JP2011092462A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To keep up a player's feeling of expectation to being in a state of a high probability lottery, even in the case when the number of times when a symbol variation game based on high probability suggesting arrangement is implemented according to a given state of lottery probaility is made to differ. <P>SOLUTION: In an [ordinary variation (false variations of two times)], the [ordinary variations (6.1 s)] for two times are implemented continuously to be made a symbol variation game of one time. Therefore, the symbol variation game by the [ordinary variation (false variations of two times)] is performed by arranging and expressing falsely the symbol variation game of one time, in an internal control, as if the symbol variation game by the [ordinary variations (6.1 s)] of two times were performed continuously. As a result, it is made hard for a player to perceive how many times of the symbol variation games have been implemented actually, from apparent implementation of a probability variation expectation mode, by the symbol variation game based on the [ordinary variation (false variations of two times)] (see Fig.11). According to this constitution, a scene which makes the player sure of a non-probability-variation state can be reduced. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2011,JPO&INPIT

Description

  In the present invention, in the case of winning in the winning lottery, the winning game is performed after the winning display result is derived, and the game in which either the high probability lottery state or the low probability lottery state is given after the winning game is completed. Related to the machine.

  2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, some pachinko machines that are a type of gaming machine include a probability variation function that shifts a lottery probability state of a big hit lottery from a low probability lottery state to a high probability lottery state after the big hit game ends. If the lottery probability state of the big hit lottery is a high probability lottery state (probability variation state), it is easy to win a big hit in the big hit lottery, which is advantageous to the player. Usually, if a player wins a big hit in the big hit lottery and obtains the big hit game, the player wants to be given a high probability lottery state as the gaming state after the big hit game ends. For this reason, when it turns out that it will not be in a high-probability lottery state after the big hit game, but will be in a low-probability lottery state, there is a possibility that the interest of the player is lowered.

  Therefore, conventionally, a pachinko gaming machine has been proposed that adopts a configuration in which a player cannot recognize whether or not a high-probability lottery state is given as a gaming state after the end of a big hit game (for example, Patent Document 1). ). In the pachinko gaming machine of Patent Literature 1, after the big hit game, until the symbol variation game is executed a predetermined number of times, a high-suggestion effect consisting of a latent screen that can be executed in either the high probability lottery state or the low probability lottery state By adopting the configuration, a configuration is adopted in which the player cannot recognize whether the lottery is in a high probability lottery state. And in the pachinko machine of patent document 1, it is a high-probability lottery state while the symbol variation game by the latent screen is executed after the big hit game ends (until the symbol variation game is executed a predetermined number of times). It is possible to maintain the player's expectation for.

JP 2000-271297 A

  By the way, in the pachinko gaming machine as in Patent Document 1, the number of times the symbol variation game is executed by the latent screen is changed according to the type of the big hit game (the lottery probability state to be given). A specification that allows the player to recognize whether or not the gaming state is a high-probability lottery state based on the number of times the variable game has been executed is also conceivable. In such a case, at the end of the latent screen, if the number of times that the symbol variation game is executed by the latent screen is not the number corresponding to the case where the winning game is in a high probability lottery state, It becomes convinced that it is not a high probability lottery state, and will become reluctant to the continuation of a subsequent game. Therefore, in the specification that varies the number of times that the symbol variation game is executed by the latent screen according to the type of the big hit game, by allowing the player to recognize the number of times that the symbol variation game by the latent screen is executed, Depending on the development, it was difficult to say that the player's expectation for being in a high-probability lottery state was maintained sufficiently.

  The present invention has been made paying attention to such problems existing in the prior art, and the purpose thereof is to execute a symbol variation game with a highly suggestive effect according to a lottery probability state to be given. It is an object of the present invention to provide a gaming machine that can sufficiently maintain a player's expectation for being in a high-probability lottery state even when the number of times is varied.

  In order to achieve the above-mentioned object, the invention according to claim 1 is characterized in that a display means for performing a symbol variation game for displaying a plurality of types of symbols in a varying manner, and the symbol variation game by detecting the entry of a game ball. Highly probable gaming state consisting of a starting means for providing a starting condition, a winning lottery means for performing a winning lottery for determining whether the starting condition is satisfied or not, and a winning lottery probability state Lottery probability state control means for controlling in either the lottery state or the low-probability lottery state, and when winning in the winning lottery, the winning game is performed after the winning display result is derived, The game is constituted by a round game that opens a winning means that allows a game ball to enter during the corresponding game, and after the winning game, one of the high probability lottery state and the low probability lottery state is given. Play In the machine, the variation content determining means for determining the variation content of the symbol variation game based on the lottery result of the winning lottery, and the symbol variation game is displayed on the display means according to the variation content determined by the variation content determination means. With the display control means and the fact that the winning lottery is won, the player is suggested that after the winning game, the player can have an expectation that the lottery probability state is a high probability lottery state. Effect execution control means for executing a highly accurate suggestion effect over a predetermined number of symbol variation games, and the variation content of the symbol variation game is one time from the symbol variation start to the symbol variation stop. The fluctuation contents of the normal fluctuation system including the fluctuation cycle, and the fluctuation contents are composed of one fluctuation cycle, and the special fluctuation where the fluctuation contents are composed of a plurality of fluctuation cycles. The fluctuation contents of the normal fluctuation system can be selected only in the case of deviation in the winning lottery, and include the deviation normal fluctuation contents constituted by a predetermined fluctuation time, The variation content of the special variation system can be selected only in the case of a deviation in the winning lottery, and includes a special variation content that is composed of variation times that can be executed multiple times of the usual variation content of the deviation, The production execution control means sets the number of times larger as the predetermined number of times when the high probability lottery state is given than when the low probability lottery state is given, and causes the high suggestion production to be executed. The variation content determining means is capable of selecting the special variation content in the case of deviation in the winning lottery under the condition that the highly accurate suggesting effect is being executed. When the symbol variation game based on the outlier special variation content is executed, the stage executes the outlier normal variation content constituting the outage special variation content continuously for a single symbol variation game. The gist.

  According to a second aspect of the present invention, in the gaming machine according to the first aspect of the present invention, a holding storage means for entering the starting means and storing the detected gaming ball as a starting holding ball up to an upper limit value, and a plurality of effects And a holding display means for displaying a stored value of the start holding ball that is installed so as to have design integrity with a non-installation site in the rendering device. Is the gist.

  According to a third aspect of the present invention, in the gaming machine according to the first or second aspect, during the execution of the high-precision suggestion effect, the number of times the symbol variation game is executed after the high-precision suggestion effect is executed. It is further provided with a number counting means that updates and counts each time the symbol variation game is executed, and the number of executions counted by the number counting means is configured not to be recognized by the player. And

According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, in the gaming machine according to the third aspect, the number of executions counted by the number counting means is configured not to notify the player.
According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, in the gaming machine according to any one of the first to fourth aspects, the lottery probability state control means controls the winning game after the corresponding game ends. The lottery probability state, the number of times that the symbol variation game is executed in the highly suggestive effect controlled by the effect execution control means after the corresponding game is finished, and the variation content determining means controlled after the corresponding game is finished. The lottery probability state control means and the performance execution control include a plurality of types of hit types that determine each of the determination modes of the variation contents of the symbol variation game, and the win type is determined when the winning lottery is won. The present invention is further characterized by further comprising means and hitting type determining means for specifying the control content of the variation content determining means.

  According to a sixth aspect of the present invention, in the gaming machine according to any one of the first to fifth aspects, the variation content determining means is under a condition that the high-impact suggesting effect is being executed, The gist of the present invention is that the special variation content is more easily selected in the low probability lottery state than in the high probability lottery state.

  According to the present invention, even when the number of times that the symbol variation game with the high-impact suggestion effect is executed is varied according to the lottery probability state to be given, the player's expectation for being in the high-probability lottery state Can be sustained sufficiently.

The front view which shows the machine surface side of a pachinko machine. The enlarged view which shows a game board. Explanatory drawing explaining the kind of jackpot game. Explanatory drawing explaining the production | presentation mode in 1st Embodiment. Explanatory drawing explaining the production | presentation mode in 1st Embodiment. (A)-(c) is explanatory drawing explaining the display mode of each production mode. The block diagram which shows the electrical constitution of a pachinko gaming machine. Explanatory drawing explaining a fluctuation pattern. (A)-(d) is explanatory drawing explaining the aspect in which the symbol change game with a suggestion pseudo-ream is performed. (A)-(d) is explanatory drawing explaining the aspect in which the symbol change game with a suggestion pseudo-ream is performed. Explanatory drawing explaining the relationship between internal frequency and the frequency | count of appearance. Explanatory drawing explaining the production | presentation mode in 2nd Embodiment. Explanatory drawing explaining the production | presentation mode in 3rd Embodiment. Explanatory drawing explaining the production | presentation mode in 3rd Embodiment. Explanatory drawing explaining the production mode in 4th Embodiment. Explanatory drawing explaining the production mode in 4th Embodiment. Explanatory drawing explaining the fluctuation pattern in another.

(First embodiment)
A first embodiment in which the present invention is embodied in a pachinko gaming machine that is a kind of gaming machine will be described below with reference to FIGS.

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

  In the front frame 14, a left speaker 17 a and a right speaker 17 b are arranged at the upper left and right sides of the window 14 a as an effect execution means (effect device) that outputs various sounds and performs sound effects. The left speaker 17a and the right speaker 17b are attached to the back surface of the front frame 14, and a sound emitting hole (not shown) is provided on the front surface of the front frame 14 and corresponding to the attachment portions of the left speaker 17a and the right speaker 17b. A plurality of are formed.

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

  The upper plate 15 is provided with a not-shown payout opening for game balls to be paid out from the inside of the machine on the left side, and a concave storage passage 15a for storing game balls held by the player is provided continuously. Furthermore, an upper plate intake port (not shown) for taking game balls in the storage passage 15a into the machine is provided on the right side. The game balls stored in the upper plate 15 are guided to the upper plate take-in port by the storage passage 15a, and are taken into the machine one by one through the upper plate take-in port, and launched toward the game board YB. Is done. The game ball that is launched toward the game board YB is set in terms of launch intensity according to the amount of rotation of the launch handle 19. The lower plate 18 is provided with an outlet 18a for a game ball overflowing from the upper plate 15, and a concave storage portion 18b for storing the game ball is connected to the outlet 18a for the game ball. Yes.

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

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

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

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

  In the present embodiment, the special symbol display device 23 has a lottery result (big hit, small hit or off) from a lot of special symbols (105 types in this embodiment). ) Is selected, and the selected special symbol is confirmed and stopped when the symbol variation game ends. The 105 types of special symbols are 100 types of big hit symbols (big hit display result (hit display result)) that can recognize big hits, and four types of small hit symbols (small hits) that can recognize small hits. Display results (hit display results)) and one type of outlier symbol that becomes a symbol (outlier display result) from which the discrepancy can be recognized. When a big win is won in the big win lottery, the big hit symbol is displayed in a symbol variation game, and then the big hit game (win game) is given to the player. In addition, when a small winning lottery is won in the small hitting lottery, the small hitting symbol (winning game) is given to the player after the small hitting symbol is confirmed and stopped in the symbol variation game. Note that the big hit game and the small hit game of the present embodiment will be described in detail later.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the effect display device 22 has [0], [1], [2], [3], [4], [5], [6], [7], [7] for each column. Ten numbers of 8] and [9] are displayed as decorative symbols. In this embodiment, the display area (image display surface) of the effect display device 22 is formed to be much larger than the display area of the special symbol display device 23 so that the effect display device 22 stands out in front of the player. It is arranged. For this reason, the player pays attention to the display content of the effect display device 22 in which display effects are performed with various images in front of his / her eyes rather than the special symbol display device 23, and in the symbol variation game of the effect display device 22. The winning combination (big hit or small hit) or off is recognized from the symbol combination that is derived and displayed in a fixed stop state. When the symbols of all the columns stopped and displayed on the effect display device 22 are the same symbol, the jackpot to which the jackpot game is given can be recognized from the symbol combination ([222] [777] or the like). The symbol combination that can recognize the jackpot is a jackpot symbol combination (a jackpot display result) by a decorative symbol. When the 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, in the case where the symbols of all the columns that are confirmed and stopped displayed on the effect display device 22 are of different types, or when the symbols of one column are different from the symbols of the other two columns, in principle, the symbol combination ( [123] [122] [767] etc.) can be recognized. The symbol combination which can recognize this deviation becomes a symbol combination (outlier display result) of the deviation by the decorative drawing. In addition, when a predetermined symbol combination (for example, [010]) is displayed among the symbol combinations of decorative symbols, it can be recognized that the big win and the small hit are won. Predetermined symbol combinations that can recognize that either the big win or the small win has been won suggests that a probability variation state (probability variation state) in which the lottery probability state of the big winning lottery becomes a high probability lottery state may be given. It is a symbol combination that suggests certain change. In the present embodiment, the probability variation state is given in the case of a symbol combination in which the symbols in all the rows are the same symbol, while the probability variation state or the non-probability variation state is given in the case of a symbol combination suggesting the probability variation. The

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

  The effect display device 22 is configured to display a symbol combination corresponding to the display result of the special symbol display device 23. The special symbol displayed on the special symbol display device 23 and the symbol combination by the decorative symbol displayed on the effect display device 22 correspond to each other. When the symbol variation game ends, the special symbol and the symbol combination by the decorative symbol correspond to each other. The fixed stop is displayed. For example, when the big win symbol is confirmed and stopped on the special symbol display device 23, the symbol combination such as [222] and [444] is also confirmed and stopped on the effect display device 22 in principle. ing. In this embodiment, when the big hit symbol is confirmed and stopped on the special symbol display device 23, the symbol combination (for example, [010]) suggesting the probability change may be confirmed and stopped on the effect display device 22. In addition, when the special symbol display device 23 is confirmed and stopped, the symbol combination such as [121] or [345] is also confirmed and stopped on the effect display device 22. . In addition, when the special symbol display device 23 displays the small hit symbol in a fixed stop display, the effect display suggestion symbol combination (for example, [010]) is also displayed in the fixed stop display. In addition, the symbol combination of the decorative symbol with respect to the special symbol is not necessarily one-to-one, and a symbol combination with one decorative symbol is selected from among symbol combinations with a plurality of decorative symbols with respect to one special symbol. Yes. As described above, in the effect display device 22 of the present embodiment, a display effect related to the symbol variation game (a symbol variation game in which symbols in three columns are variably displayed to display a combination of symbols) is performed. .

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

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

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

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

  At the back of each of the upper start winning opening 25 and the lower start winning opening 26, start opening switches SW1 and SW2 (shown in FIG. 7) for detecting the game balls that have entered are disposed. The upper start winning opening 25 and the lower start winning opening 26 can give a start condition for the symbol variation game and a payout condition for game balls as a predetermined number of winning balls by detecting the game balls that have entered. When the opening / closing blade 27 is opened, the lower start winning opening 26 is made in a state where the entrance is expanded and the game ball can easily enter, while when the opening / closing blade 27 is closed, the entrance is not expanded and It is assumed that it is impossible to enter the ball.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the game area H1 below the lower start winning opening 26 is a winning means provided with a large winning opening door 28 that opens and closes by the operation of an actuator (solenoid, motor, etc.) not shown. The special winning opening (special electric accessory) 29 is arranged. A count switch SW3 (shown in FIG. 7) for detecting a game ball that has entered the ball is disposed in the back of the special winning opening 29. The big winning opening 29 can give a condition for paying out game balls as a predetermined number of prize balls by detecting the game balls that have entered. When a winning game (a big hit game or a small hit game) is given, the big winning opening 29 is opened by the opening operation of the big winning opening door 28 and the game ball is allowed to enter. You can get a chance to win a lot of prize balls. In the present embodiment, the winning game is advantageous to the player because a chance to acquire a large number of prize balls can be obtained. The winning game is given when the winning (big hit or small win) is determined by an internal lottery, and the winning symbol (including the big hit symbol or the small hit symbol) is determined and stopped in the symbol variation game. The

  Further, as shown in FIG. 2, a normal symbol operation gate 30 is disposed in the game area H <b> 1 on the left side of the display frame 21. A normal symbol variation switch SW4 (shown in FIG. 7) for detecting a game ball that has entered and passed through the normal symbol operation gate 30 is provided at the back of the normal symbol operation gate 30. The normal symbol operation gate 30 can give only the starting condition of the normal symbol variation game when the game ball passes.

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

  Further, the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment has a probability variation (hereinafter referred to as “probability variation”) function. The probability change function sets the lottery probability state of the jackpot lottery to a low probability lottery state (in this embodiment, after the jackpot game is completed, provided that the type of the jackpot symbol (special symbol) displayed in a fixed stop state is a predetermined probability variation symbol. 4/1471) to a high probability lottery state (36/1471 in the present embodiment). Further, the probability variation state is given until the next big hit occurs. In this way, when a probability variation state is given, the probability of winning a big hit fluctuates with a high probability and it is easy for a jackpot to occur.Therefore, the probability variation state is advantageous to the player, and the player will become a probability variation big hit. Playing games while expecting.

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

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

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

Hereinafter, the big hit game and the small hit game defined in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment will be described in detail with reference to FIG.
The big hit game is won after winning the big hit in the big hit lottery, the big hit symbol is confirmed and stopped in the symbol variation game, and the game ends. When the big hit game is started, an opening effect indicating the start of the big hit game is first performed. After the opening stage is finished, the round game in which the grand prize opening 29 is opened by the opening operation of the big prize opening door 28 is performed a plurality of times with a predetermined number of rounds as a predetermined upper limit (15 or 2 times in the present embodiment). Is called. One round game is from the opening of the grand prize opening 29 by the opening operation of the grand prize opening door 28 to the closing of the big winning opening 29 by the closing operation of the big prize opening door 28. During the game, the big winning opening 29 is opened until the upper limit number of balls (predetermined number of balls) enters or until the round game time (predetermined upper limit time) elapses. The big hit game ends with an ending effect indicating the end of the big hit game after the end of the predetermined number of round games.

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

  For example, 52 types of jackpot symbols belong to symbol A, 20 types of jackpot symbols belong to symbol B, 5 types of jackpot symbols belong to symbol C, and 23 types of jackpot symbols belong to symbol D. Yes. When special symbols are distributed in this way, the jackpot game based on symbol A is 52% (52/100) of the entire jackpot, and the jackpot game based on symbol B is 20% (20/100) of the entire jackpot. . The jackpot game based on the symbol C is 5% (5/100) of the entire jackpot, and the jackpot game based on the symbol D is 23% (23/100) of the entire jackpot. A predetermined number of jackpot symbols belong to these symbols A, B, C, and D, respectively. The ratio at which each jackpot game is awarded is determined by the ratio of the jackpot symbol belonging to each of the symbols A, B, C, and D.

  The jackpot game (hits) based on the pattern A is set to “15 times” for the specified number of rounds, and the jackpot 29 is opened “one time” during one round game, so that the big prize game during the jackpot game is opened. 29 is to be released “15 times (1 round × 15 times for 1 release)”. In addition, the jackpot game based on the design A has an opening effect time of “6 seconds (6000 (ms))” and a round game time of each round game of “25 seconds (25000 (ms))” as an ending effect time. “15 seconds (15000 (ms))” is set. In addition, the upper limit number of balls entered in one round game in the big hit game based on the pattern A is set to “8 balls”.

  And after the big hit game based on the symbol A, regardless of the game state at the time of winning the big hit lottery, a probable change state (no limit (until the next big hit)) and a variable state are given until the end of the probable change state It has come to be. In FIG. 3, the case where the variable state is given until the end of the certain variable state is described as “no limit”. Hereinafter, the jackpot game based on the symbol A may be referred to as “15R probability variable jackpot game”.

  In addition, the big hit game based on symbols B, C, and D (hits seed) is a big hit by setting the number of rounds to “2” and opening the big prize opening 29 “once” during one round game. During the game, the grand prize winning opening 29 is opened “twice (2 rounds per round × one round)”. In addition, the jackpot game based on the design B has “0.02 seconds (20 (ms))” as the opening effect time, and “0.3 seconds (300 (ms))” as the round game time of each round game. “4.5 seconds (4500 (ms))” is set as the ending effect time. In addition, the upper limit number of balls for one round game in the jackpot game based on the symbol B is set to “8 balls”. Hereinafter, the jackpot games based on the symbols B, C, and D may be collectively referred to as “2R jackpot games”.

  After the big hit game based on the symbol B, depending on the game state at the time of winning the big hit lottery, the probable change state (no limit (until the next big hit)) and the end of the probable change state are changed after the big hit game ends. There are cases where a state is given and cases where only a probable change state is given after the big hit game ends. Hereinafter, the jackpot game based on the symbol B may be referred to as “2R probability variable jackpot game”.

