JP2015029775A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine capable of increasing interest in a game, in accordance with execution of special performance in a jackpot game.SOLUTION: A performance controlling CPU, when a determination result of jackpot determination is affirmative, counts the number of jackpots in which a predetermined jackpot is won. On the assumption that the number of jackpots does not reach a prescribed number of jackpots, when another condition is further satisfied, a first special condition is established. While control to execute a first special performance is performed, control to execute a second special performance is performed when a second special condition is established which includes at least the fact that the number of jackpots reaches the prescribed number of jackpots. The performance controlling CPU performs control to initialize the counting result, on condition that the second special performance is executed.

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine in which a jackpot game that is advantageous to a player is generated when a predetermined jackpot display result is displayed in a symbol variation game performed by varying symbols.

  Conventionally, in a pachinko machine that is a type of gaming machine, if a predetermined jackpot display result is displayed in a symbol variation game that is performed by varying symbols, the jackpot game that wins a big hit and is advantageous to the player occurs. Is done. In this jackpot game, a big winning opening can be opened, and when a game ball wins the big winning opening, a lot of game balls are paid out.

  In such a gaming machine, for example, as shown in Patent Document 1, when a big win is won, the number of big hits won for the big win is counted, and when the counted number of big hits reaches a specified number, Are disclosed in which a premium effect (special effect) different from the normal time is executed, and the expectation for the increase in the number of jackpots can be enhanced.

JP 2003-93651 A

  However, in such a gaming machine, for example, a special effect is always executed when the number of jackpots reaches a specified number of times, so that a player who has viewed the special effect many times can obtain satisfaction with the special effect. May be less satisfied with the special performance, which may lead to less interest in the game.

  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 with the execution of the special effect during the big hit game. It is to provide a gaming machine.

  A gaming machine that solves the above-mentioned problems is provided with display means for displaying a symbol variation game performed by varying symbols, and is advantageous to the player when a predetermined jackpot display result is displayed in the symbol variation game. In a gaming machine in which a big hit game is generated, a big hit determining means for determining whether or not the symbol variation game is a big hit, an effect executing means for executing an effect, and a special effect by the establishment of a special condition An effect control means for performing control to be executed by the execution means, and a jackpot number counting means for counting the number of jackpots won for a predetermined jackpot if the determination result by the jackpot determination means is affirmative, and the special effect The first special effect executed by the establishment of the first special condition among the special conditions and the second special condition of the special conditions are different from the first special effect. And when the result of the determination by the jackpot determining means is affirmative, the number of big hits counted by the jackpot number counting means is the specified big hit. The first special condition is satisfied when another condition is satisfied on the assumption that the number of times has not been reached, and control for causing the effect executing means to execute the first special effect is performed, while the number of big hits counting means When the second special condition including at least that the number of big hits counted by the number of hits reaches the predetermined number of big hits is established, control is performed to cause the effect executing means to execute the second special effect, and the second special effect is executed. The gist of the invention is that it includes an initialization control means for performing control for initializing the counting result of the big hit number counting means on the condition.

  When the determination result by the jackpot determining means is affirmative for the gaming machine, the game machine includes a jackpot type determining means for determining the type of jackpot, and the jackpot count counting means has a positive determination result by the jackpot determining means. In such a case, the number of jackpots may be counted for each jackpot type determined by the jackpot type determining means.

  When the determination result by the jackpot determining means is affirmative for the gaming machine, the game machine includes a jackpot type determining means for determining the type of jackpot, and the jackpot count counting means has a positive determination result by the jackpot determining means. In such a case, when the second big hit that is more disadvantageous to the player than the first big hit is determined by the big hit type determining means, the second big hit number won for the second big hit may be counted as the big hit number. Good.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to improve the interest of the game with the execution of the special effect during the big hit game.

The front view which shows the front side of a pachinko gaming machine. The schematic diagram which shows the kind of jackpot of the pachinko machine. The block diagram which shows the electrical constitution of a pachinko gaming machine. The schematic diagram which shows the execution conditions of the special jackpot effect, and the control content after execution. The flowchart which shows a big hit production | presentation determination process. (A)-(c) is a timing chart which shows execution of a big hit effect. (A) And (b) is a schematic diagram which shows the execution conditions of special jackpot effect, and the control content after execution. The flowchart which shows a big hit production | presentation determination process. The flowchart which shows a big hit production | presentation determination process. The schematic diagram which shows the execution conditions of the special jackpot effect, and the control content after execution. The schematic diagram which shows the relationship between a game state, production mode, and jackpot production.

Hereinafter, an embodiment of the gaming machine will be described with reference to FIGS.
[First Embodiment]
As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is equipped with a game board YB. A game ball is launched onto the game board YB by a turning operation of the launch handle H provided in the pachinko gaming machine 10.

  In the approximate center of the game board YB, there is provided an effect display device 11 having an image display unit GH of a liquid crystal display type and serving as effect execution means for performing a display effect. In the effect display device 11, a symbol variation game performed by varying the decorative symbols in a plurality of columns (three columns in the present embodiment) and various display effects related to the symbol variation game are executed. In each column, eight types of decorative figures [1] to [8] are displayed. Each of these eight types of decorative symbols constitutes a symbol row for each row. The symbol variation game is executed when a game ball enters the first starting ball entering device 14 or the second starting ball entering device 15 as a starting means disposed on the game board YB.

  In the symbol variation game, a symbol combination (display result) of a decorative symbol displayed as a decorative symbol in each column is derived. Then, when winning the jackpot lottery, the effect display device 11 displays the symbol combination of the jackpot at a fixed stop. Further, when the big hit lottery is not won, the effect display device 11 displays a definite symbol combination on the final display. Incidentally, in this embodiment, the jackpot symbol combination is a symbol combination ([777] or the like) in which the decorative symbols of all the rows are the same. Further, in the present embodiment, the out-of-line symbol combination is a symbol combination ([426] or the like) in which all the rows of the decorative symbols are different, or a symbol combination in which one row of the decorative symbols is different from the other two rows of decorative symbols ([323 Etc.).

  The first start ball entering device 14 is disposed below the effect display device 11. Further, the first start ball entering device 14 has a first start switch SW1 (shown in FIG. 3) that can detect that a game ball has entered the first start ball entering device 14. A big hit lottery is performed on the condition that a game ball has entered the first start ball entry device 14.

  The second starting ball entering device 15 is disposed below the first starting ball entering device 14. The second starting and entering device 15 has an opening / closing member. Further, the second start ball entering device 15 has a second start switch SW2 (shown in FIG. 3) that can detect that a game ball has entered the second start ball entering device 15. A big hit lottery is performed on condition that a game ball has entered the second starting ball entering device 15. The opening / closing member of the second starting and entering device 15 is configured to be displaceable between an open state and a closed state by the operation of an electric accessory solenoid SOL1 (shown in FIG. 3). When the opening / closing member is in the open state, the entrance of the second start ball entering device 15 is enlarged, and the game ball is in an open state in which it is easy to enter. On the other hand, when the opening / closing member is in the closed state, the entrance of the second starting ball entering device 15 is not enlarged and the game ball is in a closed state in which it is difficult for the ball to enter.

  A big winning device 18 having a big winning door 17 is disposed on the right side of the first starting ball entering device 14. The special winning device 18 as a special winning means has a count switch SW3 (shown in FIG. 3) capable of detecting that a game ball has entered the special winning device 18. Further, the big prize door 17 of the big prize device 18 is configured to be displaceable between an open state and a closed state by operation of a big prize solenoid SOL2 (shown in FIG. 3). Then, when the big winning door 17 is opened, the big winning device 18 is opened, and the game balls are allowed to enter the big winning device 18. On the other hand, when the grand prize winning door 17 is in the closed state, the big prize winning device 18 is in the closed state, and the game balls are not allowed to enter the big prize winning device 18.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the big win lottery is won, a big hit game in which the big prize winning device 18 is opened is generated after the end of the symbol variation game to be won. When the big hit game is started, an opening effect indicating the start of the big hit game is first performed. After the opening effect is completed, the round game in which the big winning device 18 is opened is performed a plurality of times with the predetermined number of rounds as an upper limit. One round game is performed until the winning device 18 is opened and closed a predetermined number of times (in this embodiment, once), and the specified number (the upper limit number of winnings) is given to the winning device 18 during one round game. The game ball is released until a game ball is won or until a specified time (round game time) elapses. When a game ball enters the big prize device 18, a predetermined number of game balls are paid out as a prize ball. In the round game, a round effect is performed. When the specified number of round games are finished, an ending effect indicating the end of the jackpot game is performed, and the jackpot game is finished.

  An operation gate 19 is disposed on the right side of the effect display device 11. The operation gate 19 has a gate switch SW4 (shown in FIG. 3) capable of detecting that a game ball has entered the operation gate 19. When a game ball enters the operating gate 19, a normal hit lottery is performed to determine whether or not the normal hit. When the normal winning lottery is won, after a predetermined time has elapsed, a normal winning game in which the second starting and entering device 15 is opened is generated.

