JP5624301B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine capable of executing a special effect that suggests the possibility of an advantageous development for a player.

  Conventionally, a pachinko gaming machine which is a kind of gaming machine includes, for example, a liquid crystal display type display unit, and a symbol variation game is performed in which a plurality of types of symbols are displayed on the display unit to display a symbol combination. When a predetermined jackpot display result is finally derived in the symbol variation game, it is possible to generate a jackpot game that opens the winning means and to allow the player to acquire many game balls. ing. The big hit game is usually constituted by a plurality of round games in which the winning means is opened and closed once. Then, one round game is started on condition that the winning means release condition is satisfied, and until a prescribed number (the upper limit number of entered balls) of game balls wins, or a prescribed time (round game time). It is executed until elapses. Such gaming machines include one that reliably ends a round effect indicating that the round game is being performed (for example, Patent Document 1).

JP 2000-288193 A

  By the way, in such a gaming machine, in order to improve the interest during the big hit game, it indicates that the development is advantageous to the player when a specific condition is established, and the meaning differs from the round effect. Special effects can be executed. Note that the specific condition may be satisfied, for example, that a specific round game is started, or that the player has operated the effect operating means. However, if a specific round game is started as a specific condition, the length of each round game itself depends on the time it takes for a maximum number of game balls to enter the winning means. When the start condition for the next round game is satisfied, the next round effect may be started even though the special effect is not sufficiently executed. If the specific operation condition is that the production operation means is operated, the operation timing of the production operation means depends on the player. In such a case, if the start time of the special effect is the end of the round effect depending on the player's operation timing, the special effect is not sufficiently executed because the start condition of the next round game is satisfied. Regardless, the next round presentation may start. In such a case, there is a possibility that a special effect advantageous to the player cannot be sufficiently shown, and that the special effect has not been executed.

  The present invention has been made paying attention to such problems existing in the prior art, and its purpose is that even if the next round game is started during execution of a special effect, the player It is an object of the present invention to provide a gaming machine capable of sufficiently visualizing a special effect advantageous to the player.

In order to achieve the above object, the invention according to claim 1 includes display means for displaying a symbol variation game performed by varying a plurality of types of symbols, and the jackpot display result is displayed in the symbol variation game. In the case, in the gaming machine in which a big hit game constituted by a plurality of round games is performed that opens a winning means that allows a game ball to enter after the end of the symbol variation game, one time in the big hit game In the round game, the opening / closing operation including the opening and closing of the winning means is performed at least once, and the end condition of one round game is a predetermined upper limit for the winning means to the winning means in one round game In addition to the number of game balls entering, the start condition of the next round game is established by the end of the round game. A round effect indicating that the game is being performed is executed, and in the next round game, a round effect corresponding to the round game is started. While causing the effect execution means to execute the round effect, the effect execution means can execute a special effect that suggests the possibility of an advantageous development for the player when a predetermined condition is established. The effect time of the special effect is a length that spans the round effect depending on the timing when the specific condition is satisfied and the time required for the end condition to be satisfied in one round game. And when the special effect is executed when the specific condition is satisfied, the effect control means executes the special effect. When the start condition is satisfied, the round game is executed while restricting the execution of the round effect corresponding to the round game, and until the predetermined time is reached, the effect execution means executes the special effect, The effect control means causes the round effect during each round game to be executed according to a first table with the start of the jackpot game, and the special condition is satisfied when the specific condition is satisfied during the jackpot game. The round effect of the round game after the effect is finished is executed according to a second table different from the first table, and the first table and the second table are executed in each round game. Each stage is defined, and the second table is a round stage based on the first table after the special stage is finished. When the special effect is executed, the effect control means performs a round effect of the corresponding round game at the end of the special effect when the special effect is executed. A plurality of the first tables, and the specific condition is to win a lottery to execute the special effects in the first specific round game defined in each first table. When the lottery is won, the table referred to when the round effect is executed is switched to the second table, and the round effect is executed according to the second table, while the lottery is won. If not, the round effect is executed according to the first table used when the lottery is performed, and then the round effect is performed. A second possibility to be the advantageous development in the round rendition of a particular round game is summarized in that suggested stipulated in table.

According to a second aspect of the invention, in the gaming machine of claim 1, wherein the first specific round game is summarized in that a round game except round game of the last round.

The gist of the invention described in claim 3 is the gaming machine according to claim 2, wherein the special effect is set to a length that ends before the big hit game ends.
According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, in the gaming machine according to any one of the first to third aspects, the round instruction means for instructing the start of a round game and the number of round games during the jackpot game, Measuring means for measuring an elapsed time from the start of the special effect, and when the instruction control means receives an instruction to start a round game from the round instruction means, While causing the effect execution means to execute the round effect in a round game, the special effect is executed when receiving an instruction from the round instruction means that the number of specific round games is the execution target of the special effect. Only in the case, the special execution unit is caused to execute the special production, the special production is being executed, and the next measurement is performed before the measurement value of the measurement unit reaches a predetermined value. Even if the instruction to start the game is received, the special effect is executed across the round game without executing the instruction of the round effect based on the instruction to the effect executing means. To do.

  According to the present invention, even if the next round game is started during the execution of the special effect, the special effect advantageous to the player can be sufficiently recognized.

The front view which shows the machine surface side of a pachinko machine. The enlarged view which shows a game board. Explanatory drawing explaining the kind of jackpot game. The block diagram which shows the electrical constitution of a pachinko gaming machine. Explanatory drawing explaining a big hit pattern. (A)-(d) is explanatory drawing explaining the production | presentation in the big hit game. (A)-(c) is explanatory drawing explaining the production | presentation in the big hit game. (A)-(c) is explanatory drawing explaining the production | presentation in the big hit game. The timing chart which shows the execution mode of the production | presentation in jackpot game.

Hereinafter, an embodiment in which the present invention is embodied in a pachinko gaming machine which is a kind of gaming machine will be described with reference to FIGS.
FIG. 1 schematically shows a pachinko gaming machine 10, and a vertical rectangular middle frame for setting various gaming components on the front side of the opening of an outer frame 11 that forms the outline of the machine body of the pachinko gaming machine 10. The front frame 14 is assembled to the front side of the middle frame 12 so as to be opened and closed and detachable. As shown in FIG. 1, the front frame 14 is assembled so as to overlap the middle frame 12 when the pachinko gaming machine 10 is viewed from the front side. For this reason, the middle frame 12 is disposed on the rear side of the front frame 14 and cannot be visually recognized from the front side of the machine. The front frame 14 has a window 14a at the center, and an upper plate (storage plate) 15 as a first storage plate that can store a game ball as a game medium of the pachinko gaming machine 10 is integrated below the window 14a. It is a molded configuration. On the back side of the front frame 14, a glass support frame (not shown) that protects the game board YB disposed inside the machine and supports the glass of a size that covers the window 14 a is assembled in a detachable and tiltable manner. . The game board YB is mounted on the middle frame 12. The front frame 14 has an illumination display unit as an effect execution means for performing a light emission effect by light emission (lighting or blinking) of a light-emitting body (lamp, LED, etc.) (not shown) so as to surround almost the entire circumference of the window 14a. An upper lamp portion 16a, a left lamp portion 16b, and a right lamp portion 16c are arranged. Each lamp part 16a-16c is comprised by covering the several light-emitting body with which the front surface of the front frame 14 is mounted | worn with the lamp lens shape | molded so that the light which this light-emitting body emits can be permeate | transmitted.

  In the front frame 14, a left speaker 17a and a right speaker 17b are arranged at the upper left and right sides of the window 14a as production execution means for outputting various sounds and performing sound effects. The left speaker 17a and the right speaker 17b are mounted on the back surface of the front frame 14, and a sound emitting hole (not shown) is formed on the front surface of the front frame 14 and corresponding to the mounting site of the left speaker 17a and the right speaker 17b. A plurality of are formed.

  A lower tray (storage tray) 18 serving as a second storage tray for storing game balls overflowing from the upper tray 15 is mounted on the front side of the middle frame 12 and at the lower portion of the front frame 14. In addition, on the front side of the middle frame 12 and to the right of the lower plate 18, a launch handle 19 for launching a game ball that is turned by the player when the game ball is launched on the game board YB is mounted. ing. In addition, a lower speaker 17c is arranged in the front frame 14 as an effect execution means for outputting various sounds and performing sound effects on the left side of the lower plate 18. The lower speaker 17 c is attached to the middle frame 12.

  The upper plate 15 is provided with a not-shown payout opening for game balls to be paid out from the inside of the machine on the left side, and a concave storage passage 15a for storing game balls held by the player is provided continuously. Furthermore, an upper plate intake port (not shown) for taking game balls in the storage passage 15a into the machine is provided on the right side. The game balls stored in the upper plate 15 are guided to the upper plate take-in port by the storage passage 15a, and are taken into the machine one by one through the upper plate take-in port, and launched toward the game board YB. Is done. The game ball that is launched toward the game board YB is set in terms of launch intensity according to the amount of rotation of the launch handle 19. In addition, on the upper surface 15b of the upper plate 15, there is provided an operation button BT for production as a production operation means that can be operated by the player. The effect operation button BT incorporates a light emitter (not shown) such as a lamp or LED so that the operation is enabled at a predetermined timing (for example, during a symbol variation game or during a big hit game). It has become. When the operation of the production operation button BT is valid, a lamp (not shown) built in the production operation button BT is turned on, and when the operation of the production operation button BT is invalid, The lamp built in the operation button BT is turned off. The lower plate 18 is provided with an outlet 18a for a game ball overflowing from the upper plate 15, and a concave storage portion 18b for storing the game ball is connected to the outlet 18a for the game ball. Yes.

Next, the configuration of the game board YB will be described in detail with reference to FIG.
On the front surface of the game board YB, a guide rail 20 that guides a game ball launched by operating the launch handle 19 and forms a substantially circular game area H1 that is the main body of a pachinko game is laid in a circular spiral shape. Yes. With this guide rail 20, a game ball guide path 20 a extending from the lower left to the upper left of the game board YB is formed on the game board YB, and a game area H 1 is formed inside the guide rail 20. . Further, the outside of the game area H1, which is the front surface of the game board YB and outside the guide rail 20, is a non-game area H2 that is not directly involved in the pachinko game.

  Various display devices and a display frame body (center accessory) 21 with various decorations are mounted almost at the center (center) of the game area H1 of the game board YB. In the approximate center of the display frame 21, an opening 21a for setting (mounting) an effect executing means having a liquid crystal display type image display unit GH and an effect display device 22 as a display means is formed. . The effect display device 22 includes a symbol variation game performed by varying a plurality of symbol sequences (three columns in this embodiment), and various display effects (game effects) executed in association with the game are images. It is displayed. In the present embodiment, in the symbol variation game of the effect display device 22, a symbol combination including a plurality of columns (three columns in the present embodiment) is derived. Note that the symbol variation game of the effect display device 22 is performed using decorative symbols (effect symbols) for diversifying display effects.

  As shown in FIG. 2, a 7-segment special symbol display device 23 is provided in the lower left game area H <b> 1 of the display frame 21. In the special symbol display device 23, a symbol variation game is displayed in which a plurality of types of special symbols are varied and displayed. The special symbol is a notification symbol indicating the result of the internal lottery (big hit lottery) whether or not the big hit.

  Then, in the special symbol display device 23, the variation display of the special symbol is started simultaneously with the start of the symbol variation game, and the special symbol is confirmed and stopped simultaneously with the end of the game. In addition, the effect display device 22 starts displaying the decorative symbols at the same time when the symbol variation game is started. The decorative symbols are temporarily stopped before the game is ended, and the decorative symbols in each column are confirmed at the end of the game. Stopped display. “Fluctuation display” is a state in which the type of symbols displayed in the display area defined in the display device that displays the symbols is changing. “Temporary stop display” means that the symbols are shaken in the display area. This is a state displayed in a fluctuating state. The “definite stop display” is a state in which the symbols are fixed and stopped in the display area. In the special symbol display device 23 and the effect display device 22, a display effect relating to the symbol variation game and the symbol variation game is started at the same time and is ended at the same time (that is, the special symbol and the decorative symbol are displayed at a fixed stop).

  In the present embodiment, the special symbol display device 23 selects one special symbol corresponding to the lottery result of the big hit lottery (whether the big hit or not) from the plurality of types of special symbols, and the selected special symbol is the selected special symbol. A fixed stop is displayed when the symbol variation game ends. The plurality of types of special symbols are classified into 100 types of jackpot symbols (corresponding to the jackpot display result) that can recognize jackpots, and one type of missing symbols that can recognize a jackpot. When the jackpot symbol is displayed, the player is awarded a jackpot game. The jackpot game of this embodiment will be described in detail later.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the effect display device 22 has [0], [1], [2], [3], [4], [5], [6], [7], [7] for each column. Ten numbers of 8] and [9] are displayed as decorative symbols. In this embodiment, the display area (image display surface) of the effect display device 22 is formed to be much larger than the display area of the special symbol display device 23 so that the effect display device 22 stands out in front of the player. It is arranged. For this reason, the player pays attention to the display content of the effect display device 22 in which display effects are performed with various images in front of his / her eyes rather than the special symbol display device 23, and in the symbol variation game of the effect display device 22. A big hit or a loss is recognized from the symbol combination that is derived and displayed in a fixed stop state. When the symbols of all the columns stopped and displayed on the effect display device 22 are the same symbol, the jackpot to which the jackpot game is given can be recognized from the symbol combination ([222] [777] or the like). The symbol combination that can recognize the jackpot is a jackpot symbol combination (a jackpot display result) by a decorative symbol. When the winning combination of symbols is displayed in a fixed stop state, the player is awarded with a bonus game after the end of the symbol variation game. On the other hand, in the case where the symbols of all the columns displayed on the effect display device 22 are confirmed and stopped, or when the symbols of one column are different from the symbols of the other two columns, the symbol combination ([123] [122] [767] etc.) can be recognized. The symbol combination which can recognize this deviation becomes a symbol combination (outlier display result) of the deviation by the decorative drawing.

