JP2013158564A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine capable of hiding an imparted mode of a varied probability state and performing a game at ease even after completion of a winning game.SOLUTION: If a small win game is imparted when a variation-time-reduced state and a varied probability state are not imparted, a winning game performance with a second performance content is executed during the small win game. In the meantime, if a 2R jackpot for hiding is imparted when the varied probability state is imparted while the variation-time-reduced state is not imparted, a winning game performance with a first performance content can be more easily executed during the 2R jackpot for hiding than if the 2R jackpot for hiding is imparted when the variation-time-reduced state and the varied probability state have not been imparted.

Description

  The present invention relates to a winning game to which a probability variation state in which the probability of winning after winning the winning game is higher than usual is given, and a mode of giving the probability changing state before the winning game is given after the winning game is finished It is related with the game machine which can be awarded per game which continues.

  Conventionally, in a pachinko gaming machine that is a type of gaming machine, when a symbol variation game is won, a winning game is awarded by opening and closing the big prize opening after the symbol variation game that has been won. And in today's pachinko machines, there is a winning game (big hit C) to which a probability variation state that the probability of winning after the winning game is higher than usual is given, and the winning game after the winning game ends. There is a gaming machine that can give a hit game (small hit) that continues the giving mode of the probability change state before being given (for example, Patent Document 1).

  In patent document 1, it is concealed which winning game is given from the opening mode of the big winning opening by making the opening mode of the big winning port when the big hit C and the small hit are given the same. . For this reason, when the big winning opening is opened / closed in an open mode of big hit C (or small hit), it is impossible to specify whether or not a certain change state is given after the given winning game is over. The game is continuously performed in expectation that the player has been given a certain change state.

JP2011-206347A (particularly, paragraph [0049])

  By the way, in Patent Document 1, when the small hit is given a predetermined number of times (for example, 10 times), after that, when the small hit is given, it is notified that the small hit is given, and the big hit C Is given, it is notified that the big hit C has been given. For this reason, after the small hit is given a predetermined number of times or more, when the small hit is given, it can be recognized that the given hit is a small hit (the probability variation state is not given). As a result, it may be discouraged that the small hit is given and the game is ended.

  That is, although it is good for the player to recognize which of the big hit C and the small hit is given, there is a possibility that the game cannot be continued. However, if you conceal which of the big hit C or the small hit is given, even if you can continue the game, there is a risk that the player will continue the game without being satisfied with continuing the game There was also. Therefore, there is a gaming machine capable of increasing the willingness to continue the game even after the big hit C or the small hit is given, while concealing the giving mode of the probability variation state and continuing the game to the player. It was sought after.

  The present invention has been made paying attention to such problems existing in the prior art. The purpose is to provide a gaming machine that can conceal the manner of giving the probability variation state and can play the game with peace of mind even after the winning game ends.

  In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, the invention according to claim 1 is the type of winning game to be given from a plurality of types of winning games that are performed by opening and closing the special winning means when the symbol variation game is won. The winning game is determined by the winning game determining means for determining the winning game, the winning game granting means for giving the winning game of the kind determined by the winning game determining means after the winning of the winning symbol variation game, and the winning game granting means. In the gaming machine provided with the effect control means for causing the effect execution means to execute the game effect when the game is in progress, the type of the hit game has a probability variation state in which the probability of a big hit is higher than usual. The first winning game given after the end of the game, and the probability change at the time when the winning game is given while the special winning means is opened in the same release mode as when the first winning game is given There is a second winning game that continues after the end of the winning game, and the effect control means is capable of changing the probability when the first winning game or the second winning game is granted. The winning game effect is to be executed with either one of the first effect content that informs that the state is given and the second effect content that suggests the possibility of the probability variation state being given. When the first winning game or the second winning game is awarded, the chance variation state is given when the probability variation state is imparted, compared with the case where the probability variation state is not imparted. When the first winning game is given, the winning game effect is executed with the first effect content, compared to the case where the second winning game is given. The gist is easy.

  The invention according to claim 2 is the gaming machine according to claim 1, further comprising mode setting means for setting an effect mode when executing the symbol variation game, and the effect mode is given a probability change state. A first effect mode that suggests the possibility of being present, and a second effect mode that notifies that the probability variation state is given, wherein the mode setting means sets the first effect mode. When the first winning game is given when the first winning game is given, if the certain variation state is given at the time of giving the first winning game, the second effect mode is given after the first winning game is finished. On the other hand, if the probability variation state is not given when the first winning game is given, any one of the first effect mode and the second effect mode after the end of the first winning game is set. Set the production mode, When the second winning game is awarded when the production mode of one is set, and the probability variation state is given when the second winning game is given, the second winning game is The second effect mode is set after the end, while the first effect mode is set after the end of the second win game when the probability variation state is not given when the second hit game is granted. The gist is to do.

  According to a third aspect of the present invention, in the gaming machine according to the second aspect, when the first effect mode is set by the mode setting means after the winning game is ended by the mode setting means, the second The gist is to execute the winning game effect of the first effect content when the second effect mode is set after the winning game is finished by the mode setting means while the winning game effect of the effect content is executed. .

  According to the present invention, it is possible to play a game with peace of mind even after the winning game is over while concealing the mode of giving the probability variation state.

The front view which shows the game board of a pachinko machine. Explanatory drawing which shows the kind of big hit game and a small hit game. Explanatory drawing which shows the transfer aspect of effect mode. The block diagram which shows the electrical constitution of a pachinko gaming machine. Explanatory drawing which shows the kind of fluctuation pattern. Explanatory drawing which shows the determination of the kind of effect mode made to stay after completion | finish of the said hit game, when the 2R big hit for concealment or the small hit game is provided when the variable state is not provided. Explanatory drawing which shows the effect content of the hit game effect which can be determined according to the kind of win game and the effect mode which stays after the said hit game ends. Explanatory drawing which shows the production | presentation content of the hit game effect performed when the 2R big hit for concealment and the small hit game are provided when the variable state is not provided.

Hereinafter, an embodiment in which the present invention is embodied in a pachinko gaming machine will be described with reference to FIGS.
As shown in FIG. 1, an effect display device 11 as a display means having a liquid crystal display type image display unit GH is disposed in the approximate center of a game board 10 of a pachinko gaming machine. In the effect display device 11, a symbol variation game that is performed by varying a plurality of columns (three columns in the present embodiment) and various display effects that are executed in association with the game are executed. In the symbol variation game of the present embodiment, a symbol combination consisting of a plurality of columns (in this embodiment, three columns) is derived. Note that the symbol variation game executed on the effect display device 11 is performed using decorative symbols for diversifying display effects.

  In addition, a 7-segment special drawing display device 12 is disposed at the lower right of the effect display device 11. In the special symbol display device 12, a symbol variation game is displayed in which a plurality of types of special symbols (special symbols) are varied and displayed. The special symbol is a notification symbol indicating the result of the internal lottery such as whether or not a big hit (big hit lottery) and whether or not a small hit (small hit lottery).

  In the present embodiment, the special figure display device 12 selects one special figure corresponding to the lottery results of the big hit lottery and the small hit lottery from among a plurality of special figures (106 kinds in the present embodiment), The selected special figure is confirmed and stopped. The 106 types of special symbols are 100 types of big hit symbols that can recognize big hits, five types of small hit symbols that can recognize small hits, and one type that becomes a symbol that can recognize a loss. It is categorized as an outlier design. Further, when the big hit symbol is displayed in a fixed stop state, the big hit game is given to the player. Further, when the small hit symbol is displayed in a fixed stop state, the player is given a small hit game.

  In the present embodiment, the effect display device 11 displays eight types of numbers [1] to [8] as decorative designs in each column. And the display result according to the display result of the special figure display apparatus 12 is displayed on the effect display apparatus 11. FIG. Specifically, when the big hit symbol is confirmed and stopped on the special symbol display device 12, as a general rule, the big hit symbol (hit symbol combination) is also confirmed and stopped on the effect display device 11. The jackpot symbol combination of the present embodiment is a symbol combination ([222] [777] or the like) in which the decorative symbols in all the rows are the same. Also, when the special symbol display device 12 displays the deferred symbols in a fixed stop, as a general rule, the special symbol display device 12 also displays the deviated symbols (out of symbol combinations) in a fixed stop display. In the present embodiment, the out-of-order symbol combination is a symbol combination ([123] or the like) in which all the decorative symbols are different, or a symbol combination in which one row of decorative symbols is different from the other two rows of decorative symbols ([122] [767). ]).

  Further, when the small hit symbol is displayed on the special symbol display device 12 in a fixed stop display, the small hit symbol (a combination of symbols that suggests the probability variation) is also displayed on the special effect display device 11 in a fixed stop display. Even when the big hit symbol is displayed on the special symbol display device 12 in a fixed stop state, the symbol combination suggesting the probability change may be displayed on the special effect display device 11 in a fixed stop manner. This probability variation suggestion symbol combination suggests 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 state) to a high probability is given. It is a symbol combination. The symbol combination for suggesting the probability change in the present embodiment is a predetermined symbol combination in a symbol combination in which one row of decorative symbols is different from the other two rows of decorative symbols ([121] [232] [343] in this embodiment). [454] [565] [676] [787] [818]).

  In the present embodiment, the decorative symbols 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. When the symbol variation game starts (when the decorative symbols in each column start to vary), the left column (left symbol) → the right column (right symbol) → the middle column (middle) as viewed from the player side in the effect display device 11 The decorative symbols that are variably displayed are temporarily stopped and displayed in the order of symbols). Then, when the left symbol and the right symbol that are once stopped and displayed are the same, the reach state can be recognized from the symbol combination ([1 ↓ 1] etc., “↓” indicates changing). In the reach state, the decorative symbols of the specific columns (in the present embodiment, the left column and the right column) of the plurality of columns are temporarily stopped and displayed, and the columns other than the specific column (in the present embodiment, the middle column) This is a state in which the decorative symbols in the column) are variably displayed. The symbol combination that can recognize this reach state becomes the symbol combination of the reach by the decorative symbol.

  The “variable display” is a state in which the types of symbols displayed in the display areas defined in the effect display device 11 and the special figure display device 12 are changed. On the other hand, the “temporary stop display” is a state in which the symbols are displayed in the fluctuation state in the display area. The “definite stop display” is a state in which the symbols are fixed and stopped in the display area. Then, the symbol variation game on the special symbol display device 12 and the symbol variation game on the effect display device 11 start simultaneously with the display effect relating to the symbol variation game, and end simultaneously (that is, the special symbol and the decorative symbol simultaneously). Is confirmed and stopped).

  In addition, the pachinko gaming machine of this embodiment is equipped with a launching handle as a launching device (not shown). This launching handle is disposed at a position where the player can operate the pachinko gaming machine. When the player operates the launch handle, the game ball is launched into the game area 16 from the left side of the game board 10 (left side of the effect display device 11).

  Further, on the right side of the special figure display device 12, a special figure reservation storage display device 13 having a plurality (two in this embodiment) of special figure reservation light emitting units is disposed. The special figure hold storage display device 13 notifies the player of the number of special reserved starting balls stored inside the machine (hereinafter referred to as “holding memory number”). The reserved memory number is incremented by 1 when a game ball enters (wins) in the start winning ports 19 and 21 provided on the game board 10, while it is decremented by 1 at the start of the symbol variation game. Therefore, when a game ball enters the start winning opening 19 or 21 during the symbol variation game, the number of reserved memories is further added and accumulated up to a predetermined upper limit number (four in this embodiment). And the two special figure reservation light emission parts in this embodiment light up, blink, or turn off according to the number of reservation storage. Specifically, when the number of reserved memories is “0”, the two special figure holding light emitting units are turned off, and when the number of reserved memories is “1”, the left special figure holding light emitting unit is turned on, The special figure holding light emission part on the right is turned off. In addition, when the number of reserved memories is “2”, the two special figure holding light emitting units are lit, and when the number of holding memories is “3”, the left special figure holding light emitting unit blinks and the right side The special figure holding light-emitting unit is turned on. Further, when the number of reserved memories is “4”, the two special figure holding light emitting units blink. The number of reserved memories indicates the number of symbol variation games whose execution is suspended.

  A normal symbol display device 14 composed of two LEDs is disposed below the special figure hold storage display device 13. In the normal symbol display device 14, a normal symbol variation game (hereinafter referred to as a “normal game”) in which a plurality of types of normal symbols (hereinafter referred to as “normal diagrams”) constituted by turning on and off the respective LEDs are changed and displayed. Is shown). The usual figure is a notification pattern indicating the result of an internal lottery (lottery per ordinary figure) as to whether or not per ordinary figure. In the normal symbol display device 14, when a lottery per common symbol is won, a normal symbol that can recognize that the lottery per common symbol is won is displayed in a fixed stop state. Further, when the lottery per regular symbol is not won (non-winning), the normal symbol display device 14 displays a normal off-set symbol that can recognize that the lottery per common symbol is not won.

  A first start winning opening 19 having a first winning opening 18 as a winning opening for a game ball is disposed below the effect display device 11. Also, below the first start winning opening 19, a second starting winning opening 21 having a second winning opening 20 as a winning opening for a game ball is arranged. The second start winning opening 21 is an ordinary electric accessory, and includes an opening / closing blade 22 as an opening / closing member that opens and closes by an actuator (solenoid, motor, etc.) not shown. The second start winning port 21 is opened so that the opening of the opening and closing blades 22 expands the game balls so that the game balls can be easily won. On the other hand, the closing operation of the opening and closing blades 22 does not expand the entrance and Closed without winning. That is, the opening / closing blade 22 changes the second winning port 20 of the second start winning port 21 from a closed state where the game ball does not enter to an open state where the game ball can easily enter. A start port switch SW1 for detecting a winning game ball is disposed behind the first start winning port 19 and the second starting winning port 21. In the present embodiment, the starting condition of the symbol variation game is determined in advance by detecting the game balls won in the first starting winning opening 19 and the second starting winning opening 21 with the start opening switch SW1 (shown in FIG. 4). A payout condition of game balls as a number of prize balls (three in this embodiment) can be given.

  In the present embodiment, when the game ball launched from the left side of the game board 10 rolls from the right side of the game board 10 (right side of the effect display device 11) as indicated by the symbol Y, the left side of the game board 10 Obstruction nails or the like are arranged so that it is difficult for a game ball to win a prize at the first start winning opening 19 than when rolling from the left side of the effect display device 11. On the other hand, in the present embodiment, when the game ball launched from the left side of the game board 10 rolls from the right side of the game board 10 as indicated by the symbol Y, it rolls from the left side of the game board 10. In addition, obstacle nails and the like are arranged in the second start winning opening 21 so that game balls can be easily won.

