JP6404705B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention, after a specific display results determined in advance by symbol variable game, relates to a gaming machine advantageous state is advantageous to the player is caused.

  Conventionally, in a pachinko gaming machine that is a type of gaming machine, a symbol variation game that is performed by changing the symbol according to the establishment of a predetermined start condition is performed, and as a result, the symbol variation game displays a jackpot display result, etc. When the big hit condition (advantageous condition) is satisfied, the big winning opening can be opened, and a big hit game (advantageous state) in which a lot of prize balls are paid out is given.

  Among such gaming machines, for example, as disclosed in Patent Document 1, when an advantageous condition is satisfied, a musical piece to be played back is selected by a player's operation. In addition, when the number of times that the advantageous condition is satisfied becomes the specified number of times, a music that could not be selected before can be newly selected, and an effect that increases the music that can be selected by the player is executed.

JP 2007-252401 A

  However, in such a gaming machine, for example, when the number of times that an advantageous state has occurred reaches a specified number, the relationship that the number of types of music that can be selected by the player increases becomes constant. It is hoped to improve the interest in

  This invention was made paying attention to the problem which exists in such a prior art, and the objective is to provide the game machine which can aim at the improvement of the interest with respect to a game.

A gaming machine that solves the above problems is an operating means that can be operated by a player in a gaming machine in which an advantageous state that is advantageous to the player occurs after a specific display result predetermined in the symbol variation game is generated. A first starter capable of entering a game ball; a second starter capable of entering a game ball; an open state where a game ball can enter the second starter; and the second starter Opening / closing means capable of taking a closed state in which the game ball cannot enter, and control of the entrance rate at which the game ball enters the second starting means is improved to a higher entrance rate state than the non-entry rate improvement state. A state control means for controlling, a playback state control means for controlling a plurality of types of music pieces in a reproducible state or a non-reproducible state, Music playback control means for controlling playback of either The symbol variation game can be executed according to a game ball entering one of the first start unit and the second start unit, and is a symbol variation game in the non-entrance rate improvement state. In a case where a predetermined advantageous state is generated after a specific display result is obtained, and the entrance rate improvement state is controlled after the predetermined advantageous state is finished, the state in which the predetermined advantageous state is generated is an initial state. And each of the plurality of types of music has a predetermined condition for making it reproducible, and the predetermined condition has a plurality of types of conditions in which the music to be made reproducible from the initial state is different, The reproduction state control means can change the predetermined condition so as to change the music to be made reproducible from the initial state according to the operation of the operation means. The predetermined condition includes a specific condition. There is, the plurality of types of the music has its own music, the reproduction state control means can the predetermined condition is to control the music of the dedicated to reproducible state when a said specific condition When the predetermined condition is not the specific condition, the gist is not to control the dedicated music to be reproducible .

  According to the present invention, it is possible to improve the interest in games.

A front view showing a pachinko machine. The block diagram which shows the electrical constitution of a pachinko gaming machine. The figure which shows production mode. The figure which shows a fluctuation pattern and a sub fluctuation pattern. (A)-(h) is a figure which shows the execution mode of an effect. (A)-(h) is a figure which shows the execution mode of an effect. (A)-(h) is a figure which shows the execution mode of an effect. The flowchart which shows operation related control processing. The figure which shows a music selection pattern table. The figure which shows a music selection pattern table.

Hereinafter, an embodiment of a pachinko gaming machine as a gaming machine will be described.
As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko gaming machine is provided with a game board YB. The pachinko gaming machine is provided with a launch handle HD, and a game ball can be launched onto the game board YB in accordance with the turning operation of the launch handle HD. The pachinko gaming machine is provided with an effect button BT as operation means that can be operated by the player. The pachinko gaming machine is provided with a speaker SP for outputting sound (sound) and a decorative lamp LA that emits light in a predetermined light emission mode.

  The game board YB is provided with a special symbol display device 11 having a plurality of light emitting portions. In the special symbol display device 11, a variable game (symbol variable game) is performed in which a plurality of types of special symbols (symbols) are displayed in a variable manner.

  In the present embodiment, in the special symbol display device 11 as the symbol display means, one special symbol corresponding to the lottery result of the big hit lottery among a plurality of types of special symbols is stopped and displayed when the variable game ends. The special symbols include a jackpot symbol that can recognize a jackpot (a jackpot display result) and a missed symbol that can recognize a miss. When the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed, the player is awarded a jackpot game.

  In addition, the game board YB is provided with an effect display device 16 that is separate from the special symbol display device 11 and has an image display unit GH that displays an effect image. In the effect display device 16 as effect execution means, a display effect related to the variable game is performed, and specifically, a decorative symbol variation game is performed in which a plurality of types of decorative symbols (effect symbols) are varied in a plurality of columns.

  In the effect display device 16, when the variation game is started, the decorative symbols in each column are variably displayed along a predetermined variation direction (vertical scroll direction). Further, in the effect display device 16, before the decorative symbol is stopped and displayed, there is a case where the reach is combined and a reach state is formed. As the reach symbol combination, the decorative symbols in the specific columns (left column and right column in this embodiment) among the plurality of columns in the effect display device 16 are stopped in the same type, and columns other than the specific columns (this embodiment) In the form, a symbol combination in which the decorative symbols in the middle row) are variably displayed is defined.

  On the effect display device 16, the symbol combination corresponding to the display result of the special symbol display device 11 is stopped and displayed. More specifically, when the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display device 11, the jackpot symbol combination is also stopped and displayed on the effect display device 16. If the special symbol display device 11 is stopped and the off symbol is stopped, the off symbol combination is also stopped and displayed on the effect display device 16. In this embodiment, as a jackpot symbol combination (big hit display result), a symbol combination in which all the decorative symbols of the entire row are of the same type, and as an outlier symbol combination (missing display result), the decorative symbol of all the rows Symbol combinations that are not the same type are defined.

  The effect display device 16 is configured with a display area larger than that of the special symbol display device 11, and the decorative symbol is displayed much larger than the special symbol. For this reason, the player can recognize the big hit or the loss from the symbol combination stopped and displayed on the effect display device 16.

  The game board YB is provided with a first start winning device 21 having a first start winning port 21a through which a game ball can enter. The first start winning device 21 as the starting means is provided with a first start sensor SE1 (see FIG. 2) that detects a game ball that has entered the first start winning port 21a. When a game ball that has entered the first start winning opening 21a is detected by the first start sensor SE1, a start condition for the variable game can be given, and a predetermined number of game balls as award balls can be given. A payout condition is given.

  The game board YB is provided with a second start winning device 22 having a second start winning port 22a through which a game ball can enter. The second start winning device 22 as a starting means is provided with an opening / closing member 22b (ordinary electric accessory) for opening and closing the second start winning port 22a by the operation of the ordinary electric accessory solenoid SOL2 (see FIG. 2). Has been. The opening / closing member 22b is in a closed state in which a game ball cannot enter the ball (a ball is restricted) in the second start winning port 22a of the second start winning device 22, and a game ball can enter (the ball is Operates in the allowed (open) state. The opening / closing member 22b operates in an open state in a predetermined opening mode when a predetermined opening condition is satisfied.

  The second start winning device 22 is provided with a second start sensor SE2 (see FIG. 2) that detects a game ball that has entered the second start winning port 22a. When a game ball that has entered the second start winning opening 22a is detected by the second start sensor SE2, a start condition for the variable game can be given, and a predetermined number of game balls as award balls can be given. A payout condition is given.

  The game board YB is provided with a large winning device 23 having a large winning port 23a through which a game ball can be inserted. The big prize device 23 is provided with a big prize opening door 23b that opens and closes the big prize opening 23a by the operation of the big prize opening solenoid SOL1 (see FIG. 2). The grand prize opening door 23b is in a closed state in which a game ball cannot enter the grand prize opening 23a (the entry is restricted) and an open state in which a game ball can enter (the entry is permitted). To work. The special winning opening door 23b operates in an open state in a predetermined opening mode when a predetermined opening condition is satisfied.

