JP2022079771A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine capable of excellently increasing the degree of attention to a game.

SOLUTION: In a Pachinko machine 10, reservation information is acquired on the basis of entry of game balls into an upper operation port or a lower operation port, and win/lose determination is performed on the basis of the reservation information. When the win/lose determination is made, game round by symbol variable display is executed on a display screen, and a result of the win/lose determination is notified. When a result of the win/lose determination is a winning, shift to an opening/closing execution mode occurs and then a high frequency support mode in which winning probability of entry into the lower operation port increases may be set. In the Pachinko machine 10, as a kind of performance mode, the mission mode is set and, when specific ready-to-win display is executed, the mission mode is set, and a variable display time table of a game round is changed.

SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

COPYRIGHT: (C)2022,JPO&INPIT

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

For example, in a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine, a transition determination as to whether or not to shift to a predetermined gaming state such as a hit gaming state is triggered by the fact that the gaming ball enters the starting ball entry portion provided in the gaming area. Is done. Further, for example, in a display device provided in a gaming machine, an effect for game rotation is performed based on the transition determination, and a result corresponding to the result of the transition determination may be displayed (for example, a patent). See Document 1).

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2004-81853

Here, it is necessary to raise the degree of attention to the game in the gaming machine, and there is still room for improvement in this respect.

The present invention has been made in view of the above-exemplified circumstances and the like, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of suitably increasing the degree of attention to gaming.

The invention according to claim 1 is
An acquisition means for acquiring determination information based on the fact that the acquisition conditions are satisfied, and
A storage means for storing determination information acquired by the acquisition means up to a predetermined number of predetermined numbers, and a storage means.
With respect to the determination information stored in the storage means, a grant determination means for executing a grant determination as to whether or not to grant a privilege to the player, and a grant determination means.
Based on the fact that the grant determination is performed by the grant determination means, the game round execution means is to start the game round by a predetermined notification means and end the game round as a notification result according to the determination result of the grant determination. ,
A privilege granting means capable of granting a privilege to a player based on a determination result by the granting determination means, and a privilege granting means.
Equipped with
As the determination result by the grant determination means, the first determination result that is the target of the privilege grant by the privilege granting means and the first determination result of the subject that is not or is the target of the privilege grant by the privilege granting means. It includes the second judgment result, which gives the player a privilege that is more disadvantageous than the privilege.
The game round execution means is based on the period setting means for setting the effect continuation period of the game round based on the determination result by the grant determination means and the effect continuation period set by the period setting means. A mode setting means for setting an effect mode of a game time is provided, and the current game time is executed in the set effect continuation period and the effect mode.
The period setting means selects one period information from the period information group in which a plurality of predetermined period information is set, and sets the effect continuation period corresponding to the period information as the effect continuation period of the game times. It is a thing
As the period information group, a first period information group including specific period information that can be set by the period setting means in either the first determination result or the second determination result, and the period setting in the first determination result. While the specific period information is set by the means, the second determination result includes a second period information group in which the specific period information is not set by the period setting means.
Based on the fact that the result of the grant determination by the grant determination means is a predetermined specific determination result, the period information group used by the period setting means is changed from the first period information group to the second period information. It is characterized by having a changing means that can be changed into a group.

According to the present invention, it is possible to suitably increase the degree of attention to the game.

It is a front view which shows the pachinko machine in one Embodiment. It is a perspective view which shows the main composition of a pachinko machine in an unfolded manner. It is a perspective view which shows the main composition of a pachinko machine in an unfolded manner. It is a front view which shows the structure of a game board. It is a block diagram which shows the electric structure of a pachinko machine. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the display content on the display screen of a symbol display device. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the contents of various counters used for a winning or failing lottery. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the pass / fail table. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the distribution table. It is a flowchart which shows the timer interrupt processing in MPU of a main control unit. It is a flowchart which shows the winning process for a working opening. It is a flowchart which shows the information acquisition process. It is a flowchart which shows the normal process in MPU of a main control unit. It is a flowchart which shows the game time control process. It is a flowchart which shows the data setting process. It is a flowchart which shows the fluctuation start processing. It is a flowchart which shows the game state transition process. It is a flowchart which shows the opening and closing process of a big prize opening. It is a flowchart which shows the setting process for each round. It is a flowchart which shows the transition process at the end of the open / close execution mode. It is a block diagram which shows the electric structure for performing various productions. It is a flowchart which shows the fluctuation display control processing. It is a flowchart which shows the process for a variation start. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the outline of the reach display. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the fluctuation display time table. It is a flowchart which shows the effect setting process for a big hit. It is a flowchart which shows the staging setting process for occurrence of the out-of-reach. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the outline of a mission mode. It is a flowchart which shows the switching process of the variation display time table. It is a flowchart which shows the setting process of a variation display time. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the fluctuation display time table. It is a flowchart which shows the effect setting process for opening / closing execution mode. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the outline of a game. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the outline of a game. In the second embodiment, (a) is an explanatory diagram for explaining the variable display time table, and (b) is an explanatory diagram for explaining the relationship between the variable display time and the effect. In the third embodiment, (a) is an explanatory diagram for explaining the variable display time table, and (b) is an explanatory diagram for explaining the relationship between the variable display time and the effect. It is a flowchart which shows the confirmation process for hold in 4th Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the process for hold control. It is a flowchart which shows the process for hold notice. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the selection table of the holding image. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the selection table of the holding image. It is a flowchart which shows the grasp process of the fluctuation display time. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the relationship between the holding image and a game result. It is a flowchart which shows the image selection process in 5th Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the setting process of the effect for a mission mode. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the relationship between the holding image and a game result. (A) is an explanatory diagram for explaining the variable display time table, and (b) is an explanatory diagram for explaining the content of the reach effect. It is a flowchart which shows the image selection process in 6th Embodiment.

<First Embodiment>
Hereinafter, an embodiment of a pachinko gaming machine (hereinafter referred to as “pachinko machine”), which is a type of gaming machine, will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a front view of the pachinko machine 10, and FIGS. 2 and 3 are perspective views showing the main configurations of the pachinko machine 10 in an expanded manner. Note that, in FIG. 2, for convenience, the configuration in the gaming area of the pachinko machine 10 is omitted.

As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko machine 10 has an outer frame 11 forming an outer shell of the pachinko machine 10 and a gaming machine main body 12 rotatably attached to the outer frame 11 in the forward direction. .. The outer frame 11 is formed by connecting wooden plates and the like on all four sides and has a rectangular frame shape. The pachinko machine 10 is installed in the game hall by attaching and fixing the outer frame 11 to the island equipment.

The gaming machine main body 12 includes an inner frame 13, a front door frame 14 arranged in front of the inner frame 13, and a back pack unit 15 arranged behind the inner frame 13. The inner frame 13 of the gaming machine main body 12 is rotatably supported with respect to the outer frame 11. Specifically, the inner frame 13 can rotate forward with the left side as the rotation base end side and the right side as the rotation tip side in front view.

As shown in FIG. 2, the front door frame 14 is rotatably supported on the inner frame 13, and can be rotated forward with the left side as the rotation base end side and the right side as the rotation tip side in front view. It is said that. Further, as shown in FIG. 3, the back pack unit 15 is rotatably supported on the inner frame 13, and the left side is the rotation base end side and the right side is the rotation tip side when viewed from the front. It is supposed to be movable.

As shown in FIG. 3, the gaming machine main body 12 is provided with a locking device 16 at its rotating tip, and has a function of locking the gaming machine main body 12 to an outer frame 11 so that it cannot be opened. In addition, it has a function of locking the front door frame 14 to the inner frame 13 so that it cannot be opened. Each of these locked states is released by performing an unlocking operation using the unlocking key on the cylinder lock 17 exposed on the front surface of the pachinko machine 10.

Next, the configuration of the front side of the gaming machine main body 12 will be described.

The inner frame 13 is mainly composed of a resin base 21 having an outer shape substantially the same as that of the outer frame 11. A substantially elliptical window hole 23 is formed in the central portion of the resin base 21. A game board 24 is detachably attached to the resin base 21. The game board 24 is made of plywood, and the game area formed on the front surface of the game board 24 is exposed to the front side of the inner frame 13 through the window hole 23 of the resin base 21.

Here, the configuration of the game board 24 will be described with reference to FIG. The game board 24 is formed with a plurality of large and small openings that penetrate in the front-rear direction by being processed by a router. Each opening has a general winning opening 31, a variable winning device 32, an upper operating port (first starting ball entry section or non-priority starting entry section) 33, and a lower operating opening (second starting ball entry section or priority starting entry section). A unit) 34, a through gate 35, a variable display unit 36, a main display unit 43, an accessory display unit 44, and the like are provided.

When a ball enters the general winning opening 31, the variable winning device 32, the upper operating opening 33, and the lower operating opening 34, it is detected by a detection sensor (not shown) arranged on the back side of the game board 24. A predetermined number of prize balls are paid out based on the detection result. In this case, when a ball is entered into the general winning opening 31, 10 game balls are paid out, and when a ball is entered into the variable winning device 32, 15 game balls are paid out. Is executed, and when a ball enters the upper operating port 33, three game balls are paid out, and when a ball enters the lower operating port 34, four game balls are paid out. Is executed.

The number of game balls to be paid out is not limited to the above. However, in order to enhance the advantage of the lower operating port 34 with respect to the upper operating port 33, it is preferable to set a larger number of payouts related to the lower operating port 34 than the number of payouts related to the upper operating port 33. Further, in order to enhance the advantage of the variable winning device 32 for each of the operating ports 33 and 34, it is preferable to set a larger number of payouts for the variable winning device 32 than for the number of payouts for each of the operating ports 33 and 34.

In addition, an out port 37 is provided at the bottom of the game board 24, and a game ball that has not entered various winning openings or the like is discharged from the game area through the out port 37. Further, a large number of nails 38 are planted on the game board 24 in order to appropriately disperse and adjust the falling direction of the game ball, and various members (accessories) such as a windmill are arranged.

Here, the entry ball means that the game ball passes through a predetermined opening, and is not only discharged from the game area after passing through the opening, but also discharged from the game area after passing through the opening. Aspects that are not included are also included. However, in the following description, in order to clearly distinguish the ball from entering the game ball into the out port 37, the game ball enters the variable winning device 32, the upper operating port 33, the lower operating port 34, or the through gate 35. Is also expressed as a prize.

The upper operating port 33 and the lower operating port 34 are unitized as an operating port device and installed on the game board 24. Both the upper working port 33 and the lower working port 34 are opened upward. Further, both the operating ports 33 and 34 are arranged in the vertical direction so that the upper operating port 33 faces upward. The lower working port 34 is provided with an electric accessory 34a as a guide piece made of a pair of left and right movable pieces.

The electric accessory 34a will be described. The electric accessory 34a is in a closed state (non-supported state or non-guided state) in which it is difficult for the game ball to win in the lower operating port 34, and an open state (supported state or guided state) in which the game ball is easier to win than in the closed state. Can be switched to.

The operating port case 33a constituting the upper operating port 33 projects toward the front side and has a substantially trapezoidal shape when viewed from the front, and the upper side length <lower side length. At this time, the upper side length of the operating port case 33a (that is, the left-right width of the upper operating port 33) is set to be slightly larger than the diameter of the game ball, and the lower side length is the case where the electric accessory 34a is in the closed state. The length is larger than the distance between the left and right electric accessories 34a. Further, when the electric accessory 34a is in the closed state, the distance between the operating ports 33 and 34 is set so that the distance between the operating port case 33a and the upper end of the electric accessory 34a is slightly shorter than the diameter of the game ball. Has been adjusted.

According to the above configuration, the game ball cannot win the lower operating opening 34 in the closed state of the electric accessory 34a, and the lower operating opening 34 can be won by opening the electric accessory 34a. In particular, at this time, during the operation in which the electric accessory 34a shifts from the closed state to the open state, the operating port case 33a of the upper operating port 33 has a substantially trapezoidal shape as described above, which becomes an obstacle. Until the accessory 34a is sufficiently opened, it is impossible to win a prize in the lower operating port 34, and the prize can be won only when the electric accessory 34a is almost fully opened. That is, the game ball that has fallen from above hits the side surface of the operating port case 33a and is repelled to the outside, and does not directly win the lower operating opening 34. As a result, when the electric accessory 34a is opened in a very short time, it becomes extremely difficult to win a prize in the lower operating port 34, and only when the open state of the electric accessory 34a is continued, the lower operating port 34 is entered. Winning will be easier.

In addition to the configuration in which the actuating port case 33a of the upper actuating port 33 has a substantially trapezoidal shape as described above, the actuating port case 33a of the upper actuating port 33 may have a two-stage configuration of narrow upper part and wide lower part, or upper actuation. A substantially C-shaped guide piece may be provided on both the left and right sides of the mouth 33, or an obstacle nail may be planted diagonally below the operating port case 33a.

The variable winning device 32 includes a large winning opening 32a leading to the back side of the game board 24, and also includes an opening / closing door 32b for opening and closing the large winning opening 32a. The opening / closing door 32b is normally in a closed state in which the game ball cannot win or is difficult to win, and a predetermined opening / closing door 32b is likely to win a prize when the transition to the opening / closing execution mode (opening / closing execution state) is won in the internal lottery. It can be switched to the open state. Here, the open / close execution mode is a mode in which the transition is made when a big hit or a special loss is won. The open / close execution mode will be described in detail later. As an opening mode of the variable winning device 32, the variable winning device 32 is repeatedly opened with a predetermined time (for example, 30 sec) elapsed or a predetermined number (for example, 10) of winnings as one round and a plurality of rounds (for example, 15 rounds) as an upper limit. There is an aspect to be done.

The main display unit 43 and the accessory display unit 44 are provided on the decorative member 39 arranged along the outer edge on the lower side of the game area. The decorative member 39 extends from the surface of the gaming board 24 to the front of the pachinko machine 10. More specifically, the front surface of the decorative member 39 faces the window panel 62 provided on the front door frame 14 so that the game area can be visually recognized from the front of the pachinko machine 10, and further, the front surface of the decorative member 39 faces the window panel 62. The distance between them is narrower than one game ball. This prevents the game ball from falling in front of the front surface of the decorative member 39.

The main display unit 43 and the accessory display unit 44 are provided so as to be exposed from the front surface of the decorative member 39. That is, the main display unit 43 and the accessory display unit 44 can be visually recognized from the front of the pachinko machine 10 through the window panel 62 of the front door frame 14, and the game ball can be seen in front of both the display units 43 and 44. It is prevented from falling. In addition, on the upper surface of the decorative member 39, a part of the above-mentioned general winning openings 31 is installed in a state of being opened upward.

When the variable winning device 32 is in the open / close execution mode (or in the open / close execution mode) due to the big hit winning, the main display unit 43 has the large winning opening 32a of the variable winning device 32 in the open / close execution mode. The round display unit RS for clearly indicating the number of times the is opened, the first result display unit AS for clearly indicating the result of the internal lottery performed based on the winning of the upper operating port 33, and the lower operating port 34. A second result display unit BS for clearly indicating the result of the internal lottery performed based on the winning prize is set.

In the round display unit RS, the display of the number of times of opening is started at the start of the open / close execution mode, and the display is ended at the end of the open / close execution mode.

In the first result display unit AS, the variation display of the pattern is performed triggered by the winning of the upper operating port 33, and as a result of stopping the variation display, the internal lottery performed based on the winning of the upper operating port 33 is performed. The result is clearly indicated by the display. If the result of the internal lottery based on the winning of the upper operating port 33 is the winning result corresponding to the transition to the open / close execution mode, the predetermined stop result is displayed on the first result display unit AS and is displayed in a variable manner. After is stopped, the mode shifts to the open / close execution mode.

In the second result display unit BS, the variation display of the pattern is performed triggered by the winning of the lower operating port 34, and as a result of stopping the variation display, the internal lottery performed based on the winning of the lower operating port 34 is performed. The result is clearly indicated by the display. If the result of the internal lottery based on the winning of the lower operating port 34 is the winning result corresponding to the transition to the open / close execution mode, the predetermined stop result is displayed on the second result display unit BS and is displayed in a variable manner. After is stopped, the mode shifts to the open / close execution mode.

