JP2010069125A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To increase excitement and enjoyment of a game by making players infer whether or not the game condition is a probability variation condition irrespective of the feasibility of a special mode performance announcing that the players can have the expectation that the game condition is the probability variation condition. <P>SOLUTION: When a ball entrance rate-increasing condition is not granted, when the game condition is the probability variation condition, a main CPU decides affirmatively for ready-to-win with a higher probability than when the game condition is a nonprobability variation condition. Consequently, when the game condition is the probability variation condition, the main CPU decides on carrying out a ready-to-win performance at a higher rate than when the game condition is the nonprobability variation condition. As the result, even when a performance mode announcing that the players can have the expectation that the game condition is the probability variation condition is provided, the excitement and enjoyment of a game can be increased by making the players infer whether or not the game condition is the probability variation condition irrespective of whether or not the performance mode is feasible. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2010,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine in which a jackpot game is performed when the determination result of the jackpot determination means is affirmative, and a probability variation state is given after the jackpot game is ended when the determination result of the probability variation determination means is affirmative. Is.

Conventionally, in a pachinko machine that is a kind of gaming machine, a big hit game that opens the big prize opening is performed, and after the big hit game ends, the winning probability of the big hit varies from a normal probability that is a low probability to a high probability Or a non-stochastic fluctuation state in which the winning probability of jackpot is a normal probability is provided. That is, in such a pachinko gaming machine, the gaming state is configured to shift to a probability variation state or a non-probability variation state triggered by a big hit game. Further, in such a pachinko gaming machine, there is one that causes a concealment state in which the player is concealed whether or not the game state is a probability variation state after the big hit game is finished (for example, Patent Document 1). And in patent document 1, after the big hit game is finished, by causing a concealment state in which the player conceals whether or not the game state is a probability variation state, the player can change the internal state (gaming state). I was guessed and improved my interest.
JP 2007-125320 A

  By the way, in Patent Document 1, as a special mode effect (special mode effect) for notifying that it is in a concealed state, only one type (the night background on which the crescent moon is drawn) is provided, and the change in the effect content. The player was made to recognize that the state has changed to a concealed state (changing from a daytime background to a night background). Moreover, in patent document 1, it is made to complete | finish the alert | report that it is a secret state by ending the effect by special mode in the opportunity that 100 symbol variation games pass after starting the effect of special mode. It was. That is, the player has to guess whether or not the gaming state has shifted to the probability variation state only by whether or not the gaming state has shifted to the concealment state due to the effect of the special mode. On the other hand, in recent years, not only whether or not to shift to a special mode that is a secret state, but also after the transition to the special mode and after the end of the special mode, the player is inferred of the change of the internal state (game state) Thus, it is desired to improve the interest during the special mode (confidential state notification) or after the end of the special mode (after the confidential state notification ends).

  The present invention has been made paying attention to such problems existing in the prior art, and its purpose is to execute a special mode effect that informs that the gaming state can be expected in the probability variation state. It is an object of the present invention to provide a gaming machine that can improve the interest of a game by letting a player guess whether or not the gaming state is a probability variation state regardless of whether it is possible or not.

  In order to achieve the above object, the invention described in claim 1 is based on the fact that the display means for performing a symbol variation game for displaying a plurality of types of symbols in a variable manner and the start condition of the symbol variation game are satisfied. A jackpot determination means for executing a jackpot determination means for determining whether or not a jackpot determination means for executing a jackpot determination for determining whether or not a jackpot determination is made when the jackpot determination is not determined in the jackpot determination; When the determination result of the determination means is affirmative, it comprises a probability change determination means for determining whether or not to change from a normal state where the lottery probability of jackpot is a low probability to a probability fluctuation state where the probability is a high probability, When the determination result is affirmative, a jackpot game is performed, and the jackpot game is constituted by a round game that opens a winning means that allows a game ball to enter during the jackpot game, When a small hit is determined in the small hit determination, a small hit game is performed after the symbol variation game is over, and the small hit game is a winning means in which a game ball is allowed to enter during the small hit game If the determination result of the probability variation determination means is affirmative, a probability variation state is given after the big hit game is finished and the small hit game is determined when the small hit is determined. In the gaming machine that continues the gaming state at the time of winning the small hit after the end, a plurality of types of the big hit games are prepared, and each big hit game is constituted by a plurality of round games during the big hit game and for each big hit game An upper limit number of rounds is set. In one round game in the jackpot game, an opening / closing operation including opening and closing of the winning means is performed at least once. A big hit game and a second big hit game in which the upper limit number of rounds is set larger than that of the first big hit game, and in the round game in the small hit game, an opening / closing operation including opening and closing of the winning means is the first big hit game It is performed the same number of times as the opening / closing operation of the winning means performed in the game, and when the big hit is won in the big hit determination, it is determined which of the big hit games including the first big hit game and the second big hit game is given, When deciding to give the second jackpot game, a reach effect is obtained as a game effect in the symbol variation game, and a jackpot display result for deriving the player that the jackpot game is given by the reach effect is derived. When the determination result of the big hit determination means and the determination result of the small hit determination means are both negative, If the determination result is affirmative, a reach effect is performed as a game effect in the symbol variation game, and a missed reach effect for determining a missed display result is determined in the reach effect. Reach determination means, mode execution means for executing a special mode effect informing the player that the gaming state can be expected to be the probability variation state, the first big hit game or the small hit Mode effect control means for controlling the mode execution means to execute the special mode effect after the game is over, and the reach determination means determines whether or not to perform the reach effect. Reach based on whether the gaming state is the probability variation state regardless of whether the mode execution means is executing the special mode effect. It determines whether to perform the output is adapted to determine, and subject matter to determine the execution of the reach demonstration at a higher rate than if the the probability variation state wherein the normal state.

  According to a second aspect of the present invention, in the gaming machine according to the first aspect, a special mode preparation for notifying a player that the mode execution means can have an expectation for the probability variation state. The mode effect control means is configured to cause the mode execution means to execute the special mode preparation effect when a predetermined condition is satisfied, and execute the special mode preparation effect. During the first big hit game and the small hit game, or both the determination result of the big hit determination means and the determination result of the small hit determination means are negated, and the determination result of the reach determination means is negative The gist is that the mode execution means can execute the special mode effect upon the start of the symbol variation game.

  According to a third aspect of the present invention, in the gaming machine according to the first or second aspect, the game is presented to the player as a task to display a predetermined reach design and execute a reach effect. In the symbol variation game in which a task is performed, the game is provided with a task granting effect control unit that executes a task granting effect for deriving the jackpot display result. The gist is to execute the assignment giving effect.

  According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, in the gaming machine according to any one of the first to third aspects, the mode effect control means is triggered by the establishment of an end condition during the execution of the special mode effect. In the case where the mode execution means is controlled to end the special mode effect being executed, and the reach determination means determines execution of the reach effect during the execution of the special mode effect. The gist is to continue the special mode effect without satisfying the end condition.

  According to the present invention, by allowing the player to infer whether or not the gaming state is in the probability variation state regardless of whether or not the special mode effect that informs that the gaming state can have an expectation in the probability variation state is possible. It is possible to improve the fun of gaming.

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. In addition, a decorative lamp 16 as a light-emitting device that performs a light-emitting effect is generated on the front side of the front frame 14 and the game area 13a of the game board 13 by light emission (lighting (flashing)) of a light-emitting body (LED, lamp, etc.). Is provided. In addition, a speaker 17 serving as a sound output unit that outputs various sounds and performs a game effect based on the sound output is disposed 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.

  A special-purpose display H1 as a 7-segment type display means is disposed at the lower right of the game area 13a of the game board 13. Further, the center accessory 20 disposed in the approximate center of the game area 13a of the game board 13 includes a variable display H2 as a liquid crystal display type display means. As shown in FIG. 2, the variable display H <b> 2 is provided in the center of the center accessory 20. The special symbol display H1 executes a symbol variation game in which a plurality of types of symbols are varied and displayed. In the variable display H2, a display effect related to the symbol variation game performed in the special figure display H1 is performed. Specifically, the variable display H2 performs a display effect based on a fluctuating image (or image display), and changes a plurality of types of symbols in a plurality of columns to display a symbol combination game (hereinafter referred to as a symbol). May be shown as a combination game).

  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, sometimes referred to as “special symbols”) in one row. This special figure is a notification pattern indicating the result of an internal lottery such as whether or not a big hit. On the other hand, in the display effect related to the symbol variation game, the variable display H2 varies a plurality of types of decorative symbols (hereinafter sometimes referred to as “decorative diagrams”) in a plurality of columns (in this embodiment, three columns). Display a decorative drawing for each column. This decorative drawing is an effect design used for diversifying display effects.

  On the special symbol display H1, the symbol variation display is started simultaneously with the start of the symbol variation game, and the special symbol is confirmed and stopped simultaneously with the end of the game. In addition, the variable display H2 starts the decorative display of the decorative drawing at the same time as the start of the symbol changing game, and the decorative drawing is temporarily stopped and displayed in a swinging and changing state before the end of the game. The decoration drawing is displayed in a fixed stop state. “Fluctuation display” is a state in which the type of the symbol displayed in the display area defined in the indicator that displays the symbol is changing. “Temporary display” means that the symbol is shaken in the display area. This is a state displayed in a fluctuating state. The “definite stop display” is a state in which the symbols are fixed and stopped in the display area. In the special symbol display H1 and the variable display H2, the display effect relating to the symbol variation game and the symbol variation game is started at the same time and is ended at the same time (that is, the special symbol and the decorative drawing are simultaneously displayed in a fixed stop).

  In this embodiment, one special figure corresponding to the lottery results of the big hit lottery and the small lottery lottery is selected from the multiple types (106 types in the present embodiment) of special figures for the special figure display H1. The selected special figure is individually displayed in a fixed stop state at the end of the symbol variation game. The 106 types of special charts are 100 types of big hit symbols (corresponding to the big hit display result) that can recognize big hits, and five types of small hit symbols (small hit display results) that can be used to recognize small hits. ), And is classified into one type of off-symbol that becomes a symbol that can recognize the off-point. The small hit lottery is performed when the big hit lottery is not won. When the jackpot symbol is displayed, the player is given a jackpot game. Further, when a small hit symbol is displayed, a small hit game is given to the player. The big hit game and the small hit game of this embodiment will be described in detail later.

  In the present embodiment, the variable display H2 includes [1], [2], [3], [4], [5], [6], [7], [8], [ 9] is displayed as a decorative drawing. In the present embodiment, the variable display H2 has a larger display area than the special figure display H1, and the decorative drawing is displayed much larger than the special figure. . 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 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 big hit symbol combination is displayed in a fixed stop state, the player is given a big hit game after the end of the symbol variation game. On the other hand, when the symbols of all columns displayed on the variable display H2 are stopped and displayed are of different types, or when the symbols of one column are different from the symbols of the other two columns, the symbol combination ([123] [122] [757] etc.) can be recognized. The symbol combination that can recognize this detachment becomes a detachable symbol combination (decoration symbol) by the decorative drawing. In addition, a predetermined symbol combination ([191] [212] [323] [434] [545] [656] [767] [878] [989] in the present embodiment) is displayed among the symbol combinations out of place. In this case, it can be recognized that either a small hit game or a big hit game is awarded. The symbol combination that can recognize the small hit game or the big hit game is a symbol combination that suggests a probability variation state in which a probability variation state in which the probability of the big hit determination is low probability to high probability is given.

  Further, in the present embodiment, each row in the variable display H2 is configured such that the decorative drawing is variably displayed along a predetermined variation direction (vertical scroll direction) when the symbol variation game is started. When the symbol variation game is started (when the decorations in each column start to vary), the left column (left symbol) → the right column (right symbol) → the middle column (middle) as viewed from the player side in the variable display H2. The decorative illustrations are temporarily stopped and displayed in the order of symbols. When the left symbol and the right symbol that are once stopped and displayed are 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, among the plurality of columns, the decorative drawings of the specific columns (the left column and the right column in the present embodiment) are temporarily displayed in the same type, and the columns other than the specific columns (the middle column in the present embodiment) ) Is a state in which the decorative drawing is variably displayed. The symbol combination which can recognize this reach state becomes the symbol combination of the reach by the decorative drawing. Further, in the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment, after the start of the symbol variation game, the left column for temporarily displaying the decorative drawing is the first stop display column, and then the right column for temporarily stopping the decorative drawing is displayed. Becomes the second stop display column, and finally, the middle column for temporarily displaying the decorative drawing is the third stop display column.

  The variable display H2 displays a symbol combination corresponding to the display result of the special figure display H1. More specifically, the symbol combination of the special symbol display H1 and the symbol combination of the variable display H2 correspond to each other. When the symbol variation game ends, the symbol combination of the special symbol and the symbol combination of the decorative symbol are combined. Correspondingly, a fixed stop is displayed. For example, when the big hit symbol is confirmed and stopped on the special symbol display H1, the big hit symbol combinations such as [222] and [444] are also fixedly stopped and displayed on the variable indicator H2. . Further, when the off symbol is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display H1, the off symbol combination such as [151] and [345] is also displayed on the variable indicator H2 in a fixed stop manner. 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.

  As described above, in the variable display H2 of the present embodiment, the display effect related to the symbol variation game (the symbol variation game in which one column of symbols is variably displayed) performed on the special symbol display H1 is changed (three columns of symbols are varied). A symbol variation game that displays a combination of symbols is displayed.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 2, a normal symbol display H10 composed of two LEDs is disposed in the lower right portion of the game board 13 (left side of the special figure display H1). In this normal symbol display H10, a symbol combination game (hereinafter referred to as “general symbol game”) that derives one common symbol by varying a plurality of types of ordinary symbols (hereinafter sometimes referred to as “common symbol”). ”May be indicated). In this embodiment, two types of common maps are shown in the light emission mode of two LEDs. Specifically, two types of common maps are displayed by turning on both upper LEDs and only the upper LED. Show.

  The player can recognize a normal hit or a loss from a symbol (display result derived in the general game) finally displayed in the general game. In the case of the light emission mode in which the two LEDs of the normal symbol display H10 are both turned on, the normal hit can be recognized. The usual figure which can recognize this normal hit becomes the display result of the normal hit. When the normal hit display result is displayed, the normal hit game is given to the player. In addition, when the two light emitting modes of the normal symbol display H10 are light emitting modes in which only the upper LED is lit, it is possible to recognize a deviation from the usual figure. The usual figure which can recognize this detachment becomes a display result of detachment.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 2, a first start winning device 21 as a starting means having a first starting entrance 21a into which a game ball can always enter is disposed below the center accessory 20. ing. A first start port sensor SW1 (shown in FIG. 3) that detects a game ball that has entered is provided in the back of the first start winning device 21. The first start winning device 21 can give a start condition for the symbol variation game when a game ball is entered. Also, below the first start winning device 21, an opening / closing operation is performed by opening and closing the second starting entrance 22a through which a game ball can enter and an ordinary electric accessory solenoid SOL2 (shown in FIG. 3). A second start winning device 22 is provided as a starting means provided with an opening / closing blade (ordinary electric accessory) 22b as a member. FIG. 2 shows the open / close blade 22b in a closed state.

  A second start port sensor SW2 (shown in FIG. 3) for detecting a game ball that has entered is provided in the back of the second start winning device 22. The second start winning device 22 can give a start condition for the symbol variation game when a game ball is entered. The second starting entrance 22a of the second starting winning device 22 is always closed with the open / close blade 22b closed. In a state in which the second starting entrance 22a is closed, the second starting winning device 22 is in a state where it is not possible to enter (a state in which entering is restricted). Then, when the predetermined opening condition is satisfied, the second starting entrance 22a is operated from the closed state to the open state by opening and closing the blades 22b, for a predetermined opening time only once or a plurality of times. Opened. In a state where the second starting entrance 22a is opened, the second starting winning device 22 is in a state in which it is possible to enter a ball (a state in which a ball is allowed to enter).

  Further, as shown in FIG. 2, a big prize opening device having a big prize opening door 24 that opens and closes by the operation of a big prize opening solenoid SOL1 (shown in FIG. 3) below the second start winning prize device 22. 23 (winning means) is provided. Behind the big prize opening device 23, a count switch SW3 for detecting a game ball that has entered is provided. When a big hit game or a small hit game is generated, the big prize opening device 23 is opened by the opening operation of the big prize opening door 24 so that a game ball can be entered. Can get a chance to win.

  The pachinko machine 10 according to the present embodiment stores the number of winning game balls when the game balls are won to the start winning devices 21 and 22, and stores the number of reserved start balls as the number of reserved start balls (holding memory number). It is stored internally (RAM 30c of the main control board 30). The number of reserved memories accumulated when the symbol variation game is being performed indicates the number of symbol variation games being held (waiting for symbol variation game). The number of reserved memories is incremented by 1 when a game ball is awarded to each of the start winning devices 21 and 22, and is decremented by 1 at the start of the symbol variation game. Therefore, when a game ball wins each start winning device 21 or 22 during the symbol variation game, the number of reserved memories is further added and accumulated up to a predetermined upper limit number (four in this embodiment). . Then, as shown in FIG. 2, in the lower right part of the game board 13 (on the left side of the special symbol display H1 and below the normal symbol display H10), there is a pending symbol variation game based on the number of reserved memory. A reserved memory number display portion L for informing the player of the number of times is provided.

  The reserved memory number display portion L is configured by a light emitting means including a plurality of (four in this embodiment) LEDs including a hold lamp L1, a hold lamp L2, a hold lamp L3, and a hold lamp L4. A player is notified of the number of symbol variation games on hold by the number of lighting of the respective holding lamps L1 to L4. For example, when only the hold lamp L1 is lit, it indicates that one symbol variation game is being held, and when all the hold lamps L1 to L4 are lit, four symbol variation games are displayed. Indicates that it is pending.

  At the end of the symbol variation game, if the big hit game or the small hit game is not started and there is no reserved memory number (0 (zero)), the symbol variation game is not being played (variation Is stopped). In other words, the standby state waits for the start of the next symbol variation game where the symbol variation game is interrupted. The stand-by state is continued until the end condition is satisfied with the start condition of the symbol variation game being satisfied during the stand-by state once the start-up state occurs.

  In the pachinko machine 10 according to the present embodiment, a demonstration effect (hereinafter referred to as “demonstration effect”) indicating the standby state is executed during the standby state. The demonstration effect is an effect for notifying that the pachinko machine 10 is in a standby state by using various devices such as the variable display H2, the decorative lamp 16, and the speaker 17 to obtain a customer-coming effect. The demonstration effect of the present embodiment is composed of a standby demonstration effect and a title demonstration effect that starts when the standby demonstration effect ends, and once from a standby demonstration effect and a single title demonstration effect. This is a demonstration production. When the standby state occurs, the demonstration production is repeatedly executed in the order of standby demonstration production → title demonstration production → standby demonstration production → title demonstration production until the start condition of the symbol variation game is satisfied during the standby state. The

  An operation gate 25 is disposed on the left side of the center accessory 20. Behind the operation gate 25, a gate sensor SW4 (shown in FIG. 3) that detects a winning (passed) game ball is provided. The actuating gate 25 can give a start condition for the usual game when triggered by detection (passage detection) of a game ball. The usual game is an effect performed for deriving a lottery result as to whether or not the opening / closing blade 22b is opened. When the game per game is given, it becomes easy for the second start winning device 22 to win a game ball by opening the opening / closing blade 22b, and the player has a chance to easily acquire the start condition of the symbol variation game. be able to.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 2, a normal symbol reserved memory number display unit M is disposed on the upper portion of the normal symbol display H10. The normal symbol reserved memory number display unit M is a display unit that displays the stored number of start reserved balls stored in the machine (RAM 30c) as a game start ball when the game ball passes through the operating gate 25, The number of times the normal game is held is notified by the display content of the symbol hold memory number display unit M.

  The reserved memory number of the usual game is incremented by 1 (+1) when the game ball passes through the operation gate 25, and is decremented by 1 (-1) when the usual game is started. Then, when the game ball passes through the operation gate 25 during the usual game, the number of reserved memories of the usual game is further added (+1) and accumulated up to a predetermined upper limit number (4 in this embodiment). The normal symbol reserved memory number display unit M is configured by light emitting means including a plurality of (four in this embodiment) LEDs including a hold lamp M1, a hold lamp M2, a hold lamp M3, and a hold lamp M4. A player is notified of the number of times the usual game is on hold by the number of lighting of the respective holding lamps M1 to M4. For example, when only the hold lamp M1 is lit, it indicates that one general game is on hold, and when all the hold lamps M1 to M4 are lit, four general games are displayed. Indicates that is pending.

  Further, on the front side of the pachinko machine 10 and on the upper surface 15c of the upper ball tray 15, an effect button 26 is provided as an operation means that can be operated by the player (and an employee of the game hall). . In the present embodiment, the effect button 26 is a push button type. The operation of the effect button 26 is enabled at a predetermined timing (for example, during a symbol variation game, a big hit game, a demonstration, etc.). When the operation of the production button 26 is valid, a lamp (not shown) built in the production button 26 is turned on, and when the operation of the production button 26 is invalid, it is built into the production button 26. The lamp is turned off.

  In addition, the pachinko machine 10 according to the present embodiment has a probability variation (hereinafter referred to as “probability variation”) function as a special gaming state advantageous to the player after the big hit game. The probability change function is a low probability (normal state) of the jackpot lottery probability (winning probability) after the jackpot game ends, provided that the type of jackpot symbol (special figure) that is confirmed and stopped is a predetermined probability variation symbol. This is a function that gives a probability variation state (probability variation state) that varies from a certain normal probability (4/1223 in the present embodiment) to a high probability (40/1223 in the present embodiment). In the present embodiment, a jackpot to which a probability variation state is given after the jackpot game is finished is a probability variation jackpot, and a jackpot to which a probability variation state is not given is a non-probability variation jackpot. Further, the probability variation state is given until the next jackpot game is given. In this way, when a probability variation state is given, the probability of winning a big hit fluctuates with a high probability and it is easy for a jackpot to occur. Playing games while expecting.

  In addition, when the probability variation state is given, the fluctuation time of the normal game for deriving the lottery result as to whether to open / close the opening / closing blade 22b is shortened, and the normal hit probability of the normal game is higher than the normal probability. There is a case where the entrance rate improvement state that fluctuates with probability is given as a privilege. In this improved entrance rate, the open / close blades 22b are opened and closed in an operation pattern different from that in the normal state (non-probability change state) when winning in the normal game. In other words, when the normal game is won in the normal state, the open / close blade 22b is opened once, and the open state is maintained until 300 ms elapses after being opened. On the other hand, when winning the normal game when the entrance rate is improved, the opening / closing blade 22b is opened three times, and the opened state is maintained until 1600 ms elapses after the opening in one opening. It has become. In other words, the opening / closing blade 22b is set so that when the entrance rate improvement state is given, the total opening time is longer than the state where the normal state is given, and the player operates favorably for the player. Yes.

  Even before the specified time elapses after the opening, when the upper limit number of balls (for example, 10 balls) has entered, the opening / closing blade 22b is closed. Similarly, the opening / closing blade 22b is closed when an upper limit number (for example, 10) of game balls has entered, even if it has not been opened a predetermined number of times. In addition, in this embodiment, the entrance rate improvement state is the type of the probability variation symbol (big hit game) and the game state in which the symbol variation game that becomes the probability variation big hit was played (in this embodiment, the entrance rate improvement state Whether or not it is given is determined.

  In addition, the pachinko machine 10 according to the present embodiment has a time-saving function that gives a reduced variation time (hereinafter referred to as “time-short”) state as a special game state advantageous to the player after the end of the big hit game that becomes an uncertain change state. Yes. When the short-time state is given, the fluctuation time of the ordinary game for deriving the lottery result as to whether to open / close the opening / closing blade 22b is shortened, and the hit probability of the ordinary game is changed from the normal probability to the high probability The improved entrance rate is given as a privilege. In the improved entrance rate, the open / close blade 22b opens and closes in an operation pattern different from that in the normal state when winning in the normal game, as described above.

  In other words, when the normal game is won in the normal state, the open / close blade 22b is opened once, and the open state is maintained until 300 ms elapses after being opened. On the other hand, when winning the normal game when the entrance rate is improved, the opening and closing blades 22b are opened three times, and the opened state is maintained until 1600 ms elapses after opening in one opening. It has become. That is, the opening / closing blade 22b is set to operate more advantageously for the player when the time-short state is applied, compared to the state where the normal state is applied. The time-short state is given until a predetermined number of times (in this embodiment, 50 times) the symbol variation game is played, or until a big hit is generated before the number of times is reached. In this embodiment, when a non-probable big hit is made, a time-short state may be given after the big hit game ends.

Next, the big hit game and the small hit game specified in the pachinko machine 10 of this embodiment will be described in detail with reference to FIG.
The big hit game is started after the big hit symbol and the big symbol symbol combination are confirmed and stopped 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 stage is over, the round game in which the grand prize opening device 23 (the big prize opening door 24) is opened has an upper limit of a predetermined number of rounds (in this embodiment, any of 15 rounds, 7 rounds, or 2 rounds) ) Multiple times. One round game is performed until the grand prize opening door 24 of the grand prize opening device 23 is opened and closed a predetermined number of times. During one round game, the special prize opening device 23 has a predetermined number (the maximum number of balls to be entered). ) Until the game ball wins or until the specified time (round game time) elapses. 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.

  Then, in the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment, when the big hit lottery is won, one big hit game is determined from the six types of big hit games shown in FIG. 4, and the determined big hit game is given. It has become. Of the six types of jackpot games, which jackpot game is awarded is determined according to the type of special symbol (big jackpot symbol) that is determined when the jackpot lottery is won. In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 4, there are six types of jackpot symbols of 100 kinds of special symbols displayed on the special symbol display H1, the symbols A, B, C, D, E, and F. Classified into groups. Further, in the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment, when the small hit lottery is won, one kind of small hit game shown in FIG. 4 is given, and the special figure display H1 is classified into one type as a small hit symbol. The symbol G is displayed.

  In the symbol A, 32 types of jackpot symbols among the jackpot symbols displayed on the special symbol display H1 are distributed. Similarly, 32 types of big hit symbols among the big hit symbols displayed on the special symbol display H1 are distributed to the symbol B. Of the jackpot symbols displayed on the special symbol display H1, nine types of jackpot symbols are assigned to the symbol C. Of the jackpot symbols displayed on the special symbol display H1, two types of jackpot symbols are assigned to the symbol D. Of the jackpot symbols displayed on the special symbol display H1, seven types of jackpot symbols are assigned to the symbol E. Of the jackpot symbols displayed on the special symbol display H1, 18 types of jackpot symbols are assigned to the symbol F. In addition, five types of special symbols (small hit symbols) corresponding to the small hit game are assigned to the symbol G shown in FIG.

