JP2013215302A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine capable of enhancing interest in a game by paying attention to a performance mode.SOLUTION: In a shift to a first probability variation suggestive performance mode for suggesting awarding of a varied probability state after completion of a jackpot game, an integral control CPU performs control to shift to a first probability-variation-determining performance mode, where the awarding of the varied probability state is determined, with the proviso that a first prescribed number of times of symbol variation games prescribed in advance after the completion of the jackpot game are executed. An integral control CPU suggests the awarding of the varied probability state after the completion of the jackpot game. In a shift to a second probability variation suggestive performance mode identifiable to be different from the first probability variation suggestive performance mode, the integral control CPU performs control to shift to a second probability-variation-determining performance mode, where the awarding of the varied probability state is determined, with the proviso that a second prescribed number of times of symbol variation games differing from the first prescribed number of times prescribed in advance is executed after the completion of the jackpot game.

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine that controls an effect mode that suggests a degree of expectation to which a probability variation state that changes a winning success probability from a low probability state to a high probability state is given.

  Conventionally, in a pachinko gaming machine that is a type of gaming machine, a big hit lottery of whether or not a big hit is made when a game ball enters the start winning opening arranged on the game board, and the lottery results of the big hit lottery are It is derived by executing a symbol variation game in which the symbols of the columns are varied and displayed. In the symbol variation game, a variation pattern that specifies the variation time of the symbol variation game is determined based on the result of the big hit lottery, and the effect is executed based on the variation pattern. When the symbol that is finally displayed in a fixed stop state is a jackpot symbol, the player can recognize the jackpot.

  In addition, there is one having a probability changing function for changing the winning probability state of winning a big hit in the big hit lottery from the low probability state to the high probability state after the big hit game ends. If the winning probability state that wins the big win in the big win lottery is a state that has changed to a high probability state (hereinafter referred to as "probability change state"), it will be easier to win the big hit in the big win lottery, so the player will always A game is played with the expectation that a certain change state will be given.

  In this type of symbol variation game, for example, as shown in Patent Document 1, whether or not the gaming state is a probability variation state triggered by winning of a probability variation big hit and a non-probability big hit that are equally open at the big prize opening. A pachinko gaming machine that shifts to a probability change suggestion mode that suggests whether or not a probability variation state is given as a gaming state while concealing is proposed.

JP 2008-29872 A

  However, in such a gaming machine, although it is possible to predict whether or not a certain change state is given depending on the staying production mode, it is possible to further enhance the production effect by giving attention to the production mode. Improvement is desired.

  The present invention has been made paying attention to such problems existing in the prior art, and its purpose is to improve the interest of the game by giving attention to the production mode. Is to provide a machine.

  In order to solve the above problem, the invention according to claim 1 is a display means for displaying a symbol variation game performed by varying symbols, and a jackpot determination for determining whether or not the symbol variation game is a big hit. And when the predetermined jackpot display result is displayed in the symbol variation game, in the gaming machine in which the jackpot game advantageous to the player is generated, An effect control means for controlling the effect execution means to execute an effect, a game state control means for controlling a probability change state for changing the winning probability of jackpot from a low probability state to a high probability state, and a probability change state are provided. And an effect mode control means for controlling an effect mode indicating a certain degree of expectation, wherein the effect mode control means suggests that the probability variation state is given after the end of the big hit game. A first certainty-variable confirmed effect mode in which, when a transition to the certainty suggestion effect mode is made, the provision of the certainty-variable state is confirmed on condition that the first predetermined number of symbol variation games have been executed after the jackpot game is finished. On the other hand, after the jackpot game is finished, it is suggested that the probability variation state is given, and the mode is shifted to the second certain probability suggestion effect mode that can be specified if different from the first certain probability suggestion effect mode. The second probability change determination is determined after the end of the jackpot game, on the condition that the symbol variation game is executed in a second prescribed number of times different from the first prescribed number of times. The gist of the control is to enable transition to the production mode.

  According to a second aspect of the present invention, there is provided a gaming machine according to the first aspect, wherein a game entrance into which a game ball can enter and an opening / closing means that operates so that the game entrance can be opened and closed. The display means displays the symbol variation game on condition that a game ball enters the start means, and the game state control means operates the open / close means in an open state. Easy control of the entrance rate improvement state is performed, and after the big hit game is finished, the mode is shifted to the first probability change suggestion effect mode, and the entrance rate improvement state is given until the first specified number of symbol variation games is finished. When transitioning to the first certainty change confirmed effect mode upon the completion of the first specified number of symbol variation games, the state of increasing the entrance rate is continued and the first certainty change confirmed effect mode is entered. When not moving, enter Control to end the granting of the improved state is performed, and after the big hit game is finished, the game shifts to the second probability change suggestion effect mode, and the improved entrance rate state is given until the second specified number of symbol variation games are finished. In the case where the second predetermined number of symbol variation games are over, the transition to the second certainty change confirmed effect mode is continued when the second probability variation confirmed effect mode is continued. When not shifting, the gist is to perform control to end the application of the improved entrance rate.

  According to a third aspect of the present invention, in the gaming machine according to the first or second aspect, the production mode control means, from the first probability variation suggestion production mode, when the probability variation state is given. While not deciding not to shift to the first certainty-change confirmation effect mode, and when the certainty change state is not given, while deciding not to shift from the first certainty suggestion suggestion effect mode to the first certainty change suggestion effect mode, The gist is that it is possible to determine that the second certainty change suggestion effect mode is not shifted to the second certainty change suggestion effect mode regardless of whether or not the certainty change state is given.

  According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, in the gaming machine according to any one of the first to third aspects, the effect control means shifts to the second probability change suggesting effect mode after the big hit game is finished. In this case, the gist is to perform control for causing the effect executing means to execute a continuous effect indicating the continuation of the second certainty suggestion effect mode before the second specified number of times of the symbol variation game is executed.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to improve the interest of the game by giving attention to the effect mode.

The front view which shows the machine surface side of a pachinko machine. Explanatory drawing explaining the kind of jackpot game. The block diagram which shows the electrical constitution of a pachinko gaming machine. Explanatory drawing which shows a reach probability. Explanatory drawing which shows a fluctuation pattern. Explanatory drawing which shows a fluctuation pattern table. Explanatory drawing which shows production mode. Explanatory drawing which shows the transition transition of effect mode. (A)-(g) is explanatory drawing which shows production | presentation content. (A)-(f) is explanatory drawing which shows production | presentation content and its execution timing. (A)-(h) is explanatory drawing explaining the display mode of an effect display apparatus. (A)-(h) is explanatory drawing explaining the display mode of an effect display apparatus.

[First Embodiment]
A first embodiment in which the present invention is embodied in a pachinko gaming machine will be described below with reference to FIGS.

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

  In addition, a 7-segment type first special symbol display device 12a is provided at the lower left of the effect display device 11, and a 7-segment type second special symbol display device 12b is provided at the right side of the first special symbol display device 12a. It is arranged. In the first special symbol display device 12a or the second special symbol display device 12b, a variable game is displayed in which a special symbol (hereinafter referred to as "special symbol") is displayed in a variable manner. The special figure is a notification pattern showing the result of the internal lottery (big hit lottery) for whether or not the big hit, and the result of the internal lottery (small hit lottery) for whether or not the small hit. In the present embodiment, the variable game is executed once on each display device 12a, 12b from when the special figure variable display is started until the fixed stop display is displayed. Hereinafter, the variation game performed on the first special symbol display device 12a may be referred to as “first variation game (first symbol variation game)”, and the variation game performed on the second special symbol display device 12b is referred to as “second”. "Change game (2nd symbol change game)".

  In this embodiment, each display device 12a, 12b has one special figure corresponding to the lottery result of the big hit lottery or the lottery result of the small hit lottery from among a plurality of special figures (in this embodiment, 128 types). Is selected, and the selected special figure is individually displayed in a fixed stop state at the end of the variable game. The 128 types of special charts are 100 kinds of big hit symbols (big hit display results) that can recognize big hits, one kind of small hit symbols (small hit display results) that can be used to recognize small hits, It is classified into 27 types of out-of-order symbols (out-of-range display results) that are symbols that can recognize the out-of-range. 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.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the effect display device 11 is configured to display eight types of numbers [1] to [8] as a decorative drawing in principle for each of a plurality of symbol rows. In the present embodiment, the effect display device 11 is configured with a larger display area than the display devices 12a and 12b, and the decorative drawing is displayed much larger than the special drawing. Yes. For this reason, the player can recognize a hit (big hit and small hit) or a deviation from the symbols displayed on the effect display device 11 in a fixed stop display.

  And the display result according to the display result of each display apparatus 12a, 12b is displayed on the production | presentation display apparatus 11. FIG. Specifically, when the big hit symbol (big hit display result) is displayed on the first special symbol display device 12a or the second special symbol display device 12b in a definite stop display, as a general rule, the big hit symbol is also displayed on the effect display device 11. (Big hit display result) is displayed as a fixed stop. In the present embodiment, the jackpot symbol based on the decoration diagram is a symbol combination in which the symbols in all rows are the same symbol (for example, [222] [777]).

  In addition, in the case where a deviated symbol is displayed on the first special symbol display device 12a or the second special symbol display device 12b as a fixed stop display, as a general rule, the off graphic (the display result of the non-display) is also displayed on the final stop display. Is done. In the present embodiment, as an out-of-line design by a decorative drawing, a symbol combination (for example, [135] [246] etc.) in which the symbols in all the rows are different, or a symbol in one row is different from the symbols in the other two rows. The symbol combinations are different symbols (for example, [121] [767]).

  Further, when the small hit symbol (small hit display result) is displayed on the first special symbol display device 12a or the second special symbol display device 12b in a fixed stop display, the effect display suggestion symbol (probable change suggestion display result) is displayed on the effect display device 11. The fixed stop is displayed. In addition, even when a big hit symbol that can recognize a big hit (a big hit display result) is displayed on the first special symbol display device 12a or the second special symbol display device 12b in a definite stop display, the probable change suggestive symbol (probable change suggestion) is displayed. Display result) may be displayed as a fixed stop. Note that this probability variation suggestion symbol is a probability variation state (hereinafter, “1” / 65536 in the present embodiment) that changes the winning probability of jackpot from a low probability state (in the present embodiment, 208/65536) to a high probability state (in the present embodiment, 1640/65536). It is a symbol that suggests the possibility of being given a “probable change state”. In the present embodiment, as the probability change suggestion symbol by the decorative drawing, a predetermined symbol combination corresponds to a symbol combination in which symbols in all the columns are different (in this embodiment, [123] or the like).

  Further, in the effect display device 11, the variable display of symbols stops in the order of left column → right column → middle column as viewed from the player side, and two specific columns (two columns on the left and right in this embodiment) are displayed. ), The reach state is formed when the same symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed. Here, the temporary stop display is a state in which the image display unit GH is displayed in a fluctuation state, and is distinguished from a fixed stop display in which the symbol is fixed and stopped in the image display unit GH. In this embodiment, among the plurality of symbol columns, the left column is the first stop column, the right column is the second stop column, the middle column is the third stop column (final stop column), and the left column and the right column are in the reach state. This is the reach formation row to be formed.

  On the upper left of the first special symbol display device 12a, a first special symbol hold display device 13a having a plurality of (two in this embodiment) first special symbol hold light emitting units is disposed. The first special symbol hold display device 13a informs the player of the stored number of start hold balls for special symbols in the first variation game stored inside the machine. In the following description, the number of special reserved starting balls stored in the first variation game is referred to as “first reserved memory number”. The first reserved memory number is incremented by “1” when a game ball wins a first starting winning opening 14 as a starting means (first starting means) disposed on the game board 10, while the first fluctuation is added. “1” is subtracted at the start of the game. Accordingly, when a game ball wins the first start winning opening 14 during the variable game, the first reserved memory number is further added and up to a predetermined upper limit number (the first upper limit number, “4” in the present embodiment). Accumulated.

  On the upper right side of the first special symbol hold display device 13a, a second special symbol hold display device 13b having a plurality of (two in this embodiment) second special figure hold light emitting units is disposed. The second special symbol hold display device 13b notifies the player of the stored number of start hold balls for special symbols in the second variation game stored inside the machine. In the following description, the number of special reserved starting balls in the second variation game is referred to as “second reserved memory number”. The second reserved memory number is incremented by “1” when the game ball wins the second starting winning opening 15 as the starting means (second starting means) disposed on the game board 10, while the second fluctuation “1” is subtracted at the start of the game. Therefore, when a game ball wins the second start winning opening 15 during the variable game, the second reserved memory number is further added and up to a predetermined upper limit number (second upper limit number, “4” in the present embodiment). Accumulated.

  In addition, a normal symbol display device 20 having a plurality of (two in the present embodiment) ordinary light emitting units is disposed on the upper left of the first special symbol hold display device 13a. In the normal symbol display device 20, a normal symbol variation game is displayed in which a plurality of types of normal symbols are displayed in a variable manner. The normal symbol is a notification symbol indicating the result of an internal lottery (normal lottery) for determining whether or not the game is a normal hit. In the following, the normal symbol is indicated as “normal figure”, and the normal symbol game is indicated as “normal figure game”. Also, in this general game, as in the case of the variable game, the game ball passes (enters) the operation gate 19 provided on the game board 10, so that the general game start hold ball (the normal map start hold ball). ) Is stored. The memory number of the general-purpose starting ball (the general-purpose reserved memory number) is incremented by “1” with a predetermined upper limit number (“4” in the present embodiment) as an upper limit by passing the game ball to the operation gate 19. On the other hand, “1” is subtracted when the usual game starts.

  In the present embodiment, the first variation game and the second variation game are configured not to be executed at the same time. When the variation game (the first variation game or the second variation game) is finished, the first hold memory is stored. When both the number and the second reserved memory number are “1” or more, the second variable game based on the second reserved memory number is preferentially executed. In the present embodiment, the variable game and the usual game can be executed simultaneously.

  Below the effect display device 11, a first start winning port 14 having a first winning port 14a for a game ball (ball entering port, first ball entering port) is disposed. A first start opening switch SW1 (shown in FIG. 3) for detecting a winning game ball is disposed in the back of the first start winning opening 14. The first start winning opening 14 detects the winning game ball with the first start opening switch SW1, and thereby the start condition of the first variable game and the predetermined number (for example, three) of the game balls as the award balls are detected. A payout condition may be assigned. In the present embodiment, when the game ball rolls from the right side of the game board 10 as indicated by the symbol Y, it is more difficult to win the first start winning opening 14 than when the game ball rolls from the left side of the game board 10. As shown, obstacle nails and the like are arranged. That is, the first start winning opening 14 is provided in the first flow path X mainly on the left side of the game board 10.

  In addition, a second start winning opening 15 having a second winning opening 15a for a game ball (entrance entrance, second entrance entrance) is disposed at the lower right of the effect display device 11. The second start winning opening 15 is an ordinary electric accessory, and includes an opening / closing door 16 as an opening / closing means for performing an opening / closing operation by an operation of an ordinary electric accessory solenoid SOL1 (shown in FIG. 3). The second start winning opening 15 is allowed to win a game ball by opening the second winning opening 15a by the opening operation of the door 16. That is, when the second start winning opening 15 is in the open state (first state) by the opening operation of the open / close door 16, the game ball is placed in the second winning opening 15a more than in the closed state (second state). Makes it easier to win a prize. A second start port switch SW2 (shown in FIG. 3) for detecting a winning game ball is disposed behind the second start winning port 15. The second start winning opening 15 detects the winning game ball with the second start opening switch SW2, and thereby the start condition of the second variable game and a predetermined number (for example, one) of the game balls as the award balls are detected. A payout condition may be assigned. In the present embodiment, when the game ball rolls from the right side of the game board 10, an obstacle nail or the like is provided so that it is easier to win the second start winning opening 15 than when the game ball rolls from the left side of the game board 10. Is arranged. That is, the second start winning opening 15 is provided in the second flow path Y mainly including the right side of the game board 10, unlike the first flow path X mainly including the left side of the game board 10.

  An operation gate 19 is disposed on the second start winning opening 15. Behind the operation gate 19, a gate switch SW5 (shown in FIG. 3) for detecting a passed game ball is disposed. The operation gate 19 can give the start condition of the usual game by detecting the passed game ball with the gate switch SW5. The usual game is an effect performed to derive a lottery result indicating whether or not the open / close door 16 of the second start winning opening 15 is opened. That is, when the lottery for normal winning is won, the opening of the opening / closing door 16 makes it easy to win the game ball in the second start winning opening 15, and the player can easily acquire the start condition and the prize ball of the second variable game. Can be obtained.

  Also, below the first start winning opening 14, there is a first big winning opening 18 provided with a first big winning opening door 17 that opens and closes by the operation of a first large winning opening solenoid SOL2 (shown in FIG. 3). It is arranged. A first count switch SW3 (shown in FIG. 3) for detecting a winning game ball is disposed in the back of the first big winning opening 18. The first grand prize opening 18 as a special prize opening can give a predetermined condition (for example, eight) of game balls as payout conditions by detecting the winning game balls. The first big winning opening 18 is opened by the opening operation of the first big winning opening door 17 during the big hit game in the first variation game, and the winning of the game ball is allowed. For this reason, during the big hit game, the player can have an opportunity to win a prize ball. In the present embodiment, when the game ball rolls from the left side of the game board 10, an obstacle nail or the like is provided so that it is easier to win the first grand prize opening 18 than when the game ball rolls from the right side of the game board 10. Is arranged.

  Further, below the second start winning opening 15, there is a second large winning opening 22 provided with a second large winning opening door 21 that opens and closes by the operation of a second large winning opening solenoid SOL3 (shown in FIG. 3). It is arranged. A second count switch SW4 (shown in FIG. 3) for detecting a winning game ball is disposed in the back of the second major winning opening 22. The second big prize opening 22 as a special prize opening can give a predetermined condition (for example, nine) game ball payout conditions by detecting a winning game ball. The second big winning opening 22 is opened by opening the second big winning opening door 21 during the big hit game in the second variation game, and the winning of the game ball is allowed. For this reason, during the big hit game, the player can have an opportunity to win a prize ball. In this embodiment, when the game ball rolls from the right side of the game board 10, an obstacle nail or the like is provided so that it is easier to win the second grand prize opening 22 than when the game ball rolls from the left side of the game board 10. Is arranged.

  This jackpot game is won by a jackpot lottery, and the jackpot symbol is confirmed and stopped in the first variation game of the first special symbol display device 12a or the second variation game of the second special symbol display device 12b. It starts after the end. When the jackpot game is started, as a general rule, an opening effect indicating the start of the jackpot game is first performed. After the opening effect, the round game in which each of the special winning openings 18, 22 is opened is performed a plurality of times up to a predetermined number of rounds. One round game is performed until the opening and closing of each of the big winning openings 18 and 22 is performed a predetermined number of times (in this embodiment, once), and is defined in each of the big winning openings 18 and 22 during one round game. The game is released until the number of game balls (winning upper limit number) wins or until the specified time (round game time) elapses. In the round game, a round effect is performed. When the predetermined number of round games are finished, as a rule, an ending effect indicating the end of the jackpot game is performed, and the jackpot game is finished. In the present embodiment, depending on the type of jackpot that has been won, there are cases where the time during which the opening effect or the ending effect is executed during the jackpot game is not defined.