  The big winning device 23 is provided with a count sensor SE3 (see FIG. 2) that detects a game ball that has entered the big winning opening 23a. When the game ball that has entered the big winning opening 23a is detected by the count sensor SE3, a predetermined number of game ball payout conditions are given.

  When the big hit game is awarded, the big prize opening door 23b is opened according to the kind of the big hit game given, and the big prize opening 23a is operated in the opened state, and the entry of the game ball is permitted by the operation. The For this reason, the player can obtain a chance to acquire a large number of prize balls. In this embodiment, the big hit game is advantageous to the player because a chance to win a large number of prize balls can be obtained. The jackpot game is given when the jackpot is determined by the internal lottery and the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed in the variable game.

  On the game board YB, a holding display device 13 is disposed separately from the special symbol display device 11 and the effect display device 16. The hold display device 13 as a hold display means indicates the number of variable games whose execution is put on hold. Specifically, the hold display device 13 has a variable game start condition established when a game ball enters the first start winning opening 21a or the second start winning opening 22a, while the execution condition of the variable game is This indicates the number of variable games whose execution (start) has been suspended since they have not yet been established, so-called start-pending storage number (hereinafter, “pending storage number”).

  A normal symbol display device 15 is arranged on the game board YB. In this normal symbol display device 15, a normal symbol variation game (hereinafter referred to as a “general symbol”) using a normal symbol for deriving one common symbol by varying a plurality of types of ordinary symbols (hereinafter sometimes referred to as “normal symbols”). May be indicated as “game”).

  The player can recognize the normal hit or the normal deviation from the general map finally displayed in the general game (the display result derived in the general game). If the normal symbol stopped on the normal symbol display device 15 is a normal symbol, the normal symbol can be recognized. When the normal winning symbol is stopped and displayed, the normal winning game is given to the player. In addition, when the usual figure stopped and displayed on the normal symbol display device 15 is an unusual symbol, the usual deviation can be recognized from the usual symbol.

  An operating gate 25 is disposed on the game board YB. The operating gate 25 is provided with a gate sensor SE4 (see FIG. 2) that detects a game ball that has entered (passed). When the game ball that has passed through the operation gate 25 is detected by the gate sensor SE4, a start condition for the usual game can be given. The usual game is performed in order to derive a lottery result indicating whether or not the opening / closing member 22b of the second start winning device 22 is opened (whether a game ball can be inserted into the second start winning port 22a). It is what is said. When the lottery result of the ordinary game is a normal hit and a game is awarded per ordinary figure, the opening / closing member 22b is opened and the second start winning opening 22a is opened, and a game ball can be entered. That is, when a game is given per game, it becomes easier to enter a game ball into the second start winning opening 22a by opening the opening / closing member 22b, and the player can easily acquire the starting condition and the prize ball for the variable game. You can get a chance.

  Further, in the present embodiment, a probability variation (hereinafter referred to as “probability variation”) function is provided. The probability variation function is a function that can give a probability variation state (probability variation state) in which the lottery probability of the big hit lottery varies from a low probability to a high probability after the big hit game ends. In this embodiment, the probability variation state is given until a predetermined probability variation end condition is satisfied. The probability variation state can be a gaming state advantageous to the player because the lottery probability of the jackpot lottery fluctuates with high probability and the jackpot is likely to occur.

  Moreover, in this embodiment, the entrance rate improvement function is provided. The entrance rate improvement function is a function that can give an entrance rate improvement state (variable state) advantageous to a player after the end of the big hit game. In the entrance rate improvement state, the fluctuation time of the base drawing game for deriving the lottery result for the base drawing is shortened compared to when the entrance rate improvement state is not given (non-entry rate improvement state). . Further, in the increased entrance rate state, the probability of winning the normal winning lottery is higher than in the non-entry rate improvement state. In addition, in the improved entrance rate, when the lottery per standard drawing is won, the opening time of the opening / closing member 22b based on winning the lottery per general drawing is larger than in the non-entry rate improved state. become longer. In addition, during the entrance rate improvement state, the change time of the variable game may be shortened as compared to the non-entry rate improvement state. Often shortened.

  In this embodiment, the entrance rate improvement state is given until a predetermined entrance rate improvement end condition is satisfied. The state in which the entrance rate is improved can be a game state in which the opening / closing member 22b operates in an advantageous manner for the player and the entrance rate to the second start winning opening 22a per unit time is more advantageous than the normal player. In addition, the entrance rate improvement state can be imparted even during the probability variation state.

  In the present embodiment, the first start winning opening 21a is disposed below the effect display device 16, and the right side of the game board YB is more rolled when the first flow path X on the left side of the game board YB is rolled. This makes it easier for a game ball to enter than to roll the second flow path Y. For this reason, in the non-entry rate improvement state where it is difficult for a game ball to enter the second start winning opening 22a, the first flow path X is caused to roll in order to allow the game ball to enter the first start winning opening 21a. Tend to fire game balls. On the other hand, on the right side of the effect display device 16, the operation gate 25, the second start winning port 22a, and the big winning port 23a are arranged in order from the top, and the second flow path Y is rolled. This makes it easier for a game ball to enter than to roll the first flow path X. For this reason, in the state of increasing the rate of entry where game balls can easily enter the second start winning opening 22a, the game balls enter the big winning opening 23a in the big hit game so that the game balls can enter the second start winning opening 22a. In order to enter the ball, the game ball tends to be fired so as to roll the second flow path Y.

Next, the jackpot game in this embodiment will be described.
The jackpot game is started after the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed in the variable game and the game is finished. When the big hit game starts, the opening time starts. In this opening time, the opening effect which shows the start of a big hit game is performed first. When the opening time ends, a round game in which the special winning opening 23a is opened is performed a plurality of times, with a predetermined number of rounds as an upper limit. One round game is continued until the upper limit number of game balls enter the big winning opening 23a or until a prescribed time elapses. In the round game, a round effect is performed. When all round games are finished, the ending time is set. In this ending time, an ending effect indicating the end of the big hit game is performed. When the ending time is over, the big hit game is over.

  In the present embodiment, when the big hit lottery is won, one big hit is determined from a plurality of types of big hits, and a big hit game corresponding to the determined big hit is given. Depending on the type of special symbol (big hit symbol) that is determined when the big hit lottery is won, any of the big hits is determined.

Here, the specifications of so-called pachinko gaming machines, such as the winning probability of the jackpot lottery and the contents of the jackpot game will be described.
In the present embodiment, the winning probability of the big hit determination (lottery) is 164/65536 (about 1/399) in the non-probability changing state that is not the probability changing state, and 1640/65536 (about 1/40) in the probability changing state. ) Are specified respectively. The number of payout prize balls when the first start sensor SE1 or the second start sensor SE2 detects a game ball is “3”, and the number of payout prize balls when the count sensor SE3 detects a game ball is “14”. Each is defined. “9 balls” is the maximum number of balls that can be entered in one round game, and the maximum opening time of the grand prize opening door 23b when there is no game ball of the maximum number of balls entered in one round game is “ "25 seconds" is defined respectively. “12” is defined as the number of round games in one big hit game.

  In the floating game, a probability variation state is given with a probability of 70% so as to correspond to the type of jackpot until the next jackpot game is awarded (hereinafter referred to as “until next time”) after the jackpot game is finished. Probability is not granted after the big hit game ends with a probability of%. In addition, when the probability change state is given, after the jackpot game is finished, the entrance rate improvement state is given until the next time, and when the probability change state is not given, the upper limit is “100 times” after the jackpot game is finished. As a result, the improved entrance rate is given.

Next, the control configuration of the pachinko gaming machine will be described based on FIG.
A main control board 30 is mounted on the back side of the pachinko gaming machine. The main control board 30 as a game control means executes various processes related to the pachinko gaming machine and outputs various control signals (control commands) for controlling the game according to the processing results.

