JP2012165778A - Pachinko game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To perform an effective performance using the interest of a player concerning a performance with the use of division screens, on which performance symbols are stopped and after a division screen with the generation of a ready-to-win state.SOLUTION: When a variation mode selection part 1702 selects a specified variable mode for a ready-to-win state, a screen determination part 1720 determines a specified screen for performing a ready-to-win performance and a normal loss screen for performing a loss performance among the division screens by predetermined lottery. A performance symbol determination part 1751 determines loss performance symbols to be stopped on the normal loss screen determined by the screen determination part 1720. The performance symbol determination part 1751 determines the loss performance symbols to obtain a stop mode with predetermined regularity concerning the loss performance symbols of the normal loss screen for stopping the performance symbols after the specified screen.

Description

  The present invention relates to a pachinko gaming machine that produces an effect on a divided screen obtained by dividing a display screen into a plurality of parts.

  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. Specifically, the variable display is to move and display the effect symbol in the vertical direction, the horizontal direction, and the oblique direction on the image display unit, or to rotate and display the effect symbol at a predetermined position. For example, the production control unit increases the player's sense of expectation step by step by developing into a reach production when a big hit 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. If 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 lost.

  Also, in recent Pachinko machines, it is possible to take a split mode in which the display screen is divided into a plurality of screens (for example, four from the first split screen to the fourth split screen), and each effect is produced on each split screen. A technique for performing an effect using a design is known (for example, see Patent Document 1 below). Such an effect by the divided screen can be shown as if a lottery of lottery has been performed, and it is possible to improve the fun of the game.

  For example, when performing the reach effect in the split mode, the reach symbols are arranged on any split screen. In addition, when multiple split screens are reached, one split screen is determined by lottery or player selection from among the multiple split screens that have been reached, and only this determined split screen is selected. It can be developed into subsequent productions as an effective screen.

JP 2002-159684 A

  However, in the conventional technology described above, in the split screen mode, the number of split screens to be reached is of great interest to the player. Although the player's interest is increased whether or not the split screen is stopped, the player's interest is increased, but there is no effective performance using such player's interest.

  For example, in the split screen mode, simply raising the probability of reach does not raise the player's expectation, and is not interesting. In addition, if a reach occurs on a certain split screen, and if the reach is performed on all the split screens that subsequently stop the production design, the player can easily predict the reach on the split screen after the reach occurs, There was a problem that the player's sense of expectation did not go up and was not interesting.

  An object of the present invention is to provide a pachinko gaming machine that can perform an effective presentation using a player's interest in a split screen mode in order to solve the above-described problems caused by the prior art.

  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 has an advantage of whether or not to enter an advantageous gaming state that is advantageous to the player with respect to the game ball that has passed a predetermined starting area provided on the gaming board (101). Based on the determination means (1701) for making the determination, and the determination result by the determination means (1701), the specific variation mode in which the specific effect for expecting to enter the advantageous gaming state can be executed, or the normal lose effect A variation mode selection means (1702) that selects any one of the variation modes of the loss that can be executed, and a plurality of divided screens in which the display screen is divided into a plurality of screens in a predetermined divided screen order. And a division effect means (1710) for effecting the effect by stopping the effect design, and the division effect means (1710) is connected to the variation mode selection means (1702). Then, when the specific variation mode is selected, among the divided screens, a screen determination unit (1720) that determines, by a predetermined lottery, a specific screen that performs the specific effect and a normal lose screen that does not perform the specific effect; An effect design determining means (1751) for determining a lost effect design to be stopped on the normal lose screen determined by the screen determining means, and the effect design determined by the effect design determining means (1751) for each divided screen. A design output means (1752) for outputting, and the effect design determining means (1751) is configured to provide a predetermined rule for the lost effect design of the normal lose screen where the effect design is stopped after the specific screen. It is characterized by deciding a loss production design so that it may become a stop mode which has nature.

  That is, the present invention is a stop mode having a predetermined regularity for the losing effect symbol of the normal losing screen in which the effect symbol is stopped after the specific screen that performs the specific effect that is expected to enter the advantageous gaming state. In this way, the lost production design is determined.

  In the above invention, the effect design determining means (1751) determines the lost effect design by random lottery for the lost effect design of the normal lose screen where the effect design is stopped before the specific screen. Features.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to produce an effective production using the player's interest in the production by the divided screen in which the production symbol is stopped after the divided screen where the reach has occurred, thereby improving the interest of the game. There is an effect that can be made.

It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the pachinko game machine concerning embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the detailed structure of an information display part. It is explanatory drawing which shows the back surface structure of a pachinko game machine. It is a block diagram (the 1) which shows the internal structure of the pachinko game machine concerning embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the memory content of the counter storage area of this Embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the memory content of the information storage area for determination of this Embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of a hit determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of a symbol determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the fluctuation pattern determination table used in a normal gaming state. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the fluctuation | variation pattern determination table used in the game state (electric probability change game state) with an electric Chu support function. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of a determination result storage area. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the prior determination storage area of this Embodiment. It is a block diagram (the 2) which shows the internal structure of the pachinko game machine concerning embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of a fluctuation production pattern table. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of production | presentation mode table. It is a block diagram (the 3) which shows the internal structure of the pachinko game machine concerning embodiment of this invention. It is a block diagram which shows the functional structure of the pachinko gaming machine concerning embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the outline | summary of this Embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which shows the outline | summary of this Embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which shows the outline | summary of this Embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which shows the outline | summary of this Embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which shows the outline | summary of this Embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which shows the outline | summary of this Embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which shows the outline | summary of this Embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which shows the outline | summary of this Embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which shows the outline | summary of this Embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which shows the outline | summary of this Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the processing content of a timer interruption process. It is a flowchart which shows the processing content of a start port switch process. It is a flowchart which shows the processing content of a prior determination process. It is a flowchart which shows the processing content of a special symbol process. It is a flowchart which shows the processing content of a jackpot lottery process. It is a flowchart which shows the processing content of a fluctuation pattern determination process. It is the flowchart which showed the process during stop which a main control part performs. It is the flowchart which showed the process during stop which a main control part performs. It is a flowchart which shows the processing content of a big prize opening process. It is a flowchart which shows the processing content of an opening process. It is a flowchart which shows the processing content of the process during open | release. It is a flowchart which shows the processing content of an interval process. It is a flowchart which shows the processing content of an ending process. It is a flowchart which shows the processing content of a game state setting process. It is a flowchart which shows the processing content of effect timer interruption processing. It is a flowchart which shows the processing content of command reception processing. It is a flowchart which shows the processing content of effect determination processing. It is a flowchart which shows the processing content of effect determination processing. It is explanatory drawing which shows the effect pattern selection table for 16R length. It is a flowchart which shows the process sequence of the last change reach line number determination process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the reach line number selection table for the last fluctuation | variation at the time of pseudo | simulation 4 series. It is explanatory drawing which shows the reach line number selection table for the last fluctuation | variation at the time of pseudo | simulation 3 series. It is explanatory drawing which shows the reach line number selection table for the last fluctuation | variation at the time of pseudo | simulation 2 series. It is a flowchart which shows the process sequence of each pseudo fluctuation | variation reach line number determination process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the reach line number selection table for the next reach line number. It is explanatory drawing which shows the reach line number selection table for the next reach line number. It is explanatory drawing which shows the reach line number selection table for the next reach line number. It is a flowchart which shows the process sequence of the last fluctuation | variation reach position determination process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the reach position selection table used when the last line number is "4". It is explanatory drawing which shows the reach position selection table used when the last line number is "3". It is explanatory drawing which shows the reach position selection table used when the last line number is "2". It is explanatory drawing which shows the reach position selection table used when the last line number is "1". It is a flowchart which shows the process sequence of each pseudo fluctuation reach position determination process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the reach position selection table for the next reach line number 4. FIG. It is explanatory drawing which shows the reach position selection table for the number 3 of next reach lines. It is explanatory drawing which shows the reach position selection table for the number of next reach lines. It is explanatory drawing which shows the reach position selection table for the next reach line number. It is a flowchart which shows the process sequence of the last fluctuation | variation panel content determination process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the panel content selection table used when the last line number is "4". It is explanatory drawing which shows the panel content selection table used when the last line number is "3". It is explanatory drawing which shows the panel content selection table used when the last line number is "2". It is explanatory drawing which shows the panel content selection table used when the last line number is "1". It is a flowchart which shows the process sequence of each pseudo fluctuation | variation panel content determination process. It is a flowchart which shows the process sequence of 4 table setting processes of the next reach line. It is explanatory drawing which shows the panel content selection table T44. It is explanatory drawing which shows the panel content selection table T43. It is explanatory drawing which shows the panel content selection table T42. It is explanatory drawing which shows the panel content selection table T41. It is a flowchart which shows the process sequence of a next reach line number 3 table setting process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the panel content selection table T33. It is explanatory drawing which shows the panel content selection table T32. It is explanatory drawing which shows the panel content selection table T31. It is a flowchart which shows the process sequence of a next reach line number 2 table setting process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the panel content selection table T22. It is explanatory drawing which shows the panel content selection table T21. It is explanatory drawing which shows the panel content selection table T11. It is a flowchart which shows the process sequence of the panel selection process for roulette effects. It is a flowchart which shows the process sequence of effect design determination processing. It is explanatory drawing which shows the pseudo | simulation 4 series symbol color scenario table used at the time of a loss. It is explanatory drawing which shows the pseudo | simulation 4-symbol symbol color scenario table used at the time of 16R short hit or other than red symbol winning per 16R length. It is explanatory drawing which shows the pseudo | simulation 4 continuous symbol color scenario table used at the time of red symbol winning per 16R length. It is explanatory drawing which shows the pseudo | simulation 3 continuous symbol color scenario table used at the time of a loss. It is explanatory drawing which shows the pseudo | simulation 3 continuous symbol color scenario table used at the time of 16R short hit or other than red symbol winning per 16R length. It is explanatory drawing which shows the pseudo | simulation 3 pattern symbol color scenario table used at the time of 16R length red symbol winning. It is explanatory drawing which shows the pseudo | simulation 3 continuous symbol color scenario table used at the time of a loss. It is explanatory drawing which shows the pseudo | simulation | double-use symbol color scenario table used at the time of 16R short hit or other than red symbol winning per 16R length. It is explanatory drawing which shows the pseudo | simulation 2 series symbol color scenario table used at the time of red symbol winning per 16R length. It is a flowchart which shows the process sequence of the production | generation symbol selection process for division modes. It is a flowchart which shows the process sequence of the production | generation symbol selection process for division modes. It is a flowchart which shows the process sequence of the effect design selection process at the time of division | segmentation reach. It is a flowchart which shows the process sequence of the effect design selection process at the time of division | segmentation reach. It is explanatory drawing which shows the reach line number selection table for the time of a normal reach change. It is explanatory drawing which shows the reach position selection table for normal reach fluctuations. It is a flowchart which shows the process sequence of an effect completion | finish process.

  Exemplary embodiments of a pachinko gaming machine according to the present invention will be described below in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. The embodiment described below is an example in which the pachinko gaming machine according to the present invention is applied to a pachinko gaming machine (so-called “digital patch”) belonging to the former first class.

(Basic configuration of pachinko machine)
First, the basic configuration of the pachinko gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention will be described. FIG. 1 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a pachinko gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention. As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko gaming machine 100 according to the present embodiment includes a game board 101. A launcher is disposed at a lower position of the game board 101.

  A 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. The game area 103 is provided with a plurality of nails (not shown), 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: Liquid Crystal Display) or the like is used. A first start port 105 and a second start port 106 are disposed below the image display unit 104. The first start port 105 and the second start port 106 are winning ports for starting and winning.

  In the vicinity of the second starting port 106, an electric tulip 107 is provided as an ordinary electric accessory (an accessory that opens and closes based on a lottery result of an ordinary symbol lottery described later). The electric tulip 107 has a closed state (a 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 a prize than the closed state. Control of these states is performed by a solenoid provided in the electric tulip 107.

  The electric tulip 107 is opened based on the lottery result of the normal symbol lottery performed when the game ball passes through the gates 108 arranged on the left and right sides of the image display unit 104. A big prize opening 109 is provided on the right side of the second start opening 106. The big winning opening 109 is a winning opening that is opened when a big hit gaming state is reached and for paying out a predetermined number (for example, 15) of winning balls when 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 portion of the game board 101, an information display unit 112 is provided for clearly showing game information such as special symbols to the player. The details of the information display unit 112 will be described later with reference to FIG. 2, but the first special symbol representing the lottery result of the jackpot lottery performed when the game ball wins the first start opening 105 and the game ball starts the second time. A second special symbol representing a lottery result of the jackpot lottery performed by winning the mouth 106 is displayed.

  A frame member 113 is provided on the outer peripheral portion of the game area 103 of the game board 101. The frame member 113 has a shape that surrounds the periphery of the game area 103 on the four sides of the game board 101 in the vertical and horizontal directions. Further, the frame member 113 has a shape protruding from the board surface of the game board 101 toward the player side.

  A speaker 114 is incorporated above the game area 103 in the frame member 113. In addition, an effect light portion (frame lamp) 115 is provided on two sides of the frame member 113 which are above and below the game area 103. Each effect light unit 115 includes a plurality of lamps and a motor (not shown). Each lamp irradiates a player who is in front of the pachinko gaming machine 100. Moreover, each lamp can change the irradiation direction of light into the up-down direction and the left-right direction by driving the motor. In addition, each lamp can irradiate the periphery of the pachinko gaming machine 100, and the light irradiation direction can be rotated so that the irradiation position forms a circle with respect to the pachinko gaming machine 100.

  An operation handle 116 is disposed at a lower position of the frame member 113. The operation handle 116 is operated by the player when the game ball is fired by driving the launching unit. Similar to the frame member 113, the operation handle 116 has a shape that protrudes from the board surface of the game board 101 to the player side.

  The operation handle 116 includes a firing instruction member 117 that drives the launching portion to launch a game ball. The firing instruction member 117 is provided on the outer peripheral portion of the operation handle 116 so as to rotate clockwise as viewed from the player. Although not described in detail because it is a known technique, the operation handle 116 is provided with a sensor that detects that the player directly operates the firing instruction member 117. Thereby, the launching unit causes the game ball to be launched when the firing instruction member 117 is directly operated by the player.

  In the frame member 113, an effect button (chance button) 118 and a cross key 119 are provided on the lower side of the game area 103. The effect button 118 and the cross key 119 constitute an operation accepting unit that accepts an operation from a player in the pachinko gaming machine 100. The hitting ball supply tray 120 accommodates the game balls and sequentially sends the game balls to the launching unit.

  On the game board 101, a movable accessory 130 that is driven at the time of production is provided. For example, the movable accessory 130 slides downward from the position shown in the figure when performing using the movable accessory 130 and advances to the front surface of the image display unit 104, and otherwise, as shown in FIG. It is retracted in a storage space (not shown) provided in the upper part.

(Basic operation of pachinko machines)
Next, an example of the basic operation of the pachinko gaming machine 100 according to the present embodiment will be described. The pachinko gaming machine 100, when a game ball wins the first start port 105 or the second start port 106, performs a jackpot lottery according to the start port that the game ball has won. When the game ball wins the first start opening 105 and wins the jackpot lottery, the pachinko gaming machine 100 variably displays the first special symbol on the first special symbol display unit 201a. Then, after a predetermined period of time has elapsed since the start of the variable display, the first special symbol is stopped and displayed with a symbol indicating the lottery lottery result.

  When the game ball wins the second starting port 106 and wins a big hit, the pachinko gaming machine 100 displays the second special symbol on the second special symbol display unit 201b in a variable manner. Then, after the lapse of a predetermined period from the start of the variable display, the second special symbol is stopped and displayed with a symbol indicating the lottery result of the jackpot lottery.

  When the pachinko gaming machine 100 variably displays a special symbol (first special symbol or second special symbol), the effect symbol (for example, three numbers) of the image display unit 104 is variably displayed. When the special symbol is stopped and displayed, the effect symbol is stopped and displayed. For example, when a special symbol is stopped and displayed with a predetermined symbol indicating a jackpot (when a jackpot lottery is won in the jackpot lottery), the pachinko gaming machine 100 has a combination that indicates a jackpot (for example, “7/7/7”). The so-called “drilling eyes” and the like are stopped and displayed.

  When the effect symbol is stopped and displayed with the combination indicating the jackpot, the pachinko gaming machine 100 is in the jackpot gaming state, and the jackpot 109 is opened for the round corresponding to the winning jackpot (for example, 16 rounds). If the game ball wins the big winning opening 109 during the opening, the pachinko gaming machine 100 pays out a predetermined number of prize balls.

  During the jackpot game state, the jackpot lottery is not performed. The jackpot gaming state ends when the winning prize opening 109 for the winning round is completed. In the jackpot game state, a game is played by winning in the big winning opening 109 arranged in the right area, that is, a game is played by a right hit in which a game ball is launched in the right area of the game area 103. It has become.

  When the pachinko gaming machine 100 ends the jackpot gaming state, the pachinko gaming machine 100 returns to the gaming state in which the jackpot lottery is performed again. For example, the pachinko gaming machine 100 enters a probability-changing gaming state when the jackpot gaming state is terminated. The pachinko gaming machine 100 according to the present embodiment is of a type called an ST (Special Time) machine in which a highly probable gaming state is set until a predetermined number of fluctuations have elapsed after the jackpot game. Note that the pachinko gaming machine 100 is not limited to the ST machine, but can be of a type that can maintain a high probability state until the next jackpot is won and can take a jackpot to shift to a low probability gaming state. is there.

(Game state of pachinko machine)
When in the normal gaming state, the pachinko gaming machine 100 performs a jackpot lottery using a low probability winning determination table (see FIG. 7) for the low probability gaming state, for example, a jackpot winning a jackpot with a probability of 1/200 Make a lottery. Further, in the normal gaming state, the pachinko gaming machine 100 does not provide a game support function (hereinafter referred to as “electric chew support function”) by opening and closing the electric tulip 107.

  The specific contents of the electric chew support function will not be described in detail because it is a well-known technique. For example, the fluctuation time of the normal symbol is shortened and the winning probability per normal symbol is improved (the frequency of opening the electric tulip 107). Increase of the opening time of the electric tulip 107 and the like. That is, in a normal game state where the electric chew support function is not given, it is difficult for the game ball to win the second starting port 106.

  However, in this embodiment, even in the normal gaming state, the electric tulip 107 can take a long opening per hour that is opened for a long time. Since the electric tulip 107 is opened for about 6 seconds, for example, it is easy to win the second starting port 106 during that time. In other words, even in the normal game state, a hit determination is made for the game ball that has won the second start port 106. In the normal gaming state, a game is played by left-handed hitting a game ball in the left side of the game area 103, and the game is progressed mainly by winning at the first starting port 105.

  When in the probabilistic gaming state, the pachinko gaming machine 100 performs a jackpot lottery using a hit determination table (not shown) for a high probability gaming state, for example, a jackpot with a probability of 3/200 (1 / 66.7) The lottery to win the prize will be made. In other words, in the probability variation gaming state, a jackpot lottery that wins the jackpot with a probability of about three times as high as in the normal gaming state is performed. Further, the pachinko gaming machine 100 provides an electric chew support function in the probability variation gaming state. For this reason, in the gaming state to which the electric chew support function is given, it becomes easier for the game ball to win the second starting port 106 than in the normal gaming state to which the electric chew support function is not given. In the probable gaming state, a game is played by a right strike in which a game ball is launched into the right area of the game area 103, and the game is progressed mainly by winning at the second starting port 106.

  The pachinko gaming machine 100 makes a transition to the gaming state in response to a jackpot, and also makes the transition to the next gaming state when the jackpot lottery is performed a predetermined number of times (for example, 74 times) after the transition to the previous gaming state. . Specifically, it is set so that the gaming state with the electric chew support function is provided until 70 fluctuations after the jackpot ends, and the high probability gaming state is established until 74 fluctuations after the jackpot ends. In other words, a high-probability gaming state (special gaming state) to which the electric chew support function is not given is set during four variations from 71 variations to 74 variations after the end of the jackpot. Further, after the big hit, the normal gaming state is set after the 75th change.

  That is, in the present embodiment, except for the jackpot gaming state, any one of the normal gaming state, the probability variation gaming state, and the special gaming state from 71 variations to 74 variations after the jackpot ends. Can be taken. In addition, it is possible to take a jackpot to shift to a low probability gaming state (so-called short-time gaming state) to which the electric chew support function is given, or a high probability gaming state to which the electric chew support function is not given (similar to the special gaming state ( The jackpot for shifting to a so-called latent game state may be taken.

  In addition, when it is possible to take a big hit to shift to the latent game state, a small win may be taken. The small hit is a specific loss represented by a symbol (special symbol) different from a normal lose (a loss other than the small hit). The opening mode of the big winning opening 109 in the small hit gaming state and the opening mode of the big winning opening 109 in the jackpot big winning game state to be shifted to the latent gaming state are similar to the opening mode, and the production is also similar. It will be the production. In this way, it is possible to take the big win and the small win that are shifted to the latent probability gaming state, and after the winning game, it is determined whether the high probability gaming state or the low probability gaming state is set. It is possible to improve the interest of the game by performing the concealed production.

(Details of information display section)
Next, details of the information display unit 112 will be described. FIG. 2 is an explanatory diagram showing a detailed configuration of the information display unit. In FIG. 2, the information display unit 112 includes a special symbol display unit 201, a normal symbol display unit 202, a hold display unit 203, a round display unit 204, and a right-handed display unit 205. Each of the display units 201 to 205 employs an LED (Light Emitting Diode) display.

  The first special symbol display unit 201a represents a lottery result of a jackpot lottery performed when a game ball wins the first starting port 105, and includes eight LEDs. The second special symbol display unit 201b represents the lottery result of the jackpot lottery performed when the game ball wins the second starting port 106, and, like the first special symbol display unit 201a, from the eight LEDs. Become.

  During the change of each special symbol, for example, each LED is sequentially turned on and off so as to flow from left to right in the drawing. In addition, during the change of the special symbol, the image display unit 104 performs a variation effect using the effect symbol. When the variation of the special symbol is stopped, the lottery result of the big hit lottery is displayed according to the lighting state of the LED.

  For example, when only the rightmost LED is lit, it indicates a loss, and when the first, second, fourth, and seventh LEDs from the left are lit, four rounds (R) are short. It has come to show a win. Further, when all the LEDs are lit, 16R length is indicated. The lighting mode of the LED indicating each jackpot is not limited to one mode, and a plurality of lighting modes may be set for each jackpot. For example, when the second, fifth, and sixth LEDs from the left are lit, 16R short hit is indicated.

  The 4R short hit is a big hit that allows the player to win four rounds of the ball. The 16R length is a jackpot that allows the player to win 16 rounds. The 16R short win has a round and a short round in which the opening time of the big winning opening 109 is long, and is a big hit that allows the player to obtain four rounds.

  Note that when the special symbol stops at a symbol indicating a loss, the effect symbol displayed on the image display unit 104 stops at a so-called breakage that indicates a loss. Further, when the special symbol stops at the symbol indicating 4R short hit, the effect symbol displayed on the image display unit 104 stops at the effect symbol (for example, 1, 3, 5) indicating 4R short hit. Furthermore, when the special symbol stops at the symbol indicating 16R length, the effect symbol displayed on the image display unit 104 stops at the effect symbol indicating 16R length (for example, 7, 7, 7).

  When the special symbol stops at a symbol indicating 16R short hit, the effect symbol displayed on the image display unit 104 stops at an effect symbol indicating normal long hit (for example, a double eye other than 3, 7). Even when the special symbol is stopped at the symbol indicating 16R long, the effect symbol indicating 16R short hit (for example, a doublet other than 3, 7) is stopped on the image display unit 104, and then 16R is displayed. There may be a promotion effect that clearly shows that it is a long hit.

  In addition, a normal symbol display unit 202 for displaying normal symbols is arranged on the upper portion of the special symbol display unit 201. The normal symbol display unit 202 represents a normal symbol lottery performed when a game ball passes through the gate 108, and includes one LED. When the normal symbol lottery is won, the pachinko gaming machine 100 opens the electric tulip 107 for a predetermined period. The LED blinks during normal symbol variation.

  When the variation of the normal symbol is stopped, the lottery result of the normal symbol lottery is displayed according to the lighting state of the LED. When the variation of the normal symbol is stopped, for example, when the LED is turned on, it is a hit and the electric tulip 107 is opened. When the change of the normal symbol stops, the LED is turned off, and it becomes lost.

  On the left side of the normal symbol display unit 202, a hold display unit 203 that displays the number of pieces of determination information for the special symbol or the normal symbol (hereinafter referred to as “the number of pieces of determination information”) is arranged. The hold display unit 203 includes a first special symbol hold display unit 203a, a second special symbol hold display unit 203b, and a normal symbol hold display unit 203c.

  The first special symbol hold display unit 203a stores the game balls that won the first starting port 105 during the change of the special symbol as the number of pieces of determination information (so-called hold number) with a prescribed number (for example, 4) as the upper limit. Display things. The second special symbol hold display unit 203b stores the game balls that won the second starting port 106 during the change of the special symbol as the number of pieces of determination information (so-called hold number) with a prescribed number (for example, 4) as the upper limit. Display things.

  The normal symbol hold display unit 203c displays the game balls that have passed through the gate 108 during the change of the normal symbol, with the prescribed number (for example, 4) as the upper limit and stored as the number of determination information (so-called hold number). The round display unit 204 displays the number of rounds of the big hit during the big hit. For example, an LED representing “2” is turned on in the case of a big hit of 2 rounds, and an LED representing “16” is turned on in the case of 16R length or 16R short. The right-handed display unit 205 lights up the LED in a gaming state (probability game state and jackpot game state) in which a game is played by right-handed, and prompts the player to make a right-handed game.

(Back configuration of pachinko machine)
Next, the back configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 100 will be described. FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram showing a back configuration of the pachinko gaming machine. In FIG. 3, the pachinko gaming machine 100 is fitted into a frame member 113. The pachinko gaming machine 100 includes a main control board 301 as a main control unit, an effect control board 302 as an effect control unit that includes a plurality of printed boards, and a power control board 303 that supplies power. Each of the substrates 301 to 303 is accommodated in a substrate case 301a to 303a made of a transparent resin molded member. The effect control board 302 is covered with a back cover 304. The back cover 304 is made of a transparent resin molding member, and protects the connection cable disposed outside the effect control board 302.

  Specifically, the back cover 304 is protected by connection cables connected to various control boards and other game machine components. The back cover 304 is openable and closable, and a part (lower part) covers the main board case 301a of the main control board 301 in the closed state. That is, the main control board 301 cannot be removed when the back cover 304 is closed. On the other hand, in the opened state of the back cover 304, the main control board 301 can be removed by sliding the main control board 301 leftward in the drawing.

