JP2018099299A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine capable of improving amusement toward games.SOLUTION: A game machine is controlled in an advantageous state which is more advantageous to a player than a normal state, and controlled in the normal state if a termination condition is established in the advantageous state. A predetermined period being controlled in the normal state includes: a specific period after the advantageous state is finished; and a non-specific period that comes after the specific period. During the specific period, a variation pattern of a second symbol variation game of which performance has been reserved when an advantageous state was finished is determined in a special determination mode different from the non-specific period. On the other hand, a variation pattern of a first symbol variation game is determined in a specific determination mode different from the special determination mode.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 8

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

  Conventionally, in a gaming machine, a jackpot game that is advantageous to the player is awarded according to the game result of the symbol variation game. In addition, in such a gaming machine, after the big hit game, the advantageous state advantageous to the player, such as a high probability state in which the probability of winning a big hit becomes high probability or a state in which the entrance rate is improved in which the symbol variation game is easily executed. Some are controlled.

  Among such gaming machines, for example, as shown in Patent Document 1, a game in which a special effect is executed in a symbol variation game in which the high probability state or the entrance rate improvement state may end is known. Therefore, it is possible to enhance the expectation that the high probability state and the entrance rate improvement state will continue.

JP 2012-115593 A

  However, in such a gaming machine, the interest is improved when continuously controlled in the advantageous state, but it is desired to suppress the decrease in the interest when the advantageous state ends. ing.

  This invention was made paying attention to the problem which exists in such a prior art, and the objective is to provide the game machine which can aim at the improvement of the interest with respect to a game.

  A gaming machine that solves the above problems is a jackpot determining means for determining whether or not a big hit game is given in a gaming machine to which a big hit game advantageous to a player is given according to a game result of a symbol variation game, and the jackpot determining means Based on the determination result, the variation pattern determining means for determining the variation pattern and the advantageous state for controlling to the advantageous state more advantageous to the player than the normal state, and controlling to the normal state when the end condition is satisfied in the advantageous state State control means, and the symbol variation game includes a first symbol variation game and a second symbol variation game, and after the advantageous state has ended in a predetermined period controlled to the normal state And a non-specific period later than the specific period, and in the specific period, the variation pattern determining means indicates that the advantageous state has ended. While determining the variation pattern of the second symbol variation game that has been suspended for execution in a special determination mode different from the non-specific period, the variation pattern of the first symbol variation game is determined as the special determination mode. The gist is to determine in different specific determination modes.

  The gaming machine includes: history information storage means for storing game result information relating to the game result of the symbol variation game as history information; and notification means for making notification relating to the history information, wherein the history information storage means includes: After completion of the advantageous state, when the predetermined continuation condition is satisfied, the history information is continuously stored, while when the predetermined initialization condition is satisfied, the history information is initialized, and the predetermined continuation condition is In the above, it is possible to adopt a configuration that is a condition that is satisfied at least when the second symbol variation game that has been suspended when the advantageous state ends is a big hit.

  With respect to the gaming machine, the predetermined initialization condition is a condition that is satisfied at least when the big hit is not made in the specific period, and the predetermined continuation condition is based on the second symbol variation game in the specific period It is good also as a structure which is the conditions which are satisfied at least when it is a big hit.

  With respect to the gaming machine, the predetermined initialization condition is a condition that is at least satisfied when the big hit is not made in the specific period and when the predetermined big win based on the first symbol variation game is made in the specific period It is good also as composition which is.

  For the gaming machine, the predetermined continuation condition is that the second symbol variation in which the execution is not suspended when the advantageous state is terminated but the execution is suspended after the advantageous state is terminated in the specific period. It is good also as a structure which is the conditions which are materialized at least when a game is a big hit.

  Regarding the gaming machine, the second symbol variation game is a symbol variation game that is executed in preference to the first symbol variation game, and the predetermined initialization condition is the first symbol variation game in the specific period. It is a condition that is satisfied at least when the game is executed, and the history information is initial when a big hit based on the second symbol variation game is executed after the first symbol variation game is executed in the specific period. However, the first symbol variation game may not be executed during the specific period and may be continuously stored when the big symbol is based on the second symbol variation game.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to improve the interest in games.

The figure which shows a pachinko machine. The figure which shows the electrical structure of a pachinko gaming machine. (A) is a figure which shows a fluctuation pattern, (b) is a figure which shows a fluctuation pattern determination table. The figure which shows production mode. The figure which shows transition transition of effect mode. (A)-(j) is a figure which shows the display mode of the image in an effect display apparatus. (A)-(i) is a figure which shows the display mode of the image in an effect display apparatus. (A)-(e) is a figure which shows the control aspect of the initialization condition of a game state, a fluctuation pattern determination table, presentation mode, and the number of consecutive resorts.

Hereinafter, an embodiment of a pachinko gaming machine as a gaming machine will be described.
As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko gaming machine is provided with a game board YB having a game area YR in which game balls can flow down. The pachinko gaming machine is provided with a launch handle HD, and a game ball can be launched into the game area YR according to the turning operation of the launch handle HD. The pachinko gaming machine is provided with a speaker SP. The pachinko gaming machine is provided with a decorative lamp LA. The pachinko gaming machine is provided with an effect button BT that can be operated by the player.

  The game board YB is provided with a first special symbol display device 11 having a plurality of light emitting portions. In the first special symbol display device 11, a variable game (symbol variable game, first symbol variable game) is displayed in which a plurality of types of special symbols (first special symbol, first symbol) are displayed in a variable manner. In the following description, the simple game “first variation game” refers to a variation game performed on the first special symbol display device 11.

  The game board YB is provided with a second special symbol display device 12 having a plurality of light emitting portions. In the second special symbol display device 12, a variation game (design variation game, second symbol variation game) in which a plurality of types of special symbols (second special symbol, second symbol) are displayed by variation is performed. In the following description, when the “second variation game” is simply indicated, it indicates a variation game performed on the second special symbol display device 12. As described above, there are a first variation game and a second variation game as the variation games for displaying the special symbols in a variation and fixed stop display. The first variation game and the second variation game are not executed simultaneously.

  In each of the special symbol display devices 11 and 12, one special symbol corresponding to the lottery result of the big hit lottery among a plurality of types of special symbols is displayed in a fixed stop (derived) with the end of the variable game. The special symbols include a jackpot symbol that can recognize a jackpot (a jackpot display result) and a missed symbol that can recognize a miss (a missed display result). When the big hit symbol is displayed as a fixed stop, a big hit game is awarded. Thus, a big hit game advantageous to the player is given according to the game result of the variable game.

  The game board YB is provided with an effect display device 16 having an image display unit GH (display area) for displaying effect images. In the effect display device 16, display effects related to the variable game are performed. Specifically, a plurality of types of effect symbols (so-called “decorative symbols”) are varied and displayed in a plurality of columns (in this embodiment, three columns). An effect design variation game is performed.

  In the effect display device 16, when the variable game is started, the effect symbols in each column are variablely displayed (varied) along a predetermined variable direction (vertical scroll direction). In the effect display device 16, before the effect symbol is confirmed and stopped, it may be a reach symbol combination to form a reach state. As the reach symbol combination, the effect symbols in a specific column (left column and right column in the present embodiment) among a plurality of columns in the effect display device 16 are temporarily displayed as the same type, and columns other than the specific column (this book) In the embodiment, a symbol combination in which the effect symbols in the middle row) are variably displayed is defined.

  On the effect display device 16, a symbol combination corresponding to the display results of the special symbol display devices 11 and 12 is confirmed and stopped. More specifically, when the big hit symbol is confirmed and stopped on each of the special symbol display devices 11 and 12, the big hit symbol combination is also confirmed and stopped on the effect display device 16. When the special symbol display devices 11 and 12 are displayed in a definite stop state, the special symbol display devices 16 and 12 are also displayed in a definite stop state. In this embodiment, the symbol combination for the jackpot symbol is defined as a symbol combination in which all rows of the design symbols are of the same type, and the out-of-line symbol combination is defined as a symbol combination in which the symbols of the entire row are not of the same type. Has been.

  In the present embodiment, “variable display” is a state in which the type of special symbol or effect symbol is changing, and “definite stop display” is a state in which the special symbol or effect symbol is definitely stopped. It is. “Temporary stop display” is a state in which the effect symbol is displayed in a swinging fluctuation state.

  The effect display device 16 is configured with a display area larger than the special symbol display devices 11 and 12, and the effect symbol is displayed much larger than the special symbol. For this reason, it is possible for the player to recognize the big hit or miss from the symbol combination displayed on the effect display device 16 in a fixed stop display.

  The game board YB is provided with a first start winning opening 21 (first start entrance) through which a game ball can enter. A first start sensor SE1 (see FIG. 2) serving as a first start detection means for detecting a game ball that has entered the first start winning opening 21 is provided in the back of the first start winning opening 21. When a game ball that has entered the first start winning opening 21 is detected by the first start sensor SE1, a start condition for the first variable game can be given and a game as a predetermined number of prize balls Ball payout conditions are given.

  The game board YB is provided with a second start winning opening 22a (second start entrance) through which a game ball can enter. A second start sensor SE2 (see FIG. 2) as second start detection means for detecting a game ball that has entered the second start winning opening 22a is provided in the back of the second start winning opening 22a. When a game ball that has entered the second start winning opening 22a is detected by the second start sensor SE2, a start condition for the second variable game can be given, and a game as a predetermined number of prize balls Ball payout conditions are given.

  The second start winning opening 22a is provided with an opening / closing member 22b (normal electric combination) for opening and closing the second start winning opening 22a by the operation of the normal electric winning combination actuator FDA (see FIG. 2). The opening / closing member 22b serving as the opening / closing means is in a closed state in which a game ball cannot enter the ball (second ball entry is restricted) and a game ball can enter (the ball is allowed to enter). Operates in the open state. That is, the opening / closing member 22b operates so that the second start winning opening 22a can be in an open state and a closed state. The opening / closing member 22b operates in an open state in a predetermined opening mode when a predetermined opening condition is satisfied.

  The game board YB is provided with a large winning opening 23a through which a game ball can enter. A count sensor SE3 (see FIG. 2) that detects a game ball that has entered the special winning opening 23a is provided in the back of the special winning opening 23a. When a game ball that has entered the big prize opening 23a is detected by the count sensor SE3, a predetermined condition for paying out game balls as award balls is given.

  The special prize opening 23a is provided with a special prize opening door 23b (special electric accessory) that opens and closes the special prize opening 23a by the operation of the special prize opening actuator DA (see FIG. 2). The grand prize opening door 23b is in a closed state in which a game ball cannot enter the grand prize opening 23a (the entry is restricted) and an open state in which a game ball can enter (the entry is permitted). Operate. The special winning opening door 23b operates in an open state in a predetermined opening mode when a predetermined opening condition is satisfied.

  When a big hit game is awarded, the big prize opening door 23b is operated in an open state according to the kind of the big hit game given, the big prize opening 23a is opened, and a game ball enters the big prize opening 23a. Is acceptable. For this reason, when the big hit game is awarded, the player can be given an opportunity to obtain a large number of prize balls, and is in a state (game) advantageous to the player. In this embodiment, the big hit game given according to the game result of the variable game corresponds to the advantageous state.

  A first hold display device 13 is provided on the game board YB. The first hold display device 13 displays the number of first variable games whose execution is held. Specifically, the first hold display device 13 has the start condition for the first variation game established by the game ball entering the first start prize opening 21, but the execution condition for the first variation game is not yet established. The number of first variation games whose execution is suspended because they have not been established, the so-called first start pending memory number (hereinafter referred to as the first pending memory number) is displayed.

