JP2010158278A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To make a player interested in the process of execution of a special mode presentation to enhance the amusement of a game by associating the execution of the special mode presentation with a symbol variation game. <P>SOLUTION: An integrated CPU commands the start of respective special mode presentations with the establishment of a condition for the shift after loading of the power supply, accompanied by the execution of the symbol variation game based on a variation pattern for a missing presentation as a "normal variation" or a variation pattern for a missing ready-to-win presentation, as the trigger as indicated in Fig.10(a) under a condition of a probability variable state. Accordingly, when the symbol variation game is executed based on the variation pattern for the missing presentation or for the missing ready-to-win presentation, the player can be made to have the expectancy for the start of the respective special modes and to have interest in the process of execution of the respective special modes. In this way, by associating execution of the special modes with the symbol variation game, the player can be made to have interest also in the process of execution of the special modes, and therefore, the amusement of the play can be enhanced. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2010,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine in which a big hit game is performed when a big hit is determined in the big hit determination.

  Conventionally, in a pachinko machine that is a kind of gaming machine, a big hit game that opens a big winning opening is performed, and after the big hit game is finished, 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. Furthermore, in such a pachinko machine, there is also one that notifies the player that it is in a concealed state by executing a special mode effect that can have the expectation that the gaming 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 was ended, the special mode effect was executed to make the player guess whether or not the game state is a probability variation state, thereby improving the interest.

JP 2007-125320 A

  By the way, in a pachinko gaming machine that can execute a special mode effect that can be expected to have a gaming state in a probability variation state as in Patent Document 1, it is triggered by the establishment of a predetermined condition other than after the end of the big hit game. There is also a pachinko gaming machine that can execute a special mode effect so that the player can guess whether or not the gaming state is a probability variation state by the execution. However, in such a pachinko gaming machine, whether the player has started expecting that the gaming state is a probability variation state depending on whether or not the special mode effect has been executed, has the transition to the special mode effect been made? I was only interested in the result.

  The present invention has been made paying attention to such problems existing in the prior art, and its purpose is to execute the special mode effect by associating the execution of the special mode effect with the symbol variation game. It is an object of the present invention to provide a gaming machine capable of improving the interest of the game by making the player interested in the process.

  In order to achieve the above object, the invention according to claim 1 is a jackpot determining means for executing a jackpot determination for determining whether or not a jackpot is determined when the start condition of the symbol variation game is satisfied, and the jackpot determination Display means for displaying the symbol variation game based on the determination result of the means, and when the big hit is determined by the big hit determination, the winning means for allowing the game ball to enter after the end of the symbol variation game is released. A jackpot game composed of round games is performed, and after the jackpot game is finished, a probability variation state in which the winning probability of the jackpot is changed from a normal state having a low probability to a high probability and either the normal state is given. In a gaming machine, the variation content of the symbol variation game can be specified, and a variation pattern in which at least one different variation content is associated is represented by the jackpot judgment. Based on the determination result of the means, a variation pattern determining means for selecting one from a plurality of types, and a mode execution means for executing a special mode effect informing the player that the probability variation state can be expected And a mode control means for controlling the mode execution means, wherein the fluctuation pattern includes a fluctuation pattern for a loss determined when a big hit is not determined in the big hit determination and is determined in the case of a deviation. The mode control means instructs the mode execution means to execute the special mode effect when the big hit is determined in the big hit determination, and continues until the end condition is satisfied. The jackpot is not determined in the jackpot determination under the condition that the gaming state is the probability variation state while the special mode effect is not being executed. In such a case, the mode execution means is instructed to execute the special mode effect upon the establishment of a predetermined condition associated with the execution of the symbol variation game based on the specific variation content based on the variation pattern for loss. And

  According to a second aspect of the present invention, in the gaming machine according to the first aspect, the mode execution means has a plurality of types of effects, and the player can have expectation with respect to the probability variation state. And a plurality of types of special mode effects in which the magnitude of expectation for the probability variation state is different for each of the plurality of types of effect modes, and the mode control means is configured to execute the special mode effect. When the execution of the jackpot game is in the normal state after the end of the jackpot game, the probability variation as the effect mode of the special mode effect when the probability hit state is after the jackpot game ends. Instructing the execution of the special mode effect in the effect mode with high expectation of the state, and the big hit is determined by the jackpot determination during the non-execution of the special mode effect. If the game state is the probability variation state, the special condition is triggered by the establishment of a predetermined condition associated with the execution of the symbol variation game based on the specific variation content based on the variation pattern for loss. The mode execution means is instructed to execute any special mode effect including a specific special mode effect among the mode effects, and the specific special mode is selected among the special mode effects under the condition that the gaming state is the normal state. The gist is to instruct the mode execution means to execute any special mode effect other than the effect.

  According to a third aspect of the present invention, in the gaming machine according to the second aspect, the specific variation content based on the deviation variation pattern is provided with a plurality of types each having a different variation content, and the mode When the special mode effect is not being executed, the control means may change the type of the specific change content in response to the establishment of a predetermined condition associated with the execution of the symbol change game based on the specific change content based on the deviation change pattern. The gist is that the instruction mode of the special mode effect that can be instructed is changed.

  According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, in the gaming machine according to the third aspect, the specific variation content based on the deviation variation pattern includes a first variation content and a second variation, each having a different variation content. The mode control means triggers establishment of a predetermined condition associated with the execution of the symbol variation game based on the first variation content based on the pattern for the deviation during non-execution of the special mode effect. As described above, under the condition that the gaming state is the probability variation state, the mode execution means is instructed to execute any one of the special mode effects including the first specific special mode effect. Under the condition of the normal state, while instructing the execution of any special mode effect other than the first specific special mode among the special mode effects, During the condition that the gaming state is the probability variation state, triggered by the establishment of a predetermined condition associated with the execution of the symbol variation game based on the second variation content based on the variation for deviation, the first specific Of the special mode effects other than the special mode effect, the mode execution means is instructed to execute any one of the special mode effects including the second specific special mode effect, and the game execution state is the normal state. The gist is to instruct execution of any special mode effect other than the second specific special mode effect among the special mode effects other than the one specific special mode effect.

  According to the present invention, by associating the execution of the special mode effect with the symbol variation game, the player can be interested in the process of executing the special mode effect and the interest of the game can be improved.

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. The flowchart which shows a winning process. The flowchart which shows a fluctuation pattern determination process. Explanatory drawing explaining the mode transition aspect of each production mode. Explanatory drawing explaining each production mode. The flowchart which shows the process at the time of a normal mode deviation. (A) is explanatory drawing explaining the power-on mode lottery table for probability change, (b) is explanatory drawing explaining the power-on mode lottery table for non-probability changing. (A) is explanatory drawing explaining the restart lottery table for probability change, (b) is explanatory drawing explaining the restart lottery table for non-probability change.

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 gaming machine 10 is schematically shown. On the front side of the opening of the outer frame 11 that forms the outline of the machine body, a vertical rectangular inner frame 12 for setting various gaming components is provided. It is assembled to be openable and detachable. 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 gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, after the start of the symbol variation game, the left column that temporarily stops the decorative drawing is the first stop display column, and then the right that temporarily stops the decorative drawing is displayed. The column 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 is an opening / closing operation that opens and closes by the operation of a second starting entrance 22a through which a game ball can enter and a normal 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 mechanism. 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 gaming machine 10 of this embodiment stores the number of winning game balls when the winning game balls are awarded to the respective 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 inside the machine (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, the lower right part of the game board 13 (the right side of the special figure display device H1) has a reserved memory for informing the player of the number of symbol variation games being held based on the number of reserved memories. A number display portion L 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 in which 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.

  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.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 2, a normal symbol reserved memory number display section M is disposed below 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, the pachinko gaming machine 10 of 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 is over. 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 gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment has a time-saving function that gives a reduced time (hereinafter referred to as “time-short”) state as a special game state advantageous to the player after the big hit game that becomes an uncertain change state. ing. 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 (100 times in this embodiment) the symbol variation game is played, or until a big hit is generated before the number of times is reached. In this embodiment, 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 gaming machine 10 of the present 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 effect is over, the round game in which the grand prize opening device 23 (the big prize opening door 24) is opened has a predetermined number of rounds as an upper limit (in this embodiment, either 16 rounds or 2 rounds). Performed once. 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 gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, when the big hit lottery is won, one big hit game is determined from the four types of big hit games shown in FIG. 4, and the determined big hit game is given. It has become. Of the four types of jackpot games, which jackpot game is awarded is determined according to the type of special symbol (big jackpot symbol) that is determined when the jackpot lottery is won. In the present embodiment, 100 types of special symbol jackpot symbols displayed on the special symbol display H1 are classified into four groups of symbol A, symbol B, symbol C and symbol D as shown in FIG. In addition, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, when the small hit lottery is won, one kind of small hit game shown in FIG. The symbol E to be displayed is displayed.

  70 kinds of big hit symbols among the big hit symbols displayed on the special symbol display H1 are distributed to the symbol A. Similarly, five types of jackpot symbols among the jackpot 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, five types of jackpot symbols are assigned to the symbol C. Of the jackpot symbols displayed on the special symbol display H1, 20 types of jackpot symbols are assigned to the symbol D. Also, in the symbol E shown in FIG. 4, five types of special symbols (small hit symbols) corresponding to the small hit game are assigned.

  The jackpot game that is awarded when the jackpot symbol that is classified as symbol A is displayed on the special chart display H1, the specified number of rounds is set to "16", and the probability change state is given after the jackpot game ends It is a 16-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 “16R probability variable jackpot game” (second jackpot game). In the 16R 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 16 round games in the 16R 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 16R 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 16R 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 with the upper limit until 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”.

  Also, in the 16R probable big hit game, the opening time is “8000 (ms)”, the round game time (specified time) of one round game is “25000 (ms)”, and the ending time is “11000 (ms)”. Are set respectively. Each round game may end when a maximum number of game balls enter. For this reason, in the 16R probability variable big hit game, “25000 (ms)” which 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 16R probability variation big hit game is set to “1000 (ms)”, and the final opening interval time (time from the end of the last round to the start of ending) is , “1000 (ms)”.

  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 “2”, and the probability change state is given after the jackpot game ends It is a 2 round jackpot game. Hereinafter, the jackpot game given when the jackpot symbol classified as the symbol B is displayed on the special symbol 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 jackpot game, if the winning rate improvement state is given at the time of winning the big hit lottery, the probability changing state and the entering rate improvement state are given after the big hit game ends.

  In the first 2R probability variation big hit game, the opening time is “400 (ms)”, the round game time of one round game is “600 (ms)”, and the ending time is “2092 (ms)”. Each is set. Note that the interval time between rounds (inter-round interval) in the first 2R probability variation big hit game is set to “1000 (ms)”, and the final opening interval time (from the end of the final round to the start of ending) Time) is set to “1000 (ms)”.

  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 (600 (ms)) 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 equal to the upper limit number of balls entered. The time is set so as not to satisfy. Incidentally, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, the number of game balls fired per minute is set to approximately “100 balls”, so the time required to launch one game ball is “600 (ms)”. . In other words, in each round game of the first 2R probability variation big hit game, within 9 hours of round game time (600 (ms)), the game ball of “9 balls” that will be the upper limit of the number of balls to be launched It is virtually impossible.

  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 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 variation jackpot game, depending on the game state at the time of winning the jackpot lottery, there are cases where a probability variation state and an improved entrance rate 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 second embodiment, in the second 2R probability variation big hit game, if the winning rate lottery win is not given, the upper limit until the next big hit game is given only if the probability change state is not given. It is given during the maximum grant period of the probability variation state. On the other hand, in the second 2R probability variable 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 it is given during the maximum grant period in the short time state in which the entrance rate improvement state has an upper limit of 100 times. In addition, after the end of the second 2R probability variable big hit game, when the entrance rate improvement state is given, until the time when either the symbol variation game is played 100 times or the next big hit game is given The entrance rate improvement state is given.

