JP2012183105A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To presume at an appropriate timing whether a lottery probability of winning a jackpot is high or not.SOLUTION: This time selection condition (a method for selecting a presentation content differentiated according to a determination result whether the number of memories of executed flags is the same as or below a prescribed number) is changeable by referring to values each set on the executed flag each time a specific variation pattern which specifies a ready-to-win state presentation using map as the variation content is selected. When the selection condition is changed, a province as the presentation content is selected according to such the selection condition. In case a probability-variable state is given, the rate where all the provinces are selected is set higher than the case the probability-variable state is not given.

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine that stores a history of performance contents over a plurality of symbol variation games and is set so that the history is advantageous development for a player when a probability variation state is given.

  Conventionally, in a pachinko gaming machine which is a kind of gaming machine, any one production content is selected from a selection group when a predetermined condition is established, and a game production is executed with the selected production content. The game effects executed with the selected effect contents are stored as a history, and the history is stored across a plurality of symbol variation games. In such a pachinko gaming machine, when a probability variation state (hereinafter referred to as a probabilistic variation state) with a high probability of the big hit lottery whether it is a big hit or not is given, the history is an advantageous development for the player. It is often set to be. In Patent Document 1, each time a prize is entered into a specific winning opening, the production points increase at a determined ratio, and when the MAX points (for example, 100 points) are reached, the special production is executed. Yes.

JP 2007-296159 A

  In the pachinko gaming machine of Patent Document 1, the player is expected to develop into an advantageous development as the production point approaches the MAX point. Moreover, in the pachinko gaming machine of Patent Document 1, in order to make the player guess the lottery probability of the big hit lottery that is currently set to some extent, the point increasing mode is changed according to the lottery probability of the big hit lottery. Is preferred. However, when the player is not in a situation where it is possible to know definitely whether or not the lottery probability of the big hit lottery is high, it is desired that the lottery probability of the big hit lottery is high. Therefore, even if it is preferable to change the point increase mode according to the lottery probability of the big hit lottery, if the difference in the point increase mode is changed at an early stage, the lottery probability of the big hit lottery is low. If it is a probability, it is found that the probability variation state is not given at an early stage, and there is a possibility that the player's willingness to continue is cut off.

  The present invention has been made paying attention to such problems existing in the prior art. The purpose is to provide a gaming machine capable of estimating at a suitable timing whether or not the lottery probability of the big hit lottery is high.

  In order to solve the above-mentioned problem, the invention according to claim 1 sets a selection group having a plurality of types of effect contents for one specific variation pattern that defines a variation time of a symbol variation game, Each time a specific variation pattern is selected, any one of the contents of the selected group is selected, and a game effect is executed by the director according to the selected contents, while a jackpot lottery for determining whether or not the game is a jackpot When a probability variation state with a high probability of the lottery is given, the selection group is selected each time the specific variation pattern is selected in the gaming machine set so that the types of the effect contents that have been executed are increased. An effect content selection that specifies a selection condition for selecting any one of the production contents from among the selection contents and selects any one production content from the selection group according to the selection conditions Means, storage means for storing the effect content selected by the effect content selection means, effect control means for executing a game effect with the effect content selected by the effect content selection means, and the specific variation pattern is selected. The gist of the present invention is that there is provided a changing means for changing the current selection condition with reference to the contents of the effect stored in the storage means.

  The invention described in claim 2 provides the game machine according to claim 1, wherein the game machine is provided with a starting condition for the symbol variation game and operates so that the entrance of the game ball can be in an open state and a closed state. When the starter having a member is provided and the production contents set as the selection group are all selected, or when the opening time increasing state for increasing the opening time per unit time of the opening member is ended, The gist of the invention is that it includes reset means for resetting the stored contents stored in the storage means.

The gist of the invention described in claim 3 is that, in the gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2, the storage means cumulatively stores the effect contents selected by the selection means.
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 selection condition is a prescribed number in which the number of memories stored in the storage means is predetermined. It is a method for selecting effect content differentiated according to a determination result of whether or not it is the following, and the changing means is the case where the effect content selected by the effect content selecting means is stored in the storage means It is determined whether or not the stored number is equal to or less than the specified number. If the stored number is equal to or less than the specified number, the effect content is selected with the first selection condition for changing to the effect content different from the selected effect content. On the other hand, when the number is greater than the specified number, the gist is to select the content of the effect under the second selection condition that does not change the content of the selected effect.

  According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, in the gaming machine according to any one of the first to fourth aspects of the invention, the change unit is configured so that the content of the effect selected by the effect content selection unit is stored in the storage unit. If it is not stored, it is determined whether or not the storage number of the production content stored in the storage means is equal to or less than a predetermined number, and if it is less than the predetermined number, the selected production content While selecting the production contents under the third selection condition that does not change the number, if more than the specified number, whether to change the selected production contents is determined by lottery, and decided to change In this case, the gist is to select the effect content under the fourth selection condition for changing to the effect content different from the selected effect content.

  According to a sixth aspect of the present invention, in the gaming machine according to the fifth aspect, in the lottery performed to determine whether or not to change the selected content of the effect, the selected effect content is changed. The gist is that the probability of changing is higher than the probability of not.

  According to a seventh aspect of the present invention, in the gaming machine according to any one of the first to sixth aspects, the selection condition is that the content of the effect selected by the effect content selection means is the storage means. Is not memorized, and is a method for selecting effect content that is differentiated according to a result of determination as to whether or not it is the remaining one effect content of the selected group, and the changing means selects the effect content selection If the production content selected by the means is not stored in the storage means and is the remaining production content in the selected group, whether or not to change the selected production content is determined by lottery. If it is decided to change, the content of the effect is selected under the fifth selection condition for changing to the content of the effect different from the selected content of the effect, and the probability variation state is given. Where If it has not been granted than, and be required to change the effect contents that have been selected with high probability.

  According to an eighth aspect of the present invention, in the gaming machine according to any one of the first to seventh aspects, instruction data for instructing the contents of each of the effects included in the selected group. Is set, and the instruction data is ordered so that the next instruction data is specified by being offset by a certain value from the specific instruction data at the head of the selected group, and the changing means When selecting an effect content different from the selected effect content, selecting the effect content indicated by the instruction data specified by a value obtained by offsetting a predetermined value to the instruction data indicating the selected effect content. The gist.

  According to the present invention, whether or not the lottery probability of the big hit lottery is high can be estimated at an appropriate timing.

The front view which shows the game board of a pachinko machine. The block diagram which shows the electrical constitution of a pachinko gaming machine. (A), (b) is explanatory drawing explaining the kind of fluctuation pattern. Explanatory drawing explaining the command which specifies a locality. The flowchart which shows the flow of a local determination process. The flowchart which shows the flow of a reset process. (A)-(l) is a schematic diagram which shows the flow until a district is determined. The flowchart which shows the flow of the local determination process in 2nd Embodiment. Explanatory drawing explaining the kind of variation pattern in 2nd Embodiment. Explanatory drawing explaining a change determination table. The flowchart which shows the flow of the reset process in 2nd Embodiment.

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

  As shown in FIG. 1, an effect display device 11 as an effect means 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 performed by varying a plurality of symbol sequences (three columns in this embodiment), and various display effects executed in association with the game are displayed as images. 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. Note that the symbol variation game of the effect display device 11 is performed using decorative symbols (effect 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 plurality of types of special symbols are varied and displayed. The special symbol is a notification symbol indicating the result of the internal lottery (big hit lottery) whether or not the big hit.

  On the special symbol display device 12, a special symbol selected from a plurality of types of special symbols according to the lottery result of the big hit lottery is displayed in a fixed stop state when the symbol variation game ends. The plurality of types of special symbols are classified into a jackpot symbol (which corresponds to the jackpot display result) that can recognize a jackpot and one type of missing symbol that can recognize a miss.

  The effect display device 11 displays a display result corresponding to the display result of the special symbol display device 12. Specifically, when a big hit symbol (hit display result) that can recognize a big hit is confirmed and stopped on the special symbol display device 12, the big hit symbol (hit display result) is also confirmed and stopped on the effect display device 11. Is displayed. In addition, when a special symbol display device 12 that can recognize a deviation is displayed in a fixed stop state, the special symbol display device 12 is also displayed in a fixed stop manner.

  The jackpot symbol that is confirmed and stopped on the effect display device 11 is composed of symbol combinations in which the decorative symbols in all the rows are the same symbol. In addition, the off-line symbols that are confirmed and displayed on the effect display device 11 are a combination of symbols in which the decorative symbols in all the rows are different, or a decorative symbol in which the decorative symbols in one row are different from the decorative symbols in the other two rows. It is comprised by the following symbol combination. Further, in the effect display device 11, the variation of the symbol sequence stops in the order of left column → right column → middle column as viewed from the player side, and two specific columns (two columns on the left and right in this embodiment). ), When the same decorative design is temporarily displayed (fluctuation fluctuation display), reach is formed.

  On the right side of the special symbol display device 12, a special symbol hold display device 13 having a plurality (two in this embodiment) of special symbol hold light emitting units is disposed. The special symbol hold display device 13 notifies the player of the number of start reserved balls for special symbols stored inside the machine (hereinafter referred to as “the number of reserved memories”). The number of reserved memories is incremented by 1 when a game ball enters a later-described start winning opening 15 provided on the game board 10, while it is decremented by 1 when the symbol variation game is started. Therefore, when a game ball enters the start winning opening 15 during the symbol variation game, the reserved memory number is further added and accumulated up to a predetermined upper limit number (four in this embodiment).

  Also, a normal symbol display device 14 is disposed on the right side of the special symbol hold display device 13. In the normal symbol display device 14, a normal symbol variation game (hereinafter referred to as “general symbol game”) is performed in which a plurality of types of normal symbols are changed to derive one normal symbol. The normal symbol display device 14 of the present embodiment is composed of a plurality (two in this embodiment) of normal symbol display units configured by covering a light-emitting body (LED, lamp, etc.) (not shown) with a lens cover. The normal symbol display device 14 displays a lottery result of an internal lottery (lottery per later drawing) to determine whether or not to hit a general symbol separately from the big hit lottery to determine whether or not to win. That is, when a lottery per common symbol is won, a normal symbol hit symbol (in the present embodiment, the upper normal symbol display portion is lit) is displayed in a fixed stop (derived) in the regular game. On the other hand, when the lottery per common symbol is not won (in the case of a loss), the symbol of the normal symbol (in this embodiment, the lower normal symbol display portion is lit) is displayed in a fixed stop (derived).

  Below the effect display device 11, a start winning port 15 is provided as a starting means having a game ball entrance 15a. The start winning opening 15 is an ordinary electric accessory, and includes an opening / closing blade 16 as an opening member that opens and closes by the operation of an actuator (solenoid, motor, etc.) (not shown). The start winning port 15 is opened by opening the opening and closing blades 16 so that the game ball can be easily entered (winning). On the other hand, the closing operation of the opening and closing blades 16 does not expand the entrance. The ball is in a closed state where it is difficult to enter (win). A start port switch SW1 (shown in FIG. 2) is provided in the back of the start winning port 15 as a start means for detecting a game ball that has entered. The start winning port 15 can give a start condition for the symbol variation game and a payout condition for a game ball as a predetermined number of winning balls by detecting the entered game ball with the start port switch SW1.

  Also, below the start winning opening 15, a special winning opening (special electric accessory) 18 having a large winning opening door 17 that opens and closes by the operation of an actuator (solenoid, motor, etc.) not shown is disposed. Yes. A count switch SW2 (shown in FIG. 2) for detecting a game ball that has entered the ball is disposed in the back of the big winning opening 18. The big winning opening 18 can give a payout condition of game balls as a predetermined number (for example, 10) of winning balls by detecting the gaming balls that have entered. The big winning opening 18 is opened by the opening operation of the big winning opening door 17 during the big hit game, thereby allowing a game ball to enter. For this reason, during the big hit game, the player can obtain a chance to win a prize ball.

  Further, a normal symbol operation gate (hereinafter referred to as “gate”) 19 is disposed on the right side of the effect display device 11. Behind the gate 19, a gate switch SW3 (shown in FIG. 2) for detecting a game ball that has entered and passed is provided. The gate 19 can give only the start condition for the usual game (the lottery opportunity for lottery per usual figure) when the game ball passes.