  In the present embodiment, the decorative symbols are variably displayed along the predetermined variation direction (vertical scroll direction) for each column in the effect display device 22 when the symbol variation game is started. Then, when the symbol variation game starts (when the decorative symbols in each column start to vary), the left column (left symbol) → the right column (right symbol) → the middle column (middle) as viewed from the player side in the effect display device 22 The decorative symbols are temporarily stopped and displayed in the order of symbols. When the left symbol and the right symbol that are once stopped and displayed are the same symbol, the reach state can be recognized from the symbol combination ([↓] indicates that the symbol is changing, such as [1 ↓ 1]). In the reach state, the decorative symbols of the specific columns (left column and right column in the present embodiment) among the plurality of columns are temporarily displayed as the same symbols, and columns other than the specific column (in the present embodiment, the middle column) ) Is displayed in a variable manner. The symbol combination that can recognize this reach state becomes the symbol combination of the reach by the decorative symbol. Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, after the start of the symbol variation game, the left column that first displays the decorative symbols is the first stop display column, and the right column that displays the decorative symbols is then stopped. It becomes the second stop display row, and finally, the middle row where the decorative symbols are stopped and displayed is the third stop display row.

  The effect display device 22 is configured to display a symbol combination corresponding to the display result of the special symbol display device 23. The special symbol displayed on the special symbol display device 23 and the symbol combination by the decorative symbol displayed on the effect display device 22 correspond to each other. When the symbol variation game ends, the special symbol and the symbol combination by the decorative symbol correspond to each other. The fixed stop is displayed. For example, when the big hit symbol is confirmed and stopped on the special symbol display device 23, the big hit symbol combinations such as [222] and [444] are also confirmed and stopped on the effect display device 22. . In addition, when the special symbol display device 23 is confirmed and stopped, the symbol combination such as [121] or [345] is also confirmed and stopped on the effect display device 22. . In addition, the symbol combination of the decorative symbol with respect to the special symbol is not necessarily one-to-one, and a symbol combination with one decorative symbol is selected from among symbol combinations with a plurality of decorative symbols with respect to one special symbol. Yes. As described above, in the effect display device 22 of the present embodiment, a display effect related to the symbol variation game (a symbol variation game in which symbols in three columns are variably displayed to display a combination of symbols) is performed. .

  Returning to the description of FIG. 2, in the lower left game area H <b> 1 of the display frame body 21, a plurality (four in this embodiment) of special symbol holding light emitting units are provided at the lower left of the special symbol display device 23. A special symbol hold storage display device Ra is provided. Then, the special symbol hold storage display device Ra notifies the player of the number of start reserved balls for special symbols stored inside the machine (hereinafter referred to as “the number of reserved storage”). In the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, when a game ball enters a start winning opening (upper start winning opening 25 and lower start winning opening 26) arranged below the display frame 21, the game that has entered the game The ball is stored as a start-holding ball, and the number of the start-holding balls is stored inside the machine (main control RAM 35c of the main control board 35) as a reserved memory number for a special symbol. The number of reserved symbols for special symbols indicates the number of symbol variable games that are on hold (waiting for symbol variable games). The number of reserved memories for special symbols is incremented by 1 when a game ball enters the start winning opening, and decremented by 1 at the start of the symbol variation game. Therefore, when a game ball enters the start winning opening during the symbol variation game, the number of reserved symbols for special symbols is further added and accumulated up to a predetermined upper limit number (four in this embodiment). Yes. The special symbol on-hold storage display device Ra is configured to notify the player of the number of symbol-changing games on hold (the number of on-hold balls) based on the number of lighting of the special symbol on-hold light emitting unit.

  In addition, a normal symbol display device 24 is disposed in the lower left game area H1 of the display frame 21 and on the left side of the special symbol display device 23. In the normal symbol display device 24, a normal symbol variation game in which one normal symbol is derived by changing a plurality of types of normal symbols is performed. In the present embodiment, the normal symbol display device 24 covers a light-emitting body (not shown) such as an LED or a lamp with a lens cover (in FIG. 2, the surface is decorated with “◯ (circle)” and “× (batsu)”). And a plurality of (two in the present embodiment) ordinary symbol display units. In the normal symbol display device 24, an internal lottery (ordinary drawing) of whether or not to hit a universal symbol (whether or not to open the lower start winning opening 26 by the opening operation of the opening and closing blades 27) is performed separately from the big hit lottery of whether or not the big hit The lottery result of “winning lottery” is displayed. Then, in the normal symbol display device 24 of the present embodiment, when the normal symbol per lot is determined by the lottery per universal symbol, the symbol for the normal symbol consisting of the normal symbol in the normal symbol variation game is displayed in a fixed stop display (this In the embodiment, the normal symbol display portion on the “◯ (circle)” side is lit). On the other hand, in the normal symbol display device 24 of the present embodiment, when the normal symbol deviation is determined by lottery per common symbol, the symbol for the normal symbol consisting of the normal symbol in the normal symbol variation game is displayed in a fixed stop display (this book In the embodiment, the normal symbol display section on the “× (Dragon)” side is turned on.

  In addition, in the lower left game area H1 of the display frame 21, a plurality of (four in this embodiment) normal symbol holding light emitting units are provided between the special symbol display device 23 and the normal symbol display device 24. A normal symbol hold storage display device Rb is provided. Then, the normal symbol hold storage display device Rb notifies the player of the stored number of start reserved balls for the normal symbol stored inside the machine (hereinafter referred to as “the number of hold storage”). The pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment stores a game ball that has entered the game as a start holding ball when the game ball enters the normal symbol operation gate 30 arranged on the left side of the display frame 21. The number of starting and holding balls is stored in the machine (main control RAM 35c of the main control board 35) as a reserved memory number for normal symbols. The number of reserved memories for normal symbols indicates the number of normal symbol variation games that are on hold (waiting for normal symbol variation games). The number of reserved memories for the normal symbol is incremented by 1 when a game ball enters the normal symbol operation gate 30 and is decremented by 1 at the start of the normal symbol variation game. Therefore, when a game ball enters the normal symbol operating gate 30 during the normal symbol variation game, the number of reserved symbols for the normal symbol is further added and accumulated up to a predetermined upper limit number (four in this embodiment). It has become. Then, the normal symbol hold storage display device Rb is configured to notify the player of the number of normal symbol variation games being held (the number of start holding balls) by the number of lighting of the normal symbol hold light emitting units.

  The number of rounds in the lower left game area of the display frame 21 between the special symbol hold storage display device Ra and the normal symbol hold storage display device Rb for notifying the specified number of rounds of the big hit game to be given this time A notification device Rc is provided. In the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 3, a big hit game in which the prescribed number of rounds is set to “15” is given. For this reason, in the round number notification device Rc, it is notified that the jackpot game with the prescribed round number set to “15” is given. The round number notification device Rc notifies the specified number of rounds of the big hit game given this time by light emission of the lamp.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 2, in the game area H1 below the display frame 21, an upper start winning opening 25 having a game ball entrance 25a and a lower start winning opening having a game ball entrance 26a. 26 are arranged in the vertical direction. The upper start winning opening 25 is configured such that the entrance 25a is always open so as to allow entry of game balls at all times. On the other hand, the lower start winning opening 26 is an ordinary electric accessory, and includes an opening / closing blade 27 that opens and closes by the operation of an actuator (solenoid, motor, etc.) (not shown). The entrance 26a is configured to open so as to allow entry of the ball. In other words, the lower start winning opening 26 is configured to make it impossible to enter a game ball unless the opening / closing blade 27 is opened to open the entrance 26a.

  At the back of each of the upper start winning opening 25 and the lower start winning opening 26, start opening switches SW1 and SW2 (shown in FIG. 4) for detecting a game ball that has entered are disposed. The upper start winning opening 25 and the lower start winning opening 26 can give a start condition for the symbol variation game and a payout condition for game balls as a predetermined number of winning balls by detecting the game balls that have entered. When the opening and closing blades 27 are opened, the lower start winning opening 26 is made in a state in which the entrance is expanded and the game balls can easily enter, while when the opening and closing blades 27 are closed, the entrance is not expanded and the game balls It is assumed that it is impossible to enter the ball.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the game area H1 below the lower start winning opening 26 is a winning means provided with a large winning opening door 28 that opens and closes by the operation of an actuator (solenoid, motor, etc.) not shown. The special winning opening (special electric accessory) 29 is arranged. A count switch SW3 (shown in FIG. 4) for detecting a game ball that has entered the ball is disposed in the back of the big winning opening 29. The big winning opening 29 can give a condition for paying out game balls as a predetermined number of prize balls by detecting the game balls that have entered. When the big hit game is awarded, the big winning opening 29 is opened by the opening operation of the big winning door 28 and the game ball is allowed to enter, so that the player has a chance to win a large number of winning balls. Can be obtained. 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 (the jackpot display result) is confirmed and stopped in the symbol variation game. When the big hit game is started, an opening effect indicating the start of the big hit game is first performed. After the opening effect is finished, the round game in which the special winning opening 29 is opened by the opening operation of the special winning entry door 28 is performed a plurality of times with a predetermined number of rounds as an upper limit (15 in this embodiment). One round game satisfies the condition that the established round game time elapses from the start of the round game or the predetermined maximum number of game balls enter, whichever comes first To finish. When each round game ends, the next round game is started after the interval time (2 seconds) of the interval between rounds set during each round game has elapsed. The big hit game ends after an end effect (big hit game end effect) indicating the end of the big hit game is performed after the end of the predetermined number of round games.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 2, a normal symbol operation gate 30 is disposed in the game area H <b> 1 on the left side of the display frame 21. A normal symbol variation switch SW4 (shown in FIG. 4) for detecting a game ball that has entered and passed through the normal symbol operation gate 30 is provided at the back of the normal symbol operation gate 30. The normal symbol operation gate 30 can give only the starting condition of the normal symbol variation game when the game ball passes.

  In addition, in the lowermost part of the game area H1 of the game board YB (below the big winning opening 29), game balls that have been launched into the gaming area H1 and have not entered any winning opening are regarded as out balls. An out bulb port 31 is formed for discharging to the outside of the machine. The game balls that have passed through the out ball opening 31 are discharged to an out ball tank (not shown) disposed in the installation facility (game island) of the pachinko gaming machine 10.

  Further, the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment has a probability variation (hereinafter referred to as “probability variation”) function. The probability variation function is based on the fact that the probability variation jackpot is won, and the jackpot lottery probability state is changed from the low probability lottery state (4/1471 in the present embodiment) to the high probability lottery state (in this embodiment, 36/1471) after the jackpot game ends. ) Is a function that gives a probability variation state (probability variation state). Further, the probability variation state is given until the next big hit occurs. In this way, when a probability variation state is given, the probability of winning a big hit fluctuates with a high probability and it is easy for a jackpot to occur. Playing games while expecting.

  In the present embodiment, a jackpot that gives a probability variation state after the big hit game is a probability variation big hit, and a jackpot that is not given a probability variation state (that is, a non-probability variation state is given) after the big hit game is a non-probability big hit. In the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, among 100 types of special symbol jackpot symbols, 77 types of special symbols are set as special symbols (specific symbols) that are probable big hits, and 23 types of special symbols It is set to a special symbol (non-specific symbol) that becomes a non-probable big hit.

  Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, among the decorative symbols displayed on the effect display device 22, the jackpot symbol combinations [111], [333], [555], [777] constituted by odd symbols. And [999] are set as a symbol combination (a jackpot symbol with a certain probability change) that can definitely recognize a probability variation jackpot. On the other hand, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, among the decorative symbols displayed on the effect display device 22, jackpot symbol combinations [000], [222], [444], [666] configured by even symbols. And [888] are set as symbol combinations that can be recognized as either probability variation big hits or non-probable variation big hits (probability variation undetermined big hit symbols). That is, the symbol combination [111], [333], [555], [777], and [999] of the jackpot with the decorative symbols can be derived in the symbol variation game of the effect display device 22 when the probability variation jackpot is determined. It is considered as a combination. In addition, the combinations [000], [222], [444], [666], and [888] of the big hits based on the decorative symbols are displayed on the effect display device 22 regardless of whether the probable big hit or the non-probable big hit is determined. It is a combination that can be derived in the symbol variation game.