  The jackpot game given when the jackpot symbol classified as symbol A is displayed on the special chart display H1, and the specified number of rounds is set to “15”, and the probability change state is given after the jackpot game ends. It is a 15 round jackpot game. Hereinafter, the jackpot game given when the jackpot symbol classified as the symbol A is displayed on the special chart display H1 is referred to as “15R probability variable jackpot game” (second jackpot game). In the 15R probability variable big hit game, the upper limit number of balls (specified number) for one round game is set to “9 balls”. Further, in the 15 round games in the 15R probability variation big hit game, it is set so that the big prize opening door 24 of the big prize opening device 23 is opened “once” in each round game. In addition, in the 15R probability variation big hit game, regardless of the game state at the time of winning the big hit lottery, the probability change state is given after the big hit game is finished, and the entrance rate improvement state is given until the end of the probability change state. That is, in the present embodiment, in the 15R probability variation big hit game, the probability variation state and the entrance rate improvement state are given during the maximum grant period of the probability variation state up to the next big hit game is given. Yes. In FIG. 4, a case in which a state where the entrance rate improvement is given after the probability variation state is given until the next big hit game is given is indicated as “no limit”.

  In addition, in the 15R probable big hit game, the opening time is “6 (seconds)”, the round game time (specified time) of one round game is “25 (seconds)”, and the ending time is “14.5 (seconds). ) ”Is set. Each round game may end when a maximum number of game balls enter. For this reason, in the 15R probability variation big hit game, “25 (seconds)” that is the round game time of one round game is the maximum time. In addition, the interval time between rounds (interval between rounds) in the 15R probability variation big hit game is set to “2.0 (seconds)”, and the final release interval time (the time from the end of the final round to the start of ending) ) Is set to “1.996 (seconds)”.

  The jackpot game that is awarded when the jackpot symbol classified as symbol B is displayed on the special chart display H1, the specified number of rounds is set to "7 times", and the probability change state is given after the jackpot game ends It is a 7-round jackpot game. Hereinafter, the jackpot game given when the jackpot symbol classified as the symbol B is displayed on the special chart display H1 is referred to as “7R probability variable jackpot game” (second jackpot game). In the 7R probability variable big hit game, the upper limit number of balls (specified number) for one round game is set to “9 balls”. Also, in the 7 round games in the 7R probability variable big hit game, the big prize opening door 24 of the big prize opening device 23 is set to “open once” in each round game. In addition, in the 7R probability variation big hit game, regardless of the game state at the time of winning the big hit lottery, the probability change state is given after the big hit game is finished, and the entrance rate improvement state is given until the end of the probability change state. That is, in the present embodiment, in the 7R probability variation big hit game, the probability variation state and the entrance rate improvement state are given during the maximum grant period of the probability change state up to the next big hit game. Yes.

  Also, in the 7R probable big hit game, the opening time is “6 (seconds)”, the round game time (specified time) of one round game is “25 (seconds)”, and the ending time is “14.5 (seconds). ) ”Is set. Each round game may end when a maximum number of game balls enter. For this reason, in the 7R probability variation big hit game, “25 (seconds)” which is the round game time of one round game is the maximum time. Note that the interval time between rounds (inter-round interval) in the 7R probability variable big hit game is set to “2.0 (seconds)”, and the final opening interval time (the time from the end of the final round to the end of the ending) ) Is set to “1.996 (seconds)”.

  The jackpot game that is awarded when the jackpot symbol that is classified as symbol C is displayed on the special chart display H1, the specified number of rounds is set to “2”, and the probability change state is given after the jackpot game ends It is a two round jackpot game. Hereinafter, the jackpot game given when the jackpot symbol classified as the symbol C is displayed on the special chart display H1 is referred to as “first 2R probability variable jackpot game” (first jackpot game). In the first 2R probability variation big hit game, the upper limit number of balls (specified number) for one round game is set to “9 balls”. In addition, in the two round games in the first 2R probability variation big hit game, each of the round games is set so that the big prize opening device 23 (the big prize opening door 24) is opened once.

  In addition, in the first 2R probability variation jackpot game, depending on the gaming state at the time of winning the jackpot lottery, there are cases where a probability variation state and an increased entrance rate state are given after the jackpot game ends, and only the probability variation state after the jackpot game ends. May be granted. Specifically, if a winning rate improvement state is not granted at the time of winning the jackpot lottery, the probability variation state is granted after the big hit game is finished, but the winning rate improvement state is not granted, so only the probability variation state is granted. (The entry rate improvement state is given 0 times). In other words, in the present embodiment, in the first 2R probability variation big hit game, if the winning rate improvement state is not given at the time of winning the big hit lottery, only the probability change state is the upper limit until the next big hit game is given. It is given during the maximum grant period of the probability variation state. On the other hand, in the first 2R probability variation big hit game, if the winning rate improvement state is given at the time of winning the big hit lottery, the probability change state is the upper limit until the next big hit game is given. Is given during the maximum grant period, while the improved entrance rate is given during the shortest maximum grant period with the upper limit being 50 times. In addition, after the end of the first 2R probability variable big hit game, when the entry rate improvement state is given, until the time when either the symbol variation game is played 50 times or the next big hit game is given In this case, an improved entrance rate is given.

  In the first 2R probability variation big hit game, “0.004 (seconds)” is set as the opening time, and “0.3 (seconds)” is set as the round game time of one round game. In addition, when the symbol C is displayed and the winning rate improvement state is not given at the time of winning the big hit lottery (that is, when the winning rate improvement state is not given after the first 2R probability variable big hit game is finished). “1.4 (seconds)” is set as the ending time. On the other hand, when the symbol C is displayed and the winning rate improvement state is given at the time of winning the big hit lottery (that is, the winning rate improvement state is given after the first 2R probability variable big hit game is finished). ), “7.0 (seconds)” is set as the ending time. Note that the interval time between rounds (inter-round interval) in the first 2R probability variation big hit game is set to “2.0 (seconds)”, and the final opening interval time (from the end of the final round to the start of ending) Is set to “1.996 (seconds)”.

  In addition, the round game time of each round game is the maximum time because each round game may end when a maximum number of game balls enter. However, in the round game time (0.3 (seconds)) of the first 2R probability variation big hit game, the number of game balls entering the big prize opening device 23 in one round game is the upper limit of the entrance The time is set so as not to satisfy the number. Incidentally, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, since the number of game balls fired per minute is set to approximately “100 balls”, the time required to launch one game ball is “0.6 (seconds)”. It becomes. That is, in each round game of the first 2R probability variation big hit game, within nine rounds of game time (0.3 (seconds)), “9 balls”, which is the upper limit of the number of balls, is launched and entered. It is virtually impossible.

  The jackpot game that is awarded when the jackpot symbol classified as the symbol D is displayed on the special chart display H1, the specified number of rounds is set to “2”, and the probability change state is given after the jackpot game ends It is a two round jackpot game. Hereinafter, the jackpot game given when the jackpot symbol classified as the symbol D is displayed on the special symbol display H1 is referred to as “second 2R probability variable jackpot game” (first jackpot game). In the second 2R probability variation big hit game, the upper limit number of balls (specified number) for one round game is set to “9 balls”. Further, in the two round games in the second 2R probability variation big hit game, each of the round games is set such that the big prize opening device 23 (the big prize opening door 24) is opened once.

  In the second 2R probability variable big hit game, regardless of the game state at the time of winning the big hit lottery, a positive change state and an improved entrance rate are given after the big hit game ends. That is, in the present embodiment, in the second 2R probability variation big hit game, the probability variation state and the entrance rate improvement state are granted during the maximum grant period of the probability variation state with the upper limit until the next big hit game is granted. It has become.

  In the second 2R probability variation big hit game, the opening time is “0.004 (seconds)”, the round game time of one round game is “0.3 (seconds)”, and the ending time is “7. “0 (seconds)” is set. Note that the interval time between rounds (interval between rounds) in the second 2R probability variation big hit game is set to “2.0 (seconds)”, and the final opening interval time (from the end of the final round to the start of ending) Is set to “1.996 (seconds)”.

  In addition, the round game time of each round game is the maximum time because each round game may end when a maximum number of game balls enter. However, in the round game time (0.3 (seconds)) of the second 2R probability variation big hit game, the number of game balls entering the big prize opening device 23 in one round game is the upper limit of the entrance The time is set so as not to satisfy the number. Incidentally, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, since the number of game balls fired per minute is set to approximately “100 balls”, the time required to launch one game ball is “0.6 (seconds)”. It becomes. That is, in each round game of the second 2R probability variation big hit game, within the round game time (0.3 (seconds)), the game ball of “9 balls” that will be the upper limit of the number of balls is launched and entered. It is virtually impossible.

  The jackpot game given when the jackpot symbol classified as the symbol E is displayed on the special chart display H1, the specified number of rounds is set to “2”, and the probability change state is given after the jackpot game ends It is a two round jackpot game. Hereinafter, the jackpot game given when the jackpot symbol classified as the symbol E is displayed on the special symbol display H1 is referred to as “third 2R probability variable jackpot game” (first jackpot game). In the third 2R probability variable big hit game, the upper limit number of balls (specified number) for one round game is set to “9 balls”. Further, in the two round games in the third 2R probability variation big hit game, each of the round games is set such that the big prize opening device 23 (the big prize opening door 24) is opened once.

  Also, in the third 2R probability variation jackpot game, depending on the game state at the time of winning the big hit lottery, the probability variation state and the entrance rate improvement state are given after the big hit game ends, and only the probability variation state after the jackpot game ends. May be granted. Specifically, if a winning rate improvement state is not granted at the time of winning the jackpot lottery, the probability variation state is granted after the big hit game is finished, but the winning rate improvement state is not granted, so only the probability variation state is granted. (The entry rate improvement state is given 0 times). That is, in the present embodiment, in the third 2R probability variation big hit game, if the winning rate improvement state is not given at the time of winning the big hit lottery, only the probability change state is the upper limit until the next big hit game is given. It is given during the maximum grant period of the probability variation state. On the other hand, if a winning rate improvement state is given at the time of winning the big hit lottery, a probable change state and a winning rate improvement state are given after the big hit game ends. That is, in the present embodiment, in the third 2R probability variation big hit game, the probability variation state and the entrance rate improvement state are granted during the maximum grant period of the probability variation state up to the next big hit game is granted. It has become.

  Further, in the third 2R probability variation big hit game, “0.004 (seconds)” is set as the opening time, and “0.3 (seconds)” is set as the round game time of one round game. In addition, when the symbol E is displayed and the winning rate improvement state is not given at the time of winning the big hit lottery (that is, when the winning rate improvement state is not given after the end of the third 2R probability variable big hit game) “1.4 (seconds)” is set as the ending time. On the other hand, when the symbol E is displayed and the winning rate improvement state is given at the time of winning the big hit lottery (that is, the winning rate improvement state is given after the third 2R probability variable big hit game is finished). ), “7.0 (seconds)” is set as the ending time. Note that the interval time between rounds (inter-round interval) in the third 2R probability variation big hit game is set to “2.0 (seconds)”, and the final opening interval time (from the end of the last round to the start of ending) Is set to “1.996 (seconds)”.

  In addition, the round game time of each round game is the maximum time because each round game may end when a maximum number of game balls enter. However, the round game time (0.3 (seconds)) of the third 2R probability variation big hit game is that the number of game balls entering the big prize opening device 23 in one round game is the upper limit of the entrance The time is set so as not to satisfy the number. Incidentally, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, since the number of game balls fired per minute is set to approximately “100 balls”, the time required to launch one game ball is “0.6 (seconds)”. It becomes. In other words, in each round game of the third 2R probability variation big hit game, within 9 hours of the round game time (0.3 (seconds)), “9 balls” that are the upper limit of the number of balls will be launched and entered. It is virtually impossible.

  The jackpot game given when the jackpot symbol classified as the symbol F is displayed on the special symbol display H1, the specified number of rounds is set to “2”, and the non-probable change state ( It is a two-round big hit game in the normal state). Hereinafter, the jackpot game given when the jackpot symbol classified as the symbol F is displayed on the special chart display H1 is referred to as “2R non-probability variable jackpot game” (first jackpot game). In the 2R non-probable big hit game, the upper limit number of balls (specified number) for one round game is set to “9 balls”. In addition, in the two round games in the 2R non-probability big hit game, each of the round games is set so that the big prize opening device 23 (the big prize opening door 24) is opened “once”.

  Also, in the 2R uncertain variable big hit game given when the big hit symbol classified as the symbol F is displayed, the short time state (that is, the improved entry rate state) is set according to the game state at the time of winning the big hit lottery. Whether or not it is given is different. Specifically, if the winning rate improvement state is not given at the time of winning the big hit lottery, the short time state (entry rate improving state) is not given after the big hit game ends. That is, in the present embodiment, in the 2R non-probability variable big hit game, if the winning rate improvement state is not given at the time of winning the big hit lottery, neither the probable change state nor the winning rate improvement state is given. . On the other hand, if the winning rate improvement state is given at the time of winning the big hit lottery, the short time state (entry rate improving state) is given after the end of the big hit game. That is, in this embodiment, in 2R non-probability big hit game, if the winning rate improvement state is given at the time of winning the big hit lottery, the short time state (entrance rate improving state) is the shortest time with the upper limit being 50 times. It is given during the maximum grant period of the state (entrance rate improvement state). In addition, after the end of 2R non-probable big hit game, if the entry rate improvement state is given, it will be entered until either the symbol variation game is played 50 times or the next big hit game is given. A ball improvement state is given.

  In the 2R non-probability big hit game, “0.004 (second)” is set as the opening time, and “0.3 (second)” is set as the round game time of one round game. In addition, when the winning rate improvement state is not granted at the time of winning the big hit lottery (that is, when the winning rate improvement state is not given after the 2R non-probable big hit game ends), the ending time is “1.4 (seconds)”. Is set. On the other hand, when the winning rate improvement state is given at the time of winning the big hit lottery (that is, when the improved winning rate is given after the 2R non-probable big hit game ends), the ending time is “7.0 (seconds). ) ”Is set. Note that the interval time between rounds (interval between rounds) in the 2R non-probable big hit game is set to “2.0 (seconds)”, and the final opening interval time (from the end of the final round to the start of ending) Time) is set to “1.996 (seconds)”.

  That is, the opening time and the round game time in the 2R non-probability big hit game are set to the same time as the opening time and the round game time in the first 2R probability big hit game, respectively. In addition, the ending time in the 2R non-probability big hit game where the winning rate improvement state is not given after the big hit game is finished is the same as the ending time in the first 2R probable big hit game where the winning rate improvement state is not given after the big hit game is finished. (1.4 seconds). In addition, the ending time in the first 2R non-probabilistic large hit game in which the winning rate improvement state is given after the big hit game is finished is the ending time in the first 2R probable big hit game in which the winning rate improvement state is given after the big hit game is finished The time is set to the same time (7.0 seconds). Further, the opening mode of the big prize opening door 24 in the first 2R probability variation big hit game is the same as the opening mode of the big prize opening door 24 in the 2R non-probability big hit game.

  For this reason, it is not possible to determine which of the first 2R probability variable big hit game and the 2R non-probable big hit game has been awarded based on the opening state of the grand prize winning door 24, opening time, round game time and ending time. It is like that. Similarly, depending on the game state at the time of winning the big hit, or whether or not the improved entrance rate state is given after the end of the big hit game, the first 2R probability variable big hit game when the improved entrance rate state is not given, It is impossible to determine which of the third 2R probability variation big hit game and the 2R non-probability big hit game has been awarded. That is, if the entrance rate improvement state is not given after the big hit game is finished, whether or not the probability change state is given after the first 2R probability variable big hit game, the third 2R probability variable big hit game, or the 2R non-probable big hit game is finished. It cannot be determined. Further, when the entrance rate improvement state is given after the big hit game is finished, it is impossible to determine whether or not the probability change state is given after the first 2R probability change big hit game and the 2R non-probability big hit game are finished.

  The small hit game that is given when the small hit symbol classified as the symbol G is displayed on the special symbol display H1, the prescribed round number is set to “1” and the round game of one round game The upper limit number of balls (count) is set to “9 balls”. Further, in one round game of the small hit game, it is set so that the big prize opening device 23 (the big prize opening door 24) is opened “twice”. In the small hit game, the game state after the small hit game is continued in the game state at the time of winning the small hit lottery. In other words, in the small hit game, if the probability variation state is given at the time of winning the small hit lottery, the probability variation state is continuously granted even after the small hit lottery is completed, and the entrance rate improvement state is given at the time of winning the small hit lottery If it has been done, after the small hit game is finished, the improved entrance rate is continuously given. In addition, in the small hit game, if the entrance rate improvement state is given at the time of winning the small hit lottery, the entrance rate improvement state is continuously given after the end of the small hit game. In addition, in the small hit game, if the game state at the time of winning the small hit lottery is a normal state, the normal state is continued even after the small hit game ends.

  In addition, in the small hit game, “0 (seconds)” as the opening time, “3.388 (seconds)” as the ending time when the winning rate improvement state is not given at the time of winning, the winning rate at the time of winning “8.988 (seconds)” is set as the ending time when the improved state is given. The opening time of the first opening and the second opening is set to “0.3 (seconds)” as the opening mode of the large winning opening device 23 (large winning opening door 24) of the round game in the small hit game. At the same time, “2.0 (seconds)” is set as the interval time between the first opening and the second opening. The time from the closing of the second prize opening door 24 to the start of ending is set to “0.012 (seconds)”.

  As described above, in the small hit game to which the entrance rate improvement state is not given, the time from the start of the small hit game to the end is “0.3 (seconds) +2.0 (seconds) +0.3 ( Second) +0.012 (second) +3.388 (second) ”is set to“ 6.0 (second) ”. Then, the time from the start to the end of the first 2R probability variable big hit game (or the third 2R probability variable big hit game or 2R non-probable big hit game) to which the entrance rate improvement state is not given is “0.004 ( Seconds) +0.3 (seconds) +2.0 (seconds) +0.3 (seconds) +1.996 (seconds) +1.4 (seconds) ”is set to“ 6.0 (seconds) ”. The opening time and interval time of the prize opening door 24 are the same. For this reason, when the entrance rate improvement state is not given, it is determined from the appearance whether a small hit game, a first 2R probability variable big hit game, a third 2R probability variable big hit game, or a 2R non-probable big hit game is given. Cannot be determined.

  In addition, in the small hit game to which the entrance rate improvement state is given (continued), the time from the start of the small hit game to the end is “0.3 (seconds) +2.0 (seconds) +0” .3 (seconds) +0.012 (seconds) +8.988 (seconds) ”is set to“ 11.6 (seconds) ”. The time from the start to the end of the first 2R probability variation big hit game (or third 2R probability variation big hit game or 2R non-probability big hit game) to which the entrance rate improvement state is given is “0.004”. (Second) +0.3 (second) +2.0 (second) +0.3 (second) +1.996 (second) +7.0 (second) ”is set to“ 11.6 (second) ”, The opening time and interval time of the big prize opening door 24 are the same. Therefore, when the entrance rate improvement state is given, from the appearance, which of the small hit game, the first 2R probability variable big hit game, the third 2R probability variable big hit game, or the 2R non-probable big hit game is given? Cannot be determined.

  In addition, in the small hit game in which the entrance rate improvement state is not given (not continued), the time from the start of the small hit game to the end is “0.3 (seconds) +2.0 (seconds) +0.3”. That is, “6.0 (seconds)” consisting of (second) +0.012 (seconds) +3.388 (seconds) ”is set. Then, the time from the start to the end of the first 2R probability variable big hit game (or the third 2R probability variable big hit game or 2R non-probable big hit game) to which the entrance rate improvement state is not given is “0.004 ( Seconds) +0.3 (seconds) +2.0 (seconds) +0.3 (seconds) +1.996 (seconds) +1.4 (seconds) ”is set to“ 6.0 (seconds) ”. The opening time and interval time of the prize opening door 24 are the same. For this reason, when the entrance rate improvement state is not given, it is impossible to discriminate whether the small hit game, the first 2R probability variable big hit game, or the 2R non-probability big hit game is given.

  Note that the round game time of the round game in the small hit game is the maximum time because the round game may be ended by entering the upper limit number of game balls. However, in the round game time (2.6 (seconds)) of the small hit game, the number of game balls that enter the big prize opening device 23 in one round game does not satisfy the upper limit number of balls entered. It is set to such a time. In other words, in the round game of the small hit game, it is substantially to launch and enter the “9 balls” that are the upper limit of the number of balls entered within the round game time (2.6 (seconds)). It is impossible.

Next, the control configuration of the pachinko machine 10 will be described with reference to FIG.
A main control board 30 that controls the entire pachinko machine 10 is mounted on the back side of the pachinko machine 10. The main control board 30 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 31, a display control board 32, a lamp control board 33, and a sound control board 34 are mounted on the rear side of the machine. The overall control board 31 comprehensively controls the display control board 32, the lamp control board 33, and the sound control board 34 based on the control signal (control command) output from the main control board 30. The display control board 32 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 30 and the overall control board 31. The lamp control board 33 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 30 and the overall control board 31. The sound control board 34 controls the sound output mode (sound output timing, etc.) of the speaker 17 based on the control signal (control command) output from the main control board 30 and the overall control board 31.

Hereinafter, specific configurations of the main control board 30, the overall control board 31, and the display control board 32 will be described.
The main control board 30 is provided with a main CPU 30a. A ROM 30b and a RAM 30c are connected to the main CPU 30a. A first start port sensor SW1, a second start port sensor SW2, a count switch SW3, and the like are connected to the main CPU 30a. The main CPU 30a is connected to a special symbol display H1, a reserved memory number display unit L, and a normal symbol reserved memory number display unit M. The main CPU 30a is connected to a special winning opening solenoid SOL1 and a normal electric accessory solenoid SOL2. The main CPU 30a is connected to a normal symbol display H10 and a gate sensor SW4. Further, the main CPU 30a updates the values of various random numbers such as a hit determination random number every predetermined period, stores (sets) the updated values in the setting area of the RAM 30c, and rewrites the values before the update. The main CPU 30a is equipped with a timer function, and measures time at a predetermined timing (for example, timing at which a symbol variation game is started). The main CPU 30a stores (sets) various pieces of information (random values, timer values, flags, etc.) that are appropriately rewritten during the operation of the pachinko machine 10.

  A main control program for controlling the entire pachinko machine 10 is stored in the ROM 30b. In addition to the main control program, a plurality of types of variation patterns (effect patterns) are stored in the ROM 30b. The variation pattern is a symbol variation game in which the symbol variation game is started by the variable indicator H2 and the special symbol display H1 after the symbol variation game is started by the variable variation H2 and the special symbol display H1. The pattern used as the base of the game effect (display effect, light emission effect, audio | voice effect) until is complete | finished is shown. In other words, the variation pattern can specify the effect content and the effect time (the change time) of the symbol change game from when the special figure starts to change until the special figure is confirmed and stopped. The variation patterns are for hitting effects (for big hit effects (for big hit fluctuations) or for small hit effects (for small hits fluctuations)), for outlier reach effects (for outlier reach fluctuations), and for outlier effects (for normal fluctuations, It is classified for each variation content consisting of short variation or super short variation).

  As shown in FIG. 5, the variation pattern is a variation pattern P1 in which the effect time for winning effect selected when winning the big hit lottery or the small hit lottery is “60000 ms”, and the effect time is “30000 ms”. There are fluctuation patterns P2 and P3. In addition, the fluctuation pattern includes a fluctuation pattern P4 for an off-reach reach effect and an effect time of “30000 ms” when the effect time selected in the case of a loss that has not been won in either the big win lottery or the small win lottery. ", There is a fluctuation pattern P5 for the reach reach production. In addition, the variation pattern is a variation pattern P6 for off-stage production and an effect time of “7000 ms” when the effect time selected when neither of the big win lottery or the small hit lottery is won is “12336 ms”. There are a fluctuation pattern P7 and a fluctuation pattern P8 having a production time of “3000 ms”. FIG. 5 shows a part of the variation pattern stored in the ROM 30b in the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment.

  In the present embodiment, the variation patterns for winning effects include variation patterns P1 and P2 that are selected when a 15R probability variable big hit game and a 7R probability variable big hit game are determined. Further, the variation pattern for winning effect includes a variation pattern P3 selected when the first to third 2R probability variable big hit games, 2R non-probable big hit games, and small hit games are determined. In the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment, the same variation pattern P3 is selected when the first to third 2R probability variable big hit games and 2R non-probable big hit games are determined and when the small hit games are determined. The effect contents of the symbol variation game are the same (the same variation time (“30000 ms”)).

  The winning effect performed based on the variation patterns P1 and P2 is a jackpot effect that is developed so that the symbol variation game is finally stopped and displayed through the reach effect and finally the symbol combination of the jackpot is confirmed and stopped. The winning effect performed based on the fluctuation pattern P3 is a big hit effect or a small hit effect that is developed so that the symbol changing game finally reaches and displays the symbol combination of the probable change suggestion through the reach effect. Further, the outlier reach effect performed based on the variation patterns P4 and P5 is an effect that the symbol variation game is developed so that the final symbol combination is finally stopped and displayed through the reach effect. Further, the off-stage effect performed based on the variation patterns P6 to P8 is an effect that is developed so that the symbol variation game finally displays the combination of out-of-pattern symbols in a fixed stop without going through the reach effect. Reach production is a symbol variation game with decorative symbols on the variable display H2, after the symbol combination of the reach is formed, the symbol combination (hit jackpot symbol combination, symbol variation suggestion symbol combination or outlier symbol combination) It is an effect performed until it is derived. Note that in the variation patterns P6 to P8 for the offending effect, the variation contents are “normal variation (variation pattern P6)”, “shortening variation (variation pattern P7)”, and “super-shortening variation (variation pattern P8)”. Yes. The “normal variation” based on the variation pattern P6 is to stop the variation according to a predetermined variation stop order (for example, left column → right column → middle column) after the symbol variation game is started. This is an off-line effect that causes the design to be derived. The “shortening variation (7000 ms)” based on the variation pattern P7 is set to have a variation time shorter than the “normal variation (12336 ms)”, and the variation in each column is stopped at almost the same timing to derive a symbol in each column. It is off-line production. “Very short fluctuation (3000 ms)” based on the fluctuation pattern P8 is set to have a shorter fluctuation time than “shortening fluctuation (7000 ms)”, and each row is stopped at almost the same timing to derive symbols in each row. It is an offense production.

Hereinafter, each variation pattern P1 to P8 will be described.
When the symbol variation game is played based on the variation patterns P1 and P2 for the winning effect, the special symbol display device H1 and the variable display device H2 finally display the big winning symbol and the big winning symbol combination capable of recognizing the big hit respectively. It has come to be. Further, when the symbol variation game is played based on the variation pattern P3 for winning effect, the special symbol display H1 displays the big hit symbol or the small hit symbol, and the variable indicator H2 finalizes the symbol combination of the probability variation suggestion. It is designed to be displayed. For example, when the second 2R probability variation big hit game is determined and the symbol variation game is played based on the variation pattern P3, the variable combination H2 displays the symbol combination of the probability variation suggestion by the decorative drawing and at the same time A big hit symbol by a special figure is displayed on the display H1. In addition, for example, when a small hit game is determined and a symbol variation game is performed based on the variation pattern P3, the symbol combination suggesting the probability variation by the decorative drawing is displayed on the variable display H2, and at the same time, the special symbol display In H1, a small hit symbol according to a special figure is displayed.