  In addition, the pachinko gaming machine of this embodiment can be given a probability variation (hereinafter referred to as “probability variation”) state in which the winning probability (lottery probability) of the big hit lottery varies (improves) from a low probability to a high probability after the big hit game ends. It is configured. In this embodiment, the probability variation state is given until the next big hit game is generated. 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, the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment has a function of shortening the variation time (hereinafter referred to as “variation shortening”). The variable speed function is a function for reducing the fluctuation time of the ordinary game and giving a variable state for changing the winning probability (lottery probability) of the lottery per common figure based on the passage of the gate 19 from a low probability to a high probability. It is. Further, during the variable speed state, the total opening time of the open / close blades 16 based on the fact that one lottery per lottery has been won becomes longer than that during the non-changeable state. The variable state is given until a predetermined number of symbol variation games are played, or until a big hit occurs before the number of games is reached. When the variable state is given, the winning probability of determining whether to hit the normal map (lottery per normal map) is higher than in the non-variable state. In addition, the variation time of the usual game that is performed in the variable state is shorter than the variation time of the common game that is performed in the non-variable state. In addition, after the usual game is completed, the opening / closing state of the opening / closing blade 16 varies depending on the game state at the time of the usual game. Specifically, in the non-changing short state, the opening / closing blade 16 is opened for the first number of times (for example, 1 (times)) in the first opening time (for example, 0.3 (seconds)), while the variable time is changed. In the short state, the opening / closing blade 16 is opened for a second number of times (for example, 3 (times)) in a second opening time (for example, 1.4 (seconds)). In the present embodiment, the variable state that increases the opening time per unit time of the opening and closing blade 16 after the end of the big hit game corresponds to the opening time increasing state.

  In this embodiment, two types of “probability variation big hit” and “non-probability big hit” are set. In the probable big hit, while the probable change state is given until the next big hit game occurs, the upper limit is set until the predetermined number of symbol variation games are executed after the big hit game ends. Short state (100 times) is given. On the other hand, in the non-probable big hit, only the shortage state (100 times) is given with the upper limit number of times until the predetermined number of symbol variation games are executed after the big hit game ends.

  The jackpot game is started after the jackpot symbol is confirmed and stopped in the symbol variation game, and the 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 is completed, a round game in which the special winning opening 18 is opened is performed a plurality of times with the predetermined number of rounds as an upper limit. One round game is a condition that is established earlier, either when a predetermined round game time elapses after the round game starts or when a predetermined maximum number of game balls enter. It ends by satisfying. The big hit game ends with an ending effect indicating the end of the big hit game after the end of the predetermined number of round games.

Next, the control 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 machine. The main control board 30 executes various processes for controlling the entire pachinko gaming machine and outputs various control signals (control commands) according to the processing results. In addition, a sub general control board 31 and an effect display control board 32 are mounted on the rear side of the machine.

  The sub integrated control board 31 controls the effect display control board 32 based on the control signal (control command) output from the main control board 30. Further, the effect display control board 32 is based on the control signal (control command) output from the main control board 30 and the sub integrated control board 31 and the display mode of the effect display device 11 (display images such as symbols, backgrounds and characters). To control.

Hereinafter, specific configurations of the main control board 30, the sub-integrated control board 31, and the effect display control board 32 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 so that various switches SW1 to SW3 can detect and output detection signals from the game balls. Further, a special symbol display device 12, a special symbol hold display device 13, and a normal symbol display device 14 are connected to the main control CPU 30a.

  Further, the main control CPU 30a updates random numbers such as jackpot determination random numbers, reach determination random numbers, universal chart determination random numbers, and special figure distribution random numbers at predetermined intervals ( Execute random number generation processing). The big hit determination random number is a random number used in the big hit lottery (big hit determination). 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 when the big hit lottery is not won. The random number for determining per common figure is a random number used in a lottery per common figure for whether or not per common figure. 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 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 a plurality of types of variation patterns. The variation pattern is a pattern that serves as a base for effects (display effects, light-emitting effects, sound effects) from the start of the symbol variation game to the end of the symbol variation game. The time (variation time) can be specified. The variation patterns are classified for each variation content including large hit variation, outlier reach variation, and outlier variation.

  The big hit variation is a change performed when the big hit lottery is won. In the big hit variation, the big hit symbol is finally stopped and displayed in the special symbol variation game. On the other hand, in the big hit variation, in the symbol variation game with the decorative symbol, the big hit symbol is finally stopped and displayed after reaching the reach effect. The loss reach variation is performed when the reach lottery is won without winning the jackpot lottery, and finally the loss symbol is displayed in a fixed stop state in the symbol variation game with a special symbol. On the other hand, in the outlier reach variation, in the symbol variation game with decorative symbols, the reach symbol is finally displayed in a fixed stop state after reaching the reach effect. The loss variation is performed when neither the big win lottery or the reach lottery is won, and finally, in the symbol variation game with a special symbol, the symbol is finally stopped and displayed. On the other hand, in the case of deviation variation, in the symbol variation game with decorative symbols, the final symbol is finally displayed in a fixed stop without reaching reach. In the symbol variation game with special symbols, when the variation of the special symbol is started, the variation of the special symbol is continued until the variation time elapses without performing the reach effect. There are a plurality of types of variation patterns for big hit variation, outlier reach variation and outlier variation, and one of them is selected.

Hereinafter, a part of the variation pattern set in the pachinko gaming machine of this embodiment will be described with reference to FIG.
FIG. 3A shows a variation pattern distribution table referred to in the non-variable state.

  In FIG. 3A, “normal fluctuation” is defined as the fluctuation content in the fluctuation pattern P1 for deviation fluctuation. In the normal variation, after the symbol variation game is started, the variation of the symbol sequence is sequentially stopped at every elapse of a predetermined time, and a deviated symbol is derived. Further, the fluctuation patterns P2 and P3 for the outlier reach fluctuation are fluctuation patterns including “reach A” or “reach B” in which the fluctuation contents differ after the reach formation until the final stop symbol is derived. . On the other hand, variation patterns P4 and P5 for jackpot variation are variation patterns including “reach A” or “reach B” in the variation content. “Reach A” and “Reach B” are reach effects based on the character KY, and the contents of the effects are different.

FIG. 3B shows a variation pattern distribution table that is referred to in the variable state.
In FIG. 3B, in the fluctuation pattern P6 for deviation fluctuation, “normal fluctuation” is defined as the fluctuation content, but the fluctuation time is set to the fluctuation pattern P1 and is shorter than the fluctuation time. Further, the fluctuation patterns P2, P7, and P8 for the fluctuation of the reach reach are different in the contents of fluctuation from the reach formation until the final stop symbol is derived after the reach formation, “reach A”, “map reach”, or “map” It is a fluctuation pattern including “via reach A”. On the other hand, the variation patterns P4, P9, and P10 for the big hit variation are variation patterns including “reach A”, “map reach”, or “map reach A” in the variation content. “Map reach” is a reach production content in which a specific region of the Japanese map M is introduced without the character KY appearing. Further, “map reach A” is the contents of the reach effect that the character KY visits a specific region (see, for example, FIG. 7B).

  In the case of “reach A”, “map reach”, and “map reach A” as fluctuation contents, the big hit expectation is set in the order of “reach A” <“map reach” <“map reach”. ing. “High or low expectation level of jackpot” refers to the proportion of the stage where the effect appears based on the fact that the variation pattern associated with these changes is selected in the jackpot lottery, and the jackpot lottery Based on the fact that the variation pattern associated with these variation contents is selected when the winning combination is not won, it is calculated based on the ratio of the appearance of the effect. And, when the jackpot lottery is won and when the jackpot is not won, the higher the appearance rate when the jackpot lottery is won, the higher the expectation of jackpot . In other words, in the present embodiment, it is likely to appear when a big win is won in the big win lottery in the order of “reach A” <“map reach” <“reach A via map”. Further, in the present embodiment, the variation pattern for specifying “map reach” and “map reach A” is selected only in the variable state. Further, in the variation pattern distribution table shown in FIG. 3B, the variation pattern selection probability for specifying the map reach is set to be higher than the variation pattern selection probability for identifying other effects.

  The main control ROM 30b stores a big hit determination value, a reach determination value, and a normal hit determination value. The jackpot determination value is a determination value used in the jackpot lottery, and is determined from numerical values that can be taken by the jackpot determination random number (953 different integers from 0 to 952). In the present embodiment, three values are set as jackpot determination values for the uncertain change state, and the probability of winning in the jackpot lottery is 3/953. On the other hand, 30 values are set as the jackpot determination value for the probability variation state, and the probability of winning in the jackpot lottery is 30/953. The reach determination value is a determination value used in the reach lottery, and is determined from numerical values (a total of 241 kinds of integers from 0 to 240) that the reach determination random number can take. The judgment value per common figure is a judgment value used in the internal lottery (lottery per common figure) whether or not per common figure, and can be a random number for judgment per common figure (a total of 251 integers from 0 to 250). ). In the present embodiment, ten values are set as the per-normal map determination value for the non-variable short state, and the probability of winning in the lottery per general map is 10/251. On the other hand, in the present embodiment, 250 values are set as the per-normal figure determination values for the variable state, and the probability of winning in the lottery per common figure is 250/251.

Next, the sub general control board 31 will be described.
The sub-general control board 31 includes an overall control CPU 31a capable of executing control operations in a predetermined procedure, an overall control ROM 31b for storing an overall control program of the overall control CPU 31a and various tables, and necessary data. Is provided with a general control RAM 31c. The overall control CPU 31a executes random number update processing (random number generation processing) for updating the values of various random numbers such as effect distribution random numbers every predetermined cycle. The effect distribution random number is a random number used when determining the effect contents of the game effect in the symbol variation game. The overall control RAM 31c stores (sets) various information (random values, timer values, flags, etc.) that are appropriately rewritten during the operation of the pachinko gaming machine.

Next, the effect display control board 32 will be described.
On the effect display control board 32, a display control CPU 32a capable of executing a control operation in a predetermined procedure, a display control ROM 32b for storing a control program of the display control CPU 32a, and writing and reading of necessary data. A display control RAM 32c is provided. The effect display device 11 is connected to the display control CPU 32a. The display control ROM 32b stores various image data (image data such as symbols, backgrounds, characters, characters, etc.).

Hereinafter, the control contents executed by the main control board 30, the sub integrated control board 31, and the effect display control board 32 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 of the main control board 30 based on the main control program will be described. In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 30a executes various processes such as a special symbol input process and a special symbol start process every predetermined control cycle (for example, 4 ms).

First, the special symbol input process will be described.
First, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not a game ball has entered the start winning opening 15 based on whether or not a detection signal is input from the start opening switch SW1. When this determination result is affirmative, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the number of reserved storage stored in the main control RAM 30c is less than the upper limit number of four. When the number of reserved memories is not less than 4, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol input process. On the other hand, if the number of reserved memories is less than 4, the main control CPU 30a increments the number of reserved memories by +1 (1 is added). That is, the main control CPU 30a causes the main control RAM 30c to store the game ball detected by the start winning opening 15 as a start holding ball. The main control CPU 30a that has updated (added 1) the number of reserved memories controls the display content of the special symbol hold display device 13 so as to display the number of reserved memories after update (after addition). Next, the main control CPU 30a reads out and acquires various random number values (in this embodiment, the value of the big hit determination random number and the special figure distribution random number) from the main control RAM 30c and holds the values. A predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 30c corresponding to the number of memories is set. Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol input process. On the other hand, when no game ball is entering the start winning opening 15, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol input process.

Next, the special symbol start process will be described.
First, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the symbol variation game is being executed or whether the big hit game is being executed. When the determination result of the execution condition determination is affirmative, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process.

  On the other hand, if the determination result of the execution condition determination is negative (not in the symbol variation game and not in the big hit game), the main control CPU 30a has a reserved memory number stored in the main control RAM 30c of “0 ( It is determined whether it is larger than “zero”. When the reserved memory number is “0 (zero)”, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process because there is no symbol variation game being held. On the other hand, when the number of reserved memories is 1 or more, the main control CPU 30a decrements the number of reserved memories by −1 (1 subtraction) because there is a symbol variation game being held. In addition, the main control CPU 30a that updates (subtracts 1) the number of reserved memories controls the display content of the special symbol hold display device 13 so as to display the number of stored memories after update (after subtraction). Then, the main control CPU 30a reads the value of the jackpot determination random number stored in a predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 30c in association with the reserved storage number. At this time, the main control CPU 30a reads the value of the big hit determination random number corresponding to the start hold ball stored most quickly among the start hold balls stored in the main control RAM 30c.

  The main control CPU 30a compares the jackpot determination random number value with the jackpot determination value, and determines whether or not the jackpot determination value matches the jackpot determination value. At this time, if the current gaming state is a non-probability change state (low probability), the main control CPU 30a performs a big hit determination using the big-prong determination value for the non-probability change state, while the current gaming state is a probability change state ( In the case of high probability), the jackpot determination is performed using the jackpot determination value for the probability variation state. Note that the main control CPU 30a grasps whether or not the current gaming state is a probability change state based on a control flag (a probability change flag described later) set in the main control RAM 30c.

  When the determination result of the big hit determination is affirmative, the main control CPU 30a executes a big hit variation process for executing a symbol variation game that becomes a big hit variation. In the big hit variation process, the main control CPU 30a reads the value of the special figure distribution random number stored in the predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 30c in association with the reserved storage number. Then, the main control CPU 30a determines the special symbol jackpot symbol as a special symbol that causes the special symbol display device 12 to display a fixed stop based on the value of the special symbol distribution random number. Further, the main control CPU 30a that has determined the big hit selects and determines the fluctuation pattern for the big hit fluctuation. At this time, when the current gaming state is the non-variable state, the main control CPU 30a determines a variation pattern from the variation pattern distribution table for the non-variable state. On the other hand, when the current gaming state is the variable state, the variation pattern is determined from the variation pattern distribution table for the variable state. The main control CPU 30a grasps whether or not the current gaming state is a variable state based on a control flag (an operation flag described later) set in the main control RAM 30c. Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process.