  Further, the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment has a function of shortening the fluctuation time (hereinafter, referred to as “variable reduction”). The variable speed function shortens the fluctuation time of the normal symbol variation game, and the lottery probability state of the normal symbol variation game based on the passage of the normal symbol operation gate 30 (winning probability per normal) is higher than the low probability lottery state. This is a function for giving a variable state changing to a lottery state as a privilege. In addition, the open / close blades 27 of the lower start winning opening 26 are opened and closed with different operation patterns when winning in the normal symbol variation game when the variable state is given and when the variable state is not given. It is like that. That is, when the normal symbol variation game is won when the variable state is not given, the first and second opening times (for example, 300 ms) after the opening and closing blades 27 are opened for the first number of times (for example, one time). ) It keeps open until it passes. On the other hand, when the normal symbol variation game is won when the variable state is given, the number of times the opening and closing blades 27 are opened (for example, three times) is increased to a second number greater than the first number, The opening state is maintained until a second opening time (for example, 1800 ms) longer than the first opening time elapses after the opening in one opening. In other words, the open / close blade 27 is set to operate more advantageously for the player when the variable state is applied, compared to the state where the variable state is not applied. During the variable speed state, the opening / closing blade 27 operates favorably for the player, and the rate of entry of game balls into the lower start winning opening 26 per unit time is improved. Become. The variable state is given until a predetermined number of symbol variation games are played, or until a big hit occurs before the number of games is reached. That is, the variable state is given until the end of the symbol variation game corresponding to a predetermined number of times, or until the end of the symbol variation game in which a big hit occurs before the number of times is reached.

  In the present embodiment, the variable state that increases the opening time per unit time of the opening and closing blades 27 after the end of the big hit game is the opening time increasing state. On the other hand, the non-changeable state in which the opening time per unit time of the opening / closing blade 27 after the end of the big hit game is the opening time non-increasing state. It should be noted that during the variable speed state (open time increasing state), the total time for which the opening / closing blades 27 are opened by one ordinary figure increases compared to the non-short time state.

Hereinafter, the jackpot game defined in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment will be described in detail with reference to FIG.
In the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, when the big hit lottery is won, one kind of big hit game is determined from the four types of big hit games, and the determined big hit game is given. . Of the four types of jackpot games, which jackpot game is awarded is determined according to the type of special symbol (big jackpot symbol) that is determined when the jackpot lottery is won. In this embodiment, 100 types of special symbol jackpot symbols are classified into four types: symbol A, symbol B, symbol C, and symbol D, as shown in FIG. In the present embodiment, the player can determine which of the symbols A, B, C, and D the special symbol is classified by classifying a plurality of special symbols for each of the symbols A, B, C, and D. Make it difficult to recognize.

  For example, 57 types of jackpot symbols belong to symbol A, 5 types of jackpot symbols belong to symbol B, 15 types of jackpot symbols belong to symbol C, and 23 types of jackpot symbols belong to symbol D. Yes. When special symbols are distributed in this way, the jackpot game based on symbol A is 57% (57/100) of the entire jackpot, the jackpot game based on symbol B is 5% (5/100) of the entire jackpot, The jackpot game based on symbol C is 15% (15/100) of the entire jackpot, and the jackpot game based on symbol D is 23% (23/100) of the entire jackpot. A predetermined number of jackpot symbols belong to these symbols A, B, C, and D, respectively. The ratio at which each jackpot game is awarded is determined by the ratio of the jackpot symbol belonging to each of the symbols A, B, C, and D.

  The jackpot game based on the symbol A is a 15-round jackpot game in which the specified number of rounds is set to “15” and a certain probability change state is given after the jackpot game ends. Hereinafter, the jackpot game based on the symbol A is referred to as “normal probability variation 15R (round) jackpot game”. Further, the big hit (big hit type) based on the pattern A is indicated as “normal probability variation 15R big hit”. In the normal probability variation 15R big hit game, the upper limit number (count number) of balls in one round game is set to “8 balls”. Further, in the 15 round games in the normal probability variation 15 round jackpot game, the grand prize winning door 28 is set to be opened “once” in each round game. In the normal probability variation 15R big hit game, “25 seconds (25000 ms)” is set as the round game time (specified time) of each round game. Each round game may be terminated when a maximum number of game balls are entered. Therefore, in the normal probability variation 15R big hit game, “25 seconds (25000 ms)” which is the round game time of one round game is the maximum time. In addition, in the normal probability variation round 15 big hit, regardless of the game state at the time of winning the big hit lottery, the probability change state is given after the big hit game ends and the variable state is given until the end of the probability change state. In FIG. 3, the case where the variable state is given until the end of the certain variable state is described as “no limit”. Further, although not shown in FIG. 3, the interval time between rounds (inter-round interval) in the normal probability variation 15 round jackpot game is set to “2.0 (seconds)”.

  In the jackpot game based on the design B, the specified number of rounds is set to “15”, and a certain change state is given after the jackpot game is finished, so that the big winning opening door 28 is opened in a specific (11th round) game. Is a 15 round jackpot game that is different from the opening mode of the normal probability variation 15R jackpot game. Hereinafter, the jackpot game based on the symbol B is referred to as “special 15R jackpot game”. Further, the big hit (hit type) based on the design B is indicated as “special probability variation 15R big hit”. In the special probability variation 15R big hit game, the upper limit number of balls (count) for one round game is set to “8 balls”. Further, in the special probability variation 15R jackpot game, in the eleventh round game, the big prize opening door 28 of the big prize opening 29 is opened a plurality of times (six times in this embodiment), and in the round games other than the eleventh round. The large winning opening door 28 of the winning opening 29 is set to be opened “once”. In addition, in the special probability variation 15R big hit, regardless of the game state at the time of winning the big hit lottery, a promiscuous state is given after the big hit game is finished, and a variable state is given until the end of the probability change state.

  In addition, in the special probability variation 15R jackpot game, as an opening mode of the eleventh grand opening door 28, the opening time of the first opening to the fifth opening is “0.3 (seconds)”, and the opening time of the sixth opening is Each is set to “23.5 (seconds)”. In addition, after the first opening to the fifth opening, “2.0 (seconds)” is set as the in-round interval time. As a result, the round game time of the 11th round of the special probability variation 15R jackpot game is “0.3 (seconds) +2.0 (seconds) +0.3 (seconds) +2.0 (seconds) +0.3 (seconds) +2 0.0 (second) +0.3 (second) +2.0 (second) +0.3 (second) +2.0 (second) +23.5 (second) ”is set to“ 35 (second) ” become. On the other hand, in round games other than the eleventh round in the special probability variation 15R jackpot game, the number of times the grand prize winning door 28 is opened is set to “1”, and “25 seconds” is set as the round game time. . Each round game time (25 (seconds)) of round games other than the eleventh round is the total opening time (0.3 (seconds) + 0.3 (seconds) + 0.3 ( Second) +0.3 (seconds) +0.3 (seconds) +23.5 (seconds) = 25 (seconds)). The round game time of each round game is the maximum time because each round game may be ended when a maximum number of game balls enter. Although not shown in FIG. 3, the interval time between rounds (inter-round interval) in the special probability variation 15R jackpot game is set to “2.0 (seconds)”.

  The jackpot game based on the symbol C has a specified number of rounds set to “15” and gives a probable state after the jackpot game is over. This is a 15 round jackpot game in which the 28 opening modes are different from the opening modes of the normal probability variable 15R jackpot game and the special probability variable 15R jackpot game. Hereinafter, the jackpot game based on the symbol C is referred to as “15R jackpot game with 100 variations”. Further, the big hit (big hit type) based on the pattern C is shown as “100-probable probability variation 15R big hit”. In the probability variation 15R jackpot game with 100 times variation, the upper limit number (count number) of balls in one round game is set to “8 balls”. Further, in the probability variation 15R big hit game with 100 times variation, it is set so that the grand prize winning door 28 of the big prize winning opening 29 is opened “once” in each round game. In addition, in the probability variation 15R big hit game with 100 times change, regardless of the game state at the time of winning the big hit lottery, the probability change state after the big hit game ends and the predetermined number of times (100 times in this embodiment) is changed as the upper limit number. A short state is given.

  In addition, in the round game of the 11th to 15th rounds in the probability variation 15R jackpot game with 100 times variation, the number of times of opening the grand prize winning door 28 is “1”, and the round game time is “0.3 ( Sec) ”is set. On the other hand, in the round game of the first round to the tenth round in the probability variation 15R jackpot game with 100 times change, the number of times the grand prize winning door 28 is opened is “1”, and the round game time is “25 ( Sec) ”is set. As a result, in the probability variation 15R big hit game with 100 times change, the time from the opening of the grand prize winning door 28 in the eleventh round to the closing of the special prize opening door 28 in the 15th round (9.5 (seconds) ) Is the same as the time until the grand opening door 28 ends the fifth opening in the eleventh round of the special probability variation 15R jackpot game. Note that the round game time of each round game is the maximum time because each round game may end when the upper limit number of game balls enter. Although not shown in FIG. 3, the interval time between rounds (interval between rounds) in the probability variation 15R big hit game with 100 times variation is set to “2.0 (seconds)”.

  The jackpot game based on the symbol D is a 15-round jackpot game in which the specified number of rounds is set to “15” and a probability variation state is not given after the jackpot game ends (a non-probability variation state is imparted). Hereinafter, the jackpot game based on the symbol D is referred to as a “non-probability variable 15R jackpot game”. Further, the big hit (big hit type) based on the pattern D is shown as “non-probable variation 15R big hit”. Further, the non-probability variable 15 round jackpot game is the same as the probability variable 15R jackpot game with 100 times change except that the probability change state is not given. For this reason, the player cannot discriminate the difference between the opening / closing operation mode and the time of the big winning opening door 28 in the probability variation 15R big hit game with 100 times variation and the non-probability variation 15R big hit game. That is, the player cannot discriminate which of the probability variation 15R jackpot game with 100 times variation and the non-probability variation 15R jackpot game is given from the opening / closing operation and time of the grand prize winning door 28.

  Then, comparing the normal probability variation 15R jackpot game and the special probability variation 15R jackpot game is the same except that the opening of the big winning opening door 28 in the round game of the eleventh round is the same, the degree of advantage of each jackpot game for the player is It is almost the same. However, when the normal probability variation 15R jackpot game is won, it is definitely notified that the jackpot game is won. On the other hand, if a special probability variable 15R jackpot game is won, until the sixth opening in the eleventh round game, the probability variable 15R jackpot game with 100 times change or non-probability variable 15R jackpot It differs in that it is notified including the possibility of winning the game. Therefore, it can be said that the normal probability variation 15R big hit game is more advantageous to the player than the special probability variation 15R big hit game.

  In addition, when comparing the special probability variation 15R jackpot game and the probability variation 15R jackpot game with 100 variations, whether or not there is a restriction on the number of symbol variation games to which the open state of the prize winning door 28 and the variation state are given. Is different. For this reason, the special probability variation 15R big hit game to which a variable state without a limit (until the next big hit) is given is more advantageous to the player than the probability variable big hit game with 100 times of shortening.

  Also, the probability change 15R jackpot game with 100-time change and the non-probability change 15R jackpot game are set to have the same mode (such as the opening mode of the big prize opening 32) during the jackpot game. For this reason, the probability variation 15R big hit game with 100-time variation with no limit (until the next big hit) is more advantageous to the player than the non-probability variable 15R big hit game.

  Further, in this embodiment, the normal probability variation 15R big hit game and the special probability variation 15R big hit game, and the probability variation 15R big hit game with 100 times variation and the non-probability variable 15R big hit game have the same upper limit number of round games constituting the big hit game. Although the number of times (15 times) is set, there may be a difference in the number of prize balls that a player can acquire in one big hit game due to the length of one round game time. Specifically, in this embodiment, the normal probability variation 15R big hit game and the special probability variation 15R big hit game are big hits that can obtain a larger number of prize balls than the 100% variable probability variation 15R big hit game and the non-probability variable 15R big hit game. It is considered a game.

  The award ball is a game ball that is given as a prize to the player for one ball entering the special winning opening 29. And, in the comparison between the normal probability variation 15R big hit game and the special probability variation 15R big hit game, the small number of winning balls is a small amount when the total number of winning balls obtained before the end of the big winning game is compared. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, for example, “13 balls” of game balls are set to be paid out as a prize ball for one ball entering the grand prize opening 29. If the upper limit number of balls is set to “8 balls”, and “8 balls” game balls enter the big prize opening 29, the game balls of “104 balls” are paid out to the players as prize balls. become.

  Therefore, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment, it can be said that it is advantageous for the player in the order of non-probability variable 15R big hit game <100-variable probability variable 15R big hit game <special probability variable 15R big hit game <normal probability variable 15R big hit game.

  In addition, the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment is configured to be able to execute a jackpot promotion effect. The jackpot promotion effect is an effect that is performed in order for the player to recognize the type of jackpot game that was determined when the jackpot was won in the jackpot lottery, and is performed during the jackpot game. In the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment, the jackpot promotion effect is a non-specific symbol ([000], [222], [444], [666], [888] as a final confirmed symbol in the symbol variation game. ]) Is performed when the decisive stop display is made. And in the jackpot promotion effect in this embodiment, it is performed in a mode in which a friendly character and an opponent character (enemy) battle each other (battle). Then, when the teammate wins the game, the player can definitely recognize that the probability change state will be given after the jackpot game ends. The player can recognize indefinitely that the state may be given.

