JP6496706B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine. Specifically, the variable display is performed, and when the specific display result is displayed as the display result of the variable display, it is possible to control either the first advantageous state or the second advantageous state as an advantageous state advantageous to the player. not controlled by the beneficial state prone special state after the end of the first preferred state, the related special state controllable gaming machine after the end of the second preferred state.

  Conventionally, the selection ratio of the operation effect in the reach state with the probability jackpot symbol and the normal (non-probability) jackpot symbol is different, and in the case of the reach state with the normal jackpot symbol, there are some that restrict the execution of the operation effect. (For example, see Patent Document 1).

JP 2014-226396 A

  In a special state (probability change state), when a reach effect is executed in a manner that suggests a transition to the first advantageous state (usually a big hit), the player expects that the special state will not end. In the event that the failure mode is displayed in the effect (button operation effect), if it is a big hit, if the game is controlled to the first advantageous state that is not controlled to the special state after the end, the interest of the game is reduced.

  The present invention has been conceived in view of such circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of suppressing a decrease in the interest of gaming.

(1) A variable display is performed, and when a specific display result (for example, a jackpot display result) is displayed as a display result of the variable display, a first advantageous state (for example, a jackpot gaming state) that is advantageous to the player ( for example, non-probability variation big hit. may be Koatari.) and a second advantageous conditions (for example, with a controllable either probability variation big hit), the advantageous state prone especially after the end of the first preferred state A gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1, a slot machine) that can be controlled to the special state after the end of the second advantageous state without being controlled to a state (for example, a probable change state),
A production which is performed before the variable display of the display result is displayed, a predetermined display (e.g., one-shot announcements tilt effect urging the button operations shown in FIG. 5 (B)) after displaying the control in the preferred state An effect of a success mode that can be notified of being performed (for example, a one-announcement success effect of lighting the notification effect lamp 90 shown in FIG. 5C1), and an effect of a failure mode different from the success mode (for example, Specific effect execution means (for example, a microcomputer for effect control) capable of executing a specific effect (for example, one notification effect) for executing one of the one notification failure effects for deleting the promotion display shown in FIG. 5 (C2) 100, step S159, step S163, step S164),
Reach effect execution means (for example, an effect control microcomputer 100) capable of executing a reach effect (for example, an effect of setting the effect symbol in the reach state in the variable display shown in FIG. 5A, an effect executed in the reach state). And
After the execution of the failure mode in the specific effect, a disadvantageous display result that is different from the specific display result and does not correspond to the control of the advantageous state is displayed as the variable display result. Yes,
In the special state, the reach effect is executed in a manner that suggests that the reach effect execution unit controls the first advantageous state (see, for example, FIG. 5A), and the specific effect execution unit If the effect of the failure mode in a particular effect after being executed, the disadvantages displayed result (e.g., off display result) is the specific display results without being displayed is displayed (e.g., Figure 5 (D1), ( E)) is controlled to the second advantageous state at a rate higher than the ratio controlled to the first advantageous state (for example, as shown in step S153 of FIG. 3 and FIG. 4A). As described above, when it is determined that the probability variation jackpot is determined, the failure mode is determined as a one-shot notice effect at a higher rate than when it is determined that the non-probability variation jackpot is determined. .

According to such a configuration, in the special state, the reach effect is executed in a mode that suggests that the first advantageous state is controlled, and after the failure mode effect is executed in the specific effect, the display result of variable display When the specific display result is displayed without displaying the disadvantageous display result that is unfavorable for the player different from the specific display result, the second rate is higher than the rate controlled to the first advantageous state. Controlled to an advantageous state. As a result, it is possible to suppress a decrease in the interest of the game.
The above gaming machine is
Determining means (for example, a game control microcomputer 560) for determining whether or not to control to the advantageous state;
Determination means (for example, a game control microcomputer 560) for determining whether or not the advantageous state is controlled before the determination by the determination means;
When it is determined by the determination means that the advantageous state is controlled corresponding to the variable display after the variable display, the reach effect is executed by the reach effect executing means in the variable display, and the specific effect is After the effect of the success mode is executed in the specific effect by the execution means, the disadvantageous display result is displayed as the display result of the variable display, and controlled to the advantageous state corresponding to the subsequent variable display. May be able to be notified (see, for example, FIG. 8).
According to such a configuration, it is possible to improve the fun of the game by making the performance surprising.

(2) In the gaming machine of (1) above,
The specific effect execution means executes either the success mode effect or the failure mode effect according to the player's operation (for example, an operation of operating a button, an operation detected by infrared rays) (for example, , See step S161 of FIG. 3, FIG. 5B).

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to suppress a decrease in the interest of the game after the execution of the production of the failure mode due to the production that causes the player to operate.

(3) In the above gaming machine (1) or (2),
In a non-special state that is not the special state (for example, an uncertain change state), the reach effect is executed in a manner that suggests that the reach effect execution unit controls the first advantageous state, and the specific effect execution unit When the specific display result is displayed without the disadvantageous display result being displayed as the variable display result after the failure mode effect is executed in the specific effect, control is performed to the second advantageous state. The ratio is controlled to the first advantageous state at a higher ratio than the ratio (for example, as shown in step S154 in FIG. 3 and FIG. If it is, the failure mode is determined as a one-shot notice effect at a higher rate than when it is determined to be a probable big hit.)

  According to such a configuration, the player pays attention to whether or not the control to the advantageous state is performed in the non-special state, and thus the specific display result is displayed after the failure mode effect is executed in the specific effect. Therefore, it is possible to improve the fun of the game by making the production surprising.

(4) In any of the above gaming machines (1) to (3),
The player can select a production mode from a plurality of production modes,
The specific effect executing means can execute the specific effect when the specific effect mode is selected (see, for example, step S151 in FIG. 3).

According to such a configuration, it is possible to realize an effect that suits the player's preference .

( 5 ) In any of the gaming machines (1) to ( 4 ) above,
A determination means (for example, a game control microcomputer 560) for determining whether or not to control to an advantageous state;
Determination means (for example, a game control microcomputer 560) for determining whether or not to be controlled in an advantageous state before the determination by the determination means;
Notification effect executing means (for example, the effect control microcomputer 100) capable of executing a disadvantage notification effect (for example, see FIG. 6E) for notifying the content unfavorable to the player;
When it is controlled to the advantageous state based on the variable display, the special effect (for example, see FIG. 6D) can be executed during the variable display at a higher rate than the case where the advantageous state is not controlled based on the variable display. Special production execution means (for example, production control microcomputer 100),
When the disadvantage notification effect is executed, during variable display before the disadvantage notification effect is executed based on the determination by the determination means for variable display performed after the disadvantage notification effect is executed. The special effect can be executed (see, for example, FIG. 6).

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to improve the fun of the game by making the performance surprising.

It is the front view which looked at the pachinko game machine from the front. It is a block diagram which shows an example of the circuit structure in a main board | substrate (game control board). It is a flowchart which shows the flow of one notification effect production process. It is a figure for demonstrating the one notification production | presentation determination table. It is a screen transition diagram regarding a single announcement effect. It is a figure which shows the example of an effect in the case of performing the disadvantage alerting | reporting effect in a modification. It is a figure which shows the example of an effect in the case of not performing the disadvantage alerting | reporting effect in a modification. It is a figure which shows the case where an effect is performed in a modification.

  Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. A pachinko gaming machine is shown as an example of a gaming machine, but the present invention is not limited to a pachinko gaming machine, and may be another gaming machine such as a coin gaming machine or a slot machine, which is in an advantageous state advantageous to a player. Any gaming machine that can be controlled may be used.

  First, the overall configuration of a pachinko gaming machine 1 that is an example of a gaming machine will be described. FIG. 1 is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine 1 as seen from the front.

  The pachinko gaming machine 1 performs a predetermined game as described below by driving a game ball as a game medium into the game area 7. The pachinko gaming machine 1 includes an outer frame and a game frame attached to the inside of the outer frame so as to be opened and closed. In addition, the pachinko gaming machine 1 has a glass door frame 2 provided on the game frame so as to be opened and closed.

  On the lower surface of the glass door frame 2 is a hitting ball supply tray (upper plate) 3. Under the hitting ball supply tray 3, there are provided an extra ball receiving tray 4 for storing game balls that cannot be accommodated in the hitting ball supply tray 3, a hitting operation handle 5 for firing the hitting ball, and the like. Inside the pachinko gaming machine 1, a ball hitting device for hitting a game ball into the game area 7 according to the operation of the ball hitting operation handle 5 is provided. A game board 6 is detachably attached to the back surface of the glass door frame 2. On the front surface of the game board 6, a game area 7 is formed in which a game ball that has been struck can flow down.

  The member forming the hitting ball supply tray (upper plate) 3 is provided with a push button 120 as an operation means. The player's operation action on the push button 120 is detected by the push sensor 124 (see FIG. 2).

  In the vicinity of the center of the game area 7, there is provided an effect display device 9 capable of variably displaying (also referred to as variable display) effect symbols as a plurality of types of identification information that can be identified. On the right side of the effect display device 9 in the game area 7, a first special symbol display 8 a that variably displays a first special symbol as a plurality of types of identification information that can identify each, and a plurality of types that can identify each of them. And a second special symbol display 8b for variably displaying the second special symbol as the identification information.

  Each of the first special symbol display 8a and the second special symbol display 8b is configured by a display (for example, a 7-segment LED) capable of displaying numbers and characters in a variable manner. The effect display device 9 is composed of a liquid crystal display device (LCD), and displays various images such as a variation display of the effect symbol synchronized with the variation display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol on the display screen. An area is provided. In such a display area, for example, a symbol display area for variably displaying three decorative (effect) effect symbols “left”, “middle”, and “right” is formed.

  A winning device having a first start winning port 13 is provided below the effect display device 9. A game ball won in the first start winning opening 13 is detected by the first start opening switch 13a. A variable winning ball device 15 having a second starting winning port 14 through which a game ball can be won is provided below the winning device having the first starting winning port 13. The game ball won in the second start winning opening 14 is detected by the second start opening switch 14a.

  The variable winning ball device 15 includes a pair of left and right movable pieces. The variable winning ball device 15 has an open state (first state) that is advantageous to the player (game balls can enter) and a closed state that is disadvantageous to the player (game balls cannot enter). The winning means is changeable to a state (second state) and is driven by a solenoid 16. When the variable winning ball device 15 is in the open state, the game ball can be awarded to the second starting winning port 14 (it is easier to start winning). When the variable winning ball device 15 is in the closed state, the game ball cannot be won in the second start winning opening 14. Note that the variable winning ball apparatus 15 may be configured so that it is difficult to win in a closed state, but it is possible to win (a game ball is difficult to win). The variable winning ball device 15 includes variable winning means that can change between a first state in which a game ball can enter a predetermined area and a second state in which the game ball cannot enter or difficult to enter the predetermined area. It only has to be.

  When the variable winning ball device 15 is in the closed state, there is no area where the variable winning ball device 15 can receive the game ball, so that the game ball is easier to win the first start winning port 13 than the second start winning port 14. On the other hand, when the variable winning ball device 15 is in the open state, an area in which the variable winning ball device 15 can receive a game ball is larger than that of the first starting winning port 13, so It is easy for a game ball to win the start winning opening 14. Hereinafter, the first start winning opening 13 and the second start winning opening 14 may be collectively referred to as a start winning opening or a starting opening.

  On the left side of the effect display device 9, there is provided a normal symbol display 10 for variably displaying normal symbols that can be distinguished from each other. The normal symbol display 10 is realized by a display (for example, 7-segment LED) that can display numbers 0 to 9 in a variable manner.

  When the game ball passes through the gate 32 and is detected by the gate switch 32a, the fluctuation display of the normal symbol display 10 is started. When the stop symbol resulting from the fluctuation display result on the normal symbol display 10 becomes a predetermined symbol (winning symbol), the variable winning ball device 15 is controlled to be in the open state for a predetermined number of times and for a predetermined time. In the vicinity of the normal symbol display 10, a normal symbol holding storage display 41 having a display unit with four LEDs for displaying the number of winning balls that have passed through the gate 32 is provided. Each time a game ball is detected by the gate switch 32a, the normal symbol variation display is held and stored, and the normal symbol hold memory display 41 increments the LED to be turned on by one. Each time the variable symbol display on the normal symbol display 10 is started based on the normal symbol hold memory, the normal symbol hold memory is consumed and the number of LEDs to be turned on is reduced by one.

  The variation display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol indicates that the game ball enters (including passing and winning) the first start winning opening 13 or the second starting winning opening 14 as a start winning area. A first start condition (first execution condition) or a second start condition (second execution condition), which is an execution condition for variation display, is established by detection by the mouth switch 13a or the second start port switch 14a. Thereafter, the variation display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol is, for example, a case where the number of reserved memories is not 0 and the variation display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is not executed, And it is started based on the fact that the start condition of the variable display that becomes the state where the big hit game is not executed is satisfied. The variation display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol ends when the variation display time (variation time) elapses, and the display result (stop symbol) of the variation display is derived and displayed. Further, regarding the variable display in which the start condition is not yet established even though the game ball has entered the start winning area such as the first starting winning opening 13 and the second starting winning opening 14, it is within a predetermined upper limit range. The storage of information in this way is called hold storage. The on-hold storage due to the entry of the game ball to the first start winning opening 13 is referred to as a first on-hold storage. The on-hold storage due to the entry of the game ball into the second start winning opening 14 is referred to as a second on-hold storage.

  Above the first special symbol display 8a and the second special symbol display 8b, a first special symbol reservation storage display 18a and a second special symbol reservation storage display 18b are provided. The 1st special symbol reservation memory indicator 18a consists of four indicators which display the number of reservation memory of the 1st reservation memory. The second special symbol reserved memory display 18b includes four indicators that display the number of reserved memories stored in the second reserved memory. Each of the first special symbol reserved memory display 18a and the second special symbol reserved memory indicator 18b increases the number of indicators to be lit by 1 each time there is a corresponding effective start winning, and the corresponding special symbol indicator Each time the variable display at is started, the number of indicators to be turned on is reduced by one.

  When the variation display of the first special symbol is executed on the first special symbol display 8a, the effect display such as the variation display of the effect symbol is executed on the effect display device 9 corresponding to the variation display. When the variation display of the second special symbol is executed on the second special symbol display 8b, the effect display such as the variation display of the effect symbol is executed on the effect display device 9 corresponding to the variation display.