  Further, the game board YB is provided with a light emitting portion arrangement member HS in which a plurality of light emission members such as LEDs are arranged. A special symbol display device 12, a hold display device 13, and a normal symbol display device 20 are disposed on the light emitting portion arrangement member HS. Each display device 12, 13, and 20 is comprised by the several light emission member.

  On the special symbol display device 12 as the display means, a special symbol based on a combination of lighting and extinguishing of the light emitting members constituting the special symbol display device 12 is stopped and displayed at the timing when the symbol variation game ends. When the big hit lottery is won, the special symbol display device 12 stops and displays the special symbols classified as the big hit symbol. On the other hand, when the big hit lottery is not won, the special symbol display device 12 stops and displays the special symbol classified as the off symbol. Further, during the execution of the symbol variation game, the special symbol display device 12 displays the special symbols in a variable manner.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 is configured to be able to hold the execution of the symbol variation game. In the hold display device 13, the number of symbol variation games whose execution is put on hold (hereinafter referred to as “the number of stored memories”) is indicated by turning on, blinking, or turning off the light-emitting members constituting the hold display device 13. .

  Further, the normal symbol display device 20 stops and displays the normal symbol by a combination of lighting and extinguishing of the light emitting members constituting the normal symbol display device 20. When the normal winning lottery is won, the normal symbols displayed on the normal symbol display device 20 are changed for a predetermined time, and then the normal symbols classified as the normal winning symbols are stopped and displayed. On the other hand, when the normal winning lottery is not won, the normal symbol display device 20 displays the normal symbols that are categorized as the off-normal symbols after the normal symbols are changed and displayed for a predetermined time.

  In addition, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is configured to be able to generate a high-probability lottery state (hereinafter referred to as “probability change state”) in which the winning probability of the big hit lottery is higher than usual. The probability variation state continues to occur until the probability variation state termination condition is satisfied. The end condition of the probability variation state in the present embodiment is satisfied when the jackpot game is generated or the execution of the symbol variation game of the predetermined number of probability variation upper limit is terminated without winning the jackpot lottery.

  In addition, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is configured to be able to cause an increased entrance rate that makes it easier for a game ball to enter the second starting entrance device 15 than usual. During the occurrence of the improved entrance rate, the opportunity (number of times and time) for the second starting entrance device 15 to be opened per unit time is increased compared to when the improved entrance rate state is not generated. Thus, the probability that the game ball enters the second start ball entering device 15 is increased. The entrance rate improvement state continues to occur until the end condition of the entrance rate improvement state is satisfied. In the present embodiment, the end condition of the increased entrance rate state is satisfied when the big hit game is generated or the execution of the symbol variation game with the predetermined number of operations is finished without winning the big hit lottery.

  Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the big hit lottery is won, the big hit type corresponding to the type of the big hit symbol is determined with a predetermined probability, and the big hit game based on the big hit type is generated.

  As shown in FIG. 2, in this embodiment, the types of jackpots are 12R jackpot (symbol ZA) to which a 12R jackpot game with a prescribed round number set to 12 and a prescribed round number of two is given. 2R jackpot (symbol ZB) to which the set 2R jackpot game is given is included. Regardless of the type of jackpot, if the jackpot is won, after the jackpot game is over, both a probability variation state and a state in which the entrance rate is improved (shown as a shortened state in the figure) are generated. In this embodiment, after the jackpot game is over, a probability variation state is generated with the symbol variation game having a predetermined probability variation upper limit number as an upper limit, and the ball entering rate improvement state is with the symbol variation game having a predetermined operation number as an upper limit. Is born. The 12R jackpot is a jackpot that is advantageous to the player because an advantageous 12R jackpot game in which the total opening time of the big winning device 18 is longer than the 2R jackpot is given. In this embodiment, the 12R jackpot that is advantageous to the player corresponds to the first jackpot, and the 2R jackpot that is disadvantageous to the player corresponds to the second jackpot.

Next, the control configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described with reference to FIG.
A main control board 30 for controlling the entire pachinko gaming machine 10 is mounted on the back side of the pachinko gaming machine 10. The main control board 30 executes various processes for controlling the entire pachinko gaming machine 10 and outputs various control signals according to the processing results. An effect control board 31 is mounted on the back side of the pachinko gaming machine 10. The effect control board 31 controls the display mode of the effect display device 11 based on the control signal output by the main control board 30.

  As shown in FIG. 3, on the main control board 30, a main control CPU 30a that executes control operations in a predetermined procedure, a main control ROM 30b that stores a control program for the main control CPU 30a, and writing and reading of necessary data A main control RAM 30c is provided.

  Various switches SW1 to SW4 are connected to the main control CPU 30a. The various switches SW1 to SW4 are connected to the main control CPU 30a so that the main control CPU 30a can input a detection signal output when the various switches detect a game ball. Further, a special symbol display device 12, a hold display device 13, and a normal symbol display device 20 are connected to the main control CPU 30a. In addition, the main control CPU 30a is connected to the electric accessory solenoid SOL1 and the big prize solenoid SOL2.

  A plurality of types of variation patterns are stored in the main control ROM 30b. The variation pattern can specify the variation time from the start of the symbol variation game to the end of the symbol variation game. In addition, the variation pattern can specify the contents of effects produced by the effect display device 11. The variation pattern includes a variation pattern for the jackpot effect determined at the time of the big hit, a variation pattern for the reach reach effect that includes the reach effect determined at the time of the loss in the production contents, and is determined at the time of the deviation. There is a variation pattern for an offense effect that does not include the reach effect in the effect content. In the variation pattern for the big hit effect of the present embodiment, the reach effect is included in the effect content.

  Various determination values are stored in the main control ROM 30b. For example, the main control ROM 30b stores a jackpot determination value used in the jackpot lottery. The number of jackpot determination values when the probability variation state has occurred is greater than the number of jackpot determination values when the probability variation state has not occurred. The main control ROM 30b stores a normal hit determination value used in the normal win lottery. The main control ROM 30b stores a reach determination value used in a reach effect lottery for determining whether or not to execute a reach effect.

  The main control RAM 30c stores various types of information (random values, timer values, flags, etc.) that are appropriately rewritten during the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 10. For example, the main control RAM 30c stores a main high-accuracy flag indicating whether or not a probability variation state is occurring. Further, the main control RAM 30c stores a main operation flag indicating whether or not the entrance rate improvement state is occurring.

  In the main control board 30, various random numbers used as a big hit determination random number, a special symbol distribution random number, a reach determination random number, or a variation pattern distribution random number are generated. Incidentally, the big hit determination random number is a random number used in the big hit lottery. The random number for reach determination is a random number used for reach production lottery. The special symbol allocation random number is a random number used when determining the type of jackpot. The variation pattern distribution random number is a random number used when determining the variation pattern. The values that can be taken by the random numbers for distribution pattern distribution are distributed for each variation pattern by a variation pattern for outlier effects, a variation pattern for outlier reach effects, and a variation pattern for jackpot effects.

  The effect control board 31 has an effect control CPU 31a that executes control operations in a predetermined procedure, an effect control ROM 31b that stores a control program for the effect control CPU 31a, and an effect control that can write and read necessary data. A RAM 31c is provided.

  An effect display device 11 is connected to the effect control CPU 31a as effect control means. The effect control ROM 31b stores various image display data (image data such as decorative symbols, background images, and characters). The effect control RAM 31c stores various information (random values, timer values, flags, etc.) that are appropriately rewritten during the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 10. For example, the production control RAM 31c stores a sub-high accuracy flag indicating whether or not a probability variation state is occurring. In addition, the effect control RAM 31c stores a secondary operation flag indicating whether or not the entrance rate improvement state is occurring.

Hereinafter, the control contents executed by the main control board 30 and the effect control board 31 will be described.
First, various processes executed by the main control CPU 30a of the main control board 30 based on the main control program will be described. In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 30a executes various processes every predetermined control cycle.

First, the special symbol input process will be described.
When the main control CPU 30a receives the detection signals output from the start switches SW1 and SW2, is the number of reserved storages stored in the main control RAM 30c less than the upper limit number (“4” in this embodiment)? Makes a hold decision for no. When the determination result of the hold determination is affirmative, the main control CPU 30a adds 1 to the hold memory number and rewrites the hold memory number. Further, the main control CPU 30a controls the display content of the hold display device 13 so as to represent the hold storage number after 1 addition.

  In addition, the main control CPU 30a having affirmed the hold determination generates various random numbers generated in the main control board 30 (a jackpot determination random number, a reach determination random number, a special symbol distribution random number, and a variation pattern distribution random number). ) And the value is stored (stored) in the storage area of the main control RAM 30c associated with the reserved storage number. In this way, by storing the values of various random numbers in the main control RAM 30c in association with the reserved storage number, the execution of the symbol variation game is put on hold. In the present embodiment, the main control RAM 30c that suspends the execution of the symbol variation game and stores various random number values in association with the symbol variation game for which the execution is suspended functions as a retention storage unit. In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 30a that acquires various random number values functions as a random number acquisition unit.

Next, the special symbol start process will be described.
The main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the symbol variation game is being executed or whether the big hit game is being generated. If the determination result of the execution condition determination is affirmative, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process. On the other hand, when the determination result of the execution condition determination is negative, the main control CPU 30a reads the number of reserved memories, and executes a determination of the number of holds whether or not the number of reserved memories is greater than “0 (zero)”. When the determination result of the hold number determination is negative, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process.