  An effect control board 31 is mounted on the back side of the pachinko gaming machine. The effect control board 31 as the effect control means is a process related to the determination of the display mode (display images such as symbols, backgrounds, characters, etc.) of the effect display device 16 based on the control signal (control command) output from the main control board 30. And the display content is controlled according to the processing result. The effect control board 31 controls the light emission mode of the decorative lamp LA and the sound output mode of the speaker SP based on the control signal output from the main control board 30.

  The main control board 30 is provided with a main control CPU 30a. A main control ROM 30b and a main control RAM 30c are connected to the main control CPU 30a. A first start sensor SE1, a second start sensor SE2, a count sensor SE3, and a gate sensor SE4 are connected to the main control CPU 30a. Further, a special symbol display device 11, a hold display device 13, and a normal symbol display device 15 are connected to the main control CPU 30a. The main control CPU 30a is connected with a big prize opening solenoid SOL1 and a normal electric accessory solenoid SOL2.

  The main control ROM 30b stores a main control program for executing various processes related to the pachinko gaming machine. The main control ROM 30b stores a plurality of types of variation patterns. The variation pattern is a pattern that serves as a base for game effects (display effects, etc.) from when a symbol (special symbol) starts to fluctuate (variable game starts) to when the symbol is stopped and displayed (variable game ends). Is shown. That is, the variation pattern can specify at least the variation time (effect time) from when the special symbol starts to vary until the special symbol is confirmed and stopped. In the variation pattern in the present embodiment, it is possible to specify the contents of the effect of the variation game (such as whether there is a big hit, whether there is a reach effect, etc.) from when the special symbol starts to vary until the special symbol is displayed with a fixed stop it can.

  The variation pattern includes a jackpot variation pattern that specifies a jackpot effect. In the fluctuation pattern, after a predetermined effect (for example, reach effect) is performed, an outlier reach effect pattern that specifies an outlier reach effect that is finally set as a deviation is specified, and an outlier effect that is determined as a deviation without forming a reach There is an outlier variation pattern.

  The jackpot variation effect is an effect that is developed so as to finally stop and display the symbol combination of the jackpot through the reach effect. The outlier reach variation effect is an effect that is developed so that a final symbol combination is finally stopped and displayed through the reach effect. The outlier variation effect is an effect that is developed so as to finally display the symbol combination of the disappointment without confirming the reach effect. The reach effect is an effect that is performed during the period from the formation of the reach symbol combination to the derivation of the jackpot symbol combination or the outlier symbol combination in the decorative symbol variation game based on the ornament symbol of the effect display device 16. is there.

  Various determination values are stored in the main control ROM 30b. For example, the main control ROM 30b stores a jackpot determination value used in the jackpot lottery. The number of jackpot determination values when the probability variation state is imparted is larger than the number of jackpot determination values when the probability variation state is not imparted. The main control ROM 30b stores a reach determination value used in the reach lottery for determining whether or not to execute the reach effect.

  The main control RAM 30c stores various information (random values, timer values, flags, etc.) that can be appropriately rewritten during operation of the pachinko gaming machine. For example, the main control RAM 30c stores a main probability change flag indicating whether or not a probability change state is given. Further, the main control RAM 30c stores a main operation flag indicating whether or not the entrance rate improvement state is given.

  In the main control board 30, various random numbers used as random numbers for hit determination, random numbers for special symbol distribution, random numbers for reach effect determination, and random numbers for fluctuation pattern distribution are generated. The winning determination random number is a random number used in the big hit lottery. The reach determination random number is a random number used for reach lottery. The random number for special symbol distribution is a random number used when determining a special symbol (type of jackpot). The variation pattern distribution random number is a random number used when determining the variation pattern. The values that can be taken by the random numbers for variation pattern distribution have different distributions for each category of the loss variation pattern, the loss reach variation pattern, and the big hit variation pattern. Note that the random numbers used as various random numbers may be hardware random numbers or software random numbers.

  The effect control board 31 is provided with an effect control CPU 31a. The effect control ROM 31b and the effect control RAM 31c are connected to the effect control CPU 31a. The effect control ROM 31b stores a plurality of types of sub variation patterns. The sub variation pattern is based on the variation pattern, and can specify the detailed variation content (effect content) of the variation game. The effect control RAM 31c stores various types of information (random values, timer values, flags, etc.) that are appropriately rewritten during the operation of the pachinko gaming machine. For example, the sub-probability change flag indicating whether or not the probability change state is given is stored in the effect control RAM 31c. In addition, the effect control RAM 31c stores a secondary operation flag indicating whether or not the entrance rate improvement state is given. The effect control CPU 31a updates the values of various random numbers at predetermined intervals, stores (sets) the updated values in the setting area of the effect control RAM 31c, and rewrites the values before the update.

  The effect control ROM 31b stores an effect control program for executing a game effect. When the various control commands are input, the effect control CPU 31a executes various controls based on the effect control program. The effect control ROM 31b stores various image data (image data such as symbols, various background images, characters, characters, etc.). In addition, the effect display device 16 is connected to the effect control CPU 31a, and when various control commands are input, the display content of the effect display device 16 is controlled based on the effect control program. In addition, a decoration lamp LA and a speaker SP are connected to the effect control CPU 31a. The effect button BT is connected to the effect control CPU 31a.

Next, various processes such as a special symbol input process and a special symbol start process executed by the main control CPU 30a based on the main control program will be described.
First, the special symbol input process will be described. The special symbol input process is executed at predetermined intervals by the main control CPU 30a.

  First, the main control CPU 30a executes a hold determination for determining whether or not a game ball has entered the first start winning opening 21a or the second start winning opening 22a. That is, the main control CPU 30a outputs in response to detection of a game ball entered into the first start winning port 21a or the second start winning port 22a by the first start sensor SE1 or the second start sensor SE2 in the hold determination. It is determined whether or not a detection signal to be input is input.

  When the determination result of the hold determination is affirmative (when a game ball enters the first start winning opening 21a or the second start winning opening 22a), the main control CPU 30a has an upper limit storage number (in the present embodiment). “4”) is executed to determine whether or not there is a pending storage number. When the determination result of the reserved memory number determination is affirmative (when the upper limit value is not reached), the main control CPU 30a updates the value by adding “1” to the reserved memory number stored in the main control RAM 30c. Remember. The main control CPU 30a controls the hold display device 13 so as to display the updated hold memory number. Further, the main control CPU 30a outputs a hold designation command for designating the number of hold memories after the update. The main control CPU 30a acquires various random number values and stores the acquired random number values in a predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 30c in association with the reserved storage number. On the other hand, when the determination result of the hold determination is negative (when the game ball does not enter the first start winning opening 21a and the second start winning opening 22a), or the determination result of the hold memory number determination is negative In the case of (when the upper limit value of the number of reserved memories has been reached), the main control CPU 30a does not execute the above processing.

  Next, the special symbol start process will be described. The main control CPU 30a is configured to execute a special symbol start process at predetermined intervals. The main control CPU 30a that executes such processing functions as a jackpot determining means and a variation pattern determining means.

  When the big hit game or the variable game is not being executed, the main control CPU 30a specifies the reserved memory number and determines whether the reserved memory number is larger than “0”. When the number of reserved memories is “0”, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process.

  On the other hand, when the determination result is affirmative (when the number of stored memories is larger than “0”), the main control CPU 30a determines that the execution condition of the variable game is satisfied, and a predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 30c. Is set to a value indicating that the variation game is to be executed. In the present embodiment, when the big hit game and the variable game are not being executed, and when the number of reserved memories is larger than “0” (that is, when there is a variable game whose execution is held). The execution condition of the variable game is established.

  Next, the main control CPU 30a, among random number values related to the variable game (used for the variable game), random number values related to the variable game that are executed earliest in accordance with the acquisition sequence (random numbers for hit determination, variable pattern distribution) Random number for use and special design distribution random number). Specifically, the random number value that is the earliest acquired random number value that is related to the variable game and that has not yet been used to execute the variable game is acquired. The main control CPU 30a subtracts 1 from the specified reserved storage number, and changes the display content of the hold display device 13 so as to represent the reserved storage number. The main control CPU 30a outputs a hold designation command indicating the number of hold memories after the update.

