JP2012034858A - Pachinko game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a player with feelings of expectation and tension for a shift of a performance mode, even in variation without carrying out a shift suggestion performance.SOLUTION: A Pachinko game machine 100 includes a pattern determination unit 304, an execution unit 305, and a shift unit 306. The pattern determination unit 304 determines whether or not a previously determined variation pattern is a specific pattern. The execution unit 305, if the pattern determination unit 304 determines the specific variation pattern, carries out a prior suggestion performance for suggesting execution of a shift suggestion performance before the start of variation of a special symbol for the specific variation pattern. The shift unit 306, after the execution unit 305 has carried out the prior suggestion performance and variation of the specific symbol for the specific variation pattern is finished, shifts a performance mode, according to the shift suggestion performance carried out during variation of the specific symbol for the specific variation pattern.

Description

  The present invention relates to a pachinko gaming machine in which a plurality of effect modes having different effect contents are provided, performs a transition suggestion effect suggesting a transition of the effect mode, and shifts from the current effect mode to another effect mode.

  Conventionally, when a game ball launched into the game area of the game board wins a specific starting port, a random number is acquired at the timing of starting winning by control of the main control unit, and this random number matches a predetermined hit random number In this case, pachinko gaming machines are widely used in which a special symbol is stopped at a symbol indicating a win and the game is shifted to a jackpot gaming state.

  Such a pachinko gaming machine is provided with an effect control unit that receives a determination result of the jackpot random number by the main control unit and displays the effect symbol on the image display unit such as a liquid crystal screen in accordance with the change of the special symbol. ing. For example, the production control unit gradually increases the player's sense of expectation by developing a reach production when the jackpot is reached.

  The reach effect is, for example, when three effect symbols (the first effect symbol to the third effect symbol) are changed, after the first effect symbol and the second effect symbol are aligned on the effective line, the third effect symbol This is an effect in which only the effect design is changed and the effect time is made longer than usual to increase the expectation of the jackpot. When the third effect symbol stops at the same effect symbol as the first effect symbol and the second effect symbol, it becomes a big hit, and if it does not stop at the same effect symbol, it will be off.

  Further, recent pachinko gaming machines are generally provided with a plurality of production modes with different production contents, and there are some which have different expectations of feeling for the player in each production mode. Some of these pachinko machines shift to other effects from the next fluctuation that has performed a transition suggestion effect that suggests a transition to a performance mode other than the current performance mode. By performing this transition suggestion effect, the player is given a sense of expectation and tension with respect to the transition of the effect mode (see, for example, Patent Document 1 below).

JP 2008-18169 A

  However, in the above-described prior art, since the transition from the next change in which the transition suggestion effect is performed is shifted to an effect mode different from the current effect mode, in the variation in which the transition suggestion effect is not performed, a sense of expectation or tension for the transition of the effect mode is performed. There was a problem that it was not possible to give a feeling to the player and was not interesting.

  The present invention provides a pachinko gaming machine that can provide a player with a sense of expectation and tension with respect to the transition of the production mode even in a variation in which the transition suggestion production is not performed in order to eliminate the above-described problems caused by the conventional technology. For the purpose.

  In order to solve the above-described problems and achieve the object, the present invention employs the following configuration. Reference numerals in parentheses indicate correspondence with the embodiments in order to facilitate understanding of the present invention, and do not limit the scope of the present invention. The pachinko gaming machine (100) according to the present invention sets one production mode from a plurality of production modes with different production contents, performs production according to the one production mode, and is advantageous to the player (hereinafter, referred to as a production mode). A transition suggestion effect that suggests a transition of the production mode when the design variation pattern of the design is changed to a specific variation pattern is changed. A memory that stores the right of lottery drawing of a game ball that has won a prize against a specific start port (105, 106) provided on the game board (101) as a holding ball, which is an octopus pachinko gaming machine (100) Means (301) and a change pattern of the reserved ball before the change of the symbol for the reserved ball stored in the storage means (301) is started. A determination unit (302), a pattern determination unit (304) for determining whether or not the variation pattern determined by the prior determination unit (302) is the specific variation pattern, and the pattern determination unit (304) When it is determined that the variation pattern of the holding ball stored in the storage means (301) is the specific variation pattern, before the variation of the symbol with respect to the specific variation pattern is started, The execution means (305) for performing the advance suggestion effect suggesting the execution of the transition suggestion effect, and the advance suggestion effect is performed by the execution means (305), and the transition is performed at least due to the variation of the pattern with respect to the specific variation pattern. Setting means (306) for shifting the effect mode in accordance with the transition suggestion effect after the suggestion effect is performed. The features.

  In the above invention, when the pattern determining unit (304) determines that the variation pattern of the holding ball stored in the storage unit (301) is the specific variation pattern, the pattern variation unit corresponds to the specific variation pattern. The execution means further includes an effect determination means (307) for determining whether or not the transition suggestion effect to be performed is a rise suggestion effect that suggests a shift to an effect mode that is more advantageous to the player than the current effect mode. (305) is characterized by performing a prior suggestion effect that suggests execution of the ascending suggestion effect when it is determined by the effect determining means (307) that it is the ascending suggestion effect.

  In the above invention, the execution means (305) performs the prior suggestion effect over a plurality of variations.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to give the player a sense of expectation and tension with respect to the transition of the production mode even in a variation in which the transition suggestion production is not performed, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

It is a front view which shows an example of a pachinko gaming machine. It is a block diagram which shows the internal structure of the control part of a pachinko game machine. It is a block diagram which shows the functional structure of a pachinko gaming machine. It is a flowchart which shows the timer interruption process which a main control part performs. It is a flowchart which shows the start port SW process which a main control part performs. It is the flowchart which showed the preliminary determination process which a main control part performs. It is a flowchart which shows the special symbol process which a main control part performs. It is a flowchart which shows the hit determination processing which a main control part performs. It is explanatory drawing which showed an example of the hit determination table for low probability. It is explanatory drawing which showed an example of the hit determination table for high probability. It is explanatory drawing which showed an example of the jackpot symbol determination table for 1st start openings. It is explanatory drawing which showed an example of the 2nd start opening jackpot symbol determination table. It is explanatory drawing which showed an example of the small hit symbol determination table. It is a flowchart which shows the fluctuation pattern selection process which a main control part performs. It is explanatory drawing which showed an example of the variation pattern table for reach. It is explanatory drawing which showed an example of the fluctuation pattern table for special deviations. It is explanatory drawing which showed an example of the number of sets using the special variation pattern table for every hit symbol. It is explanatory drawing which showed an example of the variation pattern table for non-special deviation. It is a flowchart which shows the process during a stop which a main control part performs. It is a flowchart which shows the process during a stop which a main control part performs. It is a flowchart which shows the process during a stop which a main control part performs. It is a flowchart which shows the big prize opening process which a main control part performs. It is a flowchart which shows the game state setting process which a main control part performs. It is explanatory drawing which shows the outline | summary of production mode. It is a flowchart which shows the production timer interruption process which a production supervision part performs. It is the flowchart which showed the command reception process which a production control part performs. It is a flowchart which shows the ending effect selection process which an effect supervision part performs. It is a flowchart which shows the ending effect selection process which an effect supervision part performs. It is explanatory drawing which showed an example of the table for mode flag references. It is a flowchart which shows the production | presentation selection process which an production supervision part performs. It is a flowchart which shows the process sequence of the stage prefetch process which an effect supervision part performs. It is a flowchart shown about the process sequence of the change effect pattern selection process which an effect supervision part performs. It is a flowchart shown about the process sequence of the change effect pattern selection process which an effect supervision part performs. It is explanatory drawing which shows a reach production table. It is a flowchart which shows the mode revival determination process which a production control part performs. It is explanatory drawing which shows a resurrection determination table. It is a flowchart which shows the normal stage process which a production control part performs. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of a stage transfer determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows the transfer destination lottery table for Uesugi stages. It is explanatory drawing which shows the transfer destination lottery table for Tokugawa stages. It is explanatory drawing which shows the transfer destination lottery table for Oda stages. It is a flowchart which shows the process sequence of a serif notice effect process. It is a flowchart which shows the process sequence of a serif notice effect process. It is explanatory drawing which shows a serif notice execution lottery table. It is explanatory drawing which shows the win serif category selection table. It is explanatory drawing which shows the line category selection table for reach. It is explanatory drawing which shows the line category selection table for loss. It is a flowchart which shows the process sequence of an advance suggestion effect process. It is explanatory drawing which shows a prior suggestion production table. It is a flowchart which shows the process during the end of the change production which an production supervision part performs. It is a flowchart which shows the process sequence of an effect stage transfer process. It is a flowchart which shows the process sequence of an effect stage transfer process. It is explanatory drawing which shows a fall destination normal stage selection table. It is a flowchart which shows the process sequence of the commentary notice execution process which an image and audio | voice control part performs. It is explanatory drawing which shows the description category selection table. It is explanatory drawing which shows a normal stage commentary notice table. It is explanatory drawing which shows a probability change comment notice table. It is explanatory drawing which shows a 1st hierarchy commentary notice table. It is explanatory drawing which shows a 2nd hierarchy comment notice table. It is explanatory drawing which shows a 3rd hierarchy comment notice table. It is explanatory drawing which shows a specific reach commentary notice table. It is a flowchart which shows the process sequence of the prior suggestion effect execution process which an image and audio | voice control part performs. It is explanatory drawing (the 1) which shows the example of a display of the commentary notice effect in this Embodiment. It is explanatory drawing (the 2) which shows the example of a display of the commentary notice effect in this Embodiment. It is explanatory drawing (the 2) which shows the example of a display of the commentary notice effect in this Embodiment. It is explanatory drawing (the 3) which shows the example of a display of the commentary notice effect in this Embodiment. It is explanatory drawing (the 4) which shows the example of a display of the commentary notice effect in this Embodiment. It is explanatory drawing (the 1) which shows the example of a display of the stage-up prior suggestion effect in this Embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of a display of the stage fall prior suggestion effect in this Embodiment. It is explanatory drawing (the 2) which shows the example of a display of the stage-up prior suggestion effect in this Embodiment.

  Exemplary embodiments of a pachinko gaming machine according to the present invention will be explained below in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

(Embodiment)
(Basic configuration of pachinko machine)
First, a basic configuration of a pachinko gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described. FIG. 1 is a front view showing an example of a pachinko gaming machine. As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko gaming machine 100 includes a game board 101. A launcher is disposed at a lower position of the game board 101. The game ball launched by driving the launching unit rises between the rails 102 a and 102 b and reaches the upper position of the game board 101, and then falls within the game area 103.

  A plurality of nails are provided in the game area 103, and the game balls fall in an unspecified direction by the nails. In the game area 103, a windmill and various winning openings (such as a start opening and a big winning opening) that change the falling direction of the gaming balls are arranged at positions in the middle of the falling of the gaming balls.

  An image display unit 104 is disposed at a substantially central portion of the game board 101. As the image display unit 104, a liquid crystal display (LCD) or the like is used. A first start port 105 is disposed below the image display unit 104, and a second start port 106 is disposed on the right side of the image display unit 104. The first start port 105 and the second start port 106 are winning ports for starting and winning.

  An electric tulip 107 is provided in the vicinity of the second start port 106. The electric tulip 107 takes a closed state (closed state) that makes it difficult to win the game ball to the second starting port 106 and an open state (opened state) that makes it easier to win than the closed state. Switching between these states is performed by a solenoid provided in the electric tulip 107.

  The electric tulip 107 opens based on the lottery result of the normal symbol lottery performed when the game ball passes through the gate 108 disposed above the second starting port 106. The gate 108 is not limited to the right side (the illustrated position) of the image display unit 104 and may be disposed at an arbitrary position in the game area 103.

  The electric tulip 107 has a longer opening time in the game state with a time saving, and makes it easier to guide the game ball to the second starting port 106. The time-reduced gaming state is a gaming state that is set after the time-saving jackpot is over.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 100 according to the present embodiment, in the normal gaming state, the player strikes the left and aims at the first starting port 105, while the player strikes the right in the time-saving gaming state or the jackpot gaming state. This is a type of gaming machine that aims at the second starting port 106 and plays.

  Specifically, when the player strikes left, the launched game ball flows down the left side of the game area 103 as indicated by an arrow 130. On the other hand, when the player hits the right, the launched game ball flows down the right side of the game area 103 as indicated by an arrow 140. It should be noted that game balls that have not won the second start opening 106 by right-handing are almost won at the first start opening 105 due to the arrangement of the fixed accessory 141 below the second start opening 106 and a nail (not shown). It is supposed not to.

  A big prize opening 109 is provided below the second start opening 106. The big winning opening 109 is a winning opening that is intermittently opened when a big hit gaming state is reached and a predetermined number (for example, 15) of winning balls are paid out by winning a game ball.

  A normal winning opening 110 is provided on the side of the image display unit 104 or below. The normal winning opening 110 is a winning opening for paying out a predetermined number (for example, 10) of winning balls by winning a game ball. The normal winning opening 110 is not limited to the position shown in the figure, and may be arranged at an arbitrary position in the game area 103. At the bottom of the game area 103, there is provided a collection port 111 for collecting game balls that have not won any winning ports.

  In the lower right part of the game board 101, a special symbol display unit 112 for displaying special symbols is arranged. The special symbol display unit 112 displays a special symbol 1 display unit for displaying a first special symbol (hereinafter referred to as “special symbol 1”) and a special symbol for displaying a second special symbol (hereinafter referred to as “special symbol 2”). 2 display units.

  When a game ball wins the first starting port 105, a first winning lottery is performed. The special figure 1 display unit displays the special figure 1 in a variable manner and stops and displays the lottery result of the first lottery. When the game ball wins the second starting port 106, a second winning lottery is performed. The special figure 2 display unit displays the special figure 2 in a variable manner, and stops and displays the lottery result of the second lottery.

  In addition, a normal symbol display portion 113 for displaying normal symbols is arranged in the lower right portion of the game board 101. Here, the normal symbol is a symbol representing the lottery result of the normal symbol lottery. The normal symbol lottery is a lottery for determining whether or not to open the electric tulip 107 as described above. As the special symbol display unit 112 and the normal symbol display unit 113, for example, a 7-segment display is used.

  On the left side of the special symbol display unit 112 and the normal symbol display unit 113, a reserved ball display unit 114 that displays the number of reserved balls for the special symbol or the normal symbol is arranged. The reserved ball is a game ball that is won during a change of a special symbol or a normal symbol and is held in a held state.

  As the reserved ball display unit 114, for example, an LED is used. A plurality of LEDs serving as the holding ball display unit 114 are arranged, and the number of holding balls is indicated by turning on / off. Note that the notification of the holding ball is also made by display from the image display unit 104.

  A frame member 115 is provided on the outer peripheral portion of the game area 103 of the game board 101. On the two sides which are the upper side and the lower side of the game area 103 in the frame member 115, an effect light part (frame lamp) 116 is provided. The effect light units 116 each have a plurality of lamps. Each lamp irradiates the player in front of the pachinko gaming machine 100, and the irradiation direction of light can be changed in the vertical direction so that the irradiation position moves along the abdomen from the top of the player. . Each lamp is driven by a motor (not shown) provided in the effect light unit 116 so as to change the light irradiation direction in the vertical direction.

  An operation handle 117 is disposed at a lower position of the frame member 115. The operation handle 117 includes a firing instruction member 118 that drives the above-described launching unit to launch a game ball. The firing instruction member 118 is provided on the outer peripheral portion of the operation handle 117 so as to be rotated clockwise as viewed from the player. The launching unit launches a game ball when the firing instruction member 118 is directly operated by a player.

  In the frame member 115, an effect button 119 for receiving an operation by the player is provided on the lower side of the game area 103. In the frame member 115, a cross key 120 is provided next to the effect button 119. Furthermore, the frame member 115 incorporates a speaker that outputs sound.

  Although illustration is omitted, for example, a director is provided at a predetermined position such as around the image display unit 104. This performance agent is connected to a solenoid or a motor, and is driven by driving of the solenoid or the motor.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 100, the arrangement positions of the first start opening 105 and the second start opening 106 are not limited to the arrangement positions described above. For example, the first start port 105 may be arranged in the right region, the second start port 106 and the electric tulip 107 may be arranged in a region where winning can be achieved by left-handed, or the first start port 105 and the second start The mouths 106 may be arranged close to the lower region of the image display unit 104, respectively.

(Internal configuration of control unit of pachinko machine)
Next, the internal configuration of the control unit of the pachinko gaming machine 100 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing an internal configuration of the control unit of the pachinko gaming machine 100. As shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 2, the control unit 200 of the pachinko gaming machine 100 includes a main control unit 201 that controls the progress of the game, an effect control unit 202 that controls the contents of the effect, and a prize ball control that controls the payout of prize balls. Part 203. The configuration of each control unit will be described in detail below.

(1. Main control unit)
The main control unit 201 includes a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 211, a ROM (Read Only Memory) 212, a RAM (Random Access Memory) 213, an input / output interface (I / O) (not shown), and the like. The

  The main control unit 201 functions to control the progress of the game of the pachinko gaming machine 100 by executing various programs stored in the ROM 212 while the CPU 211 uses the RAM 213 as a work area. Specifically, the main control unit 201 controls the progress of the game by setting the game state in addition to the winning lottery and the normal symbol lottery. The main control unit 201 is realized by a main control board.

  The CPU 211 executes basic processing as the game content progresses based on various programs stored in the ROM 212 in advance. The ROM 212 stores a hold storage program, a preliminary determination program, a winning determination program, a winning symbol determination program, a special symbol variation program, a special winning opening control program, a game state setting program, and the like.

  The hold storage program is a program for storing the game ball detected by the first start port SW221 as a special 1 hold ball and storing the game ball detected by the second start port SW222 as a special 2 hold ball. The hit determination program is a program for performing a hit determination for the special 1 holding ball and the special 2 holding ball. There are big hits and small hits.

  The winning symbol determination program is a program for determining a winning symbol corresponding to the winning content. The jackpot symbol includes a long hit symbol that can be expected for winning and a short hit symbol that cannot be expected for winning. The winning symbol determination for the special 2 reserved ball makes it easier to win the winning symbol (long hit) advantageous to the player than the winning symbol determination for the special 1 reserved ball.

  The pre-determination program is a program for determining whether or not a game ball is won and determining a variation pattern obtained by patterning a variation time of a special symbol. The special symbol variation program is a program that stops the variation of the hit determination or the determination result of the winning symbol determination as a special symbol, and varies the variation time of the special symbol according to the presence or absence of the reach or the number of the reserved balls. The determination result of the hit determination and the winning symbol determination for the special 1 holding ball is variably stopped as the special figure 1 of the special figure 1 display unit 112a, while the determination result of the hit determination and the winning symbol determination for the special 2 reserved ball is 2 is suspended as a special figure 2 of the display unit 112b. Note that the special symbol change for the special 2 reserved ball is performed with priority over the special 1 reserved ball.