  Here, the main board case 301a of the main control board 301 will be described in detail. The main board case 301 a of the main control board 301 is covered with a part of the back cover 304. The main board case 301a accommodates the main control board 301 so that unauthorized modification to connect another board from the outside and illegal actions to exchange with another board cannot be performed. Further, the main board case 301a is formed of a transparent case, so that the main control board 301 can be visually confirmed against unauthorized modification and fraud. The effect control board 302 and the power supply control board 303 are similarly housed in the transparent board case 302a or 303a.

  The main board case 301a is provided with an operation unit 305 capable of pressing a ram clear switch. The RAM clear switch is a switch for clearing backup information stored in a RAM (Random Access Memory) of the main control board 301. The main board case 301a is provided with an opening / closing part 306 that covers the operation part 305 so as to be freely opened and closed. The opening / closing portion 306 is configured to rotate around a rotation shaft 307. FIG. 3 shows a case where the opening / closing part 306 is in an open state.

  When the ram clear switch is pressed, the operator takes a two-step procedure of operating the operation unit 305 after opening the opening / closing unit 306. The opened / closed portion 306 is closed by gravity unless operated by the operator. As described above, when the ram clear switch is pressed, it is necessary to take a procedure of opening the opening / closing portion 306. Therefore, an illegal act such as making a big hit frequently by pressing the ram clear switch illegally. It can be deterred.

(Internal configuration of pachinko machine)
Next, the internal configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 100 will be described. FIG. 4 is a block diagram (No. 1) showing an internal configuration of the pachinko gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention. As shown in FIG. 4, the control unit 400 of the pachinko gaming machine 100 includes a main control unit 401 that controls the progress of the game, a prize ball control unit 402 that controls the payout of prize balls, and an effect control that controls the contents of the effect. Part 403. Each control unit will be described in detail below.

(1. Main control unit)
The main control unit 401 includes a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 411, a ROM (Read Only Memory) 412, a RAM (Random Access Memory) 413, an input / output interface (I / O) (not shown), and the like. The The CPU 411 reads various programs related to the progress of the game from the ROM 412 and executes the read programs using the RAM 413 as a work area.

  The main control unit 401 is connected to various switches (hereinafter abbreviated as “SW”) for detecting a game ball. For example, as shown in the figure, the main control unit 401 includes a first start port SW 414 a that detects a game ball won in the first start port 105 and a second start that detects a game ball won in the second start port 106. A mouth SW 414b, a gate SW 415 that detects a game ball that has passed through the gate 108, a big winning port SW 416 that detects a game ball that has won a prize winning port 109, and a normal winning that detects a game ball that has won a normal winning hole 110. The mouth SW 417 is connected.

  Each of the various SWs 414 to 417 inputs a detection signal indicating whether or not a game ball has been detected to the main control unit 401. Based on the detection signals input from the various SWs 414 to 417, the main control unit 401 stores determination information (see FIG. 6) corresponding to the right to receive the big hit lottery, or uses the determination information to win the big hit lottery Or a prize ball payout instruction is given to the prize ball control unit 402 according to the lottery result of the jackpot lottery.

  Here, as the first start port SW414a, the second start port SW414b, the gate SW415, and the big prize port SW416, for example, a proximity switch or the like can be adopted. Further, when a plurality of first start ports 105 are provided on the game board, a plurality of first start ports SW 414a may be provided for each arrangement position of the first start ports 105. Further, even when a plurality of normal winning ports 110 are provided on the game board 101, a plurality of normal winning ports SW 417 may be provided for each arrangement position of the normal winning ports 110.

  The main control unit 401 is connected to various solenoids that drive electric accessories such as the electric tulip 107 and the big prize opening 109. For example, as shown in the figure, the main controller 401 is connected to an electric tulip solenoid 418 that opens and closes the electric tulip 107 and a big prize opening solenoid 419 that opens and closes the big prize opening 109.

  The main control unit 401 inputs / blocks an electric signal to the electric tulip solenoid 418 based on the lottery result of the normal symbol lottery, or inputs / blocks an electric signal to the big prize opening solenoid 419 based on the lottery result of the big hit lottery. . The various solenoids 418 and 419 convert the electric signal supplied from the main control unit 401 into a mechanical motion, and opens and closes the electric tulip 107 and opens and closes the special prize opening 109.

  The main control unit 401 is connected to various symbol display units for displaying special symbols and normal symbols. For example, the main control unit 401 includes a first special symbol display unit 201a that displays a first special symbol, a second special symbol display unit 201b that displays a second special symbol, and a normal symbol display unit that displays a normal symbol. 202 is connected to a hold display unit 203 that displays the number of stored determination information.

  The main control unit 401 performs display control of the first special symbol display unit 201a and display control of the second special symbol display unit 201b based on the lottery result of the big hit lottery. The main control unit 401 performs display control of the normal symbol display unit 202 based on the lottery result of the normal symbol lottery. The display content of the hold display unit 203 is controlled based on the number of holds.

  Here, an example of a program executed by the CPU 411 of the main control unit 401 and an example of information set in the RAM 413 by executing each program will be described. In the following description, only the characteristic programs that are particularly important in the present embodiment are described. In addition to the programs described below, the ROM 412 stores a number of programs (not shown), and the RAM 413 has a number of storage areas (not shown) in addition to the storage areas described below.

  The main processing program 412a performs initial setting of built-in devices such as a CTC (timer counter) of the main control unit 401 in accordance with the supply of power to the pachinko gaming machine 100, and sets setting information indicating setting contents to a setting storage area It is stored in 413a. For example, the setting information includes information indicating a cycle for executing the timer interrupt processing program.

  In addition, the main processing program 412a monitors the power-off of the pachinko gaming machine 100, generates backup information when the power is cut-off, and stores this backup information in the backup storage area 413b. The RAM 413 is supplied with power for a certain period (for example, one day) even when the power of the pachinko gaming machine 100 is cut off by a backup power supply (not shown). Therefore, the RAM 413 can hold the backup information stored in the backup storage area 413b for a certain period even when the power of the pachinko gaming machine 100 is shut off.

  The RAM 413 may be a nonvolatile RAM such as a FeRAM (Ferroelectric Random Access Memory) or a nonvolatile memory such as a flash memory. In this case, the RAM 413 can hold the backup information stored in the backup storage area 413b without a backup power source.

  The timer interrupt processing program 412b sequentially executes subprograms such as a random number update processing program 412c, a switch processing program 412d, a symbol processing program 412j, an electric accessory control processing program 412m, a prize ball processing program 412q, and an output processing program 412r. Let

  The timer interrupt processing program 412b is interrupted and executed for the main processing program 412a at the cycle stored in the setting storage area 413a by the main processing program 412a. The timer interrupt process realized by the timer interrupt process program 412b will be described later with reference to FIG.

  The random number update processing program 412c updates the count values of various random number acquisition counters managed by the main control unit 401, such as hit random numbers, symbol random numbers, and fluctuation pattern random numbers. For example, every time the random number update processing program 412c is executed, “1” is added to each count value of each random number counter stored in the counter storage area 413c.

  FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the contents stored in the counter storage area of the present embodiment. The counter storage area 413c stores count values of random number counters managed by the main control unit 401 such as a hit random number counter C1, a design random number counter C2, a variation pattern random number counter C3, and a normal design random number counter C4.

  Each time the random number update processing program 412c is executed, the random number update processing program 412c adds “1” to the count value of each of the random number counters C1 to C4 as a new count value of each of the random number counters C1 to C4. The counter storage area 413c is updated.

  In addition, when the count values of the random number counters C1 to C4 reach a predetermined value, the random number update processing program 412c returns the count value to, for example, “0” and performs the same count up again. In the present embodiment, as an example, the winning random number is counted within the range of “0 to 199”. In addition, the design random number and the fluctuation pattern random number are counted within the range of “0 to 99”.

  Further, the random number update processing program 412c may further count the initial value random number. Here, the initial random number is a random number for determining which value to return to the winning random number counter C1 when the winning random number reaches a predetermined value (“199” in the example of the present embodiment). be able to. In this case, when the count value of the hit random number counter C1 reaches a predetermined value, the random number update processing program 412c returns the count value of the hit random number counter C1 to a value that becomes the same value as the initial value random number.

  The switch processing program 412d sequentially executes subprograms such as a start opening switch processing program 412e, a gate switch processing program 412g, a big winning opening switch processing program 412h, and a normal winning opening switch processing program 412i.

  The start port switch processing program 412e is a hit random number counter C1, a design random number counter C2, a variation pattern random number counter in the counter storage area 413c at the timing when the first start port SW 414a detects a game ball won in the first start port 105. The count value of each counter of C3 is acquired as determination information, and the acquired determination information is stored in the determination information storage area 413d of the RAM 413.

  Similarly, when the game ball that has won the second start port 106 is detected by the second start port SW 414b, the start port switch processing program 412e also receives a hit random number counter C1, a design random number counter C2, the counter storage area 413c, The count value of each counter of the fluctuation pattern random number counter C3 is acquired as determination information. Then, the obtained determination information is stored in the determination information storage area 413d of the RAM 413.

  FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the contents stored in the determination information storage area of the present embodiment. The determination information storage area 413d includes determination information storage areas J1 to J8. In the determination information storage areas J1 to J8, the winning random number counter C1, the design random number counter C2, and the variation pattern random number counter C3 acquired at the timing when the game balls win the first starting port 105 and the second starting port 106 are stored. The count value of each counter is stored in association as determination information.

  Further, in the determination information storage areas J1 to J8, it is also stored whether the winning that triggered each acquisition of the determination information is for the first start port 105 or the second start port 106. In the determination information storage areas J1 to J8, up to four pieces of determination information can be stored with the upper limit being four for each of the first start port 105 and the second start port 106. It has become.

  The determination information storage areas J1 to J8 are set with a priority order for receiving a hit determination. In the illustrated example, the determination information stored in the determination information storage area with a smaller number, such as the determination information storage area J1, the determination information storage area J2, the determination information storage area J3,... The higher the information, the higher the priority for receiving the hit determination.

  In the present embodiment, in the time series, the number is stored in the younger determination information storage area from the determination information acquired by winning first. Further, in the present embodiment, the determination information acquired in response to the winning at the second starting port 106 has a lower number than the determination information acquired in response to the winning at the first starting port 105. Stored in the information storage area. The start port switch process realized by the start port switch processing program 412e will be described later with reference to FIG.

  The gate switch processing program 412g acquires the count value of the normal symbol random number counter C4 in the counter storage area 413c as the normal symbol determination information at the timing when the game ball that has passed through the gate 108 is detected by the gate SW415. The normal symbol determination information is stored in the normal symbol determination information storage area 413i of the RAM 413.

  The big winning opening switch processing program 412h detects a game ball won in the big winning opening 109 by the big winning opening SW 416, and the normal winning opening switch processing program 412i has won the normal winning opening 110 in the normal winning opening 110. Is detected.

  The symbol processing program 412j sequentially executes a special symbol processing program 412k and a normal symbol processing program 412l. The special symbol processing program 412k uses the determination information stored in the determination information storage area 413d to sequentially perform hit determination, symbol determination, and variation pattern determination, and these determination results are stored in the determination result storage area 413e. Remember me. Based on these determination results, the special symbol displayed on the special symbol display unit 201 is displayed in a variable manner and stopped.

  When a plurality of pieces of determination information are stored in the determination information storage area 413d, the special symbol processing program 412k uses the determination information stored in the determination information storage area J1 set with the highest priority. , Hit determination, symbol determination, and variation pattern determination are sequentially performed.

  Specifically, in the special symbol processing program 412k, first, the hit determination table At stored in the ROM 412 is compared with the hit random number of the determination information. Here, the hit determination table At stored in the ROM 412 will be described.

  FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram illustrating an example of the hit determination table. As shown in FIG. 7, the hit determination table At is composed of a low probability determination table At1 and a high probability determination table At2. The low probability determination table At1 and the high probability determination table At2 are configured by associating a predetermined determination value with a big hit. Here, the determination values of the low probability hit determination table At1 and the high probability hit determination table At2 define the winning probability for the big hit in the hit determination.

  Specifically, in the winning determination, the winning probability for the big hit is determined by the number of determination values associated with each. In the low probability determination table At1, a determination value “0 (1)” is assigned to the big hit. On the other hand, the determination value “0 to 2 (three pieces)” is assigned to the big hit in the high probability hit determination table At2.

  The special symbol processing program 412k makes a hit determination using the low-probability determination table At1 when the high-probability game flag indicating the high probability gaming state is set to OFF at the time of the determination. If the high probability game flag is set to ON at the time of the hit determination, the hit determination is performed using the high probability hit determination table At2.

  The special symbol processing program 412k determines that the jackpot is won if the winning random number matches the judgment value associated with the jackpot, and is normal if the winning judgment random number does not match the jackpot judgment value. It is determined that it is a loss.

  As described above, the acquired hit random number is any numerical value from 0 to 199. For this reason, when the high-probability gaming flag is set to OFF (low-probability gaming state) and a hit determination is performed using the low-probability determination table At1, the winning combination is won with a probability of 1/200. . When the high probability game flag is set to ON (high probability game state) and a hit determination is performed using the high probability hit determination table At2, the winning combination is won with a probability of 3/200 (= 1 / 66.7). It is like that. In other words, in the pachinko gaming machine 100, in the jackpot lottery when the high-probability game flag is set to ON, there is a tendency that it is easier to win the jackpot than when the high-probability game flag is set to OFF.

  If the special symbol processing program 412k determines that the jackpot has been won, the special symbol processing program 412k subsequently compares the symbol determination table Zt stored in the ROM 412 with the symbol random number of the determination information. Here, the symbol determination table Zt stored in the ROM 412 will be described.

  FIG. 8 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the symbol determination table. As shown in FIG. 8, the symbol determination table Zt is composed of a first symbol determination table Zt1 and a second symbol determination table Zt2. The first symbol determination table Zt1 and the second symbol determination table Zt2 are configured by associating a predetermined determination value with each jackpot type (in the illustrated example, per 16R short, per 16R long, per 4R short). The The first symbol determination table Zt1 is used for symbol determination of a game ball won at the first start port 105, while the second symbol determination table Zt2 is used for symbol determination of a game ball won at the second start port 106. .

  Here, the determination values of the first symbol determination table Zt1 and the second symbol determination table Zt2 define the winning probability for each jackpot type in the symbol determination. Specifically, in symbol determination, the winning probability for the jackpot is determined by the number of determination values associated with each. In the first symbol determination table Zt1, a determination value “0 to 19 (20 pieces)” is assigned per 16R length. Further, in the first symbol determination table Zt1, a determination value “20 to 49 (30 pieces)” is assigned per 16R short, and a determination value “50 to 99 (50 pieces)” is assigned per 4R short. .

  On the other hand, in the second symbol determination table Zt2, the determination value “0 to 49 (50 pieces)” is assigned per 16R length. Further, in the second symbol determination table Zt2, no determination value is assigned per 16R short, and determination values “50 to 99 (50 pieces)” are assigned per 4R short.

  The special symbol processing program 412k makes symbol determination using the first symbol determination table Zt1 when the winning that triggered the acquisition of the determination target determination information is the first start port 105. When the winning that triggered the acquisition of the determination target determination information is the second start port 106, the symbol determination is performed using the second symbol determination table Zt2.

  The special symbol processing program 412k determines that the winning per 16R length is won when the symbol random number of the determination information matches the determination value associated with the 16R length. If the design random number of the determination information matches the determination value associated with 16R short, it is determined that the 16R short has been won. If it matches the determination value associated with 4R short, it is determined that the 4R short is won.

  As described above, the symbol random number to be acquired is any numerical value from 0 to 99. For this reason, when a game ball wins the first starting port 105 and makes a symbol determination using the first symbol determination table Zt1, the winning is per 16R length at 20/100. When a game ball wins the second starting port 106 and makes a symbol determination using the second symbol determination table Zt2, the winning is per 16R length at 50/100. That is, in the pachinko gaming machine 100, in the jackpot lottery with respect to the winning at the second starting port 106, it tends to be easier to win per 16R length than the jackpot lottery with respect to the winning at the first starting port 105.

  Subsequently, the special symbol processing program 412k compares the variation pattern determination table Ht with the variation pattern random number of the determination information. FIG. 9 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a variation pattern determination table used in the normal gaming state. As shown in FIG. 9, the variation pattern determination table Ht is composed of a first variation pattern determination table Ht1 and a second variation pattern determination table Ht2.

  The first variation pattern determination table Ht1 and the second variation pattern determination table Ht2 are configured by associating predetermined determination values with the variation patterns Hp1 to Hp8. Here, the variation patterns Hp1 to Hp8 define the variation pattern of the special symbol, and define, for example, a period during which the special symbol is varied (hereinafter referred to as “variation time”).

  The determination values of the first variation pattern determination table Ht1 and the second variation pattern determination table Ht2 define winning probabilities for the variation patterns Hp1 to Hp8 in the variation pattern determination. Specifically, in the variation pattern determination, the winning probability of each variation pattern Hp1 to Hp8 is determined by the number of determination values associated with each.

  The special symbol processing program 412k makes the variation pattern determination using the first variation pattern determination table Ht1 when the determination result of the hit determination in the normal gaming state is lost. When the determination result of the hit determination in the normal gaming state is a big hit, the variation pattern determination is performed using the second variation pattern determination table Ht2.

  In the first variation pattern determination table Ht1 and the second variation pattern determination table Ht2, in the pachinko gaming machine 100, a variation pattern with a long variation time is more likely to be determined at the time of a big hit, and is difficult to be determined at the time of a loss. The determination values of the variation patterns Hp1 to Hp8 are determined so that the degree of expectation for the jackpot becomes higher.

  FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a variation pattern determination table used in a gaming state with an electronic Chu support function (probability variation gaming state). As shown in FIG. 10, the variation pattern determination table DHt is composed of a first variation pattern determination table Ht3 and a second variation pattern determination table Ht4. The first variation pattern determination table Ht3 is used at the time of losing in the gaming state with the electric chew support function. The second variation pattern determination table Ht4 is used at the time of the big hit in the gaming state with the electric chew support function.

  The first variation pattern determination table Ht3 is configured by associating a predetermined determination value with each variation pattern Hp1 to Hp9. In the first variation pattern determination table Ht3, when the determination value is “0 to 89”, the variation pattern Hp1 or Hp9 is selected depending on the presence / absence of determination information (second hold) by winning at the second start port 106. It is like that.

  Specifically, the variation pattern Hp1 has a variation time of 10 seconds, is a case where the determination value is “0 to 89”, and is information for determination by winning a prize to the second start port 106 (first Win if there is no (2 hold). The variation pattern Hp9 has a variation time of 1 second, is a case where the determination value is “0 to 89”, and information for determination by winning to the second start port 106 (second hold) Wins when there is (1 or more). As described above, when the determination value is “0 to 89”, one of the variation patterns Hp1 and Hp9 is won depending on the presence or absence of the second hold.

  In a gaming state with an electric chew support function, a state where there is a second hold often occurs, and in such a case, by changing the fluctuation pattern Hp9 having a fluctuation time of 1 second, a quick game can be performed. It is possible. On the other hand, in the game state with the electric chew support function, when there is no second hold, the time for winning the game ball to the second starting port 106 by changing the change pattern Hp1 having a change time of 10 seconds. Like to earn.

  Here, in a state where there is no second hold, assuming that the fluctuation of the variation pattern Hp1 due to the second hold has ended, information for determination (first hold) that is disadvantageous for the player due to winning at the first start port 105 is stored. If it is, the variation due to the determination information is started. In the present embodiment, in the game state with the electric chew support function, in the variation due to the first hold, when the determination value is “0 to 89”, the variation for 10 seconds is performed using the variation pattern Hp1. As a result, when there is no second hold in the gaming state with the electric chew support function, a time for winning a prize to the second starting port 106 is gained, and it is made difficult for the player to make a fluctuation unfavorable as much as possible. .

  When the special symbol processing program 412k performs a hit determination, a symbol determination, or a variation pattern determination, these determination results are stored in the determination result storage area 413e. FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram of an example of the determination result storage area. As shown in FIG. 11, the determination result storage area 413e stores the determination result of the hit determination, the determination result of the symbol determination, and the determination result of the variation pattern determination in association with each other.

  In the determination result storage area 413e, information indicating a symbol representing both the determination result of the hit determination and the determination result of the symbol determination may be stored. For example, in this case, the symbol “1” is stored per 16R length, and the symbol “2” is stored per 16R short. In addition, the symbol “3” is stored for 4R short, and the symbol “−” is stored for loss. The special symbol processing realized by the special symbol processing program 412k will be described later with reference to FIG.

  The electric accessory control process program 412m sequentially executes sub-programs such as a special prize opening process program 412n and an electric chew process program 412p. The special winning opening processing program 412n opens and closes the special winning opening 109 based on the processing result of the special symbol processing program 412k.

  Further, the special winning opening processing program 412n causes the game state setting processing program 412o to be executed as a subprogram. The game state setting processing program 412o causes the game flag storage area 413f to set game flags such as a highly probable game flag and a short-time game flag in accordance with the winning jackpot. The detailed processing contents of the big prize opening process realized by the big prize opening processing program 412n will be described later with reference to FIG. The electric chew processing program 412p opens and closes the electric tulip 107 based on the processing result of the normal symbol processing program 412l.

  The prize ball processing program 412q is used for paying out a predetermined number of prize balls for winning at each of the first starting port 105, the second starting port 106, the big winning port 109, and the normal winning port 110. A payout instruction (prize ball command) is set in the prize ball information storage area 413g.

  The output processing program 412r outputs information indicating the storage contents of each storage area set in the RAM 413 to each control unit (for example, the prize ball control unit 402 and the effect control unit 403a) connected to the main control unit 401. Let

  Further, the above-described start port switch processing program 412e executes a prior determination processing program 412f as a subprogram. Here, the advance determination processing program 412f sequentially performs a hit determination, a symbol determination, and a variation pattern determination on each determination information stored in the determination information storage area 413d, and these determination results are stored in the prior determination storage area 413h. Remember me.

  FIG. 12 is an explanatory diagram illustrating an example of a prior determination storage area according to the present embodiment. The pre-determination storage area 413h stores the determination results of the hit determination, symbol determination, and variation pattern determination for the determination information stored in the determination information storage areas J1 to J8 of the determination information storage area 413d.

  Note that information indicating a symbol representing both the determination result of the hit determination and the determination result of the symbol determination may be stored in the prior determination storage area 413h. For example, in this case, the symbol “1” is stored per 16R length, and the symbol “2” is stored per 16R short. In addition, the symbol “3” is stored for 4R short, and the symbol “−” is stored for loss. Detailed processing contents of the preliminary determination process realized by the preliminary determination processing program 412f will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Further, the main control unit 401 is connected to the board external information terminal board 491, and can output information indicating the storage contents of each storage area set in the RAM 413 to the outside (for example, a hall computer in a game hall). it can. The main control unit 401 can realize its function by, for example, a main control board.

(2. Prize ball control unit)
The prize ball control unit 402 includes a CPU 421, a ROM 422, a RAM 423, an input / output interface (I / O) (not shown), and the like. Based on a payout instruction (prize ball command) from the main control unit 401, the CPU 421 reads various programs related to payout control of prize balls from the ROM 422, and executes the read program using the RAM 423 as a work area.

  The prize ball control unit 402 is connected to various SWs for detecting a game ball. For example, as shown in the figure, the prize ball control unit 402 has a fixed position SW 424 for detecting a game ball at a predetermined position, a payout ball detection SW425 for detecting a paid game ball, and a hitting ball supply provided on the front surface of the frame. A ball presence detection SW 426 that detects whether there is a game ball in the tray 120 and a full tank SW 427 that detects that the hitting ball supply tray 120 is filled with the game ball are connected.

  The various SWs 424 to 427 input detection signals indicating whether or not a game ball has been detected to the prize ball control unit 402. The winning ball control unit 402 pays out a winning ball or stops paying out a winning ball based on a payout instruction output from the main control unit 401 or detection signals input from various SWs 424 to 427. Further, the prize ball control unit 402 may output detection signals input from the various SWs 424 to 427 to the main control unit 401.

  In addition, a launching unit 428 and a payout unit 429 are connected to the prize ball control unit 402. The prize ball control unit 402 detects the operation of launching the game ball with respect to the launch unit 428 and controls the launch of the game ball. The launcher 428 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 402 detects a game operation by the sensor of the launch unit 428, the game ball 103 is intermittently fired by driving a solenoid or the like in response to the detected game operation, and the game area 103 of the game board 101 is played. Launch a game ball.

  The prize ball control unit 402 controls the payout unit 429 to pay out the number of prize balls at the time of winning. The payout unit 429 includes a payout drive motor for paying out a predetermined number from a storage unit (not shown) that stores game balls. The winning ball control unit 402 drives the payout driving motor to win the payout unit 429 at each winning port (first starting port 105, second starting port 106, large winning port 109, normal winning port 110). The number of prize balls corresponding to the played game ball is paid out.

  The prize ball control unit 402 is connected to a frame external information terminal board 492, and can output various information executed by the prize ball control unit 402 to the outside. For example, the prize ball control unit 402 realizes its function by a prize ball control board.

(3. Production control unit)
(3-1. Director of Production)
FIG. 13: is a block diagram (the 2) which shows the internal structure of the pachinko gaming machine concerning embodiment of this invention. The effect control unit 403 includes an effect control unit 403a that controls the entire effect control unit 403, a lamp control unit 403b that controls the lighting of the lamp and the drive control of the movable accessory, the display control of the image display unit 104, and the speaker 114. An image / sound controller 403c for performing sound output control is provided.

  The production control unit 403a includes a CPU 431, a ROM 432, a RAM 433, an input / output interface (I / O) (not shown), and the like. The CPU 431 reads out various programs relating to the control of effects performed by the pachinko gaming machine 100 from the ROM 432, and executes the read programs using the RAM 433 as a work area.

  In addition, an effect button 118 and a cross key 119 for receiving an operation from a player are connected to the effect control unit 403a. The effect button 118 and the cross key 119 input a control signal corresponding to a key operated (for example, pressed) by the player to the effect control unit 403a. The effect supervision unit 403a sets an operation command indicating that an operation by the player has been accepted in the RAM 433 based on a control signal input from the effect button 118 or the cross key 119.

  Here, an example of a program executed by the CPU 431 of the production control unit 403a and an example of information set in the RAM 433 by executing each program will be described. Note that the programs and the like described below only describe characteristic features that are particularly important in the present embodiment. In addition to the programs described below, the ROM 432 stores a number of programs (not shown), and the RAM 433 has a number of storage areas (not shown) in addition to the storage areas described below.