  Further, when the symbol variation game is performed based on the variation patterns P4 and P5 for the outlier reach effect, the symbol combination of the outlier symbol and the outlier (outlier reach) is finally obtained in the special symbol display H1 and the variable indicator H2. Is displayed. For example, when the symbol variation game is performed based on the variation pattern P4 for the outlier reach effect, after the reach effect is performed on the variable display H2, the symbol combination of the disparity by the decorative drawing is displayed and at the same time On the display device H1, an off symbol according to a special figure is displayed.

  In addition, when the symbol variation game is performed based on the variation patterns P6 to P8 for the offending effect, after the variation is displayed on the special symbol display device H1 and the variable display device H2, the combination of the symbol symbol and the symbol symbol of the disparity is finally obtained. It is displayed. For example, when a symbol variation game is played based on the variation pattern P6 for the offending effect, after the symbol variation game is started, a normal variation is performed, and the variable display H2 displays a combination of symbols that are out of decoration. In the figure display device H1, the off symbol according to the special figure is displayed.

  When a reach effect is performed in the symbol variation game, the longer the rendering time specified by the variation pattern is, the higher the jackpot reliability is set. That is, when it is determined that the 15R probability variation big hit game or 7R probability variation big hit game is given, the main CPU 30a can easily determine a variation pattern having a longer presentation time than a variation pattern. On the other hand, when the determination result of the big hit determination is negative and the determination result of the reach determination is affirmative, the main CPU 30a can easily determine a variation pattern having a shorter effect time than a variation pattern. Therefore, the main CPU 30a can easily determine the variation pattern P1 having a long variation time by comparing the variation patterns P1 and P2 for the hit effect when determining whether to give the 15R probability variation big hit game or the 7R probability variation big hit game. On the other hand, when determining the outlier reach effect, the main CPU 30a is less likely to determine the variation pattern P4 having a long variation time when comparing the variation patterns P4 and P5 for the outlier reach effect.

  In the pachinko machine 10 according to the present embodiment, the variation pattern P1 is associated with the pattern of the jackpot effect that performs the first type reach variation, and the variation pattern P2 includes the pattern of the jackpot effect that performs the second type reach variation. It is associated. On the other hand, the fluctuation pattern P3 specifies a pattern of a big hit effect or a small hit effect that performs the second type reach fluctuation. Further, the variation pattern P4 for the outlier reach effect is associated with the pattern of the outlier reach effect for performing the first type reach variation, and the variation pattern P5 for the outlier reach effect is associated with the outlier reach for performing the second type reach variation. The pattern of production is specified. In the present embodiment, the variation pattern P4 for reach production that is different from the variation pattern P1 specifies the same type of first-type reach variation, and the symbol combinations finally derived are different. It is a pattern. In the present embodiment, the first type reach variation and the second type reach variation indicate the type of reach effect, the first type reach variation is associated with the variation patterns P1 and P4 having a long variation time, and the variation time is the variation pattern P1. , P4 is associated with variation patterns P2 and P5 that are shorter than the second type reach variation. For this reason, in the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment, when an effect based on the first type reach variation appears in the symbol variation game, the expectation of jackpot is higher than when an effect based on the second type reach variation appears. Is set to

  Further, in the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment, the content of the variation pattern P3 is set to a pattern that specifies the effect of the second type reach variation, and the provision of a 15R probability variable big hit game or a 7R probability variable big hit game is determined. The variation pattern P2 and the variation pattern P5 for the outlier reach effect can be specified. For this reason, in the pachinko machine 10 according to the present embodiment, even if the contents of the effect of the symbol variation game are visually recognized, any one of various big hit games and small hit games is given when the symbol variation game based on the second type reach variation is executed. It cannot be recognized (cannot be distinguished), and it cannot be recognized (not distinguished) whether or not it is an outlier reach effect until a symbol combination by a decorative symbol is derived in the symbol variation game. In the present embodiment, even if the display content of the variable display H2 is visually recognized in the symbol variation game based on the variation pattern P3, the first to third 2R probability variation big hit games and the 2R are derived at the time of deriving the symbol combination by the ornament symbol. It is impossible to recognize whether a non-probable big hit game or a small hit game is given (it cannot be distinguished). Accordingly, it is impossible to determine whether the first to third 2R probability variable big hit games, 2R non-probable big hit games, or small hit games are awarded from the contents of the design variation game based on the variation pattern P3. Depending on how the entrance rate improvement state is applied, it is impossible to recognize whether or not the probability variation state is applied.

  In addition, the jackpot determination value is stored in the ROM 30b. The big hit determination value is a determination value used in the internal lottery to determine whether or not the big hit, and is determined from numerical values (all 1223 integers from 0 to 1222) that the random number for winning determination can take. Note that the number of jackpot determination values differs depending on whether or not the probability variation state is given. The number of jackpot determination values in the probability variation state (40 in this embodiment) is the jackpot determination value in the normal state. Is set to be larger than the number (four in this embodiment). The RAM 30c stores a hit determination random number used when determining the big hit.

  In addition, the small hit determination value is stored in the ROM 30b. The small hit determination value is a determination value used in the internal lottery for determining whether or not a small hit is made, and is determined from numerical values that can be taken by random numbers for hit determination (total of 1223 integers from 0 to 1222). Note that the number of small hit determination values when the symbol variation game is played is set to 5) in the present embodiment. In addition, the random number for hit determination uses the random number used in the jackpot determination as it is. Further, the value of the small hit determination value does not differ depending on whether or not the probability variation state is given and whether or not the entrance rate improvement state is given (the same value is determined).

  The RAM 30c stores special figure distribution random numbers used when determining the type of special figure that becomes a big hit symbol when the big hit is determined. Each special figure is assigned a predetermined number (one in the present embodiment) of random numbers for special figure distribution, and the main CPU 30a obtains the big hit when it is determined (when the big hit determination is affirmative). The jackpot symbol is determined based on the random number for special figure distribution. This special figure distribution random number is set to a predetermined cycle so that the main CPU 30a can take a numerical value within a predetermined numerical range (in the present embodiment, all 100 integers of “0” to “99”). Each time (every 2 ms), the numerical value is incremented by one and updated. Then, the main CPU 30a stores the updated value in the RAM 30c as the value of the special figure distribution random number, and rewrites the value of the special figure distribution random number that has already been stored. Are updated sequentially. In the present embodiment, the special figure distribution random numbers are acquired when a game ball wins each start winning device 21, 22.

  The RAM 30c stores various information (such as various random values) that can be appropriately rewritten during the operation of the pachinko machine 10. For example, the RAM 30c stores a small hit design random number used when determining the type of the special figure that becomes the small hit symbol when determining the small hit. In addition, the RAM 30c stores a random number for assigning a common figure used for determining a type of a common figure that will be a winning symbol when the ordinary game is won.

  The ROM 30b stores a normal hit determination value. The normal hit determination value is a determination value used in the internal lottery (normal win lottery) to determine whether or not the normal hit, from among the numerical values that can be taken by the normal hit determination random numbers (all 107 different integers from 0 to 106). It has been established. Note that the number of normal hit determination values varies depending on whether or not the entrance rate improvement state is given, and the number of normal hit determination values when the entrance rate improvement state is assigned (this embodiment) 106) is set to be larger than the number of normal hit determination values (5 in this embodiment) when the entrance rate improvement state is not given (normal state). The RAM 30c stores a random number for normal hit determination used at the time of normal hit determination. In the present embodiment, the normal hit determination random number is acquired when the game ball passes through the operation gate 25.

Next, the overall control board 31 will be described with reference to FIG.
The overall control board 31 is provided with an overall CPU 31a. A ROM 31b and a RAM 31c are connected to the overall CPU 31a. In addition, a production button 26 is connected to the overall CPU 31a. The overall CPU 31a updates various random number values at predetermined intervals, stores (sets) the updated values in the setting area of the RAM 31c, and rewrites the values before the update. The ROM 31b stores an overall control program for comprehensively controlling the display control board 32, the lamp control board 33, and the sound control board 34.

  In addition to the overall control program, the ROM 31b includes FIGS. 12, 13, 15 (a) and (b), FIG. 16, FIGS. 17 (a) to (c), and FIGS. 19 (a) to (c). 20, 21, 23, 24, and the like are stored. Details of each table will be described later.

  The general CPU 31a has a timer function, and measures time at a predetermined timing (for example, a timing at which a symbol variation game is started). The general CPU 31a stores (sets) various pieces of information (random values, timer values, flags, etc.) that are appropriately rewritten during the operation of the pachinko machine 10.

Next, the display control board 32 will be described with reference to FIG.
The display control board 32 is provided with a sub CPU 32a. A ROM 32b and a RAM 32c are connected to the sub CPU 32a. A variable display H2 is connected to the display control board 32 (sub CPU 32a). The ROM 32b stores a display control program for controlling the display contents of the variable display H2. The ROM 32b stores various image data (image data such as symbols, various background images, characters, characters, etc.). Further, the sub CPU 32a has a timer function, and measures time at a predetermined timing (for example, timing at which the symbol variation game is started). The RAM 32c stores (sets) various pieces of information (random numbers, timer values, flags, etc.) that are appropriately rewritten during the operation of the pachinko machine 10.

  Next, various processes such as a winning process and a variation pattern determination process executed by the main CPU 30a based on the main control program will be described. In the present embodiment, the main CPU 30a of the main control board 30 that executes the following various processes based on the main control program functions as a big hit determining means, a small hit determining means, a probability variation determining means, and a reach determining means.

First, the winning process will be described with reference to FIG.
The main CPU 30a determines whether or not a game ball has entered the start winning devices 21 and 22 at predetermined time intervals (step S11). That is, in step S11, the main CPU 30a determines whether or not a detection signal output when each of the start port sensors SW1 and SW2 detects a game ball is input. When the determination result is negative (when no winning is detected), the main CPU 30a ends the winning process. On the other hand, when the determination result is affirmative (when winning detection is present), the main CPU 30a determines whether or not the number of reserved storage stored in the RAM 30c is less than the upper limit (4 in the present embodiment) (step). S12). If this determination result is negative (holding memory count = 4), the main CPU 30a ends the winning process.

  On the other hand, if this determination result is affirmative (if the number of stored storages <4), the main CPU 30a adds (+1) to the stored storage number stored in the RAM 30c (+1), and rewrites the stored storage number (step S13). ). Subsequently, the main CPU 30a reads and obtains the hit determination random number and the special figure distribution random number from the RAM 30c, and corresponds the read hit determination random number and the special figure distribution random number to the number of reserved memories. A predetermined storage area of the attached RAM 30c is set (step S14). The hit determination random number and the special figure allocation random number are random numbers that are sequentially updated by the main CPU 30a at predetermined intervals, and the main CPU 30a sets the updated value in the setting area of the RAM 30c before the update. The value of is rewritten. Then, the main CPU 30a ends the winning process.

Next, the variation pattern determination process will be described with reference to FIG.
The main CPU 30a determines whether or not the symbols (special illustrations and decorations) are in a variable display, whether or not a small hit game is being played, and whether or not a big hit game (special game) is being performed (step S21). ). When the determination result in step S21 is affirmative (when the symbol variation game, the small hit game or the big hit game is being performed), the main CPU 30a ends the variation pattern determination process. On the other hand, when the determination result in step S21 is negative (when the symbol variation game is not being played, the small hit game is not being played, and the big hit game is not being played), the main CPU 30a determines that the number of reserved memories is less than “0” at a predetermined time interval. It is determined whether it is larger (step S22). If the determination result of step S22 is negative (when the number of stored memories = 0), there is no pending symbol variation game, so the main CPU 30a ends the variation pattern determination process.

  On the other hand, if the determination result in step S22 is affirmative (if the number of stored storages> 0), the main CPU 30a matches the random number for hit determination and the special figure distribution stored in the RAM 30c in association with the number of stored storages. Read the random number value. Then, the main CPU 30a determines whether or not the value of the read hit determination random number matches the jackpot determination value stored in the ROM 30b, and performs a jackpot determination (big hit lottery) (step S23). In the present embodiment, the jackpot determination value is changed depending on whether or not the probability variation state is given. In the normal state (when the probability is low), the probability that the determination result of the jackpot determination is affirmative (the jackpot probability) is 4/1223. When the probability change state (when the probability is high), the determination of the jackpot determination The probability that the result is affirmative (big hit probability) is 40/1223. Further, the main CPU 30a subtracts “1” from the reserved storage number (−1), and then acquires the value of the hit determination random number and the special figure distribution random number stored in association with the reserved storage number. It has become.

  When the determination result of the big hit determination is affirmative (in the case of a big hit), the main CPU 30a determines the special hit display symbol H1 from the special hit distribution symbols based on the special figure based on the special figure distribution random number value read from the RAM 30c. A final stop symbol to be stopped and displayed is determined (step S24).

  In addition, the big hit symbol of the special figure displayed on the special figure display H1 is classified into any of the symbols A to F. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 8, the jackpot symbol of the special figure corresponding to the special figure distribution random numbers “0” to “31” is classified into special figure A, and the special figure distribution random number “32”. The special bonus jackpot symbol corresponding to "63" is classified as special figure B, and the special bonus jackpot symbol corresponding to the special figure distribution random numbers "64" to "72" is classified as special figure C. Is done. The special jackpot symbol corresponding to the special figure distribution random numbers “73” to “74” is classified as special figure D, and the special figure corresponding to the special figure distribution random numbers “75” to “81”. The jackpot symbol of the special figure corresponding to the special figure distribution random numbers “82” to “99” is classified as the special figure F.

  Thereby, in step S24, the main CPU 30a determines a symbol classified as symbol A as a big hit symbol with a probability of 32/100. Similarly, in step S24, the main CPU 30a determines the symbol classified as symbol B with a probability of 32/100, determines the symbol classified as symbol C with a probability of 9/100, and is classified as symbol D. Is determined with a probability of 2/100. Similarly, in step S24, the main CPU 30a determines a symbol classified as the symbol E with a probability of 7/100, and determines a symbol classified as the symbol F with a probability of 18/100.

  Thereafter, the main CPU 30a selects a variation pattern distribution table for winning effects according to the determined type of jackpot symbol (step S25). In step S25, the main CPU 30a selects the variation pattern distribution table including the variation patterns P1 and P2 when the jackpot symbol is classified into symbols A and B, while the jackpot symbol is classified into symbols C to F. The variation pattern distribution table including the variation pattern P3 is selected.

  After the process of step S25, the main CPU 30a acquires a random number for variation pattern distribution from the RAM 30c. Then, the main CPU 30a refers to the variation pattern distribution table selected in step S25, and determines a variation pattern for winning effect based on the determined final stop symbol and the acquired variation pattern distribution random number (step S26).

  That is, when the big hit symbol is classified into symbols A and B, the main CPU 30a determines one of the variation patterns including the variation patterns P1 and P2. Further, the main CPU 30a determines any variation pattern from among the variation patterns including the variation pattern P3 when the big hit symbol is classified into symbols C to F.

  After that, the main CPU 30a that has determined the variation pattern and the final stop symbol executes various processes related to the symbol variation game, such as outputting a predetermined control command to the overall control board 31 (overall CPU 31a) at a predetermined timing (step). S27). Specifically, the main CPU 30a first outputs a variation pattern designation command (effect pattern designation command) that designates a variation pattern and instructs the start of symbol variation. At the same time, the main CPU 30a controls the display content of the special figure display H1 so that the special figure starts to fluctuate. Further, the main CPU 30a outputs a special symbol designation command for designating the final stop symbol. After that, the main CPU 30a controls the display content of the special-figure display H1 so that the determined final stop symbol is displayed based on the effect time determined in the designated variation pattern. Further, the main CPU 30a instructs decoration stoppage of the decorative drawing based on the effect time determined in the specified change pattern, and outputs an all symbol stop command for displaying the symbol combination fixedly stopped. Thereafter, the main CPU 30a ends the variation pattern determination process.

  On the other hand, if the determination result of the big hit determination in step S23 is negative (not a big hit), the main CPU 30a determines whether or not the acquired value of the random number for hit determination matches the small hit determination value stored in the ROM 30b. Determination is made to determine a small hit (lottery lottery) (step S28). In the present embodiment, the small hit determination value is constant regardless of the gaming state, and the winning probability of the small hit lottery is 5/1223.

  When the determination result in step S28 is affirmative (in the case of a small hit), the main CPU 30a performs a final stop that is fixedly stopped and displayed on the special figure display H1 from among the five types of small hit symbols (design G). A symbol is determined (step S29). Thereafter, the main CPU 30a selects a variation pattern distribution table for a hit effect including the variation pattern P3. Then, the main CPU 30a obtains a variation pattern distribution random number from the RAM 30c, refers to the selected variation pattern distribution table, and determines a variation pattern for winning effect based on the obtained variation pattern distribution random number (step) S30). That is, when determining the small hit symbol, the main CPU 30a determines any variation pattern from among the variation patterns including the variation pattern P3.

  The main CPU 30a, which has determined the variation pattern and the final stop symbol, proceeds to the process of step S27, and, as described above, outputs a predetermined control command to the overall control board 31 (overall CPU 31a) at a predetermined timing. Various processes relating to the game are executed, and the variation pattern determination process is terminated. After that, in a process different from the variation pattern determination process, the main CPU 30a displays the determined final stop symbol based on the effect time determined in the designated variation pattern. Controls the display content of H1. Further, the main CPU 30a instructs decoration stoppage of the decorative drawing based on the effect time determined in the specified change pattern, and outputs an all symbol stop command for displaying the symbol combination fixedly stopped.

  On the other hand, if the determination result of the small hit determination in step S28 is negative (not a small hit), the main CPU 30a performs a reach determination that determines whether or not to perform a reach effect (step S31).

  In the present embodiment, the probability that the determination result of reach determination is affirmative (reach probability) changes depending on the gaming state and the number of reserved memories. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 9A, when the entrance rate improvement state and the probability variation state are not given, and the number of reserved memories is 2 or less before the execution of the variation pattern start process. Has a reach probability of 34/241. Further, when the entrance rate improvement state and the probability variation state are not given and the number of reserved memories is 3 before the execution of the variation pattern start process, the reach probability is set to 20/241. Further, when the entrance rate improvement state and the probability variation state are not given and the number of reserved memories is 4 before the execution of the variation pattern start process, the reach probability is set to 6/241.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 9B, when the entrance rate improvement state is not given and the probability variation state is given, the number of reserved memories is 2 or less before the execution of the variation pattern start process. In this case, the reach probability is set to 42/241. Further, when the entrance rate improvement state is not given and the probability variation state is given, when the number of reserved memories is 3 before the execution of the variation pattern start process, the reach probability is set to 27/241. Yes. Further, when the entrance rate improvement state is not given and the probability variation state is given, when the number of reserved memories is 4 before the execution of the variation pattern start process, the reach probability is set to 12/241. Yes.

  Therefore, when the entrance rate improvement state is not given, and the number of reserved memories is large (when there are many symbol variation games on hold), the probability that a reach effect that causes the symbol variation game to be missed is executed. And the reliability of hitting the reach is relatively high. Also, when the entrance rate improvement state is not given, if the reserved memory number is large, the reach effect is difficult to be executed, the effect time of the symbol variation game is shortened, and the reserved memory number can be quickly digested. Increases nature.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 9A, when the entrance rate improvement state is given and the probability variation state is not given, the reach probability is set to 4/241 regardless of the number of reserved memories. . As shown in FIG. 9B, when the entrance rate improvement state and the probability variation state are given, the reach probability is 1/241 regardless of the number of reserved memories. Accordingly, when the entrance rate improvement state is given, the probability that the reach effect that is out of order is executed becomes lower when the probability variation state is given. That is, when the entrance rate improvement state and the probability variation state are given, the jackpot reliability of the reach effect is increased.

  When the determination result of the reach determination in step S31 is affirmative (when a reach effect is performed), the main CPU 30a determines a special figure indicating a detachment as a final stop symbol (step S32). Thereafter, the main CPU 30a selects a variation pattern distribution table for the outlier reach effect including the variation patterns P4 and P5. Then, the main CPU 30a obtains a variation pattern distribution random number from the RAM 30c, refers to the selected variation pattern distribution table, and determines a variation pattern for the reach reach based on the obtained variation pattern distribution random number ( Step S33). That is, the main CPU 30a determines one of the variation patterns including the variation patterns P4 and P5 when determining the reach effect when the determination result of reach determination is affirmative.

  Thereafter, the main CPU 30a proceeds to the process of step S27, and executes various processes related to the symbol variation game, such as outputting a predetermined control command to the overall control board 31 (overall CPU 31a) at a predetermined timing, as described above. Then, the variation pattern determination process is terminated. After that, in a process different from the variation pattern determination process, the main CPU 30a displays the determined final stop symbol based on the effect time determined in the designated variation pattern. Controls the display content of H1. Further, the main CPU 30a instructs decoration stoppage of the decorative drawing based on the effect time determined in the specified change pattern, and outputs an all symbol stop command for displaying the symbol combination fixedly stopped.

  On the other hand, when the determination result of the reach determination in step S31 is negative (when the reach effect is not performed), the main CPU 30a determines a special figure indicating the detachment as the final stop symbol (step S34). Thereafter, the main CPU 30a selects a variation pattern distribution table for the off-state effect according to the gaming state and the number of reserved memories. Then, the main CPU 30a is a case where the entrance rate improvement state is not given, and when the number of reserved memories is 2 or less before the execution of the change pattern start process, the change pattern distribution table for determining the change pattern P6. Select. Further, the main CPU 30a displays a variation pattern distribution table for determining the variation pattern P7 when the entrance rate improvement state is not given and the number of reserved memories is 3 before the variation pattern start process is executed. select. Further, the main CPU 30a displays a variation pattern distribution table for determining the variation pattern P8 when the entrance rate improvement state is not given and the number of reserved memories is four before the variation pattern start processing is executed. decide. Further, when the entrance rate improvement state is given, the main CPU 30a determines a variation pattern distribution table including the variation patterns P7 and P8 regardless of the number of reserved memories. Then, the main CPU 30a obtains the variation pattern distribution random number from the RAM 30c, refers to the selected variation pattern distribution table, and determines a variation pattern for deviation effect based on the obtained variation pattern distribution random number (step) S35). That is, the main CPU 30a determines the variation pattern P6 that identifies the normal variation when the entrance rate improvement state is not given and the number of reserved memories is 2 or less before the variation pattern start process is executed. Similarly, in step S <b> 35, the main CPU 30 a displays the variation pattern P <b> 7 that identifies the shortening variation when the number of reserved memories is 3 before the variation pattern start process is executed even when the entrance rate improvement state is not given. decide. Similarly, in step S35, the main CPU 30a determines that the change rate pattern P8 for specifying the super shortening change is when the entering rate improvement state is not given and the number of reserved storage is 4 before the execution of the change pattern start process. To decide.

  That is, when the entrance rate improvement state is not given and the number of reserved memories is 2 or less, among the variation patterns for the off-stage production that is most easily selected, the variation pattern P6 that has the longest production time is used. The symbol variation game is executed, and it takes time for the game ball to win the start winning devices 21 and 22, so that the number of reserved memories is not lost. Thereby, the symbol variation game can be continuously executed, and the player can be prevented from getting bored. On the other hand, when the winning rate improvement state is not given and the reserved memory number is 4 (upper limit value), a game ball wins each start winning device 21, 22 and the winning is useless. In order to prevent this from happening, the symbol variation game based on the variation pattern P8 having the shortest production time is executed.

  In step S35, when the entry rate improvement state is given, the main CPU 30a determines any one of the variation patterns P7 and P8 that specify the shortening variation or the super shortening variation regardless of the number of reserved memories.

  Thereafter, the main CPU 30a proceeds to the process of step S27, and executes various processes related to the symbol variation game, such as outputting a predetermined control command to the overall control board 31 (overall CPU 31a) at a predetermined timing, as described above. Then, the variation pattern determination process is terminated. After that, in a process different from the variation pattern determination process, the main CPU 30a displays the determined final stop symbol based on the effect time determined in the designated variation pattern. Controls the display content of H1. Further, the main CPU 30a instructs decoration stoppage of the decorative drawing based on the effect time determined in the specified change pattern, and outputs an all symbol stop command for displaying the symbol combination fixedly stopped.

  Note that after the end of one symbol variation game, the next symbol variation game is started after an interval period (800 ms) from the end of the previous symbol variation game. Then, after the symbol variation game ends (after the symbol stop command is output), the main CPU 30a determines that the number of reserved memories is “0 (zero)” even when the interval period has elapsed (when there is no reserved memory number). A demonstration designation command for instructing (generating) the start of the standby state is output to the overall control board 31 (overall CPU 31a). The main CPU 30a outputs a demo designation command to the general control board 31 (general CPU 31a) with the termination of the symbol variation game immediately before the suspension of the symbol variation game being terminated in a state where the number of reserved memories is “0”. During the standby state, execution control of the demonstration effect is performed by the overall control board 31 that has input the demonstration designation command. That is, in the present embodiment, a process for starting a symbol variation game (such as jackpot determination) is executed when there is a reserved memory number, and a process for starting a symbol variation game when there is no reserved memory number. Instead of performing the process, a process for starting a standby state (outputting a demonstration designation command) is executed.

  When the main CPU 30a determines the jackpot, after the end of the symbol variation game based on the determined variation pattern, the main CPU 30a starts control of the type of jackpot game specified based on the final stop symbol, and the overall control board 31 (the overall CPU 31a). ), A predetermined control command is output at a predetermined timing. Hereinafter, the control contents executed by the main CPU 30a are 15R probability variable big hit game, 7R probability variable big hit game, first 2R probability variable big hit game, second 2R probability variable big hit game, third 2R probability variable big hit game, and 2R non-probable big hit game. Each jackpot game will be explained.

  First, control when a 15R probability variable big hit game and a 7R probability variable big hit game are given will be described. When the symbol variation game ends, the main CPU 30a outputs an opening command and starts measuring the opening time (6 seconds). Next, when the opening time has elapsed, the main CPU 30a outputs a round command corresponding to the first round in order to start the first round game, and starts measuring the round game time (max 25 seconds). Output an open signal. Thereby, in the pachinko machine 10, the big prize opening door 24 of the big prize opening device 23 is opened with the start of the first round game. The main CPU 30a outputs a closing signal when the end condition is satisfied in the first round game. Thereby, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, the big prize opening door 24 of the big prize opening device 23 is closed with the end of the first round game.

  The main CPU 30a having finished the round game of the first round, in order to start the round game of the second round, the interval time (2.0 seconds) of the interval between rounds set between the first round and the second round ), A round command corresponding to the second round is output. Then, when the end condition is satisfied in the second round game, the main CPU 30a similarly ends the second round game. Thereafter, similarly, the main CPU 30a controls the round games of the third round to the fifteenth round (the seventh round in the case of the 7R probability variable big hit game). Then, when the round game of the final round ends, the main CPU 30a outputs an ending command after the elapse of the final release interval time (1.996 seconds) and starts measuring the ending time (14.5 seconds). Then, the main CPU 30a ends the big hit game after the ending time has elapsed.

  At that time, when 15R probability variation big hit game and 7R probability variation big hit game are awarded, the main CPU 30a sets “1” to the probability variation flag indicating that the probability variation state is imparted, and also gives the improved entrance rate state. “1” is set in the operation flag indicating that the operation is to be performed. When “1” is set in the probability variation flag, it indicates that the probability variation state is assigned, and when “0” is set, it indicates that the probability variation state is not imparted. ing. Similarly, when the operation flag is set to “1”, it indicates that the entrance rate improvement state is given, and when “0” is set, the entrance rate improvement state is set. Indicates that it has not been granted. Each flag is stored in a predetermined storage area of the RAM 30c. Each flag is cleared (“0” is set) when a big hit game is awarded.