  In addition, in the jackpot promotion promotion effect in this embodiment, a lottery is performed on whether or not a friendly character attacks with a special technique in a specific round game (5R in this embodiment), and the lottery is won. In such a case, the attack is executed in a manner in which the opponent character is won by an attack based on a special technique. By executing such an effect, it is possible to notify the player that the “normal probability variation 15R big hit game” is won. Therefore, according to the jackpot promotion effect, even if the big win symbol of the ornamental symbol finally derived in the symbol change game is a “probable undetermined big hit symbol”, during the big hit game, “normally probable 15R big hit game” It is possible to give the player a sense of expectation that the player has been elected, that is, a sense of expectation for promotion to an advantageous jackpot game. In the following description, a jackpot promotion effect that informs that the normal probability variation 15R jackpot game is won may be referred to as a normal jackpot promotion effect. In the present embodiment, the promotion effect during the big hit is a special effect.

  Further, in the jackpot promotion promotion effect in the present embodiment, if a win or loss is not achieved by a specific round game (the eleventh round in the present embodiment), a battle is played in the specific round game (the eleventh round in the present embodiment). After an effect as if the opponent character was once defeated, it is also executed in such a manner that the ally character revives and wins. By executing such an effect, it is in a state where it is not known which one of the big hit games is selected among the special probability change 15R big hit game, the probability change 15R big hit game with 100 times change shortening, or the non-probability change 15R big hit game. In addition, the player can be informed that the “special probability change 15R big hit game” has been won. In the following description, the jackpot promotion effect informing that the special probability variation 15R jackpot game is won may be referred to as a special jackpot promotion effect. Even if the promotion effect during the special jackpot is not executed, it is possible to grasp that the special probability variation 15R jackpot game is won by the opening mode of the sixth winning door 28 in the eleventh round. . Then, when the special jackpot promotion effect is not executed, it is determined that either of the probability variation 15R big hit game with 100 variations and the non-probable variation 15R big hit game is won. Thus, the target of the jackpot game to be notified differs between the normal jackpot promotion effect and the special jackpot promotion effect.

Next, the control configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described with reference to FIG.
A main control board 35 for controlling the entire pachinko gaming machine 10 is mounted on the back side of the pachinko gaming machine 10. The main control board 35 executes various processes for controlling the entire pachinko gaming machine 10 and performs arithmetic processing on control signals (control commands) as various control commands for controlling the game according to the processing results. The control signal (control command) is output. Further, a sub-integrated control board 36, an effect display control board 37, and a sound / lamp control board 38 are mounted on the rear side of the machine.

  The sub integrated control board 36 comprehensively controls the effect display control board 37 and the sound / lamp control board 38 based on the control signal (control command) output from the main control board 35. The effect display control board 37 controls the display mode (display images of symbols, backgrounds, characters, etc.) of the effect display device 22 based on the control signals (control commands) output from the main control board 35 and the sub integrated control board 36. To do. Also, the sound / lamp control board 38 is based on the control signals (control commands) output from the main control board 35 and the sub control board 36, and the light emission modes (lighting (flashing) / lighting timings) of the various lamp units 16a to 16c. And the audio output mode (timing of audio output, etc.) of the speakers 17a to 17c.

Hereinafter, specific configurations of the main control board 35, the sub-integrated control board 36, and the effect display control board 37 will be described.
On the main control board 35, a main control CPU 35a capable of executing control operations in a predetermined procedure, a main control ROM 35b for storing a control program of the main control CPU 35a, and necessary data can be written and read. A main control RAM 35c is provided. A main control ROM 35b and a main control RAM 35c are connected to the main control CPU 35a. The main control CPU 35a has an upper start switch SW1 that detects a game ball that has entered the upper start prize opening 25, and a lower start port SW2 that detects a game ball that has entered the lower start prize opening 26. It is connected. The main control CPU 35a is connected to a count switch SW3 that detects a game ball that has entered the special winning opening 29 and a normal symbol variation switch SW4 that detects a game ball that has passed through the normal symbol operation gate 30. .

  Further, the main control CPU 35a has a special symbol display device 23, a normal symbol display device 24, a special symbol hold storage display device Ra, a normal symbol hold storage display device Rb, and a round number notification device via a symbol display board 39. Rc is connected. The symbol display board 39 is mounted at a position corresponding to the special symbol display device 23, the normal symbol display device 24, the special symbol hold storage display device Ra, the normal symbol hold storage display device Rb, and the round number notification device Rc. The light emitters (LEDs in the present embodiment) constituting the display devices 23, 24, Ra, Rb and the round number notification device Rc are mounted.

  Further, the main control CPU 35a updates the values of various random numbers such as the big hit determination random number every predetermined cycle, and stores (sets) the updated values in the setting area of the main control RAM 35c before the values are updated. Has been rewritten. Further, the main control CPU 35a has a timer function, and measures time at a predetermined timing (for example, timing at which a symbol variation game is started). The main control CPU 35a stores (sets) various information (random values, timer values, flags, etc.) that are appropriately rewritten during the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 10.

  A main control program for controlling the entire pachinko gaming machine 10 is stored in the main control ROM 35b. In addition to the main control program, a plurality of types of variation patterns are stored in the main control ROM 35b. The variation pattern is displayed in the symbol display game 22 and the special symbol display device 23 after the symbol variation game is started by the symbol variation start, and then the symbol display game 22 and the special symbol display device 23 are determined and stopped. The pattern used as the base of the game effect (display effect, light emission effect, audio | voice effect) until is complete | finished is shown. That is, the variation pattern can specify the effect contents and the effect time (variation time) of the symbol variation game from when the special symbol starts to vary until the special symbol is confirmed and stopped. Then, the variation patterns are classified for each variation content composed of a jackpot effect, an outlier reach effect, and an outlier effect.

  The jackpot effect performed based on the variation pattern for the jackpot effect is a jackpot effect that is developed so that the symbol variation game finally reaches the symbol combination of the jackpot through the reach effect. Further, the outlier reach effect performed based on the fluctuation pattern for the outlier reach effect is an effect developed so that the symbol change game finally reaches the final symbol combination after the reach effect. Further, the outlier effect performed based on the fluctuation pattern for the outlier effect is an effect that is developed so that the symbol variation game finally displays the symbol combination of the outage without being subjected to the reach effect. In the reach effect, in the symbol variation game with the decorative pattern of the effect display device 22, after the reach symbol combination is formed, the symbol combination (the jackpot symbol combination or the off symbol combination) is finally derived. It is an effect performed in In the special symbol display device 23, when the symbol variation game is started, the variation of the symbol is continued until the variation time elapses without performing the reach effect. Further, the off-line effect performed based on the fluctuation pattern for out-of-line effect changes after the start of the symbol variation game in accordance with a predetermined variation stop order (for example, left column → right column → middle column). This is an off-line effect that stops and draws symbols to each column.

  The main control ROM 35b stores a big hit determination value. The big hit judgment value is a judgment value used in the big jackpot lottery (big hit judgment) whether or not the big hit, from among the numerical values (all 1471 kinds of integers from 0 to 1470) that can be taken by the random number for the big hit judgment for the special symbol It has been established. In addition, the big hit judgment value is a big hit judgment value for low probability used in the big hit lottery when the gaming state is non-probable change state (low probability lottery state), and a big hit when the gaming state is probable state (high probability lottery state) There is a jackpot judgment value for high probability used in the lottery. The number of jackpot determination values in the probability variation state (36 in this embodiment) is set larger than the number of jackpot determination values in the non-probability variation state (four in this embodiment). For this reason, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the probability of winning a big hit in the big hit lottery in the non-probable variation state is 4/1471 (= 1367.75), and the big hit lottery in the promiscuous state is a big hit. The probability of winning is 36/1471 (= 40.86 / 1). The main control RAM 35c stores a big hit determination random number used for the big hit determination. In the present embodiment, the jackpot determination random number is acquired when a game ball wins each start winning opening 25, 26. The main control RAM 35c stores special figure distribution random numbers used when determining the type of a special symbol that becomes a big hit symbol when the big hit is determined. Each special symbol is assigned a predetermined number (one in the present embodiment) of random numbers for special symbol distribution, and the main control CPU 35a determines when the big hit is determined (when the big hit determination is affirmative). The jackpot symbol is determined based on the acquired random number for special map distribution. The special control distribution random number is predetermined by the main control CPU 35a so that it can take a numerical value within a predetermined numerical range (in the present embodiment, all 100 integers from “0” to “99”). Each time period (every 2 ms) is incremented by one and updated. Then, the main control CPU 35a stores the updated value in the main control RAM 35c as the special figure distribution random number value, and rewrites the already stored special figure distribution random number value. The random numbers for minutes are updated sequentially. In the present embodiment, the special figure distribution random numbers are acquired when a game ball is won at each of the start winning ports 25 and 26.

  The reach control value is stored in the main control ROM 35b. The reach determination value is a determination value used in an internal lottery (reach determination) as to whether or not to execute a shift reach effect when determining a loss, and is a numerical value that can be taken by a random number for reach determination (all 241 from 0 to 240). It is determined from the (integer of the street). The main control RAM 35c stores reach determination random numbers used for reach determination. In the present embodiment, the reach determination random number is acquired at the time of reach determination.

  Further, the main control ROM 35b stores a standard hit value. The determination value per common figure is a determination value used in the internal lottery (lottery per common figure) whether or not per common figure, and is a numerical value that can be taken by a random number for determination per general figure (all 107 different integers from 0 to 106). ). It should be noted that the number of determination values per common map varies depending on whether or not the variable state is given, and the number of standard figure judgment values when the variable state is assigned (in this embodiment, 106 Is set to be larger than the number of determination values per common figure when the variable state is not given (two in this embodiment). In addition, the main control RAM 35c stores a random number for determining the universal symbol used when determining the universal symbol. In the present embodiment, the random number for determining per common figure is acquired when the game ball passes through the normal symbol operating gate 30.

Next, the sub integrated control board 36 will be described.
On the sub-general control board 36, an overall control CPU 36a capable of executing control operations in a predetermined procedure, an overall control ROM 36b for storing an overall control program of the overall control CPU 36a, and writing and reading of necessary data An overall control RAM 36c is provided. The overall control CPU 36a is connected to the overall control ROM 36b and the overall control RAM 36c. The overall control CPU 36a is equipped with a timer function, and measures time at a predetermined timing (for example, timing at which a symbol variation game is started). In addition to the overall control program, the overall control ROM 36b stores various tables to be referred to when determining various effects. Details of the various tables will be described later.

  In addition, an operation button BT for presentation arranged on the upper surface 15b of the upper plate 15 is connected to the sub integrated control board 36. When the operation button BT for production is pressed when the operation is valid (when the lamp is lit), an operation signal is output to the overall control CPU 36a, and the overall control CPU 36a that has input the operation signal Predetermined game effect control is executed by making the operation of the effect operation button BT effective. If the operation button BT is pressed when the operation button BT for the effect is invalid (when the lamp is turned off), the operation button BT for the effect is invalidated.

Next, the effect display control board 37 will be described.
On the effect display control board 37, a display control CPU 37a capable of executing a control operation in a predetermined procedure, a display control ROM 37b for storing a display control program of the display control CPU 37a, and writing and reading of necessary data. A display control RAM 37c is provided. An effect display device 22 is connected to the display control CPU 37a. Further, the display control CPU 37a of the present embodiment has a timer function, and measures time at a predetermined timing (for example, timing at which a symbol variation game is started). The display control ROM 37b stores various image data (image data such as symbols, backgrounds, characters, characters, etc.).

Hereinafter, the control contents executed by the main control board 35, the sub general control board 36, and the effect display control board 37 will be described.
First, the main control board 35 will be described. In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 35a that executes the following various processes based on the main control program functions as a round instruction means.

First, processing related to the control of the symbol variation game will be described.
When the main control CPU 35a of the main control board 35 receives a game ball into the upper start winning port 25 or the lower start winning port 26 and inputs a detection signal output from the start port switches SW1 and SW2 that detect the game ball. Then, it is determined whether or not the number of reserved symbols for special symbols stored in the main control RAM 35c is less than the upper limit number (4 in this embodiment). If the determination result of the hold determination is affirmative (the number of reserved memories for special symbols <4), the main control CPU 35a adds 1 to the number of reserved memories for special symbols (+1), and sets the number of reserved memories for special symbols. rewrite. Further, the main control CPU 35a turns on the number of reserved lamps corresponding to the number of reserved memories after the rewriting as the number of reserved memories for special symbols is rewritten. For example, when the number of reserved memories for the special symbol after rewriting is “3”, the main control CPU 35a lights up three reserved lamps. When the hold determination is affirmative, the main control CPU 35a obtains the jackpot determination random number value and the special figure distribution random value from the main control RAM 35c, and holds the values for the special symbol hold. The data is stored in a predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 35c in association with the number of memories. When the determination result of the hold determination is negative (holding memory count = 4), the main control CPU 35a does not rewrite the reserved memory count for the special symbol exceeding the upper limit number, and the value of the random number for jackpot determination Neither the special figure distribution random value is acquired.

