JP2013009841A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine making it hard to make a guess at a game status based on a presentation mode shift pattern, and increasing game excitement.SOLUTION: The presentation mode shift pattern is controlled according to a sub presentation status flag set based on a game status after the end of a prize game. The sub presentation status flag is configured such that different sub presentation status flags are set according to game statuses after the end of the prize game. The mode shift pattern includes a mode shift lottery performed based on the same reference table while having a "high" mode shift frequency and high probability and a "high" mode shift frequency and false high probability. The presentation mode shift pattern is controlled with the same shift pattern regardless of winning probability oscillation status or not after the end of the prize game. Accordingly, it is hard to make a guess at a game status based on the presentation mode shift pattern, and the game excitement is increased.

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine capable of setting a latent effect mode for notifying a player that there is a possibility of being in a high probability lottery state.

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

  In patent document 1, when winning the latent probability variation big hit, etc., by setting an effect mode (latency expectation effect mode) that the expectation of the probability variation state (latency probability variation) can be set, it is determined whether or not the appearance is a certain probability variation state. It makes it difficult for people to recognize. And in patent document 1, control of the mode of transition of effect mode is performed according to the gaming state given by winning such as big hit.

JP 2010-162117 A

  However, if it is easily inferred from the control of the mode of transition of the production mode whether or not it is a probable change state, even if it is a configuration for setting the production mode that the expectation of the probabilistic state can be set, the interest of the game is reduced. There was a possibility. For this reason, it is desired to make it difficult for the player to recognize whether or not a certain variation state is given from the control of the mode of transition of the effect mode.

  The present invention has been made in view of such circumstances, and its purpose is to provide a gaming machine that can improve the interest of the game by making it difficult to guess the gaming state from the mode of transition of the production mode There is to do.

  In order to achieve the above object, the invention according to claim 1 is characterized in that a winning lottery is performed for drawing whether or not a symbol changing game performed on a display device is a winning game. A winning game for releasing the winning means is performed after the end of the variable game, and after the winning game, the winning lottery state of the winning lottery is controlled to a high probability lottery state in which the winning probability of the winning lottery is higher than the low-probability lottery state. In a gaming machine capable of setting an effect mode including a latent effect mode for notifying the player that there is a possibility of being in the high-probability lottery state, based on the game state after the winning game ends A mode transition control means for setting a mode transition frequency and controlling the transition mode of the effect mode according to the mode transition frequency is provided. High probability mode transition frequency set when the high probability lottery state is entered, and low probability mode transition frequency set when the winning game is the low probability lottery state The mode transition control means includes a case where the mode transition frequency for the high probability and the mode transition frequency for the low probability are controlled in the same transition mode as the transition mode of the effect mode. .

  According to a second aspect of the present invention, in the gaming machine according to the first aspect, when the winning lottery is won, the hit information defining information for controlling the gaming state after the end of the winning game is determined. The mode transition control means sets the mode transition frequency based on the hit information.

  According to a third aspect of the present invention, in the gaming machine according to the second aspect, when the winning lottery is won, an effect symbol to be displayed in a definite stop in the symbol variable game is determined based on the winning information. The effect design determining means is provided, and in the effect design, the game state after the end of the winning game based on the winning information is determined in any of the low probability lottery state and the high probability lottery state. A plurality of types of symbols for specific effects, wherein the mode transition control means sets the frequency of the specific effects when setting the mode transition frequency when the symbols for the specific effects are determined. The gist is to set the mode transition frequency based on the type.

  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, a starting condition for the symbol variation game is given when the gaming ball enters, It has a start opening having an opening / closing mechanism for changing the mouth into an open state in which a game ball can easily enter and a closed state in which it is difficult to enter, and operates so that the open / close mechanism can be opened after the winning game is over. It is possible to control the opening time increase state in which the opening time per unit time increases, and the mode transition control means, when the winning game does not become the opening time increase state after the winning game, the mode for high probability When the transition mode and the low probability mode transition frequency are controlled in the same transition mode as the transition mode of the production mode, while the opening time is increased after the end of the winning game, the high probability mode Mode transition frequency and said to be required to control a different transition embodiments as aspects of the migration of the presentation mode in the mode transition frequency for low probability.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to improve the interest of the game by making it difficult to guess the game state from the mode of transition of the effect mode.

The front view which shows a game board. Explanatory drawing explaining the kind of hit. The block diagram which shows the electrical constitution of a pachinko gaming machine. Explanatory drawing explaining a fluctuation pattern. (A)-(e) is explanatory drawing explaining the display mode of a decorative drawing (design combination). Explanatory drawing explaining the mode transition mode. (A) is explanatory drawing explaining a sub effect state flag, (b) is explanatory drawing explaining the sub effect state lottery in 1st Embodiment. (A)-(e) is explanatory drawing explaining the table used by sub effect state lottery. (A), (b) is explanatory drawing explaining the mode transfer lottery in 1st Embodiment. (A)-(e) is explanatory drawing explaining the table used by mode transfer lottery. (A)-(d) is explanatory drawing explaining the table used by mode transfer lottery. (A) is explanatory drawing explaining the sub production | presentation state lottery in 2nd Embodiment, (b) is explanatory drawing explaining the mode transfer lottery in 2nd Embodiment.

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

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

  In addition, a panel decoration member K provided with a plurality of light emitters (LEDs in the present embodiment) is attached to the lower left of the effect display device 11. The board surface decoration member K is provided with a special symbol display device 12 having a special symbol light emitting section composed of a total of seven (a plurality of) light emitters from the lower left. In the special symbol display device 12, a predetermined number (one or more) of the special symbol light emitting units among the special symbol light emitting units are turned on, and the special symbol light emitting units are distinguished by the position and the number of the illuminated special symbol light emitting units. The symbol variation game for deriving the combination is displayed in a flashing manner. In the pachinko gaming machine of the present embodiment, a special symbol light emitting unit that is turned on or off in the symbol variation game is handled as a special symbol (hereinafter referred to as “special symbol”). The special figure is a notification pattern showing the result of the internal lottery (big hit lottery) for whether or not the big hit, and the result of the internal lottery (small hit lottery) for whether or not the small hit. Hereinafter, the symbol variation game of the special symbol display device 12 is referred to as a “special symbol variation game”.

  In the special symbol display device 12, a special diagram selected from among a plurality of types (121 types in the present embodiment) according to the lottery result of the big hit lottery or the small lottery lottery is displayed. A fixed stop display is displayed when the operation ends. The 121 types of special symbols in the special symbol display device 12 can recognize the difference between 100 types of big hit symbols that can recognize big hits and 20 types of big hit symbols that can recognize small hits. It is classified into one type of off-line symbol that becomes a symbol. When the big hit symbol is displayed as a fixed stop, the big hit game is given to the player. When the small hit symbol is displayed in a fixed stop state, the player is given a small hit game.

  The effect display device 11 displays nine types of numbers [1] to [9] for each column as a decorative drawing. In addition, the decorations of each column in the effect display device 11 are displayed in a variable manner along a predetermined change direction (vertical scroll direction) when the symbol change game is started. The symbol variation (variable display) indicates a state in which the symbol or symbol string is operating while changing the display symbol type in the effect display device 11 and the special symbol display device 12.

  In the special symbol display device 12 and the effect display device 11, a special symbol variation game and a display effect related to the special symbol variation game (a symbol variation game by a decorative drawing) are started and ended simultaneously (that is, the special symbol simultaneously). And the decorations are displayed in a fixed stop). Specifically, along with the start of the symbol variation game, the special symbol display device 12 starts the variation of the special diagram by turning on and off the light emitter, while the effect display device 11 displays the decoration of each row. The fluctuation starts.

  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 symbol) that can recognize a big hit (hit) is displayed on the special symbol display device 12 as a fixed stop display, the big hit symbol is displayed on the effect display device 11 as a rule. Is done. In addition, when a special symbol display device 12 that displays a stop symbol that can recognize a shift is displayed in a fixed stop, the special symbol display device 11 also displays the stop symbol in a fixed stop display in principle. Note that the jackpot symbol that is confirmed and stopped displayed on the effect display device 11 is basically composed of symbol combinations in which the decorative symbols in all the rows are the same symbol ([111], [222], etc.).

  In addition, when a special symbol display device 12 displays a stop symbol that can recognize a shift, the special symbol display device 12 also displays the stop symbol on the effect display device 11. In the present embodiment, the out-of-decoration symbol is a symbol combination ([135], [246], etc.) in which the symbols in all the columns are different, or the symbol in one column is different from the symbols in the other two columns. ([151], [767], etc.).

  When the small symbol (hit symbol) that can recognize the small hit (hit) is displayed on the special symbol display device 12 in a fixed stop display, the special symbol is displayed on the effect display device 11 in a fixed stop manner. Further, even when the special symbol display device 12 is confirmed and stopped for the big hit symbol, the special symbol may be confirmed and stopped on the effect display device 11. Note that the special symbol is a symbol that suggests that there is a possibility that a probability variation state (hereinafter referred to as “probability variation state”) in which the lottery probability of the big hit lottery varies from a low probability (normal probability) to a high probability may be given. (Probability suggestion design). In the present embodiment, the special symbol by the decorative drawing is a decorative symbol that can recognize that the middle row has won the big hit or the small hit by combining with the same numeric symbol displayed in the two left and right columns of the three columns ( [Weak decoration, [Strong] decoration) ([1 · weak · 1], [1 · strong · 1], etc.).

  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). ), The reach is formed when the same decorative drawing is temporarily stopped and displayed. Here, the temporary stop display is a state in which the image display unit GH is displayed in a fluctuation state, and is distinguished from a fixed stop display in which the symbol is fixed and stopped in the image display unit GH.

  In addition, on the panel decoration member K, a special symbol holding unit composed of a plurality of (two in the present embodiment) light emitters (LEDs in the present embodiment) is placed to the right of the special symbol display device 12 (special symbol light emitting unit). A special symbol holding display device 13 having a light emitting unit is provided. The special symbol hold display device 13 notifies the player of the number of special reserved start balls stored inside the machine (hereinafter referred to as “special figure hold memory number”). On the other hand, the special figure reserved memory number is incremented by “1” when a game ball wins (enters) a starting winning port (upper starting winning port 15 or lower starting winning port 16) arranged on the game board 10. Then, “1” is subtracted when the special figure variation game is started. Therefore, when a game ball wins the start winning opening during the special figure variation game, the special figure holding memory number is further added and accumulated up to a predetermined upper limit number (“4” in this embodiment). The special figure holding memory number indicates the number of executions of the special figure variation game that is pending execution.

  Further, in the panel decoration member K, a normal symbol light-emitting unit composed of a plurality of (two in the present embodiment) light emitters (LEDs in the present embodiment) is provided to the right of the special symbol hold display device 13. A symbol display device 14 is provided. 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. Then, the normal symbol display device 14 displays the lottery result of the internal lottery (lottery per lottery to be described later) indicating whether or not it is a normal symbol separate from the big hit lottery or the small hit lottery (win lottery). In other words, the normal map is a notification pattern indicating the result of the internal lottery (lottery per universal map) whether or not the normal map. When a lottery per common symbol is won (in the case of per common symbol), a normal symbol hit symbol (in the present embodiment, the normal symbol display on the left side is lit) is displayed in a fixed stop display (derived). Is done. On the other hand, when the lottery per common symbol is not won (in the case of a non-standard), the symbol of the normal symbol (in the present embodiment, the normal symbol display on the right side is lit) is confirmed and stopped (derived).

  Further, below the effect display device 11, an upper start winning opening 15 having an upper winning opening 15a as a game opening is provided. An upper start switch SW1 (shown in FIG. 3) for detecting a winning game ball is disposed behind the upper start winning opening 15. Also, below the upper start winning opening 15, a lower start winning opening 16 having a lower winning opening 16a as a game opening (starting opening) for a game ball is arranged. The lower start winning opening 16 is an ordinary electric accessory, and includes an opening / closing blade 17 as an opening / closing mechanism that opens and closes by the operation of an actuator (solenoid, motor, etc.) (not shown). The lower start winning opening 16 is in an open state in which the entrance is expanded by opening the opening / closing blade 17 so that the game ball can be easily won. On the other hand, the opening is not expanded by the closing operation of the opening / closing blade 17 and the game ball is won. It is difficult to close. In other words, the opening / closing blade 17 changes the lower winning opening 16a of the lower start winning opening 16 from a closed state where it is difficult for a game ball to enter to an open state where a game ball is easy to enter. Further, a lower start opening switch SW2 (shown in FIG. 3) for detecting a winning game ball is disposed behind the lower start winning opening 16. The upper start winning opening 15 and the lower start winning opening 16 can give a start condition for the special figure changing game and a payout condition for a game ball as a predetermined number of prize balls by detecting the winning game ball.

  Also, below the lower start winning opening 16, a large winning opening 19 as a winning means is a special electric accessory provided with a large winning opening door 18 that opens and closes by the operation of an actuator (solenoid, motor, etc.) not shown. Is arranged. A count switch SW3 (shown in FIG. 3) for detecting a game ball that has entered the ball is disposed in the back of the special winning opening 19. The big winning opening 19 can give a condition for paying out gaming balls as a predetermined number (14 in this embodiment) of winning balls by detecting the gaming balls that have entered. The big winning opening 19 is opened by the opening operation of the big winning opening door 18 during the big hit game, and the winning of the game ball is allowed. For this reason, during the big hit game, the player can obtain a chance to win a prize ball. Note that the special winning opening 19 in this embodiment is opened by the opening operation of the special winning entry door 18 even during the small hit game.

