JP2012176027A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To enhance the amusingness of a game by enabling a player to easily recognize the resetting of an ended concealed performance mode.SOLUTION: A character background performance is changed in such a manner that the appearance of a character notice different from an opportunity of the setting of a concealed A-performance mode serves as an opportunity. Additionally, in the restoration of the concealed A-performance mode after the termination of the concealed A-performance mode, the character background performance at the termination of the last concealed A-performance mode is inherited and restored. This enables the player to enjoy a change of the character background performance while maintaining the concealed A-performance mode. The restoration of the concealed A-performance mode brings about the inheritance of the character background performance at the termination of the last concealed A-performance mode, and enables the player to continue to enjoy the change enjoyed in the last concealed A-performance mode. Consequently, the amusingness of the game can be enhanced by enabling the player to easily recognize the restoration of the ended concealed A-performance mode.

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine capable of setting a latent effect mode in which a player is notified that there is a possibility of being in a high probability lottery state with an effect during the mode.

  Conventionally, some pachinko machines, which are a type of gaming machine, are given a probability fluctuation (hereinafter referred to as “probability change”) state that changes the winning probability of the big hit from a low probability to a high probability after the big hit game ends. There is something. In such a pachinko gaming machine, after recognizing that the probability variation state is not given after the big hit game, there is a possibility that the interest of the player is lowered. For this reason, there has been a technique that prevents a player from recognizing the interest of the game by making it difficult for the player to recognize whether or not the probability variation state is given (for example, Patent Document 1).

  In Patent Document 1, it is difficult for a player to recognize whether or not the game is in a probable variation state by giving a game state that looks the same in appearance after the big hit game.

JP 2004-167111 A

  In the pachinko gaming machine such as the above-mentioned Patent Document 1, there is one in which an effect mode for notifying a player that there is a possibility of being in a probable variation state is set. And in such a pachinko gaming machine, once it enters the effect mode, it can be expected that the probability variation state is given while the effect mode is continued. Further, in recent years, while the production mode is continued, on the condition that a predetermined end condition is satisfied, the probable state is maintained even after the production mode is ended by ending the production mode without changing the assigned gaming state. Pachinko machines that allow people to have an expectation of what has been granted have also been devised. Such a pachinko gaming machine also has a configuration in which the finished production mode is reset in order to be able to have an expectation that the probability variation state is given even after the production mode ends. Some are also available.

  However, when resuming the finished production mode, even if the production mode is simply resumed, if the player is not devised to recognize that the production mode has been reset, the finished production mode will be changed. Even if it can be resumed, the phenomenon itself may not be recognized by the player.

  The present invention has been made in view of such circumstances, and its purpose is to improve the interest of the game by making it easier for the player to recognize the resetting of the completed latent production mode. Is to provide a machine.

  In order to achieve the above object, the invention according to claim 1 is characterized in that a winning lottery is performed for drawing whether or not a symbol changing game performed on a display device is a win, and if the winning lottery is won, the symbol is selected. After the end of the variable game, a winning game for releasing the winning means is performed, and after the winning game, the winning lottery probability state of the winning lottery can be controlled to a high probability lottery state. In a gaming machine capable of setting a latent effect mode in which the player may be informed that there is a possibility of being in the high probability lottery state with a medium effect, a plurality of symbol variation games can be played during the setting of the latent effect mode. The in-mode effect executing means for executing the in-mode effect and the latent effect mode are set, and during the setting of the latent effect mode, the in-mode effect executing means is controlled, and the latent effect mode is set. And an effect control means for changing the effect content of the effect during the mode when a specific condition different from the trigger for setting the mode is established, and the effect control means ends the mode during the setting of the latent effect mode. When the condition is satisfied, the effect during the mode is ended and the latent effect mode is ended, and when the reset condition is satisfied after the end of the latent effect mode, the latent effect mode is reset, The gist of the resetting is to take over the effect contents of the effect during the mode at the end of the previous latent effect mode.

  According to a second aspect of the present invention, in the gaming machine according to the first aspect, the latent effect mode includes a plurality of types having different possibilities of the high probability lottery state, and the latent effect mode is reset. The setting including the setting mode type effect for notifying the possibility of being in the high probability lottery state is set, and the effect control means is triggered by the establishment of the reset condition for the effect during the mode. The gist of setting the latent effect mode is to take over the effect contents of the effect during the mode at the end of the previous latent effect mode regardless of the type of the set mode type effect.

  According to a third aspect of the present invention, in the gaming machine according to the first or second aspect, if the production control means is in the high probability lottery state during the setting of the latent production mode, the high probability lottery state The gist is that control is easier during the setting of the latent effect mode than in the case of not.

  According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, in the gaming machine according to any one of the first to third aspects of the present invention, the rendition control means is in the high probability lottery state upon resetting the latent rendition mode. Otherwise, the latent effect mode can be reset from the end of the immediately preceding latent effect mode until a predetermined number of symbol variation games are performed, while in the high probability lottery state, The gist is to enable resetting even if the predetermined number of times is exceeded from the end.

  According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, in the gaming machine according to the fourth aspect, at the end of the latent effect mode, an effect storage means is provided for storing the effect contents of the effect during the mode at the end, and the effect control When resetting the latent effect mode, the means accompanies the effect during the mode with the effect content based on the storage content of the effect storage means if the reset is within the predetermined number of times from the end of the previous latent effect mode. On the other hand, the gist is to reset the content stored in the effect storage means if the resetting has been performed more than the predetermined number of times since the end of the immediately preceding latent effect mode.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to improve the interest of the game by making it easier for the player to recognize the reset of the completed latent effect mode.

The front view which shows the game board of a pachinko machine. Explanatory drawing explaining the kind of jackpot. The block diagram which shows the electrical constitution of a pachinko gaming machine. Explanatory drawing explaining a fluctuation pattern. Explanatory drawing explaining production | presentation mode. Explanatory drawing explaining a latent A effect mode and a normal effect mode. Explanatory drawing explaining rush distribution. Explanatory drawing explaining a fall part. (A), (b) is explanatory drawing explaining a resurrection distribution. (A)-(e) is explanatory drawing explaining a character background effect. Explanatory drawing explaining a character notice. Explanatory drawing explaining the background flag in 1st Embodiment. (A)-(d) is explanatory drawing explaining the memory | storage state of the background flag in 1st Embodiment. Explanatory drawing explaining the first time distribution in 2nd Embodiment. Explanatory drawing explaining the background flag in 2nd Embodiment. (A), (b) is explanatory drawing explaining the memory | storage state of the background flag in 2nd Embodiment.

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

  As shown in FIG. 1, an effect display device 11 as a display device having a liquid crystal display type image display unit GH is disposed almost at the center of a game board 10 of a pachinko gaming machine. The effect display device 11 includes a symbol variation game that is displayed by variably displaying a plurality of symbol sequences (three columns in the present embodiment), and various display effects executed in association with the symbol variation game are displayed as images. The In the present embodiment, in the symbol variation game of the effect display device 11, a symbol combination including a plurality of columns (three columns in the present embodiment) is derived. The symbol variation game of the effect display device 11 is performed using decorative symbols (effect symbols, hereinafter referred to as “decorative symbols”) for diversifying display effects.

  A 7-segment special symbol display device 12 is disposed at the lower left of the effect display device 11. In the special symbol display device 12, a symbol variation game is displayed in which a special symbol (hereinafter referred to as "special symbol") is varied and displayed. The special figure is a notification pattern showing the result of the internal lottery (big hit lottery) for whether or not the big hit, and the result of the internal lottery (small hit lottery) for whether or not the small hit. Hereinafter, the symbol variation game of the special symbol display device 12 is referred to as a “special symbol variation game”.

  In the special symbol display device 12, a special symbol selected from a plurality of types (102 types in this embodiment) according to the lottery result of the big hit lottery or the small lottery lottery is displayed in the special symbol change game. A fixed stop display is displayed when the operation ends. The 102 types of special symbols in the special symbol display device 12 can recognize the difference between 100 types of big hit symbols that can recognize big hits and one type of small hit symbol that can recognize small hits. It is classified into one type of off-line symbol that becomes a symbol. When the big hit symbol is displayed as a fixed stop, the big hit game is given to the player. When the small hit symbol is displayed in a fixed stop state, the player is given a small hit game.

  In addition, the effect display device 11 displays eight types of numbers [1] to [8] for each column as a decorative drawing. In addition, the decoration of each column in the effect display device 11 is displayed in a variable manner along a predetermined change direction (vertical scroll direction) when the symbol change game is started. The symbol variation (variable display) indicates a state in which the symbol or symbol string is operating while changing the display symbol type in the effect display device 11 and the special symbol display device 12.

  The effect display device 11 is configured with a display area larger than that of the special symbol display device 12, and the decorative drawing is displayed much larger than the special symbol. For this reason, the player can recognize a hit (big hit or small hit) or a deviation from the decorative drawing that is confirmed and stopped on the effect display device 11. The effect display device 11 displays a display result corresponding to the display result of the special figure variation game. Specifically, when the big hit symbol is confirmed and stopped in the special figure variation game, the big hit symbol is also confirmed and stopped on the effect display device 11 in principle. In the present embodiment, the jackpot symbol based on the decoration is a symbol combination ([222], [777], etc.) in which the symbols in all the rows are the same symbol.

  In addition, when the shift symbol is confirmed and stopped in the special figure variation game, the loss symbol is also confirmed and stopped on the effect display device 11. In the present embodiment, the out-of-decoration symbol is a symbol combination ([135], [246], etc.) in which the symbols in all the columns are different, or the symbol in one column is different from the symbols in the other two columns. Symbol combinations ([151], [767], etc.).

  In addition, when the small winning symbol is confirmed and stopped in the special figure variation game, the certainty suggestion symbol is confirmed and stopped on the effect display device 11. In addition, even when a big hit symbol that can recognize a big hit in the special figure variation game is confirmed and stopped, the certainty suggestion symbol may be fixed and stopped on the effect display device 11. Note that the probability variation suggestion symbol suggests that a probability variation state (hereinafter referred to as “probability variation state”) in which the lottery probability of the jackpot lottery varies from a low probability (normal probability) to a high probability may be given. It is a design. In this embodiment, the probability variation suggestion symbol by the decoration diagram is a code symbol that can recognize that the middle row is won by big hit or small hit by combination with the same numeric symbol displayed in the left and right two columns among the three rows. ([☆ (star)]) is a symbol combination ([1 ☆ 1], [2 ☆ 2], etc.).

  Further, in the effect display device 11, the variation of the symbol sequence is stopped in the order of the left column → the right column → the middle column as viewed from the player side, and the decorative drawing is temporarily stopped and displayed for each symbol column by the variation stop. When the left column and the right column that are once stopped and displayed are the same symbol, the reach state can be recognized from the symbol combination. A symbol combination that can recognize the reach state is a reach symbol combination. The stoppage of the symbol indicates a state in which the symbol is stopped and displayed on the effect display device 11. The stop display includes a temporary stop display in which the symbol is displayed in a fluctuation state and a fixed stop display in which the symbol is fixed and stopped.

  In addition, a special symbol hold display device 13 having a plurality (four in the present embodiment) of special figure hold light emitting units is disposed at the lower right of the effect display device 11. The special symbol hold display device 13 notifies the player of the stored number of start hold balls (hereinafter referred to as “special figure hold memory number”) for the special figure variation game stored inside the machine. On the other hand, the special figure reserved memory number is incremented by “1” when a game ball wins (enters) a starting winning port (upper starting winning port 15A or lower starting winning port 15B) arranged on the game board 10. Then, “1” is subtracted when the special figure variation game is started. Therefore, when a game ball wins the start winning opening during the special figure variation game, the special figure holding memory number is further added and accumulated up to a predetermined upper limit number (“4” in this embodiment). The special figure holding memory number indicates the number of executions of the special figure variation game that is pending execution.

  Further, a normal symbol display device 14 a is disposed at the lower right of the effect display device 11 and at the lower left of the special symbol hold display device 13. In the normal symbol display device 14a, a normal symbol variation game (hereinafter referred to as a "normal game") is displayed in which a plurality of types of normal symbols (hereinafter referred to as "general symbols") are displayed in a variable manner. The usual figure is a notification pattern indicating the result of an internal lottery (lottery per ordinary figure) as to whether or not per ordinary figure.

  Further, on the right side of the normal symbol display device 14a, a normal symbol hold display device 14b having a plurality of (four in the present embodiment) common symbol hold light emitting units is disposed. The normal symbol hold display device 14b notifies the player of the stored number of start reserved balls for normal use stored in the machine (hereinafter referred to as “the number of reserved general hold numbers”). The number of stored general-purpose drawings is incremented by “1” when a game ball passes (enters) a normal symbol operation gate (hereinafter referred to as “gate”) 21 disposed on the game board 10. “1” is subtracted at the start of the figure game. Therefore, when the game ball passes to the gate 21 during the usual game, the usual figure holding memory number is further added and accumulated up to a predetermined upper limit number (“4” in the present embodiment). The number-of-usual-pending memory indicates the number of times that the usual-pending game is pending.

  Below the effect display device 11, an upper start winning opening 15 </ b> A having an upper winning opening 15 a as a entrance for a game ball is arranged. An upper start opening switch SW1 (shown in FIG. 3) for detecting a winning game ball is disposed behind the upper start winning opening 15A. Further, below the upper start winning port 15A, a lower start winning port 15B having a lower winning port 15b as a game ball receiving port is disposed. The lower start winning opening 15B is an ordinary electric accessory, and includes an opening / closing blade 16 as an opening / closing member that opens and closes by an actuator (solenoid, motor, etc.) not shown. The lower start winning opening 15B is opened so that the opening of the opening / closing blade 16 is expanded and the game ball is easy to win, while the opening of the opening / closing blade 16 is not expanded and the gaming ball wins. It is difficult to close. That is, the opening / closing blade 16 changes the lower winning opening 15b of the lower start winning opening 15B from a closed state in which a game ball is difficult to enter to an open state in which a game ball is easy to enter. Further, a lower start port switch SW2 (shown in FIG. 3) for detecting a winning game ball is disposed in the back of the lower start winning port 15B. The upper start winning opening 15A and the lower start winning opening 15B can give a start condition for the special figure variation game and a payout condition for a game ball as a predetermined number of prize balls by detecting the winning game ball.

  A gate 21 is disposed on the left side of the effect display device 11. A normal symbol variation switch SW4 (shown in FIG. 3) for detecting a passed game ball is disposed at the back of the gate 21. The gate 21 can give the start condition of the normal game by detecting the passed game ball with the normal symbol variation switch SW4. The usual game is a lottery result (result of lottery per usual figure) whether or not the opening / closing blades 16 of the lower start prize opening 15B are opened (whether a game ball can be awarded to the lower start prize opening 15B). It is an effect performed for deriving. Then, when a lottery per ordinary figure as an open lottery is won (as the fulfillment of the release condition), a game per ordinary figure in which the opening / closing blade 16 is opened is awarded. Further, opening the opening / closing blade 16 makes it easy to win the game ball in the lower start winning opening 15B, and the player can obtain an opportunity to easily acquire the start condition of the special figure variation game and the prize ball. In the present embodiment, when the lottery per common drawing is won, an opening condition for changing the open / close blade 16 to the open state is established.

  Further, below the lower start winning opening 15B, a large winning opening 18 is provided as a winning means provided with a large winning opening door 17 that opens and closes by the operation of an actuator (solenoid, motor, etc.) not shown. . A count switch SW3 (shown in FIG. 3) for detecting a winning game ball is disposed in the back of the big winning opening 18. The big winning opening 18 can give a condition for paying out game balls as a predetermined number (for example, 15) of winning balls by detecting the winning game balls. The big winning opening 18 is opened by the opening operation of the big winning opening door 17 during the winning game, and the winning of the game ball is allowed. For this reason, during the winning game, the player can obtain a chance to win a prize ball. In the present embodiment, the special winning opening 18 is opened by the opening operation of the special winning entry door 17 even during the small hit game.