Next, the control when the first 2R probability variable big hit game to the third 2R probability variable big hit game are given will be described.
When the symbol variation game ends, the main CPU 30a outputs an opening command and starts measuring the opening time (0.004 seconds). Next, when the opening time has elapsed, the main CPU 30a outputs a round command corresponding to the first round in order to start the first round game, and starts measuring the round game time (max 0.3 seconds). . The main CPU 30a outputs an open signal. Then, the main CPU 30a measures the time after the grand prize opening door 24 is opened (first opening), and if the round game time (0.3 seconds) has elapsed, the main round of the first round game is played. To end, a close signal is output.

  Next, the main CPU 30a measures the time from the end of the first round game. At this time, the main CPU 30a measures the interval time (2.0 seconds) of the interval between rounds set between the first round game and the second round game. Next, when the interval time has elapsed, the main CPU 30a outputs a round command corresponding to the second round to start the second round game, and measures the round game time (max 0.3 seconds). Start. The main CPU 30a outputs an open signal. Then, the main CPU 30a measures the time after the grand prize opening door 24 is opened (second opening), and if the round game time (0.3 seconds) has elapsed, the main game 30a plays the second round game. To end, a close signal is output.

  Next, the main CPU 30a measures the time from the end of the second round game. Then, the main CPU 30a outputs an ending command after the final open interval time (1.996 seconds) has elapsed since the end of the second round game. Further, when the round game of the second round is completed, the main CPU 30a starts measuring the ending time according to the type of jackpot game and the game state after the final opening interval time (1.996 seconds) has elapsed. The main CPU 30a receives the first 2R probability variable big hit game, the third 2R probability variable big hit game, or the 2R non-probable big hit game, and does not give the improved entrance rate after the big hit game ends. Ends the jackpot game after 1.4 seconds. On the other hand, when the main CPU 30a is given the first 2R probability variation big hit game, the third 2R probability variation big hit game, or the 2R non-probability big hit game, and gives the improved entrance rate after the big hit game ends, or When the second 2R probability variation jackpot game is awarded, the jackpot game is terminated after 7 seconds.

  At that time, the main CPU 30a sets the probability variation flag to “1” when the first 2R probability variable big hit game to the third 2R probability variable big hit game is granted, while the 2R non-probable big hit game is awarded. Set the probability variation flag to “0”.

  In addition, the main CPU 30a is provided with the first 2R probability variable big hit game, the third 2R probability variable big hit game, or the 2R non-probable big hit game, and has not been given the improved entrance rate when the big hit is won. In this case, the operation flag is set to “0”.

  Further, when the first 2R probability variable big hit game and 2R non-probable big hit game are awarded, and the winning rate improvement state is given when the big hit is won, the main CPU 30a sets “1” in the operation flag. ”And 50 times as the number of operations indicating the number of remaining symbol variation games to which the improved entrance rate is given. This operation count is decremented by 1 every time the symbol variation game is executed, and when the value becomes 0, the operation flag is cleared ("0" is set). Note that the number of operations is stored in a predetermined storage area of the RAM 30c. The number of operations is also cleared (“0” is set) when a big hit game is awarded.

  Then, the main CPU 30a is provided with a third 2R probability variation big hit game, and when the winning rate winning state is given at the time of winning the big hit, or when the second 2R probability variation big hit game is awarded, Set the operation flag to “1”.

  In addition, when the main CPU 30a determines the small hit, after the end of the symbol variation game based on the determined variation pattern, the main CPU 30a starts the control of the small hit game, and gives a predetermined control command to the overall control board 31 (the overall CPU 31a). Is output at a predetermined timing. Hereinafter, the control when the small hit game is awarded will be described in detail.

  When the symbol variation game is completed, the main CPU 30a outputs a round command corresponding to the first round to start the first round game and starts measuring the round game time (max 2.6 seconds). In the present embodiment, the main CPU 30a opens the grand prize opening door 24 at most twice on condition that the upper limit number of game balls are not entered. The main CPU 30a that starts the first round game first outputs an opening signal as opening of the first grand prize winning door 24. Then, the main CPU 30a measures the time after opening the first prize opening door 24 (first opening), and when the opening time (0.3 seconds) elapses, the first big prize opening door 24. A closing signal is output in order to end the opening of.

  Next, the main CPU 30a measures the time after closing the grand prize winning door 24 (first closing). At this time, the main CPU 30a measures the interval time (2.0 (seconds)) of the in-round interval set between the first opening and the second opening of the special winning opening door 24. Next, when the interval time has elapsed, the main CPU 30a outputs an opening signal as opening of the second big prize opening door 24. Then, the main CPU 30a measures the time after the grand prize opening door 24 is opened (second opening), and when the opening time (0.3 (seconds)) has elapsed, the second big prize winning opening. To close the door 24, a closing signal is output. Thereby, the round game in the small hit game is completed.

  Next, the main CPU 30a measures the time from the end of the round game. Then, the main CPU 30a outputs an ending command after elapse of the final opening interval time (0.012 seconds) and starts measuring the ending time. After the ending time elapses (after 3.388 seconds have elapsed if the entrance rate improvement state is not given after the small hit game, and after 8.898 seconds have elapsed if the entrance rate improvement state has been assigned), the main CPU 30a Ends the small hit game. In the case of a small hit game, since the game state at the time of winning the small hit is maintained, the main CPU 30a maintains the current state of both the probability variation flag and the operation flag (does not set a new value).

  By executing the big hit game and the small hit game in this way, in this embodiment, when the entrance rate improvement state is not given after the big hit game is finished, the first 2R positive variable big hit game, the third 2R positive variable big hit game, In the 2R non-probability big hit game and the small hit game, the open mode of the big winning opening door 24 is the same mode. From the above, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, when the winning rate improvement state is not given after the end of the big hit game, the first and third 2R probability changes even if the open state of the big winning opening door 24 is visually confirmed. It is not possible to distinguish between big hit games, 2R non-probability big hit games and small hit games. In addition, when the entrance rate improvement state is not given, if the first, third 2R probability variation big hit game, 2R non-probability big hit game or small hit game is won, the symbol variation game based on the variation pattern P3 is executed. Is done. From the above, when the entrance rate improvement state is not given, if the first, third 2R probability variable big hit game, 2R non-probable big hit game or small hit game is won, It is not possible to determine which winning game has been executed based on the open state of the big prize opening door 24 or the like. Therefore, in such a state, the player can be expected that the probability variation state may be given, and the game can be continued.

  Further, in the present embodiment, by executing the big hit game and the small hit game, when the entrance rate improvement state is given after the big hit game ends, the first 2R probability variable big hit game or 2R non-probability big hit game is The opening mode of the big prize opening door 24 is the same mode. In addition, when the entrance rate improvement state is given, and the first 2R probability variation big hit game or 2R non-probability big hit game is awarded, the symbol variation game based on the variation pattern P3 is executed. . From the above, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, when the entrance rate improvement state is given, and when the first 2R probability variation big hit game or 2R non-probability big hit game is given, When the symbol variation game based on the variation pattern P3 is executed, it is not possible to determine which winning game has been executed based on the effect contents of the symbol variation game, the open state of the special winning opening door 24, or the like. Therefore, in such a state, it is possible to make the player expect that the probability variation state may be given, and the game can be continued.

  The main CPU 30a outputs a high-probability designation command and a short-time operation command to give a probability change state and an entry rate improvement state as the game state after the end of each jackpot game, and increases the non-probability change state and the entry rate improvement. When assigning a state, a low probability designation command and a short time operation command are output. Further, the main CPU 30a outputs a high-probability designation command and a short-time non-operational command when only the probability change state is set as the gaming state after the end of each big hit game. On the other hand, in the case of the small hit game, the game state at the time of the small hit game is maintained, so the main CPU 30a controls the game state at the time of the small hit game even during the small hit game, and after the small hit game ends, the game Does not output commands that specify status. The main CPU 30a outputs a short-time operation command after completion of the first 2R probability variable big hit game or 2R non-probable big hit, and 50 symbol variation games have passed without winning either big hit or small hit. In this case, a short time non-operation command is output to change the gaming state from the short time state to the normal gaming state. The main CPU 30a outputs a low-probability command and a short time non-operation command when starting each big hit game, and is in a normal state during each big hit game.

  Further, when the main CPU 30a of the main control board 30 enters a game ball into the operation gate 25 and inputs a detection signal output by the gate sensor SW4 that detects the game ball, the main CPU 30a of the normal game stored in the RAM 30c. A general hold determination is made as to whether or not the reserved storage number is less than the upper limit number (4 in the present embodiment). When the determination result of the usual figure hold determination is affirmative (the number of ordinary figure hold memory <4), the main CPU 30a adds 1 (+1) to the number of reserved memories of the usual figure game, and rewrites the number of reserved memories of the usual figure game. Further, when the main CPU 30a makes an affirmative determination of the normal symbol hold determination, the main CPU 30a acquires the normal determination hit determination random number value from the RAM 30c, and acquires the acquired normal determination hit determination random number value. The information is stored in a predetermined storage area of the RAM 30c in association with the number of stored games stored. In addition, when the determination result of the general symbol hold determination is negative (the number of stored memories = 4), the main CPU 30a does not rewrite the general number reserved memory number exceeding the upper limit number, and the random number for hit determination for the normal symbol Do not get value.

  Then, the main CPU 30a reads the normal determination hit determination random number value stored in the predetermined storage area of the RAM 30c immediately before the start of the normal game, and the read normal determination hit determination random number value and The normal symbol per unit determination value stored in the ROM 30b is compared to determine whether or not the normal symbol per unit is determined. In the normal symbol hit determination, the main CPU 30a compares the low probability normal symbol hit determination value with the normal symbol hit determination random number value when the entry rate improvement state is not given as the gaming state, and the game When the entrance rate improvement state is given as the state, the determination value per normal symbol for high probability is compared with the value of a random number for hit determination for the normal symbol.

  When the determination result of the normal symbol hit determination is affirmative (the value of the hit determination random number matches the normal symbol hit determination value), the main CPU 30a determines the normal hit. The main CPU 30a, which has determined the normal winning, determines the winning symbol (ordinary symbol) to be confirmed and stopped in the normal symbol game performed on the normal symbol display H10. On the other hand, when the determination result of the normal symbol determination is negative (the value of the normal symbol determination random number and the normal symbol determination value do not match), the main CPU 30a normally determines a deviation. The main CPU 30a, which has determined the normal deviation, determines the normal deviation symbol (ordinary symbol) to be confirmed and stopped in the normal game performed on the normal symbol display H10.

  And main CPU30a controls the display content of the normal symbol display H10 with the start of a usual game. That is, the main CPU 30a starts changing the normal symbol by starting the ordinary game, and displays the normal symbol (winning symbol or missing symbol) determined when a predetermined fluctuation time has elapsed in a fixed stop display. Note that the main CPU 30a sets a different variation time as the variation time of the usual game in accordance with the game state at the start of the ordinary game, and displays the normal symbol in a fixed stop state. Specifically, the main CPU 30a sets “10000 ms” as the variation time when the entrance rate improvement state is not given, and enters as the variation time when the entrance rate improvement state is assigned. “1100 ms” is set, which is a shorter time than the case where the sphere improvement state is not given. Thereby, the variation time of the normal symbol variation game performed when the entrance rate improvement state is given is shortened compared to the variation time of the symbol variation game performed in the non-short-time state.

  Then, when the normal hit is determined, the main CPU 30a executes control related to the normal hit game after the end of the normal game based on the determined normal fluctuation pattern. The main CPU 30a opens the open / close blade 22b three times when the usual game is finished, and when the entrance rate improvement state is given, and opens until 1600ms elapses after opening each time. The ordinary electric accessory solenoid SOL2 is controlled so as to maintain the state. On the other hand, the main CPU 30a opens the open / close blade 22b once and maintains the open state until 300 ms elapses after the normal game is finished, when the entrance rate improvement state is not given. Thus, the ordinary electric accessory solenoid SOL2 is controlled.

  Note that the main CPU 30a controls to close the opening / closing blade 22b when the upper limit number of balls (for example, 10 balls) has entered even before the specified time has elapsed since the main CPU 30a opened. Similarly, even if the main CPU 30a has not been opened a predetermined number of times, when the upper limit number of balls (for example, 10 balls) is entered, the main CPU 30a controls to close the opening / closing blade 22b.

  Next, various processes executed by the overall CPU 31a of the overall control board 31 based on the overall control program will be described. In the present embodiment, the overall CPU 31a of the overall control board 31 that executes the following various processes based on the overall control program functions as a mode effect control means and a problem giving effect control means. Further, the RAM 31c that stores information (such as a flag) regarding the type of effect mode functions as a mode storage unit.

  When a predetermined control command is input from the main CPU 30a at a predetermined timing, the overall CPU 31a outputs a predetermined control command at a predetermined timing accordingly. More specifically, when the general CPU 31a inputs a variation pattern designation command, the overall CPU 31a outputs the variation pattern designation command to each of the control boards 32-34. Similarly, when the opening CPU, the round command, and the ending command are input, the overall CPU 31a outputs the opening command, the round command, and the ending command to the control boards 32 to 34, respectively. Further, the general CPU 31a sets the RAM 31c that the probability variation state is given when the high probability designation command is input, and sets the RAM 31c that the normal state (non-probability variation state) is given when the low probability designation command is inputted. . Further, the general CPU 31a sets in the RAM 31c that when the short-time operation command is input, the fact that the entering rate improvement state is given to the RAM 31c, and when the short-time non-operation command is inputted, it indicates to the RAM 31c that the entering rate improvement state is not given. Set. Then, the overall CPU 31a stores and maintains the current setting contents in the RAM 31c until a high probability designation command, a low probability designation command, a short time operation command, and a short time non-operation command are input. Further, when the general CPU 31a inputs these commands of a high probability designation command, a low probability designation command, a short time operation command, and a short time non-operation command, the general CPU 31a outputs each command to each of the control boards 32-34. In addition, when the general CPU 31a inputs a demonstration designation command, the general CPU 31a instructs the start of the demonstration production and first outputs the standby demonstration designation command for instructing the start of the standby demonstration production to each of the control boards 32-34. Then, the overall CPU 31a outputs a standby demonstration designation command and outputs a title demonstration designation command to each of the control boards 32 to 34 when the production time predetermined for the standby demonstration production has elapsed. Further, the overall CPU 31a outputs a title demonstration designation command, outputs a standby demonstration designation command to each of the control boards 32 to 34 when the production time predetermined for the title demonstration production elapses, and executes these processes as a variation pattern designation command. Execute repeatedly until input.

  Further, when the general CPU 31a inputs the variation pattern designation command and the special symbol designation command, the general CPU 31a displays the variable display H2 based on the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command and the final stop symbol designated by the special symbol designation command. The symbol combination by the decorative symbol to be displayed is determined.

  More specifically, when the designated final stop symbol is a jackpot symbol corresponding to a 15R probability variable big hit game or a 7R probability variable big hit game, the overall CPU 31a gives a 15R probability variable big hit game as a combination of decorative symbols. A symbol combination [777] based on a specific symbol that can be recognized, or a symbol combination ([111] [222] [333] [333] that is expected to have a chance to acquire a number of prize balls and that a probability variation state is given. 444] [555] [666] [888] [999]). In the present embodiment, the symbol combination [777] can be determined only when the final stop symbol is a big hit symbol corresponding to the 15R probability variation big hit game.

  In addition, when the designated final stop symbol is a jackpot symbol corresponding to the first to third 2R probability variable big hit games and the 2R non-probable big hit game, the general CPU 31a uses a symbol combination suggesting probability variation as a symbol symbol combination. To decide. In addition, when the designated final stop symbol is a small hit symbol, the general CPU 31a selects a symbol combination that suggests a probability variation as in the case of the first to third 2R probability variable big hit games or the 2R non-probable big hit game. decide.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, in the case of the first to third 2R probability variation big hit games, 2R non-probability big hit games, or small hit games, only the symbol combinations that suggest the probability variation can be determined. Therefore, in the first to third 2R probability variation big hit games, 2R non-probability big hit games or small hit games, the mode of these big hit games or the small hit games is made the same mode, and the application mode of the improved entrance rate is the same mode In such a case, the player cannot recognize which of the big hit games or the small hit game is given not only from the game mode but also from the display content of the variable display H2.

  In addition, when the designated final stop symbol is an outlier design and the variation patterns P4 and P5 for the outlier reach effect are designated, the overall CPU 31a determines the symbol combination of the outlier reach. In addition, when the designated final stop symbol is an outlier symbol and the variation patterns P6 to P8 for the offending effect are designated, the overall CPU 31a determines the off symbol combination.

  Then, the overall CPU 31a outputs a decorative design designation command for designating the determined decorative design of each column to the display control board 32. In addition, when the overall CPU 31a inputs an all symbols stop command, the overall CPU 31a outputs the command to the display control board 32.

  In addition, when the jackpot game is awarded, the overall CPU 31a determines an effect pattern that specifies the specific effect contents of the jackpot game, based on the combination of the designated final stop symbol and the jackpot symbol based on the determined decoration symbol, The effect pattern is output.

  More specifically, when the designated final stop symbol is a jackpot symbol corresponding to a 15R probability variable jackpot game, the general CPU 31a uses the game effect indicating that the 15R probability variable jackpot game is given as the effect content of the jackpot game. Output the pattern. In addition, when the designated final stop symbol is a jackpot symbol corresponding to the 7R probability variable big hit game, the overall CPU 31a creates an effect pattern in which the game effect indicating that the 7R probability variable big hit game is given is the effect content of the jackpot game. Output.

  In addition, when the designated final stop symbol is a jackpot symbol corresponding to the second 2R probability variable jackpot game, the overall CPU 31a sets the game effect indicating that the probability variation state is given as the effect content of the jackpot game Output the pattern. In addition, when the designated final stop symbol is a big hit symbol corresponding to the third 2R probability variable big hit game, and the assigned rate improvement state is given after the big hit game ends, the general CPU 31a determines that the probability changed state is An effect pattern in which the game effect indicating that the game is given is output as the effect content of the jackpot game is output. In addition, the general CPU 31a suggests that a probability variation state may be given if the designated final stop symbol is a big hit symbol corresponding to the first 2R probability variable big hit game and 2R non-probable big hit game. The effect pattern which makes the game effect to perform the effect content of the big hit game is output. Further, the overall CPU 31a assigns a probability variation state when the designated final stop symbol is a big hit symbol corresponding to the third 2R probability variation big hit game, and the ball entering rate improvement state is not given after the big hit game ends. An effect pattern is output with the game effect suggesting that there is a possibility of being played as the content of the effect of the big hit game. In addition, when the designated final stop symbol is the small hit symbol, the general CPU 31a performs the first 2R probability variable big hit game or the 2R non-probable variable big hit game (the first case in which the entry rate improvement state is not given after the big hit game ends). (3R 2R probability variation big hit game) production contents having the same content as the production contents of the small hit game are output.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 10, in the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment, a mode change means for performing a probability change notification mode effect (hereinafter referred to as “probability change mode”) for notifying the player that the game state is a probability change state. The variable display H2 is configured to be executable. In the present embodiment, a special mode effect (hereinafter referred to as “special mode”) for notifying the player that the game state can be expected to be in a probabilistic state is variable as a mode execution means. The display H2 can be executed. In the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment, a chance mode effect (hereinafter referred to as “CH mode”), a special mode preparation effect (hereinafter referred to as “preparation mode”), and a step-up mode effect (hereinafter referred to as “ 4 types of special modes such as “SU mode” and mission mode production (hereinafter referred to as “MS mode”). In addition, when neither the probability change mode nor each of the special modes, the normal mode effect (hereinafter referred to as the following) that notifies the player that there is a high possibility that the game state is not likely to be executed mainly when the game state is not the probability change state. "Normal mode") is configured to be executable by the variable display H2 as the mode execution means. In the pachinko machine 10 according to the present embodiment, while the player is in the normal mode, the game state is actually a secret state in which the player does not know whether or not the probability change state is present. There is nothing at all. In the present embodiment, by causing the variable display H2 to execute various types of various mode effects having different display modes, the display mode (display effects) of the display mode (display effects) of the variable display H2 is currently staying. The player is made aware of the type and informs whether or not he / she can have an expectation for being in the probability variation state, or informs that the probability variation state is present.

  As shown in FIG. 10, the probability variation mode is an effect (mode) that is executed while the probability variation state and the entrance rate improvement state are both given up to the next maximum hit game. . In addition, the CH mode is an effect (mode) that is executed when the entrance rate improvement state is applied and the entrance rate improvement state with the upper limit of 50 is applied. Note that in the CH mode, there are both lottery states of a probability variation state and a non-probability variation state. In addition, the preparation mode, the SU mode, the MS mode, and the normal mode are effects (modes) that are executed while the entrance rate improvement state is not given. Note that in the preparation mode, the SU mode, the MS mode, and the normal mode, there are lottery states of the probability variation state and the non-probability variation state.

  Next, transition modes of various modes as the game progresses will be described with reference to FIG. Note that details of the control of the overall CPU 31a during various modes will be described later. Moreover, in FIG. 11, the mode transition aspect in case the entrance rate improvement state is not provided inside the broken line part is shown, and the mode transition in the case where the entrance rate improvement state is provided outside the broken line part An embodiment is shown.

  If you win 15R probable jackpot game, 7R jackpot game or 2R probable jackpot game, you are staying in any production mode (probability mode, CH mode, preparation mode, SU mode, MS mode or normal mode) Even so, the mode changes to the probability change mode. That is, until the next jackpot game is awarded regardless of the game state at the time of winning, as well as the probability change state, such as 15R probability variation jackpot game, 7R jackpot game or second 2R probability variation jackpot game (" When the game is given (with no limit), the variable display H2 is made to execute the probability change mode so that the game state after the jackpot game is in the probability change notification state for notifying that the game state is the probability change state. Yes. Note that the probability variation mode is given when the next symbol variation game is started after the 15R probability variation big hit game, the 7R probability variation big hit game, or the second 2R probability variation big hit game ends.

  Further, when the third 2R probability variation big hit game or the small hit game is won while staying in the probability change mode, the probability change mode is continued because the game state at the time of winning is maintained. When the first 2R probability variation big hit game or 2R non-probability big hit game is won while staying in the probability variation mode, the mode is shifted to the CH mode. While staying in the probability variation mode to which the entrance rate improvement state is granted, after the completion of the first or third 2R probability variation big hit game or 2R non-probability big hit game, the upper limit number of times of the short-time state is always set as the upper limit. Is to be granted. Therefore, from the end of the first 2R probability variation big hit game or 2R non-probability big hit game until at least 50 symbol variation games have passed, is the gaming state in the probability varying state based on the operating mode of the opening / closing blade 22b? The player cannot recognize whether or not. That is, if the player cannot recognize whether or not the gaming state is in a probabilistic state as in the first 2R probable big hit game or the 2R non-probable big hit game, the gaming state after the end of the big hit game is probable The variable mode display H2 is made to execute the CH mode so that the probability variation concealment state informing that the state can be expected. The CH mode is given when the next symbol variation game is started after the first 2R probability variation big hit game or the 2R non-probability big hit game ends.

  When the first 2R big hit game, 2R non-probable big hit game or small hit game is won while staying in the CH mode, the CH mode is continued. While staying in the CH mode with an improved entrance rate, the improved entrance rate will always continue in either case after the end of the first 2R probable big hit game, 2R non-probable big hit game or small hit game To be granted. For this reason, the player recognizes whether or not the gaming state is the probability variation state from the operation mode of the opening and closing blades 22b during the period from the transition from the probability variation mode to the CH mode until at least 50 symbol variation games have elapsed. It is not possible. That is, if the player cannot recognize whether or not the gaming state is a certain variation state, such as the first 2R probability variation big hit game, 2R non-probability large hit game or small hit game, the probability variation concealment state is continued. In addition, the CH mode is continuously executed by the variable display H2.

  On the other hand, if the third 2R probability variable big hit game is won while staying in the CH mode, after the third 2R probability variable big hit game is finished, it will be entered until the next big hit game is granted. Since the rate improvement state is given and the effect content of the big hit game indicates that the probability is changed, the variable display H2 is made to execute the probability change mode. In this case, the probability variation mode is given with the start of the next symbol variation game after the end of the third 2R probability variation big hit game.

  Further, the CH mode is continued while the entrance rate improvement state is applied, and the entrance rate improvement state is not applied from the state where the entrance rate improvement state is applied. On the condition that the game state shifts to the state, the mode shifts to the preparation mode. For example, in the case of winning a small hit game in the 20th symbol variation game after shifting to the CH mode, the provision of the improved entrance rate is terminated with the completion of the 30th symbol variation game from the winning. And move to preparation mode. In addition, when winning the first 2R probability variable big hit game or 2R non-probable big hit game in the 20th symbol variation game after transitioning to the CH mode, the 50th symbol variation game will be completed after the winning. As soon as the application of the improved entrance rate is completed, the mode shifts to the preparation mode. That is, when the player still cannot recognize whether or not the game state is a probable change state so that the entrance rate improvement state is ended during the stay in the CH mode, the game state after the end of these jackpot games The variable display H2 is made to execute the preparation mode so as to be in a probability variation concealment state informing that it can have an expectation that it is in a probability variation state. It should be noted that the preparation mode is given together with the start of the next symbol variation game after the completion of the entry rate improvement state.

  In addition, when the mode end condition for the preparation mode is satisfied during the stay in the preparation mode, the mode is shifted to the normal mode. In other words, when the transition between the probability variation mode → CH mode → preparation mode and various modes is repeated, the probability variation state decreases as the mode transitions, so the probability variation state is unlikely to be assigned. The variable display device H2 is configured to execute the normal mode so that a normal notification state for notifying that is obtained. Note that the normal mode is given together with the start of the symbol variation game that triggered the establishment of the mode end condition for the preparation mode.

  On the other hand, while staying in the preparation mode, the player recognizes whether or not the gaming state is in the probabilistic state, such as the first and third 2R probable big hit games, the 2R non-probable big hit game or the small hit game. If this is not possible, the variable display H2 is shifted to either the SU mode or the MS mode so that the probability variation concealment state is continued. In the preparatory mode in which the entrance rate improvement state is not granted, the entrance rate improvement state is not granted after the first, third 2R probability variable big hit game, 2R non-probability big hit game or small hit game ends. It has become. For this reason, after the first and third 2R probability variation big hit games, 2R non-probability big hit games, or small hit games, the player recognizes whether or not the gaming state is the probability varying state from the operation mode of the opening / closing blade 22b. It is not possible. That is, if the player cannot recognize whether or not the gaming state is a probabilistic state, such as the first and third 2R probable big hit games, the 2R non-probable big hit game or the small hit game, Thus, the SU mode or the MS mode is executed by the variable display H2. In the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment, as will be described later, the mode is changed to either the SU mode or the MS mode depending on the type of the winning big hit game or the small hit game or the trigger to shift from the other production mode to the preparation mode. Whether to migrate is decided. The 1st and 3rd 2R probable big hit games, the 2R non-probable big hit game, or the small hit game winning in the normal mode stay in the SU mode or the MS mode are the first and third 2R probable big hit games. After the end of the 2R non-probability change big hit game or the small hit game, it is given together with the start of the next symbol variation game.