  A second hold display device 14 is provided in the game board YB. The second hold display device 14 displays the number of second variable games whose execution is being held. Specifically, the second hold display device 14 has the start condition for the second variation game established by the game ball entering the second start prize opening 22a, while the execution condition for the second variation game is not yet established. The number of second variation games whose execution is suspended because they have not been established, the so-called second start-up storage number (hereinafter referred to as the second reservation storage number) is displayed.

  A normal symbol display device 15 is provided on the game board YB. In the normal symbol display device 15, a normal symbol variation game is displayed in which a plurality of types of normal symbols are varied and displayed. In the following description, the simple symbol “normal” indicates a normal symbol, and the simple “general game” indicates a normal symbol variation game. The normal game and the floating game can be executed simultaneously.

  In the normal symbol display device 15, one general symbol corresponding to the lottery result of the normal lottery among a plurality of types of common symbols is displayed in a fixed stop state when the regular game is finished. There are two types of common charts: a normal hit pattern that can recognize a normal hit, and an ordinary off-line pattern that can recognize a normal hit. When the normal winning symbol is displayed as a fixed stop, a normal winning game is awarded.

  The game board YB is provided with an operation gate 25 through which game balls can enter (pass). The operation gate 25 is provided with a gate sensor SE4 (see FIG. 2) that detects a game ball that has entered. When the game ball that has passed through the operation gate 25 is detected by the gate sensor SE4, a start condition for the usual game can be given.

  When the normal hit game is given, the opening / closing member 22b is operated to open, the second start winning opening 22a is opened, and the game ball is allowed to enter the second start winning opening 22a. For this reason, when a normal winning game is given, it becomes easy to enter the game ball into the second start winning opening 22a, and the player can have an opportunity to easily acquire the start condition and the prize ball of the second variable game. Can do.

  The pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment has a jackpot lottery probability variation state as a gaming state advantageous to the player. The game state in which the probability of winning the jackpot in the jackpot lottery is higher than the gaming state (low probability state) that is not in the probability change state of the jackpot lottery. It is. In this embodiment, the probability variation state of the big hit lottery is given until a predetermined probability variation end condition is satisfied. In the following explanation, when the term “probability variation state” or “probability variation state” is simply indicated, it means the probability variation state of the jackpot lottery, and “non-probability variation state” or “non-probability variation state” is abbreviated. "Indicates a gaming state that is not the probability variation state of the big hit lottery.

  The pachinko gaming machine of this embodiment has a high base state as a gaming state advantageous to the player. The high base state is a gaming state in which the probability that a game ball enters the second start winning opening 22a is improved (easy to enter) compared to a low base state that is not a high base state. The high base state is a so-called “electric support state”. In the present embodiment, in the low base state, the game ball can enter the second start winning opening 22a, but the normal winning lottery is not won and the game ball cannot enter. There may be.

  For example, the high base state can be realized by executing one control arbitrarily selected from the following three controls, or by executing a combination of a plurality of controls. The first control is control for shortening the fluctuation time of the usual game, which makes the fluctuation time of the usual game shorter than that in the low base state. The second control is the probability variation control of the normal lottery in which the probability of winning the normal lottery (ordinary hit probability) is varied with a higher probability than in the low base state. The third control is an open time extension control in which the total open time of the opening / closing member 22b based on the fact that the normal winning lottery is won is longer than that in the low base state. As the opening time extension control, the number of times the opening / closing member 22b is opened based on the fact that the lottery is won in the normal winning lottery is larger than that in the low base state, and the opening / closing member 22b is based on the fact that the lottery is won in the normal winning lottery. It is preferable to execute at least one of the controls for making the one opening time longer than that in the low base state. In the present embodiment, the fourth control is executed in the high base state. The fourth control is control for shortening the variation time of the variation game that makes the variation time (for example, average variation time) of the variation game easier to be shorter than in the low base state. When the fluctuation time reduction control of the fluctuation game is executed, the high base state is a so-called “fluctuation time reduction state”. In the present embodiment, the high base state is provided until a predetermined high base end condition is satisfied. Note that the high base state may be given even during the probability variation state. That is, the probability variation state and the high base state are game states that can be given in an overlapping manner.

  In the present embodiment, the first start winning opening 21 is provided below the effect display device 16, and the second flow on the right side of the game board YB is caused by flowing down the first flow path X on the left side of the game board YB. It is easier for a game ball to enter than to flow down the road Y. For this reason, in a low base state where it is difficult for a game ball to enter the second start winning port 22a, the game ball is caused to flow down the first flow path X so that the game ball can enter the first start winning port 21. There is a tendency to fire.

  On the other hand, on the right side of the effect display device 16, an operation gate 25, a second start winning port 22a, and a big winning port 23a are provided in order from the top. Rather than letting down the flow path X, it becomes easier for a game ball to enter the operating gate 25, the second start winning opening 22a, and the big winning opening 23a. For this reason, in a high base state where a game ball can easily enter the second start winning opening 22a, the game ball is caused to flow down the second flow path Y in order to allow the game ball to enter the second start winning opening 22a. There is a tendency to fire. Even in the big hit game, there is a tendency to launch the game ball so as to flow down the second flow path Y in order to make the game ball enter the big winning opening 23a.

Next, the jackpot game in this embodiment will be described.
The jackpot game is started after the end of the variable game in which the jackpot symbol is displayed in a fixed stop state. When the big hit game starts, the opening time starts. When the opening time ends, a round game in which the special winning opening 23a is opened is performed a plurality of times, with a predetermined number of rounds as an upper limit. One round game is continuously performed until the upper limit number of game balls enter the big winning opening 23a or until a predetermined time elapses. When all round games are finished, the ending time is set. When the ending time ends, the jackpot game ends.

  In the present embodiment, when the big hit lottery is won, one big hit is determined from among a plurality of types of big hits according to the type of special symbol (big hit symbol) to be decided, and the big hit game corresponding to the decided big hit is It is to be granted.

Here, the specifications of the so-called pachinko gaming machine such as the jackpot probability and the contents of the jackpot game will be described.
In the present embodiment, as the big hit probability, 410/65536 (about 1/160) is defined in the non-probable variation state, and 1850/65536 (approximately 1/36) is defined in the probability variation state. The number of payout prize balls when the first start sensor SE1 or the second start sensor SE2 detects a game ball is “3”, and the number of payout prize balls when the count sensor SE3 detects a game ball is “14”. Each is defined.

  In the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment, when the big hit lottery is won, one big hit is determined from two types of big hits, and the big hit game corresponding to the determined big hit is given. Which of the two types of jackpots will be awarded is determined according to a special symbol (big jackpot symbol) that is determined when the jackpot lottery is won.

In the present embodiment, the 100 types of jackpot symbols that are confirmed and displayed on the special symbol display devices 11 and 12 are classified for each type of jackpot.
Of the jackpot symbols that are confirmed and stopped on the first special symbol display device 11, the symbol ZA has 15 types of jackpot symbols, the symbol ZB has 50 types of jackpot symbols, and the symbol ZC has 35 types of jackpot symbols. , Each is assigned. Similarly, among the big hit symbols that are confirmed and stopped displayed on the second special symbol display device 12, the symbol Za has 50 types of big hit symbols, the symbol Zb has 15 types of big hit symbols, and the symbol Zc has Thirty-five types of big hit symbols are distributed.

  In the following, the jackpot symbol that is classified as symbol ZA is confirmed and stopped on the first special symbol display device 11 as a jackpot based on symbol ZA, and the jackpot symbol that is classified as symbol Za is confirmed on the second special symbol display device 12 The big hits that are stopped and displayed are shown as big hits based on the symbol Za. In the same manner, a jackpot symbol that is classified into symbols ZB is a big hit based on the symbol ZB, and a jackpot symbol classified into symbols ZC is the first special symbol display device 11. The jackpots that are confirmed and stopped are shown as jackpots based on the symbol ZC. The big hit symbol classified as symbol Zb is displayed on the second special symbol display device 12 as a big hit based on the symbol Zb, and the big hit symbol classified as symbol Zc is confirmed and stopped on the second special symbol display device 12. The jackpots that are made are shown as jackpots based on the symbol Zc.

  In the jackpot game based on these symbols ZA and Za, “10 times” as the specified number of rounds, “4 times” as the specified number of rounds in other jackpot games, and “25s” as the maximum time of each round game, respectively. It is prescribed. In addition, “9” is defined as the maximum number of game balls that can be entered in the grand prize opening 23a in one round game. In each jackpot game, the opening time, the interval time between rounds (interval between rounds), and the ending time are defined as fixed times.

  After the big hit game given when winning the big hit based on the symbols ZA, ZB, Za, Zb, the probability variation state is given until the next big hit game is awarded. On the other hand, the probability variation state is not given after the big hit game given when winning the big win based on the symbols ZC and Zc. The jackpot based on the symbols ZA, ZB, Za, Zb to which the probability change state is given after the end of the big hit game is shown as the probability change big hit, and the jackpot based on the symbols ZC, Zc to which the probability change state is not given after the big hit game is ended is not changed. Shown as jackpot.

  After the big hit game given when winning the big hit based on the symbols ZA, ZB, Za, Zb, the high base state is given until the next big hit game is given. On the other hand, after the big hit game given when winning the big hit based on the symbols ZC and Zc, the high base state is given up to a predetermined number of times (in this embodiment, 100 times) of variable games. The In the present embodiment, 100 times is defined as the predetermined number of times. However, the number of times is not limited thereto, and may be 10,000 times, for example.

  Further, when the big hit in the first variable game and the big hit in the second variable game are compared, the degree of advantage is the same for the gaming state after the big hit game ends. On the other hand, from the probability that the specified number of rounds will be “10”, for the total opening time of the big winning opening 23a in one big hit game, the big hit in the second variable game is the big hit in the first variable game. The degree of advantage becomes higher. Thus, it can be said that the second variable game is a variable game having a higher degree of advantage in jackpot than the first variable game.

Next, a control configuration of the pachinko gaming machine will be described with reference to FIG.
A main control board 30 is mounted on the back side of the pachinko gaming machine. The main control board 30 executes various processes related to the pachinko gaming machine and outputs various control signals (control commands) for controlling the game according to the results of the various processes.

  A sub-control board 31 is mounted on the back side of the pachinko gaming machine. Based on the control signal (control command) output from the main control board 30, the sub control board 31 executes processing related to the determination of the display mode of the effect display device 16 (display images such as effect symbols, backgrounds, and characters). The display content is controlled according to the processing result. The sub control board 31 controls the light emission mode of the decoration lamp LA and the sound output mode of the speaker SP based on the control signal output from the main control board 30.

  The main control board 30 is provided with a main control CPU 30a, a main control ROM 30b, and a main control RAM 30c. The main control CPU 30a is connected to the main control ROM 30b and the main control RAM 30c. The main control board 30 is connected to the first start sensor SE1, the second start sensor SE2, the count sensor SE3, and the gate sensor SE4. The first start sensor SE1, the second start sensor SE2, the count sensor SE3, and the gate sensor SE4 output detection signals to the main control CPU 30a. The main control board 30 is connected to each special symbol display device 11, 12, each holding display device 13, 14, and the normal symbol display device 15. The main control CPU 30 a controls display contents of the special symbol display devices 11 and 12, the hold display devices 13 and 14, and the normal symbol display device 15. The main control board 30 is connected to the special prize opening actuator DA and the ordinary electric accessory actuator FDA. The main control CPU 30a controls the special prize opening actuator DA and the ordinary electric accessory actuator FDA.