  In the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment, a probability fluctuation (hereinafter referred to as “probability change”) state advantageous to the player may be given. When the probability variation state is given, the winning probability (lottery probability) of the big hit lottery is changed (improved) from a low probability (normal probability, for example, 165/65536) to a high probability (for example, 1650/65536). Further, the probability variation state is given until the next big hit occurs. The probability variation state is advantageous to the player because the winning probability of the big hit lottery varies with a high probability and the big hit is likely to occur.

  Further, in this embodiment, there is a case where a variation time shortening (hereinafter referred to as “shortening”) state is given as a state of improving the entrance rate that is advantageous to the player. When the variable state is given, the fluctuation time of the normal game is shortened, and the winning probability (lottery probability) of the lottery per normal map based on the passage of the gate 21 is low (normal probability, for example, 1310/65536). ) To a high probability (for example, 65535/65536). In addition, when the variable speed state is given, when the lottery per regular drawing is won, the open / close blade 16 of the lower start winning opening 15B is not given the variable speed state (the non-variable state is given). Open / close operation with a different operation pattern. Specifically, when the non-variable state is given, the open / close blade 16 is opened and opened for a predetermined first number of times (for example, once) when winning in the lottery per ordinary drawing. Until the first opening time (for example, 0.3 seconds) elapses. On the other hand, in the variable state, when the open / close blade 16 is won by lottery per ordinary figure, the opening / closing blade 16 is opened for a second number of times (for example, three times) larger than the first number of times, and is opened in one opening. The open state is maintained until a second opening time (for example, 1.54 seconds) longer than the first opening time elapses. In this way, the variable state can be advantageous to the player because the open / close blade 16 operates favorably for the player and the rate of entering the lower start winning opening 15B per unit time is improved. The variable speed state is a state in which the opening time of the opening / closing blade 16 per unit time is increased, and is also a state in which the entrance rate to the lower start winning opening 15B is improved.

Next, the big hit game and the small hit game specified for the pachinko gaming machine of this embodiment will be described below with reference to FIG.
The jackpot game is started after the bonus game symbol is confirmed and stopped in the special symbol variation game (design variation game with decorations), and the special symbol variation game ends. When the big hit game is started, an opening effect indicating the start of the big hit game is first performed. After the opening effect, the round game in which the special winning opening 18 is opened is performed a plurality of times with a predetermined number of rounds as an upper limit (16 rounds or 4 rounds in the present embodiment). In one round game, the opening / closing of the big prize opening door 17 of the big prize opening 18 is performed a predetermined number of times. During one round game, the big winning opening 18 is opened until a specified number of game balls (the maximum number of balls entered) wins or until a specified time (round game time) elapses. The In round games, round effects are performed. Then, an ending effect indicating the end of the jackpot game is performed, and the jackpot game is ended.

  In the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment, when winning the jackpot lottery, one jackpot is determined (selected) from the three types of jackpots shown in FIG. 2, and a jackpot game based on the determined jackpot is given. It is like that. Which of the three types of jackpots is to be determined is determined according to the type of special figure (jacket symbol) determined when the jackpot lottery is won. In the present embodiment, the jackpot symbols of 100 types of special figures are classified for each special figure as shown in FIG. In the special jackpot symbol, the type of jackpot is specified, and the game state based on whether the jackpot game type and whether or not the jackpot game is to be changed into a promiscuous state and whether to make a variable state are determined. Identified.

  70 types of symbols are assigned to symbol A as special bonus jackpot symbols. Ten types of symbols B are assigned to the symbol B as special bonus jackpot symbols. Twenty types of symbols C are assigned to the symbol C as special bonus jackpot symbols. One type of symbol D is assigned to symbol D as a small hit symbol of the special symbol. In addition, the special figure distribution random number, which will be described later, is used for determining the special figure jackpot symbol, and the special figure is determined based on the extracted value of the special figure distribution random number. In the special figure jackpot symbol, for each special figure, a numerical value that can be taken by the random number for special figure distribution (in this embodiment, all 100 integer values from 0 to 99) are given in a predetermined number (this implementation) (In the form, one by one). For this reason, the jackpot symbol of the special figure is uniquely determined if the value of the random number for special figure distribution is specified. In addition, for determining the small hit symbol of the special figure, a random number for small hit symbol distribution described later is used, and the special figure is determined based on the extracted value of the random number for small hit symbol distribution. In the special chart small hit symbol, the numerical values that can be taken by the random numbers for small hit symbol distribution (in this embodiment, all five integer values from 0 to 4) are distributed to one special graphic. Yes. For this reason, the special symbol small hit symbol is uniquely determined if the value of the random symbol for small hit symbol distribution is specified. In the present embodiment, one special figure is determined regardless of the value of the random number for small hit symbol distribution.

  The jackpot game based on the pattern A is a 16R jackpot game where the specified number of rounds is “16”. In the 16R jackpot game, for each round game, the corresponding big prize opening 18 is opened once, and the game is opened 16 times in total. In the 16R big hit game, the opening mode (maximum opening time) of the big winning opening 18 of the first to the 16th round games is set to “25 seconds”. In the 16R big hit game, the upper limit number of balls (indicated as “C (count) number”) in one round game is set to “9 balls (9C)”. Also, in the 16R jackpot game, the opening time (“OP”) is “10 seconds”, the interval time between rounds (“interval between R”) is “2 seconds”, and the ending time (“ED”) is “15 seconds” "Is set for each. Hereinafter, the jackpot based on the symbol A is referred to as “16R probability variable jackpot”, and the jackpot game based on the symbol A is referred to as “16R probability variable jackpot game”.

  Note that each round game may end when a maximum number of game balls is won. For this reason, in the 16R big hit game, “25 (seconds)” is the maximum time as the total opening time of each round game. In the present embodiment, in the 16R jackpot game, the scenes (round game) in which a game ball can be won substantially by winning the game ball to the big winning opening 18 (round game) are the 1st to 16th rounds (all). It will be 16 round games.

  After the end of the 16R big hit game, the probability variation state (until "next time") and the variation state are given until the end of the certain probability variation state. In FIG. 2, the case where the variable state is given until the end of the probability change state is described as “next time”.

  The jackpot game based on symbols B and C is a 4R jackpot game where the specified number of rounds is “4”. In the 4R big hit game, the big prize opening 18 is opened once during one round game for each round game, and is opened four times in total. In the 4R jackpot game, the opening mode (maximum opening time) of the big winning opening 18 of the first to fourth round games is set to “0.1 seconds” shorter than that of the 16R jackpot game. In the 4R big hit game, the upper limit number of balls (indicated as “C (count) number)” for one round game is set to “9 balls (9C)”. In the 4R jackpot game, the opening time (“OP”) is “10 seconds”, the interval time between rounds (“interval between R”) is “1 second”, and the ending time (“ED”) is “1 second”. "Is set for each. Hereinafter, the jackpot based on the symbol B is referred to as “4R probability variable jackpot”, and the jackpot game based on the symbol B is referred to as “4R probability variable jackpot game”. The jackpot based on the symbol C is indicated as “4R non-probable variable big hit”, and the jackpot game based on the symbol C is indicated as “4R non-probable variable big hit game”. Hereinafter, these may be collectively referred to as “4R jackpot game” or “4R jackpot game”.

  Note that each round game may end when a maximum number of game balls is won. For this reason, in the 4R big hit game, “0.1 (seconds)” is set as the opening time of each round, so that it is not possible to win the maximum number of game balls in the big winning opening 18. For this reason, in each round game in the 4R big hit game, each round game ends before winning the maximum number of game balls for winning in the big winning opening 18. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the 4R big hit game is configured by a round game in which it is difficult to win a game ball in the big winning opening 18 substantially.

  After the 4R probability variation big hit game is finished, a probability variation state (until "next time") is given. In addition, after the 4R probability variable big hit game is over, if the big win lottery is in the non-changeable state, the variable state is not given ("None"). On the other hand, after the end of the 4R probability variable big hit game, if the winning state of the big hit lottery is in the variable state, the variable state is given until the end of the probability variable state (until "next time"). In this case, both the probability variation state and the variation state are given.

  In addition, after the 4R non-probability big hit game is over, the non-probability change state is given. In addition, after the 4R uncertain variable big hit game is over, if the big win lottery is in the non-changeable state, the variable state is not given ("None"). On the other hand, after the end of 4R non-probable big hit game, if the win time of the big hit lottery is in a variable state, the variable state for 40 times (maximum value) special figure variation game (design variation game with decorations) Is granted.

  In addition, the small hit game is displayed after the small hit symbol is confirmed and stopped in the special symbol variation game (the symbol variable game by the decorative drawing), and is started after the special symbol variable game is finished. In addition, in the small hit game, the upper limit number of balls entered (“C (count) number”) is set to “9 balls (9C)”. In addition, in the small hit game, “4 times” is set as the number of times of opening of the big winning opening 18 during the small hit game, and “0.1 second” is set as the opening mode (maximum opening time) of the big winning opening 18 in each opening. Has been. In addition, in the small hit game, “10 seconds” is set as the opening time (“OP”), “1 second” is set as the interval time between opening of the special winning opening 18, and “1 second” is set as the ending time (“ED”). Each is set.

  Note that the small hit game may end when a maximum number of winning balls has been won. For this reason, in the small hit game, “0.1 (seconds)” is set as each opening time, and therefore, it is not possible to win the maximum number of winning balls in the big winning opening 18 throughout the four opening times. It will be. For this reason, in the small hit game, the small hit game is finished before winning the upper limit number of game balls in the big winning opening 18. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the small hit game is substantially configured to make it difficult to win the game ball to the big winning opening 18.

  In the small hit, the game state after the end of the small hit game is continued (maintained) in the game state at the time of winning the small hit lottery. In other words, in the small hit, if the probability variation state is granted at the time of winning the small hit lottery, the probability variation state is continued (maintained) even after the end of the small hit game, while if the probability variation state is not imparted, the small hit Continue (maintain) even after the game is over and do not grant a probability change state. In addition, in the small hit, if the variable state is granted at the time of winning the small hit lottery, the variable state must be continued (maintained) after the small hit game ends, while the variable state must be provided. For example, it will continue (maintain) even after the end of the small hit game and will not give a variable state.

  In the 4R big hit game according to the present embodiment, the difference in appearance cannot be discriminated from the open mode of the big winning opening 18 or the like of any of the 4R probability variable big hit game and the 4R non-probable big hit game. In the 4R big hit game and the small hit game in the present embodiment, the big winning opening 18 to be opened, the opening mode of the big winning opening 18 (opening time), the opening time, and the time between opening and opening (inter-round interval time) And the interval time between releases) are set to be the same. For this reason, in the 4R big hit game and the small hit game, the opening mode of the big winning opening 18 in these is the same. Therefore, in the 4R big hit game and the small hit game, the difference in appearance cannot be discriminated from the open mode of the big winning opening 18.

  Regarding the big hit game (small hit game) that cannot be visually discriminated due to the open state of the big prize opening 18, etc., a symbol variation game with a decoration diagram that triggers the big hit game (small hit game), The production is set so that the difference cannot be discerned visually even from the production during the big hit game (small hit game).

  When a 4R big hit game or a small hit game is awarded, there may be either a probable change state or a non-probable change state after the big hit game is finished, but the granting mode of the variable state is also between these It becomes the same. As a result, when a 4R big hit game or a small hit game is awarded, it is difficult for the player to determine whether or not the game is in the probability change state, thereby creating a game characteristic that hides the probability change state (latency probability). And in such a case, it will be a scene which can have expectation with respect to the probability variation state being provided.

  In the present embodiment, in 16R jackpot game and 4R jackpot game, there are many scenes (round game) in which a game ball can be won substantially by winning a game ball to the big winning opening 18 (round game). ing. That is, in the 16R jackpot game and the 4R jackpot game, the total opening time of the big winning opening 18 is set short in the 4R jackpot game. In the 16R jackpot game and the 4R jackpot game, many prize balls can be obtained in the 16R jackpot game. In the 4R big hit game and the small hit game, the same prize ball can be obtained.

  In this way, in this embodiment, the total opening time of the big winning opening 18 through the big hit game (small hit game) is set longer in the order of 4R big hit game (small hit game) <16R big hit game. And in this embodiment, many prize balls can be acquired in the order of 4R big hit game (small hit game) <16R big hit game, and the profit for the player is great.

Next, the electrical configuration of the pachinko gaming machine will be described with reference to FIG.
A main control board 30 for controlling the entire pachinko gaming machine is mounted on the back side of the pachinko gaming machine of the present embodiment. The main control board 30 executes various processes for controlling the entire pachinko gaming machine and outputs various control commands (control commands) according to the process results. An effect control board 31 is mounted on the back side of the machine. The effect control board 31 controls the operation of the effect display device 11 based on the control command output by the main control board 30.

Hereinafter, specific configurations of the main control board 30 and the effect control board 31 will be described.
The main control board 30 has a main control CPU 30a that executes control operations in a predetermined procedure, a main control ROM 30b that stores a control program for the main control CPU 30a, and a main control CPU that can write and read necessary data. A RAM 30c is provided. The main control CPU 30a is connected to various switches SW1 to SW4 so that detection signals output by detecting the game balls can be input. A special symbol display device 12 and a special symbol hold display device 13 are connected to the main control CPU 30a. The main control CPU 30a is connected to a normal symbol display device 14a and a normal symbol hold display device 14b.

  Further, the main control CPU 30a uses various random numbers such as a hit determination random number, a special figure distribution random number, a small hit design distribution random number, a reach determination random number, a variation pattern distribution random number, a universal pattern determination random number, and the like. A random number update process (random number generation process) is executed to update the value of each at predetermined intervals. The winning determination random number is a random number used in the big hit lottery (big hit determination) and the small hit lottery (small hit determination). The special figure distribution random number is a random number used when determining the big hit symbol of the special symbol when winning in the big hit lottery. The small hit design distribution random number is a random number used when determining the small hit symbol of the special symbol when winning in the small hit lottery. The reach determination random number is a random number used in the reach lottery (reach determination) for determining whether or not to form a reach in the case of not winning the big hit lottery or the small hit lottery, that is, in the case of a loss. The random number for distribution pattern distribution is a random number used when selecting the variation pattern of the special figure variation game. The random number for judgment per common figure is a random number used in lottery per common figure. Further, the main control CPU 30a has a timer function, and measures time at a predetermined timing (for example, timing at which a symbol variation game is started). The main control RAM 30c stores (sets) various pieces of information (random numbers, timer values, flags, etc.) that are appropriately rewritten during the operation of the pachinko gaming machine.

The main control ROM 30b stores a main control program and various determination values (a big hit determination value, a small hit determination value, a reach determination value, and a normal hit determination value).
The big hit determination value is a determination value used in the big hit lottery to determine whether or not the big hit, and is determined from numerical values (all 65536 integers from 0 to 65535) that the random number for hit determination can take. In addition, the jackpot determination value is a low probability jackpot determination value used in the big hit lottery when the gaming state (lottery probability state) is an uncertain change state (low probability lottery state), and the game state is a probable change state (high probability lottery state). ) And a high probability jackpot judgment value used in the jackpot lottery. The number of jackpot determination values in the probability variation state (1650 in this embodiment) is set larger than the number of jackpot determination values in the non-probability variation state (165 in this embodiment). For this reason, in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment, the probability of winning a big hit in the big hit lottery in the probability variation state is 1650/65536, while the probability of winning the big hit in the big hit lottery in the non-probability state is 65536 minutes. Of 165.