  The production main processing program 432a makes initial settings of built-in devices such as CTC of the production control unit 403a in response to the supply of power to the production control unit 403a, and stores the setting contents in the setting storage area 433a. In addition, the effect main processing program 432a updates count values of various random number acquisition counters managed by the effect control unit 403a, such as a notice effect pattern random number. For example, the production main processing program 432a adds “1” to the count value of the counter of the notice production pattern random number every time one loop is made.

  The effect timer interruption processing program 432b sequentially executes a command reception processing program 432d, an operation reception processing program 432h, and a command transmission processing program 432i. The effect timer interrupt processing program 432b is interrupted and executed with respect to the effect main process program 432a at a predetermined cycle stored in the setting storage area 433a when the effect main process program 432a is executed. The effect timer interrupt process realized by the effect timer interrupt process program 432b will be described later with reference to FIG.

  The effect random number update processing program 432c updates the count values of various random number acquisition counters managed by the effect control unit 403a, such as a notice effect pattern random number. For example, every time the effect random number update processing program 432c is executed, “1” is added to the count value of the notice effect pattern random number counter stored in the effect counter storage area 433b.

  In addition, when the count value of the notice effect pattern random number counter reaches a predetermined value, the effect random number update processing program 432c returns the count value to “0”, for example, and performs the same count up again. In this embodiment, as an example, it is assumed that the notice effect pattern random number is counted within a range of “0 to 99”, for example.

  For example, the command reception processing program 432d is based on a command (for example, a change start command) received from the main control unit 401, and a determination result storage area 413e of the main control unit 401 and a determination result storage area 433c of the effect control unit 403a. Synchronize the memory content with. Further, the command reception processing program 432d is based on a command (for example, a prior determination command) received from the main control unit 401, and a preliminary determination storage area 413h of the main control unit 401 and a preliminary determination storage area 433d of the production control unit 403a. Synchronize the memory content with.

  In addition, the command reception processing program 432d includes a variation effect pattern selection processing program 432e, a notice effect pattern selection processing program 432f, and a hit effect pattern selection processing program 432g based on the stored contents of the determination result storage area 433c and the prior determination storage area 433d. Let it run. The processing content of the command reception processing realized by the command reception processing program 432d will be described later with reference to FIG.

  The variation effect pattern selection processing program 432e selects a variation effect pattern from the variation effect pattern table Et stored in the ROM 432 based on a command received from the main control unit 401 or the like.

  FIG. 14 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the variation effect pattern table. As shown in FIG. 14, the variation effect pattern table Et is configured by associating the variation patterns Hp1 to Hp9 with the variation effect patterns Ep1 to Ep9. Here, the variation effect patterns Ep1 to Ep9 can define the effect contents of the variation effect such as the normal loss effect and the reach effect. The normal lose effect is the most common normal lose effect. The reach effect is, for example, when three effect symbols (first effect symbol to third effect symbol) are changed, the first effect symbol and the second effect symbol are arranged on the effective line, and then the third effect symbol is set. 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.

  Here, it supplements about pseudo | simulation continuous fluctuation production. The variation effect pattern Ep3 is a pseudo two-variation effect. The pseudo two-variation effect is a pseudo continuous variation effect that performs two pseudo-variations, and is an effect with an expectation level similar to that of a low expectation reach effect.

  The variation effect pattern Ep5 is a pseudo three-variation effect. The pseudo three-variation effect is a pseudo-continuous variation effect that performs three pseudo-variations, and is an effect with an expectation level similar to a reach expectation medium reach effect. The variation effect pattern Ep6 is a pseudo four-variation effect. The pseudo four-variation effect is a pseudo continuous variation effect that performs four pseudo-variations, and is an effect with the same degree of expectation as the high expectation reach effect.

  The variation effect pattern selection processing program 432e selects a variation effect pattern corresponding to the variation pattern based on the information indicating the variation pattern in the determination result storage area 433c updated based on the received variation start command. Then, a variation effect start command including information indicating the selected variation effect pattern is stored in the transmission command storage area 433e. The processing contents (effect determining process) of the changing effect pattern selection process realized by the changing effect pattern selection processing program 432e will be described later with reference to FIGS. 34-1 and 34-2.

  The notice effect pattern selection processing program 432f selects a notice effect pattern from a notice effect pattern table (not shown) stored in the ROM 432 based on a command received from the main control unit 401 or the like. Here, the notice effect pattern defines the contents of effects such as a step-up notice and a small character notice that are executed in accordance with the execution of the variable effect.

  The winning effect pattern selection processing program 432g selects a winning effect pattern corresponding to the winning result from the winning effect pattern table Xt stored in the ROM 432 based on a command received from the main control unit 401 or the like. Here, the winning effect pattern defines the contents of the effect of the jackpot effect performed during the jackpot (per 16R length, per 16R short, per 4R short).

  The effect mode setting processing program 432j sets the effect mode from the effect mode table Mt stored in the ROM 432 based on a command received from the main control unit 401 or the like. The production modes include a normal mode, a special mode, a division mode, a probability variation mode A, and a probability variation mode B.

  FIG. 15 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the effect mode table. As shown in FIG. 15, the effect mode table Mt is configured by associating a mode flag and symbol determination information with each effect mode. Each mode has an association with the game state of the main control unit 401. Specifically, the normal mode is an effect mode that can be executed when a normal gaming state or a special gaming state from 71 fluctuations to 74 fluctuations after the end of jackpot is set in the main control unit 401. The normal mode is an effect mode in which the user stays most in the low probability gaming state.

  The special mode and the division mode are performance modes that can be executed when the normal game state is set in the main control unit 401. The special mode is, for example, an effect mode in a normal game state in which the main character of the pachinko gaming machine 100 is always displayed and is different from the normal mode. The split mode is an effect mode in which an effect using an effect design is performed on each of the divided screens obtained by dividing the display screen of the image display unit 104, and an effect mode that makes it appear as if a lot of lottery lotteries have been performed. It is.

  The probability variation mode A and the probability variation mode B are performance modes that can be executed when the probability variation gaming state is set in the main control unit 401. The probability variation mode A and the probability variation mode B are modes indicating the probability variation gaming state, respectively. For example, the displayed character and the output voice are different.

  A corresponding mode flag is set for each effect mode. Further, the upper limit number of times indicated in the mode table Mt indicates the number of times that the effect mode is continued. Specifically, the probability variation mode A and the probability variation mode B are set for 70 variations after the end of the jackpot.

  The effect mode setting processing program 432j uses the information indicating the determination result of the symbol determination in the determination result storage area 433c updated based on the variation stop command received from the main control unit 401, and determines the determination result of the symbol determination. The production mode is set by setting the corresponding mode flag. The effect mode setting processing program 432j sets the normal mode by receiving the fluctuation stop command 70 times in the probability variation mode A and the probability variation mode B. Then, a variable effect start command including information indicating the set effect mode is stored in the transmission command storage area 433e.

  The operation reception processing program 432h receives an input signal from the effect button 118 or the cross key 119, and stores an operation command indicating that there is a player operation in the transmission command storage area 433e. The command transmission processing program 432i causes various commands stored in the transmission command storage area 433e to be transmitted to the image / audio control unit 403c and the lamp control unit 403b.

  The division effect program 432k performs an effect representing the determination result of the hit determination on each of the divided screens obtained by dividing the display screen in the division mode set by the mode setting process. The screen determination program 432l uses one or more of a plurality of divided screens to perform a specific effect such as a reach effect among a plurality of divided screens using the reach line number selection table St. Determine the effective screen. Details of the reach line number selection table St will be described later with reference to FIGS. 37-1 to 37-3, FIGS. 39-1 to 39-3, and FIG.

  Further, the screen determination program 432l determines the position of the effective screen for performing the reach effect among the plurality of divided screens using the reach position selection table It based on the change start command. Details of the reach position selection table It will be described later with reference to FIGS. 41-1 to 41-4, FIGS. 43-1 to 43-4, and FIG. The panel effect program 432m uses the panel content selection table Pt to select and execute a panel effect that represents the expected degree of hit determination on the effective screen. Details of the panel content selection table Pt will be described with reference to FIGS. 45-1 to 45-4, FIGS. 48-1 to 48-4, FIGS. 50-1 to 50-3, and FIGS. It will be described later. The effect design determining program 432n determines a lost effect design to be stopped on the normal lose screen.

(3-2. Image / Audio Control Unit)
FIG. 16 is a block diagram (No. 3) showing the internal configuration of the pachinko gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention. The image / sound controller 403c includes a CPU 451, a ROM 452, a RAM 453, an input / output interface (I / O) (not shown), and the like. The CPU 451 reads various programs for realizing the effect instructed to be executed by the effect supervising unit 403a from the ROM 452, and executes the read program using the RAM 453 as a work area.

  The ROM 452 stores effect data ED. Here, the effect data ED includes image data such as background images, effect design images, and character images, and sound data such as sound effects and BGM.

  Here, each program stored in the RAM 452 and contents stored in each storage area of the RAM 453 by executing each program will be described. Note that the program and storage area described below are only characteristic programs and storage areas that are particularly important in the present embodiment. In addition to the programs described below, the ROM 452 stores a number of programs (not shown), and the RAM 453 has a number of storage areas (not shown) in addition to the storage areas described below.

  The image / audio processing program 452a sequentially executes a display control processing program 452b that controls display of the display content of the image display unit 104 and an audio output control processing program 452c that controls audio output from the speaker 114. The display control processing program 452b reads the image data corresponding to the effect instructed to be executed by the effect supervising unit 403a from the effect data ED, generates an image to be displayed on the image display unit 104, and the like, and shows an image to be displayed. Display data is stored in a VRAM (Video RAM) 454.

  The display data stored in the VRAM 454 is output to the image display unit 104 and superimposed on the display screen of the image display unit 104. For example, when the background image and the effect symbol overlap at the same position, the effect symbol is given priority by referring to the Z value of the Z buffer of the display data of each image by a known hidden surface removal method such as the Z buffer method. By storing in the RAM 453, the display control processing program 452b displays the effect design so that it can be seen in front of the background image.

  The sound output control processing program reads sound data corresponding to the effect instructed to be executed by the effect supervising unit 403a from the effect data ED, generates sound to be output from the speaker 114, etc., and indicates the sound to be output. Output data is stored in the RAM 453. The audio output data stored in the RAM 453 is output to the speaker 114, and the audio represented by the audio output data is output from the speaker 114 at a predetermined timing.

(3-3. Lamp control unit)
Next, the lamp controller 403b shown in FIG. 13 will be supplemented. The lamp control unit 403b includes a CPU, a ROM, a RAM, an input / output interface, and the like. The CPU reads various programs for realizing the effect instructed to be executed by the effect control unit 403a from the ROM, and executes the read program using the RAM as a work area.

  The ROM stores lighting data for controlling lighting of each lamp such as the effect light unit 115 and the panel lamp 444, and driving data for controlling a driving motor (not shown) included in the movable accessory 130. Has been.

  The lamp control unit 403b controls lighting of each lamp such as the effect light unit 115 and the panel lamp 444, and controls a drive motor (not shown) included in the movable accessory 130. Specifically, the lamp control unit 403b reads the lighting data corresponding to the effect instructed to be executed by the effect supervising unit 403a and lights each lamp, or reads the drive data and drives the drive motor.

  In the present embodiment, the production control unit 403 includes the production control unit 403a, the lamp control unit 403b, and the image / audio control unit 403c, which are provided as different board functions, but these are incorporated on the same printed board. It may be configured. However, each function is independent even when they are incorporated on the same printed circuit board.

(Functional configuration of pachinko machine)
Next, the functional configuration of the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 17 is a block diagram showing a functional configuration of the pachinko gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention.

(About selection of effective screen)
First, selection of an effective screen (“reach line number” to be described later) will be described using the determination unit 1701, the screen determination unit 1720 and the specific effect execution unit 1730 included in the division effect unit 1710 shown in FIG.

  The determination unit 1701 makes an advantageous determination as to whether or not a game ball that has passed a predetermined start area provided on the game board 101 is in an advantageous gaming state advantageous to the player. The predetermined start area is, for example, the first start port 105 and the second start port 106. The advantageous gaming state is, for example, a jackpot gaming state, and the advantageous determination is a jackpot determination.

  The division effect unit 1710 performs an effect representing the determination result of the hit determination on each of the divided screens obtained by dividing the display screen displayed on the image display unit 104. In this embodiment, the divided screen is described by dividing the display screen into four. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the divided screen may be divided into a number smaller than “4” (for example, divided into two). Alternatively, it may be divided by a number larger than “4” (for example, 9 divisions). An effect is a design effect in which, for example, three effect symbols of a first effect symbol to a third effect symbol are changed, and each effect symbol is stopped at one effect symbol among “1” to “9”.

  The division effect unit 1710 includes a screen determination unit 1720 and a specific effect execution unit 1730. The screen determination unit 1720 determines one or a plurality of effective screens for effecting a plurality of times among the plurality of divided screens. The effect here is a specific symbol effect that expects to be in a jackpot gaming state. The specific symbol effect includes, for example, a pseudo continuous variation effect that stops the predetermined chance from the reach effect to the third effect symbol. However, the specific symbol effect is not limited to the pseudo continuous effect, and the hit determination result by the determination unit 1701 is received. Any production that can be performed multiple times is acceptable.

  The screen determination unit 1720 includes a screen storage unit 1721, a screen selection unit 1722, and a screen output unit 1723. The screen storage unit 1721 stores number data of effective screens having different numbers displayed on the divided screens. Specifically, the number data of the effective screen is data of a number (for example, the number of reach lines) that performs a specific effect. In this embodiment, since the number of divided screens is “4”, the number of reach lines in the pseudo continuous variation effect is “4” at the maximum and “1” at the minimum.

  The screen selection unit 1722 sequentially selects one number data from among a plurality of number data stored in the screen storage unit 1721 in a higher priority order in the second half of the plurality of symbol effects. select. Specifically, for example, in the case of the pseudo continuous variation effect in which the pseudo variation is performed three times, the screen selection unit 1722 preferentially selects the reach line number data in the third pseudo variation, and then the second time. The reach line number data in the first pseudo variation is selected, and finally the reach line number data in the first pseudo variation is selected.

  Further, the screen selection unit 1722 selects one number data at a predetermined ratio when selecting the number data in the symbol effect having the highest priority. The symbol effect with the highest priority is, for example, the last pseudo variation in the pseudo continuous variation effect. Specifically, the predetermined ratio will be described later with reference to FIGS. 37-1 to 37-3. However, the higher the expectation of the pseudo continuous variation effect, in other words, the greater the number of times the pseudo variation is performed. The number data with a large number of reach lines is easily selected.

  For example, in the present embodiment, there is a pseudo continuous variation effect having the highest degree of expectation and performing four pseudo variations, but the fourth pseudo variation in this pseudo continuous variation effect has the largest number of reach lines. The number data “4” is easily selected. Further, for example, in the last pseudo variation (second pseudo variation) in the pseudo continuous variation effect in which the pseudo variation is performed twice, the last pseudo variation (fourth pseudo variation) in the pseudo variation effect in which the pseudo variation is performed four times. It is easier to select numerical data with a smaller number of reach lines (for example, the number of lines “1”).

  In particular, the screen selection unit 1722, when selecting each number data in the other symbol effects except the symbol effect with the highest priority order, uses the already selected number data of the symbol effects with the higher priority order to select the number data. One number data is selected as a reference. “Selecting one piece of number data based on the number data” means that the number is selected so as to be related. Typically, the number data is equal to or less than the number of valid screens of the number data. However, it is also possible to select, for example, “1” more numerical data than the number of effective screens of the numerical data.

  As for the selection of each number data in other symbol effects excluding the highest-priority symbol effect, a specific example will be described. For example, a pseudo variation (for example, the fourth pseudo variation) in the pseudo continuous variation effect is excluded. When selecting the number data of the third pseudo variation, the screen selection unit 1722 selects the number data on the basis of the number data of the fourth pseudo variation already selected.

  When selecting the number data of the second pseudo variation, the screen selection unit 1722 selects the number data based on the number data of the third pseudo variation already selected. Similarly, when selecting the number data of the first pseudo variation, the screen selection unit 1722 selects the number data on the basis of the number data of the second pseudo variation already selected.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the screen selection unit 1722 is based on the number of pseudo fluctuations in which the presentation is performed one time later, in other words, based on the number of pseudo fluctuations having one higher priority. Thus, several data are selected sequentially. By making such a selection by the screen selection unit 1722, the number of reach lines can be associated with the progress of the pseudo fluctuation. Note that the number data may be selected based on the number of pseudo fluctuations having two higher priorities or the number of pseudo fluctuations having three higher priorities.

  In the present embodiment, the screen selection unit 1722 uses the number data of the already selected high priority design effects when selecting each number data in the other design effects excluding the highest priority design effects. Thus, the number data that is equal to or less than the number of effective screens in the number data is selected. Specifically, for example, when the number of reach lines (effective screen) is “3” in the fourth pseudo variation, the screen selection unit 1722 selects “3” in the third pseudo variation. Select the following number data selection.

  Similarly, if the number of reach lines is “2” in the third pseudo variation, the screen selection unit 1722 selects the number data selection of “2” or less in the second pseudo variation. . As described above, in this embodiment, the screen selection unit 1722 does not exceed the number of pseudo-variation reach lines that will be produced one time later, in other words, the number of pseudo-variation reach lines with one higher priority. Several data are sequentially selected so as to be as follows.

  By making such a selection by the screen selection unit 1722, the number of reach lines can be increased or made the same as the pseudo-variation progresses. In other words, the number of reach lines can be prevented from decreasing with the progress of pseudo fluctuation. Note that the number data is selected so that the number of pseudo-variable reach lines with two higher priorities is lower or the number of pseudo-variable reach lines with three higher priorities is selected. Also good.

  The screen output unit 1723 outputs the numerical data selected by the screen selection unit 1722 to, for example, the specific effect execution unit 1730. The specific effect execution unit 1730 executes the specific effect (reach effect) on one or a plurality of effective screens determined by the screen determination unit 1720.

(About selecting a combination of valid screens)
Next, selection of a combination of effective screens will be described. In the present embodiment, the screen storage unit 1721 stores combination data of effective screens (for example, reach positions) displayed at different locations on the split screen. Here, a combination of effective screens will be described in detail. In the present embodiment, the number of divided screens is “4”, and the divided screens of the first divided screen to the fourth divided screen are A, B, C, and D, respectively. When the number of valid screens is “4”, the combination of valid screens is only “ABCD”.

  When the number of valid screens is “3”, there are four valid screen combinations “ABC, ABD, ACD, BCD”. When the number of valid screens is “2”, there are six valid screen combinations “AB, AC, AD, BC, BD, CD”. Further, when the number of effective screens is “1”, there are four effective screen combinations “A, B, C, D”.

  The screen selection unit 1722 sequentially selects one of the plurality of combination data stored in the screen storage unit 1721 in the order of priority of the symbol effect performed in the latter half of the plurality of effects (for example, the symbol effect). Select the combination data. For example, in the case of the pseudo continuous variation effect in which the pseudo variation is performed three times, the screen selection unit 1722 preferentially selects the combination data in the third pseudo variation, and then selects the combination data in the second pseudo variation. Finally, the combination data in the first pseudo fluctuation is selected.

  The screen selection unit 1722 selects one combination data at a predetermined ratio when selecting the combination data in the symbol effect having the highest priority. The symbol effect with the highest priority is, for example, the last pseudo variation in the pseudo continuous variation effect. The predetermined ratio is specifically described later with reference to FIGS. 41-1 to 41-4. For example, the predetermined ratio is a uniform ratio.

  More specifically, for example, the selection ratio of each combination when selecting one combination from the combinations of “ABC, ABD, ACD, BCD” where the number of effective screens is 3 is “ 1/4 ". Further, the selection ratio of each combination when selecting one combination from the combinations of “AB, AC, AD, BC, BD, CD”, which is the case where the number of effective screens is 2, is “1 / 6 ”.

  In particular, the screen selection unit 1722, when selecting each combination data in the other symbol effects except the symbol effect with the highest priority order, uses the combination data of the symbol effects with the higher priority order already selected. One combination data is selected based on the location of the valid screen. “Selecting one combination data with reference to the location of the effective screen in the combination data” means that the selection is made with relevance, and is typically the same as the effective screen in the combination data. Is to select combination data including the part. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the effective screen (for example, A) in the combination data and the position (C) that is shifted by one (B) or opposite (opposite the intersection of the lines separating the divided screens) are selected. You may do it.

  Specific examples of selection of each combination data in other symbol effects other than the highest-priority symbol effect include pseudo variations (for example, the fourth pseudo variation) in the pseudo continuous variation effect (for example, the fourth pseudo variation). When selecting the number data of the third pseudo variation), the screen selection unit 1722 selects the combination data based on the combination data of the fourth pseudo variation already selected.

  Further, when selecting the combination data of the second pseudo variation, the screen selection unit 1722 selects the combination data on the basis of the already selected combination data of the third pseudo variation. Similarly, when selecting the combination data of the first pseudo variation, the screen selection unit 1722 selects the combination data on the basis of the combination data of the second pseudo variation already selected.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the screen selection unit 1722 is based on the combination data of the pseudo variation to be performed one time later, in other words, based on the combination data of the pseudo variation having one higher priority, Sequentially, combination data is selected. By making such a selection by the screen selection unit 1722, it is possible to make the combination of effective screens relevant as the pseudo fluctuation progresses. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the combination data may be selected based on the combination data of the pseudo variation having two higher priorities or the combination data of the pseudo variation having three higher priorities. Good.

  In the present embodiment, the screen selection unit 1722 uses the combination data of the high-priority design effects that have already been selected when selecting each combination data in other symbol effects except the highest-priority design effects. The combination data including the same part as the effective screen in the combination data is selected. Specifically, the screen selection unit 1722, for example, when the combination data of “ABC” is selected in the fourth pseudo fluctuation, and the number of reach lines of the third pseudo fluctuation is “2”, One of the combinations (AB, AC, BC) including two from “ABC” is selected.

  Similarly, the screen selection unit 1722 selects the combination data “AB” in the third pseudo variation, and when the second pseudo variation is the reach line number “1”, “A” or “B ”Is selected. By making such a selection by the screen selection unit 1722, the effective screen can be made continuous as the pseudo-variation progresses. In addition, the combination data including the same part as the pseudo-variable effective screen having two higher priorities is selected, or the combination data including the same part as the pseudo-variable effective screen having three higher priorities is selected. You may do it.

  The screen output unit 1723 outputs the combination data selected by the screen selection unit 1722 to, for example, the specific effect execution unit 1730. The specific effect execution unit 1730 executes the specific effect (reach effect) on the effective screen using the combination data determined by the screen determination unit 1720.

(About panel production selection)
Next, selection of the panel effect will be described together with the panel effect unit 1740. In the present embodiment, in the pseudo continuous variation effect, a reach effect is performed at each pseudo change, and an effect (for example, a panel effect) indicating the degree of expectation for the big hit is performed on the split screen that has become the reach effect. After performing this panel effect, for example, when a panel effect is performed on a plurality of divided screens, select one panel effect by performing a roulette effect for selecting any one of them. , And the subsequent production (for example, next pseudo fluctuation and super reach).

  The division effect unit 1710 performs a panel effect representing the degree of expectation of the hit determination on each of the divided screens obtained by dividing the display screen. The division effect unit 1710 includes a screen determination unit 1720 and a panel effect unit 1740. The screen determination unit 1720 determines one or a plurality of divided screens for performing the panel effect a plurality of times among the plurality of divided screens. The part where the panel effect on the divided screen is performed is the above-described part (effective screen) where the reach effect on the divided screen is performed. That is, the split screen is determined by the screen determination unit 1720 by the selection of effective screen combination data by the screen selection unit 1722.

  Panel effect unit 1740 sequentially performs panel effects on one or a plurality of divided screens determined by screen determination unit 1720. Panel rendering unit 1740 includes a panel storage unit 1741, a panel selection unit 1742, and a panel output unit 1743. The panel storage unit 1741 stores combination data of a plurality of panel effects having different degrees of expectation. A plurality of panel effects with different degrees of expectation means that, for example, there are panel effects with low, medium and high expectations. The combination of panel effects is, for example, when performing panel effects on two split screens, “Low, Low”, “Low, Medium”, “Low, High”, “Medium, Medium” for each degree of expectation. , “Medium, High” and “High, High”.

  The panel selection unit 1742 sequentially selects one combination data from among a plurality of combination data stored in the panel storage unit 1741 in a higher priority order in the second half of the plurality of panel effects. select. For example, in the case of the pseudo continuous variation effect in which the pseudo variation is performed three times, the panel selection unit 1742 preferentially selects the combination data of the panel effect in the third pseudo variation, and then the combination in the second pseudo variation. Data is selected, and finally, combination data in the first pseudo fluctuation is selected.

  The panel selection unit 1742 selects one combination data at a predetermined ratio when selecting combination data in the panel effect having the highest priority. The panel effect having the highest priority is, for example, a panel effect that is performed at the time of the last pseudo variation in the pseudo continuous variation effect. Specifically, the predetermined ratio will be described later with reference to FIGS. 45-1 to 45-4. For example, the lower the degree of expectation, the easier it is to select.

  In particular, the panel selection unit 1742 selects one combination data based on the already selected combination data of the panel effects having a high priority in selecting each combination data in the other panel effects excluding the panel effect having the highest priority. Select. “Select one combination data based on already selected combination data of high priority panel effects” is based on the expectation of high priority panel effects, and more specifically This means that the selection is made with relevance to the expectation of the panel production with the highest priority. Typically, it is to select one combination data that is less than or equal to the expectation level of the panel presentation that has been selected in the high priority order. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and it may be possible to select an item that has a slightly higher degree of expectation than the already selected high priority panel effect (a panel effect to be performed later).

  Specific examples of selecting combination data for each panel effect in other symbol effects other than the highest-priority pattern effect are pseudo examples excluding the last pseudo variation (for example, the fourth pseudo variation) in the pseudo continuous variation effect. When selecting the combination data of the variation (for example, the third variation), the screen selection unit 1722 selects the combination data based on the combination data of the fourth variation already selected.

  When selecting the combination data of the second pseudo variation, the panel selection unit 1742 selects the combination data on the basis of the combination data of the third pseudo variation already selected. Similarly, when selecting the combination data of the first pseudo variation, the panel selection unit 1742 selects the combination data on the basis of the already selected combination data of the second pseudo variation.