  In addition, after the big hit game based on the symbol C is over, depending on the game state at the time of winning the big hit lottery, the probability change state (no limit (until the next big hit)) and 100 times (maximum value) of the symbol change after the big hit game ends. There are cases where a variable state is given for the game and cases where only a probable state is given after the big hit game ends. Hereinafter, the jackpot game based on the symbol C may be referred to as “2R special probability variable jackpot game”.

  In addition, after the big hit game based on the symbol D ends, depending on the gaming state at the time of winning the big hit lottery, a variable state is given to the uncertain change state and the 100 times (maximum value) symbol variation game In some cases, only the non-probable change state is given after the big hit game ends. Hereinafter, the jackpot game based on the symbol D may be referred to as “2R non-probable big hit game”.

  Further, in the present embodiment, in these 2R big hit games, the player cannot discriminate the difference from the opening / closing operation mode and time of the big winning opening 29. That is, the player cannot discriminate which of the 2R big hit games has been awarded from the opening / closing operation of the big winning opening 29 or the time. For this reason, the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment creates a game characteristic that allows the player to infer whether or not the probability variation state is given after the end of the 2R big hit game (whether or not it is a high probability lottery state). ing.

  In addition, the small hit game (winning seed) given by the symbol E is set to “one” for the specified number of rounds, and the big prize opening 29 is opened “twice” during one round game. During the game, the grand prize opening 29 is opened “twice (1 round × 2 rounds is one set)”. In addition, in the small hit game, “0.02 seconds (20 (ms))” is used as the opening effect time, and “0.3 seconds (300 (ms)) is used as the opening time of the big winning opening 29 during one round game. ”” Is set as “4.5 seconds (4500 (ms))” as the ending effect time. In addition, the upper limit number of balls for one round game in the small hit game is set to “8 balls”.

  Further, in the small hit, the gaming state after the end of the small hitting game is continued in the gaming state at the time of winning the small hitting lottery. In other words, in the small win, if the gaming state at the time of winning the small hit lottery is a probable change state, the gaming state after the end of the small hit game is continued to be a probabilistic state, and the gaming state at the time of winning the small hit lottery is changed. If so, the game state after the end of the small hit game is continued to the variable state. In addition, in the small win, if the gaming state at the time of winning the small hit lottery is in an uncertain change state, the gaming state after the end of the small hit game is continued to be in an uncertain change state, and the gaming state at the time of winning the small hit lottery is not If it is in the variable state, the game state after the small hit game is continued to the non-variable state.

  Also, in this embodiment, when winning a small hit, the next symbol change game starts after the small hit game (1R × 2 times open) from the stoppage of the change of the symbol change game started with the win. The time until is set to the same time as when 2R big hit is won. The 2R big hit game and the small hit game are performed with the same big winning opening 29 opened. Therefore, in this embodiment, the 2R big hit game and the small hit game cannot be discriminated by the player based on the opening / closing operation mode and time of the big winning opening 29. That is, the player cannot determine whether the 2R big hit game or the small hit game has been awarded from the opening / closing operation of the big winning opening 29 or the time. For this reason, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the player is made to guess whether or not the probability variation state is given after the end of the 2R big hit game and the small hit game (whether or not the high probability lottery state). It creates game characteristics.

  In this embodiment, the 15R probability variable jackpot game and the 2R jackpot game are different in the upper limit number of round games (15 times and 2 times) constituting the jackpot game, and one round game time is one time due to the length of the round game time. There may be a difference in the number of winning balls that the player can acquire in the big hit game. Specifically, in this embodiment, the 15R jackpot game is a jackpot game that can win a larger amount of prize balls than the 2R jackpot game.

  The award ball is a game ball that is given as a prize to the player for one ball entering the special winning opening 29. And, in the comparison with the jackpot game based on the above-described symbol A, the small number of winning balls is a small amount in the case of comparing the total number of winning balls obtained until the end of the jackpot game. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, for example, “13 balls” of game balls are set to be paid out as a prize ball for one ball entering the grand prize opening 29. If the upper limit number of balls is set to “8 balls” and “8 balls” of game balls enter the big prize opening, then “104 balls” of game balls are paid out to the player as prize balls. Become.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 4, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment, the lottery probability state (game state) of the big hit lottery is a high-probability lottery state (probability change state) as an effect performed on the effect display device 22. However, it is configured to be able to execute a plurality (four in this embodiment) of presentation modes (highly suggestive effects) that suggest (notify) the player whether the low-probability lottery state (non-probability variation state). Specifically, a high-accuracy mode MK that suggests to the player that a high-probability lottery state (probability-variable state) is being granted (game state) is being configured to be executable by the effect display device 22. . Further, the effect display device 22 executes a low-accuracy mode MS that suggests to the player that the player can be expected to be in a high-probability lottery state (probability variation state) during the provision of the variable state (game state). It is configured to be possible. In addition, the effect display device 22 has a probability variation expectation mode MT that suggests to the player that the player can have an expectation that the high probability lottery state (probability variation state) is being imparted (gaming state) in the non-variable state. Configured to be executable. In addition, there is a normal mode MF that indicates to the player that there is a high possibility that the low probability lottery state (non-probability change state) is being given (non-probability change state) (non-probability change state is being given). The effect display device 22 is configured to be executable. In the present embodiment, any one of the high-accuracy mode MK, the low-accuracy mode MS, the probability-changing expectation mode MT, and the normal mode MF is performed. Moreover, in this embodiment, it is positioned as an effect with a high expectation level in the probability variation state in the order of the low accuracy mode MS <the high accuracy mode MK under the condition that the variation state is being applied. Further, in the present embodiment, under the condition in which the non-variable state is being given, it is positioned as an effect with a high expectation level in the probability variation state in the order of normal mode MF <probability variation expectation mode MT.

  In the high-accuracy mode MK, the effect display device 22 displays an image of the “high-accuracy mode” under the background image GK for the high-accuracy mode, as shown in FIG. In the low-accuracy mode MS, the effect display device 22 displays an image of the “low-accuracy mode” based on the background image GS for the low-accuracy mode, as shown in FIG. In the probability change expectation mode MT, the effect display device 22 displays an image of the “probability expectation mode” based on the background image GT as shown in FIG. In the normal mode MF, the effect display device 22 displays “normal mode” as an image based on the background image GF, as shown in FIG.

  In the present embodiment, the effect display device 22 displays an image of 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 effect modes are executed based on the background image displayed on the effect display device 22, and the type of effect mode currently staying at the player is determined based on the type of background image. It is supposed to let the person grasp. The background image in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment is an image that can be configured excluding 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.

  Next, a transition mode of the effect mode accompanying the progress of the game will be described with reference to FIG. Further, in FIG. 4, the 15R probability variation big hit game based on the symbol A is “15R probability variation”, the 2R probability variation big hit game based on the symbol B is “2R probability variation”, the 2R special probability variation big hit game based on the symbol C is “2R special”, the symbol The 2R non-probability big hit game based on D is shown as “2R non-probability change”, and the small hit game based on the symbol E is shown as “small hit”.

  If you win 15R probable big hit game, even if you stay in any of the production modes, both the variable state and the probable state are given as “no limit”, and it shifts to the high probability mode MK. .

  In addition, if the 2R probability variable big hit game is won, if the high probability mode and the low probability mode MS are staying, after the 2R probability variable big hit game is finished, the variable state and the probability variable state are given with “no limit”. The high-accuracy mode MK is shifted to. In addition, if the 2R probability variable big hit game is won, if the normal mode MF and the probability change expectation mode MT are staying, no change state is given after the end of the 2R probability variable big hit game, but the probability change state is “no limit”. Assigned, and the mode is shifted to the probability change expectation mode MT.

  In addition, if the 2R special probability variable big hit game is won, if the high probability mode MK and low probability mode MS are staying, the variable for 100 symbol variation games after the 2R special probability variable big hit game is over. The state and the probability change state “no limit” are given, and the mode is shifted to the low accuracy mode MS. In addition, when the 2R special probability variable big hit game is won, if the normal mode MF and the probability change expectation mode MT are staying, no change state is given after the end of the 2R special probability variable big hit game. ”To shift to the probability variation expectation mode MT.

  In addition, if the 2R non-probable big hit game is won and the high probability mode MK and the low-probability mode MS are staying, the symbol change state is not given after the end of the 2R non-probable big hit game, and 100 symbol variation games are performed. The change state for the target is given, and the mode shifts to the low-accuracy mode MS. In addition, if the 2R non-probable big hit game is won, if the normal mode MF and the probable change expectation mode MT are staying, neither the variable state nor the probable state will be given after the end of the 2R non-probable big hit game. The mode is shifted to the expected mode MT.

  When the small hit game is won, if the high probability mode MK is staying, the current game state is maintained after the small hit game ends, and the high probability mode MK is continued. When the small hit game is won, if the low probability mode MS is staying, the gaming state is maintained after the small hit game ends, and the low probability mode MS is continued. In addition, when the small hit game is won, if the normal mode MF and the probability change expectation mode MT are staying, the game state is maintained after the end of the small hit game, and the mode changes to the probability change expectation mode MT. ing.

  That is, during the stay in the high probability mode MK, after the 15R probability variable big hit game, the 2R probability variable big hit game, or the small hit game ends, the high probability mode MK is continued to determine that the probability changed state is established. Suggestion (notification). Also, while staying in the high probability mode MK, after the 2R special probability variable big hit game or 2R non-probable big hit game is finished, the probability change state or the non-probability change state is not confirmed by shifting to the low probability mode MS. Let the player guess if there is.

  In addition, during the stay in the low probability mode MS, after the 15R probability variation big hit game or the 2R probability variation big hit game is finished, the player enters the high probability mode MK, thereby confirming that the probability variation state is established and informing the player (notification). ) In addition, while the low probability mode MS stays, the probability variation state or the non-probability variation state is determined by continuing the low probability mode MS after the 2R special probability variation big hit game, 2R non-probability large hit game, or the small hit game ends. Do not let the player guess whether or not it is in a probable state.

  In addition, during the stay of the normal mode MF, after the 15R probability variation big hit game is finished, the player enters the high probability mode MK, thereby confirming that the probability variation state is established and suggesting (notifying) the player. Also, during the stay in the normal mode MF, after the 2R probability variable big hit game, 2R special probability variable big hit game, 2R non-probable big hit game, or small hit game ends, the probability change state or non- The player is made to guess whether or not the probability variation state without confirming the probability variation state.

  In addition, during the stay in the probability variation expectation mode MT, after the 15R probability variation big hit game is completed, the player enters the high probability mode MK, thereby confirming that the probability variation state is entered and suggesting (notifying) the player. In addition, while the probability variation expectation mode MT is staying, after the 2R probability variation big hit game, 2R special probability variation big hit game, 2R non-probability big hit game, or small hit game ends, the probability variation expectation mode MT is continued, The player is inferred whether or not the non-probability change state is confirmed without determining the non-probability change state.

  The high-accuracy mode MK, the low-accuracy mode MS, or the probability-changing expectation mode MT is started (given) at the end of each winning game (big hit game or small hit game), and after each winning game, the next symbol change Execution is instructed before the game is started.

  In addition, during the stay in the low-accuracy mode MS, the short-lived state does not continue in the 101st symbol variation game without winning any of the big hit games (excluding the small hit game) from the start of the low-precision mode MS. That is, the transition to the normal mode MF is triggered when the provision of the variable state is terminated and the variable state is changed to the non-variable state. In this case, the normal mode MF starts (gives) after the end of the variable state (after the end of the 100th symbol variation game) and the start of the next symbol variation game (the 101th symbol variation game). It is like that.

  In addition, during the stay in the probability variation expectation mode MT, the symbol variation game corresponding to the number of stays is executed internally without winning any winning game (big hit game or small hit game) from the start of the certain probability expectation mode MT. As a result, the mode is shifted to the normal mode MF. In this case, the normal mode MF is started (provided) with the start of the next symbol variation game after the symbol variation game corresponding to the number of stays has ended. In the present embodiment, the number of stays is determined in advance for each hit game that triggers the transition to the probability change expectation mode MT, and when the transition to the probability change expectation mode MT (including a scene that is continued at the start). It is set according to the hit game that triggered the transition. In addition, the number of times executed internally in the present embodiment is not the number of appearances in the production, but the number of symbol variation games that the pachinko gaming machine 10 (main control board 35) has instructed to execute internally. The one time of the symbol variation game for which execution is instructed internally corresponds to one stay.

Next, the relationship between the winning game and the number of stays will be described with reference to FIG.
In the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 5, with respect to the big hit game or the small hit game that can be shifted to the probability change expectation mode MT, an effect mode that shifts after these hits according to the game state at the time of these hits. And the number of stays when the mode is changed to the probability variation expectation mode MT is determined.

  In the 2R probability variable big hit game, when the winning state is in the non-variable state (regardless of the winning probability), the transition to the probability changing expectation mode MT in which the number of stays is set to 40 times is defined. Hereinafter, the probability variation expectation mode MT in which the number of stays is set to 40 may be referred to as a probability variation expectation mode MT (40). On the other hand, in the 2R probability variable big hit game, when the winning state is a variable state (regardless of the winning probability), the transition to the high probability mode MK is defined.

  Further, in the 2R special probability variable big hit game, when the winning state is in the non-variable state (regardless of the winning probability), the transition to the probability changing expectation mode MT in which the number of stays is set to 20 is defined. Hereinafter, the probability variation expectation mode MT that defines the number of stays as 20 may be referred to as a probability variation expectation mode MT (20). On the other hand, in the 2R special probability variable big hit game, when the winning state is a variable state (regardless of the winning probability), the transition to the low probability mode MS is defined.

  In the 2R non-probable big hit game, if the state is non-variable at the time of winning (regardless of the winning probability), the transition to the probable expected mode MT (probable expected mode MT (20)) that sets the number of stays to 20 times is made. It has established. On the other hand, in the 2R non-probable big hit game, when the winning state is a variable state (regardless of the winning probability), the transition to the low probability mode MS is defined.

  In addition, in the small hit game, if it is in the non-variable state at the time of winning (regardless of the winning probability), the transition to the probability variation expectation mode MT (probability variation expectation mode MT (20)) that sets the number of stays to 20 times is determined. Yes. On the other hand, in the small hit game, when it is in a variable state at the time of winning (regardless of the winning probability), it is stipulated that the presentation mode that was staying at the time of winning is continued (current state is maintained).

  As described above, in this embodiment, when shifting to the probability variation expectation mode MT, the transition to the probability variation expectation mode MT (40) can be made when the transition becomes the probability variation state, while the probability variation expectation is expected when the transition becomes the non-probability variation state. The mode MT (20) can be entered. For this reason, in the probability variation expectation mode MT, if the number of symbol variation games that are instructed to be executed internally during this time is large (in this embodiment, it exceeds 20), it is determined that the probability variation state is in effect. On the other hand, in the probability variation expectation mode MT, the probability variation state or the non-probability variation state is not confirmed even if the number of symbol variation games instructed to be executed internally during this period is small (even in this embodiment, 20 times). And let the player guess whether it is in a probable state. Further, in the present embodiment, during the stay in the probability change expectation mode MT, the number of symbol variation games that are instructed to be executed internally after the transition to the probability change expectation mode MT is given to the player by the effect display device such as the effect display device 22. It is set as the structure which does not alert | report (it is set as non-notification). For this reason, in the probability variation expectation mode MT, it is possible to give the player a sense that the greater the number of appearances, the higher the expectation for the probability variation state.

Here, the image display unit GH of the effect display device 22 will be described in more detail with reference to FIGS. 6A to 6C for each effect mode.
As shown in FIGS. 6A to 6C, symbol display positions Z1, Z2, and Z3 for displaying decorative symbols are arranged (formed) on the image display unit GH in each effect mode. The symbol display positions Z1 and Z3 are arranged separately on the left and right sides of the image display portion GH, and the symbol display position Z2 is arranged between the symbol display positions Z1 and Z3. In each symbol display position Z1 to Z3, one decorative symbol is displayed in the symbol variation game. Thereby, in the image display part GH, one symbol row | line | column respond | corresponds to each symbol display position Z1-Z3, and the symbol combination which consists of three rows of decorative symbols is displayed. In the present embodiment, the symbol display position Z1 displays the left row of decorative symbols constituting the symbol combination, the symbol display position Z2 displays the middle row of decorative symbols constituting the symbol combination, and the symbol display position. In Z3, the decorative symbol in the right column constituting the symbol combination is displayed. The decorative symbols in each symbol row are displayed in sizes corresponding to the symbol display positions Z1 to Z3. Further, in the image display unit GH in each effect mode, a reserved memory number image display region Rc is formed as a hold display means for displaying an image of the reserved memory number for the special symbol so as to correspond to the special symbol hold memory display device Ra. Has been. In the present embodiment, the display mode of the reserved memory number image display area Rc changes in the reserved memory number image display area Rc so as to indicate the number of reserved memory numbers for special symbols. 6A to 6C show a case where the number of reserved symbols for special symbols is “3”.

  As shown in FIG. 6A, the symbol display positions Z1 to Z3 are formed in the same size on the image display unit GH in the high accuracy mode MK and the low accuracy mode MS. As a result, in the high accuracy mode MK and the low accuracy mode MS, the decorative symbols of each column are displayed as images in the same size at the symbol display positions Z1 to Z3.

  Further, on the image display unit GH in the high-accuracy mode MK and the low-accuracy mode MS, the reserved memory number image display indicating the reserved memory number for the special symbol according to the number of the hold display characters Ca (“Δ” in the present embodiment). A region Rc is formed (installed) on the lower left side of the symbol display positions Z1 to Z3. As shown in FIG. 6A, the reserved memory number image display area Rc is a design configured so that the player can recognize that it is the reserved memory number image display area Rc from the display image of the hold display character Ca. It has become. In the present embodiment, when the number of reserved symbols for special symbols increases by 1, the number of reserved memories appears from the lower side (arrow Ya) of the screen position on the left side of the reserved display character Ca that is already displayed in the image display area Rc. . In this way, in the reserved memory number image display area Rc, the number of the reserved display characters Ca is increased by 1 (displayed by the broken line) by being displayed on the leftmost side already displayed. It changes with the movement which makes it visible. Further, in the present embodiment, when the reserved memory number for the special symbol is decreased by 1, the reserved display character Ca that is already displayed in the reserved memory number image display area Rc is shifted to the right by one character, and is on the rightmost side. The displayed hold display character Ca is not visible on the lower side (arrow Yb) of the center of the screen. In this way, in the reserved memory number image display region Rc, the number of the hold display characters Ca changes with a movement that allows the user to visually recognize the change in the middle so that the number of the hold display characters Ca decreases by one. Thereby, in the high-accuracy mode MK and the low-accuracy mode MS, the player can recognize the change and the number of the reserved memory number for the special symbol from the movement and the number of the reserved display character Cb in the reserved memory number image display area Rc. .

  As shown in FIG. 6B, the symbol display positions Z1 and Z3 are formed in the same size on the image display unit GH in the normal mode MF, and the symbol display positions Z1 and Z3 are symbol display positions Z2. It is formed larger than. As a result, in the normal mode MF, the left and right decorative symbols are displayed in the same size at the symbol display positions Z1 and Z3, and at the symbol display position Z2, the middle row is smaller than the symbol display positions Z1 and Z3. The decorative pattern is displayed as an image. In comparison between the normal mode MF, the high accuracy mode MK, and the low accuracy mode MS, the symbol display positions Z1 and Z3 are larger and the symbol display position Z2 is smaller in the normal mode MF than in the high accuracy mode MK and the low accuracy mode MS. Is formed.

  Further, in the image display unit GH in the normal mode MF, the reserved memory number image display region Rc indicating the reserved memory number for the special symbol is indicated by the number of the reserved display characters Cb (in this embodiment, “◯”). It is formed at the lower right of Z1 to Z3. As shown in FIG. 6 (b), the reserved memory number image display area Rc is a design configured such that the player can recognize that it is the reserved memory number image display area Rc from the display image of the hold display character Cb. It has become. In the present embodiment, when the number of reserved symbols for special symbols increases by 1, the number of reserved memories appears from the lower side (arrow Ya) of the screen position on the right side of the reserved display character Cb already displayed in the image display area Rc. . In this way, in the reserved memory number image display area Rc, the number of the hold display characters Cb is increased by 1 by being displayed on the rightmost already displayed (the number of characters shown by the broken line is increasing). It changes with the movement which makes it visible. In the present embodiment, when the reserved memory number for the special symbol is decreased by 1, the reserved display character Cb that is already displayed in the reserved memory number image display area Rc is shifted to the left by one character and leftmost. The displayed hold display character Cb becomes invisible on the lower side (arrow Yb) of the center of the screen. In this way, in the reserved memory number image display region Rc, the number of the reserved display characters Cb changes with a movement that allows the user to visually recognize the change in the middle of the change so as to decrease by one. Thereby, in the normal mode MF, the player can recognize the change and number of the reserved memory number for the special symbol from the movement and the number of the reserved display character Cb in the reserved memory number image display region Rc.