  The main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the value of the acquired random number for hit determination matches the jackpot determination value stored in the main control ROM 30b, and performs a big hit determination (big hit lottery). When the determination result of the jackpot determination is affirmative (in the case of a jackpot), the main control CPU 30a determines the type of jackpot game based on the acquired special symbol distribution random number value, The final stop symbol to be stopped and displayed on the special symbol display device 11 is determined. Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a determines a variation pattern from the big hit variation pattern based on the obtained variation pattern distribution random number.

  The main control CPU 30a, which has determined the variation pattern and the final stop symbol, executes various processes relating to the variation game, such as outputting a predetermined control command 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 for designating a variation pattern and instructing the start of symbol variation. The main control CPU 30a controls the display content of the special symbol display device 11 so as to start the variation of the special symbol. Further, the main control CPU 30a starts measuring the effect time of the variable game. Further, the main control CPU 30a outputs a special symbol designation command (a jackpot type designation command) for designating the final stop symbol and the type of jackpot game. Then, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process.

  Thereafter, in a process different from the special symbol start process, the main control CPU 30a displays the determined final stop symbol on the basis of the variation time determined in the designated variation pattern. Controls the display content of. Further, the main control CPU 30a instructs to stop the variation of the decorative symbols based on the effect time set in the designated variation pattern, and outputs an all symbol stop command for stopping and displaying the symbol combination.

  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 performs a reach determination for determining whether or not to execute the reach effect. In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the reach determination random number acquired from the main control RAM 30c matches the reach determination value.

  When the determination result of the reach determination is affirmative (when the reach effect is performed), the main control CPU 30a determines the off symbol as a final stop symbol to be confirmed and displayed on the special symbol display device 11. Next, the main control CPU 30a determines a variation pattern from the outlier reach variation patterns based on the obtained variation pattern distribution random number value.

  The main control CPU 30a that has determined the variation pattern and the final stop symbol, for example, outputs a predetermined control command at a predetermined timing to the effect control board 31 (effect control CPU 31a) as in the case of the big hit. Perform various processes related to the game. 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 (when the reach effect is not performed), the main control CPU 30a determines the off symbol as a final stop symbol to be displayed on the special symbol display device 11 with a fixed stop. Next, the main control CPU 30a determines a variation pattern from the deviation variation patterns based on the obtained variation pattern distribution random number value.

  The main control CPU 30a that has determined the variation pattern and the final stop symbol, for example, outputs a predetermined control command at a predetermined timing to the effect control board 31 (effect control CPU 31a) as in the case of the big hit. Perform various processes related to the game. Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process.

  When determining the big hit, the main control CPU 30a starts controlling the big hit game of the type specified based on the final stop symbol after the end of the change game based on the determined change pattern. A predetermined control command is output at a predetermined timing to the control CPU 31a).

  Specifically, the main control CPU 30a starts setting the opening time in response to the start of the big hit game. Further, the main control CPU 30 a outputs an opening command for instructing that the opening time has started to the effect control board 31. Next, the main control CPU 30a controls each round game after the opening time ends. That is, the main control CPU 30a outputs a round command for instructing the start of a round game to the effect control board 31 at the start of each round game. Further, the main control CPU 30a controls the special winning opening 23a to be in an open state and a closed state for each round game. That is, the main control CPU 30a opens the large winning opening 23a in a predetermined release mode until the upper limit number of game balls are won or until a predetermined time predetermined for each round game elapses. Control to open state.

  Then, when the round game is finished, the main control CPU 30a controls the large winning opening 23a to be closed, and closes the large winning opening 23a until a round interval time predetermined for each round game elapses. Maintain state. A series of these controls is executed until the specified number of rounds is reached.

  When the predetermined number of round games are finished, the main control CPU 30a starts setting the ending time. Further, the main control CPU 30a outputs an ending command for instructing that the ending time has started to the effect control board 31. When the ending time has elapsed, the main control CPU 30a ends the big hit game.

  When the big hit game is finished, the main control CPU 30a assigns the probability change state to the main probability change flag when giving the probability change state based on the determined type of jackpot (special symbol type). Set the value indicating. On the other hand, the main control CPU 30a sets a value indicating that the probability variation state is not imparted to the main probability variation flag when the probability variation state is not imparted. The main control CPU 30a temporarily resets the value of the main probability change flag when the big hit game is awarded.

  Further, when the big hit game is ended, the main control CPU 30a sets a value indicating that the entrance rate improvement state is given to the main operation flag. Further, the main control CPU 30a sets a value indicating the number of times of imparting the entrance rate improvement state in the main operation number flag based on the type of jackpot (special symbol type). When the main operation number flag is decremented by “1” and becomes “0” every time the variable game is executed, the main control CPU 30a resets the value of the main operation flag. Further, the main control CPU 30 a outputs an operation number designation command for designating a value set in the main operation number flag to the effect control board 31. The main control CPU 30a temporarily resets the values of the main operation flag and the main operation number flag when the big hit game is awarded.

  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 a predetermined control command is input from the main control CPU 30a at a predetermined timing, the effect control CPU 31a executes various processes accordingly. The effect control CPU 31a that executes such processing functions as effect content determination means and sub variation pattern determination means.

  For example, when the change control designation command and the special symbol designation command are input, the effect control CPU 31a displays a fixed stop display based on the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command and the final stop symbol designated by the special symbol designation command. The symbol combination by the decorative symbol to be made is determined.

  That is, the effect control CPU 31a determines the jackpot symbol combination when the final stop symbol designated by the special symbol designation command is a jackpot symbol. In addition, when the designated final stop symbol is an outlier design and the outlier reach variation pattern is designated, the effect control CPU 31a determines the symbol combination of the outlier reach. In addition, when the designated final stop symbol is a missing symbol and the deviation variation pattern is designated, the effect control CPU 31a determines a symbol combination of deviation.

  Then, when the variation control designation command is input, the production control CPU 31a determines a sub variation pattern based on the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command, and executes the decorative symbol variation game based on the sub variation pattern. The effect display device 16 is controlled so that Further, the effect control CPU 31a controls the decoration lamp LA and the speaker SP so as to execute the effect accompanying the change game (decorative symbol change game) based on the determined sub change pattern. Thereafter, when the all-design stop command is input, the effect control CPU 31a ends the effect accompanying the variable game and displays the determined symbol combination.

  In addition, when a big hit symbol is designated as the final stop symbol, the effect control CPU 31a gives a probability change state to the sub-probability change flag when a probability change state is given based on the big hit symbol after the big hit game ends. Set a value indicating that On the other hand, the effect control CPU 31a sets a value indicating that the probability variation state is not imparted to the sub-probability variation flag when the probability variation state is not imparted.

  When the big hit symbol is designated as the final stop symbol, the effect control CPU 31a sets a value indicating that the entrance rate improvement state is given to the secondary operation flag, and sets the value of the secondary operation frequency flag to the number of operations. Set. Further, the effect control CPU 31a updates the value of the sub-operation count flag based on the value set in the main operation count flag specified by the operation count specification command. When the big hit game is awarded or when the value of the secondary action number flag becomes “0”, the value indicating that the increased entry rate state is given from the secondary action flag is deleted.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the effect control CPU 31a is provided with a big hit game by adding “1” to the continuous number counter assigned to the effect control RAM 31c when the opening command is input. The number of consecutive times (so-called “number of consecutive resorts”) is counted. Then, when the CPU 31a for effect control erases the value indicating that the entrance rate improvement state is given from the secondary action flag, the big hit game is given by setting “0” to the continuous number counter. Initialize the count of consecutive times to be performed. It should be noted that the effect control CPU 31a counts the big hit game when the big hit game is won in the non-entrance rate improvement state as the first time. Thereby, the CPU 31a for effect control can specify the continuous number of times that the predetermined big hit game to which the entrance rate improvement state is given after the end is given (occurred).

  In the present embodiment, the production mode can be shifted with the main condition being after the end of the big hit game. The effect mode indicates an effect mode to be executed, mainly corresponding to the type of the background image of the effect display device 16 in the variable game, and can be easily recognized by the player from the background image. In addition, the effect mode can be executed over a plurality of continuous variation games.