  When the special symbol and effect symbol variation display is executed and the first special symbol display unit 8a displays the big hit display result (big hit symbol) as the specific display result, or the second special symbol display unit 8b specifies When the jackpot display result (hit symbol) as the display result is derived and displayed, the effect display device 9 also derives and displays the jackpot display result (combination of jackpot symbol) as the specific display result. In this way, when the specific display result is displayed as the variable display result, the specific game state (big hit game state) is controlled as an advantageous state to which a value advantageous to the player is given.

  Further, in the effect display device 9, symbols other than the symbol that will be the final stop symbol (for example, the middle symbol of the left and right middle symbols) have continued for a predetermined time, and the jackpot symbol (for example, the left middle right symbol is aligned with the same symbol) Stops, swings, scales, or deforms in a state that matches the symbol combination), or multiple symbols fluctuate synchronously in the same symbol, or the position of the display symbol is switched An effect performed in a state where the possibility of a big hit is continued before the final result is displayed (hereinafter, these states are referred to as reach states) is referred to as reach effect.

  Here, in the reach state, when the effect symbols that are stopped and displayed in the display area of the effect display device 9 constitute a part of the jackpot combination, the change of the effect symbols that are not yet stopped and displayed is continued. This is a display state in which all or part of the effect symbols are synchronously changing while constituting all or part of the jackpot combination. In other words, reach means a state in which identification information constitutes a specific display result in a plurality of variable display areas, but at least some of the variable areas are in variable display. In this embodiment, the reach state is formed, for example, in a state where the same symbol is stopped in the left and right symbol display areas and the symbol is not stopped in the middle symbol display area. The symbols stopped in the left and right symbol display areas when the reach state is formed are called reach formation symbols or reach symbols.

  Some reach is set so that when it appears, a big hit is likely to occur compared to normal reach (normal reach). Such a special reach is called super reach. The reach includes a normal reach, which is a basic reach, as a reach other than a special super reach. Normal reach is set so that big hits are less likely to occur than super reach.

  In the super reach, after a reach symbol is formed, a complicated effect display that improves the player's expectation of the effect, such as displaying a predetermined moving image, is executed. In normal reach, a relatively simple effect display is executed.

  After reaching the reach state, when a reach display result is obtained in the form in which the reach symbol is formed, the reach is called “displacement”. In addition, when a reach display result is obtained in a mode in which a reach pattern is not formed without being in a reach state, this is called non-reach shift.

  In addition, on the lower end portion in the display area of the effect display device 9, an image for displaying the generated stored storage information (hereinafter referred to as a stored image or display) is displayed in correspondence with the number of the stored storage information. A display area is formed (not shown). In addition, during the execution of the variable display corresponding to the hold display that has been erased (moved or shifted) from the hold display area, the information includes the active display corresponding to the variable display (also referred to as the variable display). An active display area for displaying an image is formed adjacent to the hold display area.

  Below the variable winning ball apparatus 15, an open / close plate driven by a solenoid 21 is provided. The open state (first state) is advantageous for the player (the game ball can enter) and disadvantageous for the player (the game ball is A special variable winning ball apparatus 20 is provided as a winning means that can change to a closed state (second state) that cannot be entered. In the special variable winning ball apparatus 20, when the open / close plate is controlled to be in the open state in the big hit gaming state, the big winning opening serving as the winning area is opened. The game ball that has entered the big winning opening is detected as a winning ball by the count switch 23. The special variable winning ball apparatus 20 may be configured so that it is difficult to win in a closed state, but it is possible to win (a game ball is difficult to win).

  In the big hit gaming state, repeated continuous control is performed in which the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 repeats an open state and a closed state. In the repeated continuation control, a state where the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 is opened is called a round. A game in which the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 is opened by repeated continuation control in a round is called a round game. In the big hit game state, after the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 is opened, a predetermined release state end condition (a predetermined period (for example, 29 seconds) has elapsed in the opened state, or a predetermined number (for example, The closed state is established in response to the establishment of (the opening end condition that 10) winning balls have been generated). When the opening end condition is satisfied, a continuation right is generated and the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 is opened again. The generation of the continuation right is repeated until reaching the final round (for example, the 15th round) in which the number of times of opening in the big hit gaming state becomes a predetermined upper limit value.

  There are a plurality of types of jackpots, and when it is determined to be a jackpot, one of the jackpot types is selected. Among the types of “big hit”, after being controlled to the big hit gaming state, the special gaming state has a higher probability of being determined to be a big hit compared to the normal state (a normal gaming state that is not a probable change state). The type of jackpot (type) that shifts to a probability variation state (abbreviation of probability variation state, also referred to as a high probability state) is called “probability variation jackpot”. The special gaming state may be controlled to a short time state in which the variation time (variation display period) of the special symbol or effect symbol is shortened from the non-short time state in association with the probability variation state. The special gaming state may be controlled to the short time state independently of the probability changing state.

  In this way, the transition time to the short-time state reduces the variation time of the special symbol and the production symbol. Therefore, when the short-time state is reached, it is easy for an effective start winning to occur, and a big hit game may be performed. Rise. Of the “hit”, a type of jackpot (type) that is controlled to the big hit gaming state and does not shift to the probable change state is called “ordinary big hit”.

  As the special gaming state, the variable winning ball device 15 is increased in the open state by increasing the frequency of the variable winning ball device 15 being opened in association with the probability changing state or the short-time state, thereby increasing the frequency at which the game ball enters the variable winning ball device 15 and variable winning. There is a case where it is controlled to an electric chew support control state that facilitates the winning to the ball device 15 (higher approach, higher frequency). Since the electric chew support control state is a high base state as will be described later, in the following description, it is mainly referred to as a high base state.

  Electric Chu support control includes control that shortens the normal symbol variation time and derives and displays the display result at an early stage (normal symbol shortening control), and control that increases the probability that a normal symbol stop symbol will be a winning symbol (normal symbol probability change) Control), control for extending the opening time of the variable winning ball apparatus 15 (opening time extension control), and control for increasing the number of opening of the variable winning ball apparatus 15 (opening number increase control) are performed. When such control is performed, the time ratio during which the variable winning ball device 15 is open is higher than when the control is not performed. As a result, the game ball is likely to start and win (the special symbol display devices 8a and 8b and the effect display device 9 are more likely to satisfy the variable display execution condition). Further, by increasing the winning frequency to the second starting winning port 14 by such control, a gaming state is achieved in which the frequency of establishment of the second starting condition and / or the frequency of execution of the variable display of the second special symbol is increased.

  The state in which the winning frequency to the second start winning opening 14 is increased by such electric Chu support control (high frequency state) is the number of game balls to be paid out as prize balls according to the winning with respect to the number of shot balls. Since the ratio “base” is higher than when the control is not performed, it is called “high base state”. When such control is not performed, it is called a “low base state”. Such control is control for facilitating winning in the variable winning ball apparatus 15 by supporting the winning with the variable winning ball apparatus 15, that is, the electric tulip, and is referred to as “electric chew support control”.

  The term “high probability state (probability variation state)” and “low probability state (non-probability variation state)” are used as the terms indicating the state of the jackpot probability, and the term “high base state (electricity variation) is used as the term indicating the combination of the base states. "Chew support control state)" and "Low base state (non-electric Chu support control state)" are used.

  “Low-accuracy low base state” and “high-accuracy high base state” are used as terms indicating a combination of the state of the big hit probability and the base state. The “low probability low base state” is a state indicating that the state of the big hit probability is the low probability state and the base state is the low base state. The “high probability high base state” is a state indicating that the state of the big hit probability is the high probability state and the base state is the high base state.