  As shown in FIG. 6C, the symbol display positions Z1 and Z3 are formed in the same size on the image display unit GH in the probability variation expectation mode MT, and the symbol display positions Z1 and Z3 are symbol display positions. It is much larger than Z2. As a result, in the probability variation expectation mode MT, the decorative symbols in the left column and the right column are displayed in the same size at the symbol display positions Z1 and Z3, and much more than the symbol display positions Z1 and Z3 at the symbol display position Z2. A small middle row of decorative symbols is displayed as an image. In comparison between the expected variation mode MT and the other effect modes, the symbol display positions Z1 and Z3 are the largest in the probability variation expectation mode MT and the symbol display position Z2 is the smallest than the other effect modes. For this reason, in the probability variation expectation mode MT, the left and right decorative symbols are most visually recognized at the symbol display positions Z1 and Z3, and the middle decorative symbol at the symbol display position Z2 is the smallest than the other effect modes. Make it visible. In the present embodiment, in the probability variation expectation mode MT, the decorative symbols at the symbol display positions Z1 and Z3 are made larger so that the decorative symbols are temporarily displayed (fluctuated and changed) than in the other effect modes. However, it has been devised to make it difficult to recognize the state. It should be noted that the decorative symbol at the symbol display position Z2 is particularly smaller than the symbol display positions Z1 and Z3 and the smallest compared with other effect modes, so it is difficult to recognize the temporary stop display (fluctuation fluctuation state) of the ornamental symbol. It has become. In the present embodiment, in the image display unit GH in the probability variation expectation mode MT, the background image is slowly scrolled from the right direction to the left direction so that the background image GT is moved. Therefore, the background image GT is devised to make it difficult to recognize the decorative pattern even if the decorative symbol is temporarily stopped (vibrated fluctuation state) in comparison with the case where the background image GT does not move. .

  In addition, the image display unit GH in the probability variation expectation mode MT has a special number depending on the number of the hold display characters Cc (in this embodiment, a shape imitating “sakura”, and indicated by “●” in FIG. 6C). A reserved memory number image display region Rc indicating the number of reserved memories for symbols is formed at the lower right of the symbol display positions Z1 to Z3. Further, the on-hold storage number image display area Rc is displayed smaller than a decorative pattern or the like (another display image) on the image display unit GH so that the player can hardly recognize the on-hold display character Cc. Further, the reserved memory number image display area Rc is formed at a position shifted to the right from the center of the pachinko gaming machine 10 so that it is difficult for the player to recognize. In other words, in order to visually recognize the reserved memory number image display area Rc, the player has to temporarily remove the line of sight from the center of the screen and turn the line of sight toward the lower right (the corner) of the image display unit GH. Yes. As shown in FIG. 6 (c), the reserved memory number image display area Rc has a display image and a design on which the reserved display character Cc and the non-formation part (non-installation part) of the reserved memory number image display area Rc are formed. The design is designed with unity. Specifically, the design character Cd (display image) shaped like “cherry blossom” is displayed with movement (for example, shaking or rotation) around the reserved storage number image display area Rc (non-formed part). Thus, the design is configured such that it is difficult for the player to recognize from the display image of the on-hold display character Cc that it is the on-hold storage number image display region Rc. In other words, in the present embodiment, the hold display character Cc to be displayed in the hold storage number image display region Rc and the design character Cd (display image) arranged in the periphery (non-formed part) have a similar shape (both “cherry blossom”). The reserved memory number image display region Rc and its non-formed part have design integrity. In the present embodiment, the hold display character Cc and the design character Cd are actually different in size and display color and are not completely the same display image.

  In the present embodiment, when the reserved memory number for the special symbol is increased by 1, the reserved display character Cc that is not displayed in the reserved memory number image display area Rc is displayed and displayed in addition to those already displayed. As a result, the number of the hold display characters Cc is increased by 1 (the number of characters shown by broken lines is increased). Further, in the present embodiment, when the number of reserved symbols for special symbols is decreased by 1, a predetermined position (a position determined in advance for each number) is displayed in the reserved display number image display area Rc. The number of the hold display characters Cc changes so as to decrease by 1 when it is not displayed. The reserved display character Cc in the reserved memory number image display area Rc is only switched between display and non-display at a predetermined position (a predetermined position for each number), and the change in the number of reserved memories for the special symbol. There is no movement that makes it possible to see the middle of the change. Thereby, in the probability variation expectation mode MT, it is difficult for the player to recognize the change and the number of the reserved memory number for the special symbol from the display content of the reserved display character Cc in the reserved memory number image display area Rc.

  Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the variation content of one symbol variation game performed on the effect display device 22 is 1 from the variation start of the symbol (decorative symbol) to the stop of variation of the symbol (decorative symbol). It is configured to include a variable cycle. Note that one symbol variation game starts when the symbol (special symbol and decorative symbol) starts to be varied, and ends when the symbol is stopped after the symbol variation is stopped. Is executed against. And in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, one symbol variation game performed on the effect display device 22 is based on the variation content of the normal variation system composed of one variation cycle or a plurality of variation cycles. It is executed with the contents of variation of the special variation system that is configured. Then, the one-time symbol variation game with the variation contents of the special variation system is simulated as if one symbol variation game is continuously performed in the internal control and a plurality of symbol variation games are continuously performed. It is made by directing expression. In the following description, the symbol variation game executed with the variation contents of the special variation system may be referred to as a “symbol variation game with a pseudo-ream”.

  In the present embodiment, the number of variable cycles constituting the pseudo-ream is set to any one of 2 times (minimum number), 3 times, 4 times, and 5 times (maximum number). The number of times is larger than the upper limit of the number of reserved memories for special symbols.

  In the symbol variation game with a pseudo-ream, there are a pseudo-ream with a suggestion that a special variation-suggesting effect is suggested that suggests a plurality of changes during the variation cycle of the pseudo-ream, and a non-suggested pseudo-ream without the special variation-suggesting effect. is there. This special variation suggestion effect is not executed during a symbol variation game (variation cycle) that does not involve a pseudo-ream, as well as a symbol variation game with a pseudo-ream without a suggestion (variation cycle) This is a dedicated production performed during the cycle). For this reason, the player can determine whether the symbol variation game is played with a suggested pseudo-ream or without a suggested pseudo-ream based on the presence / absence of a special variation suggesting effect. . On the other hand, the player can recognize that the symbol variation game is played without a suggestive pseudo-ream without the special variation suggestion effect, but is it performed with a pseudo-ream without suggestion? Or, it cannot be determined whether it is performed without a pseudo-ream without suggestion. In the present embodiment, the special variation suggestion effect is performed by the effect display device 22, the various lamp units 16a to 16c, and the speakers 17a to 17c during each variation cycle in the suggested pseudo-series.

  Then, in a single symbol variation game with an implied pseudo-ream, the possibility (hit expectation degree) of whether or not a big hit symbol (big hit display result) is derived varies depending on the number of executions of the fluctuation cycle. In the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment, when the big hit lottery is won, the symbol fluctuation game is easily performed with the fluctuation contents of the special fluctuation system in which the number of executions of the fluctuation cycle is larger than when the big hit lottery is not won. It has become. For this reason, the player determines whether or not the symbol variation game is performed with a suggested pseudo-ream depending on whether or not the special variation suggesting effect is performed during the variation of the symbol (decorative symbol), or the suggested pseudo-ream is displayed. It can be discriminated whether it is performed without accompanying. And when a player is performing with a suggestion pseudo-ream, the player changes his sense of expectation for the big hit depending on how many fluctuation cycles with special fluctuation suggestion effects are continued. Further, in the present embodiment, in the symbol variation game with a suggestive pseudo-ream, reach is formed in the last variation cycle among a plurality of variation cycles constituting the pseudo-ream, and a reach effect is performed. Yes. In other words, in the symbol variation game with the suggested pseudo-ream, reach is formed in the last variation cycle, and reach is not formed in the variation cycle before the last variation cycle. In the symbol variation game with a suggestive pseudo-ream, the symbol is temporarily displayed in the variation cycle other than the last time, and then the symbol is stopped and displayed, and the reach is formed after the symbol variation starts in the last variation cycle. , Reach production is performed. In the present embodiment, the symbol variation game with a suggestion pseudo-ream for five variation cycles appears only when a big hit is determined in the big hit lottery.

  Also, in a single symbol variation game with no suggestion pseudo-ream, the number of executions of the variation cycle is set to only two, and all variation cycles to be executed (in the first and second (final) variation cycles) When the reach is not formed, and the symbol combination that does not form the reach is not displayed (stop display and fixed stop display). In other words, in the present embodiment, a symbol variation game with a pseudo-ream without suggestion is executed in the case of a failure without a reach effect. Then, in the symbol variation game with no suggestion pseudo-ream, the symbol is temporarily displayed in the first variation cycle for the second variation cycle, and then the symbol is temporarily displayed, and then the second variation is performed. A cycle is performed. Also, in this embodiment, in each variation cycle of the symbol variation game with no suggestion pseudo-ream, a configuration with the same contents as the case of the symbol variation game without the pseudo-ream without the pseudo-ream that the outlier symbol combination is displayed in a fixed stop state Is adopted. For this reason, depending on the symbol change game with no suggestion pseudo-ream, it is simulated as if a symbol change game that is not accompanied by a reach effect (a game that is not accompanied by a pseudo-ream) is continuously played. Production is expressed. As described above, in the present embodiment, the effect of the symbol variation game with the pseudo-ream without the suggestion is different from the effect of the symbol variation game with the pseudo-ream with the suggestion of changing the jackpot expectation.

  On the other hand, even if it is a symbol variation game with no suggestion pseudo-ream, a symbol with a suggestion pseudo-ream in that it is executed for a single symbol variation game, or a decorative symbol is temporarily displayed every variation cycle. A configuration similar to that of the floating game is adopted. However, the player may use the number of reserved memories for the special symbol and the change in the number, or the pseudo-ream without the suggestion under the condition that it is difficult for the player to recognize the temporary stop display of the decorative symbol for each variation cycle. It cannot be determined whether the game is accompanied by or is a symbol variation game not accompanied by a pseudo-ream. Under such conditions, the symbol variation game with the suggestion pseudo-ream, the pseudo-symbol variation game for the variation cycle (two times in this embodiment) constituting the suggestion pseudo-ream was played. Can give a sense.

  Therefore, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, a symbol variation game with a pseudo-ream without suggestion in the probability variation expectation mode MT, which is a scene in which it is difficult for the player to recognize the number of reserved memory numbers for special symbols and the change in the number, is performed. It is configured to appear. Thereby, in the probability variation expectation mode MT, it is possible to give the player a sense that a larger number of symbol variation games are actually being executed than actually played. Note that the actual symbol variation game is a symbol variation game that is instructed to be executed internally.

  And in this embodiment, by making the symbol variation game with a suggestive pseudo-ream appear in the symbol variation game that is shifted (no reach) in the big hit lottery and the small hit lottery, it is more than actually played It becomes easy to make the scene which can give the feeling that the design change game of this is seemingly performed appear. In addition, in the big hit lottery and the small hit lottery, the deviation (no reach) is easily determined in the big hit lottery and the small hit lottery, and in the case of a deviation in the big hit lottery and the small hit lottery, it is different from the deviation reach (no reach) ) Is easy to be determined, so the appearance frequency is highest in the game. Further, in the present embodiment, a symbol variation game with a pseudo-recommendation without suggestion appears in the probability variation expectation mode MT, which is a scene in which it is difficult to recognize the once-stop display of the ornament symbols at the symbol display positions Z1 and Z3. Thereby, in the probability variation expectation mode MT, it is possible to give the player a sense that a larger number of symbol variation games are actually being executed than actually played. Further, in the present embodiment, a design variation game with an unsuggested pseudo-ream is displayed in the probability variation expectation mode MT, which is a scene in which it is difficult to recognize the stop display of the decorative design due to the movement of the background image GT. Thereby, in the probability variation expectation mode MT, it is possible to give the player a sense that a larger number of symbol variation games are actually being executed than actually played.

  As described above, in this embodiment, when the probability variation state is established, the number of stays is larger than that in the non-probability variation state (in this embodiment, 40 times in the probability variation state and 20 times in the non-probability variation state). The expectation mode MT is executed, and the symbol variation game with the pseudo-ream without suggestion is made to appear in the probability variation expectation mode MT. Then, depending on the appearance of a symbol variation game with an implied pseudo-ream in the probability variation expectation mode MT, it is determined how many times the symbol variation game that has been instructed to be executed internally after shifting to the probability variation expectation mode MT. Makes it difficult for people to recognize.

  Specifically, during a stay in the probability variation expectation mode MT, if a symbol variation game with no suggestion appears once during the stay, the player will be given a sense that the symbol variation game has been executed twice. Can give. For this reason, during the stay in the probability variation expectation mode MT, when a symbol variation game with an unsuggested pseudo-run appears once during the stay, the symbol variation game is executed once more in appearance. A feeling can be given to the player. Therefore, during the stay in the probability variation expectation mode MT (20), even if the symbol variation game that is instructed to be executed internally has not reached 20 times, the symbol variation game is executed 20 times in appearance. Can appear. In such a scene, the probability variation expectation mode MT is continued even after the appearance of 20 symbol variation games. As a result, if the probability variation expectation mode MT continues even after the 20 symbol variation games have been executed, the player will have a great expectation that the probability variation state is present internally. The expectation is maintained until the symbol variation game instructed to be executed (actually executed) reaches 20 times. In addition, in the probability variation expectation mode MT, the player can feel that the expectation to the probability variation state is higher as the number of the visually fluctuating symbol variation games is increased. It can be enhanced by the appearance of a symbol variation game.

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

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

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

  A special symbol display device 23 and a special symbol hold storage display device Ra are connected to the main control CPU 35a via a symbol display board 39. Moreover, the normal symbol display device 24 and the normal symbol hold storage display device Rb are connected to the main control CPU 35a via the symbol display board 39. The symbol display board 39 is mounted at a position corresponding to the special symbol display device 23, the special symbol hold storage display device Ra, the normal symbol display device 24, and the normal symbol hold storage display device Rb.

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

  A main control program for controlling the entire pachinko gaming machine 10 is stored in the main control ROM 35b. In addition to the main control program, a plurality of types of variation patterns are stored in the main control ROM 35b. The variation pattern is displayed in the symbol display game 22 and the special symbol display device 23 after the symbol variation game is started by the start of symbol variation. The pattern used as the base of the game effect (display effect, light emission effect, audio | voice effect) until is complete | finished is shown. That is, the variation pattern can specify the effect contents and the effect time (variation time) of the symbol variation game from when the special symbol starts to vary until the special symbol is confirmed and stopped. The variation patterns are for hitting effects (for big hit effects (for big hit fluctuations) or for small hit effects (for small hits fluctuation)), for outlier reach effects (for outlier reach fluctuations), and for outlier effects (for normal fluctuations). It is classified according to the contents of variation.

  The winning effect is an effect that the symbol variation game is developed so that the winning symbol combination (big hit symbol combination or small winning symbol combination) is finally stopped and displayed through the reach effect. Further, the outlier reach effect is an effect that is developed so that the symbol variation game is finally stopped and displayed after the reach effect. Also, the outlier effect is an effect that is developed so that the symbol variation game finally displays the symbol combinations that are out of place without being subjected to the reach effect. In the reach production, in the symbol variation game with the decorative design of the production display device 22, after the reach symbol combination is formed, the symbol combination (the winning symbol combination or the off symbol combination) is finally derived. It is an effect performed in In the special symbol display device 23, when the symbol variation game is started, the variation of the symbol is continued until the variation time elapses without performing the reach effect.

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

  The small hit determination value is a determination value used in the small hit lottery (win lottery) for determining whether or not a small hit, and a numerical value (0 to 1470) that can be taken by a random number for determining a hit for a special symbol (random number for determining a small hit) 1471 types of integers). In the present embodiment, “5” numerical values are determined as the small hit determination values. For this reason, the probability of winning a small hit in the small hit lottery is “5/1471 / (1 / 294.2)”. Note that the value of the small hit determination value does not differ depending on whether or not the probability variation state is imparted and whether or not the variation state is imparted (the same value is determined). That is, the probability of winning a small hit in the small hit lottery is fixed regardless of the gaming state. The main control RAM 35c stores special symbol distribution random numbers for small hits that are used when determining the type of special symbol that becomes a small hit symbol when determining the small hit. Each special symbol (small hit symbol) is assigned a predetermined number (one in this embodiment) of random numbers for special symbol allocation for the small hit, and the main control CPU 35a determines when the small hit is determined. When the small hit determination is affirmative, the small hit symbol is determined based on the acquired special random number for special figure distribution. The random number for special figure distribution for small hits is a main control so that it can take a numerical value within a predetermined numerical range (in this embodiment, all four integers of “0” to “3”). The CPU 35a is updated by incrementing the numerical value every predetermined cycle (every 2 ms). Then, the main control CPU 35a stores the updated value in the main control RAM 35c as the value of the special figure distribution random number for small hits, and stores the special figure distribution random number for the small hits already stored. By rewriting the value, the value of the special map distribution random number for small hits is sequentially updated. In the present embodiment, the special map distribution random numbers for small hits are acquired when the game balls win the respective start winning ports 25 and 26.

  In the present embodiment, the random number for determining the hit for the special symbol is a random number used in the jackpot lottery (whether the jackpot is determined) whether or not the jackpot is determined, and whether or not the jackpot is determined if the jackpot lottery is not won. It is a random number used in the small hit lottery (small hit determination).

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

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

Next, the fluctuation pattern stored in the main control ROM 35b will be described in detail with reference to FIG.
In the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, a selection is made according to the gaming state based on the type of symbol (big hit symbol or small hit symbol) determined as a special symbol at the time of winning the previous hit game (big hit game or small hit game) A possible variation pattern is defined. Specifically, the variation pattern is selected when symbol C or symbol D is determined as a special symbol at the time of winning the previous winning game and 100 symbol varying games have passed since winning the winning game. There are possible variation patterns. In addition, the variation pattern is a winning game in the non-variable short state (big hit or small hit), and the symbol B, symbol C, symbol D, or symbol E is determined and the symbol variation game of the number of stays has elapsed. There is a variation pattern that can be selected when According to FIG. 4, such a fluctuation pattern is a fluctuation for normal use which is determined so as to be selectable for “low accuracy + no change” and “high accuracy + no change” during the stay of the normal mode MF. It becomes a pattern. In addition, in the variation pattern, when symbol A is determined as a special symbol at the time of winning the previous winning game, symbol B, symbol C, symbol D is a winning in a variable state (big hit or small hit). Alternatively, there is a variation pattern that can be selected when the symbol E is determined and the variable state continues. According to FIG. 4, such a variation pattern is determined so as to be selectable for “high accuracy + variation” and “low accuracy + variation” during the stay of the high accuracy mode MK and the low accuracy mode MS. The obtained variation pattern for variation is obtained. In addition, the variation pattern can be selected when the symbol B, the symbol C, the symbol D, or the symbol E is determined as a special symbol at the time of winning the previous winning game when the winning is in the non-variable short state. There are fluctuation patterns. According to FIG. 4, such a variation pattern is used for expectation change expectation determined to be selectable for “low accuracy + no change” and “high accuracy + no change” during stay in the probability change expectation mode MT. Variation pattern. In the present embodiment, when the main control CPU 35a gives a hit game (big hit game or small hit game), it specifies which special symbol (big hit symbol or small hit symbol) the hit game is based on. At the same time, type information (such as a flag) that can identify a change pattern that can be currently selected is stored (set) in the main control RAM 35c. Based on the type information, the main control CPU 35a can specify the type of symbol determined as the special symbol when the previous jackpot game is won.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment, when the symbol B, the symbol C, the symbol D, or the symbol E is determined as a special symbol at the time of winning the previous winning game when winning in a non-variable short state, The period (the number of stays) in which the variation pattern for probability variation is selected is changed according to the type of symbol. And if it is a winning win in the non-variable short state and the symbol B is determined as a special symbol at the time of winning the previous winning game, the number of stays is 40 times after the winning game (2R probability variable big winning game) Until the symbol variation game is executed, a variation pattern for expectation variation is selected. In the present embodiment, when the symbol B is determined as a special symbol at the time of winning the winning game in the previous winning game in the non-variable short state, the period for selecting the variation pattern for the probability variation expectation (here, , The probability variation expectation mode MT (40) is developed in accordance with 40 symbol variation games). Thereby, the probability variation expectation mode MT in which the variation pattern for probability variation expectation with the number of stays of 40 is selected is realized. In addition, in the case of winning in a non-variable short state, when the symbol C, symbol D or symbol E is determined as a special symbol at the time of winning the previous winning game, these winning games (2R special probability variable big winning game, After 2R non-probability change big hit game, small hit game), a change pattern for expectation change is selected until the symbol change game with 20 stays is executed. In the present embodiment, if the symbol C, symbol D, or symbol E is determined as a special symbol at the time of winning the winning game in the previous winning game in the non-variable short state, the variation pattern for the probability change expectation The probability variation expectation mode MT (20) is developed in accordance with the period for selecting (here, 20 symbol variation games). Thereby, the probability variation expectation mode MT in which the variation pattern for probability variation expectation with the number of stays of 20 is selected is realized. In the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment, when a variation pattern for probability variation expectation is selected, a variation pattern selection mode is further selected depending on whether or not the lottery probability of the big hit lottery in the gaming state is the probability variation state. It is designed to make it different. Thus, in the present embodiment, the number of stays for executing the symbol variation game based on the variation pattern for probability variation expectation is the number of stays for executing the symbol variation game in the probability variation expectation mode MT shown in FIG.