Here, based on the winning of any of the operating ports 33 and 34, the variation display is started on the corresponding result display units AS and BS, the predetermined stop result is displayed, and the variation display is stopped. It corresponds to one game. However, one game round is not limited to the above content, and for example, a single result display unit is provided, and even if a prize is awarded to any of the actuation ports 33 and 34, the single result display unit is provided. In the configuration in which the variation display is performed in the result display unit, the variation display is started in the single result display unit, and the game is played until the variation display is stopped while the predetermined stop result is displayed. It will be once.

The accessory display unit 44 is a display unit for clearly showing the result of the internal lottery performed based on the winning of the through gate 35. In this case, the accessory display unit 44 performs a variable display of the pattern triggered by winning a prize in the through gate 35, and as a result of stopping the variable display, an internal lottery performed based on the winning in the through gate 35 is performed. The result of is specified by the display. If the result of the internal lottery based on the winning of the through gate 35 is the winning result corresponding to the transition to the electric service open state, the predetermined stop result is displayed on the accessory display unit 44 and is displayed in a variable manner. After it is stopped, it shifts to the electric service open state. In the electric service open state, the electric accessory 34a provided in the lower actuating port 34 is in the open state in a predetermined manner.

The main display unit 43 and the accessory display unit 44 are composed of a segment display device having a plurality of segments, but the present invention is not limited to this, and other display devices such as a liquid crystal display device may be used. May be good.

The variable display unit 36 is provided with a symbol display device 41 for variable display (or variable display or switching display) of the symbol. Further, in the variable display unit 36, a center frame 42 is arranged so as to surround the symbol display device 41. The upper portion of the center frame 42 extends forward of the pachinko machine 10. As a result, the game ball is prevented from falling in front of the display screen of the symbol display device 41, and the inconvenience that the visibility of the display screen is not deteriorated due to the fall of the game ball does not occur. ..

The symbol display device 41 is configured as a liquid crystal display device provided with a liquid crystal display, and the display content is controlled by a display control device described later. On the symbol display device 41, for example, symbols are displayed side by side in the upper, middle, and lower directions, and these symbols are variably displayed so as to be scrolled in the left-right direction. In this case, the variation display in the symbol display device 41 is started based on the winning of the upper operating port 33 or the lower operating port 34. That is, when the variable display is performed on the first result display unit AS, the variable display is performed on the symbol display device 41, and when the variable display is performed on the second result display unit BS, the variable display is performed accordingly. At the same time, the symbol display device 41 performs variable display. Then, for example, the game times for shifting to the opening / closing execution mode corresponding to 15 rounds in which the large winning opening 32a of the variable winning device 32 is opened 15 times as the opening / closing execution mode are preset in the symbol display device 41. A predetermined combination of symbols is stopped and displayed on the valid line.

A first reserved light emitting unit 45 corresponding to the first result display unit AS and the symbol display device 41 is provided on the upper left portion on the front surface side of the center frame 42. The number of game balls that have won a prize in the upper operating port 33 is reserved up to four, and the reserved number is displayed by lighting the first reserved light emitting unit 45. Further, in the upper right portion on the front side of the center frame 42, a second reserved light emitting unit 46 corresponding to the second result display unit BS and the symbol display device 41 is provided. The number of game balls that have won a prize in the lower operating port 34 is reserved up to four, and the reserved number is displayed by lighting the second reserved light emitting unit 46. As described above, since the upper part of the center frame 42 extends to the front of the pachinko machine 10, the visibility of the first reserved light emitting unit 45 and the second reserved light emitting unit 46 is not hindered by the falling of the gaming ball. ing.

At the lower part of the center frame 42, a third reserved light emitting unit 47 corresponding to the accessory display unit 44 is provided. The number of times the game ball has passed through the through gate 35 is reserved up to four times, and the number of reserved games is displayed by lighting the third reserved light emitting unit 47. It should be noted that each of the reserved light emitting units 45 to 47 may be configured to be displayed by a part of the symbol display device 41.

An inner rail portion 51 and an outer rail portion 52 are attached to the game board 24, and a guide rail is formed by the inner rail portion 51 and the outer rail portion 52, and the game is launched from the game ball launch mechanism 53. The ball is guided to the upper part of the game area. As shown in FIG. 2, the game ball launch mechanism 53 is attached below the window hole 23 in the resin base 21, and the game ball is launched by operating the launch handle 54 provided on the front door frame 14. The operation is done.

The front door frame 14 is provided so as to cover the entire front surface side of the inner frame 13. As shown in FIG. 1, the front door frame 14 is formed with a window portion 61 so that almost the entire area of the game area can be visually recognized from the front. The window portion 61 has a substantially elliptical shape, and the window panel 62 described above is fitted therein. The window panel 62 is formed colorless and transparent by glass, but is not limited to this, and may be formed colorless and transparent by synthetic resin.

Light emitting means such as various lamps are provided around the window portion 61. A display light emitting unit 63 is provided above the window unit 61 as a part of the various light emitting units. Further, on both the left and right sides of the display light emitting unit 63, speaker units 64 for outputting sound effects and the like according to the game state are provided.

Below the window portion 61 in the front door frame 14, an upper bulging portion 65 and a lower bulging portion 66 bulging toward the front side are arranged side by side. An upper plate 71 opened upward is provided inside the upper bulging portion 65, and a lower plate 72 also opened upward is provided inside the lower bulging portion 66. The upper plate 71 has a function of temporarily storing the game balls paid out from the payout device described later and guiding them to the game ball launching mechanism 53 side while arranging them in a row. Further, the lower plate 72 has a function of storing the surplus game balls in the upper plate 71. The game balls paid out from the payout device 96 of the back pack unit 15 are discharged to the upper plate 71 and the lower plate 72 through the passage forming unit 73 provided on the back surface of the front door frame 14.

Next, the configuration of the back side of the gaming machine main body 12 will be described.

As shown in FIG. 3, a main control device 81 and an effect control device 82 are mounted on the back surface of the inner frame 13 (specifically, the game board 24).

The main control device 81 includes a main control board having a function of controlling the main control of the game (main control circuit) and a function of monitoring the power supply (power failure monitoring circuit), and the main control board is made of a transparent resin material. It is configured to be housed in a substrate box 83 made of the above. The board box 83 includes a box base (front case body) having a substantially rectangular parallelepiped shape and a box cover (back case body) that covers an opening of the box base. The box base and the box cover are inseparably connected by a box coupling portion 85 as a separation preventing means (or a coupling means), whereby the substrate box 83 is sealed. Since they are inseparably connected by the box coupling portions 85, the substrate box 83 needs to be destroyed or partially cut when the internal space of the substrate box 83 is opened. A plurality of box coupling portions 85 are provided on the long side portions of the substrate box 83, and at least one of them is used to perform the coupling processing.

Any configuration can be applied to the box joint portion 85 as long as the box base and the box cover cannot be opened, but by inserting a locking claw into the elongated hole constituting the box joint portion 85, the box base can be connected to the box base. It is designed so that it cannot be opened with the box cover. The joining process by the box joining portion 85 prevents unauthorized opening after the joining, and makes it possible to detect such a situation early and easily even if the illegal opening is performed. Even after opening, it is possible to perform the opening process again. That is, the coupling process is performed by inserting the locking claw into at least one elongated hole among the plurality of box coupling portions 85. When the board box 83 is opened, such as when a defect occurs in the housed main control board or when the main control board is inspected, the box coupling portion 85 into which the locking claw is inserted and the other box coupling portion 85 are used. Cut the connecting part of the box and the connecting part with the box body. As a result, the box base of the board box 83 and the box cover are separated, and the internal main control board can be taken out. After that, when the coupling process is performed again, the locking claw is inserted into the elongated hole of the other box coupling portion 85. If the history of opening the board box 83 is left in the board box 83, it is possible to easily discover that the board box 83 has been opened illegally by looking at the board box 83.

A plurality of bonding pieces 86 are provided on one short side of the board box 83 so as to project to the side thereof. These coupling pieces 86 have a one-to-one correspondence with a plurality of coupled pieces 87 formed on the mounting base of the main control device 81, and the coupling piece 86 and the coupling piece 87 form a board box 83 and a mounting base. The binding process is performed between.

As a trace means for detecting the unauthorized opening of the board box 83, a sealing sticker may be attached so as to straddle the boundary between the box base and the box cover. In this case, when the seal sticker is peeled off from the affixed portion, the adhesive layer of the seal sticker remains on the substrate box 83 side, and a trace thereof remains. Further, the seal seal is provided with an IC tag that transmits a response wave containing identification information to a ring wave of a predetermined frequency, and when the seal seal is removed, the antenna of the IC tag is cut off and the response is described above. It may be configured so that the transmission of waves is impossible.

The staging control device 82 includes a staging control board that controls voice, lamp display, and a display control device (not shown) according to instructions from the main control device 81, and the staging control board is a board box made of a transparent resin material or the like. It is housed and configured in 84.

As shown in FIG. 3, the back pack unit 15 includes a back pack 91, and a payout mechanism unit 92 and a control device collective unit 93 are attached to the back pack 91. The back pack 91 is made of a transparent synthetic resin, and has a protective cover portion 94 that protrudes rearward and has a substantially rectangular parallelepiped shape so as to cover the main control device 81, the staging control device 82, and the like from the rear. ing.

The payout mechanism unit 92 is arranged so as to bypass the protective cover unit 94, and is a tank 95 in which game balls supplied from the island equipment of the game field are sequentially replenished, and a game stored in the tank 95. It is equipped with a payout device 96 for paying out balls. The game ball paid out from the payout device 96 is discharged to the upper plate 71 or the lower plate 72 through a payout passage (not shown) provided on the downstream side of the payout device 96. Further, the payout mechanism unit 92 is mounted with a back pack board provided with a power switch for turning on and off the power supply, for example, while supplying a main power supply of AC 24 volts.

Further, the back pack 91 is provided with an external output terminal 99 on the rotation shaft side of the back pack unit 15 and on the upper edge side. The external output terminal 99 includes an output terminal for outputting a signal when the number of game balls is insufficient in the tank 95 or the like, an output terminal for outputting a signal each time a predetermined number of prize balls are paid out, and a predetermined number of game balls. An output terminal for outputting a signal each time it is rented, an output terminal for outputting a signal when the gaming machine main body 12 is opened, an output terminal for outputting a signal when the front door frame 14 is opened, and a state transition such as an opening / closing execution mode. An output terminal for outputting a signal (or while transitioning to a state) is provided. Then, through these output terminals, a signal regarding the state on the frame side is output to the management control device on the game hall side. It should be noted that an output terminal for outputting a signal each time a predetermined number of game balls are rented is not required in a so-called cash machine.

The control device collective unit 93 includes a payout control device 97, a power supply, and a launch control device 98. The payout control device 97 and the power supply and launch control device 98 are arranged so as to be stacked in the front-rear direction so that the payout control device 97 is behind the pachinko machine 10.

The payout control device 97 is configured by accommodating a payout control board that controls the payout device 96 in a board box. In this case, the same fraud suppression means as the board box 83 of the main control device 81 may be applied to the board box of the payout control device 97.

The power supply and launch control device 98 is configured by accommodating a power supply and a launch control board in a substrate box, and the substrate generates and outputs predetermined electric power required by various control devices and the like, and is further determined by a player. The launch of the game ball is controlled by operating the firing handle 54. In addition, the pachinko machine 10 has a storage and retention function for various data, and can maintain the state at the time of a power failure even in the unlikely event of a power failure, and can return to the state at the time of a power failure when recovering from the power failure. It has become like.

<Electrical configuration>
Next, the electrical configuration of the pachinko machine 10 will be described with reference to the block diagram of FIG.

The MPU 202 is mounted on the main control board 201 provided in the main control device 81. The MPU 202 is a ROM 203 that stores various control programs and fixed value data executed by the MPU 202, and a memory for temporarily storing various data and the like when the control program stored in the ROM 203 is executed. A certain RAM 204, an interrupt circuit, a timer circuit, a data input / output circuit, various counter circuits as a random number generator, and the like are built-in.

The MPU 202 is provided with an input port and an output port, respectively. A power failure monitoring board 205, a payout control device 97, various detection sensors 211a to 211e, etc. provided in the main control device 81 are connected to the input side of the MPU 202. In this case, a power supply and a launch control device 98 are connected to the power failure monitoring board 205, and power is supplied to the MPU 202 via the power failure monitoring board 205. Further, as a part of various detection sensors 211a to 211e, a winning ball entry section (payout compatible ball entry section) such as a general winning opening 31, a variable winning device 32, an upper operating port 33, a lower operating port 34, and a through gate 35, etc. A plurality of detection sensors provided in the above are connected, and a winning determination (ball entry determination) for each ball entry portion is performed in the MPU 202 of the main control device 81. Further, in the MPU 202, the jackpot generation lottery is executed based on the winning of the upper operating port 33 and the lower operating port 34, and the support generating lottery is executed based on the winning of the through gate 35.

A power failure monitoring board 205, a payout control device 97, and an effect control device 82 are connected to the output side of the MPU 202. For example, a prize ball command is output to the payout control device 97 based on the winning determination result for the winning ball corresponding to the prize. In this case, the command information storage area 225 of the ROM 203 is referred to when the prize ball command is output. Then, when the winning to the general winning opening 31 is specified, the prize ball command corresponding to the payout of 10 game balls is output, and when the winning to the variable winning device 32 is specified, 15 prizes are output. A prize ball command corresponding to the payout of the game ball is output, and when a prize is specified for the upper operating port 33, a prize ball command corresponding to the payout of the three game balls is output and the lower operating port 34 is output. When the prize is specified, the prize ball command corresponding to the payout of four game balls is output.

Various commands such as a variation command, a type command, a variation end command, an opening command, and an ending command are output to the effect control device 82. In this case, the command information storage area 225 of the ROM 203 is referred to when outputting these various commands. Details of these various commands will be described later. It should be noted that each of the above commands is configured as information on a predetermined number of bytes, and includes various information as information on the predetermined number of bytes.

Further, on the output side of the MPU 202, a variable winning drive unit 32c for opening and closing the opening / closing door 32b of the variable winning device 32, an electric accessory driving unit 34b for opening / closing the electric accessory 34a of the lower operating port 34, and a main display. The unit 43 is connected. Various driver circuits are provided on the main control board 201, and the MPU 202 executes drive control of various drive units through the driver circuits.

That is, in the open / close execution mode, the drive control of the variable winning drive unit 32c is executed in the MPU 202 so that the large winning opening 32a is opened and closed. Further, when the electric accessory 34a is won in the open state, the drive control of the electric accessory drive unit 34b is executed in the MPU 202 so that the electric accessory 34a is opened and closed. Further, in each game round, the display control of the first result display unit AS or the second result display unit BS in the main display unit 43 is executed in the MPU 202, and the main display unit is in the open / close execution mode of the variable winning device 32. The display control of the round display unit RS in 43 is executed.

Furthermore, an external output terminal 99 is connected to the output side of the MPU 202, and through this external output terminal 99, the management control device (hall computer HC) on the game hall side is informed of the entry into various ball entry sections and a big hit. Information about the lottery result such as is output. This makes it possible to grasp the state of the pachinko machine 10 and the like with the hall computer HC.

The power failure monitoring board 205 relays between the main control board 201 and the power supply and launch control device 98, and monitors the DC stable 24 volt voltage, which is the maximum voltage output from the power supply and launch control device 98. The payout control device 97 controls the payout of prize balls and rental balls by the payout device 96 based on the prize ball command input from the main control device 81.

The power supply and the launch control device 98 are connected to, for example, a commercial power supply (external power supply) in a game hall or the like. Then, the operating power required for each of the main control board 201, the payout control device 97, etc. is generated based on the external power supplied from the commercial power source, and the generated operating power is indicated by a double-line arrow. Supply through the route. Further, the power supply and the launch control device 98 are responsible for launch control of the game ball launch mechanism 53, and the game ball launch mechanism 53 is driven when predetermined launch conditions are satisfied.

The staging control device 82 is a display light emitting unit 63 and a speaker unit provided in each of the reserved light emitting units 45 to 47 provided in the variable display unit 36 and the front door frame 14 based on various commands input from the main control device 81. The 64 is driven and controlled, and the display control device 212 is controlled.

The display control device 212 executes the display control of the symbol display device 41 based on the command input from the effect control device 82. In this case, the staging control device 82 determines the variation display time of the symbol in the symbol display device 41 and the type of the combination of the symbols to be finally stopped and displayed based on various commands input from the main control device 81. Execute a lottery for the presence or absence of reach and the content of the reach effect.