  In addition, in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment, a probable change state that is advantageous to the player may be given after the big hit game is over. The probability variation state is given on condition that the type of jackpot symbol (special symbol) displayed in a fixed stop state is a predetermined probability variation symbol. In this probability variation state, after the jackpot game ends, the winning probability of the jackpot changes from a low probability state (208/65536 in the present embodiment) to a high probability state (1640/65536 in the present embodiment). In this embodiment, a jackpot to which a probability variation state is given after the jackpot game ends is a probability variation jackpot, and a jackpot to which a probability variation state is not imparted is a non-probability variation jackpot.

  In addition, the probability variation state is given after the jackpot game is over until the next jackpot is generated when the probability variation jackpot is reached. In this way, the probability variation state is advantageous for the player because the lottery probability of the jackpot lottery fluctuates with a high probability and the jackpot is likely to be generated, and the player plays the game while expecting to become a probability variation jackpot. Is going.

  In addition, after the big hit game is over, a variation shortened state (hereinafter referred to as “variable state”) may be given. In this variable state, the variation time of the variable game may be shortened (may be shortened) as compared to the non-variable state to which the variable state is not given. In some cases, the variation time of the variation game to be played is shortened. In the variable state, the variation time of the usual game for deriving the lottery result indicating whether or not to open / close the door 16 is shortened compared to the non-variable state. Further, in the variable state, the winning probability per ordinary game of the usual game varies from a low probability state (1/65536 in the present embodiment) to a high probability state (65535/65536 in the present embodiment). In the variable state, the open / close door 16 opens and closes with an operation pattern different from that in the non-variable state when the normal winning lottery is won. In the present embodiment, when the normal winning lottery is won in the non-changeable state, the open / close door 16 is opened once, and the open state is maintained until 200 ms elapses after opening. On the other hand, in the case of winning the normal winning lottery in the variable state, the open / close door 16 is opened once, and the open state is maintained until 5496 ms elapses after opening. In other words, the open / close door 16 is set to operate in an advantageous manner for the player in the variable state when the total open time corresponding to one normal hit is longer than in the non-variable state. For this reason, the variable state is a state in which the entrance / exit door 16 is easily moved to the open state, and the second variable game tends to be executed more easily than the first variable game.

  Note that the door 16 is opened when a normal hit is reached, but the door 16 is closed when a maximum number of winning balls (for example, 10 balls) has been won even before closing. It has become. In addition, the variable state is a period until a variable game is performed a predetermined number of times (9, 18, and 100 times in the present embodiment) according to the type of jackpot game and the game state at the time of winning. Or it may be granted until the next jackpot game is granted.

  Moreover, when the variable state is given in this way, the opening / closing door 16 is easily opened. For this reason, although it is difficult for the game ball to win the first start winning opening 14, it is more advantageous for the player to fire the game ball so that the game ball rolls from the right side of the game board 10 (so-called “right-handed”). The gaming state. On the other hand, when the variable state is not given, the opening / closing door 16 is difficult to open. For this reason, it is advantageous for the player to fire the game ball so that the game ball rolls from the left side of the game board 10 (so-called “left-handed”) so that the game ball wins the first start winning opening 14. The gaming state.

  During the big hit game in the first variation game, when the first big prize opening 18 is opened, the game ball rolls from the left side of the game board 10 in order to make it easy to win the first big prize opening 18. It is advantageous for the player to fire the game ball in such a manner (so-called “left-handed”). On the other hand, during the big hit game in the second variation game, in order to make it easy to win the second big prize opening 22, the game ball is fired so as to roll from the right side of the game board 10 (so-called “Right-handed”) is more advantageous for the player.

Next, the jackpot game defined in the pachinko gaming machine of this embodiment will be described below with reference to FIG.
In the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment, when the big hit lottery is won, one big hit is determined from the nine types of big wins shown in FIG. 2, and the big hit game corresponding to the determined big hit is given. It has become. Which of the nine types of big hits is awarded is determined according to a special figure (big hit symbol) determined when the big hit lottery is won. In the present embodiment, the big hit symbols of 100 types of special figures displayed on the display devices 12a and 12b in a fixed stop are classified for each special figure as shown in FIG. In the figure, the symbol that is confirmed and stopped on the first special symbol display device 12a is indicated as "Special Figure 1", and the symbol that is determined and stopped on the second special symbol display device 12b is indicated as "Special Figure 2". .

  Of the jackpot symbols that are confirmed and stopped on the first special symbol display device 12a, three types of jackpot symbols are assigned to the symbol A. Symbol B has 3 types of jackpot symbols, symbol C has 27 types of jackpot symbols, symbol D has 22 types of jackpot symbols, symbol E has 25 types of jackpot symbols, symbol F has Ten types of jackpot symbols are assigned to the symbol G, and ten types of jackpot symbols are assigned to the symbol G. Further, in the symbol H shown in FIG. 2, one type of special figure (small hit symbol) corresponding to the small hit game is distributed. On the other hand, among the jackpot symbols that are confirmed and stopped on the second special symbol display device 12b, 80 types of jackpot symbols are allocated to symbol a, and 20 types of jackpot symbols are allocated to symbol b.

  The big hit that is won by the fact that the big hit symbol classified as the symbol A is confirmed and stopped on the first special symbol display device 12a will be referred to as a first positive variation big hit. The big hit that is won when the big hit symbol classified as the symbol B is confirmed and stopped on the first special symbol display device 12a is referred to as a second probability variable big hit. A jackpot that is won when the jackpot symbol classified as the symbol C is confirmed and stopped on the first special symbol display device 12a is referred to as a third probability variable jackpot. The big hit that is won by the fact that the big hit symbol classified as the symbol D is confirmed and stopped on the first special symbol display device 12a is indicated as the fourth probability variable big hit. The big hit that is won when the big hit symbol classified as the symbol F is confirmed and stopped on the first special symbol display device 12a is referred to as a first non-probable variable big hit. The big hit that is won by the fact that the big hit symbol classified as the symbol G is confirmed and stopped on the first special symbol display device 12a is referred to as a second non-probable change big hit. A jackpot that is won when the jackpot symbol classified as the symbol E is confirmed and stopped on the first special symbol display device 12a is referred to as a shortened probability variation jackpot (special jackpot). The big hit that is won by the fact that the big hit symbol classified as the symbol a is confirmed and stopped on the second special symbol display device 12b is shown as 10R probability variation big hit (fifth probability variation big hit). The big hit that is won when the big hit symbol classified as the symbol b is confirmed and stopped on the second special symbol display device 12b is shown as 10R non-probable big hit (third non-probable big hit). Note that the jackpot symbol which is classified as symbols F and G is simply indicated as a 5R probability variation jackpot when the jackpot symbol classified as symbols A to D is displayed as a fixed stop display on the first special symbol display device 12a. Will be shown as a 5R non-probable big hit if the winning symbol is displayed on the first special symbol display device 12a.

  In addition, for the jackpot game given when the jackpot symbol classified into symbols A to D, F, and G is confirmed and stopped on the first special symbol display device 12a, the prescribed round number is set to “5”. This is a jackpot game where a substantial game can be obtained, and is hereinafter referred to as “5R jackpot game”. On the other hand, the jackpot game that is given when the jackpot symbol classified as symbol E is confirmed and stopped on the first special symbol display device 12a is set to “5 times”. This is a big hit game in which a substantial game cannot be obtained, and is hereinafter referred to as “shortened 5R big hit game”. In addition, the jackpot game given when the jackpot symbol classified into symbols a and b is displayed on the second special symbol display device 12b is confirmed and stopped, and the specified number of rounds is set to “10 times”. This is a jackpot game where a game can be obtained, and is hereinafter referred to as “10R jackpot game”. In this embodiment, when the big hit symbol is confirmed and stopped on the second special symbol display device 12b, the big hit common to the case where the big hit symbol is confirmed and stopped on the first special symbol display device 12b is displayed. Not specified.

  In the 5R jackpot game, the opening time is “15.4 s”, the maximum time of each round game is “25 s”, and the interval time between each round (interval between rounds) is “1.5 s”. As “10s”.

  In the shortened 5R jackpot game, the opening time is “4.3 s”, the maximum time of each round game is “0.04 s”, and the interval time between each round (interval between rounds) is “1.5 s”. “0s” is set for each time. This shortened 5R jackpot game is the sum of the opening time “4.3 s”, the opening time “0.04”, and the interval time “1.5 s”, which is a total of “12 s”. This shortened 5R jackpot game has the same prescribed number of rounds ("5 times") as compared to the 5R jackpot game, but the total opening time of the first big winning opening 18 is short and the opening in one round game The time is less than one tenth of the launch interval (0.6 s) of one game ball, which is a big hit game that is extremely difficult to win and does not actually play a prize ball.

  In 10R jackpot game, the opening time is “0s”, the maximum time of each round game is “25s”, the interval time between each round (inter-round interval) is “1.5s”, and the ending time is “0s” Are set respectively. Further, in the 5R big hit game and the shortened 5R big hit game, the first big prize opening 18 is opened and closed, and in the 10R big hit game, the second big prize opening 22 is opened and closed.

  Thus, the 10R jackpot game is a jackpot game that is more advantageous to the player than the 5R jackpot game and the shortened 5R jackpot game, and the 5R jackpot game is a jackpot game that is advantageous to the player than the shortened 5R jackpot game. In addition, thereby, the jackpot game (10R jackpot game) in the second variation game is more advantageous than the jackpot game (5R jackpot game, shortened 5R jackpot game) in the first variation game. In addition, the opening time and ending time are not set for the 10R jackpot game, and the time from the end of the variable game won for the jackpot to the time when each of the winning prize openings 18, 22 is released, compared to the 5R jackpot game. Or, the time from when each of the special winning openings 18 and 22 is finally closed until the next variable game is started is defined to be short.

  Although not shown in FIG. 2, in these jackpot games, “one time” is defined as the number of times each of the big winning openings 18 and 22 is opened in each round game. Further, as shown in FIG. 2, in the big hit game in the first variation game, “8 balls” is set as the upper limit number of winnings in one round game, and in the big hit game in the second variation game, one round game is won. “9 balls” is set as the upper limit number.

  In addition, when winning 5R probability variation jackpot, shortening probability variation jackpot, or 10R probability variation jackpot, after the jackpot game is over, the next jackpot game will be awarded regardless of the gaming status at the time of winning the jackpot lottery ("Next time The probability variation state is indicated. On the other hand, when a 5R non-probable big hit or a 10R non-probable big win is won, the probable change state is not given regardless of the game state at the time of winning the big hit lottery after the big hit game ends.

  In addition, after the jackpot game is over, a variable state may be given. In particular, when a variable win state is given, the next big hit game is determined according to the type of the big hit game and the game state at the time of winning the big hit lottery (whether it is a probable variable state or a variable state). The variable state is given until it is given (shown as “until next time”) or until the predetermined number of fluctuating games is ended as the upper limit number of times. Hereinafter, the upper limit number of times that the variable state is continued is referred to as “variable number of times”, and when the variable state is not given, the upper limit number of times that the variable state is continued is “0” (also in FIG. 2 “ 0 times)).

  Specifically, if you win the 1st probable big hit (symbol A) and the 2nd probable big hit (symbol B) among 5R probable big wins, regardless of the gaming status at the time of winning the big win lottery, Until the next jackpot game is awarded (shown as “until next time”), the variable state is given.

  If the 3rd probability variable big hit (symbol C) and the 4th probability variable big hit (symbol D) among the 5R probability variable big wins are won, if the game state at the time of winning the big hit lottery is a variable state, whether or not Regardless of whether or not, after the jackpot game is over, the variable state is given until the next jackpot game is awarded (shown as “until next time”). On the other hand, if the first non-probable big hit (symbol F) and the second non-probable big jackpot (symbol G) are won, if the game state at the time of winning the big hit lottery is a variable state, whether or not it is in a probable state Regardless of whether or not, after the big hit game is over, the variable state is given by setting the predetermined number of times of the variable game to the upper limit (100 times in the present embodiment).

  When the third probable big hit (symbol C) and the first non-probable big hit (symbol F) are won, the game state at the time of winning the big hit lottery is not the variable state, whether or not it is the probable state, After the big hit game is ended, the variable state is given by setting the second upper limit number of times (9 times in the present embodiment) until a predetermined number of variable games are ended. On the other hand, if the fourth probable big hit (symbol D) and the second non-probable big hit (symbol G) are won, and if the gaming state at the time of winning the big hit lottery is not short, whether or not the probable state Regardless of whether or not, after the jackpot game is over, a variable state is given with the first upper limit number of times (18 times in the present embodiment) until a predetermined number of times of the variable game is over.

  In addition, in a non-variable state, when winning a big hit with 18 times of change, a positive change state is given at 22/32, and when winning a big hit with 9 times of change, A probability variation state is given at 27/37. In other words, when winning the third probability variation big hit (symbol C) or first non-probable variation big hit (symbol F), winning the fourth probability variation big hit (symbol D) or second non-probable variation big hit (symbol G) Compared to the number of times of change, the probability change state is given with high probability. In the present embodiment, the fourth probability variation big hit (symbol D) and the second non-probable variation big hit (symbol G) correspond to the first big hit, and the third probability variation big hit (symbol C) and the first non-probable variation big hit (symbol). F) corresponds to the second big hit.

  If you win 10R probability variable jackpot (symbol a), regardless of the gaming status at the time of winning the jackpot lottery, after the jackpot game ends, until the next jackpot game is awarded (shown as "until next time") A short state is given. On the other hand, if a 10R non-probable big hit (symbol b) is won, regardless of the gaming state at the time of winning the big hit lottery, after the big hit game is over, there is an upper limit until the predetermined number of fluctuating games are over As the number of times (in this embodiment, 100 times), the variable state is given.

  In addition, when winning a shortened probability variation big hit (symbol E), if the game state at the time of winning the big hit lottery is a variable shortage state, regardless of whether or not it is a probable change state, Until the big hit game is awarded (indicated as “until next time”), the variable state is given. On the other hand, when winning a shortened probability variation jackpot, if the gaming state at the time of winning the jackpot lottery is a non-variable state, regardless of whether or not it is a certain variation state, Is not granted.

  In addition, in the small hit game that is given when the small hit symbol classified as the symbol H is displayed on the first special symbol display device 12a as a fixed stop, “10.46s” as the opening time and “0s as the ending time”. "Is set for each. In addition, in the small hit game, “8 balls” is set as the upper limit number of counts (count), “1” is set as the number of times the first big winning opening 18 is opened, and “0.04 s” is set as the time for opening once After the opening, “1.5 s” is set as the interval time. Thereby, the small hit game has the same opening time as the round game in the shortened 5R big hit game. The small hit game is “12s”, which is the sum of the opening time “10.46s”, the opening time “0.04”, and the interval time “1.5s”, which is the same time as the shortened 5R big hit game. Become.

  In addition, after the small hitting game is over, the gaming state at the time of winning the small hitting lottery is continued. That is, after the end of the small hit game, the probability variation state is continued if the probability variation state is given at the time of winning the small hit lottery, while the non-probability variation state is continued if the probability variation state is not imparted. Further, after the small hit game is completed, the variable state is continued if the variable state is given at the time of winning the small hit lottery, while the non-variable state is continued if the variable state is not given.

  Comparing the jackpot in the first variation game with the jackpot in the second variation game, in the first variation game, the game state after the termination of the jackpot game is set in a transition mode that differs depending on the gaming state at the time of winning the jackpot. On the other hand, in the second variation game, the game state after the jackpot game is ended in the same transition mode regardless of the game state at the time of winning the jackpot.

Next, the control configuration of the pachinko gaming machine will be described with reference to FIG.
A main control board 30 that controls the entire pachinko gaming machine is disposed on the back side of the pachinko gaming machine of the present embodiment. The main control board 30 as main control means executes various processes for controlling the entire pachinko gaming machine and outputs various control signals (control commands) according to the processing results. In addition, an overall control board 31 and a display control board 32 are disposed on the rear side of the machine. The overall control board 31 as the effect control means controls the display control board 32 based on the control signal (control command) output from the main control board 30. The display control board 32 as an effect control means is based on the control signal (control command) output from the main control board 30 and the overall control board 31 (display pattern, various background images, characters, characters, etc.). Control the display image etc.).

Here, specific configurations of the main control board 30, the overall control board 31, and the display control board 32 will be described below.
First, the main control board 30 will be described below with reference to FIG.

  The main control board 30 has a main control CPU 30a for executing control operations in a predetermined procedure, a main control ROM 30b for storing a main control program for the main control CPU 30a, and a main control capable of writing and reading necessary data. A RAM 30c is provided. The main control CPU 30a is connected so that various switches SW1 to SW5 can detect and output detection signals from the game balls. The main control CPU 30a includes a first special symbol display device 12a, a second special symbol display device 12b, a first special symbol hold display device 13a, a second special symbol hold display device 13b, a normal symbol display device 20, The electric accessory solenoid SOL1, the first big prize opening solenoid SOL2, and the second big prize opening solenoid SOL3 are connected.

  Further, the main control CPU 30a executes a random number update process (random number generation process) for updating various random number values such as a hit determination random number, a special figure distribution random number, and a reach determination random number every predetermined cycle. To do. 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 in determining a special figure that becomes a big hit symbol. The reach determination random number is a random number used in the reach lottery (reach determination) to determine whether or not to form a reach in the case of not winning the big win in the big win lottery. The main control RAM 30c stores (sets) various pieces of information (random numbers, timer values, flags, etc.) that are appropriately rewritten during the operation of the pachinko gaming machine. For example, the main control RAM 30c stores a normal hit determination random number used for determining whether or not the normal game is a normal win.

  The main control ROM 30b stores a main control program and various determination values (such as a big hit determination value and a reach determination value). The jackpot determination value is a determination value used in the jackpot lottery, and is determined from numerical values (all 65536 integers from 0 to 65535) that the hit determination random number can take. In this embodiment, 208 values are set as the jackpot determination value in the non-probable change state, and the probability of winning in the jackpot lottery is 208/65536. On the other hand, in the probability change state, 1640 values are determined as the jackpot determination value. Is set, and the probability of winning in the big hit lottery is 1640/65536. The reach determination value is a determination value used in an internal lottery (reach determination) for determining whether or not to form a reach (reach state) when determining a loss, and is a reach determination random number (reach execution determination random number). It is determined from possible numerical values (all 239 kinds of integers from 0 to 238).

  The main control ROM 30b stores a plurality of types of variation patterns. The variation pattern is a pattern that is a base of the production (game production) from the start of the variation game to the end of the variation game, and includes the variation content (production content) and the variation time (production time) of the variation game. Can be specified (specified). In the present embodiment, the plurality of types of variation patterns can be classified into a variation pattern for big hit variation, a variation pattern for probability variation suggestion variation, a variation pattern for outlier reach variation, and a variation pattern for outlier variation. The jackpot variation is a variation that is performed when it is determined that a 5R jackpot game or a 10R jackpot game is awarded. In the effect display device 11, as a rule, the reach game is subjected to a reach effect, and the game is finally given a jackpot symbol. An effect that is unfolded so as to display a fixed stop is executed. The probability change suggestion change is a change that is performed when it is determined that a shortened 5R big hit game or a small hit game is awarded. In the effect display device 11, as a general rule, the variable game is finally a big hit through a reach effect. An effect is developed in which a symbol or a small hit symbol is displayed in a fixed stop display. The loss reach variation is a variation performed when it is determined that the big hit game and the small hit game are not given, and in the effect display device 11, the variable game is finally stopped and the symbols are stopped and displayed through the reach effect. An effect that is developed in this way is executed. The deviation variation is a variation performed when it is determined that the big hit game and the small hit game are not given, and the effect display device 11 does not go through the reach effect, and the variable game finally displays the stop symbol in a fixed stop state. An effect that is developed so as to be performed is executed. The variation pattern is defined so that the variation pattern in the first variation game and the variation pattern in the second variation game can be specified.