  In the present embodiment, the normal variation pattern is selected after the period (the number of stays) for selecting the variation pattern for probability variation expectation has elapsed. In this embodiment, after the elapse of the period (the number of stays) for selecting the variation pattern for expectation change expectation, the period for selecting the variation pattern for normal use (here, until the next winning game is won) is set. The normal mode MF is developed. In addition, when the symbol C or the symbol D is determined as a special symbol at the time of winning the previous winning game and 100 symbol changing games have passed since the winning winning game, the normal variation pattern is selected. . In the middle of the passage of 100 symbol variation games, there may be a small hit game (symbol E) in which various states are continued. In this embodiment, when the symbol C or the symbol D is determined as the special symbol at the time of winning the previous winning game and 100 symbol changing games have passed since winning the winning game, the normal variation pattern The normal mode MF is developed in accordance with a period for selecting (here, until the next winning game is won). Thereby, a normal mode MF in which a normal variation pattern is selected is realized.

  In addition, when symbol A is determined as a special symbol at the time of winning the previous winning game, the symbol B, symbol C, symbol D, or symbol E is the winning in the variable state (big hit or small hit) When the determined and variable state is continued, a variable pattern for variable is selected. In the present embodiment, when the symbol A is determined as a special symbol at the time of winning the previous winning game, the symbol B, symbol C, symbol D is the winning in the variable state (big hit or small hit). Or, when the pattern E is determined and the variable state continues, the high-accuracy mode MK is selected in accordance with the period for selecting the variable pattern for the variable (here, while the variable state is applied). Alternatively, the low probability mode MS is developed. Thereby, the high-accuracy mode MK or the low-accuracy mode MS in which the variation pattern for variation is selected is realized. If the symbol E is determined as a special symbol at the time of winning the previous winning game when the winning state is in a variable state, if the previous winning game is the symbol C because the various states are maintained as they are. The normal variation pattern is selected by the elapse of 100 symbol variation games from the symbol C winning.

  First, a normal variation pattern will be described. Here, as the fluctuation patterns for normal use shown in FIG. 8, fluctuation patterns HPf1 to HPf3 for deviation effects, fluctuation patterns HRPf1 to HRPf4 for deviation reach effects, and fluctuation patterns APf1 to APf5 for hit effects are given as examples. Description of other variation patterns will be omitted. Note that the normal variation pattern does not include a variation pattern that identifies the variation content of the pseudo-ream without suggestion.

  The fluctuation patterns HPf1 to HPf3 specify “normal fluctuation” as an off-line effect without pseudo-continuation as fluctuation contents. The “normal fluctuation” is the fluctuation content specified by the fluctuation pattern without pseudo-continuation among the fluctuation patterns for the offending effect, and after the start of the symbol fluctuation game, the symbols in each column are predetermined fluctuations. The change content causes the change to be stopped in accordance with the stop order (for example, the left column → the right column → the middle column) and the symbol is derived in each column. The fluctuation pattern HPf1 is “normal fluctuation (13 seconds)” in which the production time (fluctuation time) is “13000 ms”. Further, the fluctuation pattern HPf2 is “normal fluctuation (6.1 seconds)” in which the effect time (fluctuation time) is “6100 ms”. Further, the fluctuation pattern HPf3 is “normal fluctuation (3 seconds)” in which the effect time (fluctuation time) is “3000 ms”. For this reason, the “normal fluctuation (6.1 seconds)” is a “shortening fluctuation” that makes the effect time shorter than the “normal fluctuation (13 seconds)”. In addition, “normal fluctuation (3 seconds)” is “super-shortening fluctuation” in which the production time is shorter than “normal fluctuation (13 seconds)” and “normal fluctuation (6.1 seconds)”. In this embodiment, “normal fluctuation (13 seconds)” is selected when the number of reserved symbols for special symbols is “0 (zero)” and “1”, and “normal fluctuation (6.1 seconds)” is special. This is selected when the number of reserved memories for symbols is “2”, and “normal fluctuation (3 seconds)” is selected when the number of reserved memories for special symbols is “3”. The number of reserved memories for special symbols shown here is the number after rewriting accompanying the start of the subject symbol variation game.

  Further, the fluctuation patterns HRPf1 to HRPf4 specify “out of reach reach effect” with pseudo-continuation (with suggestion) as fluctuation contents or without pseudo-continuation. The variation pattern HRPf1 specifies “out of reach reach effect” without a pseudo-ream. Further, the fluctuation pattern HRPf2 specifies the “out of reach reach effect” accompanied by a pseudo-continuation (with suggestion) in which the number of fluctuation cycles (number of executions) is two. Further, the variation pattern HRPf3 specifies “out of reach reach effect” accompanied by a pseudo-ream (with suggestion) in which the number of variation cycles (number of executions) is three. Further, the fluctuation pattern HRPf4 specifies “out-of-bounds reach effect” accompanied by a pseudo-ream (with suggestion) in which the number of fluctuation cycles (number of executions) is four.

  Further, the variation patterns APf1 to APf5 specify “hit effects” with pseudo-continuations (with suggestions) or without pseudo-continuations as the content of variation. The variation pattern APf1 specifies a “hit effect” without a pseudo-ream. Further, the fluctuation pattern APf2 specifies a “hit effect” accompanied by a pseudo-ream (with suggestion) in which the fluctuation cycle number (number of executions) is two. Further, the fluctuation pattern APf3 specifies a “hit effect” accompanied by a pseudo-continuation (with suggestion) in which the number of fluctuation cycles (number of executions) is three. Further, the fluctuation pattern APf4 specifies a “hit effect” accompanied by a pseudo-ream (with suggestion) in which the number of fluctuation cycles (number of executions) is four. Further, the variation pattern APf5 specifies a “hit effect” for deriving a symbol combination that suggests probability variation.

  Among the normal variation patterns, the variation patterns HRPf2 to HRPf4 and APf2 to APf4, which are variation contents with pseudo-continuations, specify variation contents with suggestion pseudo-continuations. In addition, the variation pattern that is not a quasi-continuous and the variation pattern that is a quasi-continuous include a variation pattern in which the content of the reach effect is the same content. Speaking of cases involving reams (with suggestions), there is a variation pattern that identifies each variation cycle number (number of executions). Note that the variation pattern for specifying the reach effect having the same content in the variation pattern for the outlier reach effect and the hit effect is a pattern in which the symbol combination by the decorative symbol derived as the final display result is different.

  The fluctuation time of the fluctuation patterns HRPf2 and APf2 in which the fluctuation cycle number (execution count) is “2 times” is one fluctuation pattern that specifies “normal fluctuation (13 seconds)” and the fluctuation pattern that does not involve a pseudo-continuity. Are composed of the production time in which the production based on the variation pattern specifying the same production content can be executed. In the symbol variation game based on the variation patterns HRPf2 and APf2, the variation content is such that “normal variation (13 seconds)” is performed in the first variation cycle, and the reach effect of the corresponding content is performed in the second variation cycle. ing. The fluctuation time of the fluctuation patterns HRPf3 and APf3 with the fluctuation cycle number (number of executions) of “3 times” is two fluctuation patterns for specifying “normal fluctuation (13 seconds)”, and the fluctuation pattern not accompanied by pseudo-continuations. Are composed of the production time in which the production based on the variation pattern specifying the same production content can be executed. In the symbol variation game based on the variation patterns HRPf3 and APf3, “normal variation (13 seconds)” in the first and second variation cycles, and variation in which the reach effect of the corresponding effect contents is executed in the third variation cycle. It is a content. Further, in the fluctuation patterns HRPf4 and APf4 in which the fluctuation cycle number (number of executions) is “4 times”, the fluctuation patterns for specifying “normal fluctuation (13 seconds)” for three fluctuation patterns are the same among the fluctuation patterns not accompanied by pseudo-continuations. It consists of a production time in which a production based on a variation pattern that specifies the production content can be executed. Then, in the symbol variation game based on the variation patterns HRPf4 and APf4, “normal variation (13 seconds)” in the first to third variation cycles, and variation in which the reach effect of the corresponding content is performed in the fourth variation cycle. It is a content. Further, when “normal variation (13 seconds)” is executed in a symbol variation game with a suggestive pseudo-ream, a symbol combination of deviation (no reach is formed) is temporarily displayed in units of variation cycles. In the “normal variation (13 seconds)” executed as a symbol variation game with a suggestive pseudo-ream and the “normal variation (13 seconds)” executed as a symbol variation game with a pseudo-ream, special variation suggestion effects A different effect is executed on the appearance only whether or not.

  Next, a variation pattern for variation will be described. Here, as variation patterns for variation shown in FIG. 8, variation patterns HPk1 to HPk3 for outlier effects, variation pattern HRPk1 for outlier reach effects, and variation patterns APk1 and APk2 for hit effects are taken as examples. It will be described, and description of other variation patterns will be omitted. Note that the change pattern for change does not include a change pattern for specifying the change contents of the suggestion pseudo-ream.

  The fluctuation patterns HPk1 to HPk3 specify “normal fluctuation” as an off-line effect without pseudo-continuation as the fluctuation contents. The fluctuation pattern HPk1 is “normal fluctuation (13 seconds)” where the production time (fluctuation time) is “13000 ms”. Further, the fluctuation pattern HPk2 is “normal fluctuation (6 seconds)” in which the effect time (fluctuation time) is “6000 ms”. Further, the fluctuation pattern HPk3 is “normal fluctuation (2.5 seconds)” in which the effect time (fluctuation time) is “2500 ms”. For this reason, the “normal fluctuation (6 seconds)” is a “shortening fluctuation” for changing the effect time to be shorter than the “normal fluctuation (13 seconds)”. The “normal fluctuation (2.5 seconds)” is an “ultra-short fluctuation” for changing the production time to be shorter than “normal fluctuation (13 seconds)” and “normal fluctuation (6 seconds)”. In the present embodiment, “normal fluctuation (13 seconds)”, “normal fluctuation (6 seconds)”, and “normal fluctuation (2.5 seconds)” can appear in any of the reserved memory numbers for special symbols. It has become.

  Further, the variation pattern HRPk1 specifies “out-of-bounds reach effect” that does not involve pseudo-continuations as the variation content. Further, the fluctuation patterns APk1 and APk2 specify “hit effects” that do not involve pseudo-continuations as fluctuation contents. Further, the variation pattern APk2 specifies a “hit effect” for deriving a symbol combination suggested by probability variation. Note that the variation pattern for specifying the reach effect having the same content in the variation pattern for the outlier reach effect and the hit effect is a pattern in which the combination of symbols by the decorative symbol derived as the final display result is different. Further, in the present embodiment, the variation pattern for variation is configured not to include a variation pattern that specifies variation contents accompanied by pseudo-continuations.

  Next, the variation pattern for probability variation expectation will be described. Here, as variation patterns for expected variation shown in FIG. 8, variation patterns HPt1 to HPt3 for outlier effects, variation patterns HRPt1 to HRPt4 for outlier reach effects, and variation patterns APt1 to APt6 for hit effects are taken as examples. I will give you a description.

  The fluctuation patterns HPt1 to HPt3 specify “normal fluctuation” as an off-line production accompanied by pseudo-continuations (no suggestion) as fluctuation contents or without pseudo-continuations. The variation pattern HPt1 specifies “normal variation (two times pseudo)” accompanied by a pseudo-continuation (no suggestion) in which the variation cycle number (number of executions) is set to “14560 ms” as the production time. In addition, the fluctuation pattern HPt2 is “normal fluctuation (6.1 seconds)” not accompanied by a pseudo-continuation with an effect time of “6100 ms”. In addition, the fluctuation pattern HPt3 is “normal fluctuation (3 seconds)” that does not involve a pseudo-continuation with an effect time (fluctuation time) of “3000 ms”. For this reason, the “normal fluctuation (6.1 seconds)” is a “shortening fluctuation” for the probability variation expectation that makes the effect time shorter than the “normal fluctuation (pseudo two times)”. The “normal fluctuation (3 seconds)” is an “ultra-short fluctuation” for expectation variation that makes the production time shorter than “normal fluctuation (pseudo 2 times)” and “normal fluctuation (6.1 seconds)”. . Further, in the present embodiment, the variation pattern for expectation variation includes “normal variation (pseudo two times)” instead of “normal variation (13 seconds)” of the variation pattern for normal and variable use. . In this embodiment, “normal fluctuation (pseudo two times)” is when the number of reserved symbols for special symbols is “0 (zero)” and “1” (predetermined value (less than “2” in this embodiment)). Made selectable. “Normal fluctuation (6.1 seconds)” is made selectable when the number of reserved memories for special symbols is “0 (zero)” and “1”, and the number of reserved memories for special symbols is “ It is selected in the case of 2 ”(predetermined value (“ 2 ”or more in the present embodiment)). That is, in the present embodiment, when the number of reserved symbols for special symbols is “0 (zero)” and “1”, “normal fluctuation (pseudo twice)” or “normal fluctuation (6.1 seconds)” is selected. Is done. In this embodiment, when the number of reserved symbols for special symbols is “0 (zero)” and “1”, “normal fluctuation (pseudo twice)” or “normal fluctuation (6.1 seconds)” In the gaming state, when the lottery probability of the big hit lottery is in the non-probable change state, it is determined by a random number lottery in which random numbers are distributed so that it is easier to select “normal fluctuation (pseudo two times)” than in the probability change state. “Normal fluctuation (3 seconds)” is selected when the number of reserved symbols for special symbols is “3” (predetermined value (“2” or more in the present embodiment)). The number of reserved memories for special symbols shown here is the number after rewriting accompanying the start of the subject symbol variation game.

  In the present embodiment, in the variation pattern for probability variation expectation, in the variation pattern HPt1 that is the variation content with pseudo-continuations among the variation patterns for deviation effects, the variation content with no suggestion pseudo-continuations is specified. Then, the fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern HPt1 with the fluctuation cycle number (number of executions) being “2 times” is the effect time that can execute the effect based on the fluctuation pattern specifying “normal fluctuation (6.1 seconds)” twice. (In this embodiment, “14560 ms (14.56 seconds)”). Note that “14560 ms” is a time sufficiently longer than the performance time (12.2 (seconds)) of two times of “normal fluctuation (6.1 seconds)”. Further, “2360 ms (14560 (ms) -12200 (ms))” other than two times of “normal fluctuation (6.1 seconds)” among “14560 ms” is assigned as an adjustment time, and an interval time between fluctuation cycles. Etc. are assigned. In the present embodiment, by sufficiently providing this adjustment time, the interval time between the fluctuation cycles can be sufficiently allocated. For this reason, in this embodiment, it becomes difficult for the player to recognize that the variation of the symbols actually continues between the variation cycles. In the symbol variation game based on the variation pattern HPt1, the variation contents are such that “normal variation (6.1 seconds)” is continuously executed in the first and second variation cycles. In addition, when “normal variation (6.1 seconds)” is executed in a symbol variation game with no suggestion pseudo-ream, a deviation symbol combination (no reach is formed) is derived for each variation cycle. And, in “normal fluctuation (6.1 seconds)” executed as a symbol variation game with a pseudo-ream without suggestion and “normal variation (6.1 seconds)” executed as a symbol variation game with a pseudo-ream, The same production is performed on appearance. In the present embodiment, the “normal fluctuation (pseudo two times)” based on the fluctuation pattern HPt1 is a deviation special fluctuation, and the “normal fluctuation (6.1 seconds)” is a deviation normal fluctuation.

  For this reason, in the probability variation expectation mode MT in the present embodiment, when “normal fluctuation (pseudo two times)” appears in a scene where the number of reserved symbols for special symbols is less than “2”, “normal fluctuation (6.1 seconds)” However, it is expressed as if it were performed continuously. Actually, when the number of reserved symbols for special symbols is less than “2”, “normal fluctuation (pseudo two times)” is executed, but “normal fluctuation (6.1 seconds)” is apparently 2 It is possible to give the player a feeling as if they were executed twice. That is, in the scene where the offending effect appears, the variation contents that can be selected are varied internally depending on the number of reserved memories for special symbols, but under the condition that the number of reserved memories for special symbols is other than “3”, The effect is expressed as if only the symbol variation game with “normal variation (6.1 seconds)” is executed.

  Further, in the present embodiment, “normal fluctuation (pseudo two times)” can appear when the number of reserved memories for special symbols is “0 (zero)” or “1”, and the number of reserved memories for special symbols is any number. Even in such a case, since “normal variation (pseudo two times)” is not executable, the difference between the actual number of symbol variation games and the apparent number of symbol variation games does not increase. For this reason, in the present embodiment, when the number of reserved symbols for special symbols is “2”, “3” (a predetermined value or more), the actual game can be digested by executing the symbol variation game from the next to the next. To improve gaming efficiency. On the other hand, in the present embodiment, when the number of reserved symbols for special symbols is “0 (zero)” or “1” (less than a predetermined value), it seems that more symbol variation games are being executed than actually being executed. In the meantime, the game efficiency is improved by making it easy to store the reserved memory number for the special symbol.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the probability variation expectation mode MT is made easier by selecting “normal variation (pseudo two times)” in the game state when the lottery probability of the big hit lottery is in the uncertain variation state than in the probability variation state. It becomes easy to make it appear as if more symbol variation games are being executed than the scene that is actually executed for the scene (20) (non-probability change state). As a result, in the probability variation expectation mode MT, the probability variation expectation mode MT continues even after the 20 symbol variation games have been executed. It will be easier to get a scene that will keep you expecting. Further, in the probability variation expectation mode MT, it becomes easier to reach a scene that can increase the sense that the expectation to the probability variation state is higher as the number of symbol variation games that are visually executed increases.

  Further, the variation patterns HRPt1 to HRPt4 specify “out-of-bounds reach effect” with pseudo-continuations (with suggestions) or without pseudo-continuations as variation contents. The fluctuation pattern HRPt1 specifies “out of reach reach effect” without pseudo-continuity. Further, the fluctuation pattern HRPt2 specifies “out of reach reach effect” accompanied by a pseudo-continuation (with suggestion) in which the number of fluctuation cycles (number of executions) is two. Further, the fluctuation pattern HRPt3 specifies the “out-of-bounds reach effect” accompanied by a pseudo-ream (with suggestion) in which the number of fluctuation cycles (number of executions) is three. Further, the fluctuation pattern HRPt4 specifies the “out-of-bounds reach effect” accompanied by a pseudo-ream (with suggestion) in which the number of fluctuation cycles (number of executions) is four.

  Further, the variation patterns APt1 to APt6 specify “hit effects” with pseudo-continuations (with suggestions) or without pseudo-continuations as the variation contents. The variation pattern APt1 specifies a “hit effect” without a pseudo-ream. Further, the variation pattern APt2 specifies a “hit effect” with a pseudo-ream (with suggestion) in which the number of variation cycles (number of executions) is two. Further, the fluctuation pattern APt3 specifies a “hit effect” accompanied by a pseudo-continuation (with suggestion) in which the number of fluctuation cycles (number of executions) is three. Further, the fluctuation pattern APt4 specifies a “hit effect” accompanied by a pseudo-ream (with suggestion) in which the number of fluctuation cycles (number of executions) is four. Further, the fluctuation pattern APt5 specifies a “hit effect” accompanied by a pseudo-continuation (with suggestion) in which the number of fluctuation cycles (number of executions) is five. Further, the variation pattern APt6 specifies a “hit effect” for deriving a symbol combination that suggests probability variation.

  Among the variation patterns for the probability variation expectation, the variation patterns HRPt2 to HRPt4 and APt2 to APt5 for the outreach reach effect and the big hit effect for the variation content with the pseudo-continuation specify the variation content with the suggestion of the pseudo-ream. ing. In addition, the variation pattern that is not a quasi-continuous and the variation pattern that is a quasi-continuous include a variation pattern in which the content of the reach effect is the same content. Speaking of cases involving reams (with suggestions), there is a variation pattern that identifies each variation cycle number (number of executions). Note that the variation cycle number (number of executions) is 5 only included in the variation pattern for the hit effect, and no corresponding variation pattern for the reach reach effect is provided. Note that the variation pattern for specifying the reach effect having the same content in the variation pattern for the outlier reach effect and the hit effect is a pattern in which the combination of symbols by the decorative symbol derived as the final display result is different.

