JP2008062073A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To well sustain a motivation to play a game of a game machine having special modes that suggest the game is in a probability variable state even after the special modes finish. <P>SOLUTION: The game machine can execute both a normal rendition mode that controls an indicator to suggest a game is in a normal condition and multiple kinds of special modes whose probability variable states may vary. In addition, it can start the special modes if a win (big win 2R or small win) is decided by a win judgment. Furthermore, it can finish the special modes if the modes win a drop lottery to finish or not finish the special modes. Then, it can control the special modes whose probability variable states of the finished special modes are low to start if a win is selected from a restart lottery (step S23 or step S28) between the time when the finish condition is filled and the time when the first upper limit value or the second upper limit value comes. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2008,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine in which a winning display result suggesting the occurrence of winning is displayed as a display result of a symbol variation game, and then a winning game is performed in which a winning means is released.

Conventionally, in a pachinko machine that is a kind of gaming machine, after a big hit game is finished, a probability variation (hereinafter referred to as “probability variation”) state or a variation time reduction (hereinafter referred to as “time reduction”) state is given. There is something. The probability variation state is a state in which the probability of winning the jackpot varies from a normal probability with a low probability to a high probability. The short-time state is a state in which the variation time of a lottery game (a symbol variation game with a normal symbol) for deriving a lottery result as to whether or not to open a start winning opening which becomes a big win lottery opportunity is shortened. In addition, the probability variation state is a more advantageous gaming state than the short-time state because the player has a high probability of winning the jackpot. For this reason, in such a pachinko machine, when the short-time state is given after the big hit game, if the player recognizes that the short-time state is given, there is a possibility that the interest of the player is lowered. Therefore, there is a technique that prevents a player from deteriorating the interest of the game by notifying the player (hidden) so that the player does not know whether the probabilistic state is given or the short-time state is given (for example, Patent Document 1). ). In Patent Document 1, after the big hit game is finished, the game state of the same appearance is given, so that the player cannot recognize whether the state is the probability variation state or the short time state.
JP 2004-167111 A

  In the pachinko machine described in Patent Document 1 described above, there is also a pachinko machine that sets an effect mode in which a player is notified by an effect that it may be in a probabilistic state internally. Then, once the production mode is entered, the player can have an expectation that the probabilistic state is internally given while the production mode is continued. It can be improved. On the other hand, in a game in which the player has not entered the production mode, it is difficult for the player to have the same expectation as that in the production mode because the probability variation state is given. For this reason, for example, a pachinko machine has been devised that enhances the interest by allowing the player to have an expectation for a probable change state even after the end of the effect mode, as a configuration in which the effect mode ends a predetermined number of times . In such a pachinko machine, there is a possibility that the production mode may end despite the fact that the production mode is internally changed. I was able to suppress it. However, there are some players who reduce or impair the expectation of the probabilistic state with the end of the effect mode, and such players may stop the game with the end of the effect mode. was there.

  The present invention has been made in view of such a situation, and the object of the present invention is a gaming machine equipped with an effect mode that suggests the possibility of being in a probabilistic state, even after the end of the effect mode. An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of suitably maintaining the desire to continue.

  In order to achieve the above object, according to the first aspect of the present invention, display means for displaying a symbol variation game performed by varying a plurality of types of symbols, and whether to win or not in the symbol variation game are determined by lottery. A lottery means for performing a winning lottery and a winning means for releasing during a winning game, when winning the winning lottery, a winning display result is displayed as a display result of the symbol variation game, and then the winning means is released The winning game is performed, and after the winning game is finished, the probability of winning the winning lottery is changed to the normal state where the probability of winning the winning lottery is low, or the probability of winning the winning lottery is changed from low probability to high probability. In a gaming machine to which any game state of a probability change state is given, it is determined whether or not to give the probability change state after the winning game is ended based on the lottery result of the winning lottery of the lottery means , Based on the determination, state control means for giving the gaming state after the end of the winning game, and suggesting that the gaming state is the normal state or suggesting that the gaming state is the probability variation state An effect executing means for executing an effect, a normal effect mode for controlling the effect executing means with an effect content indicating that the suggestion effect is in the normal state, and an implied state as the suggestion effect. Effect control means for controlling the effect execution means with effect contents different from the normal effect mode and executing a plurality of types of special effect modes in which the gaming state is different from the probability variation state, and the special effect Mode storage means for storing the type of the special effect mode when the mode is ended, and the effect control means includes the drawing player When winning is determined by winning lottery, one special effect mode is started from the plurality of special effect modes after the winning game associated with the hit, and the special effect mode is started in the special effect mode. When the end condition of whether or not to end the mode is satisfied, the special effect mode is shifted to the normal effect mode, and the special condition mode is passed after the end condition is satisfied until a predetermined number of symbol variation games have elapsed. When the resumption condition whether or not to resume the effect mode is satisfied, the special effect mode is shifted from the normal effect mode to the special effect mode, and the special effect mode is activated by the satisfaction of the restart condition. In the case of starting, the transition to the special effect mode that is unlikely to be in the probability change state is restricted based on the stored contents of the mode storage means. And start it.

  According to a second aspect of the present invention, in the gaming machine according to the first aspect, the winning game includes a first winning game given when the lottery means determines the first winning, and the lottery means Granted when the second winning game is determined, and granted when the second winning game in which the maximum number of times the winning means is opened is set smaller than the first winning game, and when the lottery device determines the third winning game. And a third winning game that releases the winning means in a manner in which the player cannot distinguish the difference from the second winning game, and the lottery means, based on the lottery result of the winning lottery, Whether the first winning judgment for determining whether or not the winning consisting of the first winning and the second winning is won, and the third winning if the determination result of the first winning judgment is negative A second hit determination is performed to determine whether or not the first If the determination result of the hit determination is affirmative, it is determined whether to hit the first hit or the second hit, and when the probability variation state is given after the hit game is finished, The winning probability of the 1 hit determination is determined by changing from a low probability to a high probability, and the production control means is triggered by winning either the second hit or the third win. When any one of the effect modes is started and the state control means wins the first hit, the state after the winning game based on the first hit is changed to the probability change state. In the case where the second winning game is won, the gaming state after the winning game based on the second winning game is determined as the probability variation state, and the third winning game is won. Is based on the third When the gaming state after the game ends is determined to be the same gaming state as the gaming state at the time of winning the third hit, and the probability variation state is given, the determination result of the next first hit determination is The gist is to continuously give the probability variation state until affirmative.

  According to a third aspect of the present invention, in the gaming machine according to the first or second aspect, the game machine further comprises state determination means for determining whether the gaming state is the normal state or the probability variation state. When the predetermined number of symbol variation games have elapsed since the end condition and the second predetermined number of symbol variation games have elapsed, the effect control unit determines that the state determination unit determines the gaming state as the probability variation state. The gist is to restrict the establishment of the resumption condition that is not triggered by the winning of the lottery means.

  According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, in the gaming machine according to the third aspect, the effect control means erases the stored contents of the mode storage means when the second predetermined number of symbol variation games have elapsed. The gist is to do.

  According to the present invention, in a gaming machine equipped with an effect mode that suggests the possibility of being in a probabilistic state, the willingness to continue the game can be suitably maintained even after the effect mode has ended.

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

  In the approximate center of the game area 13a of the game board 13, a center accessory 20 having a special display H1 as a 7-segment display and a variable display H2 as a liquid crystal display is disposed. Has been. As shown in FIG. 2, the special-purpose display H <b> 1 is provided at the upper part of the center accessory 20, and the variable indicator H <b> 2 is provided at the center of the center accessory 20. In each of the displays H1 and H2, a display effect based on a change image (or image display) is performed, and a symbol change game for changing and displaying a plurality of types of symbols in association with the display effect is executed. Then, in the symbol variation game, the special symbol display H1 displays a special symbol by varying a plurality of types of special symbols (hereinafter referred to as “special symbols”) in two columns. On the other hand, in the variable symbol display game H2 in the symbol variation game, a plurality of types of ornamental symbols (hereinafter referred to as “decorative diagrams”) are varied in a plurality of columns (in this embodiment, three columns), and a decorative diagram is displayed for each column. To do. In the special symbol display H1 and the variable display H2, the symbol variation display starts simultaneously with the start of the symbol variation game, and the symbols are stopped and displayed simultaneously with the end of the game. “Fluctuation display” is a state in which a symbol is displayed while changing the type of symbol in the display area of the indicator that displays the symbol. “Stop display” is a state in which the symbol is deterministically displayed in the display region. It is in a stopped state. The special figure is a notification pattern indicating the result of the internal lottery such as whether or not a big hit. The decorative drawing is a design for production used to diversify the display production.

  In the present embodiment, the special figure display H1 displays 100 kinds of numbers from [00] to [99] and a symbol [-] as special figures. When the symbols finally displayed (stop-displayed) on the special symbol display H1 are numbers [00] to [99], the hit (big hit and small hit) can be recognized from the symbols. A symbol that can recognize this hit is a hit by a special symbol (a symbol of big hit and a symbol of small hit). On the other hand, when the symbol stopped and displayed on the special symbol display H1 is [-], a deviation from the symbol can be recognized. The symbol that can recognize this deviation is a symbol that is out of focus by a special figure.

  In the present embodiment, the variable display H2 includes eight types [1], [2], [3], [4], [5], [6], [7], and [8] for each column. Numbers are displayed as decorative drawings. And in this embodiment, the big hit design of the decorative drawing which finally stops and displays on the variable display H2 when the big winning is determined by the internal lottery for the combination of symbols formed in the same kind of decorative drawing of the three rows of decorative drawings It is said. For example, the jackpot symbol of the decorative drawing is [111], [222], or the like. On the other hand, in the present embodiment, when a combination of symbols formed without the same type of three rows of decorative drawings is determined in the internal lottery, the variable symbol H2 is finally stopped and displayed on the variable display H2. Yes. When the three rows of decorative drawings do not have the same type, the case where all of the three rows of decorative drawings are different or the case where the two rows of decorative drawings are the same type and the type of the one row of decorative drawings is different is included. For example, the off-symbols of the decorative drawing are [123], [115], [232], [344], and the like. In each column of the variable display H2, when the symbol variation game is started, the decorative drawing is variably displayed along a predetermined variation direction (vertical scroll direction).

  In the present embodiment, the special figure display H1 is composed of a small display (display area) compared to the variable display H2, and the special figure is displayed much smaller than the decorative drawing. It has become. Further, the types of symbols displayed on the special symbol display H1 are set to be significantly larger than the types of symbols displayed on the variable display H2. For this reason, the player can recognize the big hit or miss from the symbol combination stopped and displayed on the variable display H2. When the symbols of all the columns stopped and displayed on the variable display H2 are of the same type, the big hit can be recognized from the symbol combination ([222] [777] or the like). The symbol combination that can recognize this jackpot is a jackpot symbol combination (hit symbol) by a decorative drawing. When the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed, the player is awarded a jackpot game after the end of the symbol variation game. On the other hand, when the symbols of all the columns stopped and displayed on the variable display H2 are of different types, or when the symbols of one column are of a different type from the symbols forming the reach state, the symbol combination ([123] [ 122] [767], etc.). The symbol combination that can recognize this detachment becomes a detachable symbol combination (decoration symbol) by the decorative drawing.

  Further, in the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment, when the symbol variation game starts (when the symbols in each column start to vary), the left column (left symbol) → the right column (as viewed from the player side) on the variable display H2. The symbols are stopped and displayed in the order of right symbol) → middle row (middle symbol). When the left symbol and the right symbol that are stopped and displayed are of the same type, the reach state can be recognized from the symbol combination ([↓] indicates that the symbol is changing, such as [1 ↓ 1]). In the reach state, symbols of a specific column (left column and right column in the present embodiment) of the plurality of columns are stopped in the same type, and columns other than the specific column (middle column in the present embodiment) are displayed. This is a state in which the symbols are variably displayed.

  The variable display H2 displays a symbol combination corresponding to the display result of the special figure display H1. More specifically, the symbol combination by the special symbol on the special symbol display H1 and the symbol combination by the decorative symbol on the variable display H2 correspond to each other, and at the end of the symbol variation game, the symbol combination by the special symbol and the symbol by the decorative symbol are combined. Correspondingly, stop display is made. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 2, when a big hit symbol such as [01] is stopped on the special symbol display H1, for example, a big hit symbol such as [111] is also displayed on the variable indicator H2. The combination is displayed in a stopped state. In addition, when the symbol [-] is stopped and displayed in the special symbol display area H1, the symbol combinations such as [121] and [345] are stopped and displayed on the variable display H2. ing. In addition, the symbol combination of the decorative drawing with respect to the special drawing is not necessarily one-to-one, and the symbol combination with one decorative drawing is selected from among the symbol combinations with a plurality of decorative drawings for one special drawing. Yes.

  A start winning opening 22 having an opening / closing blade 21 that opens and closes by the operation of an actuator (solenoid, motor, etc.) (not shown) is disposed below the center accessory 20. Behind the start winning opening 22 is provided a start opening sensor SE1 (shown in FIG. 3) that detects a winning game ball. The start winning opening 22 can give a start condition for the symbol variation game in response to detection of a winning game ball. Also, below the start winning opening 22, a large winning opening 24 is provided as a winning means provided with a large winning opening door 23 that opens and closes by the operation of an actuator (solenoid, motor, etc.) not shown. When the big hit game is awarded, the big winning opening 24 is opened by the opening operation of the big winning opening door 23 and the game ball can be won, so that the player has a chance to acquire a large number of prize balls. be able to. In the present embodiment, the big hit game is in an advantageous gaming state advantageous to the player because a chance to acquire a large number of prize balls can be obtained. And this jackpot game is obtained by determining the jackpot by the internal lottery and displaying the jackpot symbol and the symbol combination of the jackpot in the symbol variation game, so that it is given in relation to the variation of the symbol. Become.