Here, such an effect mode will be described below with reference to FIG.
As shown in FIG. 3, this embodiment has a plurality of types of effect modes with different effect modes. The plurality of types of effect modes include a first normal effect mode MA1, a second normal effect mode MB1, a third normal effect mode MC1, a first entrance rate improvement effect mode MA2, a second entrance rate improvement effect mode MB2, Six types of three entrance rate improvement effect modes MC2 are included.

  The production modes MA1 to MC1 are production modes when the non-entrance rate is improved, and the production modes MA2 to MC2 are production modes when the entrance rate is improved. In the present embodiment, since the entrance rate improvement state is given after the end of the big hit game, when the transition to any of the effect modes MA2 to MC2 and the entrance rate improvement state is continued, the effect mode After staying in any of MA2 to MC2 and finishing the application of the improved entrance rate, the mode is shifted to any of the production modes MA1 to MC1.

  Moreover, each production mode MA1-MC1 and MA2-MC2 can be selected according to a player's operation. Specifically, when an effect category MA that can be stayed in the effect modes MA1 and MA2 is selected according to the operation of the effect button BT, the effect mode MA1 is set in the non-entrance rate improvement state, and the effect rate MA is increased. Stay in production mode MA2. When an effect category MB that can stay in the effect modes MB1 and MB2 is selected according to the operation of the effect button BT, the effect mode MB1 is set in the non-entrance rate improvement state, and the effect mode MB2 is set in the entrance rate improvement state. Stay. When an effect category MC that can stay in the effect modes MC1 and MC2 is selected according to the operation of the effect button BT, the effect mode MC1 is set in the non-entrance rate improvement state, and the effect mode MC2 is set in the entrance rate improvement state. Stay.

  In the present embodiment, in the effect category MA (effect modes MA1, MA2), the effect from the viewpoint of country A, and in the effect classification MB (effect mode MB1, MB2), the effect from the viewpoint of country B is provided. In the effect category MC (effect modes MC1 and MC2), effects from the viewpoint of country C are respectively executed. That is, in each of the effect categories MA to MC, a related effect is executed, and the related effect can be selected according to the operation of the effect button BT.

  Here, the control of the effect mode executed by the effect control CPU 31a will be described below. In the present embodiment, the effect control CPU 31a that performs the control described below functions as effect mode control means.

  First, the effect control CPU 31a reads a value from the effect classification flag assigned to the effect control RAM 31c after the jackpot game is ended, and specifies the effect category selected in accordance with the operation of the effect button BT. This effect category flag is a flag indicating the selected effect category, and is also a flag indicating the category of the effect mode in which the user can stay. Then, the effect control CPU 31a sets data indicating any of the effect modes MA2 to MC2 corresponding to the effect classification in the effect mode flag assigned to the effect control RAM 31c. This effect mode flag is a flag indicating the effect mode in which the user stays. In addition, the production control CPU 31a specifies the production category in the same manner, triggered by the start of the variable game in which the application of the entrance rate improvement state ends, and indicates any of the production modes MA1 to MC1 corresponding to the production category. The data is set in the effect mode flag assigned to the effect control RAM 31c.

  In this way, the effect control CPU 31a controls the effect mode flag in the effect control RAM 31c, reads the value from the effect mode flag, specifies the effect mode, and displays various images such as a background image corresponding to the effect mode. The effect display device 16 is controlled so as to be displayed.

Next, a variation pattern in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG.
As shown in FIG. 4, in the present embodiment, a plurality of variation patterns for specifying the variation time of the variation game are defined. These fluctuation patterns are selected mainly depending on whether or not a big hit is made and whether or not a reach effect is executed in the case of a loss. Specifically, the fluctuation patterns P11, P12, and P21 are defined as fluctuation patterns for deviation fluctuation. Further, the fluctuation patterns P13, P14, and P22 are defined as fluctuation patterns for deviation reach fluctuation. In addition, variation patterns P15, P16, and P23 are defined as variation patterns for large hit variation.

  Further, variation patterns P11 to P16 are defined as variation patterns that can be selected in the non-entrance rate improvement state, and variation patterns P21 to P23 are defined as variation patterns that can be selected in the entry rate improvement state.

  The change pattern P12 that can be selected in the non-entrance rate improvement state is a change pattern that shortens the change time of the change pattern P11. Further, the change pattern P21 that can be selected in the improved entrance rate state is a change pattern that further shortens the change time of the change pattern P12 that can be selected in the non-entry rate improvement state. For this reason, the variation pattern in which the variation time is shortened is determined in the case where the entering rate is improved, compared to the case where the entering rate is not improved.

  In the present embodiment, each variation pattern is associated with a plurality of types of sub variation patterns. In particular, each variation pattern is associated with a sub variation pattern corresponding to the effect classification.

  As a specific example, the variation pattern P11 includes a sub variation pattern SP11A selected when the effect category MA is selected, a sub variation pattern SP11B selected when the effect category MB is selected, and an effect. The sub variation pattern SP11C selected when the classification MC is selected is associated with the sub MC.

  As described above, when the variation pattern designation command is input, the effect control CPU 31a is based on the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command and the selected effect category (the effect mode in which the user is staying). Therefore, the sub variation pattern is determined. Thereby, the CPU 31a for effect control not only displays the background image of the type corresponding to the selected effect category on the effect display device 16 by selecting the effect category according to the operation of the effect button BT. Various effect images such as the reach effect of the type corresponding to the selected effect category are displayed on the effect display device 16.

  Further, in the present embodiment, with the start of the jackpot game, the music (output voice) played from the speaker SP in the jackpot game can be selected. In particular, any one of a plurality of selectable songs is selected, but the number of selectable songs also increases as the number of consecutive times that a predetermined jackpot game is given to which the entrance rate improvement state is given after completion is increased. May increase. Also, the types of music that can be selected differ depending on the selection category selected in accordance with the operation of the effect button BT.

Here, the display mode of the display effect in the effect display device 16 will be described with reference to FIGS.
First, as shown in FIG. 5 (a), the decorative symbols are displayed on the effect display device 16 in a fixed stop state, and a background image indicating that the effect mode MA1 is in the non-entrance rate improvement state is displayed. Then, as shown in FIG. 5 (b), when a game ball wins the first start winning opening 21a, the decorative symbol variation display is started, and as shown in FIG. Fixed stop display is displayed in combination.

  Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 5 (d), when a game ball wins a prize at the first start winning opening 21a, the decorative symbol variation display is started, and the left and right decorative symbols are displayed as [3]. As shown in FIG. 5 (e), the decorative symbols are displayed in a definite stop with a big hit symbol combination of [333], resulting in a big hit.

  As shown in FIG. 5 (f), when the big hit game is started, the music selection image of the music reproduced during the big hit game is displayed in response to the operation of the effect button BT during the opening time. In this case, the first jackpot game is given in a state where the effect classification MA is selected, and only the music piece GA1 is displayed as an option. Then, as shown in FIG. 5 (g), when the first round game is started, the music piece GA1 selected in accordance with the operation of the effect button BT is reproduced.

  As shown in FIG. 5 (h), when the big hit game is finished, the decorative symbol is displayed in a fixed stop state, and a background image indicating that the performance mode is MA2 in the entrance rate improvement state is displayed. Then, after a predetermined number of variation games have been executed, as shown in FIG. 6 (a), the decorative symbol variation display is started, and the left and right column decorative symbols are displayed as [2]. As shown in (b), the decorative symbols are displayed in a definitive stop with the jackpot symbol combination of [222], resulting in a jackpot.