  The fluctuation time of the fluctuation patterns HRPt2 and APt2 in which the fluctuation cycle number (number of executions) is “twice” is equal to one fluctuation pattern specifying “normal fluctuation (6.1 seconds)” and does not involve a pseudo-continuity. It is comprised from the production time which can perform the production | presentation based on the fluctuation pattern which specifies the same production content among the fluctuation patterns. Then, in the symbol variation game based on the variation patterns HRPt2 and APt2, “normal variation (6.1 seconds)” is performed in the first variation cycle, and the variation content in which the reach effect of the corresponding content is performed in the second variation cycle. It has become. Further, the fluctuation time of the fluctuation patterns HRPt3 and APt3 for specifying the fluctuation contents accompanied by the pseudo-continuous is specified as “normal fluctuation (6.1 seconds)” with the number of fluctuation cycles (number of executions) being “3 times”. It is composed of two fluctuation patterns and an effect time in which an effect can be executed based on a change pattern that specifies the same effect content among the change patterns not accompanied by pseudo-continuations. In the symbol variation game based on the variation patterns HRPt3 and APt3, “normal variation (6.1 seconds)” is performed in the first and second variation cycles, and the reach effect of the corresponding reach effect is executed in the third variation cycle. It has become a fluctuation content. Further, in the fluctuation patterns HRPt4 and APt4 for specifying the fluctuation contents accompanied by the pseudo-continuous with the number of fluctuation cycles (number of executions) being “4 times”, the fluctuation pattern 3 for specifying “normal fluctuation (6.1 seconds)” It consists of a production time that can execute an effect based on a variation pattern that specifies the same effect content among the variation patterns that do not involve pseudo-continuations. In the symbol variation game based on the variation patterns HRPt4 and APt4, “normal variation (6.1 seconds)” is executed in the first to third variation cycles, and the reach effect of the corresponding reach effect is executed in the fourth variation cycle. It has become a fluctuation content. In addition, when “normal variation (6.1 seconds)” is executed in a symbol variation game with a suggestive pseudo-ream, a symbol combination of deviation (no reach is formed) is temporarily displayed in units of variation cycles. . In addition, in the variation pattern APt5 that specifies the variation content accompanied by the pseudo-continuous with the number of variation cycles (number of executions) being “5”, the variation pattern that identifies “normal variation (6.1 seconds)” is four times. In the variation pattern that does not involve the pseudo-continuous, it is composed of the production time in which the production based on the variation pattern that specifies the same production content can be executed. In the symbol variation game based on the variation pattern APt5, “normal variation (6.1 seconds)” is performed in the first to fourth variation cycles, and the reach effect of the corresponding reach effect is performed in the fifth variation cycle. The contents are variable. In addition, when “normal variation (6.1 seconds)” is executed in a symbol variation game with a suggestive pseudo-ream, the symbol combination of deviation (no reach is formed) is temporarily displayed in units of variation cycles. . And in “normal fluctuation (6.1 seconds)” executed as a symbol variation game with a suggestive pseudo-ream and “normal variation (6.1 seconds)” executed as a symbol variation game with a pseudo-ream, An effect that is different in appearance is executed only depending on whether or not the special variation suggesting effect is developed.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, while determining the effect time of the change pattern for specifying the pseudo-ream with the suggestion among the change patterns for normal use based on the effect time of “normal change (13 seconds)”, The effect time of the change pattern that specifies the suggested pseudo-ream among the change patterns for the probability change expectation is determined based on the effect time of “normal change (6.1 seconds)”. For example, if the production time of the fluctuation pattern APt5 for expectation change is determined based on “normal fluctuation (13 seconds)”, at least “52 seconds (four times of 13 seconds)” is required by the execution of the fifth fluctuation cycle. As a result, the production time becomes too long. For this reason, regarding the stage of the fluctuation pattern that is suggested as a fluctuation pattern for expectation variation and is a pseudo-continuous, the number of fluctuation cycles is set to 5 by setting it based on “normal fluctuation (6.1 seconds)”. In some cases, the production time is not too long. On the other hand, with respect to the normal fluctuation pattern in which the fluctuation content is set to 5 fluctuation cycles, the production time is determined based on “normal fluctuation (13 seconds)”, so that The production is made to entertain the player.

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

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

Hereinafter, the control contents executed by the main control board 35, the sub general control board 36, and the effect display control board 37 will be described.
First, the main control board 35 will be described. In the present embodiment, the main control board 35 (main control CPU 35a) that executes the following various processes based on the main control program includes a winning lottery means, a lottery probability state control means, a variation content determining means, and a number counting means. And function as hitting species determination means. Further, the main control board 35 (main control RAM 35c) functions as a holding storage means.

First, processing related to the control of the symbol variation game will be described.
When the main control CPU 35a of the main control board 35 receives a game ball into the upper start winning port 25 or the lower start winning port 26 and inputs a detection signal output from the start port switches SW1 and SW2 that detect the game ball. Then, it is determined whether or not the number of reserved symbols for special symbols stored in the main control RAM 35c is less than the upper limit number (4 in this embodiment). If the determination result of the hold determination is affirmative (the number of reserved memories for special symbols <4), the main control CPU 35a adds 1 to the number of reserved memories for special symbols (+1), and sets the number of reserved memories for special symbols. rewrite. At this time, the main control CPU 35a outputs a hold command for designating the number of reserved memories for the special symbol after adding 1. Note that the sub overall control board 36 (overall control CPU 36a) grasps the number of reserved symbols for the special symbol by the hold command, and instructs the control of the display contents of the reserved memory number image display area Rc. Further, the main control CPU 35a turns on the number of reserved lamps corresponding to the number of reserved memories after the rewriting as the number of reserved memories for special symbols is rewritten. For example, when the number of reserved memories for the special symbol after rewriting is “3”, the main control CPU 35a lights up three reserved lamps. When the hold determination is affirmative, the main control CPU 35a obtains the hit determination random number value and the special figure distribution random value from the main control RAM 35c, and holds the values for the special symbol hold. The data is stored in a predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 35c in association with the number of memories. The main control CPU 35a does not rewrite the reserved memory number for the special symbol exceeding the upper limit number when the determination result of the hold determination is negative (the number of stored memories = 4), Neither the special figure distribution random value is acquired.

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

  On the other hand, if the determination result of the big hit determination is negative (the value of the special symbol hit determination random number and the big hit determination value do not match), the main control CPU 35a determines the value of the special symbol hit determination random number and the main control. The small hit determination value stored in the ROM 35b is compared, and a small hit determination (small hit lottery) is performed to determine whether or not to give a small hit game. When the determination result of the small hit determination is affirmative (the value of the random number for special determination hit determination and the small hit determination value match), the main control CPU 35a determines the small hit. The main control CPU 35a that has determined the small hits reads the value of the special symbol distribution random number stored in a predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 35c, and based on the value, the symbol variation game executed in the special symbol display device 23. A small hit symbol is determined as a special symbol to be confirmed and stopped. Further, the main control CPU 35a that has determined the small hit acquires the random value for distribution pattern distribution from the main control RAM 35c, and selects and determines the variation pattern based on the acquired value. The main control CPU 35a selects one variation pattern based on the variation pattern distribution random number obtained from variation patterns determined as variation patterns that can be selected according to the type information. Select a variation pattern.

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

  When the determination result of reach determination is affirmative (execution of the divergence reach effect is executed), the main control CPU 35a acquires a random number for variation pattern distribution from the main control RAM 35c, and based on the acquired value. Select and determine the variation pattern. The main control CPU 35a selects one variation pattern based on the variation pattern distribution random number obtained from variation patterns determined as variation patterns that can be selected according to the type information. Select a variation pattern.

  On the other hand, if the reach determination result is negative (does not execute the outlier reach effect), the main control CPU 35a acquires the random value for fluctuation pattern distribution from the main control RAM 35c, and changes based on the acquired value. Select and determine the pattern. The main control CPU 35a selects one variation pattern based on the variation pattern distribution random number obtained from variation patterns determined as variation patterns that can be selected according to the type information. Select a variation pattern.

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

  Further, the main control CPU 35a subtracts 1 (-1) from the reserved memory number for the special symbol at the start of the symbol variation game, and rewrites the reserved memory number for the special symbol. At this time, the main control CPU 35a outputs a hold command for designating the number of reserved memories for the special symbol after 1 subtraction. Note that the sub overall control board 36 (overall control CPU 36a) grasps the number of reserved symbols for the special symbol by the hold command, and instructs the control of the display contents of the reserved memory number image display area Rc. Then, the main control CPU 35a turns on the number of reserved lamps corresponding to the number of reserved memories after the rewriting as the number of reserved memories for special symbols is rewritten. Further, the main control CPU 35a controls the display content of the special symbol display device 23 with the start of the symbol variation game. That is, the main control CPU 35a starts the variation of the special symbol by starting the symbol variation game, and the special symbol (hit symbol (big hit symbol or small hit symbol) determined when the variation time set in the determined variation pattern has elapsed. ) Or off symbol)).

Next, processing related to a winning game (big hit game or small hit game) will be described.
When the main control CPU 35a determines the winning (big hit or small hit), after the symbol variation game based on the determined variation pattern, the type of hit game (big hit game or small hit game) specified based on the final stop symbol ) Is started, and a predetermined control command is output at a predetermined timing to the sub overall control board 36 (overall control CPU 36a).

  When executing the 15R probability variation big hit game, the main control CPU 35a outputs an opening command and starts measuring the opening time (6000 (ms)) when the symbol variation game ends. Next, when the opening time has elapsed, the main control CPU 35a outputs a round command corresponding to the first round in order to start the first round game, and the round game time (25000 (ms) at the maximum). Starts measurement and outputs an open signal. As a result, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, the big winning opening door 28 of the big winning opening 29 is opened with the start of the first round game. The main control CPU 35a outputs a closing signal when the end condition is satisfied in the first round game. As a result, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, the big winning opening door 28 of the big winning opening 29 is closed with the end of the first round game.

  The main control CPU 35a 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)), a round command corresponding to the second round is output. Then, when the end condition is satisfied in the second round game, the main control CPU 35a similarly ends the second round game. Thereafter, similarly, the main control CPU 35a controls the round games of the third to fifteenth rounds. Then, when the round game of the final round ends, the main control CPU 35a outputs an ending command after the elapse of the final release interval time (1000 (ms)) and starts measuring the ending time (15000 (ms)). . Then, the main control CPU 35a ends the big hit game after the ending time has elapsed.

  At that time, the main control CPU 35a sets “1” to the probability variation flag indicating that the probability variation state is imparted when the 15R probability variation big hit game is imparted, and sets “1” to the operation flag indicating that the variation state is imparted. 1 ”is set. In this case, the main control CPU 35a outputs a probability changing command indicating that the probability changing state is to be provided, and also outputs a speed changing command indicating that the variable state is to be provided. The change command output here indicates that after the big hit game based on the symbol A is finished, the change pattern for changing is selected after the big hit game ends. Thereby, in this case, the sub-overall control board 36 (overall control CPU 36a) grasps that the change pattern for change is selected and develops the high-accuracy mode MK.

  Further, when executing the 2R big hit game (2R probability variable big hit game, 2R special probability variable big hit game, 2R non-probability variable big hit game), the main control CPU 35a executes the big hit game by executing the predetermined control described above.

  The main control CPU 35a sets “1” in the probability variation flag when the 2R probability variation big hit game is awarded. Then, the main control CPU 35a sets “1” to the operation flag for a 2R probability variable big hit game in the variable state, outputs a probability variable command, and outputs a variable command. The change command output here indicates that after the big hit game based on the symbol B is finished, the change pattern for changing is selected after the big hit game is finished. Thereby, in this case, the sub-overall control board 36 (overall control CPU 36a) grasps that the change pattern for change is selected and develops the high-accuracy mode MK.

  On the other hand, the main control CPU 35a sets the operation flag to “0” for a 2R probability variable big hit game in the non-variable state, outputs a probability variable command, and outputs a non-variable command. The non-variable short command to be output here indicates that after the big hit game based on the symbol B is finished, the variation pattern for expected change expectation is selected after the big hit game is finished. Thereby, in this case, the sub-overall control board 36 (overall control CPU 36a) grasps that the fluctuation pattern for probability variation expectation is selected, and develops the probability variation expectation mode MT.

  When the 2R special probability variable big hit game is awarded, the main control CPU 35a sets “1” in the probability variable flag. Then, the main control CPU 35a sets “1” to the operation flag for the 2R special probability variable big hit game in the variable state and sets the operation number indicating the number of remaining symbol variable games to which the variable state is given to 100. Set the number of times, output a probability change command, and output a change command. The change command output here indicates that after the big hit game based on the symbol C is completed, the change pattern for changing is selected after the big hit game ends. Thus, in this case, the sub-overall control board 36 (overall control CPU 36a) grasps that the change pattern for change is selected and develops the low-accuracy mode MS.

  Further, the main control CPU 35a decrements the number of times of operation by 1 every time the symbol variation game is executed. When the number of times of operation becomes “0 (zero)”, the main control CPU 35a ends the variable state and the non-variable state in the probability variable state. Is granted. In this case, the main control CPU 35a outputs a non-variable command. On the other hand, if the 2R special probability variable big hit game in the non-variable state, the main control CPU 35a sets the operation flag to “0”, outputs a probability variable command, and outputs a non-variable command. The non-variable short command to be output here indicates that after the jackpot game based on the symbol C is finished, the variation pattern for the probability change expectation is selected after the jackpot game is finished. Thereby, in this case, the sub-overall control board 36 (overall control CPU 36a) grasps that the fluctuation pattern for probability variation expectation is selected, and develops the probability variation expectation mode MT.

  The main control CPU 35a sets “0 (zero)” in the probability variation flag when the 2R non-probability variation big hit game is awarded. Then, the main control CPU 35a sets “1” to the operation flag if the 2R non-probable large hit game in the variable state, and sets the operation number indicating the number of remaining symbol variable games to which the variable state is given to 100. A non-probability change command indicating that a non-probability change state is to be given is output, and a change command is output. The change command output here indicates that after the end of the big hit game based on the symbol D, the mode for selecting the change pattern for change after the end of the big hit game. Thus, in this case, the sub-overall control board 36 (overall control CPU 36a) grasps that the change pattern for change is selected and develops the low-accuracy mode MS.

  Further, the main control CPU 35a subtracts 1 from the number of times of operation every time the symbol variation game is executed. When the number of times of operation becomes “0 (zero)”, the main control CPU 35a ends the variable state and does not change in the non-probable state. Give state. In this case, the main control CPU 35a outputs a non-variable command. On the other hand, if the 2R special probability variable big hit game in the non-variable state, the main control CPU 35a sets the operation flag to “0”, outputs a probability variable command, and outputs a non-variable command. The non-variable short command to be output here indicates that after the big hit game based on the symbol D is finished, the variation pattern for the probability change expectation is selected after the big hit game is finished. Thereby, in this case, the sub-overall control board 36 (overall control CPU 36a) grasps that the variation pattern for the probability variation expectation is selected, and grasps that the probability variation expectation mode MT is developed.

  Further, when a small hit game is awarded, the main control CPU 35a keeps the contents of various flags (probability change flag and operation flag) set at the time of winning the small hit game while maintaining the current state. . Note that the main control CPU 35a does not output any of the probability change command, the non-probability change command, the speed change command, and the non-time change command because the game state is not changed and changed when winning the small hit game. After the small hit game based on, and after the small hit game, a selection state command is output which indicates that the variation pattern for expectation change is selected. Thereby, in this case, the sub-overall control board 36 (overall control CPU 36a) grasps that the fluctuation pattern for probability variation expectation is selected, and develops the probability variation expectation mode MT. Further, the main control CPU 35a maintains the current state of the operation number even when the operation number is set at the time of winning the small hit game, and when the operation number becomes "0 (zero)", the variable state is changed. Exit and output non-variable command.

  In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 35a outputs a non-variable command or a selection state command indicating that a variation pattern for probability variation expectation is selected, and then for each scene (per hit game). As the predetermined number of stays elapses, a selection state end command is output which indicates that the normal variation pattern is selected. As a result, the sub overall control board 36 (overall control CPU 36a) grasps that the normal variation pattern is selected and develops the normal mode MF. Further, in this embodiment, the main control CPU 35a indicates that the variation pattern for variation is selected. After the variation command is output, the number of operations becomes “0 (zero)”. Along with this, as a non-variable command, a non-variable command that indicates that a normal variation pattern is selected is output. As a result, the sub overall control board 36 (overall control CPU 36a) grasps that the normal variation pattern is selected and develops the normal mode MF. The variable command and non-variable command explained here may be the same command when the same mode can be specified as the mode for selecting the variable pattern, or for each special symbol (winning symbol). It may be different.

  Each flag is cleared (“0” is set) when a big hit game is awarded. In this case, when the big hit is generated, the main control CPU 35a ends the probability changing state and the changing state with the start of the big hit game. On the other hand, each flag is not cleared (maintained) by giving a small hit game. In this case, when the small hit is generated, the main control CPU 35a maintains the game state at the time of winning even during the small hit game. Each flag is stored in a predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 35c. With these probability change command, non-accuracy change command, speed change command, and non-change speed command, the overall control CPU 36a is currently in the probability change state or the non-accuracy change state, in the change state or the non-change time state. You can see if there is.

Next, processing related to the normal symbol variation game will be described.
The main control CPU 35a of the main control board 35 stores the game signal in the main control RAM 35c when a game ball enters the normal symbol operation gate 30 and receives a detection signal output from the normal symbol variation switch SW4 that detects the game ball. It is determined whether or not the normal symbol variation game being held is less than the upper limit number (4 in this embodiment). If the determination result of the general symbol hold determination is affirmative (the general symbol hold memory number <4), the main control CPU 35a adds 1 (+1) to the normal symbol variable game hold memory number, and holds the normal symbol variable game hold memory. Rewrite the number. In addition, when the main-control CPU 35a makes an affirmative determination of the normal map hold determination, the main control CPU 35a acquires a random value for determination of the normal map from the main control RAM 35c, and normally determines the acquired random value for determination of the normal map per normal value. It is stored in a predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 35c in association with the number of reserved memory of the symbol variation game. The main control CPU 35a does not rewrite the number of stored general map holds exceeding the upper limit when the determination result of the general map hold determination is negative (the number of stored memories = 4) and Do not get value.

  Then, the main control CPU 35a reads the value of the random number for determining the common figure stored in the predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 35c immediately before the start of the normal symbol variation game, and the read random number for determining the normal figure per game is read. The value is compared with the base figure determination value stored in the main control ROM 35b, and the base map determination of whether or not the base map is made is performed. In the normal game hit determination, the main control CPU 35a compares the low-probability normal call hit determination value and the normal call hit determination random number when the variable state is not given as the gaming state, and sets the gaming state as the gaming state. When the variable state is given, the judgment value per common figure for high probability and the random number for judgment per common figure are compared.

  When the determination result of the normal map determination is affirmative (the random number value for normal map determination matches the determination value for the normal map), the main control CPU 35a determines the normal map hit. The main control CPU 35a, which has determined the normal symbol per game, determines the symbol for the normal symbol (ordinary symbol) to be confirmed and stopped in the normal symbol variation game performed by the normal symbol display device 24. On the other hand, if the determination result of the normal figure determination is negative (the random number value for normal figure determination and the universal figure determination value do not match), the main control CPU 35a determines a deviation from the normal figure. The main control CPU 35a which has determined the normal deviation determines the symbols for normal deviation (ordinary symbols) to be confirmed and stopped in the normal symbol variation game performed by the normal symbol display device 24.

  Then, the main control CPU 35a controls the display content of the normal symbol display device 24 with the start of the normal symbol variation game. That is, the main control CPU 35a starts the normal symbol variation by starting the normal symbol variation game, and the normal symbol (the symbol for the normal symbol or the symbol for the normal symbol) determined at the elapse of a predetermined variation time. Is displayed with a fixed stop. The main control CPU 35a sets a different variation time as the variation time of the normal symbol variation game in accordance with the game state at the start of the normal symbol variation game, and displays the normal symbol in a fixed stop state. Specifically, the main control CPU 35a sets “10000 (ms)” as the variation time when the variable state is not assigned, and sets the variable time as the variable time when the variable state is assigned. “1000 (ms)”, which is a shorter time than when the variable state is not assigned, is set. Thereby, the variation time of the normal symbol variation game performed when the variable state is given is shortened than the variation time of the symbol variation game performed in the non-variable state.

  When the main control CPU 35a determines the base symbol per game, the main control CPU 35a executes a control relating to the base symbol per game after the normal symbol variation game based on the determined normal symbol variation pattern. The main control CPU 35a opens the opening and closing blades 27 three times when the variable symbol state is given when the normal symbol variation game is finished, and 1800 (ms) after opening each time is released. It controls to maintain an open state until it passes. On the other hand, the main control CPU 35a opens the open / close blade 27 once when the normal symbol variation game is finished, and when the variable state is not given, and opens until 300 (ms) has elapsed since the release. Control to maintain state.