  The big hit game is started after the big hit symbol and the big symbol combination are stopped and displayed on the respective displays H1 and H2 in the symbol change game, and the game ends. 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, the round game in which the special winning opening 24 is opened is performed a plurality of times with a predetermined number of rounds as an upper limit (15 rounds or 2 rounds in the present embodiment). One round game is from the opening of the big prize opening 24 until it is closed. During one round game, the big winning opening 24 has a predetermined number of game balls (10 balls in this embodiment). Until a prize is received, or until a specified time elapses (25 seconds when the specified number of rounds is 15 in this embodiment, and 0.3 seconds when the specified number of rounds is 2). , Released. In round games, round effects are performed. Then, an ending effect indicating the end of the jackpot game is performed, and the jackpot game is ended.

  In addition, the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment has a probability variation (hereinafter referred to as “probability variation”) function. The probability variation function is a normal probability (1/300 in this embodiment) that the probability of winning a lottery (winning probability) is low (normal state) after the jackpot game is over (1/30 in this embodiment). This is a function for providing a probability variation state that is fluctuated in the range. The probability variation state is given until a predetermined number of times (10,000 times in this embodiment) the symbol variation game is played, or until a big hit is generated before the number of times is reached. In this embodiment, since the probability variation state is set to 10000 times as a predetermined number of times, it is substantially equivalent to being given until the next big hit occurs. In addition, a jackpot that gives a probability variation state after the big hit game ends becomes a probability variation big hit, and a jackpot that is not given a probability variation state after the big hit game ends becomes a non-probability big hit. If the probability variation state is given, the probability of winning the jackpot will fluctuate with a high probability and the jackpot is likely to be generated. It is carried out.

  In the pachinko machine 10 according to the present embodiment, the jackpot 15R (first hit) that defines the number of round games in the jackpot game as 15 jackpots as the jackpot, and the jackpot 2R (second hit) that defines the specified number of rounds as 2 times. And are provided. When a jackpot of 15R is awarded to the player, a jackpot game (first hit game) that gives a prescribed round number of 15 is given, and when a jackpot of 2R is awarded to the player, the prescribed number of rounds Is a big hit game (second win game) that is determined to be twice. In the present embodiment, a small hit (third hit) determined separately from the big hit (big hit 15R and big hit 2R) is provided by internal lottery. Then, when the small winning is determined by the internal lottery and the small winning is given to the player, the prescribed number of rounds of the round game in which the big winning opening door 23 is opened and the big winning opening 24 is opened is twice. A small hit game (third win game) determined as follows is given.

  The big hit 15R includes a probability change big hit in which a probability change state is given after the big hit game ends and a non-probability big hit in which a probability change state is not given after the big hit game ends. In the probability change big hit of 15R, the bonus game is given to the symbol variation game until the next big hit becomes a big hit after the big hit game ends (at the maximum 10,000 times). In addition, the probability variation state is not given in the non-probability variation big hit of 15R. On the other hand, the big hit 2R has only a probable big hit that is given a probable change state after the big hit game ends. In other words, after the big hit 2R big hit game is finished, the probability variation state is always given. On the other hand, after the end of the small hit game by the small hit, the game state continues the game state at the time of winning the small hit. That is, after the small hit game is over, the gaming state is not changed. For this reason, after the end of the small hit game, if the gaming state at the time of winning the small hit is a normal state in which the winning probability of the big hit is a low probability, it does not shift to a probability variation state, while the winning probability of the big hit is a high probability When the probability variation state is, the probability variation state is continued.

Next, the control configuration of the pachinko machine 10 will be described with reference to FIG.
A main control board 27 for controlling the entire pachinko machine 10 is mounted on the back side of the pachinko machine 10. The main control board 27 executes various processes for controlling the entire pachinko machine 10, performs arithmetic processing on various control signals (control commands) for controlling the game according to the processing results, and outputs the control signals ( Control command). In addition, an overall control board 28, a display control board 29, a lamp control board 30, and a sound control board 31 are mounted on the back side of the machine. The overall control board 28 comprehensively controls the display control board 29, the lamp control board 30 and the sound control board 31 based on the control signal (control command) output from the main control board 27. The display control board 29 controls the display mode (display images of symbols, backgrounds, characters, etc.) of the variable display H2 based on control signals (control commands) output from the main control board 27 and the overall control board 28. The lamp control board 30 controls the light emission mode (lighting (flashing) / lighting off timing, etc.) of the decorative lamp 16 based on control signals (control commands) output from the main control board 27 and the overall control board 28. The voice control board 31 controls the voice output mode (sound output timing, etc.) of the speaker 17 based on control signals (control commands) output from the main control board 27 and the overall control board 28.

Hereinafter, specific configurations of the main control board 27, the overall control board 28, and the display control board 29 will be described.
The main control board 27 is provided with a main CPU 27a. A ROM 27b and a RAM 27c are connected to the main CPU 27a. The main CPU 27a is connected to a start port sensor SE1 that detects a game ball won in the start winning port 22. Further, the special CPU H1 is connected to the main CPU 27a. Further, the main CPU 27a updates the values of various random numbers such as a hit determination random number and a special figure distribution random number every predetermined cycle, and stores (sets) the updated value in the setting area of the RAM 27c before the update. The value of is rewritten.

  The ROM 27b stores a main control program for controlling the entire pachinko machine 10. The ROM 27b stores a plurality of types of variation patterns. The variation pattern is a game from when a symbol (special symbol and decoration) starts to fluctuate (the symbol variation game starts) until the symbols in all the columns are definitely stopped (the symbol variation game ends). This shows a pattern serving as a base for the effects (display effects, light emission effects, and sound effects). The ROM 27b stores a big hit determination value for determining a big hit and a small hit determination value for determining a small hit. The ROM 27b stores a special figure determination value for determining a special figure at the time of big hit. In the special figure determination value, random numbers for special figure distribution are assigned to each special figure. Then, the main CPU 27a refers to the special figure distribution random number and the special figure determination value when the big hit is determined (when affirmative in the big hit determination), the big hit symbol ([00] to [[ 99], which corresponds to the jackpot) is determined. On the other hand, when the main CPU 27a determines the small hit (when it is negative in the big hit determination and is affirmed by the small hit determination), the main CPU 27a changes the small hit from the special patterns ([00] to [99]). Decide which one). On the other hand, at the time of determination of the loss (when negative in the big hit determination and the small hit determination), the symbol ([-]) of the loss by the special figure is determined. The RAM 27c stores various types of information (such as various random numbers) that can be appropriately rewritten during the operation of the pachinko machine 10.

  In the variation pattern, a variation time from the start to the end of the symbol variation game is determined for each variation pattern. In the present embodiment, a plurality of types of variation patterns having different variation times are provided. In other words, the variation pattern can specify the variation time and effect contents of the symbol variation game. In addition, the production time of the game effect based on the special drawing and the decoration drawing is the same. The special figure game fluctuates until the special figure is stopped and displayed on the special figure display H1 when the production time elapses and the production time elapses. Further, the decorative game is fluctuating until the production time elapses. In the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment, as the variation patterns, a variation pattern P1 selected when the big hit 15R is determined and a variation pattern P2 selected when the big hit 2R is determined are prepared. In addition, a variation pattern P3 selected when the small hit is determined and a variation pattern for a loss effect selected when the loss is determined are prepared.

Next, the fluctuation pattern P1, the fluctuation pattern P2, the fluctuation pattern P3, and the fluctuation pattern for the off-stage effect according to the present embodiment will be described.
In the fluctuation pattern P1, the special symbol display H1 and the variable display H2 of the symbol variation game are patterns in which the big hit symbol and the big hit symbol combination that can recognize the big hit respectively are finally displayed. Also, in the variation pattern P2, the big hit symbol that can recognize the big hit on the special symbol display H1 of the symbol fluctuation game is finally displayed, and the big hit cannot be recognized on the variable display H2 of the symbol fluctuation game. In addition, a pattern combination that is different from the jackpot symbol combination is finally displayed. In the present embodiment, the jackpot symbol combination is a symbol combination by a decorative drawing that is finally displayed in the symbol variation game based on the variation pattern P1, and is a symbol combination in which the symbols in all the rows are of the same type. In the variation pattern P3, a small hit symbol that can be recognized by the special symbol display H1 of the symbol variation game is finally displayed, and a big hit is recognized by the variable indicator H2 of the symbol variation game. This is a pattern in which a symbol combination different from the jackpot symbol combination is finally displayed. Further, the variation pattern for the offending effect is a pattern in which the symbol combination and the symbol combination of the symbols are finally displayed on the special symbol display H1 and the variable display H2 of the symbol variation game, respectively.

  The variation pattern P2 is a pattern in which the variation time and the contents of the effect of the symbol variation game are set to be the same as the variation pattern for the variation effect. The variation pattern for the variation effect is different from the variation pattern P2. The final display content of the special display H1 is different from the final display content of the variable display H2. The variation pattern P3 is a pattern in which the variation time and the contents of the effect of the symbol variation game are set to be the same as the variation pattern for the variation effect. The variation pattern for the variation effect is different from the variation pattern P3. The final display content of the special figure display H1 and the final display content of the variable display H2 of the symbol variation game are different. For this reason, in the variation pattern P2, the big winning symbol is finally stopped on the special symbol display H1, and in the variation pattern P3, the small symbol is finally stopped on the special symbol display H1, but the variable indicator H2 displays each pattern. From the result, it is difficult for the player to recognize whether the current symbol variation game is a big hit or a small hit. That is, in the variation pattern P2 and the variation pattern P3, the big hit or the small hit is determined internally (the big hit or the small hit symbol according to the special figure is stopped and displayed), but it appears to the player (variable display). This is a pattern for stopping and displaying a symbol combination that makes it easy to recognize the deviation.

  In the pachinko machine 10 of this embodiment, when the big hit of the main CPU 27a is determined (when the big hit is determined internally), the fluctuation pattern P1 and the fluctuation are changed according to the type of special figure distributed by the special figure distribution random number. Any one of the patterns P2 is selected, and when the small hit is determined (when the small hit is determined internally), the variation pattern P3 is selected. Further, when the main CPU 27a determines the deviation (when the deviation is determined internally), the variation pattern for the deviation effect is selected.

  In each of the indicators H1 and H2, the symbol variation game starts based on the variation pattern, and the symbol is stopped and displayed when the variation time of the variation pattern has elapsed. When a big hit effect of 15R is performed, the indicators H1 and H2 start changing the symbols at the same time, a reach state is formed in the variable indicator H2, and a reach effect is performed. The indicators H1 and H2 simultaneously stop and display the symbols. That is, in the special symbol display H1, the variation of the symbol is continued after the variation start time until the variation time elapses, and the display effect of the content that gives the player a sense of expectation for the big hit such as the reach effect is variable. This is performed only by the display H2.

Next, in the present embodiment, the special chart determined by the main CPU 27a when determining the big hit and the big hit game performed for each type of the special figure will be described with reference to FIG.
FIG. 4 shows the number of round games played in the big hit game for each special figure in the special figure determined at the time of the big hit (a special figure corresponding to the big hit among [00] to [99]), one round Opening time for opening the special winning opening 24 in the game (the time from the opening of the special winning opening door 23 to the closing operation), whether or not to give a certain change state, selection by a random number for special figure distribution The percentage is shown.

  Of the special charts of [00] to [99], special charts corresponding to 40 types of jackpot 2R include jackpot 2R in which the specified number of round games in the jackpot game is 2 rounds (2 rounds). In one round game, it is determined that the special winning opening 24 is opened for a maximum of 0.3 seconds. In addition, after the big hit game associated with the special figure corresponding to the big hit 2R, the probability change big hit is given to which the probability change state is given. At the time of the big hit, the special figure distribution random number is a special figure corresponding to the big hit 2R at a ratio of 50% of the whole random number (one half of the special figure distribution random number). ) Is selected.

  In addition, among the special drawings of [00] to [99], the special figures corresponding to 40 types of big hits 15R other than the special figure corresponding to the big hit 2R have 15 rounds of the specified number of round games during the big hit game. A jackpot 15R, which is (15 times), is determined, and it is determined that the big winning opening 24 is opened for 25 seconds at the maximum in one round game. Of the special figures corresponding to the big hit 15R, 20 special figures are special figures for the non-probable big hits to which the probability variation state is not given after the big hit game ends. On the other hand, of the special figures corresponding to the big hit 15R, the special figures of 20 types other than the special figure for the non-probable big hit are special figures for the probable big hit to which a probable change state is given after the big hit game ends. At the time of big hit, the special figure distribution random number and the special figure for the probable big hit are selected at a ratio of 25% of the whole random number (one quarter of the special figure distribution random number). It is distributed as follows.

  In this embodiment, 40 types out of 100 types [00] to [99] are special figures corresponding to the jackpot 15R, and 40 types out of 60 types other than the special figure are special figures corresponding to the jackpot 2R, 20 types other than 80 types of special figures corresponding to big hit 15R big hit and big hit 2R are special figures corresponding to small hits. In addition, the special figure corresponding to 100 types of big hits 15R, the special figure corresponding to big hits 2R, and the special figure corresponding to small hits are not associated as consecutive numbers corresponding to each hit. It has become. For this reason, for example, when the special figure when the big hit 15R is generated is [01], the hit corresponding to the special figure of [00] or [02] is not necessarily the big hit 15R. . Therefore, the player can not recognize the type of the current hit from the display mode of the special figure.