  In the second 2R probability variation big hit game, the opening time is “400 (ms)”, the round game time of one round game is “600 (ms)”, and the ending time is “2092 (ms)”. Each is set. Note that the interval time between rounds (inter-round interval) in the second 2R probability variation big hit game is set to “1000 (ms)”, and the final opening interval time (from the end of the final round to the start of ending) Time) is set to “1000 (ms)”.

  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 (600 (ms)) 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 equal to the upper limit number of balls entered. The time is set so as not to satisfy. Incidentally, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, the number of game balls fired per minute is set to approximately “100 balls”, so the time required to launch one game ball is “600 (ms)”. . That is, in each round game of the second 2R probability variation big hit game, within 9 hours of round game time (600 (ms)), it is possible to launch and enter the “9 balls” game balls, which is the upper limit number of balls entered. It is virtually impossible.

  The jackpot game given when the jackpot symbol categorized as symbol D 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 D is displayed on the special chart display H1 will be 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”.

  Further, in the 2R uncertain variable big hit game given when the big hit symbol classified as the symbol D 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 it is granted or not 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 the present 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 shorter time state (entry rate improving state) is shorter than 100 times. It is given during the maximum grant period of the state (entrance rate improvement state).

  In the 2R non-probable big hit game, “400 (ms)” is set as the opening time, “600 (ms)” is set as the round game time of one round game, and “2092 (ms)” is set as the ending time. Has been. The interval time between rounds (inter-round interval) in the 2R non-probable big hit game is set to “1000 (ms)”, and the final release interval time (time from the end of the final round to the start of ending) Is set to “1000 (ms)”.

  In other words, the opening time, round game time, and ending time in the 2R non-probable big hit game are set to the same time as the opening time, round game time, and ending time of the first and second 2R probable big hit games, respectively. In addition, the opening mode of the big prize opening door 24 in the first and second 2R probability variation big hit games 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 determined which of the first and second 2R probability variable big hit games and the 2R non-probable big hit game is given based on the opening mode of the special winning opening door 24, the opening time, the round game time and the ending time. I can't do that. Similarly, depending on the game state at the time of winning the big hit, and whether or not the improved entrance rate is given after the end of the big hit game, the first and second 2R probability variable big hits are given when the improved entrance rate is not given. It is not possible to determine which of the game and the 2R non-probable big hit game has been awarded. That is, when the entrance rate improvement state is not given after the big hit game is finished, it becomes impossible to determine whether or not the probability change state is given after the first and second 2R probability change big hit games and the 2R non-probable big hit game. ing. In addition, when the entrance rate improvement state is given after the big hit game is finished, it is impossible to determine whether the first and second 2R probability change big hit games and the probability change state are given after the 2R non-probable big hit game is finished. It has become. It should be noted that, after the first 2R jackpot game is over, it is possible to determine that the gaming state is a probable change state only when the improved entrance rate continues for 100 times or more without winning a jackpot. .

  In the small hit game given when the small hit symbol classified as the symbol E is displayed on the special symbol display H1, the prescribed round number is set to “one time” and one round game is 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 the small hit game, “400 (ms)” is set as the opening time, and “2092 (ms)” is set as the ending time. The opening time of the first opening and the second opening is set to “600 (ms)” as the opening mode of the big winning opening device 23 (big winning opening door 24) of the round game in the small hit game, “1000 (ms)” is set as an interval time between the first opening and the second opening. In addition, the time from the closing of the second prize opening door 24 to the start of ending is set to “1000 (ms)”.

  As described above, in the small hit game to which the improved entrance rate is not given, the time from the start to the end of the small hit game is the first and second 2R probability variable big hit games and 2R non-probable big hit games. It is set to be the same as the time from the start to the end, and the opening time and interval time of the special winning opening door 24 are also the same. For this reason, it is impossible to determine which of the small hit game, the first and second 2R probability variable big hit games, and the 2R non-probable 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, the round game time of the small hit game (2200 (ms), the actual total opening time of the big prize opening door 24 is 1200 (ms)) is a game that enters the big prize opening device 23 in one round game. The time is set such that the number of balls entered does not satisfy the maximum number of balls entered. In other words, in a round game of small hit games, it is practically impossible to launch and enter “9 balls”, which is the maximum number of balls entered, within the round game time (2200 (ms)). is there.

Next, the control configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described with reference to FIG.
On the back side of the pachinko gaming machine 10, a power supply board 35 that supplies a power source (for example, AC 24 V) of the game hall to the control board 30 to 34 constituting the pachinko gaming machine 10 and gaming machine components such as various effect devices. Is installed. The power board 35 has a power switch (not shown) and a power cord (not shown) connected to the power source of the game arcade, and each control board 30-which is various game components of the pachinko gaming machine 10. Power is supplied to 34 (game machine component). The power supply board 35 is connected to a power-off monitoring circuit (not shown) and a reset signal circuit (not shown). The power-off monitoring circuit outputs a power-off signal indicating that the power supply voltage has dropped to each of the control boards 30 to 34 when the power supply voltage drops below the reference voltage. In addition, the reset signal circuit outputs a reset signal to each of the control boards 30 to 34 at the start of power supply (when power is turned on (when the power switch is turned on) or when power is restored after a power failure) The operation of each of the control boards 30 to 34 is regulated. In the present embodiment, the start of power supply by turning on the power is when power supply is started when the power switch of the pachinko gaming machine 10 is turned on. In addition, the start of power supply by returning from a power failure due to a power failure is a case where the power supply is recovered while the power switch of the pachinko gaming machine 10 is on.

  A main control board 30 that controls the entire pachinko gaming machine 10 is mounted on the back side of the machine. The main control board 30 executes various processes for controlling the entire pachinko gaming machine 10 and performs arithmetic processing on various control signals (control commands) for controlling the game according to the processing results. (Control command) is output. 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 a 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 the 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 control signals (control commands) 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 gaming machine 10.

  The ROM 30b stores a main control program for controlling the entire pachinko gaming machine 10. 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 pattern is selected when the winning pattern is the winning pattern selected when winning the big hit lottery or the small lottery lottery, and when the winning pattern is neither the big hit lottery nor the small hit lottery. There is a variation pattern for reach production (for loss) and a variation pattern for loss production (for loss). In the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, actually, a plurality of types of variation patterns are stored in the ROM 30b for each variation content.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the variation pattern for winning effect includes a variation pattern selected when a 16R probability variation big hit game is determined (hereinafter, referred to as “variation pattern of 16R system”). In addition, the variation pattern for the hit effect includes a variation pattern selected when the first and second 2R probability variation big hit games, 2R non-probability variation big hit games, and small hit games are determined (hereinafter referred to as 2R type variation patterns). ))). In the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the same variation pattern can be selected when the first and second 2R probability variable big hit games and 2R non-probable big hit games are determined and when the small hit games are determined. The design contents of the symbol variation game are the same (same variation time).

  The winning effect performed based on the 16R system variation pattern is a jackpot effect that is developed so that the symbol variation game finally reaches the symbol combination of the big hit through the reach effect and finally displays the symbol combination. The winning effect based on the 2R variation pattern is a big hit effect or a small hit effect that is developed so that the symbol variation game finally reaches and displays the symbol combination of the probability variation suggestion through the reach effect. . Further, the outlier reach effect performed based on the fluctuation pattern for the outlier reach effect is an effect developed so that the symbol change game is finally stopped and displayed through the reach effect and finally the symbol combination of the outage. 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. During the execution of the reach effect, the special symbol continuously changes on the special symbol display H1.

  In addition, the symbol variation game based on the variation pattern for the offending effect is stopped after the symbol variation game is started in accordance with a predetermined variation stop order (for example, left column → right column → middle column). This is an off-line effect in which symbols are derived for each column. Further, three types of variation patterns for the offending effect are prepared with the variation contents of “normal variation”, “shortening variation”, and “super-shortening variation”. “Normal variation” means that after a symbol variation game is started, variation is stopped in accordance with a predetermined variation stop order (for example, left column → right column → middle column) and symbols are derived in each column. It is off-line production. The “shortening fluctuation” is an off-line effect in which the fluctuation time is set shorter than that of the “normal fluctuation”, and the fluctuation of each column is stopped at almost the same timing to derive a symbol in each column. The “super shortened variation” is an off-stage effect in which the variation time is set shorter than the “shortened variation”, and the variation of each column is stopped at almost the same timing and the symbol is derived to each column.

  When the symbol variation game is played based on the variation pattern of the 16R series, the special symbol display H1 and the variable display H2 finally display the big hit symbol that can recognize the big hit and the big hit symbol combination. It is like that. When the symbol variation game is played based on the 2R variation pattern, the special symbol display H1 displays the big hit symbol or the small hit symbol, and the variable indicator H2 finally displays the symbol combination suggesting the probability variation. It is displayed. Further, when the symbol variation game is performed based on the variation pattern for the outlier reach effect, the special symbol display device H1 and the variable display device H2 each finally display a symbol combination of a dislocation symbol and a disparity (outlier reach). It has become so. Further, when the symbol variation game is performed based on the variation pattern for the offending effect, after the variation display, the special symbol display device H1 and the variable display device H2 each finally display the combination of the out symbol and the out symbol combination. It is like that.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment, even when the display content of the variable display H2 is visually recognized in the symbol variation game based on the variation pattern of the 2R system, It is impossible to recognize (not distinguishable) whether 2R probability variation big hit game, 2R non-probability big hit game or small hit game is given. Therefore, it is possible to determine whether the first or second 2R probability variable big hit game, 2R non-probable big hit game, or small hit game is given from the contents of the design variation game based on the 2R variation pattern. In addition, it cannot be recognized whether or not the probability variation state is imparted depending on the manner in which the entrance rate improvement state is imparted.

  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. 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 (30 in this embodiment) is the jackpot determination value in the normal state. Is set to be greater than the number (three 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 numbers) that can be appropriately rewritten during the operation of the pachinko gaming 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. 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 stores various tables that are referred to when determining various effects. Details of the various tables 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 information (random values, timer values, flags, etc.) that are appropriately rewritten during the operation of the pachinko gaming 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 values, timer values, flags, etc.) that are appropriately rewritten during operation of the pachinko gaming machine 10.

  Next, various processes 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 determination means, a variation pattern determination means, and a power-on processing means. The RAM 30c functions as a storage unit.

First, processing when power is turned off and when power supply is started will be described.
When the main CPU 30a receives a power-off signal from the power supply board 35 (power supply monitoring circuit), the main CPU 30a executes an infinite loop until the power supply is cut off. ) Is supplied to the RAM 30c, and the storage contents of the RAM 30c when the power is turned off are saved as backup data. The backup data includes the contents stored in the RAM 30c when the power is cut off, such as when the power switch of the pachinko gaming machine 10 is turned off or when a power failure occurs, and whether the gaming state is in a probable state or not Various control information, such as whether it is in a state, is stored. That is, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment, even when the power switch is turned off due to the closing of the game hall, various control information stored (set) in the RAM 30c is stored as backup data when the power switch is turned off. Retained.

  In addition, the main CPU 30a has a power supply triggered by the power supply monitoring circuit having a power supply voltage that is equal to or higher than the reference voltage due to power-on (when the power switch is turned on) or recovery from a power failure due to a power failure. At the start of supply (at power recovery), a reset signal is input from a reset signal circuit mounted on the power supply substrate 35. Then, when the reset signal is input, the main CPU 30a waits for activation, is activated after execution of a predetermined process, and performs settings for enabling a game control (a state in which a symbol variation game can be controlled). Perform initial setting processing. Then, the main CPU 30a provides a start-up command indicating that the pachinko gaming machine 10 is powered on (power switch is turned on) or a power-return command indicating that the power-off of the power failure is restored. Output to (overall CPU 31a). The startup command is a command that is output first after the main CPU 30a is started, and is a command for performing various settings according to instructions from the main CPU 30a. The power recovery command is a command that is output when the power supply is restored from a power failure due to a power failure, and is a command for performing various settings according to instructions from the main CPU 30a. In response to this startup command or power recovery command, each control board 31 to 34 performs startup processing for performing various settings for the state of the pachinko gaming machine 10 in accordance with instructions from the main CPU 30a.