  In the game board 10, a normal symbol operation gate (hereinafter referred to as “gate”) 20 is disposed on the left side of the effect display device 11. Behind the gate 20, a gate switch SW4 (shown in FIG. 3) for detecting a game ball that has entered and passed is provided. The gate 20 can give only the starting condition of the usual game (lottery opportunity for lottery per usual figure) when the game ball passes.

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

  Further, 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 time required to change the normal game and giving a variable state for changing the winning probability (lottery probability) of the lottery based on the passage of the gate 20 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 17 based on the fact that one lottery per lottery is won is longer than in the non-variable state. In this way, the variable state can be advantageous for the player because the open / close blade 17 operates advantageously for the player and the rate of entering the lower start winning opening 16 per unit time is improved. The variable speed state is a state in which the opening time of the opening / closing blade 17 per unit time is increased, and is also a state in which the entrance rate to the lower start winning opening 16 is improved.

Next, the big hit game and the small hit game specified for the pachinko gaming machine of this embodiment will be described below with reference to FIG.
The jackpot game is started after the bonus game symbol is confirmed and stopped in the special symbol variation game (design variation game with decorations), and the special symbol variation game ends. When the big hit game is started, an opening effect indicating the start of the big hit game is first performed. After the opening effect is completed, the round game in which the special winning opening 19 is opened is performed a plurality of times with a predetermined number of rounds as an upper limit (16 rounds in the present embodiment). In one round game, the grand prize opening door 18 of the big prize opening 19 is opened and closed a predetermined number of times. Then, during one round game, the big winning opening 19 becomes a specified time (round game time) until a specified number of game balls (7 balls in the present embodiment, which is the upper limit number of winning balls) wins. In this embodiment, it is opened until 25 seconds or 0.04 seconds). In round games, round effects are performed. Then, an ending effect indicating the end of the jackpot game is performed, and the jackpot game is ended.

  In the pachinko gaming machine of the present embodiment, when the big hit lottery is won, one big hit is determined (selected) from the multiple types (three types in this embodiment) of big wins shown in FIG. The jackpot game based on is awarded. Which of the three types of jackpots is to be determined is determined according to the type of special figure (jacket symbol) determined when the jackpot lottery is won. In the present embodiment, the jackpot symbols of 100 types of special figures are classified for each special figure as shown in FIG. In the special bonus jackpot design, the type of jackpot is specified, the type of jackpot game (open prize opening to be opened), whether or not the jackpot game is ended and whether or not it is in a variable state. A gaming state based on whether or not is specified. In addition, in the small hit symbol of the special figure, the small hit is specified, and it is specified that the small hit game and the game state after the end of the small hit game are continued (maintained) in the game state at the time of winning. For this reason, in this embodiment, a special figure (especially a winning symbol) becomes hit information.

  And 45 types are distributed to symbol A as special bonus jackpot symbols. Thirty types of symbols B are assigned to the symbol B as special bonus jackpot symbols. In the pattern C, 25 types of special bonus jackpot symbols are distributed. Twenty types of symbols D are allocated to the symbol D as the special symbol small hit symbols. In addition, the special figure distribution random number, which will be described later, is used for determining the special figure jackpot symbol, and the special figure is determined based on the extracted value of the special figure distribution random number. In the special figure jackpot symbol, for each special figure, a numerical value that can be taken by the random number for special figure distribution (in this embodiment, all 100 integer values from 0 to 99) are given in a predetermined number (this implementation) (In the form, one by one). For this reason, the jackpot symbol of the special figure is uniquely determined if the value of the random number for special figure distribution is specified. In addition, for determining the small hit symbol of the special figure, a random number for small hit symbol distribution described later is used, and the special figure is determined based on the extracted value of the random number for small hit symbol distribution. A special symbol small hit symbol is assigned a numerical value that can be taken by the random number for small hit symbol distribution (in this embodiment, all 20 integer values from 0 to 19) for one special symbol. Yes. For this reason, the special symbol small hit symbol is uniquely determined if the value of the random symbol for small hit symbol distribution is specified. In the present embodiment, one special figure is determined regardless of the value of the random number for small hit symbol distribution.

  In the present embodiment, it is determined that the same big prize opening 19 is opened in the big hit game and the small hit game. In the jackpot game based on the symbol A and the symbol C, it is determined that the same jackpot opening 19 is opened in the same manner, and the jackpot game different from the jackpot game based on the symbol B is opened. It is determined to be opened in a manner. In the big hit game based on the symbol B and the small hit game based on the symbol D, it is determined that the same big winning opening 19 is opened in appearance.

  Specifically, the jackpot game in the present embodiment is a jackpot game in which the prescribed number of rounds is “16”. In the jackpot game of the present embodiment, for each round game, the single winning opening 19 is opened once during a round game, and is opened a total of 16 times. Further, in the jackpot game of the present embodiment, the upper limit number of balls (indicated as “C (count) number”) for one round game is set to “7 balls (7C)”.

  In the jackpot game based on the symbols A and C, the opening mode (maximum opening time) of the big winning opening 19 of each round game is set to “25 seconds”. That is, in the big hit game in this case, the operation of opening the big winning opening 19 for “25 seconds” is repeated 16 times. In the jackpot game based on the symbols A and C, the opening time (“OP”) is “8 seconds”, the round interval time (“R interval”) is “1.5 seconds”, and the ending time ( “ED”) is set to “25 seconds”.

  Hereinafter, the jackpot based on the symbol A is referred to as “16R probability variable jackpot”, and the jackpot game based on the symbol A is referred to as “16R probability variable jackpot game”. The jackpot based on the symbol C is indicated as “16R non-probability variable big hit”, and the jackpot game based on the symbol C is indicated as “16R non-probable variable big hit game”. Hereinafter, these may be collectively referred to as “16R jackpot game” or “16R jackpot game”.

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

  After the end of the 16R probability variation big hit game, the probability variation state (until "next time") and the variable state are given until the end of the certain probability variation state. In FIG. 2, the case where the variable state is given until the end of the probability change state is described as “next time”. In addition, after the 16R non-probability big hit game is over, the short-distance state is given to the non-probability change state and the special-figure change game 100 times (maximum value).

  In the jackpot game based on the symbol B, the opening mode (maximum opening time) of the big winning opening 19 of each round game is set to “0.04 seconds”. That is, in the big hit game in this case, the operation of opening the big winning opening 19 for “0.04 seconds” is repeated 16 times. In addition, in the big hit game based on the symbol B, “0.004 seconds” as the opening time (“OP”), “1.5 seconds” as the interval time between rounds (“interval between R”), and the ending time (“ ED ") is set to" 2.86 seconds ".

Hereinafter, the jackpot based on the symbol B is referred to as a “short jackpot”, and the jackpot game based on the symbol B is referred to as a “short jackpot game”.
Note that each round game may end when a maximum number of game balls are won. However, in the short jackpot game, since “0.04 (seconds)” is set as the opening time of each round, it is not possible to win the maximum number of game balls in the big winning opening 19. For this reason, in each round game in the short jackpot game, each round game is finished before winning the maximum number of game balls in the big winning opening 19. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the short jackpot game is configured as a round game in which it is difficult to win a game ball in the big winning opening 19.

  Then, after the short jackpot game is over, a probability variation state (until "next time") is given. In addition, after the short big hit game is over, if the win of the big hit lottery is in an uncertain change state and a non-changeable state (“low + no”), the variable state is not given (“no”). On the other hand, after the end of the short jackpot game, the winning status of the jackpot lottery is non-probable and variable ("low + present"), probabilistic and non-variable ("high + none"), promiscuous and variable. In the short state (“high + present”), the variable state is given until the end of the certain variable state (until “next time”). In this case, both the probability variation state and the variation state are given.

  In addition, the small hit game is displayed after the small hit symbol is confirmed and stopped in the special symbol variation game (the symbol variable game by the decorative drawing), and is started after the special symbol variable game is finished. Further, in the small hit game, the upper limit number of balls entered (“C (count) number”) is set to “7 balls (7C)”. In addition, in the small hit game, “16 times” is set as the number of times of opening the big winning opening 19 during the small hit game, and “0.04 seconds” is set as the opening mode (maximum opening time) of the big winning opening 19 in each opening. Has been. In addition, in the small hit game, “8 seconds” is set as the opening time (“OP”), “1.5 seconds” is set as the interval time between opening of the special winning opening 19, and “2. 86 seconds "is set for each.

  Note that the small hit game may end when a maximum number of winning balls has been won. However, in the small hit game, “0.04 (seconds)” is set as each opening time, and therefore, it is not possible to win the maximum number of winning balls in the big winning opening 19 through the entire 16 opening. become. For this reason, in the small hit game, the small hit game is finished before winning the upper limit number of game balls in the big winning opening 19. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the small hit game is substantially configured to make it difficult to win the game ball in the big winning opening 19.

  In the small hit, the game state after the end of the small hit game is continued (maintained) in the game state at the time of winning the small hit lottery. In other words, in the small hit, if the probability variation state is given at the time of winning the small hit lottery, the probability variation state is continued (maintained) after the end of the small hit game, whereas if the probability variation state is not granted, the small variation is small. Even after the winning game is over, it will continue (maintain the current state) and will not be given a certain change state. In addition, in the small hit, if the variable state is given at the time of winning the small hit lottery, the variable state is continued (maintained) after the small hit game ends, while the variable state is given. Otherwise, even after the end of the small hit game, the current state is maintained (the current state is maintained) and the variable state is not given.

  In the 16R big hit game in the present embodiment, it is not possible to visually discriminate from the open aspect of the big winning opening or the like of either the 16R positive change big hit game or the 16R non-variable big hit game. Further, in the short big hit game and the small hit game in the present embodiment, the big winning opening 19 to be opened, the opening mode (opening time) of the big winning opening 19, the opening time, and the time between opening and opening (inter-round interval time). And the interval time between releases) are set to be the same. For this reason, in the short big hit game and the small hit game, the opening mode of the big prize opening 19 is the same. Therefore, in the short big hit game and the small hit game, the difference in appearance cannot be discriminated due to the open state of the big prize opening 19 or the like.

  For big hit games (small hit games) that cannot be discriminated visually due to the opening of the big prize opening, etc., the symbol variation game with the decorative chart that triggers the big hit games (small hit games) The effects are set so that the difference cannot be visually discerned even from the effects during the game (during the small hit game).

  When a 16R jackpot game is awarded, after the jackpot game has ended, there may be either a probability change state or a non-probability change state. Become. As a result, when a 16R big hit game is awarded, it is difficult for the player to discriminate whether or not it is in a probability variation state, and a game characteristic that hides the probability variation state (latency probability) is created. And in such a case, it will be a scene which can have expectation with respect to the probability variation state being provided.

  In addition, when a short jackpot game or a small hit game is awarded, the jackpot game may be in either a probable change state or a non-probability change state. And can be the same. As a result, when a short big hit game or a small hit game is awarded, it is difficult for the player to determine whether or not the game is in the probability variation state, thereby creating a game characteristic that hides the probability variation state (latency probability). And in such a case, it will be a scene which can have expectation with respect to the probability variation state being provided.

Next, the electrical configuration of the pachinko gaming machine will be described with reference to FIG.
A main control board 30 for controlling the entire pachinko gaming machine is mounted on the back side of the 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 integrated control board 31 and an effect control board 32 are mounted on the rear side of the machine.

  The sub integrated control board 31 controls the effect control board 32 based on the control signal (control command) output from the main control board 30. In addition, the effect control board 32 changes the display mode of the effect display device 11 (display images such as symbols, backgrounds, characters, etc.) based on the control signals (control commands) output from the main control board 30 and the sub control board 31. Control.

Hereinafter, specific configurations of the main control board 30, the sub control board 31, and the effect control board 32 will be described with reference to FIG.
The main control board 30 has a main control CPU 30a that executes control operations in a predetermined procedure, a main control ROM 30b that stores a control program for the main control CPU 30a, and a main control CPU that can write and read necessary data. A RAM 30c is provided. The main control CPU 30a is connected to various switches SW1 to SW4 so that detection signals output by detecting the game balls can be input. 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 via a panel decoration board K1 mounted in the panel decoration member K. . Each of the light emitters forming these display devices is mounted on a panel decoration board K1.

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

  The main control ROM 30b stores a main control program and various determination values (a big hit determination value, a small hit determination value, a reach determination value, a normal hit determination value, etc.). The jackpot determination value is a determination value used in the jackpot lottery, and is determined from numerical values (all 65536 integers from 0 to 65535) that the hit determination random number can take. In this embodiment, 169 values are set as jackpot determination values for the uncertain change state, and the probability of winning in the jackpot lottery is 169/65536. On the other hand, 1690 values are set as jackpot determination values for the probability variation state, and the probability of winning in the jackpot lottery is 1690/65536.

  The small hit determination value is a determination value used in the small hit lottery, and is determined so as not to overlap with the big hit determination value from the numerical values (all 65536 integers from 0 to 65535) that the random number for winning determination can take. ing. In the present embodiment, 333 values are set as the small hit determination value. As a result, the probability of winning in the small hitting lottery is 333/65536.