  In the present embodiment, on the condition that the game state at the time of winning is the same, when the 5R jackpot game or the 10R jackpot game is determined, the variation pattern for the same jackpot variation is determined. Therefore, it is impossible to specify which of 5R jackpot game and 10R jackpot game is awarded from the contents of the effect of the variable game. Further, in the present embodiment, when the shortened 5R big hit game or the small hit game is determined, the same variation pattern for the probability change suggestion change is determined. Therefore, it is impossible to specify which of the shortened 5 big hit games and the small hit game is given from the contents of the effect of the variable game.

Next, the overall control board 31 will be described below with reference to FIG.
The overall control board 31 has an overall control CPU 31a that executes control operations in a predetermined procedure, an overall control ROM 31b that stores an overall control program for the overall control CPU 31a, and overall control that can write and read necessary data. A RAM 31c is provided. The general control RAM 31c stores (sets) various pieces of information (random numbers, timer values, flags, etc.) that are appropriately rewritten during the operation of the pachinko gaming machine. A display control board 32 is connected to the overall control CPU 31a. When receiving various control commands, the overall control CPU 31a executes various controls based on the overall control program.

Next, the display control board 32 will be described below with reference to FIG.
The display control board 32 has a display control CPU 32a for executing a display control operation in a predetermined procedure, a display control ROM 32b for storing a display control program of the display control CPU 32a, and a display capable of writing and reading necessary data. A control RAM 32c is provided. The display control ROM 32b stores various image data (image data such as symbols, various background images, characters and characters). The display control RAM 32c stores (sets) various pieces of information (random numbers, timer values, flags, etc.) that are appropriately rewritten during the display operation of the pachinko gaming machine. In addition, the effect display device 11 is connected to the display control CPU 32a. When various control commands are input, the display control CPU 32a executes various controls based on the display control program.

  Next, various processes such as a special symbol input process and a special symbol start process executed by the main control CPU 30a of the main control board 30 based on the main control program will be described below. In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 30a executes various processes every predetermined control cycle (4 ms in the present embodiment). In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 30a that executes various processes described below is a random number acquisition means, a big hit determination means, a big hit type determination means, a variation content determination means, a reach determination means, a game count counting means, a game state The main control RAM 30c functions as a control unit, and the main control RAM 30c functions as a storage unit (first storage unit, second storage unit).

First, the special symbol input process will be described below.
First, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not a game ball has won the first start winning opening 14 based on whether or not a detection signal is input from the first start opening switch SW1. When the determination result is affirmative, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the first reserved storage number stored in the main control RAM 30c is less than the upper limit number “4”. When the first reserved memory number is less than “4”, the main control CPU 30a adds “1” to the first reserved memory number. The main control CPU 30a that has updated the first reserved memory number (added “1”) controls the display content of the first special symbol hold display device 13a so as to display the updated first updated memory number (after addition). To do. Next, the main control CPU 30a reads and obtains various random number values (such as the hit determination random number value in the present embodiment) from the main control RAM 30c, and acquires the values from the main control corresponding to the first reserved memory number. To a predetermined storage area of the RAM 30c. Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol input process.

  On the other hand, when the game ball does not win the first start winning opening 14, or when the game ball wins the first start winning opening 14, but the first reserved memory number is not less than "4", the main control CPU 30a Based on whether or not a detection signal is input from the second start opening switch SW2, it is determined whether or not a game ball has won the second start winning opening 15. When this determination result is affirmative, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the second reserved storage number stored in the main control RAM 30c is less than the upper limit number “4”. When the second reserved memory number is not less than “4”, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol input process. On the other hand, when the second reserved memory number is less than “4”, the main control CPU 30a adds “1” to the second reserved memory number. The main control CPU 30a that has updated the second reserved memory number ("1" added) controls the display content of the second special symbol hold display device 13b so as to display the updated second updated memory number (after addition). To do. Next, the main control CPU 30a reads out and acquires various random number values (in this embodiment, such as a hit determination random number value) from the main control RAM 30c, and acquires the value from the main control corresponding to the second reserved memory number. To a predetermined storage area of the RAM 30c. Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol input process.

Next, the special symbol start process will be described below.
First, the main control CPU 30a determines an execution condition as to whether or not a variable game is being executed or a big hit game is being executed. If this determination result is affirmative (during a variable game or a big hit game), the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process.

  On the other hand, if this determination result is negative (not in a variable game and not in a big hit game), the main control CPU 30a has the second reserved memory number stored in the main control RAM 30c “0”. The second hold determination process for determining whether or not the value is larger than the threshold value is executed. When the second reserved memory number is “1” or more, the second reserved symbol number is subtracted by “1”, and the second special symbol hold display device 13b is displayed so as to display the updated (after subtraction) second reserved memory number. Controls the display content of. Then, the main control CPU 30a executes a second jackpot determination process.

  On the other hand, when the second reserved memory number is “0”, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the first reserved memory number stored in the main control RAM 30c is larger than “0”. The first hold determination process is executed. When the first reserved memory number is “1” or more, the first special symbol hold display device 13a displays the first reserved memory number after the update (after subtraction) by subtracting “1” from the first reserved memory number. Controls the display content of. Then, the main control CPU 30a executes a first big hit determination process.

  As described above, when both the first reserved memory number and the second reserved memory number are “1” or more, the main control CPU 30a plays the second variation game by giving priority to the second big hit determination process. It will be executed preferentially.

  In the first big hit determination process, the main control CPU 30a reads the value of the random number for hit determination stored in a predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 30c in association with the first reserved storage number. Subsequently, the main control CPU 30a compares the hit determination random number associated with the first reserved storage number with the jackpot determination value, and determines whether or not both values match. In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 30a determines the winning probability of winning for the variable games (the first variable game and the second variable game) in the low probability state in the non-probable change state (208/65536 in the present embodiment). In the probability variation state, the big hit determination is performed in a high probability state (1640/65536 in this embodiment).

  If the determination result of this big hit determination is affirmative, the main control CPU 30a sets “1” to the big hit flag indicating that the game is a variable game that is a big hit, and the first big hit for executing the variable game that is a big hit Perform time variation processing. In the first big hit time variation process, the main control CPU 30a reads the value of the special figure distribution random number associated with the first reserved storage number from the main control RAM 30c, and based on the value of the special figure distribution random number, The jackpot symbol is determined as a special symbol (final stop symbol) to be displayed on the first special symbol display device 12a, and the jackpot type corresponding to the jackpot symbol is determined. Subsequently, the main control CPU 30a identifies the type of jackpot game from the determined jackpot symbol, reads the value from the probability variation flag and the operation flag, and determines a variation pattern corresponding to the type of jackpot game based on the value. To do. Specifically, when the type of jackpot game is identified as the 5R jackpot game, the main control CPU 30a selects and determines one of the variation patterns for the jackpot variation. On the other hand, when the main control CPU 30a specifies that the game is a shortened 5R big hit game, it selects and determines one of the variation patterns for the probability variation suggestion variation. In the first variation game, the 10R jackpot is not won and no 10R jackpot game is awarded. The main control CPU 30a also determines the variation pattern based on whether or not various conditions are satisfied in the following various variation processes. Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process.

  On the other hand, when the determination result of the big hit determination is negative, the main control CPU 30a compares the value of the random number for hit determination with the small hit determination value, and determines whether or not both values match. . In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 30a sets the small hit probability of the first variable game at a predetermined probability (280/65536 in the present embodiment) regardless of whether or not it is in a probable variation state. On the other hand, in the second variation game, the small hit determination is not won in the second variation game regardless of whether or not the probability variation state.

  If the determination result of the small hit determination is affirmative, the main control CPU 30a sets “1” to the small hit flag indicating that the game is a variable game that is a small hit, reads the value from the probability change flag and the operation flag, Based on this value, a first small hit variation process is executed to execute a small hit game. In the first small hit time variation process, the main control CPU 30a reads the special figure distribution random number value associated with the first reserved memory number from the main control RAM 30c, and based on the special figure distribution random number value. Then, a small hit symbol is determined as a special symbol to be confirmed and stopped on the first special symbol display device 12a. Subsequently, the main control CPU 30a selects and determines one of the variation patterns for the probability variation suggestion variation. Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process.

  On the other hand, when the determination result of the small hit determination is negative, the main control CPU 30a specifies a deviation from the fact that the value of the random number for hit determination is not a value corresponding to the big hit or the small hit. Therefore, the main control CPU 30a reads the reach determination random number value associated with the first reserved storage number, compares the reach determination random number value with the reach determination value, and determines whether the two values match. Make a reach determination. As the reach determination value, a different value is mainly determined depending on whether or not a probability variation state or a variation state is given, the number of reserved memories after subtraction, etc. The probability of determining may be different.

  If the determination result of the reach determination is affirmative, the main control CPU 30a has won the reach determination, and therefore executes a first reach variation process for executing a variable game that causes a variation in reach reach. In the first reach variation process, the main control CPU 30a determines a special symbol to be confirmed and stopped on the first special symbol display device 12a, reads a value from the probability variation flag and the operation flag, and based on the value , One of the fluctuation patterns for fluctuation of the outlier reach is selected and determined. Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process.

  On the other hand, when the determination result of the reach determination is negative, the main control CPU 30a does not win the reach determination, and therefore executes the first shift variation process for executing the variable game that causes the shift variation. . In the first deviation variation process, the main control CPU 30a determines a deviation symbol as a special symbol to be displayed on the first special symbol display device 12a with a fixed stop. Subsequently, the main control CPU 30a reads values from the probability variation flag and the operation flag, and selects and determines one of the variation patterns for deviation variation based on the values. Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process.

  On the other hand, in the second big hit determination process, the main control CPU 30a reads the value of the random number for hit determination stored in a predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 30c in association with the second reserved storage number. Subsequently, the main control CPU 30a compares the hit determination random number associated with the second reserved storage number with the jackpot determination value, and determines whether or not both values match.

  When the determination result of the big hit determination is affirmative, the main control CPU 30a sets "1" to the big hit flag indicating that the game is a variable game that is a big hit, and the second big hit for executing the variable game that is a big hit Perform time variation processing. In the second big hit time fluctuation process, the main control CPU 30a reads the value of the special figure distribution random number associated with the second reserved memory number from the main control RAM 30c, and based on the value of the special figure distribution random number, The big hit symbol is determined as a special symbol (final stop symbol) to be displayed on the second special symbol display device 12b. Subsequently, the main control CPU 30a identifies the type of jackpot game from the determined jackpot symbol, reads the value from the probability variation flag and the operation flag, and determines a variation pattern corresponding to the type of jackpot game based on the value. To do. Specifically, the main control CPU 30a specifies that the type of jackpot game is 10R jackpot game, and selects and determines one of the variation patterns for jackpot variation. In the second variation game, the 5R jackpot is not won and no 5R jackpot game is awarded. Further, in the second variation game, the shortened 5R big hit game and the small hit game are not won, so in this process, the main control CPU 30a does not select any one of the variation patterns for the probability variation suggestion variation. Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process.

  On the other hand, when the determination result of the big hit determination is negative, the main control CPU 30a identifies a deviation from the fact that the value of the random number for hit determination is not a value corresponding to the big hit or the small hit. Therefore, the main control CPU 30a reads the reach determination random number value associated with the second reserved storage number, compares the reach determination random number value with the reach determination value, and determines whether the two values match. Make a reach determination.

  If the determination result of the reach determination is affirmative, the main control CPU 30a has won the reach determination, and therefore executes a second reach variation process for executing a variable game that results in a loss reach fluctuation. In the second reach variation process, the main control CPU 30a determines a special symbol to be confirmed and stopped on the second special symbol display device 12b, reads a value from the probability variation flag and the operation flag, and based on the value , One of the fluctuation patterns for fluctuation of the outlier reach is selected and determined. Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process.

  On the other hand, if the determination result of the reach determination is negative, the main control CPU 30a has not won the reach determination, and therefore executes the second shift variation process for executing the variable game that causes the shift variation. . In the second deviation variation process, the main control CPU 30a determines a deviation symbol as a special figure to be confirmed and stopped on the second special symbol display device 12b. Subsequently, the main control CPU 30a reads values from the probability variation flag and the operation flag, and selects and determines one of the variation patterns for deviation variation based on the values. Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process.

  Thereafter, in a process different from the special symbol start process, the main control CPU 30a sends a control command generated according to the determined items determined in the special symbol start process to the general control board 31 (general control CPU 31a) at a predetermined timing. Output. Specifically, the main control CPU 30a first outputs a variation pattern designation command instructing the variation pattern and instructing the start of the variation game at the start of the variation game. Further, the main control CPU 30a outputs a special figure designation command for designating a special figure, after outputting the variation pattern designation command. In addition, the main control CPU 30a outputs a total symbol stop command to the overall control board 31 when displaying the special symbol fixed stop.

  As described above, when the main control CPU 30a determines the big hit, after the end of the variation game based on the determined variation pattern, the main control CPU 30a starts controlling the type of big hit game specified based on the final stop symbol, A predetermined control command is output at a predetermined timing to the 31 central control CPU 31a. As a rule, the main control CPU 30a outputs an opening command when the variable game is completed. The main control CPU 30a outputs a round command every time a round starts. Further, when the round game of the last round is completed, the main control CPU 30a outputs an ending command as a rule after the lapse of the interval time. Then, after the ending time has elapsed, the main control CPU 30a sets (clears) the jackpot flag to “0” and ends the jackpot game. When the main control CPU 30a is won, the main control CPU 30a outputs an opening signal when opening each of the large winning ports 18, 22, and outputs a closing signal when closing each of the large winning ports 18, 22. To do.

The main control CPU 30a controls the gaming state related to the probability changing state and the variable state by controlling the probability changing flag, the operating flag, or the number of operations.
Specifically, the main control CPU 30a clears the probability variation flag, the operation flag, and the number of operations (sets “0”) at the start of the big hit game, regardless of the type of the big hit game. This number of operations is a counter for counting the number of times that the variable state is given.

  In addition, the main control CPU 30a sets “1” to the probability variation flag when the probability variation state is to be imparted after the big hit game is finished, and sets “0” to the probability variation flag when the probability variation state is not imparted. Set.

  Further, the main control CPU 30a sets “1” to the operation flag indicating that the variable state is to be given, and does not give the variable state, when the variable state is given after the end of the big hit game. In this case, “0” is set in the operation flag. Then, the main control CPU 30 a outputs a variable length designation command corresponding to the operation flag to the overall control board 31. The change designation command is a command indicating whether or not a change state is given.

  Further, the main control CPU 30a operates a value indicating the number of times when a variable state is given with a predetermined number of times (9, 18, or 100 in this embodiment) as the upper limit number of times. The number of times is set in a predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 30c. Further, the main control CPU 30a subtracts “1” for the number of operations for each variable game (at the end of the variable game), and when the value becomes “0”, clears the operation flag (sets “0”), A change end command is output to the overall control board 31. This change end command is a command indicating that the change state has ended. Further, when the variable state is given until the next big hit game occurs, the main control CPU 30a sets data indicating that in the main control RAM 30c.

Next, the normal symbol input process related to the ordinary game will be described below.
In the normal symbol input process, when the main control CPU 30a determines that the game ball has passed through the operation gate 19, the number of the common figure reserved storage stored in the main control RAM 30c is less than the upper limit “4”. It is determined whether or not. If the determination result is affirmative (the number of reserved general memory <4), the main control CPU 30a adds “1” to the number of general reserved memory, and rewrites the number of general reserved memory. Subsequently, the main control CPU 30a reads and obtains the value of the random number for determining normal hits from the main control RAM 30c, and stores the value in a predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 30c associated with the general-purpose reserved memory number. Set the normal symbol input process.

  Next, the main control CPU 30a executes the following processing every predetermined control cycle (4 ms in the present embodiment). First, the main control CPU 30a sets the number of the general-purpose reserved memory number to “1” when the read general-purpose reserved memory number is larger than “0” in the case where the normal figure is not being displayed in a variable display or a normal hit game. ”Is subtracted, and the value of the random number for determining the normal hit stored in the predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 30c is obtained in association with the number of reserved ordinary maps. Then, the main control CPU 30a determines whether the acquired normal hit determination random number matches the normal hit determination value stored in the main control ROM 30b, performs normal hit determination, and determines the determination result. The corresponding general symbol is determined as the final stop symbol to be displayed on the normal symbol display device 20 with a fixed stop. Then, the main control CPU 30a executes various processes related to the normal game, such as controlling the display contents of the normal symbol display device 20 so as to start the normal variable display.

  Then, when determining the normal hit, the main control CPU 30a executes the control related to the normal hit game after the usual game ends. Further, the main control CPU 30a controls the ordinary electric accessory solenoid SOL1 so as to open the opening / closing door 16 in an opening manner that differs depending on whether or not a variable state is given when the normal game is started.

  In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 30a has a normal probability of winning a normal game in a low probability state (1/65536 in the present embodiment) in the non-variable state and a high probability in the short state. The normal hit determination is performed in the state (in this embodiment, 65535/65536). Further, the main control CPU 30a selects and determines a variation pattern of the usual game according to whether or not the variable state is given. As a result, the main control CPU 30a performs control so that the fluctuation time of the usual game is shortened in the variable state, compared with the non-variable state, and the total open time corresponding to one normal hit is released longer. Control.

Next, the contents of control executed by the overall control CPU 31a to execute a variable game including various effects will be described below.
When a predetermined control command is input from the main control CPU 30a at a predetermined timing, the overall control CPU 31a performs control according to the input control command based on the overall control program. Specifically, the central control CPU 31 a outputs the variation pattern designation command to the display control board 32 when the variation pattern designation command is input. In addition, when the opening control command, the round command, and the ending command are input, the overall control CPU 31 a outputs the opening command, the round command, and the ending command to the display control board 32. In the present embodiment, an opening command or an ending command may not be input depending on the type of winning.

  In addition, when the central control CPU 31a inputs the variation pattern designation command and the special figure designation command, the overall control CPU 31a produces an effect based on the variation pattern designated by the fluctuation pattern designation command and the final stop symbol designated by the special figure designation command. A decoration to be displayed on the display device 11 is determined.

  More specifically, the overall control CPU 31a, in the case of a jackpot symbol to which a 5R jackpot game or 10R jackpot game is given, generally displays a decorative chart as a jackpot symbol [111] [222] [333] [444] [555] [666]. ] [777] [888].