  Then, in the initial setting process, the main CPU 30a sets a state in which a game can be performed based on various control information stored (set) as backup data in the RAM 30c. That is, the main CPU 30a instructs whether or not the gaming state is a probable change state according to the various control information, and sets a state of giving a higher entrance rate in order to make the game ready based on the various control information. Various control commands to be instructed are output to the overall control board 31 (overall CPU 31a). For example, when the main CPU 30a stores control information indicating that the gaming state is in the probable change state as backup data when the power is turned off, the main CPU 30a sets the gaming state in a state in which a game according to the probable change state can be performed. The main CPU 30a outputs a high-probability designation command for instructing the overall control board 31 (the overall CPU 31a) to start the probability change state when the game state is changed to the state in which the game state can be changed according to the initial setting process. ing.

Next, 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 positive (the jackpot probability) is 3/1223, and when the probability variation state (when the probability is high), the determination of the jackpot determination The probability that the result is affirmative (big hit probability) is 30/1223. 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).

  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 a variation pattern sorting table including a variation pattern of 16R when the big hit symbol is classified as symbol A, while 2R when the big hit symbol is classified as symbols B to D. A variation pattern distribution table including the variation pattern of the system 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 as symbol A, the main CPU 30a determines any variation pattern from among the variation patterns including the 16R variation pattern. Further, the main CPU 30a determines any variation pattern from among the variation patterns including the 2R variation pattern when the big hit symbol is classified into symbols B to D.

  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.

  If the determination result in step S28 is affirmative (small hit), the main CPU 30a performs final stop displayed on the special figure display H1 from the five types of small hit symbols (design E) according to the special figure. A symbol is determined (step S29). After that, the main CPU 30a selects a variation pattern distribution table for winning effects including a 2R variation pattern. 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 variation patterns including a 2R variation pattern.

  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 this embodiment, the probability that the determination result of reach determination is affirmative (reach probability) is 34/241 when the number of reserved memories is 2 or less before the execution of the variation pattern start process. Further, when the number of reserved storages is 3 before the execution of the variation pattern start process, the reach probability is set to 20/241. Further, when the number of reserved memories is 4 before the execution of the variation pattern start process, the reach probability is set to 6/241.

  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). After that, the main CPU 30a selects a variation pattern distribution table for the outlier reach effect including the variation pattern for the outlier reach effect. 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, when the determination result of reach determination is affirmative, the main CPU 30a determines any variation pattern from the variation patterns including the variation pattern for the shift reach effect.

  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). After that, the main CPU 30a selects the variation pattern distribution table for the off effect according to the gaming state (whether or not the entrance rate improvement state is given) and the number of reserved storage numbers. Then, the main CPU 30a, when the entrance rate improvement state is not given, and when the number of reserved storage is 2 or less before the execution of the change pattern start process, the change pattern distribution for determining “normal change” Select a table. Further, the main CPU 30a, when the entrance rate improvement state is not given, and when the number of reserved storage is 3 before the execution of the change pattern start process, the change pattern distribution table for determining “shortening change” Select. Further, the main CPU 30a, when the entrance rate improvement state is not given, and when the number of reserved memories is 4 before the execution of the variation pattern start process, the variation pattern distribution for determining “super shortened variation” Determine the table. Further, when the entrance rate improvement state is given, the main CPU 30a determines a variation pattern distribution table including a variation pattern “shortening variation” or “super-shortening variation” 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 a variation pattern for specifying a 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 S35, the main CPU 30a determines a variation pattern for specifying a shortened variation when the number of reserved memories is three before the variation pattern start process is executed even when the entrance rate improvement state is not given. To do. Similarly, in step S35, the main CPU 30a determines that the variation pattern for specifying the ultra-short variation is a case where the entrance rate improvement state is not given and the number of reserved memories is four before the variation pattern start process is executed. decide.

  That is, when the entrance rate improvement state is not given, it is more difficult to increase the reserved memory number than when the entrance rate improvement state is given. In the variation pattern for production, the variation pattern due to “normal variation” is more easily selected than the variation pattern due to “short variation” or “super-short variation”. As a result, in this embodiment, when the entrance rate improvement state is not given, when the number of reserved memories is difficult to increase (when it is difficult to become 3 or more in this embodiment), the “normal” The variation pattern due to “variation” is most easily selected. Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment, in both the probability variation state and the non-probability variation state, the probability of losing is larger than the probability of winning a big hit in the big hit lottery and the execution of the reach effect is determined by reach determination. The probability of determining non-execution is higher than the probability of performing. For this reason, in the present embodiment, the number of reserved memories increases when the symbol variation game with the variation pattern for the offending effect is more likely to appear than the symbol variation game with the other variation patterns, and the entrance rate improvement state is not given. When it is difficult to do so, the symbol variation game with “normal variation” that is easy to select from among the variation patterns for off-stage effects is most likely to appear.

  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.

  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 will be described for each 16R probability variable jackpot game, first 2R probability variable jackpot game, second 2R probability variable jackpot game, and 2R non-probability variable jackpot game.

  First, control when a 16R probability variation big hit game is awarded will be described. When the symbol variation game ends, the main CPU 30a outputs an opening command and starts measuring the opening time (8000 (ms)). Next, when the opening time elapses, the main CPU 30a outputs a round command corresponding to the first round in order to start the round game of the first round, and measures the round game time (25000 (ms) at the maximum). Start and output an open signal. Thereby, in the pachinko gaming 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 (1000 (ms)) 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 3rd to 16th rounds. Then, when the round game of the final round ends, the main CPU 30a outputs an ending command after the elapse of the final opening interval time (1000 (ms)) and starts measuring the ending time (11000 (ms)). Then, the main CPU 30a ends the big hit game after the ending time has elapsed.

  At that time, when the 16R probability variation big hit game is awarded, the main CPU 30a sets “1” in the probability variation flag indicating that the probability variation state is imparted, and also indicates that the entry rate improvement state is imparted. Set “1” in the flag. 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 and second 2R probability variable big hit games or 2R non-probable big hit games 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 (400 (ms)). 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 round game of the first round, and measures the round game time (maximum 600 (ms)). 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 (first opening), and if the round game time (600 (ms)) 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 (1000 (ms)) 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 in order to start the round game of the second round, and the round game time (maximum of 600 (ms)). Start measurement. The main CPU 30a outputs an open signal. Then, the main CPU 30a measures the time after the grand prize winning door 24 is opened (second opening), and if the round game time (600 (ms)) has elapsed, the main round of the round game is played. 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 opening interval time (1000 (ms)) has elapsed after the end of the second round game, and starts measuring the ending time (2092 (ms)). To do. Then, the main CPU 30a ends the big hit game after the ending time has elapsed.

  At that time, the main CPU 30a sets “1” to the probability variation flag when the first and second 2R probability variation big hit games are awarded, and “0” to the probability variation flag when the 2R non-probability big hit games are awarded. "Is set.

  Further, the main CPU 30a operates when the first and second 2R probability variation big hit games or 2R non-probability big hit games are awarded, and the winning rate improvement state is not given at the time of winning the big hit. Set the flag to “0”.

  Further, the main CPU 30a operates when the first and second 2R probability variable big hit games and 2R non-probable big hit games are awarded, and when the winning rate improvement state is given at the time of winning the big hit, Is set to “1”, and 100 is set as the number of times of operation indicating the number of remaining symbol variation games to which the entrance rate improvement state 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.

  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 ends, 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 (maximum 1300 (ms)). . 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 the grand prize opening door 24 is opened (first opening), and when the opening time (600 (ms)) has elapsed, the main big winning opening door 24 is opened. 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 (1000 (ms)) 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 (600 (ms)) has elapsed, the second big prize opening door 24 is measured. A closing signal is output in order to end the opening of. 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 the elapse of the final opening interval time (1000 (ms)) and starts measuring the ending time (2092 (ms)). Then, the main CPU 30a ends the small hit game after the ending time has elapsed. 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 the present embodiment, the first and second 2R probability variable big hit games, the 2R non-probable variable big hit games and the small hit games are opened in the big winning opening door 24. Are the same mode. From the above, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment, any one of the first and second 2R probability variation big hit games, 2R non-probability big hit games and small hit games even if the open state of the big prize opening door 24 is visually confirmed. It is not possible to distinguish. From the above, when winning 1st, 2nd 2R probable big hit game, 2R non-probable big hit game or small hit game, the contents of the design variation game, the opening state of the big winning door 24, It is not possible to determine which winning game has been executed based on the application mode of the rate improvement state. Therefore, in such a state, the player can be expected 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 the end of the first 2R probability variable big hit game or 2R non-probable big hit, and 100 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 control unit and a power-on processing unit. The RAM 31c functions as a storage unit.

  When the central CPU 31a receives a power-off signal from the power supply board 35 (power supply monitoring circuit), it executes an infinite loop until the power supply is cut off. After the power supply is cut off, a backup power supply (not shown, for example, a capacitor) ) Is supplied to the RAM 31c, and the storage contents of the RAM 31c when the power is turned off are saved as backup data. The backup data includes the contents stored in the RAM 31c when the power is cut off, such as when the power switch of the pachinko gaming machine 10 is turned off or during a power failure, and the type of effect mode in the variable display H2, etc. The various control information is stored. That is, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, various control information stored (set) in the RAM 31c is stored as backup data when the power switch is turned off even when the power switch is turned off when the game hall is closed. Retained.

  In addition, the general CPU 31a has a power supply triggered by the power supply monitoring circuit having a power supply voltage that is equal to or higher than the reference voltage due to power-on (when the power switch is turned on) or recovery from a power failure due to a power failure in the pachinko machine 10. At the start of supply (at power recovery), a reset signal is input from a reset signal circuit mounted on the power supply substrate 35. Then, when the reset signal is input, the overall CPU 31a waits for activation, is activated after execution of predetermined processing, and performs settings for enabling a game control (a state in which a symbol variation game can be controlled). Perform initial setting processing. When the general CPU 31a inputs a startup command or a power recovery command, the overall CPU 31a performs startup processing. The general CPU 31a outputs each command to each of the control boards 32 to 34 when a startup command or a power recovery command is input from the main CPU 30a.

  In the start-up process, the general CPU 31a performs various settings for the state of the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to instructions from the main CPU 30a, and allows the game to be performed based on various control information stored (set) as backup data in the RAM 31c. To do.

  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.

  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, if the designated final stop symbol is a jackpot symbol corresponding to a 16R probability variable big hit game, the general CPU 31a can recognize that a 16R probability variable big hit game is given as a combination of decorative symbols. The symbol combination ([111] [222] [333] [444] [555] [666] [777] [888] [999]) is determined.

  In addition, when the designated final stop symbol is a big hit symbol corresponding to the first and second 2R probability variable big hit games and the 2R non-probable big hit game, the overall CPU 31a uses the symbol combination of the probability change suggestion as a symbol combination. Decide. In addition, when the designated final stop symbol is a small hit symbol, the general CPU 31a selects a symbol combination indicating a probability variation as in the case of the first and second 2R probability variable big hit games or the 2R non-probable big hit game. decide.

  As described above, in this embodiment, in the case of the first and second 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 and second 2R probability variable big hit games, the 2R non-probability big hit games or the small hit games, the mode of the big hit game or the small hit game is made the same mode, and the giving 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 contents of the variable display H2.

  In addition, when the designated final stop symbol is an outlier symbol and a variation pattern for an outlier reach effect is designated, the overall CPU 31a determines a symbol combination for the outlier reach. In addition, when the designated final stop symbol is an outlier symbol, and the variation pattern for the offending effect is designated, the overall CPU 31a determines a symbol combination of outliers.

  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 16R probability variable jackpot game, the overall CPU 31a uses the game effect indicating that the 16R probability variable jackpot game is given as the effect content of the jackpot game. Output the pattern. In addition, the overall CPU 31a may be assigned a probability variation state when the designated final stop symbol is a jackpot symbol corresponding to the first and second 2R probability variation big hit games and 2R non-probability big hit games. The effect pattern which makes the game effect which suggests that the effect content of a jackpot game is output. In addition, when the designated final stop symbol is a small hit symbol, the overall CPU 31a applies a game effect having the same content as the first or second 2R probability variable big hit game or the 2R non-probable variable big hit game content to the small hit game. The production pattern as the production content is output.