  In the pachinko machine 10 according to the present embodiment, whether the big hit is the big hit 15R or the big hit 2R is distributed according to a special figure determined at the time of the big hit. In the big hit 15R, the big prize opening 24 is opened once in one round game, and the big prize opening 24 is opened only 15 times at the maximum number of rounds (15 prizes in the big hit 15R). The door 23 is controlled to be opened). In the big hit 2R, the big prize opening 24 is opened once in one round game, and the big prize opening 24 is opened only two times at the maximum number of rounds (the big prize 2R in the big hit 2R). The door 23 is controlled to be opened).

  In the present embodiment, in the big hit 15R, the opening time for opening the grand prize winning opening 24 in one round game (the time until the big winning opening door 23 is opened and closed) is It is set to be equal to or longer than the time until at least the specified number of game balls (10 in this embodiment) to be launched after being released. In the launching device 19 of this embodiment, 100 game balls can be launched per minute. For this reason, the launching device 19 launches game balls at intervals of 0.6 seconds. Further, in the launching device 19, the time required from the opening of the special winning opening 24 to the launching of 10 game balls, which is the prescribed number of winnings, is 6.0 seconds. That is, at the big hit 15R, the opening time of the big winning opening 24 is set to 25 seconds, which is sufficiently longer than 6.0 seconds, so that the specified number of game balls can be won into the big winning opening 24. Therefore, at the big hit 15R, in the round game of the specified number of rounds, the player is given a chance to win the specified number of game balls and win the winning ball.

  On the other hand, in the big hit 2R, the opening time for opening the grand prize opening 24 in one round game (the time from the opening of the big prize opening door 23 to the closing operation) is opened. It is determined to be less than the time until one game ball to be fired after reaching the grand prize opening 24 (winning). In the present embodiment, a game ball that is launched from the upper left of the game board 13 to the game area 13a is a game member (a plurality of nails, a center accessory 20, various winning devices, etc.) disposed on the game area 13a. It flows down below (outro) the game area 13a. For this reason, the game ball fired from the launching device 19 is not fired to the big winning opening 24 provided below the game area 13a and arrives immediately, but collides with a game member arranged in the game area 13a. Thus, it takes time (for example, 1.0 second) to reach the special winning opening 24. That is, in the big hit 2R, the opening time of the big winning opening 24 is set to a time shorter than the arrival time (0.3 seconds in the present embodiment), so that at least the gaming ball launched after the big winning opening 24 is opened. With respect to the game ball, it is possible to prevent the game ball from being won (to make it difficult to win the game ball). Note that game balls that have already been launched at the time the grand prize opening 24 is opened may be awarded to the big prize opening 24, and there may be cases where the game ball wins even with a big hit 2R.

  Further, in the big hit 2R, the big prize opening 24 is opened only for 0.3 seconds, so it is difficult for the player to notice whether or not the big prize opening 24 has been opened. In the present embodiment, when a special figure corresponding to the jackpot 15R is selected, the player is given a chance to win a lot of prize balls in the jackpot game, and the player can enjoy the jackpot game, while corresponding to the jackpot 2R. When a special figure is selected, it makes it difficult for the player to notice that it has been a big hit.

Next, the overall control board 28 will be described with reference to FIG.
The overall control board 28 is provided with an overall CPU 28a. A ROM 28b and a RAM 28c are connected to the overall CPU 28a. The overall CPU 28a updates various random number values at predetermined intervals, stores (sets) the updated values in the setting area of the RAM 28c, and rewrites the values before the update. The ROM 28b also has an overall control program (latent flag setting process (FIG. 9) and mode entry lottery process (FIG. 10) for overall control of the display control board 29, the lamp control board 30 and the voice control board 31. Etc.) are stored. In addition, the ROM 28b stores a command for controlling the contents of the effect of the symbol variation game. The ROM 28b stores various tables for determining whether to execute the symbol variation game in the special mode or the normal mode. The RAM 28c stores (sets) information (various random values, various flags, various timers, etc.) that can be appropriately rewritten during the game.

  Further, in the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment, the normal mode (normal effect mode) for executing the suggestion effect suggesting that the game state is the non-probable change state with the variable display H2, and the game state is the probable change state. The effect of the symbol variation game is performed in any one of the effect modes of the special mode (special effect mode) for executing the suggestion effect that suggests. In the present embodiment, the special mode is entered (the special mode is started) on condition that either the big win 2R is won or the small win is won. For this reason, the player is notified (suggested) that the player has entered a concealed state where it is concealed that the gaming state is a probabilistic state by starting the special mode.

  In addition, the special mode is provided with three types (plural types) of medium accuracy mode, high accuracy mode, and ultra high accuracy mode with different production modes (secret production). In each special mode, the game state is a concealment state (whether or not it is a probability change state is concealed), and the possibility (expected degree) that the game state is a probability change state is different. The medium probability mode is a concealed state, and the expectation degree that the gaming state is a certain change state is the lowest in the special mode. The high-accuracy mode is a concealed state, and the degree of expectation that the gaming state is a probable change state is higher than that of the medium-accuracy mode. In addition, the ultra-high accuracy mode is a concealment state, and the degree of expectation that the gaming state is a probable change state is higher than that in the high accuracy mode. That is, in the medium accuracy mode, the player is informed that the concealment state has been started, and is informed to the player that the player may have entered the probability variation state. On the other hand, in the high-accuracy mode, the player is informed that it is in a concealed state, and is also informed that the possibility that the player has entered the probability-changing state is higher than that in the intermediate-accuracy mode. On the other hand, in the ultra-high accuracy mode, the player is informed that it is in a concealed state, and is informed that the possibility of entering the probability variation state is the highest in the special mode.

  Furthermore, the special mode is terminated by winning the falling lottery executed during the special mode, and after completion, the special mode is won by winning the restart lottery performed separately from the winning lottery (big hit 2R or small win). A latent state that can be started again is set. The latent state is a state in which the player can have an expectation for the probability variation state even after the special mode ends, as in the special mode. In addition, the latent state is the first upper limit value (30 times in the present embodiment) or the second upper limit value (60 times in the present embodiment) depending on the gaming state after the end of the special mode due to the arrival of the mode setting opportunity. It is set in a symbol variation game with any one of the above as an upper limit. Then, when the gaming state is a low probability state, the overall CPU 28a sets a latent state with an upper limit of the first upper limit value, and when the gaming state is a high probability state, the latent state has an upper limit of the second upper limit value. The state is set.

  In the present embodiment, the special mode is started with the winning of the big hit 2R or the small winning as a mode setting opportunity, and in the latent state, the special mode is determined as the establishment of the resuming condition by winning the restart lottery different from the mode setting opportunity. It starts again (restarts). In other words, there are two kinds of special mode start triggers: when the mode setting trigger arrives and when the restart lottery different from the mode setting trigger is won. In addition, the restart lottery is not performed except in the latent state, and the special mode start trigger in other than the latent state is only the mode setting trigger. In addition, the latent state is not ended with the start of the special mode started except for the arrival of the mode setting opportunity, but is ended with the start of the special mode due to the arrival of the mode setting opportunity. For this reason, once set, the latent state is continued until the symbol variation game in the latent state reaches the first upper limit value or the second upper limit value. Therefore, when the special mode is resumed during the latent state, the special mode and the latent state are set alternately. The latent state is continued until the cumulative number of symbol variation games in the latent state reaches the first upper limit value or the second upper limit value. That is, during the special mode resumed during the latent state, the cumulative number is not counted.

  The ROM 28b stores a mode transition table in which the types of special modes that are started by winning the restart lottery in the latent state are determined. 7A to 7C schematically show the mode transition table. As shown in FIG. 7, the overall CPU 28a determines the type of the special mode to be resumed based on the gaming state and the type of the special mode that stayed just before the setting of the latent state based on the table of FIG.

  The table used in the latent state set by winning the falling lottery during the medium accuracy mode shown in FIG. 7A and the falling lottery set during the high accuracy mode shown in FIG. 7B. A table used in the latent state and a table used in the latent state set by winning the falling lottery during the ultra-high accuracy mode shown in FIG. 7C are prepared.

  The table used in the latent state after the completion of the medium-accuracy mode, when the gaming state is a low-probability state, does not shift from the medium-accuracy mode with a probability of 60%, and shifts to the high-accuracy mode with a probability of 30%. It is determined to shift to the ultra-high accuracy mode with a probability of 10%. On the other hand, when the gaming state is a high probability state, it does not shift from the medium probability mode with a probability of 20%, shifts to the high probability mode at a rate of 50%, or shifts to the ultra high probability mode with a probability of 30%. It has been established.

  In addition, the table used in the latent state after the completion of the high-accuracy mode shifts to the high-accuracy mode with a probability of 80% when the gaming state has a low probability, and shifts to the ultra-high-accuracy mode with a probability of 20%. In other words, it is determined that the mode does not shift to the medium accuracy mode (transition to the medium accuracy mode at 0 (zero)%). On the other hand, when the gaming state is a high probability state, a transition to the high-accuracy mode with a probability of 30%, a transition to the ultra-high accuracy mode with a probability of 70%, and no transition to the medium-accuracy mode (0 (zero) )% To shift to medium accuracy mode).

  In addition, the table used in the latent state after the end of the ultra-high accuracy mode does not shift from the ultra-high probability with a probability of 100% when the gaming state has a low probability. Not to be done (move to medium accuracy mode and high accuracy mode at 0 (zero)%). On the other hand, when the gaming state is a high probability state, it shifts to the ultra-high accuracy mode with a probability of 100%, and does not shift to the medium accuracy mode and the high accuracy mode (0 (zero)%) Mode).

  In addition, the ROM 28b stores a mode transition table in which a special mode type that is started by winning a big hit 2R or a small win in the normal mode. FIG. 8 schematically shows the mode transition table.

  As shown in FIG. 8, when the gaming state is in a low probability state, it shifts to the medium probability mode with a probability of 70%, shifts to the high probability mode with a probability of 20%, and is highly accurate with a probability of 10%. Transition to mode is stipulated. On the other hand, in the case of a high probability state, it is determined that a transition to a medium probability mode is performed with a probability of 40%, a transition to a high probability mode is performed with a probability of 40%, and a transition to an ultra-high accuracy mode is performed with a probability of 20%. ing.

  In this embodiment, the possibility (expectation) that the gaming state is in the probability variation state is the probability that each special mode is started when the gaming state is in the probability variation state. Then, in the mode transition table shown in FIG. 7, there is a possibility (expectation) that the gaming state is a probabilistic state with a higher probability than when the gaming state is a high probability state and when the gaming state is a low probability state. Probability is assigned to shift to higher mode. For this reason, it is more likely that the game state is in a high probability state (expectation) compared to the medium accuracy mode, and stays in the ultra high accuracy mode compared to the high accuracy mode. The possibility (expectation) that the game state is in a probabilistic state increases.

  In addition, the special mode that is resumed in the latent state after the end of each special mode does not shift to the special mode in which the expectation to the probability variation state is lower than the special mode before the resumption. That is, in FIG. 7B, the transition to the medium accuracy mode is regulated, and in FIG. 7C, the transition to the high accuracy mode is regulated. Further, when the gaming state is in a high probability state compared to when the gaming state is in a low probability state, the probability is distributed so that the transition rate to the special mode having a high expectation for the probability variation state is high. Further, as shown in FIGS. 7A to 7C, when the gaming state is a high probability state, it is easier to shift to the special mode in which the expectation to the probability variation state is higher than the special mode in which the player stays. Probability is distributed to.

Next, the display control board 29 will be described with reference to FIG.
The display control board 29 is provided with a sub CPU 29a, a ROM 29b, and a RAM 29c. The ROM 29b stores an effect control program for controlling the display content of the variable display H2. The ROM 29b stores various image data (image data such as symbols, backgrounds, characters, characters, etc.). The RAM 29c stores (sets) various information that can be appropriately rewritten during the operation of the pachinko machine 10.

Hereinafter, the control contents executed by the main control board 27 (main CPU 27a), the overall control board 28 (overall CPU 28a), and the display control board 29 (sub CPU 29a) will be described.
First, the control contents executed by the main control board 27 (main CPU 27a) according to the main control program will be described.

  When the main CPU 27a receives a game ball in the start winning port 22 and inputs a detection signal from the start port sensor SE1, the main CPU 27a reads the random number for hit determination and the random number for special figure distribution from the RAM 27c, and stores the predetermined value in the RAM 27c. Is stored (stored) in the storage area. Then, immediately before the start of the symbol variation game, the main CPU 27a compares the value of the hit determination random number stored in the RAM 27c with the jackpot determination value stored in the ROM 27b, and determines whether or not a big hit is won. A big hit determination (first hit determination) is performed. When this determination result is affirmative, the main CPU 27a determines a big hit. On the other hand, if the determination result is negative, the main CPU 27a compares the value of the hit determination random number with the small hit determination value stored in the ROM 27b, and determines whether or not the small hit is determined ( Second hit determination) is performed. If this determination result is affirmative, the main CPU 27a determines a small hit. On the other hand, if the result of the determination is negative, the main CPU 27a determines a loss because it has not won the big hit or the small hit.