  On the other hand, when the determination result of the big hit determination is negative, the main control CPU 30a recognizes the deviation from the fact that the value of the big hit determination random number is not a value that makes a big hit. Therefore, the main control CPU 30a reads the value of the reach determination random number, compares the reach determination random number value with the reach determination value, and determines whether or not the reach determination value matches the reach determination value. If the determination result of the reach determination is affirmative, the main control CPU 30a has won the reach in the reach lottery, and therefore executes a reach variation process for executing a symbol variation game that causes a loss reach variation. In the reach variation process, the main control CPU 30a determines a symbol that is out of the special symbol display device 12 to be confirmed and stopped, and is used for the variation in reach reach variation from the variation pattern distribution table according to the current gaming state. Select and determine the variation pattern. Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process.

  On the other hand, if the determination result of the reach determination is negative, the main control CPU 30a has not won the reach in the reach lottery, and therefore executes a shift variation process for executing the symbol variation game that causes the shift variation. In the deviation variation processing, the main control CPU 30a determines a deviation symbol as a special symbol to be confirmed and stopped displayed on the special symbol display device 12, and the variation for deviation variation from the variation pattern distribution table according to the current gaming state. Select and determine the pattern. Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process.

  Then, the main control CPU 30a that has determined the special symbol and the variation pattern in the special symbol start process outputs the control command generated according to the determination items to the sub-general control board 31 (general control CPU 31a) at a predetermined timing. Specifically, the main control CPU 30a first outputs a variation pattern designation command instructing a variation pattern and instructing the start of the symbol variation game at the start of the symbol variation game. The main control CPU 30a outputs a special symbol stop symbol designating command for designating the special symbol, and then outputs the variation pattern designating command. Then, the main control CPU 30a outputs a symbol stop command for instructing the end of the symbol variation game (determination of symbol determination) when the variation time determined in the instructed variation pattern has elapsed, as the variation time elapses. .

  The main control CPU 30a gives a big hit game when the big hit lottery is won. The main control CPU 30a that has finished the big hit game gives the probability change state or the short change state after the big hit game ends. Specifically, the main control CPU 30a gives a probability change state and a variable state when the probability variation big hit is determined, and gives a variable state when the non-probability variable big hit is determined. When the main control CPU 30a assigns the probability change state, the main control CPU 30a sets “1” in the probability change flag stored in the main control RAM 30c, and the probability control state for the sub integrated control board 31 (overall control CPU 31a). Outputs a probability change command indicating that When the probability change flag is set to “1” as its value, it indicates that the current gaming state is the probability variation state, while when “0” is set, the current gaming state is the non-probability variation state. Indicates that Further, when providing the variable state, the main control CPU 30a sets “1” to the operation flag stored in the main control RAM 30c and outputs an operation command indicating the variable state. When “1” is set as the value of the operation flag, it indicates that the current gaming state is a changeable state. On the other hand, when “0” is set, the current gaming state is not changed. Indicates a short state. By inputting the probability change command and the operation command, the overall control CPU 31a can grasp that the probability change state is currently assigned and that the change state is assigned.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the main control CPU 30a sets “100 times” as the number of times of changing state. Then, the main control CPU 30a subtracts 1 from the number of times of grant every time the symbol variation game is executed. A non-operation command indicating the state is output to the sub-general control board 31 to end the variable state. In addition, when a big hit occurs before the number of times of changing state reaches “0 (zero)”, the main control CPU 30a sets the number of times of changing state to “0 (zero) as the big hit game starts. ) ”To complete the probability variation state and the variation state. The number of times of grant is stored in a predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 30c. Further, in the present embodiment, the main control CPU 30a outputs the probability change command, the non-probability change command, the operation command, and the non-operation command at the start of the symbol variation game that gives the gaming state specified by these commands. It has become. Therefore, for example, when ending the variable state, the main control CPU 30a outputs a non-operation command to the sub-integrated control board 31 at the start of the 100th symbol variation game.

Next, various processes executed by the overall control CPU 31a of the sub overall control board 31 based on the sub control program will be described.
When the CPU 31a for overall control inputs a change pattern designation command, it outputs the command to the effect display control board 32. In addition, when the stop control designation command for special symbols is input, the overall control CPU 31a determines a symbol combination of decorative symbols to be confirmed and stopped on the effect display device 11 according to the command. More specifically, when the jackpot symbol is designated as the special symbol, the overall control CPU 31a determines the symbol combination of the jackpot symbol as the decorative symbol. Specifically, when the probability variation jackpot is instructed, the overall control CPU 31a includes [111], [222], [333], [444], [555], [666], and [777]. A symbol combination is determined. On the other hand, the overall control CPU 31a determines one of the symbol combinations from [111] to [666] when an uncertain change big hit is instructed. On the other hand, when the off symbol is designated as the special symbol, the overall control CPU 31a determines the off symbol combination as the decorative symbol. At this time, when the fluctuation pattern for the deviation reach fluctuation is instructed, the overall control CPU 31a determines a combination of outliers including a reach symbol as a decorative symbol. On the other hand, when the fluctuation pattern for deviation variation is instructed, the overall control CPU 31a determines a symbol combination that does not include a reach symbol as a decorative symbol. Then, the overall control CPU 31a outputs to the effect display control board 32 a stop symbol designation command for a decorative symbol that designates the determined decorative symbol. When the overall control CPU 31a inputs a symbol stop command, the overall control CPU 31a outputs the command to the effect display control board 32.

  The overall control CPU 31a sets information (such as a flag) indicating that a probability change state or a change state is given to the overall control RAM 31c when a probability change command or an operation command is input. Then, the overall control CPU 31a sets in the overall control RAM 31c that the probability variation state is given when the probability variation command is input, and sets in the overall control RAM 31c that the non-probability variation state is imparted when the non-probability variation command is input. To do. Further, the overall control CPU 31a sets the overall control RAM 31c to be assigned a variable state when an operation command is input, and sets the non-change state to be provided when a non-operation command is input. Set to. Then, the overall control CPU 31a stores and maintains the current setting contents in the overall control RAM 31c until a probability change command, a non-probability change command, an operation command, and a non-operation command are input. The overall control CPU 31a grasps whether the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine is in a probable change state or in a change state based on the setting contents of the overall control RAM 31c.

  Further, when the overall control CPU 31a inputs these commands of the probability change command, the non-probability change command, the operation command, and the non-operation command, each command is output to the effect display control board 32. Specifically, the overall control CPU 31a outputs the above-described various commands (probability change command, non-probability change command, operation command and non-operation command) to the effect display control board 32 when the symbol stop command is input. Therefore, for example, when the variable state is to be ended, the overall control CPU 31a that has input a non-operation command from the main control CPU 30a at the start of the 100th symbol variation game has no operation command at the end of the 100th symbol variation game. Is output to the effect display control board 32.

  Further, in this embodiment, when the probability variation big hit or the non-probability big hit is determined, the content of the big hit game and the effect content until the shortage state ends after the big hit game is set to be the same. Therefore, when a symbol combination excluding [777] is derived as a jackpot symbol combination, the player cannot recognize the jackpot type.

Next, various processes executed by the display control CPU 32a of the effect display control board 32 based on the display control program will be described.
When the display control CPU 32a inputs a variation pattern designation command, the display control CPU 32a selects image display data based on the effect content (variation content) corresponding to the variation pattern instructed by the command. The display control CPU 32a controls the display contents of the effect display device 11 so as to display an image of the symbol variation game based on the image display data. When the display control CPU 32a inputs a symbol stop command during the symbol variation game, the display control CPU 32a causes the effect display device 11 to stop and display the ornament symbol designated by the symbol stop command designation command and ends the symbol variation game. Let

  In the pachinko gaming machine of this embodiment configured as described above, when any one of the variation patterns P7 to P10 associated with “map reach” is selected as the variation content when the variable state is given. One of the regions is determined from among a plurality of regions (contents of production). The selected region is accumulated and held as a history in the overall control RAM 31c until a predetermined reset condition is satisfied. In addition, when any one of the variation patterns P7 to P10 is selected again, whether to change the currently selected region according to the number of memories stored in the overall control RAM 31c and the lottery probability of the big hit lottery. No is determined. When the number of histories is large, it is easy to determine a region that overlaps with the history, while when the number of histories is small, it is easy to determine a region that does not overlap with the history so that the player can visually recognize as many regions as possible. It has become a structure. In the present embodiment, the variation patterns P7 to P10 correspond to specific variation patterns.

Hereinafter, the detailed contents of the map reach will be described with reference to FIGS.
The regions in this embodiment classify Japan into nine regional divisions. Specifically, Hokkaido (hereinafter referred to as “region K1”), Tohoku region (hereinafter referred to as “region K2”), and Kanto region (hereinafter referred to as “region K3”) are set. Furthermore, the Chubu region (hereinafter referred to as the region K4), the Hokuriku region (hereinafter referred to as the region K5), the Kinki region (hereinafter referred to as the region K6), the Chugoku region (hereinafter referred to as the region K7), the Shikoku region (hereinafter referred to as the region). And Kyushu / Okinawa region (hereinafter referred to as region K9). In the present embodiment, a game effect in which a reach effect is executed in a selected region is executed.

  When the map reach is started, as shown in FIG. 7 (b), the image display unit GH displays the white map M divided into nine regions, and any one of the nine regions is displayed. When a region is selected, the section corresponding to the selected region blinks. In the map reach according to the present embodiment, the previously selected region may overlap with the currently selected region. Also in this case, the section corresponding to the selected region flashes. When the map reach being executed is completed, the Japanese map M displayed on the image display unit GH is not displayed, but the selected region is stored as a history in the overall control RAM 31c. Therefore, when any one of the variation patterns P7 to P10 associated with “map reach” is selected as the variation content, the Japan map M is displayed on the image display unit GH. Is stored as a history, the region corresponding to the history is displayed in a colored state (see FIG. 7E).

  As described above, whether or not there is a colored region in the Japanese map M by coloring and distinguishing the region corresponding to the selected region (which may be indicated as “executed” in the following description). The player can be made aware of the executed districts simply by visually checking. On the other hand, since the section corresponding to the currently selected region is displayed in a blinking manner, the player can recognize the currently selected region. In the map reach of the present embodiment, the history stored in the overall control RAM 31c is reset when the variable state ends or when all regions are selected. In addition, in the map reach of the present embodiment, when a gaming state advantageous to the player (in this embodiment, a probability variation state) is given, the number of regions stored in the overall control RAM 31c is consequently obtained. It is set to increase. In other words, in the present embodiment, the expected probability of change is suggested by the number of executed regions. Note that the expected probability of change is defined by the appearance rate in the probability variation state relative to the total appearance rate obtained by adding the appearance rate in the probability variation state and the appearance rate in the non-probability variation state.

  In the pachinko gaming machine of this embodiment, after selecting a region, the number of current histories is confirmed, and it is determined whether or not to change the selection condition for selecting the region according to the number of histories. When the selection condition is changed, a new region is selected according to the changed selection condition. The selection condition is a method for selecting the contents of the effect differentiated according to the determination result of whether or not the storage number stored in the overall control RAM 31c is equal to or less than the specified number.

  Hereinafter, the flow of the local determination process executed by the overall control CPU 31a in order to determine the locality when the variation pattern associated with “map reach” is selected as the variation content will be described with reference to FIG. Note that this processing is the content of processing executed at the start of the game based on any one of the variation patterns P7 to P10.

  In the regional determination process, the overall control CPU 31a first selects one of the nine regions by lottery (step S10). Note that the lottery performed in step S10 is performed based on the value of the random number for effect distribution acquired by the overall control CPU 31a read from the overall control RAM 31c. Specifically, a lottery table in which a predetermined number of random numbers for effect distribution is assigned to each of the regions K1 to K9 is set so that any one of the regions K1 to K9 can be selected. (Not shown). Then, the overall control CPU 31a selects a region from the lottery table based on the acquired random number for effect distribution. In the lottery table, the value of the random number for effect distribution is distributed so that the probability that any one of the regions K1 to K9 is selected has substantially the same probability. In addition, since the nine regions described above can be selected regardless of which variation pattern is designated among the variation patterns P7 to P10, the regions K1 to K9 as options correspond to the selected group.

  Then, the overall control CPU 31a checks whether or not the selected region overlaps with the history (step S11). Specifically, the overall control CPU 31a refers to the value set in the executed flag of the overall control RAM 31c, and confirms whether or not the selected region overlaps the history. The executed flag is a flag for specifying a region that has already been executed.