  The big prize opening control program is a program for intermittently opening the big prize opening 109 for 15 rounds, for example, with a predetermined opening time corresponding to short win or long win as one round. The long winning time is to increase the number of appearances by increasing the opening time of the big winning opening 109 for each round (for example, 30 seconds) and opening the large winning opening 109 for a predetermined number of rounds (for example, 15 rounds). It is a jackpot to win.

  Short win is a big hit with almost no winnings that shortens the opening time of the big winning opening 109 per round (for example, 0.1 seconds) and opens the big winning opening 109 for a predetermined number of rounds (for example, 15 rounds). It is. In addition, the small hit is a hit where almost no winnings can be expected, which is the same behavior as that of the big winning opening 109 in the short win with 15 seconds of opening for 15 seconds × 1 round.

  The gaming state setting program sets the gaming state after the winning end to the low probability gaming state or the high probability gaming state according to the winning symbol, and adds the gaming state with time shortening or the electric chew support to which the electric chew support is added. This is a program for setting a short-lived gaming state when not. The electric chew support is a function of shortening the normal symbol variation time and lengthening the opening time of the electric tulip 107. In the game state with time saving, the game is played by right-handed, and in the game state without time-shortening, the game is played by left-handed.

  The low probability gaming state is a gaming state in which it is difficult to win a jackpot. The high probability gaming state is about 10 times easier to win than the low probability gaming state. Here, the jackpot and the gaming state after the jackpot will be described with specific examples. The jackpot includes a probability variation per length, a probability variation per short (surprise short per hit), and a latent probability short hit corresponding to the jackpot symbol. In the case of the probability variation length and the sudden probability short winning, after the big hit, the state shifts to a high probability gaming state (probability varying gaming state) to which a short time game is added.

  In the case of a short-latency win, after the big hit, the game shifts to a high-probability gaming state (latent-probable gaming state) in which a short-time game is not added. In the case of a small hit, after the small hit, the game state before the start of the small hit is shifted, that is, there is no change in the gaming state. Note that the pachinko gaming machine 100 according to the present embodiment is of a type in which an upper limit number of fluctuations such as 74 fluctuations is set during the period in which the probability variation gaming state is added, and is a so-called ST (Special Time) machine. There is a type called. In the ST machine, when the upper limit number of changes has elapsed, the ST machine shifts to a normal gaming state.

  In the case of the short hit probability or small hit, a special game state is set in order to use a special variation pattern table in which a variation pattern having a variation time different from the normal variation pattern is stored. In the special variation pattern table, a first variation pattern of 10 seconds is associated with a predetermined number of variation times (for example, 19 variations), and the variation time is set to 30 seconds at the prescribed number of variation times (for example, the 20th variation). Are associated with each other.

  The special game state using the special variation pattern table includes a special state A or a special state B depending on the number of times of variation. Specifically, the special state A is set up to the 19th variation, and the first variation pattern of 10 seconds is selected. In the 20th variation, the special state B is set, and the second variation pattern having a variation time longer than that of the first variation pattern is used.

  There are a plurality of short-latency symbols, and the number of times (number of sets) using the special variation pattern is set. More specifically, the number of sets “1 to 3” is set according to the latent short-term symbol. That is, the special gaming state is set for 20 fluctuations, 40 fluctuations, or 60 fluctuations according to the latent short chance symbol. Note that the special state B is set at the 20th, 40th or 60th change, and the special state A is set at the other changes.

  Similarly, there are a plurality of small hit symbols, and the number of sets “1 to 3” is set according to the small hit symbol, and the special gaming state is set during 20 variations, 40 variations or 60 variations. .

  The main control unit 201 includes various switches (SW) for detecting a game ball, a solenoid for opening and closing an electric accessory such as a special winning opening 109, the above-described special figure 1 display part 112a, and the special figure 2 display part 112b. The normal symbol display unit 113, the reserved ball display unit 114, and the like are connected.

  Specifically, the various SWs described above include a first start port SW221 that detects a game ball won in the first start port 105, and a second start port SW222 that detects a game ball won in the second start port 106. , A gate SW 223 that detects a game ball that has passed through the gate 108, a big winning opening SW 224 that detects a gaming ball that has won a prize winning opening 109, and a normal winning opening SW 225 that detects a gaming ball that has won a winning prize 110 Is connected to the main control unit 201.

  The detection results detected by the respective SWs (221 to 225) are input to the main control unit 201. A proximity switch or the like is used for these SWs. It should be noted that a plurality of the normal winning opening SW225 may be provided for each arrangement position of the normal winning opening 110.

  Further, as the solenoid, an electric tulip solenoid 231 that opens and closes the electric tulip 107 and a big prize opening solenoid 232 that opens and closes the big prize opening 109 are connected to the main control unit 201. The main control unit 201 controls driving of the solenoids (231 and 232).

  Further, the main control unit 201 is also connected to the effect control unit 202 and the prize ball control unit 203, and outputs various commands to the respective control units. For example, the main control unit 201 outputs commands such as a change start command and a change stop command to the effect control unit 202. Further, the main control unit 201 outputs a prize ball command to the prize ball control unit 203. The prize ball command includes information indicating the number of prize balls to be paid out.

(2. Production control unit)
The effect control unit 202 includes an effect control unit 202a, an image / sound control unit 202b, and a lamp control unit 202c, and has a function of controlling the effect contents of the pachinko gaming machine 100. The effect control unit 202a has a function of controlling the entire effect control unit 202 based on various commands received from the main control unit 201. The image / sound control unit 202b has a function of controlling the image and sound based on the instruction content from the production control unit 202a. The lamp controller 202c has a function of controlling lighting of lamps provided on the game board 101, the frame member 115, and the like.

(2-1. Director of Production)
First, the configuration of the production control unit 202a will be described. The production control unit 202a includes a CPU 241, a ROM 242, a RAM 243, a real-time clock (hereinafter referred to as "RTC") 244, an input / output interface (I / O) (not shown), and the like.

  CPU241 performs the process which determines the content of production based on the various programs previously memorize | stored in ROM242. The ROM 242 stores various programs necessary for the CPU 241 to execute the above processing. The RAM 243 functions as a work area for the CPU 241. The data set in the RAM 243 when the CPU 241 executes various programs is output to the image / sound controller 202b and the lamp controller 202c at a predetermined timing.

  The production control unit 202a executes various programs such as a production symbol variation program, a production mode transition program, a variation production execution program, and a variation pattern prior determination program stored in the ROM 242 while the CPU 241 uses the RAM 243 as a work area. By this, it functions to control the entire production control unit 202.

  The effect symbol variation program is a program that performs variation effect using the effect symbol in correspondence with the variation of the special symbol. The effect mode transition program is a program for selecting and transferring one effect mode from a plurality of effect modes having different effects contents and the possibility of staying in the high probability gaming state. The production mode in the present embodiment is a normal mode that can be shifted in a state other than the probability variation gaming state, a latent mode that can be transitioned only within the specified number of fluctuations after winning the latent probability big hit or small hit, and a transition in the probability variation gaming state. Probability change mode is provided.

  The normal mode consists of three stages with different reliability levels for the high probability gaming state. The three stages that form the normal mode are the Uesugi stage with the theme of Kenshin Uesugi, the Tokugawa stage with the theme of Ieyasu Tokugawa, and the Oda stage with the theme of Nobunaga Oda. The reliability for the state is the highest, the reliability at the Tokugawa stage is the next highest, and the reliability at the Uesugi stage is the lowest.

  In addition, the latent mode is an Azuchi castle mode based on the theme of Azuchi castle, and consists of three stages with different credibility for the high-probability gaming state. The three stages forming the latent mode are the first hierarchy, the second hierarchy, and the third hierarchy, and the higher the hierarchy, the higher the reliability for the high-probability gaming state.

  In the latent mode, the stage is shifted when a predetermined performance is performed. The predetermined effects are provided with a stage-up effect indicating a shift to the upper stage and a stage fall effect indicating a shift to the lower stage.

  In addition to these productions, the stage-up failure production that suggests the transition to the upper stage and does not perform the stage transition, and the stage transition after suggesting the transition to the lower stage are included as the production in the latent mode. Stage fall avoidance effects that are not performed are provided. Stage up production, stage fall production, stage up failure production, and stage fall avoidance production are collectively referred to as stage production.

  The variation effect execution program is a program that performs a variation effect such as a reach effect or a loss effect according to the change pattern transmitted from the main control unit 201. As a reach effect in the present embodiment, an extended reach effect, a reach A effect, a reach B effect, and a reach C effect are provided. The development reach effect is a reach effect that enters the reach A effect after performing an effect that shows a gap in the reach C effect.

  The contents of these reach productions differ depending on the production mode. For example, if the production according to the variation pattern is the development reach production, the Kenshin revival reach production is used for the Uesugi stage and the Ieyasu development reach is used for the Tokugawa stage. If the production is the Oda stage, the Nobunaga development reach production is selected, and if the production is the Azuchi Castle mode, the Azuchi revival reach production is selected. Also in the reach A production to the reach C production, the specified reach production for each production mode is selected. Details thereof will be described later with reference to FIG.

  The variation pattern prior determination program is a program for determining whether or not the stored variation pattern of the reserved ball is a variation pattern corresponding to a specific effect. The variation pattern corresponding to a specific effect is, for example, a variation pattern corresponding to a stage effect, a variation pattern corresponding to a predetermined reach effect, or an effect that triggers a stage transition (stage up effect and stage fall effect). The variation pattern corresponding to.

  The RTC 244 counts and outputs real time. The RTC 244 continues timing operation by a backup power source (not shown) even when the power of the pachinko gaming machine 100 is cut off. Note that the RTC 244 is not limited to the example in which the RTC 244 is arranged in the production control unit 202 such as the production control unit 202a, but may be arranged in the main control unit 201. Further, the RTC 244 may be arranged alone.

  In addition, an effect button 119 is connected to the effect control unit 202a, and data indicating that the effect button 119 has been operated (pressed) from the player is input. In addition, a cross key 120 is connected to the production control unit 202a, and data corresponding to the key selected by the player is input.

(2-2. Image / Audio Control Unit)
Next, the configuration of the image / sound controller 202b will be described. The image / sound control unit 202b includes a CPU 251, a ROM 252, a RAM 253, an input / output interface (I / O) (not shown), and the like.

  The CPU 251 executes image and sound generation and output processing. The ROM 252 stores a program for image and sound generation and output processing, various image data such as background images, effect design images, and character images necessary for the processing, various sound data, and the like. The RAM 253 functions as a work area for the CPU 251 and temporarily stores image data to be displayed on the image display unit 104 and audio data to be output from the speaker 254.

  That is, the image / sound control unit 202b executes various programs such as a speech advance notice execution program, an explanation advance notice selection program, and an advance suggestion effect execution program stored in the ROM 252 while the CPU 251 uses the RAM 253 as a work area. Thus, the image and sound are controlled based on an instruction from the production control unit 202a.

  The serif notice execution program is a program that performs a serif notice effect that displays the words on the image display unit 104 during the change. Note that the lines displayed in the line notification effect are set for each type of display content (hereinafter referred to as “line category”). The speech category in the present embodiment includes “game explanation” that explains the game, “more than reach” that suggests that the reach is lost or hit, and “premier” that has high reliability for the jackpot. When the speech category is “game commentary”, specifically, a commentary notice effect for displaying a commentary on the game on the image display unit 104 during the change is performed.

  The commentary notice selection program selects one commentary notice from a plurality of commentary notices with different commentary contents by lottery when the speech category is “Game commentary”. The program to select. The predetermined condition is the stage in the latent mode when the variation pattern corresponding to the reach C effect or the developed reach effect is stored as the advance determination information, or in the change of the holding ball stored as the advance determination information. Is decided to migrate.

  When the variation pattern corresponding to the reach C effect is stored, the commentary notice regarding the reliability of the reach C effect is selected. When a variation pattern corresponding to the developed reach effect is stored, first, an explanation notice regarding the reliability of the reach C effect is selected, and an explanation notice regarding the reliability of the developed reach effect is selected at the next change.

  The case where it is determined to shift the stage in the latent mode in the variation of the holding ball is a case where a variation pattern corresponding to the stage up effect or the stage falling effect is stored in the present embodiment. . When the variation pattern corresponding to the stage up effect is stored, the commentary notice regarding the stage one level higher than the current stage is selected. When the variation pattern corresponding to the stage fall effect is stored, the commentary notice regarding the stage one level lower than the current stage is selected.

  In the latent mode, when the variation pattern corresponding to the stage effect is stored as the prior determination information in the latent mode, the prior suggestion effect execution program performs the stage effect before the variation pattern corresponding to the stage effect is started. This is a program that performs a prior suggestion effect indicating that a corresponding reserved ball is stored.

  Specifically, when a variation pattern corresponding to a stage-up effect or a stage-up failure effect is stored, a stage-up suggesting effect that suggests a stage up is performed. Further, when a variation pattern corresponding to a stage fall effect or a stage fall avoidance effect is stored, a stage fall suggestion effect that suggests a stage fall is performed.

  Further, the CPU 251 executes various image processing and audio processing such as background image display processing, effect design variation / stop display processing, preview image processing, and character image display processing based on the instruction content instructed from the effect supervising unit 202a. . At this time, the CPU 251 reads image data and audio data necessary for processing from the ROM 252 and writes them in the RAM 253.

  Image data such as background images and effect design images written in the RAM 253 is output to the image display unit 104 connected to the image / sound control unit 202b, and is superimposed on the display screen of the image display unit 104. . That is, the effect design image is displayed so as to be seen in front of the background image. Further, the preview image is displayed so as to be seen in front of the effect symbol image. When the background image and the effect design image overlap at the same position, the effect design image is given priority by referring to the Z value of the Z buffer of each image data by a known hidden surface removal method such as the Z buffer method. To be stored in the RAM 253.

  The audio data written in the RAM 253 is output to the speaker 254 connected to the image / audio control unit 202b, and audio based on the audio data is output from the speaker 254.

(2-3. Lamp control unit)
Next, the configuration of the lamp control unit 202c will be described. The lamp control unit 202c includes a CPU 261, a ROM 262, a RAM 263, an input / output interface (I / O) (not shown), and the like. The CPU 261 executes processing for turning on the lamp and the like. The ROM 262 stores various programs necessary for executing the above processing, control data used for lamp lighting necessary for the processing, and the like. The RAM 263 functions as a work area for the CPU 261.

  The lamp control unit 202c is connected to the effect light unit (frame lamp) 116, the panel lamp 264, and the effect agent 265, and outputs data for lighting control and data for operation control. Thereby, the lamp control unit 202c functions to control the lighting of the lamps provided on the game board 101, the frame member 115, and the like, and the operation of the effect actor 265.

  The production control unit 202 is composed of different boards using the production control unit 202a, the image / sound control unit 202b, and the lamp control unit 202c, but these are incorporated on the same printed board. It may be configured. However, even when they are incorporated on the same printed circuit board, their functions are assumed to be independent.

(3. Prize ball control unit)
Next, the configuration of the winning ball control unit 203 will be described. The prize ball control unit 203 includes a CPU 281, a ROM 282, a RAM 283, an input / output interface (I / O) (not shown), and the like. The CPU 281 executes a prize ball control process for controlling a prize ball to be paid out. The ROM 282 stores a program necessary for the processing. The RAM 283 functions as a work area for the CPU 281.

  The prize ball control unit 203 is connected to a payout unit (payout drive motor) 291, a launch unit 292, a fixed position detection SW 293, a payout ball detection SW 294, a ball presence detection SW 295, and a full tank detection SW 296. .

  The prize ball control unit 203 controls the payout unit 291 to pay out the number of prize balls at the time of winning. The payout unit 291 includes a motor for paying out a predetermined number from the game ball storage unit. Specifically, the winning ball control unit 203 receives the winning game balls that have won the winning units 291 (the first starting port 105, the second starting port 106, the big winning port 109, the normal winning port 110) with respect to the payout unit 291. Control to pay out the corresponding number of prize balls.

  In addition, the prize ball control unit 203 detects the operation of launching the game ball with respect to the launch unit 292 and controls the launch of the game ball. The launcher 292 launches a game ball for a game, and includes a sensor that detects a game operation by the player, a solenoid that launches the game ball, and the like. When the prize ball control unit 203 detects a game operation by the sensor of the launch unit 292, the prize ball control unit 203 intermittently fires a game ball by driving a solenoid or the like in response to the detected game operation, thereby playing the game area 103 of the game board 101. A game ball is sent out.

  The prize ball control unit 203 is connected to various detection units for detecting the state of the game ball to be paid out, and detects the payout state for the prize ball. These detection units include a fixed position detection SW293, a payout ball detection SW294, a ball presence detection SW295, a full tank detection SW296, and the like. For example, the prize ball control unit 203 realizes its function by a prize ball control board.

  Further, a board external information terminal board 297 is connected to the main control unit 201, and various information executed by the main control unit 201 can be output to the outside. The prize ball control unit 203 is also connected to the frame external information terminal board 298, and can output various information executed by the prize ball control unit 203 to the outside.

  The main control unit 201, the effect control unit 202, and the prize ball control unit 203 having the above-described configuration are provided on different printed boards (main control board, effect control board, and prize ball control board). For example, the prize ball control unit 203 can be provided on the same printed circuit board as the main control unit 201.

(Functional configuration of pachinko machine)
Next, the functional configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 100 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing a functional configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 100. In FIG. 3, the main control unit 201 of the pachinko gaming machine 100 includes a storage unit 301, a prior determination unit 302, and a variation unit 303. The effect control unit 202 includes a pattern determination unit 304, an execution unit 305, a transition unit 306, and an effect determination unit 307.

  The pachinko gaming machine 100 sets one production mode from a plurality of production modes having different production contents, and performs production according to the one production mode. In addition, when the symbol indicating the lottery result of the winning lottery for determining whether or not the player is in an advantageous state (hereinafter referred to as “winning”) is varied, and the variation pattern of the symbol is a specific variation pattern, A transition suggestion effect suggesting a transition of the performance mode is performed.

  The effect mode is each effect stage in the latent mode in the present embodiment. The transition suggestion effect may be any effect that suggests the transition of the effect mode, and displays an image such as character information such as “If you clear the trap!” On the image display unit 104. Alternatively, it may be an effect of operating a specific accessory or an effect of outputting a specific sound from the speaker 254. When a transition suggestion effect is performed, the effect mode may be shifted, or the effect mode may not be shifted.

  In addition, the win is a big win and a small win in the present embodiment, and the win lottery is a big win lottery in the present embodiment. The symbol indicating the lottery result of the winning lottery is a special symbol in the present embodiment.

  The storage unit 301 stores, as a holding ball, the right to win a big hit for a game ball that has won a prize for a specific start port provided on the game board 101. The specific start ports are the first start port 105 and the second start port 106 in the present embodiment.