  Thus, in the present embodiment, panel selection unit 1742 is based on the combination data of the panel effects at the time of pseudo change where the effect is performed one time later, in other words, at the time of the pseudo change with one higher priority. The combination data is sequentially selected based on the combination data of the panel effect. By making such a selection by the panel selection unit 1742, the panel effect can be related to the progress of the pseudo variation. Note that the combination data is selected based on the combination data of the panel effects at the pseudo variation with two higher priorities or the combination data of the panel effects at the three higher priority priorities. It may be.

  Moreover, in this Embodiment, the panel selection part 1742 is based on the combination data of the panel effect which has already been selected in the selection of each combination data in other panel effects except the panel effect with the highest priority order. Thus, one combination data that is less than or equal to the expected level of the panel effect is selected. Specifically, the panel selection unit 1742, for example, sets the expectation level of the effective screen “AB” to “medium and high” in the fourth pseudo variation, and also sets the effective screen of the third pseudo variation to “AB”. Then, one of the combinations “medium, high”, “medium, medium”, “low, high”, “low, medium”, “low, low”, which has an expectation level of “medium, high” or lower. Select one.

  Similarly, assuming that the expected level of the effective screen “AB” is “low, medium” in the third pseudo variation and the effective screen is only “B” in the second pseudo variation, Either one of the combinations “medium” or “low”, which has an expectation level of “low, medium” or lower, is selected. By making such a selection by the panel selection unit 1742, the expectation of the panel effect can be increased with the progress of the pseudo variation. In addition, the combination data that is equal to or lower than the expected level of the panel effect in the pseudo variation with two higher priorities is selected, or the combination data of the expected level of the panel effect in the pseudo variation with three higher priorities is selected. May be.

  The panel output unit 1743 outputs the panel effect combination data selected by the panel selection unit 1742 to, for example, the image display unit 104.

(About selection of production design)
Next, selection of the effect symbol will be described together with the variation mode selection unit 1702, the effect symbol determination unit 1751, and the symbol output unit 1752. The variation mode selection unit 1702 selects either one of the specific variation mode or the loss variation mode based on the determination result by the determination unit 1701. The specific variation mode is a variation mode in which a specific effect (for example, reach effect) that expects to be a jackpot gaming state can be executed. The reach effect, which is a specific effect, includes a pseudo continuous variation effect. For example, the variation effect pattern Ep2 to Ep8 is the variation effect pattern shown in FIG.

  The division effect unit 1710 performs the effect by stopping the plurality of effect symbols in the order of the predetermined divided screens on the divided screen obtained by dividing the display screen into a plurality of screens. The division effect unit 1710 includes a screen determination unit 1720, an effect symbol determination unit 1751, and a symbol output unit 1752. When a specific variation mode is selected by the variation mode selection unit 1702, the screen determination unit 1720 determines, from a plurality of divided screens, a specific screen that performs a specific effect and a normal lose screen that does not perform a specific effect by a predetermined lottery. .

  Specifically, in the case of the pseudo continuous variation effect (variation effect patterns Ep3, Ep5, Ep6), the screen determination unit 1720, for example, by selecting the combination data of the divided screens (reach positions) by the screen selection unit 1722 described above. Determine the specific screen and normal loss screen. In addition, in the case of a reach effect that is not a quasi-continuous variation effect (variation effect patterns Ep2, Ep4, Ep7, Ep8), the screen determination unit 1720 selects the number of reach lines that are effective screens according to the expected degree of the variation pattern. In addition, the specific screen and the normal loss screen are determined by selecting the reach position at a uniform ratio (see FIG. 61).

  The effect design determining unit 1751 determines a lost effect design to be stopped on the normal lose screen determined by the screen determining unit 1720. The effect design determining unit 1751 determines the lose effect design so that the lost effect design of the normal lose screen where the effect design is stopped after the specific screen (reach screen) has a predetermined regularity. .

  Explaining the “predetermined regularity”, the effect design determining unit 1751 sets the effect symbol that is in the tempered state on the reach screen as the first effect symbol of the normal lose screen where the effect symbol is stopped next to the reach screen. For example, the +1 added effect design is determined. That is, when the reach screen is “4”, the effect symbol “5” is determined as the first effect symbol of the normal lose screen where the effect symbol is stopped.

  Furthermore, the effect design determining unit 1751 determines an effect symbol that is +2 to the effect symbol that has become a tempered state on the reach screen, as the first effect symbol of the normal lose screen after the effect screen is stopped two times after the reach screen. . That is, when the reach screen is “4”, the effect symbol “6” is determined as the first effect symbol of the normal lose screen where the effect symbol is stopped after two.

  Similarly, the effect symbol determination unit 1751 determines an effect symbol that is +3 to the effect symbol that has become a tempered state on the reach screen, as the first effect symbol of the normal lose screen after the effect screen is stopped three times after the reach screen. To do. That is, when the reach screen is “4”, the effect symbol “7” is determined as the first effect symbol of the normal lose screen where the effect symbol is stopped after three.

  That is, the effect symbol determination unit 1751 determines an effect symbol that is + α to the effect symbol that is in the tempered state on the reach screen as the first effect symbol of the normal lose screen where the effect symbol is stopped after α of the reach screen. In addition, when there is a reach screen in the divided screen where the effect symbol is stopped after the reach screen, the effect symbol determination unit 1751 determines the + α effect symbol described above as the reach symbol.

  Further, in the present embodiment, at the time of reach production, the degree of expectation varies depending on the production symbol that has become a tempered state. Specifically, for example, the red design “3, 7” design has the highest degree of expectation, the green design “1, 5, 9” production design has a high expectation, and the blue design The production symbols “2, 4, 6, 8” are the least expected.

  Therefore, when selecting the first effect symbol on the normal lose screen after the reach screen, by giving the regularity as described above, for example, when “6” is tempered on the reach screen, the player can It is possible to predict that “7” will stop in the first stage design on the next screen afterwards, and further, it is possible to play games with the expectation of “7” reach, and to enhance the interest of the game. Can be done.

  Further, when selecting the second effect symbol on the normal lose screen after the reach screen, the effect symbol determining unit 1751 determines an effect symbol shifted by one frame from the first effect symbol. That is, when the first effect symbol is determined as “5”, the second effect symbol is determined as “4” or “6”. In this way, by hitting the player on the normal lose screen after the reach screen, the player can further increase the expectation that the number of divided screens that will be the reach effect may be further increased. The effect symbol determination unit 1751 determines an arbitrary effect symbol for the determination of the third effect symbol.

  In particular, the effect symbol determination unit 1751 determines a loss effect symbol by random lottery with respect to a loss effect symbol on the normal lose screen where the effect symbol is stopped before the specific screen. A random lottery is a random lottery. However, even if a random lottery is performed, the first effect symbol and the second effect symbol are not made the same effect symbol. For example, the second effect symbol may be selected after deleting the same one as the first effect symbol, or if the second effect symbol becomes the same as the first effect symbol, a re-lottery may be performed.

  In this way, with regard to the losing effect design of the normal losing screen where the dramatization screen is stopped before the specific screen, the expectation level will be sharpened before and after the specific screen by determining the losing performance design by random lottery. It can be made to. That is, the player can be more focused after the specific screen.

  From the standpoint of increasing the player's expectation in the split mode, the effect design determining unit 1751 also determines the loss effect design of the normal lose screen where the effect design is stopped before the specific screen (reach screen). The loss effect design may be determined so as to be a stop mode having regularity.

  The determination unit 1701 and the variation mode selection unit 1702 described above are realized by the CPU 411 of the main control unit 401. That is, the main control unit 401 executes various programs (for example, the special symbol processing program 412k), thereby realizing the functions of the respective units. Also, each function unit (screen determination unit 1720, specific effect execution unit 1730, panel effect unit 1740, etc.) included in the divided effect unit 1710 is realized by the CPU 431 of the effect control unit 403a. In other words, the production control unit 403a executes various programs (for example, a division production program, a screen determination program, etc.), thereby realizing the functions of the respective units.

(Outline of this embodiment)
Next, an outline of the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 18-1 to 18-10. 18-1 to 18-10 are explanatory diagrams showing an outline of the present embodiment. 18-1 to 18-10, a series (three times of pseudo fluctuation) of pseudo continuous fluctuation effects in the divided mode will be described. First, the first pseudo variation will be described with reference to FIGS. 18-1 (1) to 18-5 (10). In (1) of FIG. 18A, the image display unit 104 displays an effect screen in the split mode. The split mode is an effect mode in which the first split screen BG1, the second split screen BG2, the third split screen BG3, and the fourth split screen BG4 are displayed.

  In the split mode, when the change of the special symbol is started, the change effect of each of the divided screens BG1 to BG4 is started. In each of the divided screens BG1 to BG4, a first effect symbol DE1, a second effect symbol DE2, and a third effect symbol DE3 are variably displayed. The effect symbols DE1 to DE3 displayed in a variable manner are stopped and displayed in the order of the first effect symbol DE1, the second effect symbol DE2, and the third effect symbol DE3. The first effect design DE1, the second effect design DE2, and the third effect design DE3 are stopped at unrelated, so-called break-off points. This loose eye is randomly drawn.

  When a predetermined time elapses from the start of the special symbol change, the process proceeds to (2). In (2), the effect symbols DE1 to DE3 of the first divided screen BG1 are stopped. At this time, the effect symbols DE1 to DE3 of the divided screens BG2 to BG4 other than the first divided screen BG1 are displayed in a variable manner. When the predetermined time elapses after the effect symbols DE1 to DE3 on the first divided screen BG1 are stopped, the effect symbols DE1 and DE2 on the second divided screen BG2 are stopped as shown in (3) of FIG. 18-2. . Here, in the second divided screen BG2 shown in (3) of FIG. 18-2, it stops at the same symbol “2” as the first effect symbol DE1 and the second effect symbol DE2, that is, reach. .

  When the reach is reached, the third effect symbol DE3 holds the variable display. If the reach is not reached, the third effect symbol DE3 stops. When a predetermined time elapses after the second divided screen BG2 becomes reach, the process proceeds to (4). In (4), the first effect symbol DE1 of the third divided screen BG3 is stopped at “3”. In the present embodiment, “3” of the first effect symbol DE1 is assumed to be +1 to the effect symbol “2” of the second divided screen BG2 that is the reach. This +1 is a value corresponding to how many screens are stopped after the second divided screen BG2 with respect to the second divided screen BG2.

  When a predetermined time elapses after the first effect symbol DE1 of the third divided screen BG3 stops, the process proceeds to (5) in FIG. 18-3. In (5), the second effect symbol DE2 of the third divided screen BG3 is stopped at “4”. It is assumed that “4” of the second effect symbol DE2 is added to the effect symbol “3” of the first effect symbol DE1 by one. In the present embodiment, the second effect symbol DE2 of the third divided screen BG3 stops at +1 or -1 of the first effect symbol DE1 of the third divided screen BG3, and either one is selected by lottery. Selected. As for the third divided screen BG3, similarly to the second divided screen BG2, in the case of reaching, the third effect design DE3 does not stop and maintains the variable display.

  Furthermore, when the predetermined time elapses after the second effect symbol DE2 of the third divided screen BG3 is stopped, the process proceeds to (6). In (6), the third effect symbol DE3 of the third divided screen BG3 stops at a random symbol “7”. The production symbols DE1 to DE3 of the third divided screen BG3 are so-called “uneven spots” that are not related to each other, but are not randomly drawn, but are selected with regularity.

  In (6), the first effect symbol DE1 of the fourth divided screen BG4 is stopped at “4”. In the present embodiment, “4” of the first effect design DE1 is assumed to be +2 to the effect design “2” of the second divided screen BG2 that is the reach. This +2 is a value corresponding to the number of screens to stop after the second divided screen BG2 with reference to the second divided screen BG2.

  When a predetermined time elapses after the first effect symbol DE1 of the fourth divided screen BG4 stops, the process proceeds to (7) in FIG. 18-4. In (7), the second effect symbol DE2 of the fourth divided screen BG4 is stopped at “4”, that is, reach. Thereafter, the process proceeds to (8). (8) shows a state in which a panel effect is performed on the split screen (the second split screen BG2 and the fourth split screen BG4) that has been reached. The panel production indicates the degree of expectation for the development of the production, in other words, the degree of expectation for the jackpot. Note that the panel effect is not performed on the divided screens (first divided screen BG1 and third divided screen BG3) that have not been reached.

  In the panel effect of (8), a panel showing a pseudo continuous variation effect on the second divided screen BG2 and a panel showing “?” Clearly indicating that the development content is unknown are displayed on the fourth divided screen BG4. Yes. Then, as shown in (9) of FIG. 18-5, a roulette-like effect (an effect in which either one flashes alternately) is performed, and either one (for example, a panel showing a pseudo continuous effect effect) is selected. Is done. Then, as shown in (10), on the display screen of the selected second divided screen BG2, the chance symbol indicating that the pseudo continuous variation effect is continued as the third effect symbol DE3 stops. In this way, the first pseudo variation ends.

  Next, the second pseudo variation will be described with reference to FIGS. 18-6 (11) to 18-8 (15). When the first pseudo fluctuation is completed, the process proceeds to (11) in FIG. On each of the divided screens BG1 to BG4 in (11), the second pseudo fluctuation is started. For the second pseudo variation, similarly to the first pseudo variation, a variation effect is performed in the order of the divided screens BG1 to BG4. Then, as shown in (12), it is assumed that the divided screens BG2 to BG4 excluding the first divided screen BG1 are reached.

  Specifically, the third divided screen BG3 is also reached in addition to the divided screen (second divided screen BG2 and fourth divided screen BG4) reached by the first pseudo fluctuation. This is because the number of divided screens that reach in the second pseudo variation is controlled to be equal to or more than the number of divided screens that reach in the first pseudo variation. Moreover, it is because the divided screens (second divided screen BG2 and fourth divided screen BG4) that have been reached by the first pseudo variation are controlled to always reach in the second pseudo variation.

  Further, for example, the design symbols DE1 and DE2 of the split screen (second split screen BG2) serving as the reference for starting reach are “5”, and “5” is the design symbol DE1, which is the first pseudo variation. The design has a higher expectation than DE2 “2”. This is because the degree of expectation based on the effect design of the split screen (second split screen BG2) that is the reference for starting reach is controlled so as not to decrease with the progress of the pseudo continuous variation effect.

  In addition, the effect symbols DE1 and DE2 stopped on the third divided screen BG3 are the same as the effect symbols DE1 and DE2 stopped on the second divided screen BG2, and stopped on the fourth divided screen BG4. The effect symbols DE1 and DE2 being performed are symbols that are +2 to the effect symbols DE1 and DE2 that are stopped in the second divided screen BG2. The value to be added is a value corresponding to the number of screens to stop after the second divided screen BG2 with reference to the second divided screen BG2.

  After reaching reach, the process proceeds to (13) in FIG. (13) shows a state where a panel effect is performed on the split screen (divided screens BG2 to BG4) that has been reached. In the panel effect of (13), a panel showing a pseudo continuous change effect on the second divided screen BG2, a panel showing “?” On the third divided screen BG3, and a panel showing a character on the fourth divided screen BG4 are displayed. Has been. The content of the displayed panel has, for example, an expectation degree equal to or higher than that of the panel effect in the first pseudo fluctuation (see FIG. 18-4 (8)).

  Then, as shown in (14), a roulette effect is performed, and any one (for example, a panel showing a pseudo continuous variation effect) is selected. Further, as shown in (15) of FIG. 18-8, on the display screen of the selected second divided screen BG2, a chance symbol indicating that the pseudo continuous variation effect is continued as the third effect symbol DE3. It stops and the second pseudo fluctuation ends. In the roulette effect, when the panel indicating the character in the fourth divided screen BG4 is selected, the game develops into a reach effect that battles the character thereafter.

  Next, the third pseudo variation will be described with reference to FIGS. 18-8 (16) to 18-10 (20). When the second pseudo variation ends, the process proceeds to (16). On the divided screens BG1 to BG4 in (16), the third pseudo variation is started. For the third pseudo variation, similarly to the first pseudo variation and the second pseudo variation, the variation effect is performed in the order of the divided screens BG1 to BG4. Then, as shown in (17) of FIG. 18-9, it is assumed that all the divided screens BG1 to BG4 are reached.

  Specifically, in the third pseudo variation, the first divided screen BG1 is also reached in addition to the divided screens (divided screens BG2 and BG4) that have been reached in the second pseudo variation. This is because the number of divided screens that reach in the third pseudo variation is controlled to be equal to or more than the number of divided screens that reach in the second pseudo variation. This is also because the divided screens BG2 to BG4 that have reached reach in the second pseudo fluctuation are controlled so as to always reach in the third pseudo fluctuation.

  Further, for example, the design symbols DE1 and DE2 of the split screen (second split screen BG2) serving as a reference for starting reach are “7”, and “7” is the design symbol DE1 and DE2 of the second pseudo fluctuation. It is a symbol that has a higher degree of expectation than “5” (a symbol that represents per 16R length). This is because the degree of expectation based on the effect design of the split screen (second split screen BG2) that is the reference for starting reach is controlled so as not to decrease with the progress of the pseudo continuous variation effect.

  In (17), all the divided screens BG1 to BG4 are in a reach state. After reaching reach, the process proceeds to (18). (18) shows a state where a panel effect is performed on the split screen (divided screens BG1 to BG4) that has been reached. In the panel effect of (18), a panel showing “?” On the first divided screen BG1, a panel showing a zebra airplane (premier effect) on the second divided screen BG2, and a pseudo continuous variation effect on the third divided screen BG3. And a panel showing characters in the fourth divided screen BG4.

  Then, as shown in (19) of FIG. 18-10, a roulette effect is performed, and any one (for example, a panel showing a zebra airplane) is selected. Furthermore, as shown in (20), on the display screen of the selected second divided screen BG2, for example, a reach effect is temporarily generated on the divided screen, and thereafter, the divided screen is released and the expectation of full screen is achieved. It develops into a high degree of super reach. When it evolves into super reach, it does not enter the fourth pseudo fluctuation.

  When the chance symbol stops on the screen shown in (20) as in (15) of FIG. 18-8, the fourth pseudo fluctuation is entered. When the fourth pseudo change is performed, after producing effects as shown in FIGS. 18-8 (16) to 18-10 (20), the super-reach with high expectation is developed on the entire screen.

(Processing performed by pachinko machines)
(1. Processing performed by the main control unit)
The contents of the process that the pachinko gaming machine 100 performs to realize the above-described operation will be described. First, processing performed by the main control unit 401 of the pachinko gaming machine 100 will be described. Each process of the main control unit 401 described below is performed by the CPU 411 of the main control unit 401 executing a program stored in the ROM 412.

(Timer interrupt processing)
FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing the processing contents of the timer interrupt processing. When the supply of power is started, the main control unit 401 starts execution of a main control process (not shown) including a start-up process and a power-off monitoring process. The main control unit 401 continuously executes this main control process while power is supplied. The main control unit 401 interrupts and executes timer interrupt processing at a predetermined cycle (for example, 4 ms) with respect to the main control processing.

  As shown in FIG. 19, in the timer interrupt process, the main control unit 401 first executes a random number update process for updating random numbers used in various lotteries performed by the main control unit 401 (step S1901). In this random number update process, the main control unit 401 updates a winning random number, a design random number, a variation pattern random number, and the like.

  Next, the main control unit 401 executes switch processing for detecting by various switches (step S1902). In this switch process, the main control unit 401 starts the start port switch process (see FIG. 20) for detecting a game ball won in the start port (the first start port 105, the second start port 106), and the game passed through the gate 108. A gate switch process for detecting a ball, a big prize opening switch process for detecting a game ball won in the big prize opening 109, a normal prize opening switch process for detecting a game ball won in the normal prize opening 110, and the like are performed.

  Subsequently, the main control unit 401 executes symbol processing relating to special symbols and normal symbols (step S1903). Here, the symbol process includes a special symbol process related to the special symbol and a normal symbol process related to the normal symbol. In the special symbol process, the main control unit 401 performs a lottery lottery to display the special symbol in a variable / stopped display (see FIG. 22). In the normal symbol processing, the main control unit 401 performs the normal symbol lottery and displays the normal symbols in a variable display / stop display (illustration and detailed description are omitted).

  When the symbol process is executed, the main control unit 401 executes an electric accessory control process related to operation control of various electric accessories (step S1904). Although a detailed description is omitted because it is a known technique, the electric accessory control process includes an electric tulip control process (not shown) for controlling the operation of the electric tulip 107 and a big prize opening for controlling the action of the big prize opening 109. Processing (see FIG. 26) and the like are included.

  Next, the main control unit 401 executes prize ball processing relating to prize balls (step S1905). In the prize ball process, the main control unit 401 sets, for example, a prize ball command instructing the payout of a predetermined number of prize balls to the RAM 413 for the game balls won in the big prize opening 109 or the regular prize opening 110. The main control unit 401 executes an output process for outputting the command set in the RAM 413 to each of the effects control unit 403 and the like by the processes of steps S1901 to S1905 (step S1906), and ends the timer interrupt process. . When the timer interrupt process ends, the main control unit 401 returns to the main process.

(Start-up switch processing)
Next, processing contents of the start port switch process will be described. FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing the processing contents of the start port switch processing. In the start port switch process, the main control unit 401 first determines whether or not the first start port SW 414a is turned on (step S2001). If the first starter SW 414a is not ON (step S2001: No), the process proceeds to step S2006 described later.

  If the first start port SW 414a is ON (step S2001: Yes), is the determination information number U1 for the game ball winning the first start port 105 in the determination information storage area 413d less than 4 (U1)? <4) is determined (step S2002). If the determination information number U1 is not less than 4 (step S2002: No), that is, if the determination information number U1 is 4 or more, the process proceeds to step S2006.

  If the determination information number U1 is less than 4 (step S2002: Yes), a value obtained by adding “1” to the determination information number U1 is set as a new determination information number U1 (step S2003), and the counter storage area 413c is referred to. The count values of the counters C1 to C3 are acquired as determination information and stored in the determination information storage area 413d (step S2004).

  When the determination information is acquired and stored, the main control unit 401 performs a preliminary determination process (see FIG. 21) based on the stored determination information (step S2005). When the prior determination process is performed, the main control unit 401 subsequently determines whether the second start port SW 414b is turned on (step S2006). If the second start port SW 414b is not ON (step S2006: No), the start port switch process is terminated as it is.

  If the second start port SW414b is ON (step S2006: Yes), is the determination information number U2 for the game ball winning the second start port 106 in the determination information storage area 413d less than 4 (U2)? <4) is determined (step S2007). If the determination information number U2 is not less than 4 (step S2007: No), that is, if the determination information number U2 is 4 or more, the start port switch process is terminated.

  If the determination information number U2 is less than 4 (step S2007: Yes), a value obtained by adding “1” to the determination information number U2 is set as a new determination information number U2 (step S2008), and the counter storage area 413c is referred to. Then, the count values of the counters C1 to C3 are acquired as determination information and stored in the determination information storage area 413d (step S2009). At this time, the main control unit 401 stores the determination information in a determination information storage area that has a higher priority than the determination information acquired when the first start port 105 is won. In this case, the determination information acquired in response to the winning at the first starting port 105 is shifted one by one to the determination information storage area where the priority is lowered.

  When the determination information is acquired and stored, the main control unit 401 performs a pre-determination process (see FIG. 21) based on the stored determination information (step S2010), and ends the start port switch process.

(Preliminary judgment processing)
Next, processing contents of the prior determination processing will be described. FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing the processing contents of the prior determination processing. In the pre-determination process, the main control unit 401 first determines whether the current gaming state is a high-probability gaming state (the high-probability gaming flag is ON) (step S2101).

  If it is a high probability gaming state (step S2101: Yes), the main control unit 401 selects a determination table per high probability (step S2102). If it is not a high probability gaming state (step S2101: No), the main control unit 401 selects a determination table for low probability (step S2103).

  Subsequently, the main control unit 401 compares the winning determination table selected in step S2102 or step S2103 with the winning random number of the determination information to be determined in advance, and the winning random number is determined to be a big hit in the winning determination table. A hit determination is performed to determine whether or not it matches the corresponding predetermined value (step S2104).

  Then, it is determined whether or not the determination result of the hit determination in step S2104 is a big hit (step S2105). If it is a big hit (step S2105: Yes), a big hit variation pattern determination table is selected (step S2106). If it is not a big hit (step S2105: No), that is, if it is a loss, a variation pattern determination table for loss is selected (step S2107).

  After that, the main control unit 401 compares the variation pattern determination table selected in any of steps S2106 and S2107 with the variation pattern random number of the determination information to be determined in advance. A variation pattern determination is performed to determine which variation pattern corresponds to the determination table (step S2108), and a prior determination result including a hit determination result in step S2104 and a variation pattern determination result in step S2108 is set in the RAM 413. (Step S2109), the preliminary determination process is terminated. The prior determination result set in step S2109 is output to the effect control unit 403 when the output process in step S1906 in FIG. 19 is executed.

(Special symbol processing)
FIG. 22 is a flowchart showing the processing content of the special symbol processing. In the special symbol process, first, the main control unit 401 determines whether or not an in-confirmation flag indicating ON during the special symbol determination period is ON (step S2201). The in-determined flag being ON indicates that this is a fixed period for allowing the player to recognize the stopped special symbol until a predetermined time elapses after the change of the special symbol is stopped. If the determining flag is ON (step S2201: Yes), the process proceeds to step S2216.

  In step S2201, when the finalizing flag is OFF (step S2201: No), it is determined whether the big hit game flag is ON (step S2202). Here, the jackpot game flag is, for example, a flag that is set to ON when the jackpot is won, and that indicates that the current gaming state is a winning gaming state.

  If the jackpot game flag is ON (step S2202: Yes), the special symbol process is terminated without changing the special symbol. If the jackpot game flag is OFF (step S2202: NO), the main control unit 401 determines whether the special symbol is being variably displayed (step S2203). If the special symbol is not being variably displayed (step S2203: No), the main control unit 401 determines whether or not the number of determination information U2 for the game ball won at the second starting port 106 is 1 or more (step S2204). ).

  If the determination information number U2 is 1 or more (U2 ≧ 1) (step S2204: Yes), the main control unit 401 sets the determination information number U2 by subtracting “1” as the new determination information number U2. (Step S2205), the process proceeds to Step S2208. If the number of determination information U2 is 0 (U2 = 0) (step S2204: No), the main control unit 401 determines whether the number of determination information U1 for the game ball won to the first start port 105 is 1 or more. Is determined (step S2206).

  If the number of determination information U1 is 0 (U1 = 0) (step S2206: No), the main control unit 401 ends the special symbol process as it is. If the determination information number U1 is 1 or more (U1 ≧ 1) (step S2206: Yes), the main control unit 401 subtracts “1” from the determination information number U1 as a new determination information number U1. (Step S2207), the process proceeds to Step S2208.