  At the lower part of the game board 6, there is an out port 26 into which a hit ball that has not won a prize is taken. In addition, four speakers 27 that utter sound effects and sounds are provided outside the game area 7. On the outer periphery of the game area 7, a frame LED 28 provided on the front frame is provided.

  A notification effect lamp 90 is provided at the top of the effect display device 9. The notification effect lamp 90 is composed of LEDs in the present embodiment, but may be composed of other light emitting means.

  In addition, a prepaid card unit (also simply referred to as a “card unit”) that enables lending a ball by inserting a prepaid card is installed adjacent to the pachinko gaming machine 1 (not shown).

  FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing an example of the circuit configuration of the main board (game control board) 31. FIG. 2 also shows a payout control board 37, an effect control board 80, and the like. On the main board 31, a game control microcomputer (corresponding to game control means) 560 for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to a program is mounted. The game control microcomputer 560 includes a ROM 54 for storing a game control (game progress control) program and the like, a RAM 55 as a storage means used as a work memory, a CPU 56 for performing control operations in accordance with the program, and an I / O port unit. 57. The game control microcomputer 560 further includes a random number circuit 503 that generates hardware random numbers (random numbers generated by the hardware circuit).

  The RAM 55 is a backup RAM as a non-volatile storage means that is partially or entirely backed up by a backup power supply created on a power supply board (not shown). That is, even if the power supply to the gaming machine is stopped, a part or all of the contents of the RAM 55 is stored for a predetermined period (until the capacitor as the backup power supply is discharged and the backup power supply cannot be supplied). In particular, at least data (special symbol process flag, etc.) corresponding to the game state, that is, the control state of the game control means, and data indicating the number of unpaid winning balls are stored in the backup RAM.

  The random number circuit 503 is a hardware circuit that is used to generate a random number for determination to determine whether or not to make a big hit based on the display result of the special symbol variation display. The random number circuit 503 updates the numerical data according to the set update rule within a numerical range in which an initial value (for example, 0) and an upper limit value (for example, 65535) are set, and generates the random data at random timing. Based on the fact that the starting winning time is the time of reading (extracting) the numerical data, it has a random number generation function in which the read numerical data becomes a random value. Further, the game control microcomputer 560 has a function of setting an initial value of numerical data updated by the random number circuit 503.

  Further, an input driver circuit 58 that provides detection signals from the gate switch 32a, the first start port switch 13a, the second start port switch 14a, and the count switch 23 to the game control microcomputer 560 is also mounted on the main board 31. Also, an output circuit 59 for driving the solenoid 16 for opening and closing the variable winning ball device 15 and the solenoid 21 for opening and closing the special variable winning ball device 20 that forms a big winning opening according to a command from the game control microcomputer 560 is also provided. It is mounted on the substrate 31.

  Further, the game control microcomputer 560 includes a first special symbol display 8a, a second special symbol display 8b, which variably displays special symbols, a normal symbol display 10, which variably displays normal symbols, and a first special symbol hold memory. Display control of the display 18a, the second special symbol storage memory display 18b, and the normal symbol storage memory display 41 is performed.

  The effect control board 80 includes an effect control microcomputer 100, a ROM 102, a RAM 103, a VDP 109, an I / O port unit 105, and the like. The ROM 102 stores a program and data for effect control such as display control. The RAM 103 is used as a work memory. The effect control microcomputer 100 includes an effect control CPU 101. The VDP 109 controls display of the effect display device 9 in cooperation with the effect control microcomputer 100. The effect control CPU 101 receives the detection signal of the push sensor 124 via an input port (not shown).

  The game control microcomputer 560 relays an effect control command for instructing the effect contents of various effect devices such as the effect display device 9 in one direction from the main board 31 to the effect control board 80. 77. The effect control microcomputer 100 receives the effect control command and performs variable display control of the effect display device 9, as well as the frame LED 28 provided on the frame side and the notification effect lamp 90 via the lamp driver board 35. Various display controls are performed by controlling the display of the sound and controlling the sound output from the speaker 27 via the sound output board 70.

  In the game control microcomputer 560, when a predetermined main process for game control is executed, a timer interrupt is periodically executed every predetermined time (for example, 2 ms), and the timer interrupt process is executed. The game control can be executed. Game control executed when a special game control such as a special symbol such as a first special symbol and a second special symbol is displayed and a big hit game control is executed. The process is executed according to a predetermined process.

  In the game control microcomputer 560, data is extracted from the random number circuit 503 and various random counters, and using the extracted data, the big hit determination, the big hit type determination, the variation pattern type determination, the variation pattern determination, the normal hit determination, and The initial value of the random counter is determined. Predetermined data such as jackpot determination data, jackpot type determination data, variation pattern type determination data, variation pattern determination data, and the like are generated by the first start port switch 13a or the second start port switch 14a. It is extracted when a game ball is detected (when a start winning is detected) and stored in the RAM 55 as first reserved memory information or second reserved memory information. The game control microcomputer 560 reads various data stored in the RAM 55 as the first hold storage information or the second hold storage information when such a variable display start condition based on the hold storage information is satisfied. Then, it is used for various determinations as described above, and the variable display is executed based on the determination results. The game control microcomputer 560 performs various game controls such as jackpot game control, variation display of the first special symbol, variation display of the second special symbol, and variation display of the normal symbol based on such various determinations. Run.

  In the game control microcomputer 560, predetermined control information such as a jackpot determination result, a jackpot type determination result, a variation pattern type determination result, and a variation pattern determination result based on such various determinations. Is transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 100 as an effect control command that is an effect control instruction command. In the effect control microcomputer 100, based on the received effect control command, the first special symbol variation display, the second special symbol variation display, and an effect adapted to game control such as jackpot control are executed.

  In the production control microcomputer 100, when a predetermined main process for production control is executed, a timer interruption is periodically performed every predetermined time (for example, 2 ms, 4 ms, etc.), and the timer interruption process is executed. Thus, various effects control can be executed. A specific effect control such as an effect related to the display of fluctuation of the effect symbol and an effect related to the big hit gaming state is performed according to a predetermined process by an effect control process executed in association with the timer interruption process. Executed.

  FIG. 3 is a flowchart showing the flow of the single notification effect process. In this flowchart, among the processes executed in each process of the effect control process, the processes related to the one notification effect are gathered and shown in one flowchart for convenience.

  Referring to FIG. 3, effect control CPU 101 of effect control microcomputer 100 determines whether or not it is at the time of receiving a variation pattern designation command that designates a variation pattern determined by game control microcomputer 560. (Step S150).

  When it is determined that the variation pattern designation command is received (YES in step S150), the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not the effect mode of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is set to the specific effect mode (step S151). ). The effect mode is configured so that the player can select from a plurality of types including the specific effect mode. When it is determined that the specific effect mode is set (YES in step S151), the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not the state is in a certain change state (step S152).

  When it is determined that the probability variation state is in effect (YES in step S152), the effect control CPU 101 determines an effect mode using the one notification effect determination table in the probability variation state (step S153).

  FIG. 4 is a diagram for explaining a single announcement effect determination table. FIG. 4A is a diagram for explaining a single announcement effect determination table in the probability variation state. With reference to FIG. 4A, when it is determined that the display result is a probable big hit, as a mode of one announcement production, a success mode with a probability of 50%, a failure mode with a probability of 40%, 10 Non-execution is determined with a probability of%.