  The main control CPU 35a controls to close the open / close blade 27 when the upper limit number of balls (for example, 10 balls) has entered even before the specified time has elapsed since the opening. To do. Similarly, the main control CPU 35a performs control so that the opening / closing blade 27 is closed when the upper limit number of balls (for example, 10 balls) has entered, even if it has not been opened a predetermined number of times.

  Next, various processes executed by the overall control CPU 36a of the sub overall control board 36 based on the overall control program will be described. In the present embodiment, the sub overall control board 36 (overall control CPU 36a) that executes the following various processes based on the overall control program functions as a display control means, an effect execution control means, and a number counting means.

First, processing related to the symbol variation game will be described.
When the variation control designation command is input, the overall control CPU 36a of the sub overall control board 36 outputs the command to the effect display control board 37 and the sound / lamp control board 38. Further, when the overall control CPU 36a inputs a stop symbol designation command for a special symbol, the overall control CPU 36a determines a decoration symbol to be confirmed and stopped and displayed on the effect display device 22 in accordance with the stop symbol designation of the special symbol corresponding to the command. A stop symbol designating command for the decorative symbol designating the decorative symbol is output to the effect display control board 37. When the overall control CPU 36a receives a symbol stop command, it outputs the command to the effect display control board 37 and the sound / lamp control board 38. When the overall control CPU 36a inputs a hold command at the time of starting the symbol variation game, etc., the overall control CPU 36a sends an effect instruction command for instructing update of the display content of the hold memory number image display region Rc to the effect display control board 37 (for display control). CPU 37a). The overall control CPU 36a outputs an effect instruction command for instructing to update the display content of the reserved memory number image display area Rc regardless of whether the symbol variation game is being executed or not.

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

  When the overall control CPU 36a inputs the variation pattern designation command and the special symbol stop symbol designation command, the overall control CPU 36a displays the effect display device 22 on the basis of the variation pattern and the final stop symbol (special symbol) designated by each. A symbol combination (liquid crystal symbol) by a decorative symbol is determined.

  When the stop symbol (special symbol) designated by the special symbol stop symbol designation command is a jackpot symbol (symbol A, B, C, D, E) corresponding to the jackpot game, the overall control CPU 36a displays a decorative symbol. As the symbol combination, a symbol combination capable of recognizing the big hit is determined.

  More specifically, when the stop symbol corresponds to the 15R probability variation big hit game, the overall control CPU 36a uses a symbol combination ([111], etc.) in which all symbols in the same row are displayed as a combination of ornament symbols to be confirmed and stopped. ). On the other hand, if the stop symbol corresponds to 2R big hit game (2R probability variable big hit game, 2R special probability variable big hit game, 2R non-probability variable big hit game) or small hit game, the overall control CPU 36a displays a combination of decorative symbols to be displayed in a definite stop state. Then, the symbol combination ([010]) for suggesting probability variation is determined.

  In addition, when the stop symbol (special symbol) designated by the special symbol stop symbol designation command is a missing symbol, the overall control CPU 36a determines a symbol combination of a decorative symbol that can recognize the loss. At this time, when the variation pattern for the outlier reach effect is instructed, the overall control CPU 36a determines the outlier symbol combination that forms the reach. On the other hand, when the fluctuation pattern for the offending effect is instructed, the overall control CPU 36a determines the offending symbol combination that does not form the reach. Also, in the case of a symbol variation game with no suggestion, the overall control CPU 36a determines a symbol combination that does not form a reach, as in the case without the pseudo-ream.

  In the present embodiment, the symbol combination by the decorative symbol designated by the overall control CPU 36a with the decorative symbol designating command is the final stop symbol that allows the player to recognize either a win (big hit or small hit) or a miss. (It is a fixed stop display symbol, and when it is accompanied by a pseudo-ream, the symbol combination in the last fluctuation cycle).

Further, the overall control CPU 36a executes control related to the symbol variation game with pseudo-ream.
More specifically, when the CPU 36a for overall control inputs a variation pattern designating command for designating a variation pattern for specifying execution of a symbol variation game with a pseudo-ream, a stop display (pause display or fixed stop) is performed for each variation cycle. The combination of symbols to be displayed is determined. Further, the overall control CPU 36a instructs execution of each variable cycle at a predetermined timing. Then, the overall control CPU 36a, in a symbol variation game with a pseudo-ream, a variation cycle that can specify the effect mode of the variation cycle to be started at the start of each variation cycle (such as a variation mode or a combination of symbols based on decorative symbols to be stopped). The designation command is output to each of the control boards 37 and 38, thereby instructing the execution of the effect of each variable cycle. Each control board 37 and 38 can recognize the start of each variable cycle by inputting a variable cycle designation command at the start of each variable cycle, and can execute processing according to each variable cycle.

  In the present embodiment, the “chance eye” is determined as a combination of decorative symbols that are temporarily stopped and displayed in a variation cycle other than the last time of the symbol variation game with a suggested pseudo-ream. The “chance” is a symbol combination that suggests to the player that the fluctuation cycle may continue the next time in a symbol variation game with a suggested pseudo-ream, and the middle row and the right row have the same symbol. It is assumed that the remaining left column of the decorative symbols stops changing with a decorative symbol different from the middle and right columns. In addition, the chance eyes are so-called “shift eyes”, which are different from the display mode that is the jackpot display result and the display mode that forms the reach state in the pattern of each column displayed on the image display unit GH. is there. In the present embodiment, reach is not formed in the same manner as in the case of the off-line effect as a combination of decorative symbols that are temporarily stopped and displayed in the variation cycle other than the last time (first time) of the symbol variation game with no suggestion pseudo-ream. Decide the combination of symbols that are off.

Further, the overall control CPU 36a executes control related to the transition of the effect mode.
More specifically, the overall control CPU 36a determines the type of winning symbol (special symbol) specified by the stop symbol designation command for special symbols, each designation command related to activation / non-actuation of the variable state, Based on the setting value of the mode flag, the transition mode of the effect mode is controlled. The overall control CPU 36a controls the transition mode of the production mode so as to correspond to the type information managed by the main control CPU 35a. In this embodiment, the overall control CPU 36a inputs a command (variable command, non-variable command, selection state command, or selection end command) that can identify the type information from the main control CPU 35a. The transition mode of the production mode corresponding to the type information managed by the CPU 35a is controlled. In this regard, in this embodiment, the overall control CPU 36a is configured to provide information corresponding to the type information according to the stop symbol designation command for the special symbol and the operation / non-operation of the variable state when the command is input. Can be stored (set) in the overall control RAM 36c, so that the transition mode of the effect mode corresponding to the type information managed by the main control CPU 35a can be controlled. The effect mode flag includes information that can identify the effect mode in which the user is currently staying, and is set in the overall control RAM 36c. When setting the effect mode flag, the overall control CPU 36a outputs an effect instruction command for instructing the effect mode during the stay to the effect display control board 37 and the sound / lamp control board 38.

Next, processing related to the jackpot game will be described.
When the opening control command, the round command, and the ending command are input, the overall control CPU 36a determines the effect content of the opening effect, the effect content of the round effect, and the effect content of the ending effect according to these commands. Then, the overall control CPU 36a outputs an effect instruction command for instructing the determined effect contents to the effect display control board 37 and the sound / lamp control board 38, respectively.

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

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

  Further, the display control CPU 37a executes control related to the symbol variation game with pseudo-ream. Specifically, when the display control CPU 37a inputs a variation cycle designation command and is instructed to start a symbol variation game with a pseudo-ream, the display control CPU 37a displays the variation cycle instructed with the input of the variation cycle designation command. The display content of the effect display device 22 is controlled so as to be executed with the effect content specified by the change cycle designation command. For example, when “normal fluctuation (pseudo two times)” based on the fluctuation pattern HPt1 is executed, whether or not the symbol fluctuation game of “normal fluctuation (6.1 seconds)” has been executed twice in the effect display device 22. Such production is developed.

  Further, the display control CPU 37a executes control related to the transition of the effect mode. Specifically, when the display instruction CPU 37a inputs an effect instruction command for instructing the effect mode during the stay, the display control CPU 37a controls the display content of the effect display device 22 in the indicated effect mode. For example, when the user is staying in the probability variation expectation mode MT, the effect display device 22 displays a display image in the probability variation expectation mode MT.

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

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

  Next, based on FIG. 9 and FIG. 10, an example of an execution mode on the effect display device 22 (image display unit GH) by executing control related to the symbol variation game with pseudo-ream in the probability variation expectation mode MT. explain. 9 and 10 are based on the premise that the symbol variation game based on the off-line effect is executed. 9 and 10, the number of reserved symbols for special symbols is “3”, “normal fluctuation (3 seconds)”, “2” is “normal fluctuation (6.1 seconds)”, “1” is “ It is assumed that the symbol variation game based on “normal variation (pseudo two times)” is executed. Moreover, in FIG.9 and FIG.10, during the change of a symbol is shown by "↓".

  As shown in FIG. 9A, when “normal fluctuation (3 seconds)” is executed, the effect display device 22 displays three of the hold display characters Cc in the hold storage number image display area Rc. The display contents correspond to the special symbol hold storage display device Ra. However, it is difficult for the player to recognize a change in the number of reserved memories for the special symbol from the display content (the stored memory number image display area Rc) of the effect display device 22. Then, as shown in FIG. 9B, the effect display device 22 displays a definite symbol combination (decorative symbol) and stops “normal fluctuation (3 seconds)”. In this case, the symbol (special symbol) is also confirmed and stopped on the special symbol display device 23 in accordance with the confirmation stop display on the effect display device 22. Thereby, the player recognizes that “normal fluctuation (3 seconds)” has been executed. On the other hand, the player recognizes the change in the reserved memory number for the special symbol from the display content of the reserved memory number image display area Rc.

  Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 9C, when “normal fluctuation (6.1 seconds)” is executed, the effect display device 22 displays 2 of the on-hold display characters Cc in the on-hold storage number image display area Rc. Are displayed, and the display contents correspond to the special symbol hold storage display device Ra. However, it is difficult for the player to recognize a change in the number of reserved memories for the special symbol from the display content (the stored memory number image display area Rc) of the effect display device 22. Then, as shown in FIG. 9 (d), the effect display device 22 displays the outlier symbol combination (decorative symbol) in a fixed stop display, and the “normal fluctuation (6.1 seconds)” is terminated. In this case, the symbol (special symbol) is also confirmed and stopped on the special symbol display device 23 in accordance with the confirmation stop display on the effect display device 22. As a result, the player recognizes that the “normal fluctuation (6.1 seconds)” has been executed.

  Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 10A, when the first fluctuation cycle of “normal fluctuation (pseudo two times)” is executed, the effect display device 22 displays the hold display in the hold memory number image display area Rc. One of the characters Cc is displayed, and the display content corresponds to the special symbol reserved storage display device Ra. However, it is difficult for the player to recognize a change in the number of reserved memories for the special symbol from the display content (the stored memory number image display area Rc) of the effect display device 22. Then, as shown in FIG. 10 (b), the effect display device 22 temporarily stops and displays the shifted symbol combination (decorative symbol) at the timing corresponding to the variation of “normal variation (6.1 seconds)”. The first fluctuation cycle (one time of “normal fluctuation (6.1 seconds)”) is completed. In this case, the special symbol is changed on the special symbol display device 23 even if the effect display device 22 stops the display once. However, the player has stopped displaying each decorative symbol from the display contents of the effect display device 22 (the decorative symbol is large and there is a sufficient interval between changing cycles in which the background image is slowly scrolling). It is possible to give the player a feeling as if a fixed stop is displayed. For this reason, it is difficult for the player to recognize that it is “normal fluctuation (pseudo two times)”, and the “normal fluctuation (6.1 seconds)” seems to have been executed in spite of the appearance. obtain.

  Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 10C, when the second fluctuation cycle of “normal fluctuation (pseudo two times)” is executed, the effect display device 22 displays the hold display in the hold memory number image display area Rc. The display content of the character Cc is maintained without change. In this case, the display content of the special symbol hold storage display device Ra is also maintained. However, it is difficult for the player to recognize a change in the number of reserved memories for the special symbol from the display content (the stored memory number image display area Rc) of the effect display device 22. Then, as shown in FIG. 10 (d), the effect display device 22 displays the stop symbol combination (decorative symbol) at the timing corresponding to the variation of “normal variation (6.1 seconds)” and displays 2 The first fluctuation cycle (one time of “normal fluctuation (6.1 seconds)”) is finished, and “normal fluctuation (pseudo two times)” is finished. In this case, the special symbol display device 23 displays the deferred symbol (special symbol) in a fixed stop display in accordance with the final stop display on the effect display device 22. Thereby, the player can have a sensation (appearance sensation) as if “normal fluctuation (6.1 seconds)” seemed to be executed continuously (twice).

  In the execution mode shown in FIG. 9 and FIG. 10, internally, the sum of “normal fluctuation (3 seconds)”, “normal fluctuation (6.1 seconds)”, and “normal fluctuation (pseudo two times)” It is assumed that the symbol variation game for three times is executed. That is, internally, it is assumed that the symbol variation game for three times corresponding to the reserved memory numbers “4”, “3”, and “2” for special symbols is executed. On the other hand, in the execution modes shown in FIG. 9 and FIG. 10, the player can select “normal fluctuation (3 seconds)”, “normal fluctuation (6.1 seconds)”, and “normal fluctuation (6.1 seconds)”. It is possible to have a feeling as if the symbol variation game for four times in total (in fact, “normal variation (pseudo two times)”) was executed in an apparent manner.

  9 and 10 (especially FIGS. 10 (a) to 10 (d)), when the symbol variation game with no suggestion based on the execution mode actually appears in the probability variation expectation mode MT. The relationship between the number of symbol variation games (internal number) for which execution has been instructed and the number of symbol variation games (the number of appearances) visually performed will be described with reference to FIG.

  In FIG. 11, after the transition to the probability change expectation mode MT, five times (here, the third time, the sixth time, the ninth time, etc.) until the symbol variation game for which execution is instructed is executed 15 times. An example will be described in which the process is executed every third time (the 12th time and the 15th time). Further, in FIG. 11, it is assumed that after the transition to the probability variation expectation mode MT, the symbol variation game that is instructed to be executed internally appears as a shift effect (no reach) in all 15 times. FIG. 11 also shows the difference between the number of appearances and the internal number of times ((number of appearances) − (internal number of times)).

  As shown in FIG. 11, an outlier effect (“normal fluctuation (3 seconds)” or “normal fluctuation (6.1 seconds)”) that does not involve pseudo-continuity is developed at the first and second internal times. As a result, both the internal number and the number of appearances are two. Subsequently, an outlier effect (“normal fluctuation (2 pseudo-times)”) with no suggestion in the third internal number is developed, so that the internal number is While it is three times, the apparent number of times is four times. The number of appearances at this point is one more than the internal number (difference is “+1”) due to the appearance of the off-stage effect (“normal fluctuation (pseudo two times)”) with no suggestion pseudo-ream. ). Thus, the player can recognize that the number of symbol variation games executed after the transition to the probability variation expectation mode MT is “4 times”.

  In addition, in the subsequent symbol variation game, each appearance of the off-stage effect (“normal variation (two pseudo-times)”) with no suggestion pseudo-ream, the number of appearances is one more than the internal number. It will become. As a result, when the outlier effect (“normal fluctuation (2 pseudo))” appears with no suggestion at the sixth internal number of times, the number of appearances at the end of the sixth symbol fluctuation game is , The appearance of the off-stage effect (“normal fluctuation (pseudo two times)”) with no suggestion pseudo-continuous increases twice the internal number (the difference is “+2”). Thereby, at this time, the player can recognize that the number of symbol variation games executed after the transition to the probability variation expectation mode MT is “8 times”.

  In addition, when an outlier effect (“normal variation (pseudo 2 times)”) with an unintended pseudo-ream appears at the 9th internal number of times, the number of appearances at the end of the 9th symbol variation game is With the appearance of the off-stage production (“normal variation (pseudo two times)”) with no suggestion pseudo-continuous, it becomes three times more than the internal number (the difference is “+3”). Thereby, at this time, the player can recognize the number of symbol variation games executed after the transition to the probability variation expectation mode MT as “12 times”.

  In addition, when an off-stage effect (“normal variation (pseudo 2 times)”) with no suggestion at the 12th internal number appears, the number of appearances at the end of the 12th symbol variation game is: The four appearances of the off-stage production (“normal fluctuation (pseudo two times)”) with no suggestion pseudo-continuous increase four times more than the internal number (the difference is “+4”). Thereby, at this time, the player can recognize that the number of symbol variation games executed after the transition to the probability variation expectation mode MT is “16 times”.

  In addition, when an off-stage effect (“normal fluctuation (pseudo two times)”) with no suggestion at the fifteenth internal number appears, the number of appearances at the end of the fifteenth symbol fluctuation game is: The four appearances of the off-stage production (“normal variation (pseudo two times)”) with no suggestion pseudo-continuous increase five times more than the internal number (the difference is “+5”). Thereby, at this time, the player can recognize that the number of symbol variation games executed after the transition to the probability variation expectation mode MT is “20 times”.

  As a result, in the 16th symbol variation game of the internal number to be executed next, the number of appearances is “21 times”. As a result, after the transition to the probability change expectation mode MT, the player gets a sense that the number of stays has exceeded “20 times” when the number of appearances exceeds “20 times”, and expects the probability change state. It will increase the feeling. And especially in the probability variation expectation mode MT (20), the player can maintain the increased sense of expectation from this point until the internal number reaches 20.

Therefore, according to the present embodiment, the following effects can be obtained.
(1) After the winning game (in this embodiment, 2R big hit game or small hit game) is finished, a high probability suggestion effect (in this embodiment, a probability variation expectation mode MT) is executed, and a high probability lottery state (probability variation state) ) Is set as a predetermined number of times (the number of stays) (40 in this embodiment) larger than that in the case of a low-probability lottery state (non-probability variation state). ). During the execution of the highly accurate suggestion effect (probability change expectation mode MT), the special deviation content (in this embodiment, “normal change (pseudo twice)” based on the change pattern HPt1) can be selected. In addition, in the special deviation content ("normal fluctuation (pseudo two times)"), the normal fluctuation content of the deviation (two times) constituting the special deviation content ("normal fluctuation (pseudo two times)"). ("Normal fluctuation (6.1 seconds)") is continuously executed to make one symbol fluctuation game. For this reason, the symbol variation game based on the extraordinary variation content (“normal variation (pseudo two times)”) is different from the one symbol variation game in internal control, and the normal variation content (“normal” two or more times). The symbol variation game due to variation (6.1 seconds) ”) is simulated and expressed as if it were continuously played. As a result, during the execution of the high-impact suggestion effect (probability change expectation mode MT), the player uses the symbol change game based on the outlier special change content (“normal change (pseudo two times)”) to make the high-impact suggestion effect visually. It becomes difficult to recognize how many times the symbol variation game has actually been executed since the execution of (probability change expectation mode MT). As a result, the number of appearances from the start of symbol change to the stop of symbol change indicates to the player that the player is in the low probability lottery state (non-probable change state) during the execution of the high probability suggestion effect (probability change expectation mode MT). The number of scenes to be convinced can be reduced, and the expectation for the high probability lottery state (probability change state) can be maintained. Therefore, even when the number of times the symbol variation game is executed by the high-impact suggestion effect (probability change expectation mode MT) is varied according to the lottery probability state (probability change state or non-probability change state) to be given, The player's expectation for being in a state (probable change state) can be sufficiently sustained.

  (2) Install (form) the hold display means (in this embodiment, the hold memory number image display region Rc in the probability variation expectation mode MT) so as to have design integrity with the non-installation site (non-formation site). Then, during the execution of the high-impact suggestion effect (probability change expectation mode MT), it is difficult to understand the change of the memory value (the number of reserved memory for the special symbol) of the starting hold ball, the fluctuation contents of the special fluctuation system (with pseudo-ream It can be made difficult for the player to notice (it is difficult to recognize) that the game is a symbol variation game. As a result, while making it difficult for the player to recognize that the game is a symbol variation game due to the special variation content ("normal variation (pseudo two times)"), the highly accurate suggestion effect (probability variation expectation mode MT) is being executed. In addition, it is possible to maintain the expectation for the high-probability lottery state (probability variation state) by reducing the number of scenes that make the player convinced that the lottery state is low (non-probability variation state).