  The main control ROM 30b stores a main control program for executing various processes related to the pachinko gaming machine. A plurality of types of variation patterns are stored in the main control ROM 30b. The variation pattern is a pattern that makes it possible to specify the time (variation time) from the start to the end of the variation game. The variation pattern in the present embodiment can also indicate a pattern that is a base of the game effect from the start to the end of the variation game, and the content of the effect of the variation game, such as whether or not a big hit lottery is made, whether there is a reach effect, etc. Can also be identified.

  The variation patterns include a jackpot variation pattern that identifies a jackpot variation effect, a loss reach variation pattern that identifies a loss reach variation effect, and a loss variation pattern that identifies a loss variation effect. A plurality of types of variation patterns are defined as the big hit variation pattern, the loss reach variation pattern, and the loss variation pattern. The jackpot variation effect is an effect that is developed so that the symbol combination of the jackpot is confirmed and stopped through the reach effect. The outlier reach variation effect is an effect that is developed so that the symbol combination of the outliers is confirmed and stopped through the reach effect. The deviation variation effect is an effect that is developed so as to display the fixed symbol combination without stopping through the reach effect. The reach effect is an effect that is performed in the effect symbol variation game of the effect display device 16 after the reach symbol combination is formed until the jackpot symbol combination or the outlier symbol combination is derived.

  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 is imparted is larger than the number of jackpot determination values when the probability variation state is not imparted. The main control ROM 30b stores a reach determination value used in the reach lottery for determining whether or not to execute the reach effect.

  The main control RAM 30c stores various information (random values, timer values, flags, etc.) that can be appropriately rewritten during operation of the pachinko gaming machine. For example, the main control RAM 30c stores a main probability change flag indicating whether or not a probability change state is given. The main control RAM 30c stores a main operation flag indicating whether or not the high base state is applied.

  The main control board 30 generates various random numbers used as hit determination random numbers, special symbol distribution random numbers, reach production determination random numbers, and variation pattern distribution random numbers. The winning determination random number is a random number used in the big hit lottery. The reach determination random number is a random number used for reach lottery. The random number for special symbol distribution is a random number used when determining a special symbol (big hit type). The variation pattern distribution random number is a random number used when determining a variation pattern. The values that can be taken by the random numbers for variation pattern distribution have different distributions for each category of the loss variation pattern, the loss reach variation pattern, and the big hit variation pattern. Note that the random numbers used as various random numbers may be hardware random numbers or software random numbers.

  The sub-control board 31 is provided with a sub-control CPU 31a, a sub-control ROM 31b, and a sub-control RAM 31c. The sub control CPU 31a is connected to the sub control ROM 31b and the sub control RAM 31c. The sub-control RAM 31c stores various types of information (random numbers, timer values, flags, etc.) that can be rewritten as appropriate during operation of the pachinko gaming machine. For example, the sub-control RAM 31c stores a sub-probability change flag indicating whether or not a probability change state is given. In the sub control RAM 31c, a sub operation flag indicating whether or not the high base state is provided is stored. The sub control CPU 31a updates the values of various random numbers at predetermined intervals, stores (sets) the updated values in the storage area of the sub control RAM 31c, and rewrites the values before the update.

  The sub control ROM 31b stores an effect control program for executing a game effect. When the various control commands are input, the sub control CPU 31a executes various controls based on the effect control program. In the sub-control ROM 31b, various image data (effect data, image data such as background images, characters, characters, etc.), various light emission data, and various audio data (audio data such as background sounds and sound effects) are stored. It is remembered. The sub control board 31, the effect display device 16, the decorative lamp LA, and the speaker SP are connected. When the various control commands are input, the sub control CPU 31a controls the display content of the effect display device 16, the light emission content of the decoration lamp LA, and the output content from the speaker SP based on the effect control program.

The sub control board 31 and the effect button BT are connected. When the operation signal from the effect button BT is input, the sub control CPU 31a executes various controls according to the operation signal.
An external output board 32 is mounted on the back side of the pachinko gaming machine. The external output board 32 is a board for outputting an external output signal as game information relating to a game in a pachinko gaming machine to the outside of the pachinko gaming machine (outside the machine), and is provided with an external output terminal (not shown). The external output board 32 and the main control board 30 are connected. The main control CPU 30a outputs an external output signal to the outside of the pachinko gaming machine via the external output board 32 at a predetermined timing. The external output signal is output to a display device provided in the vicinity of the pachinko gaming machine, a management server for managing game information in the game hall, or the like.

  Next, various processes such as a special symbol input process and a special symbol start process executed by the main control CPU 30a based on the main control program will be described. First, the special symbol input process will be described. The special symbol input process is executed at predetermined intervals by the main control CPU 30a.

  The main control CPU 30a executes a first hold determination that determines whether or not a game ball has entered the first start winning opening 21 based on whether or not a detection signal from the first start sensor SE1 is input. To do.

  When the determination result of the first hold determination is affirmative (when a game ball enters the first start winning opening 21), the main control CPU 30a has an upper limit number (“4” in the present embodiment). The first reserved memory number determination is performed to determine whether or not it is smaller than ().

  When the determination result of the first hold memory number determination is affirmative (when the upper limit number has not been reached), the main control CPU 30a executes a first hold control process. In the first hold control process, the main control CPU 30a executes the following process. The main control CPU 30a adds “1” to the first reserved storage number stored in the main control RAM 30c. The main control CPU 30a controls the first hold display device 13 so as to display the updated first hold memory number. The main control CPU 30a outputs a hold designation command for designating the updated first hold memory number to the sub control board 31 (sub control CPU 31a). The main control CPU 30a acquires various random numbers related to the first variation game and stores them in a predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 30c. In addition, the values of various random numbers related to the first variation game are stored so that the acquisition order acquired according to the game balls entering the first start winning opening 21 can be specified. As described above, in the present embodiment, when the first reserved memory number has not reached the upper limit number, when the game ball enters the first start winning opening 21, the start condition for the first variable game is satisfied. .

  On the other hand, when the determination result of the first hold determination is negative (when the game ball has not entered the first start winning opening 21), or when the determination result of the first hold memory number determination is negative (first The main control CPU 30a does not execute the first hold control process when the upper limit number of the hold storage number has been reached.

  Next, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not a game ball has entered the second start winning opening 22a based on whether or not a detection signal from the second start sensor SE2 has been input. Make a decision.

  When the determination result of the second hold determination is affirmative (when a game ball has entered the second start winning opening 22a), the main control CPU 30a has the upper limit number (“4” in the present embodiment) for the second hold memory number. The second reserved memory number determination is performed to determine whether or not it is smaller than.

  When the determination result of the second reserved memory number determination is affirmative (when the upper limit number is not reached), the main control CPU 30a executes a second hold control process. In the second hold control process, the main control CPU 30a executes the following process. The main control CPU 30a adds “1” to the second reserved storage number stored in the main control RAM 30c. The main control CPU 30a controls the second hold display device 14 so as to display the updated second hold memory number. The main control CPU 30 a outputs a hold designation command for designating the updated second hold memory number to the sub-control board 31. The main control CPU 30a acquires various random number values related to the second variable game and stores them in a predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 30c. In addition, the values of various random numbers related to the second variation game are stored so that the acquisition order acquired according to the game balls entering the second start winning opening 22a can be specified. Thus, in the present embodiment, when the second reserved memory number has not reached the upper limit number, the start condition for the second variable game is satisfied when the game ball enters the second start winning opening 22a. .

  On the other hand, when the determination result of the second hold determination is negative (when the game ball has not entered the second start winning opening 22a), or when the determination result of the second hold memory number determination is negative (second When the upper limit number of the reserved storage number has been reached), the main control CPU 30a does not execute the second hold control process.

Next, the special symbol start process will be described. The main control CPU 30a is configured to execute a special symbol start process at predetermined intervals.
When the big hit game or the variable game is not being executed, the main control CPU 30a specifies the second reserved memory number and determines whether the second reserved memory number is greater than “0”. When the second reserved memory number is “0”, the main control CPU 30a specifies the first reserved memory number and determines whether or not the first reserved memory number is larger than “0”. When the first reserved memory number is “0”, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process.

  In the present embodiment, when the big hit game or the variable game is not being executed, and the second reserved memory number is larger than “0” (that is, there is a second variable game whose execution is reserved). The execution condition of the second variable game is satisfied. On the other hand, when the big hit game or the variable game is not being executed and the execution condition of the second variable game is not satisfied and the first reserved memory number is larger than “0” (that is, the execution is held) When the first variation game being played exists), the execution condition for the first variation game is satisfied. As described above, when the start condition for the first variation game and the start condition for the second variation game are both established, the execution condition for the second variation game is established, and the main control CPU 30 a Precisely execute a variable game. That is, the second variation game is a variation game that is executed with priority over the first variation game. The first variation game is a variation game in which the execution condition can be established when a game ball enters the first start winning opening 21, and the second variation game has a game ball inserted in the second start winning opening 22a. It can be said that the game is a fluctuating game in which execution conditions can be satisfied by entering the ball.

  When the execution condition of the first variation game is satisfied, the main control CPU 30a determines a random number value (a random number value for hit determination, a variation pattern distribution random value, a special symbol distribution random number) related to the first variation game. And the random number for reach determination) are read from the main control RAM 30c for the first variation game executed first in accordance with the acquisition order. The main control CPU 30a subtracts 1 from the specified first reserved memory number, and changes the display content of the first hold display device 13 so as to display the subtracted first reserved memory number. The main control CPU 30 a outputs a hold designation command indicating the updated first hold storage number to the sub-control board 31.

  The main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the read value of the hit determination random number matches the jackpot determination value stored in the main control ROM 30b, and performs a jackpot determination (big hit lottery). Thus, the main control CPU 30a for determining whether or not the big hit is equivalent to the big hit determining means. When the determination result of the big hit determination is affirmative (in the case of a big hit), the main control CPU 30a changes the special symbol distribution random number value to the first special symbol display device 11 from among the big hit symbols by the special symbols. To determine the final stop symbol to be displayed. As a result, the main control CPU 30a determines the type of jackpot corresponding to the final stop symbol that is displayed as a fixed stop. Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a determines a variation pattern from the big hit variation pattern based on the read variation pattern distribution random number value.

  The main control CPU 30a that has determined the variation pattern and the final stop symbol executes various processes related to the first variation game, such as outputting a predetermined control command to the sub-control board 31 at a predetermined timing.

  Specifically, the main control CPU 30a first outputs a variation pattern designation command that designates the variation pattern and instructs the start of the variation game. As described above, the main control CPU 30a that determines the variation pattern based on the determination result of the big hit determination corresponds to the variation pattern determination means. The main control CPU 30a controls the display contents of the first special symbol display device 11 so as to start the variable symbol variation display. The main control CPU 30a starts measuring the variation time of the first variation game. The main control CPU 30a outputs a special symbol designation command for designating the final stop symbol and the type of jackpot. Then, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process.

  Thereafter, in a process different from the special symbol start process, the main control CPU 30a displays the determined final stop symbol based on the variation time set in the designated variation pattern, in the first special symbol display device. 11 display contents are controlled. The main control CPU 30a instructs the end of the variation game based on the variation time set in the designated variation pattern, and outputs an all symbol stop command for confirming and stopping the effect symbol.

  On the other hand, when the determination result of the big hit determination is negative (when the big hit determination is not), the main control CPU 30a performs a reach determination for determining whether or not to execute the reach effect. In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the read reach determination random number value matches the reach determination value.

  When the determination result of the reach determination is affirmative (when a reach effect is performed), the main control CPU 30a determines the off symbol as a final stop symbol to be confirmed and stopped on the first special symbol display device 11. Next, the main control CPU 30a determines a variation pattern from the outlier reach variation pattern based on the read variation pattern distribution random number value.