  On the other hand, when the determination result of the hold number determination is affirmative, the main control CPU 30a subtracts 1 from the hold storage number, and various random numbers stored in the storage area corresponding to the hold storage number “1” of the main control RAM 30c. The values of (big hit determination random number, reach determination random number, special symbol distribution random number, and variation pattern distribution random number) are read out. Further, the main control CPU 30a changes the display content of the hold display device 13 so as to represent the hold storage number after 1 subtraction.

  At this time, the main control CPU 30a stores various random number values stored in the storage area corresponding to the reserved storage number “2” of the main control RAM 30c in the storage area corresponding to the reserved storage number “1”. . Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a stores various random number values stored in the storage area corresponding to the reserved storage number “3” in the storage area corresponding to the reserved storage number “2”. Next, the main control CPU 30a stores the values of various random numbers stored in the storage area corresponding to the reserved storage number “4” in the storage area corresponding to the reserved storage number “3”, and then stores the reserved storage number “ The values of various random numbers stored in the storage area corresponding to “4” are deleted.

  Further, the main control CPU 30a that has read various random number values determines whether or not the read big hit determination random number value matches the big hit determination value, and performs a big hit determination (big hit lottery). At this time, the main control CPU 30a performs a jackpot lottery using a jackpot determination value according to whether or not the probability variation state is occurring.

  When the big hit lottery is won, the main control CPU 30a executes a big hit variation process for causing the symbol variation game to be a big hit. In the big hit variation process, the main control CPU 30a determines the big hit type based on the read special symbol distribution random number value. In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 30a determines a jackpot symbol to be displayed on the special symbol display device 12 by stopping the jackpot symbol by determining the jackpot symbol. Further, the main control CPU 30a determines a variation pattern from a plurality of types of variation patterns for jackpot effect based on the read variation pattern distribution random number value. When the main control CPU 30a determines the variation pattern in the big hit variation process, the special symbol start process is terminated.

  On the other hand, when the big hit lottery is not won, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the read reach determination random number value matches the reach determination value and performs reach effect determination (reach effect lottery). When the reach effect lottery is won, the main control CPU 30a executes an outlier reach variation process for executing a symbol variation game that is out of play after the reach effect is executed. In the loss reach fluctuation process, the main control CPU 30a determines that the special symbol display device 12 stops and displays the shift symbol. Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a determines a variation pattern from a plurality of types of variation patterns for outlier reach production based on the read variation pattern distribution random number value. When the main control CPU 30a determines the variation pattern in the loss reach variation processing, the special symbol start processing is terminated.

  In addition, when the reach effect lottery is not won, the main control CPU 30a executes the outlier normal variation process for executing the symbol variation game that is out of tune without executing the reach effect. In the normal deviation processing, the main control CPU 30a determines that the special symbol display device 12 stops and displays the symbol. Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a determines a variation pattern from a plurality of types of variation patterns for the off-stage effect based on the read random value for variation pattern distribution. Then, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process when the fluctuation pattern is determined in the off-normal fluctuation process. In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 30a that determines whether or not the symbol variation game is a big hit functions as a big hit determination means. In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 30a that determines the type of jackpot functions as the jackpot type determining means.

  The main control CPU 30a that has determined the special symbol and the variation pattern in the special symbol start process outputs a control command generated according to the determined content to the effect control CPU 31a at a predetermined timing. Specifically, the main control CPU 30a outputs a variation pattern designation command for designating the variation pattern and instructing the start of the symbol variation game at the start of the symbol variation game, and the special symbol determined in the special symbol start process. A special symbol designation command to be designated is output to the effect control CPU 31a. Then, the main control CPU 30a outputs all symbol stop commands instructing the end of the symbol variation game when the variation time set in the instructed variation pattern has elapsed, as the variation time elapses, and determines the special The display content of the special symbol display device 12 is controlled so that the symbols are stopped and displayed.

  In addition, when the big win lottery is won, the main control CPU 30a controls the open state and the closed state of the big prize device 18 after the end of the symbol variation game to be won in the big win lottery, thereby causing the big hit game to occur.

  The main control CPU 30a controls the gaming state by managing various information such as a main high-accuracy flag and a main operation flag. Specifically, when the probability variation state is generated, the main control CPU 30a sets information indicating that the probability variation state is occurring in the main high probability flag, and the probability variation upper limit of the symbol variation game in which the probability variation state can be continued. Information for counting the number of times is set in the probability variation counter. When the probability variation state has occurred, the main control CPU 30a updates the probability variation counter as the symbol variation game is executed, and outputs a probability variation count designation command indicating the value of the probability variation counter to the effect control CPU 31a. Based on the value of the probability variation counter, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the number of symbol variation games executed since the probability variation state has occurred has reached the certain probability variation upper limit number. If the main control CPU 30a determines that the number of symbol variation games executed since the probability variation state has occurred has reached the probability variation upper limit number of times, the main control CPU 30a sets information indicating that the probability variation state is not occurring in the main high probability flag. To do.

  When causing the entrance rate improvement state to occur, the main control CPU 30a sets the information indicating that the entrance rate improvement state is occurring in the main operation flag, and the symbol variation that allows the entrance rate improvement state to be continued. Information indicating the number of operations that is the upper limit number of games is set in the operation counter. The main control CPU 30a updates the operation counter with the execution of the symbol variation game and outputs an operation count designation command indicating the value of the operation counter to the effect control CPU 31a when the entrance rate improvement state has occurred. To do. Based on the value of the operation counter, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the number of symbol variation games executed since the entrance rate improvement state has occurred has reached the number of operations. When the CPU 30a for main control determines that the number of symbol variation games executed since the entrance rate improvement state has occurred has reached the number of operations, information indicating that the entrance rate improvement state is not occurring is mainly displayed. Set the operation flag.

  In this way, the main control CPU 30a, when the probability change state or the entrance rate improvement state occurs after the end of the big hit game, when the execution of the predetermined number of symbol variation games is finished without winning the big hit lottery, Control is performed so that the probability variation state and the entrance rate improvement state do not occur. In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 30a that controls the gaming state functions as a gaming state control means.

Next, various processes executed by the effect control CPU 31a of the effect control board 31 based on the control program will be described.
When the special designating command is input, the effect control CPU 31a of the effect control board 31 determines the symbol combination of the decorative symbols to be confirmed and stopped on the effect display device 11 according to the instruction content of the command. Specifically, when the jackpot symbol is designated, the effect control CPU 31a determines the symbol combination of the decorative symbols to be confirmed and stopped from the symbol combination of the jackpot. In addition, when a missing symbol is designated, the effect control CPU 31a determines a symbol combination of decorative symbols to be confirmed and stopped from among the missing symbol combinations.

  When the change pattern designation command is input, the effect control CPU 31a controls the display contents of the effect display device 11 so as to display the decorative symbols in each column in a variable manner and start the symbol change game. Then, the effect control CPU 31a controls the display content of the effect display device 11 so that the symbol combination of the decorative symbols determined to be confirmed and stopped when the all symbols stop command is input is displayed.

  In addition, when the jackpot game is generated, the effect control CPU 31a controls the display mode of the effect display device 11 so as to execute a predetermined jackpot effect until the jackpot game ends.

  Further, the effect control CPU 31a performs control so that the gaming state can be specified by managing various information such as a sub-high-accuracy flag and a sub-operation flag. Specifically, when the probability change state is generated after the end of the big hit game, the effect control CPU 31a sets information that can specify that the probability change state is occurring in the sub-high probability flag. When the probability variation number designation command is input, the effect control CPU 31a sets the value of the probability variation counter designated by the probability variation number designation command in a predetermined area of the effect control RAM 31c, and the probability variation state based on the value of the probability variation counter. It is determined whether or not the number of symbol variation games that have been executed since the occurrence of has reached the probability variation upper limit number. When the CPU 31a for effect control determines that the number of symbol variation games executed after the probability variation state has occurred has reached the certain probability upper limit number of times, information that can specify that the probability variation state is not occurring is displayed as the sub-high accuracy flag. Set to.

  In addition, when the entrance rate improvement state is generated after the end of the big hit game, the effect control CPU 31a sets information that can specify that the entrance rate improvement state is occurring in the secondary operation flag. When the operation number designation command is input, the effect control CPU 31a sets the value of the operation counter designated by the operation number designation command in a predetermined area of the effect control RAM 31c, and enters the ball based on the value of the operation counter. It is determined whether or not the number of symbol variation games executed since the rate improvement state has occurred has reached the number of operations. If the CPU 31a for effect control determines that the number of symbol variation games executed since the entrance rate improvement state has occurred has reached the number of operations, information that can specify that the entrance rate improvement state is not occurring Is set as the secondary operation flag.