  The reach determination value is a determination value used in internal lottery (reach determination) as to whether or not to form a reach when determining a loss, and is a numerical value that can be taken by a random number for reach determination (a total of 241 types from 0 to 240). (Integer).

  The determination value per base map is a determination value used in the lottery per base map, and is determined from numerical values (all 65536 integers from 0 to 65535) that can be taken by a random number for determination per base map. In this embodiment, 3800 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 3800/65536. On the other hand, in the present embodiment, 65535 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 65535/65536.

  The main control ROM 30b stores a plurality of types of variation patterns. The variation pattern is a pattern that is the base of the production from the start of the variation of the symbol (special symbol and ornament) to the final display of the symbol (special symbol and ornament). The fluctuation content (production content) and the fluctuation time (production time) can be specified. In this embodiment, the plurality of types of variation patterns can be classified into variation patterns for hit variation, variation patterns for outlier reach variation, and variation patterns for outlier variation. The winning variation is a variation performed when winning a big hit lottery or a small hit lottery. In the hit fluctuation, the big hit symbol or the small hit symbol is finally displayed in a fixed stop state in the special figure changing game. On the other hand, in the winning variation, in the symbol variation game by decorative drawing, after reaching the reach effect, the big hit symbol or the special symbol is finally stopped and displayed. The loss reach variation is performed when the reach lottery is won without winning the big hit lottery or the small hit lottery, and finally the lost symbols are displayed in a fixed stoppage in the special figure changing game. On the other hand, in the outlier reach variation, in the symbol variation game with decoration, the reach symbol is finally displayed in a fixed stop state after reaching the reach effect. The loss variation is performed when none of the big hit lottery, the small hit lottery, or the reach lottery is won, and finally, in the special figure changing game, the off symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed. On the other hand, in the case of deviation variation, in the symbol variation game based on the decorative drawing, the deviation symbol is finally displayed in a fixed stop state without reaching reach. In the special figure fluctuation game, when the fluctuation of the special figure is started, the fluctuation of the special figure is continued until the fluctuation 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.

Here, the fluctuation pattern in the pachinko gaming machine of the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG.
In the present embodiment, a deviation variation pattern HP is prepared as a variation pattern for deviation variation. The variation pattern HP for losing is selected in the case of internal lottery of losing (not winning the reach lottery). Then, in the variation pattern HP for detachment, the content to be finally displayed in a fixed stop manner is specified for the detachment symbol (which does not form a reach) in the symbol variation game based on the decorative drawing.

  Further, a variation pattern RP for detachment reach is prepared as a variation pattern for detachment reach variation. The variation pattern RP for loss reach is selected in the case of internal lottery for loss (winning for reach lottery). Then, in the variation pattern RP for detachment reach, the content to be finally displayed in a fixed stop display (designate reach) is specified in the symbol variation game based on the decorative drawing.

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

  For this reason, in this embodiment, regardless of the type of big hit or small hit, when a special symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed in the symbol variation game by the decorative drawing, the symbol variation game is played with the effect content based on the special variation pattern AP2. As a result, the special symbol is displayed in a fixed stop state. Therefore, in this embodiment, when winning the short big hit and the small hit game, at the start of the corresponding short big hit game or the small hit game, the symbol variation game that causes the special symbols to be fixed and stopped with the same effect content is performed. It is configured to be able to.

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

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 various random number values at predetermined intervals. 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 control board 32 will be described.
On the effect control board 32, an effect control CPU 32a capable of executing control operations in a predetermined procedure, an effect control ROM 32b for storing a control program for the effect control CPU 32a, and necessary data can be written and read out. An effect control RAM 32c is provided. The effect display device 11 is connected to the effect control CPU 32a. The effect control ROM 32b stores various image data (image data such as symbols, backgrounds, characters, characters, etc.).

  Hereinafter, 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). The special symbol start process is executed after the special symbol input process ends.

First, the special symbol input process will be described.
First, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not a start winning port (upper start winning port 15 or lower start winning award) is based on whether a detection signal is input from the start port switch (upper start port switch SW1 or lower start port switch SW2). It is determined whether or not a game ball has been won in the mouth 16). When this determination result is affirmative, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the special figure holding storage number stored in the main control RAM 30c is less than the upper limit number of four. When the special figure hold memory number is less than “4”, the main control CPU 30a adds 1 (+1) to the special figure hold memory number and rewrites the special figure hold memory number. Further, the main control CPU 30a updates the display content of the special symbol hold display device 13 with the rewriting of the special figure hold storage number.

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

Next, the special symbol start process will be described.
First, the main control CPU 30a executes whether or not the symbol (special drawing and decoration) is being displayed in a variation (during variation), or being hit (during a big hit game or a small hit game). Executes condition judgment. When the determination result of the execution condition determination is affirmative (when changing or hitting), 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 affirmative (if it is changing or not hitting), the main control CPU 30a reads the special figure hold memory number, and whether or not the special figure hold memory number is greater than “0”. Execute the hold judgment. When the determination result of the hold determination is negative (when the special figure hold storage number is “0”), the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process. On the other hand, when the determination result of the hold determination is affirmative (when the special figure hold storage number is larger than “0”), the main control CPU 30a executes control related to the special figure change game. At that time, the main control CPU 30a sets “1” in the special symbol variation processing flag of the main control RAM 30c to set information indicating that the special symbol variation game is executed. Then, the main control CPU 30a subtracts 1 (-1) from the special figure hold memory number to rewrite the special figure hold memory number. Further, the main control CPU 30a updates the display content of the special symbol hold display device 13 with the rewriting of the special figure hold storage number.

  Subsequently, the main control CPU 30a executing the control related to the special figure variation game stores the random number for hit determination stored in the storage area corresponding to the first reserved memory number “1” among the special figure reserved memory numbers. A value is read out, and it is determined whether or not the value matches a jackpot determination value stored in the main control ROM 30b, and a jackpot determination (a jackpot lottery) is performed. In the big hit lottery, the main control CPU 30a performs the big hit determination using the big hit determination value according to the gaming state. 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 (in the case of a big hit), the main control CPU 30a stores the special figure swing stored in the storage area corresponding to the first reserved storage number “1” among the special figure reserved storage numbers. Read the value of the random number for minutes. Then, the main control CPU 30a determines a final stop symbol (special symbol) to be displayed on the special symbol display device 12 with a fixed stop based on the read special symbol distribution random value. . After that, the main control CPU 30a displays a fixed stop display based on the value of the random number for variable pattern distribution stored in the storage area corresponding to the first reserved storage number “1” among the special figure reserved storage numbers. A variation pattern is selected and determined from variation patterns for hit variation that can be selected from the figure. 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 (when the big hit determination is not), the main control CPU 30a matches the small hit determination value stored in the main control ROM 30b with the value of the random number for hit determination read at the time of the big hit determination It is determined whether or not to perform a small hit determination (small hit lottery).

  Subsequently, when the determination result of the small hit determination is affirmative (in the case of a small hit), the main control CPU 30a is stored in a storage area corresponding to the first reserved storage number “1” among the special figure reserved storage numbers. Read the value of the random number for small hit design distribution. Then, the main control CPU 30a determines, based on the read value of the small hit symbol distribution random number, the final stop symbol (special symbol) that causes the special symbol display device 12 to stop and display the special hit symbol according to the special symbol. . After that, the main control CPU 30a displays a fixed stop display based on the value of the random number for variable pattern distribution stored in the storage area corresponding to the first reserved storage number “1” among the special figure reserved storage numbers. A variation pattern is selected and determined from variation patterns for hit variation that can be selected from the figure. Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process.

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

  When the determination result of reach determination is affirmative (because the reach has been won in the reach lottery), the main control CPU 30a final stop symbol (special symbol) that causes the special symbol display device 12 to stop and display the off symbol. Determine as. After that, the main control CPU 30a can select an outlier reach that can be selected based on the value of the random number for distribution pattern distribution stored in the storage area corresponding to the first reserved storage number “1” among the special figure reserved storage numbers. A variation pattern is selected from the variation patterns for production and determined. 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 (because the reach is not won in the reach lottery), the main control CPU 30a displays the final stop symbol (special feature) that causes the special symbol display device 12 to display the stop symbol on the final symbol. Figure). After that, the main control CPU 30a can select an outlier effect that can be selected based on the value of the random number for distribution pattern distribution stored in the storage area corresponding to the first reserved storage number “1” among the special figure reserved storage numbers. The variation pattern is selected from the variation patterns for use and determined. Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process.

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

  Then, the main control CPU 30a that has determined the special figure and the variation pattern outputs a control command generated according to the determination items to the sub-integrated control board 31 (the overall 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. Further, the main control CPU 30a outputs a special symbol stop symbol designation command for designating a special symbol, after outputting the variation pattern designation 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. . Further, the main control CPU 30a controls the display content of the special symbol display device 12 with the start of the special figure changing game. That is, the main control CPU 30a starts the variation of the special figure by the start of the special figure variation game, and the special figure (big hit symbol, small hit symbol or off-set) determined when the variation time set in the decided variation pattern has elapsed. Display the symbol).

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

  Further, when determining the small hit, the main control CPU 30a starts the control of the small hit game (hit game control) after the special figure variation game based on the determined variation pattern. At that time, the main control CPU 30a sets information indicating that the small hit game is started in the main control RAM 30c. In the small hit game, the main control CPU 30a outputs an opening command at the start of the small hit game, and outputs a command instructing the start of opening the big winning opening 19 during the small hit game. Output ending command when finished. The command for instructing the opening of the big winning opening 19 instructs the start of the production during the opening / closing operation of the big winning opening 19 for the small hit game.

  Then, the main control CPU 30a controls the opening / closing operation of the big winning opening 19 in a corresponding opening manner in the big hit game or the small hit game. In the present embodiment, when the opening time (predetermined time) elapses from the start of the big hit game control or the small hit game control, the main control CPU 30a opens the big winning opening 19 and starts the first release. Control.

  Subsequently, the main control CPU 30a measures the round game time determined in advance for each round game and controls the game to enter during the round game by inputting the detection signal from the count switch SW3. Count the number of game balls entering. The main control CPU 30a is released by satisfying one of the fact that the round game time has passed and the upper limit number of game balls entered in each round game of the big hit game. The winning opening 19 is controlled to be closed. Further, the main control CPU 30a measures the maximum opening time and controls the number of game balls entered during the small hit game by inputting the detection signal from the count switch SW3 in the case of the small hit game control. Count. Then, the main control CPU 30a opens the grand prize winning opening 19 at the maximum 16 times until the maximum opening time elapses and the upper limit number of game balls enter in the small hit game. Note that the main control CPU 30a closes the big winning opening 19 and closes the small winning game when the upper limit number of gaming balls enter before the big winning opening 19 is opened 16 times in the small winning game. May be terminated.

  Further, the main control CPU 30a that ended the big hit game sets “1” to the probability change flag indicating that the probability change state is given when the game state is changed to the probability change state after the big hit game ends. Outputs a probability change command indicating that a probability change state is to be given. Further, when the non-probability change state is given after the big hit game is finished, the main control CPU 30a sets the probability change flag to “0” and outputs a non-probability change command indicating that the non-probability change state is given. Similarly, the main control CPU 30a sets “1” to the operation flag indicating that the variable state is to be provided and also applies the variable state when the variable state is to be provided after the end of the big hit game. Outputs a variable command indicating. In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 30a sets 100 times as the number of times of operation when winning the uncertain change big hit, subtracts the number of times of operation every time the symbol variation game is executed, and the number of times of operation is When “0 (zero)” is reached, the variable state is ended as the end condition of the variable state is satisfied. At the same time, the main control CPU 30a sets “0” to the operation flag and outputs a non-variable command indicating that the non-variable state is to be given. Further, the main control CPU 30a sets “0” to the operation flag and outputs a non-variable command when giving the non-variable state after the end of the big hit game. Since the gaming state at the time of winning the small hit is maintained after the end of the small hitting game, the main control CPU 30a sets the gaming state at the time of winning the small hit. In accordance with this, the main control CPU 30a outputs a command for designating a gaming state such as a probability changing state or a changing state so that the gaming state at the time of winning a small hit is obtained. At that time, if the number of times of operation is set, the number of times of operation at the time of winning the small hit is also maintained.

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

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

Next, processing related to the general game executed by the main control CPU 30a based on the main control program will be described.
When the game ball passes through the gate 20 and the detection signal output by the gate switch SW4 that detects the game ball is input, the main control CPU 30a obtains the random number for determining per game from the main control RAM 30c, The value is temporarily stored in the main control RAM 30c in association with the number of stored normal design start spheres (hereinafter referred to as the general figure start storage number). The main control CPU 30a rewrites the general-purpose reserved memory number by adding 1 to the general-purpose chart start reserved memory number when the general-purpose engine start reserved memory number has not reached the upper limit number (4 in the present embodiment). When the usual figure start reserved memory number has reached the upper limit number, the ordinary figure start reserved memory number exceeding the upper limit number is not rewritten, and the random number for determination per figure is not acquired.