  In the present embodiment, the overall control CPU 31a determines an area and then sets an execution instruction command as instruction data for instructing the determined area in the transmission buffer. The execution instruction command is a command for instructing the selected display area to the effect display control board 32, and a specific command configuration will be described later. The overall control CPU 31a is configured to output to the effect display control board 32 at the next control cycle or later in the command output process during the timer interrupt process. At this time, the overall control CPU 31a sets an execution instruction command in the transmission buffer and sets a value corresponding to the region specified by the execution instruction command set in the transmission buffer in the executed flag. For example, “0” is set when the executed region does not exist, while “1” is set when the region K1 is determined. When the region K2 is determined, “2” is set, while when the region K3 is determined, “3” is set. When there are a plurality of executed regions, a value corresponding to the number of executed regions is set in the executed flag. For example, when the region K1 and the region K2 have been executed, “1” and “2” are set in the executed flag.

  Returning to the description of step S11, if the determination result in step S11 is affirmative, that is, if the region selected in step S10 overlaps with the history, the overall control CPU 31a determines that the total number of executed regions is the first. It is determined whether or not the number is less than a specified number (five in the present embodiment) (step S12). The “executed regions” mentioned here refers to the types of regions that have been executed. For example, when the region K1 appears in two symbol variation games, the number of executed regions is “2”. There is no “1”. At this time, the overall control CPU 31a ascertains the total number of executed regions by confirming the value of the executed flag as in step S11. If the determination result in step S12 is affirmative (the number of executed regions ≦ 5), the overall control CPU 31a adds 1 to the lower byte of the execution instruction command that specifies the region selected in step S10 (step S13).

  As shown in FIG. 4, the execution instruction command in the present embodiment is composed of 2-byte control data consisting of the upper byte “B4H” (first byte) and the lower bytes “00H” to “08H” (second byte). Has been. Specifically, the execution instruction command for instructing the region K1 is set at the head as “B4H00H”. Then, “B4H01H” specified by offsetting a constant value (+1) from the lower byte “00H” of the execution instruction command “B4H00H” indicating the region K1 that is one region north of the region K2 is set to the region K2. Is set as an execution instruction command. Similarly, in this embodiment, the lower byte of the next execution instruction command is specified by being offset from the head “B4H00H” by a certain value.

  Therefore, when 1 is added to the lower byte of the execution instruction command instructing the region selected in step S10 in step S13, a region located one south of the region selected in step S10 is newly selected. . For example, when the region K1 is selected in step S10, the overall control CPU 31a calculates “B4H01H” by adding 1 to the lower byte of “B4H00H” that specifies the region K1 in step S13. The region K2 is newly selected. When the region K9 is selected in step S10, “B4H09H” is calculated by adding 1 to the lower byte of “B4H08H” specifying the region K9. However, since “B4H09H” is not set in the present embodiment, when “B4H09H” is calculated as a result of adding 1 to the lower byte, the overall control CPU 31a returns to the top and selects the region K1. In step S13, since a new region is selected by adding 1 to the lower byte of the execution instruction command indicating the region selected in step S10, the suburb of the region selected in step S10 is selected as a result. Will be.

  Incidentally, the region newly selected by adding 1 to the lower byte of the execution instruction command for designating the region selected in step S10 is a region different from the region selected in step S10. However, in this embodiment, 1 is added to the lower byte to make it different from the region selected in step S10. Therefore, the region selected in step S13 overlaps with the region already stored as history. Sometimes.

  Thereafter, the overall control CPU 31a proceeds to step S14 and determines that an execution instruction command corresponding to the region newly selected in step S13 is transmitted. Then, the overall control CPU 31a sets the execution instruction command instructing the region selected in step S13 in the transmission buffer, and then ends the region determination process.

  On the other hand, if the determination result in step S12 is negative (the number of executed regions> 5), the overall control CPU 31a checks whether or not the lottery probability of the big hit lottery is high (step S15). In the present embodiment, the overall control CPU 31a confirms the lottery probability of the big hit lottery with reference to information (such as a flag) indicating that the probability variation state is given. If this determination result is affirmative (the lottery probability of the big hit lottery is high), the overall control CPU 31a determines whether or not to change the region selected in step S10 (step S16).

  In step S16, the overall control CPU 31a performs a lottery to determine whether or not to change based on the random number value read and acquired from the overall control RAM 31c. In the present embodiment, when the lottery probability of the big hit lottery is high, random numbers are assigned so that “change” is more easily selected than “do not change” (for example, 3/11 and 8). / 11).

  If the determination result in step S16 is affirmative (change), the overall control CPU 31a selects an unselected region (step S17). Specifically, the overall control CPU 31a confirms the value of the executed flag and selects a region corresponding to a value not set in the executed flag. Thereby, in this embodiment, when the region selected in step S10 overlaps with the history and the number of regions that have been executed is more than five, if the lottery probability of the big hit lottery is high, Local reach production that does not overlap with the history becomes easy to be executed. Thereafter, the overall control CPU 31a proceeds to step S14. That is, unlike the region selected in step S13, the region selected in step S17 is a region that does not overlap with the region already stored as history.

  On the other hand, if the determination result of step S15 is negative (the lottery probability of the big hit lottery is low), the overall control CPU 31a proceeds to step S14. That is, the overall control CPU 31a does not change the region selected in step S10 when the lottery probability of the big hit lottery is low. Also, if the determination result in step S16 is negative (does not change), the overall control CPU 31a proceeds to step S14 without changing the region selected in step S10.

  That is, in the present embodiment, when the selected region overlaps with the history (Yes in step S11), it is determined whether or not the number of executed regions is equal to or less than the first specified number. If the number of executed regions is equal to or less than the specified number (Yes in step S12), a new region is determined by adding 1 to the lower byte of the execution instruction command that indicates the region selected in step S10. (Step S13).

  On the other hand, if the selected region overlaps with the history (Yes in step S11), if the number of executed regions is greater than the first specified number (determination in step S12), the jackpot Whether or not to change the region selected in step S10 is determined according to the lottery probability of the lottery. If the lottery probability of the big hit lottery is high (Yes in step S15), whether or not to change the selected region is determined by lottery. It is determined (step S16). On the other hand, when the lottery probability of the big hit lottery is low (No in step S15), the region selected in step S10 is not changed (step S14).

  Therefore, if the newly selected region overlaps with the history, the more regions that have been executed, the easier it is to select the overlapping region, while the fewer regions that have been executed, the different regions that have been executed. Becomes easier to be selected, and the player can see more regions. In the present embodiment, the flow of step S11 → step S12 → step S13 → step S14 corresponds to the first selection condition. Further, the flow of step S11 → step S12 → step S15 → step S14 and the flow of step S11 → step S12 → step S15 → step S16 → step S14 correspond to the second selection condition.

  On the other hand, if the determination result in step S11 is negative (the selected region does not overlap with the history), the overall control CPU 31a has the total number of executed regions as the first specified number (five in this embodiment). It is determined whether or not the following is true (step S18). If the determination result in step S18 is affirmative (the number of executed regions ≦ 5), the overall control CPU 31a proceeds to step S14 and indicates the region selected in step S10 without changing the selected region. The execution instruction command to be set is set in the transmission buffer. That is, in this embodiment, when the number of executed regions is 5 or less with respect to the region selected in step S10, the selected region is fixed regardless of the lottery result of the big hit lottery. It is easy to reach up to two.

  On the other hand, if the determination result in step S18 is negative (the number of executed regions> 5), the overall control CPU 31a determines that the total number of executed regions is the second specified number (eight in this embodiment). Is determined, that is, whether or not the region selected in the current variation is the remaining one region (step S19). If the determination result in step S19 is negative (5 <number of executed regions <8), the region selected in the current variation is not the remaining one region. Therefore, the overall control CPU 31a determines whether or not to change the region selected in step S10 (step S20).

  In step S20, the overall control CPU 31a performs lottery of whether or not to change based on the lottery probability of the big hit lottery and the random number value read and acquired from the overall control RAM 31c. In the present embodiment, when the lottery probability of the big hit lottery is high, random numbers are distributed so that “do not change” is more easily selected than “change” (for example, 4/11 and 7 / 11). On the other hand, when the lottery probability of the jackpot lottery is low, random numbers are distributed so that “change” is more easily selected than “do not change” (for example, 2/11 and 9/11). . In addition, the random numbers are distributed so that the region selected in step S10 is more easily changed when the lottery probability of the big hit lottery is lower than when the lottery probability is high.

  If the determination result in step S20 is negative (does not change), the overall control CPU 31a proceeds to step S14 and executes the execution instruction command for instructing the region selected in step S10 without changing the selected region. Is set in the send buffer. On the other hand, if the determination result in step S20 is affirmative (changes), the overall control CPU 31a adds 1 to the lower byte of the execution instruction command instructing the region selected in step S10, as in step S13. A region is selected (step S21). Thereafter, the overall control CPU 31a proceeds to step S14.

  That is, in the present embodiment, when the selected region does not overlap with the history (determination of step S11 is negative), if the number of executed regions is equal to or less than the first specified number (determination of step S18 is affirmative). The region selected in step S10 is determined (step S14). On the other hand, if the selected region does not overlap with the history (determination is negative in step S11) and the selected region is not one remaining region (determination is negative in step S19), the selection is made in step S10. It is determined by lottery whether or not to change the selected region (step S20). When “no change” is determined in this lottery, the region selected in step S10 is determined (step S14). On the other hand, when “change” is determined, a region different from the region selected in step S10 is newly determined by adding 1 to the lower byte of the execution instruction command indicating the region selected in step S10. (Step S21).

  Therefore, if the newly selected regions do not overlap with the history, the fewer regions that have been executed, the easier it is to select a region that is different from the regions that have already been executed, while the more regions that have been executed, the more It is easier to select new regions that overlap with other regions. In the present embodiment, the flow of step S11 → step S18 → step S14 corresponds to the third selection condition. Further, the flow of Step S11 → Step S18 → Step S19 → Step S20 → Step S21 → Step S14 corresponds to the fourth selection condition.

  On the other hand, if the determination result in step S19 is affirmative (the number of executed regions = 8), the region selected by the current variation is the remaining one region. Accordingly, the overall control CPU 31a determines whether or not to change the region selected in step S10 as in step S20 (step S22). At this time, the overall control CPU 31a performs the lottery based on the lottery probability of the big hit lottery and the random number value read and acquired from the overall control RAM 31c. In step S22, when the lottery probability of the big hit lottery is high, random numbers are assigned so that “do not change” is more easily selected than “change” (for example, 1/11). 10/11). On the other hand, when the lottery probability of the big hit lottery is low, random values are distributed so that “change” is more easily selected than “do not change” (for example, 1/11 and 10/11). . That is, when the lottery probability of the big hit lottery is high, compared to the case where the lottery is low, the region selected in step S10 is not changed, and one remaining region is likely to appear.

  If the determination result in step S22 is affirmative (change), the overall control CPU 31a proceeds to step S21, and adds 1 to the lower byte of the execution instruction command instructing the region selected in step S10. Select a new region. Thereafter, the overall control CPU 31a proceeds to step S14. On the other hand, if the determination result in step S22 is negative (does not change), the overall control CPU 31a proceeds to step S14 and executes the instruction to select the region selected in step S10 without changing the selected region. Set the instruction command in the transmission buffer.

  As described above, the overall control CPU 31a executes the local determination process shown in FIG. 5 every time one of the variation patterns P7 to P10 is designated. At this time, since the central control CPU 31a confirms the type of the region specified by the value of the executed flag in steps S12, S18, and S19, it has been executed indicating the region specified by the value of the executed flag. The command is output to the effect display control board 32 at the next and subsequent control cycles. As shown in FIG. 4, when the “local K1” is determined, the overall control CPU 31a displays “B4H21H” as the executed command, and “B4H22H” as the executed command when the “local K2” is determined. Each is output to the control board 32.

  If the determination result in step S22 is negative (does not change), the overall control CPU 31a displays a conquest image indicating that all regions have been selected (a message image indicated by “COMPLETE !!” in FIG. 7 (i)). ) Is output to the effect display control board 32 at the next and subsequent control cycles. In the present embodiment, the flow of Step S11 → Step S18 → Step S19 → Step S22 → Step S21 → Step S14 corresponds to the fifth selection condition.

  Next, a reset process performed to reset the value of the executed flag will be described with reference to FIG. The reset process is a process performed at the end of the symbol variation game. In this embodiment, “at the end of the symbol variation game” refers to the time when the symbol stop command is input, and the overall control CPU 31a executes the reset process every time the symbol stop command is input. Yes.

  In the reset process, the overall control CPU 31a determines whether or not the current symbol variation game is the 100th symbol variation game after the big hit game ends (step S30). At this time, the overall control CPU 31a determines whether or not the variable state is ended by the end of the current symbol variation game by determining whether or not a non-operation command is input.