Here, the display contents of the symbol display device 41 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 6 is a diagram showing a display screen G of the symbol display device 41.

As shown in FIG. 6A, three symbol rows Z1, Z2, and Z3 of an upper row, a middle row, and a lower row are set on the display screen G of the symbol display device 41. Each symbol row Z1 to Z3 is configured by arranging a main symbol and a sub symbol in a predetermined order. Specifically, in the upper symbol row Z1, nine types of main symbols "1" to "9" are arranged in descending order of numbers, and one sub symbol is arranged between each main symbol. .. In the lower symbol row Z3, nine types of main symbols "1" to "9" are arranged in ascending order of numbers, and one sub symbol is arranged between each main symbol. That is, the upper symbol row Z1 and the lower symbol row Z3 are composed of 18 symbols. On the other hand, in the middle symbol column Z2, nine types of main symbols "1" to "9" are arranged in ascending order of numbers, and then between the main symbol of "9" and the main symbol of "1". The main symbol of "4" is additionally arranged in the above, and one sub symbol is arranged between each of these main symbols. That is, only in the middle symbol row Z2, 10 main symbols are arranged and composed of 20 symbols. Then, on the display screen G, the symbols of each of the symbol rows Z1 to Z3 are variably displayed so as to scroll in a predetermined direction with periodicity. Further, as shown in FIG. 6B, on the display screen G, three symbols are stopped and displayed for each symbol row, and as a result, a total of nine symbols of 3 × 3 are stopped and displayed. It is supposed to be done.

Further, five effective lines, that is, a left line L1, a middle line L2, a right line L3, a right-down line L4, and a right-up line L5 are set on the display screen G. Then, the variable display is stopped in the order of the upper symbol row Z1 → the lower symbol row Z3 → the middle symbol row Z2, and all the symbol rows Z1 are formed in a state where a combination of symbols with the same number is formed on any of the effective lines. When the variation display of ~ Z3 is completed, the jackpot moving image is displayed as the occurrence of the normal jackpot result, the 15R probability variation jackpot result, or the explicit 2R probability variation jackpot result, which will be described later.

In this pachinko machine 10, the main symbols with odd numbers (1, 3, 5, 7, 9) correspond to "specific symbols", and among them, the main symbols with 3, 7 are "first specific". The main symbols with "symbols" and 1, 5 and 9 are set as "second specific symbols". When the 15R probability variation jackpot result occurs, the same first specific symbol combination is stopped and displayed, and when the explicit 2R probability variation jackpot result occurs, the same second specific symbol combination is stopped and displayed. In addition, the main symbols with even numbers (2, 4, 6, 8) correspond to "non-specific symbols", and when a normal jackpot result occurs, the combination of the same non-specific symbols is stopped and displayed. To.

Further, in the case of an unspecified 2R probability variation jackpot result or a special deviation result, which will be described later, the variation display of all the symbol columns Z1 to Z3 is completed in a state where a combination of symbols with different numbers is formed, and then the variation display is completed. , Common videos are displayed.

The mode of variable display of symbols in the symbol display device 41 is not limited to the above, and is arbitrary, such as the number of symbol rows, the direction of variable display of symbols in the symbol row, the number of symbols in each symbol row, and the like. Can be changed as appropriate.

The first reserved display area Ga is set on the left side at the lower part of the display screen G, and the second reserved display area Gb is set on the right side at the lower part of the display screen G.

In the first hold display area (non-priority side hold display area) Ga, the same number of unit hold display areas Ga1 to Ga4 as the maximum number of holds when the game ball wins the upper operating port 33 are arranged side by side in the left-right direction. It is displayed as a partition. Specifically, when the game ball wins the upper operating port 33, the maximum number of holdings is 4, and in correspondence with this, the first holding display area Ga includes the first unit holding display areas Ga1 and the second. The unit hold display area Ga2, the third unit hold display area Ga3, and the fourth unit hold display area Ga4 are set.

For example, when the number of holdings when the game ball wins in the upper operating port 33 is 1, a predetermined holding image is displayed only in the first unit holding display area Ga1, and the game ball is placed in the upper operating port 33. When the number of reserved images is four, a predetermined reserved image is displayed in all of the first unit reserved display area Ga1 to the fourth unit reserved display area Ga4.

Further, in the second hold display area (priority side hold display area) Gb, the same number of unit hold display areas Gb1 to Gb4 as the maximum number of holds when the game ball wins the lower operating port 34 are arranged side by side in the left-right direction. It is displayed in a section so that it can be displayed. Specifically, when the game ball wins the lower operating port 34, the maximum number of holdings is 4, and in correspondence with this, the second holding display area Gb includes the first unit holding display area Gb1 and the second. The unit hold display area Gb2, the third unit hold display area Gb3, and the fourth unit hold display area Gb4 are set.

For example, when the number of holdings when the game ball wins in the lower operating port 34 is 1, the holding image is displayed only in the first unit holding display area Gb1, and the game ball wins in the lower operating opening 34. When the number of reserved images is 4, the reserved image is displayed in all of the 1st unit reserved display area Gb1 to the 4th unit reserved display area Gb4.

<About various counters>
Next, the operation of the pachinko machine 10 configured as described above will be described.

The MPU 202 uses various counter information during the game to perform a big hit generation lottery, setting the display of the main display unit 43, setting the symbol display of the symbol display device 41, setting the display of the accessory display unit 44, and the like. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 7, a jackpot random number counter C1 used for a lottery for generating jackpots, and a jackpot type counter C2 used for determining a jackpot type such as a probabilistic jackpot result or a normal jackpot result. The reach random number counter C3 used for the reach lottery when the symbol display device 41 deviates and fluctuates, the random number initial value counter CINI used for setting the initial value of the jackpot random number counter C1, and the first result display unit AS of the main display unit 43. The second result display unit BS and the variation type counter CS for determining the variation display time of the symbol sequences Z1 to Z3 in the symbol display device 41 are used. Further, the electric accessory opening counter C4 used for the lottery as to whether or not the electric accessory 34a of the lower operating port 34 is set to the electric accessory open state is used.

Each of the counters C1 to C3, CINI, CS, and C4 is a loop counter in which 1 is added to the previous value each time the counter is updated, and the counter returns to 0 after reaching the maximum value. Each counter is updated at short intervals, and the updated value is appropriately stored in the lottery counter buffer 231 set in a predetermined area of the RAM 204. In the lottery counter buffer 231, the information corresponding to the jackpot random number counter C1, the jackpot type counter C2, and the reach random number counter C3 is used as an acquisition information storage means when a prize is generated in the upper operating port 33 or the lower operating port 34. It is stored in the reserved ball storage area 232 of.

The holding ball storage area 232 includes a holding area RE including a holding area Ra for the first result display unit and a holding area Rb for the second result display unit, and an execution area AE. The holding areas Ra and Rb are provided with a first area, a second area, a third area, and a fourth area, respectively, and are buffers for a lottery counter according to the winning history of the upper operating port 33 or the lower operating port 34, respectively. Each numerical information of the jackpot random number counter C1, the jackpot type counter C2, the reach random number counter C3, and the variation type counter CS stored in the 231 is stored in any of the areas as hold information. The reserved information corresponds to special information.

In this case, in the first area to the fourth area, when the upper operating port 33 or the lower operating port 34 is awarded a plurality of times in succession, the first area → the second area → the third area → the fourth. Each numerical information is stored in chronological order in the order of areas. By providing each of the four areas in this way, up to four winning histories of the game balls to the upper operating port 33 or the lower operating port 34 can be reserved and stored. Further, a total reserved number storage area is provided in the reserved ball storage area 232, and the number of winning histories stored in the upper operating port 33 or the lower operating port 34 is specified in the total reserved number storage area. Information for doing so is stored.

The execution area AE is an area for moving each value stored in the first area of the hold area RE when starting the variable display of the main display unit 43, and is the execution area AE at the start of one game round. Based on various numerical information stored in, the hit / fail judgment is performed.

More specifically, the jackpot random number counter C1 is configured to be incremented by 1 in order within the range of, for example, 0 to 599, reach the maximum value (that is, 599), and then return to 0. In particular, when the jackpot random number counter C1 makes one round, the value of the random number initial value counter CINI at that time is read as the initial value of the jackpot random number counter C1. The random number initial value counter CINI is a loop counter similar to the jackpot random number counter C1 (value = 0 to 599). The jackpot random number counter C1 is periodically updated and stored in the reserved ball storage area 232 of the RAM 204 at the timing when the game ball wins in the upper operating port 33 or the lower operating port 34. More specifically, it is stored in the holding area Ra for the first result display unit of the RAM 204 at the timing when the game ball wins in the upper operating port 33, and the second result display unit of the RAM 204 at the timing when the game ball wins in the lower operating port 34. It is stored in the reserved area Rb.

The value of the random number that wins the big hit is stored as a hit / miss table (hit / miss information group) in the hit / miss table storage area 221 as the hit / miss information group storage means in the ROM 203. Here, the contents of the pass / fail table will be described with reference to FIG. As shown in FIG. 8, as the pass / fail tables, the pass / fail table for the low probability mode (low probability pass / fail information group) in FIG. 8 (a) and the pass / fail table for the high probability mode (high) in FIG. 8 (b). Probability pass / fail information group) is set. That is, in the pachinko machine 10, a low probability mode (low probability state) and a high probability mode (high probability state) are set as the lottery mode in the winning / failing lottery means.

In the gaming state in which the winning / failing table for the low probability mode is referred to at the time of the lottery, as shown in FIG. 8A, the value of the random number that wins the big hit is two. On the other hand, under the gaming state in which the winning / failing table for the high probability mode is referred to at the time of the lottery, as shown in FIG. 8B, the value of the random number that wins the big hit is 20. If the winning probability in the high probability mode is higher than that in the low probability mode, the number and value of the random numbers to be won are arbitrary.

Further, in each lottery mode, the lottery result is a result other than the value of the random number that is a big hit, but in this pachinko machine 10, two types of a special loss result and a normal loss result are set as the loss result. Has been done. These differences will be described later.

The jackpot type counter C2 is configured to be incremented by 1 in order within the range of 0 to 29, reach the maximum value (that is, 29), and then return to 0. Here, in the present embodiment, a plurality of jackpot results are set. These plurality of big hit results are (1) the mode of opening / closing control of the variable winning device 32 in the opening / closing execution mode, (2) the lottery mode in the winning / failing lottery means after the opening / closing execution mode ends, and (3) the lower after the opening / closing execution mode ends. By providing a difference in the three conditions of the support mode in the electric accessory 34a of the operating port 34, a plurality of jackpot results are set.

Here, as an aspect of opening / closing control of the variable winning device 32 in the opening / closing execution mode, the frequency of winning the variable winning device 32 from the start to the end of the opening / closing execution mode is relatively high or low. High frequency winning mode and low frequency winning mode are set. Specifically, in the high-frequency winning mode, the large winning opening 32a is opened and closed 15 times (high-frequency use times) from the start to the end of the open / close execution mode, and one opening is 30 sec (high-frequency time). ) Has elapsed, or until the number of winnings in the large winning opening 32a reaches the maximum number of winnings (10). On the other hand, in the low frequency winning mode, the large winning opening 32a is opened and closed twice (low frequency use) from the start to the end of the open / close execution mode, and one opening is 0.2 sec (low frequency time). Is continued or until the number of winnings in the large winning opening 32a reaches the maximum number of winnings (10).

In this case, in the pachinko machine 10, in the situation where the firing handle 54 is operated by the player, the gaming ball launching mechanism 53 is set so that one gaming ball is launched toward the gaming area every 0.6 sec. Drive controlled. On the other hand, in the low frequency winning mode, the opening time of one large winning opening 32a is 0.2 sec as described above. That is, in the low-frequency winning mode, the opening time of one large winning opening 32a is shorter than the firing cycle of the game ball. Therefore, in the open / close execution mode related to the low frequency winning mode, the winning of the game ball does not substantially occur.

Regarding the number of times the large winning opening 32a is opened and closed in the high-frequency winning mode and the low-frequency winning mode, and the upper limit opening time for one opening, the high-frequency winning mode starts the opening / closing execution mode more than the low-frequency winning mode. The value is not limited to the above value and is arbitrary as long as the frequency of winning the variable winning device 32 during the period from the end to the end is high. Specifically, it suffices that the high-frequency winning mode has a larger number of opening and closing times than the low-frequency winning mode, and the upper limit opening time for one opening may be set longer. Further, a difference may be provided between the high-frequency winning mode and the low-frequency winning mode by making the upper limit winning number (10 in the above case) different for one opening.

However, in order to clarify the difference in benefits between the high-frequency winning mode and the low-frequency winning mode, in the open / close execution mode related to the low-frequency winning mode, the variable winning device 32 does not substantially win a prize. It is good to have a configuration. For example, in the high frequency winning mode, the product of the firing cycle of the game ball and the upper limit winning number is set shorter than the upper limit opening time for one opening, while in the low frequency winning mode, one opening is set. The product of the firing cycle of the game ball and the maximum number of winnings may be set longer than the upper limit opening time. Further, even if the firing interval of the game ball and the opening time of one large winning opening 32a are not the above, in the low frequency winning mode, the latter is set to be shorter than the former. It is possible to easily realize a configuration in which a prize is not substantially generated in the variable winning device 32.

As a support mode in the electric accessory 34a of the lower operating port 34, the electric accessory 34a of the lower operating port 34 is compared in a situation where the launch of the game ball is continued in the same manner with respect to the game area. Low-frequency support mode (low-frequency support state or low-frequency guide state) and high-frequency support mode (high-frequency support state or high-frequency guide state) so that the frequency of opening states per unit time is relatively high or low. And are set.

Specifically, in the low-frequency support mode and the high-frequency support mode, the probability of winning the electric role open state in the electric accessory open lottery using the electric accessory release counter C4 is the same (for example, both are 1/2). However, in the high-frequency support mode, the number of times that the electric accessory 34a is in the open state when the electric accessory open state is won is set more than in the low-frequency support mode, and one more opening. The time is set long. In this case, in the high frequency support mode, when the electric accessory open state is won and the electric accessory 34a is opened multiple times, the electric accessory 34a is closed from the end of one open state to the start of the next open state. The time is set shorter than the one-time opening time. Furthermore, in the high-frequency support mode, the minimum secured time for the next electric accessory opening lottery to be held after one electric accessory opening lottery is set is shorter than in the low-frequency support mode. Has been done.

As described above, in the high frequency support mode, the probability that the lower operating port 34 will be won is higher than in the low frequency support mode. In other words, in the low frequency support mode, the probability of winning the upper operating port 33 is higher than that of the lower operating port 34, but in the high frequency support mode, the lower operating port 34 is more likely than the upper operating port 33. The probability of winning a prize increases. Then, when a prize is won in the lower operating port 34, a predetermined number of game balls are paid out. Therefore, in the high frequency support mode, the player plays the game while not reducing the number of balls held so much. be able to.

The configuration for increasing the frequency of the high-frequency support mode to be in the electric service open state per unit time is not limited to the above, for example, the electric accessory open lottery. It may be configured to increase the probability of winning the electric service open state in. Further, the high-frequency support mode and the low-frequency support mode may be set by differentiating any one of the conditions of the number of times, the opening time, and the winning probability, or any combination of the conditions.

The jackpot type counter C2 is periodically updated and stored in the reserved ball storage area 232 of the RAM 204 at the timing when the game ball wins in the upper operating port 33 or the lower operating port 34. More specifically, it is stored in the holding area Ra for the first result display unit of the RAM 204 at the timing when the game ball wins in the upper operating port 33, and the second result display unit of the RAM 204 at the timing when the game ball wins in the lower operating port 34. It is stored in the reserved area Rb.

The distribution destination of the game result for the jackpot type counter C2 is stored as a distribution table (distribution information group) in the distribution table storage area 222 as the distribution information group storage means in the ROM 203. Here, the contents of the distribution table will be described with reference to FIG. As shown in FIG. 9, as the distribution table, the distribution table (first distribution information group) for the first result display unit of FIG. 9A and the second result display unit of FIG. 9B are shown. A distribution table (second distribution information group) for use is set.