  The main CPU 27a determines whether or not it is a big hit by setting the winning probability that the determination result of the big hit determination is affirmative in the normal state where the probability variation state is not given to the normal probability (1/300), In the probable state, the jackpot determination is performed by setting the probability of winning the jackpot to a high probability (1/30). In addition, the main CPU 27a determines the winning probability that the determination result of the small hit determination is positive regardless of whether or not the probability variation state is given, from the normal probability (1/300) that the determination result of the big hit determination is positive. Is set to a high winning probability (1/200 in this embodiment), and the small hit determination is performed. In the pachinko machine 10 according to the present embodiment, the probability of winning a big hit (15R big hit and 2R big hit) rises to 10 times the normal probability in a probable change state, so the possibility of winning a small hit is lower than the big hit. Become. For this reason, in the probability variation state, it is easy to win a big hit rather than a small win (the winning probability is set high). On the other hand, in a normal state, it is easy to win a small hit rather than a big win (the winning probability is set high).

  Next, in the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment, the winning probabilities determined for the big hits and the small hits in the normal state and the winning probabilities set for the big hits in the probable change state are selected by the hit determination (big hit determination and small hit determination) This will be described with reference to FIG.

  FIG. 5 shows the winning probabilities for the big hit and the small hit in the normal state. Also, in FIG. 5, the winning probability of jackpot in the probability variation state is shown in parentheses at the bottom of the winning probability column in the normal state.

  As shown in FIG. 5, in a normal state, the big hit and the small hit are determined to be big hits with a winning probability of 1/300 by the big hit determination (the random number for hit determination and the big hit determination value match), and the small hit determination Is determined to be a small hit with a winning probability of 1/200 (the random number for hit determination matches the small hit determination value). Further, when the big hit is determined to be a big hit, the big hit is 15R or the big hit 2R with a half (half) of the distribution ratio. Therefore, the winning probability for the jackpot 15R is 1/600 ((1/300) × (1/2)), and the winning probability for the jackpot 2R is also 1/600 ((1/300) × ( 1/2)). In addition, when the big hit is the big hit 15R, it is further divided into a probable big hit or a non-probable big hit with a half (half) distribution ratio. For this reason, the winning probability for the big hit 15R per probability variation jackpot is 1/1200 ((1/600) × (1/2)), and the winning probability for the big hit 15R per non-probable big hit jackpot is also 1/1200 (( 1/600) × (1/2)). In addition, the winning probability of winning the big hit 2R and the small hit is 1/150 ((1/600) + (1/200)).

  Also, in the probability variation state, the big hit is determined to be a big hit with a 1/30 winning probability by the big hit determination (the random number for winning determination and the big hit determination value match), and the winning probability of 1/200 by the small hit determination Is determined to be a small hit (the random number for hit determination matches the small hit determination value). Further, when the big hit is determined to be a big hit, the big hit is 15R or the big hit 2R with a half (half) of the distribution ratio. Therefore, the winning probability for the jackpot 15R is 1/60 ((1/30) × (1/2)), and the winning probability for the jackpot 2R is also 1/60 ((1/30) × ( 1/2)). In addition, when the big hit is the big hit 15R, it is further divided into a probable big hit or a non-probable big hit with a half (half) distribution ratio. For this reason, the winning probability for the big hit 15R per probability variation jackpot is 1/120 ((1/60) × (1/2)), and the winning probability for the 15R non-probable big hit jackpot is also 120 times ((1 / 60) × (1/2)). Note that the winning probability for the small hit is 1/200, regardless of whether or not the probability change state.

  When the main CPU 27a determines the big hit in the big hit determination, the main CPU 27a reads the value of the special figure distribution random number stored in the RAM 27c together with the value of the random number for hit determination, The corresponding special figure) is determined as the jackpot symbol by the special figure. Further, the main CPU 27a which has determined the small hit in the small hit determination determines a special figure (a special figure corresponding to the small hit) previously associated with the small hit as a small hit symbol based on the special figure. The jackpot symbol is a symbol that forms a jackpot symbol (final jackpot display result) by a special symbol that is finally stopped and displayed. It is a symbol which forms a symbol (final small hit display result). Further, when determining the special figure, the main CPU 27a determines one of the fluctuation patterns P1 or P2 when the big hit is made based on the special figure, and determines the fluctuation pattern of the fluctuation pattern P3 when the small hit is made. To do.

  Further, when determining the big hit, the main CPU 27a determines the big hit symbol based on the determined special figure, determines whether the big hit is 2R or the big hit 15R, and changes the probability after the big hit game ends. Decide whether to give state. The main CPU 27a determines whether or not to give a probability change state as a gaming state after the big hit game is finished by determining a special figure when the big hit is decided.

  Further, when determining the small hit, the main CPU 27a keeps the gaming state after the small hit game is continued from the gaming state at the time of winning the small hit. For this reason, the main CPU 27a maintains the information (flags, etc.) stored in the RAM 27c as it is. In the present embodiment, information (flag or the like) indicating the current gaming state is stored in the RAM 27c, and the main CPU 27a grasps whether or not the current gaming state is a probability change state based on the information. For this reason, the main CPU 27a continuously gives the probability variation state when the probability variation state is imparted at the time of winning the small hit. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the probability variation state is not terminated in response to the winning of the small hit, and is terminated only with the non-probable variation big hit of 15R. When the main CPU 27a determines whether or not to give a big hit type (big hit 2R or big hit 15R) and a probability variation state, the main CPU 27a stores (sets) information (such as a flag) based on the determination in the RAM 27c.

  On the other hand, when the determination results of the big hit determination and the small hit determination are both negative (the big hit determination value and the small hit determination value do not match), the main CPU 27a determines the deviation. The main CPU 27a that has determined the detachment determines the detachment symbol based on the special chart [-] associated with the detachment in advance. The missing symbol is a symbol that forms a symbol that is finally stopped and displayed. Further, the main CPU 27a determines one variation pattern from the variation patterns for the offending effect.

  The main CPU 27a having determined the special figure and the variation pattern outputs a predetermined control command to the overall control board 28 (overall CPU 28a) at a predetermined timing. Specifically, the main CPU 27a first instructs a variation pattern and outputs a variation pattern designation command for instructing the start of the symbol variation game. Next, the main CPU 27a outputs a special figure designation command indicating the determined special figure. After that, the main CPU 27a outputs an all symbol stop command for instructing to stop (stop display) the symbol variation game when the variation time set in the instructed variation pattern has elapsed. Further, the main CPU 27a starts the special figure change with the special figure display H1 when the fluctuation pattern designation command is output, and ends the special figure change with the special figure display H1 when the all symbols stop command is output. The figure display H1 is controlled.

  Further, when the main CPU 27a determines the big hit, after the symbol variation game based on the variation pattern P1 and the variation pattern P2 is finished, the main CPU 27a performs control related to the big hit game (instruction instructions such as an opening effect and the opening / closing operation of the big prize opening door 23). Control). When starting the big hit 15R, the main CPU 27a outputs a control command for instructing an opening effect, a round effect to be performed in each round game, an ending effect, and the like. Further, after the opening effect is finished, the main CPU 27a opens the grand prize opening door 23 (opens the first big prize opening 24). Then, the main CPU 27a opens the grand prize opening door 23 again until the predetermined number of game balls have won the big prize opening 24 or until 25.0 seconds are counted by the timer (second big prize winning). Open mouth 24). Subsequently, the main CPU 27a starts the ending effect after the end of the 15 round games defined by the prescribed number of rounds (after the opening of the 15th big winning opening 24), and ends the ending effect with 15R of big hit End the jackpot game.

  In addition, when starting the big hit 2R, the main CPU 27a outputs a control command instructing the start of the opening effect after the output of all the symbol stop commands after the symbols (special symbols and decorations) are stopped in the symbol variation game. Soon, the grand prize opening door 23 is opened (the first big prize opening 24 is opened), and the main CPU 27a counts 0.3 seconds by a timer and closes the big prize opening door 23. The main CPU 27a measures the interval of 1.2 seconds, and soon again opens the grand prize opening door 23 (opens the second big prize opening 24). The time is counted and the closing door 23 is closed, and the main CPU 27a closes the opening / closing operation of the closing door 23 (after opening the closing door 24 twice) And outputs the ending specified command instructing the execution of the loading performance. Then, the main CPU27a ends the big hit game of jackpot 2R me more than the end of the ending performance.

  Further, when the small hit is determined, the main CPU 27a executes the control related to the small hit game after the end of the symbol variation game based on the variation pattern P3. When starting the small hit game, the main CPU 27a outputs an opening designation command instructing the start of the opening effect after the symbols (special illustrations and decorations) are stopped and displayed (after the output of all symbols stop command) in the symbol variation game. Soon, the grand prize opening door 23 is opened (the first big prize opening 24 is opened). Then, the main CPU 27a counts 0.4 seconds with a timer, and closes the special winning opening door 23. Subsequently, the main CPU 27a measures an interval of 1.0 second, and soon opens the grand prize opening door 23 again (opens the second big prize opening 24). Further, the main CPU 27a counts 0.4 seconds with a timer, and closes the special winning opening door 23. Then, the main CPU 27a outputs an ending designation command for instructing execution of the ending effect after the two opening / closing operations of the grand prize opening door 23 are completed (after the two big winning openings 24 are opened). Then, the main CPU 27a ends the small hit game with the end of the ending effect. The main CPU 27a determines the game state after the big hit and the small hit game end based on the information stored in the RAM 27c after the big hit and the small hit game end (after the big hit 2R, the big hit 15R and the small hit game end).

  Then, when starting the probability variation state, the main CPU 27a outputs a probability variation start command indicating that the probability variation state has been started to the overall CPU 28a, and the symbol is a big hit during the certain probability variation state or a predetermined number of times (10,000 times). The probability variation state is terminated when the variable game has elapsed. When the main CPU 27a ends the probability change state, the main CPU 27a outputs a probability change end command indicating that the probability change state ends to the overall CPU 28a. On the other hand, the main CPU 27a does not assign the probability variation state as the gaming state when it is not indicated that the RAM 27c is imparted with the probability variation state. Then, at the end of the big hit game, the main CPU 27a clears the information stored (set) in the RAM 27c and executes the symbol variation game process.

In the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment, the game mode of the big hit 2R big hit game and the small hit game will be described based on FIG.
FIG. 6 shows one opening time of the big winning opening 24, an interval time from the closing of the big winning opening 24 to the opening of the next big winning opening 24, each game (big hit 2R big hit game and small win) The maximum number of times that the big winning opening 24 is opened in the winning game) and the time required for each game (the time taken from the opening of the first big winning opening 24 to the closing of the second big winning opening 24) are shown.

  In jackpot 2R jackpot game, the opening time (maximum opening time) of one big winning opening 24 is 0.3 seconds, the interval time is 1.2 seconds, and the number of opening of the big winning opening 24 in the big hit game is two times. It is said. The time required for one big hit game is 1.8 seconds. In addition, in the small hit game, the opening time (maximum opening time) of the one big winning opening 24 is 0.4 seconds, the interval time is 1.0 second, and the opening number of the big winning opening 24 in the small hit game is 2. I'm trying. The time required for one small hit game is 1.8 seconds.

  In the big hit 2R and the small hit of the present embodiment, the opening time of the single big winning opening 24 is set to 0.3 seconds or 0.4 seconds, and the small hit game is larger than the big hit 2R big hit game. The grand prize opening 24 is opened for 0.1 seconds. The difference of 0.1 second is a time that is difficult for the player to grasp with a sense. For this reason, when the big prize opening 24 is opened in accordance with the big hit 2R or the small hit, the player notices which opening time (0.3 seconds or 0.4 seconds) the big prize opening 24 is opened. It is supposed not to let you. That is, it is not judged by the player whether the big winning 2R or the small winning is from the opening of the big winning opening 24. In addition, the interval time from the closing of the big winning opening 24 in each game to the opening is set to 1.2 seconds or 1.0 seconds, and the big hit game with 2R big hit is more than the small hit game. And 0.2 seconds longer. As described above, the difference of 0.2 seconds is a time that is difficult for the player to perceive with sense. Therefore, whether the current game is a big hit 2R or a small hit is also determined from the difference in the interval time. It is not judged by the person. Further, the maximum number of times the big winning opening 24 is opened in each game and the total time required for the big hit game or the small hit game are set to be the same. In other words, in the big hit 2R big hit game and the small hit game, the difference in time that the player can not perceive in the opening time and interval time of the big prize opening 24 (0.1 seconds and 0.2 seconds) And the time required for each game is made the same so that each player can see the same game. And since it seems to be the same aspect, the difference between the big hit 2R big hit game and the small hit game cannot be judged by the player.

  In addition, as in the big hit game of the big hit 2R, in the big hit game, the big winning opening 24 is opened shortly after the end of the symbol variation game, so that it is difficult for the player to recognize that the small hit game itself has started. In addition, since the opening time of the big prize opening 24 during the small hit game is a moment (0.3 seconds or 0.4 seconds, which is less than the time for the game ball to be launched and reach the big prize opening 24), the game ball The winning ball of the player is almost impossible to expect, and the player's winning ball is not allowed to exist.

  Further, in the present embodiment, there is no big probability 2R non-probable change big hit that becomes a non-probable change state after the big hit 2R big hit game ends. For this reason, when the jackpot 2R gives a big hit that can hardly be expected to win a prize ball and gives a probability variation state, the probability variation state is continuously given until the jackpot 15R is won. Therefore, after winning the big hit 2R, the probability variation state is continued until the player acquires many prize balls by the big hit 15R. Also, once the probability change state is granted, the probability change state will continue until it wins the non-probable change big hit of 15R (except in the case of winning the symbol change game in the probability change state for 10,000 consecutive wins). It becomes. In other words, there is a possibility that the probability variation state is demoted only when the jackpot 15R is a non-probability variation big hit (the gaming state shifts from a high probability state to a low probability state). In the present embodiment, the main CPU 27a that performs winning lottery and determines whether to win or not functions as a lottery means. Further, the main CPU 27a that determines and controls the game state after the end of the big hit game and the small hit game functions as a state control means.