  Then, the main control CPU 30a detects the normal figure per unit stored in the main control RAM 30c in association with the general figure start reserved memory number when the normal symbol is not variably displayed and is not in a game per normal figure. Read a random value. Then, the main control CPU 30a compares the value with the standard figure determination value, and performs a standard figure determination (lottery per standard figure) as to whether or not it is a standard figure. When the game state is the non-changed state, the main control CPU 30a compares the non-changed state determination value for the non-changed state with the random number for determining the normal figure. In the case where the gaming state is the variable state, the per-normal determination value for the variable state is compared with the random number for determination per general diagram.

  The main control CPU 30a controls the display content of the normal symbol display device 14 with the start of the general game. That is, the main control CPU 30a starts changing the normal symbol by starting the ordinary game, and displays the normal symbol (hit symbol or missed symbol) determined at the elapse of a predetermined change time in a fixed stop display. The main control CPU 30a sets different fluctuation times as the fluctuation times of the usual game according to the gaming state at the start of the usual game, and displays the normal symbols in a fixed stop state. Specifically, the main control CPU 30a sets “5 seconds” as the variation time in the non-variable state, and sets the variation time shorter than the non-variable state in the variable state. “1.1 seconds” is set. Thereby, the fluctuation time of the usual game played in the variable state is shortened than the fluctuation time of the usual game played in the non-variable state.

  Further, the main control CPU 30a controls the opening state of the opening / closing blades 17 in accordance with the gaming state at the time of hitting the usual figure after the end of the usual figure game corresponding to the usual figure. Specifically, in the non-variable state, the main control CPU 30a opens the opening / closing blade 17 for the first number of times (for example, 1 (times)) in the first opening time (for example, 0.3 (seconds)). To control. In the variable speed state, the main control CPU 30a controls the opening / closing blade 17 to open for a second number of times (for example, 2 (times)) in a second opening time (for example, 2.8 (seconds)). .

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 receives a change pattern designation command, it outputs the command to the effect control board 32. Moreover, when the CPU 31a for overall control inputs a variation pattern designation command and a special symbol stop symbol designation command, the overall control CPU 31a determines a symbol combination of decorations to be confirmed and stopped on the effect display device 11 according to the command. Then, as shown in FIGS. 5A to 5E, the overall control CPU 31a determines a decoration (symbol combination) based on the designated variation pattern and the special symbol stop symbol designation command. In the present embodiment, the overall control CPU 31a that determines a decorative figure (symbol combination) based on the designated special figure functions as an effect design determining means.

  Specifically, the overall control CPU 31a, when the variation pattern HP for displacement is designated by the variation pattern designation command and the displacement symbol is designated by the stop symbol designation command for special illustration, The symbols in the right and left columns are not the same symbol (the reach is not formed). Then, as shown in FIG. 5 (a), in the image display unit GH (effect display device 11), a symbol that is not normal, such as [154], is fixedly stopped and displayed.

  Also, the overall control CPU 31a, when the variation pattern RP for deviation reach is designated by the variation pattern designation command and the deviation symbol is designated by the stop symbol designation command for special illustration, Reach out-of-reach symbols in which the symbols in the column are the same symbol (form reach) are determined. And as shown in FIG.5 (b), in the image display part GH (production | presentation display apparatus 11), reach | offset symbols, such as [121], will be definitely stopped-displayed.

  Further, the central control CPU 31a designates the big hit variation pattern AP1 by the variation pattern designation command, and designates the 16R probability variation big hit (design A) or the 16R non-probable variation big hit (design C) by the special symbol stop symbol designation command. When it is done, the big hit symbol of the decorative drawing in which the symbols in all the rows are the same as the decorative symbol (symbol combination) is determined. And as shown in FIG.5 (c), in the image display part GH (effect display apparatus 11), the same big hit symbols, such as [111], are displayed in a fixed stop state. In this case, when the 16R probability variation big hit is designated by the special symbol stop symbol designation command, the overall control CPU 31a determines the big hit symbol of the decorative drawing in which the symbols in all the rows are the same symbols by odd and even numbers. In this embodiment, when the 16R probability variation big hit is specified by the special symbol stop symbol specifying command, the overall control CPU 31a determines whether it is odd or even at a rate of 1/2 (50%). To decide. In addition, when the 16R uncertain variable big hit is designated by the special symbol stop symbol designation command, the overall control CPU 31a determines the big hit symbol of the decorative drawing in which the symbols of all the rows are the same symbols.

  For this reason, in this embodiment, the big hit symbol of the decorative drawing (hereinafter, referred to as “probability variation symbol”) in which the symbols in all the rows are the same symbol with an odd number is notified by the fixed stop display and the winning of the 16R probability variation big hit is notified. Informing that the end of the jackpot game is in a probable state. In addition, the big winning symbol of the decoration figure (hereinafter referred to as “chance symbol”) that has the same symbol for all rows of symbols is the possibility of winning either the 16R probability variable big hit or the 16R non-probable big hit depending on the confirmed stop display. In addition, the fact that there is a possibility of either a probability change state or a non-probability change state after the end of the big hit game is notified.

  Further, the central control CPU 31a designates the special variation pattern AP2 by the variation pattern designation command and the short big hit (design B) or the small bonus (design D) by the special symbol stop symbol designation command. As a decorative figure (a symbol combination), a big hit symbol is determined in which the symbols in the left and right columns are the same symbol and the middle column is a decorative symbol (special symbol). In this case, the overall control CPU 31a selects one of a plurality of types (two types in the present embodiment) of special symbols according to the type of special symbol (winning) designated by the special symbol stop symbol designation command. Determine the jackpot symbol for the special symbol.

  Specifically, when the short big hit (symbol B) or the small hit (symbol D) is designated by the special symbol stop symbol designation command, the overall control CPU 31a displays the decorative symbol TZ1 ([weak ] And the big special symbol of the weak special symbol whose middle row is the decorative symbol TZ2 ([strong]) is determined. When the big special symbol of the weak special symbol is determined, as shown in FIG. 5D, in the image display unit GH (effect display device 11), [1. Become. Further, when the big special symbol of the strong special symbol is determined, as shown in FIG. 5 (e), in the image display unit GH (effect display device 11), [1 · strong · 1] and the like are fixedly stopped and displayed. It will be.

  In the present embodiment, the overall control CPU 31a makes it easier to determine the strong special symbol when the short big hit is designated by the special symbol stop symbol designation command than when the small bonus is designated. In addition, the overall control CPU 31a makes it easier to determine a weak special symbol when a small hit is specified by a special symbol stop symbol specifying command than when a short big hit is specified. The overall control CPU 31a, when the short big hit is specified by the special symbol stop symbol designation command, if the weak special symbol and the weak special symbol are more easily determined than when the small hit is designated. Any of the strong special symbols may be easily determined. Further, the overall control CPU 31a, when the small hit is specified by the special symbol stop symbol designation command, if it is easier to determine the weak special symbol than when the short big hit is designated, the weak special symbol and Any of the strong special symbols may be easily determined.

  For this reason, in this embodiment, the weak special symbol is notified by the confirmed stop display that there is a possibility of winning either a short big hit or a small hit, and a higher chance of winning a small hit than a short big hit. To do. Further, the strong special symbol informs that there is a possibility of winning either a short jackpot or a small hit, and a higher probability of winning a short jackpot than a small hit, by a fixed stop display. As a result, in the present embodiment, when the symbol is a strong special symbol, it is notified that the expectation level (latent probability expectation level) to which the probability variation state is given is higher than that of the weak special symbol. In addition, after the small hit game ends, it may be in either a probable change state or a non-probability change state. Will also be displayed with a fixed stop. For this reason, in this embodiment, a special symbol becomes a symbol for specific productions.

  Then, the overall control CPU 31a outputs to the effect control board 32 a stop symbol designating command for decorating that designates the determined decorating symbol (symbol combination). When the overall control CPU 31a receives a symbol stop command, the overall control CPU 31a outputs the command to the effect control board 32.

  When the opening control command, the round command, and the ending command are input, the overall control CPU 31 a outputs these commands to the effect control board 32. Further, when the CPU 31a for overall control inputs a probability change command or a change command, the overall control RAM 31c sets information (such as a flag) indicating that the probability change state or the change state has been given. 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-accuracy change command, a change command, and a non-change command are input. The overall control CPU 31a grasps whether or not the gaming state is a probable change state or a change state based on the setting contents of the overall control RAM 31c.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 6, the overall control CPU 31 a controls the transition of the production mode in a transition mode according to the mode transition condition when a predetermined mode transition condition arrives. The overall control CPU 31a grasps the set production mode by setting a mode flag (information) indicating the type of the production mode in the overall control RAM 31c. In addition, the overall control CPU 31a outputs, to the effect control board 32, an effect instruction command for instructing the effect mode indicated by the mode flag every time the special figure change game (the symbol change game with decorations) starts. In the present embodiment, the overall control CPU 31a that controls the transition of the production mode functions as a mode transition control means.

  The pachinko gaming machine of the present embodiment is provided with a plurality of types (10 types in the present embodiment) of production modes for executing a symbol variation game with a decorative drawing. Specifically, a non-change-time latent effect mode MA including a low mode MA1, a medium mode MA2, a high mode MA3, and an ultra-high mode MA4 is prepared. In addition, a variable time latent effect mode MB comprising a first floor mode MB1, a second floor mode MB2, a third floor mode MB3, and a fourth floor mode MB4 is prepared. In addition, a probability variation effect mode MK and a normal effect mode MT are prepared. In each effect mode, as shown in FIG. 6, the corresponding background images GA1 to GA4, GB1 to GB4, GK, and GT are displayed as images on the effect display device 11. In the present embodiment, the effect display device 11 displays an image of a background image that is displayed in association with the symbol variation game based on the decoration, and displays the decorations in each column so as to overlap the background image. By displaying these decorative drawings in a variable manner, a symbol variation game based on the decorative drawings is executed. And in this embodiment, various effect modes are performed with the background image displayed on the effect display apparatus 11, and a player can grasp | ascertain the kind of effect mode currently staying from the kind of background image. ing. The background image in the present embodiment is an image that can be configured except for the decoration diagram displayed in the symbol variation game by the decoration diagram, and is displayed in association with each decoration diagram that is variably displayed in the symbol variation game by the decoration diagram. It is different from what is done.

  Then, the overall control CPU 31a determines the transition to the effect mode according to the type of winning (special drawing or decorative drawing) with the winning of the big hit or the small win. In this case, a transition is made from the production mode that was staying just before to the corresponding production mode. In FIG. 6, the case where the 16R probability variation big hit is a probability variation symbol is indicated as “16R probability (odd)”, and the case where the 16R probability variation big hit is a chance symbol is indicated as “16R probability (even)”. In FIG. 6, the case of 16R non-probable big hit is indicated as “16R non-”. In FIG. 6, “short” indicates a short jackpot, “short (existing)” indicates a short state after the short jackpot game ends, and no change occurs after the short jackpot game ends. The short state is indicated as “short (none)”.

  Specifically, when the big win that identifies the 16R probability variation jackpot is triggered, the transition to the probability variation effect mode MK is determined if the decorative drawing is a probability variation symbol (16R probability (odd)). That is, the probability variation effect mode MK notifies the player that the probability variation state and the variation state are being given.

  In addition, when winning the big hit that identifies the 16R probability variable big hit, if the decoration is a chance symbol (16R probability (even)), the transition to the first floor mode MB1 is determined even in the variable latency production mode MB. ing. In addition, as a trigger for winning the big hit that specifies the 16R non-probable change big hit (16R non), the transition to the first floor mode MB1 is determined even in the variable time latent effect mode MB. That is, each of the change-time latent effect modes MB is in either a probability change state or a non-probability change state, and notifies the player that the change state is being given. These change-time latent effect modes MB are latent effect modes in which it is difficult for the player to determine whether or not the probability variation state is present, and the probability variation state is latent (latency probability).

  In the present embodiment, the expectation level (latent probability expectation level) in the probability variation state in the order of the first floor mode MB1 <second floor mode MB2 <third floor mode MB3 <fourth floor mode MB4 in the variation latent effect mode MB. In the fourth floor mode MB4, the probability variation state is determined.

  In addition, when the winning of the big hit that identifies the short jackpot is an opportunity, if the winning time is in a variable state (short), it is determined to continue (re-shift) the presentation mode during the stay. In addition, if the winning of the big hit that identifies the short jackpot is an opportunity, if the winning time is in the non-variable short state and the short jackpot game after the short winning game is in the short and short state (short (present)), to the probability variation effect mode MK Transition is defined. In addition, if the winning of the big hit to identify the short jackpot (symbol B), if the winning time is in the non-variable short state, and after the short big hit game is not changed (short (none)), Transition (including continuation (re-transition)) to any of the non-variable short-lived effect mode MA is defined. In addition, when the winning of the small hit (symbol D) is triggered, it is stipulated that the presentation mode during the stay is continued (re-shifted) if the winning time is in a variable state. In addition, when winning the small hit (symbol D), if the winning time is in the non-variable short state, transition to any of the non-variable short-time latent effect mode MA (including continuation (re-transition)) is also possible. It has been established. In other words, each of the non-change-time latent effect mode MA notifies the player that the state is either a probability change state or a non-probability change state, and the change-rate state is not being given. These non-variable short-lived effect modes MA are latent effect modes in which it is difficult for the player to determine whether or not the probability variation state is present, and the probability variation state is latent (latency probability).