In the distribution table for the first result display unit, as shown in FIG. 9A, the distribution destination of the game result is a normal jackpot result (low probability corresponding special game result) and an unspecified 2R probability variation jackpot result (non-explicit). Explicit high probability correspondence game result or latent probability change state), explicit 2R probability change jackpot result (explicit high probability correspondence game result or sudden probability change state result), 15R probability change jackpot result (high probability correspondence special game result) are set. Has been done.

The normal jackpot result is a jackpot result in which the open / close execution mode becomes the high-frequency winning mode, and after the open / close execution mode ends, the win / fail lottery mode becomes the low-probability mode and the support mode becomes the high-frequency support mode. However, this high-frequency support mode shifts to the low-frequency support mode when the number of games reaches the end reference number (specifically, 100 times) after the transition. In other words, the normal jackpot result is a jackpot result that shifts the gaming state to the normal jackpot state (low probability corresponding special gaming state).

The unspecified 2R probability variation jackpot result is a jackpot result in which the open / close execution mode becomes the low frequency winning mode, and after the open / close execution mode ends, the win / fail lottery mode becomes the high probability mode and the support mode becomes the low frequency support mode. be. In other words, the unspecified 2R probability variation jackpot result is a jackpot result that shifts the gaming state to the unspecified 2R probability variation jackpot state (unspecified high probability corresponding gaming state).

The explicit 2R probability variation jackpot result is a jackpot result in which the open / close execution mode becomes the low frequency winning mode, and after the open / close execution mode ends, the win / fail lottery mode becomes the high probability mode and the support mode becomes the high frequency support mode. .. The high-frequency support mode continues until the lottery result in the winning / losing lottery becomes a big hit state and the state shifts to the big hit state. In other words, the explicit 2R probability variation jackpot result is a jackpot result that shifts the gaming state to the explicit 2R probability variation jackpot state (explicit high probability corresponding gaming state).

The 15R probability variation jackpot result is a jackpot result in which the open / close execution mode becomes the high-frequency winning mode, and after the open / close execution mode ends, the win / fail lottery mode becomes the high-probability mode and the support mode becomes the high-frequency support mode. The high-frequency support mode continues until the lottery result in the winning / losing lottery becomes a big hit state and the state shifts to the big hit state. In other words, the 15R probability variation jackpot result is a jackpot result that shifts the gaming state to the 15R probability variation jackpot state (high probability corresponding special gaming state).

In relation to each of the above game states, the normal game state means a state in which the winning / failing lottery mode is a low probability mode and the support mode is a low frequency support mode.

In the distribution table for the first result display unit, among the values of the jackpot type counter C2 of "0 to 29", "0 to 9" corresponds to the normal jackpot result, and "10 to 14" is not specified. It corresponds to the 2R probability variation jackpot result, "15-19" corresponds to the explicit 2R probability variation jackpot result, and "20-29" corresponds to the 15R probability variation jackpot result.

As described above, since the unspecified 2R probability variation jackpot result and the explicit 2R probability variation jackpot result are set as the probability variation jackpot results, the modes of the probability variation jackpot results are diversified. That is, when comparing the three types of probabilistic jackpot results, the degree of advantage for the player is that the 15R probabilistic jackpot result, which is the high frequency winning mode in the open / close execution mode and the high frequency support mode in the support mode, is the highest, and the open / close execution is executed. In the mode, the low-frequency winning mode is set, but in the support mode, the high-frequency support mode is specified. The 2R probability variation jackpot result is the next highest. The 2R probability variation jackpot result is the lowest. As a result, the monotonousness of the game can be suppressed, and the degree of attention to the game can be increased.

In particular, in the unspecified 2R probability variation jackpot result, after the opening / closing execution mode ends, the winning / failing lottery mode shifts to the high probability mode, but the support mode becomes the low frequency support mode as in the normal gaming state. Then, as a game state, even though the support mode of the electric accessory 34a is common to the low frequency support mode, it is possible to create a game state in which the winning / failing lottery mode becomes the high probability mode. It is possible to predict whether the winning / failing lottery mode is a high-probability mode or a low-probability mode, and it is possible to increase the degree of attention to the game.

On the other hand, in the distribution table for the second result display unit, as shown in FIG. 9B, only the normal jackpot result and the 15R probability variation jackpot result are set as the distribution destinations of the game results. Among the values of the jackpot type counter C2 of "0 to 29", "0 to 9" corresponds to the normal jackpot result, and "10 to 29" corresponds to the 15R probability variation jackpot result.

As described above, in the pachinko machine 10, the distribution mode of the game result when the big hit is won is the case where the big hit is won based on the prize to the upper operating port 33 and the winning to the lower operating port 34. It is different from the case where the jackpot is won based on.

Here, regardless of whether the distribution table for the first result display unit or the distribution table for the second result display unit is used, the probability that the probability variation jackpot result will be the same when the jackpot is won is the same. There is. That is, in the distribution table for the first result display unit, the number of values of the jackpot type counter C2 assigned to the unspecified 2R probability variation jackpot result, the explicit 2R probability variation jackpot result, and the 15R probability variation jackpot result is 20. ing. Further, in the distribution table for the second result display unit, the number of values of the jackpot type counter C2 assigned to the 15R probability variation jackpot result is 20. Therefore, the probability that the winning / failing lottery mode will be in the high probability mode after the end of the open / close execution mode is that the jackpot is won based on the winning of the upper operating port 33 and the jackpot is won based on the winning of the lower operating port 34. It is the same as in the case of (specifically, 2/3).

However, if a jackpot is won based on a prize in the lower operating port 34 and a probability variation jackpot result is generated, a 15R probability variation jackpot result is always obtained, whereas a jackpot is won based on a prize in the upper operating port 33. In the case of a probability variation jackpot result, there is a 1/4 probability of an unspecified 2R probability variation jackpot result or an explicit 2R probability variation jackpot result, and a 1/2 probability of a 15R probability variation jackpot result. That is, the probability of occurrence of the 15R probability variation jackpot result, which has the highest degree of advantage for the player among the probability variation jackpot results, is higher when the jackpot is won based on the winning of the lower operating port 34. It will be higher than if you win a big hit based on the prize.

In addition, in the unspecified 2R probability variation jackpot result, as described above, the winning / fail lottery mode shifts to the high probability mode after the end of the open / close execution mode, but the support mode shifts to the low frequency support mode, so that the 15R probability variation jackpot result And when compared with the explicit 2R probability variation jackpot result, the chance of receiving the payout of the game ball is reduced because the electric accessory 34a is less likely to be in the open state, and further, it is shaken based on the distribution table for the second result display unit. It is less likely that a minute lottery will be held.

As described above, there is a clear difference in the advantage for the player between the upper operating port 33 and the lower operating port 34. Therefore, the player will play the game while expecting that the lower operating port 34 of the upper operating port 33 and the lower operating port 34 will be awarded, and the frequency of winning the lower operating port 34 accordingly. The player's attention to the high-frequency support mode increases.

Further, in the pachinko machine 10, when the result is a loss in the winning / failing lottery as described above, the result is a normal loss result or a special loss result. In this case, in the case of a normal deviation result that occurs with a relatively high probability when the deviation result is obtained, the opening / closing execution mode is not performed, and the winning / failing lottery mode and the support mode are not changed.

On the other hand, in the case of the special deviation result that occurs with a relatively low probability when the deviation result is obtained, the special deviation state is obtained. In the special out-of-order state, the mode shifts to the open / close execution mode in the situation where the out-of-order result is obtained in the winning / failing lottery. However, the opening / closing execution mode of the migration destination is a low-frequency winning mode. Therefore, even if the result is a special deviation, it cannot be expected that the game ball will win the big prize opening 32a. Further, after the end of the open / close execution mode, the transition between the win / fail lottery mode and the support mode does not occur.

By setting the special deviation result as described above, the opening of the large winning opening 32a of the variable winning device 32 can be used as an effect. Here, in the normal gaming state where the winning / failing lottery mode is the low probability mode and the support mode is the low frequency support mode instead of the opening / closing execution mode, if a special deviation result is obtained, the opening / closing execution is performed as the low frequency winning mode. It only shifts to the mode, and then returns to the above-mentioned normal gaming state. On the other hand, when the above-mentioned unspecified 2R probability variation jackpot result occurs, the mode shifts to the open / close execution mode, which is a low-frequency winning mode, and then the support mode is the low-frequency support mode, but the winning / failing lottery mode is high. It becomes a probability mode. Then, the occurrence of the special deviation result and the occurrence of the unspecified 2R probability variation jackpot result under the normal gaming state shift to the open / close execution mode as the same low frequency winning mode, and then the support mode becomes the low frequency support. The difference between the two is that in the former, the winning / failing lottery mode is in the low probability mode, while in the latter, it is in the high probability mode. That is, the occurrence of the special deviation result and the occurrence of the unspecified 2R probability variation jackpot result under the normal gaming state have the same behavior of each movable object such as the behavior of the variable winning device 32 and the behavior of the electric accessory 34a of the lower operating port 34. However, only the internal lottery status will be different. As a result, when the open / close execution mode, which is a low-frequency winning mode, occurs under the normal gaming state, it becomes possible to imagine whether or not the winning / failing lottery mode has subsequently shifted to the high-probability mode. It is possible to increase the degree of attention of. Further, in the pachinko machine 10, based on the unspecified 2R probability variation jackpot result and the special deviation result in which the behavior of each of these moving objects is common, the subsequent production content is changed to the mission mode as a specific state different from the previous state. May migrate. The mission mode will be described in detail later.

When the winning / failing lottery mode is the low probability mode, as shown in FIG. 8A, the value of the random number resulting in the special deviation is two, which is the same as the value of the random number winning the jackpot. On the other hand, when the winning / failing lottery mode is the high probability mode, as shown in FIG. 8 (b), the value of the random number resulting in the special deviation is special in the number of random number values of the jackpot winning and the low probability mode. It is one that is less than the number of random numbers that result in deviation. By reducing the number of random number values that result in special deviations to be smaller than the number of random number values that win big hits in high-probability mode, the jackpot is greater than the probability of special deviation results in high-probability mode. You can increase the probability of winning. In addition, by setting the number of random numbers that result in special deviations less in the high probability mode than in the low probability mode, the probability of a special deviation result in the high probability mode is lower than in the low probability mode. Can also be lowered.

The reach random number counter C3 is configured to be incremented by 1 in order within the range of, for example, 0 to 238, reach the maximum value (that is, 238), and then return to 0. The reach random number counter C3 is periodically updated and stored in the reserved ball storage area 232 of the RAM 204 at the timing when the game ball wins the upper operating port 33 or the lower operating port 34. More specifically, it is stored in the holding area Ra for the first result display unit of the RAM 204 at the timing when the game ball wins in the upper operating port 33, and the second result display unit of the RAM 204 at the timing when the game ball wins in the lower operating port 34. It is stored in the reserved area Rb. Then, it is decided whether or not to generate the reach based on the reach table stored in the reach table storage area of the ROM 203. However, in the game round to shift to the open / close execution mode, the MPU 202 determines the reach generation regardless of the value of the reach random number counter C3. The number of reach random number counters C3 corresponding to the occurrence of the reach display is the same in each game state, but may be set individually according to the game state. For example, when the support mode is the high frequency support mode, the number of reach random number counters C3 corresponding to the occurrence of the reach display may be set to be larger than that in the low frequency support mode.

Here, the reach display (reach state) includes a symbol display device 41 capable of performing variable display (or variable display) of a symbol (picture), and the opening / closing execution mode of the variable winning device 32 is a high-frequency winning mode. In a gaming machine in which the stop display result after the variation display is a special display result, the stop display result is derived and displayed after the variation display (or variable display) of the symbol (picture) on the symbol display device 41 is started. This is a display state for making the player think that the special display result is likely to be a variable display state before the display.

In other words, by stopping and displaying some of the symbols among the plurality of symbols displayed on the display screen of the symbol display device 41, a combination of jackpot symbols corresponding to the occurrence of the high frequency winning mode is established. It is a display state in which a combination of reach symbols that may be displayed is displayed, and in that state, a variable display of symbols is performed in the remaining symbol rows.

More specifically, as a pre-stage for ending the variable display of the symbol, a combination of jackpot symbols corresponding to the occurrence of the high frequency winning mode is established on the preset effective line in the display screen of the symbol display device 41. A reach line is formed by stopping and displaying a combination of reach symbols that may be used, and in a situation where the reach line is formed, a variable display of the symbols is performed by the final stop symbol sequence.

To specifically explain the display contents of FIG. 6, first, high-speed fluctuation display is started for all the symbol rows Z1 to Z3. In this case, it is difficult or impossible to recognize which symbol is displayed. After that, the variation display mode of the upper symbol sequence Z1 is switched from the high-speed variation display to the low-speed variation display in which the player can easily or can recognize the symbol displayed. Then, when the variation display of the upper symbol sequence Z1 is completed, the variation display mode of the lower symbol sequence Z3 is switched from the high-speed variation display to the low-speed variation display. After that, the variable display of the lower symbol column Z3 ends. In this case, the reach line is formed by stopping and displaying the main symbols with the same numbers on any of the effective lines L1 to L5. Then, when the fluctuation display of the middle symbol row Z2 is switched from the high-speed fluctuation display to the low-speed fluctuation display and the open / close execution mode is generated, the main symbol with the same number as the main symbol forming the reach line is attached. Is stopped and displayed on the reach line, and the variation display of the symbol in the symbol row Z2 in the middle row is terminated.

Further, in the reach display, in the state where the combination of the reach symbols is displayed as described above, the variable display of the symbols is performed in the remaining symbol rows, and a predetermined character or the like is displayed as a moving image on the background screen to reach the reach. It includes those that perform an effect and those that perform a reach effect by displaying a predetermined character or the like as a moving image on substantially the entire display screen after reducing or hiding the combination of reach symbols. Further, when the reach display is performed or before the reach display, it is determined whether or not to perform the advance notice display using a predetermined image such as a predetermined character by using the reach random number counter C3 or another counter. You may.

The variation type counter CS is configured to be incremented by 1 in order within the range of 0 to 198, and returns to 0 after reaching the maximum value (that is, 198). The variation type counter CS is used in the MPU 202 to determine the variation display time in the first result display unit AS and the second result display unit BS of the main display unit 43 and the variation display time of the symbol in the symbol display device 41. Be done. The variation type counter CS is updated once every time the normal processing described later is executed once, and is repeatedly updated even within the remaining time in the normal processing. Then, the variable type counter CS is stored in the reserved ball storage area 232 of the RAM 204 at the timing when the game ball wins the upper operating port 33 or the lower operating port 34. More specifically, it is stored in the holding area Ra for the first result display unit of the RAM 204 at the timing when the game ball wins in the upper operating port 33, and the second result display unit of the RAM 204 at the timing when the game ball wins in the lower operating port 34. It is stored in the reserved area Rb.

The electric accessory opening counter C4 is configured to, for example, add 1 in order within the range of 0 to 250, reach the maximum value (that is, 250), and then return to 0. The electric accessory opening counter C4 is periodically updated and stored in the electric accessory holding area 233 of the RAM 204 at the timing when the game ball wins the through gate 35. Then, at a predetermined timing, a lottery is performed as to whether or not to control the electric accessory 34a to the open state by the value of the stored electric accessory opening counter C4. For example, if C4 = 0 to 190, the electric accessory 34a is controlled to the open state, and if C4 = 191 to 250, the electric accessory 34a is not controlled to the open state.

As described above, in the MPU 202, the fluctuation display time in the first result display unit AS and the second result display unit BS is determined by using the value of the variation type counter CS stored in the execution area AE. In making the determination, the variable display time table storage area 223 of the ROM 203 is used. Further, in the MPU 202, the stop result in the first result display unit AS and the second result display unit BS is determined by using the value of the jackpot random number counter C1 and the value of the jackpot type counter C2 stored in the execution area AE. However, in making the determination, the stop result table storage area 224 of the ROM 203 is used.

<About various processes executed by the main controller 81>
Next, the timer interrupt processing and the normal processing executed in order to advance the game in each game time by the MPU 202 in the main control device 81 will be described. In the MPU 202, in addition to the timer interrupt processing and the normal processing, the main processing activated when the power is turned on and the NMI interrupt processing activated by inputting a power failure signal to the NMI terminal (non-maskable terminal) are executed. However, the description of these processes will be omitted.

<Timer interrupt processing>
First, the timer interrupt processing will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. This process is periodically activated by the MPU 202 (for example, at a cycle of 2 msec).