  The prior determination unit 302 determines the variation pattern of the reserved ball before the variation of the special symbol for the reserved ball stored in the storage unit 301 is started. The time before the change of the special symbol is started is, for example, the timing when the winning of the game ball is detected, the timing of starting the next change after detecting the winning, or the like.

  The changing unit 303 performs a lottery lottery of the reserved balls stored in the storage unit 301 and changes a symbol indicating a lottery result of the jackpot lottery. Specifically, changing the symbol means displaying the special symbol on the special symbol display unit 112.

  The pattern determination unit 304 determines whether or not the variation pattern determined by the prior determination unit 302 is a specific variation pattern. The specific variation pattern is a variation pattern for the stage effect in the present embodiment.

  When the pattern determining unit 304 determines that the variation pattern of the reserved ball stored in the storage unit 301 is a specific variation pattern, the execution unit 305 starts the variation of the symbol with respect to the specific variation pattern. Prior to this, a prior suggestion effect that suggests execution of a transition suggestion effect is performed.

  The prior suggestion effect may be an effect that suggests execution of the transition suggestion effect, and may display an image such as character information such as “I feel like a habit!” On the image display unit 104. Even if it is the effect which operates a specific accessory, the effect which outputs a specific audio | voice from the speaker 254 may be sufficient.

  The transition unit 306 transitions the effect mode in accordance with the transition suggestion effect after the execution suggestion effect is performed by the execution unit 305 and the transition suggestion effect is performed at least with the variation of the symbol with respect to the specific variation pattern. Setting the effect mode according to the transition suggestion effect means that the effect mode is shifted when the transition suggestion effect is an effect for informing the transition of the effect mode. The effects that notify the transition of the effect mode are the stage-up effect and the stage fall effect in the present embodiment.

  When the pattern determination unit 304 determines that the variation pattern of the holding ball stored in the storage unit 301 is a specific variation pattern, the effect determination unit 307 generates a transition suggestion effect corresponding to the specific variation pattern. Then, it is determined whether or not it is an ascending suggestion effect that suggests a transition to an effect mode that is more advantageous to the player than the current effect mode.

  The production mode that is advantageous to the player is a production mode that can give the player a sense of expectation, such as a production mode that makes it easy to win a jackpot, and is an upper level stage of the latent mode in this embodiment. There is, but is not limited to this. For example, when a probability variation limited mode that can only be won for a probability variation jackpot is provided, a transition suggestion effect that suggests shifting to the probability variation limited mode may be set as an increase suggestion effect. In such a probability variation limited mode, when there is a jackpot other than the probability variation jackpot in the prior determination information, the mode is shifted from the probability variation limited mode to another effect mode before starting a change to the jackpot. The rise suggesting effects are a stage up effect and a stage up failure effect in the present embodiment.

  Moreover, the execution part 305 performs the prior suggestion effect which suggests execution of a raise suggestion effect, when it determines with the effect determination part 307 being a raise suggestion effect. The prior suggestion effect suggesting the execution of the ascending suggestion effect is an effect that gives a player a sense of expectation.

  Moreover, the execution part 305 performs prior suggestion production over multiple changes. The pre-suggested effect over multiple variations may be, for example, displaying an image that suggests the execution of the transition-suggested effect in each variation, or the number of specific actors for which the reference position is set varies For example, the effect may be arranged at a position other than the reference position.

  The storage unit 301, the advance determination unit 302, and the changing unit 303 are realized by the CPU 211 of the main control unit 201. That is, each part is implement | achieved when CPU211 of the production control part 202a executes various programs, such as a reservation storage program, a prior determination program, and a special symbol fluctuation program.

  The pattern determination unit 304, the transition unit 306, and the effect determination unit 307 are realized by the CPU 241 of the effect control unit 202a. That is, each part is implement | achieved when CPU241 of the production control part 202a executes various programs, such as a change pattern prior determination program.

  The execution unit 305 is realized by the CPU 251 of the image / sound control unit 202b. That is, each part is implement | achieved when CPU251 of the image / sound control part 202b runs various programs, such as a prior suggestion production execution program.

(Processing procedure of the main control unit)
Next, the contents of the processing procedure of the main control unit 201 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing a timer interrupt process performed by the main control unit 201. The timer interrupt process is a process that interrupts the main control process executed by the main control unit 201 every predetermined period (for example, 4 ms) during the power supply period.

  In FIG. 4, the CPU 211 of the main control unit 201 executes a random number update process (step S401). The random number update process is a process of updating each random number by incrementing the jackpot random number, the jackpot symbol random number, and the like, for example, by one.

  Thereafter, a switch process performed when a game ball is detected by each switch is executed (step S402). For the switch process, a start port SW process for obtaining a random number every time a game ball is detected by the first start port SW221 or the second start port SW222, which will be described later with reference to FIG. 5-1, or a game ball by the gate SW223. There is a gate SW process that obtains a random number every time.

  Thereafter, symbol processing such as normal symbol processing for changing and stopping the normal symbol and special symbol processing described later with reference to FIG. 6 is executed (step S403). Then, an electric accessory process such as an electric chew process for operating the electric tulip 107 and a special prize opening process for operating the special prize opening 109 described later with reference to FIG. 15 is executed (step S404). Thereafter, a prize ball process for performing a prize ball for the winning game ball is executed (step S405), and an output process for outputting a command set in each process is executed (step S406).

(Start-up SW processing)
Next, the start port SW process performed by the main control unit 201 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 5A is a flowchart illustrating the start port SW process performed by the main control unit 201. The start port SW process is a process content included in the switch process shown in step S402 of FIG.

  5A, the CPU 211 of the main control unit 201 determines whether or not the first start port SW221 of the first start port 105 is ON (step S501). When the first start port SW221 is OFF (step S501: No), the process proceeds to step S507. When the first start port SW221 is ON (step S501: Yes), it is determined whether or not the count value U1 of the first start port detection counter that has counted the number of detections of the first start port SW221 is smaller than “4”. (Step S502).

  When the count value U1 is “4” (step S502: No), the process proceeds to step S507. When the count value U1 is smaller than “4” (step S502: Yes), “1” is added to the count value U1 (step S503). Then, the random number is acquired, and the acquired random number is stored in the RAM 213 (step S504). The random number is a hit random number, a design random number, a reach random number, or the like. The hit random number is a random number for determining one of big hit, small hit, and off. For example, one hit random number is randomly obtained from 400 random numbers from “0” to “399”. .

  The design random number is a random number for determining the hit type (per probability variation length, per normal length, per latent probability short, per sudden probability short), for example, from one of 250 random numbers “0” to “249”. Randomly obtained design random numbers. The reach random number is a random number for determining whether or not a reach effect is performed. For example, one reach random number is randomly acquired from 250 random numbers “0” to “249”.

  Each acquired random number is stored in the RAM 213. The RAM 213 has a storage area for four reserved balls by winning the first start port 105. In this storage area, information indicating that the winning is made to the first starting port 105, winning random numbers, symbol random numbers, reach random number information, and the like are stored.

  Thereafter, a preliminary determination process is performed (step S505). The pre-determination process is a process of determining whether or not the winning is achieved using the winning random number acquired in step S504, and details thereof will be described later with reference to FIG. In the prior determination process, in addition to the hit determination, symbol determination using a symbol random number or reach determination using a reach random number is performed. Thereafter, a special 1 reserved ball number increase command is set to indicate that the number of reserved balls has increased due to winning at the first starting port 105 (step S506).

  Then, it is determined whether or not the second start port SW222 of the second start port 106 is ON (step S507). If the second start port SW222 is OFF (step S507: No), the process is terminated as it is. If the second start port SW222 is ON (step S507: Yes), it is determined whether or not the count value U2 of the second start port detection counter that has counted the number of detections of the second start port SW222 is smaller than “4”. (Step S508).

  When the count value U2 is “4” (step S508: No), the processing is ended as it is. When the count value U2 is smaller than “4” (step S508: Yes), “1” is added to the count value U2 (step S509). Then, each random number is acquired, and the acquired random number is stored in the RAM 213 (step S510). The RAM 213 has a storage area for four reserved balls by winning the second starting port 106. In this storage area, information indicating that the winning is made to the second starting port 106, winning random numbers, symbol random numbers, reach random number information, and the like are stored.

  Thereafter, a preliminary determination process is performed (step S511). In the pre-determination process, the winning random number acquired in step S510 is used to determine whether or not it is a hit, a symbol determination using a symbol random number, and a reach determination using a reach random number. Thereafter, a special 2 reserved ball number increase command is set to indicate that the number of reserved balls has increased due to winning at the second starting port 106 (step S512).

(Preliminary judgment processing)
Next, the prior determination process executed by the main control unit 201 will be described with reference to FIG. The prior determination process is the process shown in step S505 and step S511 of FIG. FIG. 5-2 is a flowchart illustrating a pre-determination process executed by the main control unit. In the prior determination process, first, it is determined whether or not a high-probability gaming state is set (step S521).

  If it is determined in step S521 that the game state is a high probability gaming state (step S521: Yes), a “high probability random number determination table” is selected (step S522), and each random number is determined (step S523). The “high probability random number determination table” is each table (big hit random number determination table, reach random number determination table, variation pattern random number determination table) used for random number determination in a high probability gaming state. In addition, the random number determination is a jackpot random number determination, a determination of a symbol random number at the time of a big hit by winning at the first starting port 105, a determination of a symbol random number at the time of a big hit by winning at the second starting port 106, a reach random number determination, a variation pattern For example, random number determination.

  Thereafter, the determination result of step S523 is stored as prior determination information (step S524), and the process is terminated as it is. The stored prior determination information is transmitted to the production control unit 202a by the reserved ball number increase command shown in steps S506 and S512 of FIG.

  If it is determined in step S521 that the game state is not a high-probability gaming state (step S521: No), “low-probability random number determination table” is selected (step S525), and step S523 is performed. The “low probability random number determination table” is a table used for random number determination in a low probability gaming state (a jackpot random number determination table, a reach random number determination table, a variation pattern random number determination table).

(Special symbol processing)
Next, a special symbol process performed by the main control unit 201 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing special symbol processing performed by the main control unit 201. This special symbol process is a process content included in the symbol process of step S403 shown in FIG.

  In FIG. 6, the CPU 211 of the main control unit 201 determines whether or not the winning game flag is ON (step S601). The winning game flag is a flag that is set when the stopped special symbol indicates winning in the stop process shown in step S614.

  If the winning game flag is ON (step S601: Yes), the process is terminated as it is. If the winning game flag is not ON (step S601: No), it is determined whether or not the special symbol is changing (step S602). If it is changing (step S602: Yes), the process proceeds to step S611. . If not changing (step S602: No), it is determined whether or not the count value U2 of the second start port detection counter as the number of reserved balls of the game balls won in the second start port 106 is "1" or more. (Step S603).

  When the count value U2 is “1” or more (step S603: Yes), a value obtained by subtracting “1” from the count value U2 is set as a new number of reserved balls (step S604), and the process proceeds to step S607. In step S603, if the count value U2 is not equal to or greater than “1” (step S603: No), that is, if U2 is “0”, the first start as the number of game balls retained in the first start port 105 is determined. It is determined whether or not the count value U1 of the mouth detection counter is “1” or more (step S605). If the count value U1 is not equal to or greater than “1” (step S605: No), that is, if U1 is “0”, the process ends.

  When the count value U1 is “1” or more (step S605: Yes), a value obtained by subtracting “1” from the count value U1 is set as a new number of reserved balls (step S606), and the process proceeds to step S607. In step S607, a hit determination process is performed (step S607). The winning determination process will be described later in detail with reference to FIG. 7, but the winning random number obtained when the game ball wins the first starting hole 105 or the second starting opening 106 matches the preset jackpot random number. This is a process for determining whether or not to do so.

  As shown in steps S603 to S606, the game ball won in the second start port 106 is digested earlier than the game ball won in the first start port 105. Thereafter, a variation pattern selection process is performed (step S608). The details of this variation pattern selection processing will be described later with reference to FIG. 10, but are processing for selecting a variation pattern of a special symbol according to the determination result of the hit determination processing.

  Thereafter, a change start command is set in the RAM 213 (step S609), and the special symbol change is started (step S610). Then, it is determined whether or not the variation time of the special symbol has passed the variation time selected by the variation pattern selection process (step S611). If the fluctuation time has not elapsed (step S611: No), the processing is terminated as it is.

  When the fluctuation time has elapsed (step S611: Yes), a fluctuation stop command is set (step S612), and the special symbol fluctuation is stopped (step S613). Thereafter, the stop process is executed (step S614), and the process ends. The stopped process is a process of setting a hit flag when the stopped special symbol indicates a win, or turning off the short-time game flag indicating the short-time game state according to the number of remaining short-time games. This will be described later with reference to FIGS.

(Winning judgment process)
Next, the hit determination process shown in step S607 of FIG. 6 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing a hit determination process performed by the main control unit 201. In FIG. 7, the CPU 211 of the main control unit 201 determines whether or not the high probability flag indicating the high probability gaming state is ON (step S <b> 701). The high probability flag is a flag that is set to ON in a game state setting process that will be described later with reference to FIG.

  When the high probability flag is OFF (step S701: No), a low probability hit determination table is set (step S702). Details of the low probability hit determination table will be described later with reference to FIG.

  If the high probability flag is ON (step S701: Yes), a high probability hit determination table is set (step S703). Details of the high probability hit determination table will be described later with reference to FIG. Thereafter, using the set hit determination table and the hit random number acquired in the start port SW process (see FIG. 5A), a hit random number determination process for determining whether the game is a big hit or a small hit is performed (step S704).

  Then, it is determined whether or not the result of the hit random number determination process is a big hit (step S705). When it is determined that it is a big hit (step S705: Yes), it is determined whether or not it is a big hit symbol determination for the count value U1 of the first start port detection counter (step S706). When it is jackpot symbol determination with respect to the count value U1 (step S706: Yes), the first start opening jackpot symbol determination table is set (step S707). The details of the first starter jackpot symbol determination table will be described later with reference to FIG.

  On the other hand, if it is not a jackpot symbol determination for the count value U1 in step S706 (step S706: No), that is, if it is a jackpot symbol determination for the count value U2 of the second starting port detection counter, the second starting port jackpot symbol is determined. A determination table is set (step S708). The details of the second start-up jackpot symbol determination table will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Thereafter, the jackpot symbol random number determination process for determining the jackpot symbol is performed using the set jackpot symbol determination table (step S709). Then, the jackpot symbol is set (step S710), and the process is terminated.

  In Step S705, when it is determined that it is not a big hit (Step S705: No), it is determined whether or not it is a big hit (Step S711). When it is determined that it is a small hit (step S711: Yes), a small hit symbol random number determination process is performed using the small hit symbol determination table corresponding to the winning start ports 105 and 106 (step S712). In the small hit symbol random number determination process, a small hit type is determined using a small hit symbol determination table which will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Then, a small hit symbol is set (step S713), and the process is terminated. In step S711, if it is determined that the game is not a small hit (step S711: No), the off symbol is set (step S714), and the process ends.

(An example of the low probability hit determination table)
Next, the low-probability hit determination table set in step S702 of FIG. 7 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 8A is an explanatory diagram of an example of a low probability hit determination table. 8A, the low probability hit determination table 810 includes a hit type 801, a range 802, a ratio 803, and a random value 804.

  The hit type 801 indicates a hit type or a big hit type. A range 802 is a value that the acquired random number can take, and there are 400 “0 to 399”. The ratio 803 is obtained by dividing the number of random number values 804 by the number of ranges 802, that is, the probability that a big hit or a small hit is selected.

  The low probability hit determination table 810 indicates that the big hit among the hit types 801 is selected at a ratio 803 of “1/400”. Further, it is shown that the small hit is selected at a ratio 803 of “4/400”. If the acquired random number is a value that is not described in the random number value 804, for example, if the random number acquired by winning a prize to the first start port 105 is “100”, it is out of place.

(Example of high probability hit determination table)
Next, the high probability hit determination table set in step S703 in FIG. 7 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 8-2 is an explanatory diagram of an example of the high probability hit determination table. In FIG. 8B, the high probability hit determination table 820 indicates that the jackpot is selected at a ratio 803 of “10/400”. Further, it is shown that the small hit is selected at a ratio 803 of “4/400”. As shown in the low-probability hit determination table 810 and the high-probability hit determination table 820, in the high-probability gaming state, it is easier to win a jackpot by about 10 times than in the low-probability gaming state.

(Example of jackpot symbol determination table for the first start port)
Next, the first start opening jackpot symbol determination table set in step S707 of FIG. 7 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 9A is an explanatory diagram of an example of a first startup jackpot symbol determination table. The first start opening jackpot symbol determination table 910 shown in FIG. 9-1 is a table used when winning a jackpot as a result of the winning random number determination process by winning the first starting opening 105 in the normal gaming state.

  The first start jackpot symbol determination table 910 includes a symbol 901, a range 902, a ratio 903, and a random value 904. The symbol 901 shows the contents of the jackpot, and consists of a short-latency AC, a per-probability length, and a sudden-short hit. The latent short hits A to C are jackpots that are shifted to a high probability gaming state (latent gaming state) in which no short-time game is added after a big hit game where almost no winning ball is expected.

  The latent short hits A to C will be described later in detail with reference to FIG. 12B, but the number of times the special variation pattern is used at the time of variation after the big hit game is different. Specifically, in the latent shorts A to C, the number of fluctuations in which the special fluctuation pattern is used is 20 times, 40 times, and 60 times, respectively.

  The probable length change is a big hit that shifts to a high-probability game state (probability change game state) to which a short-time game is added after a jackpot game in which the winning game is expected. The sudden short win is a big hit that shifts to a high-probability game state (probability change game state) to which a short-time game is added after a jackpot game in which almost no winning ball is expected.

  Specifically, in the first start-up jackpot symbol determination table 910, the ratios 903 at which the latent short hits A to C are selected are “10/250”, “40/250”, “70 / 250 ". That is, among the latent short-accounts A to C, the latent short-range hit C is most easily selected, and the latent short-range hit A is most difficult to be selected. Further, the ratio 903 at which the probability variation length is selected is “100/250”, and the ratio 903 at which the probability short hit is selected is “30/250”.

(An example of the jackpot symbol determination table for the second start port)
Next, the second start-up jackpot symbol determination table set in step S708 of FIG. 7 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 9-2 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a second start-up jackpot symbol determination table. In the second start opening jackpot symbol determination table 920 shown in FIG. 9B, the probability variation length is selected with a ratio 903 of “250/250”.

  Note that, in principle, winning in the second starting port 106 can be expected in the case of a probable gaming state to which an electric chew support function is added. Further, the pachinko gaming machine 100 according to the present embodiment is a type in which a game is performed by right-handed in the probability variation gaming state, and there is almost no winning at the first starting port 105. Therefore, most of the jackpots in the probability variation gaming state are based on winnings to the second starting port 106, and in most cases, the jackpots are per probability variation length.