Next, the control contents executed by the overall control board 28 (the overall CPU 28a) according to the overall control program will be described.
When the overall CPU 28a inputs a variation pattern designation command, the overall CPU 28a outputs the command to the control boards 29 to 31. When the general CPU 28a inputs the special symbol designation command and the all symbol stop command, the overall CPU 28a outputs the symbol designation command for designating the decorative drawing and the all symbol stop command to the display control board 29. Further, when the overall CPU 28a inputs a probability change start command, the general CPU 28a sets information (such as a flag) indicating that the probability change state is given to the RAM 28c. Further, the general CPU 28a continuously sets the information in the RAM 28c until the probability variation end command is input, and grasps that the probability variation state is present.

  When the general CPU 28a inputs a special figure designation command, it determines the type of special figure designated in the special figure designation command. Then, the overall CPU 28a stores (sets) the determined special figure information (special figure designated by the special figure designation command) in the RAM 28c. Further, the overall CPU 28a determines a decoration corresponding to the special drawing, and outputs a symbol designating command indicating the determined decoration to the display control board 29 (sub CPU 29a). Specifically, if the special figure specified in the special figure designation command is a special figure corresponding to the jackpot 15R, the general CPU 28a can recognize the big hit as a symbol combination by the decorative figure. To decide. In the case of a special figure corresponding to a non-probable big hit of 15R, the general CPU 28a is a combination of big hits with the same three numbers of decorations out of "2", "4", "6", "8" Is determined by lottery. That is, the symbol combination of jackpots with three decorative figures having the same numbers “2”, “4”, “6”, and “8” becomes the symbol combination of non-probable big hits with decorative figures. In addition, in the case of a special figure corresponding to a promiscuous big hit of 15R, the general CPU 28a has a jackpot pattern with three decorative figures having the same number among “1”, “3”, “5”, and “7”. The combination is determined by lottery. That is, the symbol combination of jackpots based on the three decorative figures having the same numbers “1”, “3”, “5”, and “7” becomes the symbol combination of the probability variation jackpots based on the decorative figures.

  In addition, the general CPU 28a cannot recognize a big hit as a symbol combination by a decorative drawing if the special figure designated in the special figure designation command is a special figure corresponding to the jackpot 2R and a special figure corresponding to the jackpot. A symbol combination different from the symbol combination is determined. In addition, the overall CPU 28a does not determine a symbol combination that forms a reach as the symbol combination determined at the time of the special symbol corresponding to the big hit 2R and the special symbol corresponding to the small hit, and does not determine a complete symbol combination that does not form a reach. Decide. Completely off is a combination of symbols that cannot reach a big hit and cannot reach from the display result of the symbol variation game. Then, the overall CPU 28a determines one symbol combination from among a plurality of types of symbol combinations as symbol combinations based on the decorations for the big hit 2R and the small bonus special symbols. In this embodiment, the symbol combination by the decorative drawing for the special figure for the big hit 2R and the small hit is [123], [234], [345] (hereinafter referred to as “chance eyes”) in which three numbers are arranged in numerical order. ) And other types of symbol combinations.

  In addition, when the special figure designated by the special figure designation command is [-], the overall CPU 28a determines a symbol combination that is out of the decoration drawing as the symbol combination of the decoration drawing. In addition, the symbol combination by the decorative drawing with respect to the special drawing of [-] includes the symbol combination of the chance.

  In the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment, as a combination of symbols by a decorative drawing, a special combination corresponding to the big hit 2R and the small hit corresponds to a combination of symbols (chance) that can recognize a deviation when viewed from the player side. I tried to make it. For this reason, even if the big hit 2R or the small hit is determined internally by the hit determination, the symbol combination that can recognize the deviation when viewed from the player side is determined as the symbol combination by the decorative drawing. As a result, on the variable display H2, the symbol combination for recognizing that the player is off is definitely stopped and displayed. That is, when the big hit 2R and the big hit 2R or the small hit according to the special figure of the small hit are won, it is difficult for the player to recognize that the big hit 2R or the small win is won by the variable display H2. In addition, the chance eye may be determined as a symbol combination by a decorative drawing even in the case of the special symbol [-], and even if the chance eye is displayed on the variable display H2, the hit determination is made from the display result. It is impossible for the player to recognize whether the result is a big hit 2R, a small hit or a miss. Subsequently, the overall CPU 28a that has determined the symbol combination based on the decoration drawing uses the big hit 2R or the small hit after the big hit 2R or the small hit game of the big hit 2R by the special figure corresponding to the big hit 2R or the small hit, respectively. Start special mode.

  Subsequently, when starting the special mode, the overall CPU 28a can select any one of the special modes to be started from among the special modes having a plurality of types (in the present embodiment, three types of medium accuracy mode, high accuracy mode, and ultra high accuracy mode). Decide whether to start the special mode. Based on the RAM 28c, the general CPU 28a confirms the type (special figure) of the current hit (big hit 2R or small hit) and the gaming state (whether or not the probability change state), and determines the transition state of the special mode (FIG. 7). reference). Transition states include transition states A, B, C, and D, and a transition ratio to each special mode is determined for each transition state. In addition, the overall CPU 28a stores (sets) in the RAM 28c whether or not the user is currently in the special mode and the type of the special mode in which the user is staying. In the present embodiment, the overall CPU 28a stores (sets) information (such as a flag) that can identify a special mode to be started at the start of the special mode in the RAM 28c. Then, the overall CPU 28a determines the type of the special mode to be started based on the transition ratio determined in each transition state and the special mode currently staying. Note that when the special mode is not being performed and the transition to the special mode is not performed, the overall CPU 28a performs control so that the current special mode is continuously performed.

Next, the latent flag setting process and the mode entry lottery process will be described with reference to FIGS.
In the present embodiment, the overall CPU 28a executes a latent flag setting process (FIG. 9) and a mode entry lottery process (FIG. 10) when a variation pattern designation command is input along with the start of the symbol variation game.

  As shown in FIG. 9, in the latent flag setting process, the overall CPU 28a determines whether or not the mode flag set in the RAM 28c is “0 (zero)” (step S10). The mode flag indicates whether or not the user is staying in any of the special modes. When the general CPU 28a stays in any of the special modes in the RAM 28c, “1” is set and the normal mode is set. When staying, “0 (zero)” is set. If the determination result of step S10 is affirmative (when the normal mode is stayed), the overall CPU 28a determines whether or not the latent flag set in the RAM 28c is “1” (step S11). The latent flag indicates whether or not it is a special mode latent state, and is set to “1” when the overall CPU 28a is in a latent state in the RAM 28c, and is set to “0 (zero)” when it is not a latent state. Is set.

  If the determination result of step S11 is negative, the overall CPU 28a proceeds to step S18 because it is not a latent state. On the other hand, if the determination result in step S11 is affirmative, the overall CPU 28a updates the latent count value set in the RAM 28c by adding 1 (+1) since the symbol variation game in the latent state is performed (step S12). The latent count value indicates the number of symbol variation games executed in the latent state, and is incremented by one in accordance with the symbol variation game when the overall CPU 28a is in the RAM 28c. The overall CPU 28a counts the latent count value in a symbol variation game that is performed in a latent state where the latent flag of the RAM 28c is “1”, and the latent count value is “0 (zero)”. The count is not performed during the special mode resumed during the state.

  Subsequently, the overall CPU 28a determines whether or not the gaming state is a probability variation state in which the gaming state is a high probability state (step S13). If this determination result is affirmative, the overall CPU 28a determines whether or not the latent count value set in the RAM 28c is “61” because the gaming state is in a probabilistic state (exceeds the second upper limit value “60”). Whether or not) (step S14). If this determination result is negative, the overall CPU 28a proceeds to step S18 because the latent count value does not exceed the second upper limit value. On the other hand, if the determination result in step S14 is affirmative, the overall CPU 28a has set the latent flag set in the RAM 28c to “0” in order to end (release) the latent state because the latent count value exceeds the second upper limit value. (Zero) "is set (step S15). In step S15, the overall CPU 28a resets the value of the latent count value to “0 (zero)” and clears the mode trigger flag. Then, the overall CPU 28a proceeds to step S18. The mode trigger flag indicates whether the start trigger for the special mode is the arrival of a mode setting trigger (whether it is a big hit 2R or a small hit win) or a restart lottery win.

  On the other hand, if the determination result of step S13 is negative, the overall CPU 28a is in an indeterminate change state, so whether or not the latent count value set in the RAM 28c is “31” (the first upper limit value “30”). Is determined) (step S16). If this determination result is negative, the overall CPU 28a proceeds to step S18 because the value of the latent count value does not exceed the first upper limit value. On the other hand, if the determination result in step S16 is affirmative, the overall CPU 28a has set the latent flag set in the RAM 28c to “0” in order to end (release) the latent state because the latent count value exceeds the first upper limit value. (Zero) "is set (step S17). In step S17, the overall CPU 28a resets the value of the latent count value to “0 (zero)” and clears the mode trigger flag. Then, the overall CPU 28a proceeds to step S18.

  The overall CPU 28a that has shifted from Step S14, Step S15, Step S16, and Step S17 to Step S18 executes a mode entry lottery process (FIG. 10). Then, when the overall CPU 28a finishes the mode entry lottery process, the overall CPU 28a proceeds to the next process.

  If the determination result in step S10 is negative, the overall CPU 28a executes a falling lottery to determine whether to end the special mode (whether to fall into the normal mode) because the special mode is staying (step S10). S19). In the falling lottery in step S19, the overall CPU 28a determines whether or not the mode count value set in the RAM 28c has reached "21". The mode count value indicates the number of symbol variation games executed during the stay in the special mode. When the general CPU 28a stays in the RAM 28c in the special mode, the mode count value is incremented by one in accordance with the execution of the symbol variation game. Is done.

  In the falling lottery, the general CPU 28a executes random number random lottery, and distributes random numbers so that the winning probability is 0 (zero)% until the mode count value is “20”, and the mode count is selected. While the value is “21” or more, random numbers are distributed and lottery is performed so that the winning probability is 10%. The overall CPU 28a ends the special mode and shifts to the normal mode when winning the falling lottery. Then, the general CPU 28a shifts to the latent state after the special mode by the falling lottery is finished, so that the latent flag set in the RAM 28c is set to “1” and the mode count value is set to “0 (zero)”. Reset. In addition, the overall CPU 28a sets information (such as a flag) indicating the type of the special mode that has stayed until the winning of the falling lottery in the RAM 28c. On the other hand, the overall CPU 28a continues the special mode when the falling lottery is not won. Subsequently, the overall CPU 28a that has executed the falling lottery ends the latent flag setting process and proceeds to the next process.

Next, the mode entry lottery process executed in step S18 of the latent flag setting process will be described with reference to FIG.
In the mode entry lottery process, the overall CPU 28a determines whether or not the latent flag set in the RAM 28c is “1” (step S20). If the determination result is negative, the overall CPU 28a ends the mode entry lottery process because it is not a latent state, returns to the latent flag setting process, and proceeds to the next process. On the other hand, if the determination result of step S20 is affirmative, the overall CPU 28a executes a process for resuming the special mode ended during the latent state by the processes of steps S21 to S31.

  Then, the overall CPU 28a determines whether or not the gaming state set in the RAM 28c is a probable change state (step S21). If this determination result is affirmative, the overall CPU 28a executes a resumption lottery as to whether or not to resume the special mode during the latent state based on the lottery table for the high probability state stored in the ROM 28b (step S22). In step S22, the general CPU 28a performs re-slot lottery by random number lottery using random numbers, and random numbers are distributed in the lottery table for the high probability state so that the winning probability is 1/10 (1/10). Subsequently, the overall CPU 28a determines whether or not the restart lottery in step S22 has been won (step S23). If the determination result is negative, the overall CPU 28a has not won the restart lottery, so the special mode is not resumed, the mode entry lottery process is terminated, the process returns to the latent flag setting process, and the process proceeds to the next process.

  On the other hand, if the determination result in step S23 is affirmative, the overall CPU 28a determines that the special mode is to be restarted because it has won the restart lottery and terminates (releases) the latent state, so the latent flag set in the RAM 28c is set. “0 (zero)” is set (step S24). Subsequently, the overall CPU 28a sets “0 (zero)” to the mode trigger flag set in the RAM 28c (step S25). Then, the overall CPU 28a proceeds to step S31.

  If the determination result in step S21 is negative, the overall CPU 28a determines whether or not the mode trigger flag set in the RAM 28c is “0 (zero)” (step S26). If this determination result is negative, the general CPU 28a has already resumed the special mode without resuming the special mode because the special mode has been resumed once in the latent state, returns to the latent flag setting process, and proceeds to the symbol variation game process. Transition. On the other hand, if the determination result in step S26 is affirmative, the overall CPU 28a executes the restart lottery based on the lottery table for low probability stored in the ROM 28b because the special mode has not been resumed during the latent state (step S27). ). In step S27, the general CPU 28a performs re-slot lottery by random number lottery using random numbers, and random numbers are distributed in the lottery table for the low probability state so that the winning probability is 1/30 (1/30). Subsequently, the overall CPU 28a determines whether or not the restart lottery in step S27 has been won (step S28). If the determination result is negative, the overall CPU 28a has not won the restart lottery, so the special mode is not resumed, the mode entry lottery process is terminated, the process returns to the latent flag setting process, and the process proceeds to the next process.