In step S101, reading processing of various detection sensors is executed. That is, the state of various detection sensors connected to the main control device 81 is read, and the state of the detection sensor (detection information from the detection sensor) is determined and the detection information (winning detection information) is saved. For example, when it is determined that the ball has entered the upper operating port 33, the winning detection flag for the upper operating port is stored in the various flag storage areas 235 of the RAM 204, and the ball has entered the lower operating port 34. If it is determined that the flag has been set, the winning detection flag for the lower operating port is stored in the various flag storage areas 235. Further, when it is determined that the game ball has passed through the through gate 35, the winning detection flag for the through gate is stored in the various flag storage areas 235 of the RAM 204.

After that, in step S102, the random number initial value counter CINI is updated. Specifically, the random number initial value counter CINI is incremented by 1 and cleared to 0 when the counter value reaches the maximum value. Then, the updated value of the random number initial value counter CINI is stored in the corresponding buffer area of the RAM 204.

In the following step S103, the jackpot random number counter C1, the jackpot type counter C2, the reach random number counter C3, and the electric accessory release counter C4 are updated. Specifically, the jackpot random number counter C1, the jackpot type counter C2, the reach random number counter C3, and the electric accessory release counter C4 are each incremented by 1, and when the counter values reach the maximum value, they are cleared to 0, respectively. Then, the updated values of the counters C1 to C4 are stored in the corresponding buffer area of the RAM 204.

In the following step S104, a prize-winning process for thru accompanying the prize-winning to the through gate 35 is executed. In the through winning process, it is determined whether or not the through gate winning detection flag is stored in the various flag storage areas 235 of the RAM 204, and if the flag is stored, it is stored in the electric service holding area. The value of the electric accessory release counter C4 updated in step S103 is stored in the electric accessory holding area on condition that the number of stored accessories is less than 4. Further, the effect control device 82 is subjected to a process for lighting the hold light emitting unit 46 of the variable display unit 36 corresponding to the number of hold storages. When the winning detection flag for the through gate is stored in the various flag storage areas 235, the winning detection flag for the through gate is deleted and the winning process for the through gate is completed.

After executing the winning process for the through gate in step S104, the process proceeds to step S105, and in the step S105, the winning process for the operating port accompanying the winning of the operating ports 33 and 34 is executed, and this timer interrupt processing is completed. do.

<Prize processing for operating port>
Here, the winning process for the operating port will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS. 10 and 11.

In step S201, it is determined whether or not the game ball has won the upper operating opening 33 (starting winning) based on the detection state of the detection sensor corresponding to the upper operating opening 33. When it is determined that the game ball has won a prize in the upper operating port 33, in step S202, a prize ball command for paying out three game balls is set in the payout control device 97. In the following step S203, an external signal setting process is performed in order to output a signal to the management control device on the game hall side that the game ball has won a prize in the upper operating port 33. In step S204, the value stored in the hold number storage area of the hold area Ra for the first result display unit is read, and the start hold storage number RaN held and stored in the hold area Ra for the first result display unit is set. (Hereinafter, also referred to as the first start hold storage number RaN). After that, in step S205, information acquisition processing for storing the values of the jackpot random number counter C1, the jackpot type counter C2, the reach random number counter C3, and the variation type counter CS is performed, and the main winning process is completed.

When it is determined in step S201 that the game ball has not won the upper operating opening 33, in step S206, whether or not the game ball has won the lower operating opening 34 (starting winning) corresponds to the lower operating opening 34. Judgment is made based on the detection status of the detection sensor. When it is determined that the game ball has won a prize in the lower operating port 34, a prize ball command for paying out four game balls is set in the payout control device 97 in step S207. In the following step S208, an external signal setting process is performed in order to output a signal to the management control device on the game hall side that the game ball has won a prize in the lower operating port 34. In step S209, the value stored in the hold number storage area of the hold area Rb for the second result display unit is read, and the start hold storage number RbN stored in the hold area Rb for the second result display unit is set. (Hereinafter, also referred to as the second start hold storage number RbN). After that, the information acquisition process is performed in step S205, and the main winning process is completed.

On the other hand, when both step S201 and step S206 are NO, that is, when the game ball does not win in any of the upper operating port 33 and the lower operating port 34, the main winning process is terminated as it is.

The prize ball command set in steps S202 and S207 is transmitted to the payout control device 97 in the external output process S401 of the normal process described later.

Here, the information acquisition process in step S205 will be described in detail with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

In the information acquisition process, first, in step S301, whether or not the start hold storage number N (RaN or RbN) set in step S204 or step S209 described above is less than the upper limit value (4 in the present embodiment) is determined. judge. If the start hold storage number N is the upper limit value, this information acquisition process is terminated as it is, and if it is less than the upper limit value, the start hold storage number N of the hold area for the result display unit corresponding in step S302 is set. In addition to incrementing by 1, the value stored in the total reserved number storage area (hereinafter referred to as the common reserved number CRN) in step S303 is incremented by 1.

In the following step S304, the values of the jackpot random number counter C1, the jackpot type counter C2, the reach random number counter C3, and the variable type counter CS updated in step S103 are stored in the free storage area of the corresponding result display unit holding area. It is stored in the first storage area, that is, the storage area corresponding to the reserved storage number incremented by 1 in step S302.

That is, when the start hold storage number RaN for the upper operating port is set, each value of the jackpot random number counter C1, the jackpot type counter C2, the reach random number counter C3, and the variation type counter CS updated in step S103. Is stored in the first storage area of the free storage area Ra of the hold area Ra for the upper working port, that is, the holding area Ra corresponding to the start hold storage number RaN for the upper working port incremented by 1 in step S302.

Further, when the start hold storage number RbN for the lower operating port is set, each value of the jackpot random number counter C1, the jackpot type counter C2, the reach random number counter C3, and the variation type counter CS updated in step S103 above. Is stored in the first storage area of the free storage area of the holding area Rb for the lower working port, that is, the holding area Rb corresponding to the start holding storage number RbN for the lower working port incremented by 1 in step S302.

In the following steps S305 and S306, the staging control device 82 and the display control device 212, which are the control devices on the sub side (secondary side), recognize that the upper operating port 33 or the lower operating port 34 has won a prize, and will be described later. The confirmation process for hold and the setting process for the hold command, which are the processes for executing the hold notice, are executed. After that, if the winning detection flag is stored, the flag is cleared and the information acquisition process is terminated.

The hold command set in the hold command setting process in step S306 is transmitted to the effect control device 82 in the external output process (step S401) of the normal process described later, but the hold command has an upper operation port. Information on which of the winnings to the working opening 33 and the lower working opening 34 is based on is included, and the staging control device 82 receives the hold command to receive the hold display area Ga. , Performs a process for changing the display in Gb in accordance with the increase in the number of pending items.

Specifically, when the command received by the display control device 212 via the staging control device 82 corresponds to the winning of the upper operating port 33, the hold display area for the upper operating port 33 The process for displaying the holding image on Ga is executed. In the hold display area Ga, the hold images are sequentially displayed from the left side. For example, if the start hold storage number RaN for the upper operating port is 1, the hold image is displayed in the first unit hold display area Ga1 at the left end. If the start hold storage number RaN is 4, the hold image is displayed in all the hold display areas Ga1 to Ga4. Further, when the command received by the display control device 212 via the staging control device 82 corresponds to the winning of the lower operating port 34, the command is held in the holding display area Gb for the lower operating port 34. Execute the process to display the image. In the hold display area Gb, the hold images are sequentially displayed from the left side. For example, if the start hold storage number RbN for the lower operating port is 1, the hold image is displayed in the first unit hold display area Gb1 at the left end. If the start hold storage number RbN is 4, the hold image is displayed in all the hold display areas Gb1 to Gb4.

<Normal processing>
Next, the flow of normal processing will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. The normal process is a process that is started after the main process that is started when the power is turned on is executed, and in the normal process, the main process of the game is executed. As an outline, the processes of steps S401 to S406 are executed as periodic processes having a cycle of 4 msec, and the counter update processes of steps S408 and S409 are executed in the remaining time.

In the normal processing, first, the external signal output processing is executed in step S401. In the external signal output process of step S401, output data such as a command set in the timer interrupt process or the previous normal process is transmitted to each control device on the sub side. Specifically, the presence or absence of the prize ball command is determined, and if the prize ball command is set, it is transmitted to the payout control device 97. If an effect command such as a change command, a type command, or a change end command is set, it is transmitted to the effect control device 82.

Next, in step S402, the variation type counter CS is updated. Specifically, the fluctuation type counter CS is incremented by 1, and when the counter value reaches the maximum value, the counter value is cleared to 0. Then, the update value of the variation type counter CS is stored in the corresponding buffer area of the RAM 204.

In the following step S403, a game time control process for controlling the game in each game time is executed. In this game round control process, jackpot determination, setting of symbol variation display by the symbol display device 41, display control of the main display unit 43, and the like are performed.

After executing the game times control process in step S403, the process proceeds to step S404 to execute the game state transition process. The details will be described later, but by this game state transition process, the game state shifts to the open / close execution mode, the high probability mode, the high frequency support mode, and the like. The details of the game times control process in step S403 and the game state transition process in step S404 will be described later.

In the following step S405, an electric service support process for driving and controlling the electric accessory 34a provided in the lower actuating port 34 is executed. In this electric service support process, the electric service is released depending on whether or not the electric service 34a is opened by using the numerical information acquired from the electric service release counter C4 stored in the electric service holding area 233 of the RAM 204. A lottery is performed, and when the electric accessory is won in the open state, the electric accessory 34a is opened and closed. In addition, the display control of the accessory display unit 44 is performed so as to teach the lottery result of the electric service opening lottery.

Here, as described above, the low-frequency support mode and the high-frequency support mode are set as the support modes by the electric accessory 34a, and the game state transition process shifts to either support mode. Will be. Through this process, if the high-frequency support flag is set in the various flag storage areas 235 of the RAM 204, the high-frequency support mode is set, and if the flag is not set, the low-frequency support mode is set.

In the electric service support process, it is determined whether or not the high frequency support mode is set by determining whether or not the high frequency support flag is set in the various flag storage areas 235 of the RAM 204. Then, in the case of the high frequency support mode, the number of times that the electric accessory 34a is in the open state is set more than in the case of the low frequency support mode, and once, when the electric accessory open state is won. Set a long opening time. Further, in the high frequency support mode, when the electric accessory open state is won and the electric accessory 34a is opened multiple times, the next open state is started after one open state is completed. The closing time is set to be shorter than the one-time opening time.

By the way, when the mode shifts to the open / close execution mode, the support mode is forcibly set to the low frequency support mode even if the high frequency support flag is set in the various flag storage areas 235 of the RAM 204.

After that, in step S406, the game ball launch control process is executed. In the game ball launch control process, the solenoid of the game ball launch mechanism 53 is excited once in a predetermined period (for example, 0.6 sec) on condition that a launch permission signal is input from the power supply and the launch control device 98. .. As a result, the game ball is launched toward the game area PE.

In the following step S407, it is determined whether or not the execution timing of the next normal process has been reached, that is, whether or not a predetermined time (4 msec in the present embodiment) has elapsed from the start of the previous normal process. Then, the random number initial value counter CINI and the variation type counter CS are repeatedly updated within the remaining time until the execution timing of the next normal process is reached.

That is, in step S408, the random number initial value counter CINI is updated. Specifically, the random number initial value counter CINI is added by 1, and when the counter value reaches the maximum value, it is cleared to 0. Then, the updated value of the random number initial value counter CINI is stored in the corresponding area of the RAM 204. Further, in step S409, the variation type counter CS is updated. Specifically, the variation type counter CS is added by 1, and when the counter values reach the maximum value, the counter values are cleared to 0. Then, the update value of the variation type counter CS is stored in the corresponding area of the RAM 204.

Here, since the execution time of each process of steps S401 to S406 changes according to the state of the game, the remaining time until the execution timing of the next normal process is not constant and fluctuates. Therefore, by repeatedly updating the random number initial value counter CINI using the remaining time, the random number initial value counter CINI (that is, the initial value of the jackpot random number counter C1) can be updated at random, and similarly. The variation type counter CS can also be updated at random.

<Game times control process>
Next, the game times control process in step S403 will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS. 14 to 16.

In the game times control process, first, in step S501, it is determined whether or not the open / close execution mode is in progress. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the open / close execution mode flag (open / close execution state information) is stored (stored) in the open / close execution mode flag storage area (open / close execution state information storage means) in the various flag storage areas 235 of the RAM 204. do. The open / close execution mode flag is stored when the game state is shifted to the open / close execution mode in the game state transition process described later, and is deleted when the open / close execution mode is terminated in the game state transition process.

When the open / close execution mode is in progress, this game is performed without executing any of the processes after step S502, that is, the game round start process of steps S503 to S505 and the game round progress process of steps S506 to S509. Ends the control process. That is, in the open / close execution mode, the game round is not started regardless of whether or not the operating openings 33 and 34 have been won.

If it is not in the open / close execution mode, it is determined in step S502 whether or not the main display unit 43 is in the variable display. Specifically, it is determined whether or not either the first result display unit AS or the second result display unit BS is in the variable display. In this determination, whether or not the variation display flag (variation display information) is stored (stored) in the variation display flag storage area (variation display information storage means) in the various flag storage areas 235 of the RAM 204. It is done by judgment. The variation display flag is stored when the variation display is started for either the first result display unit AS or the second result display unit BS, and is cleared when the variation display ends.

If the main display unit 43 is not in the variable display, the process proceeds to the game round start process of steps S503 to S505. In the game round start process, first, in step S503, it is determined whether or not the common hold number CRN is “0”. When the common hold number CRN is "0", it means that the start hold storage numbers RaN and RbN are "0" for both the upper working port 33 and the lower working port 34. Therefore, the game times control process is terminated as it is. If the common hold number CRN is not "0", the data stored in the hold area Ra for the first result display unit or the hold area Rb for the second result display unit is set for variable display in step S504. After executing the data setting process of the above, and further executing the variation start process for starting the variation display in the main display unit 43 and the variation display in the symbol display device 41 in step S505, the game round control process is terminated.

Here, the data setting process in step S504 and the fluctuation start process in step S505 will be described in detail below.

First, the data setting process will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

In the data setting process, first, in step S601, it is determined whether or not the second start hold storage number RbN stored in the hold area Rb for the second result display unit is “0”. When the second start hold storage number RbN is "0", the data setting process for the first result display unit of steps S602 to S607 is executed, and when the second start hold storage number RbN is not "0". Executes the data setting process for the second result display unit of steps S608 to S613.

Here, the case where the data setting process is executed is the case where the common hold number CRN is 1 or more, as described above. In this case, in the data setting process, it is determined whether or not the second start hold storage number RbN is "0", and if it is not "0", that is, the hold information for variable display is displayed for the second result display unit BS. If it is stored, the data stored in the second result display unit hold area Rb should be set for variable display regardless of whether the first start hold storage number RaN is 1 or more. I made it. As a result, when the hold information is stored in both the hold area Ra for the first result display unit and the hold area Rb for the second result display unit, the hold for the second result display unit corresponding to the lower operating port 34 is held. The reserved information stored in the area Rb has priority.

In the data setting process for the first result display unit, first, in step S602, the first start hold storage number RaN of the hold area Ra for the first result display unit is decremented by 1. In the following step S603, the common hold number CRN is decremented by 1. After that, in step S604, the data stored in the first area of the hold area Ra for the first result display unit is moved to the execution area AE.

After that, in step S605, a process of shifting the data stored in the storage area of the hold area Ra for the first result display unit is executed. This data shift process is a process of sequentially shifting the data stored in the first to fourth areas to the lower area side, clearing the data in the first area, and the second area → the first area, the first. The data in each area is shifted in the order of 3 area → 2nd area, 4th area → 3rd area, and so on.

In the following step S606, the second result display unit flag (second result display unit information) is set in the second result display unit flag storage area (second result display unit information storage means) provided in the other flag storage area 235 of the RAM 204. If it is memorized, it is erased, and if it is not memorized, its state is maintained. The second result display unit flag is information for specifying whether the start of the current variation display is the first result display unit AS or the second result display unit BS.

In the following step S607, a shift command (shift generation information), which is information for causing the staging control device 82, which is a control device on the sub side, to recognize that the data in the hold area has been shifted is set. In this case, from the command information storage area 225 of the ROM 203, information that the hold area targeted for the current data shift corresponds to the hold area Ra for the first result display unit, that is, to the upper operating port 33. A shift command including information that the data is supported is selected, and the selected shift command is set as a command to be transmitted to the effect control device 82. After that, this data setting process is terminated.