  In the present embodiment, during the jackpot game, various jackpot effects for displaying a predetermined image such as a background image in the effect display device 11 are executed. The various jackpot effects include a normal jackpot effect that is executed during normal times and a special jackpot effect that is executed during special times when a special condition is satisfied (so-called “premium jackpot effect”). . In addition, the special jackpot effect as the special effect includes a plurality of types of special jackpot effects having different effects, and is defined so that the corresponding special conditions are different.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 4, the special jackpot effect includes a first special jackpot effect and a second special jackpot effect.
In the first special jackpot effect as the first special effect, a first special condition as an execution condition is defined. As the first special condition, a value indicating that the first special jackpot effect is not executed is set in the first special jackpot effect flag (shown as “OFF” in the drawing), and as a result of winning 12R jackpot, 2R It is specified that the big hit counter is 1 or less and the 12R big hit counter is 10.

  The second special condition as an execution condition is also defined in the second special jackpot effect as the second special effect. As the second special condition, a value indicating that the second special jackpot effect is not executed is set in the second special jackpot effect flag. As a result of winning the 12R jackpot, the 2R jackpot counter is 2 or more, and the 12R jackpot It is specified that the counter is 15 or more.

  As described above, the first special condition includes at least that the number of big hits per 2R big hit does not reach a predetermined number of big hits, such that the 2R big hit counter is 1 or less. Furthermore, the first special condition includes another condition such as when the number of big hits for 12R big hit reaches a predetermined number of big hits. In other words, the first special condition is a condition that is satisfied when another condition is satisfied on the assumption that the number of big hits per 2R big hit has not reached a predetermined number of big hits. On the other hand, the second special condition includes at least that the number of big hits for 2R big hit has reached a predetermined number of big hits, such as 2R big hit counter is 2 or more, and includes other conditions. ing.

  In this embodiment, the number of big hits per 12R jackpot is the first jackpot number, the specified jackpot number corresponding to the jackpot number of 12R jackpot is the first specified jackpot number, the jackpot number per 2R jackpot is the second jackpot number, and the 2R jackpot number The specified number of big hits corresponding to the number of big hits corresponds to the second number of specified big hits.

  The first special jackpot effect flag is assigned to a predetermined area of the effect control RAM 31c, and indicates whether or not the first special jackpot effect has been executed. When the first special jackpot effect is executed, the effect control CPU 31a sets a value indicating the execution of the first special jackpot effect in the first special jackpot effect flag after the end of the jackpot game. This makes it possible to specify whether or not the first special jackpot effect has already been executed after the jackpot game ends.

  The second special jackpot effect flag is assigned to a predetermined area of the effect control RAM 31c, and indicates whether or not the second special jackpot effect has been executed. When the second special jackpot effect is executed, the effect control CPU 31a sets a value indicating execution of the second special jackpot effect in the second special jackpot effect flag after the end of the jackpot game. This makes it possible to specify whether or not the second special jackpot effect has already been executed after the jackpot game ends.

  The 2R jackpot counter is assigned to a predetermined area of the effect control RAM 31c, and is a counter for counting the number of times the 2R jackpot is won. When the 2R jackpot is won based on the special symbol designation command, the effect control CPU 31a updates the 2R jackpot counter so that the number of wins for the 2R jackpot is incremented by one at the start of the jackpot game based on the winning of the 2R jackpot. To do.

  The 12R jackpot counter is assigned to a predetermined area of the effect control RAM 31c, and is a counter for counting the number of times the 12R jackpot is won. When the 12R jackpot is won based on the special symbol designation command, the effect control CPU 31a updates the 12R jackpot counter so that the number of wins for the 12R jackpot is incremented by one at the start of the jackpot game based on the winning of the 12R jackpot. To do.

  As described above, the effect control CPU 31a counts the number of jackpots for each determined type of jackpot when the result of the jackpot determination is affirmative. In the present embodiment, the effect control CPU 31a that counts the number of jackpots functions as a jackpot count counting means.

  The effect control CPU 31a confirms that the winning rate improvement state has occurred after the end of the big hit game, and that a predetermined number of symbol variation games have been executed without winning the big hit, and that the winning rate improvement state has not occurred. When identifiable information is set in the sub-action flag, each special big hit effect flag and each big hit counter are initialized. Specifically, the effect control CPU 31a sets a value indicating non-execution of each special jackpot effect in each special jackpot effect flag, and initializes each jackpot counter so that the number of each jackpot effect becomes zero.

  In addition, the effect control CPU 31a does not execute a predetermined number of symbol variation games without winning a big win after the big hit game is finished, and the occurrence of the high win rate is not executed. Even when information that can be determined to be in the middle is set in the sub-action flag, when each special jackpot effect is executed, each jackpot counter is initialized. In the present embodiment, the effect control CPU 31a that initializes the number of big hits functions as initialization control means.

  Here, with reference to FIG. 5, the jackpot effect determination process for determining the type of jackpot effect will be described. This jackpot effect determination process is executed by the effect control CPU 31a after each jackpot counter is updated when a jackpot game is started by winning a predetermined jackpot.

  As shown in FIG. 5, the effect control CPU 31a determines whether or not the first special condition is satisfied based on the type of the special symbol designation command and the value of the first special jackpot effect flag and each jackpot counter. (Step S211). If the determination result is negative (the first special condition is not satisfied), the presentation control CPU 31a proceeds to step S215. On the other hand, if the determination result is affirmative (the first special condition is satisfied), the effect control CPU 31a determines the first special jackpot effect as the jackpot effect to be executed (step S212). Then, the effect control CPU 31a initializes each jackpot counter (step S218), sets information indicating the determined jackpot effect in a predetermined area of the effect control RAM 31c (step S220), and ends the jackpot effect determination process.

  In step S215, the effect control CPU 31a determines whether or not the second special condition is satisfied based on the type of the special symbol designation command and the values of the second special jackpot effect flag and each jackpot counter. When the determination result is negative (the second special condition is not satisfied), the effect control CPU 31a determines a normal jackpot effect as the jackpot effect to be executed (step S219), and effects control is performed on information indicating the determined jackpot effect. The predetermined area of the RAM 31c is set (step S220), and the big hit effect determination process is terminated.

  On the other hand, when the determination result is affirmative (the second special condition is satisfied), the effect control CPU 31a determines the second special jackpot effect as the jackpot effect to be executed (step S216). Then, the effect control CPU 31a initializes each jackpot counter (step S218), sets information indicating the determined jackpot effect in a predetermined area of the effect control RAM 31c (step S220), and ends the jackpot effect determination process.

  In another process after the end of the jackpot effect determination process, the effect control CPU 31a reads information indicating the set jackpot effect from a predetermined area of the effect control RAM 31c, and displays an image for executing the jackpot effect. 11 is controlled. In particular, when the information indicating the set jackpot effect is information indicating each special jackpot effect, the control CPU 31a for effect control controls the effect display device 11 to display an image for executing each special jackpot effect. I do.

  Further, the effect control CPU 31a specifies the type of the special jackpot effect that has been executed based on each special jackpot effect flag during the jackpot game, during the execution of the symbol variation game, or during standby, and the special jackpot effect that has been executed. The effect display device 11 is controlled to display an icon image indicating the type of information as history information. By displaying the icon image in this manner, it is notified whether or not each special jackpot effect has been executed and whether or not each special condition is satisfied, and can be specified by the player.

Here, a specific example of the jackpot effect will be described with reference to FIG.
As shown in FIG. 6 (a), when the winning rate improvement state has not occurred (in the figure, indicated as the non-entry rate improving state), if the winning of 12R big hit is won, 12R big hit game from the timing indicated by the reference T1 Is started. When the 12R jackpot game is started, 1 is set in the 12R jackpot counter, and the 2R jackpot counter is maintained at 0. In this case, since none of the special conditions is satisfied, the normal big hit effect at the normal time is executed. Then, when the first 12R big hit game is completed at the timing indicated by reference symbol T2, a state of improving the entrance rate is generated. It should be noted that during the big hit game in the figure, for convenience, a game state according to whether or not the entrance rate improvement state has occurred in the immediately preceding symbol variation game is shown.

  Next, when the winning rate improvement state is continuously generated from the timing indicated by the symbol T2, if the 2R big hit is won, the 2R big hit game is started from the timing indicated by the symbol T3. When the 2R jackpot game is started, 1 is set in the 2R jackpot counter, and the 12R jackpot counter is maintained at 1. In this case, since none of the special conditions is satisfied, the normal big hit effect at the normal time is executed. Then, when the first 2R big hit game is completed at the timing indicated by reference numeral T4, a state of improving the entrance rate is generated.

  Then, when the entrance rate improvement state is continuously generated from the timing indicated by the symbol T4, a predetermined big hit is repeatedly won, and when the entrance rate improvement state is continuously generated, the 2R big hit is achieved. When winning, the 2R big hit game is started from the timing indicated by the symbol T5. When the 2R jackpot game is started, 4 is set in the 2R jackpot counter, and the 12R jackpot counter is maintained at 14. In this case, since none of the special conditions is satisfied, the normal big hit effect at the normal time is executed. Then, when the fourth 2R big hit game is completed at the timing indicated by reference symbol T6, an improved entrance rate state is generated.

  Next, if the winning rate improvement state is continuously generated from the timing indicated by the symbol T6 and the 12R big hit is won, the 12R big hit game is started from the timing indicated by the symbol T7. When the 12R jackpot game is started, 15 is set in the 12R jackpot counter, and the 2R jackpot counter is maintained at 4. In this case, assuming that each special jackpot effect has not been executed so far, since the second special condition is satisfied, the second special jackpot effect is executed at a special time. Then, when the 15th 12R big hit game is completed at the timing indicated by reference numeral T8, an improved entrance rate is generated.