  Similarly, when it is determined that the display result is a non-probable big hit (usually big hit), the mode of one announcement production is a success mode with a probability of 10%, a failure mode with a probability of 20%, Non-execution is determined by probability. In addition, when it is determined that the display result is out of date, the mode of one announcement announcement is determined as a success mode with a probability of 0%, a failure mode with a probability of 30%, and a non-execution with a probability of 70%. The

  Returning to FIG. 3, on the other hand, if it is determined that the probability variation state is not in effect (NO in step S152), the effect control CPU 101 determines an effect mode using the one notification effect determination table in the non-probability variation state (step S154). ).

  FIG. 4B is a diagram for explaining a single announcement effect determination table in an uncertain change state. With reference to FIG. 4B, when it is determined that the display result is a probable big hit, as a mode of one announcement production, a success mode with a probability of 60%, a failure mode with a probability of 20%, 20 Non-execution is determined with a probability of%.

  Similarly, when it is determined that the display result is a non-probable big hit (usually big hit), the mode of one announcement production is a success mode with a probability of 5%, a failure mode with a probability of 40%, and 55%. Non-execution is determined by probability. In addition, when it is determined that the display result is out of date, the mode of one announcement announcement is determined as a success mode with a probability of 0%, a failure mode with a probability of 30%, and a non-execution with a probability of 70%. The

  Returning to FIG. 3, after step S <b> 153 and step S <b> 154, has the effect control CPU 101 determined to make a probable big hit for the fluctuation display executed in accordance with the fluctuation pattern indicated by the received fluctuation pattern designation command? It is determined whether or not (step S155).

  When it is determined that the probability variation big hit is determined (YES in step S155), the effect control CPU 101 changes the display result of the variable display before the promotion effect to the display result of the non-probable variation big hit (normal big hit). (Step S156). Thereafter, the effect control CPU 101 advances the process to be executed to step S157.

  In this way, in the probability variation state, the reach effect is normally performed with the big hit symbol design, and after the failure mode effect is performed in the one-announcement notification effect, the deviation display result is displayed as the display result of the variable display. When the big hit display result is displayed without any change, the probability is changed at a higher rate (40% in FIG. 4A) than the rate (20% in FIG. 4A) that is normally controlled for big hit. It is possible to determine the mode of the single announcement effect so that it is controlled in the big hit.

  In addition, in the normal state (non-probability change state), the reach effect is made to reach the reach state with the normal jackpot symbol, and after the effect of the failure mode is executed in the one notification effect, the display result of the variable display is not displayed. When the jackpot display result is displayed without being displayed, a higher ratio (40% in FIG. 4B) than the ratio (20% in FIG. 4B) that is controlled for the probable big hit. Thus, it is possible to determine the mode of one-shot notification effect so that it is usually controlled by big hit.

  When it is determined that the variation pattern designation command is not received (NO in step S150), when it is determined that the specific effect mode is not set (NO in step S151), and after step S156, the effect control CPU 101 Then, it is determined whether or not it is decided to execute the one notification effect (step S157).

  When it is determined that it is determined to execute the one notification effect (YES in step S157), it is determined whether or not it is the execution timing of the one notification announcement effect executed before the one notification effect. Is determined (step S158). When it is determined that it is the execution timing (YES in step S158), the effect control CPU 101 executes a one-announcement announcement effect shown in FIG. 5B described later (step S159).

  When it is determined that it is not the execution timing of the one notification announcement effect (NO in step S158), and after step S159, the CPU 101 for effect control determines whether it is the execution timing of the one notification announcement effect (step). S160).

  When it is determined that it is the execution timing of the single announcement effect (YES in step S160), the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not the push button 120 has been operated (step S161).

  When it is determined that there is a button operation (YES in step S161), the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not the success mode is determined as the mode of the one-shot notification effect (step S162). If it is determined that the success mode has been determined (YES in step S162), a one-shot notification success effect is executed (step S163). The one-shot notification success effect is an effect of lighting a notification effect lamp 90 shown in FIG. 5 (C1) described later.

  On the other hand, if it is determined that the success mode has not been determined (NO in step S162), that is, the failure mode has been determined, a single announcement failure effect is executed (step S164). The one notification failure effect is an effect of erasing the button display in the one notification notification effect without turning on the notification effect lamp 90 shown in FIG.

  When it is determined that it is not the execution timing of the single announcement effect (NO in step S160), when it is determined that there is no button operation (NO in step S161), after step S163 and after step S164, the CPU 101 for effect control Determines whether it is time to derive and display the display result of the variable display (step S165).

  When it is determined that it is the timing to derive and display the display result (YES in step S165), the effect control CPU 101 derives and displays the display result of the variable display (step S166). In the case of executing the promotion effect, the display result before the promotion effect is derived and displayed.

  When it is determined that it is not the timing to display and display the display result (NO in step S165) and after step S166, the CPU 101 for effect control determines whether it is the execution timing of the promotion effect (step S167).

  When it is determined that it is the execution timing of the promotion effect (YES in step S167), the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not it is determined to be a probable big hit (step S168).

  When it is determined that it is determined to be a promising big hit (step S168), the effect control CPU 101 executes a promotion effect shown in FIG. 5E described later (step S169).

  FIG. 5 is a screen transition diagram related to a single announcement effect. Referring to FIG. 5, as shown in FIG. 5A, during the probability variation state, in the variation display of the effect symbol executed by the effect display device 9, the normal big hit symbol (non-probability variation symbol) is reached. In such a case, as shown in FIG. In the one-shot announcement effect, for example, a button operation effect that displays an image that prompts the user to operate the push button 120 is executed.

  In the case of success in the single announcement announcement production, as shown in FIG. 5 (C1), the single announcement success production which is the single announcement announcement production in the success mode is executed. In the one-shot notification success effect, the notification effect lamp 90 is turned on and a notification sound (for example, a sound effect of “Cuin!”) Is output from the speaker 27. Then, as shown in FIG. 5 (D1), the big hit symbol is a big hit. In addition, after this, there is a case where it is promoted to a probability variation jackpot with a probability variation jackpot symbol and a case where it is not promoted.

  In the case of failure in the single notification announcement effect, as shown in FIG. 5 (C2), the single notification failure effect that is the single notification notification effect of the failure mode is executed. In the single notification failure effect, the notification effect lamp 90 is not lit, and the image prompting the user to operate the push button 120 for the single notification notification effect is deleted. Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 5 (D2), a normal big hit symbol is a big hit, and further, as shown in FIG. 5 (E), a promotion effect is executed and may be promoted to a probable big hit symbol with a probable big hit symbol. is there. In some cases, you may not be promoted. In addition, after FIG. 5 (C2), the symbols may not be aligned and may be out of place.

  Also, after FIG. 5 (B), the jackpot display result may be displayed without executing the one notification success effect of FIG. 5 (C1) or the one notification failure effect of FIG. 5 (C2).

[Modification]
(1) It is determined whether or not to be controlled to the advantageous state, it is determined whether or not to be controlled to the advantageous state before the determination, and disadvantageous notification effect (for example, FIG. 6 (E)) can be executed and when the variable display is controlled to the advantageous state, the special effect (during the variable display is higher than the case where the variable display is not controlled to the advantageous state). For example, when FIG. 6D can be executed and the disadvantage notification effect is executed, whether or not to be controlled to an advantageous state for variable display performed after the disadvantage notification effect is executed. Based on this determination, the special effect may be executed during variable display before the disadvantage notification effect is executed (see, for example, FIG. 6).