The shift command set in step S607 is transmitted to the effect control device 82 in step S401 in the normal process (FIG. 17). In the effect control device 82, the display in the first hold light emitting unit 45 of the variable display unit 36 and the display in the first hold display area Ga of the symbol display device 41 are reduced in the number of holds based on the received shift command. Execute the process to make it correspond and change it.

In the data setting process for the second result display unit, first, in step S608, the second start hold storage number RbN of the hold area Rb for the second result display unit is decremented by 1. In the following step S609, the common hold number CRN is decremented by 1. After that, in step S610, the data stored in the first area of the second result display unit holding area Rb is moved to the execution area AE.

After that, in step S611, a process of shifting the data stored in the storage area of the second result display unit holding area Rb is executed. This data shift process is a process of sequentially shifting the data stored in the first to fourth areas to the lower area side, clearing the data in the first area, and the second area → the first area, the first. The data in each area is shifted in the order of 3 area → 2nd area, 4th area → 3rd area, and so on.

In the following step S612, the second result display unit flag (second result display unit information) is set in the second result display unit flag storage area (second result display unit information storage means) provided in the other flag storage area 235 of the RAM 204. If it is not stored, the second result display unit flag is stored, and if it is stored, that state is maintained.

In the following step S613, a shift command (shift generation information), which is information for causing the staging control device 82, which is a control device on the sub side, to recognize that the data in the hold area has been shifted is set. In this case, from the command information storage area 225 of the ROM 203, the information that the hold area targeted for the data shift this time corresponds to the hold area Rb for the second result display unit, that is, corresponds to the lower operating port 34. A shift command containing information about what is being done is selected, and the selected shift command is set as a command to be transmitted to the effect control device 82. After that, this data setting process is terminated.

The shift command set in step S613 is transmitted to the effect control device 82 in step S401 in the normal process (FIG. 13). In the effect control device 82, based on the received shift command, the display in the second hold light emitting unit 46 of the variable display unit 36 and the display in the second hold display area Gb of the symbol display device 41 correspond to the decrease in the number of holds. And execute the process to change.

Next, the fluctuation start process will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

In the variation start process, first, in step S701, it is determined whether or not the winning / failing lottery mode is the high probability mode. Specifically, whether or not the high-probability mode flag (high-probability state information) is stored (stored) in the high-probability mode flag storage area (high-probability state information storage means) provided in the various flag storage areas 235 of the RAM 204. Is determined. The high-probability mode flag is a flag that is stored at the end of the open / close execution mode related to the occurrence of the probability variation jackpot result, and is cleared when the normal jackpot result occurs thereafter.

If the mode is not in the high probability mode, the pass / fail judgment is performed in step S702 with reference to the pass / fail table for the low probability mode. Specifically, the value of the jackpot random number counter C1 stored in the execution area AE matches the value set as the jackpot winning in the winning / failing table for the low probability mode as shown in FIG. 8A. Determine if it is. On the other hand, in the case of the high probability mode, the pass / fail judgment is performed in step S703 with reference to the pass / fail table for the high probability mode. Specifically, the value of the jackpot random number counter C1 stored in the execution area AE matches the value set as the jackpot winning in the winning / failing table for the high probability mode as shown in FIG. 8 (b). Determine if it is.

After the process of step S702 or step S703, in steps S704 to S713, the process for setting the game result of the current game round is executed, and the first result display unit AS or the first result display unit AS or the first result display unit AS in the current game round is executed. 2 The process for setting the stop result when the variable display executed by any of the result display units BS is terminated is executed. In this case, when setting the stop result, various stop result tables (stop result information group) stored in the stop result table storage area 224 as the stop result information group storage means in the ROM 203 are referred to.

Specifically, first, in step S704, it is determined whether or not the result of the lottery in step S702 or step S703 is a big hit. In the case of a big hit winning, in steps S705 to S710, a process for setting a game result in the case of a big hit winning, a process for setting a stop result, and the like are executed.

In step S705, it is determined whether or not the second result display unit flag is stored in the RAM 204. If the second result display unit flag is not stored, the distribution determination is performed in step S706 with reference to the distribution table for the first result display unit (see FIG. 9A). Specifically, the value of the jackpot type counter C2 stored in the execution area AE is the numerical range of the normal jackpot result, the numerical range of the unspecified 2R probability variation jackpot result, the numerical range of the explicit 2R probability variation jackpot result, and the 15R probability variation jackpot. Determine which of the numerical ranges of the result is included.

On the other hand, when the second result display unit flag is stored, the distribution determination is performed in step S707 with reference to the distribution table for the second result display unit (see FIG. 9B). Specifically, it is determined whether the value of the jackpot type counter C2 stored in the execution area AE is included in the numerical range of the normal jackpot result or the numerical range of the 15R probability variation jackpot result.

After the process of step S706 or step S707, in step S708, it is determined whether or not the game result distributed in step S706 or step S707 is one of the probabilistic jackpot results. In the case of any of the probabilistic jackpot results, in step S709, one of the 15R probabilistic jackpot result, the explicit 2R probabilistic jackpot result, and the unspecified 2R probabilistic jackpot result will be generated. In the game round, the stop result setting process for the probability variation jackpot is executed to set which stop result is displayed on the first result display unit AS or the second result display unit BS to end the variation display. Further, in step S709, information for specifying in the MPU 202 which probabilistic jackpot result is the hit / fail determination result of this game round is stored in the various flag storage areas 235 of the RAM 204. Specifically, in step S709, any one of the explicit 2R probability change flag, the unspecified 2R probability change flag, and the 15R probability change flag is stored. Then, the process proceeds to step S714.

On the other hand, if the game result distributed in step S706 or step S707 is not the probability variation jackpot result, a negative determination is made in step S708, and the process proceeds to step S710. In step S710, the address information of the stop result data corresponding to the value of the jackpot type counter C2 stored in the execution area AE is acquired with reference to the stop result table for the normal jackpot, and the address information is used to stop the RAM 204. Store in the result address storage area. Further, in step S710, information for specifying in the MPU 202 that the hit / fail determination result of this game round is a normal jackpot result is stored in the various flag storage areas 235 of the RAM 204. Specifically, in step S710, the normal flag is stored. Then, the process proceeds to step S714.

If the result of the lottery in step S702 or step S703 is not a big hit, a negative determination is made in step S704 and the process proceeds to step S711. In step S711, it is determined whether or not the current deviation result is a special deviation result. If it is a special out-of-order result, the process proceeds to step S712, and with reference to the stop result table for special out-of-order, the address information of the stop result data corresponding to the value of the jackpot random number counter C1 stored in the execution area AE is obtained. It is acquired and the address information is stored in the stop result address storage area of RAM 204. Further, in step S712, information for specifying in the MPU 202 that the result of the hit / fail determination of the current game round is a special deviation result is stored in the various flag storage areas 235 of the RAM 204. Specifically, in step S712, the special off flag is stored. Then, the process proceeds to step S714.

If a negative determination is made in step S711 and the current deviation result is a normal deviation result, the process proceeds to step S713. In step S713, the address information of the stop result data corresponding to the value of the jackpot random number counter C1 stored in the execution area AE is acquired with reference to the stop result table for normal deviation, and the address information is used to stop the RAM 204. Store in the result address storage area. Then, the process proceeds to step S714.

After executing any of the processes of step S709, step S710, step S712, and step S713, in step S714, the variation display time of the current game times in the first result display unit AS or the second result display unit BS. Executes the variable display time setting process for setting.

In the variable display time setting process, the game result, the presence or absence of reach, etc. are grasped, and various variable display time tables stored in the variable display time table storage area 223 of the ROM 203 are acquired to obtain the variable display time table of this game. Set the variable display time. For example, when the value of the reach random number counter C3 stored in the execution area AE is a value corresponding to the occurrence of reach or the game result corresponding to the transition to the open / close execution mode, the reach display is generated. Acquire the variable display time table for reach generation and set the variable display time. Further, the game result of this time is a game result (normally out of order result) that does not correspond to the transition to the open / close execution mode, and the value of the reach random number counter C3 stored in the execution area AE is a value that does not correspond to the occurrence of reach. In that case, the variable display time table for non-reach occurrence is acquired and the variable display time is set. These processes will be described in detail later.

After step S714, the variable command and the type command are set in step S715. The fluctuation command includes information on whether or not reach has occurred and information on the fluctuation display time. In addition, the type command includes information on the game result. That is, the type command includes information on the game result, such as information on the 15R probability variation jackpot result, information on the normal jackpot result, information on the explicit 2R probability variation jackpot result, information on the unspecified 2R probability variation jackpot result, and information on the special missed result. included.

The variation command and the type command set in step S715 are transmitted to the staging control device 82 in step S401 in the normal process (FIG. 13). The effect control device 82 determines the content of the effect in the game round based on the received variation command and the type command, and controls various devices so that the content of the determined effect is executed. The content of this effect includes a variable display mode of the symbol on the symbol display device 41, and the determined variable display mode of the symbol is output from the effect control device 82 to the display control device 212 as a display content command. To. The display control device 212 controls the display of the symbol display device 41 so that the variable display of the symbol corresponding to each game round is performed based on the display content command received from the effect control device 82.

After that, in step S716, among the first result display unit AS and the second result display unit BS, the variation display of the pattern is started in the result display unit corresponding to the current game times. In this case, if the second result display unit flag is not stored in the RAM 204, it is specified that the result display unit corresponding to the current game times is the first result display unit AS, and the second result display unit flag is set. When it is stored, it is specified that the result display unit corresponding to the current game times is the second result display unit BS. After that, this fluctuation start processing is terminated.

Returning to the description of the game round control process (FIG. 14), when the main display unit 43 is in the variable display, the game round progress process of steps S506 to S509 is executed. In the game round progress process, first, in step S506, it is determined whether or not the variation display time of the current game round has elapsed. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the value of the fluctuation display time information stored in the fluctuation display time counter area of the RAM 204 is "0". The value of the variable display time information is set in the variable display time setting process (step S714). Further, the value of the set variable display time information is decremented by 1 each time the timer interrupt process (FIG. 10) is activated.

If the variation display time has not elapsed, the variation display process is executed in step S507. In the variable display processing, the result display unit is displayed and controlled (light emission control of each display segment) so that each display segment is turned on and off in a predetermined order in the result display unit related to the current game round. , The game round control process is terminated.

If the variation display time has elapsed, the variation end processing is executed in step S508. In the variable end processing, the information stored in the RAM 204 in any of the processes of step S709, step S710, step S712, and step S713 is specified, and the pattern corresponding to the information is stopped and displayed on the main display unit 43. The main display unit 43 is controlled in such a manner.

In the following step S509, a variable end command is set. After that, the game round control process is terminated. The variation end command set in step S509 is transmitted to the staging control device 82 in step S401 in the normal process (FIG. 13). The staging control device 82 transmits the received variable end command to the display control device 212 while maintaining the information form. By receiving the variable end command, the display control device 212 makes a definite display (final stop display) of the combination of the final stop symbols in the game round.

<Game state transition process>
Next, the game state transition process in step S404 will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS. 17 to 20.

First, in step S801, it is determined whether or not the opening / closing execution mode is in progress. If it is not in the open / close execution mode, the process proceeds to step S802, and it is determined whether or not it is the timing at which the variation display of the pattern on the first result display unit AS or the second result display unit BS of one game round is completed. If it is not the timing when the variation display is finished, the game state transition process is finished as it is.

When the variation display is finished, in step S803, it is determined whether or not the game result of the current game times corresponds to the transition to the open / close execution mode. Specifically, it is determined whether or not any of the explicit 2R probability variation flag, the unexplicit 2R probability variation flag, the 15R probability variation flag, the normal jackpot flag, and the special deviation flag is stored in the RAM 204. If none of the above flags is stored, the game state transition process is terminated as it is.

If any of the above flags is stored, the opening / closing execution mode start processing is executed in step S804. In the start processing, an opening waiting time (starting waiting period) for waiting without starting the opening of the large winning opening 32a of the variable winning device 32 for the opening of the opening / closing execution mode is set. Specifically, the waiting time information for opening stored in advance in the ROM 203 is set in the waiting time counter area provided in various counter areas 234 of the RAM 204. In this case, the waiting time information set differs depending on whether or not the opening / closing execution mode is the high-frequency winning mode, and the waiting time information is different in the low-frequency winning mode than in the high-frequency winning mode. It is set to be short. For example, in the high frequency winning mode, the count value of the waiting time information is set so that the waiting time is 1 sec, and in the low frequency winning mode, the count value of the waiting time information is set so that the waiting time is 0.2 sec. Is set. The value of the waiting time information set here is decremented by 1 each time the timer interrupt process (FIG. 10) is executed.

After that, in steps S805 to S808, the number of rounds in the current open / close execution mode is set. That is, in step S805, it is determined whether or not the opening / closing execution mode this time is the opening / closing execution mode in which the round game is executed 15 times, and is the opening / closing execution mode in the high frequency winning mode. Specifically, in step S805, if the 15R probability variation jackpot flag or the normal jackpot flag is stored, a positive determination is made, and if these flags are not stored, a negative determination is made.

In the open / close execution mode in which the round game is performed 15 times in step S805, "15" is set in the round counter RC provided in the various counter areas 234 of the RAM 204 in step S806. The round counter RC is a counter for counting the number of round games (the number of times the large winning opening 32a is opened) in the open / close execution mode. On the other hand, when the open / close execution mode in which the round game is performed 15 times is not performed, that is, in the case where the high frequency winning mode is not performed, "2" is set in the round counter RC in step S807.

After setting each numerical value in the round counter RC in step S806 or step S807, the round display start process is executed in step S808. In the round display start processing, the number of round games in the current open / close execution mode is confirmed with reference to the round counter RC set above. After that, the content of the confirmed number of rounds is output to the round display unit RS in the main display unit 43. As a result, the round display unit RS displays the round information related to the output.

In the following step S809, an opening command is set. This set opening command is transmitted to the staging control device 82 in step S401 in the normal process (FIG. 13). This opening command includes information on whether the high-frequency winning mode or the low-frequency winning mode is used, and information on the game result that triggered the opening / closing execution mode. The effect control device 82 determines the content of the effect corresponding to the opening / closing execution mode based on the received opening command, and controls various devices so that the content of the determined effect is executed. The content of this effect includes a display mode in the symbol display device 41, and the determined display mode is output from the effect control device 82 to the display control device 212 as a display content command. The display control device 212 controls the display of the symbol display device 41 so that the display (for example, moving image display) corresponding to the current opening / closing execution mode is performed based on the display content command received from the effect control device 82.

In the following step S810, after executing the external signal setting process, the game state transition process is terminated. In the external signal setting process, it is determined whether or not any of the explicit 2R probability change flag, the unspecified 2R probability change flag, the 15R probability change flag, and the normal jackpot flag is stored in the RAM 204, and any of the flags is stored. In this case, the signal output state of the output terminal for the jackpot signal provided in the external output terminal 99 is set to the jackpot signal output state. As a result, when the output terminal for the jackpot signal is connected to the management control device on the game hall side, the jackpot signal is output to the management control device, and the pachinko machine 10 generates a jackpot in the management control device. You can understand what you have done.

Further, in the external signal setting process, it is determined whether or not any of the explicit 2R probability variation flag, the implicit 2R probability variation flag, the 15R probability variation flag, the normal jackpot flag, and the special miss flag is stored in the RAM 204, and any of them is stored. When the flag is stored, the signal output state of the output terminal for the jackpot and the special deviation signal provided in the external output terminal 99 is set to the jackpot and the special deviation signal output state. As a result, when the output terminal for the jackpot and special deviation signal is connected to the management control device on the game hall side, the jackpot and special deviation signal are output to the management control device, and the pachinko machine in the management control device. It is possible to grasp that the opening / closing execution mode has occurred at 10.