  The main control CPU 30a, which has determined the variation pattern and the final stop symbol, executes various processes relating to the variation game, such as outputting a predetermined control command to the sub-control board 31 at a predetermined timing, as in the case of the big hit. To do. Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process.

  On the other hand, when the determination result of the reach determination is negative (when the reach effect is not performed), the main control CPU 30a determines the off symbol as the final stop symbol to be confirmed and displayed on the first special symbol display device 11. Next, the main control CPU 30a determines a variation pattern from among the deviation variation patterns based on the read variation pattern distribution random number value.

  The main control CPU 30a, which has determined the variation pattern and the final stop symbol, executes various processes relating to the variation game, such as outputting a predetermined control command to the sub-control board 31 at a predetermined timing, as in the case of the big hit. To do. Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process.

  On the other hand, when the execution condition of the second variation game is satisfied, the main control CPU 30a determines the random number value (the random number for hit determination, the random value for variation pattern distribution, the special symbol distribution for the second variation game). Among the random numbers for random use and the random numbers for reach determination) are read out from the main control RAM 30c according to the second change game executed first in accordance with the acquisition order. The main control CPU 30a subtracts 1 from the specified second reserved memory number, and changes the display content of the second reserved display device 14 so as to display the subtracted second reserved memory number. The main control CPU 30 a outputs a hold designation command indicating the updated second hold memory number to the sub control board 31.

  Hereinafter, processing related to the second variation game is executed based on the read random number value, but since it is the same as the processing in the first variation game, detailed description is omitted. In the processing related to the second variation game, the control for the “first variation game” is read as the control for the “second variation game”, and the above “first special symbol display device 11” is targeted. The control is read as control for the “second special symbol display device 12”.

  The main control CPU 30a starts control of the type of jackpot game specified based on the final stop symbol after the end of the variable game that is a jackpot, and outputs a predetermined control command to the sub-control board 31 at a predetermined timing.

  Specifically, the main control CPU 30a starts the opening time in response to the start of the big hit game, and outputs an opening command indicating that the opening time has started to the sub-control board 31.

  Next, the main control CPU 30a controls each round game after the opening time is over, and outputs a round command to the sub control board 31 instructing the start of the round game when the round game starts. The main control CPU 30a controls the big prize opening 23a to be in an open state and a closed state for each round game. That is, the main control CPU 30a opens the large winning opening 23a in a predetermined release mode until the upper limit number of game balls are won or until a predetermined time predetermined for each round game elapses. Control to open state.

  When the round game is finished, the main control CPU 30a controls the grand prize opening 23a to be closed, and keeps the big prize opening 23a closed until a predetermined round interval time has elapsed for each round game. maintain. A series of these controls is executed until the specified number of rounds is reached.

  When the round game of the specified number of rounds is completed, the main control CPU 30a starts the ending time, and outputs an ending command indicating that the ending time has started to the sub-control board 31. When the ending time has elapsed, the main control CPU 30a ends the big hit game.

  When the big hit game is finished, the main control CPU 30a assigns the probability change state to the main probability change flag when giving the probability change state based on the determined type of jackpot (special symbol type). Set the value indicating. On the other hand, the main control CPU 30a sets a value indicating that the probability variation state is not imparted to the main probability variation flag when the probability variation state is not imparted. The main control CPU 30a temporarily resets the value of the main probability change flag when the big hit game is awarded.

  When ending the big hit game, the main control CPU 30a sets a value indicating that the high base state is given to the main operation flag. The main control CPU 30a is a value indicating the number of times of giving the high base state when the high base state is given with a predetermined number of times (100 times in this embodiment) as the upper limit based on the type of jackpot. Is set in the main operation frequency flag. The main control CPU 30a decrements the main operation count flag by “1” every time the variable game is executed, and resets the value of the main operation flag when it becomes “0”. The main control CPU 30a generates an operation number designation command for designating a value set in the main operation number flag, and stores it in a predetermined area of the main control RAM 30c. The operation number designation command is output to the sub-control board 31 in a command output process different from this process. The main control CPU 30a temporarily resets the values of the main operation flag and the main operation number flag when the big hit game is awarded. As described above, the main control CPU 30a that controls the gaming state advantageous to the player and controls the gaming state disadvantageous to the player when the end condition is satisfied corresponds to the advantageous state control means.

  Next, various processes executed by the sub control CPU 31a of the sub control board 31 based on the effect control program will be described. When a predetermined control command is input from the main control CPU 30a at a predetermined timing, the sub control CPU 31a executes various processes accordingly.

  For example, when the sub-control CPU 31a inputs a variation pattern designation command and a special symbol designation command, a fixed stop display is performed based on the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command and the final stop symbol designated by the special symbol designation command. The symbol combination by the effect symbol to be performed is determined.

  That is, the sub control CPU 31a determines the jackpot symbol combination when the final stop symbol designated by the special symbol designation command is a jackpot symbol. The sub-control CPU 31a determines the symbol combination of the loss reach when the specified reach stop symbol is specified when the designated final stop symbol is the loss symbol. When the designated final stop symbol is an outlier symbol, the sub-control CPU 31a determines the symbol combination of the discrepancy when the discrepancy variation pattern is designated.

  When the sub-control CPU 31a inputs the variation pattern designation command, the sub-control CPU 31a determines an effect pattern for designating the content of the effect based on the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command, and information indicating the effect pattern is stored in the sub-control RAM 31c. Store in a predetermined area. As described above, the sub control CPU 31a determines the effect pattern based on the information of the variation pattern designation command that can specify the determination result of the jackpot determination. The sub-control CPU 31a that executes such processing corresponds to the effect pattern determination means.

  Then, the sub control CPU 31a controls the effect display device 16, the decoration lamp LA, and the speaker SP so as to execute the effect symbol variation game based on the determined effect symbol and effect pattern. In this way, the sub-control CPU 31a that performs control to execute an effect based on the effect pattern corresponds to the effect control means. Thereafter, when the sub-control CPU 31a inputs an all symbols stop command, the sub-control CPU 31a ends the effect accompanying the variation game and displays the determined symbol combination in a fixed stop manner.

  When the big hit symbol is designated as the final stop symbol, the sub-control CPU 31a gives a value indicating that the probability changing state is given when the probability changing state is given based on the big hit symbol after the big hit game is finished. Set to sub-probability change flag.

  When the big hit symbol is designated as the final stop symbol, the sub-control CPU 31a indicates that the high base state is given when the high base state is given based on the big hit symbol after the big hit game is finished. Set the value to the secondary action flag. In addition, when the high base state is given, the sub control CPU 31a sets a value indicating the number of variable games to which the high base state is given in the sub operation number counter. The sub control CPU 31a updates the value of the sub operation number counter based on the value designated by the operation number designation command. When the value of the counter operation number counter becomes “0”, the sub control CPU 31a sets a value indicating that the high base state is not given to the sub operation flag.

Here, the fluctuation pattern will be described in detail with reference to FIG.
As shown in FIG. 3A, the variation pattern of the present embodiment is selected depending on whether or not to execute a shift reach effect when it is a big hit or a loss. Specifically, the fluctuation patterns HP14, HP23, and HP33 are defined as big hit fluctuation patterns. Variation patterns HP13, HP22, and HP32 are defined as outlier reach variation patterns. The fluctuation patterns HP11, HP12, HP21, and HP31 are defined as outlier fluctuation patterns.

  The variation patterns HP12 to HP14 and HP21 to HP23 are variation patterns selected in the low base state, and the variation patterns HP31 to HP33 are variation patterns selected in the high base state. The fluctuation pattern HP11 is a fluctuation pattern selected in both the low base state and the high base state (shown as “common” in the drawing).

  The variation patterns HP12, HP21, and HP31 are variation patterns that shorten the variation time of the variation pattern HP11. In particular, the variation pattern HP31 is a variation pattern that has a shorter variation time than the variation patterns HP12 and HP21. Even if the fluctuation pattern HP31 is a fluctuation pattern in the high base state, the fluctuation pattern in which the fluctuation time is shortened is more easily determined in the high base state than in the low base state.

  The main control ROM 30b stores a plurality of types of variation pattern determination tables for determining variation patterns. The plurality of types of variation pattern determination tables include first to third variation pattern determination tables Tb1 to Tb3.

  In the plurality of types of variation pattern determination tables, for example, a variation pattern is associated with a determination value for selecting the variation pattern, and the variation corresponding to the determination value that matches the variation pattern distribution random number value A pattern is determined. In a plurality of types of variation pattern determination tables, selectable variation patterns and determination values are different, and variation pattern determination conditions (determination modes) are different.

  Specifically, the first variation pattern determination table Tb1 is a table from which the variation patterns HP11 to HP14 can be selected. The second variation pattern determination table Tb2 is a table from which the variation patterns HP21 to HP23 can be selected. The third variation pattern determination table Tb3 is a table from which the variation patterns HP11, HP31 to HP33 can be selected.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 3B, the plurality of types of variation pattern determination tables have reference conditions to be referred to. Specifically, the first variation pattern determination table Tb1 and the second variation pattern determination table Tb2 are tables that are referred to in the low base state, and the third variation pattern determination table Tb3 is a table referred to in the high base state. It is. The second variation pattern determination table Tb2 is the second variation within the specified number of times (in this embodiment, five times) after being controlled from the high base state to the low base state (indicated as “after falling” in the drawing). It is a table referred when the game is executed. On the other hand, the first variation pattern determination table Tb1 is a table referred to in other low base states. In other words, the first variation pattern determination table Tb1 includes the case where the first variation game within the specified number of times is executed after being controlled from the high base state to the low base state, It is a table referred when a 2nd variation game is performed.

Here, a process executed when the variation pattern is determined will be described.
The main control CPU 30a decrements the main operation number flag by “1” every time the variable game is executed, and when it becomes “0”, the main control CPU 30a indicates the specified number of times in the game number counter assigned to the main control RAM 30c. A value (“5” in this embodiment) is set. This game number counter is a counter for counting the number of executions of the variable game executed after being controlled from the high base state to the low base state, and for specifying whether the number of executions has reached a specified number.

  Then, the main control CPU 30a refers to the main operation flag every time the variable game is executed, and when the value indicating that the low base state is given to the main operation flag is set, the game counter is displayed. refer.

  When the value of the game number counter is not “0”, the main control CPU 30a subtracts “1” from the value of the game number counter, and when the execution condition for the second variable game is satisfied, Refer to the pattern determination table Tb2. On the other hand, when the execution condition of the first variation game is established, the first variation pattern determination table Tb1 is referred to.

  Further, when the value of the game number counter is “0”, the main control CPU 30a determines whether the execution condition for the first variation game is satisfied and when the execution condition for the second variation game is satisfied. Reference is made to the first variation pattern determination table Tb1. The main control CPU 30a refers to the third variation pattern determination table Tb3 when a value indicating that the high base state is given to the main operation flag.

  As described above, the main control CPU 30a refers to one variation pattern determination table in which the reference condition is satisfied among a plurality of types of variation pattern determination tables, and determines the variation pattern based on the referenced variation pattern determination table. It will be.

  Accordingly, the main control CPU 30a determines any one of the variation patterns HP11, HP31 to HP33 based on the third variation pattern determination table Tb3 in the high base state. In the low base state, the main control CPU 30a is controlled based on the second variation pattern determination table Tb2 when the second variation game is executed in the prescribed number of variation games after being controlled from the high base state to the low base state. Thus, any one of the variation patterns HP21 to HP23 is determined. When the reference condition of the second variation pattern determination table Tb2 is not satisfied in the low base state, the main control CPU 30a selects one of the variation patterns HP11 to HP14 based on the first variation pattern determination table Tb1. decide.