  Further, the overall control CPU 31a determines a decorative drawing from among the probable change suggestion symbols in the case of a big hit symbol to which a shortened 5R big hit game or a small hit game is given. Thus, in the present embodiment, when the shortened 5R big hit game or the small hit game is determined, one of them is determined from the probability variation suggestion symbols, so the types of symbols are the same. For this reason, it cannot be specified from the symbol whether the shortened 5R big hit game or the small hit game has been awarded.

  In addition, the overall control CPU 31a, when the designated final stop symbol is an outlier symbol, and when the variation pattern for the deviation reach variation is designated, the decorative control is selected from the off symbol symbols forming the reach state. decide. In addition, when the designated final stop symbol is a missing symbol and a variation pattern for deviation variation is designated, the overall control CPU 31a determines a decoration from the missing symbols. Then, the overall control CPU 31a outputs a decorative design designation command for designating the determined decorative design to the display control board 32. In addition, when the overall control CPU 31a inputs an all symbols stop command, the overall control CPU 31a outputs the command to the display control board 32. In the present embodiment, the overall control CPU 31a uses a simple number decoration, but depending on conditions, a Chinese numeral decoration is used.

  When the change control designation command and the change end command are input, the overall control CPU 31a sets a value corresponding to the command in the overall control RAM 31c. In particular, the general control CPU 31a can specify the type of the big hit game by inputting a special figure designation command at the start of the variable game that is a big hit. Further, the overall control CPU 31a can specify whether or not the probability variation state and the variation state are given based on the type of the big hit game and the game state at the time of winning (current), and the number of variations. . The overall control CPU 31a sets the specified number of times of change to the number of operations assigned to the overall control RAM 31c when the change state is given. This number of operations is a counter for counting the number of times that the variable state is given. Then, the overall control CPU 31a subtracts “1” the number of times of operation every time the variable game is executed until the number of times of operation becomes “0”.

Next, various processes executed by the display control CPU 32a of the display control board 32 based on the display control program will be described below.
When a control command is input from the overall control board 31 (overall control CPU 31a), the display control CPU 32a performs control according to the input control command based on the display control program. Specifically, when the display control CPU 32a inputs a variation pattern designation command, the effect display device 11 starts the variation game by displaying the decorative drawing in a variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command. Control display content. Then, when the display control CPU 32a inputs the all symbols stop command, the display control CPU 32a controls the display content of the effect display device 11 so that the decoration designated by the ornament design designation command is displayed in a fixed stop manner. By this control, a variation game is performed in the effect display device 11.

  Next, when the display control CPU 32a inputs an opening command corresponding to the type of jackpot game, the display control CPU 32a controls the display content of the effect display device 11 to execute the opening effect corresponding to the command. Further, when a round command is input, the display control CPU 32a controls the display content of the effect display device 11 so as to execute each round effect. Further, when the ending command is input, the display control CPU 32a controls the display content of the effect display device 11 so as to execute the ending effect.

  In the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment, the reach determination probability that the determination result of the reach determination is affirmed differs depending on the number of reserved storage after subtraction and the gaming state, but in addition, the type of winning that was won immediately before The reach determination probability also differs depending on the gaming state at the time of winning and the number of variable games executed after the winning game ends. In addition, although the variation pattern to be determined differs depending on the number of reserved memories and the game state, there are other variations that are executed immediately after the winning game type, the gaming state at the time of winning, and the winning state. The variation pattern varies depending on the number of games.

  When the main control CPU 30a wins the big win or the small win, the main winning CPU 30a wins the type of the big win that was won immediately before or the information that shows the winning of the small hit and the information that shows the gaming state at the time of the big win or the small win The flag is stored in a predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 30c. In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 30a sets the hit type flag depending on whether or not the variable state is given regardless of whether or not the probability change state is given as the gaming state at the time of winning. To do.

  Then, the main control CPU 30a counts a predetermined number of times (9, 18, and 100 in this embodiment) in order to count the number of variable games executed after the end of the big hit game or the small hit game. ) Is set in a predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 30c as the number of hit games. The after-hit game count is a counter for counting a variable game executed after the end of the big hit game or the small hit game.

  As a specific prescribed number of times, the main control CPU 30a, regardless of the game state at the time of winning, the first probability variation big hit (symbol A), the fifth probability variation big hit (symbol a), and the third non-probable variation big hit (symbol b) In the case where either of them is won, the variable state is given to the upper limit of 100 variable games after the end of the big hit game, or the 101st and subsequent variable games (until the next time). For this reason, the main control CPU 30a sets “100” as the number of hit games so that 101 variable games can be counted.

  Further, the main control CPU 30a is one of the second to fourth probability variation big hits (symbols B to D), the first non-probable variation big hit (symbol F), and the second non-probable variation big hit (symbol G) in the variable state. Even if is won, “100” is set as the number of hit games so that 101 variable games can be counted.

  In addition, the main control CPU 30a does not change when the second probability variation big hit (symbol B), the fourth probability variation big hit (symbol D), or the second non-probable variation big hit (symbol G) is won. After the jackpot game is over, the variable game state is given with 18 variable games as the upper limit, or the 19th and subsequent variable games (until the next time). Therefore, the main control CPU 30a sets “18” as the number of hit games so that 19 variable games can be counted.

  Further, the main control CPU 30a limits the upper limit of nine fluctuating games after the end of the big hit game when the third probability variable big hit (symbol C) or the first non-probable big hit (symbol F) is won in the non-variable short state. Therefore, “9” is set to the number of hit games so that 10 variable games can be counted.

  Further, the main control CPU 30a has a maximum of 18 fluctuating games after the end of the big hit game or the small hit game when the winning probability change big hit (symbol E) or the small hit (symbol H) is won in the non-changeable state. The special effect which is an effect mode different from the normal effect in the non-variable state can be executed. Therefore, the main control CPU 30a sets “18” as the number of hit games so that 19 variable games can be counted.

  The main control CPU 30a is provided with a variable state until the next time after the end of the big hit game when the shortened probability variable big hit (symbol E) is won in the variable state. Since there is no need to count the number of games, “0” is set as the number of hit games. The main control CPU 30a does not change the number of games after winning when the small hit (symbol H) is won in the variable state.

  Further, the main control CPU 30a determines the number of hit games after each change game (at the start of the change game), determines the reach determination result and the change pattern based on the determination result, and then For each fluctuating game, the number of hit games is subtracted by “1” and the fluctuating game is started. It should be noted that the number of hit games is decremented by “1” until it reaches “0”. As a result, the main control CPU 30a counts the number of variable games executed after the end of the winning game. In addition, by controlling in this way, when a variable state is given with 100 variable games as an upper limit, the 100th variable game can be specified and the 101st variable game can also be specified Become. In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 30a that executes such processing functions as a game number counting means.

  Here, the reach determination probability that the reach determination result is affirmative will be described below with reference to FIG. Such reach determination probability is referred to when the big hit determination or the small hit determination is not won.

  As shown in FIG. 4, in addition to the current gaming state and the number of reserved memories after subtraction, the reach is determined according to the type of winning winning immediately before, the gaming state at the time of winning, and the number of variable games after winning the winning game. A determination probability is determined. In the present embodiment, the same reach determination probability is set not only for the types of the variation game (the first variation game and the second variation game). In this embodiment, in the first variation game, the second reserved memory number after subtraction is not referred to, but the first reserved memory number after subtraction is referred to. In the second variation game, after the subtraction The second reserved memory number after the subtraction is referred to without referring to the first reserved memory number.

  Specifically, if the current gaming state is a non-variable state, the number after the subtraction is not affected regardless of the type of the previous winning game, the gaming state at the time of winning, and the number of variable games executed after the winning game ends. When the number of reserved memories is “0” or “1”, the reach determination is affirmative with a probability of 30/239. In this case, when the number of reserved memories after subtraction is “2”, the reach determination is performed with a probability of 12/239, and when the number of stored memories after subtraction is “3”, the reach determination is performed with a probability of 2/239. It becomes affirmative.

  In addition, when the current game state is a variable state, the reach determination probability varies depending on the hit type flag and the number of hit games. In this case, when the first reach condition is satisfied based on the hit type flag and the number of hit games after the subtraction, the second reach condition is established with a probability of 1/239 regardless of the number of stored memories after subtraction. If the first reach condition and the second reach condition are not satisfied, the reach determination is affirmative with a probability of 20/239.

  As the first reach condition, if the first probability variable big hit (symbol A) or the fifth probability variable big hit (symbol a) is won regardless of the gaming state at the time of winning, after the end of the big hit game, the 101st and subsequent variable games It is established when In addition, the first reach condition is a variable game for the 101st and subsequent times after the end of the big hit game when one of the second to fourth probability change big hits (symbols B to D) is won in the short-running state. Sometimes true. In addition, the first reach condition is satisfied when the game is the 19th or subsequent variation game after the end of the big hit game when the second probability variable big hit (symbol B) is won in the non-changeable state. In addition, the first reach condition is satisfied regardless of the number of times of a variable game when winning a shortened probability variable big hit (symbol E) in a variable state. As described above, the first reach condition is satisfied in the variable game in which the variable state is determined to be given until the next time.

  As the second reach condition, when the third winning game (symbol C) or the first non-probable variable jackpot (symbol F) is won in the non-variable short state, and when it is the ninth variable game after the big hit game ends. Is established. In addition, as the second reach condition, when the second probability variation big hit (symbol B), the fourth probability variation big hit (symbol D), and the second non-probable variation big hit (symbol G) are won in the non-variable short state. Furthermore, it is established when it is the ninth and eighteenth variation games after the end of the big hit game. In addition, as the second reach condition, regardless of the game state at the time of winning, the first probability variation big hit (symbol A), the fifth probability variation big hit (symbol a), and the third non-probable variation big hit (symbol b) In the case of winning, it is established when the game is the first to fourth and 91st to 100th variation games after the end of the big hit game. Further, as the second reach condition, any of the second to fourth probability variation big hits (symbols B to D), the first non-probable variation big hit (symbol F), and the second non-probable variation big hits (symbol G) in the variable state. If the crab is won, the game is established when it is the first to fourth and 91st to 100th variation games after the end of the big hit game. As described above, in the variable game in which it is possible to specify whether the provision of the variable state is ended or continued, the second reach condition is satisfied, and the variable game continuous with the variable game or immediately after the end of the big hit game Even in a variable game, the second reach condition may be satisfied.

  As described above, in the variable speed state, when the second reach condition is satisfied, the reach determination is not affirmative, and the fluctuation pattern for deviation reach fluctuation is not selected. In addition, when the first reach condition is satisfied, the reach determination is less likely to be affirmative than when neither the first reach condition nor the second reach condition is satisfied, and it is difficult to select a variation pattern for detachment reach variation.

Next, the fluctuation pattern in the pachinko gaming machine of this embodiment will be described below with reference to FIG.
In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 5, a variation pattern indicating the variation content of the variation game is set as the variation pattern, and the variation time is specified in particular. Specifically, as the variation time, the variation pattern P01 is defined as 12 s, and the variation pattern P13 is defined as 71.2 s.

  These variation patterns are selected mainly depending on the current game state, the type of winning (big hit and small win), and whether or not to execute the reach effect. Specifically, variation patterns P13, P23, P33, and P46 to P48 are defined as variation patterns for the big hit variation. In addition, variation patterns P12, P22, P32, and P45 are defined as variation patterns for probability variation suggestion variation. Further, the fluctuation patterns P11, P21, and P31 are defined as fluctuation patterns for deviation reach fluctuation. Further, variation patterns P01 to P03, P24, P34, P35, P41 to P44, P49, and P50 are defined as variation patterns for deviation variation. Note that the fluctuation patterns P34, P35, P49, and P50 are fluctuation patterns for deviation fluctuation, but are also selected when winning a small hit. In this case, when winning the small hit, the variation pattern for the probability variation suggestion variation is not selected, and when winning for the shortened probability variation big hit, the variation pattern for the probability variation suggestion variation is selected.

  The variation patterns P11 to P13, P21 to P24 are defined as non-variation variation patterns that are selected when the variation state is not given, and the variation patterns P34, P35, and P41 to P50 are It is defined as a variation pattern for variation that is selected when the variation state is given. The variation patterns P01 to P03 and P31 to P33 are common variation patterns that are selected regardless of whether or not the variation state is given. All these variation patterns are variation patterns that are selected regardless of whether or not the probability variation state is given. The variation pattern for variable length is set to a relatively short variation time than the variable pattern for non-variable length.

  The fluctuation patterns P02 and P03 are fluctuation patterns that shorten the fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern P01, and the fluctuation patterns P41 to P43, P46, and P47 are fluctuation patterns that shorten the fluctuation time of the fluctuation patterns P44 and P48. Note that the variation patterns P01 to P03, P41 to P44, and P46 to P48 are variation patterns that are determined depending on the number of reserved storages, depending on the variation pattern table. In addition, as the number of reserved memories increases, a variation pattern in which the variation time is shortened is determined.

  Also, whether or not these variation patterns can be selected depends on the type of variation pattern table. The plurality of variation pattern tables are tables in which at least some of the variation patterns constituting the table are different.

  Specifically, when the variation pattern table HPT11 is referred to, any one of the variation patterns P01 to P03 and P11 to P13 is determined. When the variation pattern table HPT12 is referred to, any one of the variation patterns P01, P31, and P33 is determined. When the variation pattern table HPT21 is referred to, any one of the variation patterns P01 to P03 and P21 to P23 is determined. When the variation pattern table HPT22 is referred to, any one of the variation patterns P21 to P24 is determined.

  The variation pattern tables HPT11 and HPT12 are tables that are referred to in the non-variable state. The variation pattern table HPT11 is referred to in the first variation game, and the variation pattern table HPT12 is referred to in the second variation game. In the present embodiment, the variation pattern tables other than the variation pattern tables HPT11 and HPT12 are referred to in the same manner regardless of the type of the variation game.

  The variation pattern tables HPT21 and HPT22 are also tables that are referred to in the non-variable state, and are executed in a non-variable state after winning a shortened probability variation big hit (symbol E) or small hit (symbol H). Referenced in the floating game.

  When the variation pattern table HPT31 is referred to, any one of the variation patterns P01, P31 to P33 is determined. When the variation pattern table HPT32 is referred to, any one of the variation patterns P03, P31 to P33 is determined. When the variation pattern table HPT33 is referred to, any one of the variation patterns P32 to P34 is determined. When the variation pattern table HPT34 is referred to, any one of the variation patterns P32, P33, and P35 is determined.

  When the variation pattern table HPT41 is referred to, any one of the variation patterns P42 to P45, P47, and P48 is determined. When the variation pattern table HPT42 is referred to, any one of the variation patterns P41, P43, P45, and P47 is determined. When the variation pattern table HPT43 is referred to, any one of the variation patterns P42, P45, and P46 is determined. When the variation pattern table HPT44 is referred to, any one of the variation patterns P45, P46, and P50 is determined. When the variation pattern table HPT45 is referred to, any one of the variation patterns P45, P48, and P49 is determined.

Here, the fluctuation pattern table in the pachinko gaming machine of the present embodiment will be described below with reference to FIG.
In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 6, any one of the plurality of types of variation pattern tables is referred to, and any one of the plurality of variation patterns constituting the variation pattern table is determined. In this embodiment, the variation pattern table as the variation content group is based on the hit type flag and the number of games after winning, so that the change pattern table to be referred to is determined by winning the type of big hit or the small hit just before. Selected. Furthermore, the variation pattern table shows the game state at the time of winning, and the variation games that are executed after the big hit game or the small hit game given in accordance with the winning (first variation game and second variation game). The variation pattern table to be referred to is also selected depending on the number of times.

  Specifically, when the power of the pachinko machine is turned on and the big hit and the small hit are not won (in the figure, “until the first hit”), the state is not changed and executed. The variation pattern table HPT11 (HPT12) is selected regardless of the number of times of the variation game. In this case, when the first variation game is executed, the variation pattern table HPT11 is referred to, and when the second variation game is executed, the variation pattern table HPT12 is referred to. Further, in the present embodiment, the variation pattern table is referred to in the same manner regardless of whether or not the probability variation state is established at the time of winning.

  Regardless of the gaming state at the time of winning, when winning the first probability variation big hit (symbol A) or the fifth probability variation big hit (symbol a), the second to fourth probability variation big hits (symbols B to D) in the variable state. In the case of winning, the variation pattern table HPT41 is referred to when the number of variation games executed after the end of the big hit game is “5” to “90”. Further, when the number of variable games executed after the end of the big hit game is “101” or more, the variable pattern table HPT42 is referred to, and when “1” to “4” and “91” to “99”, the variable pattern is referred to. The table HPT 43 is referred to. When “100”, the variation pattern table HPT 44 is referred to.

  In this case, after the jackpot game is over, the probability change state is given, and the change state is given until the next time. Even if the 100th change game ends, the change state does not end, and the change after the 101st time. The game will continue to change. Then, when 100 variation games are finished and the provision of the variable state is continued, there is no case where the probability variation state is not imparted, and the probability variation state is imparted. Further, after the end of the big hit game, the upper limit change number (change number) at which the variation pattern table is changed without changing the game state is four times.

  In addition, regardless of the gaming state at the time of winning, if you win the third non-probable big hit (symbol b), if you win the first and second non-probable big hit (symbols F, G) in the variable state, When the number of fluctuating games executed after the end of the big hit game is “1” to “99”, the fluctuation pattern table is referred to in the same manner as in the case where the previous big hit is the first positive variable big hit (symbol A). . Further, when the number of variable games executed after the end of the big hit game is “100”, the variable pattern table HPT45 is referred to, and when it is “101” or more, the variable pattern table HPT11 (HPT12) is referred to.

  In this case, after the big hit game is finished, the probability variation state is not granted, the variation state is granted with the 100th variation game as an upper limit, the provision of the variation state is terminated in the 100th variation game, and the 101st variation It becomes a non-changeable state from the game. When the variation game is completed 100 times, the provision of the variable state is terminated, and the variation pattern table HPT11 (HPT12) is referred to, the probability variation state is not imparted, and the probability variation state is imparted. Absent. Further, after the end of the big hit game, the upper limit number of changes in which the variation pattern table is changed without any change in the game state is three.

  The variation pattern table HPT42 is a table that is referred to when a certain variation state is given and it is determined that a variation state until the next time is given. The variation pattern tables HPT44 and HPT45 are tables that are referred to in the 100th variation game where the variation state may end. In particular, the variation pattern table HPT44 is a table for continuation of the variation that is referenced when the variation state continues from the next variation game, and the variation pattern table HPT45 ends the variation state in this variation game. This is a table for changing and ending when it is referred to. The variation pattern table HPT43 is a table referred to in a variation game immediately after the end of the big hit game or a variation game immediately before the variation game in which the variable state may end.

  In addition, when the third probability variable big hit (symbol C) or the first non-probable variable big hit (symbol F) is won in the non-variable short state, the number of variable games executed after the end of the big hit game is “1” to “ 8 ”, the fluctuation pattern table HPT31 is referred to. In addition, when the number of the variation games executed after the big hit game is “9”, the variation pattern table HPT33 is referred to, and when it is “10” or more, the variation pattern table HPT11 (HPT12) is referred to.