  As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment, when the first and second 2R probability variable big hit games, 2R non-probable big hit games or small hit games are given, any of the performance contents during these hit games is determined. The player is prevented from recognizing whether or not a winning game has been awarded.

  As shown in FIGS. 7 and 8, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, a probability change notification mode effect (hereinafter referred to as “probability change mode”) as a special mode effect that notifies the player that the game state is a probability change state. ”) Can be executed by a variable display H2 which is a mode execution means. Further, in this embodiment, a mode of a probability change suggestion mode effect (hereinafter referred to as “probability change suggestion mode”) as a special mode effect informing the player that the game state can be expected to be in a state of probability change. The variable display H2 which is an execution means is configured to be executable. In the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the chance mode effect (hereinafter referred to as “CH mode”), the first special mode effect (hereinafter referred to as “first special mode”), and the second special mode. An effect (hereinafter referred to as “second special mode”), a third special mode effect (hereinafter referred to as “third special mode”), and a fourth special mode effect (hereinafter referred to as “fourth special mode”). ) 5 types of probability change suggestion modes are configured to be executable. In addition, when neither the probability variation mode nor the probability variation suggestion mode, the normal mode effect (hereinafter, referred to as “the probability variation state that is executed when the gaming state is not the probability variation state” is high) "Normal mode") is configured to be executable by the variable display H2 as the mode execution means. In the present embodiment, the variable display H2 displays a background image displayed in association with the symbol variation game, and displays the decorative symbols in each column so as to overlap the background image. The symbol variation game is executed by displaying the ornament symbols variably. In the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment, various mode effects are executed using the background image displayed on the variable display H2, and the type of effect mode currently staying at the player is determined based on the type of background image. The user is informed of whether or not he / she can have an expectation for being in the state of probability change, or informed of the state of probability change. The background image in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment is an image that can be configured excluding the symbols displayed in the symbol variation game, and is displayed in association with each decorative symbol that is variably displayed in the symbol variation game. It is different from the thing.

  As shown in FIG. 8, 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 100 times 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 first to fourth special modes and the normal mode are effects (modes) executed while the entrance rate improvement state is not given. Note that, in the first to fourth special modes and the normal mode, there are lottery states of a probability variation state and a 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. 7, the mode transition mode when the entrance rate improvement state is not given inside the broken line portion is shown, and the mode transition when the entrance rate improvement state is assigned outside the dashed line portion An embodiment is shown.

  When the 16R probability variation big hit game is won, even if the player stays in any production mode (probability mode, CH mode, first to fourth special mode or normal mode), the mode changes to the probability variation mode. . That is, as in the case of 16R probability variable big hit games, if the bonus rate improvement state as well as the probability change state is given until the next big hit game is given (with no limit) regardless of the game state at the time of winning, these big hits The variable display H2 is configured to execute the probability change mode so that the probability change notification state for notifying that the game state after the game ends is the probability change state. The probability variation mode is given when the next symbol variation game is started after the end of the 16R probability variation big hit game.

  Further, when the small hit game is won while staying in the probability change mode, the game state at the time of winning is maintained, so the probability change mode is continued. In addition, when staying in the probability variation mode, if the first or second 2R probability variation big hit game or 2R non-probability big hit game is won, the mode is shifted to the CH mode. While staying in the probability variation mode to which the entrance rate improvement state is given, the time reduction state is always given after the end of the first and second 2R probability variation big hit games or 2R non-probability big hit games. For this reason, the gaming state changes from the operation mode of the opening / closing blade 22b until the at least 100 symbol variation games have elapsed since the end of the first or second 2R probability variation big hit game or 2R non-probability big hit game. The player cannot recognize whether or not. That is, when the player cannot recognize whether or not the game state is a probable change state, such as the first and second 2R probable big hit games or the 2R non-probable big hit game, the game after the end of these big hit games The variable mode display H2 is configured to execute the CH mode so as to be in a probability variation concealment state informing that the state can be expected to be a probability variation state. It should be noted that the CH mode is given with the start of the next symbol variation game after the end of the first and second 2R probability variable big hit games or the 2R non-probable big hit game.

  In addition, when the first and second 2R big hit games, 2R non-probable big hit games or small hit games are won while staying in the CH mode, the CH mode is continued. While staying in CH mode to which the entrance rate improvement state is given, the entrance rate improvement state in any case after the end of the first and second 2R probability variable big hit games, 2R non-probable big hit games or small hit games Is always granted continuously. For this reason, the player recognizes whether or not the gaming state is the probability variation state from the operation mode of the opening / closing blade 22b until at least 100 symbol variation games have elapsed since the transition from the probability variation mode to the CH mode. It is not possible. That is, if the player cannot recognize whether the game state is a probabilistic state, such as the first and second 2R probable big hit games, the 2R non-probable big hit game, or the small hit game, the probable concealment state is set. In order to continue, the CH mode is continuously executed by the variable display H2.

  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. The game mode is shifted to the normal mode on the condition that the game state shifts to the normal mode. For example, after the second 2R probability variation big hit game is over, if the winning of the small hit game in the 20th symbol variation game after shifting to the CH mode, with the end of the 80th symbol variation game from that win When the application of the improved entrance rate is completed, the mode is changed to the normal mode. In addition, after the second 2R probability variable big hit game is finished, if the second 2R probability variable big hit game or 2R non-probable big hit game is won in the 20th symbol variation game after the transition to the CH mode, 100 from the winning With the completion of the second symbol variation game, the provision of the entrance rate improvement state is terminated and the mode is shifted to the normal mode. That is, the normal mode when the player still cannot recognize whether or not the game state is a probabilistic state so that the entrance rate improvement state is ended during the stay in the CH mode is the end of these jackpot games. It becomes a probability variation concealment state informing that it can be expected that the later game state is a probability variation state. It should be noted that the normal mode is given with the start of the next symbol variation game after the completion of the entrance rate improvement state.

  On the other hand, while staying in the normal mode, the player recognizes whether or not the gaming state is in a probabilistic state, such as the first and second 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 used to shift to any one of the first to fourth special modes so that the probability variation concealment state is obtained. In the normal mode where the entrance rate improvement state is not given, the entrance rate improvement state is not always given after the end of the first and second 2R probability variable big hit games, 2R non-probability big hit games or small hit games. It has become. For this reason, after the first and second 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 second 2R probable big hit games, the 2R non-probable big hit game or the small hit game, Thus, the first to fourth special modes are executed by the variable display H2. The first to fourth special modes are given at the start of the first and second 2R probability variable big hit games, 2R non-probable big hit games, or small hit games.

  Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, during the stay in the normal mode, the pachinko gaming machine 10 has not shifted to any of the first to fourth special modes, the probability variation mode, and the CH mode from power-on to the pachinko gaming machine 10, and Power supply that is a symbol variation game within 50 times (predetermined number of times) after power-on to the pachinko gaming machine 10 (the predetermined time period from the power-on to the end of the 50th symbol variation game has not passed) If a transition condition (predetermined condition) after power-on is established in accordance with the execution of the symbol variation game based on the variation pattern for the outlier effect or the outlier reach effect under the specific condition after being turned on, with the end of the symbol variation game It is possible to shift from the normal mode to any one of the first to fourth special modes. That is, while staying in the normal mode, under specific conditions after turning on the power, even if the game does not go through various hit games, it is possible to shift to the first to fourth special modes by establishing the transition conditions after turning on the power. . In the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, among the cases where the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 10 is started, the transition condition after power-on can be satisfied after the power supply is started by power-on, while the power switch After the power supply is started by returning from a power interruption (power failure) that is not turned off, the transition condition cannot be satisfied after the power is turned on. Further, in the present embodiment, the symbol variation game of “50” times having a number larger than the reciprocal number (about 30) of the jackpot lottery probability (40/1223) in the probabilistic state from power-on under specific conditions after power-on. The period until the end of is set as a predetermined period.

  In the present embodiment, when the power to the pachinko gaming machine 10 is not switched to any of the first to fourth special modes, the probability variation mode, and the CH mode, the game in the normal mode starts when the power is turned on. When the normal mode is continued. In such a situation, when the power switch of the pachinko gaming machine 10 is turned off, the control information indicating that the entrance rate improvement state is not being given to the RAM 30c and the control information indicating that the normal mode is staying in the RAM 31c are used as backup data. When stored in each, it is realized by turning on the power of the next pachinko gaming machine 10.

  In addition, when the power switch of the pachinko gaming machine 10 is turned off, control information indicating that the entrance rate improvement state is not being applied to the RAM 30c and control information indicating that the normal mode is staying are stored in the RAM 31c as backup data, respectively. Control information indicating that the gaming state is a probable change state may also be stored. As a result, the game in the normal mode may be started in the internal state of the probability change state, and when the game in the normal mode is started (by turning on the power) when the game hall is opened, the game is in the probability change state. The player can be expected to

  On the other hand, when the power of the pachinko gaming machine 10 is turned off, the control information indicating that the entrance rate improvement state is being given is stored in the RAM 30c as backup data, or in the effect mode while staying in the RAM 31c. When control information indicating a mode other than the normal mode is stored as backup data, a game in an effect mode other than the normal mode is started when the next pachinko gaming machine 10 is turned on. Along with this, the player can be expected to be in the probability variation state corresponding to each production mode.

  In addition, during the stay in the first to fourth special modes, it is determined whether or not the gaming state is in the probable state, such as the first and second 2R probability variable big hit games, the 2R non-probable big hit games or the small hit games. When the person cannot recognize, the probability change suggestion mode during stay is continued with the variable display H2 so that the probability variation concealment state is continued. While staying in the 1st to 4th special modes where the entrance rate improvement state is not granted, the entrance rate is always improved after the 1st and 2nd 2R probability variable big hit games, 2R non-probable big hit games or small hit games are over State is not granted. That is, if the player cannot recognize whether or not the game state is a probabilistic state after the first and second 2R probable big hit game, 2R non-probable big hit game or small hit game, As a result, the special mode during the stay is continued.

  In addition, the first to fourth special modes are continued until the mode end condition for each effect mode is satisfied, and the condition end condition for the effect mode during stay is satisfied. , Is supposed to transition to normal mode. On the other hand, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the restart condition associated with the execution of the symbol variation game based on the variation pattern for the off-stage effect while staying in the normal mode that will shift from the first to fourth special modes. When is established, it is possible to shift to the fourth special mode among the special modes with the start of the symbol variation game. That is, during the normal mode staying from the first to the fourth special mode, even if it does not go through various hit games, it can shift to the probability change suggestion mode effect (can be restarted) by establishment of the restart condition. In the case of resuming, the mode shifts to the fourth special mode.

  As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment, the winning of the big hit or the small hit is the main trigger, and the execution is performed based on the type of the presentation mode during the stay, the type of the big hit or the small hit, and the gaming state assigned. The type of effect mode 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.

Next, a process executed by the overall CPU 31a while staying in each production mode will be described.
In the present embodiment, the overall CPU 31a stores control information (such as a flag) 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 control information. In addition, when the overall CPU 31a determines the transition from the effect mode during stay to another effect mode after the end of each winning game, it stores control information (such as a flag) indicating the type of the determined effect mode in the RAM 31c. It is supposed to be. In addition, when the overall CPU 31a determines the transition from the effect mode during stay to another effect mode after the end of each winning game, the control CPU 31a sends an effect command that can specify the type of the determined effect mode to each control board 32 ~. 34. Then, the overall CPU 31a instructs execution (start) of the effect mode determined by outputting an effect command that can specify the type of the determined effect mode, and starts the effect mode. In the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the overall CPU 31a outputs a production command to instruct the type of the background image, so that the background image based on the background pattern corresponding to the display control board 32 (sub CPU 32a) is displayed. An instruction to display an image on the variable display H2 is given. Further, the overall CPU 31a instructs to switch the current background image to the corresponding background image by outputting an effect command, and the variable display of the background image based on the background pattern corresponding to the display control board 32 (sub CPU 32a). An instruction to display an image on the device H2 is given.