  A gate 27 is disposed on the right side of the effect display device 11. Behind the gate 27, a normal symbol variation switch SW2 (shown in FIG. 4) for detecting a passed (winning) game ball is disposed. The gate 27 can give the start condition of the normal game by detecting the passed game ball with the normal symbol variation switch SW2. The usual game is an effect performed for deriving a lottery result as to whether or not the opening / closing blade 22 of the second start winning opening 21 is opened. When a lottery per common figure is won (when a normal winning symbol is confirmed and stopped), a game per universal figure that opens the opening / closing blade 22 is awarded. Further, by opening the opening / closing blades 22 in a game per game, it becomes easier to win a game ball in the second start winning port 21, and the player has an opportunity to easily acquire the start condition and the winning ball of the symbol variation game. be able to.

  Also, on the right side of the first start winning opening 19, a large winning opening 24 as a special winning means having a large winning opening door 23 that opens and closes by the operation of an actuator (solenoid, motor, etc.) not shown is arranged. Has been. A count switch SW3 (shown in FIG. 4) for detecting a winning game ball is disposed in the back of the big winning opening 24. The big winning opening 24 can give a payout condition of game balls as a predetermined number (for example, 13) of winning balls by detecting the winning game balls. The big winning opening 24 is opened by the opening operation of the big winning opening door 23 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. In the present embodiment, when the game ball launched from the left side of the game board 10 rolls from the right side of the game board 10 as indicated by a reference symbol Y, the game ball rolls from the left side of the game board 10. Obstruction nails and the like are arranged so that game balls can be easily won in the big winning opening 24.

  In the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment, a probability fluctuation state (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 big hit 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 game is given. In this way, when the probability variation state is given, the winning probability of the big hit lottery fluctuates with a high probability and the big hit game is likely to occur, which is advantageous for the player.

  Further, in this embodiment, there may be a case where a variation time shortening (hereinafter referred to as “variation”) state that is advantageous to the player is given. When the change state is given, the fluctuation time of the normal game is shortened, and the winning probability (lottery probability) of the lottery per normal map based on the passage of the gate 27 is changed from the low probability (normal probability) to the high probability. (Improve. Also, when the lottery per common drawing is won, the open / close blades 22 are opened for a longer time when the variable state is given compared to when the variable state is not given. For this reason, when the variable state is given, the opening time of the opening / closing blade 22 per unit time increases. That is, when the variable state is given, the rate of game balls entering the second start winning opening 21 per unit time is improved, which is advantageous for the player.

Next, the big hit game and the small hit game specified for the pachinko gaming machine of this embodiment will be described with reference to FIG.
The big hit game is started after the big hit symbol is confirmed and stopped on the special symbol display device 12 in the symbol variable game, and the symbol variable game ends. When the big hit game is started, an opening effect indicating the start of the big hit game is first performed. After the opening effect, the round game in which the special winning opening 24 is opened is performed a plurality of times with a predetermined number of rounds as an upper limit (15 rounds or 2 rounds in the present embodiment). During a single round game, the special winning opening 24 is until a specified number of game balls (the maximum number of balls entered (8 in this embodiment)) wins or a specified time (round game time) elapses. Until it is done, it is opened. In round games, round effects are performed. Then, after the end of the round game with a predetermined number of predetermined rounds, an ending effect indicating the end of the big hit game is performed, and the big hit game is ended.

  In the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment, when the big hit lottery is won, one big hit game is determined from the four types of big hit games shown in FIG. 2, and the determined big hit game is given. Yes. Of the five types of big hit games, which of the big hit games is awarded is determined according to the type of special figure (big hit symbol) determined when the big hit lottery is won.

  In this embodiment, 100 types of special symbol jackpot symbols that are confirmed and stopped displayed on the special symbol display device 12 are classified into symbol A, symbol B, symbol C, symbol D, and symbol E. Specifically, 41 types of jackpot symbols out of the jackpot symbols that are confirmed and stopped displayed on the special symbol display device 12 are assigned to the symbol A, and the jackpot symbol that is confirmed and stopped on the special symbol display device 12 is assigned to the symbol B. Of these, 37 types of jackpot symbols are distributed. In addition, two types of jackpot symbols among the jackpot symbols that are confirmed and stopped on the special symbol display device 12 are assigned to the symbol C, and 10 symbols of the jackpot symbols that are confirmed and stopped on the special symbol display device 12 are allocated to the symbol D. There are various types of jackpot symbols. Further, 10 types of jackpot symbols among the jackpot symbols that are confirmed and stopped on the special symbol display device 12 are distributed to the symbol E. In addition, in the symbol F, five types of special symbols (small symbol) corresponding to the small hit game are distributed.

  The jackpot game given when the jackpot symbol categorized as symbol A is confirmed and stopped on the special chart display device 12 is set to “15” as the specified number of rounds. Is a jackpot game (hereinafter, referred to as “15R probability variation jackpot”) to which a probability variation state is imparted. Also, the jackpot game given when the jackpot symbol categorized as symbol B is displayed on the special figure display device 12 is confirmed and stopped, and the specified number of rounds is set to “15”. It is a jackpot game (hereinafter referred to as “15R non-probability variable jackpot”) that is not given (a non-probability change state is given). In FIG. 2, “Yes” is shown when the probability variation state is given, and “None” is shown when the probability variation state is not given.

  In the 15R probability variation big hit and 15R non-probable big hit, “10 (seconds)” is set as the opening time, and “11 (seconds)” is set as the ending time. In addition, in the 15R probability variation big hit and 15R non-probability big hit, “25 (seconds)” is set as each round game time. Further, although not shown, the interval time between rounds (interval between rounds) at 15R probability variation big hit and 15R non-probable big hit is set to “2 (seconds)”. In addition, after the 15R probability variable big hit is completed, the variable state is given until the next big hit game is given regardless of the manner of giving the variable state and the probability changed state at the time of winning the 15R probability variable big hit. On the other hand, after the end of 15R non-probable big hit, regardless of whether the 15R non-probable big win is won or not, the change is made until the execution of the “70 times” symbol variation game ends. A state is granted.

  The jackpot game given when the jackpot symbol classified as the symbol C is displayed on the special symbol display device 12 has the specified number of rounds set to “15”. The jackpot game is a jackpot game in which a probability change state is given after the jackpot game ends, and the opening mode of the big winning opening 24 in the first round game is different from the opening mode of the 15R probability variable jackpot. Hereinafter, the jackpot game given when the jackpot symbol classified as the symbol C is displayed on the special chart display device 12 is referred to as “jump-up jackpot”. In the jump-up big hit, the upper limit number of balls (specified number) for one round game is set to “8 balls”. In addition, in the jump-up jackpot, the grand prize opening door 23 of the grand prize opening 24 is opened a plurality of times (in this embodiment, three times) in the first round game, and in the round game from the second round. The special winning opening door 23 of the mouth 24 is set to be opened “once”. In addition, after the jump-up jackpot is over, regardless of whether the jump-up jackpot is won or not, the shortened state is given until the next jackpot game is given. It has become.

  Further, in the jump-up big hit, “0.02 (seconds)” is set as the opening time, and “1 (seconds)” is set as the ending time. Then, in the jump-up jackpot, as the opening mode of the first prize opening 24 (the big prize opening door 23) of the first round, the opening time of the first opening and the second opening is set to “0.06 (seconds)”. The opening time of the second time is set to “24.88 (seconds)”. Also, “1.5 (seconds)” is set as the interval time between the first opening and the second opening, and “2 (seconds)” is set as the interval time between the second opening and the third opening. Has been. Accordingly, the round game time of the first round of the jump-up jackpot is “28” consisting of “0.06 (seconds) +1.5 (seconds) +0.06 (seconds) +2 (seconds) +24.88 (seconds)”. .5 (seconds) ".

  On the other hand, in the second to fifteenth rounds in the jump-up jackpot game, the number of times the grand prize opening 24 (the big prize opening door 23) is opened is set to “1”, and the round game time is “25 (seconds). ) ”Is set. The game time (25 (seconds)) for the second to fifteenth rounds is the total opening time (0.06 (seconds) + 0.06 (seconds) + 24.88 (seconds) of the first prize winning opening 24 in the first round. ) = 25 (seconds)). The round game time of each round game is the maximum time because each round game may be ended when a maximum number of game balls enter. Although not shown in FIG. 2, the interval time between rounds (inter-round interval) in the jump-up jackpot is set to “2 (seconds)”.

  In addition, the big hit game given when the big hit symbol classified as the symbol D is displayed on the special figure display device 12 as a fixed stop is set to “2” as the specified number of rounds. Until the jackpot game is awarded, it is a jackpot game to which a probability variation state is imparted (hereinafter referred to as “2R jackpot for variable speed”). In addition, the jackpot game given when the jackpot symbol classified as symbol E is confirmed and stopped on the special symbol display device 12, the prescribed round number is set to “2”, and after the game ends, Until the jackpot game is awarded, it is a jackpot game to which a probability variation state is given (hereinafter, referred to as “secret 2R jackpot for concealment”).

  For the 2R jackpot for variable speed and the 2R jackpot for concealment (hereinafter sometimes referred to collectively as “2R jackpot”), the opening time is “0.02 (seconds)” and the ending time is “1 (seconds)”. Is set. In addition, in the 2R jackpot for change and the 2R jackpot for concealment, “0.06 (seconds)” is set as each round game time. In addition, “1.5 (seconds)” is set as the interval time between rounds in the 2R jackpot for changing and the 2R jackpot for concealment. In this way, in the 2R big hit for variable speed and the 2R big hit for concealment, the big winning opening 24 is opened in the first round of the jump-up big hit, from the opening of the big winning opening 24 in the first round to closing in the second round Until the end of the second opening, the opening mode of the special winning opening 24 is the same. Therefore, until the big prize opening 24 starts the third opening in the first round of the jump-up big hit, from the opening mode and the production time of the big prize opening 24, the jump-up big hit, the variable 2R big hit and the secret use It is not possible to recognize which 2R jackpot is awarded.

  Note that the round game time of each round game is the maximum time because each round game may end when the upper limit number of game balls enter. However, the round game time (0.06 (seconds)) for 2R jackpot is that the number of game balls entering the big winning opening 24 in one round game does not satisfy the upper limit number of balls (8). It is set to such a time. By the way, in pachinko machines, the number of game balls fired per minute is set to about “100 balls”, so the time required to fire one game ball is “0.6 (seconds)”. It becomes. That is, in a round game of 2R big hit, it is difficult to launch and enter “8 balls”, which is the upper limit number of balls entered, within the round game time (0.06 (seconds)).

  As described above, the time of “0.06 (seconds)” is a time in which it is difficult to win the game ball in the special winning opening 24. Therefore, the opening mode in which the big winning opening 24 is opened only for a time (in this embodiment, “0.06 (seconds)”) that makes it difficult to win the game ball in the big winning opening 24 is the “first opening mode”. In addition, the round game time (0.06 (seconds)) for 2R jackpot is the time from launching a game ball to the game area 16 until the fired game ball reaches the grand prize opening 24 (this implementation) In the pachinko gaming machine of the form, a time shorter than “2 (seconds)” is set.

  On the other hand, each round game time (25 (seconds)) for 15R probability variation big hit and 15R non-probability big hit is longer than that of the first release mode, and can be said to be a time necessary for at least the big winning opening 24 to win a game ball. Similarly, the round game time (25 (seconds)) of the second round to the fifteenth round in the jump-up jackpot is longer than the first release mode, and is necessary for at least winning the game ball in the big winning opening 24. It's time. In addition, even in the first round of the jump-up jackpot, the third opening time (24.88 (seconds)) of the big winning opening 24 is longer than that of the first opening mode, and at least the big winning opening 24 has a game. It can be said that this is the time required to win the ball. Therefore, it is longer than the first release mode, and at least only the time necessary for winning the game ball in the big winning opening 24 (in this embodiment, “25 (seconds)” or “24.88 (seconds)”). The opening mode in which the special winning opening 24 is opened is the “second opening mode”. In addition, the time for which the big winning opening 24 is opened in the second opening mode is equal to or longer than the time from when the game ball is fired to the game area until the launched game ball reaches the big winning opening 24. The time is set.

  As a result, in this embodiment, the 15R probability variable big hit and the 15R non-probable big hit are hit games configured only in the second release mode. On the other hand, the 2R big hit is a hit game configured only in the first release mode. In addition, since the big winning opening 24 is opened and closed in the second opening mode after the big winning port 24 is opened and closed in the first opening mode, the jump-up jackpot is the first opening mode and the second opening mode. It becomes a hit game constituted by.

  Note that “the same opening mode (the same opening mode)” means that the opening time of the big prize opening 24 is the same, and the interval time from the completion of the opening of the big winning opening 24 to the opening again. It is not limited to that. If it is difficult for a player (such as a human eye) to distinguish which winning game of a plurality of types of winning games is given from the open state of the winning prize opening 24, the winning prize opening 24 opening times may be different. For example, if it is a short time difference such as “0.2 (seconds)”, it is difficult to distinguish with a human eye. In other words, in the present embodiment, the time from the opening of the big winning opening 24 in the first round in the 2R big hit until the closing in the second round, and the big winning opening 24 in the first round of the jump-up big win It is not always necessary to make the time until the opening is completed the same. However, if the opening time and the like of the big winning opening 24 are the same, it is impossible to determine which winning game is given from the opening mode of the big winning opening 24. It is desirable to set the opening time of the same.

  In addition, when the 2R jackpot for change is awarded, the state of change until the next jackpot game is awarded, regardless of the mode of giving the 2R jackpot for winning the change and the mode of giving the probability change state. Is granted. In addition, when the 2R jackpot for concealment is awarded, if at least one of the probability change state and the variable state is given when the 2R jackpot for concealment is won, the time until the next jackpot game is awarded A state is granted. On the other hand, when the 2R jackpot for concealment is given, if neither the probability change state nor the variable state is given when the 2R big hit for concealment is won, the variable state is not given (in FIG. 2, “0 times” ").

  In addition, in the small hit game that is given when the small hit symbol classified as the symbol F is displayed on the special symbol display device 12 as a fixed stop display, “0 (seconds)” as the opening time and “0. "06 (seconds)" is set. In addition, in the small hit game, “2 times” is set as the number of times of opening of the big winning opening 24. In addition, in the small hit game, the opening time of the first to second opening is set to “0.06 (seconds)” and between each opening (from the first opening to the second opening) Is set to “1.5 (seconds)” as an interval time. Thus, in the small hit game, the opening / closing time from the first opening to the second closing is “1.66 (seconds)” consisting of “0.06 (seconds) +1.5 (seconds) +0.06 (seconds)”. ) ”.