  In this case, after the jackpot game is over, there is a case where the probability variation state is granted or not, and the variation state is given with the upper limit of nine variation games, and the variation variation is performed in the ninth variation game. The provision of the state ends, and the state is changed from the tenth variation game to the non-variable state. Then, even when the variation game is completed nine times, the provision of the variable state is completed, and the variation pattern table HPT11 (HPT12) is referred to, the probability variation state is not imparted or not. There are cases. In addition, after the big hit game is over, the upper limit change count that the change pattern table is changed without changing the game state is one.

  In addition, when the fourth probability variable big hit (symbol D) or the second non-probable variable big hit (symbol G) is won in the non-variable short state, the number of times of the variable game executed after the end of the big hit game is “1” to “ When “8”, “10” to “17”, the variation pattern table HPT31 is referred to. In addition, when the number of variable games executed after the end of the big hit game is “9”, the variable pattern table HPT 34 is referred to, and when “18”, the variable pattern table HPT 33 is referred to and the number of “19” or more Sometimes, the variation pattern table HPT11 (HPT12) is referred to.

  In this case, after the jackpot game is over, there is a case where a probability variation state is given or a case where a probability variation state is not given. The grant of the state ends, and the non-changeable state is entered from the 19th variation game. Then, even when 18 variation games are completed, the provision of the variable state is completed, and the variation pattern table HPT11 (HPT12) is referred to, the probability variation state is not imparted or not. There are cases. Further, after the end of the big hit game, the upper limit number of changes in which the variation pattern table is changed without any change in the game state is three.

  In addition, when the second probable big hit (symbol B) is won in the non-variable short state, the number of variable games executed after the end of the big hit game is “1” to “8”, “10” to “17”. At this time, the variation pattern table HPT31 is referred to. The variation pattern table HPT34 is referred to when the number of the variation games executed after the end of the big hit game is “9” or “18”, and the variation pattern table HPT32 is referred to when the number is “19” or more. .

  In this case, after the big hit game is finished, a probability variation state is given, a variation state is given until the next time, and even if the 18th variation game is terminated, the variation state is not terminated. The variable state continues. Then, when 18 variation games are finished and the provision of the variable state is continued, there is no case where the certain variation state is not imparted, and the certain variation state is imparted. In addition, after the big hit game is over, the upper limit change count that the change pattern table is changed without changing the game state is four times.

  Note that the variation pattern table HPT32 is a table that is referred to when a certain variation state is assigned and it is determined that a variation state until the next time is assigned. The variation pattern tables HPT33 and HPT34 are tables that are referred to in the ninth and eighteenth variation games where the variation state may end. In particular, the variation pattern table HPT34 is a table for continuation of the variation that is referred to when the variation state continues from the next variation game, and the variation pattern table HPT33 ends the variation state in this variation game. This is a table for changing and ending when it is referred to.

  Also, when the winning probability change big hit (symbol E) or the small hit (symbol H) is won in the non-variable short state, the number of times of the variable game executed after the end of the big hit game is “1” to “17” In addition, the fluctuation pattern table HPT21 is referred to. Further, when the number of variable games executed after the end of the big hit game is “18”, the variable pattern table HPT22 is referred to, and when it is “19” or more, the variable pattern table HPT11 (HPT12) is referred to.

  In this case, after the jackpot game is over, there is a case where the probability variation state is given and a case where the probability variation state is not given, while the shortage state is not given. Further, after the end of the big hit game, the upper limit number of changes in which the variation pattern table is changed without changing the game state is two.

  In addition, when the shortened probability variation jackpot (symbol E) is won in the variation state, the variation pattern table HPT42 is referred to regardless of the number of variation games executed after the end of the jackpot game.

  In this case, after the jackpot game is over, the probability change state is given and the change state is given until the next time. In addition, after the big hit game ends, the upper limit change count at which the variation pattern table is changed without a change in the game state is 0.

  In addition, when winning a small hit (symbol H) in the short-running state, regardless of the number of variable games executed after the end of the big hit game, as in the case of not winning the big hit and the small hit, The number of variable games executed before that is maintained.

  As described above, the main control CPU 30a determines whether various selection conditions are satisfied based on whether the current game state is provided with the variable state, whether or not the hit type flag, and the number of hit games. Is selected, a variation pattern table is selected based on the determination result, and one of the variation patterns included in the variation pattern table is selected.

  In this way, the main control CPU 30a performs control to change the variation pattern table when the predetermined number of variation games are completed without any change in the game state after the end of the big hit game. In addition, the number of changes in the variation pattern table can be changed up to an upper limit that is different depending on the type of winning jackpot and the gaming state at the time of winning.

  Specifically, for the type of jackpot, the number of changes is four when the first probability variation jackpot (symbol A) and the second probability variation jackpot (symbol B) are won in the non-variable short state. On the other hand, if the third probability variation big hit (symbol C) and the first non-probable variation big hit (symbol F) are won in the non-variable short state, it is once, and the fourth probability variable big hit (symbol D in the non-variable short state). ), 3 times when winning the second non-probable big hit (symbol G).

  In particular, when the winning is in the non-variable shortening state, when the fourth probability variation big hit (symbol D) and the second non-probable variation big hit (symbol G) are 18 times, the number of times of variation is 9 times. The variation pattern table can be changed up to the upper limit of the number of times that the third probability variation big hit (symbol C) and the first non-probable variation big hit (symbol F) are won.

  As for the gaming state at the time of winning, for example, even if the type of jackpot is the third probability variable jackpot (symbol C), the number of times of change is when the gaming state at the time of winning the jackpot is variable Is 4 times, and once in the non-variable state. In addition, for example, even if the type of jackpot is the fourth probability variable jackpot (symbol D), the number of times of change is four when the game state at the time of winning the jackpot is variable, If it is in the variable state, it is 3 times. In addition, for example, even if the type of jackpot is the first non-probable variation jackpot (symbol F), the number of changes is three when the gaming state at the time of winning the jackpot is a variable state, Once in the non-variable state.

  In addition, the variation pattern table can be changed without any change in the game state after the big hit game is finished in this way, but the type of big hit in which the fluctuation pattern table is not changed, such as a shortened probability variable big hit (symbol E), is also included. It is.

  In addition, the number of changes in the variation pattern table is different depending on the game state at the time of winning when winning the big win in the first variable game, while winning when winning the big hit in the second variable game. Regardless of the game state at the time, the number of times is the same, regardless of the game state at the time.

  In the present embodiment, the effect mode can be shifted mainly after the end of each big hit game and the small hit game. The effect mode indicates a probability variation expectation level (possibility that a certain probability variation state has been imparted) suggesting that a certain probability variation state has been imparted. This probability variation expectation indicates the ratio of the appearance rate in the case of the probability variation state to the overall appearance rate obtained by adding the appearance rate in the probability variation state and the appearance rate in the non-probability variation state. The effect mode corresponds to the type of background image of the effect display device 11 in the variable game, and can be easily recognized by the player based on the background image. In addition, the effect mode can be executed over a plurality of continuous variation games. As described above, the effect mode can be specified by displaying the background image, and indicates the expected degree of the privilege for the player by indicating the certainty expectation degree.

Here, such an effect mode will be described below with reference to FIG.
As shown in FIG. 7, in this embodiment, there are a plurality of types of effect modes with different probability variations. The plurality of effect modes are roughly classified into four types: a normal effect mode, a normal-time probability variation / secret effect mode, a probability change / secret effect mode, and a probability change confirmation effect mode. Furthermore, one production mode MA is used for the normal production mode, one production mode MB is used for the normal probability variation / secret production mode, and two production modes MC1 and MC2 are used for the certain variation / secret production mode. The mode includes two rendering modes MD1 and MD2.

  The production modes MA and MB are production modes when the variable state is not assigned, and the production modes MC1, MC2, MD1, and MD2 are production modes when the variable state is assigned.

  In addition, the production modes MA, MB, MC1, and MC2 are production modes that can be stayed in a case where the probability variation state is given and a case where the probability variation state is not given, and in which the probability variation state may be given. In addition, the production modes MD1 and MD2 are production modes in which it is possible to stay only when the probability variation state is given and it is determined that the probability variation state is given.

  In addition, in the production modes MA, MB, MC1, and MC2, in principle, the same background image is displayed for each production mode regardless of whether or not it is in the probability variation state. It is difficult for players to recognize whether or not. As described above, the background image in the production modes MA, MB, MC1, and MC2 corresponds to a non-specific production in which it is not possible to specify whether or not it is in the probability variation state by executing the background image. On the other hand, the background image in the production modes MD1 and MD2 corresponds to a specific production that can specify that the probability variation state is given. Further, in each effect mode MA, MB, MC1, MC2, MD1, MD2, in principle, the background image is at least different, and it can be specified by the player that the effect mode is different. In the present embodiment, exceptionally, in the effect mode MA, when the second variation game is executed, the background image in the effect mode MC2 may be displayed.

  In addition, the plurality of performance modes MA, MB, MC1, and MC2 have a function that indicates a probability change expectation level that suggests the possibility that a probability change state is given. In the non-variable state where the variable state is not assigned, the probability change expectation is set to increase in the order of the production mode MA (low) and the production mode MB (high). On the other hand, when the variable state is given, the probability change expectation is set to increase in the order of the production mode MC2 (low), the production mode MC1 (high), and the production modes MD1 and MD2 (highest). Has been. As described above, the production mode includes a plurality of types of production modes MA, MB, MC1, MC2, MD1, and MD2 having different probability variations.

Next, transition transitions of various effect modes accompanying the progress of the game will be described below with reference to FIG. Moreover, in FIG. 8, in order to classify some effect modes, it has shown using the broken line.
As shown in FIG. 8, when the variable state is given, the user stays in any one of the production modes MC1, MC2, MD1, and MD2. On the other hand, when the variable state is not given, the user stays in one of the production modes MA and MB. When various big hits or small wins are won, the effect mode is shifted to the start of the first variable game after the end of the game.

  When winning the first probability variation jackpot (symbol A), the fifth probability variation jackpot (symbol a), and the third non-probable variation jackpot (symbol b), one of the production modes MA, MB, MC1, MC2, MD1, MD2 Even if he / she stays at any place, the mode is changed to the production mode MC1.

  Next, when staying in any one of the production modes MC1, MC2, MD1, and MD2 and winning the shortened probability variation big hit (symbol E), the mode is shifted to the production mode MD1. Although not shown in the figure, if the player is staying in any of the production modes MC1, MC2, MD1, and MD2 and wins a small hit (symbol H), the production mode that has been staying in the past is maintained. It has become.

  Next, while staying in any of the production modes MA and MB, the second to fourth probability variation big hits (symbols B to D), the first non-probable variation big hit (symbol F), and the second non-probable variation big hits (symbol G) ) Is won, the production mode MC2 is entered. In addition, when staying in one of the production modes MA and MB and winning a shortened probability variation big hit (symbol E) or small hit (symbol H), the mode is shifted to the production mode MB.

  In the effect mode MC1, if the variable state continues in the 101st variable game after the end of the big hit game, the mode is changed to the effect mode MD1 at the start of the variable game. On the other hand, in the effect mode MC1, after the end of the big hit game, when the variable state ends due to the end of 100 variable games, the transition to the effect mode MA is made at the start of the variable game. It has become.

  Further, in the effect mode MC2, after the end of the big hit game, when the variable state continues in the 19th variable game, the mode is shifted to the effect mode MD2 at the start of the variable game. On the other hand, in the effect mode MC2, after the end of the big hit game, when the variable state is ended by the end of the 9th or 18th variable game, the mode is switched to the effect mode MA at the start of the variable game. It is supposed to be.

Further, in the effect mode MB, after the big hit game is ended, at the start of the 19th variable game, the effect mode MA is shifted to.
Here, the hitting control process executed by the overall control CPU 31a will be described below. This hit time control process is a process for controlling the effect mode after the end of the hit game at the start of the hit game (big hit game or small hit game). The overall control CPU 31a is configured to execute a hit control process in response to the input of the first round command from the main control CPU 30a. In the present embodiment, the overall control CPU 31a that executes various processes described below functions as an effect mode control means.

  First, the overall control CPU 31a specifies the type of jackpot or the jackpot winning based on the special figure designation command in the winning variation game. Then, the CPU 31a for overall control reads a value from the number of times of operation, and determines whether or not the game state at the time of winning is a variable state depending on whether or not the value of the number of times of operation is “0”. Based on the determination result, the overall control CPU 31a sets the data indicating the effect mode to be shifted after the end of the big hit game or the small hit game, in the effect mode flag assigned to the overall control RAM 31c. This effect mode flag is a flag indicating the effect mode in which the user stays.

  Then, the overall control CPU 31a sets a value corresponding to the number of variable games to stay in the effect mode after the end of the big hit game or the small hit game in the stay counter assigned to the overall control RAM 31c. This stay counter is a counter for counting the number of variable games executed after the end of the big hit game or the small hit game.

  Specifically, regardless of the gaming state at the time of winning, if one of the first probability variation jackpot (symbol A), the fifth probability variation jackpot (symbol a), and the third non-probability variation jackpot (symbol b) is won. The overall control CPU 31a sets data indicating the effect mode MC1 in the effect mode flag. Then, the overall control CPU 31a sets “100” in the stay counter.

  The same applies to the case of winning either the second to fourth probability variation big hits (symbols B to D), the first non-probable variation big hit (symbol F), or the second non-probable variation big hit (symbol G) in the variable state. In addition, the overall control CPU 31a sets the data indicating the effect mode MC1 in the effect mode flag, and sets “100” in the stay counter.

  In addition, in the non-variable short state, if any one of the second to fourth probability variation big hits (symbols B to D), the first non-probable variation big hit (symbol F), and the second non-probable variation big hit (symbol G) is won, The overall control CPU 31a sets data indicating the effect mode MC2 in the effect mode flag. In addition, when one of the second probability variation big hit (symbol B), the fourth probability variation big hit (symbol D), and the second non-probable variation big hit (symbol G) is won in the non-variable short state, the overall control CPU 31a , “18” is set in the stay counter. When the third probability variation big hit (symbol C) or the first non-probable variation big hit (symbol F) is won in the non-variable short state, the overall control CPU 31a sets “9” in the stay counter.

  In addition, in the case of winning the shortened probability variation big hit (symbol E) or small hit (symbol H) in the non-changeable state, the overall control CPU 31a sets the data indicating the presentation mode MB in the presentation mode flag and stays there. Set “18” in the counter. When the shortened probability change big hit (symbol E) is won in the variable state, the overall control CPU 31a sets the data indicating the effect mode MD1 in the effect mode flag and sets “0” in the stay counter. . Note that, when the small win (symbol H) is won in the variable state, the overall control CPU 31a does not change the effect mode flag and the stay counter.

  By controlling in this way, the overall control CPU 31a designates an effect mode that shifts after the end of the big hit game or the small hit game, and designates the number of stays.

  Thereafter, in a process separate from the hit control process, the overall control CPU 31a reads the value from the effect mode flag in the overall control RAM 31c at the start of the variable game immediately after the end of the big hit game or the small hit game, An effect mode designation command indicating the effect mode is output to the display control board 32. This makes it possible to specify the effect mode to be shifted to the display control CPU 32a.

  Next, the changing game start effect mode control process executed by the overall control CPU 31a will be described below. The change mode start effect mode control process is a process for performing a change control of the effect mode at the start of the change game. The overall control CPU 31a is configured to execute a variation game start time effect mode control process in response to an input of a variation pattern designation command from the main control CPU 30a.

  First, the overall control CPU 31a reads a value from the effect mode flag assigned to the overall control RAM 31c, and specifies the effect mode in which the user is staying based on the value. Then, the overall control CPU 31a reads out a value from the stay counter assigned to the overall control RAM 31c, and after the jackpot game is over, whether or not the game is a changeable game that shifts from the currently staying effect mode to another effect mode. Determine whether.

  Specifically, when the overall control CPU 31a stays in the effect mode MC1, the overall control CPU 31a determines whether or not the game is the 101st variation game after the big hit game is over. If it is determined that the game is the 101st variation game after the end of the big hit game, the overall control CPU 31a reads the value from the number of operations, and changes depending on whether or not the value of the number of operations is “0”. It is determined whether or not it is in a short state. If it is determined that the speed change state is in effect, the overall control CPU 31a sets data indicating the effect mode MD1 in the effect mode flag. On the other hand, if it is determined that it is not in the variable state (not in the variable state), the overall control CPU 31a sets data indicating the effect mode MA in the effect mode flag.

  Further, when staying in the effect mode MC2, the overall control CPU 31a determines whether or not it is the tenth or nineteenth variation game after the big hit game ends. If it is determined that the game is the tenth or nineteenth variation game, the overall control CPU 31a reads the value from the number of times of operation, and whether the number of times of operation is “0” or not is in the variable state. It is determined whether or not. If it is determined that the variable speed state is not being established, the overall control CPU 31a sets data indicating the effect mode MA in the effect mode flag. In addition, when it is determined that the game is in the changing state after the end of the big hit game, the overall control CPU 31a sets data indicating the effect mode MD2 in the effect mode flag. To do. If it is determined that the game is the tenth variation game after the big hit game is over, the overall control CPU 31a continues the stay in the effect mode MC2 when it is determined that the game is in the changing state.

  Further, when staying in the effect mode MB, the overall control CPU 31a determines whether or not it is the 19th variation game after the big hit game, and determines that it is the 19th variation game. In this case, data indicating the effect mode MA is set in the effect mode flag.

  When the process of setting the data in the effect mode flag ends, the overall control CPU 31a decrements the stay counter by “1” for each variable game. The stay counter is decremented by “1” until it becomes “0”. By executing such processing, the overall control CPU 31a counts the number of variable games executed after shifting to the effect mode, and specifies whether the game is a variable game that shifts to another effect mode. It becomes possible. In the present embodiment, the overall control CPU 31a sets, in the stay counter, data indicating the number of variable games that can be stayed before the big hit game or the small hit game ends. Then, the overall control CPU 31a reads the value from the stay counter for each variable game, determines whether or not to shift the effect mode, and then subtracts “1” from the stay counter. By controlling in this way, the 101st variation game can also be specified when the variation state is given with 100 variation games as the upper limit.

  Thereafter, in a process different from the change game start effect mode control process, the overall control CPU 31a reads the value from the effect mode flag in the overall control RAM 31c at the start of the current change game, and sets the transition destination effect mode. An effect mode designation command is output to the display control board 32. This makes it possible to specify the effect mode to be shifted to the display control CPU 32a.

  When the display control CPU 32a inputs an effect mode designation command, the effect display device 11 is specified so that the effect mode specified by the command is specified and various images such as a background image corresponding to the effect mode are displayed. Control.

  Specifically, when the production modes MA, MB, MC1, and MC2 are designated by the production mode designation command, the display control CPU 32a is assigned the probability variation state regardless of whether or not the certain variation state is imparted. The effect display device 11 displays an image that is difficult to specify. Thus, the display control CPU 32a executes a non-specific effect that is difficult to specify whether or not the probability variation state is given.

  In particular, when the effect mode MC1 is designated by the effect mode designation command, the display control CPU 32a causes the effect display device 11 to display an image corresponding to the effect mode MC1. Accordingly, the display control CPU 32a executes the first non-specific effect that is difficult to specify whether or not the probability variation state is given. Further, the display control CPU 32a causes the effect display device 11 to display an image corresponding to the effect mode MC2, unlike the image corresponding to the effect mode MC1, when the effect mode MC2 is specified by the effect mode specifying command. . Accordingly, the display control CPU 32a executes the second non-specific effect that is difficult to specify whether or not the probability variation state is given so that the player can specify an effect mode different from the first non-specific effect. It will be.