  In the present embodiment, in the non-variable low-latency latent effect mode MA, the degree of expectation (latent probability expectation) in the probability variation state increases in the order of low mode MA1 <medium mode MA2 <high mode MA3 <superhigh mode MA4. It is like that. When the overall control CPU 31a makes a transition (re-transition) to any of the non-variable short-lived effect production modes MA in response to the winning of the big hit or the small hit, the overall expectation is higher than the small hit in the short big hit. It is easy to determine the transition to the mode set higher.

  Further, during the stay in the non-variable short-lived effect mode MA, it is possible to shift between the non-variable short-lived effect mode MA. Then, the overall control CPU 31a shifts between the non-change-time latent effect modes MA based on the lottery result of the mode shift lottery performed in the case of a loss that does not win the big win or the small win. Further, during the stay in the non-variable short-lived production mode MA, the non-variable short-lived production mode MA is determined on the condition that the lottery result for the transition to the normal production mode MT by the mode transition lottery is derived. And the transition to the normal performance mode MT is determined. In this case, the mode based on the lottery result of the mode transition lottery through the special-figure variation game (design variation game by decorative drawing) that performs the mode transition lottery from the non-variable low-latency latent effect mode MA that stayed just before The transition is made.

  Further, during the stay of the variable time latency effect mode MB, it is possible to shift between the variable time latency effect mode MB. Then, the overall control CPU 31a shifts between the variable speed latent effect modes MB based on the lottery result of the mode shift lottery performed when the big hit or the small win is not won. In this case, the variation based on the lottery result of the mode transition lottery through the special variation game (design variation game by decorative drawing) that performs the mode transition lottery from the variation latent display mode MB that has stayed until just before. Transition to the hour effect mode MB is performed. Further, during the stay in the variable time latent effect mode MB, the transition to the normal effect mode MT is determined upon the end of the variable state based on the input of the non-variable command. In this case, the shift to the normal performance mode MT is made from the variable latency display mode MB that has been staying just before, through the last special symbol variation game (pattern variation game with decoration) in the variable state. Done.

  For this reason, the normal performance mode MT is in the non-variable state and is informed of the non-probability change state depending on the situation, and is in either the probability change state or the non-probability change state. To the player. Then, the normal performance mode MT that shifts from the non-changing short-lived performance mode MA can make it difficult for the player to determine whether or not it is in the probability variation state, and can conceal the probability variation state (latency). On the other hand, the normal performance mode MT that shifts from the change-time latent performance mode MB informs the player that there is an uncertain change state.

  Further, during the stay in the normal performance mode MT, it is possible to shift to any one of the non-change-time latent performance mode MA. Then, the overall control CPU 31a shifts to any one of the non-change-time latent effect mode MA based on the lottery result of the mode shift lottery performed in the case of a loss that does not win the big win or the small win. In this case, from the normal performance mode MT that stayed just before, through a special-figure variation game (design variation game by decorative drawing) that performs mode transition lottery, non-variable short-time latency based on the lottery result of mode transition lottery Transition to the production mode MA is performed.

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

Next, various processes executed by the effect control CPU 32a of the effect control board 32 based on the effect control program will be described.
When the change control designation command is input, the effect control CPU 32a selects image display data based on the effect contents (change contents) corresponding to the change pattern designated by the command. The effect 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 decorative drawing based on the image display data. Then, when the effect control CPU 32a inputs a symbol stop command during the symbol variation game based on the decoration, the decoration display instructed by the stop display designation command for decoration is displayed on the effect display device 11 in a fixed stop manner. The symbol variation game by is terminated.

  In addition, when the opening command, round command, and ending command relating to the control of the big hit game are input, the effect control CPU 32a selects the corresponding image display data. The effect control CPU 32a selects the corresponding image display data when an opening command related to the control of the small hit game, a command for instructing the opening of the big winning opening 19, and an ending command are input. Then, the effect control CPU 32a controls the display contents of the effect display device 11 so as to execute various effects during the big hit game and the small hit game based on the image display data. Further, the effect control CPU 32a measures the elapsed time from the start of the game with the start of various effects during the big hit game and the small hit game, and based on the measured time and image display data, the image is displayed. The image displayed on the display unit GH is switched every predetermined control cycle (for example, every 4 ms).

  Further, when the effect control CPU 32a inputs an effect instruction command indicating the effect mode, the image control data for the background image corresponding to the effect mode specified by the command is selected and the selected image display data is selected. The display content of the effect display device 11 is controlled based on the above.

Next, among the transition of the production mode in the present embodiment, the mode transition lottery in the non-variable state and the variable state will be described in detail with reference to FIGS.
In the present embodiment, the overall control CPU 31a performs a mode transition lottery according to the sub effect state flag set (stored) in the overall control RAM 31c. That is, the overall control CPU 31a performs the mode transition lottery using the mode transition lottery table according to the sub effect state flag as the mode transition frequency. In the mode transition lottery table, the mode transition tendency is determined for each, and the mode transition mode is determined by this tendency.

  And in this embodiment, as shown to Fig.7 (a), the multiple types (4 types in this embodiment) sub effect state flag is prepared. Specifically, a sub effect state flag for specifying that mode transition lottery according to mode transition frequency [high] high probability is performed is prepared. The overall control CPU 31a sets [1] to the sub effect state flag in the overall control RAM 31c when performing the mode change lottery according to the mode change frequency [high] and high probability. In addition, a sub effect state flag for specifying that the mode transition lottery according to the mode transition frequency [high] pseudo high probability is performed is prepared. Then, the overall control CPU 31a sets [2] to the sub effect state flag in the overall control RAM 31c when performing the mode change lottery according to the mode change frequency [high] pseudo high probability. In addition, a sub effect state flag for specifying that the mode transition lottery according to the mode transition frequency [high] is performed is prepared. Then, when performing the mode transition lottery according to the mode transition frequency [high], the overall control CPU 31a sets [3] as the sub effect state flag in the overall control RAM 31c. In addition, a sub performance state flag is provided that specifies that the mode transition lottery according to the normal state is to be performed. When the overall control CPU 31a performs the mode transition lottery according to the normal state, the overall control RAM 31c sets [0] for the sub effect state flag.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 7B, the overall control CPU 31a sets the sub effect state flag by performing the sub effect state lottery. The sub effect state lottery of the present embodiment corresponds to the symbol type that is the lottery result of the special figure variation game for each gaming state, and also the decoration drawing (design combination) to be derived in the symbol variation game by the decoration drawing. In the lottery time, it is performed using a reference table associated with them. The symbol type is a special symbol designated by a special symbol stop symbol designation command.

  Specifically, when the symbol type is “out of”, it is determined that the sub effect state lottery is performed with the start of variation (the symbol variation game) as a lottery opportunity regardless of the gaming state. In addition, when the symbol type is other than “out of” and a big win or small win is won, the sub-effect state is set at the start of the opening effect (“OP” when instructing the opening effect) regardless of the gaming state. A lottery is required. In the present embodiment, the overall control CPU 31a changes from the opening effect to the ending effect (from the start of the winning game to the end of the winning game). It has come to be decided between. For this reason, the transition of the production mode reflecting the sub production state flag set by the big hit or the small hit can be realized.

First, a reference table used in the sub effect state lottery will be described.
In the present embodiment, a reference table used in a plurality of types (five types in the present embodiment) of sub effects state lotteries is prepared. Specifically, a sub effect state 1 table ST1, a sub effect state 2 table ST2, a sub effect state 3 table ST3, a sub effect state 4 table ST4, and a sub effect state 5 table ST5 are prepared. And in each table ST1-ST5, a random number is distributed to the production | presentation state flag which can be determined based on the sub production | presentation state flag at that time. For example, in the sub performance state 1 table ST1, as shown in FIG. 8A, random numbers are distributed only to the normal state if the mode transition frequency is [high] high probability ([high] high probability) or the normal state. ing. Further, in the sub performance state 1 table ST1, if the mode transition frequency is [high] pseudo high probability ([high] pseudo high probability), the mode transition frequency [high] pseudo high probability or the normal state, the mode transition frequency [high] ] ([High]), a predetermined number of random numbers are assigned to the mode transition frequency [High] or the normal state. The overall control CPU 31a executes a random number update process (random number generation process) for updating random numbers used for each lottery (including a lottery described later) at predetermined intervals. And the random number used for each lottery (including the lottery mentioned later) is updated for every predetermined period, and is memorize | stored in RAM31c for overall control.

  For this reason, in the present embodiment, when the sub effect state 1 table ST1 is used, the normal state can be set in the sub effect state flag, and depending on the sub effect state at that time, the mode transition frequency [high] pseudo high probability or The mode transition frequency [High] can be set. Further, in the present embodiment, when the sub effect state 2 table ST2 is used, a mode transition frequency [high] high probability is set in the sub effect state flag. In the present embodiment, when the sub effect state 3 table ST3 or the sub effect state 5 table ST5 is used, a mode transition frequency [high] pseudo high probability is set in the sub effect state flag. In the present embodiment, when the sub effect state 4 table ST4 is used, the mode transition frequency [high] pseudo high probability or the mode transition frequency [high] is set in the sub effect state flag.

Next, the sub effect state lottery for each gaming state will be described.
First, the contents set regardless of the gaming state will be described.
In the present embodiment, if the symbol type is a symbol A of 16R probability variation big hit (16R probability), it is determined to use the sub effect state 2 table ST2 regardless of the gaming state. Further, in the present embodiment, if the symbol type is the short big hit (short) whose symbol type is symbol B, it is defined that the sub effect state 2 table ST2 is used regardless of the gaming state and the special symbol of the decoration diagram. That is, the overall control CPU 31a sets the mode transition frequency [high] high probability in the sub effect state flag regardless of the gaming state when the jackpot game is in the probable change state. As a result, when the gaming state becomes a probable change state and a change state with the 16R probability change big hit as a trigger, the mode transition frequency [high] high probability is set in the sub effect state flag.

  In addition, the overall control CPU 31a does not depend on whether the gaming state is a probability variation state or a non-probability variation state with respect to a short jackpot, and the decoration diagram is a subspecial regardless of whether it is a weak special symbol or a strong special symbol. By using the production state 2 table ST2, a mode transition frequency [high] high probability is set in the sub production state flag. As a result, when the gaming state becomes a probabilistic state and a variable state, or a probable state and a non-variable state triggered by a short jackpot, a mode transition frequency [high] high probability is set in the sub effect state flag. become.

  For this reason, in this embodiment, the mode transition frequency [high] high probability is a mode transition for high probability that is set based on a symbol type (special figure) that is determined to be after the end of the big hit game. It becomes frequency.

  Further, in the present embodiment, if the symbol type is the symbol C and the 16R non-probable big hit (16R non-), it is determined that the sub effect state 3 table ST3 is used regardless of the gaming state. That is, the overall control CPU 31a sets the mode transition frequency [high] pseudo high probability in the sub effect state flag regardless of the gaming state when the end of the big hit game is in an uncertain change state. As a result, when the gaming state becomes the non-probable change state and the short-change state triggered by the 16R non-probable big hit, the mode transition frequency [high] pseudo high probability is set in the sub effect state flag.

  For this reason, the mode transition frequency [high] pseudo-high probability is a mode transition frequency for low probability set based on a symbol type (special figure) that determines that the end of jackpot game is to be in an uncertain change state. .

Next, the case where the gaming state is the non-probable change state and the non-change state (“low + no”) will be described.
In this case, if the symbol type is “out”, it is determined that the sub effect state 1 table ST1 is used. That is, the overall control CPU 31a can set the normal state in the sub-effect state flag when the symbol type is “out of”.

  In this case, if the symbol type is symbol D and the decoration is a weak special symbol, the sub effect state 4 table ST4 is used, while the symbol type is symbol D and the small hit. If the figure is a strong special symbol, it is determined that the sub effect state 5 table ST5 is used. In this case, after the small hit game is over, the non-probability change state occurs. That is, the overall control CPU 31a uses the sub effect state 4 table ST4 or the sub effect state 5 table ST5 when the small hit game is in the non-probable change state, so that the sub effect state flag has a low probability. A mode transition frequency [high], which is a mode transition frequency, is set as a pseudo high probability or a mode transition frequency [high]. As a result, when the gaming state becomes a non-probable change state with a small hit as a trigger (the non-probability change state continues (maintains)), a mode transition frequency [high] pseudo high probability or mode different from the case of a short big hit The transition frequency [High] is set.

  In this case, the overall control CPU 31a uses a different table depending on the special symbol. Specifically, the overall control CPU 31a uses the sub effect state 4 table ST4 in the case of a small hit and a weak special symbol, so that the mode transition frequency [high] pseudo high probability or the mode transition frequency [high]. And the mode transition frequency [high] is easier to set than the mode transition frequency [high] pseudo high probability. Further, the overall control CPU 31a uses the sub effect state 5 table ST5 to make a mode transition frequency [high] pseudo-high when it is a small special and a strong special symbol with a high probability of expectation among special symbols. Set the probability.

  For this reason, in this embodiment, when the gaming state is the non-probable change state and the non-change state, the sub effect state flag is set based on the type of decoration (special symbol) if it is a small hit. In the present embodiment, the mode transition frequency [high] is a mode transition frequency dedicated to small hits set based on the symbol type (special figure) that defines the small hits.