  Subsequently, the main control unit 401 performs a jackpot lottery process (see FIG. 23) (step S2208). When the jackpot lottery process is performed, the main control unit 401 executes a variation pattern determination process (see FIG. 24) (step S2209). When the variation pattern is determined by the variation pattern determination process, the variation display of the special symbol on the special symbol display unit 201 is started based on the determined variation pattern (step S2210). At this time, when variably displaying based on the lottery result of the second big hit lottery, the second special symbol of the second special symbol display unit 201b is variably displayed. When variably displaying based on the lottery result of the first jackpot lottery, the first special symbol of the first special symbol display unit 201a is variably displayed.

  The main control unit 401 sets a change start command in the RAM 413 in accordance with the start of special symbol change display (step S2211). The variation start command set in step S2211 includes the lottery result of the big hit lottery process in step S2208, information indicating the variation pattern selected by the variation pattern determination process in step S2209, and the like. Further, the change start command set in step S2211 is output to the effect control unit 403 when the output process in step S1906 in FIG. 19 is executed.

  Subsequently, the main control unit 401 determines whether or not a predetermined variation time (a variation time defined by the variation pattern selected immediately before the variation display starts) has elapsed since the time when the variation display of the special symbol was started (step S2212). ). If the predetermined fluctuation time has not elapsed (step S2212: No), the main control unit 401 ends the special symbol process as it is.

  On the other hand, if the predetermined fluctuation time has elapsed (step S2212: Yes), the main control unit 401 stops and displays the special symbol being displayed in the special symbol display unit 201 (step S2213). Is set in the RAM 413 (step S2214). The change stop command set in step S2214 is output to the effect control unit 403 when the output process in step S1906 in FIG. 19 is executed.

  After setting the variable stop command in the RAM 413, the main control unit 401 turns on the in-confirm flag (step S2215), and executes the stop process described later with reference to FIGS. 25-1 and 25-2 (step S2215). S2216), the special symbol process is terminated. On the other hand, when the special symbol is being variably displayed in step S2203 (step S2203: Yes), the process proceeds to step S2212, where it is determined whether the variability time has elapsed, and the above processing is performed.

(Large lottery processing)
FIG. 23 is a flowchart showing the contents of the jackpot lottery process. In the jackpot lottery process, the main control unit 401 first determines whether the current gaming state is a high-probability gaming state (whether the high-probability gaming flag is ON) (step S2301).

  If it is the high probability gaming state (step S2301: Yes), the main control unit 401 selects the high probability hit determination table At2 (see FIG. 7) (step S2302). If it is not the high probability gaming state (step S2301: No), the main control unit 401 selects the low probability winning determination table At1 (see FIG. 7) (step S2303).

  Subsequently, the main control unit 401 obtains the hit determination table At selected in step S2302 or step S2303 and the hit random number of the determination information (determination information set with the highest priority) that is the target of the hit determination. In comparison, it is determined whether or not the hit random number matches a predetermined value corresponding to each hit in the hit determination table At (step S2304).

  Then, it is determined whether or not the determination result of the hit determination in step S2304 is a big hit (step S2305). If it is a big hit (step S2305: Yes), the symbol random number of the information for determination is compared with a predetermined symbol determination table Zt1 or Zt2 (see FIG. 8), and the symbol random number is determined in which symbol type in the symbol determination table Zt. Symbol determination is performed to determine whether or not it matches a predetermined value corresponding to big hit (per 16R length, per 16R short, per 4R short) (step S2306).

  In the symbol determination in step S2306, the first symbol determination table Zt1 is used for the winning ball to the first starting port 105, and the second symbol determination table Zt2 is used for the winning ball to the second starting port 106. Used. Then, a symbol representing the determination result of the symbol determination is set in the RAM 413 (step S2307), and the jackpot lottery process is terminated.

  On the other hand, if the determination result of the win determination in step S2304 is not a big win (step S2305: No), a symbol indicating a loss is set in the RAM 413 (step S2308), and the big win lottery process is terminated.

(Fluctuation pattern judgment processing)
FIG. 24 is a flowchart showing the contents of the variation pattern determination process. In the variation pattern determination process, the main control unit 401 determines whether the determination result of the hit determination using the current determination information is a big hit (step S2401). If it is a big hit (step S2401: Yes), the variation pattern determination tables Ht2 and Ht4 (see FIG. 9 and FIG. 10) for the big hit are selected (step S2402). In step S2402, specifically, the variation pattern determination table Ht2 (see FIG. 9) is selected in the normal gaming state, and the variation pattern determination table Ht4 (see FIG. 10) is selected in the probability variation gaming state.

  If it is not a big hit (step S2401: No), that is, if it is a loss, the variation pattern determination tables Ht1 and Ht3 (see FIGS. 9 and 10) for the loss are selected (step S2403). In step S2403, specifically, the variation pattern determination table Ht1 (see FIG. 9) is selected in the normal gaming state, and the variation pattern determination table Ht3 (see FIG. 10) is selected in the probability variation gaming state.

  Thereafter, the main control unit 401 compares the variation pattern determination table Ht selected in either step S2402 or step S2403 with the variation pattern random number of the current determination information, and the variation pattern random number is determined as the variation pattern determination table. A variation pattern determination is performed to determine which variation pattern corresponds to Ht (step S2404), the determination result is set in the RAM 413 (step S2405), and the variation pattern determination process is terminated.

(Processing during stoppage)
FIGS. 25A and 25B are flowcharts illustrating the in-stop process performed by the main control unit. In the stop process, the CPU 411 of the main control unit 401 first determines whether or not a predetermined fixed time has elapsed since the change of the special symbol was stopped (step S2501).

  If the predetermined fixed time has not elapsed (step S2501: No), the processing is ended as it is. When the predetermined fixed time has elapsed (step S2501: Yes), the determining flag is turned OFF (step S2502), and it is determined whether or not the short-time game flag is ON (step S2503). The short-time game flag is a flag set in a game state setting process which will be described later with reference to FIG. When the time-saving game flag is not ON (step S2503: No), the process proceeds to step S2508.

  When the time-short game flag is ON (step S2503: Yes), a value obtained by subtracting “1” from the time-short game counter J is set as a new time-short game counter J (step S2504). The time-saving game counter J indicates the remaining number of games in the game state with the electric chew support function, and is a numerical value set to, for example, 70 times after the big hit. The setting of the short-time game counter J will be described later in the game state setting process (see FIG. 31). Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the time-saving game counter J is “0” (step S2505).

  When the time-short game counter J is “0” (step S2505: Yes), the time-short game flag is turned OFF (step S2506). Then, a right-handed notification end process for turning off the right-handed display unit 205 is executed (step S2507). On the other hand, when the time-saving game counter J is not “0” (step S2505: No), the process proceeds to step S2508. In step S2508, it is determined whether or not a high probability game flag indicating a high probability gaming state is ON (step S2508).

  In step S2508, when the high probability game flag is OFF (step S2508: No), the process proceeds to step S2512. When the high probability game flag is ON (step S2508: Yes), a value obtained by subtracting “1” from the high probability game remaining number X is set as a new high probability game remaining number X (step S2509).

  Specifically, the high probability remaining game count X indicates the remaining game count in the probabilistic gaming state, and is a numerical value set to 74 times, for example, after the jackpot ends. The setting of the high probability remaining game count X will be described later in the game state setting process (FIG. 31).

  Thereafter, it is determined whether the high probability remaining game count X is “0” (step S2510). If the high probability game remaining count X is “0” (step S2510: Yes), the high probability game flag is turned OFF. (Step S2511). When the high probability game remaining number X is not “0” (step S2510: NO), the process proceeds to step S2512.

  In step S2512, it is determined whether or not the stopped special symbol is a big hit, and if it is not a big hit (step S2512: No), the processing is ended as it is. In step S2512, when the stopped special symbol is a jackpot symbol (step S2512: Yes), the jackpot game flag is turned on (step S2513), and right-handed notification start processing for lighting the right-handed display unit 205 is executed. (Step S2514).

  Then, the time-shortage game counter J or the high probability game remaining count X is set to “0” (step S2515). Thereafter, the short-time game flag or the high-probability game flag is turned off (step S2516), and the jackpot opening is started (step S2517). Thereafter, an opening command is set in the RAM 413 (step S2518), and the process ends.

(Large winnings processing)
FIG. 26 is a flowchart showing the processing contents of the special prize opening process. In the big prize opening process, the main control unit 401 first determines whether or not the big hit game flag is set to ON (step S2601). If the big hit game flag is OFF (step S2601: No), the main control unit 401 ends the big prize opening process as it is.

  If the jackpot game flag is ON (step S2601: Yes), the main control unit 401 determines whether the opening is in progress (step S2602). Specifically, in step S2602, it is determined whether or not the big winning opening action pattern selected when the jackpot game flag is set to ON is being opened.

  If it is during opening (step S2602: Yes), the main control unit 401 performs an opening process (step S2603), and proceeds to step S2604. The details of the opening process will be described later with reference to FIG. If the opening is not in progress (step S2602: NO), the process proceeds to step S2604.

  Then, the main control unit 401 determines whether or not the special winning opening 109 is being opened (step S2604). If the special winning opening 109 is being opened (step S2604: Yes), the opening process is performed (step S2605). The processing contents of the opening process will be described later with reference to FIG. If the special winning opening 109 is not being opened (step S2604: No), the process proceeds to step S2606.

  Then, the main control unit 401 determines whether it is during the interval (step S2606). If it is during the interval (step S2606: Yes), the interval process is performed (step S2607), and the process proceeds to step S2608. The processing contents of the interval processing will be described later with reference to FIG. If not in the interval (step S2606: No), the process proceeds to step S2608.

  Then, the main control unit 401 determines whether ending is in progress (step S2608). If it is during ending (step S2608: Yes), an ending process will be performed (step S2609) and the special winning a prize mouth process will be complete | finished. The processing contents of the ending process will be described later with reference to FIG. If it is not in the ending (step S2608: No), the special winning a prize mouth process is finished as it is.

(Opening process)
FIG. 27 is a flowchart showing the processing contents of the opening process. In the opening process, the main control unit 401 first determines whether a predetermined opening period has elapsed (step S2701). If the opening period has not elapsed (step S2701: NO), the opening process is terminated as it is.

  If the opening period has elapsed (step S2701: YES), the main control unit 401 ends the opening (step S2702), and sets the count value R of the round number counter to 1 (step S2703). Then, a round progress command is set in the RAM 413 (step S2704), and the opening of the first prize winning opening 109 is started (step S2705), and the opening process is ended.

  Here, the round progress command includes information indicating the value of the count value R of the round number counter (number of rounds). The round progress command set in step S2704 is output to the effect control unit 403 when the output process in step S1906 in FIG. 19 is executed.

(Processing during opening)
FIG. 28 is a flowchart showing the processing contents of the releasing process. In the open process, the main control unit 401 first determines whether the open period has elapsed (step S2801). If the opening period has not elapsed (step S2801: No), the main control unit 401 has won a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls in the large winning opening 109 while the large winning opening 109 is being opened. Is determined (step S2802). If there is no specified number of winnings (step S2802: NO), the in-release process is terminated.

  When the opening period has elapsed (step S2801: YES), or when a predetermined number of winnings have been made (step S2802: YES), the main control unit 401 closes the big winning port 109 (step S2803). Then, it is determined whether or not the count value R of the round number counter matches Rmax of the selected special winning opening action pattern (step S2804). For example, here, Rmax is set to “15” in the large winning opening operation pattern selected at the time of winning per 16R length and 16R short. In the special winning opening operation pattern selected at the time of winning the 4R short, Rmax is set to “4”.

  If the count value R of the round number counter does not coincide with Rmax (step S2804: No), the main control unit 401 starts an interval (step S2805) and ends the releasing process. If the count value R of the round number counter matches Rmax (step S2804: YES), the main control unit 401 determines that the final round has been released and starts ending (step S2806).

  When the ending is started, the main control unit 401 sets an ending command in the RAM 413 (step S2807) and ends the releasing process. This ending command includes information indicating the current jackpot ending period. The ending command is transmitted to the effect control unit 403 when the output process shown in step S1906 in FIG. 19 is executed.

(Interval processing)
FIG. 29 is a flowchart showing the processing contents of the interval processing. In the interval process, the main control unit 401 first determines whether a predetermined interval period has elapsed (step S2901). If the interval period has not elapsed (step S2901: No), the interval process is terminated as it is.

  If the interval period has elapsed (step S2901: YES), the main control unit 401 ends the interval (step S2902), and sets a value obtained by adding “1” to the count value R of the round number counter as a new count value R. (Step S2903). Then, a round progress command is set in the RAM 413 (step S2904). Subsequently, the main control unit 401 starts to open the R-round big winning opening 109 (step S2905), and ends the interval process.

(Ending process)
FIG. 30 is a flowchart showing the processing contents of the ending process. In the ending process, the main control unit 401 first determines whether a predetermined ending period has elapsed (step S3001). If the ending period has not elapsed (step S3001: No), the ending process is terminated as it is.

  If the ending period has elapsed (step S3001: Yes), the main control unit 401 ends the ending (step S3002), and resets the count value R of the round number counter to “0” (step S3003). And the game state setting process (refer FIG. 31) which sets the game state after this jackpot game is performed (step S3004). Then, the jackpot game flag is set to OFF (step S3005), a right-handed notification end process for turning off the right-handed display unit 205 is executed (step S3006), and the ending process is ended.

(Game state setting process)
FIG. 31 is a flowchart showing the processing contents of the game state setting process. In the game state setting process, first, the main control unit 401 sets a short-time game flag indicating that the game state has the electric chew support function to ON (step S3101), and sets the short-time game counter J to “70”. Setting is performed (step S3102). Then, a right-handed notification start process for turning on the right-handed display unit 205 is executed (step S3103). Then, a high-probability game flag indicating the high-probability game state is set to ON (step S3104). Then, the highly probable game counter X is set to “74” (step S3105), and the game state setting process is terminated.

(Processing performed by the production control unit)
Next, the process performed by the effect control unit 403 will be described in detail.

(Processing performed by the Director of Production)
First, the processing performed by the production control unit 403a of the production control unit 403 will be described. Each process performed by the production control unit 403a described below is performed, for example, when the CPU 431 of the production control unit 403a executes a program stored in the ROM 432.

(Production timer interrupt processing)
FIG. 32 is a flowchart showing the contents of the effect timer interrupt process. The production control unit 403a continuously performs a predetermined main production control process (not shown) during activation, and performs an production timer interruption process shown in FIG. For example, an interrupt is executed at 4 ms).

  In the effect timer interruption process, the effect control unit 403a first performs a command reception process (see FIG. 33) (step S3201). When the command receiving process is performed, the effect supervising unit 403a subsequently performs an operation receiving process for setting a command indicating that the effect button 118 and the cross key 119 have received an operation from the player (step). S3202).

  Thereafter, the production control unit 403a performs command transmission processing (step S3203). In the command transmission process, a command indicating information set in each storage area of the RAM 433 by a command reception process or an operation reception process is output to the image / sound control unit 403c and the lamp control unit 403b.

(Command reception processing)
FIG. 33 is a flowchart showing the processing contents of the command reception processing. In the command receiving process, the effect supervising unit 403a first determines whether a pre-determination result has been received from the main control unit 401 (step S3301). The preliminary determination result is a determination result in the preliminary determination process (see FIG. 21) of the main control unit 401. In the output process (see step S1906 in FIG. 19) in the timer interrupt process of the main control unit 401, the main control unit 401 Is sent as a command.

  If the prior determination result has not been received (step S3301: NO), the process proceeds to step S3304. If the advance determination result has been received (step S3301: Yes), the advance determination storage area 433d provided on the RAM 433 is updated (step S3302). Then, the pending increase command including the previous determination result received this time is set in the RAM 433 (step S3303), and the process proceeds to step S3304. The hold increase command set in the RAM 433 is transmitted to the image / audio control unit 403c by the command transmission process (see step S3203 in FIG. 32) in the effect timer interruption process.

  In step S3304, the production control unit 403a determines whether a change start command has been received from the main control unit 401 (step S3304). The variation start command is a command set in the special symbol process of the main control unit 401 (see step S2211 in FIG. 22). If the change start command has not been received (step S3304: NO), the process proceeds to step S3306. If the change start command has been received (step S3304: YES), the production supervision unit 403a performs the production determination process for determining the production content of the production to be executed (step S3305), and proceeds to step S3306. Detailed processing contents of the effect determination processing will be described later with reference to FIGS. 34-1 and 34-2.

  In step S3306, the production control unit 403a determines whether a change stop command has been received from the main control unit 401 (step S3306). The change stop command is a command set in the special symbol process of the main control unit 401 (see step S2214 in FIG. 22). If the change stop command has not been received (step S3306: NO), the process proceeds to step S3308. If the change stop command has been received (step S3306: YES), the production supervision unit 403a performs the production end process (see FIG. 62) for ending the running production and setting the production mode (step S3307). The process proceeds to step S3308.

  In step S3308, the production control unit 403a determines whether an opening command has been received from the main control unit 401 (step S3308). The opening command is a command set in the stop process of the main control unit 401 (see step S2518 in FIG. 25-2). If the opening command has not been received (step S3308: NO), the process proceeds to step S3310.

  If the opening command has been received (step S3308: Yes), the production supervision unit 403a performs a hit production selection process for selecting a jackpot production to be performed during the jackpot (step S3309), and proceeds to step S3310. For example, in the jackpot effect selection process, the effect supervising unit 403a selects a win effect for 4R short win if winning per 4R short win.

  In step S3310, the production control unit 403a determines whether an ending command has been received from the main control unit 401 (step S3310). The ending command is a command set in the releasing process of the main control unit 401 (see step S2807 in FIG. 28). If an ending command has not been received (step S3310: NO), the process proceeds to step S3312.

  When the ending command is received (step S3310: Yes), the production control unit 403a performs an ending effect selection process for selecting an ending effect to be performed when the jackpot effect ends (step S3311), and proceeds to step S3312. .

  In step S3312, the effect supervising unit 403a determines whether a round progress command has been received from the main control unit 401 (step S3312). The round progress command is a command set in the opening process of the main control unit 401 (see step S2704 in FIG. 27). If the round progress command has not been received (step S3312: No), the production control unit 403a ends the command reception process. If the round progress command has been received (step S3312: Yes), the production supervising unit 403a performs the round production progress processing for controlling the production corresponding to the round of the jackpot game that has proceeded (step S3313). Exit.

(Production decision processing)
FIGS. 34-1 and 34-2 are flowcharts showing the contents of the effect determination process. In the effect determining process, the effect managing unit 403a first analyzes the change start command received in the command receiving process shown in FIG. 33 (step S3401), and the lottery result of the big hit lottery, the change pattern (the change time of the special symbol) ), Information indicating the game state and the like is acquired.

  Subsequently, the effect supervising unit 403a refers to a mode flag indicating the current effect mode set using the effect mode table Mt (see FIG. 15) (step S3402). The mode flag is set to “0 (normal mode)”, “1 (special mode)”, or “2 (split mode)”, which is set when the main control unit 401 is in the normal gaming state. Is determined (step S3403).

  If the mode flag is not “0-2” (step S3403: NO), the process proceeds to step S3408. When the mode flag is any of “0 to 2” (step S3403: YES), it is determined whether or not the mode transition prohibition period is in progress (step S3404). During the mode transition prohibition period, for example, in the special mode with the mode flag “1” and the split mode with the mode flag “2”, the mode transition is prohibited so that the mode transition does not occur for 10 fluctuations after transition to these modes. It is a period.

  If it is during the mode transition prohibition period (step S3404: YES), the process proceeds to step S3408. If it is not during the mode transition prohibition period (step S3404: NO), a mode transition lottery is performed (step S3405). In the mode transition lottery, for example, in the special mode with the mode flag “1” and the split mode with the mode flag “2”, when 20 fluctuations have elapsed after the transition to these modes, compared to the normal transition lottery, It is easier to switch between modes. That is, the special mode and the division mode are special performance modes that give the player a sense of expectation, and thus make it difficult to stay for a long period of time.

  As a result of the mode transition lottery in step S3405, when the mode transition is not performed (step S3406: No), the process proceeds to step S3408. When the mode is to be changed (step S3406: YES), a mode flag change process is executed (step S3407). Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the mode flag is “2” indicating the division mode (step S3408).

  When the mode flag is not “2” (step S3408: No), the process proceeds to step S3417. When the mode flag is “2” (step S3408: Yes), it is determined whether or not it is a pseudo continuous variation pattern (step S3409). Specifically, the pseudo-continuous variation pattern is a variation pattern Hp3, Hp5, Hp6 (see FIG. 14). When it is not a pseudo continuous variation pattern (step S3409: No), the process proceeds to step S3417.

  If it is a pseudo-continuous variation pattern (step S3409: Yes), a final variation reach line number determination process is executed (step S3410). The final variation reach line number determination process will be described later with reference to FIG. 36, and is a process for determining how many divided screens to reach in the last pseudo variation among the four divided screens. The final variation reach line number determination processing is, for example, processing for determining the number of divided screens in which the reach effect is performed in the third pseudo variation in the case of three pseudo continuous variation effects. In addition, the final variation referred to in the present embodiment is a pseudo variation that is performed last.

  Thereafter, each pseudo-variable reach line number determination process is executed (step S3411). Each pseudo-variable reach line number determination process will be described later with reference to FIG. 38, and is a process for determining how many divided screens a reach effect is to be performed in each pseudo-variation. For example, if it is determined in the final fluctuation reach line number determination process in step S3410 that a reach effect is to be performed on three divided screens in the last pseudo fluctuation, the reach determination is performed in the last pseudo fluctuation. This is a process of determining the number of divided screens that is equal to or less than the number of divided screens on which an effect is performed (three or less).

  Thereafter, a final variation reach position determination process is executed (step S3412). The final variation reach position determination process will be described later with reference to FIG. 40, and is a process for determining at which divided screen position (location) the reach effect is to be performed in the last pseudo variation. The final variation reach position determination process is performed, for example, when the final variation (for example, the third pseudo variation) in the final variation reach line number determination process in step S3410 is determined to perform reach on three divided screens. This is a process of determining the position of three divided screens from the screen (first divided screen to fourth divided screen).

  Thereafter, each pseudo-variable reach position determination process is executed (step S3413). Each pseudo-variable reach position determining process will be described later with reference to FIG. 42, and is a process for determining which split screen position (location) to perform reach effect in each pseudo-variable. Each variation reach position determination process is determined, for example, to perform reach effects on three divided screens in the second pseudo variation among all three pseudo continuous variation effects in each pseudo variation reach line number determination process in step S3411. In this case, the position of the three divided screens (for example, the first divided screen, the second divided screen, and the fourth divided screen) is determined.

  In addition, each variation reach position determination process, for example, performs a reach effect on two divided screens with the first pseudo variation in all three pseudo continuous variation effects in each pseudo variation reach line number determination process in step S3411. If determined, the position of the two divided screens (for example, the first divided screen) from among the divided screens (first divided screen, second divided screen, fourth divided screen) that perform reach production in the second pseudo variation. And the fourth divided screen).

  Thereafter, a final variation panel content determination process is executed (step S3414). The final variation panel content determination processing will be described later with reference to FIG. 44. Before the development to the super reach, for example, the reach position at the time of the last pseudo variation determined by the final variation reach position determination processing (see step S3413). This is a process for determining the panel contents to be displayed on the screen.

  Then, each pseudo-variable panel content determination process is executed (step S3415). Each pseudo-variable panel content determination process will be described later with reference to FIG. 46, and the reach position at the time of each pseudo-variation determined by each pseudo-variable reach position determination process (see step S3413) is changed to the next pseudo-variation. This is a process for determining panel contents to be displayed before progressing.

  Then, among the determined panel contents, a roulette effect panel selection process is performed to determine which panel contents are to be selected in the roulette effect performed after the panel effect is performed (step S3416). The roulette effect panel selection processing will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Thereafter, it is determined whether or not it is per 16R length (step S3417). When it is not per 16R length (step S3417: No), it transfers to step S3419. When it is per 16R length (step S3417: Yes), an effect pattern selection process for 16R length is executed using an effect pattern selection table for 16R length described later with reference to FIG. 35 (step S3418).

  Then, the effect symbol determination process is executed (step S3419). The effect symbol determination process is a process for determining an effect symbol to be displayed on each divided screen, as will be described later with reference to FIG. Thereafter, a variation effect pattern selection process for selecting one variation effect pattern Ep from the variation effect pattern table Et from among the variation effect patterns Ep1 to Ep9 is performed (step S3420). Then, an effect start command including information indicating the changed effect pattern selected by the changed effect pattern selection process and information indicating the results determined by the various determination processes is set in the RAM 433 (step S3421), and the effect determination process is performed. Exit.

(Example of effect pattern selection table for 16R length)
Next, with reference to FIG. 35, an effect pattern selection table for 16R length used in the effect pattern selection process for 16R length shown in step S3418 of FIG. 34-2 will be described. FIG. 35 is an explanatory diagram of an effect pattern selection table for 16R length. In FIG. 35, the effect pattern selection table for 16R length is a table used when winning per 16R length.

  When winning per 16R length, one of “red symbol at reach”, “re-lottery”, or “round promotion” is selected. “Reach red pattern” means that a red effect design (for example, “3” or “7”) indicating the length per 16R is performed, and an effect design is displayed with a “3” or “7” double eye. It is an effect to stop.

  In addition, the “re-lottery” means a reach effect with an effect symbol (for example, “1” indicating 16R short win) other than a red effect symbol (for example, “3” or “7”) indicating 16R long. Once it appears that the production symbol has stopped at the “1” double eye, each production symbol is changed in the state of the double eye again, and the red production symbol (“3” or “3” or “16” 7 ”).

  “Round promotion” means that the reach effect is performed with an effect design (for example, “1” indicating 16R short win, etc.) other than the red effect design (for example, “3” or “7”) indicating 16R long, The effect is to promote from 16R short hit to 16R long while the big hit effect is shown while the effect symbol is stopped at the “1” doublet and shown as the 16R short hit effect.

(Final change reach number determination process)
Next, the final variation reach line number determination process shown in step S3410 of FIG. 34-1 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 36 is a flowchart showing the processing procedure of the final variation reach line number determination processing. The final variation is a pseudo variation that is performed last among the pseudo continuous variation effects including a plurality of pseudo variations. In FIG. 36, the production control unit 403a determines whether or not there is a pseudo duplex (step S3601). The quasi-duplex is a quasi-continuous variation effect that performs two quasi-variations.