  In this way, the opening mode of the big winning opening 24 is the same between the opening of the first round in 2R big hit to the closing of the second round and the opening from the first round in the small hit game to the second closing. ing. For this reason, it is impossible to recognize whether the 2R probability variation big hit or the small hit game has been awarded from the opening mode of the big winning opening 24 and the production time. Furthermore, in the first round of the jump-up jackpot, until the big winning opening 24 finishes the second opening and from the first opening to the second closing in the small hit game, the opening manner of the big winning opening 24 Are the same. Therefore, until the big winning opening 24 in the first round of the jump up jackpot starts to open for the third time, either the jump up jackpot or the small hit game is given from the opening mode and the performance time of the big winning opening 24 I cannot recognize what was done. The small hit game is a hit game configured only in the first opening mode.

  In addition, as described above, “the same opening mode (the same opening mode)” means that the opening time of the big prize opening 24 is the same, or after the opening of the big winning hole 24 is finished, it is opened again. The interval time is not necessarily the same. That is, in the present embodiment, from the first opening to the second closing in the small hit game, the time from the opening of the big winning opening 24 in the first round in the 2R big hit to the closing in the second round, In the first round of the jump-up jackpot, the time until the big winning opening 24 finishes the second opening is not necessarily the same.

  In addition, in the small hit game, the game state after the end of the small hit game is continued to be provided with a short state and a promiscuous state at the time of winning the small hit lottery (in FIG. Maintenance "). In other words, in the small hit game, if the probability variation state is given at the time of winning the small hit lottery, the probability variation state is continuously given after the end of the small hit game, whereas if the probability variation state is not granted, the small hit game No probabilistic state is given even after the end of (the non-probable state is maintained). In addition, in the small hit game, if the variable state is given at the time of winning the small hit lottery, the short state is continuously given after the end of the small hit game, while if the short state is not given Even after the small hit game ends, no change state is given. As described above, in the present embodiment, when the concealment 2R jackpot is given when the shortage state is not given, the shortage state may not be given after the big hit game ends, When the concealment 2R jackpot is awarded when the bonus is given, the variable state is given after the jackpot game ends. For this reason, even when a small hit game or a 2R big hit for concealment is awarded, it may not be possible to specify which winning game has been awarded from the granting mode of the short and short state after winning the hit game. In the present embodiment, the 2R big hit for concealment is “first win game”, and the small hit game is “second win game”.

  Further, in the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 3, a “probability change effect mode” for notifying the player that the probability change state is given is configured to be executable by the effect display device 11. Further, in the present embodiment, the effect display device 11 is configured to be able to execute a “secret effect mode” and a “chance effect mode” for notifying the player that the probability variation state can be expected. . In the present embodiment, the “first secret effect mode”, “second secret effect mode”, and “third secret effect mode” can be executed as the secret effect mode. In the present embodiment, the effect display device 11 is configured to be able to execute a “normal effect mode” for notifying the player that the probability variation state is not given.

  In the present embodiment, the effect display device 11 displays the decorative symbols in each column so as to overlap the background image, and the decorative symbol game is executed by variably displaying these decorative symbols. Yes. In the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment, the player is made to know the type of the production mode currently staying at the player from the type of the background image displayed on the production display device 11, and the probability variation state is given. Whether or not it can be expected is notified, or the fact that the probability variation state is given is notified. The background image in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment is an image that can be configured excluding the decorative symbols displayed in the symbol variation game.

  In the present embodiment, when the effect mode being executed (staying) is the probability change effect mode, the background image dedicated to the probability change effect mode and the “probability change” so that it can be recognized that the user is staying in the probability change effect mode. The characters “effect mode” are displayed at the top of the image display portion GH. Further, when the effect mode being executed in this embodiment is the chance effect mode, the background image dedicated to the chance effect mode and the “chance effect mode” of the “chance effect mode” so that it can be recognized that the user is staying in the chance effect mode. Characters are displayed at the top of the image display portion GH.

  In addition, when the effect mode being executed in the present embodiment is the first secret effect mode, the “first image” is recognized so that the background image dedicated to the first secret effect mode and the stay in the first secret effect mode can be recognized. The characters “1 concealment effect mode” are displayed at the top of the image display unit GH. In addition, when the effect mode being executed in the present embodiment is the second concealment effect mode, the “second image” can be recognized so that it is possible to recognize the background image dedicated to the second concealment effect mode and the second concealment effect mode. The characters “2 concealment effect mode” are displayed at the top of the image display unit GH. In addition, when the effect mode being executed in the present embodiment is the third concealment effect mode, the background image dedicated to the third concealment effect mode and the “first” so that it can be recognized that the user is staying in the third concealment effect mode. The characters “3 concealment effect modes” are displayed at the top of the image display portion GH.

  In addition, when the effect mode being executed in the present embodiment is the normal effect mode, the characters “normal effect mode” are displayed at the top of the image display unit GH so that it can be recognized that the user is staying in the normal effect mode. It is displayed. In addition, in FIG. 3, the mode transition aspect when the inside of the broken line part is not provided with the variable state is shown, and the mode transition aspect when the variable state is provided outside the broken line part is shown. Yes.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the normal effect mode is an effect mode that is executed (stays) when the variable state is not given. When the performance mode being executed (during stay) is the normal performance mode, if any big hit game is given among 15R probable big hit, jump-up big hit or variable 2R big hit, the probable change will be made after the big hit game ends. Transition to production mode. In addition, when the effect mode being executed is the normal effect mode, when a 15R uncertain change big hit is awarded, the game shifts to the chance effect mode after the big hit game ends. In addition, when the performance mode being executed is the normal performance mode, if a 2R big hit or small hit game for concealment is given, the concealment effect mode (the first concealment effect mode, the second concealment effect mode) will be performed after the winning game ends. Or it shifts to the 3rd secret production mode.

  Further, the concealment effect mode (the first concealment effect mode, the second concealment effect mode, and the third concealment effect mode) is an effect mode that is executed when the variable state is not given. When the effect mode being executed is the secret effect mode, if any one of the 15R probability variable big hit, the jump-up big hit, and the variable 2R big hit is given, regardless of the type of the secret effect mode being executed After the big hit game is finished, the mode shifts to the probability variation effect mode. In addition, when the effect mode being executed is the concealment effect mode, and the 2R jackpot for concealment is given when the probability change state is given, regardless of the type of the concealment effect mode being executed, After the big hit game ends, the mode shifts to the probability variation effect mode.

  In addition, if the performance mode being executed is the first concealment effect mode of the concealment effect mode, and the 2R jackpot for concealment is given when the probability variation state is not given, the first concealment is performed after the jackpot game ends. A transition is made to any one of the effect mode, the second concealment effect mode, and the third concealment effect mode (or the subsequent execution). In addition, when the effect mode being executed is the second secret effect mode of the secret effect mode and the concealment state is not given and the 2R jackpot for concealment is given, the second secret is given after the jackpot game is finished. It shifts to one of the effect mode and the third secret effect mode (or continues to be executed). In addition, if the performance mode being executed is the third concealment production mode of the concealment production mode and the concealment state is not imparted and the concealment 2R jackpot is awarded, the third secrecy is performed after the jackpot game ends. The production mode is continuously executed.

  In addition, when the effect mode being executed is the first concealment effect mode and the small hit game is given when the probability variation state is not given, after the end of the small hit game, the first concealment effect mode or the second Transition to the concealment effect mode (or continue execution). On the other hand, if the effect mode being executed is the first concealment effect mode and the small hit game is given when the probability variation state is given, the first concealment effect mode, the second A transition is made to one of the concealment effect mode and the third concealment effect mode (or the execution is continued).

  In addition, when the effect mode being executed is the second concealment effect mode and the small hit game is given when the probability variation state is not given, the second concealment effect mode is continuously executed after the end of the small hit game. Is done. On the other hand, if the effect mode being executed is the second concealment effect mode and the small hit game is given when the probability variation state is given, the second concealment effect mode or the third Transition to the concealment effect mode (or continue execution). In addition, when the small hit game is given when the running effect mode is the third secret effect mode (when the probability variation state is given), the third secret effect mode is continued after the small hit game ends. Executed. In the present embodiment, the third concealment effect mode is an effect mode in which it is possible to recognize that the probability variation state is given.

In addition, when the concealment effect mode is completed and the mode end condition of the concealment effect mode is satisfied, the mode shifts to the normal effect mode.
In addition, the probability variation effect mode is an effect mode that is executed when the variable state is given and can recognize that the probability change state is given. When the effect mode being executed is the probability variation effect mode, if any winning game of 15R probability variation big hit, jump-up big hit, 2R big hit or small hit game is awarded, the probability variation effect mode is set after the winning game ends. Continue to run. In addition, when the effect mode being executed is the probability change effect mode, if a 15R non-probability change big hit is given, the game shifts to the chance effect mode after the big hit game ends.

  The chance effect mode is an effect mode that is executed when a variable state is given. When the effect mode being executed is the chance effect mode, if any big hit game is given among 15R probability variable big hit, jump-up big hit or variable 2R big hit, the game shifts to the probability change effect mode after the big hit game ends. To do. In addition, when the effect mode being executed is the chance effect mode, if any winning game of 15 non-probable big hits, 2R big hits for concealment or small hit games is given, the chance effect mode Will continue to run. In addition, when the effect mode being executed is the chance effect mode, the transition to the normal effect mode is made when the provision of the variable state is completed.

  In the present embodiment, the 10th and 20th symbol variation games after the transition to the secrecy effect mode (the first secret effect mode to the third secret effect mode) are currently staying in the next symbol variation game. The continuation suggestion effect that informs whether or not to stay in the concealment effect mode is performed. In the continuation suggestion effect, any effect result among the first effect result, the second effect result, the third effect result, and the fourth effect result is derived. The first effect result derived from the continuation suggestion effect is an effect result that informs that the staying concealment effect mode is continuously executed even after the symbol variation game in which the continuation suggestion effect is executed. Further, the second effect result derived from the continuation suggestion effect is an effect result informing that the transition to the normal effect mode is made after the symbol variation game in which the continuation suggestion effect is executed. Also, the third effect result derived from the continuation suggestion effect indicates that one of jump-up big hit, 2R big hit, and small hit game is given after the end of the symbol variation game where the continuation suggestion effect is executed. It is a production result. In addition, the fourth effect result derived from the continuation suggestion effect is an effect result that informs that a 15R probability variable big hit or 15R non-probable big hit is awarded after the end of the symbol variation game in which the continuation suggestive effect is executed.

  That is, when the symbol variation game that executes the continuation suggestion effect is out of date, one of the first effect result and the second effect result is derived as the continuation suggestion effect. In addition, when the symbol variation game for executing the continuation suggesting effect is won (any of symbols C, D, E, and F), the third effect result is derived as the continuation suggesting effect. Further, when the symbol variation game for executing the continuation suggestion effect is a hit (any one of symbols A and B), the fourth effect result is derived as the continuation suggestion effect. Hereinafter, the continuation suggestion effect executed in the symbol variation game executed for the 10th time after the transition to the concealment effect mode is referred to as “first continuation suggestion effect”, and the 20th time after the transition to the concealment effect mode. In some cases, the continuation suggestion effect executed in the symbol variation game executed at the time is indicated as “second continuation suggestion effect”.

  In the present embodiment, the first effect result is derived in the first continuation suggestion effect performed in the symbol variation game that is out of place regardless of whether or not the probability variation state is given. ing. Further, in the second continuation suggestion effect performed in the symbol variation game that is out of place, the first effect result is derived when the probability variation state is given, while the second effect when the probability variation state is not given. Results are derived. For this reason, in this embodiment, when the symbol variation game is executed 21 times after the transition to the concealment effect mode, if the stay in the concealment effect mode continues, the probability variation state is given. It can be recognized that. In other words, when the 21st symbol variation game is executed after the transition to the concealment effect mode, if the user stays in the normal effect mode, it can be recognized that the probability variation state is not given. ing.

Next, the control configuration of the pachinko gaming machine will be described with reference to FIG.
A main control board 30 for controlling the entire pachinko gaming machine is mounted on the back side of the machine. The main control board 30 executes various processes for controlling the entire pachinko gaming machine and outputs various control commands (control commands) according to the process results. An effect control board 31 is mounted on the back side of the machine. The effect control board 31 controls the display mode of the effect display device 11 (display images such as symbols, backgrounds, characters, etc.) and various effect devices based on the control signal (control command) output from the main control board 30.

Hereinafter, specific configurations of the main control board 30 and the effect control board 31 will be described.
The main control board 30 has a main control CPU 30a that executes control operations in a predetermined procedure, a main control ROM 30b that stores a control program for the main control CPU 30a, and a main control CPU that can write and read necessary data. A RAM 30c is provided. The main control CPU 30a is connected so that various switches SW1 to SW3 can detect and output detection signals from the game balls. The main control CPU 30a is connected to a special figure display device 12, a special figure hold storage display device 13, and a normal symbol display device.

  In addition, the main control CPU 30a sets a random number value such as a hit determination random number, a special figure distribution random number, a reach determination random number, a variation pattern distribution random number, and a normal pattern determination random number for each predetermined period. Random number update processing (random number generation processing) to be updated 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 type of jackpot game to be given when the jackpot lottery is won. The reach determination random number is a random number used in the reach lottery (reach determination) for determining whether or not to execute the reach effect in the symbol variation game when the big win lottery or the small win lottery is not won. The variation pattern distribution random number is a random number used when a variation pattern is selected. In addition, the random number for determination per common figure is a random number used in the lottery per common figure (determination per common figure). 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, various determination values (such as jackpot determination values), and a plurality of types of variation patterns. The variation pattern is a pattern that serves as a base for effects (display effects, light-emitting effects, sound effects) from the start of the symbol variation game to the end of the symbol variation game. The time (variation time) can be specified. As shown in FIG. 5, the variation pattern includes a variation pattern for a continuation suggestion effect that is determined when the continuation suggestion effect is executed, and a normal variation pattern that is determined when the continuation suggestion effect is not executed. There is.

  The variation pattern for the continuous suggestion effect includes a jackpot variation pattern for the continuous suggestion effect determined at the time of the big hit, a positive change suggestion change pattern for the continuous suggestion effect determined at the time of the big hit and the small hit, There is a deviation variation pattern for a continuation suggestion effect determined at the time of deviation. The normal variation pattern includes a variation pattern for a big hit effect determined at the time of a big hit and a variation pattern for a probable change suggestion effect determined at the time of a big hit and a small hit when there is a deviation. There is a variation pattern for the off-stage effect that is determined. In addition, the variation pattern for the offending effect includes a variation pattern for the outlier reach effect including the reach effect in the effect content and a variation pattern for the outlier normal effect not including the reach effect in the effect content.