  As shown in FIG. 6C, when the big hit game is started, a music selection image of the music played during the big hit game is displayed in response to the operation of the effect button BT during the opening time. In this case, the second jackpot game is given in a state where the effect classification MA is selected, and the music GA1 and the music GA2 are displayed as options. That is, the music GA2 can be selected by giving the second big hit game. Then, as shown in FIG. 6D, when the first round game is started, the music piece GA2 selected in accordance with the operation of the effect button BT is played.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 6 (e), the decorative symbols are displayed in a fixed stop state, and a background image indicating that the performance mode MA1 is in the non-entrance rate improvement state is displayed. In this case, as shown in FIG. 6 (f), in accordance with the operation of the effect button BT, the selected image of the effect mode (effect category) can be displayed, and the effect category MA is currently selected. Then, as shown in FIG. 6 (g), when the effect classification MA is changed to the effect classification MB in accordance with the operation of the effect button BT, as shown in FIG. A background image indicating that the mode is MB1 is displayed.

  Subsequently, after a predetermined number of fluctuating games have been executed, as shown in FIG. 7 (a), the fluctuating display of decorative symbols is started, and the decorative symbols in the left and right columns are displayed as [3]. As shown in FIG. 7 (b), the decorative symbol is displayed in a definitive stop with the big hit symbol combination of [333], resulting in a big hit.

  As shown in FIG. 7C, when the big hit game is started, a music selection image of the music played during the big hit game is displayed in response to the operation of the effect button BT during the opening time. In this case, the first jackpot game is given in a state where the effect classification MB is selected, and only the music piece GB1 is displayed as an option. In other words, selectable music pieces differ depending on the selected effect category. Then, as shown in FIG. 7D, when the first round game is started, the music piece GB1 selected in accordance with the operation of the effect button BT is played.

  As shown in FIG. 7 (e), when the big hit game is finished, a decorative symbol is displayed in a fixed stop state, and a background image indicating that the effect mode is MB2 is displayed in the improved entrance rate state. Then, after a predetermined number of variation games have been executed, as shown in FIG. 7 (f), the decorative symbol variation display is started, and the left and right column decorative symbols are displayed as [7]. As shown in (g), the decorative symbol is displayed in a definite stop state with the jackpot symbol combination of [777], resulting in a jackpot.

  As shown in FIG. 7 (h), when the big hit game is started, the music selection image of the music played during the big hit game is displayed in response to the operation of the effect button BT during the opening time. In this case, when the effect category MB is selected, the second jackpot game is given, the music GB1 and the music GB2 are displayed as options, and when the first round game is started, the effect button BT The music piece GB2 selected in response to the operation is reproduced. That is, by giving the second jackpot game, the music GB2 can be selected, and the selectable music varies depending on the selected effect category.

Here, an operation-related control process related to the operation of the effect button BT will be described with reference to FIG.
As shown in FIG. 8, the CPU 31a for effect control determines whether or not the condition for selecting the effect mode (effect classification) is satisfied (step S11). The condition for selecting the effect mode is established in accordance with the operation of the effect button BT when the variation game or the big hit game is not executed in the non-entrance rate improvement state and the selection image of the effect mode is displayed. There is a case. If it is determined that the conditions for selecting the effect mode are not satisfied, the effect control CPU 31a proceeds to step S13 without executing step S12. On the other hand, when it is determined that the conditions for selecting the effect mode are satisfied, the effect control CPU 31a sets the value indicating the effect classification according to the operation of the effect button BT in the effect classification flag, and sets the effect classification to the effect classification. An effect mode setting process for setting the value indicating the corresponding effect mode in the effect mode flag is executed (step S12), and the process proceeds to step S13. Note that a music selection pattern relating to whether or not music can be selected is selected in accordance with the effect category selected in this way. The effect control CPU 31a that executes such processing functions as a pattern selection means.

  In step S13, the effect control CPU 31a determines whether or not an opening command has been input. If it is determined that the opening command has not been input, the effect control CPU 31a proceeds to step S15 without executing step S14. On the other hand, if it is determined that the opening command has been input, the effect control CPU 31a indicates information indicating music that can be selected based on the number of consecutive games and a music selection pattern table (shown as “pattern table” in the figure). Is set in a predetermined area of the effect control RAM 31c (step S14), and the process proceeds to step S15.

  In step S15, the effect control CPU 31a determines whether or not the music selection condition is satisfied. The music selection condition is established when the opening time is over (the first round game is started). If it is determined that the music selection condition is not satisfied, the effect control CPU 31a ends the operation-related control process without executing step S16. On the other hand, when it is determined that the music selection condition is satisfied, the effect control CPU 31a selects one of the selectable music in accordance with the operation of the effect button BT, and effects control. The music selection process stored in the predetermined area of the RAM 31c is executed (step S16), and the operation related control process is terminated. In the present embodiment, when the operation of the effect button BT is not performed, the effect control CPU 31a selects a previously designated music piece. The effect control CPU 31a for executing such processing functions as a music selection means.

  Thereafter, in a process different from the operation-related control process, the production control CPU 31a identifies the selected music piece with the input of a round command for starting the first round game during the big hit game, and the music piece A signal based on the music data corresponding to is output to the speaker SP, thereby performing control for reproducing the music. As a result, the music selected from the plurality of types of music is played from the speaker SP. The effect control CPU 31a for executing such processing functions as a music reproduction control means.

Here, the music selection pattern table stored in advance in the effect control ROM 31b will be described with reference to FIG.
As shown in FIG. 9, the music selection pattern table is a table for determining whether or not the music can be selected as a reproducible music (option). In the music selection pattern table, multiple types of music and multiple types of music selection patterns are associated with each other. In these plural types of music selection patterns, the number of consecutive games is defined for a plurality of types of music. That is, it can be said that a plurality of types of music selection patterns are patterns in which a plurality of types of music are associated with reproducible conditions (reproducible conditions, initial reproducible conditions).

  When “1” is defined as the number of consecutive resorts, an initial reproducible condition (special condition) that is a reproducible state from the beginning is defined. In addition, when “2” or more is defined as the number of consecutive resorts, it is in a state that cannot be reproduced from the beginning (cannot be selected when reproduced), but it can be reproduced from a state that cannot be reproduced. The reproducible condition (specific condition) is defined. The reproducible state here is a state that can be selected when it is reproduced according to the operation of the effect button BT in a predetermined operation effective period such as an opening time, and the unreproducible state is a predetermined operation effective If playback is performed in accordance with the operation of the effect button BT during the period, the selection is impossible. In addition, each music selection pattern is defined in a step-by-step condition that can be played, so that the number of songs that can be played will increase step-by-step as conditions that can be played are established It is prescribed. In addition, the music selection pattern as described above functions as a reproducible condition pattern in which an initial reproducible condition and a reproducible condition are associated with a plurality of types of music.

  The plural types of music selection patterns include music selection patterns PA to PC. The music selection pattern PA is referred to when the effect classification MA is selected, the music selection pattern PB is referred to when the effect classification MB is selected, and the effect selection MC is selected as the music selection pattern PC. Referenced when.

  The multiple types of music selection patterns are patterns in which conditions for enabling playback are associated with each of multiple types of music, and the correspondence between the types of music and the conditions for enabling playback is defined differently. Has been.

  Explaining a specific example, the music pieces GA1 to GA3 are main music pieces when the effect classification MA is selected. For this reason, the music GA1 has a condition that enables playback when the number of consecutive games reaches “1” when the music selection pattern PA is selected, that is, an initial playback enabled condition that allows playback from the beginning. It is prescribed. The music GA2 defines a condition that can be reproduced when the music selection pattern PA is selected and the number of consecutive games reaches “2”. The music GA3 defines a condition in which the music GA3 can be played when the music selection pattern PA is selected and the number of consecutive games reaches “3”. On the other hand, for the music pieces GA1 to GA3, when the music selection pattern PB is selected, the music selection pattern PC is selected as a condition that can be reproduced when the number of consecutive games reaches “7”. The conditions that enable playback when the number of consecutive homes is "6" are defined as conditions that enable playback when the number of consecutive resorts reaches "6". Similarly, the conditions for enabling reproduction of the music pieces GB1 to GB3 and GC1 to GC3 are defined.