  If the determination result of step S30 is affirmative (the 100th symbol variation game after the end of the big hit game), the overall control CPU 31a proceeds to step S32. On the other hand, if the determination result in step S30 is negative (not the 100th symbol variation game after the big hit game ends), the overall control CPU 31a checks the value of the executed flag, To determine whether all regions have been selected (step S31). If the determination result of step S31 is affirmative (all regions are selected), the overall control CPU 31a proceeds to step S32. In step S32, the overall control CPU 31a resets the value of the executed flag set in the overall control RAM 31c. That is, when the change state ends with the current change, or when all the regions are selected with the current change, the selection content stored as a history so far is reset. In addition, the overall control CPU 31a that resets the value of the executed flag produces an effect display of a reset instruction command that instructs to return the Japan map M to the initial stage (outlined state) before the start of the next symbol variation game. Output to the control board 32. In the present embodiment, the executed flag is not positively reset when the big hit lottery is won. Therefore, in step S31, it is determined whether or not all regions have been selected. However, the variation pattern that triggers affirmative determination in step S31 may be a variation pattern for jackpot variation.

  If the determination result in step S31 is negative (all regions are not selected), the overall control CPU 31a ends the reset process. That is, when the variable state has not been completed and all the regions have not been selected, the value of the executed flag is not reset. Therefore, when any one of the variation patterns P7 to P10 is selected next time, The symbol variation game is started from the state where the region corresponding to the value set in the executed flag in the Japanese map M is displayed in color.

  In the present embodiment, completion of the variable state or selection of all regions corresponds to establishment of the reset condition. In addition, in this embodiment, the value of the executed flag stored in the overall control RAM 31c is always reset when the power is turned on. In this embodiment, when any one of the variation patterns P7 to P10 is instructed, the overall control CPU 31a that selects any one of the regions K1 to K9 functions as an effect content selection unit. The overall control RAM 31c in which the executed flag is set functions as a storage unit. Further, the overall control CPU 31a that changes the selection condition with reference to the value of the executed flag functions as a changing unit. The overall control CPU 31a also functions as an effect control means. The overall control CPU 31a also functions as a reset unit.

Next, the contents of control executed by the display control CPU 32a to execute map reach will be described.
Each time the execution control command is input, the display control CPU 32a controls the display content of the effect display device 11 so that the section corresponding to the region specified by the command is blinked. On the other hand, every time an executed command is input, the display control CPU 32a displays the section corresponding to the region specified by the instructed command in a colored state. Further, when the display control CPU 32a inputs a conquest instruction command, after a lapse of a predetermined time, more specifically, a reach effect is being displayed, and a conquer image is displayed after the effect that the character KY visits the selected region ends. Let Further, the display control CPU 32a displays the development image (see FIG. 7J) indicating that the reach effect is developed after displaying the conquest image. In addition, when the reset instruction command is input, the display control CPU 32a starts the symbol variation game from the outline Japan map M when the map reach is executed immediately after. In the present embodiment, the display control CPU 32a functions as an effect control means.

  Hereinafter, the flow of the game when the map reach is executed in the effect display device 11 will be described with reference to FIG. In the following description, it is assumed that the map reach is executed after the change state is given in response to winning of the probable big hit.

  Assume that any one of the variation patterns P7 to P10 (in this example, the variation pattern P8) is selected for the first time after the current variation after the state of “high accuracy + variation exists”. If the region K1 is selected at this time, since the executed flag is not set with a value that identifies the executed region, the overall control CPU 31a does not change the selected region K1 (step S18 in FIG. 5). Affirmative determination). In this case, as shown in FIG. 7A, after the reach state is formed in the effect display device 11, the region K1 is blinked as shown in FIG. 7B, and the character KY displays the region K1. Visiting performance (for example, grassland, etc.) is executed.

  When the variation time set in the variation pattern P8 has elapsed after the end of the reach effect, as shown in FIG. 7C, the symbol combination of shift reach (in this example, “343”) is fixedly stopped and displayed. Ends. At this time, the overall control CPU 31a does not clear the executed flag because the variable state has not ended and not all regions have been selected. Even if a symbol variation game based on a variation pattern (for example, variation pattern P6) excluding the variation patterns P7 to P10 is played a plurality of times, map reach is not associated with these variation patterns. In this case, the map display is not performed in the effect display device 11, but the value of the executed flag does not change. At this time, since only one region is displayed in a colored state on the Japanese map M, it is difficult for the player to determine from the number that the lottery probability of the big hit lottery is high.

  Then, it is assumed that the variation pattern P8 is selected again in the state of “high accuracy + variable”. At this time, if the region K8 is selected, the executed flag only has a value “1” corresponding to the region K1, and the value “8” corresponding to the region K8 selected in the current variation. Is not set and the number of executed regions is 5 or less, the overall control CPU 31a does not change the selected region K8 (Yes in step S18 of FIG. 5). In this case, as shown in FIG. 7 (d), after the reach state is formed in the effect display device 11, the region K8 is blinked as shown in FIG. 7 (e). At this time, since the value corresponding to the region K1 is set in the executed flag, the section corresponding to the region K8 is blinked and displayed in the state where the section corresponding to the region K1 is colored in the Japanese map M. become. Then, along with the blinking display of the section corresponding to the region K8, the effect that the character KY is visiting the region K8 (for example, the sea) is executed.

  When the variation time set in the variation pattern P8 elapses after the reach effect is finished, as shown in FIG. 7 (f), the symbol combination of the shift reach (in this example, “232”) is fixedly stopped and displayed. Ends. At this time, the overall control CPU 31a does not clear the executed flag because the variable state has not ended and not all regions have been selected. Also, at this point (the number of executed regions = 2), since the selected region is not changed according to the lottery probability of the jackpot lottery, the player determines from the number that the lottery probability of the jackpot lottery is high. It is hard to do.

  Thereafter, although not shown here, if any one of the variation patterns P7 to P10 is selected, whether or not to change the currently selected region depending on the type of the currently selected region and the number of executed regions. Is determined. More specifically, when the region K8 is selected by the current change and the number of executed regions including the region K8 is five, one is added to the lower byte of the execution instruction command indicating the region K8. Is done. As a result, the region K9 is newly selected instead of the region K8 (step S11 → step S12 → step S13). At this time, if the region K9 has been executed, the section corresponding to the colored region K9 is blinked. On the other hand, if the region K9 has not been executed, the player visually recognizes the reach effect of the region K9 for the first time. can do.

  In addition, when the region K6 is selected by this change, and the region K6 does not overlap with the history and the number of executed regions is six, whether or not to change the region K6 is determined by lottery. Determined by If it is decided to change, 1 is added to the lower byte of the execution instruction command indicating the region K6. Thus, the region K7 is selected instead of the region K6 (step S11 → step S18 → step S19 → step S20 → step S21). On the other hand, if it is decided not to change, the region K7 is not changed (step S11 → step S18 → step S19 → step S20 → step S14). At this time (the number of executed regions is 5 or more), it is determined whether or not to change the selected region according to the lottery probability of the big hit lottery. It is easy to expect that the lottery probability is high.

  After that, it is assumed that the variation pattern P8 for variation in outlier reach is selected in the state of “high accuracy + variation”. At this time, the region K4 is selected, and all values (“1” to “3”, “5” to “9”) other than the value “4” corresponding to the region K4 are set in the executed flag. Suppose that In this case, since K4 selected by the current variation becomes one remaining region, whether or not to change the selected region K4 is determined by lottery. At this time, if it is determined that “do not change” (No in step S22), as shown in FIG. 7G, after the reach state is formed in the effect display device 11, the state shown in FIG. As shown, the region K4 is blinked. At this time, since the values corresponding to the regions K1 to K3, K5 to K7 excluding the region K4 are set in the executed flag, the sections corresponding to the regions K1 to K3 and K5 to K7 in the Japanese map M are colored. In this state, the section corresponding to the region K4 is displayed blinking. Then, along with the blinking display of the section corresponding to the region K4, an effect (for example, a castle) where the character KY is visiting the region K4 is executed.

  After the effect that the character KY is visiting the region K4 is executed, a message image indicated by “COMPLETE !!” is displayed as shown in FIG. Then, as shown in FIG. 7 (j), after the developed image indicating that the reach effect develops is displayed, the reach effect is executed again as shown in FIG. 7 (k). Then, when the variation time set in the variation pattern P8 has elapsed after the end of the reach effect, as shown in FIG. 7 (l), the symbol combination of the shift reach (in this example, “565”) is fixedly stopped and displayed. The floating game ends. At this time, since the overall control CPU 31a has selected all regions, if the symbol stop command is input, the overall control CPU 31a clears the executed flag.

  At the time of FIG. 7 (h), since all regions are displayed in a colored state on the Japanese map M, it was not a big hit in the symbol variation game. It can be recognized that there is a high possibility that the lottery probability of the big hit lottery is high. As described above, in this embodiment, by determining whether or not to change the region selected in step S10 in accordance with the lottery probability of the big hit lottery, the probability variation expectation level is suggested by the number of executed regions.

Therefore, according to the present embodiment, the following effects can be obtained.
(1) When a specific variation pattern (variation patterns P7 to P10) is selected, any region is determined from a plurality of regions, and depending on whether or not a certain variation state is given. , Varied the rate of changing the selected region. As a result, the number of executed regions can be changed according to whether or not the probability variation state is given, so that it is possible to guess whether or not the probability variation state is given from the number of executed regions. Since the estimation period does not end at an early stage, it can be estimated at an appropriate timing whether or not the lottery probability of the big hit lottery is high.

  (2) When the variable state ends, the history is reset even if all the regions are not selected. Thereby, when the variable state is given again, it is possible to challenge to make all the regions appear again.

  (3) When selecting the effect content according to the first selection condition, if the number of executed game effects is less than or equal to the first specified number (5 in the embodiment), the effect content is changed from the selected effect content. . Therefore, according to the first selection condition, when there are few executed effects, it is possible to make the player visually recognize as many types of game effects as possible. On the other hand, the greater the number of executed game effects, the higher the probability of winning the jackpot lottery. Thereby, when selecting the content of the effect according to the second selection condition, if the executed effect is more than the first specified number, the selected effect content is not changed even if the executed effect content is selected. Therefore, when the lottery probability of the big hit lottery is low, it is difficult to execute all the effects. As a result, since it is possible to change the number of locals that have been executed according to the lottery probability of the jackpot lottery, it is possible to guess whether or not a certain variation state is given from the number of locals. The period does not end early.

  (4) When selecting the effect contents according to the third selection condition, if the unexecuted effect contents are selected and the executed game effects are equal to or less than the first specified number, the selected effect contents are not changed. As a result, when there are few executed contents, it is possible to show the player as many types of game effects as possible. On the other hand, as the number of executed game effects increases, it will be expected that the lottery probability of the jackpot lottery is high, so when selecting the effect contents according to the fourth selection condition, When the number is greater than the first specified number, it is determined by lottery whether or not to change the content of the selected effect. When it is decided to change the content, the same content as the stored content may be selected by changing the content to the content different from the selected content. Therefore, as a result, it is possible to change the number of locals that have been executed according to the lottery probability of the jackpot lottery. Does not end early.

  (5) When selecting the production content according to the fourth selection condition, if there is a lot of production content that has been executed, it becomes difficult to select the production content that has not been executed. By setting the probability to be high, the same content as the stored production content may be selected again. As a result, since it is possible to change the number of locals that have been executed according to the lottery probability of the jackpot lottery, it is possible to guess whether or not a certain variation state is given from the number of locals. The period does not end early.

  (6) When selecting the production content according to the fifth selection condition, if the newly selected production content is the remaining one production content, the remaining one production content is changed according to the current lottery lottery probability Since the lottery probability at the time of determining whether or not to be made is different, it is determined whether or not to change the remaining one effect according to the lottery probability. As a result, even if the lottery probability of the big hit lottery is high, not all the production contents appear, so even if all the production contents are not selected, the lottery probability of the big hit lottery Can be expected to have a high probability.

  (7) When selecting the effect content according to the fifth selection condition, when the lottery probability of the big hit lottery is lower than the case of the high probability, the currently selected effect content is the remaining one effect content. Also, the production content was set to be changed with high probability. As a result, when the lottery probability of the big hit lottery is high, all the contents of the production set as the selected group are likely to appear, so the player's challenge to see all the production contents is improved. And the player can continue to play games.

  (8) Regardless of whether the probability variation big hit or the non-probability big hit is won, the time until the predetermined number of symbol variation games is executed is set as the upper limit number (100 in this embodiment). A short state is granted. In the present embodiment, map reach is executed only during the variable speed state, so that the appearance of a plurality of types of regions while the variable speed state is given is a lottery lottery after the variable speed ends. It becomes an index indicating the lottery probability. Therefore, by changing the number of regions according to the first selection condition to the fifth selection condition based on the lottery probability of the jackpot lottery, it is possible to suggest the lottery probability of the jackpot lottery after the change from the increase mode. It becomes.

  (9) The history is not reset even if the big hit lottery is won before the shortage state ends. Thereby, the lottery probability before winning the jackpot lottery is suggested by the history after the jackpot game. Further, in this embodiment, since the probability variation expectation is set to be higher as the number of histories is larger, by continuing the history before and after winning the big hit lottery, the early stage even after the end of the big hit game Can lead to the achievement of the entire history. In the present embodiment, when the number of executed regions is 5 or less, the selected regions are fixed regardless of the lottery result of the big hit lottery, so it is easy to reach up to five. . Therefore, by continuing the history before and after winning the big hit lottery, the number of histories can easily reach 5 or more at an early stage, and as a result, the entire history can be achieved at an early stage. In addition, the expected probability of change is usually suggested by the number of histories, but when a variation pattern for jackpot variation is selected, it is as if the expectation of jackpot is also suggested by the number of histories. Can give a sense.