  On the other hand, when the production modes MD1 and MD2 are designated by the production mode designation command, the display control CPU 32a causes the production display device 11 to display an image that can specify that the certain change state is given. As a result, the display control CPU 32a executes a specific effect that can specify that the probability variation state is given.

  In particular, the display control CPU 32a causes the effect display device 11 to display an image corresponding to the effect mode MD1 when the effect mode MD1 is specified by the effect mode specifying command. Accordingly, the display control CPU 32a executes the first specific effect that can specify that the probability variation state is given. Further, the display control CPU 32a causes the effect display device 11 to display an image corresponding to the effect mode MD2, unlike the image corresponding to the effect mode MD1, when the effect mode MD2 is specified by the effect mode specifying command. . As a result, the display control CPU 32a executes the second specific effect that can specify that the probability variation state is given so that the player can specify an effect mode different from the first specific effect. .

  In the present embodiment, the presentation mode does not shift regardless of the number of variable games executed without winning a big hit or a small win. For this reason, the main control CPU 30a manages the hit type flag and the number of hit games, while the overall control CPU 31a manages the effect mode flag and the stay counter. Thereby, the relevance between the variation pattern and the production mode is maintained.

  As a specific example, when the main control CPU 30a refers to the variation pattern tables HPT41, HPT43 to HPT45, the overall control CPU 31a performs control to stay in the effect mode MC1. Similarly, when the main control CPU 30a refers to the variation pattern table HPT42, the overall control CPU 31a performs control to stay in the effect mode MD1. When the main control CPU 30a refers to the variation pattern tables HPT31, HPT33, HPT34, the overall control CPU 31a stays in the effect mode MC2, and when the main control CPU 30a refers to the variation pattern table HPT32, The control CPU 31a performs control for staying in the effect mode MD2.

  That is, the variation pattern tables HPT41 and HPT43 to HPT45 are variation pattern tables that are referred to in the effect mode MC1 for executing the first non-specific effect. The variation pattern table HPT42 is a variation pattern table that is referred to in the effect mode MD1 for executing the first specific effect. The variation pattern tables HPT31, HPT33, and HPT34 are variation pattern tables that are referred to in the effect mode MC2 for executing the second non-specific effect. The variation pattern table HPT32 is a variation pattern table referred to in the effect mode MD2 for executing the second specific effect.

  Further, the main control CPU 30a can specify the staying production mode managed by the overall control CPU 31a by managing the hit type flag and the number of games after the win.

  An example is a configuration in which backup power is supplied to the main control board 30 (main control RAM 30c) when power is cut off, but no backup power is supplied to the overall control board 31 (overall control RAM 31c). In such a configuration, when power is cut off, the effect mode flag and the stay counter stored in the overall control RAM 31c are initialized, and the staying effect mode cannot be specified. On the other hand, the main control RAM 30c can store the hit type flag and the number of hit games after the power interruption. Therefore, at the time of power recovery, the main control CPU 30a specifies the staying production mode and the number of staying variable games based on the backed-up hit type flag and the number of hit games. A power recovery command indicating the information can be output to the overall control CPU 31a. And even if it is the structure which cannot back up the production mode flag and the stay counter in the overall control board 31, the overall control CPU 31a can restore the production mode flag and the stay counter by inputting a power recovery command. Can do.

  Thus, in this embodiment, when the variable state is given after the end of the big hit game, the overall control CPU 31a shifts to any one of the production modes MC1, MC2, and MD1. The overall control CPU 31a does not win the jackpot and does not shift to the effect modes MC1 and MD1 while staying in the effect modes MC2 and MD2. Further, the overall control CPU 31a does not shift to the effect modes MC2 and MD2 even if the big hit is won while staying in the effect mode MC1. That is, it can be said that two production modes of production modes MC1 and MD1 and production modes MC2 and MD2 are defined.

  When staying in the production mode MC1, the number of times of change is defined as 100 times or until the next time. For this reason, the overall control CPU 31a performs the rendering mode MD1 when the provision of the variable state is continued in the 101st variable game on the condition that 100 predetermined variable games have been executed. To migrate. On the other hand, the overall control CPU 31a shifts to the effect mode MA when the provision of the variable state is finished.

  In this case, the overall control CPU 31a decides to shift to the production mode MD1 when the certain change state is given, and decides to move to the production mode MD1 when the certain change state is not given. It is decided to shift to the production mode MA. For this reason, when transitioning to the production mode MD1, it is determined that the probability variation state has been assigned, but when transitioning to the presentation mode MA, it is determined that the probability variation state has not been imparted.

  On the other hand, when the user stays in the production mode MC2, the number of times of change is defined as 9, 18, or until the next time. For this reason, the overall control CPU 31a performs the rendering mode MD2 when the provision of the variable state is continued in the nineteenth variable game on the condition that 18 predetermined variable games have been executed. To migrate. On the other hand, the CPU 31a for overall control shifts to the effect mode MA when the provision of the variable state is completed in the tenth or nineteenth variation game.

  In this case, the overall control CPU 31a can determine that the transition to the effect mode MD2 is not performed, regardless of whether or not the probability variation state is given. For this reason, when the transition is made to the production mode MD2, it is determined that the probability variation state is provided, but even if the transition is made to the production mode MA, it is not necessarily confirmed whether or not the probability variation state is imparted. However, it is difficult to specify whether or not a certain change state is given.

  Thus, even in the production modes MC1 and MC2 that suggest the same probability variation state, the player can predict the number of times of variation depending on where he / she stays. Further, even when the provision of the variable state is completed and the mode is similarly switched to the production mode MA, the probability variation state is provided depending on whether the user stays in the production mode MC1 or the production mode MC2. It is determined whether it is determined that it has not been performed, or whether it is difficult to specify whether or not the probability variation state is given.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 6, the variation pattern table HPT41 is mainly selected during the stay in the effect mode MC1, and the change pattern table HPT31 is mainly selected during the stay in the effect mode MC2. Further, as shown in FIG. 5, the variation pattern table HPT41 defines many variation patterns having a relatively short variation time than the variation pattern table HPT31. Taking a deviation variation as a specific example, the variation pattern P42 (0.8 s), the variation pattern P43 (2.8 s), and the variation pattern P44 (8.8 s) in the variation pattern table HPT41 are more varied in the variation pattern table HPT31. The fluctuation time is shorter than that of the pattern P01 (12s). In other words, the fluctuation pattern P42 (0.8 s) that is the shortest fluctuation time in the fluctuation pattern table HPT41 is shorter than the fluctuation pattern P01 (12 s) that is the shortest fluctuation time in the fluctuation pattern table HPT31.

  In particular, in the effect mode MC1, as shown in FIGS. 5 and 6, the variation pattern table HPT43 is selected for the first to fourth variation games after the end of the big hit game. On the other hand, in the effect mode MC2, the variation pattern table HPT31 is also referred to in the first to fourth variation games after the end of the big hit game. As described above, in the first to fourth variation games after the end of the big hit game, when the variation pattern table HPT43 and the variation pattern table HPT31 are compared, the effect mode MC1 is shorter than the effect mode MC2, and the variation time is further increased. It is prescribed that the difference between

  Further, even if the production modes MD1 and MD2 are compared, as shown in FIG. 6, the fluctuation pattern table HPT42 is referred to while staying in the presentation mode MD1, and the fluctuation pattern table HPT32 is shown while staying in the presentation mode MD2. Is referenced. In the variation pattern table HPT42, a variation pattern having a shorter variation time is selected as compared with the variation pattern table HPT32. Taking a deviation variation as a specific example, the variation pattern P41 (0.5 s) and the variation pattern P43 (2.8 s) in the variation pattern table HPT42 are more than the variation pattern P03 (3.6 s) in the variation pattern table HPT32. The fluctuation time is short.

  That is, in the variation pattern tables HPT41, HPT43 to HPT45, variation patterns shorter than the variation pattern tables HPT31, HPT33, HPT34 are easily determined. In the variation pattern table HPT42, a variation pattern shorter than the variation pattern table HPT32 is easily determined.

  In addition, during the stay in the production mode MC2, when the provision of the variable state continues in the ninth variation game after the end of the big hit game, the main control CPU 30a refers to the variation pattern table HPT34. When the main control CPU 30a selects the fluctuation pattern for the deviation fluctuation, the main control CPU 30a determines the fluctuation pattern P35 and outputs a fluctuation pattern designation command for designating the fluctuation pattern P35 to the overall control CPU 31a. The overall control CPU 31a outputs the input variation pattern designation command to the display control CPU 32a. When the display control CPU 32a inputs a variation pattern designation command for designating the variation pattern P35, the display of an image indicating that the provision of the variable state is continued and the stay in the production mode MC2 is continued is performed. Let it run.

  On the other hand, when staying in the production mode MC2 and after the end of the jackpot game, the provision of the variable state ends in the ninth variable game, the main control CPU 30a refers to the variable pattern table HPT33. When the main control CPU 30a selects the fluctuation pattern for deviation fluctuation, the main control CPU 30a determines the fluctuation pattern P34 and outputs a fluctuation pattern designation command for designating the fluctuation pattern P34 to the overall control CPU 31a. The overall control CPU 31a outputs the input variation pattern designation command to the display control CPU 32a. When the display control CPU 32a inputs a variation pattern designation command for designating the variation pattern P34, the end effect is displayed by displaying an image indicating that the provision of the variable state is ended and the stay in the effect mode MC2 is also ended. Let it run.

  If you win any of the 2nd probability variation big hit (symbol B), 4th probability variation big hit (symbol D), or 2nd non-probable variation big hit (symbol G) in the non-variable short state, the short state will be 18 times or until next time Is given and the mode is shifted to the production mode MC2. In this case, the display control CPU 32a executes a continuous effect indicating that the stay of the effect mode MC2 is continued in the ninth variable game before the eighteenth variable game is executed. In other words, the display control CPU 32a, in the ninth variation game, after the end of the big hit game, executes a continuation effect that indicates the continued selection of the variation pattern tables HPT31, HPT33, HPT34.

  In the present embodiment, the display control CPU 32a stays in the effect mode MC2 when the variable state continues to be applied in the 18th variable game after the big hit game ends while staying in the effect mode MC2. In the middle, after the end of the big hit game, the continuation effect is executed in the same manner when the provision of the variable state continues in the 100th variation game.

  In the present embodiment, the display control CPU 32a stays in the effect mode MC2, and after the end of the jackpot game, the provision of the variable state is ended in the ninth and eighteenth variable games. An end effect indicating that the stay of MC2 ends is executed. In the present embodiment, the display control CPU 32a stays in the effect mode MC1, and after the end of the big hit game, the provision of the variable state ends in the 100th variable game, An end effect indicating that the stay is ended is executed. In other words, the display control CPU 32a similarly executes an end effect indicating that the selection of the variation pattern tables HPT31, HPT33, HPT34 and the variation pattern tables HPT41, HPT43 to HPT45 is terminated.

  In the present embodiment, the variation pattern tables HPT41, HPT43 to HPT45 correspond to the “first non-specific variation content group”, and the variation pattern tables HPT31, HPT33, HPT34 correspond to the “second non-specific variation content group”, respectively. . In this embodiment, the variation pattern table HPT42 is “first specific variation content group”, the variation pattern table HPT32 is “second specific variation content group”, and the variation pattern tables HPT11 and HPT12 are “first variation content group”. And “second variation content group”.

  In the present embodiment, the production mode MC1 is in the “first probability change suggestion effect mode”, the effect mode MD1 is in the “first probability change confirmation effect mode”, and the effect mode MC2 is in the “second probability change suggestion effect mode”. The mode MD2 corresponds to the “second probability change effect production mode”.

  In this embodiment, the first number and the first specified number of times are defined as 100 times, and the second number of times less than that and the second specified number of times are defined as at least one of 9 times and 18 times. Yes.

  In the present embodiment, the provision of the variable state ends, and after the transition from the rendering mode MC2 to the rendering mode MA having a lower probability of expected variation than the rendering mode MC2, a predetermined special condition is satisfied. In some cases, a special effect that can be specified by the player is executed when the effect mode is the same as the effect mode MC2. In the present embodiment, the special condition is the second variation game (special symbol variation game) after the transition to the effect mode MA, and the reach effect is further executed in the second variation game. Established in a floating game.

Here, the execution mode of such special effects will be described below with reference to FIGS.
First, as shown in FIG. 9 (a), in the variable state, the second variable game (shown as “special figure 2” in the figure) is executed, and the second number of reserved memories at the end of the second variable game. Is “4”, and the case where the provision of the variable state ends from the next variable game is taken as an example. In this case, since the second variation game is executed with priority over the first variation game, four second variation games are continuously performed even if the first reserved memory number is “1” or more. Is called. In the non-variable state, it is difficult for a game ball to enter the second start winning opening 15, so that after the second variable game is completed four times, the first reserved memory number is “1” or more. In this case, the first variation game (shown as “Special Figure 1” in the figure) is executed.

  In such a case, since the second variation game is executed in the non-variable state, the variation pattern table HPT12 is referred to as shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 5, the fluctuation pattern table HPT12 includes a fluctuation pattern P01 for deviation fluctuation. This variation pattern P01 is a non-variable state and is a variation pattern included in the variation pattern table HPT11 that is referred to when the first variation game is executed during the stay of the effect mode MA. Further, the fluctuation pattern table HPT12 includes a fluctuation pattern P31 for deviation reach fluctuation and a fluctuation pattern P33 for big hit fluctuation. These variation patterns P31 and P33 are in a variation state, and are variation patterns included in the variation pattern table HPT31 that is referred to during the stay of the effect mode MC2. That is, the fluctuation pattern table HPT12 defines the same fluctuation pattern P01 as the fluctuation pattern determined from the fluctuation pattern table HPT11 as a fluctuation pattern that can be determined when the reach state is not reached. On the other hand, the variation pattern table HPT12 is different from the variation pattern determined from the variation pattern table HPT11 as the variation pattern that can be determined in the reach state, and is the same as the variation pattern determined from the variation pattern table HPT31. Variation patterns P31 and P33 are defined.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 9B, in all of the second variation games that are continuously performed four times in the non-variable state, without winning a big hit and further, the reach determination is not affirmative. When the reach effect is not executed, the fluctuation pattern P01 is determined as the fluctuation pattern for the deviation fluctuation. In this case, the effect is executed in the effect mode in the effect mode MA (non-variable state) where the user actually stays, and the special effect is not executed. In the second variation game, the player can easily identify the effect mode different from the effect mode MC2, but an indication effect that can be associated with the effect mode MC2 is executed. On the other hand, in the first variation game executed after the end of the four second variation games, the sign effect and the special effect are not executed. In addition, as the deviation variation, in the second variation game, the variation pattern P01 is determined regardless of the second reserved memory number. In the first variation game, the variation pattern is determined according to the first reserved memory number. One of P01 to P03 is determined. For this reason, in the second variation game, when the variation pattern P01 is determined, the variation time in the first variation game may be the same, and whether or not the indication effect is executed is different. The production is performed in the same production mode as the production mode MA. In the first variation game, when the first reserved memory number is large, a variation pattern with a relatively short variation time (for example, variation patterns P02 and P03) is used in order to accelerate the progress of the game as compared with the case where the first number of reserved memories is small. Is easy to select. On the other hand, in the second variation game, even when the second reserved memory number is large, a relatively short variation pattern of variation time is not selected in order to secure the effect time. A variation pattern having a long variation time (for example, variation pattern P01) is selected. In addition, the reach determination probability is set to be higher as the second reserved memory number after subtraction decreases. Therefore, the reach effect is more likely to be executed in the last second variation game than in the first second variation game among the four consecutive second variation games.

  Also, as shown in FIG. 9C, among the second variation games that are continuously performed four times in the non-variable state, in the third variation game, the big hit is not won, but the reach determination is positive. Thus, when the reach effect is executed, the fluctuation pattern P31 is determined as the fluctuation pattern for the deviation reach fluctuation. In this case, a special effect that can be specified to the player is executed if the effect mode is the same as the effect mode MC2 in the variable speed state.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 9D, among the second variation games that are continuously performed four times in the non-variable state, in the third second variation game, the big win is won and the reach effect is executed. In this case, the variation pattern P33 is determined as the variation pattern for the big hit variation. In this case, a special effect that can be specified to the player is executed if the effect mode is the same as the effect mode MC2 in the variable speed state. In the present embodiment, when the big hit (symbols a and b) of the second variable game is won in the non-changeable state, the probability change expectation is higher than the effect mode MC2 from the immediately subsequent variable game. Therefore, the transition to the production mode MC1 in the variable state is made. For this reason, at the start of the variable game, the normal effect in the effect mode MA is executed, and after the predictive effect that can be associated with the effect mode MC2 is executed during the variable game, the reach effect and the confirmed effect in the effect mode MC2 are performed. Are executed, and after the big hit game is over, the production mode MC1 is entered.

  Also, as shown in FIG. 9E, when the first variation game is executed in the non-variable state after the end of the four second variation games, the reach effect is executed. In addition, the variation patterns P31 and P33 are not determined, and any one of the variation patterns P11 to P13 is determined, and the predictive effect and the special effect are not executed.

  In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 10 (a), when the variation patterns P31 and P33 are determined while staying in the effect mode MC2, the effect modes in the effect mode MC2 are determined for all effects. Become. All the effects include a normal effect until the reach effect is executed, a reach effect after the reach is formed, a confirmed effect associated with a display of stoppage display of the decoration, and a decoration (for example, Chinese numerals). . In addition, as shown in FIG. 10 (b), when the variation pattern P01 for outlier variation is determined in the variation game staying in the production mode MC2, all of the normal production, the final production, and the decoration drawing are displayed. The production mode in the production mode MC2 is used.

  On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 10 (c), when the variation pattern P01 for outlier variation is determined in the first variation game staying in the effect mode MA, it stays in the effect mode MC2. Although the variation pattern is the same as that of the variation game, the normal effect, the confirmed effect, and the decoration drawing (for example, simple numbers) are all the effect modes in the effect mode MA. In addition, although not shown in the drawing, even when the variation pattern P11 for outlier reach variation and the variation patterns P12 and P13 for winning are determined in the first variation game staying in the production mode MA, the normal production and the reach production are performed. The finalized effect and the decoration drawing all become the effect mode in the effect mode MA. These effects in the effect mode MC2 and the effects in the decoration drawing and the effects in the effect mode MA and the effects in the decoration can be specified as different for each player.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 10 (d), when the variation pattern P31 for variation of outlier reach is determined in the second variation game in the non-variable state, the normal production in the production mode MA is executed, and the production is performed. The decoration drawing in the mode MA is variably displayed, and a sign effect capable of associating the effect mode MC2 is executed. Then, the reach is changed to the decoration drawing in the effect mode MC2, and the reach effect in the effect mode MC2 is executed. And it changes to the decoration drawing in production mode MA, and it is confirmed and stopped and displayed as a symbol, and the production production in production mode MA is executed. In the case of winning the jackpot, as shown in FIG. 10 (e), the decoration drawing in the effect mode MC2 is maintained and is confirmed and stopped as a jackpot symbol, and the confirmed effect in the effect mode MC2 is executed. . In addition, when the reach effect itself is not executed, as shown in FIG. 10 (f), the decoration drawing in the effect mode MA is maintained without being developed into the reach effect, and is confirmed and displayed as the off symbol, A confirmed effect in the effect mode MA is executed.