  In addition, since the second special jackpot effect is executed, at the timing indicated by T7, 0 is set in each jackpot counter, and each jackpot counter is initialized. As a result, when the second special jackpot effect is executed, the execution of the second special jackpot effect is stored, and the first special jackpot effect can be controlled to be executable. In addition, at the timing indicated by reference numeral T8, a value indicating execution of the second special jackpot effect is set in the second special jackpot effect flag.

  In the present embodiment, even if the first special jackpot effect is executed, a value indicating execution of the first special jackpot effect is set in the first special jackpot effect flag, and each jackpot counter is set to 0, and each jackpot effect is set. The counter is initialized. As a result, the execution of the first special jackpot effect is stored, and of course, the second special jackpot effect can be controlled to be executable. In this way, the effect control CPU 31a performs control to execute each special jackpot effect during the jackpot game when each special condition is satisfied.

As described above in detail, the present embodiment has the following effects.
(1) If another condition is satisfied on the assumption that the counted number of big hits for 2R big hit has not reached the predetermined number of big hits, the first special condition is satisfied, and the first special big hit effect is executed. On the other hand, when the second special condition including at least that the number of big hits for 2R big hit has reached the specified number of big hits, the second special big hit effect is executed. Then, on the condition that the second special jackpot effect has been executed, the count result of the number of jackpots per 2R jackpot is initialized. Therefore, even if the first special big hit effect is not executed without the first special condition being satisfied before the 2R big hit number of hits reaches the specified number of big hits, the second special condition is satisfied and the second special condition is satisfied. When the 2 special big hit effect is executed, the number of times of the big hit is initialized, and it is possible to control again so that the first special big hit effect can be executed. Therefore, in accordance with the execution of the special jackpot effect during the jackpot game, it is possible to improve the interest of the game by balancing the execution opportunities of the special jackpot effect while maintaining the diversity of the special jackpot effect.

  (2) When the determination result of jackpot determination is affirmative, the number of jackpots is counted for each determined type of jackpot. For this reason, depending on whether or not the number of jackpots counted for each type of jackpot has reached the specified number of jackpots, each special condition is satisfied, each special performance is executed, and the type of jackpot can be noticed. Can be improved.

(3) When a 2R jackpot that is more disadvantageous to the player than the 12R jackpot is determined, the number of jackpots won for the 2R jackpot is counted. Each special condition can be established depending on whether or not the number of jackpots won in the 2R jackpot has reached the specified number of jackpots, and each special effect is executed. Therefore, it is possible to focus on the number of jackpots won for the 2R jackpot that is disadvantageous to the player rather than the 12R jackpot, so that the interest in the game can be improved, and the disappointment for winning the 2R jackpot that is disadvantaged for the player Can also be suppressed.
[Second Embodiment]
Next, a second embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 6 (a), 6 (b), 7 (a) and 8. FIG. In the following description, the same reference numerals are given to the same configurations and the same control contents as those of the already described embodiments, and the overlapping description is omitted or simplified.

  In 1st Embodiment, it comprised so that two types of special jackpot presentations might be performed. However, in the second embodiment, three or more types of special jackpot effects are executed. In particular, in the second embodiment, when any one of a plurality of types of special jackpot effects is executed, the number of times of each jackpot is not initialized depending on whether or not another special jackpot effect is executed. Configure as follows. In other words, after the special jackpot effect is executed, it is determined whether or not the execution condition in another special jackpot effect is not established, and when it is determined that the execution condition is not established. The jackpot count may be initialized.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 7 (a), the special jackpot effect includes a third special jackpot effect in addition to the first special jackpot effect and the second special jackpot effect.
As the second special condition, a value indicating that the second special jackpot effect is not executed is set in the second special jackpot effect flag. As a result of winning the 12R jackpot, the 2R jackpot counter is 2 to 4, and the 12R jackpot It is specified that the counter is 15 or more.

  In the third special jackpot effect as the third special effect, a third special condition is defined as its execution condition. As the third special condition, a value indicating that the third special jackpot effect is not executed is set in the third special jackpot effect flag. As a result of winning the 12R jackpot, the 2R jackpot counter is 5 or more, and the 12R jackpot is won. It is specified that the counter is 20. As described above, the third special condition includes at least that the number of big hits per 2R big hit has reached a special number of big hits larger than a predetermined number of big hits such that the 2R big hit counter is 5 or more. And additional conditions are included.

  The third special jackpot effect flag is assigned to a predetermined area of the effect control RAM 31c, and indicates whether or not the third special jackpot effect has been executed. When the third special jackpot effect is executed, the effect control CPU 31a sets a value indicating the execution of the third special jackpot effect in the third special jackpot effect flag after the end of the jackpot game. This makes it possible to specify whether or not the third special jackpot effect has already been executed after the jackpot game ends.

  In addition, the effect control CPU 31a does not execute a predetermined number of symbol variation games without winning a big win after the big hit game is finished, and the occurrence of the high win rate is not executed. Even when information that can be determined to be in the middle is set in the sub-action flag, each jackpot counter is initialized on the assumption that each special jackpot effect is executed. Exceptionally, when the second special jackpot effect is executed and the value indicating the execution of the first special jackpot effect is set in the first special jackpot effect flag, the value is related to the value of the third special jackpot effect flag. The presentation control CPU 31a does not initialize each jackpot counter.

  As shown in FIG. 8, when it is determined in step S211 that the first special condition is not satisfied, the effect control CPU 31a determines the type of the special symbol designation command, the third special jackpot effect flag, Based on the value of each jackpot counter, it is determined whether the third special condition is satisfied (step S213). If the determination result is negative (the third special condition is not satisfied), the effect control CPU 31a proceeds to step S215. On the other hand, if the determination result is affirmative (the third special condition is satisfied), the effect control CPU 31a determines the third special jackpot effect as the jackpot effect to be executed (step S214). Then, the effect control CPU 31a initializes each jackpot counter (step S218), sets information indicating the determined jackpot effect in a predetermined area of the effect control RAM 31c (step S220), and ends the jackpot effect determination process.

  When it is determined in step S215 that the second special condition is satisfied, when the second special jackpot effect is determined as the jackpot effect to be executed in step S216, the process proceeds to step S217.

  In step S217, the effect control CPU 31a determines whether or not a value indicating non-execution of the first special jackpot effect is set in the first special jackpot flag. That is, the effect control CPU 31a specifies whether or not the first special jackpot effect has been executed. When the determination result is negative (a value indicating non-execution of the first special jackpot effect is not set), the effect control CPU 31a uses the information indicating the determined jackpot effect for effect control without executing step S218. The predetermined area of the RAM 31c is set (step S220), and the big hit effect determination process is terminated. On the other hand, when the determination result is affirmative (a value indicating that the first special jackpot effect is not executed is set), the effect control CPU 31a initializes each jackpot counter (step S218) and indicates the determined jackpot effect. Information is set in a predetermined area of the effect control RAM 31c (step S220), and the big hit effect determining process is terminated. As described above, when the second special jackpot effect is executed, when the first special jackpot effect is not executed, each jackpot counter is initialized regardless of whether the third special jackpot effect is executed. Is done. On the other hand, when the second special jackpot effect is executed and the first special jackpot effect is being executed, each jackpot counter is not initialized regardless of whether or not the third special jackpot effect is being executed. In the present embodiment, the effect control CPU 31a that specifies whether each of the various special jackpot effects has been executed functions as a special effect execution specifying means.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 6A, when the second special jackpot effect is executed, the first special jackpot flag is referred to and a value indicating non-execution of the first special jackpot effect is set. In this case, 0 is set in each jackpot counter at the timing indicated by reference symbol T7, and each jackpot counter is initialized. As a result, when the second special jackpot effect is executed, the execution of the second special jackpot effect is stored, and the first special jackpot effect can be controlled to be executable.

  On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 6B, when the second special jackpot effect is executed, the first special jackpot flag is referred to and a value indicating the execution of the first special jackpot effect is set. In the timing indicated by reference symbol T7, 0 is not set in each big hit counter, and each big hit counter is not initialized. Thus, when the second special jackpot effect is executed, the execution of the second special jackpot effect is stored, and when the first special jackpot effect is executed, the first special jackpot effect can be executed specially. It is controlled so that it does not control to a different state.

  In the present embodiment, even if the third special jackpot effect is executed, a value indicating execution of the third special jackpot effect is set in the third special jackpot effect flag, and each jackpot counter is set to 0, and each jackpot effect is set. The counter is initialized. As a result, the execution of the third special jackpot effect is stored, and of course, it is possible to control the first special jackpot effect and the second special jackpot effect to be executable.