  (3) Internally, the symbol after the highly accurate suggestion effect (probability change expectation mode MT) is executed in order to grasp how long the symbol variation game in the high probability suggestion effect (probability change expectation mode MT) will be continued. The number of variable games is counted. On the other hand, the player is configured not to recognize the number of symbol variation games since the highly accurate suggestion effect (probability change expectation mode MT) counted internally is executed. As a result, the probability that the highly accurate suggestion effect (probability change expectation mode MT) is being executed is reduced by not allowing the player to recognize the number of symbol variation games actually executed in the high probability suggestion effect (probability change expectation mode MT). By reducing the number of scenes that the player is convinced of being in the lottery state (non-probability variation state), the expectation for the high probability lottery state (probability variation state) can be maintained.

  (4) For the player, the number of symbol variation games after the highly accurate suggestion effect (probability change expectation mode MT) counted internally is not notified. That is, the player is not actively provided with a means for allowing the player to recognize the number of symbol variation games actually executed in the highly accurate suggestion effect (the probability variation expectation mode MT). As a result, the high probability suggestion effect (probability variation expectation mode MT) is being executed by notifying the player of the number of symbol variation games executed for execution in the high probability suggestion effect (probability variation expectation mode MT). It is possible to maintain the expectation for the high-probability lottery state (probability variation state) by reducing the number of scenes that make the player convinced that the low-probability lottery state (non-probability variation state).

  (5) In the winning game (big hit game or small hit game), for each hit type (for each type of hit game based on a special symbol), a lottery probability state (whether or not a probability variation state is given), a high-impact suggestion effect ( The number of times (the number of stays) of executing the symbol variation game in the probability variation expectation mode MT) and the determination mode of the variation contents of the symbol variation game (the type of variation pattern to be selected and its distribution mode) are determined. The hit type determining means (main control board 35 (main control CPU 35a)) determines the hit type (special symbol), so that each means (main control board 35 (main control CPU 35a) and sub control board 36). The control content to be controlled by the (central control CPU 36a) is specified. For this reason, the symbol variation game with the extraordinary variation content (“normal variation (pseudo two times)”) should be configured so that it can appear only when the highly accurate suggestion effect (probability variation expectation mode MT) is executed. Can do. Therefore, in a situation where the game does not lead to a decrease in interest even if the player grasps the number of symbol variation games that are actually executed according to the special variation content ("normal variation (pseudo two times)"). It is possible to easily realize a configuration that does not cause fluctuation contents (“normal fluctuation (pseudo two times)”). As a result, it is easy to realize a production that matches the presumed interest for each scene, while maintaining the expectation for the high-probability lottery state (probability variation state) during the execution of the high-impact suggestion production (probability variation expectation mode MT). By improving the interest in other scenes, the interest of the entire game can be improved synergistically.

  (6) In the present embodiment, the probability variation expectation mode MT is set as an effect mode that is developed during the non-variable state, and depending on the special design, the state of imparting the variable state is specified. I tried to do it. For this reason, the main control board 35 (the main control CPU 35a) does not need to match the period for selecting the variation pattern for the probability variation expectation and the provision period for the variation state, and does not make the rendering mode complicated, and does not feel uncomfortable. Production expression can be easily realized.

  (7) Internally, the changeable contents that can be selected vary depending on the stored value of the starting reserved ball (the number of reserved memories for the special symbol). However, on the appearance, the stored value of the starting reserved ball (for the special symbol) Regardless of the number of reserved memories), the expression is expressed as if the symbol variation game with the same variation contents (here, “normal variation (6.1 seconds)” appears) is continuously executed. It is done. And, when the stored value (the number of reserved memory for the special symbol) of the start holding ball is any number, the symbol variation game with the special variation content (“normal variation (pseudo two times)”) can be executed. The difference between the actual number of games and the apparent number of games becomes large. As a result, there is a possibility that the player may feel bored because the big hit game is not given easily even though many games are executed visually. For this reason, when applying the extraordinary variation content (“normal variation (pseudo two times)”), it is necessary to consider the scene to be applied. And in a scene where the starting holding ball (the number of reserved symbols for the special symbol after rewriting at the start of the symbol variation game) is a predetermined value or more ("2" or more) and the game being held is close to the upper limit value By executing the symbol variation game from the next to the next, it is possible to alleviate the boring feeling given to the player while increasing the game efficiency by digesting the actual game. On the other hand, in a scene in which the start holding ball (the number of reserved symbols for the special symbol after rewriting at the start of the symbol variation game) is less than a predetermined value (less than “2”) and there is almost no pending game Makes it possible to ease the bored feeling given to the player while increasing the game efficiency by making many games run visually and making it easy to store the starting hold ball (the number of reserved memory for special symbols) during that time . Therefore, it is possible to improve the interest during execution of the highly accurate suggestion effect (probability change expectation mode MT).

  (8) Special variation content (symbol variation game with pseudo-ream) includes special variation content that suggests to the player that multiple variation cycles will be executed (improved pseudo-ream variation) Content). For this reason, in the symbol variation game with the special variation content ("normal variation (pseudo two times)"), the special suggestion effect is not executed, and the variation content of the special variation system (the symbol variation game with a pseudo-ream) Can be made difficult for the player to notice. As a result, during the execution of the highly accurate suggestion effect (probability change expectation mode MT) by making it difficult for the player to notice that the game is a symbol change game with the special change content ("normal change (pseudo two times)"). It is possible to maintain the expectation for the high-probability lottery state (probability variation state) by reducing the number of scenes that make the player convinced that the low-probability lottery state (non-probability variation state).

(Second Embodiment)
Next, a second embodiment of the present invention will be described. The second embodiment is different from the first embodiment in the period (the number of stays) in which the variation pattern for probability variation expectation can be selected, and is otherwise the same as the first embodiment. For this reason, the same parts as those in the first embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals, and redundant description thereof is omitted.

The relationship between the winning game and the number of stays in this embodiment will be described with reference to FIG.
And in 2R probability variable big hit game, if it is in the non-variable short state at the time of winning (regardless of the winning probability), determine the transition to the probability change expectation mode MT that defines no limit (here until the next big hit or small hit) Yes. Hereinafter, the probability variation expectation mode MT in which the number of stays is unlimited may be referred to as probability variation expectation mode MT (no limit). On the other hand, in the 2R probability variable big hit game, when the winning state is a variable state (regardless of the winning probability), the transition to the high probability mode MK is defined.

  In the 2R special probability variable big hit game, when the winning state is in the non-variable state (regardless of the winning probability), the transition to the probability variation expectation mode MT (probability variation expectation mode MT (40)) that sets the number of stays to 40 times is made. It has established. On the other hand, in the 2R special probability variable big hit game, when the winning state is a variable state (regardless of the winning probability), the transition to the low probability mode MS is defined.

  In the present embodiment, the main control board 35 (the main control CPU 35a) is a winning symbol in the non-variable state, and the symbol B, symbol C, symbol D, or symbol E as a special symbol at the time of winning the previous winning game. Is determined, a variation pattern for expectation variation is selected until the symbol variation game with the predetermined number of stays is executed.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, when shifting to the probability variation expectation mode MT, the transition is made to the probability variation expectation mode MT (no limit) or the probability variation expectation mode MT (40) when the probability variation state is reached by the transition, while the transition to the probability variation expectation mode MT (40). When the probability variation state is entered, the probability variation expectation mode MT (20) is entered. For this reason, in the probability variation expectation mode MT, if the number of symbol variation games that are instructed to be executed internally during this time is large (in this embodiment, it exceeds 20), it is determined that the probability variation state is in effect. On the other hand, in the probability variation expectation mode MT, there are cases where the number of stays may be 20 even in the probability variation state when going through the small hit game, so the number of symbol variation games that are instructed to run internally during this time Even if it is small (in this embodiment, even 20 times), the player is made to guess whether or not the probability variation state or the non-probability variation state is confirmed. In the present embodiment, regarding the case of passing through the small hit game, the number of stays is set to 20 because the small hit game is not a chance change state.

  In this embodiment, the number of stays is larger in the probability variation state than in the non-probability variation state (in this embodiment, there is no limit or 40 times in the probability variation state, and 20 times in the non-probability variation state (small hits). In the case of going through a game, the probability variation expectation mode MT is executed 20 times)), and a symbol variation game with a pseudo-ream without suggestion appears for such a probability variation expectation mode MT. Then, depending on the appearance of a symbol variation game with an implied pseudo-ream in the probability variation expectation mode MT, it is determined how many times the symbol variation game that has been instructed to be executed internally after shifting to the probability variation expectation mode MT. Makes it difficult for people to recognize.

Therefore, according to the present embodiment, the effects shown in the effects (1) to (8) of the first embodiment can be obtained.
(Third embodiment)
Next, a third embodiment of the present invention will be described. The third embodiment is different from the first embodiment in the period (the number of stays) in which the variation pattern for probability variation expectation can be selected, and is the same as the first embodiment in other points. For this reason, the same parts as those in the first embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals, and redundant description thereof is omitted.

Transition modes of various production modes accompanying the progress of the game of the present embodiment will be described based on FIG. 13 with a focus on differences from the first embodiment (FIG. 4).
When the small hit game is won, the current game state is maintained after the small hit game ends, and a variation pattern that can be selected at the time of winning is continuously selected. That is, when winning a small hit game, the normal variation pattern can be selected continuously when the normal variation pattern can be selected at the time of winning, or the changing variation pattern can be selected at the time of winning. The variation pattern for variable change can be selected continuously, and the variation pattern for expected variation can be selected continuously when the variation pattern for expected variation is selected at the time of winning. In addition, when the small hit game is won, the presentation mode during the stay at the time of winning is continued. That is, when a small hit game is won, the normal mode MF is continued if the normal mode MF is staying, and the high probability mode MK is continued if the high probability mode MK is staying. If it is a mode MS, the low probability mode MS is continued, and if the probability variation expectation mode MT is staying, the probability variation expectation mode MT is continued.

  Therefore, during the stay in the normal mode MF, after the 2R probability variation big hit game, the 2R special probability variation big hit game, or the 2R non-probability big hit game is finished, the mode is changed to the probability variation expectation mode MT. By continuing the mode MF, the player is made to guess whether or not the probability variation state or the non-probability variation state is established without determining the probability variation state or the non-probability variation state.

Next, the relationship between the winning game and the number of stays in this embodiment will be described with reference to FIG.
In the 2R probability variable big hit game, if it is in the non-variable state at the time of winning (regardless of the winning probability), the probability changing expectation mode MT (probability expected expectation mode MT ( No limit))). On the other hand, in the 2R probability variable big hit game, when the winning state is a variable state (regardless of the winning probability), the transition to the high probability mode MK is defined.

  In the 2R special probability variable big hit game, when the winning state is in the non-variable state (regardless of the winning probability), the transition to the probability variation expectation mode MT (probability variation expectation mode MT (40)) that sets the number of stays to 40 times is made. It has established. On the other hand, in the 2R special probability variable big hit game, when the winning state is a variable state (regardless of the winning probability), the transition to the low probability mode MS is defined.

  In addition, in the small hit game, regardless of the game state, it is stipulated that the effect mode during the stay at the time of winning is continued (the current state is maintained). That is, in the small hit game, the number of stays at that time is maintained if the probability change expectation mode MT is staying.

  In the present embodiment, the main control board 35 (the main control CPU 35a) is a winning winning in a non-variable state, and the symbol B, the symbol C, or the symbol D is determined as a special symbol at the time of winning the previous winning game. In the case where the symbol variation game is executed, the variation pattern for the probability variation expectation is selected until the symbol variation game having the predetermined number of stays is executed. In addition, the main control board 35 (the main control CPU 35a) is selected at the time of winning when the symbol E is determined as a special symbol at the time of winning the previous winning game when winning in the non-variable state. The variation pattern for the same type as the variation pattern (for normal use, for normal use, and for expected change expectation, for expected change) is selected. The main control board 35 (the main control CPU 35a) is a winning winning in the non-variable state, and when the symbol E is determined as a special symbol at the time of winning the previous winning game, the main control board 35a is used for a probable change expectation. When the variation pattern is selected, the probability variation expectation variation pattern is selected until the symbol variation game corresponding to the remaining number of stays at that time is executed.

  Then, the main control CPU 35a does not output various commands when the small hit game is given, and maintains the current state of the variation pattern selection as well as the lottery probability state and the variable state. For this reason, in this case, the sub overall control board 36 (the overall control CPU 36a) grasps that the effect mode during the stay is continuously developed.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, when shifting to the probability variation expectation mode MT, the transition is made to the probability variation expectation mode MT (no limit) or the probability variation expectation mode MT (40) when the probability variation state is reached by the transition, while the transition to the probability variation expectation mode MT (40). When the probability variation state is entered, the probability variation expectation mode MT (20) is entered. For this reason, in the probability variation expectation mode MT, if the number of symbol variation games that are instructed to be executed internally during this time is large (in this embodiment, it exceeds 20), it is determined that the probability variation state is in effect. On the other hand, in the probability change expectation mode MT, when the small hit game is passed, the present mode of the stay is maintained as it is, so that it is difficult to grasp the number of times the stay has been taken over, and the probability change state or non- The player is made to guess whether or not the probability variation state without confirming the probability variation state. In the present embodiment, regarding the case of passing through the small hit game, the current state is determined because the small hit game is not a chance change state.

  In this embodiment, the number of stays is larger in the probability variation state than in the non-probability variation state (in this embodiment, there is no limit or 40 times in the probability variation state, and 20 times in the non-probability variation state (small hits). In the case of going through a game, the current state is maintained)), and a probability variation expectation mode MT is executed, and a symbol variation game with a pseudo-ream without suggestion appears for such a probability variation expectation mode MT. Then, depending on the appearance of a symbol variation game with an implied pseudo-ream in the probability variation expectation mode MT, it is determined how many times the symbol variation game that has been instructed to be executed internally after shifting to the probability variation expectation mode MT. Makes it difficult for people to recognize.

Therefore, according to the present embodiment, the effects shown in the effects (1) to (8) of the first embodiment can be obtained.
(Fourth embodiment)
Next, a fourth embodiment of the present invention will be described. Note that the fourth embodiment differs from the first embodiment in the period (the number of stays) in which the type of effect mode and the variation pattern for probability change expectation can be selected, and in other respects the first embodiment. It is the same. For this reason, the same parts as those in the first embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals, and redundant description thereof is omitted.

The transition modes between the various effect modes and the effect modes accompanying the progress of the game of the present embodiment will be described based on FIG. 15 with a focus on differences from the first embodiment (FIG. 4).
And in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 15, as an effect | action performed with the production | presentation display apparatus 22, whether the lottery probability state (game state) of a big hit lottery is a high probability lottery state (probability change state), or a low probability lottery It is configured to be able to execute a plurality (five in this embodiment) of presentation modes (highly suggestive effects) that suggest (notify) the player whether the state (non-probable change state) is in effect. Specifically, in addition to the high-accuracy mode MK, the low-accuracy mode MS, the probability-change expectation mode MT, and the normal mode MF, the high-probability lottery state (probability change state) while the non-variable state is being granted (game state). The probability change expected low mode MU that suggests to the player that the player can have an expectation is configured to be executable by the effect display device 22. In the present embodiment, any one of the production modes of the high accuracy mode MK, the low accuracy mode MS, the probability variation expectation mode MT, the normal mode MF, and the probability variation expectation low mode MU is performed. Further, in the present embodiment, under the condition in which the non-variable state is being given, the normal mode MF <probability expected low mode MU <probability expectation mode MT is ranked as an effect with high expectation in the probability change state. Yes.

  In the effect display expected low mode MU, the effect display device 22 displays an image of “probability expected low mode” based on the background image GU for the probability change expected low mode, as shown in FIG. In addition, in the image display unit GH of the effect display device 22 in the probability change expected low mode MU, although not shown in the figure, from the display image of the hold display character as in the high accuracy mode MK, the low accuracy mode MS, and the normal mode MT, The design is configured such that the player can recognize that the display area is Rc. In the present embodiment, the probability variation expected low mode MU allows the player to recognize the change and number of the reserved memory number for the special symbol from the movement and the number of the reserved display character in the reserved memory number image display area Rc. It has become.

  Next, the transition mode of the production mode accompanying the progress of the game of this embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. In FIG. 15, among “2R special”, the 2R special probability variable big hit game in the probability variation state is indicated as “2R special (high)”, and the 2R special probability variable big hit game in the non-probability state is indicated as “2R special (low)”. The small hit game in the probability variation state is indicated as “small hit (high)”, and the small hit game in the non-probability change state is indicated as “small hit (low)”. Further, in FIG. 15, when “2R special” or “small hit” is simply indicated, a 2R probability variable big hit game or a small hit game that is not related to the lottery probability state is shown.

  During the stay of the normal mode MF, after the end of the 2R probable big hit game or 2R non-probable big hit game, the probable change expectation mode MT after the end of the 2R special probable big hit game or the small hit game when the winning state is in the probable state By shifting to, the player is made to guess whether or not the state is a probability variation state without confirming the probability variation state or the non-probability variation state. In addition, while staying in the normal mode MF, the probability change state or the non-probability change state is obtained by shifting to the probability change expectation low mode MU after the 2R special probability change big hit game or the small hit game when the winning time is in the non-change probability state. The player is made to guess whether or not it is in a probable state without confirming.

  Also, while staying in the probable expectation mode MT, after the end of 2R probable big hit game or 2R non-probable big hit game, the probable expectation mode after the end of 2R special probable big hit game or small hit game when the winning state is in the probabilistic state By continuing the MT, the player is made to guess whether or not the probability variation state is established without determining the probability variation state or the non-probability variation state. In addition, while staying in the probability change expectation mode MT, by changing to the probability change expectation low mode MU after the 2R special probability change big hit game or the small hit game when the winning time is in the non-probability change state, The player is made to guess whether or not the state is a certain variation state without confirming the state.

  The probability variation expected low mode MU is started (granted) at the end of each winning game (big hit game or small hit game), and is executed after the end of each winning game until the next symbol variation game is started. Is instructed.

  In addition, while staying in the probability change expected low mode MU, after the end of 2R probability change big hit game or 2R non-probability big hit game, the probability change expectation after the end of 2R special probability change big hit game or small hit game when the winning time is in the probability change state By shifting to the mode MT, the player is made to guess whether or not the state is the probability variation state without confirming the probability variation state or the non-probability variation state. In addition, while staying in the probability variation expected low mode MU, the probability variation expected low mode MU is continued after the end of the 2R special probability variation big hit game or the small hit game when the winning time is in the non-probability changed state. The player is made to guess whether or not the probability variation state without confirming the probability variation state.

  Further, during the stay of the probability variation expected low mode MU, after the transition to the probability variation expected low mode MU, the number of executed symbol variation games reaches a predetermined number of times (in this embodiment, “10 times”). Each time the symbol variation game is started (after the tenth time), a falling lottery is executed to determine whether or not a falling opportunity has arrived. In the falling lottery, when the lottery result of “falling” is used, the probability change expected low mode MU is shifted to the normal mode MF as the falling opportunity arrives. In addition, in the fall lottery, the probability variation expected low mode MU is continued as a fall trigger does not come when the lottery result of “continue” is used. In addition, when the lottery result of the falling lottery “falling” is derived, the probability variation expected low mode MU is ended with the end of the target symbol variation game. In the falling lottery, random numbers are assigned by assigning random numbers so that the probability of determining “falling” and “continuation” is a predetermined probability.

  In the present embodiment, the falling lottery is executed by the sub-overall control board 36 (overall control CPU 36a), and the sub-overall control board 36 (overall control) regarding the transition from the expected change low mode MU to the normal mode MF. CPU 36a). For this reason, the main control board 35 (the main control CPU 35a) cannot grasp the transition from the probability change expected low mode MU to the normal mode MF. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the main control board 35 (the main control CPU 35a) is a hit in the non-changing short state and the non-probability changing state (big hit or small hit), and the symbol C as a special symbol at the time of winning the previous hit game Or when the pattern E is determined, it is set as the period which selects the fluctuation pattern for normal. By doing so, when the production mode shifts from the probability change expected low mode MU to the normal mode MF, the variation pattern determination mode on the main control board (main control CPU 35a) does not change. For this reason, the rendering mode and the variation pattern are configured such that the variation pattern determination mode is different between the probability variation expected low mode MU and the normal mode MF so that the normal mode MF is developed in the variation pattern determination mode of the probability variation expected low mode MU. The inconsistency of selection is prevented. In the present embodiment, when the symbol C or symbol E is determined as a special symbol at the time of winning the previous winning game in the non-change short state and non-probable variation state (big hit or small hit), the normal use By expanding the probability variation expected low mode MU in accordance with the period in which the variation pattern is selected, the probability variation expected low mode MU in which the normal variation pattern is selected is realized.

Next, the relationship between the hit game and the number of stays in this embodiment will be described with reference to FIG.
In the 2R probability variable big hit game, if it is in the non-variable state at the time of winning (regardless of the winning probability), the probability changing expectation mode MT (probability expected expectation mode MT ( No limit))). On the other hand, in the 2R probability variable big hit game, when the winning state is a variable state (regardless of the winning probability), the transition to the high probability mode MK is defined.