(An example of a small winning symbol determination table)
Next, the small hit symbol determination table used in step S712 of FIG. 7 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 9C is an explanatory diagram of an example of the small hit symbol determination table. In the small hit symbol determination table 930 shown in FIG. 9C, a symbol 901 indicates the contents of the small hits, and is composed of small hits A to C. The small hits A to C hold the gaming state at the time of winning the small hit after the small hit game in which almost no winning ball is expected.

  Details of the small hits A to C will be described later with reference to FIG. 12-2, but the number of times the special variation pattern is used at the time of variation after the small hit game is different. Specifically, in the small hits A to C, the number of changes in which the special change pattern is used is 20 times, 40 times, and 60 times, respectively.

  Specifically, in the small hit symbol determination table 930, the ratios 903 at which the small hits A to C are selected are “125/250”, “100/250”, and “25/250”, respectively. . That is, among the small hits A to C, the small hit A is most easily selected, and the small hit C is most difficult to be selected.

(Change pattern selection process)
Next, the variation pattern selection process performed by the main control unit 201 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing a variation pattern selection process performed by the main control unit 201. This variation pattern selection process is the process shown in step S608 of FIG.

  In FIG. 10, the CPU 211 of the main control unit 201 determines whether or not it is a winning as a result of the hit determining process (step S1001). When it is a win (step S1001: Yes), either a big hit table or a small win table is set for the winning variation pattern table (step S1002).

  Then, a variation pattern random number determination process is performed using the set table (step S1003). As a result of the variation pattern random number determination process, the determined variation pattern is set (step S1004), and the process ends.

  In step S1001, if it is not a win (step S1001: No), reach determination processing for determining the presence or absence of reach is performed using a reach variation pattern table described later with reference to FIG. 11 (step S1005). And it is determined whether it is reach (step S1006). When it is reach (step S1006: Yes), a reach variation pattern table, which will be described later with reference to FIG. 11, is set (step S1007), and the process proceeds to step S1003.

  When it is not reach (step S1006: No), it is determined whether at least one of the special state A flag and the special state B flag is ON (step S1008). The special state A / B flag is a flag that is set in a suspension process (FIGS. 14-1 to 14-3) or a game state setting process (FIG. 16), which will be described later. It is a flag set to.

  More specifically, the special state B flag is a flag that is set when the number of fluctuations after a short-latency or small hit is “20”, “40”, or “60” corresponding to the specified number of fluctuations. . The special state A flag is a flag that is set in the case of fluctuations excluding the specified number of fluctuations up to “60” fluctuations after the short-term hit or the small hit.

  When either one of the special state A flag and the special state B flag is ON (step S1008: Yes), a special deviation variation pattern table described later with reference to FIG. 12A is set (step S1009). ), The process proceeds to step S1003. In step S1008, when both the special state A flag and the special state B flag are OFF (step S1008: No), a non-special deviation variation pattern table described later with reference to FIG. 13 is set (step S1010). The process proceeds to step S1003.

(Example of reach variation pattern table)
Next, the reach variation pattern table set in step S1007 in FIG. 10 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the reach variation pattern table. In FIG. 11, the reach variation pattern table 1100 includes a gaming state 1101 and a variation pattern 1102. The variation effect 1103 is attached to the reach variation pattern table 1100 for convenience of explanation.

  Of the gaming states 1101, the special gaming state is a gaming state in which a special variation pattern is used after a short-latency hit or a small hit. The non-special game state is a game state in which a normal variation pattern is used. The probability variation gaming state is a gaming state in which a variation pattern for a short-time game is used.

  In the non-special game state, one of “P40 to P43” is selected as the variation pattern 1102. In this case, reach production (any one of development reach production, reach A production, reach B production, reach C production) corresponding to each variation pattern 1102 is performed. In the non-special game state, the selection rate of P43 is the highest, the selection rate of P42 is the next highest, the selection rate of P41 is the next highest, and the selection rate of P40 is the lowest.

  In the special game state, one of “P40 to P43” is selected as the variation pattern 1102. In this case, the production control unit 202 performs a reach production during the normal mode, and a reach production or stage production (stage up production, stage up failure production, stage fall avoidance production, stage fall production, 1).

  In the probability variation gaming state, one of “P50 to P52” is selected as the variation pattern 1102. When one of “P50 to P52” is selected as the fluctuation pattern 1102, the fluctuation effects 1103 are “probability change first reach effect” to “probability change third reach effect”, respectively.

(Example of variation pattern table for special deviation)
Next, the special deviation variation pattern table set in step S1009 in FIG. 10 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 12A is an explanatory diagram of an example of the special deviation variation pattern table. In the special deviation variation pattern table 1210 shown in FIG. 12A, the special game state can take a special state A or a special state B. The special state A is a gaming state that is set between 1 to 19 times of variation. The special state A is set between the 1st and 19th fluctuations, and is also set at the 21st to 39th fluctuations and the 41st to 59th fluctuations depending on the winning symbol.

  In the special state A, the variation pattern Q19 is selected. The variation time of the variation pattern Q19 is 10 seconds. The content of the effect when the variation pattern Q19 is selected is a loss effect.

  The special state B is a gaming state in which the number of changes is set to the 20th change corresponding to the specified change number. The special state B is set at the 20th variation, and is also set at the 40th and 60th variation depending on the winning symbol. In the special state B, any one of the variation patterns Q20 to Q23 is selected by lottery.

  The effect content when the variation pattern Q20 is selected is an extended reach effect or a stage up effect, and the effect content when the change pattern Q21 is selected is a reach A effect or a stage up failure effect. Further, when the variation pattern Q22 is selected, the effect content is a reach B effect or a stage fall avoidance effect, and when the change pattern Q23 is selected, the effect content is a reach C effect or a stage drop effect.

  In the special state B, the selection rate of the variation pattern Q20 is higher and the selection rate of the variation pattern Q23 is lower in the high probability gaming state than in the low probability gaming state. . As a result, the hierarchy in the latent mode is more likely to be raised in the high probability gaming state.

(Number of sets using special variation pattern table for each symbol)
Here, the number of sets using the special variation pattern table for each winning symbol will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 12-2 is an explanatory diagram illustrating an example of the number of sets using a special variation pattern table for each winning symbol. In the explanatory diagram 1220 shown in FIG. 12B, the number of sets using the special variation pattern table differs depending on the winning design. For example, if the winning symbol is a short hit probability A or a small hit A, the number of sets using the special variation pattern table is “1”. That is, the special variation pattern table is used for up to 20 variations after winning the short chance A or small hit A.

  If the winning symbol is B per latent probability or small B, the number of sets using the special variation pattern table is “2”. In other words, the special variation pattern table is used for 40 variations after winning the latent short hit B or small hit B. In addition, if the winning symbol is C per short chance or small hit C, the number of sets using the special variation pattern table is “3”. In other words, the special variation pattern table is used until 60 variations after winning the short chance C or small hit C.

(Example of non-special deviation variation pattern table)
Next, the non-special deviation variation pattern table set in step S1010 of FIG. 10 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 13 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the non-special deviation variation pattern table. In the non-special deviation variation pattern table 1300 shown in FIG. 13, when the gaming state is a non-special gaming state, the variation pattern selected according to the number of reserved balls is different. Specifically, when the number of reserved balls is “2” or less, a variation pattern Q10 having a variation time of 13 seconds is selected. When the number of reserved balls is “3”, a variation pattern Q11 having a variation time of 8 seconds is selected. When the number of held balls is “4”, a variation pattern Q12 having a variation time of 3 seconds is selected.

  The production control unit 202a produces an effect that deviates from 13 seconds when the variation pattern Q10 is selected, an effect that deviates from 8 seconds when the variation pattern Q11 is selected, and deviates from 3 seconds when the variation pattern Q12 is selected. Produce.

  Also in the probability variation gaming state, the variation pattern selected according to the number of reserved balls is different as in the non-special gaming state. Specifically, when the number of reserved balls is “1” or less, a variation pattern Q13 having a variation time of 10 seconds is selected. When the number of held balls is “2” or more, a variation pattern Q14 having a variation time of 3 seconds is selected. The effect supervision unit 202a performs the effect that is off for 10 seconds when the variation pattern Q13 is selected, and the effect that is off for 3 seconds when the variation pattern Q14 is selected.

(Processing during stoppage)
Next, details of the during-stop process shown in step S614 of FIG. 6 will be described using FIGS. 14-1 to 14-3. FIG. 14A to FIG. 14C are flowcharts showing the stop process performed by the main control unit 201. 14-1 to 14-3, first, the CPU 211 of the main control unit 201 determines whether or not a time-saving flag indicating that a game state to which a time-saving game is added is ON (step S1401). ). The time reduction flag is a flag set in a game state setting process which will be described later with reference to FIG. When the time reduction flag is not ON (step S1401: No), the process proceeds to step S1405.

  When the time-short flag is ON (step S1401: Yes), a value obtained by subtracting “1” from the time-short game remaining number J is set as a new time-short game remaining number J (step S1402). The short-time game remaining number J indicates the remaining number of games in the short-time game state, and is a numerical value that is set to 74, for example, after hitting the probable change length or hitting the short-term probability. Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the short time remaining game count J is “0” (step S1403).

  When the time-shortage game remaining number J is “0” (step S1403: Yes), the time-shortage flag is turned OFF (step S1404). When the time-shortage game remaining number J is not “0” (step S1403: No), the process proceeds to step S1405. In step S1405, it is determined whether or not a high probability flag indicating a high probability gaming state is ON (step S1405). The high probability flag is a flag that is set in a game state setting process that will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S1405, when the high probability flag is OFF (step S1405: No), the process proceeds to step S1409. When the high probability flag is ON (step S1405: Yes), a value obtained by subtracting “1” from the high probability remaining game count X is set as a new high probability game remaining count X (step S1406).

  Specifically, the high probability game remaining number X indicates the remaining number of games in the probability variation gaming state or the latent probability gaming state. A numeric value set to. Thereafter, it is determined whether the high probability remaining game count X is “0” (step S1407). If the high probability game remaining count X is “0” (step S1407: Yes), the high probability flag is turned OFF. (Step S1408). When the high probability game remaining number X is not “0” (step S1407: No), the process proceeds to step S1409.

  In step S1409, it is determined whether or not a special state A flag indicating that the gaming state is the special state A is ON (step S1409). Note that the special state A is a gaming state that is set by a variation excluding the specified number of variation (20th, 40th, and 60th variation) shown in the special deviation variation pattern table 1210 (see FIG. 12-1). When the special state A flag is ON (step S1409: Yes), a value obtained by subtracting “1” from the special game remaining number K is set as a new special game remaining number K (step S1410). Note that the special game remaining count K indicates the remaining count in the special state A, and after the end of one set using the special deviation variation pattern table 1210, after the short-latency hit or after the small hit, "19" A numeric value set to.

  Thereafter, it is determined whether the special game remaining count K is “0” (step S1411). When the special game remaining count K is not “0” (step S1411: No), the process proceeds to step S1420. When the special game remaining count K is “0” (step S1411: Yes), the special state A flag is turned off (step S1412), and the special state B flag indicating that the gaming state is the special state B is turned on. (Step S1413), the process proceeds to Step S1420. The special state B is a gaming state that is set by the fluctuation of the specified fluctuation number (20th, 40th, and 60th fluctuations) shown in the special deviation fluctuation pattern table 1210 (see FIG. 12-1).

  On the other hand, if the special state A flag is OFF in step S1409 (step S1409: No), it is determined whether or not the special state B flag is ON (step S1414). When the special state B flag is OFF (step S1414: No), the process proceeds to step S1420. When the special state B flag is ON (step S1414: Yes), a value obtained by subtracting “1” from the set number remaining count Z is set as a new set number remaining count Z (step S1415). The set number remaining count Z indicates the remaining number of sets using the special deviation variation pattern table 1210, and is set to “1 to 3” according to the latent short hit symbol or the small hit symbol. . The setting of the number of sets will be described later in the gaming state setting process shown in FIG.

  Thereafter, it is determined whether the set number remaining count Z is “0” (step S1416). When the set number remaining number of times Z is “0” (step S1416: Yes), the process proceeds to step S1419. If the set number remaining count Z is not “0” (step S1416: No), the special game remaining count K is set to “19” (step S1417), and the special state A flag is turned ON (step S1418). Then, the special state B flag is turned OFF (step S1419).

  In step S1420, it is determined whether or not the stopped special symbol is a jackpot (step S1420). When it is not a big hit (step S1420: No), it is determined whether the stopped special symbol is a big hit (step S1421). If the stopped special symbol is not a small hit (step S1421: No), the process is terminated as it is. When the stopped special symbol is a small hit (step S1421: Yes), the small hit game flag is turned ON (step S1422), an opening command is set (step S1423), and a winning opening is started (step S1424). ), The process is terminated.

  On the other hand, in step S1420, when the stopped special symbol is a jackpot symbol (step S1420: Yes), it is determined whether or not the opening time of the big winning opening 109 in one round is a long hit (step S1425). When it is a long hit (step S1425: Yes), the long hit game flag is turned ON (step S1426).

  When it is not long hit (step S1425: No), the short hit game flag is turned ON (step S1427). Thereafter, the short time remaining game count J or the high probability remaining game count X is set to “0” (step S1428). Then, the time reduction flag or the high probability flag is turned OFF (step S1429), and the process proceeds to step S1423.

  In the above-described processing, when both the short time flag and the high probability flag are ON, the probability variation gaming state is indicated. When the short time flag is OFF and the high probability flag is ON, the latent probability gaming state is indicated. Indicates. Further, when both the time reduction flag and the high probability flag are OFF, the normal gaming state is indicated.

(Large winnings processing)
Next, with reference to FIG. 15, the special winning a prize opening process included in the electric accessory process shown in step S404 of FIG. 4 will be described. FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing a special winning opening process performed by the main control unit 201. In FIG. 15, the CPU 211 of the main control unit 201 determines whether or not the winning game flag is ON (step S1501). The hit game flag is a long hit game flag, a short hit game flag, or a small hit game flag that is set in the stop process shown in FIG.

  In step S1501, when the winning game flag is OFF (step S1501: No), the process is ended as it is. If the winning game flag is ON (step S1501: Yes), it is determined whether or not the game is being opened (step S1502). The opening is a predetermined time before the special winning opening 109 is opened.

  If it is during opening (step S1502: Yes), it is determined whether a predetermined opening time has passed (step S1503). If the opening time has not elapsed (step S1503: No), the process is terminated as it is.

  If the opening time has elapsed (step S1503: Yes), the round number / operation pattern setting process is executed (step S1504). In the round / actuation pattern setting process, the number of rounds corresponding to the winning game flag and the operation pattern of the special winning opening 109 are set. For example, in the case of a big hit, the number of rounds is set to 15 rounds. Further, in the case of long hits, an operation pattern of 30 seconds per round is set, and in the case of short hits, an operation pattern of 0.1 seconds per round is set. In the case of small hits, the number of rounds is set to one round, and an operation pattern is set in which one round is 0.1 seconds × 15 times.

  In step S1504, after the number of rounds / operation pattern setting process is executed, the winning count value C to the big winning opening 109 in each round is set to “0” (step S1505). A value obtained by adding “1” to the round number R is set as a new round number R (step S1506). Thereafter, a round start command is set (step S1507), and the operation of the special winning opening 109 is started (step S1508).

  Then, it is determined whether or not the operation time or the operation pattern has ended (step S1509). The end of the operation time means that a predetermined time (30 seconds or 0.1 second) elapses after the operation of the big prize opening 109 is started in the case of a big win. In the case of small hit, the end of the operation pattern means that the operation pattern of 0.1 seconds × 15 times in the small hit is completed.

  When the operation time or the operation pattern has not ended (step S1509: No), it is determined whether or not the winning count value C of the game ball to the big winning opening 109 is a specified number (for example, “9”) (step S1509). S1510). When the winning count value C is a specified number (step S1510: Yes), the operation of the special winning opening 109 is ended (step S1511). When the winning count value C is not the prescribed number (step S1510: No), the process is terminated as it is.

  On the other hand, in step S1509, when the operation time or the operation pattern is ended (step S1509: Yes), the process proceeds to step S1511 and the operation of the special winning opening 109 is ended. In other words, in the case of a big win, the big winning opening 109 ends the operation when either one of the elapsed operating time or a predetermined number of winnings is satisfied.

  In addition, since the operation time is set to 0.1 seconds for a short hit such as a small hit or a latent short hit, it is difficult to win a game ball in the big winning opening 109 during this time. In other words, the small hits and short hits are hardly expected.

  After the operation of the special winning opening 109 is ended in step S1511, it is determined whether or not the final round has been reached (step S1512). For example, if the round number R set in the round number setting process in step S1504 is 15, the final round is obtained when “round number R = 15”. Further, if the round number R set in the round number setting process is 1 round as in the case of small hitting, the final round is obtained when “round number R = 1”.

  If it is not the last round in step S1512 (step S1512: No), the process is terminated as it is. If it is the final round (step S1512: Yes), an ending command is set (step S1513), and ending is started (step S1514). The ending is a predetermined production time after the end of the operation of the special winning opening 109.

  Then, the round number R is set to “0” (step S1515), and it is determined whether the ending time has elapsed (step S1516). If the ending time has elapsed (step S1516: Yes), the gaming state setting process is executed (step S1517). The game state setting process will be described later with reference to FIG. Thereafter, the winning game flag is turned OFF (step S1518), and the process is terminated. If it is determined in step S1516 that the ending time has not elapsed (step S1516: No), the processing ends.

  On the other hand, in step S1502, if it is not opening (step S1502: No), it is determined whether ending is in progress (step S1519). If it is ending (step S1519: YES), the process proceeds to step S1516. If it is not ending (step S1519: No), it is determined whether or not the special winning opening 109 is operating (step S1520). When the special winning opening 109 is not in operation (step S1520: No), the process proceeds to step S1505. When the special winning opening 109 is operating (step S1520: Yes), the process proceeds to step S1509.

(Game state setting process)
Next, the gaming state setting process shown in step S1517 of FIG. 15 will be described using FIG. FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing a game state setting process performed by the main control unit 201. In FIG. 16, the CPU 211 of the main control unit 201 determines whether or not a small hit is made (step S1601).

  When it is not a small hit (step S1601: No), the high probability flag is turned ON (step S1602), and the high probability game remaining number X is set to “74” (step S1603). Then, it is determined whether or not the latent short hit is A (step S1604). If it is A per latent short (step S1604: Yes), “1” is set to the set number remaining count Z (step S1605), and the process proceeds to step S1610.

  If it is not the latent short hit A (step S1604: No), it is determined whether or not the latent short hit is B (step S1606). When it is B for the latent short (step S1606: Yes), “2” is set to the remaining number of sets Z (step S1607), and the process proceeds to step S1610. If it is not the latent short hit B (step S1606: No), it is determined whether or not the latent short hit is C (step S1608). When it is C per latent short (step S1608: Yes), “3” is set to the set number remaining count Z (step S1609).