  FIG. 6 shows an effect example in the case of executing the short time end notification as the disadvantage notification effect. In this case, on the display screen of the effect display device 9, for example, as shown in FIG. 6A, variable display of decorative symbols is performed in the short time state, and the remaining number of variable displays that can be executed in the short time state (remaining number of short time) ) Is “1”. In the upper left portion of the display screen shown in FIG. 6A, an effect image of “short time” indicating that the time is short is displayed, and in the upper center portion of the display screen, the remaining time is “1”. Correspondingly, an effect image indicating “one more time” is displayed. At this time, the number of reserved memories is “2”. When a start winning occurs during the variable display and the number of reserved memories becomes “3”, a reserved display 550 corresponding to a new reserved memory is displayed as shown in FIG. In this hold storage, the big hit hold occurs when the winning determination result is “big hit”. Thereafter, in FIG. 6C, the variable display is ended by stopping and displaying the finalized decorative symbol that is the final stop symbol of the decorative symbol. Following this, in FIG. 6D, variable display of decorative symbols is started.

  Corresponding to the start of variable display shown in FIG. 6 (D), the game control microcomputer 560 determines that the variable display is short and medium last variable display, and determines the short time end notification (loss) variation pattern. Further, the effect control CPU 101 determines that the time is short and confirms that the jackpot is on hold. At this time, the number of remaining time reductions has been updated to “0”, and the winning determination result associated with the holding number “2” is “big hit”. Thereby, it is determined that “the jackpot is on hold”, and the execution of the jackpot hold notification effect can be started. Here, “2” corresponding to the number of reserved storage is set as the number of jackpot hold notifications. In this way, as shown in FIG. 6D, by turning on the notification effect lamp 90, the jackpot hold notification effect is executed. The effect control CPU 101 determines that it is a notification effect period before it is determined that it is a short time end notification period, and a jackpot hold notification effect can be executed. In this way, it is only necessary that the jackpot hold notification effect can be executed during variable display before the short-time end notification is executed.

  Thereafter, when it is determined that the time-short-end notification period is reached, the time-short-end notification is executed by displaying an effect image as shown in FIG. At this time, the decorative symbols in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbols (production symbols) display area may be stopped (temporarily stopped) in a reduced state in the upper right part of the display screen. That's fine. When the final decorative symbol that is the final stop symbol of the decorative symbol is stopped and displayed, the short time end notification may end, or after the variable display ends, it continues until the specific notification time elapses. Notification may be performed. Following this, in FIG. 6 (F), variable display of decorative symbols is started. At this time, the short-time state has already ended, the number of jackpot hold notifications is updated to “1”, and the jackpot hold notification effect is continuously executed with the variable display by the hold storage of the hold number “1” being notified. The Then, the fixed display as shown in FIG. 6G is stopped and displayed, and the variable display ends. Following this, in FIG. 6 (H), variable display of decorative symbols is started.

  When the variable display shown in FIG. 6H is started, the number of jackpot hold notifications is updated to “0”, and the jackpot hold notification effect is continuously executed with the current variable display as a notification target. In this variable display, for example, as shown in FIG. 6 (I), the variable display state of the decorative symbol becomes the reach state, and then, as shown in FIG. 6 (J), the confirmed decorative symbol of the jackpot combination is used as the final stop symbol. Stopped display. Thus, based on the fact that the variable display result is “big hit”, the big hit gaming state as an advantageous state is controlled.

  In the variable display shown in FIG. 6D, when the variable display result is “big hit”, the short time end notification (big hit) fluctuation pattern is determined. In this case, the display of the effect image is performed in the same manner as in the case shown in FIG. 6 (E), whereby the short-time end notification as the disadvantage notification effect is executed, and then the decoration that is stopped (temporarily stopped) is displayed. The symbols may be variably displayed (re-variable) again so that the finalized symbol of the jackpot combination is stopped and displayed as the final stop symbol.

  Note that the variable display result is “big hit” and the variable display corresponding to the short time end notification (big hit) fluctuation pattern is more visible than the case where the variable display result shown in FIG. Execution of the disadvantage notification effect may be limited by displaying a reduced effect image (for example, any one of reduced display, translucent display, and hidden display). Thus, in the case of being controlled to the big hit gaming state as the advantageous state based on the variable display in which the short time end notification that becomes the disadvantage notification effect is executed, the player recognizes more than the case where it is not controlled to the big hit gaming state. Execution of the disadvantage notification effect may be limited so as to be a difficult effect mode. Alternatively, in the last variable display that can be executed in the short-time state, when the variable display result is “big hit”, the execution of the disadvantage notification effect is limited so that the short-time end notification as the disadvantage notification effect is not executed. Also good. In this way, in the final variable display that can be executed in the short-time state, the range in which the variable display result is “big hit” and the limit of the performance execution that makes the disadvantageous notification performance impossible or difficult to recognize are determined. In addition, the execution of the disadvantage notification effect may be limited.

  FIG. 7 shows an effect example in the case where the short time end notification as the disadvantage notification effect is not executed. In this example, if the big hit flag is on when the fluctuation pattern setting process is started, the fluctuation pattern corresponding to the big hit may be determined. When the variable display shown in FIG. 7A is executed, the remaining time reduction is updated to “0” as in the case where the variable display shown in FIG. 6D is executed. Corresponding to the start of such variable display, it is determined that it is a big hit this time, and a big hit change notification is determined. At this time, if it is decided to execute the jackpot change notification effect, the execution of the jackpot change notification effect can be started. Thus, as shown in FIG. 7A, the big hit fluctuation notification effect is executed by turning on the notification effect lamp 90.

  Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 7 (B), the definite decorative symbol of the big hit combination is stopped and displayed, and based on the fact that the variable display result is “big hit”, the big hit gaming state as an advantageous state is controlled. At this time, for example, an effect image as shown in FIG. 7C is displayed on the display screen of the effect display device 9 to execute the fanfare effect. Thereafter, in response to the execution of the round in the big hit gaming state, for example, an effect image such as that shown in FIG. 7D is displayed on the display screen of the effect display device 9 is executed. Next, corresponding to the end of the big hit gaming state, for example, an effect image as shown in FIG. 7E is displayed on the display screen of the effect display device 9 to execute the big hit end effect. At this time, what is necessary is just to alert | report that the time-short state before becoming a big hit game state continues. Then, for example, as shown in FIG. 7 (F), variable display of decorative symbols in the time-short state can be started.

  In addition, when it is determined that “the jackpot is on hold”, execution of the disadvantage notification effect such as the short time end notification may be limited. For example, the notification of “short time end” by the display of the effect image shown in FIG. 6E may be notified in a manner that the player is less likely to recognize than when the jackpot hold notification effect is not executed, or the notification itself May not be executed. In this way, before the short-term end notification that becomes the disadvantage notification effect is executed, the jackpot hold notification effect that becomes the special effect is based on the winning determination result for variable display performed after the disadvantage notification effect is executed. The execution of the disadvantage notification effect may be limited so that the range of the execution and the limit of the effect execution that makes the disadvantage notification effect impossible or difficult to recognize are determined. When the special effect is executed, unlike the case where the special effect is not executed, by restricting the execution of the disadvantage notification effect, the player can be focused on the special effect and the game entertainment can be improved.