  Note that the overall control CPU 31a has a special-figure variation game (design variation game with decorations) that has been executed after the sub-effect state flag other than the normal state is set in the non-probable and non-variable gaming state. If it does not exceed the number of times, the sub effect state flag at that time is maintained without performing the sub effect state lottery based on the symbol type “out”. Then, the sub performance state flags other than the normal state in the non-probable change state and the non-change state are set in response to winning of a small hit in the non-probability change state and the non-change state. For this reason, in the present embodiment, when the sub performance state flag is set with a small hit in the non-probable variation state and the non-variable short state, the setting state is changed at least 20 times (the big hit or the small hit is not won). It will be maintained during the game (design variation game with decorative drawings).

Next, a case where the gaming state is a probabilistic state and a non-changing state (“high + nothing”) will be described.
In this case, if the symbol type is “out”, it is determined that the sub effect state 2 table ST2 is used. That is, the overall control CPU 31a sets the mode transition frequency [high] high probability in the sub effect state flag when the symbol type is “out of”.

  Further, in this case, if the symbol type is the small hit with the symbol D, it is determined that the sub effect state 2 table ST2 is used regardless of the special symbol of the decorative drawing. In this case, after the small hit game ends, the probability change state is entered. That is, the overall control CPU 31a uses the sub effect state 2 table ST2 regardless of whether the decoration is a weak special symbol or a strong special symbol when the small hit game is in a probable state. The mode transition frequency [high] high probability, which is the mode transition frequency for high probability, is set in the sub effect state flag. As a result, when the gaming state becomes a probable change state with a small hit as an opportunity (the probability change state is continued (maintained)), the same high mode transition frequency [high] high probability is set as in the case of a short big hit. It will be.

For this reason, in the present embodiment, when the gaming state is a probabilistic state and a non-changing state, the sub effect state flag is set regardless of the type (special symbol) of the decorative drawing even if it is a small hit.
Note that the probability variation state and the non-variable short state are given in response to either a short jackpot winning in the non-probable variation state and the non-variable short state, or a small win winning in the probability variation state and the non-variable short state. For this reason, in the probabilistic state and the non-variable state, the mode transition frequency [high] high probability is set in the sub-rendering state flag regardless of the trigger of the grant. When the gaming state is a probabilistic state and a non-variable state, if the symbol type is “out of”, the probable state is continued. Therefore, by using the sub performance state 2 table ST2, the mode transition frequency [high ] High probability setting is maintained.

Next, the case where the gaming state is a non-probable change state and a change state (“low + present”) will be described.
In this case, if the symbol type is “out”, it is determined that the sub effect state 5 table ST5 is used. That is, the overall control CPU 31a sets the mode transition frequency [high] pseudo high probability in the sub effect state flag when the symbol type is “out of”.

  Also, in this case, if the symbol type is a small hit with the symbol D, it is determined that the sub effect state 5 table ST5 is used regardless of the special symbol of the decorative drawing. In this case, after the small hit game is over, the non-probability change state occurs. That is, the overall control CPU 31a uses the sub effect state 5 table ST5 regardless of whether the decorative drawing is a weak special symbol or a strong special symbol when the small hit game is in an uncertain change state. Then, the mode transition frequency [high] pseudo high probability which becomes the mode transition frequency for the low probability is set in the sub effect state flag. As a result, when the gaming state becomes a non-probable change state triggered by a small hit (the non-probability change state is continued (maintained)), a mode transition frequency [high] pseudo high probability different from that in the case of a short big hit is set. Will be.

For this reason, in the present embodiment, when the gaming state is an uncertain change state and a short change state, the sub effect state flag is set regardless of the type (special symbol) of the decoration drawing even if it is a small hit.
Note that the non-probable change state and the short-change state are given in response to either the winning of the 16R non-probable change big win or the small win in the non-probability change state and the short-change state. For this reason, in the non-probable change state and the change state, the mode transition frequency [high] pseudo high probability is set in the sub effect state flag regardless of the trigger that has been given. When the gaming state is the non-probable change state and the short-change state, the non-probability change state is continued if the symbol type is “out of place”. Therefore, by using the sub performance state 5 table ST5, the mode transition frequency [ High] The pseudo high probability setting is maintained.

  Further, in the present embodiment, in the case of the non-probability change state and the variable state game state, the transition to the non-probability change state and the non-change state game state with the end of the change state, and at the same time, the normal effect The mode MT is shifted to. In such a case, the normal state is set in the sub effect state flag without performing the sub effect state lottery.

Next, the case where the gaming state is a probable change state and a change state (“high + present”) will be described.
In this case, if the symbol type is “out”, it is determined that the sub effect state 2 table ST2 is used. That is, the overall control CPU 31a sets the mode transition frequency [high] high probability in the sub effect state flag when the symbol type is “out of”.

  Further, in this case, if the symbol type is the small hit with the symbol D, it is determined that the sub effect state 2 table ST2 is used regardless of the special symbol of the decorative drawing. In this case, after the small hit game ends, the probability change state is entered. That is, the overall control CPU 31a uses the sub effect state 2 table ST2 regardless of whether the decoration is a weak special symbol or a strong special symbol when the small hit game is in a probable state. The mode transition frequency [high] high probability, which is the mode transition frequency for high probability, is set in the sub effect state flag. As a result, when the gaming state becomes a probable change state with a small hit as an opportunity (the probability change state is continued (maintained)), the same high mode transition frequency [high] high probability is set as in the case of a short big hit. It will be.

For this reason, in the present embodiment, when the gaming state is a probable change state and a short change state, the sub effect state flag is set regardless of the type (special symbol) of the decorative drawing even if it is a small hit.
In addition, the probability variation state and the variation state are given by any of the winning of the 16R probability variation big win, the winning of the short big hit in the probability variation state or the variation state, and the winning of the small hit in the probability variation state and the variation state. For this reason, in the probability variation state and the variation state, the mode transition frequency [high] high probability is set in the sub-rendering state flag regardless of the trigger of the grant. In the case where the gaming state is a probable state and a short state, if the symbol type is “out of”, the probable state is continued. Therefore, by using the sub performance state 2 table ST2, the mode transition frequency [high] The high probability setting is maintained.

Next, a specific mode transition lottery will be described in detail.
Then, as shown in FIGS. 9A and 9B, the overall control CPU 31a performs mode transition lottery to determine the transition destination rendering mode and to control the transition mode of the rendering mode. The mode transition lottery of the present embodiment is performed using a reference table associated with the sub effect state flag for each effect mode during the stay. In addition, the mode transition lottery is determined to be performed with the start of variation (the symbol variation game that is out of place (no win for big hits or small hits)) as a lottery opportunity.

  First, among the reference tables used in the mode transition lottery, the normal performance mode MT and the non-change-time latency production mode MA (low mode MA1, medium mode MA2, high mode MA3, and ultra-high mode MA4), particularly in the non-variable short state. A reference table used in FIG.

  In the present embodiment, a reference table is prepared for each mode of staying, which is used in a lot of types (three types in this embodiment) of mode transition lotteries. Specifically, a normal [1] table TT1, a normal [2] table TT2, and a normal [3] table TT3 are prepared during the stay in the normal performance mode MT. Also, a low [1] table AT11, a low [2] table AT12, and a low [3] table AT13 are prepared for the stay of the low mode MA1. Also, a medium [1] table AT21, a medium [2] table AT22, and a medium [3] table AT23 are prepared for the stay of the medium mode MA2. In addition, a high [1] table AT31, a high [2] table AT32, and a high [3] table AT33 are prepared for the stay of the high mode MA3. Also, during the stay of the super high mode MA4, a super high [1] table AT41, a super high [2] table AT42, and a super high [3] table AT43 are prepared. And in each table TT1-TT3, AT11-AT13, AT21-AT23, AT31-AT33, AT41-AT43, the random number is distributed to the production mode of the transfer destination which can be determined. For example, in the normal [1] table TT1, as shown in FIG. 10A, the normal production mode MT (normal), low mode MA1 (low), medium mode MA2 (medium), or high mode MA3 (high). A predetermined number of random numbers are assigned to each other.

  For this reason, in the present embodiment, if the normal [1] table TT1 and the normal [2] table TT2 are used during the stay in the normal performance mode MT, the mode changes to any one of the non-change-time latent performance mode MA. However, the normal [1] table TT1 makes it easier to shift to a production mode with a higher latent expectation than the normal [2] table TT2. In the present embodiment, when the normal [1] table TT1 and the normal [2] table TT2 are used, it is not possible to shift to the super high mode MA4. On the other hand, when the normal [3] table TT3 is used, the normal The mode is shifted (maintained) to the mode MT.

  In the present embodiment, if the low [1] table AT11 and the low [2] table AT12 are used while the low mode MA1 is staying, the performance mode has a higher latent expectation than the low mode MA1. , The low [1] table AT11 makes it easier to shift to a production mode with a higher degree of latent expectation than the low [2] table AT12. In this embodiment, when the low [3] table AT13 is used, the mode is shifted to the normal mode MT.

  Further, in the present embodiment, when the middle mode MA2 is staying, when the middle [1] table AT21 is used, the latency is higher than that when the middle [2] table AT22 is used compared to the middle mode MA2. It is easy to shift to a production mode with a high expectation level, and it is difficult to shift to a production mode with a lower latent expectation level than the medium mode MA2. In this embodiment, when the middle [3] table AT23 is used, the mode is shifted to the normal mode MT.

  Further, in the present embodiment, when the high mode MA3 is staying, when the high [1] table AT31 is used, the latency is higher than that of the high mode MA3 as compared with the case where the high [2] table AT32 is used. It is easy to make a transition to a production mode with a high degree of expectation, and it is difficult to make a transition to a production mode (including the normal production mode MT) with a lower latent expectation than the high mode MA3. In the present embodiment, when the high [3] table AT33 is used, the mode is shifted to the normal mode MT.

  Further, in this embodiment, if the super high mode MA4 is staying, when the super high [1] table AT41 and the super high [2] table AT42 are used, the transition ratio to each effect mode is made the same. Yes. In the present embodiment, when the ultra high [3] table AT43 is used, the mode is shifted to the normal mode MT.

  For this reason, in this embodiment, when the normal [1] table TT1, the low [1] table AT11, the middle [1] table AT21, or the high [1] table AT31 is used, the reference is associated with each effect mode. In the table, the frequency of transition to the production mode having a high degree of latent expectation shows the highest tendency. In the present embodiment, when the normal [2] table TT2, the low [2] table AT12, the middle [2] table AT22, or the high [2] table AT32 is used, the reference table associated with each effect mode. Among them, the frequency of transition to the production mode with a high degree of latent expectation shows the next highest tendency after the highest tendency. In the present embodiment, when the ultrahigh [1] table AT41 or the ultrahigh [2] table AT42 is used, the invariant short-time latency is higher than the ultrahigh [3] table AT43 associated with the ultrahigh mode MA4. The transition frequency between the production modes MA tends to be high. In the present embodiment, the normal [3] table TT3, the low [3] table AT13, the middle [3] table AT23, the high [3] table AT33, or the super-high [3] table AT43 is used. In the reference table associated with each mode, the tendency that it is not possible to shift to the production mode with a high latent expectation degree (the lowest) is shown.

Next, the mode transition lottery in the non-variable state (non-variable) will be described in more detail based on FIG.
In this case, if the sub performance state flag is the mode transition frequency [high] high probability and the mode transition frequency [high] pseudo high probability, it is determined that the same reference table is used in association with each performance mode. In addition, it is determined to use a reference table that shows a tendency that the frequency of transition to a production mode with a high degree of latent expectation is the highest. Specifically, when the sub performance state flag is the mode transition frequency [high] high probability and the mode transition frequency [high] pseudo high probability, the normal [1] table TT1, the low [1] table AT11, the middle [ 1] Table AT21, high [1] table AT31, or ultra-high [1] table AT41 is used.

  Also, in this case, if the sub performance state flag is the mode transition frequency [high], the transition frequency to the performance mode with the higher latent expectation level is associated with each performance mode, and the transition frequency is the highest. It is defined that a reference table showing the next highest tendency is used. Specifically, when the sub effect state flag is the mode transition frequency [high], the normal [2] table TT2, the low [2] table AT12, the middle [2] table AT22, the high [2] table AT32, according to the effect mode, Alternatively, an ultra-high [2] table AT42 is used.

  Further, in this case, if the sub performance state flag is in the normal state, a reference table indicating a tendency that the transition to the production mode with a high latent expectation level cannot be made (lowest) among the performance modes associated with each production mode. It is prescribed to use. Specifically, when the sub effect state flag is in the normal state, the normal [3] table TT3, the low [3] table AT13, the middle [3] table AT23, the high [3] table AT33, or the super high [ 3] Table AT43 is used.

  Next, among the reference tables used in the mode transition lottery, it is used in the latent display mode MB (1st floor mode MB1, 2nd floor mode MB2, 3rd floor mode MB3, and 4th floor mode MB4) in the variable speed state. The reference table will be described.