  The main control CPU 35a reads the value of the big hit determination random number stored in a predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 35c immediately before the start of the symbol variation game, and the big hit stored in the main control ROM 35b. The determination value is compared, and a big hit determination (big hit lottery) is performed to determine whether or not to give a big hit game. In the big hit determination, the main control CPU 35a compares the big hit determination value for the low probability with the value of the random number for the big hit determination when the gaming state is an uncertain change state (the probability of winning is low), and the gaming state Is a probability variation state (the probability of winning is high), the high probability jackpot determination value is compared with the value of the jackpot determination random number. When the determination result of the big hit determination is affirmative (the value of the random number for big hit determination and the big hit determination value match), the main control CPU 35a determines the big hit. The main control CPU 35a which has determined the big hit reads out the value of the special figure distribution random number stored in the predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 35c, and is a symbol variation game executed by the special symbol display device 23 based on the value. The jackpot symbol is determined as a special symbol to be confirmed and stopped. Since the special symbol jackpot symbol is set for each type of jackpot game as described above, the type of jackpot game to be given to the player is determined by determining the jackpot symbol. In addition, the main control CPU 35a that has determined the big hit acquires the random value for fluctuation pattern distribution from the main control RAM 35c, and selects and determines the fluctuation pattern for the big hit effect based on the acquired value.

  Further, the main control CPU 35a determines a deviation when the determination result of the jackpot determination is negative (the value of the random number for jackpot determination does not match the jackpot determination value). Then, the main control CPU 35a determines the off symbol as a special symbol to be confirmed and stopped in the symbol variation game performed by the special symbol display device 23. In addition, the main control CPU 35a that has determined the deviation acquires the random value for reach determination from the main control RAM 35c, compares the acquired value with the reach determination value stored in the main control ROM 35b, and determines the error. Reach determination is performed to determine whether or not to execute reach production.

  When the determination result of the reach determination is affirmative (execution of an outlier reach effect is executed), the main control CPU 35a acquires a random number for fluctuation pattern distribution from the main control RAM 35c, and based on the acquired value. In addition, the variation pattern for the outlier reach production is selected and determined. On the other hand, if the reach determination result is negative (does not execute the outlier reach effect), the main control CPU 35a acquires the random number for variation pattern distribution from the main control RAM 35c, and based on the acquired value, A variation pattern for off-line production is selected and determined.

  The main control CPU 35a having determined the special symbol and the variation pattern generates a predetermined control command, and outputs the generated control command to the sub overall control board 36 (overall control CPU 36a) at a predetermined timing. More specifically, the main control CPU 35a generates a variation pattern designation command for instructing the variation pattern and instructing the start of the symbol variation game, and first outputs the variation pattern designation command at the start of the symbol variation game. . Further, the main control CPU 35a generates a stop symbol designation command for a special symbol that designates a special symbol, and outputs the stop symbol designation command next after outputting the variation pattern designation command. Then, the main control CPU 35a generates a symbol stop command for instructing the end of the symbol variation game (determination of symbol determination) when the variation time set in the instructed variation pattern has elapsed, and the symbol stop command is changed to the variation symbol. Output as time passes.

  Further, the main control CPU 35a subtracts 1 (-1) from the reserved memory number for the special symbol at the start of the symbol variation game, and rewrites the reserved memory number for the special symbol. Then, the main control CPU 35a turns on the number of reserved lamps corresponding to the number of reserved memories after the rewriting as the number of reserved memories for special symbols is rewritten. Further, the main control CPU 35a controls the display content of the special symbol display device 23 with the start of the symbol variation game. That is, the main control CPU 35a starts the variation of the special symbol by starting the symbol variation game, and confirms and stops the special symbol (big hit symbol or missing symbol) determined when the variation time set in the determined variation pattern has elapsed. Display.

Next, processing related to the jackpot game will be described.
First, the control when the normal probability variation 15R big hit game is given will be described. When the symbol variation game ends, the main control CPU 35a outputs an opening command and starts measuring the opening time (6.0 seconds). Next, when the opening time elapses, the main control CPU 35a outputs a round command corresponding to the first round in order to start the first round game and starts measuring the round game time (max 25 seconds). Further, an open signal is output. Thereby, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, the grand prize winning door 28 is opened with the start of the first round game. The main control CPU 35a outputs a closing signal when the end condition is satisfied in the first round game. Thereby, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, the grand prize winning door 28 is closed with the end of the first round game.

  The main control CPU 35a that has finished the round game of the first round, in order to start the round game of the second round, the interval time of the interval between rounds set between the first round and the second round (2. After a lapse of (0 seconds), a round command corresponding to the second round is output. Then, when the end condition is satisfied in the second round game, the main control CPU 35a similarly ends the second round game. Thereafter, similarly, the main control CPU 35a controls the round games of the third to fifteenth rounds. When the round game of the 15th round is completed, the main control CPU 35a outputs an ending command after the interval time (2.0 seconds) has elapsed, and starts measuring the ending time (15 seconds). Then, the main control CPU 35a ends the big hit game after the ending time has elapsed.

  At this time, the main control CPU 35a sets “1” to the probability variation flag indicating that the probability variation state is to be imparted, and sets “1” to the operation flag indicating that the variation state is to be imparted. In this case, the main control CPU 35a outputs to the sub-general control board 36 a probability change command indicating that the probability change state is to be given, and also outputs a change command indicating that the change state is to be given. Each flag is stored in a predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 35c. Each flag is cleared (“0” is set) when a big hit game is awarded. In this case, when the big hit is generated, the main control CPU 35a ends the probability changing state and the changing state with the start of the big hit game. Further, the main control CPU 35a controls to turn on the round number notification device Rc during the normal probability variation 15R big hit game.

  Next, the control when the special probability variation 15R big hit game is given will be described. In the special probability variation 15R big hit game, the control until the eleventh round game is executed is the same as that in the normal probability variation 15R big hit game, and here, the round game after the eleventh round will be mainly described. When the round game of the 10th round is finished, the main control CPU 35a outputs a round command corresponding to the 11th round to start the round game of the 11th round, and the round game time (max 35 seconds) shown in FIG. Start measuring. Then, the main control CPU 35a opens the grand prize winning door 28 up to 6 times on condition that the upper limit number of game balls are not entered. The main control CPU 35a for starting the eleventh round game first outputs an opening signal to open the first large winning opening door 28, and also outputs the large winning opening door 28 to the sub integrated control board 36. Outputs the release command that indicates the number of times to release. At the time of the first release, the main control CPU 35a outputs a release command instructing the number of releases “1 (first)”. Then, the main control CPU 35a measures the time after the grand prize opening door 28 is opened (the first opening), and when the opening time (0.3 seconds) has elapsed, the first big prize opening. To close the door 28, a closing signal is output. At the same time, the main control CPU 35a outputs a closing command for instructing the number of times of closing of the special prize opening door 28 to the sub-control board 36. At the first closing time, the main control CPU 35a outputs a closing command for instructing the number of closing times “1 (first time)”.

  Next, the main control CPU 35a measures the time from when the special winning opening door 28 is closed (first closing). At this time, the main control CPU 35a measures the interval time (2.0 seconds) of the in-round interval set between the first opening and the second opening of the special winning opening door 28. Next, when the interval time has elapsed, the main control CPU 35a outputs an opening signal to open the second big prize opening door 28, and also sends the opening of the big prize opening door 28 to the sub general control board 36. An opening command for instructing the number of times of opening “2 (first time)” is output. Then, the main control CPU 35a measures the time after the grand prize opening door 28 is opened (second opening), and when the opening time (0.3 seconds) has elapsed, the second big winning prize opening. In order to end the opening of the door 28, a closing signal is output, and a closing command for instructing the number of times of closing the second prize opening door 28 (second closing) is output to the sub general control board 36. Then, the main control CPU 35a opens and closes the special prize opening door 28 in the same manner up to five times.

  Next, the main control CPU 35a measures the time after closing the grand prize winning door 28 (the fifth closing). At this time, the main control CPU 35a measures the interval time (2.0 seconds) of the in-round interval set between the fifth opening and the sixth opening of the special winning opening door 28. Next, when the interval time elapses, the main control CPU 35a outputs an opening signal as the opening of the sixth big prize opening door 28, and at the same time, outputs the big winning prize opening door 28 to the sub general control board 36. An opening command for instructing the number of times of opening “6 (first time)” is output. Then, the main control CPU 35a measures the time since the grand prize opening door 28 is opened (sixth opening), and when the opening time (max 23.5 seconds) has elapsed, the sixth big winning prize opening. In order to end the opening of the door 28, a closing signal is output, and a closing command for instructing the number of times of closing of the grand prize opening door 28 (sixth closing) is output to the sub integrated control board 36.

  Then, the main control CPU 35a that has finished the round game of the eleventh round performs control so that each round game from the 12th round is executed and then the ending is executed in the same manner as the normal probability variation 15R big hit game. After the ending time has elapsed, the main control CPU 35a ends the big hit game and sets “1” to the probability variation flag and the operation flag. In this case, the main control CPU 35a outputs a probability change command and a change command to the sub integrated control board 36. Further, the main control CPU 35a controls to turn on the round number notification device Rc during the special probability variation 15R big hit game.

  Next, a description will be given of the control when a 15R probability variation big hit game with 100 times variation and a non-probability variable 15R big hit game are given. In addition, in the 15R probability variation jackpot game with 100 times variation and the non-probability variation 15R jackpot game, the control until the round game of the 11th round is executed is the same as the normal probability variation 15R jackpot game and the special probability variation 15R jackpot game. Here, the explanation will focus on round games after the 11th round.

  When the round game of the 10th round is completed, the main control CPU 35a outputs a round command corresponding to the 11th round to start the round game of the 11th round and measures the round game time (max 0.3 seconds). And an open signal is output. Thereby, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, the grand prize winning door 28 is opened with the start of the eleventh round game. The main control CPU 35a outputs a closing signal when the end condition is satisfied in the eleventh round game. Thereby, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, the grand prize winning door 28 is closed with the end of the eleventh round game.

  The main control CPU 35a that has finished the round game of the eleventh round, in order to start the round game of the twelfth round, the interval time of the interval between rounds set between the eleventh round and the twelfth round (2. After a lapse of (0 seconds), a round command corresponding to the 12th round is output. Then, when the end condition is satisfied in the 12th round game, the main control CPU 35a similarly ends the 12th round game. Thereafter, similarly, the main control CPU 35a controls the round games of the 13th to 15th rounds. When the round game of the 15th round is completed, the main control CPU 35a outputs an ending command after the interval time (2.0 seconds) has elapsed, and starts measuring the ending time (15 seconds). After the ending time has elapsed, the main control CPU 35a ends the big hit game.

  The main control CPU 35a sets “1” to the probability change flag and “1” to the operation flag when the 15R probability change big hit game with 100 times change is given, and further operates. Set the number of times to 100. In this case, the main control CPU 35a outputs a probability variation command and a variation command to the sub integrated control board 36. In addition, when the non-probability variable 15R big hit game is given, the main control CPU 35a sets “0” to the probability change flag (does not set “1”) and sets “1” to the operation flag. Furthermore, 100 times is set as the number of operations. In this case, the main control CPU 35a outputs a non-probability change command indicating that the probability change state is not given and also outputs a change command. Further, the main control CPU 35a performs control so that the round number notification device Rc is turned on during the 15R probability change big hit game with 100 times change and during the non-probability change 15R big hit game. Further, the main control CPU 35a decrements the number of times of operation by 1 every time the symbol variation game is executed. When the number of times of operation becomes “0 (zero)”, the main control CPU 35a ends the variable state and the non-variable state in the probability variable state. Is granted. In this case, the main control CPU 35a outputs a non-variable command. Then, whether the overall control CPU 36a is currently in a certain variation state, a non-probability variation state, or a variation state by the certainty variation command, the uncertain variation command, the variation command, and the non-variation command as described above. It is possible to grasp whether the state is invariable.

  By executing the jackpot game in this way, the opening state of the eleventh winning jackpot door 28 of the 11th round of the special probability variation 15R jackpot game and the 11-15 of the probability variation 15R jackpot game and the non-probability variation 15R jackpot game with 100 times change shortening. The opening mode of the grand prize winning door 28 up to the round is the same. Specifically, in the eleventh round of the special probability variation 15R jackpot game, the grand opening door 28 is opened and closed five times in an opening mode of opening time (0.3 seconds) + interval time in the round (2.0 seconds). . In addition, in the probability variation 15R jackpot game with 100 times variation and the non-probability variation 15R jackpot game, in each round game of 11 to 15 rounds, the release time (0.3 seconds) + the interval time between rounds (2.0 seconds) The grand prize winning door 28 is opened and closed in an open mode. In other words, in the special probability variation 15R big hit game, the probability variation 15R big hit game with 100 times variable shortening, and the non-probability variable 15R big hit game, the release time (0.3 seconds) + interval time (2.0 seconds) after the 11th round The grand prize winning door 28 is opened and closed five times in the open mode. That is, the 11th round big winning opening door 28 of the special probability variation 15R jackpot game, the odd variation 15R jackpot game with 100 times variation, and the 11th to 15th round winning gate doors of the non-probability variation 15R jackpot game. The 28 open modes were the same. For this reason, after the eleventh round, until the big winning opening door 28 is opened and closed five times, it is not possible to recognize which jackpot game is from the open mode.

  In addition, since the special probability variable 15R big hit game, the probability variable 15R big hit game with 100 times variable shortening, and the non-probability variable 15R big hit game are big hit games with the maximum number of round games being “15 times”, the round number notification device Rc It is impossible to determine which jackpot game is based on the notification content.