  In addition, the reach effect is displayed in the symbol variation game with the ornamental symbol on the effect display device 11 until the reach symbol combination (the symbol combination that is a big hit, miss or probability change suggestion) is finally derived. It is a production performed during It should be noted that in the symbol variation game that is performed based on the variation pattern for the off-normal effect, the symbol combination of the eventual failure is developed so that the final symbol combination is displayed in a fixed stop state without going through the reach effect. Further, in the symbol variation game performed based on the variation pattern for the outlier reach effect, the reach symbol effect is developed so that the symbol combination of the eventual event is finally stopped. Further, in the symbol variation game performed based on the variation pattern for the jackpot effect, the reach combination is developed so that the symbol combination for the jackpot is finally displayed in a fixed stop state. Further, in the symbol variation game that is performed based on the variation pattern for the probability variation suggestion effect, it is developed so that the symbol combination for the probability variation suggestion is finally displayed in a fixed stop state after reaching the reach effect.

  By the way, in the symbol variation game performed based on the jackpot variation pattern for the continuation suggestion effect, it is developed so that the symbol combination of the jackpot is finally stopped and displayed through the continuation suggestion effect. Further, in the symbol variation game that is performed based on the probability variation suggestion variation pattern for the continuation suggestion effect, the symbol combination suggestion symbol development is developed so as to be finally displayed in a fixed stop state after the continuation suggestion effect. Further, in the symbol variation game performed based on the deviation variation pattern for the continuation suggestion effect, finally, the symbol combination of the detachment is confirmed and stopped through the continuation suggestion effect.

  The big control determination value is stored in the main control ROM 30b. The big hit determination value is a determination value used in the internal lottery to determine whether or not the big hit, and is determined from numerical values that can be taken by the random numbers for the hit determination. Note that the jackpot judgment value when the probability variation state is given (the jackpot judgment value when the probability variation state) includes at least the jackpot judgment value when the probability variation state is not imparted (the jackpot judgment value when the probability variation state is not given) It is prescribed as follows.

  Further, the small hit determination value is stored in the main control ROM 30b. The small hit determination value is a determination value used in the internal lottery to determine whether or not a small hit is made, and a value different from the big hit determination value is determined from the numerical values that can be taken by the random numbers for the hit determination. The reach control value is stored in the main control ROM 30b. The reach determination value is a determination value used in the reach lottery, and is determined from numerical values that can be taken by the reach determination random number. Further, the main control ROM 30b stores a standard hit value. The determination value per common figure is a determination value used in the internal lottery to determine whether or not it is per common figure, and is determined from numerical values that can be taken by random numbers for determination per general figure.

Next, the effect control board 31 shown in FIG. 4 will be described.
The effect control board 31 has an effect control CPU 31a that executes control operations in a predetermined procedure, an effect control ROM 31b that stores a control program for the effect control CPU 31a, and an effect control that can write and read necessary data. A RAM 31c is provided. The effect control CPU 31a executes random number update processing (random number generation processing) for updating various random number values at predetermined intervals. The effect display device 11 is connected to the effect control CPU 31a. The effect control ROM 31b stores various image display data (image data such as symbols, backgrounds, characters, characters, etc.). In addition, various information (random number value, timer value, flag, etc.) that is appropriately rewritten during the operation of the pachinko gaming machine is stored (set) in the effect control RAM 31c.

Hereinafter, the control contents executed by the main control board 30 and the effect control board 31 will be described.
First, various processes such as a special symbol input process, a special symbol start process, and a general game process executed by the main control CPU 30a 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, a special symbol start process, and a normal game process every predetermined control cycle (for example, 4 ms).

First, the special symbol input process will be described.
The main control CPU 30a, when a game ball enters the start winning ports 19, 21 and receives a detection signal output from the start port switch SW1 that has detected the game ball, holds the storage memory stored in the main control RAM 30c. It is determined whether or not the number is less than the upper limit number (“4” in the present embodiment). When the determination result of the hold determination is affirmative, the main control CPU 30a adds 1 (+1) to the hold memory number and rewrites the hold memory number. Further, the main control CPU 30a having affirmed the hold determination acquires values of various random numbers from the main control RAM 30c, and stores the values in a predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 30c in association with the hold storage number. When the determination result of the hold determination is negative, the main control CPU 30a does not rewrite the hold storage number exceeding the upper limit number and does not acquire the above-described random number values.

Next, the special symbol start process will be described.
The main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the symbol variation game is being executed, whether the big hit game or the small hit game is being executed. When the determination result of the execution condition determination is affirmative, that is, when the symbol variation game is being executed, the big hit game or the small hit game, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process. On the other hand, when the determination result of the execution condition determination is negative (not in the symbol variation game and not in the big hit game or the small hit game), the main control CPU 30a stores a special symbol in a predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 30c. It is determined whether or not various random numbers acquired in the input process are set. When the determination result is negative, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process. On the other hand, if the determination result is affirmative, the main control CPU 30a reads the value of a random number for hit determination stored in a predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 30c.

  Subsequently, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the hit determination random number matches the jackpot determination value stored in the main control ROM 30b. At this time, when the probability variation state is given, the jackpot determination value at the probability variation state, when the probability variation state is not imparted, the jackpot determination value at the non-probability variation state, and the acquired random number for hit judgment A big hit judgment is made as to whether or not the two match. The number of jackpot determination values in the probability variation state is set to be larger than the number of jackpot determination values in the non-probability variation state. When the determination result of the big hit determination is affirmative, that is, in the case of a big hit, the main control CPU 30a executes a big hit fluctuation process for causing the symbol fluctuation game to be a big hit. In the big hit variation process, the main control CPU 30a determines the big hit symbol as a special symbol to be displayed on the special symbol display device 12 with a fixed stop. At this time, the main control CPU 30a, among the symbols A, B, C, D, and E, based on the value of the random number for special symbol distribution stored in a predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 30c. One of the symbols is determined.

  In the big hit variation process, the main control CPU 30a reads the value of the random number for variation pattern distribution stored in a predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 30c. Then, the main control CPU 30a, based on the read variation pattern distribution random number value and the type of jackpot game to be given, does not execute the continuation suggestion effect, the variation patterns for the multiple types of jackpot effect or the probability change suggestion effect The variation pattern is determined from the variation patterns for use.

  The main control CPU 30a according to the present embodiment determines a variation pattern from among a plurality of types of variation patterns for large-hit effects when giving 15R probability variation big hit or 15R non-probable variation big hit. On the other hand, when giving the jump-up big hit or 2R big hit, the main control CPU 30a determines a variation pattern from among a plurality of types of variation patterns for the probable change suggestion effect.

  In the present embodiment, the number and value of variation pattern distribution random numbers distributed to each variation pattern are made different depending on how the variation state and probability variation state are determined when the variation pattern is determined. Therefore, even if the obtained random values for distribution pattern distribution are the same, depending on the mode of giving the variable state and the mode of giving the probable state at the time of determining the variable pattern, Among the variation patterns, there are cases where the types of variation patterns for the big hit effect determined are different. In the present embodiment, when the main control CPU 30a stays in the concealment effect mode, even if the probability variation state is not given, the variation state is changed based on the value of the random number for variation pattern distribution. The variation pattern for the jackpot effect or the probability variation suggestion effect determined when the probability variation state is imparted while the symbol is not imparted is determined. “When staying in the concealment production mode” means that when neither the probability change state nor the variable state is given, the concealment 2R jackpot is given until the next jackpot game is given. This is a period from when a small hit game is given when no shortage state is given to when the next symbol game is finished without executing the next win game.

  However, in the big hit variation processing, when the main control CPU 30a executes the continuous suggestion effect, the main hit CPU 30a determines the big hit variation pattern for the continuous suggestion effect or the positive change suggestion variation pattern for the continuous suggestion effect based on the type of the big hit game to be given. To do. Note that “when the continuation suggestion effect is executed” means that the variable state is not given, and is 10 after the end of the concealment 2R big hit or small hit game (after shifting to the concealment effect mode). This is the time to determine the variation pattern when executing the 20th and 20th symbol variation games. Then, the main control CPU 30a in the present embodiment determines a big hit variation pattern for continuous suggestion when giving 15R probability variation big hit or 15R non-probable big hit. On the other hand, the main control CPU 30a determines the probability change suggestion variation pattern for the continuation suggestion effect when giving the jump-up big hit or the 2R big hit. When the main control CPU 30a determines the variation pattern in the big hit variation process, the special symbol start process is terminated.

  On the other hand, when the determination result of the big hit determination is negative, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the value of the random number for hit determination used in the big hit determination matches the small hit determination value stored in the main control ROM 30b. Make a small hit judgment. When the determination result of the small hit determination is affirmative, that is, in the case of a small hit, the main control CPU 30a executes a small hit variation process for executing a symbol variation game that is a small hit. In the small hit variation processing, the main control CPU 30a determines the small hit symbol as a special symbol to be displayed on the special symbol display device 12 with a fixed stop. The main control CPU 30a that has determined the small hit symbol in the small hit variation process reads the value of the random number for variation pattern distribution stored in a predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 30c, and determines the random number for variation pattern distribution. Based on the value, when the continuation suggesting effect is not executed, the variation pattern is determined from a plurality of types of variation patterns for the probability variation suggesting effect. In addition, as described above, in this embodiment, the variation pattern distribution distributed to each variation pattern according to the gaming state when the variation pattern is determined (whether or not the variable state is given and whether or not the certain variation state is given). Different numbers and values of random numbers are used. Therefore, even if the obtained random values for variation pattern distribution are the same, the probability variation determined among the variation patterns for the probability variation suggestion effect according to the variation mode provision mode and the probability variation state provision mode. The type of variation pattern for suggesting effects may be different.

  In the present embodiment, when the main control CPU 30a stays in the concealment effect mode, even if the probability variation state is not given, the variation state is changed based on the value of the random number for variation pattern distribution. The variation pattern for the probability variation suggestion effect determined when the probability variation state is imparted while the symbol is not imparted is determined.

  However, in the small hit variation process, the main control CPU 30a determines the probability variation suggestion variation pattern for the continuation suggestion effect when executing the continuation suggestion effect. Then, when the main control CPU 30a determines the variation pattern in the small hit variation processing, the special symbol start processing is terminated. In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 30a that determines the type of the big hit game or decides to give the small hit game functions as the hit game determining means.

  On the other hand, if the determination result of the small hit determination is negative, the main control CPU 30a recognizes a deviation from the fact that the value of the random number for hit determination is not a big hit or a small hit. Then, the main control CPU 30a reads the reach determination random number value, compares the reach determination random number value with the reach determination value, and determines whether or not the reach determination value matches the reach determination value (reach lottery). Do. If the determination result of the reach determination is affirmative, the main control CPU 30a has won the reach lottery, and therefore executes a reach variation process for executing a symbol variation game that is out of reach with the reach effect. In the reach variation process, the main control CPU 30a determines a special symbol as a special symbol to be confirmed and stopped on the special symbol display device 12. In addition, the main control CPU 30a that has determined the off symbol reads the variation pattern distribution random number value stored in a predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 30c, and based on the variation pattern distribution random number value. When the continuation suggestion effect is not executed, a variation pattern is determined from a plurality of types of variation patterns for the reach reach effect. In addition, as described above, in this embodiment, the variation pattern distribution distributed to each variation pattern according to the gaming state when the variation pattern is determined (whether or not the variable state is given and whether or not the certain variation state is given). Different numbers and values of random numbers are used. Therefore, even if the obtained random values for variation pattern distribution are the same, the deviation determined in the variation pattern for the outlier reach effect depending on the provision mode of the variable state and the provision mode of the probability variation state. The type of variation pattern for reach production may be different.

  In the present embodiment, when the main control CPU 30a stays in the concealment effect mode, even if the probability variation state is not given, the variation state is changed based on the value of the random number for variation pattern distribution. The variation pattern for the outlier reach effect determined when the probability variation state is imparted while the symbol is not imparted is determined.

  However, in the reach variation process, the main control CPU 30a determines a deviation variation pattern for the continuation suggestion effect when executing the continuation suggestion effect. And main control CPU30a will complete | finish a special symbol start process, if a variation pattern is determined in reach variation processing.

  On the other hand, when the determination result of the reach determination is negative, the main control CPU 30a executes a shift variation process for executing a symbol variation game that is shifted when the reach effect is not performed. In the deviation variation process, the main control CPU 30a determines a special symbol as a special symbol to be displayed on the special symbol display device 12 with a fixed stop. In addition, the main control CPU 30a that has determined the off symbol reads the variation pattern distribution random number value stored in a predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 30c, and based on the variation pattern distribution random number value. When the continuation suggesting effect is not executed, the variation pattern is determined from among a plurality of types of variation patterns for the normal effect. In addition, as described above, in this embodiment, the variation pattern distribution distributed to each variation pattern according to the gaming state when the variation pattern is determined (whether or not the variable state is given and whether or not the certain variation state is given). Different numbers and values of random numbers are used. Therefore, even if the obtained variation pattern distribution random numbers have the same value, the deviation determined in the variation pattern for the off-normal production depending on the provision mode of the variable state and the provision mode of the probability variation state. The type of variation pattern for normal performance may be different.

  In the present embodiment, when the main control CPU 30a stays in the concealment effect mode, even if the probability variation state is not given, the variation state is changed based on the value of the variation pattern distribution random number. Is determined when the probability variation state is imparted while no change is given, and the fluctuation pattern for normal production is determined.

  However, in the deviation variation process, the main control CPU 30a determines the deviation variation pattern for the continuation suggestion effect when executing the continuation suggestion effect. Then, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process when the fluctuation pattern is determined in the deviation fluctuation process.

  The main control CPU 30a that has determined the special symbol and the variation pattern in the special symbol start process outputs a control command generated according to the determined content to the effect control board 31 (effect control CPU 31a) at a predetermined timing. More specifically, the main control CPU 30a first outputs a variation pattern designation command for instructing the variation pattern and for instructing the start of the symbol variation game at the start of the symbol variation game, and also variably displays the special symbol. The display contents of the special symbol display device 12 are controlled. At the same time, the main control CPU 30a outputs a special symbol designation command for designating the special symbol determined in the special symbol start process to the effect control CPU 31a. The main control CPU 30a then issues an all symbol stop command for instructing the end of the symbol variation game (decoration stop display of the decorative symbol) when the variation time set in the instructed variation pattern has elapsed, as the variation time elapses. And the display content of the special symbol display device 12 is controlled so that the determined special symbol is confirmed and stopped.