  In addition, in the control during the stay in each effect mode, the overall CPU 31a controls each control at a predetermined timing for an effect command that can individually specify the contents for instructing the execution of various effects and the contents of various decisions as a result of processing related to various effects. It outputs to the board | substrates 32-34. The general CPU 31a sets (stores) the contents instructed by the command in the RAM 31c each time when the production command is output. The contents instructed to the control boards 32 to 34 and the variable display H2 are set. It is possible to freely read out and confirm (confirm) the contents of the effects of various game effects that are being executed.

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 CPU 31a continues the normal mode until the transition to another effect mode. Then, the overall CPU 31a determines the transition from the normal mode to the probability variation mode after the 16R probability variation big hit game ends. In addition, the general CPU 31a is configured to shift from the normal mode to any of the first to fourth special modes when the first and second 2R probability variable big hit games, 2R non-probability big hit games, or small hit games start. A time transfer lottery is performed. The general CPU 31a receives a variation pattern designation command that designates a variation pattern of the 2R system while staying in the normal mode, and the first and second 2R probability variable big hit games, 2R non-probable big hit games or small hits with a special symbol designation command Along with the designation of the game, the normal mode transition lottery is performed, and the start (execution) of the effect mode to be shifted is instructed as a result of the normal mode transition lottery.

  In the normal mode transition lottery, the general CPU 31a determines that the first and second 2R probability variable big hit games are designated when the 2R non-probable big hit game or the small hit game is designated by the special symbol designation command. The transition is easily determined in the order of 1 special mode <second special mode <third special mode <fourth special mode. For this reason, in the probability variation suggestion mode in which the production mode can change during the stay in the normal mode, the expectation to the probability variation state increases in the order of the first special mode <the second special mode <the third special mode <the fourth special mode. It has become.

  In addition, when the variation pattern designating command for designating the variation pattern for the outlier effect or the variation pattern for the outlier reach effect is input, the overall CPU 31a executes the process at the time of the deviation in the normal mode as shown in FIG. It has become.

  As shown in FIG. 9, in the normal mode deviation processing, the central CPU 31a has not shifted to any of the first to fourth special modes, the probability variation mode, and the CH mode from power-on, and within 50 times from power-on. It is determined whether or not this is a symbol variation game (step S40). That is, in step S40, the overall CPU 31a determines whether or not a specific condition is present after power is turned on. In the present embodiment, when the general CPU 31a instructs the start of a production mode other than the normal mode by turning on the power, the overall CPU 31a instructs the start of the normal mode from the power on while denying the determination result of step S40. In this case, the determination result in step S40 can be affirmative. In the present embodiment, when the general CPU 31a instructs the start of the normal mode after turning on the power, the RAM 31c stores information (flag or the like) indicating whether or not a transition to another effect mode has been instructed thereafter. It is like that. Further, in the present embodiment, when the general CPU 31a instructs the start of the normal mode by turning on the power, information indicating the number of changes (the number of executions) after the power-on of the symbol variation game executed without shifting to another effect mode. (The number of times) is stored in the RAM 31c. In the present embodiment, when the general CPU 31a instructs the start of the normal mode by turning on the power, it sets “50 times” as the number of changes after the power is turned on, and does not instruct the start of another effect mode. Each time the game is executed, the number of fluctuations after power-on is grasped by subtracting and updating the number of fluctuations after power-on by one. Then, the overall CPU 31a determines whether or not the game is a symbol variation game within 50 times of power-on depending on whether or not the number of times of variation after power-on is “0 (zero)”.

  Subsequently, when the determination result of step S40 is affirmative, it is determined whether or not the gaming state is a certain change state (step S41). The overall CPU 31a executes the power-on mode lottery based on the probability variation and non-probability power-on mode lottery tables shown in FIGS. 10A and 10B according to the determination result of step S41. When the determination result in step S41 is affirmative, that is, when the state is in the probability variation state, the overall CPU 31a executes the power-on mode lottery based on the power variation mode lottery table for probability variation shown in FIG. Step S42). On the other hand, when the determination result in step S41 is negative, that is, when the state is in an uncertain change state, the overall CPU 31a executes a power-on mode lottery based on the non-probability change-on power-on mode lottery table shown in FIG. (Step S43). In step S42 and step S43, the overall CPU 31a determines whether or not the transition condition after power-on is satisfied, and the type of effect mode (special mode) to be shifted when the transition condition is satisfied.

  For example, in the power-on mode lottery table MT1 for probability change shown in FIG. 10 (a), a numerical value that can be taken by a random number (in this embodiment, according to the type of the variation pattern specified by the variation pattern designation command). A total of 251 integers) are assigned to each of “None (Non-winning)”, “First Special Mode”, “Second Special Mode”, “Third Special Mode”, and “Fourth Special Mode”. ing. In the probability variation power-on mode lottery table MT1, when the variation pattern for the offending effect is a variation pattern due to “normal variation”, one random number is assigned to the “first special mode” and “first “2 Special Mode” and “Third Special Mode” are assigned, and 248 random numbers are assigned to “None (Non-winning)”. For this reason, in the power-on mode lottery table MT1 for probability variation, when the variation pattern for the offending effect is a variation pattern due to “normal variation”, the “first special mode” and “second special mode” The probability that each “third special mode” is selected is assigned to 1/251, and the probability that “none (non-winning)” is selected is assigned to 248/251.

  Further, for example, in the power-on mode lottery table MT2 for uncertain change shown in FIG. 10 (b), a numerical value that can be taken by each random number (this book) is selected according to the type of variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command In the embodiment, a total of 251 types of integers) are “None (Non-Win)”, “First Special Mode”, “Second Special Mode”, “Third Special Mode”, and “Fourth Special Mode”. They are distributed one by one. Then, in the power-on mode lottery table MT1 for uncertain variation, when the variation pattern for the offending effect is the variation pattern due to “normal variation”, one random number is assigned to the “first special mode”. 250 random numbers are assigned to “None (not elected)”. For this reason, in the power-on mode lottery table MT2 for uncertain change, the probability of selecting the “first special mode” is assigned to 1/251 in the case of the variation pattern for the off-state effect due to “normal variation”, The probability of selecting “None (non-winning)” is assigned to 250/251.

  In the present embodiment, in the power change mode lottery table MT1 for probability change, as shown in FIG. 10A, when the game state is the probability change state, the variation pattern for the offending effect is “normal variation”. Only when the transition to the first to third special mode can be determined, the transition to the first to fourth special mode can be determined when the variation pattern for the outlier reach effect. Further, in the present embodiment, in the power-on mode lottery table MT2 for non-probability change, as shown in FIG. 10 (b), when the game state is the probabilistic change state, the change pattern is a change pattern for off-stage effects, While it is possible to determine the transition to the first special mode only when it is “normal variation”, it is possible to determine the transition to the first to third special modes when the variation pattern is for the outlier reach effect. ing. For this reason, in these power-on mode lottery tables MT1 and MT2, whether the symbol variation game is an outlier effect or an outlier reach effect, whether it is “normal variation” or “shortened variation” or “super shortened” Depending on whether it is “variation”, the type of special mode that can be determined is made different.

  Further, in each power-on mode lottery table MT1, MT2, the transition pattern to the second and third special modes is changed only when the variation pattern for the offending effect is in the probable variation state when it is “normal variation”. Can be determined. Further, in each of the power-on mode lottery tables MT1 and MT2, the transition to the fourth special mode can be determined only when the variation pattern for the outlier reach effect is in the probable variation state. For this reason, when shifting to the second special mode or the third special mode with the end of the symbol variation game due to “normal variation” under specific conditions after power-on, it is determined that the probability variation state is established. Become. In addition, when a transition is made to the fourth special mode with the end of the symbol variation game by the off-reach effect under specific conditions after power-on, it is determined that the probability variation state is established. In other words, when transitioning to one of the special modes at the end of the symbol variation game due to the offending or outlier reach effect under specific conditions after the power is turned on, the type and timing of transition to the destination mode Based on the variation contents of the symbol variation game, the player is notified of the probability variation state. As described above, in the present embodiment, under specific conditions after power-on, by associating the variation pattern with the special mode that can be transferred, the variation state of the symbol variation game and the special mode that can be transferred are in a certain change state. Can be notified to the player.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the first to fourth special modes are not only given a winning game under a specific condition after turning on the power but without being given a winning game when the transition condition after turning on the power is satisfied. The opportunity to change the production mode during the normal mode stay is increased. And regarding the establishment of the power-on transition condition, it is easier to select than the variation pattern for the hit effect during the stay in the normal mode where the entrance rate improvement state is not given, and for the outlier effect including “normal variation” Whether or not the power-on transition condition is satisfied is determined in accordance with the execution of the symbol variation game by the variation pattern or the variation pattern for the outlier reach effect. For this reason, in this embodiment, instead of simply increasing the transition opportunity to each special mode, the opportunity for the transition condition to be satisfied after power-on is established rather than determining the winning of the big hit even if the gaming state is a probable state. It has a structure that makes it easy to arrive before. In other words, even when the gaming state is in a probable state, it is preferable to make a situation where the player can expect the game state to be in the probable state by making it easier to establish the transition condition after power-on. It is supposed to appear.

  In the present embodiment, the variation content specified by the variation pattern for the outlier reach effect is the first variation content, and the variation content specified by the variation pattern by the “normal variation” (the variation pattern for the outlier effect) is The second variation content becomes the specific variation content. In addition, the fourth special mode that can be determined as the transition destination only when the transition condition after power-on in accordance with the instruction of the variation pattern for the outlier reach effect is established is the first specific special mode effect. It becomes. In addition, the second and third special modes that can be determined as the transition destination only in the case of the probability variation state are triggered by the establishment of the transition condition after power-on in accordance with the variation pattern instruction by “normal variation”. Special mode production.

  Subsequently, the overall CPU 31a that has executed the power-on mode lottery in step S42 or step S43 determines whether or not the power-on mode lottery has been won (step S44). In step S44, the overall CPU 31a negates the determination result in step S44 when determining “none (non-winning)” in the power-on mode lottery, while switching to any special mode in the power-on mode lottery. When the transition is determined, the determination result in step S44 is affirmative. That is, the overall CPU 31a establishes the transition condition after power-on by determining the transition to one of the special modes in the power-on mode lottery and making the determination result in step S44 affirmative.

  If the determination result in step S44 is negative, the overall CPU 31a ends the normal mode deviation processing. On the other hand, if the determination result in step S44 is affirmative, the overall CPU 31a instructs execution (start) of the effect mode according to the type of the special mode determined in the power-on mode lottery in step S42 or step S43 (step S45). ). In step S45, the overall CPU 31a outputs an effect command for instructing the start of the effect mode corresponding to the type of the special mode determined in the power-on mode lottery to each of the control boards 32 to 34, with the end of the symbol variation game. To instruct to change the production mode. Thereafter, the overall CPU 31a ends the normal time mode process.

  On the other hand, if the determination result in step S40 is negative, that is, if the specific condition is not established after power-on, the overall CPU 31a proceeds to step S50 without executing the process related to the power-on mode lottery in steps S41 to S45. The processes shown in steps S50 to S53 are executed. In the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, even when the game in the normal mode is started after the power is turned on, the power-on mode lottery is not executed when the specific condition is not applied after the power is turned on.

  In step S50, the overall CPU 31a determines whether or not the gaming state is a certain change state. If the determination result in step S50 is affirmative, the overall CPU 31a performs the mode restart lottery based on the probability change and non-change probability restart lottery tables shown in FIGS. 11A and 11B according to the determination result in step S50. Execute. When the determination result in step S50 is affirmative, that is, when the probability variation state is established, the overall CPU 31a executes the mode restart lottery based on the probability variation restart lottery table shown in FIG. 11A (step S51). In the present embodiment, when the overall CPU 31a is in the probability variation state, the overall CPU 31a executes the mode restart lottery only on the condition that it is in the probability variation state.