  In the present embodiment, a reference table used in a plurality of types (two types or one type in the present embodiment) of mode transition lotteries is prepared for each presentation mode during a stay. Specifically, a first floor [1] table BT11 and a first floor [2] table BT12 are prepared for the stay of the first floor mode MB1. Further, a second-floor [1] table BT21 and a second-floor [2] table BT22 are prepared for the stay of the second-floor mode MB2. Further, a third-floor [1] table BT31 and a third-floor [2] table BT32 are prepared for the stay of the third-floor mode MB3. In addition, a 4th floor [1] table BT41 is prepared for staying in the 4th floor mode MB4. Then, in each table BT11, BT12, BT21, BT22, BT31, BT32, BT41, random numbers are distributed to transition-destination effect modes that can be determined based on the sub-effect state flag at that time. For example, in the first floor [1] table BT11, as shown in FIG. 11A, the first floor mode MB1 (first floor), the second floor mode MB2 (second floor), the third floor mode MB3 (third floor), or A predetermined number of random numbers are assigned to the fourth floor mode MB4 (fourth floor).

  For this reason, in this embodiment, if the first floor mode MB1 is staying, the first floor mode is higher when the first floor [1] table BT11 is used than when the first floor [2] table BT12 is used. It is easier to shift to the production mode having a higher latent expectation than MB1, and it is difficult to re-transfer (maintain) to the first floor mode MB1.

  In the present embodiment, if the second-floor mode MB2 is staying, the second-floor mode MB2 is re-transferred (maintained) when the second-floor [1] table BT21 and the second-floor [2] table BT22 are used. The second floor [1] table BT21 makes it easier to shift to a production mode with a higher latent expectation than the second floor [2] table BT22 compared to the second floor mode MB2.

  In the present embodiment, if the third-floor mode MB3 is staying, the third-floor mode MB3 is more used when the third-floor [1] table BT31 is used than when the third-floor [2] table BT32 is used. It is easier to shift to the production mode with a higher expectation level of latent and more difficult to re-transfer (maintain) to the third floor mode MB3. When the third floor [2] table BT32 is used, it is impossible to shift to the fourth floor mode MB4.

In the present embodiment, if the fourth-floor mode MB4 is staying, the fourth-floor mode [1] table BT41 is used to re-transfer (maintain) the fourth-floor mode MB4.
For this reason, in this embodiment, when the first floor [1] table BT11, the second floor [1] table BT21, or the third floor [1] table BT31 is used, among the reference tables associated with each effect mode. The transition frequency to the production mode having a high degree of latent expectation shows a high tendency. Further, in the present embodiment, when the first-floor [2] table BT12, the second-floor [2] table BT22, or the third-floor [2] table BT32 is used, the latent table is hidden in the reference table associated with each effect mode. The transition frequency to the production mode with a high certainty expectation shows a low tendency.

Next, the mode transition lottery in the variable state (variable) will be described in more detail based on FIG.
In the present embodiment, in the variable state, as shown in FIG. 7B, the sub-rendering state flag has only one of mode transition frequency [high] high probability and mode transition frequency [high] pseudo high probability. It will not be set.

  In this case, if the sub production state flag is a mode transition frequency [high] high probability, it is determined to use a reference table showing a tendency that the frequency of transition to the production mode with a high degree of latent expectation is high. Yes. Specifically, when the sub effect state flag has a mode transition frequency [high] high probability, the first floor [1] table BT11, the second floor [1] table BT21, or the third floor [1] table BT31 is used in accordance with the effect mode. It is done. It should be noted that the 4th floor mode [1] table BT41 is used because the probability change state is confirmed while the sub effect state flag is staying in the 4th floor mode MB4 with a high probability of mode transition frequency [high].

  In this case, if the sub performance state flag is the mode transition frequency [high] pseudo high probability, it is determined to use a reference table that shows a tendency that the transition frequency to the performance mode with a high degree of latent expectation is low. ing. Specifically, when the sub performance state flag is the mode transition frequency [high] pseudo high probability, the first floor [2] table BT12, the second floor [2] table BT22, or the third floor [2] table BT32 is selected according to the performance mode. Used. It should be noted that if the sub-rendering state flag is in the mode transition frequency [high] pseudo high probability, it cannot be shifted to the fourth floor mode MB4 because of the non-probable change state, so the fourth floor mode [1] table BT41 is not used. .

  As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment, it is configured to manage the mode of transition of the production mode based on the sub production state flag, and is different depending on whether the state is the non-variable state or the variable state. The game is realized.

  And in this embodiment, when a non-change state is given in response to a short big hit or a small hit, while setting a different sub performance state flag, If there is, the same reference table is used in the mode transition lottery. As a result, in the present embodiment, if the gaming state is the probability variation state, the mode transition frequency [high] set with a high probability and the gaming state is the non-probability variation state if the gaming state is the probability variation state. When the mode transition frequency is [high] pseudo high probability, the same reference table is used, so that the same tendency is shown as the mode of transition of the production mode. In other words, in the present embodiment, the mode of transition of the effect mode is managed based on the sub effect state flag, so that the gaming state is the probability variation state or the non-probability variation state if the state is the non-variable state. Regardless of whether or not, the game characteristic that shows the same tendency as the mode of transition of the production mode is realized.

  Furthermore, in this embodiment, if the game state is in the non-changeable state, the mode transition frequency [high] can be set after winning the small hit with the weak special symbol in the game state is in the non-probable change state. In the mode transition lottery based on, a reference table different from that after winning the short jackpot is used. As a result, in this embodiment, if the game state is in the non-variable short state, the mode transition frequency [high] that is set after winning the small hit with the weak special symbol in the non-probable change state, and after the winning of the short jackpot By using different reference tables with the mode transition frequency [high] high probability of being performed, different tendencies are shown as the mode of transition of the production mode. In other words, in the present embodiment, by adopting a configuration that manages the transition mode of the effect mode based on the sub effect state flag, if the game state is a non-variable short state, the game state is small with a weak special symbol in the non-probable change state. After winning the winning, the game mode is realized as a mode of transition of the production mode, showing a tendency different from that after winning the short jackpot. In the non-variable short state, the game state shows the same tendency as after winning the short jackpot as the mode of transition of the production mode after winning the small hit with strong special symbols in the non-probable state Is realized.

  Furthermore, in the present embodiment, if the gaming state is a normal state set in the non-probable variation state, the transition mode of the effect mode is different from the state other than the normal state, and the normal effect mode There is a tendency to immediately shift to MT. In other words, in the present embodiment, the mode of transition of the production mode is managed based on the sub production state flag, so that the normal production mode MT can be immediately switched to the normal production mode MT under the normal state if it is a non-changeable state. The game nature which shows the tendency to shift is realized.

  On the other hand, in this embodiment, if the game state is the probability variation state, the mode transition frequency [high] set with a high probability and the game state is a non-probability variation state if the game state is the probability variation state. When the frequency is [high] pseudo high probability, different reference tables are used, so that different tendencies are shown as the mode of transition of the production mode. In other words, in the present embodiment, by adopting a configuration that manages the mode of transition of the effect mode based on the sub effect state flag, whether the gaming state is a probability change state or a non-probability change state if the state is a variable state. Accordingly, a game characteristic that shows a different tendency as a mode of transition of the effect mode is realized.

  Therefore, in the present embodiment, in the non-variable short state, even in the non-probable state (mode transition frequency [high] pseudo high probability), the production mode in the most probable state (mode transition frequency [high] high probability). The effect is expressed as if it is a mode of transition. On the other hand, in the present embodiment, if the variable state, the mode of transition of the production mode in the non-probable state (mode transition frequency [high] pseudo high probability) and the probable state (mode transition frequency [high] high probability) Is expressed in different ways.

As described above in detail, the first embodiment has the following effects.
(1) When controlling the mode of transition of the effect mode, the mode transition frequency (sub effect state flag) set based on the game state after the end of the winning game is adopted. Further, regarding the mode transition frequency (sub-effect state flag), a mode transition frequency (sub-effect state flag) that differs depending on the game state after the winning game is ended is set. On the other hand, with regard to the mode transition mode, the transition of the production mode is performed at the mode transition frequency for high probability (mode transition frequency [high] high probability) and the mode transition frequency for low probability (mode transition frequency [high] pseudo high probability). The configuration includes a case where control is performed in the same mode of transition (mode transition lottery based on the same reference table is performed). As a result, regardless of whether the winning game is in the high-probability lottery state (probability variation state) or not, the transition mode of the effect mode can be controlled in the same transition mode. As a result, the interest of the game can be improved by making it difficult to guess the game state from the mode of transition of the effect mode.

  (2) The mode transition frequency (sub-effect state flag) is set based on hit information (special figure) that defines information for controlling the game state after the end of the hit game. As a result, the mode transition frequency (sub-effect state flag) is set based on accurate information in which internal control (control of the game state by the main control CPU 30a) is performed. This does not make it difficult to guess the gaming state from the mode of transition. As a result, it is possible to improve the interest of the game by making it difficult to guess the game state from the mode of transition of the effect mode while reflecting the accurate internal game state.

  (3) When setting the mode transition frequency (sub effect state flag), the gaming state after the winning game based on the winning information (special figure) is a low probability lottery state (non-probable variation state) and a high probability lottery state ( If it is a symbol for a specific effect (special symbol of a decorative drawing) determined in any case of the probability variation state), it is set based on the type of the symbol for the specific effect (special symbol of the decorative symbol) The configuration is as follows. Thereby, when the design for the production is the design for the specific production (the decoration is a special design), the mode transition mode according to the type of the design for the specific production (the special design of the decoration) By making different, it is possible to increase the variation of the combination of the actual internal gaming state and the design (decoration diagram) for production. As a result, in particular, when a symbol for a specific effect (special symbol for decoration) is determined, it is possible to improve the interest of the game by making it difficult to guess the game state from the mode of transition of the effect mode.

  (4) In the open time increased state (variable state), the entrance rate to the starting port (lower start winning prize port 16) is higher than that in the state where the open time is not increased (non-variable state), which is advantageous to the player. Therefore, it can be said that the interest of the game is increasing in that it is advantageous to the player. For this reason, in an open time increasing state (variable state) having an element that increases the interest of the game, it is difficult to guess the gaming state from the mode of transition of the production mode, thereby reducing the interest of the game during this period. There is a possibility. On the other hand, in a state where the opening time is not increased (non-shortening state), the rate of entering the starting port (lower starting winning port 16) is lower than the opening time increasing state (shortening state), which is disadvantageous to the player. Because it is positioned, it can be said that the interest of the game tends to be low in terms of disadvantage to the player. For this reason, in a state that is not an increase in opening time (non-variable state) with elements that tend to be low in game interest, it is difficult to guess the game state from the transition mode of the production mode, so Can be improved. Therefore, as a mode of transition of the production mode, if the opening time is not increased (non-variable state), the mode transition frequency for high probability (mode transition frequency [high] high probability) and the mode for low probability In the transition frequency (mode transition frequency [high] pseudo high probability), the control is performed in the same transition mode (mode transition lottery based on the same reference table is performed). On the other hand, as a mode of transition of the production mode, if the opening time is increased (changed state), the mode transition frequency for high probability (mode transition frequency [high] high probability) and the mode transition for low probability It is configured such that control is performed in a mode of transition different in frequency (mode transition frequency [high] pseudo high probability) (mode transition lottery based on different reference tables is performed). As a result, it is possible to improve the interest of the entire game by appropriately setting the game property of making it difficult to guess the game state from the mode of transition of the effect mode.

  (5) Depending on the winning of the small hit, the gaming state at the time of winning the small hit will not change after the winning game ends. For this reason, if it is difficult to guess the gaming state from the mode of transition of the production mode even in the case of winning a small hit, excessive expectation is expected from the player even though it can not actually change the gaming state. Since it can be given, there is a possibility that the interest of the game will be reduced. Therefore, a mode transition frequency (mode transition frequency [high]) dedicated to small hits that can be set only after the end of the hit game based on the winning of the small hits is provided in the mode transition frequency (sub-effect state flag). Thereby, it can prevent that the interest of a game is declined by giving an excessive expectation to a player.

  (6) The mode transition frequency (sub-effect state flag) indicates that the game state after the winning game based on the winning information (special figure) is low probability lottery state (non-probable variation state) and high probability lottery state (probability variation state). If it is a symbol for a specific effect (special symbol of a decorative figure) determined in any of the above cases, it is set based on the type of the symbol for the specific effect (special symbol) and the hit information (special symbol) The configuration is as follows. This increases the variation of the combination of the actual internal gaming state and the design for presentation (decoration), but also makes it difficult to guess the gaming state from the mode of transition of the presentation mode that is developed in a random manner. There will be no. As a result, it is difficult to guess the game state from the transition mode of the effect mode while reflecting the accurate internal game state, especially when a specific effect design (decorative design special symbol) is determined. Can improve the fun of gaming.

(Second Embodiment)
Next, a second embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 12 (a) and 12 (b).
The second embodiment is different from the first embodiment in the sub-rendering state lottery mode and the mode transition lottery mode in the non-probable and non-variable state. For this reason, the same parts as those in the first embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals, and redundant description thereof is omitted.

First, the sub effect state lottery in the game state of the present embodiment in the non-probable change state and the non-change short state (“low + no”) will be described with reference to FIG.
Specifically, in the present embodiment, it is determined that the sub-effect state 2 table ST2 is used if the symbol type is the small hit with the symbol D and the strong special symbol. In this case, after the small hit game is over, the non-probability change state occurs. That is, when the end of the small hit game is in an uncertain change state, the overall control CPU 31a uses the sub effect state 2 table ST2 if it is a strong special symbol, so that the sub effect state flag has a mode transition frequency [high]. Set a high probability. As a result, when the gaming state becomes a non-probable change state triggered by a small hit (the non-probable change state is continued (maintained)), the same mode transition frequency [ High] High probability can be set.