  In the present embodiment, the case where the provision of the variable state is finished and the transition from the production mode MC2 to the production mode MA is taken as an example. However, the provision of the short state is finished, and the production mode MC1 is changed to the production mode MA. In the same way, the special effect and the sign effect are executed. In this case, after shifting from the production mode MC1 to the production mode MA, the special production having the same production mode as the production mode MC2 is executed.

Here, a specific example of an image displayed on the effect display device 11 will be described below with reference to FIGS. 11 and 12.
While in the changing state and staying in the production mode MC2, as shown in FIG. 11 (a), the decorative display is changed and displayed on the image display unit GH. As shown in FIG. 11 (b), The decoration of Chinese numerals in the production mode MC2 is once stopped and displayed as [3 ↓ 3], reach is formed, and as shown in FIG. 11 (c), the decoration is confirmed and displayed as [34]. It will be out of place. In this way, in the production mode MC2, the production mode is different from the production mode MA, the decoration drawing is a Chinese numeral, the accompanying image displayed behind the decoration drawing is a square, and the background image is also It is a different production mode.

  And when provision of a variable state is complete | finished and it transfers to effect mode MA, as shown in FIG.11 (d), it will become the effect mode in effect mode MA. Specifically, in the production mode MA, the production mode is different from that in the production mode MC2, the decoration drawing is simply a number, the accompanying image displayed behind the decoration drawing is an octagon, and the background The image is also a different rendering mode.

  Subsequently, when the second variation game being held is executed while staying in the production mode MA in the non-changeable state, as shown in FIG. 11E, in the production mode in the production mode MA, The second variation game is started and the decorative drawing is displayed in a variable manner. In this case, as shown in FIG. 11 (f), the screen changes to a sandstorm screen, and as shown in FIG. 11 (g), a sign effect is displayed in which the background image in the effect mode MC 2 is displayed in a visually recognizable manner. . After such a sandstorm image display and indication effect are repeatedly performed, as shown in FIG. 11 (h), the screen changes to a dark screen, and then the dark screen is terminated, and in the effect mode in the effect mode MA, Reach is not formed, and as shown in FIG.

  And similarly, as shown in FIG.12 (b), the 2nd fluctuation | variation game is started by the effect mode in effect mode MA, and a decoration drawing is variably displayed. Also in this case, after changing to the sandstorm screen as shown in FIG. 12 (c), the sign effect is executed, and the display of the sandstorm image and the sign effect are repeatedly performed as shown in FIG. 12 (d). As shown in FIG. 12E, the screen changes to a dark screen. And after that, as shown in FIG.12 (f), a dark screen is complete | finished and reach is formed in the production | presentation aspect in production mode MC2. Specifically, the decoration drawing, the accompanying image, and the background image all become the effect mode in the effect mode MC2. And as shown in FIG.12 (g), the effect aspect in effect mode MC2 may be maintained and a big hit symbol may be displayed in a fixed stop. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 12 (h), there is a case where the symbol is changed to the effect mode in the effect mode MA and the symbol is displayed in a fixed stop.

  In the present embodiment, there are a plurality of types of predictive effects such as different image colors, and the first predictive effect is more easily executed when the big hit is made than when the big hit is not made. It is stipulated that it is difficult to execute. Even when the same big hit is not achieved, when the reach effect is executed, the first predictive effect is easier to execute and the second predictor effect is more difficult to execute than when the reach effect is not executed. ing.

Next, processing executed by the main control CPU 30a, the overall control CPU 31a, and the display control CPU 32a will be described below.
When the change control designation command is input, the overall control CPU 31a determines which one of the decoration diagrams is composed of simple numbers in the non-variable state, and which one of the decoration diagrams is composed of Chinese numerals in the variable state. To decide. Then, the overall control CPU 31a outputs a decorative design designation command to the display control CPU 32a. The display control CPU 32a controls the display content of the effect display device 11 so that the decoration designated by the decoration design designation command is confirmed and stopped.

  In this embodiment, when the second variation game is executed in the non-variable state, when the variation pattern table HPT12 is referred to, the main control CPU 30a deviates the variation pattern P01 as the variation variation. As the reach variation, a variation pattern P31 is determined, and as the big hit variation, a variation pattern P33 is determined. Subsequently, the main control CPU 30a outputs a variation pattern designation command for designating the determined variation pattern to the overall control CPU 31a.

  When the overall control CPU 31a determines that the user is staying in the effect mode MA based on the effect mode flag and inputs a change pattern specifying command (change pattern P01) for specifying the shift change in the second change game, An effect designation command indicating that the sign effect is to be executed without executing the special effect is output to the display control CPU 32a.

  In addition, when the overall control CPU 31a determines that the user is staying in the effect mode MA based on the effect mode flag, in the second change game, the change pattern specifying command (change pattern P31) for specifying the shift reach change or the big hit change is specified. , P33), an effect designation command for executing a special effect is output to the display control CPU 32a.

  In the present embodiment, the overall control CPU 31a determines that the user is not staying in the effect mode MA or staying in the effect mode MA based on the effect mode flag, but the first variation game is executed. In the case of the display control, the effect designation command for executing the sign effect or the special effect is not output to the display control CPU 32a.

  When the CPU 32a for display control inputs the variation pattern designation command for designating the variation pattern P01 and the effect designation command for executing the sign effect, the display control CPU 32a executes the normal effect corresponding to the effect mode MA and also executes the sign effect. Then, the display control CPU 32a executes a confirmed effect corresponding to the effect mode MA after the indication effect ends. In this case, the display control CPU 32a maintains the decoration drawing composed of simple numbers as it is, and causes the effect display device 11 to display a fixed stop.

  On the other hand, when the CPU 32a for display control inputs a variation pattern designating command for designating the variation pattern P31 and an effect designating command for executing a special effect, the display control CPU 32a executes a normal effect corresponding to the effect mode MA and also provides an indication effect. Is executed. Then, the display control CPU 32a causes the reach effect corresponding to the effect mode MC2 to be executed after the indication effect ends. In this case, the display control CPU 32a causes the effect display device 11 to display a decoration drawing composed of Chinese numerals. Subsequently, after the reach effect is ended, the display control CPU 32a executes a confirmed effect corresponding to the effect mode MA. In this case, the display control CPU 32a causes the effect display device 11 to display the decoration composed of simple numbers in a fixed stop manner.

  Further, when the display control CPU 32a inputs a variation pattern designating command for designating the variation pattern P33 and an effect designating command for executing a special effect, the display control CPU 32a executes a normal effect corresponding to the effect mode MA and executes a predictive effect. Let Then, the display control CPU 32a causes the reach effect corresponding to the effect mode MC2 to be executed after the indication effect ends. In this case, the display control CPU 32a causes the effect display device 11 to display a decoration drawing composed of Chinese numerals. Subsequently, after the reach effect is finished, the display control CPU 32a executes a confirmed effect corresponding to the effect mode MC2. In this case, the display control CPU 32a maintains the decoration drawing composed of the Chinese numerals as it is, and causes the effect display device 11 to display a fixed stop.

  As described above, when the overall control CPU 31a is shifted from the effect mode MC2 to the effect mode MA, the reach effect is executed in the second variable game in the variable game after the transition to the effect mode MA. When a predetermined condition is satisfied, the special effect is controlled to be executable regardless of whether or not the effect mode MA is shifted to the effect mode MC2. On the other hand, if the conditions are not satisfied, the overall control CPU 31a performs control to continuously execute the effect in the effect mode MA. This special effect is a reach effect that can be executed in the same effect mode as the reach effect executed in the effect mode MC2, and when the big win is won or the big hit is not won, but the reach determination is affirmative To be executed.

  In the present embodiment, the production mode MC2 corresponds to the “specific production mode”, and the production mode MA corresponds to the “non-specific production mode”. In the present embodiment, the variation pattern table HPT12 corresponds to a “special variation content group”, and the variation pattern table HPT11 corresponds to a “non-special variation content group”. In the present embodiment, the second variation game in the non-variable state corresponds to a “special symbol variation game”.

As described above in detail, the present embodiment has the following effects.
(1) The first non-specific effect is executed based on the fluctuation patterns in the fluctuation pattern tables HPT41, HPT43 to HPT45 (first non-specific fluctuation content group). Further, the second non-specific effect is executed based on the fluctuation patterns in the fluctuation pattern tables HPT31, HPT33, HPT34 (second non-specific fluctuation content group). In this case, depending on when the first non-specific effect is executed and when the second non-specific effect is executed, the variation game until the specific effect (first specific effect or second specific effect) is executed. The number of times is different. Conventionally, although the reach probability is changed when a predetermined number of fluctuating games are executed after the end of the big hit game, the fluctuation pattern itself is not different, so there is a possibility that it becomes monotonous and improves the production effect Therefore, it has been desired to improve the interest in games. Therefore, in the present embodiment, by executing a non-specific effect (first non-specific effect or second non-specific effect), various effects can be executed, and fluctuations until the specific effect is executed. The game can be predicted. Accordingly, it is possible to improve the interest of the game by improving the effect of the effect accompanying the determination of the variation pattern.

  (2) Also, if it is a condition that many variable games of 100 times (first number) are finished before the specific effect can be executed, a small number of variable games of 18 times (second number) It is easier to determine the fluctuation contents of the fluctuation time shorter than the case where the condition is to end. For this reason, the time difference until the specific effect is executed is shortened when the variation pattern is determined from the variation pattern tables HPT41, HPT43 to HPT45 and when the variation pattern is determined from the variation pattern tables HPT31, HPT33, HPT34. Thus, it is possible to suppress the decline of interest in games.

  (3) When the first non-specific effect is executed, the number of variable games to which the variable state is given is larger than when the second non-specific effect is executed, and the specific effect can be executed. Increases the number of variable games until Therefore, depending on the type of non-specific effects to be executed, it is possible to predict the number of variable games to which the variable state is given and the number of variable games in which the probability variable state is fixed. It is possible to enhance the sense of expectation for such a gaming state and to improve the interest in gaming.

  (4) It is possible to specify that the execution of the second non-specific effect is continued by executing the continuation effect until 18 variation games are executed after the end of the big hit game. For this reason, while being able to continue the expectation with respect to being provided with a probable state, the expectation with respect to a possibility that a specific effect may be performed can be heightened, and the interest with respect to a game is improved. be able to.

  (5) When any variation pattern is determined from the variation pattern tables HPT41, HPT43 to HPT45 after the end of the big hit game, any variation pattern is determined from the variation pattern tables HPT11, HPT12 (first variation content group). When it is done, it is determined that the probability variation state is not given. On the other hand, when any variation pattern is determined from the variation pattern tables HPT31, HPT33, HPT34 after the end of the big hit game, any variation pattern is derived from the variation pattern tables HPT11, HPT12 (second variation content group). When it is determined, it is not determined whether or not the probability variation state is given. For this reason, even if the effect is executed in the same manner based on the variation pattern determined from the variation pattern tables HPT11 and HPT12, it is determined that the probability variation state is not given by the previous variation pattern table. It is different whether or not the probability variation state is given. As described above, even when the effect is executed in the same manner based on the variation patterns determined from the variation pattern tables HPT11 and HPT12, the gameability that advances the game by recognizing that the probability variation state is not given. Thus, it is possible to provide a game that can maintain a sense of expectation with respect to a probable change state, and it is possible to continue the interest of the game.

  (6) Whether the variation pattern is determined from the variation pattern tables HPT41, HPT43 to HPT45, or the variation pattern is derived from the variation pattern tables HPT31, HPT33, HPT34 in order to specify that there is a possibility that the probability variation state is given. By giving attention to what has been decided, it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

  (7) When transitioning to the production mode MC1 (first probability change suggestion production mode) after the end of the big hit game, the production is performed on the condition that 100 predefined variable games have been executed after the end of the big hit game. Control is performed so that the mode can be shifted to the mode MD1 (first probability variation effect mode). On the other hand, when the mode is changed to the production mode MC2 (second probability variation suggestion production mode) after the big hit game is over, the production mode MD2 is performed on condition that 18 fluctuation games are executed after the big hit game is over. Control is performed so as to be able to shift to (second probability change effect production mode). In the past, it is possible to predict whether or not the probable state is given depending on the staying production mode, but it is desired to further improve the production effect by giving further attention to the production mode. It was. Therefore, in the present embodiment, a plurality of types of probability change suggesting effect modes MC1 and MC2 that can be shifted after the end of the big hit game, such as effect mode MC1 and effect mode MC2, are defined. Then, even after the transition, the transition to the certainty-fixed confirmed rendering modes MD1 and MD2 can be made, such as the rendering mode MD1 and the rendering mode MD2, and the number of variable games serving as the transition trigger is varied. This makes it possible to diversify the control relating to the probable suggestion effect mode, improve the effect of the effect, and increase the interest in the game by giving attention to the effect mode.

  (8) In the production mode MC1, the transition to the production modes MD1 and MD2 is continued and the provision of the variable state is continued in the production mode MC2 triggered by the end of the 18 fluctuation games. Or, it becomes possible to specify whether the provision of the variable state is completed without shifting to the production modes MD1 and MD2. For this reason, it becomes possible to specify whether the provision of the variable state continues or ends at different triggers in the production mode MC1 and the production mode MC2, and the type of the probability change suggestion production mode and the variable game after the end of the jackpot game It is possible to give attention to the number of times, and to improve the interest of the game.

  (9) When the transition from the rendering mode MC1 to the rendering mode MD1 is not confirmed, it is determined that the probability variation state has not been imparted, and when the transition from the rendering mode MC2 to the rendering mode MD2 is not performed, the certain variation state is imparted. It is not determined whether or not. In this way, when the production mode MC1 and the production mode MC2 do not shift to the production modes MD1 and MD2, it is determined whether the non-probability change state is determined or the assignment of the probability change state cannot be specified. Attention can be given to the type of MC2, and the interest in games can be improved.

  (10) After the end of the big hit game, the continuation effect indicating the continuation of the effect mode MC2 is executed before the execution of the 18-time variable game is started after the transition to the effect mode MC2. As a result, it is possible to specify that the production mode MC2 is continued, and it is possible to continue the expectation that the probability variation state is given, and also the expectation that there is a possibility of shifting to the probability variation confirmation production mode. Can be enhanced and the interest in games can be improved.

  (11) After the jackpot game is over, the fluctuation pattern table is changed when the predetermined number of times (predetermined number) of the fluctuation game is finished without changing the game state. Is controlled so that the variation pattern table can be changed. For this reason, the number of changes in the variation pattern table can be varied depending on the type of jackpot, and the variation of the variation pattern table can be diversified, and the type of winning jackpot that is won is predicted from the number of changes in the variation pattern table. can do. Therefore, it is possible to improve the interest of the game by improving the production effect in accordance with the determination of the variation pattern.

  (12) Even if the type of jackpot is the same, the variation pattern table is controlled to be changeable up to a different number of times depending on the gaming state at the time of winning the jackpot. For this reason, the number of changes of the variation pattern table can be varied depending on the gaming state at the time of winning the jackpot, and the variation of the variation pattern table can be diversified. The game state at the time of winning can be predicted. Therefore, it is possible to improve the interest of the game by improving the production effect in accordance with the determination of the variation pattern.

  (13) Although the variation pattern table can be changed depending on the type of jackpot, the variation pattern table is also included in the case where the variation pattern table is not changed without changing the gaming state. In addition, it is possible to diversify the change of the variation pattern table.

  (14) In the first variation game, the game state after the end of the jackpot game is controlled in a different transition mode depending on the game state at the time of winning the jackpot. In the first variation game, control is performed to change the variation pattern table, with the upper limit being the number of times that differs depending on the game state at the time of winning the big hit. On the other hand, in the second variation game, the game state after the end of the jackpot game is controlled in the same transition mode regardless of the game state at the time of winning the jackpot. In the second variation game, control is performed to change the variation pattern table with the same number as the upper limit regardless of the gaming state at the time of winning the big hit. As a result, it is possible to diversify the change of the variation pattern table for the variation game in which the game state after the end of the jackpot game is controlled in a different transition mode according to the game state at the time of winning the jackpot, From the number of changes in the variation pattern table, the gaming state at the time of winning the big hit can be predicted. Therefore, it is possible to improve the interest of the game by improving the production effect in accordance with the determination of the variation pattern.

  (15) The upper limit number of times that the variable state is given is large (18 times) If the fourth probability variation big hit (symbol D) or the second non-probable variable big hit (symbol G) (first big hit) is won, the upper limit number It is possible to change the variation pattern table with the upper limit being a larger number of times than the case of winning the third probability variation big hit (symbol C) or the first non-probable variation big hit (symbol F) (second big hit). For this reason, even when the provision of the variable state is continued in many variable games, by changing the variable pattern table, by improving the production effect along with the determination of the variable pattern, The interest can be improved.

  (16) Even when the upper limit number of times to which the variable state is given is small and the number of times of changing the variation pattern table is small, the probability state is shifted to a probability change state with a higher probability than when it is large. For this reason, while being able to enhance the expectation for the probable change state, it is possible to suppress the disappointment with respect to the end of the provision of the change state and the change pattern, and with the determination of the change pattern, Can be planned.

  (17) When the mode is changed from the production mode MC2 to the production mode MA, the degree of expectation for the benefit to the player is lowered, but after the transition to the production mode MA, the reach production executed in the production mode MC2 Special effects can be executed in the same direction. Conventionally, a privilege for a player is given, but if the expectation level of the privilege for the player is low, there is a possibility that the interest of the game is reduced. In particular, the transition mode will suggest the expected probability of change, but if the transition is from a mode with a high probability of expected change to a performance mode with a low probability of expected change, the probability change state is not given. As a result, there is a risk that the interest in games will be reduced. Therefore, in the present embodiment, even when transitioning from the production mode MC2 to the production mode MA, by executing the special production in the same production mode as the production mode MC2, the production mode MC2 that has stayed before is changed to the production mode MC2. It is possible to give a feeling that the player has returned to the game, and it is possible to suppress a decrease in interest in the game with the transition of the production mode.

  (18) The special effect is executed regardless of whether or not the effect mode MA is actually shifted to the effect mode MC2. For example, although there is a case where a special effect is executed without shifting to the effect mode MC2, a special effect may be executed when shifting to the effect mode MC2, and in accordance with the transition transition of the effect mode, the game Can reduce the decline of interest in

  (19) In the non-variable short state, the variation pattern table HPT12 (special pattern) in which the variation pattern is different from at least a part of the variation pattern table HPT11 (non-special variation content group) in the second variation game is not the first variation game. The variation pattern is determined from the variation content group. Therefore, in the second variation game, it can be different from the variation pattern in the first variation game. With this, when the presentation is executed based on the variation pattern included in the variation pattern table HPT12, the second variation game Can be easily identified. Accordingly, it is possible to give a feeling as if the player had returned to the production mode MC2 that had stayed before, and to enhance the production effect, and to suppress a decrease in interest in the game with the transition transition of the production mode. it can.