  The small hit determination value is a determination value used in the small hit lottery, and is determined not to overlap with the big hit determination value from the numerical values (all 65536 integers from 0 to 65535) that the random number for winning determination can take. ing. In this embodiment, 205 values are set as the small hit determination value. As a result, the probability of winning in the small hitting lottery is 205/65536.

  The reach determination value is a determination value used in the internal lottery (reach determination) for determining whether or not to form a reach when determining a loss (a reach determination), and a reach determination random number (0 to 0). 241 types of integers up to 240). In the present embodiment, the reach determination value is determined so that the probability of affirmative in reach determination is the same probability regardless of whether or not the gaming state is a probabilistic change state in the non-variable short state.

  The determination value per common figure is a determination value used in the internal lottery (lottery per common figure) whether or not per common figure, and is a numerical value that can be taken as a random number for determination per general figure (all 65536 integers from 0 to 65535) ). In addition, the per base figure judgment values are the low probability per base figure used in the lottery per lot when the gaming state is non-variable and the lot per lot when the gaming state is variable. There is a judgment value per common figure for high probability to be used. In addition, the number of determination values per ordinary figure in the variable state (65535 in this embodiment) is larger than the number of determination values per normal figure in the non-variable state (1310 in this embodiment). Is set. For this reason, in the pachinko gaming machine of this embodiment, the probability of winning per universal figure in the lottery per drawing in the variable state is 65535/65536, while in the lottery per universal figure in the non-variable state, The probability of winning per figure is 1310/65536.

  The main control ROM 30b stores a plurality of types of variation patterns. The variation pattern is a pattern that is the base of the production from the start of the variation of the symbol (special symbol and ornament) to the final display of the symbol (special symbol and ornament). The fluctuation content (production content) and the fluctuation time (production time) can be specified. In the present embodiment, the plurality of types of variation patterns are classified into variation patterns for winning effects, variation patterns for outlier reach effects, and variation patterns for outlier effects. The winning effect is an effect that is performed when a big hit lottery or a small hit lottery is won. In the winning effect, the big hit symbol or the small hit symbol is finally displayed in a fixed stop state in the special figure changing game. On the other hand, in the winning effect, in the symbol variation game with decorative symbols, the big hit symbol or the probability variation suggestion symbol is finally displayed in a fixed stop manner. Note that, in the symbol variation game with decoration diagrams, the jackpot symbol or the probability variation suggestion symbol is derived through reach production. Further, the loss reach effect and the loss effect are effects that are performed when the big hit lottery and the small hit lottery are not won (not won). In the outlier reach effect and the outlier effect, in the special figure variation game, finally, the off symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed. On the other hand, in the outlier reach effect and the outlier effect, in the symbol variation game by the decorative drawing, the outlier symbol is finally displayed in a fixed stop state. Note that, in the symbol variation game with decorations in the outlier reach effect, the outlier symbol is derived through the reach effect.

Here, the fluctuation pattern in the pachinko gaming machine of the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG.
In the present embodiment, a deviation variation pattern HP is prepared as a variation pattern for a loss effect. The variation pattern HP for detachment is selected in the case of internal lottery of detachment (negative in reach determination). Then, in the variation pattern HP for losing, the content to be finally stopped and displayed for the symbol (not a reach symbol combination) is finally specified in the symbol variation game based on the decoration.

  Further, a variation pattern RP for loss reach is prepared as a variation pattern for loss reach production. The variation pattern RP for detachment reach is selected in the case of an internal lottery of detachment (affirmed by reach determination). Then, in the variation pattern RP for detachment reach, the content to be finally stopped and displayed for the detachment symbol (reach symbol combination) in the symbol variation game based on the decoration is specified.

  Further, as a variation pattern for the hit effect, a big hit variation pattern AP1 and a latent probability variation pattern AP2 are prepared. The jackpot variation pattern AP1 is selected when the jackpot symbol (special symbol) is symbol A in the jackpot internal lottery. Then, in the big hit variation pattern AP1, in the symbol variation game by the decorative drawing, the contents for final stop display of the big hit symbol whose symbols in all the rows are the same symbol are specified. The latent variation pattern AP2 is selected when the jackpot symbol (special symbol) is symbols B and C in the jackpot internal lottery. The latent variation pattern AP2 is selected in the case of a small hit symbol (symbol D) in the small lot internal lottery. Then, in the latent variation pattern AP2, the content for finalizing and stopping the certainty suggestion symbol in the symbol variation game by the decorative drawing is specified. In the present embodiment, when the symbols of all the rows are the same symbol, the 16R big hit is determined. In addition, in the probability variation suggestion symbol, there is a possibility of either 4R big hit or small hit.

  For this reason, in this embodiment, regardless of the type of big hit or small hit, when the probability variation suggestion symbol is confirmed and stopped in the symbol variation game based on the decoration diagram, the symbol variation game with the effect contents based on the latent variation pattern AP2 Then, the probability change suggestion symbol is further displayed in a fixed stop state. Therefore, in this embodiment, when winning the 4R big hit and the small hit game, at the start of the corresponding 4R big hit game or the small hit game, a symbol variation game is displayed in which the certain change suggestion symbols are fixedly stopped and displayed with the same effect contents. It is configured to be able to.

  Note that the various variation patterns shown in FIG. 4 are a part of a plurality of types of variation patterns. For this reason, in practice, the variation pattern for the outlier reach effect and the variation pattern for the hit effect include a pattern in which the effect contents of the symbol variation game are the same.

Next, the effect control board 31 will be described.
The effect control board 31 has an effect control CPU 31a that executes control operations in a predetermined procedure, an effect control ROM 31b that stores a control program for the effect control CPU 31a, and an effect control that can write and read necessary data. A RAM 31c is provided. The effect control CPU 31a executes random number update processing (random number generation processing) for updating various random number values at predetermined intervals. The effect display device 11 is connected to the effect control CPU 31a. The effect control ROM 31b stores various image display data (image data such as symbols, backgrounds, characters, characters, etc.). In addition, various information (random number value, timer value, flag, etc.) that is appropriately rewritten during the operation of the pachinko gaming machine is stored (set) in the effect control RAM 31c.

Hereinafter, the control contents executed by the main control board 30 and the effect control board 31 will be described.
First, the control content executed by the main control CPU 30a of the main control board 30 based on the main control program will be described.

  First, various processes such as a special symbol input process and a special symbol start process executed by the main control CPU 30a based on the main control program will be described. The main control CPU 30a of the present embodiment executes a special symbol input process and a special symbol start process every predetermined control cycle (4 ms in the present embodiment). In the main control CPU 30a of the present embodiment, the special symbol start process is executed after the special symbol input process is executed.

  In the special symbol input process, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the start winning port (upper start winning port 15A) is based on whether a detection signal is input from the start port switch (upper start port switch SW1 or lower start port switch SW2). Alternatively, it is determined whether or not the game ball has won the lower start winning opening 15B). When this determination result is affirmative, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the special figure holding storage number stored in the main control RAM 30c is less than the upper limit number of four. When the special figure hold memory number is less than “4”, the main control CPU 30a adds 1 (+1) to the special figure hold memory number and rewrites the special figure hold memory number. Further, the main control CPU 30a updates the display content of the special symbol hold display device 13 with rewriting of the special figure hold storage number.

  Subsequently, the main control CPU 30a obtains each value of various random numbers (a random number for hit determination, a random number for special symbol distribution, a random number for small hit symbol distribution, a random number for reach determination, and a random number for fluctuation pattern distribution). It is read from the main control RAM 30c and acquired. The main control CPU 30a stores each value acquired here in a predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 30c corresponding to the special figure reservation storage number. Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol input process.

  Subsequently, in the special symbol start process, the main control CPU 30a first determines whether or not the symbol (special symbol and decoration) is in a variable display (during variation), or hits (during big hit game or small hit game) ). When this determination result is affirmative, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process. On the other hand, when it is not changing or hitting, the main control CPU 30a reads the special figure reserved memory number and determines whether or not the special figure reserved memory number is larger than “0”. When the special figure holding memory number is larger than “0”, the main control CPU 30a executes control related to the special figure variable game. At that time, the main control CPU 30a sets “1” in the special symbol variation processing flag of the main control RAM 30c to set information indicating that the special symbol variation game is executed. Then, the main control CPU 30a subtracts 1 (-1) from the special figure hold memory number to rewrite the special figure hold memory number. Further, the main control CPU 30a updates the display content of the special symbol hold display device 13 with rewriting of the special figure hold storage number.

  Subsequently, the main control CPU 30a executing the control related to the special figure variation game stores the random number for hit determination stored in the storage area corresponding to the first reserved memory number “1” among the special figure reserved memory numbers. A value is read out, and it is determined whether or not the value matches a jackpot determination value stored in the main control ROM 30b, and a jackpot determination (a jackpot lottery) is performed. In the big hit lottery, the main control CPU 30a performs the big hit determination using the big hit determination value according to the gaming state.

  When the determination result of the big hit determination is affirmative (in the case of a big hit), the main control CPU 30a stores the special figure swing stored in the storage area corresponding to the first reserved storage number “1” among the special figure reserved storage numbers. Read the value of the random number for minutes. Then, the main control CPU 30a determines a final stop symbol (special symbol) to be displayed on the special symbol display device 12 with a fixed stop based on the read special symbol distribution random value. .

  After that, the main control CPU 30a displays a fixed stop display based on the value of the random number for variable pattern distribution stored in the storage area corresponding to the first reserved storage number “1” among the special figure reserved storage numbers. A variation pattern is selected from the variation patterns for winning effects that can be selected according to the figure and determined.

  On the other hand, when the determination result of the big hit determination is negative (when the big hit determination is not), the main control CPU 30a matches the small hit determination value stored in the main control ROM 30b with the value of the random number for hit determination read at the time of the big hit determination It is determined whether or not to perform a small hit determination (small hit lottery).

  Subsequently, when the determination result of the small hit determination is affirmative (in the case of a small hit), the main control CPU 30a is stored in a storage area corresponding to the first reserved storage number “1” among the special figure reserved storage numbers. Read the value of the random number for small hit design distribution. Then, the main control CPU 30a determines, based on the read value of the small hit symbol distribution random number, the final stop symbol (special symbol) that causes the special symbol display device 12 to stop and display the special hit symbol according to the special symbol. .

  After that, the main control CPU 30a displays a fixed stop display based on the value of the random number for variable pattern distribution stored in the storage area corresponding to the first reserved storage number “1” among the special figure reserved storage numbers. A variation pattern is selected from the variation patterns for winning effects that can be selected according to the figure and determined.

  On the other hand, when the determination results of the big hit determination and the small hit determination are both negative (when neither the big hit nor the small hit), the main control CPU 30a supports the earliest reserved memory number “1” among the special figure reserved memory numbers. The reach determination random number stored in the storage area is read out. Then, the main control CPU 30a performs reach determination to determine whether or not to form a reach (with reach) based on the read reach determination random number value.

  When the determination result of reach determination is affirmative (when reach determination is won and reach is present), the main control CPU 30a final stop symbol (special symbol) that causes the special symbol display device 12 to stop and display the outlier symbol. ). After that, the main control CPU 30a can select an outlier reach that can be selected based on the value of the random number for distribution pattern distribution stored in the storage area corresponding to the first reserved storage number “1” among the special figure reserved storage numbers. A variation pattern is selected from the variation patterns for production and determined.

  On the other hand, if the determination result of the reach determination is negative (when the reach determination is not won and there is no reach), the main control CPU 30a displays a final stop symbol (special symbol) that causes the special symbol display device 12 to display the stop symbol on a fixed stop. ). After that, the main control CPU 30a can select an outlier effect that can be selected based on the value of the random number for distribution pattern distribution stored in the storage area corresponding to the first reserved storage number “1” among the special figure reserved storage numbers. The variation pattern is selected from the variation patterns for use and determined.

  By executing the special symbol start process in this way, the main control CPU 30a, based on each value of the random number stored in association with the earliest reserved memory number, at the start of the special figure variation game, The effect content of the special figure variation game indicated by each value is determined.

  Subsequently, the main control CPU 30a executes various processes related to the special figure variation game, such as outputting a predetermined control command at a predetermined timing in the output process to the effect control board 31 (effect control CPU 31a). Specifically, the main control CPU 30a outputs a variation pattern designation command for designating the determined variation pattern and instructing the start of the variation of the symbol (special drawing and decorative drawing). At the same time, the main control CPU 30a controls the display content of the special symbol display device 12 so as to start the fluctuation of the special figure changing game. At the same time, the main control CPU 30a starts measuring the effect time of the special figure variation game. Further, the main control CPU 30a outputs a special symbol stop symbol designation command for instructing a special symbol as a final stop symbol. Then, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process. Thereafter, in a process different from the special symbol start process, the main control CPU 30a displays the determined final stop symbol based on the effect time determined in the designated variation pattern. Controls the display content of. Further, the main control CPU 30a instructs to stop changing the decorative drawing based on the effect time set in the specified fluctuation pattern, and outputs a symbol stop command for displaying the symbol combination to be confirmed and stopped.

  When the big hit is determined, the main control CPU 30a starts the big hit game control (hit game control) based on the type of big hit specified by the special figure after the special figure changing game based on the decided fluctuation pattern. To do. At that time, the main control CPU 30a sets information indicating that the big hit game is started in the main control RAM 30c. In the big hit game, the main control CPU 30a outputs an opening command at the start of the big hit game, outputs a round command at the start of each round game, and further outputs an ending command at the end of the big hit game. The opening command instructs the start of the opening (effect), the round command instructs the start of the round game (effect), and the ending command instructs the start of the ending (effect).

  Further, when determining the small hit, the main control CPU 30a starts the control of the small hit game (hit game control) after the special figure variation game based on the determined variation pattern. At that time, the main control CPU 30a sets information indicating that the small hit game is started in the main control RAM 30c. In the small hit game, the main control CPU 30a outputs an opening command at the start of the small hit game, and outputs a command instructing the start of opening the big winning opening 18 during the small hit game. Output ending command when finished. The command for instructing the opening of the big winning opening 18 instructs the start of the production during the opening / closing operation of the big winning opening 18 of the small hit game.

  Then, the main control CPU 30a controls the opening / closing operation of the big winning opening 18 in a corresponding opening manner in the big hit game or the small hit game. In the present embodiment, when the opening time (predetermined time) elapses from the start of the big hit game control or the small hit game control, the main control CPU 30a opens the big winning opening 18 and starts the first release. Control. In this embodiment, the opening time (“10 seconds”) is set to be the same for various big hit games and small hit games. For this reason, in this embodiment, when control of the big hit game or the small hit game (opening effect) by the main control CPU 30a is started, it is large when “10 seconds” elapses from the start of the control regardless of the type of the hit game. The winning opening 18 is opened.

  Subsequently, the main control CPU 30a measures the round game time determined in advance for each round game and controls the game to enter during the round game by inputting the detection signal from the count switch SW3. Count the number of game balls entering. The main control CPU 30a is released by satisfying one of the fact that the round game time has passed and the upper limit number of game balls entered in each round game of the big hit game. The winning opening 18 is controlled to be closed. Further, the main control CPU 30a measures the maximum opening time and controls the number of game balls entered during the small hit game by inputting the detection signal from the count switch SW3 in the case of the small hit game control. Count. Then, the main control CPU 30a opens the grand prize winning opening 18 at most four times until the maximum opening time elapses and the upper limit number of game balls enter in the small hit game. Note that the main control CPU 30a closes the big winning opening 18 and closes the small winning game when the upper limit number of gaming balls enter before the big winning opening 18 is opened four times in the small winning game. May be terminated.