  (2) Decide whether to control to the advantageous state, determine whether to control to the advantageous state before the determination, and control to the advantageous state in the variable display after the variable display In the case where the disadvantage display result is displayed as the display result of the variable display after the reach effect is executed and the effect of the successful mode is executed in the specific effect, the subsequent variable display is performed in the variable display. It may be possible to notify that it is controlled to be in an advantageous state (for example, see FIG. 8).

  FIG. 8 shows a reach effect for notifying that the variable display result is “losing” as the disadvantage notification effect, and as a special effect, a chance-up effect or a telop by displaying the effect image on the display screen of the effect display device 9. The modification in which a display effect is performed is shown. In this case, on the display screen of the effect display device 9, for example, as shown in FIG. 8A, the decorative symbols are variably displayed, and the number of reserved memories is “1”. When a start winning occurs during the variable display and the number of reserved memories becomes “2”, a reserved display 550 corresponding to a new reserved memory is displayed as shown in FIG. 8B. In this hold storage, the big hit hold occurs when the winning determination result is “big hit”. In FIG. 8B, the variable display is completed by stopping and displaying the confirmed decorative symbol that is the final stop symbol of the decorative symbol. Following this, in FIG. 8C, variable display of decorative symbols is started.

  Corresponding to the start of variable display shown in FIG. 8C, the game control microcomputer 560 determines that the big hit flag is off, and determines the variation pattern corresponding to the loss. For example, the fluctuation pattern of super-reach deviation is determined. On the side of the effect control board 80, the effect control CPU 101 may execute a big hit hold notification effect when the variation pattern corresponds to the time of loss. Thus, the jackpot hold notification effect may be executable on condition that the reach effect of super reach is executed. In this case, since the determination result at the time of winning associated with the holding number “1” is “hit”, it is determined that “hit is held” and execution of the jackpot holding notification effect can be started.

  After the variable display shown in FIG. 8 (C) is started, the decorative symbol variable display state becomes the reach state as shown in FIG. 8 (D), and then the effect image as shown in FIG. 8 (E) is displayed. Reach production by display etc. is started. This reach production proceeds, for example, by changing the display of the production image as shown in FIG. By determining that it is the notification effect period during execution of such reach effect, a chance-up effect including display of an effect image as shown in FIG. 8G is executed. Subsequent to the execution of the chance-up effect, a telop display effect such as an effect image display as shown in FIG. 8H is executed. In FIG. 8 (H), the fixed display of the reach-losing combination is stopped and displayed, so that the variable display ends. Following this, in FIG. 8I, variable display of decorative symbols is started.

  When the variable display shown in FIG. 8 (I) is started, the big hit hold notification effect is continuously executed with the current variable display as a notification target. In this variable display, for example, as shown in FIG. 8 (J), the variable display state of the decorative symbol becomes the reach mode, and then, as shown in FIG. 8 (K), the confirmed decorative symbol of the jackpot combination is used as the final stop symbol. Stopped display. Thus, based on the fact that the variable display result is “big hit”, the big hit gaming state as an advantageous state is controlled.

  (3) In the above-described embodiment, as shown in step S150 to step S156 in FIG. 3 and FIG. 4, whether the display result is determined to be a probable big hit, a non-probable big hit or a deviation. In response, the presentation mode (success mode, failure mode, non-execution) of one announcement announcement is determined, and if it is shown that it is a probable big hit, the display result before promotion is changed to the non-probable big hit display result I tried to do it.

  However, the present invention is not limited to this, and depending on whether the display result is determined to be a probable big hit, a non-probable big hit or a deviation, the design of the display result of the effect design may be determined to be a probable big hit. If it is determined, it is determined whether or not promotion is performed, and further, the design of the display result before promotion is determined. When the display result is determined to be a non-probable big hit, and when it is decided to be promoted from the non-probable big hit display result to be a probable big hit, a table as shown in FIG. You may make it determine the production | presentation aspect of one notification announcement using.

[Summary]
(1) The pachinko gaming machine 1 according to this embodiment displays a variation of the effect symbol, and when the display result of the variation display becomes a big hit display result, the big hit gaming state is set to either a non-probable big hit or a probable big hit. In addition to being controllable, it is not possible to control the probability variation state that tends to be advantageous after the end of the non-probable variation big hit, and it is possible to control the probability variation state after the probability variation big hit.

  As shown in step S159, step S163, and step S164 in FIG. 3, the effect control microcomputer 100 executes the one-notification announcement effect for prompting the button operation shown in FIG. The successful announcement mode lamp 90 shown in FIG. 5 (C1) of the success mode capable of reporting that it is controlled, and the promotion shown in FIG. 5 (C2) of the failure mode different from the successful mode. It is possible to execute a one notification announcement effect that executes any one of the one notification failure effects that erase the display.

  The effect control microcomputer 100 can execute an effect in which the effect symbol is in the reach state in the variable display shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 5A, the production control microcomputer 100 executes the reach production in a manner that suggests that the non-probability big hit is controlled as shown in FIG. 5A. After the notification failure effect is executed, if the jackpot display result is displayed as shown in FIGS. 5D1 and 5E without displaying the display result of the variation display, the non-probable change is displayed. It is controlled to a probable big hit at a higher rate compared to the rate controlled for the big hit. Specifically, as shown in step S153 of FIG. 3 and FIG. 4 (A), when it is determined that the probability variation big hit is determined, than when the non-probability variable big hit is determined, A failure mode is determined as a one-shot notice effect at a high rate.

  Otherwise, when the reach effect is executed in a manner that suggests that the probability variation is controlled in the probability variation state, the player expects that the probability variation state will not end when the player operates the button. In the case of a big hit even though the failure mode was displayed in the one-shot announcement production effect such as a production, it was avoided that the probability change state ended due to the failure mode when controlled to a non-probable big hit. Despite being recognized by the player as a thing, the result is not avoided and the interest of the game is reduced.

  However, in the case of doing as described above, after the reach effect is executed in a mode that suggests that the non-probable big hit is controlled in the probability change state, and after the one notification failure effect of the failure mode is executed in the one notification notification effect When the jackpot display result is displayed without displaying the display result of the variable display without being displayed, the probability variation jackpot is controlled at a higher rate than the rate controlled for the non-probable variation jackpot. As a result, it is possible to suppress a decrease in the interest of the game.

  (2) As shown in step S161 of FIG. 3 and FIG. 5 (B), one of the successful announcement and the unsuccessful announcement of the failure mode operates the player's push button 120. It is executed according to the operation to be performed. Thereby, the fall of the interest of the game after execution of the production | presentation of the failure mode by the production which makes a player operate | movement can be suppressed.

  (3) The reach control is executed by the effect control microcomputer 100 in a non-probable variation state in a manner that suggests that the non-probable large hit is controlled, and one failure notification effect of the failure mode is executed in the single notification effect. If the big hit display result is displayed without displaying the deviation display result as the display result of the fluctuation display after that, the control for the non-probable big hit is controlled at a higher rate than the rate controlled for the probable big hit. Is done. Specifically, as shown in step S154 of FIG. 3 and FIG. 4 (B), when it is determined to be a non-probable variable big hit, than when it is determined to be a probable variable big hit, A failure mode is determined as a one-shot notice effect at a high rate.

  As a result, the player pays attention to whether or not the control to the big hit gaming state is performed in the non-probable change state, so that the big hit display result is displayed after the single announcement failure production is executed in the single announcement production. By doing so, it is possible to improve the fun of the game by making the production surprising.

  (4) As shown in step S151 in FIG. 3, the player can select an effect mode from a plurality of effect modes, and one notification effect can be executed when the specific effect mode is selected. Thereby, the production | presentation suitable for a player's taste is realizable.