  Thereafter, the special state A flag is turned ON (step S1610), and “19” is set in the special game remaining count K (step S1611), and the process ends. In step S1608, if it is not C per latent shortage (step S1608: No), that is, per probability variation length or sudden shortcoming, the time flag is turned ON (step S1612), and the time-short game remaining count J is set to “74. "Is set (step S1613), and the process ends.

  In step S1601, if it is a small hit (step S1601: Yes), it is determined whether or not a small hit A (step S1614). When it is a small hit A (step S1614: Yes), the process proceeds to step S1605 and “1” is set to the set number remaining count Z. In step S1614, when it is not the small hit A (step S1614: No), it is determined whether or not the small hit B (step S1615).

  When it is a small hit B (step S1615: Yes), the process proceeds to step S1607, and “2” is set to the set number remaining count Z. If it is not the small hit B in step S1615 (step S1615: No), that is, if it is a small hit C, the process proceeds to step S1609, and “3” is set to the set number remaining count Z.

(Outline of production mode)
Next, an outline of the effect mode will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 17 is an explanatory diagram showing an outline of the effect mode. In FIG. 17, as shown in an explanatory diagram 1700, the normal mode and the latent mode are provided as the effect modes in the normal gaming state and the latent gaming state in the present embodiment.

  The normal mode includes a first normal stage (Uesugi stage), a second normal stage (Tokukawa stage), and a third normal stage (Oda stage). Each stage in the normal mode shifts by lottery performed for each change. It should be noted that when the gaming state is the high probability gaming state, the transition to the Oda stage is easier and the transition to the Uesugi stage is easier than when the gaming state is the low probability gaming state.

  In the normal mode, the player shifts to the latent mode in response to winning of the big potential hit or the small hit. In addition, when the latent mode revival effect is performed in the normal mode, the mode shifts to the latent mode, that is, revives. It should be noted that the latent mode restoration effect is an effect that may occur only within the specified number of fluctuations after winning the latent probability big hit or small hit. The prescribed number of fluctuations is the number of times provided for each hit, and is the number of times described above with reference to FIG.

  In addition, the latent mode (Azuchi Castle mode) includes a first latent stage (first layer), a second latent stage (second layer), and a third latent stage (third layer). Each stage in the latent mode shifts to triggering a stage up effect or a stage fall effect according to the variation pattern selected by the main control unit 201. It should be noted that when the gaming state is the high probability gaming state, the transition to the third hierarchy is easier and the transition to the first hierarchy is less likely than when the gaming state is the low probability gaming state.

  In the first hierarchy, when a stage fall effect is performed, a transition is made to the normal mode. In addition, the upper limit stay fluctuation count of the latent mode is determined according to the winning hit, and if the stage fall effect is not performed before the upper limit stay change count is reached, the mode fall effect is not performed forcibly. Switch to mode. In addition, when shifting from the normal mode to the latent mode, first, the configuration shifts to the first layer.

(Production timer interrupt processing executed by the production control department)
Next, the effect timer interruption process performed by the effect control unit 202a of the effect control unit 202 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing an effect timer interruption process performed by the effect supervising unit 202a. This effect timer interruption process is a process in which the effect control unit 202a performs an interrupt operation to the main effect control process executed by the effect control unit 202a every predetermined period (for example, 4 ms) during activation.

  In FIG. 18, the CPU 241 of the production control unit 202a executes a command reception process performed when a command is received from the main control unit 201 (step S1801). The command reception process will be described later with reference to FIG. Then, a command transmission process for transmitting a command to the image / sound control unit 202b or the lamp control unit 202c is executed (step S1802), and the process ends.

(Command reception processing)
Next, the details of the command reception process shown in step S1801 of FIG. 18 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing command reception processing performed by the production control unit 202a. In FIG. 19, the CPU 241 of the production supervision unit 202a determines whether or not the hold number increase command is received from the main control unit 201 (step S1901). The pending number increase command is a command output from the main control unit 201, and is a command set in step S506 or step S512 in FIG.

  If the pending number increase command has not been received (step S1901: NO), step S1904 described later is performed. When the pending number increase command has been received (step S1901: Yes), the advance determination information included in the pending number increase command is stored (step S1902). Thereafter, a hold increase command is set (step S1903). The hold increase command is a command including increase information on the number of held balls, and is transmitted to the image / sound control unit 202b.

  After step S1903, it is determined whether or not an opening command indicating the start of jackpot is received (step S1904). The opening command is a command that is set in the stop process of the main control unit 201 (see step S1423 in FIG. 14-3).

  When the opening command is not received (step S1904: NO), the process proceeds to step S1906. When the opening command is received (step S1904: Yes), a winning effect selection process for selecting the winning effect content is executed (step S1905).

  Thereafter, it is determined whether or not an ending command indicating the end of jackpot has been received (step S1906). Note that the ending command is a command set in the big winning opening process of the main control unit 201 (see step S1513 in FIG. 15). If an ending command is not received (step S1906: NO), the process proceeds to step S1908.

  If an ending command is received (step S1906: YES), an ending effect selection process for selecting an effect for ending is performed (step S1907), and the process proceeds to step S1908. The ending effect selection process will be described later with reference to FIGS. 20-1 and 20-2.

  In step S1908, it is determined whether or not a variation start command indicating the variation start of the special symbol has been received (step S1908). The change start command is a command set in the special symbol processing by the main control unit 201 (see step S609 in FIG. 6).

  When the fluctuation start command is not received (step S1908: No), the process proceeds to step S1910. When the change start command is received (step S1908: Yes), an effect selection process is executed (step S1909). Although the details of the effect selection process will be described later with reference to FIG. 22, information on the variation time of the special symbol obtained by analyzing the variation start command is used and has the same reproduction time as this variation time. This is done by selecting a production.

  Thereafter, it is determined whether or not a change stop command for stopping the effect symbol has been received (step S1910). The change stop command is a command indicating change stop of the special symbol, and is a command set in the special symbol processing of the main control unit 201 (see step S612 in FIG. 6).

  When the change stop command is not received (step S1910: No), the process is ended as it is. When the change stop command is received (step S1910: Yes), the process during the end of change effect is executed (step S1911), and the process ends. The process during the end of the variation effect is a process of stopping the variation of the effect symbol or ending the effect mode according to the gaming state according to the number of times of change, and details will be described later with reference to FIG.

(Ending effect selection process)
Next, details of the ending effect selection process shown in step S1907 in FIG. 19 will be described with reference to FIGS. 20-1 and 20-2. 20A and 20B are flowcharts illustrating the ending effect selection process performed by the effect supervision unit 202a. 20A and 20B, the CPU 241 of the effect supervision unit 202a analyzes the ending command (step S2001). Then, an ending effect pattern selection process is performed using the analysis result of the ending command (step S2002).

  Thereafter, a mode setting process is performed (step S2003). The mode setting process is a process for setting a mode such as a probability change mode and a latent mode, and setting an upper limit variation number of the set mode using a mode flag reference table which will be described later with reference to FIG. Then, it is determined whether or not the mode flag set in the mode setting process is “1” indicating the latent mode (step S2004).

  When the mode flag is “1” (step S2004: Yes), it is determined whether or not the latent short hit A or the small hit A (step S2005). In the case of the short hit probability A or the small hit A (step S2005: Yes), “60” is set to the special game remaining number W (step S2006), and “60” is set to the remaining number M1 of the latent mode. (Step S2007), the process proceeds to Step S2013.

  In step S2005, when it is not the latent short hit A or small hit A (step S2005: No), it is determined whether or not the latent short hit B or small hit B (step S2008). In the case of the latent short hit B or the small hit B (step S2008: Yes), “40” is set in the special game remaining count W (step S2009), and “40” is set in the latent count remaining count M1. (Step S2010), the process proceeds to Step S2013.

  In step S2008, if it is not the latent short hit B or small hit B (step S2008: No), that is, if the latent short hit C or small hit C, "20" is set in the special game remaining count W. At the same time (step S2011), “20” is set to the remaining number M1 of the latent mode (step S2012).

  Thereafter, “1” is set to the hierarchy number S indicating the hierarchy of the latent mode (step S2013), an ending effect start command is set (step S2014), and the process ends. When the layer number S is “1”, it indicates the first layer, and when the layer number S is “2”, it indicates the second layer, and the layer number S is “3”. If there is, it indicates the third layer.

  In step S2004, when the mode flag is not “1” indicating the latent mode (step S2004: No), that is, when the mode flag is “2” indicating the probability changing mode, the remaining number M2 of the probability changing mode is set to “ 74 "is set (step S2015), and step S2014 is performed.

(Mode flag reference table)
Next, the mode flag reference table used for the mode setting process shown in step S2003 in FIG. 20A will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 21 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the mode flag reference table. In FIG. 21, the mode flag reference table 2100 includes a special symbol 2101, a mode 2102, a mode flag 2103, and an upper limit fluctuation count 2104.

  The special symbol 2101 indicates the content that the special symbol that has been stopped indicates. A mode 2102 indicates a production mode. The mode flag 2103 is a flag set for each mode. The upper limit fluctuation number 2104 indicates the upper limit fluctuation number of each mode 2102, and corresponds to the remaining number of mode effect at the start of the mode effect.

  Explaining with a specific example, in the special symbol 2101, “-” indicates a loss symbol in the low-probability gaming state without time saving. In the case of this off symbol, the mode 2102 is the normal mode. The mode flag 2103 is set to “0”. “−” Of the upper limit fluctuation number 2104 indicates that the upper limit fluctuation number is not set. When a mode effect different from the normal mode such as the probability change mode is being executed, the mode effect being executed is continuously performed even if the off symbol is stopped.

  If the special symbol 2101 is “latency probability short symbol” or “small hit symbol”, the mode 2102 is a latent mode. The mode flag 2103 is set to “1”. In the case of the latent mode, “20”, “40” or “60” is set as the upper limit fluctuation count 2104 according to each symbol. In the case of the “symbol per probability variation length” or “symbol per probability short” among the special symbols 2101, the mode 2102 is a probability variation mode. The mode flag 2103 is set to “2”. In the probability variation mode, the upper limit variation number 2104 is set to “74”.

(Direction selection process)
Next, details of the effect selection process shown in step S1909 of FIG. 19 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 22 is a flowchart showing an effect selection process performed by the effect control unit. In FIG. 22, the CPU 241 of the production control unit 202a analyzes the change start command (step S2201). In step S2201, specifically, an analysis is performed on whether or not the gaming state of the main control unit 201 is a high-probability gaming state, whether or not it is a win, or whether or not it is a reach. Thereafter, the mode flag is referred to (step S2202).

  Thereafter, a hold number subtraction process for subtracting “1” from the hold number is performed (step S2203), and a stage look-ahead process is performed to determine whether or not to shift to the latent mode stage in the stored change of the hold ball (step S2203). Step S2204). Details of the stage prefetching process will be described later with reference to FIG. Thereafter, a variation effect pattern selection process for selecting a variation effect pattern is performed (step S2205), and a serif notice effect process for determining whether or not to perform a serif notice effect is performed (step S2206). Details of the variation effect pattern selection process will be described later with reference to FIG. 24-1, and details of the serif notice effect process will be described later with reference to FIGS. 29-1 and 29-2.

  After step S2206, prior suggestion effect processing for determining whether or not to perform prior suggestion effect is performed (step S2207), a change effect start command indicating the start of change of the effect symbol is set (step S2208), and the process is terminated. . The set variation effect start command is transmitted to the image / sound control unit 202b and the lamp control unit 202c at a predetermined timing. Details of the prior suggestion effect process will be described later with reference to FIG.

(Stage prefetch processing)
Next, the stage prefetching process performed by the production control unit 202a will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 23 is a flowchart showing a processing procedure of stage prefetching processing performed by the production control unit. The stage prefetching process is the process shown in step S2204 in FIG.

  First, in the stage prefetching process, it is determined whether or not the mode flag is “1”, that is, whether or not it is in the latent mode (step S2301). If the mode flag is not “1” (step S2301: No) The process is terminated as it is. When the mode flag is “1” (step S2301: Yes), it is determined whether or not the reach variation pattern is stored as the advance determination information (step S2302), and the reach variation pattern is stored as the advance determination information. In the case (step S2302: Yes), step S2304 described later is performed.

  In step S2302, when the reach variation pattern is not stored as the advance determination information (step S2302: No), it is determined whether the special state B variation pattern is stored as the advance determination information (step S2303), and the special state is determined. If the B variation pattern is not stored (step S2303: No), the process is terminated as it is.

  When the special state B variation pattern is stored (step S2303: Yes), it is determined which of the reach effect and the stage effect is to be performed in the stored reach variation pattern or special state B variation pattern. It is determined whether or not the determined flag indicating this is ON (step S2304). If the determined flag is ON (step S2304: Yes), the process is terminated as it is.

  In step S2304, when the determined flag is OFF (step S2304: No), the stage for determining which of the reach effect and the stage effect is performed in the stored reach variation pattern or special state B variation pattern. An effect execution lottery is performed (step S2305). Then, the determined flag is turned on (step S2306).

  After step S2306, as a result of the stage effect execution lottery, it is determined whether or not the stage effect is executed in the stored reach variation pattern or special state B variation pattern (step S2307), and the stage effect is not executed. When the reach effect is executed (step S2307: No), the process is ended as it is. Further, when the stage effect is executed (step S2307: Yes), the execution determination flag indicating that there is advance determination information scheduled to execute the stage effect is turned ON (step S2308).

  Thereafter, whether or not the stage effect to be executed in the stored reach variation pattern or special state B variation pattern is a stage up effect or a stage drop effect, that is, the stage in the latent mode is shifted in the variation with respect to the prior determination information. It is determined whether or not (step S2309). If the stage up effect or the stage drop effect is not performed (step S2309: No), the process is ended as it is.

  In step S2309, when the stage effect to be executed in the stored reach variation pattern or special state B variation pattern is a stage up effect or a stage drop effect (step S2309: Yes), a transition destination effect stage is selected, Store (step S2310). Thereafter, the transition determination flag indicating that the stage is shifted in the change with respect to the prior determination information is turned on (step S2311), and the process is ended as it is.

(Variation effect pattern selection process)
Next, the changing effect pattern selection process performed by the effect supervising unit 202a will be described with reference to FIGS. 24-1 and 24-2. FIGS. 24-1 and 24-2 are flowcharts illustrating the processing procedure of the changing effect pattern selection process performed by the effect supervising unit. The variation effect pattern selection process is the process shown in step S2205 of FIG.

  In the variation effect pattern selection process, first, it is determined whether or not the mode flag is “1”, that is, whether or not it is a latent mode (step S2401). When the mode flag is “1” (step S2401: Yes), it is determined whether or not the variation pattern included in the variation start command is a reach variation pattern (step S2402). If the mode flag is a reach variation pattern (step S2402). : Yes), Step S2404 described later is performed.

  In step S2402, when it is not a reach fluctuation pattern (step S2402: No), it is determined whether it is a special state B fluctuation pattern (step S2403). If it is the special state B variation pattern (step S2403: Yes), it is determined whether or not the determined flag is ON (step S2404). If the determined flag is ON (step S2404: Yes), it has been determined. The flag is turned off (step S2405).

  Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the execution determination flag is ON (step S2406). If the execution determination flag is ON (step S2406: Yes), the execution determination flag is turned OFF (step S2407), and the transition determination flag is set. It is determined whether or not it is ON (step S2408). In step S2406, when the execution determination flag is OFF (step S2406: No), step S2413 described later is performed.

  When the transition determination flag is ON (step S2408: Yes), the transition determination flag is turned OFF (step S2409), the stage effect variation effect pattern table is set (step S2410), and step S2415 described later is performed. The stage effect variation effect pattern table is a change effect pattern table used when selecting a stage effect. In step S2408, when the transition determination flag is OFF (step S2408: No), step S2410 is performed.

  If the determined flag is OFF in step S2404 (step S2404: No), the stage effect execution lottery is performed in the same manner as in step S2305 in FIG. 23 (step S2411), and it is determined whether or not the stage effect is executed. (Step S2412). When performing stage effect (step S2412: Yes), step S2410 mentioned above is performed.

  If the stage effect is not executed in step S2412 (step S2412: No), the Azuchi castle reach variation effect pattern table used when selecting the reach effect in the Azuchi castle mode is set (step S2413), and step S2415 described later is performed. .

  In step S2403, if it is not the special state B variation pattern (step S2403: No), the Azuchi castle normal variation effect pattern table used when selecting the normal variation effect in the Azuchi castle mode is set (step S2414). Then, a variation effect pattern is selected using the set variation effect pattern table (step S2415).

  If the mode flag is not “1” in step S2401 (step S2401: No), it is determined whether or not the mode flag is “0”, that is, whether or not the normal mode is set (step S2416). When the mode flag is “0” (step S2416: Yes), it is determined whether or not it is a special state A variation pattern or a special state B variation pattern (step S2417).

  When the variation pattern is not the special state A variation pattern or the special state B variation pattern (step S2417: No), that is, when the variation is in the normal mode in the non-special game state, the normal variation effect used when selecting the variation effect in the normal game state. A pattern table is set (step S2418) and step S2415 described above is performed.

  In step S2416, if the mode flag is not “0” (step S2416: No), that is, if the game state is the probability variation game state, the variation effect pattern table for probability variation used when selecting the variation effect in the probability variation game state is set. (Step S2419), the above-described step S2415 is performed.

  In step S2417, if it is the special state A variation pattern or the special state B variation pattern (step S2417: Yes), that is, if the variation is in the normal mode in the special state, the mode restoration determination process is performed (step S2420). The process is terminated as it is. Details of the mode restoration determination process will be described later with reference to FIG.

(Reach production table)
Next, a reach effect table showing details of reach effects in the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 25 is an explanatory diagram of a reach effect table. The reach production table 2500 shown in FIG. 25 includes a reach type 2501, a reach production 2502, and a reliability 2503.

  The reach type 2501 is a type of reach effect corresponding to the variation pattern, and includes an extended reach effect, a reach A effect, a reach B effect, and a reach C effect. The reach effect 2502 is an effect corresponding to the reach type 2501 in each effect stage or effect mode.

  The reliability 2503 indicates the reliability with respect to the jackpot of the reach type 2501, the development reach production is the highest, the reach A production is the next highest, the reach B production is the next highest, and the reach C production is the lowest. .

  For example, when the reach type 2501 is the development reach production, the reach production 2502 is the Kenshin development production in the Uesugi stage, the Ieyasu development production in the Tokugawa stage, and the Nobunaga development production in the Oda stage. Yes, if it is Azuchi Castle mode, it is Azuchi development production.

  When the reach type 2501 is a reach A production, the reach production 2502 is a Kenshin reach production for the Uesugi stage, a Ieyasu reach production for the Tokugawa stage, and a Nobunaga reach production for the Oda stage. Yes, in the Azuchi Castle mode, it is the first Azuchi reach production.