  In addition, during the stay in the preparation mode, the variable display H2 can be shifted to either the SU mode or the MS mode so that the probability variation concealment state is continued with the start of the symbol variation game due to the normal variation (variation pattern P6). It is like that. In the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment, as will be described later, during the preparation mode stay, the number of symbol variation games that have elapsed since the start of the transition opportunity or the preparation mode that triggered the transition from the other production modes to the preparation mode. Depending on the mode, it is determined which mode to shift to the SU mode or the MS mode. Note that the SU mode or the MS mode triggered by the symbol variation game due to the normal variation while staying in the normal mode is given with the start of the symbol variation game triggered by the transition.

  In addition, during the stay in the SU mode or the MS mode, the player determines whether or not the gaming state is in a probabilistic state, such as the first and third 2R probable big hit games, the 2R non-probable big hit game or the small hit game. When it cannot be recognized, the SU mode or the MS mode in which the user stays on the variable display H2 is continued so as to continue the probability variation concealment state. While staying in the SU mode or MS mode where the entrance rate improvement state is not granted, the entrance rate improvement state is always after the end of the 1st, 3rd 2R probability variation big hit game, 2R non-probability big hit game or small hit game It is not granted. That is, if the player cannot recognize whether or not the gaming state is a probabilistic state, such as the first and third 2R probable big hit games, the 2R non-probable big hit game or the small hit game, Thus, the SU mode or the MS mode in which the user stays on the variable display H2 is continuously executed.

  In addition, the SU mode or the MS mode is continued until the mode end condition for each effect mode is satisfied, and the preparation is made on condition that the mode end condition for the stay effect mode is satisfied. Transition to mode. Note that the SU mode or the MS mode is given together with the start of the next symbol variation game in which the mode end condition for each effect mode is established.

  As described above, in the pachinko machine 10 according to the present embodiment, the effect that is executed based on the type of effect mode during the stay, the type of the big hit or the small hit, and the gaming state that is given, with the winning of the big hit or the small hit as the main trigger. The mode type is determined. That is, when the variation pattern specified in the variation pattern designation command is a winning variation variation pattern, the overall CPU 31a determines the final stop symbol and jackpot game designated in the special symbol designation command input together with the variation pattern designation command. The type of effect mode to be transferred is determined based on the game state after the end and the type of effect mode during the stay. In addition, when the variation pattern specified in the variation pattern designation command is the variation pattern P6 to P8, the overall CPU 31a determines the type of the effect mode to be shifted based on the effect mode during the stay when the effect mode is to be shifted. To do.

Next, a process executed by the overall CPU 31a while staying in each production mode will be described.
In the present embodiment, the general CPU 31a stores information (flags and the like) indicating the type of effect mode during stay in the RAM 31c, and can specify the type of effect mode during stay based on the information. The overall CPU 31a stores information (such as a flag) indicating the type of the determined effect mode in the RAM 31c after the end of each winning game or when determining the transition from the effect mode during the stay to another effect mode. It is like that. In addition, when the overall CPU 31a determines the transition from the presentation mode during the stay to another production mode after the end of each winning game, each control board 32 provides a production mode command that can specify the type of the decided production mode. To -34. Then, the overall CPU 31a instructs to start the effect mode determined by outputting the effect mode command, and starts the effect mode. In addition, in the control during the stay in each effect mode, the overall CPU 31a outputs effect mode commands that can individually specify the contents for instructing the execution of various effects and the contents of various decisions as a result of the processes related to various effects. It outputs to the control boards 32-34. The general CPU 31a sets (stores) the contents instructed by the command in the RAM 31c each time when outputting the production mode command. The contents instructed to the control boards 32-34 and the variable display It is possible to freely read and grasp (confirm) the contents of the effects of various game effects executed in H2 or the like from the RAM 31c.

First, the process during staying in the normal mode will be described.
When the general CPU 31a instructs the start of the normal mode, the general mode is continued until each big hit or small win is won and each winning game is ended. Then, the overall CPU 31a determines the transition from the normal mode to the probability variation mode after the 15R probability variation big hit game, the 7R probability variation big hit game, or the second 2R probability variable big hit game ends. In addition, the general CPU 31a performs a normal mode transition lottery to shift from the normal mode to either the SU mode or the MS mode after the first, third 2R probability variation big hit game, 2R non-probability big hit game, or small hit game ends. Do. The general CPU 31a receives a variation pattern designation command for designating the variation pattern P3 while staying in the normal mode, and the first and third 2R probability variable big hit games, 2R non-probable variable big hit games or small hit games are played by the special symbol designation command. In accordance with the designation, execution of the effect mode to be transferred is instructed as a result of the normal mode transfer lottery.

  The overall CPU 31a executes the normal mode transition lottery based on the normal mode transition lottery table shown in FIG. In the transition lottery table for the normal mode, numerical values that can be taken by random numbers based on the symbols specified in the special symbol specification command (in this embodiment, all 101 integers) are “SU mode”, “MS mode”. Are assigned a predetermined number.

  For example, in the transition lottery table for the normal mode, when the symbol designated in the special symbol designation command is symbol C, 54 random numbers are assigned to “SU mode” and 47 random numbers are assigned to “MS mode”. ing. For this reason, in the transition lottery table for the normal mode, when the symbol used as the special symbol designation command is symbol C, the probability of selecting the “SU mode” is distributed to 54/101, and the “MS mode” is The probability of selection is assigned to 47/101.

  In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 12, the transition lottery table for the normal mode has a symbol C or a symbol C to which a probability variation state is assigned after the big hit game, compared to a case where a symbol F that does not give a probability variation state after the big hit game is designated. When the symbol E is designated, the probability of transition to the SU mode is higher. In addition, in the transition lottery table for the normal mode, when the symbol G that maintains the gaming state at the time of winning is designated, the probability of transition to the SU mode is higher than when the symbol F is designated. Configured lower than specified. For this reason, when the production mode shifts when the 1st, 3rd 2R probable big hit game, 2R non-probable big hit game or small hit game wins during the normal mode stay, the MS is more than the appearance rate of the SU mode. The mode appearance rate is higher. As a result, if the production mode shifts when the 1st, 3rd 2R probable big hit game, 2R non-probable big hit game or small hit game wins during the normal mode stay, expectation of the MS mode probable state The degree of expectation for the probability change state of the SU mode is higher than the degree.

  Further, in the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment, the background image of the variable display H2 is configured to be able to develop the normal mode in a plurality of different rendering modes while staying in the normal mode, and the probability change state in the mode is changed. Can be notified to the player from the background image of the variable display H2. During the normal mode stay, the background image of the variable display H2 is “day background” with “daytime” motif, “evening background” with “evening” motif, and “night background” with “night” motif. ”. Further, the background image of the variable display H2 during the stay in the normal mode changes in the order of “day background” → “evening background” → “night background” → “day background”. And in the pachinko machine 10 of this embodiment, it is accompanied by the input of the fluctuation pattern designation | designated command which instruct | indicates the normal fluctuation | variation, shortening fluctuation | variation, or super shortening fluctuation | variation (variation patterns P6-P8) which can be selected during normal mode stay. Then, the background change primary distribution lottery for determining whether or not to change the background image of the variable display H2 is executed. Further, in the present embodiment, the background change primary distribution lottery is executed when the big hit is determined by the big hit determination during the stay in the normal mode and the fluctuation pattern designation command instructing the fluctuation patterns P1 and P2 is input. To do. Then, the overall CPU 31a executes the background change secondary distribution lottery that determines the type of background image to be changed when it is determined to change the background image in the background change primary distribution lottery, and the determined background image A background change effect to be changed is executed and instructed. The overall CPU 31a outputs an effect mode command that can specify the type of content determined by the background change secondary distribution lottery to each of the control boards 32-34. In addition, the overall CPU 31a determines whether to “stay” for maintaining the current background image in the background change secondary distribution lottery or to change to the next background image in the order of change. In the background change effect, an image display such as “background change” is performed to allow the player to recognize whether or not the background change effect is executed. In the background change effect of the present embodiment, the current background image may stay unchanged, but the player can recognize whether or not the background change effect is executed by displaying an image such as “background change”. it can.

  The general CPU 31a executes random number random lottery so that the winning probability of the background change primary distribution lottery becomes 1/2 (50%), and when it is not decided to change the background image, “background change” or the like In addition to not instructing to display the image, the control boards 32 to 34 are not instructed to change the background image. When the overall CPU 31a determines to change the background image as a result of the background change primary distribution lottery, the overall CPU 31a executes the background change secondary distribution lottery based on the background change secondary distribution lottery table shown in FIG. To do. Then, the overall CPU 31a executes random number lottery using random numbers based on the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command.

  In the background change secondary distribution lottery table, a numerical value that can be taken by random numbers based on whether or not the gaming state is a probable change state (high probability or low probability) for each type of current background image ( In this embodiment, a total of 307 integers) are assigned to “stay” or the next background images “daytime”, “evening”, and “night” in the change order.

  For example, in the background change secondary distribution lottery table, when the current background image is “night background” and the game state is a probable change state (high probability), the change pattern P6 is designated, and 305 random numbers are obtained. Two random numbers are assigned to “noon (daytime background)” for “stay”. For this reason, in the background change secondary distribution lottery table, when the current background image is “night background” and the game state is a probable change state (high probability), “stay” is displayed when the change pattern P6 is designated. The probability of selection is assigned to 305/307, and the probability of selecting “daytime” is assigned to 2/307.

  In the background change secondary distribution lottery table in the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 13, when the background image is “day background” or “evening background”, the probability variation state is better than the non-probability variation state. The background image is likely to change in the order of change, and the background image is more likely to stay in the probability variation state than in the non-probability variation state when the background image is “night background”. The background image in the normal mode of the present embodiment is configured such that the degree of expectation for the probable change state increases as the user stays longer in the “night background” with the background change effect. In the present embodiment, when the normal mode is started, in principle, it is started from the daytime background.

  In addition, in the background change secondary distribution lottery table, when variation patterns P1 and P2 that can be specified when the 15R probability variable big hit game or 7R probability variable big hit game is determined to be assigned are specified in the current background image. Regardless, when the background image changes, the provision of 15R probability variation big hit game or 7R probability variation big hit game is confirmed (probable). That is, in the symbol variation game, when the background change effect is executed and the reach effect is executed, the grant of the 15R probability variable big hit game or the 7R probability variable big hit game based on the change patterns P1 and P2 is decided at that time. It becomes.

Next, the process during staying in the SU mode will be described.
When instructing the start of the SU mode, the overall CPU 31a continues the SU mode until the mode end condition for the SU mode for ending the effect mode in the SU mode is satisfied. The overall CPU 31a determines the transition from the SU mode to the probability variation mode after the 15R probability variation big hit game, the 7R probability variation big hit game, or the second 2R probability variable big hit game ends. In addition, the overall CPU 31a continues the SU mode after the first and third 2R probability variable big hit games, the 2R non-probable big hit games, or the small hit games end. Then, the overall CPU 31a determines the transition from the SU mode to the preparation mode when the mode end condition for the SU mode is satisfied.

  In the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment, while staying in the SU mode, the “gate” is displayed on the display screen of the variable display H2 (see FIG. 25A), and the SU mode for the type of gate displayed in the image is displayed. The suggestion content suggests the level of expectation that the gaming state is in a probable state to the player step by step over a plurality of stages. In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 14, the suggested content for the SU mode includes the suggested content SU1 whose image displayed gate is a “tree gate” and “red” positioned one level higher than the suggested content SU1. The suggestion content SU2 is “no gate”, and the suggestion content SU3 is the “golden gate” positioned one step higher than the suggestion content SU2. And each suggestion content SU1-SU3 becomes high in the order of suggestion content SU3> suggestion content SU2> suggestion content SU1, and the expectation degree (probability change expectation degree) to a probability change state becomes high. In addition, the suggested contents SU1 to SU3 during the stay in the SU mode do not suggest the possibility of a big hit such as a big hit or a small hit of the symbol variation game, but directly indicate the expectation degree to the probable change state from the contents. It has become. That is, the suggested contents SU1 to SU3 are the jackpot notices that make the player expect to be able to win a prize ball, such as 15R probability change big hit games and 7R probability change big hit games. It suggests different contents (expected probability of change). In addition, the high expectation degree to the probability variation state means that there is a high possibility (latent probability) of the probability variation state at each suggestion content in the SU mode.

  Then, when instructing the start of the SU mode, the overall CPU 31a determines the suggested content for the SU mode based on the rendering mode and the transition opportunity that were staying at the time of determining the transition to the SU mode. Here, when the first mode, the third 2R probability variation big hit game, the 2R non-probability big hit game or the small hit game can be won during the normal mode stay, and when the SU mode stays, A case will be described in which it is possible to continue (transfer) to the SU mode when winning the first, third 2R probability variable big hit game, 2R non-probability big hit game or small hit game. In addition, the case where it transfers to SU mode from staying in preparation mode is demonstrated in the process part during staying in preparation mode.

  The general CPU 31a decides to shift to the SU mode in the normal mode lottery when the first and third 2R probable big hit games, 2R non-probable big hit games or small hit games are won while staying in the normal mode. Then, as a result of performing the SU mode suggestion content lottery through the normal mode with the determination, the type of the suggestion content is indicated. The overall CPU 31a outputs an effect mode command that can specify the type of content determined by the SU mode suggestion content lottery during the normal mode to each of the control boards 32-34.

  The overall CPU 31a executes the SU mode suggested content lottery through the normal mode based on the suggested content distribution table when entering the SU mode in the normal mode shown in FIG. Then, in the suggestion content distribution table at the time of entering the SU mode in the normal mode, numerical values that can be taken by random numbers based on the symbols designated in the special symbol designation command (all 199 kinds of integers in this embodiment) are “ A predetermined number is assigned to each of “SU1 (suggested content SU1)”, “SU2 (suggested content SU2)”, and “SU3 (suggested content SU3)”.

  For example, in the suggestion contents distribution table when entering the SU mode in the normal mode, when the symbol designated in the special symbol designation command is symbol C, 90 random numbers are set to “SU1” and 70 random numbers are assigned. 39 random numbers are distributed to “SU3” to “SU2”. For this reason, in the suggestion contents distribution table at the time of entering the SU mode in the normal mode, when the symbol designated in the special symbol designation command is symbol C, the probability of selecting “SU1” is assigned to 90/199. The probability that “SU2” is selected is distributed to 70/199, and the probability that “SU3” is selected is distributed to 39/199.

  In the present embodiment, the suggested content distribution table at the time of entering the SU mode in the normal mode, as shown in FIG. 15 (a), the game state at the time of winning the symbol F or small hit game that does not give a probable change state after the big hit game ends The probability of determining the suggested content SU3 is higher when the symbol C or symbol E to which the probability variation state is given after the end of the big hit game is specified than when the symbol G that continues the game is specified. For this reason, if the SU mode transitions when the 1st, 3rd 2R probable big hit game, 2R non-probable big hit game or small hit game is won during the normal mode stay, The expectation to the probability variation state when the SU mode is started with the suggested content SU3 is higher than the expectation to the probability variation state at the time of starting.

  In addition, when the general CPU 31a wins the 1st, 3rd 2R probable big hit game, 2R non-probable big hit game or small hit game while staying in the SU mode, the super mode suggested content lottery via the SU mode is selected. As a result, the type of suggestion is indicated. The overall CPU 31a outputs an effect mode command that can specify the type of content determined by the SU mode suggested content lottery during the SU mode to each of the control boards 32-34.

  The overall CPU 31a executes the SU mode suggestion content lottery via the SU mode based on the suggestion content distribution table at the time of entering the SU mode in the SU mode shown in FIG. The suggested content distribution table at the time of entering the SU mode in the SU mode includes numerical values that can be taken by random numbers based on the types of symbols designated by the special symbol designation command for each type of currently suggested content (this implementation) In the form, all 199 types of integers) are "one step up (change from the current suggestion to one step up (next) suggestion)", "two steps (from the current suggestion two steps up (next Next) changes to suggested content)) and “no change (does not change current suggested content)”.

  For example, in the suggestion content distribution table at the time of entering the SU mode in the SU mode, if the current suggestion content is the suggestion content SU2 and the symbol C is designated by the special symbol designation command, the 172 random numbers are added “one step higher”. , 27 random numbers are distributed to “no change”, while no random numbers are distributed “up two levels”. For this reason, in the suggestion content distribution table when entering the SU mode during the SU mode, when the current suggestion content is the suggestion content SU2 and the symbol C is designated by the special symbol designation command, “up one level” is selected. Is assigned to 172/199, and the probability that “no change” is selected is assigned to 27/199.

  In the present embodiment, in the suggested content distribution table at the time of entering the SU mode in the SU mode, as shown in FIG. 15 (b), the game state at the time of winning the symbol F or the small hit game that does not give a probable change state after the big hit game ends The design content SU3 is more easily changed when the design C or the design E to which the probability variation state is given after the big hit game is designated than when the design G that continues the game is designated. For this reason, if the SU mode shifts when the 1st, 3rd 2R probable big hit game, 2R non-probable big hit game or small hit game is won while staying in the SU mode, the current suggestion is maintained. The degree of expectation for the probability variation state when the suggested content changes is higher than the degree of expectation for the probability variation state. In the present embodiment, when the SU mode is continued while the SU mode is staying, when the first or third 2R probability variable big hit game, 2R non-probable big hit game or small hit game is continued, the stage of the suggested content is lowered. It does not change to the stage (does not change to the suggestion content with a low probability of expected change). Also, while staying in the SU mode, once it changes to the suggested content SU3, during the SU mode stay, the suggested content will be triggered by winning of the 1st, 3rd 2R probable big hit game, 2R non-probable big hit game or small hit game The suggested content SU3 is maintained without changing.

  The overall CPU 31a continues the SU mode for at least 10 symbol variation games after starting the SU mode while staying in the SU mode. In this case, starting the SU is handled in the same way as starting the SU mode anew when the SU mode is continued with the big hit or the small hit while staying in the SU mode. The overall CPU 31a counts the number of symbol variation games executed after starting the SU mode in the RAM 31c, and sets “10” with the start of the SU mode. . Then, after the start of the SU mode, the overall CPU 31a updates the number of symbol variation games executed after the SU mode stored in the RAM 31c is started by 1 (-1) every time the symbol variation game is started. It is supposed to be. The overall CPU 31a determines whether or not 10 symbol variation games have been executed since the start of the SU mode based on whether or not the number of symbol variation games stored in the RAM 31c is “0”. It has become.

  Then, with the start of each symbol variation game after the 11th time since the start of the SU mode, the overall CPU 31a is triggered by the fact that the variation pattern P6 to P8 for shift effects are designated by the variation pattern designation command. An end lottery is performed as to whether or not the mode end condition for the SU mode for ending the SU mode is satisfied. When determining the winning in the end lottery, the overall CPU 31a establishes the mode end condition for the SU mode, determines the end of the SU mode, and determines the transition to the preparation mode. Further, the overall CPU 31a determines to continue the SU mode as it is when the non-winning is determined in the end lottery.

  Further, the overall CPU 31a executes an end lottery based on the end lottery table shown in FIG. In the end lottery table, numbers that can be taken by random numbers based on whether or not the gaming state is a probable change state (high probability or low probability) (all 311 integers in this embodiment) can be taken. Are assigned to each of “non-winning (continuing the SU mode)” and “winning (ending the SU mode)”.

  For example, in the end lottery table, 285 random numbers are assigned to “not win” and 26 random numbers are assigned to “win” when the gaming state is a probable change state. For this reason, in the end lottery table, when the gaming state is a probable change state, the probability of being “non-winning” is assigned to 285/311, and the probability of being “winning” is assigned to 26/311.

  The general CPU 31a is triggered by the fact that the variation pattern P4 for specifying the first type reach variation is designated by the variation pattern designation command with the start of each symbol variation game after the 11th time since the start of the SU mode. In addition, a mode end condition for the SU mode is established. That is, the general CPU 31a changes when the big hit and the small hit are not determined with the start of each symbol change game after the 11th start of the SU mode, or when the main CPU 30a makes a positive determination in the reach determination. Whether the mode end condition for the SU mode is satisfied is determined based on whether the pattern P4 is determined, and if the negative determination is made in the reach determination, the SU mode is determined based on whether the end lottery is won or not. It is determined whether or not to satisfy the mode end condition for use. Then, the overall CPU 31a determines whether or not to establish the mode end condition for the SU mode every determination of the loss that does not determine the big hit and the small hit. In the present embodiment, the overall CPU 31a determines whether or not to establish the mode end condition for the SU mode based on the progress of the symbol variation game while staying in the SU mode, instead of determining the duration of the SU mode in advance. The duration of the SU mode is made random for each SU mode to be started.

  When the overall CPU 31a establishes the mode termination condition for the SU mode, the overall CPU 31a, after the termination of the symbol variation game that triggered the establishment of the termination condition, is based on the variation patterns P6 to P8 for the next offending effects. An instruction to shift to the preparation mode is given with the start of the variable game. In other words, the general CPU 31a determines that the effect mode is set when the next symbol variation game of the symbol variation game that triggered the establishment of the mode termination condition for the SU mode includes the contents of reach variation such as variation patterns P1 to P5. Do not instruct migration.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 16, when one end lottery is compared, it is easier to shift from the SU mode to the preparation mode in the non-probable variation state than in the probability variation state. Yes. On the other hand, in the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 9, when the entrance rate improvement state is not given, the reach probability (the ratio that is positively determined in the reach determination) is more likely in the probability variation state than in the non-probability variation state. It is getting higher. For this reason, in the case of the probability variation state, the variation pattern P4 that specifies the first type reach variation is easily determined, and as a result, the execution chance of the end lottery can be easily visited. However, in the probability variation state, not only is it difficult to win the termination lottery in a single termination lottery than in the non-probability variation state, but various reach fluctuations are identified even after the mode termination condition for the SU mode is satisfied due to the higher reach probability. It is easy to continue the SU mode by making it easy to select the variation pattern. For this reason, the SU mode in the normal mode of the present embodiment is configured such that the degree of expectation for the probability variation state increases as the SU mode continues.

  In the present embodiment, while staying in the normal mode, a configuration is adopted in which a 15R probability variable big hit game or a 7R probability variable big hit game is determined by the reach change accompanying the background change effect on the variable display H2, so the player is confused. In order to avoid this, a configuration is adopted in which the transition of the production mode in the symbol variation game with reach variation is regulated. The overall CPU 31a outputs an effect mode command to each of the control boards 32 to 34 with the start of the symbol variation game to be shifted to the preparation mode after the completion of the mode end condition for the SU mode. Further, when the mode end condition for the SU mode is established, the overall CPU 31a sets information (such as a flag) indicating the SU mode in the RAM 31c as information on the effect mode that triggered the establishment of the mode end condition. Do (remember).

  Further, the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment is configured to be able to execute a button effect based on the operation of the effect button 26 and a SU change effect that changes the suggested content for the SU mode during the stay in the SU mode. . In the present embodiment, not only the suggested contents SU1 to SU3 for the SU mode, but also the suggested effects for notifying the player of the expected degree of the probable change state can be executed as a button effect in an effect mode different from the suggested contents for the SU mode. I have to. In the button effect, an image is displayed on the variable display H2 based on the player's operation of the effect button 26 (in this embodiment, whether the effect button 26 is operated even once during the button effective period). The “gate” is opened, and an effect based on whether or not a character (character 1, character 2, character 3, winning winning plate) appears from the back (design 25 (b) reference). When the overall CPU 31a determines to execute the button effect, the overall CPU 31a sets a button effective period in which the operation of the effect button 26 is permitted at a predetermined timing from the start of the target symbol variation game, and the effect button 26 is set. Lights up to notify the player that the button is valid. In addition, the overall CPU 31a outputs an effect mode command instructing that to the control boards 32 to 34 in accordance with the setting of the button effective period, and informs the player that the button effective period is also on the variable display H2. Inform. In the button production, “Opening only (character does not appear)”, “Character 1 appears (Character 1)”, “Character 2 appears (Character 2)”, “Character 3 appears according to the opening of the gate. Yes (Character 3), “Winning confirmation plate appears (Winning confirmation)” one of the effects is developed. In addition, in the SU change effect, an effect depending on whether or not the suggested content for the SU mode is changed is developed.

  In the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment, effects that can be executed for each variation pattern that can be selected while staying in the SU mode are associated with each other, and button effects can be executed for the variation patterns P1, P2, P4, and P5. The change patterns P6 and P7 are associated with the SU change effects, and the change patterns P3 and P8 are not associated with any effects. The overall CPU 31a suggests whether a button effect is executed, a SU change effect is executed, or any effect is not executed in accordance with the input of a change pattern designation command for instructing each change pattern. Execute. Then, when the execution of the button effect is determined by the suggestion effect lottery, the overall CPU 31a executes the button effect lottery for determining the expanded content of the button effect, and instructs the execution of the button effect of the determined expanded content. The overall CPU 31a outputs an effect mode command that can specify the development content determined by the button effect lottery to each of the control boards 32-34. In addition, when the execution of the SU change effect is determined in the suggestion effect lottery, the overall CPU 31a executes the SU change lottery that determines the development content of the SU change effect, and instructs the execution of the SU change effect of the determined development content. . The overall CPU 31a outputs an effect mode command that can specify the development content determined by the SU change lottery to each of the control boards 32-34. Further, the overall CPU 31a does not instruct the control boards 32 to 34 to execute each effect when it is determined not to execute any effect in the suggestion effect lottery.

  The overall CPU 31a executes a suggestion effect lottery based on the suggestion effect distribution table shown in FIG. In the suggestion effect distribution table, numerical values that can be taken by random numbers (in this embodiment, all 997 different integers) based on the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command are “no production” and “button production”. , “SU change effect” is assigned to a predetermined number.

  For example, in the suggestion effect distribution table, when the change pattern specified by the change pattern specification command is the change pattern P1, 864 random numbers are assigned to “no effect” and 133 random numbers are assigned to “button effect”. No random number is assigned to the “SU change effect”. Therefore, in the end lottery table, when the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command is the variation pattern P1, the probability of “no effect” is assigned to 864/997, and the probability of “button effect”. Are assigned to 133/997.

  Moreover, when the overall CPU 31a determines execution of the button effect as a result of the suggestion effect lottery, the overall CPU 31a executes the button effect lottery based on the button effect distribution table shown in FIG. The button effect distribution table includes numerical values that can be taken by random numbers based on whether the gaming state is a probable variation state (high probability or low probability) for each variation pattern specified by the variation pattern designation command. (In this embodiment, all 1009 integers) are assigned to “Open Gate Only”, “Character 1”, “Character 2”, “Character 3”, and “Winning Confirmation” by a predetermined number.