  In the present embodiment, the variation patterns HP11 to HP14 and HP31 to HP33 are variation patterns that can be selected in common in the first variation game and the second variation game. In this case, the variation pattern designation command is output as a command that can specify which of the first variation game and the second variation game is executed even when the same variation pattern is determined. Become.

  In this embodiment, the determination mode for determining the variation pattern based on the second variation pattern determination table Tb2 is a special determination mode, and the determination mode for determining the variation pattern based on the first variation pattern determination table Tb1 is a specific determination. It corresponds to each aspect. In addition, the period during which the low base state is controlled is a predetermined period, and the period from when the base game is controlled from the high base state to the low base state until the specified number of fluctuating games is executed is low during the specific period. The period after the control game is executed a predetermined number of times after being controlled to the base state corresponds to the non-specific period.

  In the present embodiment, the shortest variation time of the variation pattern determined based on the second variation pattern determination table Tb2 is defined as 8 s, and the variation interval time is defined as 0.5 s. For this reason, after the variable interval time of the variable game in which the high base state (giving of the high base state) ends, after the first variable game is executed, the variable interval time of the first variable game ends. The time until this is 0.5 s + 8 s + 0.5 s, for a total of 9 s.

  In the high base state, the fluctuation time of the usual game is set to 0.7 s and the fluctuation interval time of the usual game is set to 0.02 s. Each time is specified as 7.4 s. For this reason, the time from the start of the normal game per normal game to the last closed state in the game per normal game is 0.7 s + 0.02 s + 7.4 s, which is a total of 7.92 s.

  As described above, the time from the start of the fluctuation interval time of the floating game in which the high base state is ended to the end of the fluctuation interval time of the first fluctuation game is from the start of the normal game to the normal figure. It is specified to be longer than the time until the game is finally closed in the game per figure. For this reason, when a game for a normal game is started in the high base state immediately before the variable interval time of the variable game for which the high base state ends is started, Until the variation interval time of the first variation game is over, the game is finally closed in a game per ordinary figure. Therefore, from the end of the high base state to the first (first) variable game, the game can be controlled as a normal game in the high base state and a game per normal game. On the other hand, from the end of the high base state to the second floating game, the game is controlled as a base game and a game per base diagram in the low base state.

  In addition, the game ball is placed in the second start winning opening 22a by being controlled as a base game and a base game in the high base state from the end of the high base state to the start of the second floating game. Is easier to enter. For this reason, the second variation game that can be suspended until the second variation game is started becomes “5” obtained by adding “1” to “4” that is the upper limit number of the second reserved memory number, “5” is specified as the specified number of times. Even if the second variation game is executed with priority, the second variation game that has been suspended until the high base state ends, and the first variation game is executed first after the high base state ends. The second variation game whose execution is suspended in the variation game is executed at least as a prescribed number of variation games after the high base state ends. That is, in the variable game of the prescribed number of times after the high base state ends, in the second variable game that has been suspended when the high base state ends, and in the first variable game after the high base state ends The second variation game for which execution has been suspended will be executed.

  In this way, the main control CPU 30a uses the first variation pattern of the second variation game that has been suspended when the high base state ends in the predetermined number of variation games after the high base state ends. The determination is made by the second variation pattern determination table Tb2 different from the variation pattern determination table Tb1. The main control CPU 30a uses the first variation pattern as the variation pattern of the second variation game that has not been suspended when the high base state ends, but has been suspended after the high base state ends. The determination is made by a second variation pattern determination table Tb2 different from the determination table Tb1.

  In this embodiment, the normal game and the game per multi-game based on the multi-game are controlled depending on whether the start of the multi-game is in the high base state or the low base state. Not exclusively. For example, depending on whether the start of a general game is in a high base state or a low base state, the normal game is controlled, and the start of a game per base game is in a high base state or a low base state Depending on the situation, the game per the usual figure may be controlled. In this case, the time from the start of the change interval time of the change game in which the high base state ends to the end of the change interval time of the first change game is from the start of the game per base game to the game per base figure It becomes longer than the time until the last closed state. In addition, for example, the time from the start of the variable interval time of the variable game in which the high base state ends to the end of the variable interval time of the first variable game to the normal time from the start of the normal game that is per normal figure It may be defined to be shorter or the same as the time until the game is finally closed in the game per figure.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the effect mode is controlled to be able to shift on condition that each big hit game is ended or a variable game is started. The effect mode corresponds to the type of the background image of the effect display device 16 in the variable game, and can be easily recognized by the player from the background image. In addition, the effect mode can be executed over a plurality of continuous variation games. Thus, the effect mode can be specified by displaying the background image, and indicates whether at least the high base state is given.

Here, the production mode will be described below with reference to FIG.
As shown in FIG. 4, this embodiment has a plurality of types of effect modes. The plurality of types of effect modes are roughly divided into four types: a first normal effect mode MA, a second normal effect mode MB, a special effect mode MC, and a high base effect mode MD. Hereinafter, the signs MA to MD are simply attached to indicate the effect mode.

  The production modes MA to MC are production modes when in the low base state, and the production mode MD is the production mode when in the high base state. The production mode MD can stay when the probability variation state is given, while the production modes MA to MC can stay when the probability variation state is not given.

Next, with reference to FIG. 5, the transition of various production modes accompanying the progress of the game will be described. Moreover, in FIG. 5, in order to classify some production modes, it has shown using the broken line.
As shown in FIG. 5, when in the low base state, the user stays in any one of the production modes MA to MC. On the other hand, when it is in the high base state, it stays in the production mode MD. Then, when various types of jackpots are won, after the jackpot game based on the jackpot is over, the effect mode can be shifted along with the start of the first variable game.

  When the big hit is won, the game mode stays in the effect mode MD regardless of the game state and the type of the big win at the time of the big win. Then, in the effect mode MD, when the high base state ends after the end of the big hit game, the effect mode MB, MC is shifted to at the start of the next variable game.

  In particular, after the transition from the high base state to the low base state, when the second variable game is executed among the specified number of times (five times in the present embodiment) of the variable game, the player stays in the effect mode MC. . On the other hand, after the high base state is changed to the low base state, when the first variable game is executed among the predetermined number of variable games, the player stays in the effect mode MB. Further, after changing from the high base state to the low base state, in the changing game from the end of the predetermined number of changing games to the predetermined number of times (20 times in the present embodiment), the user stays in the effect mode MB. Then, after changing from the high base state to the low base state, after the predetermined number of fluctuating games are finished, the player stays in the production mode MA.

  As described above, after the high base state is changed to the low base state, the production modes MB and MC are shifted to suppress the decrease in interest for the low base state. In particular, the rendering mode MC stays in the second variation game that is advantageous to the player and is preferentially executed among the prescribed number of variation games after changing from the high base state to the low base state. .

  In the present embodiment, an image indicating the number of consecutive hits for a big hit may be displayed. The number of consecutive resorts is, in principle, the number of times that a big hit in the low base state is set as the first, and then the number of big hits when the high base state is given is added.

  As an exception, the number of consecutive resorts is counted continuously when a predetermined continuation condition is satisfied even after the high base state is changed to the low base state. When the initialization condition is established, the number of consecutive resorts is initialized.

  As a specific example, when the first big hit in the low base state, the number of consecutive hits will be one (one consecutive home), after the big hit game based on the first big hit, If it is the second big hit, the number of consecutive resorts will be two (two consecutive resorts). In addition, after the big hit game based on the second big hit, when the high base state is not a big hit and the high base state is changed to the low base state, when the predetermined continuation condition is satisfied, Although it is continuously stored, the number of consecutive resorts is initialized when a predetermined initialization condition is satisfied.

  In the present embodiment, as the predetermined continuation condition, after changing from the high base state to the low base state, the second variation game is executed among the variation games of the prescribed number of times (in this embodiment, “5 times”). It is established when On the other hand, the predetermined initialization condition is satisfied when the player does not win a big game in the prescribed number of fluctuating games after changing from the high base state to the low base state. Further, the predetermined initialization condition is satisfied when the first variation game is executed among the prescribed number of variation games after the high base state is changed to the low base state.

Here, the display mode of the effect display device 16 will be described with reference to FIGS.
As shown in FIG. 6A, when the variation game is started in the image display unit GH of the effect display device 16, the variation display of the effect symbol is started. Moreover, it is a low base state, stays in production mode MA, and the background image corresponding to production mode MA is displayed. Then, as shown in FIG. 6 (b), there are cases where the effect symbols in the left column and the right column are temporarily stopped as a reach symbol combination and the reach effect is executed, as shown in FIG. 6 (c). In some cases, the effect symbols of all the rows are confirmed and stopped as a jackpot symbol combination, and the variable game that is a jackpot ends.

  As shown in FIG. 6D, when the first round game is performed after the opening time has elapsed in the jackpot game, an image indicating that the number of consecutive games is one is displayed.

  And as shown in FIG.6 (e), when a big hit game is complete | finished, while showing a production | presentation symbol fixed stop display, the image which shows that the number of consecutive resorts is 1 is continuously displayed. In addition, after the jackpot game is over, the player is in the high base state, stays in the effect mode MD, and a background image corresponding to the effect mode MD is displayed.

  Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 6 (f), the variation display of the effect symbols is started, and as shown in FIG. 6 (g), the effect symbols in the left column and the right column are temporarily stopped and displayed as a reach symbol combination. Reach production may be executed. Then, as shown in FIG. 6 (h), the effect symbols in all the rows are displayed in a definite stop as a jackpot symbol combination, and the variable game that is a jackpot may end. In the high base state, even when the variable game is being executed, an image indicating that the number of consecutive games is 1 is continuously displayed.

  As shown in FIG. 6 (i), when the first round game is performed after the opening time has elapsed in the jackpot game, an image indicating that the number of consecutive games is two is displayed.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 6 (j), when the big hit game is finished, the effect symbol is confirmed and stopped, and an image indicating that the number of consecutive resorts is two is continuously displayed. In addition, after the jackpot game is over, the player is in the high base state, stays in the effect mode MD, and a background image corresponding to the effect mode MD is displayed.

  Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 7 (a), the change display of the effect symbols is started, and as shown in FIG. 7 (b), the effect symbols of all the rows are confirmed and stopped and displayed as out of symbol combinations. In some cases, the fluctuating game ends. Further, in the high base state, even when the variable game is being executed, an image indicating that the number of consecutive games is two is continuously displayed.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 7C, after the end of the big hit game, when the predetermined number of variable games are completed after the high base state is reached, the low base state is entered. In this case, the second variable game is executed. At the same time, the change display of the effect symbol is started, and the effect mode MC is entered. In the effect mode MC, a predetermined character image is displayed and a dialogue image “I'm going to go!” Is displayed. Then, as shown in FIG. 7 (d), the effect symbols in all the columns are displayed in a definite stop as a symbol combination that is out of place, and the variation game that is out of date may end. Even in the low base state, when the second variation game is being executed and the mode is changed to the effect mode MC, an image indicating that the number of consecutive games is two is continuously displayed.

  Also, as shown in FIG. 7 (e), the effect symbol variation display is started, and as shown in FIG. 7 (f), the left and right column effect symbols are temporarily stopped and displayed as a reach symbol combination. There is a case where the reach effect is executed, and as shown in FIG. 7G, the effect symbols of all the rows are confirmed and stopped as a jackpot symbol combination, and the variable game that is a jackpot may end. Even in the low base state, when the second variation game is being executed and the mode is changed to the effect mode MC, an image indicating that the number of consecutive games is two is continuously displayed.