  Further, the main control CPU 30a that ended the big hit game sets “1” to the probability change flag indicating that the probability change state is given when the game state is changed to the probability change state after the big hit game ends. Outputs a probability change command indicating that a probability change state is to be given. Further, when the non-probability change state is given after the big hit game is finished, the main control CPU 30a sets the probability change flag to “0” and outputs a non-probability change command indicating that the non-probability change state is given. Similarly, the main control CPU 30a sets “1” to the operation flag indicating that the variable state is to be provided and also applies the variable state when the variable state is to be provided after the end of the big hit game. Outputs a variable command indicating. In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 30a sets 40 times as the number of times of operation when winning the uncertain change big hit, subtracts the number of times of operation every time the symbol variation game is executed, and the number of times of operation is When “0 (zero)” is reached, the variable state is ended as the end condition of the variable state is satisfied. At the same time, the main control CPU 30a sets “0” to the operation flag and outputs a non-variable command indicating that the non-variable state is to be given. Further, the main control CPU 30a sets “0” to the operation flag and outputs a non-variable command when giving the non-variable state after the end of the big hit game. Since the gaming state at the time of winning the small hit is maintained after the end of the small hitting game, the main control CPU 30a sets the gaming state at the time of winning the small hit. In accordance with this, the main control CPU 30a outputs a command for designating a gaming state such as a probability changing state or a changing state so that the gaming state at the time of winning a small hit is obtained. At that time, if the number of times of operation is set, the number of times of operation at the time of winning the small hit is also maintained.

  The probability variation flag and the operation flag are cleared ("0" is set) when a big hit game or a small hit game is awarded. In this case, when the big hit or the small hit is generated, the main control CPU 30a ends the probability change state and the short change state with the start of the big hit game or the small hit game. Further, the probability variation flag and the operation flag are stored in a predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 30c. By these probability change command, non-change command, change command, and non-change command, the production control CPU 31a is currently in the change state or in the non-change state, in the change state or in the non-change state. You can see if there is.

  Then, the main control CPU 30a that ended the big hit game or the small hit game confirms the special figure holding memory number at the end time, executes the processing related to the special figure variation game based on the start holding ball, Have a special figure variation game. On the other hand, if the special figure holding memory number at the end of the big hit game or the small hit game is “0”, the main control CPU 30a executes the special figure change game until the game ball enters the start winning opening. Without waiting.

Next, processing related to the general game executed by the main control CPU 30a based on the main control program will be described.
When the main control CPU 30a receives a detection signal indicating that the game ball has passed through the gate 21, the main control CPU 30a obtains the random number for determining the normal figure from the main control RAM 30c, and obtains the predetermined value in the main control RAM 30c. Store in the storage area.

  Further, when the game is not in a normal game and is not in a game per normal game, the main control CPU 30a obtains a random number for determining a normal map stored in a predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 30c. Then, the main control CPU 30a determines the normal symbol display device 14a when the value of the random number for determination per base symbol matches the determination value per base symbol stored in the main control ROM 30b (per base diagram). The normal winning symbol is determined as the final symbol to be stopped. On the other hand, when the value of the random number for determining the normal symbol does not match the determined value for the normal symbol, the main control CPU 30a determines the normally off symbol as the final stop symbol to be confirmed and stopped on the normal symbol display device 14a.

  After that, the main control CPU 30a controls the display content of the normal symbol display device 14a so as to start the fluctuation of the normal figure. At the same time, the main control CPU 30a starts measuring the variation time of the usual variation game. Thereafter, in a process different from the normal symbol start process, the main control CPU 30a controls the display content of the normal symbol display device 14a so as to display the determined final stop symbol.

  The main control CPU 30a opens the open / close blade 16 three times and opens each time when the normal game is finished, when the normal game is finished, or when the variable speed state is given. The open state is maintained until 1540 ms elapses after opening. On the other hand, when the normal game is finished, the main control CPU 30a opens the opening / closing blade 16 once and maintains the open state until 300 ms elapses after the change state is not given.

Next, various processes executed by the effect control CPU 31a of the effect control board 31 will be described.
When the effect control CPU 31a inputs the probability change command or the change command, the effect control CPU 31a sets information (such as a flag) indicating that the probability change state or the change state is given to the effect control RAM 31c. The effect control CPU 31a sets the effect control RAM 31c to be assigned a probability change state when a probability change command is input, while the effect control RAM 31c indicates that a non-probability change state is provided when a non-probability change command is input. Set to. In addition, the effect control CPU 31a sets in the effect control RAM 31c that the variable state is given when the variable command is input, while the non-variable state is assigned when the non-variable command is input. This is set in the effect control RAM 31c. Then, the effect control CPU 31a stores and maintains the current setting contents in the effect control RAM 31c until the probability change command, the non-changeable command, the change command, and the non-change command are input. The effect control CPU 31a knows whether or not the gaming state is a probability change state or a change state based on the setting contents of the effect control RAM 31c.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 5, the production control CPU 31 a controls the production mode in a transition mode according to the mode transition condition when a predetermined mode transition condition is reached. The effect control CPU 31a grasps the set effect mode by setting a mode flag (information) indicating the type of effect mode in the effect control RAM 31c. Then, the effect control CPU 31a selects the image display data for the background image corresponding to the mode flag, and controls the display content of the effect display device 11 based on the selected image display data.

  In the pachinko machine of this embodiment, as a plurality of types of effect modes (four types in the present embodiment) for executing a symbol variation game by a decorative drawing, a latent A effect mode MA, a latent B effect mode MB, a probability change effect A mode MK and a normal performance mode MT are prepared. In each effect mode, as shown in FIG. 5, the corresponding background images GA, GB, GK, GT are displayed on the effect display device 11. In the present embodiment, the effect display device 11 displays an image of a background image that is displayed in association with the symbol variation game based on the decoration, and displays the decorations in each column so as to overlap the background image. By displaying these decorative drawings in a variable manner, a symbol variation game based on the decorative drawings is executed. And in this embodiment, various effect modes are performed with the background image displayed on the effect display apparatus 11, and a player can grasp | ascertain the kind of effect mode currently staying from the kind of background image. ing. The background image in the present embodiment is an image that can be configured except for the decoration diagram displayed in the symbol variation game by the decoration diagram, and is displayed in association with each decoration diagram that is variably displayed in the symbol variation game by the decoration diagram. It is different from what is done.

  Then, the effect control CPU 31a determines the transition to the effect mode according to the type of winning (special drawing), triggered by the winning of the big hit or the small hit. In this case, a transition is made from the production mode that was staying just before to the corresponding production mode.

  Specifically, the transition to the probability-changing effect mode MK is determined in response to the winning of the jackpot that specifies the 16R probability variation jackpot game (symbol A). That is, the probability variation effect mode MK notifies the player that the probability variation state and the variation state are being given. The probability variation effect mode MK is an effect mode in which it is definitely notified that the probability variation state is present.

  In addition, when the winning of the big hit specifying the 4R jackpot game (symbols B and C) is triggered, if the winning time is in an unchangeable state, the transition to the latent A performance mode MA is defined. On the other hand, with the winning of these jackpots, if the winning time is in a variable state, the transition to the latent B effect mode MB is determined. In other words, the latent A effect mode MA notifies the player that either the probability variation state or the non-probability variation state and the non-variable state is being applied. In addition, the latent B effect mode MB notifies the player that either the probability variation state or the non-probability variation state is in progress and the variation state is being provided. The latent A production mode MA and the latent B production mode MB are latent production modes in which it is difficult for the player to determine whether or not the probability variation state is present and the probability variation state is latent (latency).

  In addition, when the winning of the small hit that specifies the small hit game (symbol D) is triggered, if the winning time is the non-variable short state, the non-variable short state is continued and the transition to the latent A performance mode MA is performed. Is stipulated. On the other hand, as a trigger for winning a small hit, it is stipulated that if the winning time is in a variable state, the presentation mode that was staying at the time of winning is continued (maintained).

  Further, the effect control CPU 31a determines the transition to the normal effect mode MT when the mode end condition (mode end condition) is satisfied during the stay of the latent A effect mode MA. The end condition of the mode in the present embodiment is defined in relation to the special figure variation game, and is based on the number of executions of the special figure variation game and the falling allocation (lottery). In this case, the transition to the normal effect mode MT is performed from the latent A effect mode MA, which has been staying just before, through a special-figure change game (symbol change game by decorative drawing) that satisfies the mode termination condition. . Further, during the stay of the latent B effect mode MB, the transition to the normal effect mode MT is determined when the non-change command is input and the end of the change state is triggered. Such a scene will come with the progress of the special figure variation game (design variation game with decorative drawings) regardless of the winning of the big hit or the small hit. Then, the normal performance mode MT which shifts from the latent B performance mode MB to the end of the variable state informs the player that the non-probable state and the non-variable state are being given. In this case, the transition to the normal effect mode MT is performed from the latent B effect mode MB, which has been staying just before, through the last special figure change game in the variable state (the symbol change game by the decorative drawing). .

  For this reason, the normal performance mode MT is in the non-variable state and is informed of the non-probability change state depending on the situation, and is in either the probability change state or the non-probability change state. To the player. In particular, the normal performance mode MT that shifts from the latent A performance mode MA is also a performance mode in which it is difficult for the player to determine whether or not the probability variation state is present, and the probability variation state is latent (latency).

  Further, the effect control CPU 31a determines the reinstatement (reset) to the latent A effect mode MA when the mode reinstatement condition (reset condition) is satisfied during the stay in the normal effect mode MT. The mode restoration condition in the present embodiment can be established in the case of losing in the big hit lottery, and is based on the restoration allocation (lottery). In this case, from the normal performance mode MT that stayed just before, the revival (transition) to the latent A performance mode is performed through a special-figure variation game (design variation game with decorations) that satisfies the mode reversion condition. Done.

  In the present embodiment, when the mode is changed in response to the winning of the big hit, there is a possibility that the game state is changed along with the change of the effect mode before and after the big hit. In addition, when the mode is shifted in response to the winning of the small hit, there is no change in the gaming state although there is a change in the effect mode before and after the small hit. In addition, when the mode is changed in response to the end of the change state, there is no change in the lottery probability state although there is a change in the change state along with the change in the production mode. In addition, when the mode is shifted in response to the end condition of the mode, there is no change in the gaming state although there is a change in the effect mode.

  And the re-shift to the probability variation effect mode MK in the present embodiment is triggered by the winning of the symbols A and D. Further, the transition from the probability variation effect mode MK to the latent B effect mode MB is triggered by the winning of symbols B and C. In addition, the re-transition to the latent B production mode MB is triggered by the winning of the symbols B, C, and D. The transition from the latent B effect mode MB to the probability change effect mode MK is triggered by the winning of the symbol A. The transition from the latent B effect mode MB to the normal effect mode MT is triggered by the end of the change. In addition, the re-transition to the latent A production mode MA is triggered by winning of symbols B, C, and D. The transition from the latent A production mode MA to the probability variation production mode MK is triggered by the winning of the symbol A. Further, the transition from the latent A production mode MA to the normal production mode MT is triggered by the establishment of the mode end condition. Further, the transition from the normal performance mode MT to the latent A performance mode MA is triggered by the establishment of the mode restoration condition in addition to the winning of B, C, and D.

  Further, when the effect control CPU 31a inputs the variation pattern designation command and the special symbol stop symbol designation command, the symbol variation game by the decoration diagram based on the variation pattern designated by each command and the final stop symbol (special symbol). The specific contents (such as the effect contents and the decorative symbol combination to be confirmed and stopped) are determined.

  Then, the CPU 31a for effect control, when the specified variation pattern is the variation pattern for the outlier reach effect specifying the execution of the reach effect and the variation pattern for the hit effect, the specific effect contents of the symbol variation game by the decorative drawing The contents of the reach production to be executed are determined. In addition, when the execution of the reach effect is specified, the effect control CPU 31a is configured to play a symbol variation game with a decoration of the same type of effect content regardless of the designated final stop symbol (special symbol). . In other words, from the contents of the mid-fluctuation of the symbol variation game based on the decorative drawing, the internal lottery result (big hit, small hit, disengagement and final stop symbol (special illustration) until the decorative drawing (design combination) is confirmed and stopped. )) Cannot be discriminated by the player. In addition, in the case where the specified variation pattern is a variation pattern for the offending effect that specifies that the specified variation pattern does not execute the reach effect, the effect control CPU 31a does not execute the reach effect as the specific effect contents of the symbol variation game by the decorative drawing. Determine the contents of the production.

Subsequently, the effect control CPU 31a determines a decoration drawing (design combination) to be derived in the design variation game using the decoration drawing.
Then, when the big hit variation pattern AP1 is designated by the variation pattern designation command and the symbol A is designated by the special symbol stop symbol designation command, the effect control CPU 31a displays all the rows as decorative figures (design combinations). The jackpot symbol ([111], [222], etc.) of the decoration drawing that becomes the same symbol is determined. Similarly, the effect control CPU 31a, when the variation pattern designation command for latency is designated by the variation pattern designation command and the symbols B, C, and D are designated by the stop symbol designation command for special graphics, As a combination), the jackpot symbol ([1 * 1], [2 * 2], [3 * 3], etc.) of the decorative drawing suggesting the probability variation is determined.

  In addition, when the variation pattern RP for the shift reach is designated by the variation pattern designation command and the shift symbol is designated by the stop symbol designation command for special drawing, the effect control CPU 31a reaches as a decorative figure (design combination). Decide the pattern of the decorative drawing that forms On the other hand, when the variation pattern HP for displacement is designated by the variation pattern designation command and the deviation symbol is designated by the stop symbol designation command for special graphics, the effect control CPU 31a displays the reach as a decorative figure (design combination). Decide off the decorative pattern that will not be formed.

  Then, the effect control CPU 31a controls the display content of the effect display device 11 so as to display an image of the symbol variation game based on the decorative drawing based on the image display data. At this time, when the design control CPU 31a inputs a symbol stop command during the symbol variation game, the symbol display determined by the representation display device 11 is confirmed and stopped on the representation display device 11 and the symbol variation game based on the ornament is ended. Further, the effect control CPU 31a measures the elapsed time from the start of the game with the start of the symbol variation game by the decorative display of the effect display device 11, and based on the measured time and the image display data, the image is displayed. The image displayed on the display unit GH is switched every predetermined control cycle (for example, every 4 ms).

  In addition, when the opening command, the round command, and the ending command are input in the control of the effect during the big hit game, the effect control CPU 31a selects the corresponding image display data. In addition, in the effect control during the small hit game, the effect control CPU 31a selects the corresponding image display data when the opening command, the command for instructing the opening of the big winning opening 18, and the ending command are input. Then, the effect control CPU 31a controls the display contents of the effect display device 11 to execute various effects during the big hit game and the small hit game based on the image display data. Further, the effect control CPU 31a measures the elapsed time from the start of the game with the start of various effects during the big hit game and the small hit game, and based on the measured time and the image display data, the image is displayed. The image displayed on the display unit GH is switched every predetermined control cycle (for example, every 4 ms).

  Next, of the transition of the production mode in the present embodiment, regarding the latent A production mode MA, and the transition mode (the rushing portion, the falling portion, and the resurrection portion) of the latent A production mode MA and the normal production mode MT, This will be described in detail with reference to FIGS.

  As shown in FIG. 6, the latent A production mode MA of the present embodiment has a possibility of being in the probability variation state, that is, a plurality of types with different expectation levels (latency probability expectation) in which the probability variation state is latent (in this embodiment). It is further classified into two types of effect modes. Specifically, “latency A zone MAa” in which the latent expectation level is positioned low in the latent A performance mode MA and “super latent A zone MAb” in which the latent expectation level is positioned high in the latent A performance mode MA. Is prepared.