  For example, in the button effect distribution table, when the variation state P1 is designated when the gaming state is an uncertain change state (low probability), 205 random numbers are set to “open gate only” and 27 random numbers are set to “ 688 random numbers are assigned to “Character 2”, 79 random numbers are assigned to “Character 3”, and 10 random numbers are assigned to “Character selection”. For this reason, in the button effect distribution table, when the variation pattern P1 is specified when the gaming state is a probable variation state (high probability), the probability of selecting “only opening gate” is distributed to 205/1009. The probability that “Character 1” is selected is assigned to 27/1009, the probability that “Character 2” is selected is assigned to 688/1009, the probability that “Character 3” is selected is assigned to 79/1009, and “Winning is confirmed” Is assigned to 10/1009.

  Moreover, when determining that the execution of the SU change effect is determined as a result of the suggestion effect lottery, the overall CPU 31a executes the SU change effect lottery based on the SU change effect distribution table shown in FIG. In the SU change effect distribution table, a numerical value that can be taken by each random number (high probability or low probability) based on whether or not the gaming state is a probable variation state for each suggestion content for the current SU mode (high probability or low probability). In the present embodiment, all 401 types of integers are “no change (does not change the suggested content)”, “up one level”, “up two levels”, “down one level (one level below the current suggested content (previous) ) Change to suggested content at stage)) ”. Note that, in the SU change effect distribution table, the same random number distribution mode is used in the variation patterns P6 and P7 in which execution of the SU change effect can be determined.

  For example, in the SU change effect distribution table, if the suggestion content for the current SU mode is the suggestion content SU1 and the gaming state is a probable change state (high probability), 337 pieces of 7 random numbers are set to “no change”. Are assigned to “up one level” and 57 random numbers are assigned to “up two levels”. For this reason, in the SU change effect distribution table, when the suggestion content for the current SU mode is the suggestion content SU1 and the gaming state is a probable change state (high probability), the probability that “no change” is selected is 7 /. The probability of selecting “up one step” is assigned to 337/401, and the probability of selecting “up two steps” is assigned to 57/401.

  In this embodiment, in the suggestion effect distribution table, as shown in FIG. 17A, the button effect can be determined only when the variation patterns P1, P2, P4, and P5 are designated. The player is informed (announced) of the expected degree of jackpot by button production. Further, in the button effect distribution table, as shown in FIG. 17 (b), when the big hit is determined, not only is the “character 3” easier to select than when the big hit is not determined, but also the gaming state When is in the probable change state, “Character 3” is more easily selected than when the game state is in the non-probability change state. Also, in the button effect distribution table, “winning confirmation” is distributed only when a big hit is determined, and a probability change state is always given after the end of the big hit game based on the variation patterns P1, P2. The “winning confirmation” distribution is the same regardless of the game state. On the other hand, in the button effect distribution table, “Character 1” is more likely to be selected in the probability variation state than in the uncertain variation state regardless of the variation pattern. For this reason, when “Character 1” appears, the button effect distribution table is configured to increase the degree of expectation for the probable change state, although the degree of big hit expectation is low.

  In addition, in the suggestion effect distribution table, as shown in FIG. 17A, the SU change effect can be determined only when the variation patterns P6 and P7 are designated. The player expects (notifies) the degree of expectation of the state. Further, in the SU change effect distribution table, as shown in FIG. 17C, the suggested content is more easily changed in the case of the probability variation state than in the non-probability variation state, and the suggestion content SU3 is changed. Sometimes it is easier to maintain the suggested content SU3 in the case of the probability variation state than in the case of the non-probability variation state. On the other hand, in the SU change effect distribution table, it is easier to change to the lower stage when changing the suggested content in the non-probable change state than in the probable change state, and for the suggested content SU1. Sometimes it is easier to maintain the suggested content SU1 in the non-probable variation state than in the probabilistic variation state. The overall CPU 31a does not perform the suggestion effect lottery with the start of the symbol variation game that establishes the mode end condition for the SU mode and shifts from the SU mode to the preparation mode.

Next, processing during staying in the MS mode will be described.
When instructing the start of the MS mode, the overall CPU 31a continues the MS mode until the mode end condition for the MS mode for ending the effect mode in the MS mode is satisfied. The overall CPU 31a determines the transition from the MS mode to the probability variation mode after the 15R probability variation big hit game, the 7R probability variation big hit game, or the second 2R probability variation big hit game ends. In addition, the overall CPU 31a continues the MS mode after the first and third 2R probability variable big hit games, the 2R non-probable big hit games, or the small hit games end. Then, the overall CPU 31a determines the transition from the MS mode to the preparation mode when the mode end condition for the MS mode is satisfied.

  In the pachinko machine 10 according to the present embodiment, while staying in the MS mode, the player is presented as a task (mission) to make a predetermined effect appear in the symbol variation game, and the combination of jackpot symbols (this book) is displayed by the appearance of the presented effect. In the embodiment, a task assignment effect (mission effect) for deriving a 15R probability variable big hit game or a 7R probability variable big hit game) is provided. The mission effect is usually performed by determining the effect contents of the symbol variation game so that an effect matching the mission presented to the player appears when the big hit lottery is won. For this reason, the mission effect is an effect expression as if a big hit was obtained by achieving the mission because an effect that matches the presented mission appears in the symbol variation game. In the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment, when the MS mode is started, a mission is presented to the player while the MS mode is continued. While staying in the MS mode, the variable display device H2 displays the task content information Ha and the presentation period information Hb (see FIG. 26A) so that the mission task content and the task content are valid. The presenting period is to be notified. The presentation period presented in the mission effect is the MS mode stay period, and the period during which the mission effect is executed (the period in which the assignment is presented) is the MS mode stay period.

  In the MS mode, the level of expectation that the gaming state is a promising state with the type of task content presented as a mission and the suggested content for the MS mode according to the presentation period for presenting the task content (the duration of the MS mode) Is suggested to the player step by step over a plurality of steps. In the mission effect, the types of reach symbols that form the reach state that triggers the development of reach variation as the task content are presented. In the present embodiment, the assignment contents of the suggestion contents for the MS mode are located at one stage higher than the assignment A and the assignment A having one kind of reach design as shown in FIG. 18A. There are three stages: a problem B having two kinds of reach symbols as the subject contents and a problem C having three kinds of reach symbols positioned one stage higher than the subject B. In these task contents, when there are a plurality of types of reach symbols presented as the task contents, a plurality of reach symbols of different types are presented as tasks. In each of the tasks A to C, the degree of expectation (probability change expectation) for the probability variation state is increased in the order of task C> task B> task A.

  In the present embodiment, the overall CPU 31a determines one symbol from the decorative symbols [1] to [9] when determining the type of reach symbol as the task content, and determines the task A as the task content. The information which shows one symbol determined when it is present is output with an effect mode command. Further, the overall CPU 31a outputs information indicating the next symbol in the decorative symbol change order in accordance with the information indicating the one symbol determined when the task B is determined as the task content, using the effect mode command. . The overall CPU 31a also displays information indicating the next symbol and the next symbol in the decorative symbol variation order in accordance with the information indicating one symbol determined when the task C is determined as the task content. Output in the production mode command. In this way, the overall CPU 31a determines a plurality of types of reach symbols by determining only one symbol when determining the task content.

  Further, in the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 18B, the suggestion content presentation period for the MS mode is 10 presentation periods with 10 symbol variation games as presentation periods, and 10 presentation periods. 20 presentation periods with 20 symbol variation games positioned one level above as a presentation period, and 30 presentation periods with 30 symbol variation games positioned one level above the presentation period 20 with a presentation period 30 Has three stages. In each presentation period, the expectation to the probability variation state (probability variation expectation) becomes higher as the presentation period becomes longer as 30 times> 20 times> 10 times. Further, in the pachinko machine 10 according to the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 9, when the entrance rate improvement state is not given, the reach probability (the ratio that is positively determined in the reach determination) is more likely than the uncertain change state. Is higher. For this reason, in the case of the probability variation state, it becomes easier to determine the variation pattern for specifying the reach variation. As a result, the number of scenes in which the mission achievement is expected is more than that in the non-probability variation state. A lot of scenes with expectations are given to players.

  Thus, the suggestion content for the MS mode while staying in the MS mode directly suggests the expectation degree to the probability variation state from the content. In addition, the task content of the suggested content for the MS mode not only directly suggests the degree of expectation for the probabilistic state, but also by derivation of the jackpot symbol combination when the task content is achieved. The possibility of this is also suggested. In other words, the task content of the suggestion content for MS mode also serves as a jackpot notice that makes the player expect to be able to win a prize ball, such as a 15R probability variation jackpot game or a 7R probability variation jackpot game. It is. Note that the high expectation for the probability variation state means that there is a high possibility (latent probability) of the probability variation state at each suggestion content (task content, presentation period) in the MS mode.

  Then, when instructing the start of the MS mode, the overall CPU 31a determines the suggested content for the MS mode based on the presentation mode and the transition opportunity that were staying when the MS mode transition was determined. Here, there are cases where the player can enter the MS mode when he / she wins the 1st, 3rd 2R probable big hit game, 2R non-probable big hit game or small hit game while staying in the MS mode, A case will be described in which the MS mode can be continued (shifted) in response to winning of the first, third 2R probability variable big hit game, 2R non-probable big hit game or small hit game. Note that the case of shifting to the MS mode from staying in the preparation mode will be described in the processing portion during staying in the preparation mode.

  The general CPU 31a decides to shift to the MS mode in the normal mode lottery when the first and third 2R probable big hit games, 2R non-probable big hit games or small hit games are won while staying in the normal mode. Then, as a result of performing the MS mode suggested content lottery through the normal mode in accordance with the determination, the type of suggested content is indicated. The overall CPU 31a outputs an effect mode command that can specify the type of content determined by the MS mode suggested content lottery through the normal mode to each of the control boards 32-34.

  The overall CPU 31a has a suggestion content distribution table at the time of entering the MS mode for assignments in the normal mode shown in FIG. 19A, and an MS mode entry for the presentation period in the normal mode shown in FIG. 19B. Based on the suggestion content distribution table, the MS mode suggestion content lottery through the normal mode is executed, and the task content and the presentation period are individually determined.

  Then, in the suggestion contents distribution table when entering the MS mode for tasks in the normal mode, numerical values that can be taken by random numbers based on the symbols designated in the special symbol designation command (total of 307 integers in this embodiment) ) Is assigned to each of “task A”, “task B”, and “task C”.

  For example, in the suggestion contents distribution table when entering the MS mode for the task in the normal mode, when the symbol designated in the special symbol designation command is symbol C, 137 random numbers are assigned to “challenge A”. The random numbers are assigned to “Problem B” and the 37 random numbers are assigned to “Problem C”. For this reason, in the suggestion contents distribution table at the time of entering the MS mode for the task in the normal mode, when the symbol designated in the special symbol designation command is the symbol C, the probability that the “task A” is selected is 137. / 307, the probability that “task B” is selected is distributed to 133/307, and the probability that “task C” is selected is 37/307.

  In addition, in the suggestion contents distribution table at the time of entering the MS mode for the presentation period in the normal mode, numerical values that can be taken by random numbers based on the symbols designated in the special symbol designation command (total of 199 in this embodiment). An integer is assigned to each of “10 times (presentation period 10 times)”, “20 times (presentation period 20 times)”, and “30 times (presentation period 30 times)”.

  For example, in the suggestion contents distribution table at the time of entering the MS mode for the presentation period in the normal mode, when the symbol designated in the special symbol designation command is symbol C, 117 random numbers are set to “10 times”. The 63 random numbers are assigned to “20 times” and the 19 random numbers are assigned to “30 times”. For this reason, in the suggestion contents distribution table at the time of entering the MS mode for the presentation period in the normal mode, when the symbol designated in the special symbol designation command is symbol C, the probability that “10 times” is selected is The probability of selecting “20 times” is assigned to 63/199, and the probability of selecting “30 times” is assigned to 19/199.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 19A, the suggestion content allocation table at the time of entry into the MS mode for the task in the normal mode is when the symbol F or the small hit game win that does not give a probable change state after the big hit game ends. The determination probability of the task C is higher when the symbol C or the symbol E to which the probability variation state is given after the end of the big hit game is specified than when the symbol G that continues the game state is specified. For this reason, when the mode is shifted to the MS mode when the 1st, 3rd 2R probability variable big hit game, 2R non-probable big hit game or small hit game is won during the normal mode stay, The degree of expectation for the probability variation state when the MS mode is started in the task C is higher than the degree of expectation for the probability variation state when it is started.

  Further, in the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 19B, the suggestion content distribution table at the time of entering the MS mode for the presentation period in the normal mode is a symbol F or small hit that does not give a probable change state after the big hit game ends. The determination probability of 30 presentation periods is higher when the symbol C or the symbol E that gives the probability variation state after the big hit game is specified than when the symbol G that continues the gaming state at the time of winning the game is specified Has been. For this reason, during the normal mode stay, when the first and third 2R probable big hit games, 2R non-probable big hit games, or small hit games are won, the MS mode is displayed in the presentation period 10, 20 times. The degree of expectation for the probability change state when the MS mode is started in the presentation period 30 times is higher than the degree of expectation for the probability change state when the mode is started.

  In addition, when the overall CPU 31a wins the 1st, 3rd 2R probable big hit game, 2R non-probable big hit game or small hit game during the MS mode stay, the MS mode suggested content lottery via the MS mode is selected. As a result, the type of suggestion is indicated. The overall CPU 31a outputs an effect mode command that can specify the type of content determined by the MS mode suggestion content lottery via the MS mode to each of the control boards 32-34.

  The overall CPU 31a executes the MS mode suggestion content lottery via the SU mode based on the suggestion content distribution table when entering the MS mode in the MS mode shown in FIG. 19C. In addition, when the general CPU 31a continues the MS mode when the first and third 2R probability variable big hit games, 2R non-probable big hit games or small hit games are won during the MS mode stay, Of the suggested contents, the task contents are maintained without being changed, while only the presentation period can be changed (reset). As a result of performing the MS mode suggestion content lottery via the MS mode, the overall CPU 31a determines whether or not to reset the presentation period, and always determines the presentation period to be reset 30 times. Instruct the setting. In addition, when performing the MS mode suggestion content lottery via the MS mode, the player is made aware of whether or not the presentation period is reset by displaying an image such as “add?” Regardless of the winning result. (See FIG. 26B). In this embodiment, as a result of performing the MS mode suggestion content lottery via the MS mode, the presentation period may not be reset. However, after the image display such as “add?” The player can be made aware of whether or not the presentation period has been reset by display content such as “Add!” (See FIG. 26D) or “?” (See FIG. 26C).

  The suggested content distribution table at the time of entering the MS mode in the MS mode includes numerical values that can be taken by random numbers based on the types of symbols designated by the special symbol designation command (all 199 kinds of integers in this embodiment). Are assigned to each of “addition (resetting the presentation period)” and “no change (no resetting the presentation period)”.

  For example, in the suggestion contents distribution table at the time of entering the MS mode in the MS mode, when the symbol C is designated by the special symbol designation command, 109 random numbers are “added” and 90 random numbers are “not changed”. "." For this reason, in the suggestion contents distribution table at the time of entering the MS mode in the MS mode, when the symbol C is designated by the special symbol designation command, the probability that “add” is selected is assigned to 109/199, and “change” The probability that “No” is selected is assigned to 90/199.

  In this embodiment, in the suggestion contents distribution table at the time of entering the MS mode in the MS mode, as shown in FIG. 19 (c), the game state at the time of winning the symbol F or the small hit game that does not give the probable change state after the big hit game ends It is easier to reset the presentation period when the symbol C or symbol E to which the probability variation state is given after the end of the big hit game is specified than when the symbol G that continues the game is specified. For this reason, when the MS mode is continued when the first and third 2R probable big hit games, 2R non-probable big hit games or small hit games are won during the MS mode stay, the presentation period is not reset The degree of expectation for the probability variation state when the presentation period is reset is higher than the degree of expectation for the probability variation state.

  In addition, during the stay in the MS mode, the overall CPU 31a starts the MS mode and continues the MS mode until the symbol variation game for the presented period is executed. The overall CPU 31a counts the number of symbol variation games executed after presenting the presentation period in the MS mode in the RAM 31c, and the number of times determined as the presentation period with the start of the MS mode. (For example, “10” if the presentation period is 10 times) is set. Then, after the start of the MS mode, the overall CPU 31a subtracts 1 from the number of symbol change games executed after the start of the MSU mode for the number of presentation periods stored in the RAM 31c each time the symbol change game is started (−1). ) To update. As a result of updating the number of presentation periods stored in the RAM 31c, the general CPU 31a continues the MS mode until it becomes “0”, and the MS mode is switched to when the symbol variation game that becomes “0” ends. The mode end condition for the MS mode to be ended is established. In addition, when the mode termination condition for the MS mode is established, the overall CPU 31a instructs the transition to the preparation mode with the start of the next symbol variation game that triggered the establishment of the termination condition. To do.

  Further, in the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment, during the stay in the MS mode, in the symbol variation game using the variation patterns P1 and P2 for the hit effect, the combination of the big hit symbols by the decorative symbols is presented with the task contents of the mission effect. By aggressively changing the type of reach symbol, the MS mode makes it easy to make a big hit due to mission completion. That is, when the variation patterns P1 and P2 are specified in the variation pattern designation command, the general CPU 31a selects a jackpot symbol combination of the same type as the reach symbol presented in the task content as a symbol symbol combination based on the decorative symbol. It is designed to be derived in a variable game.

  Also, in the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment, during the stay in the MS mode, the type of the design of the first stop display column in the design variation game due to the normal variation and the type of the reach design presented in the task content of the mission effect do not match. In this case, the symbol change effect that actively changes the symbol of the first stop display sequence to the same type as the reach symbol presented in the task content of the mission effect is configured to be executable. In the present embodiment, the symbol change effect causes the player to have an expectation for the achievement of the mission, and also indicates (notifies) the player the degree of expectation for the probability variation state. In the present embodiment, the symbol change effect is executed only in the symbol variation game by the normal variation that does not specify the reach variation. That is, when the symbol change effect is executed on the symbols in the first stop display sequence in the symbol change game by the outlier reach effect, the outlier symbols are executed even though the reach change is executed with the reach symbols presented in the task content. Since the combination is derived, the symbol change effect is executed only in the symbol variation game by the off-line effect. In addition, the symbol variation effect is a symbol variation game due to a shortening variation or a super shortening variation. Then, the design change effect is not executed.

  The overall CPU 31a receives the variation pattern designation command for designating the variation pattern P6 for specifying the normal variation, and the symbol of the first stop display column among the symbol combinations of the decorative symbols determined and the task of mission effect. When the types of reach symbols presented in the contents do not match, the symbol change effect lottery is executed to determine whether or not the symbol change effect is executed, and the execution of the symbol change effect is executed when the execution is determined by the lottery. Instruct. The overall CPU 31a outputs an effect mode command that can specify the execution of the symbol change effect to each of the control boards 32-34. In addition, the overall CPU 31a does not instruct the control boards 32 to 34 to execute the symbol change effect control board when it is determined not to execute the symbol change effect lottery.

  The overall CPU 31a executes a symbol change effect lottery based on the symbol change effect distribution table shown in FIG. In the symbol change effect distribution table, numerical values that can be taken by random numbers based on whether the gaming state is a probable variation state (high probability or low probability) (in this embodiment, all 997 different integers). Are assigned to each of “no change (does not execute symbol change effect)” and “symbol change (executes symbol change effect)”.

  For example, in the symbol change effect distribution table, when the gaming state is a probable change state (high probability), 125 random numbers are assigned to “no change” and 872 random numbers are assigned to “design change”. For this reason, in the symbol change effect distribution table, when the gaming state is the probability variation state (high probability), the probability that “no change” is selected is assigned to 125/997, and the probability that “symbol change” is selected. Is assigned to 872/997.

  In the present embodiment, in the symbol change effect distribution table, as shown in FIG. 20, execution of the symbol change effect is determined by 50% or more, which is more likely than the non-probable change state. In the case, the symbol change effect is easier to be executed. In other words, the present embodiment is configured to increase the degree of expectation for the probability variation state as the symbol change effect is executed during the stay in the MS mode.

  In the pachinko machine 10 according to the present embodiment, the expectation meter K (see FIG. 26A) different from the symbol that changes in the symbol variation game is displayed on the variable display H2 while the MS mode is staying. The expectation meter effect that changes the display mode of the expectation meter K is configured to be executable. And in this embodiment, the expectation degree from the display mode of the expectation degree meter K to the probability variation state is suggested (notified) to the player. Further, in the present embodiment, the expectation meter K has “0 stage” as the display mode of the expectation meter K, “1 stage” positioned one stage above “0 stage”, and “1 stage”. There are four stages, “two stages” located one stage above and “three stages” located one stage above “two stages”. In the expectation meter K, the display mode of “0 stage” is set to a mode in which all of the expectation meter K are turned off (outlined), and the display mode of “1 stage” is set to the meters Ka˜ of the expectation meter K. For example, up to Kc is lit in green. Further, in the expectation degree meter K, the “two-stage” display mode is set such that the whole of the meters Ka to Ke of the expectation level meter K blinks in green, for example, and the “three-step” display mode is set to the expectation meter K. The whole is continuously lit in green, for example. In addition, the display mode of the expectation meter K while staying in the MS mode changes in the order of “0 stage” → “1 stage” → “2 stage” → “3 stage”, and once changed to “3 stage” Since then, it has not changed. Each display mode of the expectation meter K is such that the expectation level (probability variation expectation level) in the probability variation state increases in the order of “3 levels”> “2 levels”> “1 level”> “0 level”. ing.

  In response to the input of a variation pattern designating command for instructing each variation pattern, the overall CPU 31a selects “stay” for maintaining the display mode of the current expectation meter K or other display mode (from the current stage). In addition, a meter effect lottery for determining whether or not to change to a display mode positioned one step higher) is executed, and the change to the determined display mode is determined and instructed. The overall CPU 31a outputs an effect mode command that can specify the display mode determined by the meter effect lottery to each of the control boards 32-34.

  The overall CPU 31a executes a meter effect lottery based on the meter effect distribution table shown in FIG. In the meter effect distribution table, for each variation pattern specified by the variation pattern designation command, whether or not the current display mode of the expectation meter K and the gaming state are in a probable variation state (high probability or low probability). ) Is assigned to a predetermined number of “stay” and “up one level”, respectively, which can be taken by random numbers (in this embodiment, all 307 different integers).

  For example, in the meter effect distribution table, when the display mode of the current expectation meter K is “0 stage” and the game state is the probability change state, the change pattern specified by the change pattern specification command is the change pattern P1. 247 random numbers are assigned to “stay”, and 60 random numbers are assigned to “up one level”. For this reason, in the meter production lottery table, when the display mode of the current expectation meter K is “0 stage” and the gaming state is in the probable variation state, the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command is the variation pattern P1. The probability of being “stay” is assigned to 247/307, and the probability of being “up one level” is assigned to 60/307.

  In the present embodiment, in the meter effect distribution table, as shown in FIG. 21, the display mode of the expectation meter K is more likely to change in the probability variation state than in the non-probability variation state, The display mode of the expectation meter K is easy to reach “three levels”. For this reason, when the display mode of the expectation degree meter K reaches “three stages”, the expectation degree to the probability variation state is increased.

  In the present embodiment, the general CPU 31a receives the first and third 2R probability variable big hit games, the 2R non-probable big hit games, or the small hit games when the MS mode stays. The display mode is reset (reset) to “0 stage”. In addition, the overall CPU 31a sets the display mode of the expectation meter K to start from “0 stage” when the MS mode is started via another effect mode. On the other hand, the general CPU 31a maintains the display mode of the expectation meter K even when instructing execution of various demonstration effects by inputting a demonstration designation command while staying in the MS mode. During the execution of various demonstration effects, the current display mode of the expectation meter K is maintained. For example, when the standby state occurs in the display mode of the expectation meter K in “two steps”, the expectation meter K is displayed in the “two step” display manner in the variable display H2 even if the standby demonstration effect is executed. Will blink.

Next, processing during staying in the preparation mode will be described.
When the overall CPU 31a instructs the start of the preparation mode, the overall CPU 31a continues the preparation mode until the mode end condition for the preparation mode for ending the effect mode in the preparation mode is satisfied. The overall CPU 31a determines the transition from the preparation mode to the probability variation mode after the 15R probability variation big hit game, the 7R probability variation big hit game, or the second 2R probability variable big hit game ends. In addition, the overall CPU 31a determines the transition to the SU mode or the MS mode after the first and third 2R probability variable big hit games, the 2R non-probable big hit games, or the small hit games are finished. Further, the overall CPU 31a can determine the transition to the SU mode or the MS mode with the start of the symbol variation game when the variation pattern P6 specifying the normal variation is designated. Then, the overall CPU 31a determines the transition from the preparation mode to the normal mode when the preparation mode end condition is satisfied.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment, the same as the “night background” in a plurality of types (three types in the present embodiment) of background images that can appear during the stay in the normal mode with the variable display H2 during the stay in the preparation mode. A background image is displayed. In other words, during the stay in the preparation mode, the variable display H2 is configured to develop the effect mode in the same manner as when the background image is “night background” during the stay in the normal mode. For this reason, while staying in the normal mode, when the background image becomes “night background”, the player does not simply hold the expectation of the probability variation state, but expects the probability variation state as in the preparation mode. Can be held by a player. On the other hand, during the stay in the preparation mode, the player does not simply hold the expectation to the probability change state, but the expectation to the probability change state is the same as when the background image becomes “night background” during the normal mode stay. Can be held by the player.

  Further, in the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment, the preparation mode via the CH that has shifted to the preparation mode via the CH mode, the SU preparation mode that has shifted to the preparation mode via the SU mode, and the MS mode There is an MS preparation mode that has shifted to the preparation mode. Note that the general CPU 31a stores information (such as a flag) indicating that the mode has been changed from the CH mode when the mode is changed from the CH mode to the preparation mode in the preparation mode. I know. The general CPU 31a is in the SU preparation mode based on the information in the RAM 31c in order to store information (such as a flag) indicating that the mode has been changed from the SU mode when the mode is changed from the SU mode to the preparation mode in the preparation mode. I know. The general CPU 31a stores the information (flag or the like) indicating the transition from the MS mode when the transition from the MS mode to the preparation mode is performed in the preparation mode. Therefore, the general CPU 31a is in the MS preparation mode based on the information in the RAM 31c. I know. Further, during the stay in the preparation mode, it is possible to shift from the preparation mode to the SU mode, the MS mode, or the normal mode, and the mode of transition to the SU mode or the MS mode for each of the CH preparation mode, the SU preparation mode, and the MS preparation mode. Are different. When the preparation mode end condition is satisfied regardless of the CH preparation mode, the SU preparation mode, and the MS preparation mode while staying in the preparation mode, the mode shifts from the preparation mode to the normal mode.

  When the first and third 2R probability variable big hit games, 2R non-probable big hit games or small hit games are granted during the CH preparation mode stay, the general CPU 31a shifts in the normal mode as in the normal mode stay. By executing the lottery, the production mode to be shifted is determined. That is, the general CPU 31a shares the normal mode transition lottery table in the CH preparation mode and the normal mode when the first and third 2R probability variable big hit games, 2R non-probable big hit games or small hit games are awarded. To use.