Next, the winning game process executed by the main control CPU 30a when winning the big hit lottery (or the small hit lottery) will be described.
In the winning game process, the main control CPU 30a first outputs an opening command for instructing execution of the opening effect to the effect control CPU 31a. Next, when the big hit lottery is won, the main control CPU 30a, after the opening effect is finished, in each round game (in the case of the small hit game, the first and second open / close times of the big winning opening 24). Control). That is, the main control CPU 30a outputs a round command for instructing the start of the round game to the effect control CPU 31a at the start of each round game, and controls the opening and closing of the big winning opening 24. Then, when the final round game (in the case of a small hit game, the second big opening 24 is opened), the main control CPU 30a sends an ending command for instructing execution of the ending effect to the effect control CPU 31a. Output to. Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a ends the big hit game or the small hit game when the ending effect ends. In this way, in this embodiment, the main control CPU 30a that gives a winning game (a big hit game and a small hit game) functions as a winning game giving means.

  Also, the main control CPU 30a sets various main control setting flags and main control count limiter values stored in the main control RAM 30c after the outlier symbol variation game ends or after the winning game ends. In the main control number limiter, the number of symbol variation games to be executed before the provision of the variable state is completed is set. In addition, the main control setting flag includes a main control probability change flag for specifying a probability change state application mode, a main control operation flag for specifying a change state application mode, and a main control frequency limiter. And a subtraction flag for main control for specifying whether to subtract the value of.

  When the main control CPU 30a determines the symbol A, the symbol C, the symbol D or the symbol E, the value indicating that the probability change state is given to the main control probability change flag after the big hit game based on the symbol is finished. (In this embodiment, “1”) is set. On the other hand, when determining the symbol B, the main control CPU 30a indicates a value indicating that the probability variation state is not given to the probability variation flag for main control after the big hit game based on the symbol (in this embodiment, “0”). )). Further, the main control CPU 30a does not set a new value in the main control probability variation flag when the off symbol or the small hit symbol (symbol F) is determined.

  In addition, when the main control CPU 30a determines the symbol A, the symbol C or the symbol D, the main control CPU 30a does not end the big hit game regardless of the values set in the main control operation flag and the main control probability change flag before the big hit game starts. A value (in this embodiment, “1”) indicating that the variable state is given to the main control operation flag is set. At the same time, the main control CPU 30a sets a value (in this embodiment, “1”) indicating that the value of the main control number limiter is not subtracted to the main control subtraction flag. Further, when determining the symbol B, the main control CPU 30a sets the main control operation flag to the main control operation flag after the big hit game ends, regardless of the values set in the main control operation flag and the main control probability change flag before the big hit game starts. Set “1”. At the same time, the main control CPU 30a sets a value (“0” in this embodiment) indicating that the value of the main control number limiter is subtracted, and sets “70” in the main control number limiter. .

  Further, when the main control CPU 30a determines the symbol E, if the main control operation flag and / or the main control probability change flag are set to “1” before the big hit game is started, the big hit game is set. After completion, the main control operation flag is set to “1”. At the same time, the main control CPU 30a sets “1” to the main control subtraction flag. On the other hand, when the symbol E is determined, the main control CPU 30a is set to “0” in both the main control operation flag and the main control probability change flag before the big hit game starts, and after the big hit game ends. A value (in this embodiment, “0”) indicating that the variable state is not given to the main control operation flag is set. At the same time, the main control CPU 30a sets “1” to the main control subtraction flag.

  In addition, when the main control CPU 30a determines the small hit symbol (symbol F) or the off symbol, if the main control subtraction flag is set to “0”, the small hit game ends or is out of symbol. At the end of the variable game, 1 is subtracted from the value set in the main control frequency limiter. When the value set in the main control frequency limiter is subtracted and the value after subtraction becomes “0”, the main control CPU 30a sets “1” in the main control subtraction flag, Set “0” to the main control operation flag. In addition, when the main control CPU 30a determines the small hit symbol or the off symbol, if the main control subtraction flag is set to “1”, the main control CPU 30a newly adds the main control count limiter and the main control operation flag. Do not set an incorrect value. Further, during the big hit game and the small hit game, the main control CPU 30a sets “0” to the main control probability change flag and the main control operation flag.

  In this way, the main control CPU 30a can specify the current change state and the change state (game state) by referring to the main control probability change flag and the main control operation flag. Also, the main control CPU 30a refers to the values set in the main control subtraction flag and the main control number limiter, so that the provision of the variable state is completed when the remaining number of symbol variation games are executed. Can be specified.

  Further, the main control CPU 30a, after the concealment 2R big hit or small hit game ends, stays in the concealment effect mode (whether or not stayed), and how many times the symbol variation game has changed since the transition to the concealment effect mode. Is stored in the main control RAM 30c. In this embodiment, the main control RAM 30c has a concealment flag in which a value that can specify whether or not the user is staying in the concealment effect mode is set, and after the transition to the concealment effect mode (or the concealment effect mode continues. A secret limiter is set in which a value indicating the number of symbol variation games that have been executed (from the start of execution) is set.

  When the main control CPU 30a determines the symbol E (2R big hit for concealment) when both of the main control probability variation flag and the main control operation flag are set to “0”, the winning game based on the symbol is determined. After the end, a value (“1” in the present embodiment) indicating that the user is staying in the concealment effect mode is set in the concealment flag. At the same time, the main control CPU 30a resets the value set in the concealment limiter (sets “0”). Further, when the main control CPU 30a determines the symbol F (small hit game) when “0” is set in the main control operation flag, the main control CPU 30a sets “1” to the concealment flag after the hit game based on the symbol ends. "Is set. At the same time, the main control CPU 30a resets the value set in the secret limiter.

  Further, when the symbol is determined to be off when the concealment flag is set to “1”, the main control CPU 30a adds “1” to the concealment limiter after the end of the symbol variation game. If the main control probability variation flag is set to “0” when the value set in the added secret limiter reaches “20”, the main control CPU 30a sets the secret flag to the secret effect mode. A value indicating that the user is not staying (in this embodiment, “0”) is set. On the other hand, when the value set in the concealment limiter after addition reaches “20” and the main control probability variation flag is set to “1”, the main control CPU 30a sets a new value for the concealment flag. Not set. Further, when the main control CPU 30a determines the big hit symbol or the small hit symbol, the main control CPU 30a sets “0” in the concealment flag at the start of the winning game based on the symbol.

  As described above, the main control CPU 30a can identify whether or not the user is staying in the secret effect mode by referring to the value set in the secret flag. Further, the main control CPU 30a refers to the value set in the concealment limiter when “1” is set in the concealment flag, thereby executing the number of symbol variation games after staying in the concealment effect mode. You can specify what you did. That is, when determining the variation pattern, the main control CPU 30a specifies that the variation pattern for the continuous suggestion effect is determined when “9” or “19” is set in the concealment limiter.

Next, the ordinary game process will be described.
First, in the normal game process, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not a game ball has entered the gate 27 and a detection signal output from the normal symbol variation switch SW2 that has detected the game ball has been input. . When the determination result of execution determination is negative, the main control CPU 30a ends the normal game process. On the other hand, when the determination result of the execution determination is affirmative, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not a normal game or a game per normal game. When it is determined that the game is in the ordinary game or the game is in the ordinary game, the main control CPU 30a ends the ordinary game process.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the game is not in the normal game and is not in the game per normal game, the main control CPU 30a acquires the random number for determination per normal game from the main control RAM 30c. Then, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the acquired universal figure determination random number matches the universal figure determination value. When the determination result of the normal symbol hit determination is affirmative, the main control CPU 30a determines a normal hit symbol to be displayed on the normal symbol display device 14 to be confirmed and stopped, and ends the normal symbol game process. On the other hand, if the determination result of the normal symbol hit determination is negative, the main control CPU 30a determines a normal off symbol to be confirmed and stopped on the normal symbol display device 14, and ends the normal symbol game process.

  When the normal game process is finished, the main control CPU 30a controls the display content of the normal symbol display device 14 so that the normal graphic is variably displayed. Further, the main control CPU 30a causes the normal symbol display device 14 to confirm and stop the normal figure determined in the normal figure game process when the fluctuation time of the normal figure game has elapsed. Note that the fluctuation time of the ordinary game in this embodiment is “1 (seconds)” when the variable state is assigned at the start of the universal game, and “5 (seconds) when the variable state is not assigned. ) ”Is set. In the present embodiment, the symbol variation game and the regular game can be executed simultaneously.

Next, a description will be given of the control related to a game per base map executed by the main control CPU 30a when a lottery per base map is won.
The main control CPU 30a opens the open / close blade 22 five times when the normal game is finished (when the normal winning symbol is confirmed and stopped) and the variable state is given, The opening / closing blade 22 is controlled to be kept open until “0.8 (second)” elapses after the opening. On the other hand, the main control CPU 30a opens the open / close blade 22 once when the normal game is finished (when the normal winning symbol is confirmed and stopped) and the variable state is not given, and opens the open / close blade 22 once. Then, the opening / closing of the opening / closing blades 22 is controlled so that the opened state is maintained until “0.3 (seconds)” elapses.

Next, various processes executed by the effect control CPU 31a of the effect control board 31 based on the control program will be described.
When the variation control designation command and the special symbol designation command are input, the effect control CPU 31a of the effect control board 31 determines a decoration symbol to be confirmed and stopped on the effect display device 11 according to the instruction content of the command. Hereinafter, the determination of the decorative symbols to be displayed on the effect display device 11 to be confirmed and stopped will be described.

  When design A is designated, the effect control CPU 31a determines a decorative design that is to be confirmed and stopped from a jackpot symbol combination ([333], [777], etc.) composed of an odd number of symbols. In addition, when design B is designated, the effect control CPU 31a determines a decorative design to be displayed in a definitive stop from among the jackpot symbol combinations ([222], [666], etc.) composed of even numbered symbols. . In addition, when design C, design D, design E, or small hit design (design F) is designated, the production control CPU 31a stops the decision from among the symbol combinations ([454], [818], etc.) that suggest the probability change. Decide the decorative pattern to be displayed.

  In addition, when the outlier design is designated and the variation pattern for the outlier reach production is designated, the effect control CPU 31a determines from among outlier symbol combinations including the reach symbol combination (for example, [323]). Decide the decorative pattern to be stopped. In addition, when the outlier design is designated and the variation pattern for the outlier normal production is designated, the effect control CPU 31a does not include the reach design combination (for example, [426] and [211]). ) To determine the decorative pattern to be confirmed and stopped. Further, the effect control CPU 31a, when the outlier design is designated and the outlier variation pattern for the continuation suggesting effect is designated, causes the decorative design to make a fixed stop display from among the outfit symbol combinations not including the reach design combination. To decide.

  Further, when the variation control designation command is input, the effect control CPU 31a controls the display contents of the effect display device 11 so as to display the decorative symbols in each column in a variable manner and start the symbol variable game. Then, when the all-design stop command is input, the effect control CPU 31a causes the effect display device 11 to confirm and stop the symbol combination of the decorative symbols determined to be confirmed and stopped.

  Further, the effect control CPU 31a sets various effect control setting flags and the effect control frequency limiter values stored in the effect control RAM 31c after the outlier symbol variation game ends or after the winning game ends. In the performance control frequency limiter, the number of symbol variation games to be executed before the provision of the variable state is completed is set. In addition, the production control setting flag includes a production control probability variation flag for identifying the probability variation state imparting mode, a performance control operation flag for identifying the variation state imparting mode, and a performance control frequency limiter. There is an effect control subtraction flag for specifying whether or not to subtract this value.

  When the design A, the design C, the design D or the design E is designated, the effect control CPU 31a indicates that the probability change state is given to the performance control probability change flag after the big hit game based on the design is finished. A value (in this embodiment, “1”) is set. On the other hand, when the symbol B is designated, the effect control CPU 31a has a value indicating that the probability variation state is not given to the effect control probability variation flag after the big hit game based on the symbol (in this embodiment, “ 0 ”). The effect control CPU 31a does not set a new value for the effect control probability variation flag when the off symbol or the small hit symbol (design F) is designated.

  In addition, when design A, design C or design D is designated, the effect control CPU 31a ends the big hit game regardless of the values set in the effect control operation flag and the effect control probability change flag before the big hit game is started. A value (“1” in the present embodiment) indicating that the variable state is assigned to the effect control operation flag is set later. At the same time, the effect control CPU 31a sets a value (“1” in the present embodiment) indicating that the value of the effect control frequency limiter is not subtracted to the effect control subtraction flag. In addition, when the design B is designated, the effect control CPU 31a performs the effect control operation flag after the end of the big hit game, regardless of the values set in the effect control operation flag and the effect control probability change flag before the start of the big hit game. Set “1” to. At the same time, the effect control CPU 31a sets a value (“0” in this embodiment) indicating that the value of the effect control frequency limiter is subtracted, and sets “70” in the effect control frequency limiter. .

  Further, when the symbol E is designated, the effect control CPU 31a, when “1” is set in at least one of the effect control operation flag and the effect control certain variation flag before the big hit game is started, After the game ends, “1” is set to the effect control operation flag. At the same time, the effect control CPU 31a sets “1” to the effect control subtraction flag. On the other hand, when the symbol E is designated, the effect control CPU 31a ends the big hit game when "0" is set in both the effect control operation flag and the effect control probability variation flag before the big hit game starts. Later, a value (in this embodiment, “0”) indicating that the variable state is not given to the effect control operation flag is set. At the same time, the effect control CPU 31a sets “1” to the effect control subtraction flag.

  Further, when the small hit symbol (symbol F) or the off symbol is designated and the effect control subtraction flag is set to “0”, the effect control CPU 31a is configured to end or stop the small hit game. At the end of the symbol variation game, 1 is subtracted from the value set in the production control frequency limiter. When the value set in the production control number limiter is subtracted and the value after subtraction becomes “0”, the production control CPU 31a sets “1” in the production control subtraction flag, “0” is set to the effect control operation flag. The effect control CPU 31a sets the effect control count limiter and the effect control operation flag to “1” when the effect control subtraction flag is set to “1” when the small hit symbol or the off symbol is designated. Do not set a new value.

  Thus, the CPU 31a for production control can specify the application mode of the probability change state and the application mode of the variable state at the present time by referring to the production control probability change flag and the production control operation flag. In addition, the effect control CPU 31a refers to the value set in the effect control frequency limiter, and can specify how many remaining symbol variation games are executed to end the provision of the variable state. it can.

  Further, the effect control CPU 31a performs a mode switching process for switching the effect mode after the winning game is finished. In the effect control RAM 31c, a mode specifying flag capable of specifying the type of the effect mode being executed (staying) is stored. In the mode specification flag, a probability change mode flag that can specify whether or not the probability change effect mode is being executed, a chance mode flag that can specify whether or not the chance effect mode is being executed, and the secret effect mode are being executed There are a concealment mode flag that can specify whether or not, and a normal mode flag that can specify whether or not the normal performance mode is being executed. The secret mode flag includes a first secret mode flag that can specify whether the first secret effect mode is being executed and a second secret that can specify whether the second secret effect mode is being executed. There is a mode flag and a third secret mode flag that can specify whether or not the third secret effect mode is being executed. Of the mode specifying flags, a value (“1” in this embodiment) indicating that the mode is being executed is set in the mode specifying flag corresponding to the effect mode being executed. A value (in this embodiment, “0”) indicating that the mode is not being executed is set in the mode specifying flag corresponding to the effect mode.

