gaming machine that does not provide per RB or 4R system.

In the present embodiment, the configuration is such that the total number of prize balls and the uncertain change state can be given as the elements for disadvantage, but it may be defined only by the total number of prize balls as the elements for disadvantage.
-In this embodiment, it can also comprise, without setting the production pattern like production pattern EP9.

  In the present embodiment, if the production patterns EP10 and EP11 are more easily selected than the production pattern EP12 during the occurrence of the selection state of the second stage or the third stage, specific specifications (production of each selection state The pattern selection mode) may be arbitrarily changed.

  In this embodiment, the number of types of selection states may be changed. For example, only one of the selection states of the second stage and the third stage can be set, and the fourth stage, the fifth stage, etc. The selection state can also be set. As a configuration of the selection state of the fourth stage and the fifth stage, for example, the effect pattern EP10 is easily selected as the stage progresses. In addition, the third condition number and the fourth condition number can be set in order to cause the selection state of the fourth stage and the fifth stage, and for these, conditions different from the total acquisition number are specified. You can also.

  In the present embodiment, the invention realized by applying to the aspect of notifying the big hit during the symbol variation game by the decorative drawing is realized by applying to the aspect of notifying the advantages and disadvantages related to the big hit in the display effect during the big hit game You can also The contents to be notified in the display effect during the jackpot game include the manner of giving the probability change state after the jackpot game (whether or not it is given), the size of the specified number of rounds of the jackpot game, It is possible to report an application state of the variable state (long or short of the applied period) or the like. For example, in the case of notifying the mode of giving the probability variation state after the end of the jackpot game with the display effect during the jackpot game, the 16R probability variation per unit that gives the probability variation state after the end of the jackpot game and the end of the jackpot game A 16R non-probability hit to give the non-probability change state later is provided. In this case, the first and second scenes correspond to the round game, and the display effect to be executed by the effect display device 11 during the big hit game (particularly the round game) executed by the effect pattern is specific. Specific production contents are specified. In this case, for example, in the case of the production pattern corresponding to the production pattern EP10, the notification in the fifth round game is prescribed, and in the case of the production pattern corresponding to the production pattern EP11, in the tenth round game. The notification is defined, and if it is an effect pattern corresponding to the effect pattern EP12, the notification at the 16th, that is, the final round game is specified. Further, in this case, for example, in the case of an effect pattern corresponding to the effect pattern EP9, notification in the 11th to 15th round games is specified.

  -In this embodiment, instead of 4R non-probability per win, the same big winning opening as the big win game based on 4R probable per change is assigned, and a small hit that gives a small hit game that can be visually recognized as the same is set. You may make it do. With regard to such a small hit game, it is sufficient that at least the effect during the small hit game can be visually recognized to be the same as the effect during the big hit game based on the 4R probability variation, and the opening mode of the big prize opening is 4R probability variation. It may be the same as or different from the opening mode of the big winning opening based on winning.

  In the present embodiment, the specified round number of jackpot games based on per RB can be set to “16 times”. In this case, the big hit game based on the special drawing ZB is a game per 32 open times in which the upper big prize opening 19 is opened 32 times by setting the upper big prize opening 19 twice in one round game. . On the other hand, in the big hit game based on the special figure ZC in this case, the upper big prize opening 19 is opened three times in one round game, so that the upper big prize opening 19 is opened 48 times. It becomes. In addition, the specified number of rounds for each jackpot can be set to the same value, or the specified number of rounds for each RB and 4R system can be set to the same value.

-Although this embodiment was actualized in the pachinko game machine using one special figure, you may materialize in the pachinko game machine which draws a lottery aspect using two special figures.
In the present embodiment, the effect display device 11 is a liquid crystal type, but it may be a dot matrix type or a 7 segment LED type display device, or a mechanical type display device such as a drum type.

  The various effects (effect modes, etc.) in the present embodiment are not limited to those performed by the effect display device 11, and may be performed by speakers or lamps, or effect means dedicated to various effects (effect modes, etc.). May be provided separately.

  -In this embodiment, although it embodied in the pachinko gaming machine using a special figure and a decoration drawing, you may materialize in the pachinko gaming machine using only a special figure. In this case, the special figure can be a design for production.

  In this embodiment, the special symbol stop symbol designation command may be a command indicating a symbol (special symbol) to be confirmed and stopped on each special symbol display device 12 in a variable game, or a content that can identify the type of jackpot Any command can be used. Further, the jackpot lottery result and the type of jackpot can be configured to be specified from the variation pattern. In this case, the variation pattern designation command may also indicate the lottery result or type of jackpot.