  The overall CPU 31a executes the mode entry lottery in response to the input of the variation pattern designation command for designating the variation pattern P6 for specifying the normal variation during the CH preparation mode stay. Then, as a result of executing the mode entry lottery, the overall CPU 31a determines whether or not to change the effect mode, and whether to change to the effect mode of the SU mode or the MS mode when changing the effect mode. The type is determined, and execution of the production mode according to the determined suggestion content is instructed. In the present embodiment, the general CPU 31a, when the symbol variation game by the normal variation (variation pattern P6) is executed during the CH preparation mode stay, the symbol variation game by the normal variation after starting the CH mode preparation mode. Based on the number of executions, an effect mode that can be shifted among the SU mode and the MS mode is determined. Then, as shown in FIG. 22, the overall CPU 31a can determine the transition to the SU mode when the number of times that the symbol variation game due to the normal variation is executed is “even number” while staying in the CH preparation mode, The transition to the MS mode can be determined when the number of times that the symbol variation game due to normal variation is executed during the CH preparation mode stay is “odd number”.

  The overall CPU 31a counts the number of symbol variation games executed after the preparation mode is started in the RAM 31c, and the number of symbol variation games based on the normal variation executed after the preparation mode is started. The RAM 31c counts, and “20 times” is set as the number of games as the preparation mode starts, and “10 times” is set as the number of normal games. The general CPU 31a updates the number of games stored in the RAM 31c by subtracting 1 (-1) every time the symbol variation game is started after the preparation mode is started. Every time the symbol variation game is started, the number of normal games stored in the RAM 31c is decremented by 1 (-1) and updated.

  When the general CPU 31a inputs a variation pattern designation command for instructing the variation pattern P6, the general CPU 31a updates the number of normal games stored in the RAM 31c by adding 1. When the updated value is an odd number, the overall CPU 31a enters the MS mode. A mode entry lottery for the MS mode that determines whether or not to transfer is executed. When the general CPU 31a inputs a variation pattern designation command for instructing the variation pattern P6, the general CPU 31a updates the number of normal games stored in the RAM 31c by adding 1. When the updated value is an even number, the SU mode A mode entry lottery for the SU mode that determines whether or not to shift to is executed.

  Further, the overall CPU 31a executes the mode entry lottery for the SU mode based on the mode entry lottery table for the SU mode shown in FIG. Then, the overall CPU 31a determines that the numbers that can be taken by random numbers (in the present embodiment, all 251 different integers) are based on whether or not the gaming state is a probable change state (high probability or low confirmation). “No entry” ”and“ Winning ”are assigned to a predetermined number. In the“ Winning ”column,“ SU1 (Suggested content SU1) ”,“ SU2 (Suggested content SU2) ”,“ SU3 (Suggested content SU3) ” A predetermined number is distributed to each of the above.

  For example, in the mode entry lottery table for the SU mode, when the gaming state is in an uncertain change state, 234 random numbers are assigned to “non-winning”, 17 random numbers are assigned to “winning”, and further to “winning”. Of the 17 random numbers, 11 are assigned to “SU1”, 5 random numbers are assigned to “SU2”, and 1 random number is assigned to “SU3”. For this reason, in the mode entry lottery table for the SU mode, when the gaming state is an uncertain change state, the probability of “non-winning” is assigned to 234/251, the probability of “winning” is assigned to 17/251, and “ Of the “winning”, the probability of “SU1” is assigned to 11/251, the probability of “SU2” is assigned to 5/251, and the probability of “SU3” is assigned to 1/251.

  Further, the overall CPU 31a executes the mode entry lottery for the MS mode based on the mode entry lottery table for the MS mode shown in FIG. Then, the overall CPU 31a determines that the numbers that can be taken by random numbers (in the present embodiment, all 251 different integers) are based on whether or not the gaming state is a probable change state (high probability or low confirmation). “No entry” ”and“ Winning ”are assigned to a predetermined number, and in the“ Winning ”column,“ 10 times (10 presentation periods) ”,“ 20 (20 presentation periods) ”,“ 30 times ”. Every (presentation period 30 times) "is assigned to a predetermined number of" task A "," task B ", and" task C ".

  For example, in the mode entry lottery table for the MS mode, when the gaming state is in an uncertain change state, 846 random numbers are assigned to “non-winning”, 61 random numbers are assigned to “winning”, and further to “winning”. Of the 61 random numbers, 44 are assigned to “10 times”, 15 random numbers are assigned to “20 times”, and 2 random numbers are assigned to “30 times”. Also, in the mode entry lottery table for the MS mode, when the gaming state is in the uncertain change state, 24 out of 44 assigned to “10 times” are assigned to “Assignment A” and 13 are assigned as “Assignment B”. In addition, seven are assigned to “Problem C”. In the mode entry lottery table for the MS mode, when the gaming state is an uncertain change state, 9 out of 15 assigned to “20 times” are assigned to “Assignment A” and 5 are assigned as “Assignment B”. In addition, one is assigned to “Problem C”. Also, in the mode entry lottery table for the MS mode, when the gaming state is in the uncertain change state, one of the two assigned to “30 times” is “Problem A” and one is “Problem B”. No random number is assigned to “Challenging C”.

  For this reason, in the mode entry lottery table for the MS mode, when the gaming state is an uncertain change state, the probability of “non-winning” is assigned to 846/907, the probability of “winning” is assigned to 61/907, and “ Of the “winning”, the probability of “10 times” is assigned to 44/907, the probability of “20 times” is assigned to 15/907, and the probability of “30 times” is assigned to 2/907. In the mode entry lottery table for the MS mode, when the gaming state is an uncertain change state, the probability of “task A” out of “10 times” is assigned to 24/907, and the probability of “task B” is 19 / The distribution is assigned to 907, and the probability of “task C” is assigned to 7/907. In the mode entry lottery table for the MS mode, when the gaming state is an uncertain change state, the probability of “task A” of “20 times” is assigned to 9/907, and the probability of “task B” is 5 / Assigned to 907, the probability of “task C” is assigned to 1/907. In the mode entry lottery table for the MS mode, when the gaming state is in an uncertain change state, the probability of “task A” out of “30 times” is assigned to 1/907, and the probability of “task B” is 1/907. 907.

  In this embodiment, in each mode entry lottery table, as shown in FIGS. 23 and 24, it is easier to enter the SU mode or the MS mode in the case of the probability variation state than in the case of the non-probability variation state. Further, in the mode entry lottery table for the SU mode, it is easier to determine the suggested contents SU2 and SU3 than the suggested contents SU1 in the case of the probability variation state than in the non-probability variation state, and the suggestion content SU3 is determined. It is easy to decide. Further, in the mode entry lottery table for the MS mode, it is easier to determine other than the assignment A for the presentation period 10 times in the case of the probability variation state than in the case of the non-probability variation state, and in the case of the probability variation state The assignment C is most easily determined in 10 presentation periods. In the mode entry lottery table for the MS mode, it is easier to select the task C in each presentation period in the case of the probability variation state than in the case of the non-probability variation state, and is presented only in the case of the probability variation state. The task C can be selected in 30 periods.

  In addition, in each mode entry lottery table, the probability of “winning” each mode entry lottery is set to be substantially the same, while the execution condition of the mode entry lottery for MS mode is set to an odd number of times for the normal game. After the mode starts, the mode entry lottery for the MS mode is performed before the mode entry lottery for the SU mode. In the CH preparation mode, the transition ratio to the MS mode can be increased as much as possible to approximate the transition ratios of the SU mode and the MS mode in the normal mode. .

  In addition, when the first and third 2R probability variable big hit games, 2R non-probable big hit games or small hit games are awarded while the SU preparation mode is staying, the general CPU 31a determines the transition to the SU mode, As a result of performing the lottery similar to the SU mode suggestion content lottery during the normal mode during stay, the type of the suggestion content is indicated. That is, when the first and third 2R probable big hit games, 2R non-probable big hit games or small hit games are awarded, the general CPU 31a enters the SU mode during the normal mode between the SU preparation mode and the normal mode. The suggestion content allocation table is commonly used.

  Whether the overall CPU 31a shifts to the SU mode by executing the mode entry lottery for the SU mode in response to the input of the variation pattern designation command for designating the variation pattern P6 while staying in the SU preparation mode. Whether or not to make a transition is determined along with whether or not to make the transition. In other words, when the change pattern P6 is instructed, the general CPU 31a uses the mode entry lottery table for the SU mode in common in the CH preparation mode when the number of normal games is an equal number of times and the SU preparation mode. It has become.

  In addition, the general CPU 31a determines the transition to the MS mode when the first and third 2R probability variable big hit games, 2R non-probable big hit games or small hit games are given during the MS preparation mode stay, and the normal mode As a result of performing a lottery similar to the MS mode suggested content lottery during the normal mode during stay, the type of suggested content is indicated. That is, when the first and third 2R probability variable big hit games, 2R non-probability big hit games or small hit games are awarded, the general CPU 31a performs the MS for tasks in the normal mode in the MS preparation mode and the normal mode. The mode suggestion content allocation table and the MS mode suggestion content allocation table for the presentation period in the normal mode are commonly used.

  Whether the overall CPU 31a shifts to the MS mode by executing the mode entry lottery for the MS mode in response to the input of the variation pattern designation command for designating the variation pattern P6 while staying in the MS preparation mode. In addition to whether or not, the contents of the suggestion are determined when shifting. That is, when the change pattern P6 is instructed, the general CPU 31a uses the mode entry lottery table for the MS mode in common in the CH preparation mode when the number of normal games is an odd number and the MS preparation mode. It has become.

  As described above, in the embodiment, in the SU preparation mode and the MS preparation mode, the presentation mode that has been staying just before the transition to the preparation mode is entered again. In other words, the present embodiment is configured to restart each effect mode by establishing the resumption condition as the decision to reenter the corresponding effect mode by the mode entry lottery for various modes in the SU effect mode and the MS preparation mode. ing. For this reason, when entering these production modes in the SU preparation mode and the MS preparation mode, by giving the player the impression that the production mode that was staying until just before the transition to the preparation mode continued. , The player is continuously expected to have a promising state.

  The general CPU 31a starts the preparation mode while staying in the preparation mode (CH preparation mode, SU preparation mode, MS preparation mode), and the number of games stored in the RAM 31c reaches 20 times or is stored in the RAM 31c. In response to the arrival of any one of the number of regular games that reaches 10 times, the mode end condition for the preparation mode for ending the preparation mode is established. That is, in the preparation mode, the progress of 20 symbol variation games is given as the maximum period, and the reach probability is higher than in the non-probability variation state and the reserved memory number is likely to accumulate (“3”, “ In the probability change state (which is easy to maintain “4”), the preparation mode is easily continued up to 20 times, which is the maximum period, compared to the non-probability change state. When the mode end condition for the preparation mode is satisfied and the mode is shifted from the preparation mode to the normal mode, execution of various mode entry lotteries that serve as an opportunity (chance) to enter the SU mode or the MS mode (enter again) The period will end. In addition, when the mode termination condition for the preparation mode is established, the overall CPU 31a instructs the transition to the normal mode with the start of the next symbol variation game that triggered the establishment of the termination condition. To do.

Next, processing during staying in the CH mode will be described.
When the overall CPU 31a instructs the start of the CH mode, the overall CPU 31a continues the CH mode while the entrance rate improvement state is given. The overall CPU 31a determines the transition from the CH mode to the probability variation mode after the 15R probability variation big hit game, the 7R probability variation big hit game, or the second and third 2R probability variation big hit games are completed. Also, the overall CPU 31a continues the CH mode because the entry rate improvement state is continuously given after the end of the first 2R probability variation big hit game, 2R non-probability big hit game or small hit game. The overall CPU 31a determines the transition from the CH mode to the preparation mode after the completion of the entrance rate improvement state with the upper limit being 50 times.

Next, processing during stay in the probability variation mode will be described.
When instructing the start of the probability change mode, the overall CPU 31a continues the probability change mode until the first 2R probability variation big hit game or 2R non-probability big hit game is won and the big hit game is terminated. In addition, the general CPU 31a enters the probability change state after the end of the 15R probability change big hit game, 7R probability change big hit game, the second and third 2R probability change big hit games or the small hit game, and until the next big hit game is given. Probability change mode is continued because the improved ball ratio is given. In addition, the overall CPU 31a determines the transition from the probability variation mode to the CH mode since the entrance rate improvement state is continuously given after the end of the first 2R probability variation big hit game and the 2R non-probability big hit game.

  Next, various processes executed by the sub CPU 32a of the display control board 32 based on the display control program will be described. In the present embodiment, the sub CPU 32a of the display control board 32 that executes the following various processes based on the display control program functions as a mode effect control unit and a problem giving effect control unit.

  When the sub CPU 32a inputs a control command from the overall control board 31 (overall CPU 31a), the sub CPU 32a performs control according to the input control command based on the display control program. Specifically, when the sub CPU 32a inputs the variation pattern designation command, the display of the variable display H2 is displayed so that the decorative symbols are variably displayed with the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command to start the symbol combination game. Control the content. When the sub CPU 32a inputs the all symbol stop command, the sub CPU 32a controls the display content of the variable display H2 so that the symbol combination designated by the inputted decoration design designation command is displayed on the variable display H2. By this control, the symbol change game is performed on the variable display H2.

  Further, when the sub CPU 32a inputs the effect mode command, the sub CPU 32a controls the display content of the variable display H2 so that the symbol variation game is performed with the effect content instructed by the command. Further, when the sub CPU 32a inputs an effect mode command, the sub CPU 32a controls the display content of the variable display H2 in the effect mode specified by the command.

  In this embodiment, when the sub CPU 32a inputs an effect mode command, the display content of the variable display H2 is displayed so as to perform a display effect corresponding to the type of effect mode specified by the command with the start of the symbol variation game. Control. In executing each effect mode, the sub CPU 32a causes the variable display device H2 to perform different display effects so that the player can recognize the type of the effect mode being executed from the display content. That is, when executing the probability changing mode, the sub CPU 32a displays a character image “probably changing” and sets the display content of the variable display H2 for the probability changing mode effect. Further, when executing the CH mode, the sub CPU 32a displays a character image “in chance mode” and sets the display content of the variable display H2 for the CH mode effect. Further, when executing the preparation mode, the sub CPU 32a sets the display content of the variable display H2 for the preparation mode effect with “night background”. When the sub CPU 32a executes the SU mode, as shown in FIG. 25A, the sub-CPU 32a displays an image of “gate” corresponding to the specified suggestion content and “in step-up mode” on the variable display H2. Is displayed, and the display content of the variable display H2 is set for the SU mode effect. Further, when the sub CPU 32a executes the MS mode, as shown in FIG. 26A, the task content information Ha and the presentation period information Hb corresponding to the specified suggestion content are displayed as an image, and the expectation meter K Is displayed and the display content of the variable display H2 is set for the MS mode effect. The sub CPU 32a decrements “1” from the display content of the presentation period information Hb every time the symbol variation game is executed in the MS mode. Further, in the case of executing the normal mode, the sub CPU 32a sets the display content of the variable display H2 for the normal mode effect with “day background”, “evening background”, and “night background”.

  For example, when the execution of the button effect is specified in the effect mode command while staying in the SU mode, the sub CPU 32a displays “PUSH” on the variable display H2 in accordance with the setting of the button effective period, as shown in FIG. "Is displayed as an image, and the display content of the variable display H2 is controlled so that" Character 1 "appears from the opened back.

  Further, for example, when the execution of the additional effect is specified in the effect mode command while staying in the MS mode, the sub CPU 32a displays an image of “add?” On the variable display H2, as shown in FIG. . Then, the sub CPU 32a rewrites the display content of the presentation period information Hb to “remaining 30 times” at the same time as the image display of “addition!” When the effect of notifying the addition of the presentation period is specified along with the execution of the additional effect. It has become. On the other hand, the sub CPU 32a does not change the display content of the presentation period information Hb by displaying an image of “?” When the effect of notifying the addition of the presentation period is not designated with the execution of the additional effect. .

  Further, for example, when the execution of the background change effect is designated in the effect mode command while staying in the normal mode, the sub CPU 32a displays the character image “background change” as an image. The sub CPU 32a can change the background image of the variable display H2 from “day background” to “night background” when the effect of changing the background image from “evening background” to “night background” is designated. The display content of the display H2 is controlled.

  When the sub CPU 32a inputs various demo designation commands, the sub CPU 32a causes the variable display device H2 to execute various designated demonstration effects (standby demonstration or title demonstration effects), while the expectation meter K is in the MS mode. The display mode is maintained without being changed after the input of various demonstration designation commands and is displayed on the variable display H2.

  Further, when the opening command is input, the sub CPU 32a controls the display content of the variable display H2 so as to execute the opening effect based on the effect pattern that specifies the effect content of the jackpot game determined by the overall CPU 31a. Further, when the sub CPU 32a inputs a round command, the sub CPU 32a controls the display content of the variable display H2 so as to execute each round effect based on the effect pattern specifying the effect content of the big hit game determined by the general CPU 31a.

  When the ending command is input, the sub CPU 32a controls the display content of the variable display H2 so as to execute the ending effect based on the effect pattern that specifies the effect content of the big hit game determined by the overall CPU 31a. At this time, the sub-CPU 32a was given a 15R probability variable big hit game, a 7R probability variable big hit game, and a second probability variable big hit game (the third 2R probability variable big hit game to which a state of improving the entrance rate is given after the big hit game ends). If it has been given), the fact that the probability variation state is given is notified. Further, the sub CPU 32a was given the first 2R probability variable big hit game, 2R non-probability big hit game or small hit game (the third 2R probability variable big hit game which is not given the improved entrance rate after the big hit game ends) In the case where it has been performed), it is made to conceal whether or not a certain variation state has been given by executing the same mode of production. Thereby, in the variable display H2, an opening effect, a round effect, and an ending effect are each performed.

  The lamp control board 33 and the voice control board 34 control the light emission mode of the decorative lamp 16 and the voice output mode of the speaker 17 when various commands are input. That is, the lamp control board 33 and the sound control board 34 perform control so as to perform an effect corresponding to the effect content instructed by these commands, similarly to the display control board 32.

As described above in detail, the present embodiment has the following effects.
(1) When the gaming state is the probability variation state, the reach performance is determined at a higher rate in the reach determination than when the gaming state is the non-probability variation state (normal state). For this reason, the appearance of the reach effect can be configured to vary the appearance ratio according to the gaming state. As a result, the player can be made to guess whether or not the gaming state is a probable change state from the appearance of the reach effect. That is, even if the production mode is the normal mode, it is possible to make the player infer from the appearance mode of the reach production whether or not the probability variation state. Therefore, whether or not the gaming state is a probability variation state regardless of whether or not the performance mode (particularly the CH mode, the preparation mode, the SU mode, and the MS mode) for notifying that the gaming state can have an expectation in the probability variation state can be executed. It is possible to improve the interest of the game by making the player guess.

  (2) While staying in the preparation mode, even if the determination result of the big hit determination and the small hit determination is both negative, it is possible to enter the SU mode or the MS mode based on the determination of the variation pattern P6. By doing so, the player can be expected to have a probable change state. For this reason, while staying in the preparation mode, it is possible to make the player have an expectation for the execution of the SU mode or the MS mode, thereby making the player expectation for the probability variation state. On the other hand, while staying in the preparation mode, even if the player does not enter the SU mode or the MS mode, it is possible to cause the player to infer from the appearance mode of the reach effect whether or not it is in a certain change state. Therefore, it is possible to improve the interest of the game by causing the player to guess whether or not the game state is a probable change state regardless of whether or not the preparation mode can be executed.

  (3) In the mission effect while staying in the MS mode, the player is presented with the task of executing the reach effect with a predetermined reach pattern. For this reason, at the time of execution of the reach effect, it can be expected that the reach effect by the reach design presented as the mission effect is executed. Therefore, it is possible not only to make a guess about whether or not it is in a probable variation state from the appearance of the reach effect, but also to make a guess about whether or not it is in a probable variation state, and at the same time, expect a big hit.

  (4) When the execution of the reach effect is determined during the execution of the SU mode, the mode end condition for the SU mode is not established. For this reason, when the gaming state is in the probabilistic state while staying in the SU mode, the appearance ratio of the reach effect is increased, so that the SU mode effect is more easily continued than in the non-probable state (normal state). Therefore, the player can be made to guess whether or not the state is in the probability variation state from the continuation mode of the SU mode.

  (5) After completion of the first and third 2R probability variation big hit games or 2R non-probability big hit games, a plurality of types (in the present embodiment, different presentation aspects of the suggestion contents suggesting the degree of expectation to the probability variation state to the player) By enabling any one of the two types of SU mode and MS mode, it is possible to attract the player's interest in the execution of the SU mode and the MS mode. By assigning a task in the MS mode, not only the expectation of being in a probable change state while staying in the MS mode, but also the expectation for the big hit (15R, 7R probable big hit game in the present embodiment) due to the achievement of the task is a game at the same time. Can be held by a person. For this reason, like the SU mode and the MS mode, as a result of providing an effect mode in which the player has different expectations, the player can be given different interests for each effect mode to be performed. Therefore, in the pachinko machine 10 that executes various performance modes for notifying that the gaming state can have an expectation in the probability variation state, two types of performance modes of the suggested contents that suggest the player the degree of expectation in the probability variation state are different. By providing the SU mode and the MS mode, it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

  (6) In the SU mode, the more you continue, the higher your expectation for the probabilistic state will be, and while you are in the SU mode, you will be interested in when the mode termination conditions for the SU mode will arrive On the other hand, the expectation of the probable change state held by the player can be changed according to the mode termination condition for the SU mode. In MS mode, it is possible to change the expectation of the probability variation state by informing the length of the presentation period in advance, so that the player can have the expectation of the probability variation state while staying in the MS mode. However, the player can be interested in achieving the task. Therefore, in the pachinko machine 10 that executes the production mode for notifying that the gaming state can have an expectation in the probability variation state, two types of SUs with different representation aspects of the suggested contents that suggest the player the degree of expectation of the probability variation state. By providing the mode and the MS mode, it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

  (7) When the first and third 2R probability variable big hit games or 2R non-probable big hit games are awarded, one of the two SU modes and the MS mode can be executed after the big hit games are finished. I made it. And when the 1st, 3rd 2R probability variation big hit game or 2R non-probability big hit game is awarded, the probability variation state may be given as the gaming state. That is, each time the first and third 2R probability variation big hit games or 2R non-probability big hit games are played, the player can have an expectation for the probability variation state. Further, after the end of the symbol variation game due to the normal variation (variation pattern P8) associated with the determination of the deviation from the SU mode and the MS mode, the same as after the end of the first and third 2R probability variable big hit games or 2R non-probable big hit games. In this configuration, the SU mode and the MS mode can be executed. For this reason, even when the first and third 2R probability variable big hit games or 2R non-probable big hit games are not given, the SU mode and the MS mode can be expected, and the SU mode and the MS mode are not executed. You can improve the fun of the game inside.

  (8) In the case where first and third 2R probability variable big hit games or 2R non-probable big hit games and small hit games are provided in which the player cannot discriminate the opening mode of the big prize opening device 23, and these winning games are given Made it possible to execute any one of the SU mode and the MS mode after the winning game. When the first and third 2R probability variation big hit games or 2R non-probability big hit games are awarded, the probability variation state is given as the gaming state, while when the small hit games are given, the gaming state is To continue. That is, each time the first and third 2R probability variation big hit games or 2R non-probability big hit games and small hit games are played, the player can have an expectation for the probability variation state. Furthermore, even after the end of the symbol variation game due to the normal variation (variation pattern P6) associated with the decision to deviate from the SU mode and the MS mode, the first and third 2R probability variable big hit games or 2R non-probable big hit games and small hit games The SU mode and the MS mode can be executed in the same manner as after the completion. Therefore, even when the first and third 2R probability variable big hit games or the 2R non-probable big hit games and the small hit games are not given, the SU mode and the MS mode can be expected. It is possible to improve the interest of the game when the mode is not executed.

  (9) In normal mode, if you enter MS mode by winning 1st, 3rd 2R probable big hit game or 2R non-probable big hit game, suggestion contents by type and presentation period of task presented in MS mode By informing the player, the player is notified of the degree of expectation from the suggested content to the probable change state. Furthermore, while staying in the MS mode, since the assignment of the big hit symbol combination (15R, 7R probability variable big hit game) is derived by the variable display H2 by the achievement of the problem due to the appearance of the presented presentation, the MS mode stays. The player can be expected to achieve the task for each of the symbol variation games. Therefore, in the pachinko machine 10 that can conceal whether or not the gaming state is a probabilistic state, by presenting a task in the MS mode that informs that the probable state can be expected, a big hit (15R, 7R probable big hit) In addition to giving the player a sense of expectation of (game), it is possible to improve the interest of the game by causing the player to guess the degree of expectation that the game state is a probabilistic state from the presented problem.

  (10) While staying in the MS mode, the player is given the expectation from the change mode of the suggested contents to the probability variation state by further winning the first and third 2R probability variable big hit games or 2R non-probable big hit games. To suggest. For this reason, while the MS mode is staying, it is possible to cause the player to appropriately infer whether or not the gaming state is a probable change state not only at the start of the MS mode but also until the MS mode is terminated. Therefore, in the MS mode, not only gives the player a sense of expectation for the big hit (15R, 7R probability change big hit game), but also makes it possible to guess the expectation for the game state being the probability change state from the presented problem. The interest can be improved.

  (11) While staying in the MS mode, the player can further increase the expectation from the setting mode of the presentation period to the probability variation state by winning the first and third 2R probability variable big hit games or 2R non-probable big hit games. To suggest. For this reason, while staying in the MS mode, as the presentation period is reset, the degree of expectation for the probability variation state is increased. For this reason, while the MS mode is staying, it is possible to cause the player to appropriately infer whether or not the gaming state is a probable change state not only at the start of the MS mode but also until the MS mode is terminated. Therefore, in the MS mode, not only gives the player a sense of expectation for the big hit (15R, 7R probability change big hit game), but also makes it possible to guess the expectation for the game state being the probability change state from the presented problem. The interest can be improved.

  (12) After the end of the MS mode production, the player will start a preparation mode that notifies the player that the MS mode can be started when the resumption condition is satisfied, so that the probability that the player will have after the end of the MS mode is also increased. You can sustain the expectation of the state. For this reason, even after the completion of the MS mode and during the stay in the preparation mode, it is possible to improve the interest of the game as during the stay in the MS mode.

  (13) While staying in MS preparation mode with MS mode as a trigger, it is suggested according to the game state when starting MS mode with the establishment of resumption conditions (determination of entry in MS mode mode entry lottery) By determining the content (the task and the presentation period), the player is expected to expect the probable state from the suggested content. For this reason, even after the completion of the MS mode and during the stay in the preparation mode (MS preparation mode), the player is preferably inferred whether or not the gaming state is a probable change state as in the execution of the MS mode. Can improve the fun of gaming.