  On the other hand, if the determination result in step S28 is affirmative, the overall CPU 28a determines that the special mode is to be resumed because the winning lottery has been won, and terminates (releases) the latent state, so the latent flag set in the RAM 28c is set. “0 (zero)” is set (step S29). Subsequently, the overall CPU 28a sets “1” to the mode trigger flag set in the RAM 28c (step S30). Then, the overall CPU 28a proceeds to step S31.

  The overall CPU 28a that has shifted from step S25 or step S30 to step S31 determines a special mode to be resumed based on the gaming state set in the RAM 28c and the type of special mode immediately before the latent state is set (at the time of winning the falling lottery). (Step S31). In step S31, the overall CPU 28a determines a special mode to be resumed based on the mode transition table (see FIG. 7) stored in the ROM 28b. Then, the overall CPU 28a ends the mode entry lottery process, returns to the latent flag setting process, and proceeds to the next process. The latent flag, latent count value, mode count value, and mode trigger flag that are set in the latent flag setting process and the mode entry lottery process are cleared and set by the arrival of a mode setting trigger that is a big hit 2R or small hit. It is supposed to be reset.

  Further, the overall CPU 28a that has decided whether to start (restart) the special mode or to shift to the special mode instructs the start of the special mode to start (restart) when starting (restarting) the special mode. A mode start command is output to the display control board 29 (sub CPU 29a). In the present embodiment, the mode start command is provided for each of the three types of special modes, and the type of special mode to be started for each mode start command can be specified. When starting the special mode, the general CPU 28a continues each special mode until the predetermined number of times (in this embodiment, 20 times) the symbol variation game has elapsed, and after the predetermined number of times has elapsed. Each special mode is continued until the winning lottery (see FIG. 9) for determining the end of the special mode is won. When the general CPU 28a ends the special mode, it outputs a mode end command to the display control board 29 (sub CPU 29a).

  In the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment, the display mode of the variable display H2 in the symbol variation game after the end of the big hit 2R and after the end of the big hit is set to be the same display mode for the big hit 2R and the small hit. That is, when the big win 2R or the small win is won, it is concealed to the player as to which win has been won and whether or not the probability variation state is given as the gaming state. Thus, the state where the current game state is concealed from the player is the concealment state, and the player is expected to enter the probable change state by making the game state unrecognizable by the concealment state.

  Further, when the big win 2R or the small win is won, the special mode is started based on the table shown in FIG. 8 in the normal mode at the time of the win (when the special mode is not stayed). And by winning the big hit 2R or small hit during the special mode (by continuously winning the big hit 2R or small hit during the special mode), if you are staying in the medium mode, the high accuracy mode In addition, when staying in the high-accuracy mode, it is possible to shift to the ultra-high accuracy mode. In addition, by continuously winning the big hit 2R or the small hit, the special mode is shifted, and the expectation that the gaming state is in the probable state is increased. That is, the big hit 2R and the small hit are continued, and the player is given a chance to give the probability variation state.

  Next, based on FIG. 11 and FIG. 12, each transition state A to D used at the arrival of a mode setting opportunity during the special mode, and transition ratio (ratio at which the special mode is transitioned based on each transition state A to D) will be described. To do.

  When the big win 2R is won and the gaming state at the time of winning is a high probability state (probability change state), the transition state A is selected by the overall CPU 28a, and the game state at the time of winning is a high probability state (probability change state). ), The transition state B is selected by the overall CPU 28a. In addition, when the big hit 2R is won and the gaming state at the time of winning is a low probability state (non-probability change state), the transition state C is selected by the general CPU 28a, and the winning state is won and the gaming state at the time of winning is the low probability state. In the case of (non-probability change state), the transition state D is selected by the overall CPU 28a.

  Next, the ratio at which the special mode shifts for each transition state with respect to the staying special mode will be described. In the transition state A, the mode shifts to the high accuracy mode at a rate of 100% when staying in the medium accuracy mode, and shifts to the ultra-high accuracy mode at a rate of 100% when staying in the high accuracy mode. Further, in the transition state B, the mode shifts to the high accuracy mode at a rate of 50% when staying in the medium accuracy mode, and shifts to the ultra high accuracy mode at a rate of 50% when staying in the high accuracy mode. Further, in the transition state C, the mode shifts to the high accuracy mode at a rate of 30% when staying in the medium accuracy mode, and the mode shifts to the ultra high accuracy mode at a rate of 30% when staying in the high accuracy mode. Further, in the transition state D, the mode is shifted to the high-accuracy mode at a rate of 10% when staying in the medium-accuracy mode, and is not shifted to the ultra-high accuracy mode when staying in the high-accuracy mode.

  That is, in the transition state A, the transition state B, and the transition state C, the game state is already in the probability change state because the player has already entered the probability change state or has entered the probability change state by winning the jackpot 2R. It is easy to shift to a special mode with a high degree of expectation, and the player has an expectation that the gaming state is a probable change state. Further, in the present embodiment, when the gaming state is the probability variation state, the special mode is easily shifted compared to the case where the gaming state is the non-probability variation state. Also, in the case of winning the big hit 2R, the special mode is easier to shift than in the case of winning the big hit. That is, in this embodiment, the ease of transition to the special mode is set in the order of transition state A> transition state B> transition state C> transition state D.

  Further, in the medium accuracy mode, when the state is in the state of probability variation, it is easier to shift to the high accuracy mode than in the case of the state of non-probability variation internally. For this reason, when staying in the medium probability mode, the possibility of being in the non-probable change state is increased by winning the big hit 2R or the small hit twice in succession. Further, when staying in the medium probability mode, the possibility of being in the non-probable variation state is increased by winning the big hit 2R or the small hit three times in succession.

  That is, the longer the medium mode is staying, the higher the possibility that it is in the non-probability change state internally, and the lowest possibility that the game state is the probability change state compared to other special modes. In the high-accuracy mode, the ratio of transition from the medium-accuracy mode to the high-accuracy mode is lower than that in the case where the accuracy variation state is internally set. For this reason, when staying in the high-accuracy mode, the possibility of being in the probability variation state is higher than the possibility of being in the non-probability variation state internally. There is a high possibility of being in a certain change state. In the ultra-high accuracy mode, it is determined that the gaming state is a probability variation state. For this reason, the possibility that the gaming state is a probable change state is the highest among the three types of special modes.

  The special mode is continuously executed until it is a big hit during the special mode or until the falling lottery is won. For this reason, the special mode may end even though the probability variation state is concealed in the concealed state. In this case, the notification that the state is the concealment state is terminated, but the concealment state for concealing the probability variation state is continued. That is, the end of the special mode and the end of the concealment state are not the same, and there is a normal mode that conceals the probabilistic state when the state is a probabilistic state internally. Therefore, the player continues to have an expectation for the probable change state even after the special mode ends.

  Also, in this embodiment, the special mode entry trigger is the big hit 2R and small win wins, and the special mode entry probability in the normal state is 1/300, which is the win probability of the big hit 2R, and the small hit win probability It is 1/150 ((1/300) + (1/200)) which added 1/200. For this reason, compared with the case where the opportunity to enter the special mode is determined only for winning the jackpot 2R (1/600), the winning probability of the jackpot itself, the probability of entering the probability variation state, the jackpot 2R and the jackpot 15R allocation The probability of entering the special mode is increased to 1/150 without changing the rate. On the other hand, if the special mode entry probability is maintained at 1/150 and no small hit is provided, it is necessary to increase the big hit 2R winning probability. In such a case, if the winning probability of the jackpot 2R is increased, the winning ratio of the jackpot 15R with respect to the jackpot will be lowered, so that the winning probability of the jackpot 15R needs to be increased. As a result, it is necessary to increase the probability of winning the jackpot itself, which may impair the balance of the game.

  In the present embodiment, by providing a mode trigger flag, the winning of the restart lottery is made only once in the latent state until the first upper limit value is reached. In other words, when the gaming state is a low probability state, the winning of two or more restart lotteries is regulated in the latent state up to the first upper limit value. On the other hand, in the latent state until the second upper limit value is reached, the winning of the restart lottery is allowed any number of times. For this reason, it is determined that the gaming state is a probabilistic state by starting (restarting) the special mode a plurality of times (twice or more) without being triggered by the arrival of the mode setting opportunity during the latent state. Yes.

  In addition, the upper limit of the latent state set when the gaming state is a high probability state is set to be larger than the upper limit of the latent state set when the game state is a low probability state. In addition, the winning probability of the restart lottery is set higher when the gaming state is in the high probability state than in the low probability state. For this reason, when the gaming state is a high probability state, the chance that the special mode is resumed increases as compared to the case where the gaming state is a low probability state, and a transition to the special mode has a higher possibility of a probability change state. Opportunities are increasing.

  In addition, when the mode setting opportunity for winning the big hit 2R or the small hit comes, the special mode is started with the opening of the big prize opening 24. On the other hand, at the time of winning the restart lottery, the special mode is started without opening the grand prize winning opening 24 because the winning is not made. While notifying that the gaming state may have transitioned when the mode setting opportunity arrives, it is informing that the gaming state may have transitioned when the previous mode setting opportunity has arrived when winning the restart lottery . In any case, in the special mode, it is notified at different timings that the probability variation state may be given by winning the big hit 2R or the small hit.

  In the present embodiment, the overall CPU 28a functions as a state determination unit that determines whether or not the gaming state is a probable change state in the latent state, and functions as a mode trigger determination unit that determines a trigger for starting the special mode. The RAM 28c of the overall control board 28 functions as a mode storage unit that stores the type of special mode at the time of winning the falling lottery. The general CPU 28a that controls the effect execution means in the normal mode and the special mode and controls the mode based on the state determination means, the mode determination means, the mode storage means, and the like functions as the effect control means.

Next, the contents of control executed by the display control board 29 (sub CPU 29a) according to the effect control program will be described.
When the sub CPU 29a inputs the variation pattern designation command, the sub CPU 29a controls the display content of the variable display H2 so that the symbol variation game is played with the effect content corresponding to the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command. When the sub CPU 29a inputs an all symbol stop command, the symbol combination by the decorative design instructed by the symbol designation command is definitely stopped and displayed, and the symbol variation game is ended.

  At this time, when the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command is the variation pattern P1, the sub CPU 29a causes the variable display H2 to stop display the symbol combination based on the decorative drawing. On the other hand, when the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command is the variation pattern P2 and the variation pattern P3, the sub CPU 29a stops the symbol combination (chance) different from the symbol combination based on the decorative drawing on the variable display H2. Display. In addition, when the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command is a variation pattern for an outlier effect, the sub CPU 29a causes the variable display H2 to stop and display the out-of-pattern combination based on the decoration drawing.

  Further, when the sub CPU 29a inputs the mode start command, the sub CPU 29a controls the variable display H2 in the display mode (secret display) for the special mode specified in the mode start command. In the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment, the variable display device H2 in the normal mode plays a symbol variation game with the background representing daytime (see FIG. 13A), and the display result (stop display) of the symbol variation game is a chance. When the eyes stop (see FIG. 13B), the special mode (medium accuracy mode, high accuracy mode, and ultra high accuracy mode) is entered. In the variable display H2 in the special mode, a symbol variation game is played with a background representing midnight.

  Then, the player changes the display mode of the variable display H2 from the daytime to the background in the middle of the night, thereby notifying the player of the entry into the special mode. When the sub CPU 29a inputs the mode end command, the sub CPU 29a changes the display mode of the variable display H2 from midnight to the daytime background in order to end the special mode. Then, the display mode of the variable display H2 changes to the daytime background to notify the player of the end of the special mode. In the present embodiment, the sub CPU 29a that executes the display effect in a mode corresponding to the normal mode and the special mode, and the variable display H2 that executes the display effect function as effect execution means.

Hereinafter, the display mode of the variable display H2 executed by the sub CPU 29a according to the control command of the overall CPU 28a in the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG.
In FIG. 13, “↓” of the variable display H2 indicates a state in which the symbol is fluctuating. “Sun” indicates the background of the daytime, and “Crescent Moon”, “Halfmoon”, and “Full Moon” indicate the background of the night. Further, in FIG. 13, it is assumed that the special mode shifts in the order of medium accuracy mode → high accuracy mode → ultra high accuracy mode during the latent state by winning the big hit 2R and entering the special mode.

  First, the special mode is started when the big hit 2R is won in the normal mode in the low probability state which is not the latent state. Then, on the variable display H2, the chance eye is definitely stopped and displayed as a display result of the symbol variation game in the normal mode (FIG. 13A) (FIG. 13B), and the middle of the next symbol variation game is started. The certain mode is started (FIG. 13C), and the display mode changes from the sun to the crescent moon (daytime to nighttime). Note that the gaming state shifts to a probability change state.

  Subsequently, when the falling lottery is won during the symbol variation game in the medium accuracy mode, the special mode is terminated and the latent state is set. In the latent state, the symbol display game is played in the normal mode on the variable display H2 (FIG. 13 (d)). Subsequently, when the resumption lottery is won during the latent symbol variation game, the special mode is resumed and the high-accuracy mode is started. In the variable display H2, the symbol variation game is performed in the high-accuracy mode (FIG. 13E), and the display mode changes from the sun to half a month (daytime to nighttime). Subsequently, when the winning lottery is won during the symbol variation game in the high-accuracy mode, the special mode is terminated and the latent state is set. In the latent state, the symbol display game is played in the normal mode on the variable display H2 (FIG. 13 (f)). Subsequently, when the resumption lottery is won during the latent symbol variation game, the special mode is resumed and the super high accuracy mode is started. In the variable display H2, the symbol variation game is performed in the ultra-high accuracy mode (FIG. 13G), and the display mode changes from the sun to the full moon (daytime to nighttime). Subsequently, when the winning lottery is won during the symbol variation game in the ultra-high accuracy mode, the special mode is terminated and the latent state is set. In the latent state, the symbol display game is played in the normal mode on the variable display H2 (FIG. 13 (h)). Thereafter, until the latent state ends, the variable display H2 repeats the winning for the restart lottery and the winning for the falling lottery, and the display effects alternate in the manner of FIG. 13 (g) and FIG. To be done. When the gaming state is in a low probability state (when a small win is won during the low probability state), once the special mode is resumed (after FIG. 13 (e), it is a latent state). (Even if the first upper limit has not been reached), since it will not win the restart lottery, winning the falling lottery will continue the game in the normal mode until the next big win 2R or small win .