  (5) The game control microcomputer 560 determines whether or not to control to the big hit game state. It is determined by the game control microcomputer 560 whether or not the game is controlled to the big hit game state before the determination of whether or not to control the big hit game state. As shown in FIG. 8, when it is determined by the effect control microcomputer 100 that it is controlled to the big hit gaming state in the variable display after the variable display, the reach effect is executed, and in the one notification effect When a disadvantageous display result is displayed as the display result of the variable display after the effect of the successful mode is executed, it is possible to notify that the variable display is controlled to the big hit gaming state in the subsequent variable display. As a result, it is possible to improve the fun of the game by making the performance surprising.

  (6) The gaming control microcomputer 560 determines whether or not to control the big hit gaming state. It is determined by the game control microcomputer 560 whether or not the game is controlled to the big hit game state before the determination of whether or not to control the big hit game state. The effect control microcomputer 100 can execute short-time end notification as shown in FIG. 6E for notifying the disadvantageous content for the player. When the effect control microcomputer 100 is controlled to the big hit gaming state based on the fluctuation display, it is shown in FIG. 6D during the fluctuation display at a higher rate than the case where it is not controlled to the big hit gaming state based on the fluctuation display. A jackpot hold notification effect as shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 6, when the short time end notification is executed, based on the determination as to whether or not it is controlled to the big hit gaming state for the variable display performed after the short time end notification is executed, The jackpot hold notification effect can be executed during variable display before the time-short end notification is executed. As a result, it is possible to improve the fun of the game by making the performance surprising.

[Other variations]
(1) In the above-described embodiment, the operation of the push button 120 is detected as the player's action in step S161 in FIG. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and other actions may be detected as the player's actions. For example, you may make it detect the operation | movement which can be detected with the sensor which can detect operation | movement of players, such as an infrared sensor.

  (2) In the above-described embodiment, as shown in step S155 and step S156 in FIG. 3, when the probability variation big hit is set, that is, when the big hit gaming state is set and the reach state is set with the probability variable symbol. In this case, the display result before promotion is always the display result for the non-probable big hit. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and even if it is a probability variation jackpot, there may be a case where a single announcement effect is executed during a reach state with a probability variation symbol so that the probability variation symbol may be reached. There may be.

  (3) In the above-described embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 5 (D2) and 5 (E), promotion is made from a non-probable big hit to a probable big hit. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and it may be promoted from a jackpot with few balls to a jackpot with many balls.

  (4) In the above-described embodiment, as shown in FIG. 5B, the one-shot announcement effect is a button operation effect. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and an accessory effect by a movable accessory may be used. For example, the one-shot announcement effect may be an effect that performs an operation suggesting that a movable accessory has advanced. In this case, the one-shot notification success effect is an effect in which the movable accessory advances. The one-shot notification failure production is a production in which the movable object does not advance.

  Also, the single announcement announcement effect may be a roulette effect that displays a lottery display of a symbol (for example, ◯) indicating a win and a symbol (for example, ×) indicating a loss. In this case, the one-shot notification success effect is an effect in which the result of the lottery display becomes a symbol indicating a win. The one-shot notification failure effect is an effect in which the result of the lottery display becomes a pattern indicating a loss.

  Further, the single announcement announcement effect may be a battle effect between characters such as mini characters. In this case, the single announcement success effect is an effect in which the player side character wins. The one-shot notification failure effect is an effect in which the player side character loses.

  (5) The process described with reference to FIG. 3 is executed by the pachinko gaming machine 1. However, the present invention is not limited to this, a medal is inserted, a predetermined bet number is set, a plurality of types of symbols are rotated according to the operation of the operation lever by the player, and the symbols are determined according to the stop button operation by the player. If the combination of stop symbols becomes a specific symbol combination when the game is stopped, the present invention may be applied to a slot machine in which a predetermined number of medals are paid out to the player.

  For example, in a slot machine in which an effect display device is displayed on an effect display device in addition to a reel, a reach effect is executed in a manner that suggests that an AT state that is less advantageous to the player is continued in the AT state. In the case where an AT winning effect symbol is displayed without displaying an AT-off display result as a display result of a variation display of the effect symbol after the one notification failure effect of the failure mode is executed in the one notification notification effect. Alternatively, the control may be continuously controlled to the AT state with a high advantage at a higher rate than the rate of the continuous control to the AT state with a low advantage. The AT state having a high advantage is an AT state having a large number of continuations or an AT state having a large number of expected acquisitions.

  (6) In the above-described embodiment, as shown in FIG. 4 (A), when the probability variation is a big hit during the probability variation state, the failure mode is selected with a probability of 40% as the mode of the single announcement effect. It was made to be. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and in the case of a probable big hit during the probabilistic state, the failure mode may be selected with a probability of 100% as the mode of the single announcement effect. Further, in the case of a non-probable big hit during the probabilistic state, or in the event of a loss, a failure mode may be selected with a probability of 0% as the mode of one-shot notification effect. In this case, when the one notification failure effect that is one notification notification effect of the failure mode is executed during the probability change state, the player can be notified that the continuation of the probability change state is confirmed.

  (7) In the above-described embodiment, as shown in FIG. 5E, the promotion effect to the probable big hit is executed immediately after the display result of the non-probable big hit is displayed. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the promotion effect may be executed during the jackpot gaming state or may be executed at the end of the jackpot gaming state (for example, during the jackpot ending effect). Good.

  The embodiment disclosed this time should be considered as illustrative in all points and not restrictive. The scope of the present invention is defined by the terms of the claims, rather than the description above, and is intended to include any modifications within the scope and meaning equivalent to the terms of the claims.

  DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Pachinko machine, 20 special variable winning ball apparatus, 560 microcomputer for game control, 100 microcomputer for production control.

Claims (2)

The variable display is performed, and when the specific display result is displayed as the display result of the variable display, it is possible to control either the first advantageous state or the second advantageous state as an advantageous state advantageous to the player. not controlled by the beneficial state prone special state after the end of the advantageous state, said a controllable gaming machine special state after the end of the second preferred state,
A production which is performed before the variable display of the display result is displayed, after displaying a predetermined display, the advantageous condition to the effect of notifiable success manner to be controlled, and failure different from the successful aspects A specific effect execution means capable of executing a specific effect for executing any of the effects of the aspect;
Reach production execution means capable of performing reach production,
After the execution of the failure mode in the specific effect, a disadvantageous display result that is different from the specific display result and does not correspond to the control of the advantageous state is displayed as the variable display result. Yes,
In the special state, the reach effect is executed in a manner that suggests that the reach effect execution unit controls the first advantageous state, and the failure effect in the specific effect is executed by the specific effect execution unit. after being, when said said without adversely display result is displayed specific display result is displayed, a high percentage as compared with the ratio being controlled in the first preferred state, the second preferred state A controlled gaming machine. Determining means for determining whether to control to the advantageous state;
Determination means for determining whether or not to be controlled to the advantageous state prior to the determination by the determination means,
When it is determined by the determination means that the advantageous state is controlled corresponding to the variable display after the variable display, the reach effect is executed by the reach effect executing means in the variable display, and the specific effect is After the effect of the success mode is executed in the specific effect by the execution means, the disadvantageous display result is displayed as the display result of the variable display, and controlled to the advantageous state corresponding to the subsequent variable display. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the game machine can be notified.

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