  Next, various processes executed by the overall control CPU 36a of the sub overall control board 36 based on the overall control program will be described. In the present embodiment, the overall control CPU 36a that executes the following various processes based on the overall control program functions as an effect control unit, a determination unit, and a measurement unit. In the present embodiment, the overall control ROM 36b functions as a storage unit.

First, processing related to the symbol variation game will be described.
The central control CPU 36a of the sub general control board 36, when a change pattern designation command is input, outputs the command to the effect display control board 37 and the sound / lamp control board 38. Further, when the overall control CPU 36a inputs a stop symbol designation command for a special symbol, the overall control CPU 36a determines a decoration symbol to be confirmed and stopped and displayed on the effect display device 22 in accordance with the stop symbol designation of the special symbol corresponding to the command. A stop symbol designating command for the decorative symbol designating the decorative symbol is output to the effect display control board 37. When the overall control CPU 36a receives a symbol stop command, it outputs the command to the effect display control board 37 and the sound / lamp control board 38.

  Further, when the CPU 36a for overall control inputs a probability change command or a change command, the overall control RAM 36c sets information (such as a flag) indicating that the probability change state or the change state has been given. Then, the overall control CPU 36a sets in the overall control RAM 36c that the probability variation state is given when the probability variation command is input, and sets in the overall control RAM 36c that the non-probability variation state is imparted when the non-probability variation command is input. To do. Further, the overall control CPU 36a sets that the variable state is given to the general control RAM 36c when the variable command is input, and that the non-variable state is assigned when the non-variable command is input. It is set in the overall control RAM 36c. The overall control CPU 36a stores and maintains the current setting contents in the overall control RAM 36c until a probability change command, a non-change probability command, a change command, and a non-change command are input. The overall control CPU 36a grasps whether or not the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 10 is a probable change state or a change state based on the setting contents of the overall control RAM 36c. Further, when the overall control CPU 36a inputs these commands of the probability change command, the non-change probability command, the change command, and the non-change command, the respective commands are output to the control boards 37 and 38, respectively.

  When the control CPU 36a inputs the variation pattern designation command and the special symbol stop symbol designation command, the final stop designated by the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command and the special symbol stop symbol designation command. Based on the symbol (special symbol), the symbol combination by the decorative symbol to be displayed on the effect display device 22 is determined.

  If the stop symbol (special symbol) designated by the special symbol stop symbol designation command is a jackpot symbol (symbol A, B, C, D) corresponding to the jackpot game, the overall control CPU 36a displays the decorative symbol symbol. As a combination, a symbol combination that can recognize the jackpot is determined.

  More specifically, if the stop symbol is a normal probability variation 15R jackpot game, the overall control CPU 36a displays a decorative symbol depending on whether or not the jackpot game is notified in a normal jackpot promotion effect. Determine the symbol combination. In other words, the general control CPU 36a determines a jackpot symbol (even number symbol) that is not surely determined as a decorative symbol to be displayed in a fixed stop state when informing through a normal jackpot promotion effect. On the other hand, the general control CPU 36a determines a jackpot symbol (odd symbol) with a certain probability change as a decorative symbol to be confirmed and stopped when it is not notified by a normal jackpot promotion effect.

  In addition, the overall control CPU 36a can display a fixed stop display when the stop symbol corresponds to any one of the special probability variation 15R big hit game, the 100% variable probability variation 15R big hit game, and the non-probability variable 15R big hit game. Determine the jackpot symbol (even number symbol) that is not definite.

  In addition, when the stop symbol (special symbol) designated by the special symbol stop symbol designation command is a loss symbol, the overall control CPU 36a determines a symbol combination that can recognize the loss. At this time, when the fluctuation pattern for the outlier reach effect is instructed, the overall control CPU 36a determines a symbol combination that can recognize the outlier including the reach symbol combination (reach formation symbol). On the other hand, when the variation pattern for the offending effect is instructed, the overall control CPU 36a determines a symbol combination that can recognize the outbreak that does not include the reach symbol combination (reach formation symbol).

Next, processing related to the jackpot game will be described.
When the general control CPU 36a inputs an opening command, a round command, and an ending command, the contents of the opening effect, the contents of the round effect indicating that the round game is being performed, and the ending effect according to these commands. Determine the content of the production. Then, the overall control CPU 36a outputs an effect instruction command instructing the determined effect content (including the number of round games) to the effect display control board 37 and the sound / lamp control board 38, respectively.

  As described above, the round game is a game related to the opening of the special winning opening 29 because the special winning opening 29 is opened and closed by the opening and closing operations of the special winning opening door 28. On the other hand, the round effect is an effect on the effect display device 22 (or each of the lamp units 16a to 16c and the speakers 17a to 17c) executed during the round game. Therefore, the definition of the round game and the round production is different from each other.

  Next, various processes executed by the display control CPU 37a of the effect display control board 37 based on the display control program will be described. In the present embodiment, the display control CPU 37a that executes the following various processes based on the display control program functions as an effect control means.

First, processing related to the symbol variation game will be described.
When the change control designation command is input, the display control CPU 37a of the effect display control board 37 selects the effect content (variation content) corresponding to the change pattern instructed by the command, and plays the symbol change game with the effect content. The display content of the effect display device 22 is controlled so that When the display control CPU 37a inputs a symbol stop command during the symbol variation game, the display control CPU 37a controls the display contents so that the decoration display instructed by the stop display designating command for the decorative symbol is displayed on the effect display device 22. Then, the symbol variation game is terminated. Then, the display control CPU 37a measures the elapsed time from the start of the symbol variation game, and displays an image displayed on the effect display device 22 based on the measured time and display data for each predetermined control period (for example, 4 ms). Every).

Next, processing related to the jackpot game will be described.
The display control CPU 37a, when the overall control CPU 36a gives an instruction such as an opening effect related to the big hit game, the contents of the effect corresponding to the effect instructed for the effect (effects such as the opening effect, the round game effect, and the ending effect) Is selected, and the display content of the effect display device 22 is controlled so that the effect during the big hit game is performed with the effect content. Further, the display control CPU 37a generates display data for displaying an image in accordance with the effect content using the image data of the display control ROM 37b based on the effect content instructed to be effected. Then, the display control CPU 37a counts the elapsed time from the start of various effects, and displays an image displayed on the effect display device 22 based on the measured time and display data for every predetermined control period (for example, every 4 ms). ).

  The voice / lamp control board 38 controls the light emission modes of the various lamp units 16a to 16c and 21b and the voice output modes of the speakers 17a to 17c when various commands are input. That is, the voice / lamp control board 38 performs control so as to cause an effect according to the contents of the effect instructed by these commands, similarly to the effect display control board 37. In the present embodiment, the sound lamp control CPU 38a that controls the light emission modes of the various lamp units 16a to 16c and 21b and the sound output modes of the speakers 17a to 17c also functions as the effect control means.

Next, processing related to the effect during the big hit game will be described in detail.
In the present embodiment, a plurality of types (two types in the present embodiment) of triggers for the promotion effect during the big hit are set. Specifically, an execution trigger based on the player's own game execution timing is set as an execution trigger for the normal jackpot promotion effect. On the other hand, an execution trigger based on the start of a specific round game is set as an execution trigger for the special jackpot promotion effect. Hereinafter, an execution opportunity based on a player's own game execution timing may be referred to as a “player-dependent execution opportunity”, and an execution opportunity based on the start of a specific round game may be referred to as a “round-dependent execution opportunity”. is there.

  In the player-dependent execution opportunity, the operation effective period of the effect operation button BT is set during a specific round game (5R in this embodiment). When the execution lottery (execution determination) is performed based on the operation of the effect operation button BT within the valid period, the promotion effect during the normal big hit can be executed. In the execution lottery, it is determined whether or not to execute the special move.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, when the overall control CPU 36a normally inputs a round command instructing the start of each round game from the main control CPU 35a, each time the command is input, The content of the corresponding round performance is decided. In the present embodiment, four types of round effects are set: “character introduction effect”, “story effect”, “promotion preparation effect”, and “big hit promotion effect”.

  The character introduction effect is an effect of displaying and introducing a profile of a character appearing in various effects (such as reach effects) performed in the symbol variation game. For example, as shown in FIG. 6A, different characters are introduced for each round in the round games of the 9th to 15th rounds. The story effect is an effect of displaying a battle between a friend character and an opponent character in a predetermined story (story). The story effect is executed across a plurality of consecutive round games. More specifically, as shown in FIG. 6 (a), in the round game of 1-4R and the round game of 6-8R, it is executed in such a way that a friendly character or an opponent character appears. It has become so. The promotion preparation effect is an effect for performing an execution lottery based on the player-dependent execution opportunity described above, and the state of the competition between the teammate character and the opponent character is displayed as an image.

  Then, the overall control CPU 36a that has determined the content of the round effect for each round instructs the display control CPU 37a to display the effect so that the display control CPU 37a that receives the instruction causes each round effect to be executed. The device 22 is controlled. That is, every time the round command is input, the overall control CPU 36a determines the content of the effect so that the round effect based on the command is sequentially executed.

  As described above, in order to execute a round effect corresponding to a specific round game, a round command is set in the gaming machine as a technique for grasping the current round game. There is something. However, in such a gaming machine, if an attempt to execute a promotion performance during a normal jackpot based on the establishment of a player-dependent execution opportunity is established, the player is selected for the operation timing of the operation button BT for execution and the execution lottery. Depending on whether or not to do, usually the start timing of the promotion effect during the big hit is around. When the general control CPU 36a does not sufficiently execute the normal jackpot promotion effect when the round command instructing the start of the next round game is input even when the normal jackpot promotion effect is being executed. Even if it exists, the round production corresponding to the next round game will be started.

  Therefore, for example, even if a player-dependent execution opportunity is established immediately before the 5R round game ends, even if the promotion effect during the normal jackpot is executed, the 6R round immediately after the presentation starts. By outputting the corresponding round command, the normal jackpot promotion effect ends, and the round effect corresponding to the 6Rth is executed. In such a case, since the promotion effect during the normal jackpot is ended before it can be recognized whether or not the normal probability variation 15R jackpot game is won, the player eventually recognizes whether or not the normal probability variation 15R jackpot game is won. The promotion effect during the big hit usually becomes meaningless.

  As a result, in this embodiment, when the player-dependent execution opportunity is established and the normal jackpot promotion effect is executed, even if the overall control CPU 36a inputs a round command during the execution of the effect, Rather than executing a round effect based on a command, a normal big hit promotion effect being executed is executed for a predetermined time (25 seconds in this embodiment) with priority over the round effect. By doing this, regardless of the execution timing of the normal jackpot promotion effect, if the normal jackpot promotion effect is executed, the player can be sure whether the normal probability variation 15R jackpot game is won from the effect contents. Can be notified. In the following description, control related to a normal jackpot promotion effect will be described.

Hereinafter, the control configuration of the overall control CPU 36a during the big hit game will be described in more detail with reference to FIGS.
The overall control ROM 36b stores a jackpot pattern table (FIG. 5) that defines a jackpot pattern for specifying the contents of effects during the jackpot game for each type of jackpot game. The overall control ROM 36b stores a jackpot table (FIGS. 6 to 8) in which the contents of effects (effect data) determined for each jackpot pattern are set.

  Four types of jackpot patterns A1 to A4 are set for the normal probability variation 15R jackpot game (symbol A). In the jackpot pattern A1, the contents for introducing characters in all the round games 1 to 15R are determined as the contents of the effects during the jackpot game. The big hit pattern A1 is a pattern that is selected when the promotion effect during the normal big hit is not executed. In the jackpot pattern A2, “first half victory” is set as the contents of the effect during the jackpot game. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 6 (a), the 7R round game starts with an attack by a friendly character, and is earlier than the 10R round game (in this embodiment, the 8R round game). ), The content of the effect that the victory of the ally character is confirmed, that is, that the normal probability variation 15R big hit game is won is definitely announced. In the big hit pattern A2, the character introduction effect is performed in the 9th to 15th round games. Further, in the jackpot pattern A3, “10R victory” is set as an effect content during the jackpot game. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 6 (b), the content of the effect starts from the attack by the ally character in the 7R round game and the victory of the ally character is confirmed in the 10R round game. In the big hit pattern A2, the character introduction effect is performed in the 12th to 15th round games. In the jackpot pattern A4, “10R victory” is set as the contents of the effect during the jackpot game. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 6 (c), the 7R round game is different from the jackpot pattern A3 in that it starts from an attack by the opponent character, but the other effects are the same as the jackpot pattern A3. The same.

  And as shown in FIG. 5, since the effect content defined in the jackpot patterns A1 to A4 is not determined in other jackpot games, when a round effect is executed with these effect contents, It is possible to recognize that the winning game 15R big hit game is won.

  In addition, if you win the normal probability variation 15R jackpot game (symbol A), no matter which pattern is selected from the jackpot patterns A2 to A4, in the 5R round game, as a promotion preparation effect, The state of the competition by the characters is displayed as an image (FIGS. 6A to 6C). Then, when the execution lottery is won during the promotion preparation effect, an attack (normal promotion effect during the big hit) by the ally character is performed immediately after winning. Specifically, if the winning lottery is won, based on the contents of the effect determined in the jackpot table shown in FIG. 6 (d), the ally character for a predetermined time (25 seconds) over the 5th to 6th round games. After the attack with the special move by is performed, the character introduction effects are respectively executed in the round games of the 7th to 15th rounds. On the other hand, if the winning lottery in the 5R round game is not won, the attack with the special move by the ally character will not be activated, and the production will be performed according to the production contents defined in the aforementioned big hit patterns A2 to A4. Will be executed.