  (10) When the number of executed regions is 5 or less, the selected region is fixed regardless of the lottery result of the big hit lottery. Thereby, even if the lottery probability of the big hit lottery is low, it is not immediately notified that the probability is low.

  (11) When selecting an effect content different from the selected effect content, the instruction data (execution instruction command) for instructing the selected effect content is specified with a value obtained by offsetting a certain value (in the embodiment, “1”). The content of the effect indicated by the indicated data is selected. By doing in this way, when the selected production content has been executed, the control required to reselect the production content than when performing lottery many times until an unexecuted production content is selected. The burden can be reduced.

  (12) Corresponding execution instruction commands in order from the north of the map of Japan, and by offsetting a certain value to the lower byte of the execution instruction command, a region located in the suburbs of the region determined in step S10 is newly selected. become. Thereby, when the map reach is selected, it is possible to give a sense of unity when moving in a region where the character KY visits. That is, it is possible to give a collective impression when the surroundings of a region displayed in a colored state are selected, rather than a mode in which the destinations are not grouped, such as region K1 → region K4 → region K9.

  (13) Even if the effect content that has been executed is selected, if the lottery probability of the big hit lottery is high, the unselected effect content is selected (step S17 in FIG. 5). Thereby, when the lottery probability of the big hit lottery is high, duplication of the same effect contents can be reduced, and the player can visually recognize as much effect contents as possible. In fact, even if an unselected region is selected by chance, if the unselected region is selected, the lottery probability of the jackpot lottery is high. Expectations can be given to probability. That is, it can be impressed that the selection of an unselected region is directly linked to the fact that the lottery probability of the jackpot lottery is high.

  (14) In a plurality of specific variation patterns (variation patterns P7 to P10), the selection group (regions K1 to K9) is made common. As a result, there is a common part (map reach) in the production content defined in the fluctuation pattern, but even if the fluctuation pattern cannot be shared due to different fluctuation times, etc., the common part is set in the production content Since the selected group can be shared, the data storage area can be reduced.

(Second Embodiment)
Next, a second embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS.
Note that, in the embodiments described below, the same configurations and the same control contents as those of the already described embodiments are denoted by the same reference numerals, and redundant descriptions thereof are omitted or simplified.

  In the present embodiment, it is possible to select a variation pattern associated with map reach even in the non-variable state. And if map reach is executed during the non-varying state, the number of executed regions suggests the jackpot expectation, while if map reach is executed during the changing state, Probability expectation is suggested by the number of. In addition, after the variable state is completed, until the predetermined number of symbol variation games are completed (in the present embodiment, 50 times), the probability of expected change is suggested by the number of executed regions. Yes.

  In this embodiment, the overall control CPU 31a measures the number of times the symbol variation game is executed each time the gaming state is switched, such as the number of symbol variation games executed after the probability variation state or the variation state is given. . Specifically, the number of times the symbol variation game is executed is measured by the overall control RAM 31c each time a variation pattern designation command is input after inputting various commands (probability variation command, operation command, etc.) for instructing the gaming state. .

  As shown in FIG. 9, in this embodiment, it is possible to select variation patterns P7 to P10 associated with “map reach” regardless of whether or not the variable state is given. When the variable state is assigned, the selection probability of the variation pattern associated with “map reach” is set to be higher than the selection probability of other variation patterns. On the other hand, when the variable state is not assigned, the selection probability of the variation pattern associated with “map reach” is set to be substantially the same as the selection probability of other variation patterns.

Hereinafter, the flow of the local determination process in the second embodiment will be described with reference to FIG.
The overall control CPU 31a executes the local determination process shown in FIG. 8 at the start of the game based on any of the variation patterns P7 to P10.

  The overall control CPU 31a selects one of the nine regions by lottery (step S40), and then checks whether the selected region overlaps with the history (step S41). When the region selected in step S40 overlaps with the history (Yes in step S41), the overall control CPU 31a determines that the total number of executed regions is equal to or less than the first specified number (five in this embodiment). It is determined whether or not there is (step S42). When the total number of executed regions is 5 or less (Yes in step S42), the overall control CPU 31a adds 1 to the lower byte of the execution instruction command for specifying the region selected in step S40 (step S43). ) And confirming that the execution instruction command corresponding to the newly selected region is to be transmitted (step S44). Therefore, regardless of whether or not the lottery probability of lottery lottery or variable state is given, if the region selected in step S40 overlaps with the history and the number of executed regions is 5 or less, a new The region will be decided.

  On the other hand, if the region selected in step S40 overlaps with the history, but the total number of regions that have been executed is more than five (determination is negative in step S42), the overall control CPU 31a is assigned a variable state. It is determined whether or not it is in the non-variable state by confirming whether or not information (flag or the like) indicating that it is not set is set (step S45). If the determination result in step 45 is affirmative (non-changeable state), the overall control CPU 31a has information (such as a flag) indicating that the changeable state is not given and the number of symbol change games since the changeover state has ended. Is determined, and it is determined whether or not the current symbol variation game is a symbol variation game within 50 times after the completion of the variation (step S46).

  If the determination result in step S46 is negative (not within 50 times after the end of the change), the overall control CPU 31a checks whether or not the change patterns P9 and P10 for the big hit change are instructed in the current change. (Step S47). If this determination result is affirmative (the change patterns P9 and P10 have been instructed), the overall control CPU 31a determines whether or not to change the region selected in step S40 (step S48). In step S48, when the big hit fluctuation patterns P9 and P10 are selected, random numbers are assigned so that “change” is more easily selected than “do not change” (for example, 3 / 11 and 8/11).

  If the determination result in step S48 is affirmative (change), the overall control CPU 31a selects an unselected region (step S49), and then proceeds to step S44. Thereby, in this embodiment, when the region selected in step S40 overlaps with the history and the number of executed regions is more than five, variation patterns P9 and P10 for jackpot variation are selected. If this is the case, local reach production that does not overlap with the history will be more likely to be executed.

  On the other hand, if the determination result of step S47 is negative (the change patterns P9 and P10 are not instructed), the overall control CPU 31a proceeds to step S44. That is, when the current variation is executed based on the variation patterns P7 and P8, the overall control CPU 31a does not change the region selected in step S40. Also, if the determination result in step S48 is negative (does not change), the overall control CPU 31a proceeds to step S44 without changing the region selected in step S40.

  In the present embodiment, the selected region overlaps the history (Yes in step S41), the number of executed regions is greater than five (determination is negative in step S42), and the current symbol variation If the game is not a symbol variation game within 50 times after the end of the variation (No at Step S46), if the variation patterns P9 and P10 for the big hit variation are instructed, it is likely to be changed to an unexecuted region. For this reason, if the current symbol variation game is not within 50 times after the completion of the variation, the expected number of jackpots is suggested by the number of executed regions.

  On the other hand, if the determination result of step S45 is negative (variable state), the overall control CPU 31a checks whether or not the lottery probability of the big hit lottery is high (step S50). If the determination result is affirmative (the lottery probability of the big hit lottery is high), the overall control CPU 31a determines whether or not to change the region selected in step S40 (step S48). In step S48, when the lottery probability of the big hit lottery is high, random values are assigned so that “change” is more easily selected than “do not change” (for example, 3/11 and 8 / 11). On the other hand, if the determination result of step S50 is negative (the lottery probability of the big hit lottery is low), the overall control CPU 31a proceeds to step S44 without changing the region selected in step S40.

  In the present embodiment, the selected region overlaps with the history (Yes in Step S41), the number of executed regions is more than five (No in Step S42), and the variable state is present. If it is given (No in step S45), if the lottery probability of the big hit lottery is high, it is easy to change to an unexecuted region. For this reason, when the symbol variation game is performed during the variation state, the probability variation probability is suggested by the number of executed regions.

  If the determination result in step S46 is affirmative (within 50 times after the end of the change), the overall control CPU 31a proceeds to step S50. When the lottery probability of the big hit lottery is high, the overall control CPU 31a determines whether or not to change the region selected in step S40 (step S48). In the present embodiment, the selected region overlaps the history (Yes in step S41), the number of executed regions is greater than five (determination is negative in step S42), and the current symbol variation If the game is within 50 times after the end of the change, if the lottery probability of the big hit lottery is high, it is easy to change to an unexecuted region. For this reason, when the current symbol variation game is within 50 times after the completion of the variation, the expected variation degree is suggested by the number of executed regions.

  In the following description, a state in which the current symbol variation game is a symbol variation game in a variable state may be referred to as a “first gaming state”. In addition, a state in which the current symbol variation game is not a symbol variation game within 50 times after the completion of the variation may be indicated as a “second gaming state”. Furthermore, a state where the current symbol variation game is a symbol variation game within 50 times after the completion of the variation may be referred to as a “third gaming state”. In the present embodiment, when the current gaming state is the first gaming state, the overall control CPU 31a determines whether the current gaming state is any of the first gaming state to the third gaming state at the start of the gaming state. “1” is set to the game state flag indicating that The overall control CPU 31a sets “2” in the gaming state flag when the current gaming state is the second gaming state, while the gaming state flag indicates that the current gaming state is the third gaming state. Set “3” to.

  On the other hand, if the determination result in step S41 is negative (the selected region does not overlap with the history), the overall control CPU 31a has the total number of executed regions as the first specified number (five in this embodiment). It is determined whether or not the following is true (step S51). If the number of executed regions is 5 or less (Yes in step S51), the overall control CPU 31a proceeds to step S44 without changing the region selected in step S40. In the present embodiment, if the number of executed regions is 5 or less with respect to the region selected in step S40, the selected region is confirmed regardless of the lottery result of the big hit lottery or the type of the selected variation pattern. Therefore, it is easy to reach up to five.

  On the other hand, when the number of executed regions is more than five (No in step S51), the overall control CPU 31a determines whether or not the region selected in the current change is the remaining one region. (Step S52). If the selected region is not the remaining region (No at Step S52), the overall control CPU 31a determines whether or not to change the region selected at Step S40 (Step S53).

  In step S53, if the variation pattern P9, P10 for jackpot variation is selected in the second gaming state, the random number value is set so that “do not change” is more easily selected than “change”. Are distributed (for example, 4/11 and 7/11). On the other hand, if variation patterns P7 and P8 for outlier reach variation are selected, random numbers are assigned so that “change” is easier to select than “do not change” (for example, 2 / 11 and 9/11). Further, the region selected in step S40 is more likely to be changed when the variation patterns P7 and P8 for outlier reach variation are selected than when the variation patterns P9 and P10 for big hit variation are selected. Random numbers are assigned to

  In step S53, if the lottery probability of the big hit lottery is high in the first gaming state or the third gaming state, a random number is set so that “do not change” is more easily selected than “change”. Are assigned (for example, 4/11 and 7/11). On the other hand, if the lottery probability of the jackpot lottery is low, random values are distributed so that “change” is more easily selected than “do not change” (for example, 2/11 and 9/11). ). In addition, the random numbers are distributed so that the region selected in step S40 is more easily changed when the lottery probability of the big hit lottery is lower than when the lottery probability is high.

  If the determination result in step S53 is negative (does not change), the overall control CPU 31a proceeds to step S44 without changing the region selected in step S40. On the other hand, if the determination result in step S53 is affirmative (changes), the overall control CPU 31a adds 1 to the lower byte of the execution instruction command instructing the region selected in step S40, and selects a new region. (Step S54). Thereafter, the overall control CPU 31a proceeds to step S44.

  In this embodiment, when the selected region does not overlap with the history (determination of step S41 is negative) and the selected region is not the remaining one region (determination of step S52 is negative), in step S40 Whether or not to change the selected region is determined by lottery (step S53). In this case, in the second gaming state, when the big hit fluctuation pattern P9, P10 is selected, the random number value is distributed so that “do not change” is easier to select than “change”. Yes. On the other hand, when the variation patterns P7 and P8 for variation in the detachment reach are selected, the random number values are distributed so that “change” is more easily selected than “not change”. For this reason, in the second gaming state, the greater the number of executed regions, the higher the degree of expectation for jackpot.

  On the other hand, in the first gaming state or the third gaming state, when the lottery probability of the big hit lottery is high, the random number value is distributed so that “do not change” is more easily selected than “change”. . On the other hand, when the lottery probability of the big hit lottery is low, the value of the random number is distributed so that “change” is more easily selected than “do not change”. For this reason, in the first game state and the third game state, the probability variation probability increases as the number of executed regions increases.

  On the other hand, if the selected region is the remaining one region (Yes in step S52), the overall control CPU 31a determines whether or not to change the region selected in step S40 (step S55). ).