  Further, when the big win 2R or the small win is continuously won during the special mode, the variable display H2 has a chance to be determined as a display result of the symbol variation game in the normal mode (FIG. 13A). A stop state is displayed (FIG. 13 (b)), and when the big hit 2R is won, the transition state C is determined, and based on the transition state C, the mode shifts to the medium accuracy mode. In the variable display H2, the medium mode is started from the next symbol variation game (FIG. 13 (c)), and the display mode changes from the sun to the crescent moon (daytime to nighttime). Note that the gaming state shifts to a probability change state.

  Subsequently, when winning the big hit 2R or the small win during the medium-accuracy mode, the chance item is definitely stopped and displayed as the display result of the symbol variation game in the medium-accuracy mode. The state A is determined, and the high-accuracy mode is shifted based on the transition state A. In the variable display H2, the high-accuracy mode is started from the next symbol variation game (FIG. 13E), and the display mode changes from the crescent moon to the half moon. The gaming state continues to be a probable change state.

  Subsequently, when winning a big hit 2R or a small win during the high accuracy mode, the chance is definitely stopped and displayed as a display result of the symbol variation game in the high accuracy mode, and a transition is made when the big hit 2R is won. The state A is determined, and the transition to the ultra-high accuracy mode (specific mode) is performed based on the transition state A. Then, in the variable display H2, the super-high accuracy mode is started from the next symbol variation game (FIG. 13 (g)), and the display mode changes from a half moon to a full moon. The gaming state is still a probable change state.

  Further, in the present embodiment, when the transition states B, C, and D are determined during the stay in the medium accuracy mode and the high accuracy mode, the special mode is not shifted to a mode in which there is a high possibility of being the probability variation state (currently Special mode may continue). For example, when the chance displayed on the variable display H2 in the medium-accuracy mode is a small win, the transition state C is determined, and the transition to the high-accuracy mode is not performed at a rate of 70% based on the transition state C ( (Continuous mode is continued). For this reason, the variable display H2 produces effects in the display mode of the medium accuracy mode.

Therefore, according to the present embodiment, the following effects can be obtained.
(1) Even if the special mode is once ended, after the special mode ends, until the first variable value game of the first upper limit value or the second upper limit value elapses, the winning lottery will be won (establishment of the restart condition). The special mode was resumed when triggered. For this reason, even after the end of the special mode, the player can have an expectation that the special mode will be resumed, and the special effect mode will be started again, so that the player is again in a probable state. You can make your expectations. That is, even if it is once suggested that the game state is the normal state by the normal mode, the player can continue to have an expectation for the probable change state. Therefore, in a gaming machine equipped with a special mode that suggests the possibility of being in a probabilistic state, it is possible to suitably maintain the willingness to continue the game even after the end of the special mode.

  (2) When the special mode is resumed after the symbol variation game that reaches the first upper limit value, the fact that the probability variation state is internally determined at that time is definitely notified. In other words, regardless of whether or not the symbol variation game that reaches the first upper limit has elapsed since the end of the special mode, if the special mode is resumed two or more times, the probability variation state is internally established. Is definitely notified. And when it is definitely notified that it is in a probable change state, even if a game progresses without winning a win, dissatisfaction held by the player can be reduced by the notification. Therefore, after the special mode ends, not only until the symbol variation game that reaches the first upper limit has elapsed, but also after that, the player can be expected to be in a probable variation state, and the player's dissatisfaction By reducing it, the willingness to continue the game can be suitably maintained.

  (3) Prepare a plurality of special modes (three types) with different possibility of being given a certain probability change state, and when the special mode is once terminated and resumed, the above-mentioned possibility for the terminated special mode The low special mode is now controlled. That is, every time the special mode is finished and restarted, the highly likely special production mode can be started. And since there is a high possibility of a probable change before and after the end of the special mode, it is possible to create a relevance before and after the end of the special mode, so that the special mode appears as if it has been revived. Can do. In addition, when the special mode is resumed and the possibility of a probable change state becomes higher, it is possible to prevent the player from becoming a monotonous game by attracting the player's interest in the change of the special mode. it can.

  (4) When the big hit 2R and the small hit are determined so that the player cannot determine the mode of the hit game, and the big hit 2R and the small hit are determined, the special mode is started after the end of the hit game. I made it. When the big hit 2R is determined, the gaming state may shift, and when the small hit is determined, the gaming state is not shifted (continues). That is, whenever a winning game corresponding to the big hit 2R and the small hit (the big winning opening 24 is opened), the player can have an expectation for the probability variation state. Therefore, the player can have an expectation that the gaming state may have shifted from the normal state to the certain change state.

  (5) If the special mode is won by the restart lottery (because the restart condition is established), the mode setting opportunity has not arrived (the jackpot 2R or the jackpot is not triggered), so the big prize opening 24 is opened. Was not performed (opening was restricted). For this reason, it is possible to make the player recognize whether or not the start of the special mode is an opportunity to change the gaming state. Therefore, it is possible to make clear to the player that the special mode is once ended and resumed.

  (6) After the symbol variation game that reaches the second upper limit, regardless of the game state (even if the game state is in a probable state), the winning of the restart lottery (establishment of the restart condition) should be restricted. did. For this reason, it is possible to prevent the end of resumption and resumption of the production mode more than necessary, and the expectation for the special mode is a period during which the special mode may be resumed (until the symbol variation game reaching the second upper limit value). ) Can be condensed.

  (7) After the elapse of the symbol variation game that reaches the first upper limit value or the second upper limit value, the contents stored in the RAM 28c of the overall control board 28 (related to the latent states such as the latent flag, the latent count value, the mode count value, and the mode trigger flag) (Information) was deleted. For this reason, when the special mode due to the arrival of the mode setting trigger is started after the elapse of the symbol variation game of the first upper limit value or the second upper limit value, the special that does not depend on the information (information on the latent state) stored in the RAM 28c. The mode can be started. Therefore, each time the special mode is resumed in the latent state, the expectation of the probability variation state is improved based on the special mode started by the arrival of the mode setting opportunity. The complexity can prevent the player from being confused.

  (8) In the falling lottery of the mode entry lottery process, the overall CPU 28a regulates the winning of the falling lottery until the mode count value is “20”. Therefore, the special mode is continued for at least 20 symbol variation games from the start. Some players have a reduced willingness to continue the game if the special mode ends immediately after the start of the special mode. Therefore, it is possible to prevent a situation in which the special mode is terminated immediately after the special mode is started, and to prevent a player's willingness to continue the game from decreasing.

  (9) When the mode setting opportunity in the special mode arrives (at the time of winning the big hit 2R or the small hit), it is possible to select a mode that is more likely to have a certain change state than the current special mode. did. That is, every time a mode setting opportunity arrives (winning for 2R or small hit), there is a possibility that a mode that is likely to have a probability variation state is selected many times (continuously). When the mode setting opportunity arrives, the player's expectation to the probable change state can be increased. For this reason, when the big hit 2R or the small hit continues, the dissatisfaction felt by the player due to the gaming state not changing while the hit is continuous (while the special mode is being performed) can be alleviated. .

  (10) Even if the small hits are continuous and the probability variation state is not given internally, the player can have an expectation for the probability variation state by the change in the special mode. Therefore, in a gaming machine having a special mode in which the game state can be concealed, dissatisfaction given to the player during the special mode can be reduced by improving the interest in the special mode.

  (11) In addition, the gaming state after the big hit 2R big hit game is changed to a probabilistic state, and the gaming state after the small hit small hit game is continued to be the gaming state at the time of winning the small hit. For this reason, if the jackpot 2R is won once and the probability variation state is internally given, the probability variation state is continuously granted until the jackpot 15R is won. Therefore, although the turning point and the probability variation state are given, the big hit 15R is won, and the occurrence of the situation where the probability variation state ends without obtaining a chance to win many prize balls is prevented. That is, the probability variation state leads to a big hit 15R, which leads to the player's acquisition of a prize ball.

  (12) In addition to big hits (big hit 15R and big hit 2R), small hits were provided, and special mode start triggers (intrusion triggers for concealment) were two types: big hit 2R and small hits. For this reason, by providing a small hit on the big hit (big hit 15R and big hit 2R), the start chance of the special mode due to the arrival of the mode setting trigger is increased by the winning amount of the big hit (the appearance rate of the secret state is increased). can do. In addition, when winning a small hit, the gaming state at the time of winning the small hit is determined as the gaming state after the end of the small hit game for the small hit. For this reason, since the gaming state is not changed after the small hitting game by the small hit (the gaming state at the time of winning is continued), the gaming state is also changed (from the low probability state) even when the small hitting is newly provided. The ratio (changed to the high probability state) does not change (same as compared with the case where the small hit is not provided). Further, even if a small hit is provided, it is possible to reduce control change points related to the big hit 15R and the big hit 2R, and it is possible to suppress an increase in the control burden on the main CPU 27a. Therefore, the appearance rate of the concealment state that conceals the game state can be effectively increased without changing the winning ratio of the big hit 2R and the small hit.

  (13) When the mode setting opportunity arrives, by making it easy to select the medium-accuracy mode that is least likely to be in the probability change state (see FIG. 8), the player's expectation to the probability change state every time the setting opportunity comes In order. That is, it is possible to relate the continuous arrival of mode setting opportunities to the possibility of a probable change state. For this reason, even when a mode setting opportunity comes continuously, the interest of the special mode visited continuously can be improved. Therefore, the dissatisfaction felt by the player can be alleviated even when winning continuously at the big hit 2R or the small hit.

  (14) A display result of the symbol variation game when the big hit 15R is awarded (variable display H2) and a display result of the symbol variation game when the big hit 2R and the small hit are awarded (variable display H2). I tried to make them different. Therefore, it is possible to make the player recognize which of the big hit 15R, the big hit 2R, and the small hit is won. That is, the player can recognize that there are a plurality of types (two types) of hits of different types (in this embodiment, there is a chance of acquiring a game ball and there is almost no chance of acquiring a game ball). it can.

  (15) Further, the display result when the big hit 2R is given and the display result when the big hit is given are set as a common display result (in this embodiment, a chance). For this reason, when entering the special mode (secret state), it is possible to make it difficult for the player to recognize whether the entry trigger is a big hit 2R or a small hit. Therefore, when the special mode (secret state) is entered in the low probability state, the gaming state is changed from the low probability state to the high probability state (provided that the probability variation state is given). It is possible to give the player expectations. Further, it is possible to make the player have expectation that the gaming state may be a probabilistic change state from the display result of the deviation. Therefore, it is possible to give the player a suddenness of entering the concealed state (special mode) and to emphasize the game characteristic of suddenly entering the concealed state (special mode).

  (16) Also, the final display result of the symbol variation game is the same as that in the case of the big hit 2R and the small hit (the loss production variation pattern, the variation pattern P2 and the variation The pattern P3 is the same). For this reason, it is possible to provide a chance to enter a concealed state (special mode) after the end of the symbol variation game of the content of the effect that does not lead to the big hit 15R (it appears to be out of sight). In other words, in the case of entering the concealment state (special mode) from the content of the production that is out of sight, it is possible to perform the production with the player's intention. Therefore, it is possible to improve the interest of the game through the production with the intention.

  (17) In addition, the player can always be given a chance (a big hit 15R and a special mode (expectation to a probable change state)) regardless of the effect of the symbol variation game. Therefore, in the symbol variation game, a plurality of chances can be given for each game, and a plurality of scenes can be created that give the player expectations.

  (18) In the big hit 2R game and the small hit game, the big winning opening 24 is opened in a time when it is difficult to win a game ball with a short opening time of the big winning opening 24 as compared to the opening mode in the big hit 15R. For this reason, in the big hit 15R big hit game, the player is awarded a prize ball by winning the game ball to the big winning opening 24, while in the big hit 2R big hit game and the small hit game, the player wins a big winning hole. It is possible to make it difficult to obtain prize balls by winning game balls to 24. Therefore, the roles of the big hit 15R big hit game and the big hit 2R big hit game and the small hit game can be differentiated, and the big hit 2R big hit game and the small hit game can be positioned as an opportunity to enter the special mode (hidden state). . In other words, the role of each hit (big hit and small hit) can be clarified to allow the player to recognize the game performance.

  (19) In the big hit 2R big hit game and the small hit game, the time that the big prize opening 24 is opened is extremely short compared with the big hit 15R, so the player notices that the big prize opening 24 is opened. Can be difficult. Therefore, at the time of winning the big hit 2R and the small hit, it is difficult for the player to notice that the big hit 2R and the small hit are being performed, and the suddenness of the start of the special mode can be emphasized.

  (20) In the special mode, when the big hit 15R is won, even if the probability change state is not given and the selection is accidental, the player may think that the probability change state may have been given. it can. In other words, it is possible to associate the entry into the special mode with the consecutive success of the jackpot. Therefore, it is possible to further add a new game characteristic that the entry into the special mode leads to a big hit, and to further improve the player's willingness to continue the game in the special mode.