On the other hand, if the open / close execution mode is in progress, an affirmative determination is made in step S801, and the process proceeds to step S811. In step S811, it is determined whether or not the waiting time for opening has elapsed. If the waiting time for the opening has not elapsed, the game state transition process is terminated as it is. If the waiting time for the opening has elapsed, the large winning opening opening / closing process is executed in step S812. Here, the large winning opening opening / closing process will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

First, in step S901, it is determined whether or not the large winning opening 32a is being opened. Specifically, such a determination is made based on the driving state of the variable winning driving unit 32c. When the large winning opening 32a is not open, it is determined in step S902 whether or not the value of the round counter RC is "0", and the timer counter T provided in various counter areas 234 of the RAM 204 is determined in step S903. It is determined whether or not the value of is "0".

If the value of the round counter RC is "0" or the value of the timer counter T is not "0", the opening / closing process of the main winning opening is terminated as it is. On the other hand, when the value of the round counter RC is not "0" and the value of the timer counter T is "0", the process proceeds to step S904, and the variable winning drive unit 32c is driven in order to open the large winning opening 32a. And.

In the following step S905, the setting process for each round is executed. The setting process for each round will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

First, in step S1001, it is determined whether or not the mode is a high-frequency winning mode in which 15 round games are executed. In the high frequency winning mode, in step S1002, “15000” (that is, 30 sec) is set in the timer counter T in order to measure the opening / closing timing for opening / closing the large winning opening 32a. The count value set here is decremented by 1 each time the timer interrupt process (FIG. 10) is started, that is, in a cycle of 2 msec. In the following step S1003, "10" is set in the winning counter PC provided in the various counter areas 234 of the RAM 204 in order to count the number of winnings of the game ball to the large winning opening 32a. After that, this setting process ends.

In the case of not the high frequency winning mode, that is, in the low frequency winning mode, "100" (that is, 0.2 sec) is set in the timer counter T in step S1004, and then the winning counter PC is set in step S1003. Is set to "10". After that, this setting process ends.

After executing the setting process for each round in the large winning opening opening / closing process (FIG. 18), the opening command is set in step S906 to end the main winning opening opening / closing process. This set release command is transmitted to the effect control device 82 in step S401 in the normal process (FIG. 13). This open command contains information on whether it is a high frequency winning mode or a low frequency winning mode. Based on the received release command, the effect control device 82 determines the content of the effect corresponding to the high frequency winning mode, and controls various devices so that the content of the determined effect is executed.

If the large winning opening is open in step S901, the process proceeds to step S907 to determine whether or not the value of the timer counter T is "0". When the value of the timer counter T is not "0", it is determined in step S908 whether or not the game ball has won a prize in the large winning opening 32a based on the detection state of the detection sensor corresponding to the variable winning device 32. If no prize has been won, the opening / closing process of the main prize opening is terminated as it is. On the other hand, when a prize has been generated, the value of the prize counter PC is decremented by 1 in step S909, and then it is determined in step S910 whether or not the value of the prize counter PC is "0", and "0". If not, the process of opening and closing the winning opening of the main prize is terminated as it is.

When the value of the timer counter T is "0" in step S907, or when the value of the winning counter PC is "0" in step S910, it means that the large winning opening closing condition is satisfied. In such a case, the variable winning drive unit 32c is set to the non-driving state in order to close the large winning opening 32a in step S911.

In the following step S912, the value of the round counter RC is decremented by 1, and in step S913, it is determined whether or not the value of the round counter RC is "0". If the value of the round counter RC is not "0", in step S914, it is determined whether or not the opening / closing execution mode of this time is to perform the round game 15 times and is the high frequency winning mode.

In the high frequency winning mode, the timer counter T is set to "1000" (that is, 2 sec) in step S915, and in the low frequency winning mode, the timer counter T is set to "100" in step S916. (That is, 0.2 sec) is set. That is, in the low-frequency winning mode, the time during which the large winning opening 32a is closed between rounds is set shorter than in the high-frequency winning mode. After that, the closing command is set in step S917, and the opening / closing process of the main winning opening is completed. This set closing command is transmitted to the staging control device 82 in step S401 in the normal process (FIG. 13). This closure command contains information on whether it is a high frequency winning mode or a low frequency winning mode. Based on the received closing command, the effect control device 82 determines the content of the effect corresponding to the high frequency winning mode, and controls various devices so that the content of the determined effect is executed.

If it is determined in step S913 that the value of the round counter RC is "0", the ending process is executed in step S918. In the start process, an ending waiting time for waiting without starting the next game round for the ending of the open / close execution mode is set. Specifically, the waiting time information for the ending stored in advance in the ROM 203 is set in the waiting time counters provided in the various counter areas 234 of the RAM 204. In this case, the waiting time information set differs depending on whether or not the opening / closing execution mode is the high-frequency winning mode, and the waiting time information is different in the low-frequency winning mode than in the high-frequency winning mode. It is set to be short. For example, in the high frequency winning mode, the count value of the waiting time information is set so that the waiting time is 1 sec, and in the low frequency winning mode, the count value of the waiting time information is set so that the waiting time is 0.2 sec. Is set. The value of the waiting time information set here is decremented by 1 each time the timer interrupt process (FIG. 10) is executed.

Then, in step S919, after setting the ending command, the opening / closing process of the main winning opening is completed. This set ending command is transmitted to the effect control device 82 in step S401 in the normal process (FIG. 13). This ending command contains information on whether it is a high frequency winning mode or a low frequency winning mode. The effect control device 82 determines the content of the effect corresponding to the open / close execution mode based on the received ending command, and controls various devices so that the content of the determined effect is executed. The content of this effect includes a display mode in the symbol display device 41, and the determined display mode is output from the effect control device 82 to the display control device 212 as a display content command. The display control device 212 controls the display of the symbol display device 41 so that the display (for example, moving image display) corresponding to the current opening / closing execution mode is performed based on the display content command received from the effect control device 82.

Returning to the explanation of the game state transition process (FIG. 17), after executing the large winning opening opening / closing process in step S812, it is determined in step S813 whether or not the value of the round counter RC is “0”, and step S814 is performed. Determines whether or not the waiting time for the ending has elapsed. If the value of the round counter RC is not "0" or the waiting time for the ending has not elapsed, the game state transition process is terminated as it is.

On the other hand, when the value of the round counter RC is "0" and the waiting time for the ending has elapsed, the transition process at the end of the open / close execution mode is executed in step S815. Here, the transition process at the end of the open / close execution mode will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

First, in step S1101, it is determined whether or not the 15R probability change flag or the explicit 2R probability change flag is stored in the RAM 204. If any of the flags is stored, the flag erasing process for erasing the information for specifying the game state is executed in step S1102. Specifically, if the high-probability mode flag and the high-frequency support flag are stored, they are deleted, and if they are not already stored, the state is maintained. In the following step S1103, the high probability mode flag is stored, and in step S1104, the high frequency support flag is stored. As a result, the gaming state shifts to the gaming state in which the winning / failing lottery mode is the high probability mode and the support mode is the high frequency support mode.

If it is determined in step S1101 that both the 15R probability variation flag and the explicit 2R probability variation flag are not stored, it is determined in step S1105 whether or not the unspecified 2R probability variation flag is stored. If the unspecified 2R probability change flag is stored, the flag erasing process is executed in step S1106. After that, in step S1107, the high probability mode flag is stored. As a result, the gaming state shifts to the gaming state in which the winning / failing lottery mode is the high probability mode and the support mode is the low frequency support mode.

If it is determined in step S1105 that the unspecified 2R probability variation flag is not stored, it is determined in step S1108 whether or not the normal jackpot flag is stored. If the normal jackpot flag is stored, the flag erasing process is executed in step S1109. After that, in step S1110, the high frequency support flag is stored, and in step S1111, "100" is set in the game count counter provided in various counter areas 234 of the RAM 204. As a result, the gaming state shifts to the gaming state in which the winning / failing lottery mode is the low probability mode and the support mode is the high frequency support mode. However, the high-frequency support mode ends when the game times continue 100 times, and then shifts to the normal game state in which the winning / losing lottery mode is the low-probability mode and the support mode is the low-frequency support mode. It should be noted that the game count counter is decremented by one in step S716 of the fluctuation start process (FIG. 16) every time one game round is started in the high frequency support mode. Then, based on the fact that the game count counter becomes 0, the high frequency support flag is cleared and the support mode is set to the low frequency support mode.

After executing any of the processes of step S1104, step S1107, and step S1111, or after making a negative determination in step S1108, the variable display time table switching process is executed in step S1112, and then the open / close execution mode. Ends the migration process at the end. The variable display time table switching process is a process for switching the variable display time table based on a predetermined game result, and the process will be described in detail later.

If it is determined in step S1108 that the normal jackpot flag is not stored, the process of setting the high probability mode flag and the high frequency support mode flag is not performed. That is, when the result is a special deviation and the mode shifts to the open / close execution mode, the game state of the game times resulting in the special deviation is maintained after the end of the open / close execution mode.

Returning to the description of the game state transition process (FIG. 17), after the transition process at the end of the open / close execution mode in step S815 is completed, the round display end process is executed in step S816. In this process, the display control of the round display unit RS is terminated so that the round display unit RS in the main display unit 43 is turned off. That is, the round display in the round display unit RS starts when the open / close execution mode is started, and ends when the open / close execution mode ends. In this case, when the opening / closing execution mode is the low-frequency winning mode, the number of times the large winning opening 32a is opened / closed is smaller and the opening time and closing time of the large winning opening 32a are set shorter than those in the high-frequency winning mode. .. Therefore, the period during which the content of the number of rounds is displayed on the round display unit RS is shorter than that in the high frequency winning mode. Furthermore, the result display that is stopped and displayed on the first result display unit AS or the second result display unit BS is started when the game round ends and continues until the next game round is started. Therefore, when shifting to the open / close execution mode, the above result display starts before the content of the number of rounds is displayed on the round display unit RS, and continues until after the content of the number of rounds is displayed. Will be continued. That is, the result display is maintained for a longer period of time than the display of the content of the number of rounds.

After that, in step S817, after executing the end processing of the open / close execution mode, the main game state transition process is ended. In the end processing of the open / close execution mode, if the explicit 2R probability change flag, the unspecified 2R probability change flag, the 15R probability change flag, the normal jackpot flag, the special deviation flag, and the open / close execution mode flag are stored, they are deleted and the open / close execution mode flag is deleted. If it is not already stored, it keeps its state.

<About the electrical configuration of the staging control device 82 and the display control device 212>
The electrical configurations of the staging control device 82 and the display control device 212 will be described below with reference to the block diagram of FIG.

The MPU 242 is mounted on the staging control board 241 provided on the staging control device 82. The MPU 242 is a ROM 243 that stores various control programs and fixed value data executed by the MPU 242, and a memory for temporarily storing various data and the like when the control program stored in the ROM 243 is executed. A certain RAM 244, an interrupt circuit, a timer circuit, a data input / output circuit, and the like are built-in. It is not essential that the ROM 243 and the RAM 244 are integrated into one chip with respect to the MPU 242, and each may be individually chipped. This also applies to the MPU of other control devices.

The MPU 242 is provided with an input port and an output port, respectively. A main control device 81 is connected to the input side of the MPU 242. From the main control device 81, a hold display control command (hold display control information) such as a shift command or a hold command is received. It also receives game turn control commands (game turn control information) such as variable command, type command, and variable end command. It also receives open / close execution mode commands (open / close execution mode information) such as opening commands and ending commands.

As described above, the reserved light emitting units 45 to 47 provided in the variable display unit 36 and the display light emitting units 63 and the speaker unit 64 provided in the front door frame 14 are connected to the output side of the MPU 242. At the same time, the display control device 212 is connected.

The display control device 212 includes a display control board 251 on which an MPU 252 in which a program ROM 253 and a work RAM 254 are combined into chips, a video display processor (VDP) 255, a character ROM 256, and a video RAM 257, respectively, are mounted. There is.

From the effect control device 82, the MPU 252 has a hold display control command (hold display control information) for performing hold display control, a game turn control command (game turn control information) for performing variable display of a symbol, and a game turn control command. Receives open / close execution mode commands (open / close execution mode information) for displaying moving images in open / close execution mode. Then, the received commands are analyzed, or predetermined arithmetic processing is performed based on the received commands to control the VDP 255 (specifically, generate an internal command for the VDP 255).

The program ROM 253 is a memory for storing various control programs executed by the MPU 252 and fixed value data, and also stores and holds JPEG format image data for a background image.

The work RAM 254 is a memory for temporarily storing work data, flags, and the like used when executing various programs by the MPU 252. These work data, flags, and the like are stored in each area of the work RAM 254.

The VDP 255 is a kind of drawing circuit that directly operates an image processing device as a liquid crystal display driver built in the symbol display device 41. Since the VDP 255 is an IC chip, it is also called a "drawing chip", and its substance can be said to be a microcomputer chip with a built-in firmware dedicated to drawing processing. The VDP 255 adjusts the timings of the MPU 252, the video RAM 257, and the like to intervene in reading and writing data, and reads the image data stored in the video RAM 257 from the character ROM 256 at a predetermined timing and displays it on the symbol display device 41.

The character ROM 256 plays a role as an image data library for storing character data such as a symbol displayed on the symbol display device 41. The character ROM 256 holds bitmap format image data of various display symbols, a color palette table to be referred to when determining the expression color of each dot of the bitmap image, and the like.

It is also possible to provide a plurality of character ROMs 256 and share them with each character ROM 256 to store image data and the like. Further, it is also possible to have a configuration in which the JPEG format image data for the background image stored in the program ROM 253 is stored in the character ROM 256.

The video RAM 257 is a memory for storing display data to be displayed on the symbol display device 41, and the display content of the symbol display device 41 is changed by rewriting the content of the video RAM 257.

<Variation display control processing>
Next, the variation display control process executed by the MPU 242 of the staging control device 82 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. The variation display control process is a process started in a predetermined cycle (for example, 2 msec).

In the variation display control process, when the variation command transmitted from the main control device 81 is received, the symbol display device 41 starts the variation display of the symbol for one game, and is transmitted from the main control device 81. When the change end command is received, the process of displaying the change of the symbol as the final stop display (fixed stop display) is executed.

That is, as shown in the flowchart of FIG. 22, in step S1201, it is determined whether or not one game is being executed. If one game is not being executed, it is determined in step S1202 whether or not the variation command has been received. If the variation command has not been received, the variation display control process is terminated as it is. If a variation command has been received, the variation start process is executed in step S1203, and then the variation display control process ends. On the other hand, if one game is being executed, it is determined in step S1204 whether or not the variation end command has been received. If the variable end command has not been received, the variable display control process is terminated after the variable intermediate process is executed in step S1205. In the variable processing, a process for controlling the symbol display device 41, the display light emitting unit 63, and the speaker unit 64 is performed with the effect content set in the variable start processing in step S1203. Further, when the variation end command is received, the variation display control process is terminated after the variation end process is executed in step S1206. In the variation end processing, the symbol display device 41 is controlled so that the variation display of the display screen G ends in a state where the symbol corresponding to the game result of the current game round is stopped, and the display light emitting unit 63 and the speaker unit 64 are used. To control.

The variation start process in step S1203 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. 23.

In the variation start process, in step S1301, the variation command received this time is read, and the information on the presence / absence of reach occurrence and the information on the variation display time are specified from the command. Further, as described above, when the main control unit 81 transmits a variable command, it also transmits a type command. Therefore, in step S1301, the type command received together with the variable command received this time is read, and from the command, information on the 15R probability variation jackpot result, information on the unspecified 2R probability variation jackpot result, information on the explicit 2R probability variation jackpot result, Identify game result information such as normal jackpot result information, special miss result information, and normal miss result information. Then, in step S1301, from the above-specified information, information on whether or not a jackpot has been won, information on the type of jackpot if the jackpot has been won, information on whether or not a reach has occurred if the jackpot has not been won, and variable display time. Information is grasped, and the grasped information is stored in the register of MPU242.

Here, in the present embodiment, a plurality of reach displays are set as the reach displays. Specifically, reach A, reach B, reach C, and reach D are roughly classified, and each of these reach A to D has a different effect content. Reach A is a reach display of a group called so-called normal reach, and reach B, reach C, and reach D are reach displays of a group called so-called super reach.

Here, the super reach is a reach display in which the expectation of winning a big hit is set higher than that of the normal reach. That is, reach B, reach C, and reach D are set so that the expectation of winning a big hit is higher than that of reach A. In addition, reach B, reach C, and reach D are also set so that the expectation of big hit winning is different. Among the super reach groups, reach D has the highest expectation of big hit winning, and reach B has the highest expectation. It is set so that the expectation of winning the biggest hit is the lowest. That is, among the groups of each reach display, reach A has the lowest expectation of winning a big hit, and reach B, reach C, and reach D are set so that the expectation of winning a big hit gradually increases.