  As shown in FIG. 7 (h), when the first round game is performed after the opening time has elapsed in the jackpot game, an image indicating that the number of consecutive games is three is displayed.

  On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 7 (i), when the first variation game is executed among the predetermined number of variation games after the high base state is changed to the low base state, the variation display of the effect symbol is displayed. It will be started and will shift to production mode MB. Also, in the low base state, when the first variation game is executed out of the prescribed number of variation games, or when a big hit is not reached by the prescribed number of variation games, the number of consecutive games is initialized, The image indicating the number of times is not displayed.

Here, the control related to the effect mode and the control related to the number of consecutive times executed by the sub control CPU 31a will be described.
When the opening command is input, the sub control CPU 31a specifies the type of jackpot based on the special symbol designation command in the variable game won in the jackpot lottery. Further, the sub-control CPU 31a specifies the gaming state in the variable game won in the big win lottery based on the sub-probability change flag and the sub-action flag. Based on the identified result, the sub control CPU 31a sets the data indicating the effect mode to be shifted after the end of the big hit game in the effect mode flag assigned to the sub control RAM 31c. This effect mode flag is a flag indicating the effect mode in which the user stays. In the present embodiment, as the effect mode after the end of the jackpot game, data indicating the effect mode MD is set regardless of the type of jackpot and the game state.

  In addition, the sub control CPU 31a counts and stores the number of extended games by adding “1” to the extended game counter that is assigned to a predetermined area of the sub control RAM 31c. As described above, the sub control CPU 31a stores the game result information regarding the game result of the variable game as history information. Then, the sub control CPU 31a reads the value of the consecutive resort count counter, specifies the consecutive resort count, and causes the effect display device 16 to display an image indicating the consecutive resort count. In this way, the effect display device 16 that displays an image indicating the number of consecutive resorts corresponds to notification means for performing notification regarding history information.

  Subsequently, the sub control CPU 31a reads the value from the effect mode flag in the sub control RAM 31c after the big hit game ends, and specifies the effect mode. Then, the sub control CPU 31a controls the effect display device 16 to display various images such as a background image corresponding to the specified effect mode after the end of the big hit game. In this embodiment, since the high base state is always given after the big hit game ends, the sub control CPU 31a displays various images such as a background image corresponding to the effect mode MD after the big hit game ends. Thus, the effect display device 16 is controlled.

  When it is determined that the high base state ends, the sub control CPU 31a sets a value indicating a predetermined number of times (“20” in the present embodiment) to the mode control counter assigned to the sub control RAM 31c.

  In the low base state, when the value of the mode control counter is not “0”, the sub control CPU 31a subtracts “1” from the mode control counter for each variable game. As a result, the sub control CPU 31a counts the number of times that the variable game has been executed since the high base state has ended. In other words, the sub-control CPU 31a can specify whether the number of times that the variable game has been executed since the high base state has ended exceeds a specified number or a predetermined number.

  Further, in the low base state, the sub control CPU 31a is triggered by the input of the variation pattern designation command, and specifies the number of variation games executed after the high base state ends based on the value of the mode control counter. .

  Then, when the number of variable games executed after the high base state ends does not exceed the prescribed number (for example, when the value of the mode control counter is “16” to “20”), The CPU 31a determines which of the variation patterns HP21 to HP23 is the variation pattern designated by the inputted variation pattern designation command. When it is determined that the variation pattern is HP21 to HP23, the sub control CPU 31a sets data indicating the effect mode MC in the effect mode flag. Then, the sub control CPU 31a controls the effect display device 16 so as to display various images such as a background image corresponding to the effect mode MC. In addition, since the predetermined continuation condition is satisfied, the sub control CPU 31a continuously stores the extended game count counter without initializing the extended game count counter.

  On the other hand, when it is not determined that any of the variation patterns HP21 to HP23, the sub control CPU 31a sets data indicating the effect mode MB in the effect mode flag. Then, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the effect display device 16 to display various images such as a background image corresponding to the effect mode MB. Further, the sub-control CPU 31a initializes the extended game count counter because a predetermined initialization condition is satisfied.

  In addition, when the number of variable games executed after the high base state ends exceeds the specified number, but does not exceed the predetermined number (for example, the value of the mode control counter is “1” to “15”). ), The sub control CPU 31a sets data indicating the effect mode MB in the effect mode flag. Then, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the effect display device 16 to display various images such as a background image corresponding to the effect mode MB. Further, the sub-control CPU 31a does not make a big hit, and the predetermined initialization condition is satisfied when the number of times of the variable game executed after the high base state ends exceeds the specified number of times. Initialize the counter.

  In addition, when the number of variable games executed after the high base state ends exceeds a predetermined number (for example, when the value of the mode control counter is “0”), the sub-control CPU 31 a Data indicating the mode MA is set in the effect mode flag. Then, the sub control CPU 31a controls the effect display device 16 so as to display various images such as a background image corresponding to the effect mode MA.

  In the present embodiment, when the high base state ends, the main control CPU 30a outputs an external output signal that can specify that the high base state has ended via the external output board 32 to the outside. It becomes. Thus, the main control CPU 30a corresponds to an information output means for outputting information to the outside of the pachinko gaming machine. In addition, when the second variation game is executed immediately after the high base state ends, the sub-control CPU 31a continues at a timing different from the output of the external output signal that can specify that the high base state has ended. The villa count counter will be initialized.

  Thus, in this embodiment, the sub-control CPU 31a that controls the effect mode corresponds to the effect mode control means. Further, the sub-control CPU 31a that stores game result information related to the game result of the variable game as history information corresponds to history information storage means. In the present embodiment, the high base state corresponds to the advantageous state, and the low base state corresponds to the normal state.

Here, with reference to FIG. 8, the control mode of the initialization condition of the gaming state, the variation pattern determination table, the effect mode, and the number of consecutive resorts will be described.
As shown in FIG. 8A, when the big hit game is finished and the high base state is given, the third variation pattern determination table Tb3 is referred to by the main control CPU 30a. Further, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the effect mode MD.

  Then, after the high base state is changed to the low base state, the second variation pattern determination table Tb2 is referred to when the second variation game is executed as the first variation game. Further, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the effect mode MC. Similarly, when the second variation game is executed as the second to fourth variation games after changing from the high base state to the low base state, the second variation pattern determination table Tb2 is referred to. Further, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the effect mode MC. In this case, since the first variation game is not executed, a predetermined continuation condition is satisfied, and the extended game counter is continuously stored without being initialized.

  Subsequently, after the high base state is changed to the low base state, the first variation pattern determination table Tb1 is referred to when the first variation game is executed as the fifth variation game. Further, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the effect mode MB. In this case, since the first variation game is executed, a predetermined initialization condition is satisfied, and the extended game counter is initialized.

  Note that the first variation pattern determination table is used both when the first variation game is executed as the sixth variation game and when the second variation game is executed after the high base state is changed to the low base state. Reference is made to Tb1. Further, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the effect mode MB.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 8B, when the second variation game is executed as the first to third variation games after the high base state is changed to the low base state, the second variation pattern determination table Tb2 Is referenced. Further, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the effect mode MC. In this case, since the first variation game is not executed, a predetermined continuation condition is satisfied, and the extended game counter is continuously stored without being initialized.

  Subsequently, after the high base state is changed to the low base state, the first variation pattern determination table Tb1 is referred to when the first variation game is executed as the fourth or fifth variation game. Further, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the effect mode MB. In this case, after changing from the high base state to the low base state, the first variation game is executed in the fourth variation game, so that a predetermined initialization condition is satisfied, and the extended game count counter is initialized. .

  Next, as shown in FIG. 8C, when the second variation game is executed as the first to fifth variation games after changing from the high base state to the low base state, the second variation pattern determination table Tb2 Is referenced. Further, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the effect mode MC. In this case, since the first variation game is not executed, a predetermined continuation condition is satisfied, and the extended game counter is continuously stored without being initialized. In this embodiment, after the first base game is started from the high base state to the low base state, when a predetermined number of game balls enter the second start winning opening 22a, After changing from the base state to the low base state, the second variation game is executed as the first to fifth variation games.

  Subsequently, after changing from the high base state to the low base state, the first variation pattern is determined both when the first variation game is executed as the sixth variation game and when the second variation game is executed. Reference is made to table Tb1. Further, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the effect mode MB. In this case, since the big game is not a big hit in the prescribed number of times, a predetermined initialization condition is satisfied, and the extended game counter is initialized.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 8D, when the second variation game is executed as the first to third variation games after the high base state is changed to the low base state, the second variation pattern determination table Tb2 Is referenced. Further, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the effect mode MC. In this case, since the first variation game is not executed, a predetermined continuation condition is satisfied, and the extended game counter is continuously stored without being initialized.

  Subsequently, after the high base state is changed to the low base state, the first variation pattern determination table Tb1 is referred to when the first variation game is executed as the fourth variation game. Further, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the effect mode MB. In this case, since the first variation game is executed, a predetermined initialization condition is satisfied, and the extended game counter is initialized.

  Then, after the high base state is changed to the low base state, the second variation pattern determination table Tb2 is referred to when the second variation game is executed as the fifth variation game. Further, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the effect mode MC. In this embodiment, after the first base game is started from the high base state to the low base state, when a predetermined number of game balls enter the second start winning opening 22a, the high base state After changing from the state to the low base state, the first variation game is executed as the fourth variation game, and the second variation game is executed as the fifth variation game.

  That is, even after the first base game is executed after the first base game is executed in the base game after the base state is changed from the high base state to the low base state, Is initialized when the first variation game is executed, and the number of consecutive games is counted as one by the big hit based on the second variation game. Of course, after changing from the high base state to the low base state, in the prescribed number of fluctuation games, if the first fluctuation game is not executed and the big hit is based on the second fluctuation game, The memory is continuously stored without being initialized, and is added once by the big hit based on the second variable game.

  As described above, in the variation game of the prescribed number of times after the high base state ends, the variation pattern of the second variation game is based on the second variation pattern determination table Tb2 having a different determination mode from the first variation pattern determination table Tb1. Will be determined. In other words, in the fluctuation game of the prescribed number of times after the high base state ends, the fluctuation pattern of the second fluctuation game is the fluctuation game after the completion of the prescribed number of fluctuation games and the first fluctuation game in the fluctuation game of the prescribed number of times. It is determined in a different determination mode.

  If the specified number of times or the second variable game is executed in preference to the first variable game, the execution is suspended when the high base state ends in the specified number of variable games after the high base state ends. The variation pattern of the second variation game that has been determined is determined by the second variation pattern determination table Tb2 that is different from the first variation pattern determination table Tb1. Also, the execution pattern is not suspended when the high base state ends, but the variation pattern of the second variation game that is suspended after the high base state ends is also different from the first variation pattern determination table Tb1. It is determined by the second variation pattern determination table Tb2.

  In addition, the variation pattern of the first variation game in the low base state is determined by the first variation pattern determination table Tb1 different from the second variation pattern determination table Tb2. In particular, in the fluctuation game of the prescribed number of times after the high base state is ended, the fluctuation pattern of the first fluctuation game is determined by the first fluctuation pattern determination table Tb1 different from the second fluctuation pattern determination table Tb2. .

  The predetermined continuation condition regarding the consecutive game count counter is established when the second variation game is executed in the variation game of the specified number of times after the high base state ends, and in particular, the second variation game is a big hit. The case holds.