  In these zones, the effect display device 11 displays the corresponding background images GAa and GAb (GA). And these background images GAa and GAb are configured in a display mode for notifying the type of the zone in which they are staying. In the background image GAa, a character image of “A zone” is displayed on the lower side of the image display unit GH of the effect display device 11, and a display mode with a color tone for the latent A zone MAa (for example, based on red) Is done. In addition, in the background image GAb, a character image of “super A zone” is displayed below the image display unit GH of the effect display device 11, and the color tone for the super latent A zone MAb (for example, based on gold) The display mode is as follows. In the present embodiment, the display mode (background image) such as the character images of these “A zone” and “super A zone” becomes the setting mode type effect, and the background image of each effect mode can also become the setting mode type effect. . That is, the latent A zone MAa and the superlatent A zone MAb are set (started) with the set mode type effect.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 10, the background images GAa and GAb are configured in a display mode in which the display area of the image display unit GH of the effect display device 11 is divided into five areas R1, R2, R3, R4, and R5. . In these areas R1 to R5, when the specific condition is established, a display image (in this embodiment, a character image (character image)) corresponding to the type of the specific condition is additionally displayed as an image. ing. The specific conditions and the character image will be described in detail later. The background images GAa and GAb in the present embodiment implement the display region dividing method and the character image image displaying method using the same method. For this reason, the background images GAa and GAb in the latent A zone MAa and the superlatent A zone MAb are configured in substantially the same display mode (background image) except for the character image and the color tone indicating the type of the zone.

  Further, in these zones, the player can grasp the type of the difference from the other effect modes by the background image displayed on the effect display device 11. For this reason, these zones are in the effect mode similarly to the other probability variation effect modes MK, the latent B effect mode MB, and the normal effect mode MT defined in the effect mode. In addition, in the internal (production control RAM 31c), mode flags corresponding to these zones are also set, so that these types are managed separately internally. And in this embodiment, it is set as the latent A production mode MA which alert | reports that the probability change state at the time of a non-variable state is put together (latency probability) collectively. In the following description, these zones are collectively referred to as “latent A production mode”.

  Then, the effect control CPU 31a performs the rush distribution shown in FIG. 7 in the transition from the normal effect mode MT to the latent A effect mode MA triggered by the winning of the symbols B, C, D (big hit or small hit). Therefore, the transition (inrush) to either the latent A zone MAa or the superlatent A zone MAb is determined. Further, the effect control CPU 31a determines the transition (falling) to the normal effect mode MT if the end condition of the mode is established according to the falling allocation shown in FIG. 8 during the stay of the latent A effect mode MA. In addition, the effect control CPU 31a, if the mode restoration condition is established according to the restoration distribution shown in FIGS. 9A and 9B during the stay of the normal presentation mode MT after the mode termination condition is established. Transition (resurrection) to superlatent A zone MAb (latent A production mode MA) is determined. In the present embodiment, the transition (resurrection) to the super-latency A zone MAb is determined regardless of the type of the zone that was staying just before depending on the establishment of the mode restoration condition.

  It should be noted that the effect control CPU 31a does not perform the rush distribution during the stay in the latent A effect mode MA due to the big hit or the small hit, and does not perform the rush distribution, As in the case of establishment, the transition (inrush) to superlatent A zone MAb is determined. In addition, even during the stay in the normal effect mode MT, the effect control CPU 31a performs the rush distribution in the transition to the latent A effect mode MA by winning the big hit or the small hit during the resumable period described later. Without performing this, the transition (inrush) to the super-latency A zone MAb is determined in the same manner as when the mode restoration condition described later is satisfied.

Next, the inrush distribution when the winning of symbols B, C, D is triggered will be described.
The CPU 31a for effect control selects (lots) a transition destination as shown in FIG. 7 based on the winning probability (game state) at the time of winning and the winning contents (symbols B, C, D). In FIG. 7, the 4R probability variation big hit (symbol B) is indicated as “4R probability variation”, and the 4R non-probable variation big hit (symbol C) is indicated as “4R non-probability variation”. In FIG. 7, the latent A zone MAa is indicated as “A zone”, and the super latent A zone MAb is indicated as “super A zone”. And in this embodiment, based on the winning probability at the time of winning (“low probability” or “high probability”) and the winning content (“4R probability variation”, “4R non-probability variation”, or “small hit”), the transition destination Random numbers for rush distribution are assigned to each. In addition, the effect control CPU 31a performs rush distribution for selecting (lottery) a transfer destination using a random number for rush distribution. The effect control CPU 31a executes a random number update process (random number generation process) for updating the value of the random number for rush distribution every predetermined cycle. And the random number for rush distribution is updated for every predetermined period, and is memorize | stored in RAM31c for effect control.

  In the rush distribution according to the present embodiment, the random numbers for rush distribution are distributed so that it is easy to enter the order of latent A zone MAa <superlatent A zone MAb regardless of the gaming state when the 4R probability variation big hit is won. . In addition, in the rush distribution according to the present embodiment, the random number for rush distribution is set so that, even when the 4R non-probable big hit is won, it is allowed to rush equally into either the latent A zone MAa or the super latent A zone MAb regardless of the gaming state. Is distributed. Also, in the rush distribution in the present embodiment, if the gaming state is an uncertain change state at the time of winning a small hit, a random number for rush distribution is provided so that it is easy to enter superlatent A zone MAb <latent A zone MAa in this order. Is distributed. Furthermore, at the time of winning a small hit, if the gaming state is an uncertain change state, it is easier to enter the latent A zone MAa than the 4R probability change big hit and the 4R non-probability big hit, but if the gaming state is high, the 4R probability change Random numbers for rush distribution are distributed so as to enter the superlatent A zone MAb at the same rate as the big hit.

  As a result, in the present embodiment, it is easy to enter the super-latency A zone MAb in a situation where the winning state after winning the big hit or the small hit is in a probable change state, that is, winning in the 4R probable big hit or winning a small hit in the probable state. become. Accordingly, the expected degree of latent in the superlatent A zone MAb due to the rushing distribution is higher than that in the latent A zone MAa.

Next, a description will be given of the falling drop during the stay in the latent A production mode MA.
The effect control CPU 31a sets the minimum number of stays in the effect control RAM 31c after the transition to the latent A effect mode MA. In the present embodiment, “20 times” is set as the minimum number of stays regardless of the gaming state and the trigger of transition (such as the type of winning per win). Then, the CPU 31a for effect control is shown in FIG. 8 every time the symbol variation game by the decoration drawing is started, when the symbol variation game by the decoration diagram in the latent A effect mode MA is performed for the minimum number of stays. As described above, “fall” and “continue” are selected (lottery) and determined. For example, when the design control CPU 31a performs a symbol variation game with a decorative drawing and updates it by subtracting 1 until the minimum stay count indicates “0”, and the minimum stay count indicates “0”. It is understood that the design variation game by the decorative drawing is performed for the minimum number of stays. Also, in this case, in this embodiment, “fall” and “continue” are determined every time the symbol variation game by the decorative drawing at the time of losing is determined. Mode transition is determined.

  In the present embodiment, after the transition to the latent A production mode MA, the staying zone is continued for at least the minimum number of stays, and thereafter, the staying zone is “fallen” until the fall falls. Continue for a while (while it is marked “continue”). In the present embodiment, in the falling allocation during the stay in the latent A performance mode MA, the falling allocation random number is allocated for each gaming state, whether to “fall” or “continue”. (In FIG. 8, the ratio of “falling” is shown). In addition, the effect control CPU 31a performs the falling distribution for selecting (lottery) “falling” and “continuation” using the random number for falling distribution. Further, the minimum stay number is cleared (erased) by winning a big hit or a small hit, and is reset to “20 times” when shifting to the latent A effect mode MA again. The effect control CPU 31a executes a random number update process (random number generation process) for updating the fall distribution random number value at predetermined intervals. The falling distribution random numbers are updated at predetermined intervals and stored in the effect control RAM 31c.

  In the fall distribution according to the present embodiment, when the game state is in the non-probability change state (“low probability”) at the time of the loss, it is easier to make “fall” than in the case of the probability change state (“high probability”). The random numbers for falling distribution are distributed. For this reason, in this embodiment, during the stay of the latent A zone MAa and the super latent A zone MAb, when the game state is in the probabilistic state, the mode end condition is less likely to be established than in the non-probable state. It becomes easy to continue the inside zone. As a result, in the present embodiment, when the gaming state is in the probability variation state, it is easier to stay in the latent A effect mode MA (the residence period is likely to be longer) than in the non-probability variation state.

Next, the mode restoration condition and the restoration allocation during the stay of the normal performance mode MT after the mode termination condition is satisfied will be described.
As shown in FIG. 9 (a), the effect control CPU 31a determines a recoverable period during which the mode recovery condition can be established according to the gaming state, and the mode recovery only during this recoverable period. The condition can be satisfied. Further, the effect control CPU 31a determines the number of times that the mode can be restored according to the gaming state. In the present embodiment, if the gaming state is a non-probability change state (“low probability”), the revival period is defined as (limited) within “30 times (predetermined number)” and revival The upper limit of the number of restorations during the possible period is set to be finite (in this embodiment, “twice”). For this reason, in this embodiment, if it is a non-probability change state, it is the structure which makes it difficult to unnecessarily extend the period in which fall and revival of latent A production mode MA are repeated by making a revival possible period finite. Furthermore, in the present embodiment, if the number of revival is limited in the non-probable change state, even if the revival to the latent A production mode MA that does not trigger the big win or the small win is continued, the upper limit (“ 2) ").

  On the other hand, in this embodiment, if the gaming state is a probable change state (“high probability”), the transition to the next non-probable change state (“until low probability transition”) is performed regardless of the number of times after the end of the revival period In addition, there is no upper limit on the number of resurrections. In other words, in this embodiment, if the gaming state is a probabilistic state, the revival period is continued even if the number of times after the end exceeds “30 times”, and the mode is set even if the number of times after the end exceeds “30 times”. The resurrection conditions can be satisfied. And in this embodiment, if it is a probability change state, it will be the structure which can detect that it is a probability change state by continuing until it becomes a non-probability change state, without prescribing | regulating the upper limit of the resurrection possible period. Further, in the present embodiment, the probability variation state is configured so that the probability variation state can be detected by not defining the upper limit of the number of restorations.

  It should be noted that the period in which the revivable period is continuous is a state in which the normal performance mode MT that cannot be revived is not sandwiched and the winning of the big hit or the small hit is not sandwiched, and the revivable period in the non-probable state (When the number of times after the end is “30 times”) or when shifting to the probability changing effect mode MK on the way. Further, depending on the transition to the latent A performance mode MA due to winning of the big hit or the small hit during the recoverable period, a new recoverable period is set thereafter. Further, the transition to the non-probability change state (“until the low-probability transition”) is the time until the winning of the 4R non-probability big hit in this embodiment. Further, in the present embodiment, the resumable period can be set during the stay of the normal effect mode MT while the normal effect mode MT is staying and after the end condition of the mode is satisfied.

  The CPU 31a for effect control is configured to display the symbol variation game by the decorative drawing performed during the stay of the normal effect mode MT after the mode end condition is satisfied after the mode end condition is satisfied after the transition to the latent A effect mode MA. The number of times after the end is set in the effect control RAM 31c. For example, the presentation control CPU 31a updates the number of times after completion by adding 1 every time a symbol variation game with decorations is performed, and grasps the number of symbol variation games with ornaments performed after the mode end condition is satisfied. To do. The number of times after the end is cleared (erased) when the condition for restoring the mode is satisfied or when the big or small win is won, and the number of times after the end is counted when the end of the mode is satisfied again.

  Further, the effect control CPU 31a sets the number of revivals in which the mode has been revived while the resumable period is continuous in the effect control RAM 31c. It should be noted that the effect control CPU 31a counts only the number of times of restoration due to the establishment of the mode restoration condition. The number of revival is maintained while the revival period continues, but is cleared (erased) when a new revival period is set. The number of times is counted.

  Then, the effect control CPU 31a establishes the mode restoration condition when “revival” is determined by the restoration allocation in the restoration possible period. Further, the effect control CPU 31a decides to shift to the super-latency A zone MAb even in the latent A effect mode MA, when the mode restoration condition is satisfied. Depending on the establishment of the mode restoration condition in the present embodiment, the transition to the superlatent A zone MAb is performed regardless of the type of the immediately preceding zone.

  As shown in FIG. 9B, the effect control CPU 31a selects (lottery) “None” and “Restoration”, as shown in FIG. Are determined (the ratio of “revival” is shown in FIG. 9B). In the present embodiment, during the resurrection possible period (during staying in the normal performance mode MT), the winning probability (gaming state) at that time and the immediately preceding opportunity (the big or small hit that triggered the setting of the resurrection possible period) Random numbers for resurrection distribution are assigned to “None” or “Resurrection” for each type). The effect control CPU 31a sets, in the effect control RAM 31c, the type of big hit or small hit that triggers the transition to the latent A effect mode MA, which is the opportunity to newly set the resumable period. ing. Thereby, the CPU 31a for effect control can grasp the type of the big hit or the small hit that triggered the setting of the recoverable period. In addition, the type of jackpot or jackpot that triggers the setting of the revivable period is rewritten when the mode shifts to the latent A effect mode MA by winning the next jackpot or jackpot.

  Then, the effect control CPU 31a performs a resurrection distribution that selects (lottery) “none” and “resurrection” using a resurrection distribution random number. In addition, the revival distribution is performed in the case of out-of-order production (fluctuation pattern for out-of-order production). The effect control CPU 31a executes a random number update process (random number generation process) for updating the value of the revival distribution random number at predetermined intervals. The resurrection distribution random number is updated at predetermined intervals and stored in the effect control RAM 31c.

  In the resurrection distribution according to the present embodiment, if the state of non-probability change (“low probability”) is set to “resurrection” as compared with the case of the small hit when the immediately preceding trigger is a 4R non-probable big hit (big hit). For the sake of easyness, random numbers for resurrection distribution are distributed. In the resurrection distribution according to the present embodiment, if the probability change state (“high probability”) is established, the resurrection is more easily performed than “non-probability change” (“low probability”), regardless of the immediately preceding trigger. Random numbers for distribution are distributed. For this reason, in the present embodiment, when the game state is in the probable change state during the revival period, the mode revival condition is more easily established than in the non-probability change state, and it is easy to revive to the super-latency A zone MAb. become. As a result, in the present embodiment, when the gaming state is in the probability variation state, it is easier to stay in the latent A effect mode MA (the residence period is likely to be longer) than in the non-probability variation state.

Next, an effect performed during the stay in the latent A effect mode MA will be described.
In the latent A production mode MA in the present embodiment, a character image corresponding to the appearing character notice (notice content) is added to a predetermined display area when a character notice appears as a notice effect. A character background effect is produced as an effect. The notice effect is an effect that informs the possibility that the special figure variation game (design variation game with decorative figures) is a big hit (small hit), that is, the expectation degree (winning expectation degree) won in the big hit (small hit) is there. In the present embodiment, the effect display device 11 (image display unit GH) that executes the character background effect serves as the effect execution means during the mode.

  If the character background effect is during the stay in the latent A effect mode MA, the character background effect is executed over a symbol variation game with a plurality of decorative drawings during that time. Note that the notice effect in the present embodiment is an effect different from the reach effect, and is performed prior to the formation of the reach state. The notice effect notifies the degree of expectation of winning, thereby notifying the degree of expectation for the development to reach effect and the degree of expectation that the big hit symbol (probability change suggestion symbol) is finally displayed in a fixed stop. The effect control CPU 31a determines whether or not the notice effect is to be performed and which contents of the notice effect are to be given.

  Further, the character background effect in the present embodiment is positioned as a dedicated effect performed only during the stay in the latent A effect mode MA. For this reason, the latent A production mode MA is set (executed) with the character background production. Further, the character notice in this embodiment is set to a dedicated notice that can appear only during the stay in the latent A production mode MA. Specifically, in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 5, in all the production modes, a notice effect classified as a normal notice can appear as a notice effect. On the other hand, in the present embodiment, a notice effect classified as a character notice can appear only during the stay in the latent A effect mode MA. For this reason, during the stay in the latent A production mode MA, a character notice may appear as a notice effect in addition to the normal notice.