  On the other hand, if the determination result of step S50 is negative, that is, when the state is in the non-probable change state, the overall CPU 31a determines whether or not the game is a symbol variation game within 30 times from the transition from the first to fourth special modes. (Step S52). In the present embodiment, when the general CPU 31a instructs the start of the normal mode shifted from other than the first to fourth special modes (CH mode), the determination result of step S52 is negative while the first to first modes When the start of the normal mode shifted from the fourth special mode is instructed, the determination result in step S52 can be affirmative. In the present embodiment, the overall CPU 31a stores information (such as a flag) indicating that the start of the normal mode shifted from the first to fourth special modes is instructed in the RAM 31c. Moreover, in this embodiment, when the general CPU 31a instructs the start of the normal mode shifted from the first to fourth special modes, the number of changes after the mode change of the symbol change game executed without changing to the other effect modes. Information (such as the number of times) indicating (the number of times of execution) is stored in the RAM 31c. In this embodiment, when the general CPU 31a instructs to start the normal mode shifted from the first to fourth special modes, it sets “30 times” as the number of fluctuations after the mode shift, and instructs the start of another effect mode. Every time the symbol variation game is executed on the condition that it is not, the number of variation after mode transition is subtracted by 1 and updated to grasp the number of variation after mode transition. Then, the overall CPU 31a determines whether or not the game is a symbol variation game within 30 times from the transition from the first to fourth special modes, depending on whether or not the number of variation after mode transition is “0 (zero)”. is doing.

  If the determination result in step S52 is affirmative, the overall CPU 31a executes mode restart lottery based on the non-probability restart lottery table shown in FIG. 11B (step S53). In the present embodiment, when the overall CPU 31a is in an uncertain change state, the overall CPU 31a executes a mode restart lottery on condition that the game is a symbol variation game within 30 times from the transition from the first to fourth special modes. The overall CPU 31a ends the normal mode deviation process when the determination result of step S52 is negative. In step S51 and step S53, the overall CPU 31a determines whether or not the resumption condition is satisfied.

  For example, in the probability-variation restart lottery table RT1 shown in FIG. 11 (a), according to the type of variation pattern specified by the variation pattern designation command, each of the numerical values that can be taken by random numbers (in this embodiment, all 251 types) Is assigned to “None (non-winning)” and “Fourth special mode”. In the resumption lottery table RT1 for probability variation, when the variation pattern for the offending effect is the variation pattern due to “normal variation”, the 50 random numbers are distributed to the “fourth special mode”, and the 201 Random numbers are assigned to “None (not elected)”. For this reason, in the probability variation restart lottery table RT1, the probability that the “fourth special mode” is selected is 50/251 when the variation pattern for the offending effect is the variation pattern due to “normal variation”. The probability of selecting “None (Non-winning)” is assigned to 201/251.

  Further, for example, in the non-probability changing lottery table RT2 shown in FIG. 11 (b), according to the type of variation pattern specified by the variation pattern designation command, a numerical value that can be taken by each random number (in this embodiment, A total of 251 integers) are assigned to “None (non-winning)” and “Fourth special mode” respectively. Then, in the resumption lottery table RT2 for uncertain variation, when the variation pattern for the offending effect is the variation pattern due to the “normal variation”, the eight random numbers are distributed to the “fourth special mode”. Random numbers are assigned to “None (not elected)”. Therefore, in the resumption lottery table RT2 for uncertain change, the probability that the “fourth special mode” is selected is assigned to 8/251 in the case of the fluctuation pattern for the off-stage effect due to “normal fluctuation”, and “none ( The probability that “unwinning” is selected is assigned to 243/251.

  In this embodiment, the probability change restart lottery table RT1, as shown in FIG. 11 (a), when the gaming state is the probability variation state, the variation pattern for the offending effect is only “normal variation”. By determining the transition to the fourth special mode, it is possible to determine the resumption of the probability change suggestion mode effect. In other words, when the gaming state is in the probabilistic state, the probability that the resumption condition is satisfied is 50/251 in the symbol variation game due to “normal variation”. In the present embodiment, the non-probability resumption lottery table RT2 is a variation pattern for an offending effect when the gaming state is a non-probable change state as shown in FIG. By determining the transition to the fourth special mode only at a certain time, it is possible to determine the resumption of the probability change suggestion mode effect. In other words, when the gaming state is the non-probable change state, the probability that the restart condition is satisfied is 8/251 in the symbol change game due to the “normal change”.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, when the resumption condition is satisfied, the probability change suggestion mode effect is resumed by shifting to the fourth special mode. Further, in the present embodiment, when the variation pattern for the outlier effect other than “normal variation” and the variation pattern for the outlier reach effect are designated, as shown in FIGS. 11A and 11B, By allocating all random numbers to “None (Non-winning)”, the restart condition is not satisfied.

  Further, in each of the restart lottery tables RT1 and RT2, it is a variation pattern for the offending effect, and the resumption condition is satisfied when the probability variation state is “normal variation” than when the variation variation state is the non-probability variation state. It is easy to make it. For this reason, after the transition from each special mode to the normal mode, the transition to the fourth special mode is made in accordance with the establishment of the restart condition until 30 symbol variation games have passed without transition to the other production modes. In this case, the player is notified (suggested) that the possibility of being in a probable variation state is increased. In addition, regarding the establishment of the restart condition, if it is in a probabilistic state, if it is in the normal mode from each special mode, the restart lottery is executed only on the condition that it is in the probabilistic state, while in the non-probable state The re-opening lottery is executed only when the normal mode is staying from each special mode and the number of fluctuations after the mode transition is within 30 times. For this reason, after shifting from each special mode to the normal mode, when shifting to the fourth special mode with the establishment of the restart condition in the symbol variation game exceeding 30 times without shifting to another production mode, The fact that it is a certain change state is confirmed and the player is notified.

  Further, in the present embodiment, under the condition where the transition from the special mode to the normal mode is performed, not only a winning game is given, but also the fourth special mode is entered without being given a hit when the restart condition is established. By being able to make the transition, the opportunity for the production mode to transition while staying in the normal mode is increased. With regard to the establishment of the restart condition, whether or not the restart condition is satisfied is determined in accordance with the execution of the symbol variation game by “normal variation” that is most easily selected during the stay in the normal mode to which the entrance rate improvement state is not given. It has come to be. For this reason, in the present embodiment, the opportunity to shift to the fourth special mode is not simply increased, but the opportunity for the resumption condition to be established before the winning of the jackpot is determined even if the gaming state is a probable state. It has a structure that makes it easy to arrive. In other words, even when the gaming state is in a probable state, by making it easier to establish the restart condition, it is possible to suitably cause a scene that makes the player expect whether or not the gaming state is in the probable state. It has become.

  Subsequently, the overall CPU 31a that has executed the mode restart lottery in step S51 or step S53 determines whether or not the mode restart lottery has been won (step S54). In step S54, the overall CPU 31a negates the determination result in step S54 when determining “none (non-winning)” in the mode restart lottery, while determining to shift to the fourth special mode in the mode restart lottery. In this case, the determination result in step S54 is positive. That is, the overall CPU 31a determines the transition to the fourth special mode by the mode restart lottery and sets the determination result in step S54 to be affirmative, thereby satisfying the restart condition.

  If the determination result of step S54 is negative, the overall CPU 31a ends the normal mode deviation processing. On the other hand, if the determination result of step S54 is affirmative, the overall CPU 31a instructs execution (start) of the fourth special mode determined in the mode restart lottery of step S51 or step S53 (step S55). In step S55, the overall CPU 31a outputs an effect command for instructing the start of the fourth special mode to each of the control boards 32-34, and instructs to shift the effect mode with the end of the symbol variation game. Thereafter, the overall CPU 31a ends the normal time mode process.

Next, processing during stay in the first to fourth special modes will be described.
When the general CPU 31a instructs the start of the first to fourth special modes, until the mode end condition for each special mode during the stay in which the effect modes of the first to fourth special modes are ended is established. Continue each special mode during your stay. In addition, the overall CPU 31a determines the transition from the special mode during the stay to the probability variation mode after the end of the 16R probability variation big hit game. In addition, the overall CPU 31a continues each special mode during the stay after the end of the first and second 2R probability variable big hit games, 2R non-probable big hit games, or small hit games. Then, the overall CPU 31a determines the transition from the special mode during the stay to the normal mode when the mode end condition for each special mode is satisfied.

  In addition, the general CPU 31a moves to each special mode during stay in each special mode, and then starts the symbol variation game on condition that the symbol variation game by the outlier reach effect is executed once. An end lottery is performed as to whether or not a mode end condition for ending each special mode during the stay is satisfied. In this case, starting each special mode is equivalent to starting each special mode internally even if each special mode is continued with a big hit or a small hit while staying in each special mode. I handle it. The overall CPU 31a stores information (flags and the like) on the RAM 31c as to whether or not a symbol variation game based on the variation pattern for the reach effect is executed after starting each special mode. The overall CPU 31a stores the fact in the RAM 31c when the symbol variation game based on the variation pattern for the loss reach effect is executed after the start of each special mode. The overall CPU 31a determines whether or not to execute the end lottery from information stored in the RAM 31c (information on whether or not the symbol variation game based on the variation pattern for the outlier reach effect is executed).

  When determining the winning in the end lottery, the overall CPU 31a establishes the mode end condition to determine the end of each special mode during the stay and also determines the transition to the normal mode. In addition, the overall CPU 31a determines the continuation of each special mode during the stay when the non-winning is determined in the end lottery. In the final lottery, the overall CPU 31a distributes the probability of being “non-winning (continues each special mode)” to 11/12, and the probability of being “winning (ends each special mode)” is 1 / 12.

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 16R probability variation big hit game ends. In addition, the overall CPU 31a continues the CH mode because the entrance rate improvement state is continuously given after the first and second 2R probability variation big hit games, 2R non-probability big hit games, or small hit games are finished. Then, the overall CPU 31a determines the transition from the CH mode to the normal mode after the completion of the entrance rate improvement state.

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 or second 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 overall CPU 31a continues the probability variation mode since the probability variation state and the entrance rate improvement state are imparted until the next jackpot game is awarded after the end of the 16R probability variation big hit game or the small hit game. In addition, the overall CPU 31a determines the transition from the probability variation mode to the CH mode because the entrance rate improvement state is continuously given after the end of the first and second 2R probability variation big hit games and the 2R non-probability big hit games. .

  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 control unit.

  When the sub CPU 32a inputs a startup command or a power recovery command, the sub CPU 32a performs startup processing. Then, the sub CPU 32a controls the display mode of the variable display H2 to the display mode instructed by the overall control board 31 (overall CPU 31a).

  In addition, when the sub CPU 32a receives 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 decoration symbol is variably displayed with the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command to start the symbol variation 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. When the sub CPU 32a executes the symbol variation game, the sub CPU 32a controls the display content of the variable display H2 so as to perform the symbol variation game based on the background image based on the background pattern (background data) for the currently designated effect mode. To do.

  In addition, when the sub CPU 32a inputs an effect command instructing transition to each effect mode, 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 specified by the command. When the sub CPU 32a inputs an effect command for instructing the transition to each effect mode, the sub CPU 32a controls the display content of the variable display H2 with the background image based on the background pattern specified in the command. The sub CPU 32a continuously controls the display content of the variable display H2 without switching the current background image until the next time an effect command for instructing transition to each effect mode is input.

  In the present embodiment, when the sub CPU 32a inputs an effect command for instructing the transition to each effect mode, the sub CPU 32a switches to the effect mode of the type indicated by the command at a predetermined timing accompanying the start of the winning game or the start of the symbol variation game. The display content of the variable display H2 is controlled so as to play a symbol variation game with a background image based on the corresponding background pattern (background data). When the sub CPU 32a executes each effect mode, the variable display H2 executes a symbol variation game based on background images based on different background patterns so that the player can recognize the type of effect mode being executed from the display content. Make it.

  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 as a background image based on the background pattern for the probability changing mode effect. As a result, on the variable display H2, the characters “probability changing” are displayed on the display screen, and the symbol variation game in the probability changing mode is developed.

  Further, when executing the CH mode, the sub CPU 32a displays an image of a character image “in chance mode” and sets the display content of the variable display H2 as a background image based on the background pattern for the CH mode effect. As a result, on the variable display H2, the characters “in chance mode” are displayed on the display screen, and the symbol variation game in the CH mode is developed.