  In the present embodiment, a sub-control board that comprehensively controls various effects can be newly provided between the main control board 30 and the effect control board 31. In the sub control board, a part of the process executed by the effect control board 31 (effect control CPU 31a) can be performed.

  -You may mount this embodiment in the 1 type, 2 types mixed pachinko game machine. The first type pachinko game machine is a pachinko game that will be a big hit when the change of the symbol starts when the game ball enters the start prize opening and the symbol combination of the predetermined symbol is displayed in a fixed stop state. Point to the machine. In addition, the second type pachinko gaming machine is, for example, that a special electric accessory is released when a game ball enters a start winning opening, and a game is played in a special area (so-called V zone) in the electric accessory. This refers to a pachinko machine that wins when the ball wins.

Next, a technical idea that can be grasped from the above-described embodiment and another example (modification) will be additionally described below.
(A) The display effect control means, as a display effect based on the third specific effect pattern, in the third scene between the first scene and the second scene in the specific effect. There that controls so as to notify that it is determined.

(B) wherein the special winning hole, that contains a special winning hole for long open for longer once the open time than the specified special winning hole.
(C) The first specific effect pattern further includes a plurality of types with different scenes, and the pattern selecting means is the hit and the advantageous hit is determined during the occurrence of the special state. In the first specific effect pattern, the selection rate of the specific effect pattern that enables notification of the advantageous hit in the scene that comes first is higher than during the non-occurrence of the special state .

  EP1 to EP13 ... production pattern, SW3 ... first count switch, 11 ... production display device, 12 ... first special symbol display, 19 ... upper major prize opening, 21 ... lower major prize opening, 30 ... main control board, 30a ... Main control CPU, 30b ... main control ROM, 30c ... main control RAM, 31 ... effect control board, 31a ... effect control CPU, 31b ... effect control ROM, 31c ... effect control RAM.

Claims (1)

Display effect means for performing a display effect related to a symbol variation game performed by varying symbols, and when a winning display result is displayed in the symbol variation game, a per game where a special winning opening is opened a predetermined number of times is performed. In the gaming machine in which the display effect relating to the corresponding game is performed by the display effect means during the winning game,
A hit judging means for judging whether or not to hit;
A hit type determining means for determining hit types including an unfavorable hit that is disadvantageous to the player and an advantageous hit that is advantageous to the player when the hit is determined;
A means for selecting an effect pattern for specifying an effect content of a display effect to be performed by the display effect means, and a first specific effect that is accompanied by a specific effect based on the type of the hit when the hit is determined. Pattern selecting means for selecting one effect pattern from a plurality of types including a pattern and a second specific effect pattern;
Display effect control means for performing control for causing a display effect based on the effect pattern;
A selection state occurrence means for causing a special state in which the pattern selection means selects the effect pattern in a special selection manner to occur when a special condition is satisfied,
The display effect control means controls to notify that the disadvantageous hit or the advantageous hit is determined in the first scene in the specific effect as a display effect based on the first specific effect pattern. As a display effect based on the second specific effect pattern, it is notified that the disadvantageous hit or the advantageous hit is determined in the second scene that comes after the first scene in the specific effect. Control to
The pattern selection means includes
When the hit and the disadvantageous hit is determined, the second specific effect pattern is more easily selected than the first specific effect pattern,
While the special state is occurring, the selection rate of the first specific performance pattern is configured to be higher than when the special state is not occurring, when the advantageous hit is determined. During the occurrence of the special state, when it is the hit and the advantageous hit is determined, the selection rate of the second specific production pattern is configured to be lower than that during the non-occurrence of the special state,
The pattern selection means includes
A third specific effect pattern that is accompanied by the specific effect when the winning hit is determined is configured to be selectable,
In selecting the third specific performance pattern, it is configured to be selectable at the same selection rate in both cases of occurrence and non-occurrence of the special state,
The display effect control means determines the advantageous hit in a third scene between the first scene and the second scene in the specific effect as a display effect based on the third specific effect pattern. Control to alert you ,
In the winning game, there are a short opening game with a short opening time of the special winning opening and a long opening game with a long opening time of the special winning opening than a short opening game,
2. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the special condition is determined to be satisfied when the number of game balls won in the special prize opening in the game per short opening is greater than a predetermined number .