  Then, the effect control CPU 31a corresponds to the character S in the region R3 (the divided middle display region), as shown in FIG. The display content of the effect display device 11 is controlled so as to start from the state where the character image ([S]) to be displayed is displayed. In the present embodiment, the effect control CPU 31a sets the state in which the character S is displayed as an image in the initial state (default state) of the character background effect and is reset. The transition in this case includes transition from the normal performance mode MT and re-transition from the latent A performance mode MA.

  In the character notice, a plurality of kinds (four kinds in this embodiment) of notice contents are set, and a different character appears for each notice contents. Specifically, the notice contents include the notice contents of the character A causing the character A to appear, the notice contents of the character B causing the character B to appear, the notice contents of the character C causing the character C to appear, and the character causing the character D to appear. There is a notice of D. Then, when the CPU 31a for effect control causes the notice content of the character A ("Character A notice") to appear in the character notice, as shown in FIG. 10B, the area R1 (the divided leftmost display area) The character image ([A]) corresponding to the character A is displayed as an image. When the CPU 31a for effect control causes the notice content of the character B ("Character B notice") to appear in the character notice, as shown in FIG. 10 (c), the region R2 (the second divided from the leftmost) A character image ([B]) corresponding to the character B is displayed on the display area. In addition, when the CPU 31a for effect control causes the notice content of the character C ("Character C notice") to appear in the character notice, as shown in FIG. 10 (d), the region R4 (second divided from the rightmost) is displayed. A character image ([C]) corresponding to the character C is displayed as an image in the display area. In addition, when the CPU 31a for effect control causes the notice content of the character D ("Character D notice") to appear in the character notice, the area R5 (the divided rightmost display area) as shown in FIG. A character image ([D]) corresponding to the character D is displayed as an image. In addition, in FIG.10 (b)-(e), as shown with the broken line, at the time of the image display of each character image, another character image may also be image-displayed. For example, in the image display of the character image ([A]) corresponding to the character A, the character image corresponding to the character B or the character C may be displayed as an image.

  Then, in the case where the character notice appears during the stay in the latent A effect mode MA, the effect control CPU 31a uses the character notice as the character change notice starts with the next figure change game based on the target decoration. The display content of the effect display device 11 is controlled to add the corresponding character image. The effect control CPU 31a is configured to add the character image in the character background effect only when the character notice appears in the symbol variation game with the decorative drawing that is out of place. Then, when adding the character image in the character background effect, the effect control CPU 31a sets a background flag in the effect control RAM 31c and stores it in a cumulative manner as history information indicating that the character background image has been added. The background flag is prepared for each notice content of the character notice, and the history of which character notice is determined and which character image is added is specified by the type of the set flag.

  The effect control CPU 31a sets the background flag [A] in the effect control RAM 31c when determining to execute the notice content of the character A as the character notice. In addition, when the effect control CPU 31a determines to execute the notice content of the character B as the character notice, it sets the background flag [B] in the effect control RAM 31c. In addition, when the effect control CPU 31a determines to execute the notice content of the character C as the character notice, the effect control CPU 31a sets the background flag [C] in the effect control RAM 31c. Further, when the effect control CPU 31a determines to execute the notice contents of the character D as the character notice, the effect control CPU 31a sets the background flag [D] in the effect control RAM 31c. In this way, the effect control CPU 31a grasps the progress of the character background effect (the determination of the character notice) from the storage state of the background flag. Further, the effect control CPU 31a sets only the background flag [S] in the effect control RAM 31c in the initial state (default state) of the character background effect shown in FIG. is doing.

  In this embodiment, although it is determined that a character notice is executed when a character notice appears in a symbol variation game with a decorative figure that is a big hit or a small hit, the next symbol variation game is a big hit game or a small hit. Since it is after the game, the character image is not added in the character background effect in such a situation. That is, in this case, the background flag is not set. Further, in the present embodiment, even if the character notice of the notice content corresponding to the background flag that has already been set is determined, the storage state of the background flag is maintained as it is.

Next, determination of the notice content of the character notice in the effect control CPU 31a will be described with reference to FIG.
The CPU 31a for effect control determines the notice content of the notice effect with the start of the symbol variation game by the decorative drawing. Then, the effect control CPU 31a determines the notice content that can be determined in the effect mode (zone) during the stay based on the mode setting flag. The effect control CPU 31a determines the notice contents of the notice effect based on the instructed change pattern and the winning contents based on the special figure at the start of the symbol change game by the decorative drawing. In addition, during the stay in the latent A production mode MA, the production control CPU 31a selects (lotteries) the content of the announcement as shown in FIG. In the present embodiment, the distribution for each notice is based on the winning contents (the type of winning or big hit or small hit) regardless of the winning probability (“low probability” or “high probability”) at that time. Random numbers are distributed. In addition, the effect control CPU 31a performs a notice distribution to select (lottery) the notice contents using a notice distribution random number. The effect control CPU 31a executes a random number update process (random number generation process) for updating the value of the random number for notice distribution at predetermined intervals. And the random number for notice distribution is updated for every predetermined period, and is memorize | stored in RAM31c for effect control.

  In the notice allocation according to the present embodiment, the notice contents of character C and character D are compared with the notice contents of character A and character B ("difficult to determine") in the case of 16R probability big hit ("16R") or out of place. The random number for notice distribution is distributed so that it can be easily determined (“medium” or “easy to determine”). Further, in the notice allocation according to the present embodiment, in the event of a loss, the notice contents of Character D (“easy to decide”) are easier to determine than the notice contents of Character C (“medium”). Random numbers for notice distribution are distributed. Furthermore, in the notice distribution of this embodiment, in the case of 16R probability variation big hit (“16R”), the notice distribution random number is set so that the notice contents of character C and character D can be determined more easily than in the case of a loss. It is distributed. On the other hand, in the notice allocation according to the present embodiment, in the case of 4R probability variation big hit ("4R probability change"), 4R non-probability big hit ("4R non-probability"), and small hit, the notice contents of character D ("difficult to determine" )) <Character C notice content ("middle order") <Character A and Character B notice content ("easy to decide") in order, so as to be easily determined. Furthermore, in the notice distribution of the present embodiment, 4R probability variation big hit ("4R probability variation"), 4R non-probability variation big hit ("4R non-probability variation"), and small hit are compared to the cases of 16R probability variation big hit and outage. In order to facilitate the determination of the notice contents of character A and character B, notice distribution random numbers are assigned. In the notice distribution according to the present embodiment, the notice distribution random numbers are distributed in the same distribution manner regardless of the game state if the winning contents are the same.

  In the case of a loss, the notice contents of character A and character B are determined equally. Further, in the case of 16R probable big hit, the notice contents of character A and character B are equally determined, while the notice contents of character C and character D are equally determined. In the case of 4R probability variation big hit (“4R probability variation”), 4R non-probability variation big hit (“4R non-probability variation”), and small hit, the notice contents of character A and character B are determined equally.

  As a result, in this embodiment, the expectation level of 16R probability variation big hit is set higher in the notice contents of character C and character D than in the notice contents of character A and character B, even in big hit or small hit. Further, in the present embodiment, the expectation level for 16R probability variation jackpot is set higher in the notice content of character C than in the notice content of character D. On the other hand, in the present embodiment, in the notice contents of character A and character B, 4R probability change big hit ("4R probability change"), 4R non-probability big hit (inside the notice contents of character C and character D), “4R non-probability”), the expectation level for small hits is set high.

  In the present embodiment, due to the appearance of the character notice, the establishment ratio of the condition for adding the character image in the character background effect is set to the same ratio regardless of the gaming state. For this reason, the addition of the character image in the character background effect depends on the length of the stay period in the latent A effect mode MA. That is, if the stay period in the latent A production mode MA is long, there are many opportunities to add a character image, so that it is easy to add a character image as a character background production. On the other hand, if the period of stay in the latent A production mode MA is short, the chance that a character image will be added is less likely to be visited, so that it is difficult to add a character image in the character background production. For this reason, in the probability change state in which the stay period in the latent A production mode MA tends to be long, the character image is easily added in the character background production. As a result, the character background effect notifies the possibility of the probability variation state, that is, the expectation degree that the probability variation state is latent (latency expectation factor) from the addition state of the character image. And the character background effect of this embodiment is a scene in which a high probability expectation is reported in a scene where there are many character images (easy to be added) compared to a scene where there are few character images (hard to add). Will increase. In the present embodiment, the determination of the character notice at the time of losing is the establishment of the specific condition.

  The character background effect in the present embodiment is a rush situation of the latent A effect mode MA by winning a big hit or a small hit, and only the character image corresponding to the character S is displayed regardless of the type of the big hit or the small hit. For this reason, the character background effect does not notify the degree of expectation of latent at the time of entering the latent A effect mode MA by winning the big hit or the small hit. The specification of the character background effect in the present embodiment uses the fact that the length of the stay period in the latent A effect mode MA depends on whether or not the stay period is in a probabilistic state, and thus the latent accuracy depends on the length of the stay period. It is configured so that the degree of expectation can be notified.

Next, background flag management will be described with reference to FIG.
As shown in FIG. 12, in the present embodiment, the management state of the background flag differs depending on the state of entry into the latent A effect mode MA. Specifically, the effect control CPU 31a sets the storage state (reset initial state) with only the background flag [S] in the rush situation to the latent A effect mode MA due to the big or small win. It should be noted that the effect control CPU 31a sets the memory state (reset initial state) in which only the background flag [S] is used even during the transition to the latent A effect mode MA from staying in the latent A effect mode MA. The effect control CPU 31a holds the background flag storage state until the number of times after the end exceeds 30 times, while resetting the background flag storage state when the number of times after the end exceeds 30 times. Yes (set to the initial state).

  For this reason, in the rush situation in which the transition (revival) to the latent A production mode MA is determined by establishment of the mode restoration condition, if the number of times after the end is within 30 times, the storage state of the background flag is set to the previous latent A production mode. If the number of times after taking over from mode MA is over 30, the background flag storage state is reset (no takeover). Further, in the present embodiment, in the situation where the storage state of the background flag is maintained, the storage state of the background flag remains unchanged even if the type of the latent A effect mode MA changes. The number of times that the memory state of the background flag is held is set to the same period as the resumable period when the gaming state is in the uncertain change state. For this reason, the situation in which the storage state of the background flag is taken over without being reset is a situation in which the number of times after the end is 30 or less in the recoverable period in the non-probable change state and the recoverable period in the probabilistic change state.

  In this way, when the transition to the latent A production mode MA is performed, control is performed so that the character background production is executed with the corresponding background image. The effect control CPU 31a that controls to take over functions as effect control means. In addition, after the end of the latent A effect mode MA, the effect control RAM 31c that stores the character background effect state (character image) at the end as a background flag functions as effect storage means.

  Next, regarding the change of the storage state of the background flag, in accordance with the situation during the game (the progress of the symbol variation game by the decorative drawing or the entry into or reinstatement of the latent A performance mode MA), FIGS. This will be described in detail.

  In FIG. 13A, the latent A production mode MA enters the latent A production mode MA, and a character image ([A]) corresponding to the character A is added in the character background production by the appearance of the notice production during that time. It shows a situation in which it ends (falls), and after that, the number of times after the end is restored within 30 times. In this case, only the background flag [S] is stored as the background flag at the time of “rushing”. In the effect display device 11, only the character image ([S]) corresponding to the character S is displayed as an image as the character background effect. Subsequently, the background flag [S] and the background flag [A] are stored as the background flag until “end”. In the effect display device 11, the character images ([S] + [A]) corresponding to the character S and the character A are displayed as the character background effect.

  Subsequently, after “end”, the state in which the background flag [S] and the background flag [A] are stored as the background flag is continuously held. Thereafter, when the number of times after the end is “revivaled” within 30 times, the state in which the background flag [S] and the background flag [A] are stored as the background flag is continuously held. Then, in the effect display device 11, as the character background effect, the latent A effect mode MA (super-latency A zone) is displayed in a state where the character images ([S] + [A]) corresponding to the characters S and A are displayed. MAb) is revived. In this case, the type of zone may have changed before and after “revival”.

  And the character background effect in this embodiment is changed with execution of the symbol variation game by a decorative drawing during the stay of the latent A effect mode MA. On the other hand, the change of the production mode (background image) is changed with the winning of the big hit or the small hit. That is, the change background of the character background effect is easier to come than the change opportunity of the effect mode (background image). For this reason, the change of the character background effect is performed more frequently than the change of the effect mode (change of the background image). As a result, during the stay in the latent A production mode MA, the player's attention is directed to the appearance of the character notice and the change in the character background production. Then, during the stay in the latent A production mode MA, the character background production is an production that tends to remain in the player's impression.

  As shown in FIG. 13A, in the present embodiment, if the number of times after completion is within 30 resumable periods, the background flag storage state is inherited, and the character background effect state is also the last latent. It is inherited from the A effect mode MA, and the fun that the player has been interested in in the immediately preceding latent A effect mode MA is also inherited. Accordingly, when the latent A effect mode MA is revived, the player can easily recognize the resurgence of the latent A effect mode by taking over the state of the character background effect remaining in the player's impression.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 13A, in this embodiment, if the number of times after the end is within 30 times, the background can be set even if the type of zone is not the same as that of the immediately preceding latent A effect mode MA. The storage state of the flag is inherited, and the state of the character background effect is also inherited from the previous latent A effect mode MA. And in this embodiment, since it will transfer to a super-latency A zone MAb when it recovers to the latent A production mode MA from the revival possible period, the progress of the character background production is more in the player's impression than the type of the previous zone. It will be easy to remain. Accordingly, when the latent A effect mode MA is revived, the player can easily recognize the resurgence of the latent A effect mode by taking over the state of the character background effect remaining in the player's impression.

  Next, FIG. 13 (b) enters the latent A effect mode MA, during which a character image ([A]) corresponding to the character A is added as a character background effect due to the appearance of the notice effect. It shows a situation where the mode MA ends (falls), and after that, the number of times after the end exceeds 30 times. In addition, since the number of times after the completion exceeds 30 times, the state of probability variation is shown. In this case, as in FIG. 13A, after “end”, the state in which the background flag [S] and the background flag [A] are stored as the background flag is continuously held. Thereafter, when the number of times after the end exceeds 30, the background flag is reset and only the background flag [S] is stored. Subsequently, when the number of times after completion exceeds 30 times and “recovers”, the background flag is reset. Then, in the effect display device 11, the latent A effect mode MA (super-latency A zone MAb) is revived while only the character image ([S]) corresponding to the character S is displayed as the character background effect. .

  In the present embodiment, if the number of times after the end is over 30, if the gaming state is in an uncertain change state, it is not a resumable period. The state of the character background production is not inherited. On the other hand, in this embodiment, even if the number of times after the end is more than 30, if the gaming state is a probable change state, the mode restoration condition can be satisfied, but the storage state of the background flag is also the state of the character background effect thereafter. Will not be taken over. As a result, as shown in FIG. 13 (b), in this embodiment, the mode restoration condition is satisfied when the character background effect is shifted to the super-latency A zone MAb when the state is reset to the initial state. If there is, that is, if the scene is not a big win or small win, the game state is determined to be in a promising state (latent).

  Next, FIG. 13 (c) enters the latent A production mode MA, and a character image ([A]) corresponding to the character A is added as a character background production by the appearance of the notice production in the meantime. The mode MA ends (falls), and after that, the situation where the number of times after the end is within 30 times and the player enters the latent A effect mode MA by winning a big hit or a small hit. In this case, as in FIG. 13A, after “end”, the state in which the background flag [S] and the background flag [A] are stored as the background flag is continuously held. After that, when the number of times after the end “enters” within 30 times, only the background flag [S] in the state in which the background flag is reset is stored. Then, the effect display device 11 enters the latent A effect mode MA in a state where only the character image ([S]) corresponding to the character S is displayed as the character background effect. However, in this case, the entry into the latent A production mode MA by winning the big hit or the small hit is made, but since it is a resumable period, the super latent A zone MAb is entered in the same manner as when the mode resumption condition is satisfied. .