  For this reason, the mode transition frequency [high] high probability in this embodiment is the mode transition frequency set in any of the symbol types (special diagrams) that define the probability variation state and the non-probability variation state after the end of the big hit game. Become.

Next, a specific mode transition lottery in the game state of the present embodiment when the gaming state is the non-probable change state and the non-change state is described in detail with reference to FIG.
In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 12B, the overall control CPU 31a performs mode transition lottery to determine the transition destination rendering mode and to control the transition mode of the rendering mode.

  In this case, it is determined that different reference tables are used in association with each effect mode according to the sub effect state flag, and an effect mode with a high degree of latent expectation according to the sub effect state flag. It is stipulated that a reference table showing a different tendency is used as the frequency of transition to.

  In this case, if the sub performance state flag is a mode transition frequency [high] high probability, the transition frequency to the performance mode with a high latent expectation tendency is the highest among the modes associated with each performance mode. It is stipulated that a reference table indicating Specifically, when the sub effect state flag has a mode transition frequency [high] high probability, the normal [1] table TT1, the low [1] table AT11, the middle [1] table AT21, and the high [1] table according to the effect mode. AT31 or ultra-high [1] table AT41 is used.

  Also, in this case, if the sub performance state flag is the mode transition frequency [high] pseudo high probability and the mode transition frequency [high], the performance mode having a high latent expectation is associated with each performance mode. It is stipulated that a reference table showing the next highest tendency of the transition frequency is used. Specifically, when the sub performance state flag is the mode transition frequency [high] pseudo high probability and the mode transition frequency [high], the normal [2] table TT2, the low [2] table AT12, and the middle [2] according to the rendering mode. A table AT22, a high [2] table AT32, or an ultra-high [2] table AT42 is used.

  Further, in this case, if the sub performance state flag is in the normal state, a reference table indicating a tendency that the transition to the production mode with a high latent expectation level cannot be made (lowest) among the performance modes associated with each production mode. It is prescribed to use. Specifically, when the sub effect state flag is in the normal state, the normal [3] table TT3, the low [3] table AT13, the middle [3] table AT23, the high [3] table AT33, or the super high [ 3] Table AT43 is used.

  And in this embodiment, when a non-variable short state is given with a short hit with a big hit or a strong special symbol as an opportunity, it is accompanied with a short big hit or a strong special symbol by setting the same sub performance state flag. If it is a non-changeable state triggered by a small hit, the same reference table is used in the mode transition lottery. As a result, in the present embodiment, the same reference table is used in both the probability variation state and the non-probability variation state if the gaming state is the non-variable short state, so that the same mode of transition of the effect mode is used. The trend is shown. In other words, in the present embodiment, the mode of transition of the effect mode is managed based on the sub effect state flag, so that the gaming state is the probability variation state or the non-probability variation state if the state is the non-variable state. Regardless of whether or not, the game characteristic that shows the same tendency as the mode of transition of the production mode is realized.

  As described above, in this embodiment, in the non-changing state, the non-changing state is set by setting the sub-rendering state flag to be set regardless of whether or not the state is the certainly changing state with the same mode transition frequency [high] high probability. Even if it is in the state, the effect is expressed as if it is a mode of transition of the effect mode in the probability changing state. On the other hand, in the present embodiment, in the variable state, the mode of transition of the production mode in the probabilistic state is changed in the non-probable state by changing the sub production state flag set according to whether or not the state is in the probable state. It is made by directing expression differently.

Therefore, according to this embodiment, in addition to the effects (2), (3), (5), and (6) of the first embodiment, the following effects can be obtained.
(7) When controlling the mode of transition of the effect mode, the mode is set in accordance with the mode transition frequency (sub effect state flag) set based on the game state after the end of the winning game. Furthermore, with regard to the mode transition frequency (sub-effect state flag), the same mode transition frequency (mode transition frequency [mode transition frequency [ High] high probability). Thereby, the mode of transition of the production mode can be controlled in the same mode of transition regardless of whether the winning game is in the high probability lottery state (probability variation state) or not (mode based on the same reference table). A transfer lottery can be performed). As a result, the interest of the game can be improved by making it difficult to guess the game state from the mode of transition of the effect mode.

  (8) In a state where the opening time is not increased (non-changing state), the rate of entering the starting port (lower starting winning port 16) is lower than the opening time increasing state (changing state), which is disadvantageous for the player. Therefore, it can be said that the interest of the game tends to be low because it is disadvantageous to the player. For this reason, in a state that is not an increase in opening time (non-variable state) with elements that tend to be low in game interest, it is difficult to guess the game state from the transition mode of the production mode, so Can be improved. Therefore, as a mode of transition of the production mode, if the open time does not increase (non-variable state), after the winning game ends, the high probability lottery state (probability variation state) and the low probability lottery state (non-probability variation state) ), The same mode transition frequency (mode transition frequency [high] high probability) is set. As a result, it is possible to improve the interest of the entire game by appropriately setting the game property of making it difficult to guess the game state from the mode of transition of the effect mode.

  (9) In the open time increased state (variable state), the entrance rate to the starting port (lower start winning prize port 16) is higher than that in the state where the open time is not increased (non-variable state), which is advantageous to the player. Therefore, it can be said that the interest of the game is increasing in that it is advantageous to the player. For this reason, in an open time increasing state (variable state) having an element that increases the interest of the game, it is difficult to guess the gaming state from the mode of transition of the production mode, thereby reducing the interest of the game during this period. There is a possibility. Therefore, as a mode of transition of the production mode, if the opening time increases state (variable state), the high probability lottery state (probability variation state) and low probability lottery state (non-probability variation state) after the end of the winning game In such a case, a different mode transition frequency (sub effect state flag) is set. As a result, it is possible to improve the interest of the entire game by appropriately setting the game property of making it difficult to guess the game state from the mode of transition of the effect mode.

Each of the above embodiments can be embodied in another embodiment (another example) as follows.
-Each embodiment should just be the structure which can produce a latent state, and can also change the specification regarding big hit (small hit). For example, as a spec, it is possible not to set 16R uncertain variation big hit. In addition, as a spec, it is possible to set a short non-probable big hit that gives an uncertain change state after the end of the short big hit. According to this, it is possible to create a game property that makes it difficult for the player to determine whether or not the probability change state is caused by the short hit big hit, the small hit, and the short non-probable big hit and hides the probability changed state (latent probability). . In this case, if it is applied to the first embodiment, the specification is such that the mode transition frequency [high] pseudo high probability is set in the sub effect state flag with the short uncertain change big hit. On the other hand, in this case, if applied to the second embodiment, a mode transition frequency [high] high probability is set in the sub effect state flag in the short uncertain change big hit in the non-change state, while the change state The mode transition frequency [high] pseudo high probability is set in the sub effect state flag at the short non-probable big hit in. In this example, it is possible to configure without setting a small hit. Further, in this example, regarding the short non-probable big hit, the setting state of the sub effect state flag can be varied based on the special symbol as in the small hit.

  -In each embodiment, in the sub production state lottery triggered by the short jackpot, the setting mode of the sub performance state flag is set according to the special symbol (decorative display displayed in a fixed stop) as in the case of the small jackpot. Can be different.

  -In each embodiment, in the sub effect state lottery triggered by the small hit even in the game state other than the non-probable state and the non-variable state, the sub effect state flag is set according to the special symbol (decorative display displayed in a fixed stop). It is also possible to vary the setting mode.

-In each embodiment, when changing the setting aspect of a sub production | presentation state flag according to a special design (decorative display displayed by fixed stop), you may comprise irrespective of the information regarding a special drawing.
In each embodiment, it is not necessary to set the mode transition frequency [high] that is the mode transition frequency dedicated to small hits.

  In each embodiment, the configuration of the sub performance state flag and the mode transition lottery may be the same configuration as the non-variable state in the variable state, or may be configured by switching the non-variable state and the variable state. Good.

-In each embodiment, when setting a sub production | presentation state flag, it is good also as a structure based only on a special figure.
-In each embodiment, when setting a sub production | presentation state flag, it is good also as a structure based only on a decoration drawing.

-In each embodiment, when setting a sub production | presentation state flag, it is good also as a structure set based on the various commands which instruct | indicate a game state instead of a special figure.
-In each embodiment, if the relationship of the tendency of the mode transition mode in each table referenced in the mode transition lottery is maintained, the fine random number distribution mode may be changed.

-In each embodiment, the decoration figure used as the symbol for a specific effect may be changed, for example, it may be a detachment symbol used as a specific combination.
-Each embodiment should just have a probability change function at least.

In each embodiment, the trigger for setting the normal state by the sub performance state 1 table ST <b> 1 may be changed, and a lottery may be performed every time “off”.
In each embodiment, the sub general control board 31 may be omitted, and the main control board 30 and the effect control board 32 may execute the control performed by the sub general control board 31.

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

  The effect mode in each embodiment is not limited to that performed by the effect display device 11, and may be performed by a movable body, a lamp, or a speaker, or a dedicated effect device may be provided separately.

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

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

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

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

  -In 1st Embodiment, while setting a different sub production | presentation state flag in a probability change state and a non-probability change state, it can be made to perform mode transfer lottery based on the same reference table also under a different sub production | presentation state flag. As long as it has a configuration that can be performed, the mode of fine random number distribution in the table used in the sub-effect state lottery may be changed.

  -In 2nd Embodiment, if it has the structure which can set the same sub production | presentation state flag by a probability variation state and a non-probability variation state, the distribution mode of the fine random number in the table used by sub production | presentation state lottery May be changed.

  -In 2nd Embodiment, when a non-change state is provided triggered by a small hit with a strong special symbol in a non-probability change state, it is only necessary to be able to set a mode transition frequency [high] high probability. For example, it may be realized by setting a dedicated table.

Next, a technical idea that can be grasped from the above-described embodiments and other examples (modifications) will be additionally described below.
(A) The winning includes a small hit that is determined to maintain the gaming state at the time of winning the winning game even after the winning game ends, and the mode transition frequency is based on the winning of the small hit. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 4, further comprising a mode transition frequency dedicated to small hits that can be set only after the winning game ends.

  (B) The mode transition control means sets the mode transition frequency based on the hit information and the type of the symbol for the specific effect when setting the mode transition frequency when the symbol for the specific effect is determined. The gaming machine according to claim 3, wherein a transition frequency is set.

  A, B, C, D: Special design, MA (MA1-MA4), MB (MB1-MB4), MK, MT ... Production mode, 11 ... Production display device, 12 ... Special design display device, 30 ... Main control board , 30a ... CPU for main control, 30b ... ROM for main control, 30c ... RAM for main control, 31 ... Sub control board, 31a ... CPU for control, 31b ... ROM for control, 31c ... RAM for control, 32 ... Production control board, 32a ... Production control CPU, 32b ... Production control ROM, 32c ... Production control RAM.

Claims (4)

A winning lottery is performed to determine whether or not the symbol variation game performed on the display device is a win, and if the winning lottery is won, a winning game is performed to release the winning means after the symbol variation game is over, The lottery probability state of the winning lottery can be controlled to a high-probability lottery state in which the winning probability of the winning lottery is higher than that of the low-probability lottery state after the winning game ends, and there is a possibility of being in the high-probability lottery state In a gaming machine capable of setting a production mode including a latent production mode that informs the player of
A mode transition control means for setting a mode transition frequency based on the gaming state after the end of the winning game and controlling the transition mode of the effect mode according to the mode transition frequency;
The mode transition frequency includes a high probability mode transition frequency set when the winning game is in the high probability lottery state and a low probability lottery state after the winning game is completed. Mode transition frequency for low probability set to
The mode transition control means includes a case where the mode transition frequency for the high probability and the mode transition frequency for the low probability are controlled in the same transition mode as the transition mode of the effect mode. Machine. When winning the winning lottery, winning information that determines information for controlling the gaming state after the end of the winning game is determined,
The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the mode transition control means sets the mode transition frequency based on the winning information. When the winning lottery is won, there is provided an effect symbol determining means for determining an effect symbol to be displayed in a definite stop in the symbol variation game based on the winning information,
The effect design includes a plurality of types of specific effects that are determined in any of the low-probability lottery state and the high-probability lottery state after the winning game based on the winning information is completed. Including the design of
3. The mode transition control means sets the mode transition frequency based on the type of the specific effect design when setting the mode transition frequency when the specific effect design is determined. The gaming machine described in 1. Provided with a start opening having an opening and closing mechanism that gives a start condition for the symbol change game triggered by the entry of a game ball and changes the entrance to an open state in which the game ball is easy to enter and a closed state in which it is difficult to enter ,
After the winning game is over, the opening / closing mechanism can be controlled to an open time increasing state in which the opening time per unit time increases so that the open state can be taken.
The mode transition control means is the same as the mode transition mode in the high-probability mode transition frequency and the low-probability mode transition frequency when the opening time does not increase after the winning game ends. On the other hand, when the control is performed in the transition mode, and when the opening time is increased after completion of the winning game, the transition mode of the effect mode is performed in the mode transition frequency for the high probability and the mode transition frequency for the low probability. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the game machine is controlled in a different transition mode.

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