  Further, in the 2R special probability variable big hit game, when it is in the non-variable short state at the time of winning and is in the probability variable state, a transition to a probability variation expectation mode MT (probability variation expectation mode MT (no limit)) that defines no limit is defined. Further, in the 2R special probability variable big hit game, when the winning state is the non-variable short state and the non-probable variable state, the transition to the probability variable expected low mode MU is defined. On the other hand, in the 2R special probability variable big hit game, when the winning state is a variable state (regardless of the winning probability), the transition to the low probability mode MS is defined.

  In addition, in the small hit game, when it is in a non-change state and a probability change state at the time of winning, a transition to a probability change expectation mode MT (probability change expectation mode MT (no limit)) that defines no limit is defined. Further, in the small hit game, when the winning state is the non-changing short state and the non-probable changing state, the transition to the probability changing expected low mode MU is defined. On the other hand, in the small hit game, when it is in a variable state at the time of winning (regardless of the winning probability), it is stipulated that the effect mode during the stay at the time of winning is continued (the current state is maintained).

  In the present embodiment, the main control board 35 (the main control CPU 35a) is a winning symbol in the non-variable state and the probable variation state, and the symbol B, symbol C, symbol D, Alternatively, when the symbol E is determined, a variation pattern for expectation change is selected until the symbol variation game with the predetermined number of stays is executed. Further, the main control board 35 (main control CPU 35a) is a winning game in the non-changing short state and the non-probable changing state, and when the symbol B or the symbol D is determined as a special symbol at the time of winning the previous winning game The variation pattern for the probability variation expectation is selected until the symbol variation game with the predetermined number of stays is executed.

  When the 2R special probability variable big hit game in the non-variable state is given, the main control CPU 35a indicates that the variation pattern for the probability change expectation is selected if the winning in the probability variable state is won. Outputs the unchanging short command. Thereby, in this case, the sub-overall control board 36 (overall control CPU 36a) grasps that the fluctuation pattern for probability variation expectation is selected, and develops the probability variation expectation mode MT. In addition, when the 2R special probability variable big hit game in the non-variable state is given, the main control CPU 35a indicates that the normal variation pattern is selected if the winning in the non-probable variable state is won. Outputs the unchanging short command. Accordingly, in this case, the sub-overall control board 36 (overall control CPU 36a) grasps that the normal fluctuation pattern is selected, and develops the probability change expected low mode MU.

  In addition, the main control CPU 35a indicates that, when a small hit game in the non-variable state is given, if the winning in the probability change state is selected, the variation pattern for the probability change expectation is selected. The selected state command is output. Thereby, in this case, the sub-overall control board 36 (overall control CPU 36a) grasps that the fluctuation pattern for probability variation expectation is selected, and develops the probability variation expectation mode MT. In addition, the main control CPU 35a indicates that when a small hit game in the non-variable short state is given, if the winning in the non-probable variable state is selected, a normal variation pattern is selected. The selected state command is output. Accordingly, in this case, the sub-overall control board 36 (overall control CPU 36a) grasps that the normal fluctuation pattern is selected, and develops the probability change expected low mode MU.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, when shifting to the probability variation expectation mode MT, the transition to the probability variation expectation mode MT (no limit) is made when the probability variation state is reached by the transition (the probability variation state is a small hit game), while the transition When the non-probability change state is established, the process proceeds to the probability change expectation mode MT (20). For this reason, in the probability variation expectation mode MT, if the number of symbol variation games that are instructed to be executed internally during this time is large (in this embodiment, it exceeds 20), it is determined that the probability variation state is in effect.

  Further, in this embodiment, the number of stays is larger in the probability variation state than in the non-probability variation state (in this embodiment, there is no limit in the probability variation state (in the small hit game in the variation state and the probability variation state) The probability variation expectation mode MT is executed by setting (no limit) and 20 times in the non-probability variation state), and the symbol variation game with the suggestion pseudo-ream appears for such the probability variation expectation mode MT. Then, depending on the appearance of a symbol variation game with an implied pseudo-ream in the probability variation expectation mode MT, it is determined how many times the symbol variation game that has been instructed to be executed internally after shifting to the probability variation expectation mode MT. Makes it difficult for people to recognize.

Therefore, according to the present embodiment, the effects shown in the effects (1) to (8) of the first embodiment can be obtained.
(Fifth embodiment)
Next, a fifth embodiment of the present invention will be described. The fifth embodiment is different from the first embodiment in the period (the number of stays) in which the type of effect mode and the variation pattern for probability change expectation can be selected. In other respects, the fifth embodiment is different from the first embodiment. It is the same. For this reason, the same parts as those in the first embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals, and redundant description thereof is omitted.

  In the present embodiment, regarding the relationship between the winning game and the number of stays, the number of stays (40 times or 20 times) triggered by the winning of the winning game that triggers the transition to the probability change expectation mode MT, It is easier to select the number of stays 40 times than in the case of the non-probability change state, and it is determined by random number lottery (stay number lottery) to which random numbers are distributed. That is, in the present embodiment, the number of stays is not determined in advance for each winning game that triggers the transition to the probability change expectation mode MT, but the number of stays is determined by the number of times of staying each time the winning game is won.

  In the present embodiment, the main control board 35 (the main control CPU 35a) is a winning symbol in the non-variable state, and the symbol B, symbol C, symbol D, or symbol E as a special symbol at the time of winning the previous winning game. Is determined, a variation pattern for expectation change is selected until the symbol variation game with the number of stays determined by the stay frequency lottery is executed.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, when shifting to the probability change expectation mode MT, the number of stays of 40 times is easily determined (the number of stays is likely to increase) when the state is changed to the probability change state due to the transition. For this reason, in the probability variation expectation mode MT, if the number of symbol variation games that are instructed to be executed internally during this time is large (in this embodiment, it exceeds 20), the probability of a probability variation state increases. On the other hand, in the probability variation expectation mode MT, the probability variation state or the non-probability variation state is not confirmed even if the number of symbol variation games instructed to be executed internally during this period is small (even in this embodiment, 20 times). And let the player guess whether it is in a probable state.

  In the present embodiment, the probability variation expectation mode MT is executed by making it easier to determine the number of stays (40 in the present embodiment) as the number of stays in the probability variation state than in the non-probability variation state. Such a probability variation expectation mode MT was made to appear, and a symbol variation game with a pseudo-ream without suggestion was made to appear. Then, depending on the appearance of a symbol variation game with an implied pseudo-ream in the probability variation expectation mode MT, it is determined how many times the symbol variation game that has been instructed to be executed internally after shifting to the probability variation expectation mode MT. Makes it difficult for people to recognize.

Therefore, according to the present embodiment, the effects shown in the effects (1) to (8) of the first embodiment can be obtained.
In addition, you may change each said embodiment as follows.

Each embodiment can also be configured to be able to select the variation content (“normal variation (pseudo two times)”) with no suggestion even in the variable state.
Each embodiment may be applied to a pachinko gaming machine in which the effect display device 22 (image display unit GH) is not provided with the reserved storage number image display region Rc. Moreover, a hold display means can be provided on the display frame 21. Also in this case, it is preferable that the non-installation part of the holding display means of the display frame 21 and the holding display means have design integrity.

  Each embodiment may change the configuration of the reserved memory number image display region Rc in the probability variation expectation mode MT, and has, for example, a non-formed part and design integrity if the player is difficult to recognize. It does not have to be.

In each embodiment, it is not necessary to provide a symbol variation game with a suggestive pseudo-ream. For example, a special variation suggestion effect need not be executed in a symbol variation game with all pseudo-reams.
In each embodiment, the number of reserved memories for special symbols that can select “normal variation (pseudo two times)” in the probability variation expectation mode MT can be changed, for example, regardless of the number of reserved memories for special symbols “Normal fluctuation (pseudo two times)” can be selected, or can be selected only when the number of reserved symbols for special symbols is “1”. In addition, when “normal fluctuation (pseudo two times)” is not selected when the number of reserved symbols for special symbols is “0 (zero)”, a plurality of fluctuations are executed in appearance from the state where no holding is present. Can eliminate unnaturalness.

  In each embodiment, the “normal fluctuation (pseudo two times)” production time is based on the fluctuation content based on the fluctuation pattern for the off-stage production that can be selected in the same scene (the same production mode in this embodiment). For example, it may be determined based on “normal fluctuation (3 seconds)”.

  -Each embodiment can also add the fluctuation pattern which defined the production time which can perform two times of "normal fluctuation (3 seconds)" as "normal fluctuation (pseudo 2 times)." When these appear together, it is difficult to recognize whether or not the fluctuation on the effect display device 22 is accompanied by a pseudo-continuous.

  In each embodiment, the number of change cycles of the symbol change game with a suggestion pseudo-ream may be changed to 3 times or more if it is a plurality of times. Further, for example, as shown in FIG. 17, the fluctuation pattern for expectation change expectation includes a fluctuation pattern for specifying “normal fluctuation (pseudo three times)” accompanied by a pseudo-continuation (no suggestion) with three fluctuation cycles. HPt4 can be further set. In this case, the fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern HPt4 is sufficiently longer than the presentation time (18.3 seconds) for three times based on the fluctuation pattern specifying “normal fluctuation (6.1 seconds)”. In the symbol variation game based on the variation pattern HPt4, the “normal variation (6.1 seconds)” is continuously executed in the first, second, and third variation cycles. In addition, as shown in FIG. 17, the fluctuation pattern HPt5 for specifying “normal fluctuation (pseudo 4 times)” accompanied by a pseudo-run (no suggestion) with a fluctuation cycle number of 4 is included in the fluctuation pattern for probability variation expectation. It can also be set. In this case, the fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern HPt5 is sufficiently longer than the four presentation times (24.4 seconds) based on the fluctuation pattern specifying “normal fluctuation (6.1 seconds)”. In the symbol variation game based on the variation pattern HPt5, the variation contents are such that “normal variation (6.1 seconds)” is continuously executed in the first, second, third, and fourth variation cycles. . Note that it is preferable that such variation patterns HPt4 and HPt5 can appear in a scene where the number of reserved symbols for special symbols is small (such as “0 (example)” or “1”). Further, regarding such variation patterns HPt4 and HPt5, it is preferable that the variation patterns HPt1, HPt4, and HPt5 are easily selected when the gaming state is a non-probability variation state rather than the probability variation state.

  In each embodiment, the variation content is specified by the variation pattern. However, the overall control CPU 36a and the display control CPU 37a determine the specific display effect content based on the variation pattern determined by the main control CPU 35a. A specific configuration can also be adopted. In this case, the variation pattern is different from the big hit, and the content of the effect can be determined by the overall control CPU 36a or the display control CPU 37a.

  In each embodiment, a decorative symbol to be stopped and displayed in each variation cycle in a symbol variation game with a pseudo-ream may be determined at random for each variation cycle. In this case, it is also possible to cause the display control CPU 37a to perform part or all of the processing that the overall control CPU 36a executes for the symbol variation game with pseudo-ream.

In each embodiment, in each variation cycle of the symbol variation game with an unsuggested pseudo-ream, the variation content to be made for each variation cycle can be made different.
-Each embodiment should just be matched with the fluctuation | variation content (included for an outlier reach production) in the case of a shift | offset | difference in jackpot lottery with the content of fluctuation | variation with an unsuggested pseudo-ream.

  In each embodiment, the main control CPU 35a may acquire all the random numbers related to the determination of the symbol variation game from the main control RAM 35c when winning the start winning ports 25 and 26.

  In each embodiment, when selecting “normal variation (pseudo-twice)”, it is possible to select the same mode regardless of whether or not it is in the probability variation state, or only when it is in the non-probability variation state. It is possible to select “normal fluctuation (pseudo two times)”. In other words, the “normal fluctuation (pseudo-twice)” is not required to be more easily determined in the case of the probability variation state than in the case of the non-probability variation state.

  In each embodiment, any specification that can cause the player to infer whether or not the probability variation state is in the non-variable short state, for example, either 2R probability variation big hit game or 2R special probability variation big hit game is provided There can be no specification. The specification may be a specification that does not provide a small hit game. In addition, the number of rounds of the big hit game and the total number of times the big winning opening 29 is released through the win game can be changed, so that the winning games corresponding to the symbols B, C, D, and E can be changed. If it is difficult to recognize, the number of rounds may be changed. In addition, the number of rounds in all winning games and the total number of times the big winning opening 29 is released through the winning games may be the same in all winning games.

-In each embodiment, it is not necessary to associate a game state etc. with a special symbol, and the structure which determines a game state etc. separately after determination of a special symbol can also be employ | adopted.
In each embodiment, the rules relating to the rendering mode are determined mainly on the main side (particularly the variation pattern determining mode of the main control board 35 (main control CPU 35a)), but on the sub side (sub control board 36 (overall control) The control CPU 36a) and the effect display control board 37 (the control content of the display control CPU 37a)) may be the main components. In this case, with respect to the change pattern determined by the main control board 35 (main control CPU 35a), the sub control board 36 (overall control CPU 36a) and the effect display control board 37 (display control CPU 37a) change in design. It is preferable that the specific contents of the game be determined.

  In each embodiment, the player can be notified of the internal number of times (the number of symbol variation games that are actually instructed to be executed) in the probability variation expectation mode MT. In this case, a configuration in which it is difficult for the player to recognize the internal number of times is preferable.

  In each embodiment, it is possible to indicate to the player the number of times of appearance in the probability variation expectation mode MT (the number of symbol variation games executed on appearance). In this case, for example, a mode in which the number of characters is increased in accordance with the number of appearances by displaying images of the characters can be considered. In addition, the suggestion in this case may be a suggestion to the extent that something is changed in accordance with the execution of the symbol variation game (appearance).

  In each embodiment, the number of stays may be at least two types. For example, in the fifth embodiment, the number of stays can be determined by lottery from three or four types.

  In each embodiment, the correspondence of the number of stays can be switched between the symbol B and symbol C of the special symbol. Moreover, in 4th Embodiment, the transition mode of the production mode in a non-change state can also be switched with the design B and the design C of a special design.

  In each embodiment, according to the specifications, in the probability variation expectation mode MT (20), the symbol variation game executed visually does not exceed 40 times, and the number of appearances does not exceed 40 times. It is decided that it is in a state. For this reason, in the first to third embodiments, a large number of times ("40 times") and a small number of times ("20 times") are brought close to each other so that the number of appearances is large even in the probability variation expectation mode MT based on the small number of times. The occurrence of a scene where the uncertain change state is determined can be suppressed. Moreover, in each embodiment, the appearance of the scene where an uncertain change state is decided can be suppressed by increasing the number of times of the apparent symbol variation game in an unsuggested pseudo-ream.

  -In 3rd Embodiment, it is good also as a structure which replaces the part of the frequency | count of stay with the frequency | count which gives a variable state, and synchronizes the period which selects the variation pattern for probability change expectation, and the provision period of a variable state. This is a specification in which the third embodiment of the first to fifth embodiments continues the shortage state being granted and the presentation mode during stay with the small hit game, and should be read as follows. Can do. In this case, the 2R jackpot game may be configured to give a variable state regardless of the gaming state, or may be configured to give a variable state only when a 2R jackpot game is won in a non-variable state. You can also. When a symbol variation game with no suggestion pseudo-ream (“normal variation (pseudo two times)”) appears in such a variable state, after the 2R big hit game or the small hit game is won, When entering the state, it is possible to make it difficult for the player to recognize how many times the symbol variation game that has been instructed to run internally after entering the variable state. In this case, the operation mode of the opening and closing blade 27 depending on whether or not the state is the variable state is a highly suggestive effect, and the effect mode on the effect display device 22 may not be set.

Next, technical ideas that can be grasped from the above embodiments and other examples are added below.
(A) a condition that the ball entering the starting means and storing the detected game ball as a start holding ball up to an upper limit value is provided, and the variation content determining means is executing the highly accurate suggesting effect; Below, if the winning lottery is a deviation and the stored value of the start holding ball is greater than or equal to a predetermined value, the normal variation content can be selected, and the winning lottery is a deviation and the stored value of the starting hold ball Is less than a predetermined value, the loss special variation content can be selected, and the loss special variation content is a shift in the winning lottery and the start under the condition that the highly accurate suggestion effect is being executed. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein the gaming machine is configured by a variation time in which a plurality of normal variation contents that can be selected when the stored value of the holding ball is greater than or equal to a predetermined value can be executed. .

  (B) For the variation contents of the special variation system, a special variation suggesting effect that suggests to the player that a plurality of variation cycles, which are not executed with the outlier special variation content, is executed for each variation cycle. The gaming machine according to claim 2, comprising suggested special contents.

  A, B, C, D, E ... design (special design), GH ... image display, GF ... normal mode, GK ... high accuracy mode, GS ... low accuracy mode, GT ... probability variation expectation mode, GU ... probability variation expectation low Mode, SW1, SW2 ... Start-up switch, SW4 ... Normal symbol change switch, 10 ... Pachinko machine, 22 ... Production display device, 23 ... Special symbol display device, 24 ... Special symbol reserved memory number display device, 25 ... Up start Winning entrance, 26 ... Lower start winning entrance, 25a, 26a ... Entrance entrance, 27 ... Opening / closing blade, 28 ... Large winning entrance door, 29 ... Large winning entrance, 30 ... Normal symbol operation gate, 35 ... Main control board, 35a ... Main control CPU, 35b ... Main control ROM, 35c ... Main control RAM, 36 ... Sub-overall control board, 36a ... Overall control CPU, 36b ... Overall control ROM, 36c ... Overall control RAM, 37 ... Production display system Board, 37a ... display control for CPU, 37b ... display control ROM, 37c ... display control RAM.

Claims (6)

Triggered by the establishment of the start condition, display means for performing a pattern change game for changing and displaying a plurality of types of symbols, start means for providing a start condition for the symbol change game by detecting the entry of a game ball A lottery means for performing a lottery to determine whether or not to win, and a lottery probability state control for controlling a gaming state comprising a lottery probability state of the winning lottery in either a high probability lottery state or a low probability lottery state A winning game in which a winning game is performed after the winning display result is derived, and the winning game is allowed to enter a game ball during the game. In a gaming machine that is configured by a round game that releases means, and is given either the high probability lottery state or the low probability lottery state after the end of the winning game,
Variation content determining means for determining the variation content of the symbol variation game based on the lottery result of the winning lottery;
Display control means for displaying the symbol variation game on the display means according to the variation content determined by the variation content determination means;
With the opportunity to win the winning lottery, after the end of the winning game, a highly suggestive effect that suggests to the player that the lottery probability state can be expected to be a high probability lottery state Production execution control means for executing over a predetermined number of symbol variation games,
The variation content of the symbol variation game includes a variation cycle in which the variation from the symbol variation start to the symbol variation stop is performed once, and the variation content includes a variation content of a normal variation system composed of one variation cycle; The variation content is classified as a variation content of a special variation system composed of a plurality of variation cycles,
The fluctuation contents of the normal fluctuation system can be selected only in the case of deviation in the winning lottery, and include the deviation normal fluctuation contents constituted by a predetermined fluctuation time,
The variation content of the special variation system can be selected only in the case of a deviation in the winning lottery, and includes a special variation content that is composed of variation times that can be executed multiple times of the normal variation content of the deviation,
The production execution control means sets the number of times larger as the predetermined number of times than when the low probability lottery state is given when the high probability lottery state is given, and executes the high-probability suggestion effect. And
The variation content determining means is capable of selecting the special variation content in the case of deviation in the winning lottery under the condition that the high-impact suggestion effect is being executed,
When the display control means executes the symbol variation game based on the outlier special variation content, the display control means continuously executes the outlier normal variation content for a plurality of times constituting the outbreak special variation content, A gaming machine characterized by that. Hold storage means for entering the start means and storing the detected game ball as a start hold ball up to an upper limit value;
A hold display means for displaying a stored value of the start holding ball that is installed in any one of the plurality of effect devices and has a design integrity with a non-installation site in the effect device. The gaming machine according to claim 1 provided. A number counting means for updating and counting the number of times the symbol variation game has been executed since the highly certain suggestion effect has been executed during the execution of the highly accurate suggestion effect. Prepared,
The gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the number of executions counted by the number counting means is configured not to allow a player to recognize the number of executions.   The gaming machine according to claim 3, wherein the number of executions counted by the number counting means is configured not to notify a player. The winning game includes a lottery probability state controlled by the lottery probability state control means after the end of the corresponding game and a highly variable suggestion game controlled by the effect execution control means after the end of the corresponding game. And a plurality of types of hits that define each of the determination modes of the variation content of the symbol variation game controlled by the variation content determination means after the corresponding game ends,
When the winning lottery is won, the winning seed determining means for determining the control content of the lottery probability state control means, the production execution control means, and the variation content determining means is further provided by determining the winning seed The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 4.   The variation content determining means is configured to make it easier to select the extraordinary variation content in the low-probability lottery state than in the high-probability lottery state under the condition that the high-probability suggestion effect is being executed. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 5.

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