  (14) When the first and third 2R probability variable big hit games or 2R non-probable big hit games are awarded, the MS mode is executed after the first and third 2R probability variable big hit games or 2R non-probable big hit games are finished. Configured to be possible. And when the 1st, 3rd 2R probability variation big hit game or 2R non-probability big hit game is awarded, the probability variation state may be given as the gaming state. That is, each time the first and third 2R probability variation big hit games or 2R non-probability big hit games are played, the player can have an expectation for the probability variation state. Furthermore, in the MS mode production, not only does the player have the expectation of 15R, 7R probable big hit game by achievement of the task by assigning the task by the reach symbol, but also the number of types of reach symbols to which the task is granted and The player can have an expectation for a probable change state depending on the length of the presentation period. Therefore, in the pachinko machine 10 that can conceal whether or not the gaming state is a probabilistic state, by presenting the task in the MS mode that informs that the probable state can be expected, to the 15R, 7R probable big hit game In addition to giving the player a sense of expectation, it is possible to improve the interest of the game by causing the player to estimate the degree of expectation that the gaming state is a probability variation state from the presented problem.

  (15) The first and third 2R probability variation big hit games or the 2R non-probability big hit game and the small hit game are provided, and the first and third 2R probability changes are not possible. When the big hit game or the 2R non-probability big hit game and the small hit game are given, the MS mode can be executed after the hit games are finished. When the first and third 2R probability variable big hit games or 2R non-probability big hit games are awarded, there is a possibility that the probability changed state may be given as the gaming state, while the small hit game is given. Made the game state continue. That is, each time the first and third 2R probability variation big hit games or 2R non-probability big hit games and small hit games are played, the player can have an expectation for the probability variation state. Furthermore, in the MS mode production, not only does the player have the expectation of 15R, 7R probable big hit game by achievement of the task by assigning the task by the reach symbol, but also the number of types of reach symbols to which the task is granted and The player can have an expectation for a probable change state depending on the length of the presentation period. Therefore, in the pachinko machine 10 that can conceal whether or not the gaming state is a probabilistic state, by presenting the task in the MS mode that informs that the probable state can be expected, to the 15R, 7R probable big hit game In addition to giving the player a sense of expectation, it is possible to improve the interest of the game by causing the player to guess the degree of expectation that the game state is a probabilistic state from the presented problem.

  (16) While in normal mode, if you enter SU mode by winning the 1st or 3rd 2R probable big hit game or 2R non-probable big hit game, the expectation to the probable state from the suggested contents of SU mode Suggests to the player. In addition, while staying in the SU mode, by winning the first and third 2R probable big hit games or 2R non-probable big hit games, while suggesting to the player the expectation from the change mode of the suggested content to the probable state, Even if the jackpot is not won, the player is informed of the degree of expectation from the change mode of the suggested content to the probable change state. Further, during the stay in the SU mode, it is suggested to the player that the expectation for the probability variation state increases as the SU mode continues. Therefore, during the execution of the SU mode for notifying that the gaming state can be expected to be in the probable state, the player can appropriately guess whether or not the gaming state is in the probable state, thereby improving the interest of the game. be able to.

  (17) After the completion of the SU mode, the SU mode effect is completed by starting a preparation mode (SU preparation mode) for notifying the player that the SU mode can be entered again when the restart condition is satisfied. The expectation to the probable state that the player has later can be maintained. For this reason, even after the completion of the SU mode effect and staying in the preparation mode (SU preparation mode), it is possible to improve the interest of the game in the same way as during the execution of the SU mode effect.

  (18) While staying in the SU preparation mode triggered by the transition to the SU mode, the suggested content is determined according to the game state when the SU mode effect is started when the resume condition is met. Suggests to players the expectation of a probabilistic state. For this reason, even after the completion of the SU mode effect and during the stay in the preparation mode (SU preparation mode), it is preferable to guess whether or not the game state is a probable change state as in the execution of the SU mode effect. By doing so, it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

  (19) While staying in the SU mode, by causing the button effect to be executed according to the game state at the start of the symbol variation game, the player can be expected not only from the suggested content but also from the result of the button effect to the certain change state. To suggest. For this reason, during staying in the SU mode, when the suggestion content does not change and the button effect is executed, the player is informed whether the gaming state is a probability variation state as in the case where the suggestion content changes. It is possible to improve the interest of the game by making the guesses appropriately.

  (20) After completing the SU mode or the MS mode that can be executed in response to the winning of the first or third 2R probability variable big hit game or 2R non-probable big hit game, the SU mode or the MS mode is started again by starting the preparation mode. The player is informed that there is an expectation to enter again. Further, in the preparation mode, the previous production mode is resumed by re-entering the production mode based on the information on the production mode that was staying until immediately before the transition to the preparation mode stored in the RAM 31c when the resume condition is satisfied. The player can be made to recognize that the production mode continues. For this reason, even after the completion of the SU mode or the MS mode, the player can be expected to resume the SU mode and the MS mode while staying in the preparation mode. Therefore, even after the completion of the SU mode and the MS mode for notifying that the gaming state can have an expectation in the probable state, the gaming state held by the player will continue to expect the probable state, thereby improving the interest of the game. Can be achieved.

  (21) By setting the background image (effect mode) in the preparation mode and the “night background” that is one background image (effect mode) in the normal mode to the same mode, the background image is prepared during the stay in the normal mode. In the case of the “night background” in the same mode as the mode, it is possible to make the player think that the probable change state may be given in the same manner as after the SU mode and the MS mode are finished. Therefore, the interest during execution of the normal mode can be improved by associating the effect after the completion of the SU mode and the MS mode with the normal mode.

  (22) In the background change effect lottery, when the background image staying in the normal mode is the “night background” in the same mode as the preparation mode, the lottery result is more current than in the normal state when the gaming state is in the probable state. Made it easier to derive the result of staying control of the background image. For this reason, when the background image staying in the normal mode is the “night background”, the player can have an expectation for the probability change state as the background image continues for a long time. In addition, when a negative determination is made in the jackpot determination, a symbol change negative determination is made in the big hit determination by performing a background change effect lottery when the symbol change game with the change patterns P6 to P8 is started. Even in the case of a game, the player's interest can be attracted to the change in the production mode. Therefore, it is possible to improve the interest during the stay in the normal mode by associating the effect after the completion of the SU mode and the MS mode with the normal mode.

  (23) After the end of the first 2R probability variation big hit game or 2R non-probability big hit game and when the entry rate improvement state is given, it is determined whether or not the game state from the game mode is the probability variation state. It can be concealed, and the fact is notified to the player in the CH mode. In addition, after the first and third 2R probability variation big hit games or the 2R non-probability big hit games are finished and the entrance rate improvement state is not given, it is determined whether or not the game state is a probability variation state from the game mode. It is possible to conceal it, and that fact is notified to the player in the SU mode and the MS mode. Furthermore, after the end of the first 2R probability variation big hit game or 2R non-probability big hit game, the maximum grant period of the short-time state elapses after the entry rate improvement state is given, and the entry rate improvement state ends. In some cases, the preparation mode for giving an opportunity to shift to the SU mode and the MS mode is executed. For this reason, while staying in the preparation mode, the player can have an expectation for the probable change state by having an expectation for the transition to the SU mode and the MS mode. Therefore, by associating the effect after the completion of the entrance rate improvement state with the effect that informs the player that the player can have an expectation that the state is probabilistic, the player can be maintained even after the end of the entrance rate improvement state. Can keep the expectation of the probable state of the game and improve the fun of the game.

  (24) When the symbol variation game with normal variation (variation pattern P6) is executed during the stay in the preparation mode, the SU mode is also performed in the symbol variation game with the normal variation by performing various mode entry lotteries as in the normal mode. In addition, it is possible to attract the player's interest in the change in the production mode due to the transition to the MS mode. That is, in the normal mode and the preparation mode, it is possible to make the player have an expectation for the change in the effect mode due to the background image and the change in the effect mode due to the transition of the effect mode. Also, in each mode and throwing-in lottery, by determining in advance the types of effect modes to be shifted according to the number of times the symbol variation game is executed as a symbol variation game according to the normal variation (variation pattern P6), The opportunity to shift to can be suitably reached.

  (25) In the preparation mode (SU preparation mode or MS preparation mode) via the SU mode and the MS mode, the corresponding production mode continues by reentering the production mode that was staying just before due to the establishment of the restart condition. By allowing the player to recognize as described above, it is possible to maintain the expectation of the probability variation state that the player has regardless of the way of passing. Furthermore, in the preparation mode, when the types of effect modes that can be shifted by winning various mode entry lotteries are the same, the proportion of success / failure is determined to be the same by using a common table in various mode entry lotteries. And in various mode entry lotteries, the control burden related to each lottery is reduced and the rate of transition for each production mode that can be shifted in each lottery is easily calculated compared to the case where the proportion of success / failure for each lottery is determined for each lottery can do. Therefore, in the realization of the pachinko machine 10 that can sustain the expectation of the probable state held by the player during the stay in the preparation mode, an easy implementation is possible while suppressing an increase in the control burden of the pachinko machine 10 (the overall CPU 31a). It becomes.

In addition, you may change the said embodiment as follows.
-In this embodiment, during the stay in the SU mode, regardless of the reach determination result, after the mode end condition for the SU mode is satisfied, the mode can be shifted to the preparation mode with the start of the next symbol variation game to be performed. . Also, in the MS mode and the preparation mode, when shifting from the MS mode to the preparation mode or from the preparation mode to the normal mode, the start of the transition destination production mode can be changed according to the determination result of the reach determination. You can also.

  -In this embodiment, it can also be set as the structure provided only in any one of SU mode and MS mode performed with the 1st, 3rd 2R probability variation big hit game or 2R non-probability big hit game as an opportunity.

-In this embodiment, the notification mode of the expected degree to the probability variation state can be set to the same mode of effect mode only by changing the background images of the SU mode and the MS mode.
-In this embodiment, if it has the structure which can conceal a game state and can notify that to a player, a player different from SU mode and MS mode will be in a probable change state as a production mode. There may be provided an effect mode capable of reporting the degree of expectation over a plurality of stages. That is, in this example, it is also possible to configure without providing a production mode such as a probability variation mode or a CH mode. In addition, it is possible to improve the interest of the game by further increasing the types of effect modes and associating the expected degree of the probable state with each effect mode.

  In the present embodiment, the mode end condition for the SU mode in the SU mode may be arbitrarily changed. For example, the mode end condition may be established not only by the variation pattern P4 for the outlier reach effect but also by the variation pattern P5. It may be.

  -In this embodiment, in the button effect and the SU change effect while staying in the SU mode, it is only necessary to notify only the expected degree of the probability variation state, or in addition to the expectation to the probability variation state, the big hit (15R, 7R probability variation big hit You may make it alert | report the degree of expectation to (game).

In the present embodiment, the winning probability of the end lottery while staying in the SU mode may be arbitrarily changed. For example, the winning probability can be set to the same ratio regardless of the gaming state.
-In this embodiment, during the stay in the SU mode, the change mode of the suggested content for the SU mode in the case of winning the first, third 2R probability variable big hit game, 2R non-probable big hit game or small hit game is arbitrarily changed For example, the suggested content for the SU mode can be changed to the suggested content one level higher.

  -In this embodiment, regarding the suggestion contents for the SU mode, the expectation degree to the probabilistic state may be changed depending on whether or not the suggestion contents change without setting the expectation degree to the probabilistic state for each suggestion content. it can. Further, the suggested content for the SU mode may have four or more stages, and can be configured to change steplessly. In this case, when the gaming state is a probability variation state, a configuration that can be easily changed to a suggestion content at a stage higher than the current suggestion content can be adopted as compared to the case of the non-probability variation state.

  ・ In this embodiment, if you win the 1st, 3rd 2R probability variable big hit game, 2R non-probable big hit game or small hit game while staying in SU mode, the suggested content for SU mode will be lower than the current suggested content. It may be possible to change to the suggestion content located in the stage. Further, during the stay in the SU mode, the SU change effect may be changed only to the suggested content located at a stage higher than the current suggested content.

  In the present embodiment, when the SU mode is started, the suggestion content SU1 can always be started. Further, when re-entering the SU mode from the SU preparation mode, the suggestion content in the previous SU mode may be started.

  -In this embodiment, the triggers of the completion of various mode end conditions in the SU mode and the MS mode may be replaced with each other, or both end execution lotteries may be executed or both may be preliminarily determined and notified in advance. Good.

  In the present embodiment, the task content in the MS mode may be arbitrarily changed, such as a specific notice effect or a notice character. In addition, the presentation period in the MS mode may be always constant, and the presentation period may not be notified. Further, the task content in the MS mode may be a mode in which different task content is notified every time the symbol variation game is started during the stay in the MS mode.

  In this embodiment, the presentation period in the MS mode may be not only the number of symbol variation games, but also the number of times the symbol variation game due to normal variation is executed, the number of times the symbol variation game due to reach variation is executed, etc. You may manage by time. When managing the presentation period of the MS mode according to the elapsed time, the player may be informed of the expected degree of the probabilistic state according to the length of time, such that the longer the elapsed time, the higher the expected degree of the probable state. it can.

  -In this embodiment, when staying in the MS mode, when winning 1st, 3rd 2R probable big hit game, 2R non-probable big hit game or small hit game, not only the presentation period but also the task contents can be reset On the other hand, it is possible to reset only the task content without changing the presentation period. In addition, when staying in the MS mode, when winning 1st, 3rd 2R probable big hit games, 2R non-probable big hit games or small hit games, “10 times”, “20 times”, “30” A configuration may be adopted in which the degree of expectation for the probability variation state is changed depending on which presentation period of “time” is reset.

  -In this embodiment, while staying in the MS mode, when winning the first and third 2R probable big hit games, 2R non-probable big hit games or small hit games, or reentering the MS mode via the MS preparation mode Even in such a case, the display mode of the expectation meter K may be continued by being stored in the RAM 31c. In addition, regarding the display mode of the expectation meter K while staying in the MS mode, it can be reset to “0 stage” when the demonstration effect is executed, and the determination of whether or not to play a game is expected in the standby state. Execution based on the display mode of K can be prevented. The display mode by the expectation meter K can also be used as a big hit notice.

  -In this embodiment, while staying in the MS mode, the symbol combination determined when the 15R, 7R probability variable big hit game is won is different from the reach symbol of the task content to the reach symbol of the task content. You may employ | adopt the structure which determines whether to make it by lottery. Whether or not to change the determined symbol combination to the reach symbol of the task content when the symbol combination determined in the case of winning the 15R, 7R probable big hit game while staying in the MS mode is different from the reach symbol of the task content By determining according to the gaming state, it is also possible to notify the player of the expected degree of the probability variation state.

In the present embodiment, when re-entering the MS mode from the MS preparation mode, the MS mode may be started with the previous task content.
In the present embodiment, the CH mode may not be provided, and the transition from the probability change mode to the preparation mode or the normal mode may be performed.

  In the present embodiment, the preparation mode may not be provided, and the transition to the normal mode may be performed after the CH mode ends. At the end of the CH mode, it is possible to shift to any one of the normal mode, the SU mode, and the MS mode, and the player is given a degree of expectation for the probability change state (depending on which of the production modes is switched to). You may make it alert | report.

  In the present embodiment, it is possible to adopt a configuration in which various mode entry lotteries can be performed in the symbol variation game with the variation pattern for the divergence reach effect or the divergence effect in the preparation mode.

  -In this embodiment, while staying in the CH mode, when winning the third 2R probability variable big hit game or entering the CH mode triggered by the third 2R probability variable big hit game, a predetermined timing (for example, the third 2R You may employ | adopt the structure which transfers to a probability change mode after progress of 50 games after winning a probability change big hit game.

  -In this embodiment, it is set as the structure which alert | reports the expectation degree to a probable change state only with the suggestion content for each mode in SU mode and MS mode, and other effects (for example, a button effect, a meter change effect, etc.) It is not necessary to report the degree of expectation to the probability variation state. Also, in the SU mode and the MS mode, it can be set in the same manner for each production mode such as a notification mode of the expected degree of probability change state other than the suggested contents for each mode, and the combination is changed to Ji. May be. That is, the button effect may be executable while staying in the MS mode. However, in this case, the button effect of the effect mode that does not feel uncomfortable while staying in the MS mode is determined.

In the present embodiment, the background image dedicated to the preparation mode can be displayed on the variable display H2 without sharing the background image while staying in the preparation mode with other production modes.
-In this embodiment, you may employ | adopt the structure which can transfer to normal mode from SU mode and MS mode. That is, it is also possible to have a configuration in which the player is informed of the degree of expectation from the transition mode to the normal mode to the probability change state while staying in the SU mode and the MS mode.

  -In this embodiment, when shifting from the preparation mode to the SU mode or the MS mode, the transition to the SU mode or the MS mode is determined in a different manner based on the production mode that has triggered the transition to the preparation mode. Also good. In addition, when shifting from the preparation mode to the SU mode or the MS mode, the transition to the SU mode or the MS mode may be determined in the same manner regardless of the production mode that triggered the transition to the preparation mode. .

-In this embodiment, while staying in the probability variation mode, it may be possible to shift to the CH mode in response to the winning of the small hit game.
In the present embodiment, at the start of the normal mode, it can be started from “Evening background” or “Night background”, and the background image at the start is determined depending on whether or not the gaming state is a probable state. It can also be decided by lottery.

  In the present embodiment, the background change effect does not have to be executed while staying in the normal mode. In addition, during stay in the normal mode, whether or not the background change effect can be executed and the content of the effect can be determined regardless of the gaming state. In addition, during the stay in the normal mode, the background change effect can be used as a jackpot notice.

  In this embodiment, the distribution (probability) in the various tables used when determining the transition to each production mode may be arbitrarily changed, and when the player enters the various production modes, the player enters a certain change state. As long as the distribution (probability) can be expected, it may be arbitrarily changed. For example, when staying in the normal mode, when winning 1st, 3rd 2R probable big hit game, 2R non-probable big hit game or small hit game, the rush rate to the SU mode and the MS mode can be set to the same or the SU mode In addition, it is possible to reduce the appearance ratio of the MS mode so that the expectation to the probability change state in the MS mode is increased.

  In the present embodiment, if the reach probability is determined to be higher in the probability variation state than the non-probability variation state, it can be set to the same probability regardless of the number of reserved memories. Further, the reach probability change can be determined such that the probability variation state always has a higher probability than the non-probability variation state regardless of the manner of giving the entrance rate improvement state.

-This embodiment can be freely applied to any pachinko machine having a probability variation function and having a configuration in which the probability variation state can be concealed from the player.
-In the present embodiment, if the game state is a configuration that can be concealed from the player as to whether or not the game state is a probable change state, it is possible to arbitrarily change the grant mode of the entrance rate improvement state and the number of grants when granting it can. For example, it is possible to adopt a configuration in which the improved entrance rate state is also given when the first and third 2R probability variation big hit games are won and the game state is the probability variation state.

  In this embodiment, only a jackpot game where a player with an upper limit of 15 or 7 can obtain many prize balls is provided, and either a probability variation state or a non-probability variation state is given after the bonus game ends. You may apply to such a pachinko machine. In this case, the player may be informed that the game is in a concealed state by starting the SU mode or the MS mode after the big hit game ends. In this case, a probability variation mode can also be provided.

  In the present embodiment, a 15R probability variation jackpot game based on the symbol A (a jackpot game in which the player can acquire many prize balls) and a first 2R probability variation jackpot game based on the symbol C (the player almost receives the prize ball) And a 2R non-probability variable big hit game based on the symbol F (a big hit game in which the player cannot almost win a prize ball). That is, even if the small hit game is not provided, the probability variation state can be concealed by the symbols C and F. In addition, as a winning game, a 15R probable big hit game based on symbol A, a 2R probable big hit game based on symbol C or E, and a non-probable state are given after the 15R big hit game in addition to the small hit game It is sufficient that at least the 15R non-probability big hit game is provided. That is, even if the 2R non-probability big hit game is not provided, the probability change state can be concealed by any 2R probability big hit game and small hit game based on the symbol C or the symbol E.

  In the present embodiment, the variation pattern P3 is configured to be selectable in common when the first to third 2R probability variable big hit games, 2R non-probability big hit games or small hit games are won, but each has a dedicated variation pattern. May be used. However, the first to third 2R probability variation big hit games, the 2R non-probability big hit games, or the small win games based on the winning of the symbol variation game and the winning mode during the hit games, The first and third 2R probability variable big hit games, 2R non-probable big hit games or small hit games) are preferably set in the same mode.

  In this embodiment, the upper limit number of rounds in each jackpot game may be arbitrarily changed. For example, the upper limit number of jackpot games with a small upper limit number (a jackpot game in which a player can hardly obtain a prize ball) is set. It may be changed to 3 times or the like, or the maximum number of jackpot games with a large upper limit number (a jackpot game in which a player can acquire many prize balls) may be changed to 16 times. However, in this case, when a small hit game is provided, the number of times of opening of the big prize opening device 23 in the small hit game is the same as that of the big hit game (a big hit game in which the player is almost unable to acquire a prize ball). Must be set to

  In the present embodiment, if the player is almost unable to win the prize ball, the configuration of the jackpot game (various 2R jackpot game) with a small upper limit number (opening time and number of times of the big prize opening device 23, the number of prize balls, It is also possible to change the maximum number of balls entered. However, in this case, when a small hit game is provided, the configuration in the small hit game must be set to the same configuration.

The front view which shows the machine surface side of a pachinko machine. Enlarged view of the center character. The block diagram which shows the control structure of a pachinko gaming machine. Explanatory drawing which shows the kind of jackpot game. Explanatory drawing which shows the kind of fluctuation pattern. The flowchart which shows a winning process. The flowchart which shows a fluctuation pattern determination process. Explanatory drawing which shows the relationship between a special symbol and the random number for special figure distribution. (A) And (b) is explanatory drawing which shows the relationship between a gaming state and reach probability. Explanatory drawing explaining each production mode. Explanatory drawing explaining the mode transition aspect of each production mode. The table | surface which shows the transfer lottery table for normal modes. The table | surface which shows a background change effect secondary distribution table. Explanatory drawing explaining the suggestion content during SU mode stay. (A) is a table | surface which shows the suggestion content distribution table at the time of SU mode entry in normal mode, (b) is a table | surface which shows the suggestion content distribution table at the time of SU mode entry in SU mode. A table showing an end lottery table. (A) is a table | surface which shows a suggestion effect distribution table, (b) is a table | surface which shows a button effect distribution table, (c) is a table | surface which shows a SU change effect distribution table. (A) is explanatory drawing explaining problem content among the suggestion contents in MS mode, (b) is explanatory drawing explaining a presentation period among suggestion contents in MS mode. (A) is a table showing an assignment table for suggesting contents when entering an MS mode for a task in the normal mode, and (b) is a table showing an assignment table for suggesting contents when entering an MS mode for a presentation period in the normal mode. (C) is a table | surface which shows the suggestion content distribution table at the time of MS mode entry in MS mode. The table | surface which shows a design change effect distribution table. The table | surface which shows a meter production distribution table. Explanatory drawing explaining the mode transfer aspect in the preparation mode which passes through CH mode. The table | surface which shows the mode entry lottery table for SU mode. The table | surface which shows the mode entry lottery table for MS modes. (A) And (b) is explanatory drawing explaining the display mode of the variable display H2 during SU mode stay. (A)-(d) is explanatory drawing explaining the display mode of the variable indicator H2 during MS mode stay.

Explanation of symbols

  DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 ... Pachinko machine, 16 ... Decoration lamp, 20 ... Center actor, 30 ... Main control board, 30a ... Main CPU, 30b ... ROM, 30c ... RAM, 31 ... Overall control board, 31a ... Overall CPU, 31b ... ROM 31c ... RAM, 32 ... display control board, 32a ... sub CPU, 32b ... ROM, 32c ... RAM, H1 ... special display, H2 ... variable display.

Claims (4)

Display means for performing a symbol variation game for displaying a plurality of types of symbols, a jackpot determination means for executing a jackpot determination for determining whether or not a big hit is triggered when the start condition of the symbol variation game is satisfied, and the jackpot If the big hit is not determined in the determination, the small hit determination means for executing the small hit determination to determine whether or not to make a small hit, and if the determination result of the big hit determination means is affirmative, the lottery probability of the big hit is low probability And a probability variation determining means for determining whether or not to change from a normal state that is a high probability to a probability variation state, and if the determination result of the big hit determination means is affirmative, a big hit game is performed, and the big hit game Is constituted by a round game that opens a winning means that allows a game ball to enter during the big hit game, while if the small hit is determined in the small hit determination, the symbol A small hit game is performed after the end of the moving game, and the small hit game is constituted by a round game that opens a winning means that allows a game ball to enter during the small hit game, and the determination result of the probability variation determining means When the game is positive, a probability variation state is given after the end of the big hit game, and when the small hit is determined, the gaming machine that continues the game state at the time of winning the small hit after the end of the small hit game In
A plurality of types of the jackpot game are prepared, and each jackpot game is configured by a plurality of round games during the jackpot game, and an upper limit round number is set for each jackpot game. In one round game in the jackpot game, An opening / closing operation including opening and closing of the winning means is performed at least once, and includes a first big hit game and a second big hit game in which the upper limit round number is set larger than the first big hit game. In the round game, the opening / closing operation including opening and closing of the winning means is performed the same number of times as the opening / closing operation of the winning means performed in the first big hit game,
When a big hit is won in the big hit determination, it is determined which of the big hit games including the first big hit game and the second big hit game is given, and when the grant of the second big hit game is decided, the symbol variation game As a result of performing the reach effect as a game effect, a jackpot display result for deriving the player that the jackpot game is given in the reach effect is derived,
If the determination result of the big hit determination means and the determination result of the small hit determination means are both negative, it is determined whether or not the reach effect is to be performed, and if the determination result is positive, the game effect in the symbol variation game Reach determination means for performing a reach effect and determining a loss reach effect for deriving a display error result in the reach effect;
Mode execution means for executing a special mode effect informing the player that the gaming state can be expected to be the probability variation state;
Mode effect control means for controlling the mode execution means so as to execute the special mode effect after the first big hit game or the small hit game,
In determining whether or not to perform the reach effect, the reach determination unit determines whether or not the gaming state is the probability variation state regardless of whether or not the special mode effect is being executed by the mode execution unit. Whether or not a reach effect is to be performed is determined and determined, and the execution of the reach effect is determined at a higher rate in the probability variation state than in the normal state. A gaming machine characterized by The mode execution means is configured to be able to execute a special mode preparation effect for notifying a player that the player can have an expectation for being in the probability variation state,
The mode effect control means causes the mode execution means to execute the special mode preparation effect when a predetermined condition is satisfied, and the first big hit game and the small hit are executed during the execution of the special mode preparation effect. The mode is triggered after the game ends, or when the determination result of the big hit determination means and the determination result of the small hit determination means are both negated and the determination result of the reach determination means is negative The gaming machine according to claim 1, configured to allow execution means to execute the special mode effect. The game is presented to the player as a task to display a predetermined reach symbol and execute a reach effect, and the task granting effect is derived to derive the jackpot display result in the symbol variation game in which the presented task is performed A task assignment effect control means
The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the assignment assignment effect control means causes the assignment assignment effect to be executed in accordance with execution of the special mode effect.   The mode effect control means is configured to control the mode execution means to end the special mode effect being executed when the end condition is satisfied during execution of the special mode effect. 4. The special mode effect is continued without satisfying the end condition when the reach determination unit has decided to execute the reach effect during execution of claim 1. The gaming machine described.

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