  As shown in FIG. 13 (c), in the present embodiment, when the transition to the super-latency A zone MAb is performed in the state where the character background effect is reset to the initial state, it is a scene by winning a big hit or a small hit. It will be. In this case, it is possible to determine that the scene is a winning game based on a big hit or a small hit, but it is not possible to determine whether or not the gaming state is a probable change state.

  Next, FIG. 13 (d) enters the latent A production mode MA, and a character image ([A]) corresponding to the character A is added in the character background production by the appearance of the notice production in the meantime. The mode MA ends (falls), and after that, the number of times after the end exceeds 30 times, and the player enters the latent A effect mode MA by winning a big hit or a small hit. In this case, as in FIG. 13A, after “end”, the state in which the background flag [S] and the background flag [A] are stored as the background flag is continuously held. Thereafter, when the number of times after the end exceeds 30, the background flag is reset and only the background flag [S] is stored. Subsequently, when the number of times after the end exceeds “30” and “rushes in”, the background flag [S] is stored as the background flag. Then, the effect display device 11 enters the latent A effect mode MA in a state where only the character image ([S]) corresponding to the character S is displayed as the character background effect. However, in this case, if it is a non-probable change state, it is not a revivable period, so it enters either the latent A zone MAa or the super-latent A zone MAb. In the same way as when the condition is satisfied, the vehicle enters the super latent A zone MAb.

  As shown in FIG. 13 (d), in the present embodiment, when the big hit or the small win is made, when the shift to the latent A effect mode MA is made, the state of the character background effect is changed to the initial state. Become. For this reason, in this embodiment, when the character background effect is shifted to the latent A zone MAa when the state of the character background effect is reset to the initial state, it is a scene of winning a big hit or a small hit when it is not a revivable period. Become. In such a scene, it is impossible to determine whether or not the game state is a probable change state because the game state can change due to the winning of the big hit or the small hit. Further, in the present embodiment, when the character background effect is shifted to the super-latency A zone MAb with the state of the character background effect being reset to the initial state, it is determined that it is in a probable state as long as it can be restored. Unless it is a revivable period, it is impossible to determine whether or not the state is in a probable state. In such a situation, if it can be recognized that it is not a big win or a small win, it can be determined that it is in a promiscuous state. Cannot be determined.

As described above in detail, the present embodiment has the following effects.
(1) The character image of the character background effect (the effect content of the effect during the mode) changes with the appearance of a character notice (satisfaction of specific conditions) different from the setting of the latent A effect mode MA (latent effect mode) The configuration is as follows. Furthermore, in the restoration (reset) of the latent A production mode MA (latency production mode) after the completion of the latent A production mode MA (latency production mode), the character at the end of the previous latent A production mode MA (latency production mode). The character image of the background effect (the effect content of the effect during the mode) is taken over and restored (reset). Thereby, it is possible to entertain the change of the character background effect (effect during the mode) while maintaining the latent A effect mode MA (setting of the latent effect mode). Then, the character image of the character background effect at the end of the immediately preceding latent A effect mode MA (latency effect mode) by the revival (resetting) of the latent A effect mode MA (latency effect mode) (the effect contents of the effect during the mode) Can be continued and the player can continue to enjoy the changes enjoyed in the last latent A production mode MA (latency production mode). As a result, it is possible to improve the interest of the game by making it easier for the player to recognize the revival (reset) of the completed latent A production mode MA (latent production mode).

  (2) In the transition (setting) including the revival (resetting) of the latent A production mode MA (latent production mode), any one of the latent A zone MAa and the super latent A zone MAb (latency production mode) Is set with each background image (setting mode type effect). Furthermore, regarding the character background effect (mode effect), the character background effect character image (in mode) at the end of the previous latent A effect mode MA (latent effect mode) regardless of the type of the background image (setting mode type effect). The content of the production) was revived (reset). Thus, when the latent A production mode MA (latency production mode) is restored (reset), at least the character image of the character background production at the end of the immediately preceding latent A production mode MA (latency production mode) (production during the mode) Will be taken over. Then, the type of the background image (setting mode type effect) changes upon transition (setting) including revival (resetting). On the other hand, in the character background effect (effect during mode), the character image (effect content) can change if the character notice appears (specific condition is satisfied) during the stay in the latent A effect mode MA (when the latent effect mode is set). Therefore, the player can enjoy the change while staying in the latent A production mode MA (during the setting of the latent production mode), so that the impression is easily left in the impression. For this reason, by using the character background effect (effect during the mode), it is possible to make the player easily recognize the revival (re-setting) of the completed latent A effect mode MA (latent effect mode), thereby improving the interest of the game. Can be made.

  (3) And in this embodiment, it will transfer to a zone with high latent expectation degree by revival of latent A production mode MA. Furthermore, in this embodiment, even if the type of zone differs before and after the revival, the character background effect state can be taken over. Thereby, in this embodiment, the character background effect that is likely to remain in the player's impression is emphasized, and an effect that does not waste the change of the character background effect so far can be realized. Therefore, it is possible to improve the interest of the game by reviving the latent A production mode MA.

  (4) A configuration that is easier to control during the stay in the latent A production mode MA (during the setting of the latent production mode) than in the non-probabilistic variation state (in the case of the high probability lottery state) in the probability variation state (high probability lottery state) It was. As a result, in the probability change state (high probability lottery state) that is easily controlled during the stay in the latent A production mode MA (during the setting of the latent production mode), the chance that the character notice appears (specific condition is established) is in an uncertain change state ( It is more than that in the case of a high probability lottery state. For this reason, the game state (lottery probability) is added to the character image of the character background effect (the change mode of the effect contents of the effect during the mode) using the difference in the stay status of the latent A effect mode MA (setting condition of the latent effect mode). Change may occur depending on the state. As a result, it is possible for the player to preferably enjoy the change in the character image of the character background effect (the effect content of the effect during the mode).

  (5) If it is in an uncertain change state (if it is not a high-probability lottery state), it is possible to restore (re-set) within 30 times (until a predetermined number of symbol variation games are performed) did. On the other hand, if the probability variation state (high probability lottery state), even if the number of times after the end exceeds 30 (even if it exceeds the symbol variation game with a predetermined number of decorations), it is possible to revive (reset) . Thereby, even if the number of times after the end exceeds 30 (even if it exceeds the predetermined number of symbol variation games), the expectation for the revival (reset) of the latent A effect mode MA (latent effect mode) can be suitably maintained. it can. As a result, the entertainment of the game can be improved by making the player entertain after the end of the latent A production mode MA (latent production mode).

  (6) If the probability variation state (high probability lottery state), even if the number of times after the end exceeds 30 (even if it exceeds the predetermined number of symbol variation games), it is possible to revive (reset), At the time of (resetting), the background flag (the contents stored in the effect storage means) of the effect control RAM 31c is restored (reset) in a reset (erased) state. This makes it easier for the player to recognize a revival (resetting) that establishes the probability variation state (high probability lottery state). As a result, it is possible to improve the interest of the game by making it easier for the player to recognize the revival (reset) of the completed latent A production mode MA (latent production mode).

  (7) The appearance ratio of the character notice (the establishment ratio of the specific condition) is set to the same ratio regardless of the gaming state (whether or not the high-probability lottery state). Thereby, in the setting situation of the similar latent A effect mode MA (latent effect mode), it is possible to reduce the difference in appearance of the character notice (establishment of the specific condition) due to the gaming state (lottery probability state). That is, the character background effect (the effect during the mode) is positioned as an effect different from the effect of notifying the possibility of the game state (lottery probability state) being the probability variation state (high probability lottery state). As a result, the latent A effect that has been completed using the character background effect (the effect during the mode) that is positioned in an effect different from the effect that notifies the possibility of the probability variation state (high probability lottery state). The interest of the game can be improved by making it easier for the player to recognize the revival (resetting) of the mode MA (latent effect mode).

  (8) In the present embodiment, an upper limit is set for the number of restorations in the non-probability variation state, while an upper limit is not set for the number of restorations in the probability variation state. Thereby, a difference can be made in the mode of revival of the latent A production mode MA depending on whether or not it is in the probability variation state. For this reason, it can be inferred from the difference in the mode of restoration of the latent A production mode MA whether or not the state is a probability variation state. In addition, it is possible to prevent the player's interest from being deteriorated by continuing the period in which the fall and revival of the latent A performance mode MA is repeated in an indeterminate state.

(Second Embodiment)
Next, a second embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. The second embodiment is different from the first embodiment in the setting mode of the character background effect (background flag) at the time of entering the latent A effect mode MA by winning the big hit or the small hit. For this reason, the same parts as those in the first embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals, and redundant description thereof is omitted.

  The setting mode of the background flag and the character background effect (background flag) at the time of entry into the latent A effect mode MA by winning a big hit or a small hit in the pachinko gaming machine of this embodiment will be described in detail based on FIG.

  In this embodiment, the CPU 31a for effect control determines a combination of character images to be displayed from the start of the rush in the character background effect when the normal effect mode MT is shifted to the latent A effect mode MA due to winning of the big hit or the small hit. To do. The effect control CPU 31a determines a combination of character images at the start of rush based on the winning probability of the big hit or the small hit, the winning probability at the time of winning (“game state”) and the winning content. It should be noted that the effect control CPU 31a uses the winning probability (“game state”) at the time of winning and the contents of the winning even in the re-transition to the latent A effect mode MA from staying in the latent A effect mode MA due to winning of the big hit or the small hit. Based on this, the combination of character images at the start of entry is determined.

  Then, when determining the combination of character images, the effect control CPU 31a selects (lottery) and determines the combination of character images at the start of rushing as shown in FIG. In this embodiment, a random number for initial distribution is assigned for each combination of character images based on the winning probability (“low probability” or “high probability”) at that time and the winning content (type of big or small hit). It has been. Further, the production control CPU 31a performs the initial distribution for selecting (lottery) a combination of character images at the start of rush using the initial distribution random number. The effect control CPU 31a executes a random number update process (random number generation process) for updating the value of the initial distribution random number every predetermined cycle. The initial distribution random number is updated every predetermined period and stored in the effect control RAM 31c. In FIG. 14, the character images corresponding to each character are indicated as [A (character A)], [B (character B)], [C (character C)], and [D (character D)]. In FIG. 14, the character image displayed as an image is indicated by “◯”, and the character image not displayed as an image is indicated by “X”. Further, in FIG. 14, the 4R probability variation big hit is indicated as “4R probability variation”, and the 4R non-probability variation big hit is denoted as “4R non-probability variation”. In FIG. 14, the probability variation state is indicated as “high accuracy”, and the non-accuracy variation state is indicated as “low accuracy”.

  In the first allocation according to the present embodiment, if the gaming state is a non-probable change state, it is easy to determine all “×” in the small hit and 4R non-probable big win, and one “○” (character image The random numbers for initial distribution are distributed so that it is easier to determine the number of “one type”) than two or more “◯” (the type of character image is “two or more types”). Also, in this case, the initial allocation is made so that the determination ratio of each combination at the time of winning the small hit is the same as the determination ratio of each combination at the time of winning the 4R non-probable big hit ("4R non-probable change"). Random numbers are assigned. In this case, the initial distribution random numbers are distributed so that all “◯” (character image types are “4 types”) cannot be determined. On the other hand, in the first allocation according to the present embodiment, if the game state is a non-probability change state, when winning the 4R probability change big hit game, all “×” is most easily determined, and three or more “○” (character image Random numbers for initial distribution are distributed so that it is easier to determine than “○” (type is “1 type” and “2 types”). Yes.

  In addition, in the first allocation of this embodiment, if the gaming state is a probable change state, the first allocation is made so that “x” is most easily determined at the time of winning the 4R non-probable change big hit, and the others are determined equally. A random number for distribution is distributed. Further, in this case, the initial distribution random numbers are distributed so that all “o” (character image types are “4 types”) can be determined. On the other hand, in the first allocation according to the present embodiment, if the game state is a probable change state, it is easy to determine all “×” when winning a small hit and 4R probability change big hit game, and three or more “○” (character Random numbers for initial distribution are distributed so that it is easier to determine the number of image types ("3 types" or more) than 2 or less "○" (character image types are "1 type" and "2 types") It has been.

  In the initial distribution of this embodiment, if the number of character image types is the same, the initial distribution random numbers are distributed so as to be determined equally regardless of the character image type. .

  For this reason, in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment, if the winning state is a non-probable change state, if the big hit or the small hit win is a non-probable change state (small hit or 4R non-probable big hit), the character at the start of rush While it is difficult to increase the number of types of images, when the probability change state is caused by winning a big hit or a small hit (4R probability change big hit), the types of character images at the start of entry are likely to increase. On the other hand, in the present embodiment, if the winning state is a probable change state, and if it becomes a non-probable change state by winning a big hit or small win (4R non-probable big hit), it is difficult to increase the number of character images at the start of rushing, When the probability change state is achieved by winning the big hit or the small hit (small hit or 4R probability change big hit), the types of character images at the start of rushing tend to increase.

  As a result, the character background effect of the present embodiment is a scene in which there is a large number of character images at the start of entry, and a scene in which a high degree of latent expectation is reported compared to a scene with few character images at the start of entry. Become more. Then, in consideration of how the character image is added during the stay in the latent A performance mode MA, the character background effect of the present embodiment is a scene with many character images (easy to be added) and few character images (not easily added). There are many scenes informing that the degree of expectation of latent is higher than the scene.

  Further, when the effect control CPU 31a determines the combination of the character images at the start of the rush by the initial distribution, the effect control CPU 31a sets a background flag corresponding to the combination in the effect control RAM 31c. The effect control CPU 31a displays the image of the character image corresponding to the character S ([S]) regardless of the character image combination to be determined. For this reason, the effect control CPU 31a always sets the background flag [S] as the background flag. For example, when it is determined that a character image ([A] + [B]) corresponding to the character A and the character B is displayed as a combination of character images, the background flag [S] is set as the background flag. In addition, background flags [A] and [B] are also set.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 15, the effect control CPU 31 a sets the background flag storage state based on the initial distribution in the rush situation in which the transition to the latent A effect mode MA is determined by winning the big hit or the small hit. . The production control CPU 31a performs the initial distribution even during the re-transition to the latent A production mode MA from staying in the latent A production mode MA, and sets the background flag storage state based on the first distribution. Further, the effect control CPU 31a revives based on the stored state of the reset background flag when resuming to the latent A effect mode MA when the gaming state is in the probabilistic state and the number of times after the end is over 30 times.

  Next, regarding the change in the storage state of the background flag in the present embodiment, in accordance with the situation during the game (the progress of the symbol variation game by the decorative drawing or the rush or return to the latent A effect mode MA), FIG. , (B) will be described in detail.

  FIG. 16 (a) shows a situation in which the character A corresponding to the character S and another character is displayed as a character image at the start of the rush when entering the latent A effect mode MA. Further, in FIG. 16A, the latent A performance mode MA ends (falls), and after the completion, the number of times after the end is within 30 times, and the player enters the latent A performance mode MA by winning a big hit or a small hit. Is shown. Note that in FIG. 16A, a character image corresponding to any character may be added in the character background effect due to the appearance of the notice effect before the end of the latent A effect mode MA (fall). .