  (20) The special effect is executed in the second variation game that is in the reach state. For this reason, while being able to give the feeling that it returned to production mode MC2 which stayed before, it can raise the expectation for big hit by becoming a reach state, and with the transition transition of production mode, Decrease in interest in games can be suppressed.

  (21) By giving the reach effect as the special effect in the same effect manner as the reach effect executed in the effect mode MC2, it is possible to give a sense of returning to the effect mode MC2 that was staying before. It is possible to enhance the production effect and to suppress the decrease in the interest of the game with the transition transition of the production mode.

  (22) The second variation game is played with priority over the first variation game. In addition, after the transition from the effect mode MC2 to the effect mode MA, the variation pattern is determined from the variation pattern table HPT12 in the variation game that is the second variation game. As described above, since the second variation game is performed with priority over the first variation game, there is a high possibility that the second variation game in which the variation pattern is determined from the variation pattern table HPT12 continues. For this reason, while being able to give the sense that it returned to production mode MC2 which stayed until now, the production effect can be heightened, and the decline of the interest to a game is suppressed with the transition transition of production mode. Can do.

  (23) The variation pattern table HPT12 is different from the variation pattern table HPT11 in the reach of the variation pattern. This makes it easy to specify a variation game in which a special effect is executed, while sharing the variation pattern by making the variation pattern that does not reach the variation pattern table HPT11 the same. The type of pattern can be reduced.

In addition, the said embodiment can be embodied in another embodiment (another example) as follows.
In the above embodiment, in the production mode MA that stays in the non-variable state, the reach production, the confirmed production, the accompanying image, the background image, and the decoration drawing in the production mode MC2 that stays in the variable state are the same production mode. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, at least one of them may be used, and the normal effect may be the same effect mode.

  In the above embodiment, when the shift reach effect is executed in the second variation game in the non-changeable state, the final effect in the effect mode MA is executed after executing the special effect in the same effect mode as the effect mode MC2. Not limited to this. For example, after executing the special effect, the confirmed effect in the effect mode MC2 may be executed. In addition, for example, the normal effect, the reach effect, and the confirmed effect in the effect mode MC2 may be continuously executed in the next second variation game. Further, for example, even when the fluctuation pattern P01 for deviation fluctuation is determined, the special effect may be executed. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 9F, in the second variation game for the second time after entering the non-variable state, the variation pattern P31 for variation in the reach reach is determined, and the special effect is executed. . In that case, a confirmed effect in the effect mode MC2 may be executed. In the second second variation game for the third time and the fourth variation game for the fourth time, even when the variation pattern P01 for deviation variation is determined, the effect in the effect mode MA is executed. The normal production and the final production may be continuously executed. Further, as shown in FIG. 9 (g), when a special effect is executed in a plurality of second variable games, in the second variable game sandwiched between them, the normal effect and final effect in the effect mode MC2 May be executed continuously. Further, for example, there may be a case where the special effect is not executed even if the reach reach variation or the big hit variation.

  In the above embodiment, the special effect is always executed when the variation patterns P31 and P33 are determined. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the special effect may not be executed depending on the lottery. Of course, a special effect may be executed regardless of whether or not the variation patterns P31 and P33 are determined.

  In the above embodiment, the variation pattern table HPT12 referred to in the second variation game during the non-variable state includes the variation pattern P01 in the variation pattern table HPT11 referred to during the stay in the effect mode MA and the effect mode MC2. Variation patterns P31 and P33 in the variation pattern table HPT31 referred to during stay are included. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, a variation pattern that is not included in the variation pattern tables HPT11 and HPT31 may be included in the variation pattern table HPT12. Further, for example, the variation patterns included in the variation pattern tables HPT11 and HPT31 may not be included in the variation pattern table HPT12.

  In the above embodiment, the special effect is executed on the condition that the reach effect is executed in the second variable game during the non-variable state. It is also possible to count the number of fluctuating games to be executed later and to execute special effects up to a predetermined number of fluctuating games. In this case, when changing from the variable state to the non-variable state, a predetermined number of times (for example, “4”) is set in the counter and updated for each variable game. The number of variable games to be executed can be specified. In addition, the predetermined number of times may be the upper limit number of reserved memory numbers in the second variable game (for example, “4”), and the upper limit number of reserved memory numbers in the first variable game and the second variable game. It may be a sum of numbers (for example, “8”). In addition, for example, a special effect may be executed regardless of whether the variation game executed after entering the non-variable state is the first variation game or the second variation game. Special effects may be executed.

  In the above-described embodiment, the production mode MA is a production mode in which the shortage state is not given and the probability change expectation is low as compared with the production mode MC2, but the present invention is not limited thereto. For example, as long as the production mode MA has a lower degree of expectation for the benefit to the player than the production mode MC2, the same may be applied to the provision of the variable state. Further, for example, the probability change expectation may be the same, and the effect mode MA may be an effect mode with a higher probability change expectation than the effect mode MC2. In other words, the effect mode may be an effect mode that suggests the degree of expectation for the privilege for the player.

In the above-described embodiment, the special effect is executed in a part of the period of one variation game. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the special effect may be performed in the entire period of one variation game. .
In the above embodiment, the special effect is executed by executing the reach effect with the same effect content as the effect mode MC2, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, it can be specified that the player has the same effect mode. It is sufficient to execute special effects, and there may be slightly different effects.

  -In the said embodiment, unlike the 1st specific production and the production mode MD1 which performs the 1st specific production which shows that the certain variation state is given, such as the display of a background image, the certain variation state is provided. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, it may be configured to shift from both of the effect modes MC1 and MC2 with one effect mode for executing the specific effect indicating that the probability variation state is given. For example, it is good also considering three or more production modes as which the specific production which shows that the probability variation state is provided is performed. In this case, for example, the variation pattern tables HPT32 and HPT42 determined when a specific effect that confirms that the probability variation state is given may be one type, or three or more types.

  -In the above embodiment, in all the production modes, the big win or the small win, or the number of executions of the variable game has been changed to another production mode triggered by the specified number of times, but not limited to this, For example, you may make it transfer to another effect mode by transfer lottery besides them.

  In the above embodiment, in the variable game (9th, 18th, 100th variable game) indicating whether the variable state continues or ends, the continuous effect and the end effect are executed for the variable state and the variable pattern table. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, a continuation effect or an end effect may be executed even in a game other than the variable game. Further, for example, the continuation effect or the end effect may not be executed.

  In the above embodiment, when the transition is made from the production mode MC1 to the production mode MA, it is determined that the certainty change state is not given, and when the production mode MC2 is changed to the production mode MA, whether or not the certainty change state is given. Not confirmed. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, when transitioning from the rendering mode MC1 to the rendering mode MA, it is not determined whether or not the probability variation state has been imparted. You may comprise so that it may determine that it is not done. Further, for example, in both the production mode MC1 and the production mode MC2, it may be configured so that it is not determined whether or not the certain variation state is given. Of course, in both the production mode MC1 and the production mode MC2, it may be configured that it is determined that the probability variation state is not given.

  -In the said embodiment, when it transfers to production mode MA from both production mode MC1 and production mode MC2, provision of the variable state was complete | finished, but it is not restricted to this. For example, it may be possible to shift from both the production mode MC1 and the production mode MC2 to another production mode in the variable state, and in that case, it is configured so that it is not determined whether or not the certain variation state is given. Alternatively, it may be configured that it is determined that the probability variation state is not given.

  In the above embodiment, the first positive variation big hit corresponds to the big win in the first variation game that is in the non-variable state at the time of winning and shifts to the effect mode MC1 after the big hit game ends, but is not limited thereto. For example, in addition to the first probability variation jackpot (symbol A), another jackpot may be defined, which is the same open mode as the first probability variation jackpot (symbol A), but the probability variation state is not given after the end of the jackpot game. Non-probable big hits may be specified.

  In the above embodiment, the variation pattern tables HPT31 and HPT32 are defined more easily than the variation pattern tables HPT41 and HPT42, but the variation pattern having a longer variation time is defined. For example, the variation pattern tables HPT41 and HPT42 may be defined more easily than the variation pattern tables HPT31 and HPT32.

  In the above embodiment, when the number of times of change is 9 times, it is defined that the probability that the probability change state is given is higher than the case of 18 times, but not limited thereto, For example, when the number of times of change is 18, it may be specified that the probability that a certain change state is given is higher than when it is 9, or the same.

  In the above embodiment, the shortened probability variation big hit (symbol E) is defined in which the number of changes of the variation pattern table without changing the game state is 0. However, the present invention is not limited to this. The jackpot with the number of times being 0 may not be defined.

  -In the above embodiment, the number of changes in the variation pattern table is varied depending on whether or not a variable state is given at the time of winning a big hit, but not limited to this, for example, whether or not a certain change state is given at the time of winning a big win Depending on whether or not, the number of changes of the variation pattern table may be varied.

  In the above embodiment, in the first variation game, the number of changes of the variation pattern table is varied depending on the gaming state at the time of winning the big hit, and in the second variation game, the variation pattern table is changed depending on the gaming state at the time of winning the big hit. Although the number of changes is the same, this is not restrictive. For example, in the second variation game, the number of changes in the variation pattern table varies depending on the gaming state at the time of winning the big hit, and in the first variation game, the number of changes in the variation pattern table is the same depending on the gaming state at the time of winning the big hit. It is good. Further, in both the first variation game and the second variation game, the number of changes in the variation pattern table may be different or the same depending on the gaming state at the time of winning the big hit.

  In the above-described embodiment, various functions are provided for selecting the variation pattern table on the main control board 30, but not limited thereto, for example, various functions for selection of the variation pattern table on the overall control board 31 and the display control board 32. May be installed. The variation pattern is not limited to specifying the variation time, and the variation time may be the same.

  In the above embodiment, at least a portion of the big hit is caused when the big special symbol display is displayed on the first special symbol display device 12a and the big special symbol is displayed on the second special symbol display device 12b. It may be defined to be common.

  In the above embodiment, the overall control CPU 31a can specify that the type of jackpot game or the jackpot game is given based on a special figure designation command at the start of a variable game that is a jackpot or jackpot. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, a command for designating the type of jackpot game to be given or a game for small hits may be used instead of a special figure designation command for designating a special figure.

In the above embodiment, the present invention is adopted for a gaming machine that wins a big hit or a small hit. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the present invention may be adopted for a gaming machine that does not win a small hit.
In the above-described embodiment, a big winning opening is provided for each of two variable games. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, one or three or more big winning openings may be provided.

  In the above embodiment, there are a first variation game and a second variation game, and the second variation game is preferentially executed over the first variation game. The first variation game and the second variation game may be executed in accordance with the winning order to the winning opening 14 and the second start winning opening 15. Further, the first variation game and the second variation game may be executed simultaneously. Of course, a plurality of variable games may not be defined.

  In the above embodiment, the probability variation state is given until the next big hit game occurs, but not limited to this, the probability variation state is limited to a predetermined number of probability variation (for example, 50 times) as an upper limit. And a non-probability change state may be made after the end of the change game of the probability change number.

  -In the above embodiment, depending on the type of jackpot, it is determined whether or not a probability change state is given after the jackpot game ends, but not limited to this, the end of the jackpot game regardless of the type of jackpot Later, a probability variation state that is advantageous to the player may be given (probability rush rate 100%).

Next, a technical idea that can be grasped from the above embodiment and another example will be added below.
(A) The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the first specified number of times is greater than the second specified number of times.

  (B) The production mode control means does not perform a control for shifting the production mode between the first certain change suggestion production mode and the second certain change suggestion production mode without triggering a big win. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 4.

  (C) It is possible to specify that the first certainty change confirmed effect mode is different from the second certainty change confirmed effect mode, and the effect mode control means does not trigger the winning of the big hit and the first certain change suggestive effect The control for shifting to the second certainty-change confirmation effect mode from the mode is not performed, and the control for shifting to the first certainty-change confirmation effect mode from the second certain probability suggestion effect mode is not performed. ) Is a gaming machine according to any one of the above.

  (D) Provided with display means for displaying a symbol variation game performed by varying symbols, and when a predetermined jackpot display result is displayed in the symbol variation game, a jackpot game advantageous to the player is generated. In the gaming machine, the jackpot determining means for determining whether or not the symbol variation game is a jackpot, the jackpot type determining means for determining the type of jackpot if the determination result of the jackpot determining means is affirmative, and the jackpot Variation content determining means for determining the variation content of the symbol variation game based on the determination result of the determination means, gaming state control means for controlling the probability variation state for changing the winning probability of jackpot from the low probability state to the high probability state, Based on the effect execution means for executing the effect and the change content determined by the change content determination means, the effect execution means performs control for causing the effect execution means to execute the effect. Control means, and the variation content determination means is a first non-specific effect in which it is difficult to specify whether or not a probable change state is given based on a determination result by the jackpot type determination means after the jackpot game ends. Is determined from the first non-specific variation content group to be executed by the effect execution means, and the first non-variable content game is completed on condition that the first number of symbol variation games has been completed after the jackpot game has ended. Any variation from the first specific variation content group that can execute the first specific effect in which the at least one variation content is different from the specific variation content group and the certain execution state is determined to be given to the effect execution means. While determining the content, at the end of the jackpot game, based on the determination result by the jackpot type determination means, at least a part of the variation content is different from the first non-specific variation content group, the probability variation state Any variation content is determined from a second non-specific variation content group that causes the performance execution means to execute a second non-specific effect that is difficult to specify whether or not the game is given, and the first number of times after the jackpot game ends On the condition that the second number of symbol variation game has been completed, at least a part of the variation content is different from the second non-specific variation content group, and it is determined that the probability variation state is given. A gaming machine that determines any variation content from the second specific variation content group that is capable of performing the performance by the performance execution means.

  (E) Display means for displaying a symbol variation game performed by varying symbols, and when a predetermined jackpot display result is displayed in the symbol variation game, a jackpot game advantageous to the player is generated. In the gaming machine, the jackpot determining means for determining whether or not the symbol variation game is a jackpot, the jackpot type determining means for determining the type of jackpot if the determination result of the jackpot determining means is affirmative, and the jackpot Based on the determination result of the determination means, the variation content determination means for determining the variation content of the symbol variation game, the effect execution means for executing the effect, and the execution of the effect based on the variation content determined by the variation content determination means An effect control means for controlling the means to execute the effect, and a game state control means for controlling the game state. The change to determine the change content among multiple types of change content groups that differ in at least a part of the change content when the predetermined number of symbol change games have ended without any change in the game state after the game ends A game machine that performs control to change a content group and controls the variable content group to be changeable up to a different number of times depending on the type of jackpot to which the jackpot game is given after the jackpot game ends.

  (F) a display unit for displaying a symbol variation game performed by varying a symbol, and a jackpot determination unit for determining whether or not the symbol variation game is a big hit; a jackpot determined in advance in the symbol variation game When a display result is displayed, in a gaming machine in which a big hit game that is advantageous to the player occurs, an effect execution means for executing the effect and an effect control means for controlling the effect execution means to execute the effect And an effect mode control means for controlling an effect mode that suggests a degree of expectation for the benefit to the player, wherein the effect control means is configured to specify the specified effect mode from the specified effect mode by the effect mode control means. When the mode is shifted to the non-specific mode, which has a lower degree of expectation for the player than the mode, a predetermined value is set after the transition to the non-specific mode. In a special symbol variation game in which conditions are satisfied, a special effect in the same effect mode as the effect executed in the specific effect mode, regardless of whether or not the effect mode control means shifts from the non-specific effect mode to the specific effect mode. A game machine that controls the production execution means to be executable.

  DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 11 ... Effect display apparatus (display means, effect execution means), 14 ... 1st start winning opening (1st starting means), 15 ... 2nd start winning opening (2nd starting means), 16 ... Opening / closing blade (opening / closing means) , 18 ... 1st grand prize opening (special prize opening), 22 ... 2nd big prize opening (special prize opening), 30 ... main control board, 30a ... main control CPU (big hit judging means, big hit type determining means, fluctuation) Content determination means, game count counting means, gaming state control means), 30c ... main control RAM (holding storage means, first holding storage means, second holding storage means), 31 ... general control board, 31a ... for general control CPU (effect control means, effect mode control means), 31b... Overall control ROM, 31c... Overall control RAM, 32... Display control board, 32a.

Claims (4)

Display means for displaying a symbol variation game performed by changing symbols, and a jackpot determination unit for determining whether or not the symbol variation game is a big hit, and a predetermined jackpot display result in the symbol variation game is If displayed, in a gaming machine where a big hit game that is advantageous to the player is generated,
Production execution means for performing production,
Effect control means for controlling the effect execution means to execute the effect;
A gaming state control means for controlling a probability change state for changing the winning probability of jackpot from a low probability state to a high probability state;
Production mode control means for controlling the production mode indicating the degree of expectation to which the probability variation state is given,
When the effect mode control means shifts to the first probability change suggestion effect mode that suggests that a certain probability change state has been given after the big hit game, the first specified number of times specified in advance after the big hit game ends. On the condition that the symbol variation game is executed, it is controlled so as to be able to shift to the first probability variation confirmed effect mode in which the probability variation state is confirmed, while the probability variation state is implied after the big hit game is ended. When the mode is shifted to the second probability variation suggestion effect mode that can be specified if different from the first probability variation suggestion effect mode, the second rule is defined in advance after the jackpot game is finished, and is different from the first prescribed number of times. A gaming machine that is controlled so as to be able to shift to a second certainty change confirmation effect mode in which the assignment of the certainty change state is confirmed on condition that the number of symbol variation games has been executed. A starting means having a entrance that allows a game ball to enter, and an opening / closing means that operates so that the entrance can be opened and closed;
The display means displays the symbol variation game on condition that a game ball enters the starting means,
The gaming state control means includes
Control the entrance rate improvement state that is easy to operate the opening and closing means in the open state,
After the jackpot game is over, the first certain number of times of symbols is transferred to the first certain suggestion suggestion effect mode, and the first predetermined number of times of symbols is given in the case where a state of improving the entrance rate is given until the first specified number of times of symbol variation game is over. When shifting to the first certainty-change confirmation effect mode upon the end of the variable game, the entry of the entering rate improvement state is continued, and when not changing to the first certainty-change confirmation effect mode, the entering rate improvement state is given. Control to end
After the big hit game is over, the second predetermined number of symbols is transferred to the second certain change suggestion effect mode, and the second predetermined number of symbols is given until the second predetermined number of symbol variation games are finished. When the transition to the second certainty change confirmed effect mode is made after the end of the variable game, the entry of the entering rate improvement state is continued. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein control is performed to terminate the game.   When the probability variation state is given, the production mode control means does not determine that the first certain variation suggestion production mode does not shift to the first certain probability change production mode, and the probability variation state is not given. While determining that the first certainty change suggestion effect mode is not shifted to the first certainty change suggestion effect mode, the second certainty change suggestion effect mode is not changed regardless of whether or not the certainty change state is given. The gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the game machine can be determined unless the mode is changed to the probability change effect production mode.   The effect control means indicates the continuation of the second probability change suggestion effect mode before the second specified number of symbol variation games are executed when the game proceeds to the second probability change suggestion effect mode after the end of the big hit game. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein control is performed to cause the effect executing means to execute a continuous effect.