  If the specified number of times or the second variation game is executed in preference to the first variation game, the predetermined continuation condition is executed by the second variation game that was suspended when the high base state ended. It is established when it is made (a big hit). In addition to the second variation game that was suspended when the high base state ended, the second variation that was suspended until the first variation game immediately after the completion of the high base state ended. Even when the game is executed, a predetermined continuation condition is satisfied. For this reason, the predetermined continuation condition was that the execution was not suspended when the high base state ended, but the second variable game was executed that had been suspended after the high base state ended (a big hit) This is the case.

  On the other hand, the predetermined initialization condition is satisfied when a big hit is not made in a prescribed number of fluctuating games after the high base state ends. Further, the predetermined initialization condition is established when the first variable game is executed in the predetermined number of variable games after the high base state ends, and in particular, is a predetermined big hit based on the first variable game. This is true if

As described above in detail, the present embodiment has the following effects.
(1) In the period controlled to the low base state, after the high base state ends, a specific period in which the prescribed number of variable games are executed, and a non-specific period after the prescribed number of variable games are executed, There is. The variation pattern of the second variation game that has been suspended when the high base state ends in the specific period is determined based on the second variation pattern determination table Tb2 that is different from the non-specific period. For this reason, even when the high base state ends and becomes the low base state, the execution is suspended when the high base state ends in the specific period after the high base state ends. The variation pattern of the variation game is determined by the second variation pattern determination table Tb2 that is different from the non-specific period. Therefore, attention can be paid to being determined by the second variation pattern determination table Tb2, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

  (2) In the period controlled to the low base state, the variation pattern of the first variation game is determined by the first variation pattern determination table Tb1 different from the second variation pattern determination table Tb2. For this reason, it can be made to pay more attention to the fact that the variation pattern of the second variation game that has been suspended when the high base state ends is determined in the second variation pattern determination table Tb2, and this The interest can be improved.

  (3) In particular, in the specific period of the period controlled to the low base state, the variation pattern of the first variation game is determined by the first variation pattern determination table Tb1 different from the second variation pattern determination table Tb2. Therefore, when the high base state ends and becomes the low base state, the first variation pattern determination in which the variation pattern of the first variation game is different from the second variation pattern determination table Tb2 even in the same specific period. It is determined by the table Tb1. Therefore, it is possible to pay more attention to the fact that the variation pattern of the second variation game that has been suspended when the high base state is ended is determined in the second variation pattern determination table Tb2, which is interesting for the game. Can be improved.

  (4) In the specific period, the variation pattern of the second variation game that was not suspended when the high base state ended but was suspended after the high base state ended is the second variation pattern determination table. Determined by Tb2. For this reason, when the high base state ends and becomes the low base state, the variation pattern of the second variation game that was not suspended when the high base state was terminated but was subsequently suspended is the first variation pattern. It is determined by the 2-variation pattern determination table Tb2. For this reason, the execution of the second variation game is suspended after the high base state ends, and the variation pattern determined by the second variation pattern determination table Tb2 can be warned, and the game is interesting. Can be improved.

  (5) The second variation game is a variation game that is executed with priority over the first variation game. In a specific period, the second variation game that is suspended when the high base state ends and the second variation game that is suspended in the first variation game after the high base state ends are executed. The For this reason, when the high base state ends and becomes the low base state, the second variable game that is suspended when the high base state ends and the first variable game after the high base state ends The second variation game whose execution has been suspended is determined by the second variation pattern determination table Tb2. Therefore, the second variation game is executed after the high base state is finished, and the variation pattern determined by the second variation pattern determination table Tb2 can be warned, and the interest in the game can be improved. You can plan.

  (6) The value of the consecutive resort count counter is stored as history information, and a notification regarding the history information is made. After the high base state ends, history information is continuously stored when a predetermined continuation condition is satisfied. On the other hand, history information is initialized when a predetermined initialization condition is satisfied. The predetermined continuation condition is a condition that is satisfied when the second variable game that has been suspended when the high base state ends during a specific period becomes a big hit. For this reason, when the high base state ends and becomes the low base state, when the second variable game that has been suspended when the high base state ends becomes a big hit, a predetermined continuation condition is satisfied Then, history information is continuously stored, attention can be paid to the history information, and an interest in the game can be improved.

  (7) The history information is initialized when the big hit is not made in the specific period, but the history information is continuously stored when the big hit based on the second variable game is made in the specific period. Become. For this reason, it can be made to pay attention to the big hit based on the 2nd variation game in a specific period, and history information, and the interest to a game can be improved.

  (8) The history information is initialized when the big hit is not made in the specific period, and the history information is also initialized when the big hit based on the first variable game is made in the specific period. For this reason, in a specific period, it can be made to pay attention to the big hit based on the 1st change game, and history information, and it can aim at improvement of interest to a game.

  (9) In a specific period, when the second variable game that was not suspended when the high base state ended but was suspended after the high base state ended became a big hit, the history information It will be stored continuously. For this reason, in a specific period, the execution of the second variation game is suspended after the high base state ends, the big hit based on the second variation game, and the history information may be warned. Can improve the interest of the game.

  (10) The predetermined initialization condition is a condition that is satisfied when the first variation game is executed in the specific period. Thus, the history information is initialized when the first variation game is executed in the specific period and then a big hit based on the second variation game is performed, but the first variation game is not executed in the specific period. In the case of a big hit based on the second variation game, it is continuously stored. For this reason, during the specific period, it is possible to pay attention to the fact that the first variation game is executed and the history information, and it is possible to 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, for example, as shown in FIG. 8E, when the first variation game is executed out of the prescribed number of variation games after the high base state ends, the mode is changed to the effect mode MB. Thereafter, even if the second variation game is executed, the player may be allowed to stay in the effect mode MB. In this case, when the data indicating the effect mode MB is set in the effect mode flag, the sub control CPU 31a does not enter the effect mode even if the change pattern specifying command specifying any of the change patterns HP21 to HP23 is input. Data indicating the rendering mode MB is maintained without setting the data indicating the rendering mode MC in the flag. As a result, when the first variation game is executed in the prescribed number of variation games after the high base state ends, even if the second variation game is executed, the player can stay in the effect mode MB.

  In the above embodiment, for example, as shown in FIG. 8D, the second variation game is executed in the first to third variation games among the defined number of variation games after the high base state ends. Sometimes, the player may stay in the effect mode MC1 and stay in the effect mode MC2 when the second variable game is executed in the fifth variable game. That is, among the prescribed number of fluctuation games after the high base state ends, the second fluctuation game before the first fluctuation game is executed and the second fluctuation game after the first fluctuation game is executed. The production mode may be different.

  In the above embodiment, for example, a first variation game that is executed as a prescribed number of variation games after the high base state ends, and a first variation game that is executed after the prescribed number of variation games are completed, Although in the same low base state, the production modes may be made different, such as production modes MB1 and MB2. Further, for example, the effect mode MA and the effect mode MB may be controlled as the same effect mode.

  In the above embodiment, for example, after the big hit game is over, there may be a big hit that becomes a non-probable change state and a high base state, for example, there may be an effect mode controlled in the non-probable change state and the high base state. . For example, even if there is an effect mode (so-called “probability change latency effect mode”) that stays in both the probability change state and the high base state and the case of the non-probability change state and the high base state after the big hit game ends. In addition, apart from the probability variation latency effect mode, there may be an effect mode (so-called “probability confirmed effect mode”) that is definitely notified of the probability variation state and the high base state.

  In the above embodiment, for example, the main control CPU 30a stores information that can identify the second variable game that has been suspended until the high base state ends, and executes it until the high base state ends. It may be determined whether or not is a second variation game that has been put on hold, and a variation pattern determination table corresponding to the determination result may be referred to. For example, the main control CPU 30a stores information that can identify the second variation game that has been suspended in the first variation game after the high base state ends, and the first variation after the high base state ends. It may be determined whether or not the game is a second variation game whose execution has been suspended, and a variation pattern determination table corresponding to the determination result may be referred to.

  -In the above embodiment, for example, after the end of the big hit game, an upper limit number of variable games in which the probability variation state continues, such as 100 variable games, may be defined (so-called "ST machine").

  In the above embodiment, for example, there may be a jackpot type to which a high base state is not given after the jackpot game ends. Further, for example, the probability variation state may be given after the jackpot game is over.

  In the above embodiment, the entire period in which the variable game is executed in the low base state is set as the predetermined period. However, the present invention is not limited to this. It is good also as the period.

  In the above embodiment, the high base state is the advantageous state and the low base state is the normal state. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the probability variation state may be the advantageous state and the non-probability variation state may be the normal state. It may be a combination. Specifically, the probability variation state and the low base state may be the advantageous state, the non-probability variation state and the low base state may be the normal state, the probability variation state and the high base state are the advantageous state, and the probability variation state and the low base state are the normal state. It is good. In addition, for example, when both the upper limit number of variable games in which the probability variation state continues and the upper limit number of variable games in which the high base state continues are specified after the end of the big hit game, which upper limit number is larger. It may be the same. In other words, after the big hit game is finished, when the probability change state and the high base state are entered, any game state may fall first or at the same time.

  In the above embodiment, the end condition for the advantageous state such as the probability variation state or the high base state is established by executing a predetermined number of variable games after the end of the big hit game, but is not limited thereto. For example, the termination condition for the advantageous state may be established based on a lottery (so-called “falling lottery”) for controlling from the probability variation state to the non-probability variation state. Further, for example, the termination condition for the advantageous state may be satisfied based on a lottery (so-called “falling lottery”) for controlling from the high base state to the low base state. Such a lottery may be performed immediately before the big hit lottery.

  In the above embodiment, regarding the total opening time of the big winning opening 23a during the big hit game, the big hit in the second variable game is more advantageous than the big win in the first variable game, but is not limited thereto. For example, with respect to the gaming state after the end of the big hit game, the big hit in the second variable game may be more advantageous than the big hit in the first variable game. Specifically, for the probability that the high base state is given after the end of the big hit game and the upper limit number of the variable games in which the high base state continues, the big hit in the second variable game is the big hit in the first variable game. You may make it an advantageous degree become higher than. In addition, for example, when a game ball that has entered the big prize opening 23a is configured to pass through either the bonus area or the normal area, the degree of passing through the bonus area is a big hit in the second variation game. However, the degree of advantage may be higher than the big hit in the first variation game.

  In the above embodiment, the number of consecutive villas is stored as history information. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, information related to the number of game balls entering the big prize opening 23a such as the number of acquired balls is stored as history information. Also good. Further, for example, as the history information, information regarding the type of winning jackpot or information regarding the number of times winning for each type of jackpot may be employed. Further, for example, as history information, information indicating the contents of effects executed during the execution of a variable game or a big hit game, such as effects contents for displaying a predetermined character image, effects contents for executing a predetermined reach effect, etc. Alternatively, information indicating the number of times may be employed. Moreover, these combinations may be sufficient. That is, game result information relating to the game result of the variable game may be stored as history information. Note that the game result information related to the game result of the variable game includes not only the game result directly derived by the execution of the variable game but also the game result derived by the jackpot game given by the execution of the variable game. .