  Further, when executing the first special mode, the sub CPU 32a displays an image of the character image “first special” and changes the display content of the variable display H2 to a background image based on the background pattern for the first special mode effect. Set. As a result, on the variable display H2, the characters “first special” are displayed on the display screen, and the symbol variation game in the first special mode is developed. Further, when executing the second special mode, the sub CPU 32a displays a character image “second special” as an image and changes the display content of the variable display H2 to a background image based on the background pattern for the first special mode effect. Set. As a result, on the variable display H2, the character “second special” is displayed on the display screen, and the symbol variation game in the second special mode is developed. Further, when executing the third special mode, the sub CPU 32a displays a character image “third special” as an image and changes the display content of the variable display H2 to a background image based on the background pattern for the third special mode effect. Set. As a result, on the variable display H2, the characters “third special” are displayed on the display screen, and the symbol variation game in the probability variation mode is developed. Further, when executing the fourth special mode, the sub CPU 32a displays a character image “fourth special” as an image and changes the display content of the variable display H2 to a background image based on the background pattern for the fourth special mode effect. Set. As a result, on the variable display H2, the characters “fourth special” are displayed on the display screen, and the symbol variation game in the fourth special mode is developed.

  Further, when executing the normal mode, the sub CPU 32a sets the display content of the variable display H2 to the background image based on the background pattern for the normal mode effect. As a result, in the variable display H2, the symbol variation game in the normal mode is developed.

  Further, when executing the symbol variation game based on the variation pattern for “normal variation” or the variation pattern for the outlier reach effect, the sub CPU 32a is triggered by the establishment of the power-on transition condition at the end of the symbol variation game. When shifting to any of the special modes, the display content of the variable display H2 is set to a background image based on the background pattern for any of the special modes. As a result, in the variable display H2, the symbol variation game in the normal mode is developed, and after the symbol combination by the ornament symbol is derived in the symbol variation game, the symbol variation game in any special mode is subsequently developed.

  In addition, when the symbol variation game based on the variation pattern due to “normal variation” is executed, the sub CPU 32a variably displays the transition to the fourth special mode when the restart condition is satisfied upon completion of the symbol variation game. The display content of the device H2 is set to a background image based on the background pattern for the fourth special mode. As a result, in the variable display H2, the symbol variation game in the normal mode is developed, and after the symbol combination based on the decorative symbols is derived in the symbol variation game, the symbol variation game in the fourth special mode is subsequently developed.

  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, if the 16R probability variation big hit game is awarded, the sub CPU 32a notifies that the probability variation state is given. In addition, when the first and second 2R probability variation big hit games, 2R non-probability big hit games or small hit games are given, the sub CPU 32a has been given a probability change state by executing the same mode of production. It is designed to conceal whether or not. 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) The general CPU 31a instructs the start of each special mode when various big hits and small hits are determined. Furthermore, when the general CPU 31a instructs the start of the normal mode from the power-on, each of the control CPUs 31a is triggered by the establishment of the transition condition after the power-on when the deviation is determined under the specific condition after the power-on. The start of special mode was instructed. As a result, when the start of the normal mode is instructed after the power is turned on, it is possible to increase the chance that each special mode is executed under a specific condition after the power is turned on. Therefore, in the case where the start of the normal mode is instructed from power-on, the expectation that the game state held by the player from the opening of the game hall is a promising state is increased by increasing the chance of executing each special mode. It can be suitably maintained.

  (2) Under specific conditions after power-on, the pachinko gaming machine 10 can be generated by power-on, and the state can be generated mainly when the game hall is opened. When the amusement hall is opened, the state of the pachinko gaming machine 10 at the last (the previous day) closing of the amusement hall (whether it is in a probable state) or a certain amount of games are performed after the opening of the amusement hall. It is harder to recognize than after being broken. For this reason, a special condition is adopted after the power is turned on when the game hall is opened, which makes it difficult to recognize the state of the pachinko gaming machine 10 (whether it is in a probable change state). By increasing the number of opportunities to be executed, it is possible to suitably maintain the expectation that the gaming state held by the player from the opening of the game hall is a promiscuous state.

  (3) When the general CPU 31a instructs the start of the normal mode from power-on, it is triggered by the establishment of the post-power-on transition condition when the deviation is determined under specific conditions after power-on. The start of each special mode was instructed. As a result, when the start of the normal mode is instructed after the power is turned on, it is possible to increase the chance that each special mode is executed under a specific condition after the power is turned on. Therefore, in the case where the start of the normal mode is instructed from power-on, the expectation that the game state held by the player from the opening of the game hall is a promising state is increased by increasing the chance of executing each special mode. It can be suitably maintained.

  (4) When the general CPU 31a instructs the start of the normal mode from the power-on even when the gaming state is the normal state, the power supply associated with the determination of the disconnection under specific conditions after power-on The start of each special mode can now be instructed when the transition condition is established after the entry. For this reason, when the start of the normal mode is instructed after power-on, the expectation that the gaming state held by the player from the opening of the game hall is a promising state is increased by increasing the opportunity to execute each special mode. Can be suitably maintained.

  (5) The general CPU 31a starts the second and third special modes only when the gaming state is in a probable variation state, triggered by the transition condition after power-on associated with the determination of the variation pattern by “normal variation”. I was able to give instructions. For this reason, when the start of the normal mode is instructed after the power is turned on, the second and second transition conditions are established when the transition condition after the power is turned on with the determination of the variation pattern by the “normal fluctuation” under the specific conditions after the power is turned on. When the start of the third special mode is instructed, it is notified that the state is a certain change state. Therefore, in the case where the start of the normal mode is instructed from power-on, the player can have expectation for the execution of each special mode, so that the game state that the player has from the opening of the game hall is in a probable state. The expectation for a certain thing can be maintained suitably.

  (6) The general CPU 31a can instruct the start of the fourth special mode only when the gaming state is in a probable state, triggered by the establishment of the transition condition after power-on associated with the determination of the variation pattern for the loss reach effect. I did it. For this reason, when the start of the normal mode is instructed after the power is turned on, under the specific condition after the power is turned on, the fourth special is triggered by the establishment of the transition condition after the power is turned on in accordance with the determination of the fluctuation pattern for the outlier reach effect. When the start of the mode is instructed, it is notified that it is in the probability variation state. Therefore, in the case where the start of the normal mode is instructed after the power is turned on, the player can have expectation for the execution of each special mode. As a result, the game state held from the opening of the game hall is a probable change state. Expectation can be suitably maintained.

  (7) A predetermined period is from when the power is turned on until 50 symbol variation games are finished, and the general CPU 31a starts each special mode under the specific conditions after the power is turned on when the transition conditions are turned on after the power is turned on. Is the number of times the symbol variation game has been executed since the power was turned on. For this reason, it is possible to realize a clear game characteristic by allowing the player to grasp the period during which the player can have an expectation for the execution of each special mode in the game after the power is turned on.

  (8) The general CPU 31a is configured to be able to execute the fourth special mode again even when the resumption condition is satisfied after the end of each special mode. For this reason, when the start of the normal mode is instructed after the power is turned on, if each special mode is executed under specific conditions after the power is turned on, the fourth special mode is executed again after the end of each special mode. Can be given to the player. Therefore, when the start of the normal mode is instructed after the power is turned on, the game state that the player has from the opening of the game hall is in a promising state by further increasing the opportunity to execute the fourth special mode. Expectation can be suitably maintained.

  (9) Under the condition that the overall CPU 31a is in a probable variation state, the general CPU 31a satisfies the transition condition after power-on in accordance with the execution of the symbol variation game based on the variation pattern for the outlier effect and the variation pattern for the outlier reach effect. The start of each special mode production was instructed upon establishment. For this reason, when the symbol variation game based on the variation pattern for the outlier production and the outlier reach production is executed, the special mode is executed while the player is expected to start each special mode. You can be interested. Therefore, by associating the execution of each special mode with the symbol variation game, it is possible to raise the interest of the game by making the player interested in the process of executing each special mode.

  (10) The general CPU 31a, in response to the establishment of a predetermined condition associated with the execution of the symbol variation game based on the variation pattern for the outlier production and the outlier reach production, indicates the special mode instruction mode (instruction) according to the type of the variation pattern. Different types of special modes that can be done). For this reason, when the symbol variation game based on the variation pattern for the outlier production and the outlier reach production is executed, the special mode is executed in the process of causing the player to have an expectation according to the type of the variation pattern. You can be interested. Therefore, by associating the execution of each special mode with the symbol variation game, it is possible to raise the interest of the game by making the player interested in the process of executing each special mode.

  (11) The overall CPU 31a instructs the start of the fourth special mode only under the condition that the state is in a probable variation state when the transition condition after power-on with the execution of the symbol variation game based on the variation pattern for the outlier reach effect is established. I was able to do it. In addition, the overall CPU 31a performs the second, third, and only under the condition that the transition condition after power-on with the execution of the symbol variation game based on the variation pattern for the off-direction effect due to the “normal variation” is in the state of the probability variation. The start of special mode can be instructed. For this reason, when the execution of the fourth special mode is instructed along with the symbol variation game with the variation pattern for the outlier reach effect, and with the symbol variation game with the variation pattern due to “normal variation”, the second and third special modes are performed. When the execution of the mode is instructed, it is determined that the probability variation state is present. For this reason, the game according to the type of variation pattern for the outlier production and the outlier reach production is expected in the fourth special mode for the outlier reach production, and in the second and third special mode in the “normal variation” game. It can be interested in the process of executing the special mode. Therefore, by associating the execution of each special mode with the symbol variation game, it is possible to raise the interest of the game by making the player interested in the process of executing each special mode.

  (12) When the general CPU 31a instructs the start of each special mode when the transition condition is established after power-on during the stay in the normal mode, each special mode to be instructed is executed upon completion of the symbol variation game. I was instructed to do so. Therefore, by allowing the player to grasp the variation contents of the symbol variation game, the player can grasp the scenes that have various expectations such as whether or not they can expect the execution of each special mode in this game. Thus, it is possible to realize a game property that is easy for the player to understand.

  (13) During the stay in the normal mode, the overall CPU 31a determines whether or not to shift to each special mode in accordance with the execution of the symbol variation game based on the variation pattern for the outlier effect and the outlier reach effect, and determines whether or not the transition can be performed. Is now instructed to start the special mode as the transition condition is satisfied after the power is turned on. For this reason, at the time of the appearance of the symbol variation game with the variation pattern for the outlier production and the outlier reach production, the player can have an expectation that the start of each special mode is instructed. Therefore, by associating the execution of each special mode with the symbol variation game, it is possible to raise the interest of the game by making the player interested in the process of executing each special mode effect.

In addition, you may change the said embodiment as follows.
In the present embodiment, the mode restart lottery is not executed in the normal mode from each special mode, and the mode transition due to the establishment of the restart condition may not be applied.

  In the present embodiment, the restart condition may be established for all the variation patterns for the offending effect and the outlier reach effect. Further, the restart condition may be established on the condition that a specific variation pattern is determined among the variation patterns for the shift effect and the shift reach effect without performing the lottery.

In the present embodiment, the start of any special mode may be instructed when the restart condition is satisfied, or the instruction mode may be varied depending on the gaming state.
In the present embodiment, the mode restart lottery may be executed only when the probability variation state. Further, the mode restart lottery execution mode can be the same regardless of whether or not it is in a probable change state. For example, the process of step S52 in the normal mode deviation process is deleted or before step S51. Alternatively, the process of step S52 may be added.

In the present embodiment, the probability that the resumption condition is satisfied may be different depending on the gaming state, and the random number distribution mode in FIGS. 11A and 11B may be changed.
In the present embodiment, the transition condition after power-on may be established for all the variation patterns for the offending effect and the offending reach effect. Further, the transition condition after power-on may be established on the condition that a specific variation pattern is determined among the variation patterns for the shift effect and the shift reach effect without performing lottery.