  (21) The number of types of special drawings (big hit symbols, small hit symbols) displayed on the special symbol display H1 is larger than the types of decorative drawings displayed on the decorative drawings. Furthermore, the special figure displayed on the special figure display H1 is made so that the special figure corresponding to the hit does not continue every hit. For this reason, it is difficult for the player to recognize the winning type from the display mode of the special figure indicator H1. Therefore, the interest of the special mode can be improved by adopting a configuration in which the player cannot recognize the hit type, particularly the big hit 2R and the small hit.

In addition, you may change this embodiment as follows.
In the present embodiment, the latent state is set until the symbol variation game reaches a predetermined number of times (upper limit value) regardless of the gaming state after the special mode ends due to the arrival of the mode setting opportunity. good.

  In the present embodiment, a large hit 2R non-probable big hit may be provided without providing a small hit. In this case, the hit is composed of a probabilistic big hit and a non-probable big hit of 15R, and a probable big hit and a non-probable big hit of 2R. In this case, there is a possibility that the gaming state shifts to a low probability state by winning the 2R non-probability big hit during the special mode in which the gaming state is a probabilistic state, and it is difficult for the player to recognize the transition of the gaming state. it can. Therefore, the game can be given to the player to guess the gaming state from the transition mode of the special mode, and the interest of the game having the special mode can be improved.

  In the present embodiment, only the big hit 15R may be provided without providing the big hit 2R and the small hit. In this case, the mode setting opportunity is a win of 15R, and the special mode is always started after the big game. That is, whether or not the big hit 15R was a probable big hit is hidden from the player. For this reason, the player's interest can be particularly attracted between the start of the special mode after the end of the big hit game and the end of the latent state.

  -In this embodiment, all of the big hit 15R, big hit 2R, and small hit may be used as the mode setting trigger. Further, a part of the big hit 15R may be used as a mode setting opportunity. For example, a part of the probability change big hit of the big hit 15R is set as a mode setting opportunity, and when the mode setting opportunity arrives, a special figure corresponding to the probability change big hit of the big hit 15R is displayed on the special figure display H1, and the variable display H2 is not used. Display a decorative map corresponding to the probable big hit. In such a configuration, when the symbol combination of the decorative figure showing the probability variation big hit at the big hit 15R is stopped and displayed, it is determined that the probability variation state is present. On the other hand, when the symbol combination of the decorative figure showing the non-probable big hit with the big hit 15R is stopped and displayed, it is possible to enter the concealment mode and notify the player that it may be in a probable state. Therefore, the player's willingness to continue can be maintained even in the symbol variation game after the decorative display showing the non-probable big hit is stopped.

  -This embodiment may be embodied in a pachinko machine having a variable time reduction (time reduction) function. The time saving function is a function for providing a time saving state (privilege game state) for shortening the variation time of the normal symbol variation game. Specifically, when a jackpot symbol combination (first confirmed jackpot display result) with a short-time symbol is displayed, a time-short state is given after the jackpot game is over, and a jackpot symbol combination (second confirmed jackpot with a non-timer symbol) When the (display result) is displayed, the time reduction state is not given. During the short time state, the starting condition for the symbol combination game can be obtained without greatly reducing the number of possessions, which is advantageous for the player. And you may make it give a time-short state to all or one part of big hit 15R. Moreover, you may make it give a time-short state to all or a part of jackpot 2R with a probability change state. Further, when the time-short state is given, the probability variation state is always given, and the secret mode may be entered only when the time-short state is not given.

  The present embodiment may be provided with one type of special mode, two types of special modes with different possibilities for the probability change state, and four or more types of special modes. When the types of special modes are increased, variations in the transition mode of special modes can be increased.

  In the present embodiment, a plurality of types of special modes may have the same possibility of changing to a certain state. In this case, it is set as the effect content which shows that a mode differs by changing only the display modes, such as the fluctuation | variation aspect of a symbol variation game, and a background, for every special mode.

In the present embodiment, the first upper limit value and the second upper limit value may be arbitrarily changed.
In the present embodiment, the special mode may be restarted many times regardless of the gaming state as long as it is in the latent state without setting the mode trigger flag. Further, in the latent state at the time of the probability change state, a restriction may be provided such that the number of times the special mode is resumed is two or three times. In this case, means for counting the number of times the special mode has been resumed in the mode entry lottery process is provided.

  In the present embodiment, the special mode may be resumed twice during the latent state when the gaming state is a probable change state. In such a case, since the player is informed that the gaming state is a probable change state, after the start of the special mode resumed for the second time, until the next big hit 15R is won (the gaming state is The special mode may be continued (until there is a possibility of transition).

In the present embodiment, the special mode may be dropped by a falling lottery from the time when the special mode is started.
In the present embodiment, a probability change confirmation mode (specific mode) for confirming that the gaming state is a probability change state may be provided. In this case, the player can have an expectation for the appearance of the ultra-high accuracy mode and can be interested in the arrival of the mode setting opportunity. Accordingly, it is possible to increase the player's expectation for winning the big hit 2R or the small hit, and to improve the interest for entering the special mode.

  In the present embodiment, for the end condition or the restart condition, for example, an input of a variation pattern designation command that designates a specific variation pattern may be satisfied as the end condition or the resume condition. As the specific variation pattern, a variation pattern for establishing the end condition or the resumption condition may be prepared, or a variation pattern in which a specific reach effect is determined. Further, the establishment of the end condition may be managed by the time since the start of the special mode, or the establishment of the resumption condition may be managed by the time after the completion of the end condition.

  In the present embodiment, the latent state may be counted even during the special mode that is resumed in the latent state. In this case, the set period of the latent state is a symbol variation game from the end of the special mode due to the arrival of the mode setting opportunity until the first upper limit value or the second upper limit value is reached.

  In the present embodiment, based on the mode count value after the start of the special mode, for example, the first division of mode count values “1” to “10”, the second division of “11” to “20”, “20” You may make it fluctuate the winning probability of a fall lottery for every above 3rd division. The winning probability of the falling lottery is increased as the division progresses such that the first division <second division <third division, since the player may be discouraged if the player falls immediately after the start of the special mode. Further, based on the latent count value in the latent state, for example, the A section with the latent count value “1” to “10”, the B section with “11” to “20”, and the C section with “21” or more. You may make it fluctuate the winning probability of a restart lottery every time. The winning probability of the restart lottery is increased as the division progresses such that the division A <the B division <the C division, in order to make the player expect as the latent state elapses. By doing so, it is possible to reduce the occurrence of a phenomenon in which the special mode is ended immediately after the start or the special mode is restarted immediately after the latent state is set. For this reason, it is possible to reliably give the player a state of a special mode and a latent state.

  In the present embodiment, the special mode may be performed such that the decoration lamp 16 emits light or the speaker 17 produces sound in accordance with the effect of the variable display H2. Further, the special mode may be executed only with the light emission effect or only with the sound effect.

  The special figure indicating the big hit and the small hit may be a pattern that makes it difficult to recognize the type of the big hit (the big hit 15R, the big hit 2R, the small hit, the probable big hit, and the non-probable big hit) from the type of the special figure. For example, in the special figure display H1, a design using a Chinese character such as “巳” or a design obtained by inverting the alphabet is stopped and displayed. In addition, a special figure may be represented by the number of lighting or lighting mode using an LED lamp or the like on the game board 13. By doing so, it is possible to find an interest in a special mode that conceals whether or not a probable change state has been given after the end of the big hit game.

Next, the technical idea grasped from the embodiment and another example will be added below.
(A) The restart condition may be satisfied only when the winning lottery is missed, and the winning by the winning lottery is not triggered.

  (B) If the predetermined number of symbol variation games have elapsed since the end condition, and the second predetermined number of symbol variation games have elapsed, the effect control unit determines that the state determination unit is in the gaming state Is determined as the probability variation state, the establishment of the resumption condition not triggered by the winning of the lottery means is restricted.

(C) When the second predetermined number of symbol variation games have elapsed, the effect control unit erases the stored contents of the mode storage unit.
(D) It is provided with a state determining means for determining whether the gaming state is the normal state or the probability changing state, and the effect control means is characterized in that the state determining means sets the gaming state to the probability changing state. If it is determined that the resumption condition is satisfied even after the predetermined number of symbol variation games have elapsed, the special effect mode is started.

  (E) State determination means for determining whether the gaming state is the normal state or the probability variation state, and the lottery means wins the opportunity to start the special performance mode that is ended when the end condition is satisfied Mode trigger determination means for determining whether the resumption condition not triggered by the winning of the lottery means is triggered, and the effect control means is configured to If the state determination means determines that the gaming state is the normal state, and the mode trigger determination means determines that the start trigger is that the restart condition is satisfied, after the end condition is satisfied The resumption condition is restricted even during a predetermined number of symbol variation games.

The front view which shows the machine front side of a pachinko gaming machine. The front view which shows a center character. The block diagram which shows the control structure of a pachinko gaming machine. A table showing the distribution of each special figure and its contents. A table showing the winning probability per hit. The table | surface which shows the mode of the big hit game of 2R, and a small hit game. (A)-(c) is a table | surface which shows the transfer destination of the special mode at the time of each latent state. The table which shows the special mode which rushes when mode setting opportunity comes. The flowchart explaining a latent flag setting process. The flowchart explaining a mode entry lottery process. The table | surface which shows the transition state based on a game state and the kind of winning. The table | surface which shows the transition aspect of a transition state and special mode. (A)-(h) is a schematic diagram which shows the display mode of a variable indicator.

Explanation of symbols

  H1 ... Special figure display, H2 ... Variable display, 10 ... Pachinko machine, 27 ... Main control board, 27a ... Main CPU, 27b ... ROM, 28 ... Overall control board, 28a ... Overall CPU, 28b ... ROM, 28c ... RAM, 29 ... display control board, 29a ... sub CPU, 29b ... ROM, 29c ... RAM.

Claims (4)

Display means for displaying a symbol variation game performed by fluctuating a plurality of types of symbols, lottery means for performing a lottery for determining whether or not the symbol variation game is won by lottery, and winning means for releasing during a winning game When the winning lottery is won, a winning display result is displayed as a display result of the symbol variation game, and then a winning game for releasing the winning means is performed, and after the winning game is finished, In a gaming machine to which a gaming state of either a normal state in which a probability of winning a lottery is a low probability which is a normal probability or a probability change state in which the probability of winning in the winning lottery is changed from a low probability to a high probability is given,
State control means for determining whether or not to give the probability change state after the winning game based on the lottery result of the winning lottery means, and for giving the gaming state after the winning game based on the determination; ,
An effect execution means for executing the suggestion effect suggesting that the gaming state is the normal state or suggesting that the gaming state is the probability variation state;
The effect content different from the normal effect mode that controls the effect execution means with the effect content that suggests that it is the normal state as the suggestion effect, and the normal effect mode that suggests that the suggestive effect is the state of certainty. And the effect control means for controlling the effect execution means and executing a plurality of special effect modes with different possibilities that the gaming state is the probability variation state,
Mode storage means for storing the type of the special effect mode when the special effect mode is terminated,
The production control means includes
In the case where the lottery means determines the winning in the winning lottery, after the winning game associated with the winning is finished, start any one special effect mode from the plural types of special effect modes,
In the special effect mode, when the end condition of whether to end the special effect mode is satisfied, the special effect mode is shifted to the normal effect mode,
When the condition for resuming whether or not to resume the special effect mode is satisfied after the predetermined condition has passed until the predetermined number of symbol variation games have elapsed, the normal effect mode is shifted to the special effect mode. When the special effect mode is started again and the special effect mode is started when the resumption condition is satisfied, the transition to the special effect mode is unlikely to be in the probability change state based on the stored contents of the mode storage means. A game machine that is characterized by being controlled and started. The winning game is given when the lottery means determines the first winning game, and when the lottery means determines the second winning game, the winning game is more than the first winning game. A mode in which the player cannot discriminate the difference between the second winning game in which the maximum number of times the winning means is opened and the lottery means determines the third winning, and the difference between the second winning game and the second winning game. And a third winning game that opens the winning means.
The lottery means determines a first hit determination and a determination of the first hit determination based on the lottery result of the win lottery to determine whether or not the win consisting of the first win and the second win is won. If the result is negative, a second hit determination is made to determine whether or not the third hit is won. If the determination result of the first hit determination is affirmative, the first hit and the first hit are determined. Decide which win will be the second win, and if the probability change state is given after the winning game is finished, change the winning probability of the first hit judgment from low probability to high probability And
The production control means starts any one of the special production modes of the plurality of types of special production modes triggered by winning either the second or the third.
The state control means determines whether or not the gaming state after the winning game based on the first winning is made the probability change state if the first winning is won, and wins the second winning. If the winning game is based on the second hit, the gaming state after the winning game is determined as the probability variation state, and if the third winning game is won, the gaming state after the winning game based on the third hit is ended. When the gaming state is determined to be the same gaming state as the gaming state at the time of winning the third hit, and the probability variation state is given, until the determination result of the next first hit determination becomes affirmative The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the probability variation state is continuously given. Comprising a state determining means for determining whether the gaming state is the normal state or the probability variation state;
When the predetermined number of symbol variation games have elapsed since the end condition, and the second predetermined number of symbol variation games have elapsed, the effect control unit determines that the state determination unit changes the game state to the probability state. The gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2, wherein when the state is determined, the establishment of the resumption condition that is not triggered by the winning of the lottery means is restricted.   4. The gaming machine according to claim 3, wherein the effect control means erases the stored contents of the mode storage means when the second predetermined number of symbol variation games have elapsed.

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