As described above in detail, the second embodiment has the following effects in addition to the effects (1) to (3) in the first embodiment.
(4) The first special condition is satisfied and the first special jackpot effect is executed when another condition is satisfied on the assumption that the counted number of jackpots of 2R jackpot has not reached the specified number of jackpots. On the other hand, when the second special condition including at least that the number of big hits for 2R big hit has reached the specified number of big hits, the second special big hit effect is executed. When the second special jackpot effect is executed, the count result of the number of jackpots per 2R jackpot is initialized on the condition that the first special jackpot effect is not executed. Therefore, even if the first special big hit effect is not executed without the first special condition being satisfied before the 2R big hit number of hits reaches the specified number of big hits, the second special condition is satisfied and the second special condition is satisfied. When the 2 special big hit effect is executed, the number of times of the big hit is initialized, and it is possible to control again so that the first special big hit effect can be executed. Therefore, with the execution of the special jackpot effect, it is possible to improve the interest of the game by balancing the execution opportunities of the special jackpot effect while maintaining the diversity of the special jackpot effect.

  (5) If the determination result of the big hit determination is affirmative, the third special condition including at least that it has been specified that the number of big hits for 2R big hit has reached a special specified big hit number greater than the specified big hit number is satisfied. A third special jackpot effect different from the first special jackpot effect and the second special jackpot effect is executed. When the second special jackpot effect is executed, the control for initializing the count result of the number of jackpots is performed on the condition that the first special jackpot effect is not executed. Therefore, when the second special jackpot effect is executed when the first special jackpot effect is not executed regardless of whether or not the third special jackpot effect is executed, the count result of the number of big hits is initialized. As a result, the first special jackpot effect can be controlled again. Therefore, with the execution of the special jackpot effect, it is possible to improve the interest of the game by balancing the execution opportunities of the special jackpot effect while maintaining the diversity of the special jackpot effect.

  (6) When the second special jackpot effect is executed, on the condition that the first special jackpot effect is executed, the count result of the number of jackpots per 2R jackpot is not initialized. For this reason, after the first special jackpot effect is executed, even if the second special jackpot effect is executed, it is not necessary to control again to a state where the first special jackpot effect can be executed. Can be reduced. In particular, when the third special condition for executing the third special jackpot effect is stipulated, the third special jackpot effect is executed by performing the same control as when winning the big jackpot. It is possible to prevent other special jackpot presentations from being affected based on the number of jackpots.

(7) When the second special jackpot effect is executed, the count result of the number of jackpots per 2R jackpot is initialized on condition that both the first special jackpot effect and the third special jackpot effect are not executed. Control is performed. For this reason, when both the first special jackpot effect and the third special jackpot effect are not executed, the execution result of the first special jackpot effect is given priority by initializing the count result of the number of jackpots. It can be controlled again so that the first special jackpot effect can be executed. Therefore, with the execution of the special jackpot effect, it is possible to improve the interest of the game by balancing the execution opportunities of the special jackpot effect while maintaining the diversity of the special jackpot effect.
[Third Embodiment]
Next, a third embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. 6C, FIG. 7B, and FIG. In the following description, the same reference numerals are given to the same configurations and the same control contents as those of the already described embodiments, and the overlapping description is omitted or simplified.

  In the second embodiment, when the first special jackpot effect is not executed, the number of times of each jackpot is initialized, while when the first special jackpot effect is executed, the number of times of each jackpot is initialized. Was configured not to be performed. However, in the third embodiment, when the third special jackpot effect is being executed, the number of times of each big hit is initialized, while when the third special jackpot effect is not being executed, Configure so that initialization is not performed.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 7B, when the second special jackpot effect is executed, a value indicating that the third special jackpot effect is not executed is set in the third special jackpot effect flag. Regardless of the value of the first special jackpot effect flag, the effect control CPU 31a does not initialize each jackpot counter.

  As shown in FIG. 9, when it is determined in step S215 that the second special condition is satisfied, when the second special jackpot effect is determined as the jackpot effect to be executed in step S216, the process proceeds to step S227.

  In step S227, the CPU 31a for effect control determines whether or not a value indicating execution of the third special jackpot effect is set in the third special jackpot flag. That is, the effect control CPU 31a specifies whether or not the third special jackpot effect has been executed. When the determination result is negative (a value indicating the execution of the third special jackpot effect is not set), the effect control CPU 31a does not execute step S218, and the information indicating the determined jackpot effect is stored in the effect control RAM 31c. Is set to a predetermined area (step S220), and the big hit effect determination process is terminated. On the other hand, when the determination result is affirmative (a value indicating the execution of the third special jackpot effect is set), the effect control CPU 31a initializes each jackpot counter (step S218), and information indicating the determined jackpot effect Is set in a predetermined area of the effect control RAM 31c (step S220), and the jackpot effect determining process is terminated. As described above, when the second special jackpot effect is executed, when the third special jackpot effect is executed, each jackpot counter is initialized regardless of whether or not the first special jackpot effect is executed. Is done. On the other hand, in the case where the second special jackpot effect is executed, when the third special jackpot effect is not executed, each jackpot counter is not initialized regardless of whether the first special jackpot effect is executed.

  Also, as shown in FIG. 6C, when the second special jackpot effect is executed, the third special jackpot flag is referred to and a value indicating execution of the third special jackpot effect is set. Is set to 0 in each jackpot counter at the timing indicated by reference symbol T7, and each jackpot counter is initialized. Thus, when the second special jackpot effect is executed, it is possible to control the state so as to approach the execution of the third special jackpot effect.

As described above in detail, the third embodiment has the following effects in addition to the effects (1) to (3) in the first embodiment and (5) in the second embodiment.
(8) In the case where the second special jackpot effect is executed, control is performed that does not initialize the count result of the number of jackpots per 2R jackpot on condition that the third special jackpot effect is not executed. Therefore, when the second special jackpot effect is executed when the third special jackpot effect is not executed, regardless of whether or not the first special jackpot effect is executed, the count result of the number of big hits is initialized. By not making it, the third special jackpot condition can be kept away from a state where the third special jackpot condition can be satisfied so that execution of the third special jackpot effect is given priority. Therefore, with the execution of the special jackpot effect, it is possible to improve the interest of the game by balancing the execution opportunities of the special jackpot effect while maintaining the diversity of the special jackpot effect.
[Fourth Embodiment]
Next, a fourth embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. In the following description, the same reference numerals are given to the same configurations and the same control contents as those of the already described embodiments, and the overlapping description is omitted or simplified.

  In 1st Embodiment, it comprised so that two types of special jackpot presentations might be performed. However, the fourth embodiment is configured to include a special jackpot effect in which the number of each big hit is not initialized even if executed, among three or more types of special jackpot effects.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 10, the first to fifth special jackpot effects are included in the plurality of types of special jackpot effects. Further, as shown in FIG. 11, a plurality of types of special jackpot effects can be executed for each effect mode during stay.

  As shown in FIG. 11, the effect mode corresponds to the type of the background image of the effect display device 11 and can be easily recognized by the player from the background image. The normal effect mode that can be stayed when not entered, and the first effect mode and the second effect mode that can be stayed when the entrance rate improvement state has occurred are included. An effect mode flag is assigned to the effect control RAM 31c, and the effect control CPU 31a controls the effect mode by setting a value indicating the effect mode to stay in the effect mode flag.

  In the normal performance mode in which the entrance rate improvement state has not occurred, the special big hit effect is executed without being executed. Then, when the winning rate improvement state has not occurred, the big win is won, and when the winning rate improvement state occurs after the end of the big hit game, the normal effect mode is shifted to the first effect mode.

  In the first effect mode, a third special jackpot effect can be executed in addition to the normal jackpot effect. Then, when the big win is won and the third special big hit effect is executed in the big hit game, the first effect mode is shifted to the second effect mode.

  In the second effect mode, in addition to the normal jackpot effect, the first, second, fourth, and fifth special jackpot effects can be executed. Then, when the big hit is won and the second special big hit effect or the fifth special big hit effect is executed in the big hit game, the second effect mode is shifted to the first effect mode.

  In addition, when the entrance rate improvement state is generated and the entrance rate improvement state is not generated, the normal effect mode is shifted from the first effect mode or the second effect mode. Further, as the normal jackpot effect, there are different effect modes in the normal effect mode, the first effect mode, and the second effect mode.

  As shown in FIG. 10, the first special jackpot effect is defined with a first special condition as its execution condition. The first special condition includes staying in the second effect mode among a plurality of types of effect modes. Further, the first special condition includes that a value indicating that the first special jackpot effect is not executed is set in the first special jackpot effect flag. Further, the first special condition includes that the 2R jackpot counter is 1 or less and the 12R jackpot counter is 4 as a result of winning the 12R jackpot.

  The second special jackpot effect is also defined as a second special condition as an execution condition thereof. The second special condition includes staying in the second effect mode among a plurality of types of effect modes. Further, the second special condition includes that a value indicating that the second special jackpot effect is not executed is set in the second special jackpot effect flag. Further, the second special condition includes that the 2R big hit counter is 2 or more and the 12R big hit counter is 3 or less as a result of winning the 12R big hit.

  In the third special jackpot effect, a third special condition is defined as an execution condition. The third special condition includes staying in the first effect mode among a plurality of types of effect modes. Further, as the third special condition, in such a situation, as a result of winning 12R jackpot based on a specific variation pattern (variation pattern for specific jackpot effect), it is established with a probability of about 75% of them. . The specific variation pattern is a variation pattern selected with a predetermined probability from the variation patterns for the big hit effect.