  In step S55, as in step S53, if the variation pattern P9, P10 for big hit variation is selected in the second gaming state, “do not change” is more easily selected than “change”. In this way, random numbers are distributed (for example, 1/11 and 10/11). On the other hand, if variation patterns P7 and P8 for outlier reach variation are selected, random numbers are assigned so that “change” is more easily selected than “do not change” (for example, 1 / 11 and 10/11). That is, in the second gaming state, when the variation patterns P9 and P10 for the big hit variation are selected, the selection is made in step S40 as compared to the case where the variation patterns P7 and P8 for the loss reach variation are selected. One region is likely to appear without changing the region.

  When the overall control CPU 31a is in the first game state or the third game state, in step S55, referring to the change determination table shown in FIG. A lottery will be performed according to the determined type of jackpot.

  In the change determination table shown in FIG. 10, when the winning probability is a big hit lottery with a high probability, a random number value is distributed so that “do not change” is easier to select than “change”. (For example, 30/101 and 71/101). On the other hand, if the winning probability of the big hit lottery is high, if you win a non-probable big hit, random values will be distributed so that “change” is easier to select than “do not change”. (For example, 10/101 and 91/101). In addition, when the lottery probability of the big hit lottery is high, when a variation pattern for shift reach variation is selected, random values are distributed so that it is easier to select “change” than “do not change”. (For example, 20/101 and 81/101).

  On the other hand, when the winning probability wins when the lottery probability of the big hit lottery is low, random values are distributed so that it is easier to select “do not change” than “change” (for example, 20/101 and 81/101). On the other hand, if the winning probability of the big hit lottery is low, if you win a non-probable big hit, random values will be distributed so that it will be easier to select "change" with a higher probability than "do not change" (For example, 10/101 and 91/101). In addition, when the lottery probability of the big hit lottery is low, when a variation pattern for shift reach variation is selected, random values are distributed so that “change” is easier to select than “not change”. (For example, 10/101 and 91/101).

  That is, in the first gaming state or the third gaming state, if the lottery probability of the big hit lottery is high, if the lottery probability of the big hit lottery is not changed as a result of the symbol variation game executed this time, the remaining 1 Two regions are likely to appear. On the other hand, if the lottery probability of the big hit lottery is high, if the lottery probability of the big hit lottery is changed as a result of the symbol variation game executed this time, the remaining one region is unlikely to appear. If the lottery probability of the big hit lottery is low, if the lottery probability of the big hit lottery is not changed as a result of the symbol variation game executed this time, the remaining one region is unlikely to appear. If the lottery probability of the big hit lottery is low, if the lottery probability of the big hit lottery is changed as a result of the symbol variation game executed this time, the remaining one region is likely to appear.

  If the determination result in step S55 is affirmative (change), the overall control CPU 31a proceeds to step S54, and adds 1 to the lower byte of the execution instruction command instructing the region selected in step S40. Select a new region. Thereafter, the overall control CPU 31a proceeds to step S44. On the other hand, if the determination result of step S55 is negative (does not change), the overall control CPU 31a proceeds to step S44 without changing the region selected in step S40.

  Next, the reset process of the second embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. The reset process in the present embodiment is a process performed at the end of the symbol variation game. In this embodiment, “at the end of the symbol variation game” refers to the time when the symbol stop command is input, and the overall control CPU 31a executes the reset process every time the symbol stop command is input. Yes.

  First, the overall control CPU 31a determines whether or not the value of the gaming state flag is “3”, that is, whether or not the current gaming state is the third gaming state (step S60). If the determination result in step S60 is affirmative (game state flag = 3), the overall control CPU 31a determines whether or not the current symbol variation game is the 50th symbol variation game after the variation has ended (step S60). S61). If the determination result in step S61 is affirmative, the third gaming state is ended with the end of the current symbol variation game. If the determination result of step S61 is affirmative, the overall control CPU 31a resets the value of the executed flag (step S62). Thereafter, the overall control CPU 31a ends the reset process.

  On the other hand, if the determination result in step S61 is negative (the current symbol variation game is not the 50th time after the completion of the variation), the overall control CPU 31a confirms the value of the executed flag, It is determined whether or not a local area has been selected (step S63). If the determination result in step S63 is affirmative (all regions are selected), the overall control CPU 31a proceeds to step S62. On the other hand, if not all regions have been selected (No at Step S63), the overall control CPU 31a ends the reset process. As a result, in the third gaming state, when the current variation is the 50th time after the completion of the shortening, or when all the regions are selected by the current variation, the selection contents stored as history so far are stored. It will be reset.

  On the other hand, if the determination result of step S60 is negative (gaming state flag ≠ 3), the overall control CPU 31a determines whether or not the value of the gaming state flag is “2”, that is, the current gaming state is the second gaming state. It is determined whether or not it is in a state (step S64). If the determination result in step S64 is affirmative (gaming state flag = 2), the overall control CPU 31a checks whether or not the variation patterns P9 and P10 for the big hit variation are instructed in the current variation (step S65). . If the determination result of step S65 is affirmative (the change patterns P9 and P10 have been instructed), the overall control CPU 31a proceeds to step S62.

  On the other hand, if the determination result of step S63 is negative (the change patterns P9 and P10 are not instructed), the overall control CPU 31a proceeds to step S63, and if all regions are selected, Control goes to step S62. As a result, in the second gaming state, when the variation patterns P9 and P10 for jackpot variation are selected, or when all the regions are selected in the current variation, the selection contents stored so far as the history are reset. Will be.

  If the determination result in step S64 is negative (gaming state flag ≠ 2), the current gaming state is the first gaming state. Then, the overall control CPU 31a determines whether or not the current symbol variation game is the 100th symbol variation game after the end of the big hit game (step S66). That is, the overall control CPU 31a determines whether or not the variable state is ended by the end of the current symbol variation game by determining whether or not a non-operation command is input.

  If the determination result in step S66 is affirmative (the 100th time after the big hit game is over), the first gaming state is ended with the end of the current symbol variation game. Next, the overall control CPU 31a determines whether or not to reset the stored contents in accordance with the current lottery probability of the big hit lottery (step S67). In the present embodiment, when the lottery probability of the big hit lottery is high, random numbers are distributed so that “not reset” is more easily selected than “reset” (for example, 31/101 and 70). / 101). On the other hand, when the lottery probability of the jackpot lottery is low, random values are distributed so that “reset” is more easily selected than “not reset” (for example, 11/101 and 90 / 101). That is, in the present embodiment, there may be created a situation in which the stored content is not reset even when the variable state ends. At this time, the stored content is more likely to be continued when the lottery probability of the jackpot lottery is higher than when the probability is low.

  If the determination result of step S67 is affirmative (reset), the overall control CPU 31a proceeds to step S62. If the determination result in step S67 is negative (not reset), the overall control CPU 31a ends the reset process. On the other hand, if the determination result in step S66 is negative (not the 100th time after the big hit game is finished), the current symbol variation game is a symbol variation game in a variable state. Therefore, the overall control CPU 31a proceeds to step S63. As a result, in the first gaming state, when the variable state ends, or when all the regions are selected by the current variation, the selection content that has been stored as a history is reset. However, even when the variable state ends, the selection content stored as the history is not necessarily reset.

  In the present embodiment, it is possible to select a variation pattern associated with map reach even in the non-variable state. When map reach is executed during the non-variable state (second gaming state), the expected number of jackpots is suggested by the number of executed regions, while during the variable state (first gaming state). When map reach is implemented, the probability of expected change is suggested by the number of regions that have been implemented. Further, after the variable state is completed, in the predetermined number of symbol variation games (third game state), the probability variation probability is suggested by the number of local regions that have been executed. In the third gaming state, the executed flag is not positively reset when the big hit lottery is won. Therefore, the map reach in the third gaming state during the non-variable state indicates a different expectation from the map reach in the second gaming state during the non-variable state.

Therefore, according to this embodiment, in addition to the effects (1) to (14) of the first embodiment, the following effects can be obtained.
(15) In the second gaming state, when a specific variation pattern (variation patterns P7 to P10) is selected, any region is determined from among a plurality of regions, and the jackpot lottery is won. Depending on whether or not, the rate of changing the selected region was varied. As a result, it is possible to prevent only the same effect content from being selected, and the type of effect content that has already been executed even though the game state is not advantageous to the player (in the embodiment, winning the big hit lottery). Can be prevented from increasing. Therefore, since it is possible to prevent the content of the production from being biased as much as possible, it is possible to maintain the player's expectation across a plurality of symbol variation games.

  (16) In the symbol variation game executed in the second gaming state, the jackpot expectation degree is suggested by the number of executed regions, whereas in the symbol variation game executed in the third gaming state, the regional increase mode This suggests the expected degree of change. Therefore, even if the content is the same (map reach), different expectations are suggested, so that the interest of the player can be improved.

  (17) It is possible to cause a state in which the history is continued until a predetermined number of symbol variation games are executed even after completion of the change. And in the non-variable state where the history is continued, the expected probability of change is suggested by the number of executed regions. Thereby, even if it is the same production content (map reach) executed in the same non-changeable state, different expectations (big hit expectation and probability change expectation) are suggested depending on the execution timing. Therefore, the interest of the player can be improved. Also, when the history is continued, the 50th symbol variation game after the end of the change and the 51st symbol change game after the end of the change are executed suddenly even though the same effect is being executed. Since the degree of expectation suggested varies depending on the player, the player's interest can be improved.

  (18) When the variable speed state ends, it is determined whether or not to reset the stored contents in accordance with the current lottery lottery probability. At this time, the random number values were distributed so that the stored contents are easily maintained when the lottery probability of the big hit lottery is higher than when the probability is low. Thereby, when the history is not reset even after the end of the change, it is possible to make the player know that the lottery probability of the big hit lottery is highly likely. Furthermore, even if the lottery probability of the big hit lottery is high, the history does not always continue. In this case, both the 50 symbol variation game during the non-variable state when the history is not continued and the 50 symbol variation game during the non-variable state when the history is continued are both in the non-variable state. However, the expectation level suggested by the reach production performed during each period is different, and the player's interest can be improved.

  (19) Different reset conditions are set in the second game state and the third game state. In the second gaming state, the variation patterns P9 and P10 for the big hit variation are selected. On the other hand, in the third gaming state, a predetermined number of symbol variation games are executed after the completion of the variation. As a result, in the third gaming state, even if the variation patterns P9 and P10 for jackpot variation are selected, all the histories are selected in the symbol variation game based on the selected variation pattern, or the selected variation The history is not reset unless the symbol variation game based on the pattern is a predetermined number of symbol variation games. Therefore, in the third gaming state, the lottery probability before winning the big win lottery is suggested by the history after the big hit game. Further, in this embodiment, since the probability variation expectation is set to be higher as the number of histories is larger, by continuing the history before and after winning the big hit lottery, the early stage even after the end of the big hit game Can lead to the achievement of the entire history.

In addition, you may change the said embodiment as follows.
In each embodiment, the executed command is omitted, and when the history is checked, the value of the executed flag set in the overall control RAM 31c may be checked every time the local determination process is executed. .

-In each embodiment, you may make it change the lottery probability of a reach lottery based on the internal state of at least any one among the lottery probability of a jackpot lottery, and the presence or absence of a variable state.
In the second gaming state of the second embodiment, the reset instruction command may be output only when all regions are selected without winning the big win lottery. That is, when the history is reset in response to winning the big hit lottery, the history may be reset in response to the input of an opening command instructing the start of the big hit game. Further, a reset instruction may be included in the conquest instruction command.

  The history reset condition in each embodiment may be that a player who is playing a game is replaced with a new player. In addition, as a method for determining that the player has been changed, a sensor for detecting the physical characteristics (height, weight, etc.) of the player may be provided. Further, a predetermined time (for example, 1 hour) may have elapsed since the occurrence of a standby state that occurs when the number of stored start balls is zero after the end of the symbol variation game. Also, there is a selection screen for selecting whether or not the history is erased during the demonstration production executed with the occurrence of the standby state by providing production operation means (such as production operation buttons) that can be operated by the player. It is good also as an aspect which displays on the production | presentation display apparatus 11, and selects whether the log | history is erase | eliminated by operation of the operation means for production.

As a method for selecting a region in each embodiment, when selecting a new region, a method of randomly selecting a region until an unselected region is selected may be used.
As a local selection method in each embodiment, a selection table set in accordance with the previously selected local area may be set. For example, when “Region K1” is selected in the current variation, the region is selected from a selection table composed of “Region K2” to “Region K9” excluding “Region K1” as an option in the next variation. You may do it.

The local selection method in each embodiment may be a method of continuing to add 1 to the lower byte of the execution instruction command until an unselected local is selected.
As a method of selecting a region in each embodiment, a new region may be selected by referring to specific performance contents instead of referring to the number of executed regions. For example, when “region K1” is selected in the current change, regions K1 to K5 are stored as histories. In such a case, if 1 is added to the lower byte of the execution instruction command for instructing the region K1, the region K2 is instructed, but the unselected region K6 is selected in consideration of specific history contents. You may make it let it.

  In the first embodiment, when the overall control RAM 31c continuously stores the storage contents at the end of the change, when the big win lottery is won again after the end of the change, it is executed after the end of the big hit game In the symbol variation game, map reach may be executed from the history stored in the overall control RAM 31c.