In the present embodiment, it is possible to resume the special mode that was staying just before when the resume condition is satisfied, or to determine the type of the special mode by lottery.
In this embodiment, the specific condition after power-on has not shifted to any of the first to fourth special modes, probability change mode, and CH mode from power-on, and within a predetermined time from power-on to the pachinko gaming machine 10 It may be a symbol variation game. Further, the specific condition after power-on is that there is no transition from the power-on to any of the first to fourth special modes, the probability variation mode, and the CH mode, and a specific variation pattern is predetermined from power-on to the pachinko gaming machine 10 It may be a symbol variation game within the number of times.

  -In this embodiment, the kind of each special mode can also be provided with 1 type, 2 types, 3 types, 5 types or more, for example. However, when the special mode is one type, after the power is turned on, the transition to one special mode is triggered when the specific condition is satisfied. In addition, when a plurality of special modes are used, it is sufficient that the indication mode of the special mode that triggers the establishment of the specific condition after power-on is different depending on whether or not the state is a certain change state.

  In the present embodiment, the power-on mode lottery may be executed only when the probability variation state. Further, the execution mode of the power-on mode lottery may be varied depending on whether or not it is in a probable variation state. For example, the determination result in step S41 of the process in step S40 of the normal mode deviation process is negative. It may be executed only in such a case.

In the present embodiment, the transition condition after power-on may be established in accordance with the determination of one of the variation patterns for the outlier effect and the outlier reach effect.
In the present embodiment, it is sufficient that the instruction mode of the special mode that can be instructed upon establishment of the transition condition after power-on is different depending on the gaming state, and the random number distribution mode in FIGS. 10 (a) and 10 (b) May be changed.

  In the present embodiment, the timing of the transition of the production mode triggered by the establishment of the transition condition after power-on and the restart condition may be executed during the symbol variation game subject to the establishment of various conditions. It may be the start of a symbol variation game. Even in this case, it is possible to attract the player's interest in the development of the symbol variation game after the transition to the special mode, and also about the progress after the transition to the special mode (the process before and after the execution of the special mode) Engage players.

  In the present embodiment, a plurality of types of variation contents based on the variation pattern for the loss reach effect may be prepared, and the special mode instruction mode triggered by the establishment of the transition condition after power-on may be varied for each variation content. For example, one of the variation patterns for the outlier reach effect is set to a mode corresponding to the outlier reach effect shown in FIGS. 10A and 10B, and one of the variation patterns for the outlier reach effect is shown in FIG. It is also possible to adopt a mode corresponding to “normal fluctuation” shown in a) and (b). In addition, the indication mode of the special mode triggered by the establishment of the transition condition after power-on accompanying the determination of the variation pattern for the offending effect can be the same regardless of the variation content.

  In the present embodiment, it is possible to adopt a configuration in which the mode transition lottery is executed in the same manner as the power-on mode lottery during the stay in the normal mode regardless of whether or not the condition is after power-on.

  In the present embodiment, each special mode is regarded as one effect mode and can be determined as one special mode having four types of background images for the first to fourth special, and the symbol variation based on a specific variation pattern It can also be realized by switching the background image of the special mode via a game. In this case, when shifting to the special mode in this example, the transition is made so that the expectation to the probable state increases in the order of first special use <second special use <third special use <fourth special use. To.

-In this embodiment, what is necessary is just to provide at least normal mode and the 1st-4th special mode, and you may change a structure arbitrarily.
The present embodiment can be configured so that a plurality of different types of variation contents can be specified by one variation pattern, and the overall CPU 31a can further determine the variation contents based on the variation pattern determined by the main CPU 30a. Good.

  -In this embodiment, you may change arbitrarily the predetermined frequency | count which becomes specific conditions after power activation. For example, it may be arbitrarily changed to “30” or less, which is smaller than the reciprocal of the jackpot lottery probability in the probability variation state. By doing this, even in the probability variation state, the power is switched on to the normal mode. In the case where the start is instructed, by increasing the chances that each special mode is executed, it is possible to suitably maintain the expectation that the game state held by the player from the opening of the game hall is a probable change state.

  -In the present embodiment, the power-off caused by turning off the power switch and the power-off that is not off are determined by specifying the on / off state (change) of the power switch at the time of power-off or power supply. You can also. In addition, it is possible to determine whether the power is turned off due to the power switch being turned off or not when the power switch is turned off by measuring the time elapsed since the pachinko gaming machine 10 was turned on. In this case, for example, by giving the pachinko gaming machine 10 a clock function, it is determined whether or not it is the opening time of the amusement store. Can be distinguished.

  In the present embodiment, regardless of whether the power switch is turned off or not turned off, the transition condition after turning on the power may be established by the normal mode shift processing shown in FIG.

  -In the present embodiment, it is only necessary to be able to conceal whether or not the gaming state is a probable state, for example, the mode of giving the entrance rate improvement state and the number of times of granting are arbitrarily changed You can also In addition, for example, a pachinko gaming machine in which only a jackpot game where a player with an upper limit of 16 is able to obtain many prize balls is provided, and either a probabilistic state or a non-probable state is given after the jackpot game ends. You may apply to. In addition, for example, a 16R probability variation jackpot game based on the symbol A (a jackpot game where the player can acquire many prize balls) and a second 2R probability variation jackpot game based on the symbol C (the player can hardly obtain the prize balls). And 2R non-probable big hit game based on the design D (a big hit game in which the player cannot almost win a prize ball). In other words, the probability variation state can be concealed by the symbols C and D even if a small hit game is not provided. In addition, for example, as a winning game, a 16R probability variable big hit game based on the symbol A, a 2R probability variable big hit game based on either the symbol B or the symbol C, and a non-probable change state after the end of the 16R big hit game in addition to the small hit game It is sufficient to provide at least a 16R non-probability big hit game that grants. In other words, 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 B or the symbol C.

  -In this embodiment, if it is the structure which can recognize the kind of effect mode to a player, you may change the effect aspect of each effect mode, for example, the operation mode (effect aspect) of a dedicated movable body, A configuration may be adopted in which the player is notified of the type of effect mode by the light emission mode (effect mode) of the decorative lamp 16 and the sound output mode (effect mode) of the speaker 17.

-In this embodiment, you may make it provide the alerting | reporting lamp which can make a player recognize whether a game state is a probability change state.
-In this embodiment, it can also be set as a structure which makes a player acquire a prize ball by extending the open time of the big winning opening apparatus 23 in 2R probability variation big hit game, and 2R non-probability big hit game.

  In the present embodiment, the main CPU 30a may acquire all the various random numbers related to the determination of the symbol variation game from the RAM 30c when the start winning ports 21 and 22 are won.

  In the present embodiment, each control board 30, 31 may be provided with a RAM clear switch that can erase various control information stored as backup data. In each of the control boards 30 and 31, various control information stored as backup data is erased when the power is turned on while the RAM clear switch is operated (ON state). When various control information is erased when the power is turned on, it indicates an uncertain change state, a state in which the entrance rate improvement state is not given, a stay in the normal mode, etc. Initial information is set in each RAM 30c, 31c as various control information, and a game is started by the various control information based on these initial information.

  In the present embodiment, the overall control board 31 may be configured not to store backup data when the power is turned off. In this case, at the start of power supply, the general CPU 31a determines the type of effect mode and the like with the start of the game according to various control commands instructed by the main CPU 30a. For example, at the start of power supply, the general CPU 31a instructs the start of a game in the CH mode when a short time operation command is input from the main CPU 30a, and instructs the start of a game in the normal mode when a short time non-operation command is input. In addition, the user designates one of the normal mode and each special mode determined by lottery.

Next, technical ideas that can be grasped from the above-described embodiment and other examples are added below.
(A) When the mode control means instructs the mode execution means to execute the special mode effect when the big hit is determined in the jackpot determination, the special mode effect to be instructed is a jackpot game associated with the big win. While instructing the mode execution means to be executed after completion, while the special mode effect is not being executed, a predetermined condition associated with the execution of the symbol variation game based on the specific variation content based on the variation pattern for deviation When the execution of the special mode effect is instructed upon establishment, the mode execution means is instructed to instruct the specified special mode effect to be executed upon completion of the symbol variation game. The gaming machine according to claim 4.

  (B) During the non-execution of the special mode effect, the execution of the special mode effect is determined along with the execution of the symbol variation game based on the specific variation content based on the deviation variation pattern, and the execution is determined. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 4 and the technical idea (b), which instructs execution of the special mode effect as establishment of a predetermined condition.

  DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 ... Pachinko machine, 16 ... Decoration lamp, 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)

A jackpot determination means for executing a jackpot determination for determining whether or not a jackpot is determined when the start condition of the symbol variation game is established, and a display means for displaying the symbol variation game based on the determination result of the jackpot determination means. When the big hit is determined in the big hit determination, a big hit game constituted by a round game that opens a winning means that allows a game ball to enter after the end of the symbol variation game is performed. In the game machine that gives either the normal state or the probability variation state in which the probability of winning the jackpot is changed from the normal state which is a low probability to the high probability after the end,
A variation pattern determination for selecting one of a plurality of types of variation patterns that can identify the variation content of the symbol variation game and that is associated with at least one different variation content based on the determination result of the jackpot determination means Means,
Mode execution means for executing a special mode effect that informs the player that the probability variation state can be expected;
Mode control means for controlling the mode execution means,
The variation pattern is configured to include a variation pattern for breakage that is determined in the case of a shift if the jackpot is not determined in the jackpot determination,
The mode control means includes
When the big hit is determined in the big hit determination, the mode execution means is instructed to execute the special mode effect, and is continued until the end condition is satisfied,
When the special mode effect is not being executed and the gaming state is the probability variation state, if the big hit is not determined in the big hit determination, the design is based on the specific variation content based on the loss variation pattern. A gaming machine characterized by instructing the mode execution means to execute the special mode effect upon the establishment of a predetermined condition associated with the execution of the variable game. The mode execution means has a plurality of types of performance modes and informs the player that the probability variation state can be expected, and expects the probability variation state for each of the plurality of types of performance modes. Multiple types of special mode productions with different sizes are executed,
The mode control means includes
When instructing the execution of the special mode effect, the special mode effect is produced when the probability variation state occurs after the jackpot game ends, rather than when the jackpot game ends in the normal state. Instructing the execution of the special mode production in the production mode with high expectation to the probability variation state,
During the non-execution of the special mode production, if a big hit is not determined in the big hit determination, a predetermined condition associated with the execution of the symbol variation game based on the specific variation content based on the variation pattern for loss is established. As an opportunity, the mode execution means is instructed to execute one of the special mode effects including a specific special mode effect among the special mode effects under the condition that the gaming state is the probability variation state, and the game state is the normal state. 2. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the mode execution unit is instructed to execute any one of the special mode effects other than the specific special mode effect under the condition of the state. The specific variation contents based on the variation pattern for loss include a plurality of types with different variation contents,
The mode control means includes
During the non-execution of the special mode effect, an instruction is given in accordance with the type of the specific variation content when the predetermined condition associated with the execution of the symbol variation game based on the specific variation content based on the deviation variation pattern is triggered. The gaming machine according to claim 2, wherein different indication modes of special mode effects are obtained. The specific variation content based on the deviation variation pattern includes a first variation content and a second variation content that are different from each other,
The mode control means includes
A condition in which the gaming state is the probability variation state triggered by the establishment of a predetermined condition associated with the execution of the symbol variation game based on the first variation content based on the pattern for the deviation during non-execution of the special mode effect Then, the mode execution means is instructed to execute any one of the special mode effects including the first specific special mode effect, and the special mode effect is performed under the condition that the gaming state is the normal state. While instructing the execution of any special mode effect other than the first specific special mode,
A condition in which the gaming state is the probability variation state triggered by the establishment of a predetermined condition associated with the execution of the symbol variation game based on the second variation content based on the variation for deviation, during non-execution of the special mode effect Then, the mode execution means is instructed to execute any one of the special mode effects other than the first specific special mode effect including the second specific special mode effect, and the gaming state is the normal state. 4. The game according to claim 3, wherein, under a certain condition, the execution of any one of the special mode effects other than the second specific special mode effect is instructed from the special mode effects other than the first specific special mode effect. Machine.

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