  In the fourth special jackpot effect, a fourth special condition is defined as the execution condition. The fourth special condition includes staying in the second effect mode among a plurality of types of effect modes. Further, the fourth special condition includes that a value indicating that the fourth special big hit effect is not executed is set in the fourth special big hit effect flag. The fourth special condition is established with a probability of about 90% of the 12R big wins based on a specific variation pattern in such a situation.

  The fifth special jackpot effect also has a fifth special condition as its execution condition. The fifth special condition includes staying in the second effect mode among a plurality of types of effect modes. Further, as the fifth special condition, a value indicating execution of each special big hit effect is set in all of the first, second, and fourth special big hit effect flags (indicated as “ON” in the drawing). It is included. The fifth special condition includes that the 12R jackpot counter is 2 as a result of winning the 12R jackpot.

  The fourth special jackpot effect flag is assigned to a predetermined area of the effect control RAM 31c, and indicates whether or not the fourth special jackpot effect has been executed. When the fourth special jackpot effect is executed, the effect control CPU 31a sets a value indicating execution of the fourth special jackpot effect in the fourth special jackpot effect flag after the end of the big hit game. This makes it possible to specify whether or not the fourth special jackpot effect has already been executed after the jackpot game ends.

  As shown in FIGS. 10 and 11, when the third special jackpot effect is executed during the stay in the first effect mode, the effect control CPU 31a is triggered by the start of the first symbol variation game after the end of the jackpot game. As a result, a value indicating the second effect mode is set in the effect mode flag assigned to the effect control RAM 31c, and the effect mode is shifted to the second effect mode. In addition, when the first special jackpot effect or the fifth special jackpot effect is executed during the stay in the second effect mode, the effect control CPU 31a is triggered by the start of the first symbol variation game after the end of the jackpot game. A value indicating the first effect mode is set in the effect mode flag assigned to the effect control RAM 31c, and the effect mode is shifted to the first effect mode.

  As shown in FIG. 10, the CPU 31a for effect control performs the fourth special jackpot effect even when information that can specify that the entry rate improvement state is occurring is set in the sub-action flag. When each special jackpot effect is executed, each jackpot counter is initialized.

  Here, the overall progress of the game will be described with reference to FIGS. When a big hit is won when the entrance rate improvement state is not generated, after the big hit game based on the big hit is completed, the entrance rate improvement state is generated and the first effect mode is entered.

  In the first effect mode, the normal jackpot effect and the third special jackpot effect can be executed, and other special jackpot effects other than the third special jackpot effect are not executed. In this case, when the big hit is won but the third special condition is not satisfied, the normal big hit effect is executed. After the big hit game with the normal big hit effect is finished, the entrance rate improvement state is generated and the stay in the first effect mode is continued.

  On the other hand, when the big hit is won and the third special condition is satisfied, the third special big hit effect is executed. After the big hit game with the third special jackpot effect is finished, the entrance rate improvement state is generated, and the mode is shifted to the second effect mode. In this case, each big hit counter is initialized.

  Next, in the second effect mode, the normal jackpot effect and the special jackpot effect excluding the third special jackpot effect can be executed, and the third special jackpot effect is not executed. In this case, when the big hit is won but each special condition is not satisfied, the normal big hit effect is executed. After the big hit game with the normal big hit effect is finished, the entrance rate improvement state is generated and the stay in the second effect mode is continued.

  On the other hand, when each special condition is not satisfied during the stay in the second effect mode, a value indicating that each special jackpot effect is not executed is set in each special jackpot effect flag. For this reason, the fifth special condition cannot be satisfied, and the first special condition, the second special condition, and the fourth special condition can be satisfied.

  Then, when the big hit is won and the fourth special condition is satisfied, the fourth special big hit effect is executed. After the big hit game with the fourth special jackpot effect is finished, the entrance rate improvement state is generated and the stay in the second effect mode is continued. In this case, each big hit counter is not initialized.

  In addition, when the big win is won and the second special condition is established, the second special big hit effect is executed. After the big hit game with the second special jackpot effect is finished, the entrance rate improvement state is generated, and the stay in the second effect mode is continued. In this case, each big hit counter is initialized.

  Further, when the big win is won and the first special condition is established, the first special big hit effect is executed. After the big hit game with the first special jackpot effect is ended, the entrance rate improvement state is generated, the stay in the second effect mode is ended, and the mode is shifted to the first effect mode. In this case, each big hit counter is initialized.

Thus, when the values indicating the execution of each special big hit effect are set in all of the first, second and fourth special big hit effect flags, the fifth special condition can be established.
Further, when the big hit is won and the fifth special condition is established, the fifth special big hit effect is executed. After the big hit game with the fifth special jackpot effect is completed, the entrance rate improvement state is generated, the stay in the fifth effect mode is ended, and the mode is shifted to the first effect mode. In a state where the fifth special jackpot effect can be executed, the fifth special jackpot effect is executed every time the 12R jackpot is won twice. In this case, each big hit counter is initialized.

  As described above, in order to execute the fifth special jackpot effect, the third special jackpot effect is executed in the first effect mode to shift from the first effect mode to the second effect mode, and the second effect mode. The fourth special jackpot effect and the second special jackpot effect must be executed. Then, it is necessary to shift to the first effect mode again by executing the first special jackpot effect, and to shift from the first effect mode to the second effect mode by executing the third special jackpot effect in the first effect mode. Don't be. Of course, both the second special jackpot presentation and the fourth special jackpot must be executed during the stay in the second presentation mode.

  Further, when a special big hit effect excluding the fourth special big hit effect is executed, each big hit counter is initialized. In particular, when the second special jackpot effect is executed, the 2R jackpot counter is initialized. For example, if the 2R big hit, 12R big hit, 2R big hit, 12R big hit, etc. are won in the chronological order after the transition to the second effect mode, both the 2R big hit counter and the 12R big hit counter become 2, The second special condition is satisfied before the first special condition is satisfied. In this case, if the 2R big hit counter is not initialized, the first special condition cannot be satisfied, and the first special condition can be returned to the state where the first special condition can be satisfied only by initializing the 2R big hit counter. .

As described above in detail, the fourth embodiment has the following effects in addition to the effects (1) to (3) in the first embodiment.
(9) Depending on the type of special effect executed, there are a special effect in which the number of jackpots is initialized and a special effect in which the number of jackpots is not initialized. For this reason, it is possible to give interest to the type of special effect that has been executed, and to improve the interest of the game.

  (10) Even if a special big hit effect that is not based on the number of big hits is executed as in the fourth special big hit effect, a special big hit effect based on the number of big hits is executed as in the first special big hit effect or the second special big hit effect. Unlike the case where it is done, the big hit count is not initialized. For this reason, when a special big hit effect that is not based on the number of big hits is executed, the control similar to that in the case of winning the big hit is performed without initializing the number of big hits. It can be made not to affect the special jackpot production of.

  (11) When a predetermined big hit (for example, 12R big hit) is won based on a specific variation pattern as in the third special big hit effect or the fourth special big hit effect, the special effect is executed with a predetermined probability. For this reason, it is possible to give interest to the variation pattern and the contents of the effect executed based on the variation pattern, and to improve the interest in the game.

  (12) Also, when a predetermined jackpot is won based on a specific variation pattern, the special jackpot effect is not necessarily executed, and it is determined whether or not the special jackpot effect is executed. For this reason, the expectation for execution of the special jackpot effect can be raised, and the interest for the game can be improved.

  (13) The special jackpot effect executed for each staying effect mode among a plurality of types of effect modes with different effect modes is different. For this reason, it is possible to give interest to the staying production mode and to improve the interest in the game.

  (14) Also, there are cases where the effect mode is shifted depending on the type of the special jackpot effect that is executed, such as the first special jackpot effect, the third special jackpot effect, and the fifth special jackpot effect. For this reason, in order to specify whether or not the effect mode is shifted, it is possible to give interest to the type of special jackpot effect to be executed, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

  (15) In particular, when the production mode is shifted, the number of big hits is initialized. For this reason, after the transition to the production mode, the number of jackpots is initialized, the special jackpot production is executed based on the number of jackpots counted during the stay in the production mode, and interest in staying or transitioning to the production mode can be given. Can improve the interest of the game.

In addition, the said embodiment can be embodied in another embodiment (another example) as follows.
-In the above embodiment, after the jackpot game is over, when a predetermined number of symbol variation games are executed without winning a big hit, and the application of the improved entrance rate is completed, various flags and counters are initialized. Not limited to. For example, after the end of giving the entry rate improvement state, various flags and counters may be initialized before the next big hit game is finished. In other words, after the jackpot game is finished, a predetermined number of symbol variation games are executed without winning a big hit, and after the grant of the entrance rate improvement state is finished, the various jackpot games to be given next are finished. It suffices if flags and counters are initialized.