  When reach type 2501 is reach B production, reach production 2502 is Goemon reach production at Uesugi stage, Chucho reach production at Tokugawa stage, and Mitsuhide reach at Oda stage. If it is a production and it is Azuchi castle mode, it is the 2nd Azuchi reach production.

  If the reach type 2501 is a reach C production, the reach production 2502 is a grandchild reach production if it is the Uesugi stage, a Hanzo reach production if it is the Tokugawa stage, and a city reach production if it is the Oda stage. If it is Azuchi Castle mode, it is the third Azuchi reach production.

(Mode recovery judgment processing)
Next, the details of the mode restoration determination process shown in step S2420 of FIG. 24-2 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 26A is a flowchart illustrating the mode restoration determination process performed by the production control unit 202a. The mode restoration determination process is a process performed during the normal mode.

  In FIG. 26A, the CPU 241 of the production control unit 202a performs a mode restoration lottery that determines whether or not the normal mode is restored to the latent mode (step S2601). At that time, a mode restoration random number is acquired, and it is determined whether or not to restore from the normal mode to the latent mode using a restoration determination table described later in FIG.

  As a result of the mode restoration lottery, it is determined whether or not the mode restoration is performed (step S2602). When mode restoration is performed (step S2602: Yes), a latent mode restoration effect pattern selection process for selecting a latent mode restoration effect pattern is executed (step S2603).

  Furthermore, the value of the special game remaining number W is set to the remaining number M1 of the latent mode (step S2604). Then, the latent mode revival effect pattern is set (step S2605). Thereafter, “1” is set in the hierarchy number S (step S2606), and the process is terminated.

  If it is determined in step S2602 that mode restoration is not performed (step S2605: NO), normal stage processing is performed (step S2607), and the process is terminated. Details of the normal stage process will be described later with reference to FIG.

(Restoration judgment table)
Next, details of the restoration determination table will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 26B is an explanatory diagram of a restoration determination table. The restoration determination table is a table used in step S2601 in FIG. The restoration determination table 2620 shown in FIG. 26B includes a gaming state 2621, presence / absence of restoration 2622, a range 2623, a ratio 2624, and a random number 2625.

  The gaming state 2621 is a gaming state when the mode revival lottery is performed, and is either a high probability gaming state or a low probability gaming state. The presence / absence of restoration 2622 indicates whether or not the production mode is restored from the normal mode to the latent mode for each gaming state 2621 and is either “existing” to be restored or “none” not to be restored.

  A range 2623 indicates a range of mode restoration random numbers, and is 0 to 49. A ratio 2624 is a numerical value obtained by dividing the number of random numbers 2625 by the number of ranges 2623. The random number value 2625 indicates a mode restoration random number corresponding to the presence / absence of restoration 2622 for each gaming state 2621.

  For example, when the gaming state 2621 is a high-probability gaming state and the acquired random number value 2625 is any of 0 to 9, the presence / absence of restoration 2622 is “present”, and the ratio 2624 is 10/50. When the acquired random number 2625 is any one of 10 to 49, the presence / absence of restoration 2622 is “none”, and the ratio 2624 is 40/50.

  Further, for example, when the gaming state 2621 is a low-probability gaming state and the acquired random number value 2625 is any one of 0 to 4, the presence / absence of restoration 2622 is “present”, and the ratio 2624 is 5/50. is there. When the acquired random number 2625 is any one of 5 to 49, the presence / absence of restoration 2622 is “none”, and the ratio 2624 is 45/50.

  As described above, the mode recovery is easier in the high probability gaming state than in the low probability gaming state.

(Normal stage processing)
Next, details of the normal stage process shown in step S2607 of FIG. 26A will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 27A is a flowchart illustrating the normal stage process performed by the production supervision unit 202a.

  In FIG. 27A, the CPU 241 of the production control unit 202a performs a normal stage shift determination as to whether or not to perform a normal mode stage shift using a stage shift determination table described later with reference to FIG. S2701). At this time, a normal stage transition random number is acquired, and by comparing the random number with the normal stage transition table, it is determined whether or not to shift the stage in the normal mode.

  Then, as a result of the normal stage transition determination, it is determined whether or not to perform stage transition (step S2702). When performing a stage transition (step S2702: Yes), a transition destination stage selection process for selecting a normal mode stage to be transitioned is executed (step S2703). At that time, the transfer destination determination random number is acquired, and the stage to be transferred is determined by using the transfer destination lottery table corresponding to the current stage. Details of the transfer destination lottery table will be described later with reference to FIGS. Thereafter, a normal stage transition effect pattern is set (step S2704), and the process ends.

  If the stage shift is not performed in step S2702 (step S2702: NO), it is determined whether or not the variation pattern is in the special state B (step S2705). Note that the variation pattern of the special state B is that the number of variations after transitioning to the special game state shown in the special deviation variation pattern table 1210 (see FIG. 12-1) is “20”, “40”, or “60”. It is a fluctuation pattern used at the time of fluctuation.

  In step S2705, if the variation pattern is in the special state B (step S2705: YES), a reach effect pattern selection process for selecting a reach effect in the normal mode is executed (step S2706), and the process ends. When the variation pattern is not the special state B pattern (step S2705: No), that is, when the variation pattern is the special state A variation pattern execution process is executed (step S2707), and the process is terminated.

(Example of normal stage transition table)
Next, an example of the stage transition determination table used in step S2701 of FIG. 27-1 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 27-2 is an explanatory diagram of an example of a stage transition determination table.

  In FIG. 27-2, the stage transition determination table 2720 includes a transition presence / absence 2721, a range 2722, a ratio 2723, and a random value 2724. The presence / absence of transition indicates whether or not to shift the stage in the normal mode, and there are “present” to be transitioned and “none” to be not transitioned. A range 2722 indicates a range of normal stage transition random numbers, and is 0-49. The ratio 2723 is a numerical value obtained by dividing the number of the random numbers 2724 by the number of the ranges 2722. A random number value 2724 indicates a normal stage transition random number corresponding to the presence / absence of transition 2721.

  For example, when the acquired random number value 2724 is any one of 0 to 2, the presence / absence of migration 2721 is “present”, and the ratio 2723 is 3/50. When the acquired random number value 2724 is any one of 3 to 49, the presence / absence of migration 2721 is “none” and the ratio 2723 is 47/50.

(Destination lottery table)
Next, details of the transfer destination lottery table will be described with reference to FIGS. The transfer destination lottery table is a table used in step S2703 of FIG. Each transfer destination lottery table includes a gaming state 2801, a transfer destination 2802, a range 2803, a ratio 2804, and a random value 2805.

  The gaming state 2801 indicates the current gaming state, and there are a high probability gaming state and a low probability gaming state. The transition destination 2802 indicates the transition destination stage, and is one of the Uesugi stage, the Tokugawa stage, or the Oda stage.

  A range 2803 indicates a range of the transfer destination determination random number, which is 0 to 49. A ratio 2804 is a numerical value obtained by dividing the number of random values 2805 by the number of ranges 2803. The random value 2805 indicates a transfer destination determination random number corresponding to the transfer destination 2802 for each gaming state 2801.

  FIG. 28A is an explanatory diagram of a transition destination lottery table for Uesugi stage. The transfer destination lottery table 2810 for the Uesugi stage is a transfer destination lottery table used in the case of the Uesugi stage in step S2703 of FIG.

  For example, when the gaming state 2801 is a high-probability gaming state, if the acquired random value 2805 is any of 0 to 29, the transition destination 2802 is the Oda stage, and the ratio 2804 is 30/50. If the acquired random number 2805 is any one of 30 to 49, the migration destination 2802 is the Tokugawa stage, and the ratio 2804 is 20/50.

  Also, for example, when the gaming state 2801 is a low-probability gaming state, if the acquired random number 2805 is any of 0 to 19, the transition destination 2802 is the Oda stage, and the ratio 2804 is 20/50. . If the acquired random number 2805 is any one of 20 to 49, the migration destination 2802 is the Tokugawa stage, and the ratio 2804 is 30/50.

  FIG. 28-2 is an explanatory diagram of a Tokugawa stage migration destination lottery table. The Tokugawa stage migration destination lottery table 2820 is a migration destination lottery table used in the case of the Tokugawa stage in step S2703 of FIG.

  For example, when the gaming state 2801 is a high-probability gaming state, if the acquired random value 2805 is any of 0 to 29, the transition destination 2802 is the Oda stage, and the ratio 2804 is 30/50. If the acquired random number 2805 is any of 30 to 49, the migration destination 2802 is the Uesugi stage, and the ratio 2804 is 20/50.

  Also, for example, when the gaming state 2801 is a low-probability gaming state, if the acquired random number 2805 is any of 0 to 19, the transition destination 2802 is the Oda stage, and the ratio 2804 is 20/50. . If the acquired random number 2805 is any of 20 to 49, the migration destination 2802 is the Uesugi stage, and the ratio 2804 is 30/50.

  FIG. 28C is an explanatory diagram of an Oda stage transition destination lottery table. The transfer destination lottery table 2830 for Oda stage is a transfer destination lottery table used in the case of the Oda stage in step S2703 of FIG.

  For example, when the gaming state 2801 is a high-probability gaming state and the acquired random number value 2805 is any of 0 to 29, the transition destination 2802 is the Tokugawa stage, and the ratio 2804 is 30/50. If the acquired random number 2805 is any of 30 to 49, the migration destination 2802 is the Uesugi stage, and the ratio 2804 is 20/50.

  Also, for example, if the gaming state 2801 is a low-probability gaming state and the acquired random number value 2805 is one of 0 to 19, the transition destination 2802 is the Tokugawa stage, and the ratio 2804 is 20/50. . If the acquired random number 2805 is any of 20 to 49, the migration destination 2802 is the Uesugi stage, and the ratio 2804 is 30/50.

  By using the transfer destination lottery table described above with reference to FIGS. 28-1 to 28-3, the high-probability gaming state is more easily transferred to the Oda stage and is not easily transferred to the Uesugi stage. This suggests to the player whether each stage is a high-probability gaming state or a low-probability gaming state.

(Serial notice effect processing)
Next, the serif notice effect process will be described with reference to FIGS. 29-1 and 29-2. The serif notice effect process is the process shown in step S2206 of FIG. FIG. 29A and FIG. 29B are flowcharts illustrating the processing procedure of the serif notice effect processing.

  First, in the serif notice effect process, it is determined whether or not the change is a change that causes a shift effect for 3 seconds, that is, whether or not it is a change pattern Q12 or a change pattern Q14 (step S2901). If the change is to be performed (step S2901: YES), it is determined whether or not the development comment flag indicating that a comment on the development reach is to be performed (step S2902). If the development comment flag is OFF (step S2902: NO), step S2904 described later is performed.

  If the development comment flag is ON in step S2902 (step S2902: YES), the development comment flag is turned OFF (step S2903), and it is determined whether the continuous comment flag is ON (step S2904). The continuous comment flag is a flag indicating that a commentary notice effect relating to a production stage scheduled to transition is performed due to continuous fluctuation.

  When the continuous explanation flag is OFF (step S2904: No), the process is terminated as it is. If the continuous comment flag is ON (step S2904: YES), the continuous comment flag is turned OFF (step S2905), and the process is terminated as it is. By performing Steps S2901 to S2905, a configuration that does not perform a dialogue notice effect in a 3-second variation is provided.

  In step S2901, when it is not the fluctuation | variation which performs a shift | offset | difference effect for 3 seconds (step S2901: No), it is determined whether the development comment flag is ON (step S2906). If the development commentary flag is ON (step S2906: Yes), development commentary information indicating that a commentary advance notice regarding development reach production is to be performed is set (step S2907), the development commentary flag is turned OFF (step S2908), and the processing is performed as it is. Exit.

  In step S2906, when the development comment flag is OFF (step S2906: No), it is determined whether the continuous comment flag is ON (step S2909). If the continuous comment flag is ON (step S2909: Yes), continuous comment information indicating that commentary on the transition destination production mode is performed in continuous fluctuation is set (step S2910), and the continuous comment flag is turned OFF (step S2910). S2911), the process is terminated.

  In step S2909, if the continuous comment flag is OFF (step S2909: No), a serif notice execution lottery is performed to determine whether or not to execute the serif notice (step S2912). At that time, it obtains a serif advance notice execution random number, and determines whether or not to execute the serif advance notice effect by using a later notice advance lottery table shown in FIG.

  After that, it is determined whether or not to execute the speech advance notice effect (step S2913). When the speech advance notice effect is not executed (step S2913: No), the processing is ended as it is. When executing the serif notice effect (step S2913: Yes), a lottery for selecting a serif category is performed (step S2914). At that time, a serif category random number is acquired, and a serif category is selected using a serif category described later in FIGS. 30-2 to 30-4.

  Then, the speech category information relating to the selected speech category is set (step S2915), and it is determined whether or not the selected speech category is a game commentary (step S2916). If it is not a game commentary (step S2916: No), the process is terminated as it is. If it is a game commentary (step S2916: Yes), it is determined whether or not the transition determination flag is ON (step S2917). If the transition determination flag is OFF (step S2917: No), the advance determination information is reached. It is determined whether or not a variation pattern corresponding to the C effect is stored (step S2918).

  When the change pattern corresponding to the reach C effect is stored in the advance determination information (step S2918: Yes), step S2922 described later is performed. Moreover, when the fluctuation pattern corresponding to the reach C effect is not stored in the advance determination information (step S2918: No), it is determined whether or not the change pattern corresponding to the developed reach effect is stored in the advance determination information ( Step S2919).

  In step S2919, when the variation pattern corresponding to the development reach effect is not stored in the advance determination information (step S2919: No), the process is ended as it is. When the variation pattern corresponding to the developed reach effect is stored in the prior determination information (step S2919: Yes), it is determined whether the variation pattern corresponding to the developed reach effect is stored as the next reserved ball (step S2919). S2920).

  In step S2920, when the variation pattern corresponding to the developed reach effect is stored as the next reserved ball (step S2920: Yes), step S2922 described later is performed. If the variation pattern corresponding to the development reach effect is not stored as the next reserved ball (step S2920: No), the development explanation flag is set to ON (step S2921), and the specific reach explanation indicating that the explanation advance notice is performed in the specific reach. Information is set (step S2922), and the process ends.

  In step S2917, if the transition determination flag is ON (step S2917: Yes), it is determined whether or not the reserved ball in which the variation pattern for the effect of shifting the effect stage is stored is the next reserved ball. (Step S2923) When it is the next hold (Step S2923: Yes), Step S2925 described later is performed.

  In step S2923, when the reserved ball in which the variation pattern for the effect of shifting the effect stage is stored is not the next reserved ball (step S2923: No), the continuous comment flag is turned ON (step S2924), and the effect stage of the transfer destination is set. Is set (step S2925), and the process ends.

  Note that each piece of information set in the serif notice effect process is output to the image / sound control unit 202b by the change effect start command shown in step S2208 of FIG.

(Serif notice run lottery table)
Next, the dialogue advance execution lottery table will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 30A is an explanatory diagram of a serif notice execution lottery table. The serif notice execution lottery table is a table used when the serif notice execution lottery is performed in step S2912 of FIG. The serif notice execution lottery table 3010 shown in FIG. 30A includes a jackpot lottery result 3011, presence / absence of execution 3012, a range 3013, a ratio 3014, and a random value 3015.

  The jackpot lottery result 3011 shows information on the lottery result of the jackpot lottery included in the change start command. When the information indicating that the jackpot lottery or the jackpot is included is included, the reach is lost or missed. There is “out of” in the case where information indicating that it is included is included. The presence / absence of execution 3012 indicates whether or not to execute the speech advance notice effect, “Yes” for executing the speech advance notice effect and “No” not executing the speech advance notice effect.

  A range 3013 indicates the range of the serif notice execution random number, which is 0 to 49. A ratio 3014 is a numerical value obtained by dividing the number of random values 3015 by the number of ranges 3013. The random value 3015 indicates a serif notice execution random number corresponding to the jackpot lottery result 3011 and presence / absence of execution 3012.

  For example, when the jackpot lottery result 3011 is a win and the acquired random value 3015 is any one of “0” to “19”, the presence / absence of execution 3012 is “present”, and the ratio 3014 is 20/50. is there. When the acquired random value 3015 is any one of 20 to 49, the execution presence / absence 3012 is “none” and the ratio 3014 is 30/50.

  Also, for example, when the big hit lottery result 3011 is out of place and the acquired random value 3015 is any of 0 to 9, the presence / absence of execution 3012 is “present”, and the ratio 3014 is 10/50. When the acquired random number 3015 is any one of 10 to 49, the execution presence / absence 3012 is “none” and the ratio 3014 is 40/50.

(Serif category selection table)
Next, the speech category selection table will be described with reference to FIGS. 30-2 to 30-4. Each serif category selection table shown in FIGS. 30-2 to 30-4 is a table used in step S2914 in FIG. 29-2. Each serif category selection table includes a serif category 3021, a character color 3022, a range 3023, a ratio 3024, and a random value 3025.

  The speech category 3021 indicates the type of content of the speech in the speech advance notice production, “game description” for explaining the game, and “reaching or more” indicating that the variation is more than reach (reach miss or hit). And “Premier”, which has a high level of reliability for jackpots.

  The character color 3022 is the character color of the words set in advance for each of the speech categories 3021, the character color 3022 of “game description” and “reach or higher” is black, and the character color 3022 of “Premier” Is red. A range 3023 indicates a range of serif category random numbers, and is 0-99. The ratio 3024 is a numerical value obtained by dividing the number of random values 3025 by the number of ranges 3023. The random value 3025 indicates a serif category random number corresponding to the serif category 3021.

  FIG. 30B is an explanatory diagram of a winning serif category selection table. A winning serif category selection table 3020 shown in FIG. 30-2 is a serif category selection table used in the case of a big hit or a small hit in step S2914 in FIG. 29-2.

  30-2, for example, when the acquired random value 3025 is any one of 0 to 19, the speech category 3021 is “game commentary”, and the ratio 3024 is 20/20. 100. When the acquired random value 3025 is any of 20 to 94, the speech category 3021 is “reach or higher”, and the ratio 3024 is 75/100.

  When the acquired random value 3025 is any one of 95 to 99, the speech category 3021 is “Premier” and the ratio 3024 is 5/100.

  FIG. 30C is an explanatory diagram of a reach serif category selection table. A reach serif category selection table 3030 shown in FIG. 30C is a serif category selection table used when reach is lost in step S2914 in FIG.

  In the reach serif category selection table 3030 shown in FIG. 30C, for example, when the acquired random value 3025 is any one of 0 to 29, the serif category 3021 is “game commentary”, and the ratio 3024 is 30/30. 100. When the acquired random number 3025 is any of 30 to 99, the speech category 3021 is “reach or higher”, and the ratio 3024 is 70/100.

  FIG. 30D is an explanatory diagram of a loss serif category selection table. The missing line category selection table 3040 shown in FIG. 30-4 is a serif category selection table used in the case of being out of place in step S2914 in FIG. 29-2.