  Three types of jackpot patterns B1 to B3 are set in the special probability variation 15R jackpot game (symbol B). In the jackpot pattern B1, “10R defeat” is set as an effect content during the jackpot game. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 7A, the 7R round game starts from an attack by a teammate character. In the 10R round game, the defeat of the teammate character is notified once. The rebirth effect (promotion effect during special jackpot) is performed over the 12th round of the round game, and the content of the effect confirms the victory of the ally character. In the big hit pattern B1, the character introduction effect is performed in the 13th to 15th round games. In the jackpot pattern B2, “10R defeat” is set as the contents of the effect during the jackpot game. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 7 (b), the 7R round game is different from the big hit pattern B1 in that it starts from an attack by an enemy character, but the other effects are the same as the big hit pattern B1. It is. In the jackpot pattern B3, “10R defeat” is set as the contents of the effect during the jackpot game. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 7 (c), although the ally character who started the attack by the opponent character in the 7R round game and was attacked in the 8R round game once staggers, The revival effect is performed over the 12th round of the round game, and the content of the effect confirms the victory of the ally character.

  And as shown in FIG. 5, since the effect content defined in the jackpot patterns B1 to B3 is not determined in other jackpot games, when the round effect is executed with these effect contents, it is special. You can now recognize that you have won the 15R jackpot game.

  Three types of jackpot patterns C1 to C3 are set for the probability variation 15R jackpot game (symbol C) with 100 times variation. In the jackpot pattern C1, “10R defeat” is set as an effect content during the jackpot game. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 8 (a), the content of the effect starts from the attack by the ally character in the 7R round game and the defeat of the ally character is confirmed in the 10R round game. In the big hit pattern C1, the revival failure effect is executed without executing the character introduction effect in the round game after the 11th R. In the jackpot pattern C2, “10R defeat” is set as the contents of the effect during the jackpot game. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 8 (b), the 7R round game is different from the big hit pattern C1 in that it starts from an attack by an enemy character, but the other effects are the same as the big hit pattern C1. It is. In the jackpot pattern C3, “10R defeat” is set as the contents of the effect during the jackpot game. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 8 (c), although the 7R round game starts with an attack by the opponent character, the ally character who was attacked by the opponent in the 8R round game staggers. This is the effect of defeating the ally character in the 10th round game. In the big hit pattern C3, as in the big hit patterns C1 and C2, the revival failure effect is executed without executing the character introduction effect in round games after the 11th round.

  Further, in the non-probability change 15R big hit game (symbol D), big hit patterns D1 to D3 in which the same effect contents as the big hit patterns C1 to C3 are set are set (FIGS. 8A to 8C). In this way, the jackpot patterns C1 to C3 and the jackpot patterns D1 to D3 have the same effect contents, so that the player can change the probability 15R with 100 times of shortening only by visually confirming the contents of these effects. It is impossible to grasp whether the jackpot game (symbol C) or the non-probable 15R jackpot game (symbol D) is won. In addition, in the big hit patterns B1 to B3, the production contents until the success of the revival production in the 11th round game are the same as the big hit patterns C1 to C3 and the big hit patterns D1 to D3. As a result, the player can visually recognize the contents of the 11R round game until the successful rebirth effect, and the player can play the special probability variable 15R jackpot game (symbol B), the probability variable 15R jackpot game with 100 times change (symbol C). ) And non-probability variable 15R jackpot game (symbol D), it is impossible to grasp which jackpot game is won. In other words, if the revival effect is successful, the player can recognize that the special probability variation 15R big hit game (symbol B) is won.

  In addition, if the player wins one of the special probability variation 15R jackpot game (symbol B), probability variation 15R jackpot game with 100 times change (symbol C), or non-probability variation 15R jackpot game (symbol D), the 5th round In the game, a promotion preparation effect is executed. However, when these big hit games are won, the execution lottery for determining whether or not to execute the special move is not performed. Therefore, when these big hit games are won, even if the promotion preparation effect is executed, the attack by the special move is not performed. In other words, when a special move is activated, the player can recognize that he / she has won the normal probability variation 15R jackpot game.

  Of the big hit patterns (big hit patterns A1 to A4, B1 to B3, C1 to C3, D1 to D3), which production pattern is selected is determined by lottery for each type of big hit game. ing.

  Hereinafter, the control contents related to the normal jackpot promotion effect executed by the overall control CPU 36a will be described in detail with reference to FIG. The following description will be made on the assumption that the provision of the normal probability variable 15R jackpot game (symbol A) is determined based on the winning of the jackpot lottery.

  When the general control CPU 36a inputs a stop symbol designating command for a special symbol for specifying the normal probability variation 15R big hit game (symbol A) from the main control CPU 35a, the big hit patterns A1 to A4 of the big hit pattern A1 to A4 are started. Decide either. At this time, it is assumed that the overall control CPU 36a selects the big hit pattern A2 (first half victory). Then, when the opening control command is input from the main control CPU 35a, the overall control CPU 36a generates an effect instruction command for designating the effect content of the opening effect in response to the opening command. ).

  Thereafter, when the overall control CPU 36a inputs the round commands corresponding to the 1st to 4th R from the main control CPU 35a, the production instruction control command is sent to the production display control board before each round game is started. 37 (sound / lamp control board 38). Specifically, since the overall control CPU 36a has selected the jackpot pattern A2, it outputs an effect instruction command for specifying the effect contents set in the jackpot table shown in FIG. As a result, the display control CPU 37a controls the display content of the effect display device 22 based on the effect instruction command. Therefore, in the effect display device 22, the 1st to 4th Rth items are displayed according to the effect content defined in the big hit pattern A2. Round effect will be executed (Explanation of jackpot effect (1R) → Enemy appearance (2R) → Friend appearance (3R) → Friend appearance (4R)).

  Furthermore, when the general control CPU 36a inputs a round command corresponding to the 5Rth round from the main control CPU 35a, the operation of the effect operation button BT is enabled after a predetermined time has elapsed since the start of the 5R round game. Set the time (eg 7 seconds). Then, the overall control CPU 36a performs an execution lottery to determine whether or not to execute the special move when the production operation button BT is operated within the operation effective period (time point a). At this time, the overall control CPU 36a performs the execution lottery at a preset ratio (in this embodiment, 1/100). When the execution lottery is won, the overall control CPU 36a selects the jackpot table shown in FIG. 6 (d), and determines the effect contents during the jackpot game according to the effect contents defined in the table. At the same time, the general control CPU 36a sets the execution time of the normal jackpot promotion effect (in this embodiment, 25 seconds (25000 ms)) to the timer value set in the central control RAM 36c, and the normal jackpot promotion. The production is executed. When setting the timer value, the overall control CPU 36a subtracts the time corresponding to the control period and sets the value after the subtraction to the timer every predetermined control period (for example, every 4 ms). The time is counted by repeating until the value of the timer becomes “0 (zero)”. Further, the general control CPU 36a performs an effect display control on a promotion effect instruction command for instructing execution of a normal jackpot promotion effect (invocation of a deadly technique) with the start of the normal jackpot promotion effect in the next control cycle or later. Output to the board 37 (voice / lamp control board 38).

  If the production operation button BT is not operated a predetermined number of times within the operation valid period and if the execution lottery is not won, the special technique is not activated, so the overall control CPU 36a is set in the overall control RAM 36c. “25 seconds (25000 ms)” is not set as the timer value.

  Then, the overall control CPU 36a has passed a specified time (25 seconds in this embodiment) since the start of the 5R round game, or has a specified number of balls (8 in this embodiment). When any of the end conditions is satisfied, the round command corresponding to the 6th R is input from the main control CPU 35a. At this time, the overall control CPU 36a determines whether or not the timer value set in the overall control RAM 36c is “0 (zero)”. If the determination result is negative (timer value> 0 (zero)), the promotion effect during the normal big hit is being executed. Therefore, the overall control CPU 36a sends an effect instruction command corresponding to the 6Rth effect display control board 37. Does not output to (voice / lamp control board 38). In other words, the overall control CPU 36a normally inputs a round command corresponding to the 6R eye during execution of the jackpot promotion effect, and outputs the effect instruction command corresponding to the round command to the effect display control board 37 (voice / lamp control). No output to substrate 38). As a result, in the effect display device 22, in the 6R round game, the effect content (friend appearance) defined in the jackpot pattern A2 is not executed, but the promotion effect during the normal jackpot is continuously executed. When the normal jackpot promotion effect ends during the 5R round game (timer value = 0), the normal jackpot promotion effect is not executed across the 6R round game. . Further, when straddling the 6R round game, it is natural that the promotion effect during the big hit is also executed during the interval time between rounds set between the 5R round game and the 6R round game.

  Thereafter, even if the timer value set in the overall control RAM 36c becomes “0 (zero)” during the 6R round game, the overall control CPU 36a until the round command corresponding to the 7R is input. The control related to the jackpot game is not executed. As a result, in the effect display device 22, even if the normal jackpot promotion effect ends in the middle of the 6R round game after 25 seconds have passed since the normal jackpot promotion effect is executed (time point b), 6R Until the round game of the eyes is finished, the last image (for example, the image in which the ally character decides the victory pose) continues to be displayed in the normal jackpot promotion effect.

  Then, when the general control CPU 36a inputs a round command corresponding to the seventh round from the main control CPU 35a, an effect instruction command for designating the effect content corresponding to the round command based on the jackpot table (FIG. 6D). Is output to the effect display control board 37 (voice / lamp control board 38) before the start of the round game. Thereby, in the effect display device 22, the character introduction effect is executed in the seventh round game. Thereafter, in the 8th to 15th round games, each time a round command is input, a character introduction effect is executed according to the effect content defined in the jackpot table (FIG. 6D).

  On the other hand, the general control CPU 36a inputs the round command corresponding to the 6th R from the main control CPU 35a based on the fact that the end condition in the 5R round game is satisfied, when the normal jackpot promotion effect is not executed. become. In this case, the overall control CPU 36a ends the round effect by inputting the round command corresponding to the 6R round, even in the middle of the 5R round presentation. Then, the overall control CPU 36a outputs, to the effect display control board 37 (voice / lamp control board 38), an effect instruction command for designating the effect content corresponding to the round command based on the big hit table (FIG. 6A). To do. Thereby, in the effect display device 22, in the 6R round game, the round effect is executed with the content of “friend appearance”. Thereafter, also in the seventh to 15th round effects, the round effects are executed according to the effect contents defined in the jackpot table (FIG. 6A) each time a round command is input.

As described above in detail, the present embodiment has the following effects.
(1) When starting the round game during the execution of the jackpot promotion effect, the overall control CPU 36a restricts the execution of the round effect corresponding to the round game while executing the round game itself for a predetermined time ( In the present embodiment, the promotion effect during the normal big hit is executed until 25 seconds). As a result, it is not advantageous for the player that the round effect corresponding to the next round is executed by reaching the start timing of the next round before the promotion effect during the big hit is not sufficiently executed. Usually, the promotion effect during the big hit can be made fully visible.

  (2) The length of the promotion effect during the normal jackpot is set to a length that ends before the jackpot game ends (25 seconds in this embodiment). Thereby, the player can visually recognize the promotion effect during the big hit game without interruption during the big hit game.

  (3) Even when the next round command is input from the main control CPU 35a during execution of the promotion effect during the big hit, the overall control CPU 36a sends the effect instruction command based on the command to the effect display control board 37 (voice / lamp). It is not output to the control board 38), and the promotion effect during the normal big hit is executed across the round games. The normal jackpot promotion effect in this embodiment has a length that spans one round game depending on the execution timing of the normal jackpot promotion effect. In this way, even when straddling a round game, the normal jackpot promotion effect can be executed in preference to the round effect, so even if the normal jackpot promotion effect is executed immediately before the end of the round game, Usually, the promotion effect during the big hit is forcibly terminated, and it does not fall into a situation in which it is not possible to sufficiently recognize whether or not the effect has been executed.

  (4) The execution trigger of the promotion effect during the normal big hit is “when the operation button BT for the operation is operated and the execution lottery is won”. Thereby, even if the execution timing of the promotion effect during the normal jackpot changes due to the operation timing of the effect operation button BT and the time taken to win the execution lottery, a player-dependent execution opportunity is established. If this is the case, it is possible for the player to fully recognize the promotion effect during the big hit.

  (5) Even if the double condition of “when the operation button BT for the operation and the winning lottery is won” is set as a condition for executing the promotion effect during the big hit, When the execution of the normal jackpot promotion effect is determined, it is possible for the player to sufficiently recognize the normal jackpot promotion effect.

  (6) When a certain performance is executed without interruption until the jackpot game ends with the input of the opening command, the length of each round game shifts due to the different start timing and end timing of each round game. As a result, the round effect and the open state of the special winning opening door 28 may be shifted. However, since the round effect is executed for each round triggered by the input of the round command, it is possible to cover the round effects during one big hit game only by combining the contents of the effect for each round game. As a result, versatility can be provided, and it can contribute to the reduction of data points in the overall control RAM 36c.