  In the above embodiment, the big hit number counter is initialized when each special big hit effect is executed, but this is not limitative. For example, separately from the big hit number counter, a display big hit number counter for display on the effect display device 11 or a display regarding the number of acquired balls on the effect display device 11 based on the number of winning game balls to the big prize device 18. The acquired ball number counter for performing the operation is configured to be assigned to a predetermined area of the effect control RAM 31c. In this case, these display big hit count counters and acquired ball count counters are initialized when the entrance rate improvement state no longer occurs, but by displaying each special big hit effect, The counter and the acquired ball number counter may or may not be initialized.

  In the first embodiment, when all the special jackpot effects are executed, the number of jackpots is initialized, but not limited to this, for example, when any one of the special jackpot effects is executed Control may be performed so that the number of big hits is not initialized when the number of big hits is initialized and one of the other special jackpot effects is executed. Also, the number of types of special jackpot effects is not questioned.

  In the above embodiment, the number of jackpots is always initialized when a predetermined special jackpot effect is executed. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, when the winning lottery is won with a predetermined probability, the number of jackpots May be controlled so that the number of jackpots is not initialized when the initialization lottery is not won. Further, for example, in the second embodiment or the third embodiment, when the first special jackpot effect and the third special jackpot effect are not executed, the number of jackpots is set to prioritize the execution of the first special jackpot effect. It may be determined by initialization lottery whether the number of jackpots is not initialized in order to prioritize execution of the third special jackpot effect.

  In the above embodiment, all of the counted multiple types of big hit counts are initialized. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, one type of big hit count may be initialized. In addition, the number of big hits of a plurality of types is counted. Further, for example, the number of big hits may be counted for each of a plurality of types of big hits instead of every single type of big hit, or the number of big hits may be counted for each number of big hits.

  In the above embodiment, special jackpot effects different from normal images were executed in all of the opening effects, round effects (including between rounds), and ending effects during the jackpot game, but not limited to this, Any of these may be used. Further, for example, the special effect may be executed with a round effect of a specific number of rounds. Further, not only during the big hit game, for example, a special effect may be executed during execution of the symbol variation game or during standby, such as an icon display effect.

  In the above embodiment, the number of big hits is initialized by setting the number of big hits to 0. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, when the number of big hits is 2 or more, 1 may be set in the big hit number counter, and this value may not be an initial value. That is, a value that satisfies the execution condition in another special jackpot effect may be set in the jackpot counter.

  In the above embodiment, the special jackpot effect is controlled to be executable only when the entrance rate improvement state is given, but not limited to this, for example, when the entrance rate improvement state is not given As long as the special jackpot effect may be controlled to be executable. Further, the special jackpot effect is controlled so that it can be executed only when the probability change state is given. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the special jackpot effect is controlled so that it can be executed only when the probability change state is not given. May be. Of course, a combination of these may be used.

  In the above embodiment, for example, the type of jackpot may be different. In addition, for example, when winning a big hit, it is not always necessary to cause a probability change state or an improved entrance rate after the big hit game has ended. Further, for example, the upper limit number of symbol variation games may not be specified for the occurrence of a probability variation state or an improved entrance rate.

  In the above embodiment, each special condition is defined so that the number of jackpot hits that are disadvantageous to the player is contradictory, but not limited to this, for example, the number of jackpot hits that are advantageous to the player is contradictory Each special condition may be defined in the above, or a combination thereof may be used. Further, the big hit unfavorable to the player may be a time during which a specified number of game balls can be won in the big winning device 18 during a single round game, or a time during which a prize cannot be won. In addition, the degree of jackpot advantage for the player may be defined by the gaming state after the jackpot game ends.

  -In the above embodiment, each special condition is defined so that the 2R jackpot counter is 1 or less, the 2R jackpot counter is 2 or more, which matches any condition for the predetermined number of jackpots, and contradicts each other. Not limited to this. For example, each special condition may be defined so as to conflict with each other even if the predetermined number of big hits does not match any condition, such as 2R big hit counter being 1 or less and 2R big hit counter being 3 or more. . The fact that the number of big hits reaches the specified number of big hits is a concept including reaching the specified number of big hits and exceeding the specified number of big hits. Further, for example, the second special condition and the third special condition in the second embodiment or the third embodiment may overlap. As a specific example, a second special condition including that the 2R jackpot counter is 2 or more and a third special condition including that the 2R jackpot counter is 5 or more may be defined.

  In the above embodiment, the special effect is executed by displaying the image on the effect display device 11, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the sound is output, the lamp is turned on, the displacement of the movable body, the vibration of the vibrating body, etc. Special effects may be executed, or a combination of these may be used.

Next, a technical idea that can be grasped from the above embodiment and another example will be added below.
(A) The production control means includes at least that the second big hit number counted by the big hit number counting means has not reached the second prescribed big hit number, and the first big hit number is set to the first prescribed big hit number. When the first special condition based is established, control is performed to cause the effect executing means to execute the first special effect, while the second big hit count counted by the big hit count counting means becomes the second specified big hit count. At least when the second special condition is satisfied based on the first specified number of big hits, the control unit is configured to control the execution unit to execute the second special effect, and to perform the initialization. When the control means executes the first special effect or the second special effect, the control means counts the first big hit number counted by the big hit number counting means and the second And performing control to initialize the per count.

  (B) The game state control means for controlling the game state is provided, and when the game state control means shifts to an advantageous game state after the end of the big hit game, the determination result by the big hit determination means is affirmative When the execution of the predetermined number of symbol variation games is finished, control is performed to shift to an unfavorable gaming state, and the initialization control means has an advantageous gaming state after the big hit game is finished by the gaming state control means. If the game state is shifted to an unfavorable gaming state after the transition to the game state, the control for initializing the counting result by the jackpot count counting means is performed, and the gaming state control means shifts to an advantageous gaming state after the end of the jackpot game. If the first special effect is executed before the game state is shifted to an unfavorable gaming state, the count result by the jackpot count counting means is initialized. And performing control that.

  (C) Provided with display means for displaying a symbol variation game to be performed by varying symbols, 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 effect executing means for executing the effect, and the control for causing the effect executing means to execute the special effect when the special condition is established. If the result of the determination by the big hit determination means is affirmative, the special effect is provided with a big hit number counting means for counting the number of big hits won for a predetermined big hit. The first special effect executed when the first special condition is satisfied and the second special effect executed when the second special condition is satisfied among the special conditions, unlike the first special effect. If the result of the determination by the jackpot determination means is affirmative, the effect control means confirms that the number of jackpots counted by the jackpot count counter has not reached the specified number of jackpots. If another condition is satisfied as a premise, the first special condition is satisfied, and control is performed to cause the effect execution means to execute the first special effect, while the number of big hits counted by the big hit number counting means is When the second special condition including at least that the specified number of hits has been reached is established, the effect execution means performs control to execute the second special effect, and each of the first special effect and the second special effect is In the case where the special effect execution specifying means for specifying whether or not the second special effect is executed and the special effect execution specifying means are executed by the special effect execution specifying means, On condition that it has been identified as the first special effect is not running, and further comprising a an initialization control means for performing control to initialize the counting result of the jackpot number counting means.

  DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 ... Pachinko machine, 11 ... Production display device (production execution means), 12 ... Special symbol display device (display means), 14 ... First start ball entry device, 15 ... Second start ball entry device, 18 ... Grand prize 30 ... main control board, 30a ... main control CPU (big hit judging means, big hit type determining means, gaming state control means), 31 ... production control board, 31a ... production control CPU (production control means, big hit count) Means, special effect execution specifying means, initialization control means).

Claims (3)

A gaming machine comprising display means for displaying a symbol variation game performed by varying symbols, wherein a bonus game that is advantageous to the player is generated when a predetermined jackpot display result is displayed in the symbol variation game In
Jackpot determining means for determining whether or not the symbol variation game is a jackpot;
Production execution means for performing production,
Effect control means for performing control to cause the effect execution means to execute a special effect upon establishment of a special condition;
When the determination result by the jackpot determining means is affirmative, comprises a jackpot count counting means for counting the number of jackpots won in a predetermined jackpot,
Unlike the first special effect, the special effect is executed when the second special condition is satisfied, unlike the first special effect, which is executed when the first special condition is satisfied. 2nd special performance is included,
When the result of the determination by the jackpot determination means is affirmative, the effect control means satisfies another condition on the assumption that the number of jackpots counted by the jackpot count counting means has not reached a specified number of jackpots. And the first special condition is satisfied, and the control is performed to cause the effect execution means to execute the first special effect, while at least that the big hit number counted by the big hit number counting means has reached a predetermined big hit number When the second special condition including is established, control to cause the effect execution means to execute the second special effect,
A gaming machine comprising initialization control means for performing control for initializing a counting result by the jackpot count counting means on condition that the second special effect is executed. When the determination result by the jackpot determining means is affirmative, comprising a jackpot type determining means for determining the type of jackpot,
2. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the big hit number counting means counts the big hit number for each big hit type determined by the big hit type determining means when the determination result by the big hit determining means is affirmative. . When the determination result by the jackpot determining means is affirmative, comprising a jackpot type determining means for determining the type of jackpot,
The jackpot count counting means is configured to output a second jackpot when a second jackpot that is more disadvantageous to the player than the first jackpot is determined by the jackpot type determining means when the determination result by the jackpot determining means is positive. The gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the second jackpot number won for the jackpot is counted as the jackpot number.