  For example, when the acquired random value 3025 is any one of 0 to 99, the line category 3021 is “game commentary”, and the ratio 3024 is 100 / 100. In other words, the “game commentary” is always selected in the dialogue advance notice effect in the case of a loss.

(Pre-suggested production process)
Next, details of the prior suggestion effect process will be described with reference to FIG. The prior suggestion effect process is the process shown in step S2207 of FIG. 22, and FIG. 31 is a flowchart showing the processing procedure of the prior suggestion effect process.

  First, it is determined whether or not the change is a change that causes a shift effect for 3 seconds (step S3101). If the change is not a change that causes a shift effect for 3 seconds (step S3101: No), the prior suggestion effect is performed in a continuous change. It is determined whether or not a prior suggestion flag indicating this is ON (step S3102). When the prior suggestion flag is ON (step S3102: Yes), the prior suggestion flag is turned OFF (step S3103), and step S3109 described later is performed.

  In step S3102, if the prior suggestion flag is OFF (step S3102: No), it is determined whether the execution determination flag is ON (step S3104). If the execution determination flag is OFF (step S3104). : No), the process is terminated as it is. The execution decision flag is a flag that is turned ON in step S2308 in FIG. 23, and indicates that the stage effect is to be executed when the stored reserved ball is fluctuated.

  In step S3104, if the execution determination flag is ON (step S3104: Yes), a prior suggestion effect execution lottery for determining whether to execute the prior suggestion effect is performed (step S3105). At that time, a prior suggestion effect execution random number is acquired, and whether or not the prior suggestion effect is executed is determined using a prior suggestion effect table described later in FIG.

  As a result of the prior suggestion effect execution lottery, it is determined whether or not the prior suggestion effect is to be executed (step S3106). If not executed (step S3106: No), the process is ended as it is. When the prior suggestion effect is executed (step S3106: Yes), it is determined whether or not the variation pattern corresponding to the stage effect is stored as the next change hold ball (step S3107), and the next change hold ball is determined. If stored (step S3107: YES), step S3109 described later is performed.

  In step S3107, if the variation pattern corresponding to the stage effect is not stored as the reserved ball of the next variation (step S3107: No), the prior suggestion flag is turned on (step S3108), and the stage up effect or the stage up failure effect is set. It is determined whether or not pre-determination information corresponding to is stored (step S3109).

  In step S3109, when pre-determination information corresponding to the stage-up effect or the stage-up failure effect is stored (step S3109: Yes), the stage-up suggestion information indicating that the stage-up effect or the stage-up failure effect is performed is set. (Step S3110), and the process is terminated as it is.

  In addition, in step S3109, if pre-determination information corresponding to the stage up effect or the stage up failure effect is not stored (step S3109: No), stage fall suggestion information indicating that a stage fall effect or stage fall avoidance effect is performed. Is set (step S3111), and the process ends. Note that the information set in step S3110 and step S3111 is output to the image / audio control unit 202b by the change effect start command shown in step S2208 of FIG.

  Also, in step S3101, if the change is to produce a staggered effect for 3 seconds (step S3101: Yes), it is determined whether the prior suggestion flag is ON (step S3112). If the prior suggestion flag is OFF (step S3112) Step S3112: No), the process is terminated as it is. If the prior suggestion flag is ON (step S3112: Yes), the prior suggestion flag is turned OFF (step S3113), and the process is terminated. Thereby, when the variation pattern corresponding to the stage effect is stored as the prior determination information, the prior suggestion effect can be performed in a single variation or a plurality of continuous variations.

(Pre-implication table)
Next, the prior suggestion effect table will be described with reference to FIG. The prior suggestion effect table is a table used in step S3105 of FIG. FIG. 32 is an explanatory diagram of a prior suggestion effect table. The prior suggestion effect table 3200 shown in FIG. 32 includes execution / non-execution 3201, a range 3202, a ratio 3203, and a random value 3204.

  Execution presence / absence 3201 indicates whether or not the prior suggestion effect is to be executed, and includes “Yes” to be executed and “No” to be not executed. A range 3202 indicates the range of the pre-suggested effect execution random number, which is 0 to 49. A ratio 3203 is a numerical value obtained by dividing the number of random numbers 3204 by the number of ranges 3202. The random value 3204 indicates a prior suggestion effect execution random number corresponding to the presence / absence 3201 of execution.

  For example, when the acquired random value 3204 is any one of 0 to 19, the execution presence / absence 3201 is “present”, and the ratio 3203 is 20/50. When the acquired random value 3204 is any one of 20 to 49, the execution presence / absence 3201 is “none” and the ratio 3203 is 30/50.

(Processing during changing production)
Next, with reference to FIG. 33, details of the changing effect end process shown in step S <b> 1911 of FIG. 19 will be described. FIG. 33 is a flowchart showing the process during the end of the changing effect performed by the effect supervising unit 202a. In FIG. 33, the CPU 241 of the production control unit 202a analyzes the change stop command (step S3301). In step S3301, specifically, whether or not it is a hit is analyzed. Thereafter, the mode flag is referred to (step S3302).

  Further, it is determined whether or not it is a win (step S3303). If not successful (step S3303: NO), it is determined whether or not the current mode indicates the normal mode, that is, whether or not the mode flag is “0” (step S3304). When the mode flag is “0” (step S3304: YES), the process proceeds to step S3306.

  When the mode flag is not “0” (step S3304: No), a value obtained by subtracting “1” from the mode effect remaining number M is set as a new mode effect remaining number M (step S3305). The mode effect remaining number M is the remaining number M1 in the latent mode or the remaining number M2 in the probability variation mode. Then, it is determined whether or not the mode effect remaining count M is “0” (step S3306).

  When the mode effect remaining number M is not “0” (step S3306: No), the process proceeds to step S3308. If the mode effect remaining count M is “0” (step S3306: Yes), the mode flag is set to “0” indicating the normal mode (step S3307). Then, it is determined whether or not the special game remaining count W is “0” (step S3308). When the special game remaining count W is “0” (step S3308: Yes), the process proceeds to step S3310.

  If the special game remaining number W is not “0” (step S3308: No), a value obtained by subtracting “1” from the special game remaining number W is set as a new special game remaining number W (step S3309). Thereafter, effect stage transition processing is performed (step S3310). Details of the effect stage transition processing will be described later with reference to FIGS. 34-1 and 34-2.

  Thereafter, a change effect end command is set (step S3311), and the process ends. If it is determined in step S3303 that it is a win (step S3303: Yes), the mode flag reference table 2100 is used to change the current mode flag to a mode flag corresponding to the win symbol (special symbol 2101 in FIG. 21). The mode flag changing process is performed (step S3312), and the process proceeds to step S3311.

(Direction stage transition process)
Next, the effect stage transition process will be described with reference to FIGS. 34-1 and 34-2. The effect stage transition process is the process shown in step S3310 of FIG. FIG. 34-1 and FIG. 34-2 are flowcharts showing the processing procedure of the production stage transition processing.

First, it is determined whether or not the mode flag is “1” (step S3401). If the mode flag is “1” (step S3401: YES), whether or not a stage-up effect has been performed as a variation effect of the variation. Is determined (step S3402). If a stage-up effect has been performed (step S3402: YES), it is determined whether or not the layer number S is “3”, that is, whether or not it is the third layer in the latent mode (step S3403).

  In step S3403, when the hierarchy number S is “3” (step S3403: YES), step S3405 described later is performed. If the hierarchy number S is not “3” (step S3403: No), a value obtained by adding “1” to the hierarchy number S is set as a new hierarchy number S (step S3404), and whether or not the migration determination flag is ON. Is determined (step S3405).

  In step S3405, when the transition determination flag is OFF (step S3405: No), the processing is ended as it is. If the transition determination flag is ON (step S3405: YES), the transition determination flag is turned OFF (step S3406), and the process ends.

  In step S3402, if the stage up effect is not performed (step S3402: No), it is determined whether or not the stage drop effect is performed in the variation (step S3407). If the stage drop effect is not performed (step S3407: No), the process is terminated as it is.

  In addition, when a stage fall effect is performed in step S3407 (step S3407: Yes), it is determined whether or not the hierarchy number S is “1”, that is, whether or not it is the first hierarchy of the latent mode (step S3407). S3408). When the hierarchy number S is “1” (step S3408: Yes), the mode flag is set to “0” (step S3409).

  After step S3409, a fall-destination normal stage selection lottery for selecting a fall-destination normal mode stage is performed (step S3410), and step S3405 is performed. In step S3410, a fall destination selection random number is acquired, and a fall destination stage is selected using a fall destination normal stage selection table described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S3408, when the hierarchy number S is not “1” (step S3408: No), a value obtained by subtracting “1” from the hierarchy number S is set as a new hierarchy number S (step S3411), and step S3405 is performed.

  If the mode flag is not “0” in step S3401 (step S3401: NO), it is determined whether or not a normal stage transition effect indicating that the normal mode stage is shifted in the variation has been performed (step S3412). . When the normal stage transition effect is not performed (step S3412: No), it is determined whether or not the latent mode restoration effect indicating that the change is restored to the latent mode in the change is performed (step S3413). When the latent mode restoration effect is not performed (step S3413: No), the process is ended as it is.

  In step S3413, when the latent mode restoration effect is performed (step S3413: Yes), the mode flag is set to “1” (step S3414), the hierarchy number S is set to “1” (step S3415), and the process is terminated. To do. If a normal stage transition effect is performed in step S3412 (step S3412: Yes), the stage is shifted (step S3416), and the process is terminated as it is.

(Falling destination normal stage selection table)
Next, the fall-destination normal stage selection table will be described with reference to FIG. The drop-destination normal stage selection table is a table used in step S3410 of FIG. FIG. 34-3 is an explanatory diagram of a drop-destination normal stage selection table. The fall-destination normal stage selection table 3430 shown in FIG. 34-3 includes a gaming state 3431, a normal stage 3432, a range 3433, a ratio 3434, and a random value 3435.

  The gaming state 3431 indicates the current gaming state, which is a high probability gaming state and a low probability gaming state. The normal stage 3432 indicates the normal mode stage of the fall destination, and is the Uesugi stage, Tokugawa stage, and Oda stage.

  A range 3433 indicates the range of the fall destination selection random number, and is 0 to 49. The ratio 3434 is a numerical value obtained by dividing the number of random values 3435 by the number of ranges 3433. The random value 3435 indicates a fall destination selection random number corresponding to the gaming state 3431 and the normal stage 3432.

  For example, when the gaming state 3431 is a high-probability gaming state, if the acquired random value 3435 is any of 0 to 29, the normal stage 3432 is the Oda stage, and the ratio 3434 is 30/50. If the acquired random number 3435 is any of 30 to 44, the normal stage 3432 is the Tokugawa stage, and the ratio 3434 is 15/50. If the acquired random number 3435 is any of 45 to 49, the normal stage 3432 is the Uesugi stage, and the ratio 3434 is 5/50.

  Also, for example, when the gaming state 3431 is a low-probability gaming state, if the acquired random value 3435 is any one of 0 to 9, the normal stage 3432 is the Oda stage, and the ratio 3434 is 10/50. . If the acquired random value 3435 is any one of 10 to 29, the normal stage 3432 is the Tokugawa stage, and the ratio 3434 is 20/50. If the acquired random value 3435 is any of 30 to 49, the normal stage 3432 is the Uesugi stage, and the ratio 3434 is 20/50.

(Explanation notice execution process)
Next, explanation notice execution processing performed by the image / sound control unit 202b will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 35 is a flowchart showing a processing procedure of commentary notice execution processing performed by the image / sound controller. The commentary notice execution process is a process that interrupts the image / audio main control process at predetermined intervals.

  First, it is determined whether or not a variation production start command has been received from the production control unit 202a (step S3501), and if a variation production start command has not been received (step S3501: No), the processing ends. If a variation production start command is received (step S3501: Yes), it is determined whether or not the development comment information is included in the variation production start command (step S3502).

  If development commentary information is not included in the received variation effect start command in step S3502 (step S3502: No), it is determined whether continuous commentary information is included in the variation effect start command (step S3503). When continuous commentary information is included (step S3503: Yes), step S3507 described later is performed.

  In step S3503, when the continuous comment information is not included (step S3503: No), it is determined whether or not the speech category information is included in the received variable effect start command (step S3504). If the line category information is not included (step S3504: No), the process is terminated as it is.

  If the line category information is included in step S3504 (step S3504: Yes), it is determined whether or not the line category indicated by the line category information is a game commentary (step S3505). If it is a game commentary (step S3505: Yes), it is determined whether or not the destination stage information is included in the variation effect start command (step S3506).

  If the destination stage information is included in step S3506 (step S3506: Yes), the destination stage is referred to (step S3507), and one explanation notice table is selected from a plurality of explanation notice tables (step S3508). Details of the commentary notice table will be described later with reference to FIGS. 37-1 to 37-6. Then, a commentary notice lottery for selecting commentary notices is executed using the selected commentary notice table (step S3509), a line notice image is stored (step S3510), and the process is terminated.

  By performing steps S3507 to S3509, when a variation pattern for transitioning the stage of the latent mode is stored, a commentary notice for the latent stage of the transition destination is performed before the variation for the variation pattern is performed. It is a configuration to perform.

  If the destination stage information is not included in the received variation effect start command in step S3506 (step S3506: No), it is determined whether specific reach information is included (step S3511). If the specific reach information is not included (step S3511: NO), an explanation category selection lottery for selecting an explanation category is performed (step S3512), and step S3508 is performed. In step S3512, an explanation category random number is acquired, and an explanation category is selected using an explanation category selection table described later in FIG.

  If specific reach information is included in step S3511 (step S3511: YES), an explanation notice regarding the specific reach is selected (step S3513), and step S3510 is performed. In step S3513, an explanation notice is selected from a particular reach explanation notice table described later with reference to FIG. As a result, when a reserved ball having a variation pattern corresponding to the reach C, which is a specific reach, is stored, a commentary notice effect regarding the reach C is performed as a serif notice effect before the reserved ball.

  In step S3505, if the line category is not a game commentary (step S3505: No), a line selection process for selecting a line to be displayed is performed (step S3514), and step S3510 is performed.

  If development commentary information is included in the change production start command in step S3502 (step S3502: Yes), a commentary notice explaining the development reach production is selected (step S3515), and step S3510 is performed. In step S3515, a commentary notice is selected from a specific reach commentary notice table described later with reference to FIG.

  As a result, when a holding ball having a fluctuation pattern for performing the development reach is stored, first, the reach C of the reach C corresponding to the reach before the development of the development reach is determined by the fluctuation before the predetermined number of fluctuations with respect to the holding ball. A commentary notice can be given, and in the next change, a commentary notice regarding the development of development reach can be given. In addition, the commentary notice regarding the development of the development reach is configured to be performed in the next change after the notice notice of the reach before development. It may be configured to provide a commentary advance notice regarding the development reach at any timing.

(Explanation category selection table)
Next, the explanation category selection table will be described with reference to FIG. The comment category selection table is a table used in step S3512 of FIG. FIG. 36 is an explanatory diagram of an explanation category selection table.

  The comment category selection table 3600 illustrated in FIG. 36 includes a comment category 3601, a range 3602, a ratio 3603, and a random value 3604. The commentary category 3601 indicates the type of commentary in the commentary notice effect. The commentary content “normal stage” for the normal mode stage, the comment content “probability change” for the probability variation gaming state, and the first level of the latent mode. There are “first to third hierarchies” of commentary contents related to the third hierarchy and “specific reach” of commentary contents related to the specific reach.

  A range 3602 indicates the range of the explanation category random number and is 0 to 59. A ratio 3603 is a numerical value obtained by dividing the number of random values 3604 by the number of ranges 3602. A random number value 3604 indicates a comment category random number corresponding to the comment category 3601.

  For example, when the acquired random value 3604 is any one of 0 to 9, the explanation category 3601 is “normal stage”, and when the acquired random value 3604 is any one of 10 to 19, the explanation category 3601 is “ Probability ". When the acquired random value 3604 is any one of 20 to 29, the explanation category 3601 is “first layer”, and when the acquired random value 3604 is any one of 30 to 39, the explanation category 3601 is “Second layer”.

  When the acquired random value 3604 is any one of 40 to 49, the explanation category 3601 is “third hierarchy”, and when the acquired random value 3604 is any one of 50 to 59, the explanation category 3601 is “Specific reach”. The ratio 3603 of any commentary category 3601 is 10/60.

(Explanation notice table)
Next, an explanation notice table for each explanation category will be described with reference to FIGS. 37-1 to 37-6. The commentary notice table is a table selected in step S3508 of FIG. 35, and is provided for each category. Each commentary notice table is assigned a notice number 3701 for each notice content 3702. In step S3508 of FIG. 35, the notice number 3701 is selected by lottery to select the notice content 3702.

  FIG. 37A is an explanatory diagram of a normal stage commentary notice table. The normal stage commentary notice table 3710 shown in FIG. 37A is a comment notice table selected when the commentary category is “normal stage” in step S3508 of FIG.

  For example, when the notice number 3701 is “1”, the notice content 3702 is “The reach of the Uesugi stage is high in the order of Sun City → Goemon → Kenshin”. When the notice number 3701 is “2”, the notice content 3702 is “The reach of the Tokugawa stage is high in the order of Hanzo → Tadakatsu → Ieyasu”.

  When the notice number 3701 is “3”, the notice content 3702 is “The reach of the Oda stage is high in the order of city → Mitsuhide → Nobunaga”, and the notice number 3701 is “4”. In this case, the notice content 3702 is “the stage has high expectations in the order of Uesugi → Tokukawa → Oda → Azuchi Castle”.

  FIG. 37-2 is an explanatory diagram of a probability change comment notice table. 37-2 is a commentary notice table that is selected when the commentary category is “probable change” in step S3508 of FIG.

  For example, when the notice number 3701 is “1”, the notice content 3702 is “right-handed during certain change”. Also, for example, when the notice number 3701 is “2”, the notice content 3702 is “70 revolutions during the course of certainty”.

  Next, explanation commentary notice tables regarding each stage in the latent mode will be described with reference to FIGS. 37-3 to 37-5. Each commentary notice table shown in FIGS. 37-3 to 37-5 includes a notice number 3701, notice contents 3702, and information 3703 indicating information included in the received variable effect start command. The information 3703 includes “transfer destination” indicating that the transfer destination stage information is included, and “continuous” indicating that the continuous commentary information is included.

  FIG. 37C is an explanatory diagram of a first-tier commentary notice table. 37C is a commentary notice table selected when the commentary category is “first hierarchy” in step S3508 of FIG. In addition, in step S3507 of FIG. 35, there is a migration destination stage information, and this is a commentary notice table selected when the migration destination stage is the first hierarchy.

  For example, when the information 3703 is “destination”, the notice number 3701 is “1”, and the notice content 3702 is “If you can meet a city in the first hierarchy” Further, for example, when the information 3703 is “continuous”, the notice number 3701 is “2”, and the notice content 3702 is “If the user hits the trap in the first hierarchy, the normal mode will be dropped”.