  (7) The timing at which the promotion effect during the normal big hit is executed is during the round game preceding the round game defined as the final round game (in the present embodiment, the fifth to sixth rounds). If the promotion effect during the normal jackpot promotion can be executed during the round game specified as the final round game, the promotion effect during the normal jackpot promotion is forced during the round game depending on the execution timing of the normal jackpot promotion effect. An ending effect may be executed instead of being ended. Therefore, by causing the player to execute the normal jackpot promotion effect during the round game prior to the round game determined as the final round game, the player can sufficiently recognize the normal jackpot promotion effect. it can.

In addition, you may change each said embodiment as follows.
In the embodiment, the effect operation button BT may be a button that can be operated by the player, such as a touch-type touch button. In addition, the production operation button BT may or may not include a light emitter.

  In the embodiment, the number of operations of the effect operation button BT within the effective period may be one or more times. Further, as the effective period elapses, the required number of operations of the effect operation button BT may be increased and the winning probability of the execution lottery may be set lower. Conversely, as the effective period elapses, the number of necessary operations of the effect operation button BT may be reduced and the winning probability of the execution lottery may be set higher.

  -In embodiment, you may set the execution location of a normal jackpot promotion effect in multiple places (for example, 5R eyes and 10R eyes). As a result, even if the normal jackpot promotion effect is not executed at the first execution timing, it is possible to give a chance to execute the normal jackpot promotion effect again.

  In the embodiment, a plurality of types of normal jackpot promotion effects may be set. Further, when a plurality of types are set, the production times may be different from each other, or only the display images may be made different to make the production times the same.

  In the embodiment, when the execution of the normal big hit promotion effect is determined after a predetermined time has elapsed after the round game starts (for example, 10 seconds), the normal big hit is promoted until the running round game ends. The production will not end. Therefore, if the execution trigger for the normal jackpot promotion effect is established before a predetermined time (for example, 10 seconds) has elapsed since the start of the round game, the normal jackpot promotion effect is executed during the running round game. You may make it let it. On the other hand, if a trigger event for promotion promotion during a normal big hit is established after a predetermined time has elapsed since the start of the round game, it is not during the current round game but during the normal big hit until the start of the next round game. You may make it carry over execution of a promotion production. In such a case, the overall control CPU 36a counts the elapsed time since the start of the specific round game, and the execution trigger of the normal jackpot promotion effect is established until the count value reaches a predetermined time. In this case, the promotion effect instruction command may be output to the effect display control board 37 (voice / lamp control board 38) when the execution trigger is established. On the other hand, the general control CPU 36a sets “01H” in the carry-over flag set in the predetermined storage area in the general control RAM 36c when the execution opportunity of the normal jackpot promotion effect is established after the count value reaches the predetermined time. "Is set. Then, the overall control CPU 36a resets the value of the flag when the round command for instructing the start of the next round game is input, and sends the promotion effect instruction command to the effect display control board 37 (voice / lamp). What is necessary is just to output to the control board 38). In this way, by shifting the start timing of the normal jackpot promotion effect at the start of the next round game, it is possible to ensure time to execute the normal jackpot promotion effect, and the normal jackpot promotion effect is round There is no worry about straddling games. As a result, it is not advantageous for the player that the round effect corresponding to the next round is executed by reaching the start timing of the next round before the promotion effect during the big hit is not sufficiently executed. Usually, the promotion effect during the big hit can be made fully visible.

  -In embodiment, it is good also considering the execution timing of a promotion game during a normal jackpot as the period which may straddle an ending effect. In such a case, when the overall control CPU 36a inputs an ending command during execution of the normal jackpot promotion effect, the general jackpot promotion effect may be terminated and the ending effect may be executed. By doing in this way, when the game state after the end of the big hit game is notified by the ending effect, the player can surely recognize the ending effect. In addition, when the ending command is input during the execution of the normal jackpot promotion effect, the overall control CPU 36a continuously executes the normal jackpot promotion effect even during the time zone in which the ending effect should be executed. May be. By doing this, the normal jackpot promotion effect is not forcibly terminated immediately before reaching the important effect content that informs whether or not the normal probability change 15R big hit game is won. It is possible to make sure that the 15R jackpot game is won.

  -In the embodiment, when the continuation condition is satisfied during one round game, the next round game is performed, and when the continuation condition is not satisfied, the game in which the big hit game is ended in the round game. It may be adopted in the machine. In such a gaming machine, for example, it is assumed that a promotion game during a normal jackpot promotion is executed in a round game before the last round game (for example, the 3R round game). If the continuation condition is not satisfied in the 3R round game and the ending effect is executed after the end of the round game, the 3R round game is not the round game set as the final round game. Nevertheless, apparently, the promotion effect is usually executed during the big round in the final round game. However, since the 3R round game in such a case is not the final round game in the big win game determined to be awarded by the lottery lottery, the promotion effect is normally executed during the big round game in the final round game. It has never been done.

-The jackpot game in the embodiment may be two kinds of jackpot games that differ only in whether or not a probability variation state is given with the same number of specified rounds.
-In the embodiment, even if the regular big hit promotion promotion finishes in the middle of the 6R round game, the last image in the regular big hit promotion promotion continues to be displayed until the 6R round game ends. . Alternatively, when the normal big hit promotion effect is ended in the middle of the 6R round game, the 6R round effect may be executed midway.

  ・ The special performance in the embodiment was a promotion effect during the big hit for recognizing the type of jackpot game determined when winning the jackpot lottery, but the number of round games constituting the jackpot game and the specific conditions It may indicate a premier effect that can be visually recognized only when the condition is satisfied, whether or not a certain change state is given, or the number of times the change state is given.

  In the embodiment, the overall control CPU 36a is configured to output an effect instruction command to the display control CPU 37a during execution of the normal jackpot promotion effect, and the display control CPU 37a that has input the command performs a round based on the command. The production may not be executed.

  In the embodiment, the execution time of the normal jackpot promotion effect may not be the total performance time of the effect (25 seconds in the present embodiment), and the type of jackpot game is notified even in the normal jackpot promotion effect. You may make it perform only the length (for example, 5 seconds after an effect starts) until an effect is performed with the content which can be performed.

-In embodiment, you may make it perform a promotion game during normal big hit only by the production | presentation display apparatus 22. FIG.
-In embodiment, it is not necessary to perform the production content which changes for every round. For example, you may make it perform one type of round production over a continuous round game (for example, 2 times). Further, the specification may be such that the content of the effect is changed every predetermined time (for example, every minute) after the start of the round game.

  In the embodiment, the execution trigger for the normal jackpot promotion effect is the player-dependent execution trigger, but the execution trigger for the normal jackpot promotion effect may be during a specific round game. And, as with the player-dependent execution trigger, even if a round command for instructing the start of the next round game is input during the execution of the promotion effect during the big hit, until the predetermined time (25 seconds) elapses. Usually, the promotion effect during the big hit is executed. By doing in this way, even if the length of each round game changes due to the difference in the manner of entering the game ball into the big winning opening 29, if the execution timing of a specific round game is reached The player can be made to fully recognize the promotion effect during the big hit. In this case, the overall control CPU 36a determines whether or not a specific round game is in progress by inputting a round command corresponding to the specific round game, a round end command instructing the end of the previous round game, An input of an opening signal instructing opening of the door 28, a closing signal instructing closing of the grand prize winning door 28 in the immediately preceding round game, or the like may be triggered.

The embodiment is embodied in the pachinko gaming machine 10 that uses a special symbol and a decorative symbol, but may be embodied in a pachinko gaming machine that uses only a special symbol.
In the embodiment, the sub control board 36 may be omitted, and the processing executed by the sub control board 36 may be executed by the effect display control board 37. Further, the sub integrated control board 36 and the sound / lamp control board 38 may be constituted by a single board.

The embodiment may be embodied in a pachinko gaming machine 10 in which a plurality of special symbols that are targets of different symbol variation games are set.
Next, technical ideas that can be grasped from the above-described embodiment and other examples are added below.

  (A) a display means for displaying a symbol variation game performed by varying a plurality of types of symbols, and when a jackpot display result is displayed in the symbol variation game, after the symbol variation game is over, a game ball In a gaming machine in which a jackpot game is constituted by a plurality of round games that open a winning means that allows the winning of the ball, in one round game in the jackpot game, the winning means is opened and closed The opening / closing operation is performed at least once, and the end condition for one round game includes that a predetermined upper limit number of game balls have entered the winning means in one round game, and 1 The start condition for one round game includes satisfying the start condition for the next round game, and in each round game, a label indicating that the round game is being performed. In the next round game, a round effect corresponding to the round game is started, and the round effect is used as an effect execution means during each round game. On the other hand, an effect control means for enabling the effect execution means to execute a special effect that suggests the possibility of an advantageous development for the player when a predetermined condition is established, and a round Measuring means for measuring the time from the start of the game, and the effect time of the special effect is the time when the specific condition is satisfied and the time required until the end condition is satisfied in one round game In some cases, the length is set so as to straddle the round effect, and the effect control means is configured so that a predetermined time elapses after the round game starts. When the special effect is executed when a specific condition is satisfied, the special condition is started after a predetermined time has elapsed since the start of the round game, while the special effect is started in the running round game. Accordingly, when the special effect is executed, the start of the special effect is delayed until the start of the next round game.

(B) execution timing of the special effect is that has been set multiple times during a single jackpot gaming.

(C) storage means for storing effect data defining the effect content of the round effect to be executed for each round game, wherein the effect control means is for the effect stored in the storage means at the start of each round game; data referring to the that controls the execution of the round performance.

  A, B, C, D ... design (special design), BT ... production operation button, GH ... image display unit, SW1, SW2 ... start-up switch, 10 ... pachinko machine, 22 ... production display device, 23 ... special Symbol display device, 25 ... Upper start winning port, 26 ... Lower starting winning port, 25a, 26a ... Pitching port, 27 ... Opening / closing blade, 28 ... Large winning port door, 29 ... Large winning port, 35 ... Main control board, 35a ... Main control CPU, 35b ... Main control ROM, 35c ... Main control RAM, 36 ... Sub control board, 36a ... Overall control CPU, 36b ... Overall control ROM, 36c ... Overall control RAM, 37 ... production display control board, 37a ... display control CPU, 37b ... display control ROM, 37c ... display control RAM, 38 ... voice / lamp control board.

Claims (4)

Display means for displaying a symbol variation game performed by varying a plurality of types of symbols, and when a jackpot display result is displayed in the symbol variation game, after the symbol variation game is over, In a gaming machine in which a big hit game constituted by a plurality of round games that opens a winning means that is allowed,
In one round game in the jackpot game, an opening / closing operation including opening and closing of the winning means is performed at least once, and an end condition of one round game is to the winning means in one round game. This includes that a predetermined maximum number of game balls have been entered, and that the start condition for the next round game is established upon completion of the round game, and that the round game is being performed in each round game. In the next round game, the round effect corresponding to the round game is started,
While the round execution is executed by the production execution means during each round game, the special production that suggests the possibility of an advantageous development for the player when a predetermined condition is established is used as the production. Providing production control means that can be executed in the execution means,
The effect time of the special effect is set to a length over the round effect depending on the timing when the specific condition is satisfied and the time required for the end condition to be satisfied in one round game,
In the case where the special control is executed when the specific condition is satisfied, the effect control means corresponds to the round game while executing the round game when the start condition is satisfied during the execution of the special effect. The execution of the round effect is restricted, and until the predetermined time is reached, the effect execution means executes the special effect,
The effect control means causes the round effect during each round game to be executed according to a first table with the start of the jackpot game, and the special condition is satisfied when the specific condition is satisfied during the jackpot game. The round presentation of the round game after the presentation is executed according to a second table different from the first table,
The first table and the second table each have a round effect to be executed in each round game. The second table is a round based on the first table after the special effect ends. It is configured to be able to execute a round production different from the production,
When the special effect is executed, the effect control means executes a round effect of the corresponding round game at the end of the special effect ,
A plurality of the first tables;
The specific condition is to win a lottery to execute the special effect in the first specific round game defined in each first table. When the lottery is won, a round effect is executed. The table to be referred to when making the selection is switched to the second table, and the round effect is executed according to the second table. On the other hand, if the lottery is not won, the table is used for the lottery. It is suggested that the round performance is executed according to the first table that has been performed, and then the advantageous development may be achieved in the round performance of the second specific round game defined in the first table. A gaming machine characterized by that. The first specific round game is a game machine according to claim 1, characterized in that the round game except round game of the last round.   The gaming machine according to claim 2, wherein the special effect is set to a length that ends before the big hit game ends. Round instruction means for instructing the start of a round game and the number of round games during the jackpot game;
Measuring means for measuring the elapsed time from the start of the special effect,
The production control means includes
When receiving an instruction to start a round game from the round instruction means, each time the instruction is received, the effect execution means performs the round effect in each round game,
When receiving an instruction from the round instruction means that it is the number of specific round games to be executed as the special effect, only when the special effect is executed, the effect execution means is caused to execute the special effect,
Even when the special effect is being executed and the instruction to start the next round game is received before the measurement value of the measuring means reaches a predetermined value, the round based on the instruction The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the special performance is executed across round games without causing the production execution means to execute the production instruction .

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