  In this case, at the time of “rushing in”, the background flag [S] and the background flag based on the initial distribution are stored as the background flag by “initial distribution”. In the effect display device 11, as the character background effect, a character image ([S]) corresponding to the character S and a character image based on the initial distribution are displayed as images. Subsequently, the storage state of the background flag is continuously held until “end”. After that, when the number of times after the end “enters” within 30 times, the background flag [S] and the background flag based on the initial distribution are stored as the background flag by “first distribution”. Then, the effect display device 11 enters the latent A effect mode MA with the character image ([S]) corresponding to the character S and the character image based on the initial distribution being displayed as the character background effect. . However, in this case, the entry into the latent A production mode MA by winning the big hit or the small hit is made, but since it is a resumable period, the super latent A zone MAb is entered in the same manner as when the mode resumption condition is satisfied. .

  Next, FIG. 16 (b) shows a situation in which the latent image A effect mode MA is entered, and the character image corresponding to the character S and another character is displayed as a character image at the start of entry as a character image. . In FIG. 16 (b), the latent A performance mode MA ends (falls), and after the completion, the player enters the latent A performance mode MA by winning a big hit or a small hit with the number of times after the end exceeding 30 times. Shows the situation. Note that in FIG. 16B, a character image corresponding to any character may be added in the character background effect due to the appearance of the notice effect before the end of the latent A effect mode MA (fall). .

  In this case, at the time of “rushing in”, the background flag [S] and the background flag based on the initial distribution are stored as the background flag by “initial distribution”. In the effect display device 11, as the character background effect, a character image ([S]) corresponding to the character S and a character image based on the initial distribution are displayed as images. Subsequently, the storage state of the background flag is continuously held until “end”. Subsequently, after “end”, in addition to the background flag [S] as the background flag and the background flag based on the initial distribution, if the character notice appears before “end”, the background flag based on the character notice Is continuously stored. After that, when the number of times after the end exceeds 30, the background flag is reset. Subsequently, when the number of times after the completion exceeds “30” and “rushes in”, the background flag [S] and the background flag based on the first distribution are stored as the background flag by “first distribution”. . Then, the effect display device 11 displays a character image ([S]) corresponding to the character S and a character image based on the initial distribution as a character background effect.

  As shown in FIGS. 16 (a) and 16 (b), in this embodiment, the condition of the character background effect in the last latent A effect mode MA is not inherited, and the character background effect state is based on the initial distribution. At the time of transition to the super-latent A zone MAb in the state, it is a scene by winning of big hit or small hit. In this case, the latent expectation can be estimated because there are many types of character images at the start of rush. In this case, depending on the result of the initial distribution, the condition of the character background effect in the last latent A effect mode MA may be handed over. Even in such a case, if it is determined that the scene is a big win or a small win, the latent expectation can be estimated because there are many types of character images at the start of rush.

  Further, in the pachinko gaming machine of the present embodiment, at the timing shown in FIG. 16B (the number of times after the end is over 30), when returning to the latent A effect mode MA instead of “rushing”, the background Since the storage state of the flag (character background effect) has been reset, it will be restored to the superlatent A zone MAb based on the reset storage state. And in the effect display apparatus 11, only the character image ([S]) corresponding to the character S is displayed as an image as the character background effect. In this case, if it is determined that the revival condition of the mode is established, it can be determined that the gaming state is a probable change state (latent probability). In addition, when the scene shifts to the super-latency A zone MAb and the character background image at the time of the transition is only the character image corresponding to the character S, if the winning is a big hit or a small hit, the type of the zone (latency expectation degree) High) and the character background effect state (the latent expectation level is often low), there is a conflict between the high and low latent expectation levels. As a result, such a situation is unlikely to appear when winning a big hit or a small hit, and thus is likely to appear when the mode restoration condition is satisfied.

Therefore, according to the present embodiment, the following effects can be obtained in addition to the effects (1) to (6) and (8) of the first embodiment.
(9) According to the present embodiment, the character background effect notifies the latent expectation degree from the character background effect even when the latent A effect mode MA is entered. For this reason, when entering the latent A production mode MA, it is possible to incorporate an inference element as to whether or not the state is a probability variation state during the stay and further after the end. Furthermore, since the character background production state of the previous latent A production mode MA can be inherited even after the resurrection, it is easy for the player to recognize the resurrection, and the period in which it is possible to guess whether or not it is in the probabilistic state is also inherited. It can be made easier for the player to recognize that he / she is. Therefore, the interest of the game can be improved.

  (10) In the present embodiment, the character background image at the start of rushing can be changed every time the rush starts due to the initial distribution when shifting to the latent A effect mode MA by winning the big hit or the small hit. Thereby, a variation can be given to the change of the character background effect during the stay of the latent A effect mode MA. As a result, it is possible to improve the interest of the game during the stay in the latent A production mode MA.

  (11) Further, in the present embodiment, by changing the character background effect so that the state of the character background effect can be inherited by the resurrection, the latent A effect mode MA and the resurrection A effect mode MA are achieved. It will be possible to give further variations to the change of the character background production through. As a result, it is possible to improve the interest of the game during the stay in the latent A production mode MA.

Each of the above embodiments can be embodied in another embodiment (another example) as follows.
In each embodiment, the state of the character background effect (background flag) can be inherited in the same manner as at the time of revival if the revival period is possible when the latent A effect mode MA due to big hit or small hit is shifted. Further, in the re-transition from the latent A effect mode MA to the big hit or the small hit, the state of the character background effect (background flag) can be taken over as in the case of the revival. In this case, the transition to the latent A performance mode MA due to the big hit or the small hit may be handled in the same manner as when the mode revival condition is established. For example, the revival distribution is performed even when the big hit or the small hit is won, It may be possible that the display mode MA may not be shifted (resurrected) to the latent A performance mode MA.

  In each embodiment, the storage state of the background flag is reset when the number of times after the end exceeds 30 times, but at the time of transition (revival) to the latent A effect mode MA in a scene where the number of times after the end exceeds 30 times, It can also be configured to reset the storage state of the background flag. That is, the storage state of the background flag may be maintained regardless of the state, and the storage state may be reset or taken over according to the transition state of the latent A effect mode MA.

  In each embodiment, the appearance ratio of the character notice can be varied depending on the game state. Specifically, the appearance ratio of the character notice is increased in the probable state as compared to the non-probable state. In addition, by changing the probability of affirmation in reach determination according to the gaming state, the appearance ratio of the character notice can be adjusted.

  -In each embodiment, the determination mode of the notice content of a character notice can also be changed according to the memory | storage state of a background flag. For example, in this case, it is possible to make it easy to determine the content of a notice that has not yet appeared, or to rewrite the content of another notice that has already appeared.

  -In each embodiment, in the character background effect, a character image addition condition (satisfaction of a specific condition) is selected (lottery) to be added or not, and a character image to be added is separately selected when a lottery result to be added is derived ( A lottery) may also be adopted. Further, the additional condition may be the appearance of a specific reach effect (determination of a specific variation pattern). The additional condition may be a notice effect performed in association with the symbol variation game, and may not be a dedicated effect in the latent A effect mode MA, and is determined as a notice effect having a different appearance timing from the character notice. You can also.

  In each embodiment, the period for holding the storage state of the background flag may be synchronized with the recoverable period. In other words, if the probability change state, the background flag storage state is maintained as long as the resumable period continues. The background flag may be held without an upper limit regardless of the gaming state. Further, the upper limit for holding the background flag may not be the same period as the recoverable period of the uncertain change state, and may be set to less than 30 times or set to a number exceeding 30 times (finite).

  In each embodiment, the recoverable period may be set to a period shorter than the probability variation state in the non-probability variation state, and an upper limit (finite) may be set to the probability variation state. On the other hand, the resumable period can be set to the same period (finite or no upper limit) regardless of the gaming state.

  In each embodiment, an upper limit may not be set for any of the resumable period and the number of times of restoration, and it is only necessary to set an upper limit for the restoration condition in the non-probable change state. That is, no upper limit is set for the other condition for which no upper limit is set.

  In each embodiment, the ratio of “falling” and “resurrection” may be set to be constant in the falling allocation and the resurrection allocation regardless of the gaming state or the like. In each embodiment, since the difference is set in the gaming state as a revival condition, a specification that makes it easy to stay in the latent A effect mode MA in the probabilistic state without setting a difference in the falling and revival allocations. realizable. In addition, in the fall distribution and the resurrection distribution, it is only necessary to make a comprehensive judgment so that it is easy to stay in the latent A performance mode MA in the probability variation state. The ratio of “revival” may be changed.

  In each embodiment, the mode end condition can be defined only by the number of times the symbol variation game is executed by a decorative drawing. That is, the mode end condition may be the minimum number of stays.

In each embodiment, the mode restoration condition may be the appearance of a specific notice effect or the appearance of an effect based on a specific variation pattern.
-In each embodiment, it is not necessary to set a zone in the latent A production mode MA. On the other hand, as the zones in the latent A production mode MA, the types of zones having different latent expectation levels can be further increased.

  In each embodiment, the zone type can be inherited when the latent A effect mode MA is restored. The type of zone can be configured to change only at the time of winning a big hit or a small hit. Moreover, it is good also as a structure which can transfer to latent A zone MAa at the time of revival of latent A production mode MA. In addition, at the time of shifting to the latent A effect mode MA by winning a big hit or a small hit, the transfer destination can be determined by the rush distribution regardless of whether or not it is a revival period.

  -In each embodiment, in the rush distribution, the distribution mode can also be changed, for example, it can also be set to the same (equal) irrespective of the winning content. In each embodiment, since the difference is set in the gaming state as a revival condition, it is easy to revive if it is a certain change state, and it is easy to move to the super-latency A zone MAb. Even if it is not, it is possible to realize a specification that makes it easy to stay in the latent A production mode MA in the probability variation state.

In each embodiment, the mode restoration in the non-variable state can be applied to the scene in the variable state.
In each embodiment, various effects such as the character background effect and the effect mode may be executed by an effect device (for example, a light-emitting lamp or a speaker) provided separately from the effect display device 11. Furthermore, the production mode of various productions may be changed as appropriate according to the production specifications of the pachinko gaming machine. In particular, the character background effect may be arbitrarily changed as long as the player can grasp the change in the effect.

  -Each embodiment should just be the structure which can produce a latent state, and can also change the specification regarding big hit (small hit). For example, as a specification, it is possible not to set a small hit or to set a 4R non-probable big hit. Further, it is possible to adopt a configuration in which a latent state can be generated by 16R big hits without setting 4R big hits. In this case, a 16R non-probability variable big hit game (16R non-probable big hit) that gives a non-probability change state after the 16R big hit game ends is set, or a 16R probable big hit for latent is also set for the 16R positive change big hit. . In this case, it is not necessary to set the probability change suggestion symbol, and it may be notified whether or not the latent state is brought about by the type of the symbol in which all the columns are the same symbol. In addition, regarding the granting of the variable shortage state, even if the winning time of the 4R big hit game is in the non-variable short state, if the winning time is a probable change state, the shortage state is given after the end of the 4R big hit game. You can also. In addition, in the big hit, a 4R big hit game that can be controlled to a non-changeable state even if the winning while the variable state is given can be set. Further, the number of types of small hits may be plural as with the type of big hits.

  -In each embodiment, between the main control board 30 and the effect control board 31, the sub control board which controls various effects collectively can also be newly provided. In the sub control board, a part of the process executed by the effect control board 31 (effect control CPU 31a) can be performed.

  -Each embodiment can also set an upper limit in the period which gives a probability variation state. For example, it is possible to set 10,000 times (the number of times that a big hit can be won in the probability variation state). The upper limit of the probability variation state can be set to 4, 10, 100, etc. In such a case, it is possible to adopt a specification that always gives the probability variation state after the end of the big hit game.

  In each embodiment, the effect display device 11 is a liquid crystal type, but may be a dot matrix type or a 7 segment LED type display device or a mechanical type display device such as a drum type.

  Each embodiment is embodied in a pachinko gaming machine that uses one special figure, but a pachinko gaming machine that draws a jackpot using two special symbols that are a first special symbol and a second special symbol. It may be embodied in.

  -In each embodiment, although it embodied in the pachinko gaming machine using a special design and a decoration design, you may materialize in the pachinko gaming machine using only a special design. In this case, the special symbol can be a symbol for production.

  In each embodiment, the special symbol stop symbol designation command may be a command indicating a symbol (special symbol) to be displayed on the special symbol display device 12 in the symbol variable game, or a winning (big hit or small hit) Any command may be used as long as it can indicate the type. Further, the lottery result and the type of winning (big hit or small hit) can be determined from the variation pattern. In this case, the variation pattern designation command may also indicate the lottery result of hit (big hit or small hit) and the type of hit (big hit or small hit).

-In 2nd Embodiment, if it is the structure which can guess a latent expectation degree from the state of the character background effect at the time of rush start in the first distribution, the distribution aspect can also be changed.
Next, a technical idea that can be grasped from the above-described embodiments and other examples (modifications) will be additionally described below.

  (B) The production control means according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein the establishment ratio of the specific condition is set to the same ratio regardless of whether or not the high probability lottery state is set. Gaming machine.

  GH: Image display unit, MA (MAa, MAb): Latency A effect mode (latency A zone, super-latency A zone), 10: Game board, 11: Effect display device, 12 ... Special symbol display device, 30 ... Main control Substrate, 30a ... main control CPU, 30b ... main control ROM, 30c ... main control RAM, 31 ... effect control board, 31a ... effect control CPU, 31b ... effect control ROM, 31c ... effect control RAM.

Claims (5)

A winning lottery is performed to determine whether or not the symbol variation game performed on the display device is a win, and if the winning lottery is won, a winning game is performed to release the winning means after the symbol variation game is over, The winning lottery probability state of the winning lottery can be controlled to a high-probability lottery state after the winning game is over, and there is a possibility of being in the high-probable lottery state with an effect during the mode when the winning win is triggered. In the gaming machine that can set the latent production mode that is notified to the player,
During the setting of the latent effect mode, during-mode effect execution means for executing the effect during the mode across a plurality of symbol variation games,
While setting the latent effect mode, during the setting of the latent effect mode, controlling the effect execution means during the mode, triggered by the establishment of a specific condition different from the trigger for setting the latent effect mode, Production control means for changing the production content,
The effect control means ends the effect during mode and ends the latent effect mode when the mode end condition is satisfied while setting the latent effect mode, and resets after the latent effect mode ends. When the condition is satisfied, the latent effect mode is reset, and when resetting, the effect contents of the effect during the mode at the end of the previous latent effect mode are taken over and reset. Machine. The latent effect mode includes a plurality of types having different possibility of being in the high-probability lottery state, and a setting mode for notifying the possibility of being in the high-probability lottery state when setting including resetting of the latent effect mode It is set with kind production,
For the production during the mode, the production control means, when setting the latent production mode triggered by the establishment of the reset condition, at the end of the previous latent production mode regardless of the type of the production mode type production. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the production contents of the production during the mode are taken over and reset.   The claim 1 or claim 2, wherein the production control means is easier to control during the setting of the latent production mode than in the high probability lottery state if the high probability lottery state is set during the setting of the latent production mode. 2. The gaming machine according to 2.   When the latent effect mode is reset, the effect control means resets the latent effect mode from the end of the previous latent effect mode until a predetermined number of symbol variation games are played unless the high probability lottery state is set. On the other hand, in the high-probability lottery state, the resetting is enabled even if the predetermined number of times is exceeded from the end of the latent effect mode immediately before. The gaming machine described. At the end of the latent effect mode, provided with effect storage means for storing the effect contents of the effect during the mode at the end,
The effect control means, when resetting the latent effect mode, is in the mode with the effect contents based on the contents stored in the effect storage means if the reset is within the predetermined number of times from the end of the previous latent effect mode. 5. The gaming machine according to claim 4, wherein the game machine is reset with the contents stored in the effect storage unit being erased if the reset is performed more than the predetermined number of times since the end of the immediately preceding latent display mode. .

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