  If it is not a pseudo duplex (step S3601: No), it is determined whether or not it is a pseudo triple (step S3602). The quasi-triple is a quasi-continuous variation effect that performs three quasi-variations. If not a quasi-triple (step S3602: No), that is, if a quasi-four is a continuation, set the reach line number selection table for final variation in the quasi-four continuation (described as “pseudo four-sequential table” in the figure). (Step S3603). The quasi-quadruple is a quasi-continuous variation effect that performs quasi-variation four times. Details of the reach line number selection table for final variation in the case of pseudo 4 consecutive will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Then, using the set table, the reach line number selection process for selecting the reach line number is executed (step S3604), the selected reach line number of the final variation is set (step S3605), and the process is terminated. To do. In step S3605, for example, if the number of pseudo quadruples, the number of reach lines in the fourth pseudo fluctuation is set.

  In step S3602, if it is a pseudo triple (step S3602: Yes), a reach line number selection table for final change in the case of pseudo triple (referred to as “pseudo triple table” in the figure) is set (step S3606). Then, the process proceeds to step S3604. Details of the reach line number selection table for final variation in the quasi-three consecutive times will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S3601, in the case of pseudo duplex (step S3601: Yes), a reach line number selection table for final variation in pseudo duplex (described as “pseudo duplex table” in the figure) is set (step S3607). Then, the process proceeds to step S3604. Details of the reach line number selection table for final variation during pseudo-two consecutive cycles will be described later with reference to FIG.

(Reach line number selection table for final variation in pseudo 4 stations)
Next, the reach line number selection table for final variation at the time of pseudo 4 consecutive, which is set in step S3603 of FIG. 36, will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 37A is an explanatory diagram of a reach line number selection table for final variation in pseudo 4 consecutive times. The pseudo quadruple is a pseudo continuous variation effect that performs four times of pseudo variation. In FIG. 37A, the reach line number selection table 3710 shows a ratio of selecting the number of split screens (the number of reach lines) for performing the reach effect among the four split screens.

  As shown in the reach line number selection table 3710, the selection ratio of the reach line number “4” is the highest, and the selection ratio decreases as the reach line number decreases. Since the pseudo-quadruple variation effect is an effect with high expectation by the change pattern Hp6 (see FIGS. 9 and 14), the reach line number “4” having high expectation even in the final change is most easily selected. ing.

(Reach line number selection table for final fluctuation in pseudo three consecutive times)
Next, the reach line number selection table for final variation in the pseudo three-series operation set in step S3606 in FIG. 36 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 37-2 is an explanatory diagram of a reach line number selection table for final variation during pseudo three consecutive times. The pseudo triple is a pseudo continuous variation effect in which pseudo variation is performed three times. As shown in the reach line number selection table 3720, the ratio of the reach line number “2” or “3” being selected is the highest. The pseudo-triple variation effect is an effect with a medium level of expectation according to the variation pattern Hp5 (see FIGS. 9 and 14). Therefore, the number of reach lines “2” or “ 3 ”is easily selected.

(Reach line number selection table for final fluctuation in pseudo-two consecutive times)
Next, with reference to FIG. 37-3, the reach line number selection table for final variation in the pseudo-two-run sequence set in step S3607 in FIG. 36 will be described. FIG. 37-3 is an explanatory diagram of a reach line number selection table for final variation in pseudo-two consecutive times. Note that the pseudo-duplex is a pseudo-continuous variation effect in which pseudo variation is performed twice. As shown in the reach line number selection table 3730, the ratio of the reach line number “1” to be selected is the highest, and the ratio to be selected is decreased as the reach line number is increased. Since the pseudo-dual variation effect is an effect with a low expectation level due to the change pattern Hp3 (see FIGS. 9 and 14), the reach line number “1” having a low expectation level even in the final change is most easily selected. ing.

(Each pseudo-variable reach line number determination process)
Next, the pseudo-variable reach line number determination processing shown in step S3411 of FIG. 34-1 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 38 is a flowchart showing the processing procedure of each pseudo-variable reach line number determination process. In FIG. 38, the production control unit 403a first sets a value obtained by subtracting “1” from the maximum number of pseudo fluctuations Hmax to the number of pseudo fluctuations H to be selected as the reach line number (step S3801). For example, the maximum number of pseudo fluctuations Hmax is the total number of pseudo fluctuations in the pseudo continuous fluctuation effect, which is “4” for pseudo 4 series, “3” for pseudo 3 series, and pseudo 2 series. “2”.

  Then, the number of reach lines of the next pseudo fluctuation (H + 1) is referred to (step S3802). As will be described later, this flowchart loops from step S3810 to step S3802, but when the processing of step S3802 is performed first, the next pseudo fluctuation is the last pseudo fluctuation. That is, in this case, the reference reach line number is set in the final variation reach line number determination process of FIG. On the other hand, when the process of step S3802 is performed for the second time or later, the number of reference reach lines is set in step S3808 performed previously.

  Then, it is determined whether or not the number of reach lines (number of next reach lines) of the next pseudo fluctuation (H + 1) is “1” (step S3803). If the next reach line number is not “1” (step S3803: NO), it is determined whether the next reach line number is “2” (step S3804).

  If the next reach line number is not “2” (step S3804: NO), it is determined whether or not the next reach line number is “3” (step S3805). When the next reach line number is not “3” (step S3805: No), that is, when the next reach line number is “4”, the reach line number selection table for the next reach line number 4 (“next reach” in the figure). (Described as “table for number of lines 4”) (step S3806). The reach line number selection table for the next reach line number 4 will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Then, a reach line number selection process for selecting the reach line number is executed using the set table (step S3807), and the reach line number of the H variation is set (step S3808). Thereafter, “1” is subtracted from the number of pseudo fluctuations H to be selected for the number of reach lines (step S3809), and if the number of pseudo fluctuations H is “0” (step S3810: No), the process ends. If the number of pseudo fluctuations H is not “0” (step S3810: Yes), the process proceeds to step S3802.

  In step S3805, when the number of next reach lines is “3” (step S3805: Yes), a reach line number selection table for the next reach line number 3 (described as “table for next reach line number 3” in the drawing). Set (step S3811), the process proceeds to step S3807. The reach line number selection table for the next reach line number 3 will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S3804, when the number of next reach lines is “2” (step S3804: Yes), the reach line number selection table for the next reach line number 2 (described as “table for next reach line number 2” in the figure). Set (step S3812), the process proceeds to step S3807. The reach line number selection table for the next reach line number 2 will be described later with reference to FIG.

  If the next reach line number is “1” in step S3803 (step S3803: YES), “1” is set to the reach line number of the H variation without performing the reach line number selection process in step S3807 ( Step S3813) and the process proceeds to Step S3809.

(Reach line number selection table for next reach line number 4)
Next, the reach line number selection table for the next reach line number 4 set in step S3806 in FIG. 38 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 39-1 is an explanatory diagram of a reach line number selection table for the next reach line number 4. In FIG. 39A, the reach line number selection table 3910 shows a ratio of selecting the number of split screens (the number of reach lines) for performing the reach effect among the four split screens.

  As shown in the reach line number selection table 3910, the selection ratio of the reach line number “2” or “3” is the highest, that is, a number smaller than the next reach line number “4” is selected. It is easy to be done. In addition, the selected ratio of the reach line number “1” is lower than the selected ratio of the reach line number “2” or “3”, and the reach line number is gradually increased as the pseudo-variation progresses. It is easy to increase. In addition, the percentage of the reach line number “4” is the lowest, and the reach line number is less likely to reach the upper limit number “4” before the final change, and the player's expectation is gradually increased. It is possible to raise.

(Reach line number selection table for next reach line number 3)
Next, the reach line number selection table for the next reach line number 3 set in step S3811 in FIG. 38 will be described with reference to FIG. 39-2. FIG. 39-2 is an explanatory diagram of a reach line number selection table for the next reach line number 3. In FIG. 39-2, the reach line number selection table 3920 has the highest selection ratio of the reach line number “2”, that is, a number that is “1” smaller than the next reach line number “3”. Is easier to select.

  In addition, the selected ratio of the number of reach lines “1” is lower than the selected ratio of the number of reach lines “2”, and the number of reach lines is likely to increase step by step as the pseudo-variation progresses. ing. Further, the number of reach lines “4” is not selected, and the number of reach lines is prevented from decreasing with the progress of pseudo fluctuation.

(Reach line number selection table for next reach line number 2)
Next, the reach line number selection table for the next reach line number 2 set in step S3812 of FIG. 38 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 39C is an explanatory diagram of a reach line number selection table for the next reach line number 2. In FIG. 39-3, the reach line number selection table 3930 has the highest selection ratio of the reach line number “1”, that is, a number smaller than the next reach line number “2” is selected. It has become easier.

  In addition, the selected ratio of the number of reach lines “2” is lower than the selected ratio of the number of reach lines “1”, and the number of reach lines is likely to increase step by step as the pseudo-variation progresses. ing. Furthermore, the number of reach lines “3” or “4” is not selected, so that the number of reach lines does not decrease as the pseudo fluctuation progresses.

(Final change reach position determination process)
Next, the final variation reach position determination processing shown in step S3412 of FIG. 34-1 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 40 is a flowchart showing the procedure of the final variation reach position determination process. The final variation is a pseudo variation that is performed last among the pseudo continuous variation effects including a plurality of pseudo variations. In FIG. 40, the production control unit 403a first refers to the number of reach lines of the final change set in the final change reach line number determination process shown in FIG. 36 (step S4001). Then, it is determined whether or not the final line number that is the number of reach lines of the final variation is “1” (step S4002).

  When the final line number is not “1” (step S4002: No), it is determined whether the final line number is “2” (step S4003). When the final line number is not “2” (step S4003: No), it is determined whether the final line number is “3” (step S4004). When the final line number is not “3” (step S4004: No), that is, when the final line number is “4”, the reach position selection table used when the final line number is “4” (“final” in the figure) (Described as “table for number of lines 4”) (step S4005). The reach position selection table used when the final number of lines is “4” will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Then, a reach position selection process for selecting a reach position is executed using the set table (step S4006), the reach position of the selected final variation is set (step S4007), and the process ends. In step S4007, for example, in the case of pseudo 4 stations, the reach position in the fourth pseudo fluctuation is set.

  In step S4004, when the final line number is “3” (step S4004: Yes), the reach position selection table used when the final line number is “3” (described as “final line number 3 table” in the figure). ) Is set (step S4008), and the process proceeds to step S4006. The reach position selection table used when the final number of lines is “3” will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S4003, when the final line number is “2” (step S4003: Yes), the reach position selection table used when the final line number is “2” (described as “final line number 2 table” in the figure). ) Is set (step S4009), and the process proceeds to step S4006. The reach position selection table used when the final number of lines is “2” will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S4002, when the final line number is “1” (step S4002: Yes), the reach position selection table used when the final line number is “1” (described as “final line number 1 table” in the figure). ) Is set (step S4010), and the process proceeds to step S4006. The reach position selection table used when the final number of lines is “1” will be described later with reference to FIG. 41-4.

(Reach position selection table used when the final number of lines is “4”)
Next, the reach position selection table used when the final number of lines is “4” set in step S4005 of FIG. 40 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 41A is an explanatory diagram of a reach position selection table used when the final number of lines is “4”. 41A, the reach position selection table 4110 indicates a ratio of selecting the position (reach position) of the divided screen that performs the reach effect among the four divided screens A to D.

  The split screen A corresponds to the first split screen BG1 (upper left split screen) shown in FIG. 18-1, and the split screen B is the second split screen BG2 (upper right split screen) shown in FIG. 18-1. The divided screen C corresponds to the third divided screen BG3 (lower left divided screen) shown in FIG. 18-1, and the divided screen D corresponds to the fourth divided screen BG4 (lower right) shown in FIG. 18-4. Corresponds to a split screen). As shown in the reach position selection table 4110, when the final line number is the maximum number of divided screens “4”, all the divided screens ABCD are selected as reach positions.

(Reach position selection table used when the final number of lines is “3”)
Next, the reach position selection table used when the final number of lines is “3” set in step S4008 of FIG. 40 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 41-2 is an explanatory diagram of a reach position selection table used when the final number of lines is “3”. In FIG. 41-2, the reach position selection table 4120 shows a ratio of selecting the positions (reach positions) of three divided screens that perform reach effects among the four divided screens A to D.

  Specifically, the reach position of the three divided screens is any one of the combinations of the divided screens ABC, ABD, ACD, and BCD. Combinations of the divided screens ABC, ABD, ACD, and BCD are selected at an equal ratio (25/100).

(Reach position selection table used when the final number of lines is “2”)
Next, the reach position selection table used when the final number of lines is “2” set in step S4009 of FIG. 40 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 41C is an explanatory diagram of a reach position selection table used when the final number of lines is “2”. In FIG. 41-3, the reach position selection table 4130 shows the ratio of selecting the positions (reach positions) of two divided screens for performing the reach effect among the four divided screens A to D.

  Specifically, the reach position of the two divided screens is any one of the combinations of the divided screens AB, AC, AD, BC, BD, and CD. The combinations of the divided screens AB, AC, AD, BC, BD, and CD are selected at a substantially equal ratio (17/100 or 16/100).

(Reach position selection table used when the final number of lines is “1”)
Next, the reach position selection table used when the final number of lines is “1” set in step S4010 of FIG. 40 will be described using FIG. 41-4. FIG. 41D is an explanatory diagram of a reach position selection table used when the final number of lines is “1”. In FIG. 41-4, the reach position selection table 4140 shows the ratio of selecting the position (reach position) of one divided screen that performs the reach effect among the four divided screens A to D.

  Specifically, the reach position of the two divided screens is any one of the divided screens A, B, C, and D. Each of the divided screens A, B, C, and D is selected at an equal ratio (25/100).

(Each pseudo-variable reach position determination process)
Next, each pseudo-variable reach position determination process shown in step S3413 of FIG. 34-2 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 42 is a flowchart showing the processing procedure of each pseudo-variable reach position determination process. 42, the effect supervising unit 403a sets a value obtained by subtracting “1” from the maximum number of pseudo fluctuations Hmax to the number of pseudo fluctuations H to be selected as a reach position (step S4201). For example, the maximum number of pseudo fluctuations Hmax is the total number of pseudo fluctuations in the pseudo continuous fluctuation effect, which is “4” for pseudo 4 series, “3” for pseudo 3 series, and pseudo 2 series. “2”.

  Then, the number of reach lines of the next pseudo fluctuation (H + 1) is referred to (step S4202). As will be described later, this flowchart loops from step S4212 to step S4202, but when the processing of step S4202 is performed first, the next pseudo fluctuation is the last pseudo fluctuation. The reach line number to be referred to is set in the final variation reach line number determination process of FIG. 36 when the process of step S4202 is performed first, and after the transition to the loop from step S4212 to step S4202 is made, FIG. This is set in each of the 38 pseudo-variable reach line number determination processes.

  Then, it is determined whether or not the number of reach lines (number of next reach lines) of the next pseudo fluctuation (H + 1) is “1” (step S4203). If the next reach line number is not “1” (step S4203: NO), it is determined whether the next reach line number is “2” (step S4204).

  If the number of next reach lines is not “2” (step S4204: No), it is determined whether or not the number of next reach lines is “3” (step S4205). When the next reach line number is not “3” (step S4205: No), that is, when the next reach line number is “4”, the reach position selection table for the next reach line number 4 (“next reach line” in the figure). The “expression 4 table” is set (step S4206). The reach position selection table for the next reach line number 4 will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Then, the reach position of the next pseudo fluctuation H + 1 is referred to (step S4207). The reach position to be referred to is set in the final variation reach position determination process of FIG. 40 when the process of step S4207 is performed for the first time, and is performed first after the loop from step S4212 to step S4202 is entered. Set in step S4210.

  Thereafter, the number of reach lines of the number of pseudo fluctuations H to be selected is referred to (step S4208). The number of reach lines to be referred to is set in each pseudo-variable reach line number determination process in FIG. Then, reach position selection processing for selecting the number of reach lines is executed using the reach position of the next pseudo fluctuation H + 1, the number of reach lines of the pseudo fluctuation H to be selected, and the set table (step S4209). Thereafter, the reach position of the H fluctuation is set (step S4210).

  Further, “1” is subtracted from the number of pseudo fluctuations H to be selected as the reach position (step S4211), and if the number of pseudo fluctuations H is “0” (step S4212: No), the process ends. If the number of pseudo fluctuations H is not “0” (step S4212: YES), the process proceeds to step S4202.

  If the next reach line number is “3” in step S 4205 (step S 4205: Yes), the reach position selection table for the next reach line number 3 (described as “table for next reach line number 3” in the figure) is set. (Step S4213), the process proceeds to step S4207. The reach position selection table for the next reach line number 3 will be described later with reference to FIG.

  If the next reach line number is “2” in step S 4204 (step S 4204: Yes), the reach position selection table for the next reach line number 2 (described as “table for next reach line number 2” in the figure) is set. (Step S4214), the process proceeds to step S4207. The reach position selection table for the next reach line number 2 will be described later with reference to FIG.

  If the next reach line number is “1” in step S4203 (step S4203: YES), the reach position selection table for the next reach line number 1 (described as “table for the next reach line number 1” in the figure) is set. (Step S4215), the process proceeds to Step S4207. The reach position selection table for the next reach line number 1 will be described later with reference to FIG.

(Reach position selection table for 4 next reach lines)
Next, the reach position selection table for the next reach line number 4 set in step S4206 of FIG. 42 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 43A is an explanatory diagram of a reach position selection table for the next reach line number 4. The number of next reach lines is the number of divided screens that reach in the next pseudo fluctuation. In FIG. 43A, the reach position selection table 4310 includes four divided screens to be selected in the previous pseudo variation when the reach effect is performed using the four divided screens A to D in the next pseudo variation. The ratio which selects the position (target reach position) of the division | segmentation screen which performs reach production among these is shown.

  As shown in the reach position selection table 4310, when the number of reach lines of the pseudo fluctuation number H to be selected is 4 (see reference numeral 4311), the four divided screens ABCD are selected at a ratio of “100/100”. That is, when the number of reach lines in the next pseudo variation is 4, and the number of reach lines (target to be selected) in the previous variation is 4, four divided screens ABCD are always selected. That is, when the number of reach lines does not change before and after the progress of the pseudo variation, after the progress of the pseudo variation, the reach effect is performed at the same position as the divided screen on which the reach effect was performed before the progress.

  When the number of reach lines of the number of pseudo fluctuations H to be selected is 3 (see reference numeral 4312), any one of the combinations of the divided screens ABC, ABD, ACD, and BCD is selected. Combinations of the divided screens ABC, ABD, ACD, and BCD are selected at an equal ratio (25/100).

  When the number of reach lines of the number of pseudo fluctuations H to be selected is 2 (see reference numeral 4313), one of the combinations of the divided screens AB, AC, AD, BC, BD, and CD is selected. The Combinations of the divided screens AB, AC, AD, BC, BD, and CD are selected at substantially equal ratios (17/100 or 16/100).

  Further, when the number of reach lines of the pseudo variation H to be selected is 1 (see reference numeral 4314), one of the divided screens A, B, C, and D is selected. Each of the divided screens A, B, C, and D is selected at an equal ratio (25/100). By selecting a reach position using such a reach position selection table 4310, it is possible to perform a reach effect even in the next pseudo variation on a split screen in which a reach effect is performed before the progress of the pseudo variation. It has become.

(Reach position selection table for 3 next reach lines)
Next, the reach position selection table for the next reach line number 3 set in step S4213 in FIG. 42 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 43-2 is an explanatory diagram of a reach position selection table for the next reach line number 3. 43-2, the reach position selection table 4320 is a selection target in the previous pseudo variation when the reach effect is performed using the combination of three divided screens ABC, ABD, ACD, and BCD in the next pseudo variation. The ratio of selecting the position (target reach position) of the divided screen that performs the reach effect among the divided screens.

  As shown in the reach position selection table 4320, when the number of reach lines of the number of pseudo fluctuations H to be selected is 3 (see reference numeral 4321), a combination of the positions of the next reach (positions that will reach in the next pseudo fluctuation) ( (ABC, ABD, ACD, BCD) are selected in the ratio of “100/100”. That is, when the number of reach lines in the next pseudo variation is 3, and the number of reach lines (target to be selected) in the previous variation is 3, the same combination as the reach position combination in the next pseudo variation Is always selected. That is, when the number of reach lines does not change before and after the progress of the pseudo variation, after the progress of the pseudo variation, the reach effect is performed at the same position as the divided screen on which the reach effect was performed before the progress.

  Further, when the number of reach lines of the number of pseudo fluctuations H to be selected is 2 (see reference numeral 4322), the combination of the positions of the next reach (positions to reach in the next pseudo fluctuation) (ABC, ABD, ACD, BCD) Of these, combinations including the location to be the reach position are selected. Specifically, when the position of the next reach is ABC, a combination of two selected from A, B, and C is selected, and more specifically, among combinations of AB, AC, and BC. , Any one combination is selected.

  The ratio at which each combination is selected is a substantially equal ratio (34/100 or 33/100). In this case, combinations such as AD, BD, and CD that are not combinations of two selected from A, B, and C are not selected. By setting such a ratio, the reach effect can be performed even in the next pseudo variation on the divided screen in which the reach effect is performed before the progress of the pseudo variation.

  In addition, when the number of reach lines of the number of pseudo fluctuations H to be selected is 1 (see reference numeral 4323), the combination of the positions of the next reach (positions to reach in the next pseudo fluctuation) (ABC, ABD, ACD, BCD) Of these, locations including the location to be the reach position are selected. Specifically, when the position of the next reach is ABC, one is selected from A, B, and C, and more specifically, one of A, B, and C is selected.

  The ratio at which each position is selected is an equal ratio (25/100). Further, in this case, the items (D) other than A, B, and C are not selected. By setting such a ratio, the reach effect can be performed even in the next pseudo variation on the divided screen in which the reach effect was performed before the progress of the pseudo variation.

  As described with reference to FIG. 39-2, in order to prevent the number of reach lines from decreasing as the pseudo-variation progresses, the number of reach lines “4” is not selected, that is, the combination of ABCD is selected. Never happen.

(Reach position selection table for 2 next reach lines)
Next, the reach position selection table for the next reach line number 2 set in step S4214 in FIG. 42 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 43-3 is an explanatory diagram of a reach position selection table for the next reach line number 2. In FIG. 43-3, the reach position selection table 4330 shows the pseudo fluctuation before the reach effect when the reach effect is performed using the combination of two divided screens AB, AC, AD, BC, BD, and CD in the next pseudo fluctuation. 2 shows the ratio of selecting the position (target reach position) of the divided screen for performing the reach effect among the divided screens to be selected.

  As shown in the reach position selection table 4330, when the number of reach lines of the number of pseudo fluctuations H to be selected is 2 (see reference numeral 4331), the combination of the position of the next reach (the position that will reach in the next pseudo fluctuation) ( The same combination as (AB, AC, AD, BC, BD, CD) is selected at a ratio of “100/100”. That is, when the number of reach lines in the next pseudo fluctuation is 2, and the number of reach lines (to be selected) in the previous fluctuation is 2, the same combination as the combination of reach positions in the next pseudo fluctuation Is always selected. That is, when the number of reach lines does not change before and after the progress of the pseudo variation, after the progress of the pseudo variation, the reach effect is performed at the same position as the divided screen on which the reach effect was performed before the progress.

  Further, when the number of reach lines of the number of pseudo fluctuations H to be selected is 1 (see reference numeral 4332), the combination of the positions of the next reach (positions to reach in the next pseudo fluctuation) (AB, AC, AD, BC, Of BD, CD), the locations including the location to be the reach position are selected. Specifically, if the position of the next reach is AB, one of A and B is selected.

  The ratio at which each position is selected is an equal ratio (50/100). Further, in this case, items other than A and B (C and D) are not selected. By setting such a ratio, the reach effect can be performed even in the next pseudo variation on the divided screen in which the reach effect was performed before the progress of the pseudo variation.

(Reach position selection table for 1 next reach line)
Next, the reach position selection table for the next reach line number 1 set in step S4215 of FIG. 42 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 43-4 is an explanatory diagram of a reach position selection table for the next reach line number 1. 43-4, the reach position selection table 4340 is a selection target in the previous pseudo-variation when the reach effect is performed using one divided screen A, B, C, D in the next pseudo-variation. The ratio which selects the position (target reach position) of the divided screen which performs reach production among divided screens is shown.

  As shown in the reach position selection table 4340, when the number of reach lines of the number of pseudo fluctuations H to be selected is 1, the same position as the position of the next reach (the position that will reach in the next pseudo fluctuation) is “ “100/100” is selected. That is, when the number of reach lines in the next pseudo variation is 1, and the number of reach lines in the previous variation (to be selected) is 1, the reach position that is the same as the reach position in the next pseudo variation is Must be selected. That is, when the number of reach lines does not change before and after the progress of the pseudo variation, after the progress of the pseudo variation, the reach effect is performed at the same position as the divided screen on which the reach effect was performed before the progress.

(Final change panel content determination process)
Next, the final variation panel content determination process shown in step S3415 of FIG. 34-1 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 44 is a flowchart illustrating a processing procedure of final variation panel content determination processing. The final variation is a pseudo variation that is performed last among the pseudo continuous variation effects including a plurality of pseudo variations. In addition, the final variation panel content determination process is displayed at the reach position at the time of the last pseudo variation determined by the final variation reach position determination process (see step S3412 in FIG. 34-1), for example, before development to super reach. This is a process for determining the panel contents to be performed.

  In FIG. 44, the effect supervising unit 403a first refers to the number of reach lines of the final variation set in the final variation reach line number determination process shown in FIG. 36 (step S4401). Then, it is determined whether or not the final line number that is the number of reach lines of the final variation is “1” (step S4402).

  When the final line number is not “1” (step S4402: No), it is determined whether the final line number is “2” (step S4403). When the final line number is not “2” (step S4403: No), it is determined whether the final line number is “3” (step S4404). When the final line number is not “3” (step S4404: No), that is, when the final line number is “4”, the panel content selection table (“final” in the figure) used when the final line number is “4”. (Described as “table for number of lines 4”) (step S4405). The panel content selection table used when the final number of lines is “4” will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Then, using the set table, panel content selection processing for selecting the panel content is executed (step S4406), the selected panel content of the last variation is set (step S4407), and the processing is terminated. The selected panel content of the final variation is displayed at the position that will be the reach position in the last pseudo variation determined by the final variation reach position determination process (see step S3413 in FIG. 34). In step S4407, for example, if the number of pseudo quadruples, the panel contents in the fourth pseudo fluctuation are set.