  The effect control RAM 31c stores a stay frequency limiter in which a value indicating the number of symbol variation games executed after the transition to the concealment effect mode is set. In the present embodiment, when the concealment effect mode is set and the concealment 2R big hit or the small hit game is given, the concealment effect mode during the stay may be continuously executed. The limiter may be set with a value indicating the number of symbol variation games that have been performed since the concealment effect mode has been continuously executed. Therefore, the value set in the stay frequency limiter does not necessarily indicate the number of symbol variation games executed after the transition to the concealment effect mode.

  Then, when design A, design C, or design D is designated, the effect control CPU 31a sets “1” to the probability variation mode flag after the end of the big hit game based on the design, and sets other mode specification flags. Set “0”. In addition, when the symbol B is designated, the effect control CPU 31a sets “1” to the chance mode flag and sets “0” to the other mode specifying flag after the big hit game based on the symbol ends. .

  Further, when the symbol E is specified when the normal mode flag is set to “1” (the probability variation state is not given), the effect control CPU 31a stays after the jackpot game based on the symbol ends. Decide the type of concealment effect mode. At this time, the effect control CPU 31a resets the stay limiter (sets “0”). Further, the effect control CPU 31a is set when “1” is set in any one of the first secret mode flag to the third secret mode flag, and the probability variation state is not given. When the symbol E is designated, the type of the secret effect mode to be stayed after the jackpot game based on the symbol is ended is determined. At this time, the effect control CPU 31a resets the stay limiter (sets “0”). In addition, when the 2R big hit for concealment is given when the variable state and the probable state are not given, the description regarding the determination of the type of the concealment effect mode to stay after the 2R big hit for concealment will be given later.

  Further, the effect control CPU 31a is set when “1” is set in any one of the first secret mode flag to the third secret mode flag, and when the probability change state is given. When the symbol E is designated, after the jackpot game based on the symbol is finished, the probability variation mode flag is set to “1” and the other mode specifying flags are set to “0”. Further, when the symbol E is specified when the probability variation mode flag is set to “1”, the effect control CPU 31a sets the probability variation mode flag to “1” after the big hit game based on the symbol is completed. At the same time, “0” is set in the other mode specifying flags. Further, when the symbol E is specified when the chance mode flag is set to “1”, the effect control CPU 31a sets the chance mode flag to “1” after the big hit game based on the symbol is ended. At the same time, “0” is set in the other mode specifying flags.

  In addition, when the symbol F is designated when the normal mode flag is set to “1”, the effect control CPU 31a determines the type of the secret rendering mode to be stayed after the end of the small hit game based on the symbol. . At this time, the effect control CPU 31a resets the stay limiter (sets “0”). Further, when the symbol F is designated when the secret mode flag is set to “1” among the first secret mode flag to the third secret mode flag, the effect control CPU 31a is based on the symbol. The type of the secret performance mode to be stayed after the end of the small hit game is determined. At this time, the effect control CPU 31a resets the stay limiter (sets “0”). In addition, when the small hit game is given when the variable state is not given, the description relating to the determination of the type of the secret effect mode to stay after the small hit game ends will be given later.

  In addition, when the symbol F is specified when the probability variation mode flag is set to “1”, the effect control CPU 31a sets the probability variation mode flag to “1” after the small hit game based on the symbol is completed. In addition, “0” is set in the other mode specifying flags. Further, when the symbol F is designated when the chance mode flag is set to “1”, the effect control CPU 31a sets the chance mode flag to “1” after the small hit game based on the symbol is finished. In addition, “0” is set in the other mode specifying flags.

  Here, the determination of the type of the concealment effect mode that the user stays after the concealment 2R jackpot ends when the concealment 2R jackpot is awarded when the variable state and the probability variation state are not given will be described with reference to FIG. .

  When the design E is specified when the variable state and the probable state are not given, the effect control CPU 31a is configured to conceal based on the mode specifying flag (effect mode during stay) set to “1”. The type of the concealment production mode to be stayed after the 2R jackpot ends is determined.

  When the design mode E is designated when the normal mode flag is set to “1” and the effect control probability variation flag is set to “0”, the effect control CPU 31a is in the concealment effect mode to stay after the concealment 2R jackpot ends. As the type, among the first secret effect mode to the third secret effect mode, the third secret effect mode is hardly determined, and the first secret effect mode is most easily determined. Specifically, when the design mode E is specified when the normal mode flag is set to “1” and the effect control probability variation flag is set to “0”, the effect control CPU 31a has a probability of 150/251. The second concealment production mode is determined as the type of the concealment production mode in which the second concealment production mode is made to stay after the concealment 2R jackpot is ended with a probability of 100/251. Further, when the symbol E is specified when the normal mode flag is set to “1” and the effect control probability variation flag is set to “0”, the effect control CPU 31a has a probability of 1/251 for the third concealment effect. The mode is determined as the type of the concealment effect mode for staying after the concealment 2R jackpot ends.

  In addition, when the design E is designated when the first concealment mode flag is set to “1” and the effect control probability variation flag is set to “0”, the effect control CPU 31a makes the stay effect after the jackpot game ends. As the mode, among the first secret rendering mode to the third secret rendering mode, the third secret rendering mode is most difficult to determine, and the second secret rendering mode is most easily determined. However, the 2R jackpot for concealment is greater when staying in the first secret rendering mode when the probability variation state is not granted than when the 2R jackpot for secrecy is awarded when staying in the normal performance mode. When given, it is easier to decide to stay in the third concealment effect mode after the concealment 2R jackpot ends.

  Further, when the design E is designated when the second concealment mode flag is set to “1” and the effect control probability variation flag is set to “0”, the effect control CPU 31a stays after the concealment 2R jackpot ends. As the type of the concealment effect mode, it is easy to determine the second concealment effect mode among the second concealment effect mode and the third concealment effect mode. However, when staying in the first concealment effect mode when the probability variation state is not granted, the second concealment effect mode when the probability variation state is not imparted is more than when the concealment 2R jackpot is imparted. When the 2R jackpot for concealment is given while staying, it is easier to decide to stay in the third concealment effect mode after the end of the 2R jackpot for concealment.

  Then, the effect control CPU 31a sets “1” in the mode specifying flag corresponding to the type of the concealment effect mode decided to stay after the end of the concealment 2R jackpot and after the end of the jackpot game, and specifies another mode. Set the flag to “0”. For example, when the symbol E is designated, the effect control CPU 31a ends the concealing 2R jackpot if the type of secret rendering mode determined to stay after the jackpot game based on the symbol is the second secret rendering mode. Thereafter, “1” is set to the second secret mode flag, and “0” is set to the other mode specifying flags.

In addition, the determination of the type of the concealment effect mode for staying after the small hit game when the small hit game is given when the variable state is not given will be described with reference to FIG.
First, the determination of the type of the concealment effect mode in which the player stays after the small hit game is completed when the small hit game is given when neither the short-change state nor the probable change state is given will be described.

  When the design F is designated when the variable state and the probable state are not given, the effect control CPU 31a determines the small hit based on the mode specifying flag (effect mode during stay) set to “1”. The type of the concealment production mode to stay after the game ends is determined.

  When the design F is specified when the normal mode flag is set to "1" and the effect control probability variation flag is set to "0", the effect control CPU 31a is the type of the secret effect mode to be stayed after the small hit game ends. As a result, it is easy to determine the first secret effect mode among the first secret effect mode and the second secret effect mode. As shown in FIG. 6, when staying in the normal performance mode, when the symbol F is designated rather than when the symbol E is designated, the concealment effect mode after the winning game is finished. As the type, the first concealment effect mode is easily determined, and the second concealment effect mode is difficult to be determined. For this reason, in the case where the type of the hidden concealment effect mode is the second concealment effect mode after the big prize opening 24 is opened and closed in the open mode of the small hit game (or concealment 2R big hit) in the normal effect mode It is possible to expect that the probability variation state is given more than in the first secret effect mode. In addition, as shown in FIG. 6, even if a small hit game is given while staying in the normal performance mode, the third hidden effect mode is the type of the secret display mode after the small hit game is ended. It is not decided. For this reason, if the type of the hidden concealment effect mode is the third concealment effect mode after the big prize opening 24 is opened and closed in the small effect game in the normal effect mode, the probability variation state is given. You can recognize that.

  In addition, when the design F is designated when the first concealment mode flag is set to “1” and the effect control probability variation flag is set to “0”, the effect control CPU 31a keeps staying after the small hit game ends. As the type of effect mode, the first secret effect mode is most easily determined among the first secret effect mode and the second secret effect mode. However, a small hit game is given when staying in the first secret production mode when the probability variation state is not given, rather than when a small hit game is given when staying in the normal production mode. It is easier to decide to stay in the second secret effect mode after the small hit game ends. In addition, when staying in the first concealment effect mode when the probability variation state is not given, it is made to stay after the end of the winning game when the symbol E is designated rather than when the symbol F is designated. The second concealment effect mode is easily determined as the kind of concealment effect mode. For this reason, after the big winning opening 24 is opened and closed in the open mode of the small hit game while staying in the first concealment effect mode, the case where the first concealment effect mode is continued and the transition to the second concealment effect mode is performed. Can be expected to have been given a probable state. Further, as shown in FIG. 6, even if a small hit game is given while staying in the first secret effect mode when the probability variation state is not given, the secret effect after the end of the small hit game is given. As the type of mode, the third concealment production mode is not determined. For this reason, if the type of the hidden effect mode that has been transferred after the big winning opening 24 is opened / closed in the first hidden effect mode in the open mode of the small hit game, the probability variation state is given. You can recognize that.

  In addition, when the design F is designated when the second concealment mode flag is set to “1” and the effect control probability variation flag is set to “0”, the effect control CPU 31a keeps the game after the small hit game ends. The second hidden effect mode is determined as the type of effect mode. That is, even if the small hit game is given while staying in the second secret effect mode when the probability variation state is not given, the third secret is displayed as the type of the secret effect mode after the small hit game is finished. The production mode is not determined. For this reason, if the type of the hidden effect mode that has been shifted to after the big winning opening 24 is opened and closed in the second hidden effect mode in the open mode of the small hit game, the probability variation state is given. You can recognize that.

  Next, a description will be given of the determination of the type of the concealment effect mode in which the player stays after the small hit game ends when the small hit game is given when the probability change state is given while the short change state is not given.

  When the design F is specified when the probable state is given while the short state is not given, the effect control CPU 31a sets the mode specifying flag set to “1” (the presentation mode during stay). Based on the above, the type of the concealment effect mode to be stayed after the small hit game ends is determined. As shown in FIG. 6, in the present embodiment, the normal effect mode is not stayed when the certain variation state is given.

  When the design F is designated when the first concealment mode flag and the effect control probability variation flag are set to “1”, the effect control CPU 31a, as the type of the concealment effect mode to stay after the end of the small hit game, Of the first secret effect mode to the third secret effect mode, the third secret effect mode is most difficult to determine, and the first secret effect mode is most easily determined. As described above, when the probability change state is given during the stay in the concealment effect mode, the third concealment effect mode can be determined as the kind of the concealment effect mode to be stayed after the end of the small hit game.

  In addition, when staying in the first concealment effect mode when the probability variation state is not given, staying in the first concealment effect mode when the probability variation state is imparted than when design E is specified. When the symbol F is designated at the time, the first concealment effect mode is more easily determined as the kind of concealment effect mode to stay after the winning game ends. For this reason, when staying in the 1st concealment production mode after the big prize opening 24 is opened and closed in the open mode of the small concealment game while staying in the 1st concealment production mode, the given win game is the small hit game. This is likely to be.

  On the other hand, when staying in the first concealment effect mode when the probability variation state is not granted, staying in the first concealment effect mode when the probability variation state is imparted is more than when design E is specified. When the symbol F is designated when the game is being performed, the third concealment effect mode is more easily determined as the type of the concealment effect mode to stay after the winning game ends. For this reason, when the probability change state is given after the winning game ends, the probability change state is given when the small hit game is given rather than the 2R big hit for concealment. Is surely easy to be notified.

  In addition, when the design F is designated when the second concealment mode flag and the effect control probability variation flag are set to “1”, the effect control CPU 31a is the type of the concealment effect mode to stay after the small hit game ends. As a result, it is easy to determine the second secret effect mode among the second secret effect mode and the third secret effect mode. As described above, when the probability change state is given during the stay in the concealment effect mode, the third concealment effect mode can be determined as the kind of the concealment effect mode to be stayed after the end of the small hit game.

  In addition, when staying in the second concealment effect mode when the probability variation state is not given, staying in the second concealment effect mode when the probability variation state is imparted is more than when design E is specified. When the symbol F is designated at the time, the third concealment production mode is more easily determined as the type of the concealment production mode to stay after the winning game ends. For this reason, when the probability change state is given after the winning game ends, the probability change state is given when the small hit game is given rather than the 2R big hit for concealment. Is surely easy to be notified.

  In addition, even when the probability variation state is given, when the symbol F is specified when staying in the first concealment effect mode, the symbol is displayed when staying in the second concealment effect mode. When F is designated, it is easier to shift to the third concealment effect mode after the small hit game ends. For this reason, when the small hit game is given, the third time after the end of the small hit game is longer when the small hit game is given than when the small hit game is stayed. By shifting to the concealment effect mode, there is a high possibility that it can be recognized that the probability variation state is given.

  In addition, when the design F is specified when the third concealment mode flag and the effect control probability variation flag are set to “1”, the effect control CPU 31a is the type of the concealment effect mode to stay after the small hit game ends. As a result, the third concealment production mode is determined.

  Then, the effect control CPU 31a sets “1” to the mode specifying flag corresponding to the type of the secret effect mode decided to stay after the end of the small hit game, and other mode specific Set the flag to “0”. For example, when the design F is designated, when the design F is designated, and the type of concealment effect mode decided to stay after the end of the small hit game based on the design is the first concealment effect mode, after the end of the small hit The first secret mode flag is set to “1” and the other mode specifying flags are set to “0”.

  In addition, when the winning game is awarded, the effect control CPU 31a executes the effect mode corresponding to the mode specifying flag that is set to “1” after the winning game ends. Control display content. For example, when the second concealment mode flag is set to “1”, the effect control CPU 31a displays a background image dedicated to the second concealment effect mode on the image display unit GH and is displayed above the image display unit GH. The display content of the effect display device 11 is controlled so that the character “second secret effect mode” is displayed and the second secret effect mode is executed.