  -In 1st Embodiment, the process of step S15-S17, S20 shown in FIG. 5 is abbreviate | omitted, and only the lottery of whether to change one remaining area (step S22), based on the lottery probability of a big hit lottery You may make it perform.

  -In each embodiment, when the determination result of step S18 (step S51) is affirmative, it is determined whether to change the selected region according to the lottery probability of the big hit lottery, and when it is determined not to change The reach effect based on the region selected in step S10 (step S40) may be executed. At this time, the closer the number of regions stored in the executed flag at the time of step S18 (step S51) is to "5", the higher the ratio of selecting "change" than "do not change". Random numbers may be assigned to However, it is assumed that the random number values are distributed so that the ratio of selecting “do not change” is higher than “change” when the lottery probability of the big hit lottery is higher than when the probability is low.

  -In 2nd Embodiment, even if the lottery probability of a big hit lottery is a low probability, you may set so that an unselected district may be selected easily. Since the probability of winning the jackpot lottery is high during the probabilistic state, it is easy to win the jackpot lottery regardless of the number of regions that have been executed. Therefore, by making settings so that unselected regions are easily selected even if the lottery probability of the big hit lottery is low, it is possible to improve the interest during the uncertain change state. However, it is preferable that the executed region is less likely to be selected than when the lottery probability of the big hit lottery is high.

  -In 2nd Embodiment, you may change whether a log | history is reset according to the kind of jackpot. For example, a 16R probability variable big hit with a round game time of 25 seconds and a specified round number of “16” and an 8R probability variable big hit with a round game time of 0.06 seconds and a specified round number of “8” are set. Suppose that In this case, the history may be reset when the 16R probability variation big hit is won, while the history may not be reset when the 8R probability variation big hit is won. The player wants to win the jackpot that is more advantageous for the player as the number of histories increases, so the number of winning balls is less despite collecting the history through multiple symbol variation games If the history is reset by winning the big hit (8R probability variation big hit), the player is disappointed. Thus, by not resetting the history when winning the 8R probability variable jackpot, it is possible to collect the history again and to expect to win the jackpot with a large number of winning balls. Further, although it may be reset at the time of winning the 8R probability variable big win, the random number value may be distributed so that the ratio of not reset is higher than the ratio of reset.

  In each embodiment, an upper limit may be provided for the upper limit number of symbol variation games to which a probability variation state is given. In this case, it may be less than the symbol variation game upper limit number to which the variable state is given, or may be the same number as the upper limit number.

  -The state advantageous to the player in the second embodiment may be, for example, the number of rounds constituting the jackpot game. Moreover, it is good also as a difference in the number of design fluctuation | variation games to which the variable state which increases the open time per unit time of the opening-and-closing blade 16 is provided. In addition, the more content that is selected, the higher the probability that a big hit will be confirmed and a premier effect with a low appearance rate will be executed.

  In the local determination process (FIG. 8) in the second gaming state of the second embodiment, the lottery ratios in steps S48, S53, and S55 may be varied according to the type of jackpot. In the probability variation big hit, the lottery probability of the big hit lottery becomes a high probability, so that the probability variation big hit becomes a big hit that is more advantageous for the player than the non-probability big hit. Therefore, for example, in step S48, when the probability variation big hit is determined rather than the non-probability big hit, the ratio of changing the region selected in step S40 may be set higher. Thereby, it is easy to take the tendency that the kind of locality performed increases, when the jackpot which gives the privilege advantageous to a player is determined.

  -In each embodiment, regardless of whether or not the jackpot lottery is won, if a region that has been executed is selected and the number of regions that have been executed is more than five, the selected region is not changed. Also good. Similarly, an unselected region is selected regardless of whether or not the jackpot lottery is won, but if the number of completed regions is more than 5 and less than 8, the selected region is not changed. May be.

-There may be any number of specific variation patterns in each embodiment.
Each embodiment increases the memory of the meter when a specific variation pattern or a specific notice effect is selected or when a specific winning opening (for example, the gate 19) is won, and the meter is set to the maximum value. It is good also as an aspect by which a state advantageous for a player is provided when it reaches | attains. In such a case, the rate of increase of the meter may be constant, or a mode in which the rate of increase is determined by lottery may be used. In such a case, a process that replaces the local determination process refers to the determined meter rise value and the current meter value, and if the meter rise value is added and exceeds the upper limit of the meter, a different rise value is selected. Will be executed.

  In the second gaming state of the second embodiment, even if all the regions are selected in the region determination process (FIG. 8), there is a possibility that the region will deviate, so only in the second gaming state, step S55 in FIG. This process may be omitted. In the first game state and the third game state, the process of step S55 in FIG. 8 is executed.

  In the second embodiment, the lottery determines whether or not to continue the history according to the lottery probability of the big win lottery when the symbol variation game in which the variable state ends is triggered. The history may be continued without fail.

  -Also in 1st Embodiment, you may determine by lottery according to the lottery probability of the current big hit lottery whether a log | history is reset at the time of completion | finish of a variable state. In addition, when a variation pattern for big hit variation is selected at the end of the change, the lottery probability of the current big hit lottery and whether to reset the history according to the type of the big hit may be determined by lottery.

  ・ In the first embodiment, even when winning the big hit lottery, the history was not actively reset, so the probability after winning the big hit lottery is suggested by the history after the big hit game ends. However, whether or not to reset the history may be determined based on the type of jackpot determined when the jackpot lottery is won.

In the second embodiment, the contents stored in the overall control RAM 31c may be reset at the end of the change.
In the second embodiment, in step 55 shown in FIG. 8, it may be determined by lottery whether or not to reset the history even in the 50th symbol variation game after the completion of the variation.

  -In the second embodiment, if the history at the end of the change is continued, any setting that is advantageous for the player when the lottery probability of the jackpot lottery is higher than when the probability is low is any The history may be continued by a method. For example, regardless of the lottery probability of the jackpot lottery, the selection probability of “reset” or “do not reset” is set to be the same (for example, 70/101 and 31/101), while The number may be changed according to the lottery probability of the big hit lottery. For example, when the number of histories is “7”, when the lottery probability of the jackpot lottery is high, all the stored histories are continued, while when the lottery probability of the jackpot lottery is low, all The four histories may be continued instead of continuing the seven histories (seven).

  -In the second embodiment, a specific effect mode set after the end of the change is set, and during the period in which the specific effect mode is set, the probability change is expected depending on the number of executed districts even in the non-change state. You may set so that a degree may be suggested. Note that the end condition of the specific effect mode may be that a specific variation pattern is selected, or that “end” is won by a lottery of whether or not to end the specific effect mode.

  In the second gaming state of the second embodiment, when a variation pattern (variation patterns P8, P10) set with a high jackpot expectation is selected, the jackpot expectation is set lower than the variation patterns P8, P10. Random numbers may be assigned so that the remaining one region is more likely to appear than when the changed pattern (change pattern P7, P9) is selected. With such a setting, when map reach is executed during the non-varying state, the big hit expectation is suggested by the number of selected regions. In addition, even if the big hit lottery is won, the remaining one region may not be determined. Therefore, even if all the regions are not selected, it can be expected that the big hit will be made.

  In the local determination process (FIG. 8) in the first game state or the third game state of the second embodiment, only when the lottery probability after the big hit game is high when executing the process of step S55, The remaining one region may appear. In addition, when the variation pattern that becomes the lottery trigger whether or not to change the remaining one region is a variation pattern for the reach variation, the remaining one region may not appear.

  -In the second embodiment, the end of the 100th symbol variation game after the end of the jackpot game has been determined whether or not to reset the stored contents, but the continuation condition is changed to other conditions. Also good. For example, when an operation button for performance that can be operated by the player is provided and a selection screen for selecting whether or not to maintain the history is displayed, and it is selected to maintain by the button operation, the variable state ends. The history may be maintained.

  In each embodiment, it is not determined that “the symbol variation game has ended” by inputting the symbol stop command, but “the symbol variation game has been completed” after the variation time set in the variation pattern has elapsed. May be.

  In each embodiment, the variation pattern for specifying “map reach” may be set separately for the probability variation state and the non-probability variation state. Thereby, it is possible to determine whether or not a certain variation state is given from the type of variation pattern. Further, instead of the special symbol stop symbol designation command, a dedicated command capable of specifying the type of jackpot may be set.

  In each embodiment, the effect display device 11 is a liquid crystal display type, but may be a dot matrix type, an organic EL type, a plasma display type, or a display device that combines these.

In each embodiment, the sub control board 31 may be omitted, and the presentation display control board 32 may execute the control that the sub control board 31 has executed.
Next, a technical idea that can be grasped from the above-described embodiment and another example (modification) will be additionally described below.

  (B) When all the contents of the effect set as the selected group are selected, or when winning the jackpot that gives the most advantageous gaming state for the player, the stored contents stored in the storage means are reset. A gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 8, further comprising reset means for performing the resetting.

  (B) A plurality of the specific variation patterns are set, and the selection group is made common in a plurality of specific variation patterns, and any one of the technical ideas (a) A gaming machine according to claim 1. According to this, when the set number of variation patterns classified as the specific variation pattern and the appearance ratio of the specific variation pattern in the entire variation pattern increase, the appearance rate of the game effect based on the specific variation pattern increases. On the other hand, when an effect content that has already been executed is selected, it is possible for the player to straddle a plurality of symbol variation games by selecting the effect content again or by executing the selected effect content. The expectation that it will be in an advantageous state can be maintained.

  K1 to K9 ... Local, 10 ... Game board, 11 ... Production display device, 15 ... Start winning opening, 16 ... Opening / closing blade, 18 ... Large winning opening, 30 ... Main control board, 30a ... Main control CPU, 30b ... Main ROM for control, 30c ... RAM for main control, 31 ... Sub control board, 31a ... CPU for control, 31b ... ROM for control, 31c ... RAM for control, 32 ... Production display control board, 32a ... Display control CPU.

Claims (8)

A selection group having a plurality of types of effects is set for one specific variation pattern that defines the variation time of the symbol variation game, and each time the specific variation pattern is selected, one of the selection groups is selected. When one production content is selected and a game production is executed by the production means according to the selected content, a probability variation state is given in which the lottery probability of the big hit lottery whether or not the big hit is high, In a gaming machine set to increase the types of performance contents that have been executed,
Each time the specific variation pattern is selected, a selection condition for selecting any one of the production contents from the selection group is specified, and any one production content from the selection group according to the selection condition Production content selection means for selecting,
Storage means for storing the production content selected by the production content selection means;
Effect control means for executing a game effect with the effect content selected by the effect content selection means;
A gaming machine, comprising: a changing unit that allows the current selection condition to be changed by referring to the production contents stored in the storage unit each time the specific variation pattern is selected. A starting means for providing a starting condition for the symbol variation game, and having an opening member that operates so that the entrance of the game ball can be in an open state and a closed state;
When all the production contents set as the selected group are selected, or when the opening time increasing state for increasing the opening time per unit time of the opening member is ended, the storage contents stored in the storage means The gaming machine according to claim 1, further comprising reset means for resetting the game machine.   The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the storage unit cumulatively stores the production contents selected by the selection unit. The selection condition is a method for selecting production contents differentiated according to a determination result of whether or not the number of memories stored in the storage unit is equal to or less than a predetermined number.
The change means determines whether or not the storage content is equal to or less than the specified number when the effect content selected by the effect content selection means is stored in the storage means. The second selection that does not change the selected content of the production when the content of the production is selected under the first selection condition for changing to the content of the production different from the content of the selected production. The game machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the effect content is selected under conditions.   The change means is configured such that, when the effect content selected by the effect content selection means is not stored in the storage means, the stored number of effect contents stored in the storage means is equal to or less than a predetermined number. If it is less than the specified number, the selected content is selected under the third selection condition that does not change the selected content, while if it is greater than the specified number, it is selected. Whether or not to change the production content is determined by lottery, and if it is decided to change, the production content is selected under the fourth selection condition for changing to the production content different from the selected production content. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized by:   In the lottery performed to determine whether or not to change the content of the selected effect, the change means is set to have a higher probability of changing than the probability of not changing the selected content of the effect. The gaming machine according to claim 5. The selection condition is determined according to a determination result of whether or not the production content selected by the production content selection unit is not stored in the storage unit and is the remaining one production content in the selected group. It is a method of selecting differentiated production content,
The changing means, if the effect content selected by the effect content selection means is not stored in the storage means and is the remaining one effect content of the selected group, the selected effect content Whether or not to change is decided by lottery, and when it is decided to change, the content of the effect is selected under the fifth selection condition for changing to the content of the effect different from the selected content of the effect. ,
The selected production content is changed with high probability when the probability variation state is not given, compared to the case where the probability variation state is given. Game machines. In the production contents constituting the selected group, instruction data for instructing each production content is set, and the instruction data is offset by a certain value from the specific instruction data at the head in the selection group. In order to identify the next instruction data,
When selecting the production content different from the selected production content, the changing means selects the production content indicated by the instruction data specified by a value obtained by offsetting a predetermined value to the instruction data indicating the selected production content. A gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that:

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