  In step S4404, when the final line number is “3” (step S4404: Yes), the panel content selection table used when the final line number is “3” (described as “final line number 3 table” in the figure). ) Is set (step S4408), and the process proceeds to step S4406. The panel content selection table used when the final number of lines is “3” will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S4403, when the final line number is “2” (step S4403: Yes), the panel content selection table used when the final line number is “2” (described as “final line number 2 table” in the figure). ) Is set (step S4409), and the process proceeds to step S4406. The panel content selection table used when the final line number is “2” will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S4402, when the final line number is “1” (step S4402: Yes), the panel content selection table used when the final line number is “1” (described as “final line number 1 table” in the figure). ) Is set (step S4410), and the process proceeds to step S4406. The panel content selection table used when the final number of lines is “1” will be described later with reference to FIG.

(Panel content selection table used when the final number of lines is "4")
Next, the panel content selection table used when the final number of lines is “4”, which is set in step S4405 of FIG. 44, will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 45A is an explanatory diagram of a panel content selection table used when the final number of lines is “4”. In FIG. 45A, a panel content selection table 4510 shows a ratio of selecting a combination of panel contents to be displayed on the four divided screens A to D that perform reach effects.

  “No.” shown in the panel content selection table 4510 is a number shown for convenience of explanation. The panel contents include “?”, “Relief”, “Character”, “Outstanding”, “Pseudo-ream” and “Premier”. “?” Suggests that it is unclear what the transition effect is, and is the panel content with the lowest expectation. “Relief” is a suggestion that it will develop into a relief effect of normal loss production (reach production with low expectation). Although the expectation is higher than “?”, The expectation is not so high Production. “Character” is a panel effect that has a higher degree of expectation than “Relief”, suggesting that it will develop into a reach effect that plays against characters.

  “Accuracy” is a panel effect suggesting 4R short hit. The “pseudo-continuous” is a panel effect that suggests that the pseudo continuous variation effect continues. “Premier” is a panel effect indicating that the possibility of winning per 16R length is extremely high. The expected levels of panel effects are, for example, “?”, “Relief”, “Character”, “Accuracy”, “Pseudo-ream”, and “Premier” in descending order of expectations.

  More specifically, in the panel content selection table 4510, No. 4 is selected. The panel content of 4-1 is a combination of “?”, “Relief”, “Character”, and “Accuracy”. After the panel of this combination is displayed, the roulette effect is performed, and the subsequent effect is suggested by the stopped panel content. No. 4-1. As the branch number increases from 4-7, the panel content with high expectation increases, that is, the expectation of the combination of the panel content increases.

(Panel content selection table used when the final number of lines is "3")
Next, the panel content selection table used when the final line number is “3” set in step S4408 of FIG. 44 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 45-2 is an explanatory diagram of a panel content selection table used when the final number of lines is “3”. 45-2, a panel content selection table 4520 shows a ratio of selecting combinations of panel contents to be displayed on three divided screens (three of A to D) that perform reach effects.

  After the panel of each selected combination is displayed, the roulette effect is performed, and the subsequent effect is suggested by the stopped panel content. No. 3-1. As the branch number increases from 3-9, the panel content with high expectation increases, that is, the expectation of the combination of panel contents increases.

(Panel content selection table used when the final number of lines is "2")
Next, the panel content selection table used when the final number of lines is “2” set in step S4409 in FIG. 44 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 45C is an explanatory diagram of a panel content selection table used when the final number of lines is “2”. In FIG. 45C, the panel content selection table 4530 indicates a ratio of selecting a combination of panel contents to be displayed on two divided screens (two of A to D) that perform reach effects.

  After the panel of each selected combination is displayed, the roulette effect is performed, and the subsequent effect is suggested by the stopped panel content. No. 2-1. As the branch number increases from 2-16, the panel contents with high expectation increase, that is, the expectation of the combination of panel contents increases.

(Panel content selection table used when the final number of lines is “1”)
Next, the panel content selection table used when the final line number is “1” set in step S4410 of FIG. 44 will be described using FIG. 45-4. FIG. 45D is an explanatory diagram of a panel content selection table used when the final number of lines is “1”. 45-4, the panel content selection table 4540 shows the ratio of selecting the panel content to be displayed on one divided screen (one of A to D) for performing the reach effect.

  After the selected panel is displayed, the roulette effect is performed, and the subsequent effect is suggested by the stopped panel content. No. 1-1 to No. As the branch number increases from 1-6, the panel content with high expectation increases, that is, the expectation of the panel increases.

(Each pseudo-variable panel content determination process)
Next, the pseudo-variable panel content determination process shown in step S3414 of FIG. 34-2 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 46 is a flowchart showing the processing procedure of each pseudo-variable panel content determination process. In FIG. 46, the effect supervising unit 403a sets a value obtained by subtracting “1” from the maximum number of pseudo fluctuations hmax to the number of pseudo fluctuations h to be selected as a reach position (step S4601). For example, the maximum number of pseudo fluctuations hmax is the total number of pseudo fluctuations in the pseudo continuous fluctuation effect, which is “4” for pseudo 4 series, “3” for pseudo 3 series, and pseudo 2 series. “2”.

  Then, the number of reach lines of the next pseudo fluctuation (h + 1) is referred to (step S4602). As will be described later, this flowchart is a loop from step S4610 to step S4602, but when the processing of step S4602 is performed first, the next pseudo fluctuation is the last pseudo fluctuation. The reach line number to be referred to is the one set in the final variation reach line number determination process of FIG. 36 when the process of step S4602 is performed first, and after the transition to the loop from step S4612 to step S4602 is made. This is set in each pseudo-variable reach line number determination process of FIG.

  Then, it is determined whether or not the number of reach lines (number of next reach lines) of the next pseudo fluctuation (h + 1) is “1” (step S4603). If the next reach line number is not “1” (step S4603: NO), it is determined whether the next reach line number is “2” (step S4604).

  If the next reach line number is not “2” (step S4604: NO), it is determined whether the next reach line number is “3” (step S4605). When the next reach line number is not “3” (step S4605: No), that is, when the next reach line number is “4”, the next reach line number 4 table setting process is executed (step S4606). The next reach line number 4 table setting process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Then, using the set table, a panel content selection process for selecting the panel content is executed (step S4607). Thereafter, the panel content of the h change is set (step S4608). Further, “1” is subtracted from the number of pseudo fluctuations h to be selected as a reach position (step S4609), and if the number of pseudo fluctuations h is “0” (step S4610: No), the process is terminated. If the number of pseudo fluctuations h is not “0” (step S4610: YES), the process proceeds to step S4602.

  In step S4605, when the next reach line number is “3” (step S4605: Yes), a next reach line number 3 table setting process is executed (step S4611), and the process proceeds to step S4607. The next reach line number 3 table setting process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  If the next reach line number is “2” in step S4604 (step S4604: YES), the next reach line number 2 table setting process is executed (step S4612), and the process proceeds to step S4607. The next reach line number 2 table setting process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S4603, if the number of next reach lines is “1” (step S4603: Yes), the reach position selection table for the next reach line number 1 (described as “table for next reach line number 1” in the figure) is set. (Step S4613), the process proceeds to step S4607. The reach position selection table for the next reach line number 1 will be described later with reference to FIG.

(Next reach line number 4 table setting process)
Next, the next reach line number 4 table setting process shown in step S4606 of FIG. 46 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 47 is a flowchart showing the processing procedure of the next reach line number 4 table setting processing. In FIG. 47, the effect supervising unit 403a determines whether or not the number of reach lines of the pseudo variation (target pseudo variation) to be selected is one line (step S4701).

  If the number of reach lines of the target pseudo-variation is not 1 line (step S4701: No), it is determined whether or not the number of reach lines of the target pseudo-change is 2 lines (step S4702). If the number of reach lines of the target pseudo variation is not two lines (step S4702: No), it is determined whether or not the number of reach lines of the target pseudo variation is three lines (step S4703). If the number of reach lines of the target pseudo-variation is not 3 lines (step S4703: No), that is, if the number of reach lines of the target pseudo-change is 4 lines, the panel content selection table T44 is set (step S4704), and the process Exit. The panel content selection table T44 will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S4703, if the number of reach lines of the target pseudo fluctuation is 3 (step S4703: Yes), the panel content selection table T43 is set (step S4705), and the process is terminated. The panel content selection table T43 will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S4702, when the number of reach lines of the target pseudo fluctuation is 2 (step S4702: Yes), the panel content selection table T42 is set (step S4706), and the process is terminated. The panel content selection table T42 will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S4701, if the number of reach lines of the target pseudo fluctuation is 1 line (step S4701: YES), the panel content selection table T41 is set (step S4707), and the process is terminated. The panel content selection table T41 will be described later with reference to FIG.

(Panel content selection table T44)
Next, the panel content selection table T44 set in step S4704 in FIG. 46 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 48A is an explanatory diagram of the panel content selection table T44. In FIG. 48A, the panel content selection table T44 performs the panel effect on the four divided screens ABCD with the previous pseudo variation when the panel effect is performed using the four divided screens ABCD with the next pseudo variation. The ratio of selecting the panel contents at the time is shown.

  As shown in the panel content selection table T44, when the number of reach lines of the pseudo variation to be selected is 4, the combination of selectable panel contents differs depending on the combination of the panel content of the next pseudo variation. More specifically, the panel content of the next pseudo variation is No. In the case of 4-1, that is, when the panel content has the lowest expectation in the number of reach lines 4, the combination having a higher expectation than the panel content is not selected.

  The panel content of the next pseudo variation is No. If it is 4-2, it will be below the expected level of the contents of this panel. 4-1. Either one of the combinations of 4-2 can be selected. In addition, the panel content of the next pseudo variation has the highest expectation. In the case of 4-7, any one of the combinations below the expected level of the panel contents (No. 4-1 to No. 4-7) can be selected. By using such a panel content selection table T44, the expectation of the panel content cannot be lowered with the progress of the pseudo fluctuation.

(Panel content selection table T43)
Next, the panel content selection table T43 set in step S4705 of FIG. 47 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 48-2 is an explanatory diagram of the panel content selection table T43. In FIG. 48-2, the panel content selection table T43 has three divided screens (ABC, ABD, ACD, etc.) with the previous pseudo variation when the panel effect is performed using the four divided screens ABCD with the next pseudo variation. BCD) shows the ratio of selecting panel contents when performing a panel effect.

  As shown in the panel content selection table T43, when the number of reach lines of the pseudo variation to be selected is 3, the combination of selectable panel contents differs depending on the combination of the panel content of the next pseudo variation. More specifically, the panel content of the next pseudo variation is No. If it is 4-1, that is, if the panel content has the lowest expectation in the number of reach lines 4, only the combination (No. 3-1 or No. 3-2) below the expectation of this panel content is selected. It is possible. In addition, No. shown in the panel content selection table T43. Although the panel contents of 3 are not shown, they are the same as those shown in FIG.

  The panel content of the next pseudo variation is No. If it is 4-2, it will be below the expected level of the contents of this panel. 3-1. Any one of 3-7 can be selected. The panel contents of the pseudo variation are No. 4-1. Similarly, in combinations other than 4-2, combinations that are less than or equal to the expected level of the next pseudo-variable panel contents can be selected. By using such a panel content selection table T43, when the number of reach lines increases from 3 to 4 at the time of progress of pseudo fluctuation, the expectation of the panel content cannot be lowered.

(Panel content selection table T42)
Next, the panel content selection table T42 set in step S4706 in FIG. 46 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 48C is an explanatory diagram of the panel content selection table T42. In FIG. 48-3, the panel content selection table T42 shows that when a panel effect is performed using four divided screens ABCD in the next pseudo variation, two divided screens (AB, AC, AD, BC, BD, CD) shows the ratio of selecting the panel contents when performing the panel effect.

  As shown in the panel content selection table T42, when the number of reach lines of the pseudo variation to be selected is 2, the combination of selectable panel contents differs depending on the combination of the panel content of the next pseudo variation. More specifically, the panel content of the next pseudo variation is No. 4-1, that is, when the panel content is the least expected in the reach line number 4, a combination (No. 2-1, 2-2, 2-3) that is less than the expected level of this panel content. One combination can be selected from 2-6, 2-7, and 2-10). In addition, No. shown in the panel content selection table T42. Although the illustration of the panel 2 is omitted, it is the same as that shown in FIG.

  The panel content of the next pseudo variation is No. Similarly, in the case other than 4-1, a combination that is less than or equal to the expected level of the panel content of the next pseudo variation can be selected. By using such a panel content selection table T42, when the number of reach lines increases from 2 to 4 at the time of progress of pseudo fluctuation, the expectation of the panel content cannot be lowered.

(Panel content selection table T41)
Next, the panel content selection table T41 set in step S4707 in FIG. 47 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 48-4 is an explanatory diagram of the panel content selection table T41. In FIG. 48-4, the panel content selection table T41 shows that when a panel effect is performed using four divided screens ABCD in the next pseudo variation, one divided screen (A, B, C, In D), the ratio of selecting the panel contents when performing the panel effect is shown.

  As shown in the panel content selection table T41, when the number of reach lines of the pseudo variation to be selected is 1, the selectable panel content varies depending on the panel content of the next pseudo variation. More specifically, the panel content of the next pseudo variation is No. In the case of 4-1, that is, the panel content with the lowest expectation in the reach number of 4, from the combinations (No. 1-1 to No. 1-4) below the expectation of this panel content One is selectable. In addition, No. shown in the panel content selection table T41. Although the panel content of 1 is not shown, it is the same as that shown in FIG.

  The panel content of the next pseudo variation is No. Similarly, in cases other than the case of 4-1, it is possible to select a panel that is less than the expected level of the next pseudo-variable panel content. By using such a panel content selection table T41, when the number of reach lines increases from 1 to 4 at the time of progress of pseudo fluctuation, the expectation of the panel content cannot be lowered.

(Next reach line number 3 table setting process)
Next, the next reach line number 3 table setting process shown in step S4611 of FIG. 46 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 49 is a flowchart showing the processing procedure of the next reach line number 3 table setting process. In FIG. 49, the production control unit 403a determines whether or not the number of reach lines of the pseudo variation (target pseudo variation) to be selected is one line (step S4901).

  If the number of reach lines for the target pseudo-variation is not 1 line (step S4901: No), it is determined whether or not the number of reach lines for the target pseudo-change is 2 lines (step S4902). If the number of reach lines of the target pseudo-variation is not 2 lines (step S4902: No), that is, if the number of reach lines of the target pseudo-change is 3 lines, the panel content selection table T33 is set (step S4903), and the process Exit. The panel content selection table T33 will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S4902, if the number of reach lines of the target pseudo-variation is 2 (step S4902: Yes), the panel content selection table T32 is set (step S4904), and the process ends. The panel content selection table T32 will be described later with reference to FIG. In step S4901, if the number of reach lines of the target pseudo fluctuation is 1 line (step S4901: YES), the panel content selection table T31 is set (step S4905), and the process is terminated. The panel content selection table T31 will be described later with reference to FIG.

(Panel content selection table T33)
Next, the panel content selection table T33 set in step S4903 in FIG. 49 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 50A is an explanatory diagram of the panel content selection table T33. 50-1, the panel content selection table T33 has the same division in the previous pseudo-variation when the panel effect is performed using three divided screens (ABC, ABD, ACD, BCD) in the next pseudo-variation. The ratio of selecting panel contents when performing a panel effect on the screen (ABC, ABD, ACD, BCD) is shown.

  As shown in the panel content selection table T33, when the number of reach lines of the pseudo fluctuation to be selected is 3, the combinations of selectable panel contents differ depending on the combination of the panel contents of the next pseudo fluctuation. More specifically, the panel content of the next pseudo variation is No. In the case of 3-1, that is, when the panel content has the lowest expectation in the number of reach lines 3, only the combination (No. 3-1) below the expectation of this panel content can be selected. The panel contents of the pseudo variation are No. Similarly, in cases other than 3-1, combinations that are less than or equal to the expected level of the next pseudo-variable panel content can be selected. By using such a panel content selection table T33, the expectation of the panel content cannot be lowered with the progress of the pseudo fluctuation.

(Panel content selection table T32)
Next, the panel content selection table T32 set in step S4904 in FIG. 49 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 50-2 is an explanatory diagram of the panel content selection table T32. 50-2, the panel content selection table T32 is divided into two divisions by the previous pseudo variation when the panel effect is performed using three divided screens (ABC, ABD, ACD, BCD) by the next pseudo variation. The ratio of selecting panel contents when performing a panel effect on the screen (AB, AC, AD, BC, BD, CD) is shown.

  As shown in the panel content selection table T32, when the number of reach lines of the pseudo variation to be selected is 2, the combination of selectable panel contents differs depending on the combination of the panel content of the next pseudo variation. More specifically, the panel content of the next pseudo variation is No. In the case of 3-1, that is, when the panel content has the lowest expectation in the number of reach lines 3, the combination is less than the expectation of this panel content (No. 2-1, 2-2, 2-6) One of the combinations can be selected.

  The panel content of the next pseudo variation is No. Similarly, in cases other than 3-1, combinations that are less than or equal to the expected level of the next pseudo-variable panel content can be selected. By using such a panel content selection table T32, when the number of reach lines is increased from 2 to 3 during the progress of pseudo fluctuation, the expectation of the panel content cannot be lowered.

(Panel content selection table T31)
Next, the panel content selection table T31 set in step S4905 in FIG. 49 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 50C is an explanatory diagram of the panel content selection table T31. In FIG. 50-3, the panel content selection table T31 is divided into one division by the previous pseudo variation when the panel effect is performed using three divided screens (ABC, ABD, ACD, BCD) by the next pseudo variation. The ratio of selecting panel contents when performing a panel effect on the screen (A, B, C, D) is shown.

  As shown in the panel content selection table T31, when the number of reach lines of the pseudo variation to be selected is 1, selectable panel contents differ depending on the panel content of the next pseudo variation. More specifically, the panel content of the next pseudo variation is No. In the case of 3-1, that is, when the panel content is the least expected in the number of reach lines 3, from combinations (No. 1-1 to No. 1-3) below the expected level of this panel content One combination can be selected.

  The panel content of the next pseudo variation is No. Similarly, in cases other than 3-1, it is possible to select ones that are less than or equal to the expected level of the panel content of the next pseudo fluctuation. By using such a panel content selection table T31, when the number of reach lines is increased from 1 to 3 during the progress of pseudo fluctuation, the expectation of the panel content cannot be lowered.

(Next reach line number 2 table setting process)
Next, the next reach line number 2 table setting process shown in step S4612 of FIG. 46 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 51 is a flowchart showing the processing procedure of the next reach line number 2 table setting processing. In FIG. 51, the production control unit 403a determines whether or not the number of reach lines of the pseudo variation (target pseudo variation) to be selected is one line (step S5101).

  When the number of reach lines of the target pseudo variation is not one line (step S5101: No), that is, when the number of reach lines of the target pseudo variation is two lines, the panel content selection table T22 is set (step S5102), and processing Exit. The panel content selection table T22 will be described later with reference to FIG. In step S5101, if the number of reach lines of the target pseudo fluctuation is 1 line (step S5101: Yes), the panel content selection table T21 is set (step S5103), and the process is terminated. The panel content selection table T21 will be described later with reference to FIG.

(Panel content selection table T22)
Next, the panel content selection table T22 set in step S5102 of FIG. 51 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 52A is an explanatory diagram of the panel content selection table T22. In FIG. 52A, the panel content selection table T22 is the next pseudo variation when the panel effect is performed using two divided screens (AB, AC, AD, BC, BD, CD) in the next pseudo variation. The ratio of selecting panel contents when performing a panel effect on the same divided screen (AB, AC, AD, BC, BD, CD) is shown.

  As shown in the panel content selection table T22, when the number of reach lines of the pseudo variation to be selected is 2, the combination of selectable panel contents differs depending on the combination of the panel content of the next pseudo variation. More specifically, the panel content of the next pseudo variation is No. In the case of 2-1, that is, when the panel content has the lowest expectation in the number of reach lines 2, only the combination (No. 2-1) less than the expectation of this panel content can be selected. The panel contents of the pseudo variation are No. Similarly, in cases other than 2-1, combinations that are less than or equal to the expected level of the next pseudo-variable panel content can be selected. By using such a panel content selection table T22, the expectation of the panel content cannot be lowered with the progress of the pseudo variation.

(Panel content selection table T21)
Next, the panel content selection table T21 set in step S5103 in FIG. 51 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 52-2 is an explanatory diagram of the panel content selection table T21. In FIG. 50-3, the panel content selection table T21 is the pseudo fluctuation before the panel effect is produced using two divided screens (AB, AC, AD, BC, BD, CD) in the next pseudo fluctuation. Shows the ratio of selecting panel contents when performing a panel effect on one divided screen (A, B, C, D).

  As shown in the panel content selection table T21, when the number of reach lines of the pseudo variation to be selected is 1, the selectable panel content differs depending on the panel content of the next pseudo variation. More specifically, the panel content of the next pseudo variation is No. In the case of 2-1, that is, when the panel content has the lowest expectation in the number of reach lines 2, among combinations (No. 1-1 or No. 1-2) below the expectation of this panel content, Either one of the combinations can be selected.

  The panel content of the next pseudo variation is No. Similarly, in cases other than 2-1, it is possible to select a value that is less than or equal to the expected level of the next pseudo-variable panel content. By using such a panel content selection table T21, when the number of reach lines is increased from 1 to 2 during the progress of the pseudo variation, the expectation of the panel content cannot be lowered.

(Panel content selection table T11)
Next, the reach position selection table (panel content selection table T11) for the next reach line number 1 set in step S4613 of FIG. 46 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 53 is an explanatory diagram of the panel content selection table T11. In FIG. 53, the panel content selection table T11 shows that when a panel effect is performed using one divided screen (A, B, C, D) in the next pseudo variation, the same divided screen (in the previous pseudo variation, A, B, C, D) shows the ratio of selecting panel contents when performing a panel effect.

  As shown in the panel content selection table T11, when the number of reach lines of the pseudo variation to be selected is 1, the combination of selectable panel contents differs depending on the combination of the panel content of the next pseudo variation. More specifically, the panel content of the next pseudo variation is No. In the case of 1-1, that is, when the panel content has the lowest expectation in the number of reach lines 1, only the combination (No. 1-1) below the expectation of this panel content can be selected. The panel contents of the pseudo variation are No. Similarly, in cases other than 1-1, combinations that are less than or equal to the expected level of the next pseudo-variable panel content can be selected. By using such a panel content selection table T11, the expectation of the panel content cannot be lowered with the progress of the pseudo variation.

(Roulette effect panel selection process)
Next, the roulette effect panel selection process shown in step S3416 of FIG. 34-2 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 54-1 is a flowchart illustrating a processing procedure of roulette effect panel selection processing. In FIG. 54-1, the production control unit 403a sets the maximum number of pseudo fluctuations Hmax to the number of pseudo fluctuations I (step S5401). Then, the panel content of the I fluctuation is referred to (step S5402). This flowchart loops from step S5407 to step S5402, and in the first process of step S5402, the final variation panel content set in the final variation panel content determination processing of FIG. 44 is referred to. Further, in the processing of step S5402 after the loop, the panel contents of each pseudo variation set in each pseudo variation panel content determination process of FIG. 46 are referred to.

  Then, it is determined whether or not the panel content is “2” or more (step S5403). When the panel content is not “2” or more (step S5403), that is, when the number of reach lines is “1”, the process proceeds to step S5405. If the panel content is “2” or more (step S5403: YES), a panel selection process for selecting one panel is executed (step S5404). Since this flowchart is a loop from step S5407 to step S5402, the process of the first step S5404 is to select the panel at the time of the last pseudo change.

  In the process of step S5404 performed for the second time, the panel is selected at the time of the second pseudo fluctuation from the end. That is, the panel contents are selected from the latter half of the pseudo fluctuation. In this panel selection process, when selecting the first half, the panel contents having higher expectation than the latter half are not selected. That is, for example, when performing pseudo fluctuation four times, if a panel effect selection with low expectation is selected in the fourth pseudo fluctuation, selection of panel effect in pseudo fluctuation before the third time is selected. Those with low expectations are also selected.

  Then, the selected panel is set (step S5405). Thereafter, “1” is subtracted from the number of pseudo fluctuations I (step S5406). If the number of pseudo fluctuations I is “1” or more (step S5407: Yes), the process proceeds to step S5402. If the number of pseudo fluctuations I is “0” (step S5407: No), the process is terminated.

(Direction determination process)
Next, the effect symbol determination process shown in step S3418 of FIG. 34-2 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 54-2 is a flowchart of the processing procedure of the effect symbol determination process. In FIG. 54-2, the effect supervising unit 403a determines whether or not it is a pseudo continuous variation pattern (step S5421). Specifically, the pseudo-continuous variation pattern is a variation pattern Hp3, Hp5, Hp6 (see FIG. 14). If it is a pseudo-continuous variation pattern (step S5421: Yes), it is determined whether or not it is pseudo-duplex (step S5422). The quasi-duplex is a quasi-continuous variation effect that performs two quasi-variations.

  If it is not the pseudo duplex (step S5422: No), it is determined whether or not it is a pseudo triple (step S5423). The quasi-triple is a quasi-continuous variation effect that performs three quasi-variations. If it is not a pseudo-triple (step S5423: No), that is, a pseudo-continuous variation effect that performs four times of pseudo-variation, and if it is a pseudo-quadruple, it stops at each of the four pseudo-variations (pseudo-stop). A pseudo 4-symbol design color scenario table for selecting the color of the effect design to be performed is set (step S5424). The pseudo 4-symbol symbol color scenario table will be described later with reference to FIGS. 55-1 to 55-3.

  In step S5423, in the case of pseudo triples (step S5423: Yes), a pseudo triple continuous symbol color scenario table for selecting the color of the effect symbol to be stopped in each of the three pseudo fluctuations is set (step S5425). . The pseudo 3-symbol design symbol scenario table will be described later with reference to FIGS. 56-1 to 56-3. In step S5422, in the case of pseudo-duplex (step S5422: Yes), a pseudo-double-use symbol color scenario table for selecting the color of the effect symbol to be stopped in each of the two pseudo fluctuations is set (step S5426). . The pseudo double symbol color scenario table will be described later with reference to FIGS. 57-1 to 57-3.

  Thereafter, a symbol color selection process is executed (step S5427). Then, it is determined whether or not the mode flag indicating the current effect mode set using the effect mode table Mt (see FIG. 15) is “2” indicating the division mode (step S5428). When the mode flag is “2” (step S5428: Yes), a division mode effect symbol selection process is executed (step S5429), and the process ends.

  In step S5421, if it is not a pseudo continuous variation pattern (step S5421: No), it is determined whether or not it is a reach variation pattern (step S5430). When it is not the reach variation pattern (step S5430: No), the effect symbol selection process for selecting the effect symbol by normal control is executed (step S5431). Then, the effect design is set in the RAM 433 (step S5432), and the process is terminated.