  In addition, when an outlier symbol variation game is executed, the effect control CPU 31a executes an effect mode corresponding to the mode specifying flag set to “1” at the start of the next symbol variation game. The display content of the effect display device 11 is controlled. Thus, in the present embodiment, the effect control CPU 31a that sets each mode specifying flag to “1” and “0” and executes each effect mode functions as a mode setting unit.

  Further, the effect control CPU 31a determines the effect result to be derived as the continuation suggestion effect when the variation pattern for the continuation suggestion effect is designated by the input variation pattern designation command. Specifically, when the big hit variation pattern for the continuation suggesting effect is designated, the effect control CPU 31a indicates that “the fourth effect result (the effect result notifying that the jackpot game based on the symbol A or the symbol B is given” is given. ) ”Is determined as an effect result derived from the continuous suggestion effect. In addition, when the probability change suggestion variation pattern for the continuation suggestion is designated, the CPU 31a for effect control indicates that “the third effect result (the winning game based on the symbol C, the symbol D, the symbol E, or the symbol F is given. The effect result to be notified ”) is determined as the effect result derived from the continuous suggestion effect.

  The effect control CPU 31a executes the first continuous suggestion effect when the value set in the stay limiter is “9” when the deviation variation pattern for the continuous suggestion effect is designated. In this case, regardless of the value set in the effect control probability variation flag, the “first effect result (the effect result informing that the user stays in the concealment effect mode)” is derived as the effect result to be derived in the continuous suggestion effect. .

  The effect control CPU 31a executes the second suggestion effect when the value set in the stay limiter is “19” when the continuation suggestion deviation variation pattern is designated. In this case, when “1” is set in the effect control probability variation flag, the “first effect result” is determined as the effect result derived from the continuous suggestion effect. On the other hand, the effect control CPU 31a sets “0” in the effect control certain variation flag when the value set in the stay limiter is “19” when the deviation suggestion pattern for the continuous suggestion effect is designated. If it is, the “second effect result (effect result informing that the transition from the concealment effect mode to the normal effect mode)” is derived as the effect result to be derived in the continuous suggestion effect.

  Then, when the variation pattern for the continuation suggestion effect is designated, the effect control CPU 31a controls the display content of the effect display device 11 so as to execute the continuation suggestion effect that derives the determined effect result.

Next, the control performed by the effect control CPU 31a when a big hit game is awarded will be described.
First, the control performed by the effect control CPU 31a when design A (15R big hit) or design B (15R non-probable big hit) is designated will be described.

  When design A or design B is designated and an opening command is input, the effect control CPU 31a controls the display content of the effect display device 11 so as to execute the opening effect of the effect content determined in advance. When the first round command is input, the effect control CPU 31a displays the content displayed on the effect display device 11 so as to execute a round effect having a predetermined effect content until the final round game is completed. To control. Then, when the ending command is input, the effect control CPU 31a controls the display content of the effect display device 11 so as to execute an ending effect having a predetermined effect content.

  Next, the control performed by the effect control CPU 31a when design C (jump-up big hit), design D (change 2R big hit), design E (secret 2R big hit), or design F (small hit game) is designated. Will be described.

  First, when the design C is designated, the effect control CPU 31a starts the third opening of the big winning opening 24 in the first round after the jump-up jackpot is awarded (large in the second opening mode). Until the winning opening 24 is opened and closed), the content of the effect of the hit game effect to be executed is determined. In addition, when design D, design E, or design F is designated, the effect control CPU 31a determines the content of the effect during the winning game to be executed while the winning game is given. Hereinafter, in the case of “jump-up jackpot winning game effect”, “until the third opening of the big winning opening 24 in the first round after the jump-up jackpot is awarded (second opening mode) In this case, the winning game effect is executed until the special winning opening 24 is opened and closed.

  In the pachinko gaming machine of the present embodiment, the contents of the effect of the hit game effect performed during the jump-up big hit, 2R big hit and small hit games are the first secret mode effect content, the second secret mode effect content, and the third secret mode. Production content, probability variation mode production content, and chance mode production content. The content for the first secret mode is a content that suggests staying in the first secret effect mode after the winning game is ended, and the content for the second secret mode is the second secret effect mode after the winning game is ended. The content suggests staying. The content for the third secret mode effect is a content that suggests staying in the third secret effect mode after the winning game ends, and the effect content for the probability changing mode stays in the probability changing effect mode after the winning game ends. The content suggests that. Further, the chance mode effect content is a content that suggests staying in the chance mode after the winning game ends.

  Hereinafter, the determination of the contents of the winning game effect will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 7 shows the determination of the content of the effect of the hit game effect when the variable state is not given, and the determination of the content of the effect of the hit game effect when the variable state is given. Is not shown.

  When the design C is designated, the effect control CPU 31a determines the contents of the effect of the winning game effect according to the gaming state at the time of designation. Specifically, when the symbol C is designated and the normal mode flag or the first concealment mode flag is set to “1”, the effect control CPU 31a displays the first concealment mode effect content, the second The contents of the effect of the hit game effect are determined from the contents of the secret mode effect, the third secret mode effect, and the probability variation mode effect. Further, when the design C is designated and the second concealment mode flag is set to “1”, the effect control CPU 31a performs the second concealment mode effect content, the third concealment mode effect content, and the probability change. The effect content of the game effect is determined from the mode effect content. When the design C is designated and the third concealment mode flag is set to “1”, the effect control CPU 31a wins the game from the third concealment mode effect contents and the probability variation mode effect contents. Determine the production contents of the production.

  In addition, when the design C is designated and the probability variation mode flag is set to “1”, the effect control CPU 31a determines the probability variation mode effect content as the effect content of the game effect. The effect control CPU 31a determines the chance mode effect content as the effect content of the game effect when the symbol C is designated and the chance mode flag is set to “1”.

  In addition, when the design D is designated, the effect control CPU 31a determines the probability variation mode effect content as the effect content of the game effect regardless of the type of the mode specifying flag for which “1” is set.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 7, when the symbol E is designated when the variable state is not given, the effect control CPU 31a makes a transition (stay) after the big hit game based on the symbol is finished. The production content corresponding to is determined as the production content of the game production. Specifically, the effect control CPU 31a causes the contents of the first concealment mode effect to stay in the first concealment effect mode when the concealment 2R jackpot ends, and stays in the second concealment effect mode after the concealment 2R jackpot ends. In this case, the content for the second secret mode effect is determined as the effect content for the hit game effect. In addition, the effect control CPU 31a provides the third concealment mode effect content when staying in the third concealment effect mode after the concealment 2R jackpot ends, and the probability change mode when staying in the probable effect mode after the concealment 2R jackpot ends The production content for the game is determined as the production content of the hit game production.

  Further, when the symbol E is designated when the probability variation mode flag is set to “1”, the effect control CPU 31a determines the probability variation mode effect content as the effect content of the game effect. Further, when the symbol E is designated when the chance mode flag is set to “1”, the effect control CPU 31a determines the chance mode effect content as the effect content of the game effect.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 7, when the design F is designated when the variable state is not given, the effect control CPU 31 a makes the transition (stay) after the small hit game based on the design is finished. The effect content corresponding to the mode is determined as the effect content of the game effect.

  Further, when the symbol F is designated when the probability variation mode flag is set to “1”, the effect control CPU 31a determines the probability variation mode effect content as the effect content of the game effect. Further, when the symbol F is designated when the chance mode flag is set to “1”, the effect control CPU 31a determines the chance mode effect content as the effect content of the game effect.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the third secret mode effect content and the probability variation mode effect content among the effect contents of the winning game effect are the first effect contents for notifying that the probability variation state is given. On the other hand, in the present embodiment, the first secret mode effect content and the second secret mode effect content among the effect contents of the hit game effect are the second effect contents that suggest the possibility that the probability variation state is given.

  Then, when the effect control CPU 31a determines the effect content of the winning game effect, the effect display is performed so that the winning game effect of the determined effect content is executed when the winning game based on the designated symbol is given. The display content of the device 11 is controlled. Hereinafter, control related to execution of the hit game effect when design C, design D, design E or design F is designated will be described.

  First, when the design control CPU 31a inputs the opening command when the symbol C is designated, the first prize opening 24 is opened and closed in the second round until the third prize winning opening 24 is opened (in the second opening mode). The display content of the effect display device 11 is controlled so as to execute a game effect for the determined effect content. In addition, when the third prize winning opening 24 is opened in the first round of the jump-up jackpot, the presentation control CPU 31a performs a round presentation with predetermined presentation contents until the final round game ends. The display content of the effect display device 11 is controlled so as to execute. Then, when the ending command is input, the effect control CPU 31a controls the display content of the effect display device 11 so as to execute an ending effect having a predetermined effect content.

  Next, when the symbol D or symbol E is designated, the effect control CPU 31a inputs the opening command and executes the winning game effect of the determined effect content until the winning game ends. The display content of the display device 11 is controlled.

  In addition, when the design F is designated, the effect control CPU 31a displays the effect display device 11 so as to execute the hit game effect of the determined effect contents from the start to the end of the small hit game. Control the content. As described above, in the present embodiment, the effect display device 11 that executes the winning game effect serves as the effect executing unit, and the effect control CPU 31a that causes the effect display device 11 to execute the winning game effect functions as the effect controlling unit.

  Here, when the variable state is not given, that is, when staying in any one of the effect modes of the normal effect mode, the first secret effect mode, the second secret effect mode, and the third secret effect mode, When the 2R big hit or the small hit game for concealment is given to the player, the contents of the effect of the hit game effect performed in the hit game will be described with reference to FIG.

  As described above, when the 2R big hit or the small hit game for concealment is given, the win game effect is performed with the effect content that suggests the transition to the effect mode in which the player stays after the end of the hit game. For this reason, in the present embodiment, the content of the directing game effect when the concealing 2R big hit or small hit game is given is determined by determining the type of effect mode to stay after the concealing 2R big hit or small hit game ends. It is done.

  That is, as shown in FIG. 8, when a small hit game is given when the variable state is not given, the effect contents of the hit game effect executed in the small hit game are shown in FIG. It is executed with the same probability as the determination probability of the type of effect mode to stay after the small hit game ends.

  Similarly, when the concealment 2R jackpot is given when the variable state and the probability change state are not given, the content of the hit game effect executed in the concealment 2R jackpot is the concealment shown in FIG. This is executed with the same probability as the determination probability of the type of effect mode to stay after the end of the 2R jackpot. In addition, when the concealment 2R jackpot is given when the probabilistic state is given while the variable state is not given, the contents of the effect of the hit game effect executed in the concealment 2R jackpot are: As shown in FIG. 8, the contents of the effect for the probability variation mode are provided regardless of the type of the effect mode during the stay.

  As shown in FIG. 8, when the probability variation state is given, when the concealment 2R jackpot is given, the first effect is given in the concealment 2R jackpot, compared to when the probability variation state is not given. The game effect is easy to be executed by hitting the content (the content of the effect informing that the probability variation state is given). Specifically, when the 2R jackpot for concealment is granted when the probability variation state is granted, the hit game effect of the first effect content is surely executed, while the probability variation state is not imparted When the 2R jackpot for concealment is given to the player, the hit game effect of the first effect content may not be executed.

  Also, when staying in the first concealment effect mode or the second concealment effect mode when the probability variation state is not given, compared to when the concealment 2R jackpot is given when staying in the normal effect mode When the 2R big hit for concealment is given to the player, the hit game effect of the third secret mode effect content (first effect content) is more easily executed during the hit game. That is, even when the probability variation state is not granted, when the 2R jackpot for concealment is granted when staying in the concealment effect mode, compared to when staying in the concealment effect mode. The game effect of the first effect is easily executed. In addition, when the probability change state is not given, when the 2R jackpot for concealment is given when staying in the second concealment effect mode rather than when staying in the first concealment effect mode. The hit game effect of the first effect content is easily executed in the hit game.

  Further, even when a small hit game is awarded, if the probability variation state is imparted when the small hit game is imparted, the hit of the first effect content is greater than when the probability variation state is not imparted. Game production is easy to be executed. Specifically, the hit game effect of the first effect content can be executed when the small hit game is given when the probability change state is given, while the small hit when the probability change state is not given. When the game is given, the hit game effect of the first effect content is not executed.

  Also, the probability change after the winning game is more when the small hit game is given when the probability variation state is given than when the concealment 2R big hit is given when the probability change state is not given. Even if the state giving mode is the same, the winning game effect of the third secret mode effect content (first effect content) is easily executed during the winning game.

As described above in detail, the present embodiment has the following effects.
(1) The probability that the effect content of the winning game effect becomes the first effect content varies depending on the manner of giving the probability change state when the winning game is given and the type of the hit game given. Specifically, when the probability variation state is assigned, the probability that the winning game effect is executed with the first effect content is higher than when the probability variation state is not imparted. Further, when the 2R big hit for concealment (first win game) is awarded, the hit game effect is executed with the first effect content than when the small hit game (second win game) is awarded. Increased the probability. In other words, by changing the rate of determination of the contents of the effect of the winning game effect according to the gaming state when the winning game is given (providing mode of the probability variation state), it matches the gaming state when the winning game is given A hit game effect can be performed with the content of the effect. As a result, since it is easy to notify that the probability variation state is imparted when the probability variation state is imparted, the game per concealment 2R for concealment (or the game per concealment 2R) (or the small hit game) is granted again. Alternatively, the game can be continued with the expectation that a small hit game) will be given. Therefore, after the game for 2R for concealment or the game for small hits is given, the game can be continued with peace of mind without fear of the game for 2R for concealment or the game for small hits being given.

  (2) When the 2R big hit for concealment (the first hit game) is given, the first concealment effect is provided as the effect mode after the end of the hit game, regardless of the manner of giving the probability change state when the hit game is given. Any one of the mode to the third hidden effect mode (the first effect mode and the second effect mode) is set. On the other hand, when a small hit game (second win game) is granted, if the certain variation state is not given at the time of granting the hit game, the third concealment effect mode ( The second production mode) is not determined. As described above, if the probability variation state is given, it is possible to recognize that the probability variation state is imparted from the effect mode even when the small hit game is awarded. Even when the second hidden effect mode (first effect mode) is set, the game can be continued with peace of mind without fear of being awarded a small hit game.

  (3) When the 2R big hit for concealment (the first hit game) or the small hit game (the second hit game) is given, the effect content of the hit game effect is staying after the end of the 2R big hit for concealment or the small hit game It is determined by determining the type of production mode to be performed. For this reason, it is possible to entertain the player by paying attention to what kind of effect contents the hit game effect is performed.