  In this way, in the plurality of types of music selection patterns, a music selection pattern in which an initial reproducible condition of “1” is associated with a specific music such as the music GA1 among the plurality of types of music. PA and music selection patterns PB and PC associated with reproducible conditions of “6” and “7” are included. In such a specific example, the music selection pattern PA corresponds to the first reproducible condition pattern, and the music selection patterns PB and PC correspond to the second reproducible condition pattern. In other words, in a plurality of types of music selection patterns, the same type of music (for example, music GA1) is combined with at least one of the plurality of types of music selection patterns (for example, music selection patterns PB, PC). Different reproducible conditions are associated with the number of consecutive resorts such as “6” and “7”.

  On the other hand, the music GD to GF are defined to have common conditions for being reproducible, such as 5 consecutive villas, 10 consecutive villas, and 20 consecutive villas, regardless of which production category is selected. Yes. As described above, in a plurality of types of music selection patterns, among the plurality of types of music, for example, special music such as the music GD is associated with a reproducible condition common to the plurality of types of music selection patterns.

As described above in detail, the present embodiment has the following effects.
(1) A plurality of types of music selection patterns in which a plurality of types of music are associated with reproducible conditions for changing a music from a non-reproducible state to a reproducible state, and the correspondence between the types of music and the reproducible conditions is different. Therefore, any one is selected according to the operation of the effect button BT. Therefore, it is possible to diversify the correspondence between the types of music that can be played and the playable conditions, and to change the correspondence to the player's desired relationship, thereby improving the interest of the game. Can be planned.

  (2) The reproducible condition includes that the number of consecutive times that the jackpot game to which the entrance rate improvement state is given after the end has reached a predetermined number. For this reason, it is possible to provide a situation in which the player continues to play the game so that the number of consecutive occurrences of such a big hit game reaches a predetermined number. In addition to this, it is possible to diversify the correspondence relationship between the type of music and the number of consecutive occurrences of the jackpot game, and to change the correspondence relationship desired by the player. Can be improved.

  (3) For each of a plurality of types of music selection patterns, an initial reproducible condition for making a music reproducible from the beginning is associated with any of the plurality of types of music. This makes it possible to diversify the correspondences between the types of music that can be played from the beginning and the playable conditions, and to change the correspondences desired by the player. Improvements can be made.

  (4) The plurality of types of music selection patterns are associated with the first reproducible condition pattern in which the initial reproducible condition is associated with a specific music among the plurality of types of music and the reproducible condition with the specific music. And a second reproducible condition pattern. For this reason, it is possible to change the player's desire to change the state in which a specific piece of music can be played from the beginning, or when the playable condition is satisfied, from the state that cannot be played back to the state that can be played back. Can improve the interest of the game.

  (5) In a plurality of types of music selection patterns, special conditions among the plurality of types of music are associated with reproducible conditions common to the plurality of types of music selection patterns. For this reason, reproducible conditions are associated with a plurality of types of music selection patterns in common, and the correspondence between special music and reproducible conditions can be defined regardless of the player's operation.

  (6) In a plurality of types of music selection patterns, the same type of music among the plurality of types of music is associated with different reproducible conditions in at least any combination of the plurality of types of music selection patterns. For this reason, even with the same type of music, different reproducible conditions are associated with each other and can be changed to the reproducible conditions desired by the player, thereby improving the interest of the game.

  (7) The music to be played back from the music that is in a playable state based on the music selection pattern selected according to the player's operation is selected according to the player's operation. For this reason, in addition to the selection of the music selection pattern, the music itself to be played back can be selected by the player, and the interest in the game can be improved.

In addition, the said embodiment can be embodied in another embodiment (another example) as follows.
In the above embodiment, for example, as shown in FIG. 10, in a plurality of types of music selection patterns, there may be two pieces of music for which initial playable conditions are defined, or there may be a plurality of pieces such as three or more. Good. Further, for example, it does not matter whether or not the music for which the initial playable condition is defined is commonly defined in a plurality of types of music selection patterns.

  In the above embodiment, for example, as shown in FIG. 10, among the plurality of types of music selection patterns, any one of the plurality of types of music is in an unreproducible state and is not in a reproducible state. You may prescribe to. That is, as a music selection pattern, it is only necessary to associate a reproducible condition with at least one of a plurality of kinds of music, and a plurality of kinds of music selections having different correspondences between the music and the reproducible conditions. Any one of the patterns may be selected according to the operation.

  In the above-described embodiment, as a reproducible condition, for example, an initial reproducible condition indicating that replay is possible without condition is defined instead of an initial reproducible condition such as “1”. Good. In other words, the initial reproducible condition may be any condition as long as it can be replayed (from the beginning) before the initial state of replaying the music is started. On the other hand, the reproducible condition is a condition that does not become a reproducible state when the initial state of replaying the music is started, is not reproducible, and then becomes reproducible. That's fine.

  -In the above embodiment, for example, when a round game during a big hit game is being performed or the music itself may be selectable at the ending time, the variable game and the big hit game are not executed during the execution of the variable game Sometimes the music itself may be selectable or a combination thereof.

  In the above embodiment, the music to be played during the big hit game can be selected. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the music to be played during the execution of the variable game or when the variable game and the big hit game are not executed. It may be selectable or a combination thereof.

  In the above embodiment, the condition that the music can be played back includes that the predetermined number of consecutive big hit games has reached the predetermined number, but is not limited thereto. For example, if a jackpot game where a certain amount of prize balls can be obtained and a jackpot game where few prize balls can be obtained can occur, the predetermined jackpot game does not include a jackpot game where few prize balls can be obtained. It is possible to include a jackpot game that can win a prize ball. In addition, for example, when a big hit game in which almost no winning ball can be obtained occurs, even if the number of consecutive times is initialized, the number of consecutive times is maintained without being initialized and the state of improving the entrance rate is not continued. It may be initialized. Of course, it may be simply the number of consecutive wins, and so-called small hit games may be included in addition to the big hit games. That is, a combination of the game state at the time of winning and the type of jackpot is arbitrary as the predetermined jackpot game. In addition, for example, in a predetermined jackpot game (so-called jackpot game in the renso), the number of accumulated prize balls due to the game balls entering the prize winning device 23 has reached a specified number, and the number of times that a specific performance has been executed It may be a condition based on the result of the game, such as having reached the specified number of times. Further, for example, conditions based on the game result may be used, such as the current time by the real-time clock mounted on the effect control board 31 has reached a specified time. Moreover, these combinations may be sufficient.

  In the above-described embodiment, the music and the conditions for enabling playback are associated with each other. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, even if the rendering mode and the conditions for enabling display (selectable) are associated with each other. Or a combination of these may be used. That is, in the above embodiment, the music in the music selection pattern table may be replaced with the effect mode. For example, any one of the effect categories MA to MC can be selected from the beginning in accordance with the operation of the effect button BT, and it is possible to stay in the effect modes MA1 to MA3 and MA2 to MC2. Then, the first pattern in which the reproducible condition is associated with the effect category MD, the second pattern in which the reproducible condition is associated with the effect category ME, and the third pattern in which the reproducible condition is associated with the effect category MF. A pattern is defined, and any one of the patterns can be selected in accordance with the operation of the effect button BT. In this case, for a player who desires to select the effect category MD, the desired effect category (effect mode) can be selected when the reproducible condition is satisfied by selecting the first pattern in accordance with the player's operation. It becomes a state. On the other hand, for a player who wants to select the effect category ME, the desired effect category (effect mode) is selected by establishing the playable condition by selecting the second pattern in accordance with the player's operation. It becomes possible.

  -In the above embodiment, whether or not the entrance rate improvement state is given, the effect mode corresponding to the effect classification is defined, but not limited to this, for example, in the case where the game state is the same There may be a plurality of types of effect modes corresponding to the classification. Further, for example, in the case where the effect classification is the same, the same effect mode may be allowed to stay in the case where the probability variation state is given and the case where it is not given.