  FIG. 37-4 is an explanatory diagram of a second hierarchy comment notice table. A second level commentary notice table 3740 shown in FIG. 37-4 is a commentary notice table selected when the comment category is “second level” in step S3508 of FIG. In addition, in step S3507 of FIG. 35, there is migration destination stage information, and this is a commentary notice table selected when the migration destination stage is the second hierarchy.

  For example, when the information 3703 is “destination”, the notice number 3701 is “1”, and the notice content 3702 is “If you can meet Hideyoshi in the second hierarchy” Also, for example, when the information 3703 is “continuous”, the notice number 3701 is “2”, and the notice content 3702 is “If going from the second layer to the third layer, maybe?”.

  FIG. 37-5 is an explanatory diagram of the third-layer commentary notice table. A third-level commentary notice table 3750 shown in FIG. 37-5 is a commentary notice table selected when the commentary category is “third hierarchy” in step S3508 of FIG. In addition, in step S3507 of FIG. 35, there is migration destination stage information, and this is a commentary notice table selected when the migration destination stage is the third hierarchy.

  For example, when the information 3703 is “destination”, the notice number 3701 is “1”, and the notice content 3702 is “If you can meet Mitsuhide in the third hierarchy”, it will be very hot. For example, when the information 3703 is “continuous”, the notice number 3701 is “2”, and the notice content 3702 is “the third layer is the hottest”.

  By adopting such a configuration, when the transition of the production stage and the production stage of the transition destination are determined by the change of the holding ball, it is a commentary notice regarding the production stage of the transition destination, and a commentary with a different explanation content. The commentary notice effect using the notice can be performed over multiple variations. Thereby, a player can be made to recognize more information regarding the transition destination stage before the stage is shifted. When the commentary notice tables shown in FIGS. 37-3 to 37-5 are used in a situation where the destination stage information and the continuous commentary information are not included in the received variable effect start command, commentary notices are issued by lottery. select.

  FIG. 37-6 is an explanatory diagram of a specific reach explanation notice table. The specific reach explanation notice table 3760 shown in FIG. 37-6 is an explanation notice table selected when the explanation category is “specific reach” in step S3508 of FIG. Further, it is a comment notice table used when selecting a comment notice in step S3512 and step S3515.

  The specific reach explanation notice table shown in FIG. 37-6 includes a notice number 3701, notice contents 3702, a stage 3704, and an explanation pattern 3705. Stage 3704 shows a production stage, which is the Uesugi stage, the Tokugawa stage, and the Oda stage. The explanation pattern 3705 indicates the type of the subject of the explanation content, and includes “specific” for explaining the specific reach and “development” for explaining the development reach. “Specific” indicates that it is selected in step S3512 of FIG. 35, and “Development” indicates that it is selected in step S3515 of FIG.

  For example, when the stage 3704 is the Uesugi stage and the commentary pattern 3705 is “specific”, the notice number 3701 is “1”, and the notice content 3702 is “a big hit if the son city wins in the son city reach”. Also, if stage 3704 is Uesugi stage and commentary pattern 3705 is “development”, notice number 3701 is “2”, and notice content 3702 is “If it is defeated by Sun City Reach and develops to Kenshin Reach, it will be extremely hot. That's right.

  Further, when the stage 3704 is the Tokugawa stage and the explanation pattern 3705 is “specific”, the notice number 3701 is “3”, and the notice content 3702 is “a big hit if Hanzo wins at Hanzo Reach”. Also, if stage 3704 is the Tokugawa stage and commentary pattern 3705 is “development”, the notice number 3701 is “4”, and the notice content 3702 is “If it is defeated by Hanzo Reach and develops into Ieyasu Reach, it will be extremely hot. That's right.

  If stage 3704 is the Oda stage and commentary pattern 3705 is “specific”, the notice number 3701 is “5”, and the notice content 3702 is “a big hit if the city runs away in the city reach”. . If stage 3704 is the Oda stage and commentary pattern 3705 is “development”, the notice number 3701 is “6”, and the notice content 3702 is “ That's right.

  By adopting such a configuration, when there is a variation pattern with respect to the development reach effect due to the change of the reserved ball, the explanation notice effect using the explanation notice regarding the development reach effect can be performed over a plurality of variations. Thereby, a player can be made to recognize more information regarding the development reach effect. Note that the specific reach explanation notice table 3760 selects the explanation notice by lottery when used in step S3508.

(Advance suggestion execution process)
Next, a prior suggestion effect execution process performed by the image / sound control unit 202b will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 38 is a flowchart of a process procedure of a prior suggestion effect execution process performed by the image / sound controller. The prior suggestion effect execution process is a process that interrupts the image / sound main control process at predetermined intervals.

  First, it is determined whether or not a change effect start command has been received from the effect control unit 202a (step S3801). If a change effect start command has not been received (step S3801: No), the process ends. If a variation production start command is received (step S3801: YES), it is determined whether or not stage up suggestion production information is included in the variation production start command (step S3802).

  If stage-up suggestion effect information is included (step S3802: YES), a stage-up suggestion image that suggests to the player that the effect stage is likely to go up is stored (step S3803), and the process ends. This makes it possible to perform a stage-up suggesting effect that suggests stage-up immediately before a change that causes a stage-up effect or a stage-up failure effect, and to give the player a sense of expectation for the stage up.

  If the stage up suggestion information is not included in step S3802 (step S3802: No), it is determined whether or not the stage drop suggestion information is included in the variation effect start command (step S3804). If stage fall suggestion information is not included (step S3804: NO), the process is terminated as it is.

  If stage fall suggestion information is included (step S3804: YES), a stage fall suggestion image that suggests to the player the possibility of dropping the production stage is stored (step S3805), and the process ends. Thereby, the stage fall suggestion effect that suggests the stage fall can be performed immediately before the fluctuation that causes the stage fall effect or the stage fall avoidance effect, and it is possible to give the player a sense of anxiety about the stage fall.

(Display example in commentary notice effect)
Next, display examples of the image display unit 104 for each timing of the commentary notice effect in the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 39-1 to 39-3. On the image display unit 104 at each timing, a holding ball 3901 and a commentary notice 3902 are displayed.

  FIG. 39-1 is an explanatory diagram (part 1) illustrating a display example of the commentary notice effect in the present embodiment. The display example of the image display unit 104 at each timing shown in FIG. 39-1 is a display example when a variation pattern for a specific reach is stored in the prior determination information at the Tokugawa stage.

  First, an explanation notice 3902 for explaining the reliability of the specific reach (half-handed reach) is displayed at the changing timing A1 having three holding balls 3901. At this time, execution of the specific reach in the fluctuation after the three fluctuations is determined by the selected fluctuation pattern. Thereafter, the specific reach (half-handed reach) described in A1 occurs at timing A2, which is a change in which the number of reserved balls 3901 becomes zero by performing three changes. As a result, the production of the commentary content occurs immediately after the commentary notice is given, so that the player can generate the production after understanding the content of the production, and the entertainment can be improved.

  FIGS. 39-2 and 39-3 are explanatory views (No. 2) showing a display example of the commentary notice effect in the present embodiment. The display example of the image display unit 104 at each timing shown in FIGS. 39-2 and 39-3 is a display example when a variation pattern for the development reach is stored in the advance determination information at the Tokugawa stage.

  First, at a changing timing A3 having three holding balls 3901, an explanation notice 3902 for explaining the reliability of the specific reach (half-handed reach) is displayed. At this time, it is determined by the selected variation pattern that the development reach is performed in the variation after the three variations. Then, at timing A4, which is the next variation of timing A3, an explanation notice 3902 regarding the reliability of the development reach that develops from the specific reach is displayed.

  Then, the specific reach (half-handed reach) described in A3 occurs at timing A5, which is a change in which the number of reserved balls 3901 becomes zero by performing two changes from timing A4. Then, at the timing A6 in the specific reach, a defeat production in which Hanzo is defeated is performed. At this time, since the player recognizes the possibility of development, he has an expectation for development.

  After that, the development effect indicating that it develops is performed at timing A7, and it develops to Ieyasu reach at A8. At this time, the player recognizes that the development reach is highly reliable, and therefore expects the jackpot.

(Display example in commentary notice effect)
Next, a display example of the image display unit 104 for each timing of the commentary notice effect in the present embodiment will be described using FIGS. 40-1 and 40-2. On the image display unit 104 at each timing, a holding ball 4001, a stage display 4002, and a commentary notice 4003 are displayed.

  FIG. 40A is an explanatory diagram (part 3) of a display example of the commentary notice effect in the present embodiment. The display example of the image display unit 104 for each timing shown in FIG. 40-1 is a display example in the case where the variation pattern for the stage up effect is stored in the advance determination information in the first hierarchy in the Azuchi castle mode.

  First, an explanation notice 4003 of the transition destination stage is displayed at the timing B1 of the change in the first hierarchy having three holding balls 4001. The stage up effect is performed at the timing B2, which is the variation after the two variations, and the process proceeds to the second layer at the timing B3 when one variation occurs. Thereby, the player can be explained about the second layer before moving to the second layer, and the stage effect can be sufficiently enjoyed even by a player who is not well understood.

  FIG. 40-2 is an explanatory diagram (part 4) illustrating a display example of the commentary notice effect in the present embodiment. The display example of the image display unit 104 for each timing shown in FIG. 40-2 is a plurality of variations when the variation pattern for the stage-up effect is stored in the prior determination information in the first layer of the Azuchi Castle mode. It is a display example when performing a commentary notice effect across.

  First, the first commentary notice 4003 of the transition destination stage is displayed at the timing B4 of the change in the first hierarchy having three holding balls 4001. At timing B5, which is the next change, the second commentary notice 4003 of the transition destination stage is displayed. Then, the process proceeds to timing B2 in FIG. Thereby, after deepening the player's understanding of the transition stage production stage, the game can be performed on the transition destination production stage, and the production effect of the production stage can be sufficiently exhibited.

(Display example in advance suggestion notice effect)
Next, a display example of the image display unit 104 for each timing of the prior suggestion notice effect in the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 41-1, 41-2, and 42. On the image display unit 104 at each timing, a reserved ball 4101, a prior suggestion effect 4102, and a stage transition effect 4103 are displayed.

  FIG. 41A is an explanatory diagram (part 1) of a display example of a stage up prior suggestion effect in the present embodiment. The display example of the image display unit 104 at each timing shown in FIG. 41A is a display example when a variation pattern for the stage up effect is stored in the prior determination information in the Azuchi castle mode.

  First, a prior suggestion effect 4102 that suggests a stage up is displayed at a variation timing C1 having three reserved balls 4101. Then, stage transition effect 4103 for informing the stage up is performed at timing C2, which is the fluctuation after the three fluctuations. Thereby, it is possible to give the player a sense of expectation and tension with respect to the stage up before the number of stages up. If the variation pattern for the stage up failure production is stored in the prior determination information, the stage up failure production is performed at C2.

  FIG. 41-2 is an explanatory diagram illustrating a display example of a stage fall prior suggestion effect in the present embodiment. The display example of the image display unit 104 at each timing shown in FIG. 41-2 is a display example when a variation pattern for the stage drop effect is stored in the advance determination information in the Azuchi castle mode.

  First, a prior suggestion effect 4102 that suggests a stage fall is displayed at a variation timing C3 having three reserved balls 4101. Then, a stage transition effect 4103 for informing the stage fall is performed at timing C4, which is the fluctuation after the three fluctuations. Thereby, it is possible to give the player a sense of expectation and tension with respect to the stage fall before the number of stage falls. In addition, when the variation pattern with respect to a stage fall avoidance effect is memorize | stored in prior determination information, a stage fall avoidance effect is performed in C2.

  FIG. 42 is an explanatory diagram (part 2) illustrating a display example of the stage up prior suggestion effect in the present embodiment. The display example of the image display unit 104 at each timing shown in FIG. 42 is a display example over a plurality of variations when the variation pattern for the stage-up effect is stored in the advance determination information in the Azuchi castle mode.

  First, the first prior suggestion effect 4102 that suggests stage up is displayed at the timing D1 of the change having three reserved balls 4101. Then, at the next variation timing D2, a second prior suggestion effect 4102 that suggests stage up is displayed. Thereafter, a stage transition effect 4103 for informing the stage up is performed at the timing D3 after two fluctuations are made. In this way, by performing the prior suggestion effect over a plurality of variations, it is possible to continuously give the player a sense of expectation and tension.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, when the variation pattern corresponding to the transition suggestion effect suggesting the transition of the effect mode is stored as the advance determination information, the transition is performed before starting the variation for the transition suggestion effect. It was set as the structure which performs prior suggestion production which suggests execution of suggestion production. Thereby, also in the fluctuation | variation other than the fluctuation | variation which performs a transition suggestion production | presentation, the expectation and tension | tensile_strength with respect to the transition of production | presentation mode can be given to a player, and interest can be improved.

  In the present embodiment, when a variation pattern corresponding to a stage-up effect or a stage-up failure effect is stored as pre-determination information, an image such as “Is that a stairs to the upper floor?” Is displayed on the image display unit 104, and a pre-suggesting effect (see FIG. 41-1) that encourages the player's expectation is performed.

  In addition, when a variation pattern corresponding to the stage fall effect or the stage fall avoidance effect is stored as the pre-determination information, an image such as “a sign that a wrinkle is likely to be near ...” is displayed on the image display unit 104. Thus, a pre-suggesting effect (see FIG. 41-2) that gives a sense of anxiety to the player is performed.

  In this way, when a variation pattern corresponding to the transition suggestion effect suggesting the transition to the effect mode advantageous to the player is stored, the preliminary suggestion effect that despises the player's expectation is performed, which is disadvantageous for the player. When a variation pattern corresponding to a transition suggestion effect suggesting a transition to a simple effect mode is stored, a prior suggestion effect that gives a sense of anxiety to the player is performed. Thereby, a stronger expectation and anxiety can be given to the player in a variation other than the variation in which the transition suggestion effect is performed.

  Moreover, in this Embodiment, it was set as the structure which performs prior suggestion production over several fluctuation | variations. Thereby, expectation and anxiety can be continued and given to a player.

  Further, as described above, in the present embodiment, when the variation pattern corresponding to the reach C effect is stored as the advance determination information, the commentary notice effect related to the reliability of the reach C effect is used as the reach C effect. The configuration is performed before starting the variation of the corresponding variation pattern. As a result, even a player who is not well understood can recognize the information related to the reliability of the reach C effect, and the effect of the effect in the reach C effect can be sufficiently exhibited.

  In the present embodiment, when a variation pattern corresponding to the development reach effect developed from the reach C effect is stored as the advance determination information, the commentary notice effect regarding the reliability of the reach C effect and the development reach effect The commentary notice effect that explains the reliability related to the reliability is configured to be performed over a plurality of times before the change of the change pattern corresponding to the developed reach effect is started. Thereby, after making a player recognize more information, an extended reach production can be performed and a production effect can be fully exhibited.

  In addition, even when the variation pattern corresponding to any of the reach C production and the development reach production is stored, first, the commentary notice production regarding the reliability of the reach C production is performed, thereby regarding the reliability of the reach C production. When the commentary notice effect is performed, the player can be given an expectation for the commentary notice effect regarding the reliability of the development reach production.

  Further, even when the variation pattern corresponding to the reach C effect or the advanced reach effect is not stored as the prior determination information, the commentary notice effect regarding the reliability of the reach C effect or the advanced reach effect can be performed. The interest can be improved without notifying the generated effect. Further, when a commentary notice effect relating to the reliability of the reach C effect is performed, a player can be given a sense of expectation for the occurrence of the reach C effect or the advanced reach effect.

  In addition, as described above, in this embodiment, when the transition of the production mode and the production mode of the transition destination are determined in the change of the stored reserved ball, the commentary advance notice regarding the transition destination production mode is given. The commentary notice effect using is performed before transitioning the effect mode. As a result, even a player who is not well understood can recognize information related to the effect mode at the transition destination, and the effect of the effect in the effect mode can be sufficiently exhibited.

  Further, in the present embodiment, when the transition of the production mode and the production mode of the transition destination are determined in the variation of the stored reserved ball, and a plurality of variations are performed until the variation of the reserved ball is started. In addition to the production mode of the transition destination, a commentary notice production using a plurality of commentary notices with different explanation contents is performed before the production mode is shifted. Thereby, the player can be made to recognize more information regarding the production mode of the transition destination.

  As described above, according to the pachinko gaming machine of the present invention, when the variation pattern corresponding to the transition suggestion effect suggesting the transition of the effect mode is stored as the preliminary determination information, the execution of the transition suggestion effect is suggested. By performing the prior suggestion effect to be performed before the transition suggestion effect change starts, it is possible to give the player a sense of expectation and tension for the change of the effect mode even in the case of a change that does not perform the transition suggestion effect. Can improve the interest of

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 100 Pachinko game machine 201 Main control part 202 Production control part 202a Production control part 202b Image / sound control part 301 Storage part (storage means)
302 Pre-determination unit (pre-determination means)
303 Fluctuating unit 304 Pattern determining unit (pattern determining unit)
305 Execution unit (execution means)
306 Migration unit (migration means)
307 Production determination unit (production determination means)

Claims (3)

Set one production mode from a plurality of production modes with different production contents, perform production according to the one production mode, and decide whether or not to be in an advantageous state for players (hereinafter referred to as “winning”) It is a pachinko gaming machine that changes the design showing the lottery result of the winning lottery and performs a transition suggestion suggesting the transition of the production mode when the variation pattern of the design is a specific variation pattern,
Storage means for storing, as a holding ball, the right to win a jackpot lottery of a game ball won for a specific starting port provided on the game board;
Prior determination means for determining a variation pattern of the reserved ball before the variation of the symbol for the reserved ball stored in the storage unit is started;
Pattern determining means for determining whether or not the variation pattern determined by the prior determination means is the specific variation pattern;
When it is determined by the pattern determination unit that the variation pattern of the holding ball stored in the storage unit is the specific variation pattern, before the variation of the symbol with respect to the specific variation pattern is started, Execution means for performing a prior suggestion effect suggesting execution of the transition suggestion effect;
The transition means for shifting the effect mode according to the transition suggestion effect after the advance suggestion effect is performed by the execution means, and the transition suggestion effect is performed at least with the variation of the symbol with respect to the specific variation pattern; ,
A pachinko gaming machine characterized by comprising: When it is determined by the pattern determination means that the variation pattern of the holding ball stored in the storage means is the specific variation pattern, the transition suggestion effect corresponding to the specific variation pattern is the current effect mode. There is further provided an effect determining means for determining whether or not it is an ascending suggestion suggesting transition to an effect mode more advantageous to the player than
2. The pachinko gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the execution unit performs a prior suggestion effect that suggests execution of the increase suggestion effect when the effect determination unit determines that the increase suggestion effect is performed. .   The pachinko gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the execution means performs the prior suggestion effect over a plurality of variations.

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