  (4) Depending on the gaming state (providing mode of probability variation state) when the 2R big hit for concealment (first winning game) is granted, the content of the effect of the winning game effect is given the first effect content (probability varying state). The probabilities of the production content) are made different. Specifically, if the probability variation state is given when the concealment 2R jackpot is given, the winning game effect of the first effect content is likely to be executed as compared to when the probability variation state is not given. I made it. In other words, by changing the rate of determination of the content of the winning game effect according to the gaming state when the winning game is given, the winning game effect is produced with the content that matches the gaming state when the winning game is given. It can be carried out.

  As a result, since it is easy to be notified that the probability variation state is imparted when the probability variation state is imparted, the concealment is again performed after the concealment 2R big hit (or the small hit game (second hit game)) is imparted. The game can be continued with the expectation that 2R big hit (or small hit game) will be awarded. In addition, if the probability change state is given, since the 2R jackpot for concealment is given next, it is easy to be notified of the grant of the probability change state, so the player is given the 2R jackpot for concealment next ( The game can be continued in peace without fear of concealing 2R jackpots for concealment.

  (5) The contents of the effect of the winning game effect are changed according to the type of the effect mode that is set (during stay) and the manner of giving the probability variation state. Further, when the set production mode is the normal production mode, even if the 2R big hit for concealment (first hit game) is given, the second production content (the production content for the first secret mode and the second concealment mode) It is easy to perform a game effect in the effect contents). On the other hand, when the set effect mode is the concealment effect mode, the hit game effect is the first effect content (the third concealment mode effect content and the probability change mode effect content) when the 2R jackpot for concealment is given. Easy to execute. For this reason, when staying in the concealment production mode, it is easy to be notified that the probability variation state is imparted when the concealment 2R jackpot is awarded, so the game is more secure than when staying in the normal production mode. Can be continued.

  In addition, since the content of the effect of the winning game effect can be changed depending on the mode of giving the probability change state and the type of the effect mode being set, the content of the effect suitable for the game state (the mode of the probability change state and the type of effect mode during the stay) You can play a game.

  (6) If the probability variation state is given when the small hit game (second hit game) is given, the hit game effect of the first effect content (third secret mode effect content) in the small hit game May be executed. That is, if the probability variation state is given when the small hit game is given, it may be possible to recognize that the probability variation state is given when the small hit game is given. For this reason, even if the given hit game is a small hit game that is not a concealed 2R big hit (first hit game), which is more valuable than the small hit game, the first effect content can be achieved without discouraging the player. A game can be performed with the expectation that a hit game effect will be performed. In other words, the player can continue the game with peace of mind without fear of being given a small hit game that does not change the probability change state or the short-change state after the hit game effect has been changed advantageously for the player. be able to.

  (7) If the first concealment production mode or the second concealment production mode is set (when staying), even if a small hit game (second win game) is given, it is possible to specify the provision mode of the probability variation state There is sex. For this reason, after the concealment effect mode is set, even if a small hit game is given instead of the concealment 2R big hit, it is possible to pay attention to the effect contents of the hit game effect without discouraging the player. That is, even if the player shifts to the first concealment effect mode or the second concealment effect mode (even if the probability variation state is concealed), then the player is given a small hit game or a concealment 2R jackpot. You can continue playing with peace of mind.

  Incidentally, when it is not possible to recognize the provision mode of the probability variation state when shifting to the concealment effect mode, the player needs to play at least 20 symbol variation games in order to recognize the provision mode of the probability variation state. For this reason, it is necessary to play the symbol variation game again 20 times when the small hit game is given before the symbol variation game is performed 20 times after the transition to the concealment effect mode. After transitioning to the concealment production mode, there is a possibility of being disgusted by the small hit game being granted. However, since there is a possibility that a certain variation state can be recognized when a small hit game is granted, it is possible to recognize a small change before executing the symbol variation game 20 times after shifting to the concealment effect mode. An aversion to giving a winning game can be eliminated. Furthermore, before the transition to the concealment effect mode, before the 20 symbol variation game is executed, a small hit game that may be recognized that the probability variation state has been imparted is given, It can also make you feel joy.

  (8) Even when the first concealment effect mode or the second concealment effect mode is set, when the small hit game (second win game) is given when the probability variation state is given, The hit game effect of the first effect content is made easier to execute than when the 2R big hit for concealment (first hit game) is given when the probability variation state is not given. For this reason, when it is not possible to specify whether or not the probability variation state has been granted (when it can be expected that the probability variation state has been granted), a small hit game has been granted rather than a concealing 2R big hit. It can be expected that the game effect will be executed with the effect contents (first effect contents) advantageous to the player. For this reason, during the stay in the first secret effect mode or the second secret effect mode, it is possible to make the player pay attention to the effect contents of the hit game effect rather than disappointing the player simply because the small hit game is given. it can.

  (9) Even if the mode is changed to the concealment effect mode, when the symbol variation game is executed as many times as 20 times, it is possible to surely recognize the provision mode of the probability variation state. For this reason, when shifting to the concealment effect mode, the game can be continued in order to execute the symbol variation game more than 20 times.

  Further, when staying in the concealment effect mode, even if the probability variation state is not imparted, the probability variation state is not imparted based on the obtained random value for distribution pattern distribution while the variation state is not imparted. The variation pattern determined when a state is given is determined. For this reason, when staying in the concealment effect mode, the manner of giving the probability variation state cannot be recognized depending on the content of the symbol variation game to be executed. As a result, the game is interrupted by realizing that the probability variation state is not given from the content of the symbol variation game before the symbol variation game is executed more than 20 times after the transition to the concealment effect mode. It is possible to prevent such a situation. And if it transfers to the concealment production mode, it will become easy to continue a game until the symbol variation game of the frequency | count more than 20 is performed after that.

In addition, the said embodiment can be actualized in another embodiment (another example) as follows.
-In the above embodiment, when the concealment 2R jackpot is given when the probabilistic state is given while the shortage state is not given, so that the shortage state is not given after the concealment 2R jackpot is over It may be configured. Accordingly, when the 2R jackpot for concealment is given during the stay in the concealment effect mode when the probability variation state is given, the first secret effect mode to the third concealment effect mode after the 2R jackpot for concealment ends. You may comprise so that it may stay in any production | presentation mode.

  In the above embodiment, the first hidden effect mode to the third hidden effect mode are configured to be executable as the hidden effect mode, but only one type or two types may be configured to be executable. Moreover, you may increase the kind of secret production mode.

  -In said embodiment, even if it is a case where a certain change state is provided when performing the 2nd continuation suggestion production, after the 2nd production result is derived | led-out by the continuation suggestion production, it returns to normal production mode. You may make it move. When configured in this way, it is possible to expect that the probability variation state is given even when the user is staying in the normal performance mode.

  -In the said embodiment, when the 1st effect result is derived | led-out by the 2nd continuation suggestion effect (when the probability variation state is provided), the secrecy effect mode during stay is the 1st secret effect mode or 2nd. When the mode is the concealment effect mode, it may be configured to stay in the third concealment effect mode in the next symbol variation game (the 21st time since the transition to the concealment effect mode).

-In the said embodiment, it is not necessary to perform a continuation suggestion effect.
In the above embodiment, the continuation suggestion effect does not need to be executed in the symbol variation game that is the tenth and twentieth times after the transition to the concealment effect mode. For example, the continuation suggestion effect may be executed by lottery after the transition to the concealment effect mode until 20 symbol variation games are executed.

  -In the said embodiment, you may make it determine the content of the effect of the hit game effect in the jump-up jackpot by seeing the kind of effect mode. For example, when a jump-up jackpot is awarded while staying in the normal performance mode, the content for the first secret mode (or the content for the second secret mode or the content for the third secret mode), while staying in the secret performance mode When the jump-up jackpot is awarded, the contents of the effect for probability variation mode may be determined.

  -In the said embodiment, you may make it determine the effect content of the hit game effect in the jump-up big hit, seeing the provision aspect of a change state and a probability change state. For example, when neither the variable state or the probable state is given, the first secret mode effect content (or the second secret mode effect content or the third secret mode effect content) and the variable state are given. On the other hand, when the probability variation state is given, the effect content for probability variation mode may be determined.

  -In above-mentioned embodiment, it is not necessary to provide 2R big hit for change. At this time, the jackpot symbol corresponding to the 2R jackpot for changing in the above embodiment may be changed to the jackpot symbol corresponding to the 2R jackpot for concealment.

  In the above embodiment, the opening time of the big prize opening 24 when the big prize opening 24 is opened and closed in the first opening mode is the time that the game ball reaches the big prize opening 24 after the game ball is launched. Although it is set to a time shorter than the time until, it is not necessary to set so. Similarly, the opening time of the big prize opening 24 when the big prize opening 24 is opened and closed in the second opening mode is the time from when the game ball is fired until the game ball reaches the big prize opening 24. It was set to a longer time, but it does not need to be set that way. However, the time during which the grand prize opening 24 is opened in the first opening mode is set to a time during which it is difficult to win the game ball in the big winning port 24, and the grand prize opening 24 is opened in the second opening mode. It is preferable that the time required for making the game ball win at least in the big winning opening 24 is set longer than the first opening mode.

  In the above embodiment, the effect content of the winning game effect may not be the content suggesting the effect mode (game state) in which the player stays after the winning game is ended. If the player can recognize the difference between the first secret mode effect content, the second secret mode effect content, the third secret mode effect content, the probability variation mode effect content, and the chance mode effect content, for example, It is also possible to make a difference that the “color” of the production is different.

  In the above embodiment, when the 2R jackpot for concealment is given while staying in the normal performance mode, the winning game effect of the first effect content (the content of the third concealment mode effect) is not executed in the 2R jackpot for concealment. You may comprise. That is, when the 2R jackpot for concealment is given while staying in the normal effect mode, the third concealment effect mode may not be determined as the type of effect mode to stay after the end of the 2R jackpot for concealment.

  In the above embodiment, the content of the effect of the hit game effect may not be determined based on the determination of the type of effect mode to be stayed after the concealment 2R big hit or the small hit game ends. For example, the probability that a probability variation state is informed regardless of the type of effect mode in which the player stays after the winning game ends (in FIG. 8, the probability that the winning game effect is executed with the first effect content) is shown in FIG. It suffices if it is set with a probability as shown in FIG.

  In the above embodiment, a production mode that can recognize that a probability variation state that shifts after the end of the 15R probability variation jackpot is given, and a probability variation state that transitions after the secret 2R jackpot or the variable 2R jackpot ends are granted. You may vary the kind of production mode which can recognize that. Moreover, after the end of 15R probability variation big hit, you may comprise so that it may transfer to chance mode. In such a configuration, after the transition to the chance mode, whether or not the provision of the variable state continues after the execution of the 70 symbol variation games is completed (whether or not the chance mode continues) is specified. Until then, it becomes impossible to recognize the provision mode of the probability variation state. For this reason, while staying in the chance mode, it is possible to play the game while feeling the impatience that the probability variation state is not granted while expecting the possibility that the probability variation state is imparted. Can be improved.

  -In above-mentioned embodiment, even if it is a case where a small hit game is provided when the probability change state is provided, it is not necessary to alert | report that the probability change state is provided. That is, even if a small hit game is given when the probability variation state is given, the hit game effect of the first effect content may not be executed in the small hit game. Furthermore, you may comprise so that it may not transfer to 3rd concealment production mode after the said small hit game is complete | finished.

  -In above-mentioned embodiment, when 2R jackpot for concealment is awarded during stay in chance mode, you may comprise so that it may transfer to probability change production mode. Further, when the small hit game is given when the chance mode is staying and the probability variation state is imparted, the mode may be changed to the probability variation effect mode after the small hit game is finished. At this time, when the 2R big hit for concealment or the small hit game is given while staying in the chance mode, the hit game effect of the effect content corresponding to the effect mode to stay after the hit game ends is executed. Is preferred.

Next, a technical idea that can be grasped from the above embodiment and another example will be added below.
(A) When the probability control state is not given, the production control means is more effective when the first winning game is given than when the second winning game is given. While it is easy to execute a hit game effect by contents, when the probability variation state is given, the case where the second win game is given is more than the case where the first win game is given. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein it is easy to execute a hit game effect with the first effect content.

  GH ... image display unit, 11 ... production display device, 12 ... special figure display device, 13 ... special figure holding storage display device, 14 ... normal symbol display device, 19 ... first start winning port, 21 ... second start winning port 22 ... Opening / closing blades, 24 ... Grand prize opening, 27 ... Gate, 30 ... Main control board, 30a ... Main control CPU, 30b ... Main control ROM, 30c ... Main control RAM, 31 ... Production control board, 31a ... CPU for effect control, 31b ... ROM for effect control, 31c ... RAM for effect control.

Claims (3)

When the symbol variation game is won, the winning game determining means for determining the type of winning game to be given from a plurality of types of winning games performed by opening and closing the special winning means, and the type determined by the winning game determining means Winning game granting means for granting a winning game after the end of the winning symbol variation game, effect control means for causing the effect executing means to execute a winning game effect when the winning game is given by the winning game granting means, In a gaming machine equipped with
The type of winning game includes a first winning game in which a probability variation state in which the probability of a big hit is higher than normal is given after the winning game is finished, and when the first winning game is given There is a second winning game in which the special winning means is released in the same opening mode while the winning state of the probability variation state at the time when the winning game is granted is continued after the winning game is ended,
The production control means includes
When the first winning game or the second winning game is awarded, the first effect content for notifying that the probability variation state is imparted and the second effect suggesting the possibility of the probability variation state being imparted A game effect is made to be executed with one of the contents of the contents,
When the probability change state is given when the first winning game or the second winning game is given, the winning game effect with the first effect content is compared to when the probability change state is not given. Is easier to execute,
A gaming machine characterized in that when the first winning game is awarded, it is easier to execute the winning game effect with the first effect content than when the second winning game is awarded. A mode setting means for setting an effect mode when executing the symbol variation game is provided.
The production mode includes a first production mode that suggests the possibility that the probability variation state is given, and a second production mode that notifies that the probability variation state is given,
The mode setting means includes
When the first winning game is given when the first presentation mode is set, and the certain variation state is given when the first winning game is given, the first winning game is given. When the second effect mode is set after the game ends, and the probability variation state is not given when the first hit game is given, the first effect mode is set after the first hit game is finished. And any one of the second production modes is set,
When the second winning game is awarded when the first effect mode is set, and the probability variation state is given when the second winning game is awarded, the second winning game is given. When the second effect mode is set after the game ends, and the probability variation state is not provided when the second winning game is given, the first effect mode is set after the second winning game is finished. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein: The production control means includes
When the first effect mode is set after the winning game is finished by the mode setting means, the winning effect of the second effect content is executed, while the second effect is made after the winning game is finished by the mode setting means. The gaming machine according to claim 2, wherein when a mode is set, a winning game effect of the first effect content is executed.