  If the mode flag is not “2” in step S5428 (step S5428: No), the process proceeds to step S5431 in order to select an effect symbol based on the symbol color selected in step S5427. For example, in the case of a red design, selecting an effect design based on the design color means selecting either “3” or “7” at a predetermined ratio (for example, 50/100).

  In step S5430, when it is a reach variation pattern (step S5430: Yes), it is determined whether or not the mode flag is “2” indicating the division mode (step S5433). When the mode flag is “2” (step S5433: Yes), the division mode reach effect design symbol selection process is executed (step S5434), and the process ends.

(Pseudo 4-symbol design color scenario table)
Next, the pseudo 4-symbol pattern color scenario table set in step S5424 of FIG. 54-2 will be described with reference to FIGS. 55-1 to 55-3. FIG. 55A is an explanatory diagram of a pseudo 4-symbol design color scenario table used when losing. In FIG. 55A, a pseudo 4-symbol symbol color scenario table 5510 is used to select a color of an effect symbol to be stopped (pseudo-stopped) at each pseudo variation in four pseudo variations. The blue symbol is an even symbol of “2”, “4”, “6”, “8”, and is an effect symbol with low expectation. In addition, the blue symbol indicates either per 16R short length or per 16R long length when stopped at a flat eye.

  The green symbol is an odd symbol of “1”, “5”, and “9”, and is a production symbol that has a higher expectation than the blue symbol. In addition, when the green symbol stops at a doublet, it indicates either per 16R short or per 16R long. The red symbols are “3” and “7”, which are the production symbols with the highest expectation. Also, the red symbol indicates that the 16R length per unit has been confirmed when it stops at a doublet. At the time of 4R short hit, instead of stopping the effect design with a flat eye, a predetermined character (a character that suggests 4R short hit) is made to appear to shift to 4R short hit. In the quasi-four consecutive symbol color scenario table 5510, it is easy to select a symbol color scenario that becomes a blue symbol or a green symbol even when the fourth pseudo variation occurs.

  Each scenario is set so that the expectation does not decrease due to the progress of the pseudo fluctuation. Specifically, for example, it is set so that the green symbol does not appear in the third pseudo variation even though the green symbol appears in the second pseudo variation.

  FIG. 55-2 is an explanatory diagram of a pseudo 4-symbol pattern color scenario table used when 16R short hits or 16R long hits other than red symbol winning. The time other than the red symbol winning per 16R length means that the “re-lottery” or “round promotion” shown in the effect pattern selection table for 16R length in FIG. 35 is performed. In the pseudo 4-symbol symbol color scenario table 5520, each ratio is set so that the red symbol does not stop.

  FIG. 55C is an explanatory diagram of a pseudo 4-symbol symbol color scenario table used when a red symbol is won per 16R length. When the red symbol per 16R length is won, specifically, the effect of “red symbol at reach” shown in the effect pattern selection table for 16R length in FIG. 35 is performed. In the pseudo 4-symbol symbol color scenario table 5530, each ratio is set so that the red symbol always stops at the fourth pseudo variation.

  In the present embodiment, the symbol color is selected using the pseudo-four consecutive symbol color scenario tables 5510, 5520, and 5530 in which the symbol color is stored as a scenario. However, the present invention is not limited to this. As shown (see FIG. 44 and FIG. 46), it is also possible to select the symbol color sequentially from the latter half of the pseudo fluctuation. Specifically, the design color of the final variation is selected first, and for the design color at the time of the pseudo variation just before the final variation, a design color that is less than the expected degree of the design color of the final variation is selected. Good. In this way, it is only necessary to sequentially select the symbol color of the pseudo variation before the pseudo variation due to the selected symbol color in consideration of the degree of expectation. Even with such a technique, it is possible to prevent the degree of expectation from decreasing as the pseudo-variation progresses.

(Pseudo 3-symbol design color scenario table)
Next, the pseudo three-symbol pattern color scenario table set in step S5425 in FIG. 54-2 will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 56-1 is an explanatory diagram of a pseudo three-symbol design color scenario table used when losing. In FIG. 56-1, the pseudo three-symbol symbol color scenario table 5610 is a symbol that becomes a blue symbol or a green symbol even when the final pseudo variation is reached, similarly to the pseudo four-symbol symbol color scenario table 5510 shown in FIG. Color scenarios are easier to select.

  FIG. 56-2 is an explanatory diagram of a pseudo three-symbol symbol color scenario table used when 16R short hits or 16R long per red symbol is not won. In the pseudo three-symbol pattern color scenario table 5620, as in the pseudo four-symbol pattern color scenario table 5520 shown in FIG. 55-2, each ratio is set so that the red pattern does not stop at the last pseudo variation. Yes.

  FIG. 56C is an explanatory diagram of a pseudo three-symbol pattern color scenario table used when a red symbol is won per 16R length. In the pseudo three-symbol symbol color scenario table 5630, as in the pseudo four-symbol symbol color scenario table 5530 shown in FIG. 55-3, each ratio is set so that the red symbol always stops at the last pseudo variation.

(Pseudo dual-use symbol color scenario table)
Next, with reference to FIGS. 57-1 to 57-3, the pseudo two-symbol pattern color scenario table set in step S5426 of FIG. 54-2 will be described. FIG. 57-1 is an explanatory diagram of a pseudo three-symbol design color scenario table used when losing. In FIG. 57-1, the quasi-two-symbol symbol color scenario table 5710 is a symbol that becomes a blue symbol or a green symbol even when the final pseudo-variation is reached, similarly to the quasi-four symbol pattern symbol scenario table 5510 shown in FIG. Color scenarios are easier to select.

  FIG. 57-2 is an explanatory diagram of a quasi-two-symbol design color scenario table used when 16R short hits or 16R long hits other than red symbol winning. In the pseudo two-symbol symbol color scenario table 5720, as in the pseudo four-symbol symbol color scenario table 5520 shown in FIG. 55-2, each ratio is set so that the red symbol does not stop at the last pseudo variation. Yes.

  FIG. 57-3 is an explanatory diagram of a quasi-double symbol color scenario table used when a red symbol is won per 16R length. In the pseudo two-symbol symbol color scenario table 5730, as in the pseudo four-symbol symbol color scenario table 5530 shown in FIG. 55-3, each ratio is set such that the red symbol always stops at the last pseudo variation.

(Division mode effect design selection process)
Next, with reference to FIGS. 58-1 and 58-2, the split mode effect symbol selection process shown in step S5429 of FIG. 54-2 will be described. FIGS. 58-1 and 58-2 are flowcharts showing the procedure of the division mode effect symbol selection process. In FIGS. 58-1 and 58-2, the effect supervising unit 403a sets the number of pseudo times G in which the final change is performed (step S5801). Then, the reach position of each pseudo variation on the divided screen set in each pseudo variation reach position determination process shown in FIG. 42 is referred to (step S5802).

  Then, a reach start screen (n-th divided screen) selection process for selecting a reference screen for reach production among the plurality of divided screens is executed (step S5803). The reach start screen is a screen on which a reach effect is first performed among the four divided screens. In the present embodiment, “n” is any one of 1 to 4.

  Thereafter, a pseudo G-th reach effect symbol rg selection process for selecting an effect symbol to be displayed on the reach start screen (nth divided screen) is executed (step S5804). Then, the reach effect symbol rg is set on the pseudo G-th nth divided screen (step S5805). Thereafter, it is determined whether n is “2” or more (step S5806). When n is “1” (step S5806: No), that is, when the reach start screen is the first divided screen, the process proceeds to step S5810.

  When n is “2” or more (step S5806: Yes), it is determined whether the reach line number is “4” (step S5807). If the number of reach lines is “4” (step S5807: YES), the process proceeds to step S5810. If the number of reach lines is not “4” (step S5807: No), the random break lottery from the first divided screen to the (n−1) th divided screen is performed (step S5808). The “separated pattern” is an aspect of a pattern in which the first effect symbol and the second effect symbol are not the same symbol (not reach). The random spotted lottery is a lottery without regularity, but is processed so as not to reach at least.

  For example, in the random spotted lottery, a method of selecting the second effect symbol from the symbols excluding the first effect symbol after the first effect symbol is selected at random, or the first effect symbol selected at random. When the second effect symbol is the same as the second effect symbol, a method of repeating selection of the second effect symbol until a second effect symbol that is not the same as the first effect symbol is selected.

  After step S5808, a break is set on the first G-th divided screen to the (n-1) th divided screen (step S5809). Thereafter, it is determined whether or not there is a reach screen in the n + α divided screen (step S5810). If the n + α divided screen does not have a reach screen (step S5810: NO), the process proceeds to step S5812. When the reach screen is in the n + α divided screen (step S5810: Yes), the reach effect symbol rg + α is set in the pseudo G-th n + α divided screen (step S5811).

  Here, an example of the reach effect symbol rg + α will be described as an example in which the reach effect is performed on the second divided screen (n = 2) and the fourth divided screen (α = 2). If the reach effect symbol rg (5) is set on the second split screen of the pseudo G (3) th time in step S5805, the reach effect symbol rg (5 (5) is displayed on the fourth split screen of the pseudo G (3) th time in step S5811. ) + Α (2) = 7 (7 reach) is set.

  After step S5811, it is determined whether or not there is a normal loss screen on which the reach effect is not performed in the n + α divided screen (step S5812). When there is no normal losing screen (step S5812: No), the process proceeds to step S5818. If there is a normal lose screen (step S5812: Yes), the effect symbol rg + α is set to the first effect symbol of the nth + α divided screen of the pseudo G-th time (step S5813).

  Here, assuming that the second divided screen (n = 2) is the reach screen and the fourth divided screen is the normal lose screen, the first effect symbol rg + α will be described with an example. If the reach effect symbol rg (5) is set on the second split screen of the pseudo G (3) th time in step S5805, the first effect symbol rg () is displayed on the fourth split screen of the pseudo G (3) th time in step S5813. 5) + α (2) = 7 (first design symbol only) is set.

  After step S5813, the second effect symbol of the n + α divided screen is drawn (step S5814). In the lottery of the second effect symbol, either one of the first effect symbol rg + α plus one or one minus one is selected. That is, for example, if the first effect symbol is “7”, one of “6” and “8” is selected as the second effect symbol.

  After step S5814, rg + α ± 1 selected in step S5814 is set in the second effect symbol of the pseudo G-th n + α split screen (step S5815). Then, the third effect symbol of the n + α divided screen is randomly drawn (step S5816). In this random lottery, one effect symbol is randomly selected from among the effect symbols “1” to “9”. Thereafter, the effect symbol selected in step S5816 is set as the third effect symbol of the pseudo G-th n + α divided screen (step S5817).

  Thereafter, “1” is subtracted from the number G of pseudo fluctuations (step S5818), and when the number G of pseudo fluctuations becomes “0” (step S5819: Yes), the process is terminated. If the number G of pseudo fluctuations is not “0” (step S5819: No), the process returns to step S5804 to select the remaining pseudo fluctuation effect symbols.

(Division mode reach effect design selection process)
Next, with reference to FIGS. 59-1 and 59-2, the division mode effect symbol selection processing shown in step S5434 of FIG. 54-2 will be described. FIGS. 59-1 and 59-2 are flowcharts showing a processing procedure of split mode reach effect symbol selection processing. In FIGS. 59-1 and 59-2, the effect supervising unit 403a performs reach line number selection processing (step S5901). In the reach line number selection process, a reach line number selection table for normal reach fluctuation, which will be described later with reference to FIG. 60, is used.

  Thereafter, reach position selection processing is executed (step S5902). In the reach position selection process, a reach position selection table for normal reach change, which will be described later with reference to FIG. 61, is used. Then, a reach start screen (m-th divided screen) selection process for selecting a reference screen for reach production among a plurality of divided screens is executed (step S5903). The reach start screen is a screen on which a reach effect is first performed among the four divided screens. In the present embodiment, “m” is any one of 1 to 4.

  Thereafter, a reach effect design s selection process for selecting an effect design to be displayed on the reach start screen (m-th divided screen) is executed (step S5904). Then, the reach effect symbol s is set on the m-th divided screen (step S5905). Thereafter, it is determined whether m is “2” or more (step S5906). When m is “1” (step S5906: NO), that is, when the reach start screen is the first divided screen, the process proceeds to step S5910.

  If m is “2” or more (step S5906: YES), it is determined whether or not the number of reach lines is “4” (step S5907). When the number of reach lines is “4” (step S5907: YES), the process proceeds to step S5910. If the number of reach lines is not “4” (step S5907: NO), the random break lottery from the first divided screen to the (m−1) th divided screen is performed (step S5908). The random lottery lottery is a lottery similar to step S5808 in FIG.

  After step S5908, a break is set on the first divided screen to the (m-1) th divided screen (step S5909). Thereafter, it is determined whether or not there is a reach screen in the m + α divided screen (step S5910). When there is no reach screen in the m + α divided screen (step S5910: No), the process proceeds to step S5912. When the reach screen is in the m + α split screen (step S5910: Yes), the reach effect design s + α is set in the m + α split screen (step S5911).

  Here, an example of the reach effect symbol s + α will be described on the assumption that the reach effect is performed on the second divided screen (m = 2) and the fourth divided screen (α = 2). If the reach effect symbol s (5) is set on the second split screen in step S5905, the reach effect symbol s (5) + α (2) = 7 (7 reach) is set on the fourth split screen in step S5911. Will be.

  After step S5911, it is determined whether or not there is a normal loss screen on which the reach effect is not performed in the m + α divided screen (step S5912). If there is no normal losing screen (step S5912: No), the process ends. When there is a normal lose screen (step S5912: Yes), the effect symbol s + α is set as the first effect symbol of the m + α divided screen (step S5913).

  Here, assuming that the second divided screen (m = 2) is a reach screen and the fourth divided screen is a normal lose screen, the first effect symbol s + α will be described with an example. If the reach effect symbol s (5) is set on the second divided screen in step S5905, the first effect symbol s (5) + α (2) = 7 (only the first effect symbol is displayed on the fourth divided screen in step S5913). ) Will be set.

  After step S5913, the second effect symbol of the m + α division screen is drawn (step S5914). In the lottery of the second effect symbol, one of the first effect symbol s + α plus one or minus one is selected. That is, for example, if the first effect symbol is “7”, one of “6” and “8” is selected as the second effect symbol.

  After step S5914, s + α ± 1 selected in step S5914 is set in the second effect symbol of the m + α divided screen (step S5915). Then, the third effect symbol of the m + α divided screen is randomly drawn (step S5916). In this random lottery, one effect symbol is randomly selected from among the effect symbols “1” to “9”. Thereafter, the effect symbol selected in step S5915 is set as the third effect symbol of the (m + α) divided screen (step S5917), and the process ends.

(Reach line number selection table for normal reach fluctuation)
Next, with reference to FIG. 60, the reach line number selection table for normal reach fluctuation set in step S5901 in FIG. 59 will be described. FIG. 60 is an explanatory diagram showing a reach line number selection table for normal reach fluctuation. In FIG. 60, the reach line number selection table 6000 shows a ratio of selecting the number of split screens (the number of reach lines) for performing the reach effect among the four split screens for each variation pattern Hp.

  As shown in the reach line number selection table 6000, the higher the expectation of the variation pattern Hp, the easier it is to select a reach line number. Specifically, the reach line number “1” is most easily selected in the fluctuation pattern Hp2 with low expectation. In the fluctuation pattern Hp4 with a medium expectation, the number of reach lines “2” or “3” with a medium expectation is easily selected. Further, in the variation pattern Hp7 with high expectation and the variation pattern Hp8 that becomes the premier reach, the number of reach lines “4” is most easily selected.

(Reach position selection table for normal reach fluctuation)
Next, the reach position selection table for normal reach fluctuation set in step S5902 in FIG. 59 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 61 is an explanatory diagram showing a reach position selection table for normal reach fluctuation. In FIG. 61, the reach position selection table 6100 shows the ratio of selecting the position (reach position) of the divided screen that performs the reach effect among the four divided screens A to D.

  The split screen A corresponds to the first split screen BG1 (upper left split screen) shown in FIG. 18-1, and the split screen B is the second split screen BG2 (upper right split screen) shown in FIG. 18-1. The divided screen C corresponds to the third divided screen BG3 (lower left divided screen) shown in FIG. 18-1, and the divided screen D corresponds to the fourth divided screen BG4 (lower right) shown in FIG. 18-4. Corresponds to a split screen). As shown in the reach position selection table 6100, when the number of reach lines is “4”, all the divided screens ABCD are selected as reach positions.

  When the number of reach lines is “3”, any one of the combinations of the divided screens ABC, ABD, ACD, and BCD is selected as the reach position. Combinations of the divided screens ABC, ABD, ACD, and BCD are selected at an equal ratio (25/100).

  When the number of reach lines is “2”, one of the combinations of the divided screens AB, AC, AD, BC, BD, and CD is selected as the reach position. The combinations of the divided screens AB, AC, AD, BC, BD, and CD are selected at a substantially equal ratio (17/100 or 16/100).

  When the number of reach lines is “1”, any one of the divided screens A, B, C, and D is selected as the reach position. Each of the divided screens A, B, C, and D is selected at an equal ratio (25/100).

(Production end processing)
Next, the effect end process shown in step S3607 of FIG. 33 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 62 is a flowchart showing the processing procedure of the effect end process. In the production end process, the production supervision unit 403a first analyzes the change stop command (step S6201). The fluctuation stop command is a command received in step S3306 in FIG.

  Next, with reference to the mode flag (step S6202), it is determined whether or not the information indicating the jackpot is included in the change stop command (step S6203). When the information indicating the jackpot is included (step S6203: Yes), a mode flag setting process for setting the effect mode is performed using the effect mode table Mt (step S6204), and the process proceeds to step S6209. In the mode flag setting process, specifically, one of mode flags “3” and “4” indicating the probability variation mode A or B is set.

  In step S6203, when the information indicating the jackpot is not included (step S6203: No), it is determined whether or not the mode flag is “3” or “4” indicating the probability variation mode A or B (step S6205). . When the mode flag is not “3” or “4” (step S6205: NO), the process proceeds to step S6209.

  If the mode flag is “3” or “4” in step S6205 (step S6205: YES), a new mode residual fluctuation count M is measured by subtracting “1” from the mode residual fluctuation count M (step S6205: Yes). Step S6206). Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the mode residual fluctuation count M is “0” (step S6207). If the mode residual fluctuation count M is not “0” (step S6207: No), the process proceeds to step S6209.

  In step S6207, when the mode residual variation count M is “0” (step S6207: Yes), the mode flag is set to “0” indicating the normal mode (step S6208), and information indicating that the variation is ended and the game A variable effect end command including state information is set (step S6209), and the process ends.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, numerical data (the number of reach lines) indicating the number of effective screens is sequentially selected in a higher priority order as the symbol effect (pseudo fluctuation) performed in the second half. Furthermore, when selecting each piece of data (the number of reach lines) in the symbol effect (each pseudo-variation) excluding the highest-priority symbol effect (final variation), the already-selected high-priority symbol effect (pseudo variation) One number data (the number of reach lines) is selected on the basis of the number data (the number of reach lines) (see FIG. 38 and FIGS. 39-1 to 39-3).

  Therefore, it is possible to make the number of effective screens relevant in a plurality of symbol effects (pseudo continuous variation effects) using divided screens while suppressing an increase in the amount of data. It is possible to improve the interest of the design effect (pseudo continuous variation effect) over many times.

  Further, in the present embodiment, when selecting each piece of data (number of reach lines) in the design presentation (each pseudo-variation) excluding the highest-priority design presentation (final change), the already selected high priority design. The number data (the number of reach lines) that is equal to or less than the number of effective screens in the number data (the number of reach lines) is selected using the number data (the number of reach lines) of production (pseudo fluctuation).

  Therefore, the number of reach lines can be increased or made the same as the pseudo variation progresses, that is, the number of reach lines can be prevented from decreasing. As a result, it is possible to suppress a demotion in which the expectation level of the performance is lowered.

  Furthermore, in this embodiment, when selecting each piece of data (the number of reach lines) in the symbol effect (each pseudo-variation) excluding the symbol effect (final variation) having the highest priority, one of the priority orders already selected. The number data (the number of reach lines) that is equal to or less than the number of effective screens in the number data (the number of reach lines) is selected using the number data (the number of reach lines) of high symbol production (pseudo fluctuation). Accordingly, the number of reach lines can be increased step by step with the progress of the symbol production, and the player's sense of expectation can be increased step by step.

  Further, in the present embodiment, combination data (reach position) indicating the position of the effective screen is sequentially selected in the order of higher priority as the symbol effect (pseudo fluctuation) performed in the second half. Furthermore, when selecting each combination data (reach position) in the symbol effect (each pseudo-variation) excluding the highest-priority symbol effect (final variation), the combination in the previously selected high-priority symbol effect (pseudo variation) is selected. One combination data (reach position) is selected on the basis of the data (reach position) (see FIG. 42 and FIGS. 43-1 to 43-4).

  Therefore, it is possible to give relevance to the location of the effective screen in a plurality of symbol effects (pseudo continuous variation effects) using a divided screen while suppressing an increase in the amount of data. It is possible to improve the interest of the design effect (pseudo continuous variation effect) over many times.

  Furthermore, in this embodiment, when selecting each combination data (reach position) in the symbol effect (each pseudo-variation) except the symbol effect (final variation) with the highest priority, the symbol effect with the highest priority already selected. Using combination data (reach position) of (pseudo fluctuation), combination data (reach position) including the same portion as the effective screen in the combination data (reach position) is selected.

  Therefore, the portion that reaches the reach by the final pseudo variation can be reached by the pseudo variation before reaching the final variation, and the reach position can be made continuous as the pseudo variation progresses.

  Furthermore, in the present embodiment, when selecting each combination data (reach position) in the symbol effect (each pseudo-variation) excluding the symbol effect (final variation) with the highest priority order, it is one higher in the priority order already selected. The combination data (reach position) including the same portion as the effective screen in the combination data (reach position) is selected using the combination data (reach position) of the symbol effect (pseudo variation).

  Therefore, in the quasi-continuous variation effect, the location once reached the reach position can always be set as the reach position after the next pseudo variation. Therefore, as the pseudo-variation progresses, the effective screen can have continuity. In addition, after the next pseudo-change, the player can play with the expectation that a reach will appear in a place that has not been reached yet, and can improve the interest of the game in the divided mode.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the combination data (panel contents) of the panel effects are sequentially selected in the priority order that is higher in the panel effects performed in the second half. In addition, when selecting each combination data (panel contents) in the panel effects excluding the highest priority panel effects, based on the expectation of the combination data (panel contents) in the already selected high priority panel effects, One combination data (panel content) is selected (see FIGS. 46 to 53).

  Therefore, while suppressing an increase in the amount of data, the expectation can be related to the panel presentation using the split screen multiple times, and therefore, the panel display can be enjoyed multiple times using the split screen. Can be improved.

  Furthermore, in the present embodiment, when selecting each combination data (panel content) in the panel effect excluding the highest priority panel effect, the combination data (panel content) of the already selected high priority panel effect is expected. Based on the degree, one combination data (panel content) below the expected degree was selected. Accordingly, the expectation of the panel effect can be increased with the progress of the pseudo variation.

  Furthermore, in the present embodiment, when selecting each combination data (panel content) in the panel effect excluding the panel effect with the highest priority, the combination data (panel content) of the panel effect one higher in the priority order already selected. One combination data (panel content) below the expected level is selected on the basis of the expected level. Therefore, as the pseudo-variation progresses, the expectation level of the panel effect can be increased stepwise, and the player's sense of expectation can be increased stepwise.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the losing of the normal losing screen in which the production symbol is stopped after the specific screen (reach screen) that performs the specific production (reach production) that is expected to be in the advantageous gaming state (big hit gaming state). As for the effect design, the loss effect design is determined so as to be a stop mode having a predetermined regularity (see FIGS. 58-1 and 58-2). Therefore, in the production of the divided screen in which the production symbols are stopped after the reach screen, an effective production using the player's interest can be performed. Thereby, a player's sense of expectation for reach can be increased, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the lost effect design is determined by random lottery for the lost effect design on the normal lose screen where the effect design is stopped before the specific screen (reach screen). Accordingly, the degree of expectation can be sharpened before and after the specific screen (reach screen), and the player can be more focused on the effect by the divided screen after the specific screen.

  In the above description, various processes such as selection of the number of reach lines, the reach position, the panel contents, and the loss effect design symbol of the normal loss screen are performed by the effect control unit 403a. It can also be performed by the voice control unit 403c. That is, if various programs and various tables are stored in the image / sound controller 403c, it is possible to cause the image / sound controller 403c to execute various processes.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 100 Pachinko machine 101 Game board 104 Image display part 105 1st starting port 106 2nd starting port 401 Main control part 411 CPU
412 ROM
413 RAM
403 Production control unit 403a Production control unit 403b Lamp control unit 403c Image / sound control unit 431 CPU
432 ROM
433 RAM
1701 Determination unit 1702 Fluctuation mode selection unit 1710 Division effect unit 1720 Screen determination unit 1721 Screen storage unit 1722 Screen selection unit 1723 Screen output unit 1730 Specific effect execution unit 1740 Panel effect unit 1741 Panel storage unit 1742 Panel selection unit 1743 Panel output unit 1751 Production design determination unit 1752 Symbol output unit

Claims (2)

A determination means for performing an advantageous determination as to whether or not to enter an advantageous gaming state advantageous to a player for a game ball that has passed a predetermined starting area provided on the game board;
Based on the determination result by the determination means, either a specific variation mode in which a specific effect that expects to enter the advantageous gaming state can be executed, or a lose variation mode in which a normal lose effect can be performed A variation mode selection means for selecting one variation mode;
On the divided screen obtained by dividing the display screen into a plurality of divided effect means for performing the effect by stopping the plurality of effect symbols respectively in the order of the predetermined divided screens;
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The division effect means is
Screen determining means for determining, by a predetermined lottery, a specific screen that performs the specific effect and a normal lose screen that does not perform the specific effect among the divided screens when the specific variation mode is selected by the variation mode selecting unit. ,
Effect design determining means for determining a lose effect design to be stopped on the normal lose screen determined by the screen determining means;
Design output means for outputting the effect design determined by the effect design determining means to each divided screen;
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The effect design determining means determines the lost effect design so that the lost design symbol of the normal lose screen where the effect design is stopped after the specific screen is in a stop mode having a predetermined regularity. A special pachinko machine. The effect design determining means is:
2. The pachinko gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the lost effect design of the normal lose screen in which the generated design is stopped before the specific screen is determined by random lottery.

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