  In the above embodiment, a predetermined initialization condition is established by executing the first variation game in the variation game a predetermined number of times after the high base state ends, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, in a variation game of the specified number of times after the high base state ends, a predetermined initialization condition is established due to the loss based on the first variation game, resulting in a big hit based on the first variation game Thus, a predetermined continuation condition may be satisfied. In addition, for example, in a predetermined number of fluctuation games since the end of the high base state, even if a predetermined initialization condition is satisfied depending on the type of the big hit, The continuation condition may be satisfied. As a specific example, the type of jackpot based on the first variation game includes a first jackpot that is controlled to a high base state after the end of the jackpot game, and a high base state that is not controlled after the jackpot game ends (the low base state Controlled by the second jackpot). Then, in the fluctuation game of the specified number of times after the high base state ends, the continuation condition is satisfied when the first big hit based on the first fluctuation game is satisfied, and the second big hit based on the first fluctuation game is reached The initialization condition may be satisfied. Further, for example, the first big hit may be a probable big hit, and the second big hit may be a non-probable big hit. Thereby, in a specific period, it can be made to pay attention to the big hit based on the 2nd variation game, the first big hit, the second big hit, and the history information, and the interest for the game can be improved. In addition, for example, the predetermined continuation condition and the predetermined initialization condition may be established in any combination, and may be established at least as a trigger. Further, for example, the history information may be initialized by executing a predetermined number of times of the fluctuating game after the high base state ends, and for example, there is no problem even if the history information is not stored or notified.

  In the above embodiment, the predetermined continuation condition and the predetermined initialization condition are established when the execution of the first variation game is started. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the execution of the first variation game is performed. A predetermined continuation condition or a predetermined initialization condition may be satisfied when the process ends. In particular, when a big success is achieved in the first variation game, a predetermined continuation condition is satisfied, and when the first variation game is out of position, when a predetermined initialization condition is satisfied, the first variation game is out of range. Even when the execution is started, the predetermined initialization condition is not satisfied, and the predetermined initialization condition is satisfied when the execution of the first variation game is completed. For this reason, even if the execution of the first variation game is started, it is impossible to specify whether or not a big hit will occur from the notification regarding the game result information.

  In the above embodiment, for example, some or all of the selectable variation patterns are made different in a plurality of types of variation pattern determination tables. The possible variation patterns may be the same, and the selection probabilities may be different. That is, it is only necessary that the determination modes (determination conditions) are different in the plural types of variation pattern determination tables.

  In the above embodiment, the mode of determining the variation pattern of the first variation game in the prescribed number of variation games after the high base state ends, and the variation pattern of the first variation game after the prescribed number of variation games have been completed The determination mode may be different.

  In the above embodiment, for example, the variation pattern determination mode of the first variation game and the variation pattern determination mode of the second variation game after a prescribed number of variation games have ended may be different. Further, for example, a variation pattern that can be selected in common between the first variation game and the second variation game may not be defined.

  In the embodiment described above, for example, the present invention may be adopted not in the variation pattern determination mode but in the effect pattern determination mode. As a specific example, the sub-control CPU 31a determines that the effect pattern of the second variable game that has been suspended when the high base state is ended in the specific period is the first variable game or the non-specific period. May be determined in different determination modes. Further, for example, as shown in FIG. 8E, when the first variation game is executed among the prescribed number of variation games after the high base state ends, the sub control CPU 31a determines the first variation pattern. The effect pattern is determined so as to correspond to the input of the variation pattern designation command for designating the variation pattern based on the table Tb1. Thereafter, even when the second variation game is executed and a variation pattern designation command for designating a variation pattern based on the second variation pattern determination table Tb2 is input, the sub control CPU 31a is based on the first variation pattern determination table Tb1. The effect pattern may be determined so as to correspond to the variation pattern. In other words, the sub control CPU 31a may determine the effect pattern so as to correspond to the effect mode to be controlled.

  In the above embodiment, for example, the prescribed number of times is 5 times, but is not limited to this. For example, it may be 4 times or less or 6 times or more. Any number of times may be selected according to the type of jackpot.

  In the above embodiment, an external output signal is output from the main control board 30 via the external output board 32. However, the present invention is not limited to this, for example, a payout control board for paying out game balls, and an external output. An external output signal may be output from the main control board 30 to the outside through the board 32. Further, for the payout control board and the external output board, even if it is a circuit for simply transmitting an external output signal, it may receive the signal from the main control board 30 and output the processed external output signal. .

  -In the said embodiment, the alert | report regarding game result information was performed by the display of the image in the production | presentation display apparatus 16, but it is not restricted to this, For example, by the output of the sound from the speaker SP, the light emission of the decoration lamp LA, etc. The notification regarding game result information may be performed and these may be combined.

  In the above embodiment, the main control board 30 and the sub control board 31 are arranged and various functions are mounted. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, a function on one board is mounted as a function on the other board. May be. In addition, means for controlling the effect display device 16 may be provided separately. In addition to the two types of substrates, for example, the substrate may be configured as an integrated substrate or may be configured as three or more types of substrates.

  In the above embodiment, the type of jackpot game is specified by a special symbol specifying command, but the type of jackpot game may be specified by a variation pattern specifying command or other dedicated control command.

  In the above embodiment, various random values related to the variable game may be stored in a storage area provided according to the number of reserved memories. In this case, each time the variable game is executed, the random number value is shifted and stored in the storage area obtained by subtracting 1 from the reserved storage number.

In the embodiment described above, the symbol stop command may not be output if the variation time of the variation game is managed by the sub control board 31.
In the above embodiment, for example, in the low base state, there may be cases where the lottery per common drawing may not be won, and in the high base state, the fluctuation time of the normal game may not be shorter than the low base state. .

  In the above embodiment, for example, a game machine to which a big win game is given when the big prize opening door 23b operates in an open state by a predetermined lottery and the game ball entered into the big prize opening 23a passes through a specific passage (So-called “two types of gaming machines”). In addition, for example, winning a winning game lottery in a variable game causes the winning game door 23b to operate in an open state, and a game ball that has entered the winning game port 23a passes through a specific path, thereby causing a winning game or a probable change state. May be a gaming machine (so-called “1 type and 2 type mixed gaming machine” or “V probability changing machine”). Alternatively, a gaming machine (so-called three types of gaming machines) in which a big hit game is started when a gaming ball enters a predetermined entrance may be used.

Next, a technical idea that can be grasped from the above embodiment and another example will be added below.
(A) In a gaming machine to which a jackpot game advantageous to the player is given according to the game result of the symbol variation game, based on the jackpot determining means for determining whether or not the jackpot is won, and the determination result by the jackpot determining means, An effect pattern determining means for determining an effect pattern, an effect control means for controlling the execution of the effect based on the effect pattern determined by the effect pattern determining means, and an advantageous state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal state And an advantageous state control means for controlling to the normal state when an end condition is established in the advantageous state, and the symbol variation game includes a first symbol variation game and a second symbol variation game, The predetermined period controlled to the normal state includes a specific period after the advantageous state ends and a non-specific period after the specific period. Yes, in the specific period, the effect pattern determining means has a special determination mode different from the non-specific period in the effect pattern of the second symbol variation game that has been suspended when the advantageous state ends. It is characterized by determining.

  (B) The type of jackpot based on the first symbol variation game includes a first jackpot that is controlled to the advantageous state after the jackpot game is finished, and a second jackpot that is not controlled to the advantageous state after the jackpot game is finished. The predetermined initialization condition is a condition that is satisfied at least when the big hit is not made in the specific period and when the second big hit is made in the specific period, and the predetermined continuation condition Is a condition that is satisfied at least when the big win based on the second symbol variation game in the specific period and when the first big hit is made in the specific period.

  (C) It is provided with an information output means for outputting information to the outside of the gaming machine, and the information output means outputs information that can identify the end of the advantageous state when the advantageous state has ended. It is characterized by doing.

(D) The second symbol variation game is a symbol variation game having a higher degree of advantage in jackpot than the first symbol variation game.
(E) a first start detection means for detecting a game ball entering the first start entrance, a second start detection means for detecting a game ball entering the second start entrance, Opening and closing means that operates so that the second starting entrance can be in an open state and a closed state, and the execution condition of the first symbol variation game is established when triggered by the detection by the first start detecting means The second symbol variation game is a symbol variation game in which an execution condition can be established in response to detection by the second start detection means, and the advantageous state is the second start ball entering The present invention is characterized in that it is in a state in which the probability of entering a game ball into the mouth is improved and the entrance rate is improved.

  (F) The improved entrance rate state is a state in which the probability of a game ball entering the second starting entrance is improved more than the improved non-entry rate state. The second starting entrance has a state in which a game ball cannot enter.

(G) The advantageous state is a state in which the jackpot determination means is controlled to a high probability state in which the probability of a jackpot is high.
(H) The specific period is a period from the end of the advantageous state to the end of the predetermined number of symbol variation games.

  DA ... Large winning opening actuator, FDA ... Normal electric accessory actuator, SE1 ... First start sensor (first start detection means), SE2 ... Second start sensor (second start detection means), SE3 ... Count sensor, SE4 ... Gate sensor, YB ... game board, 11 ... first special symbol display device, 12 ... second special symbol display device, 16 ... effect display device (notification means), 21 ... first start prize opening (first start ball entrance) ), 22a ... second start winning opening (second starting ball opening), 22b ... opening / closing member (opening / closing means), 23a ... large winning opening, 23b ... large winning opening door, 25 ... acting gate, 30 ... main control board 30a ... Main control CPU (big hit judging means, fluctuation pattern determining means, advantageous state control means, information output means), 30b ... main control ROM, 30c ... main control RAM, 31 ... sub control board, 31a ... sub control board For control PU (presentation control means, the effect pattern determination means, presentation mode control means, the history information storage means), 31b ... auxiliary control ROM, 31c ... sub control RAM.

Claims (6)

In a gaming machine to which a jackpot game advantageous to a player is given according to the game result of the symbol variation game,
A jackpot judging means for judging whether or not to win a jackpot;
A fluctuation pattern determining means for determining a fluctuation pattern based on a determination result by the jackpot determination means;
An advantageous state control means for controlling the player to an advantageous state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal state, and controlling to the normal state when an end condition is satisfied in the advantageous state;
The symbol variation game includes a first symbol variation game and a second symbol variation game,
The predetermined period controlled to the normal state includes a specific period after the advantageous state ends and a non-specific period after the specific period,
In the specific period, the variation pattern determining means determines the variation pattern of the second symbol variation game, which has been suspended when the advantageous state is ended, in a special determination mode different from the non-specific period. On the other hand, a gaming machine that determines a variation pattern of the first symbol variation game in a specific determination mode different from the special determination mode. History information storage means for storing game result information regarding the game result of the symbol variation game as history information;
An informing means for informing about the history information,
The history information storage means continuously stores the history information when a predetermined continuation condition is satisfied after completion of the advantageous state, while initializing the history information when a predetermined initialization condition is satisfied,
2. The condition according to claim 1, wherein the predetermined continuation condition is a condition that is satisfied at least when the second symbol variation game that has been suspended when the advantageous state ends during the specific period becomes a big hit. Game machines. The predetermined initialization condition is a condition that is satisfied at least when a big hit is not made in the specific period,
The gaming machine according to claim 2, wherein the predetermined continuation condition is a condition that is satisfied at least when a big hit based on the second symbol variation game is made in the specific period.   The predetermined initialization condition is a condition that is satisfied at least when a big hit is not made in the specific period and when a predetermined big win based on the first symbol variation game is made in the specific period. Or the game machine of Claim 3.   The predetermined continuation condition is that the second symbol variation game whose execution is not suspended when the advantageous state is ended during the specific period but whose execution is suspended after the advantageous state ends is a big hit. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 2 to 4, which is a condition that is satisfied at least in the case of a game. The second symbol variation game is a symbol variation game executed in preference to the first symbol variation game,
The predetermined initialization condition is a condition that is satisfied at least when the first symbol variation game is executed in the specific period,
The history information is initialized when a big hit based on the second symbol variation game is executed after the first symbol variation game is executed in the specific period. However, the history information is initialized in the specific period. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 2 to 5, wherein the game is continuously stored when the big game is based on the second symbol fluctuation game without being executed.

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