  In the above embodiment, for example, during the execution of a variable game or during the execution of a big hit game, the effect classification may be selectable according to the operation of the effect button BT. In addition, for example, in the entrance rate improvement state, the effect classification may be selectable according to the operation of the effect button BT. In this case, it is preferable to initialize the number of consecutive resorts when the stage classification is changed in the consecutive resorts having the number of consecutive resorts of “1” or more. Thereby, it is possible to prevent the music selection pattern from being changed while maintaining the number of consecutive times. On the other hand, after all the music pieces are selectable, the number of consecutive resorts does not have to be initialized even when the effect classification is changed. As a result, when all the music pieces are selectable, the effect classification can be changed, and the interest in the game can be improved.

  In the above embodiment, for example, the changed effect classification is determined in advance, and the changed effect classification may be notified when the effect button BT is operated, regardless of the operation of the effect button BT. The effect classification to be changed may be notified.

  In the above embodiment, for example, for one variation pattern, a plurality of types of sub variation patterns corresponding to the effect classification may be defined, and there are variation patterns in which the sub variation pattern corresponding to the effect classification is not defined. There may be.

  In the above embodiment, control based on the effect mode and sub variation pattern corresponding to the effect classification is performed, but not limited to this, for example, control based on the effect mode and sub variation pattern not corresponding to the effect classification is performed. May be.

  In the above-described embodiment, the effect that any of a plurality of types of music (sound) associated with the reproducible condition is output from the speaker SP is executed, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, any one of a plurality of types of effects in which executable conditions are associated with an effect display device 16 capable of displaying an effect image, a decorative lamp LA that emits light, a movable effect member that can be displaced, a vibrating member that vibrates, and the like. May be executed, or a combination thereof may be used.

  In the above embodiment, winning the jackpot lottery is an advantageous condition, and the jackpot game is equivalent to an advantageous state, but is not limited thereto. For example, the probability variation state may be the advantageous state, on the condition that winning the jackpot to which the probability variation state is given is advantageous. Further, for example, the winning rate improvement state may be an advantageous state on the condition that the winning of the jackpot to which the increasing entrance rate state is given is an advantageous condition. Moreover, these combinations may be sufficient.

  In the above embodiment, for example, a plurality of variable games may be executed. Further, for example, it does not matter whether one of the plurality of variable games is preferentially executed, executed in a winning order, or a plurality of variable games are simultaneously executed.

  In the above embodiment, for example, as the entrance rate improvement state, the fluctuation time of the regular game is shortened, the lottery probability of the lottery per common figure is increased, the total opening time of the opening / closing member 22b is increased, and the fluctuation due to special symbols It is only necessary to include at least one of the shortening of the game variation time.

  In the above embodiment, for example, a probability variation passing area is provided in the big winning device 23, and a probability variation state is given after the big hit game is ended by the game ball passing through the probability variation passing area. Good. Further, for example, an upper limit number of times may be provided for the provision of the probability variation state. In addition, for example, there may be a case where the improved entrance rate is not given after the end of the big hit game. Further, for example, the type of jackpot and the type of jackpot game can be changed as appropriate.

  In the above embodiment, the second start winning device 22 and the big winning device 23 are in the open state in which game balls are allowed to enter, and in the closed state in which game balls are not allowed to enter. Even if the second start winning opening 22a and the big winning opening 23a are not actually closed, it is only necessary to be able to operate so as not to detect the entry of the game ball without guiding the game ball to the area for detecting the entry. . Further, for example, an open state in which game balls can easily enter and a closed state in which game balls cannot easily enter may be used.

  In the above embodiment, the main control board 30 and the effect control board 31 are arranged and various functions are mounted. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, a function on one board is mounted as a function on the other board. May be. Further, an effect control means for controlling the effect display device 16 may be provided separately. Further, the substrate is not limited to such two types of substrates, and may be configured as an integrated substrate or may be configured as three or more types of substrates.

  In the above embodiment, the type of jackpot game is specified by a special symbol designation command, but the type of jackpot game may be designated by a variation pattern designation command or other dedicated control command.

  In the above embodiment, various random values related to the variable game may be stored in a storage area provided according to the number of reserved memories. In this case, each time the variable game is executed, the random number value is shifted and stored in the storage area obtained by subtracting 1 from the reserved storage number.

-In the said embodiment, if the variation time of the variation game is managed by the production | presentation control board 31, it is not necessary to output a symbol stop command.
In the above embodiment, a so-called one type of pachinko gaming machine is employed, but the type of the pachinko gaming machine is not limited to two types, three types, one type two types of mixing machines, or the like. In addition, the game is not limited to a pachinko game machine in which a variable game is executed based on the entry of game balls into various types of objects arranged in the rolling area of the game board. For example, a variable game is executed in response to a game start operation. A slot game machine may be employed. Further, in this case, it may be a slot game machine that stops a symbol in a variable game according to a stop operation, or a slot game machine that stops a symbol in a variable game after a predetermined time has elapsed. Further, in the slot game machine, a winning combination (for example, a bell combination, a re-game combination, etc.) is determined by a game start operation, and a symbol is stopped and displayed based on the winning combination and the operation mode of the stop operation. Then, a state in which the symbols to be stopped and displayed are likely to be an advantageous combination (a state in which the probability that the symbols to be stopped and displayed is an advantageous combination is high or a stop operation mode in which the symbols to be stopped and displayed are an advantageous combination is notified. A state with a high probability corresponds to an advantageous state. For example, a reel that can display a plurality of symbols may be employed as the symbol display means.

Next, a technical idea that can be grasped from the above embodiment and another example will be added below.
(A) A music selection means for selecting a music to be reproduced from a music in a reproducible state based on the reproducible condition pattern selected by the pattern selection means according to an operation of the operation means. And

  BT ... Production button (operating means), SE1 ... First start sensor, SE2 ... Second start sensor, SE3 ... Count sensor, SE4 ... Gate sensor, SOL1 ... Grand prize opening solenoid, SOL2 ... Ordinary electric accessory solenoid, SP ... Speaker, YB ... Game board, 11 ... Special symbol display device, 16 ... Production display device, 21 ... First start prize device, 21a ... First start prize port, 22 ... Second start prize device, 22a ... Second start prize Opening / closing member, 23 ... Grand prize winning device, 25 ... Actuation gate, 30 ... Main control board (game control means), 30a ... Main control CPU (big hit judging means, variation pattern determining means), 30b ... Main control ROM, 30c ... main control RAM, 31 ... production control board (production control means), 31a ... production control CPU (production content determination means, sub variation pattern determination means, parameter Over emissions selection means, the song selection means, the music reproduction control means), 31b ... the effect control for ROM, 31c ... the effect control for RAM.

Claims (1)

In a gaming machine in which an advantageous state that is advantageous to a player occurs after a predetermined display result in a symbol variation game is obtained,
Operation means operable by the player;
First starting means capable of entering a game ball;
A second starting means capable of entering a game ball;
Opening and closing means capable of taking an open state in which a game ball can enter the second starting means and a closed state in which a game ball cannot enter the second starting means;
State control means for controlling the entrance rate at which a game ball enters the second starting means to an improved entrance rate state in which the entrance rate is improved from a non-entry rate improvement state;
Reproduction state control means for controlling a plurality of types of music to a reproducible state or a reproducible state,
Music reproduction control means for performing control to reproduce any of the music controlled to be reproducible by the reproduction state control means,
The symbol variation game can be executed according to a game ball entering one of the first starting means and the second starting means,
In a case where a predetermined advantageous state is generated after a specific display result is obtained in the symbol variation game in the non-entrance rate improvement state, and is controlled to the increased entrance rate state after the predetermined advantageous state ends, A state where a predetermined advantageous state occurs is an initial state,
Each of the plurality of types of music has a predetermined condition for making it reproducible,
The predetermined condition includes a plurality of types of conditions in which the music to be made playable from the initial state is different,
The reproduction state control means can change the predetermined condition so as to change the music to be reproducible from the initial state according to the operation of the operation means,
The predetermined condition includes a specific condition,
The plurality of types of songs include dedicated songs,
The playback state control means can control the dedicated music to be playable when the predetermined condition is the specific condition, and can play the dedicated music when the predetermined condition is not the specific condition. A gaming machine that is not controlled to be recyclable .