Reach A, Reach B, Reach C, and Reach D are set so that the effect patterns are different from each other. The super reach B, reach C, and reach D all have a staging pattern set as a development from the normal reach A, and the staging patterns of these reach B, reach C, and reach D are set. In each case, the reach display is performed in the effect pattern of reach A, and then the reach display of each pattern is performed. As a difference in the effect patterns of reach B, reach C, and reach D, the characters and backgrounds that mainly appear are set to be different. More specifically, reach B is a reach in which coral reefs appear in the background of the variable display of the symbol, and therefore reach B is also referred to as "coral reach". Reach C is a reach in which a girl (Marin-chan) appears in the background of the variable display of the pattern, and therefore Reach C is also called "Marine Reach". Reach D is a reach in which a boy (Sam) appears in the background of the variable display of the pattern, and therefore Reach D is also referred to as "Sam reach". In addition, "Sam reach" is a reach display called premium reach among super reach, and it is a reach display that appears only in the case of a big hit result.

For example, as shown in FIG. 24A, after the variable display of each symbol row Z1 to Z3 is performed, the upper symbol row Z1 and the lower symbol row Z3 are stopped to form a reach line. After that, the reach pattern in which the variable display of the middle symbol row Z2 is performed without the character or the like appearing in the background is the normal reach, and such a pattern is the reach A. As shown in FIG. 24 (b), the fluctuation display of each symbol column Z1 to Z3 is performed, and after the above normal reach is performed for a predetermined period, a coral reef appears in the background and the variation display of the middle symbol column Z2 is performed. The reach pattern to be used is coral reach, and such a pattern is reach B. As shown in FIG. 24 (c), the fluctuation display of each symbol row Z1 to Z3 is performed, and after the above normal reach is performed for a predetermined period, a girl (marine) appears in the background and the fluctuation of the middle symbol row Z2. The reach pattern on which the display is performed is marine reach, and such a pattern is reach C.

Each of these reach patterns is associated with the variation display time of the game times on a one-to-one basis, and is also associated with each game result. The variation display time of the game times is set in the variation start process (FIG. 16) on the main control device 81 side. In the variation display time setting process in the variation start process, the presence or absence of reach occurrence is grasped based on the reach random number counter C3 of the hold information and the game result, and when the reach display occurs, the variation display time table storage area of the ROM 203 is stored. The variation display time is set by referring to the variation display time table for reach generation stored in 223 and the variation type counter CS in the hold information. If the reach display does not occur, the variable display time is set based on the variable display time table for non-reach occurrence and the current number of pending information (common pending number CRN). When the variation display time is set in the main control device 81, a variation command including the variation display time information is selected from the command information storage area 225 of the ROM 203 and output to the effect control device 82 (step S715). , Step S401). In this case, the effect control device 82 can grasp the fluctuation display time of the current game times and specify the reach pattern to be executed by specifying the type of the fluctuation command received from the main control device 81. It is possible (step S1301).

Here, the variation display time table referred to on the main control device 81 side will be described with reference to FIG. 25.

As shown in FIG. 25 (a), in the variation display time table for reach generation, when the game result is a 15R probability variation jackpot result, a normal jackpot result, and an explicit 2R probability variation jackpot result among the jackpot results, the value of the variation type counter CS is used. Depending on the situation, the variable display time is allocated to 35 sec, 60 sec, 75 sec, and 90 sec. Then, in the game round in which the variation display time is 35 sec, reach A (normal reach) corresponds to the reach pattern, and the variation command A is output from the main control device 81. Further, in the game round in which the variation display time is 60 sec, reach B (coral reach) corresponds to the reach pattern, and the variation command B is output from the main control device 81. Reach C (marine reach) corresponds to the reach pattern in the game times when the variation display time is 75 sec, and the variation command C is output from the main control device 81. Reach D (sum reach) corresponds to the reach pattern in the game times when the variation display time is 90 sec, and the variation command D is output from the main control device 81.

When the game result is an unspecified 2R probability variation jackpot result among the jackpot results, the variation display time of 75 sec corresponding to the reach C (marine reach) is set as the reach pattern regardless of the value of the variation type counter CS. In this case, the variable command C is output from the main control device 81.

Even when the game result is a special deviation result, the fluctuation display time of 75 sec corresponding to the reach C is set regardless of the value of the fluctuation type counter CS, as in the case of the unspecified 2R probability variation jackpot result, and the fluctuation is used. Command C is output.

When the game result is a normal deviation result, the variation display time is allocated to 35 sec, 60 sec, and 75 sec according to the value of the variation type counter CS. These fluctuation display times correspond to reach A, reach B, and reach C, respectively, and the corresponding command is output from the main controller 81 from among the fluctuation command A, the fluctuation command B, and the fluctuation command C. Will be done. In the effect control device 82, the command information storage area 245 of the ROM 243 stores information in which each variation command and the effect pattern are associated with each other. Therefore, in the effect control device 82, by grasping the type of the variable command, it is possible to specify the effect pattern to be executed in this game round.

That is, in the variable display time table for generating reach, the 15R probability variation jackpot result, the normal jackpot result, and the explicit 2R probability variation jackpot are shifted to the open / close execution mode as a game result and the support mode is set to the high frequency support mode after the open / close execution mode. As a result, one of reach A, reach B, reach C, and reach D is selected. On the other hand, even in the game result of shifting to the open / close execution mode, reach C is selected in the unspecified 2R probability variation jackpot result and the special deviation result in which the support mode before the open / close execution mode is continued. Then, if the result is out of normal without shifting to the open / close execution mode, other reach (A, B, C) other than reach D is selected. In other words, reach A, reach B, and reach C are reach patterns that can be selected regardless of the presence or absence of transition to the open / close execution mode, and in particular, reach C is all games including jackpot results and miss results. It is a reach pattern that can be selected as a result.

In the variation display time table for non-reach generation, as shown in FIG. 25B, the variation display time is set according to the value of the common hold number CRN regardless of the value of the variation type counter CS. The smaller the number of common hold number CRNs, the shorter the variable display time is set, and the smaller the number of common hold number CRNs, the longer the variable display time is set. Specifically, if the value of the common hold number CRN is 1, the longest variation display time of 21 sec is set, and in this case, the variation command X1 is output from the main control unit 81. Further, if the value of the common hold number CRN is 2, a variation display time of 12 sec, which is shorter than the case of 1, is set, and the variation command X2 is output. If the value of the common hold number CRN is 3, the fluctuation display time of 9 sec, which is shorter than the case of 1 or 2, is set, and the fluctuation command X3 is output. If the value of the common hold number CRN is 4 or more, the shortest variation display time of 3 sec is set, and the variation command X4 is output. By setting the number of common hold number CRNs and the variable display time in this way, smooth games are realized, and the game times are interrupted due to variations in winnings to the upper operating port 33 and the lower operating port 34. The occurrence of such events is reduced.

As described above, the effect pattern of the game times can be specified from the game result, the presence / absence of reach occurrence, and the variable display time. That is, in the variation start process (FIG. 23), the process of grasping the game result, the presence / absence of reach occurrence, and the variation display time in step S1301 can be said to be a process that makes it possible to specify the effect pattern of the current game times.

After executing the process of step S1301 in the variation start process, is the game result of the game times to be started based on the process result of step S1301 in step S1302 a jackpot result other than the unspecified 2R jackpot result? Judge whether or not. That is, it is determined whether or not the result is any of the explicit 2R probability variation jackpot result, the 15R probability variation jackpot result, and the normal jackpot result. If these results are obtained, the effect setting process for the jackpot is executed in step S1303.

In the big hit effect setting process, as shown in the flowchart of FIG. 26, first, in step S1401, it is determined whether or not the variable command received this time is the variable command A. In the case of the variable command A, in step S1402, the process of setting the reach A is executed as the effect pattern of this time. In this case, the effect pattern data for reach A stored in the effect pattern data storage area 246 of the ROM 243 is read out, and the effect pattern data of the current game times is stored in the execution area provided in the hold storage area 250 of the RAM 244. Performs the process of memorizing as.

If it is not the variable command A in step S1401, it is determined in step S1403 whether or not it is the variable command B. In the case of the variation command B, in step S1404, the process of setting the reach B is executed as the effect pattern of this time. In this case, the effect pattern data for reach B is read from the effect pattern data storage area 246, and the effect pattern data is stored in the execution area of the hold storage area 250.

If it is not the variable command B in step S1403, it is determined in step S1405 whether or not it is the variable command C. In the case of the variation command C, in step S1406, the process of setting the reach C is executed as the effect pattern of this time. In this case, the effect pattern data for reach C is read from the effect pattern data storage area 246, and the effect pattern data is stored in the execution area of the hold storage area 250.

The case where it is not the variable command C in step S1405 means that the variable command received this time is the variable command D. In this case, in step S1407, the process of setting the reach D is executed as the effect pattern of this time. In step S1407, the effect pattern data for reach D is read from the effect pattern data storage area 246, and the effect pattern data is stored in the execution area of the hold storage area 250.

After executing any of the processes of step S1402, step S1404, step S1406 and step S1407, the process proceeds to step S1408. In step S1408, the stop symbol setting process is performed. In step S1408, the game result is grasped based on the type command, and a symbol to be finally stopped and displayed in the current game time is set. For example, in the case of a 15R probability variation jackpot result, it is set so that the variation display (reach display) of the symbol ends when the first specific symbols (3, 7) are aligned, and in the case of a normal jackpot result, a non-specific symbol is set. If the variable display (reach display) of the symbol is set to end when (2, 4, 6, 8) are aligned and the result is an explicit 2R probability variation jackpot, the second specific symbol (1, 5, 9) Set so that the variation display (reach display) of the symbol ends when the items are aligned. Then, the information of the set stop symbol is stored in the execution area of the hold storage area 250 as the stop symbol of the current game round.

In the following step S1409, the stop line setting process is executed. As the stop line, which of the effective lines L1 to L5 (FIG. 5A) the symbol combination set in step S1408 is stopped is set by lottery or the like. In the stop line setting process, the stop line is determined in consideration of the types of reach patterns set in steps S1401 to S1407. For example, if the reach pattern is reach B (coral reach), one of the effective lines L1 to L3 is set as the stop line. If the reach pattern is reach C (marine reach), one of the effective lines L4 and L5 is set as the stop line. Then, the information of the set stop line is stored in the execution area of the hold storage area 250 as the stop line that serves as the reference for the game times this time.

After executing the process of step S1409, the effect setting process for this big hit ends.

In the variation start process (FIG. 23), if it is determined in step S1302 that the result is not a jackpot result other than the unspecified 2R probability variation jackpot result, in step S1304, the current game result is the unspecified 2R probability variation jackpot result or a special deviation. Determine if it is the result. In this case, in step S1305, the effect setting process for generating the detached reach is executed. If it is not an unspecified 2R probability variation jackpot result or a special deviation result in step S1304, that is, if the game result this time is a normal deviation result, it is determined in step S1306 whether or not reach has occurred. Even when reach is generated, the effect setting process for generating the out-of-reach in step S1305 is executed.

In the effect setting process for generating the out-of-reach, as shown in the flowchart of FIG. 27, first, in step S1501, it is determined whether or not the variable command received this time is the variable command A. In the case of the variable command A, in step S1502, the process of setting the reach A is executed as the effect pattern of this time. In this case, the effect pattern data for reach A stored in the effect pattern data storage area 246 of the ROM 243 is read out, and the effect pattern data of the current game times is stored in the execution area provided in the hold storage area 250 of the RAM 244. Performs the process of memorizing as. That is, the process of step S1502 is substantially the same as the process of step S1402. However, the effect pattern data to be read / stored in the process of step S1502 is the effect pattern data that is out of order after the reach A is performed, and is different from the step S1402 for reading / storing the hit effect pattern data. ing. It should be noted that this also applies to the following processing for reading / storing the effect pattern data for out-of-reach.

If it is not the variable command A in step S1501, it is determined in step S1503 whether or not it is the variable command B. In the case of the variable command B, in step S1504, the process of setting the reach B is executed as the effect pattern of this time. In this case, the effect pattern data for reach B is read from the effect pattern data storage area 246, and the effect pattern data is stored in the execution area of the hold storage area 250.

The case where the command is not the variable command B in step S1503 means that the variable command received this time is the variable command C. In this case, in step S1505, the process of setting the reach C is executed as the effect pattern of this time. In step S1505, a process of reading the effect pattern data for reach C from the effect pattern data storage area 246 and storing the effect pattern data in the execution area of the hold storage area 250 is executed.

After executing any of the processes of step S1502, step S1504, and step S1505, the process proceeds to step S1506. In step S1506, the stop symbol setting process is performed. In step S1506, a symbol to be finally stopped and displayed in this game round is set by lottery or the like. In this case, first, the reach symbol forming the reach line by the upper symbol row Z1 and the lower symbol row Z3 is determined by lottery, and then a symbol different from the reach symbol stops on the reach line (for example, the same as the reach symbol). The symbol of the middle symbol row Z2 is determined so that the symbol shifts back and forth from the reach line for one symbol and stops). Then, the information of the set stop symbol is stored in the execution area of the hold storage area 250 as the stop symbol of the current game round.

In the following step S1507, the stop line setting process is executed. As the stop line, which of the effective lines L1 to L5 (FIG. 5A) the symbol combination set in step S1506 is stopped is set by lottery or the like. In the stop line setting process, the stop line is determined in consideration of the types of reach patterns set in steps S1501 to S1505. For example, if the reach pattern is reach B (coral reach), one of the effective lines L1 to L3 is set as the stop line. If the reach pattern is reach C (marine reach), one of the effective lines L4 and L5 is set as the stop line. Then, the information of the set stop line is stored in the execution area of the hold storage area 250 as the stop line that serves as the reference for the game times this time.

After executing the process of step S1507, the effect setting process for generating the out-of-order reach is terminated.

If it is determined in step S1306 that the reach does not occur in the variation start process (FIG. 23), the effect setting process for complete disengagement is executed in step S1307.

In the effect setting process for complete deviation, the effect pattern is an effect pattern in which reach display does not occur, and as the stop symbol, the reach line is not formed on any effective line, and the same symbol is used on any effective line. The stop symbols of each symbol row Z1 to Z3 are determined by lottery or the like with the middle line L2 as a reference so that the stops are not aligned. Then, the determined effect pattern and stop symbol are stored in the execution area of the hold storage area 250.

After executing the process of step S1303, step S1305 or step S1307, the process proceeds to step S1308. In step S1308, the stop result command and the pattern command setting process are executed. In such a process, the stop symbol and stop line information stored in the execution area of the hold storage area 250 is set as the stop result command, and the effect pattern information is set in the pattern command. Then, the process of outputting the set command to the display control device 212 is performed.

The display control device 212 controls the symbol display device 41 based on the received stop result command and pattern command, and executes the variable display of the game times on the display screen G. In this case, the MPU 252 reads the stop symbol, the stop line data, and the effect pattern data corresponding to the stop result command from the program ROM 253. Then, the VDP 255 acquires the image data corresponding to the information read by the MPU 252 from the character ROM 256, creates the image data of the variable display using the image data, and updates the image data of the variable display at predetermined intervals. By doing so, the display screen G can be used to produce various patterns.

After each command is set and output in step S1308, the process for starting the game rotation effect is performed in step S1309, and then the process for starting this variation is terminated. In step S1309, a process of starting control of the display light emitting unit 63 and the speaker unit 64 is performed based on information such as an effect pattern stored in the execution area of the hold storage area 250.

As described above, the winning / failing lottery is performed on the main control device 81 side, and the variation display time of the game times for notifying the lottery result is determined. Then, based on the information on the variable display time and the result of the winning / failing lottery, the effect control device 82 on the sub side executes a process for performing the effect by the symbol display device 41 or the like.

Here, in the pachinko machine 10, a mission mode is set as a kind of effect mode. The mission mode is a mode in which a player is given a privilege by achieving a command (mission) instructed in the mission mode, and in this pachinko machine 10, if a predetermined reach display can be made to appear, it is a big hit. The configuration is the result.

Specifically, the mission mode will be described with reference to FIG. 28. First, FIG. 28A shows the production content of the transition game times indicating the transition to the mission mode.

In the present embodiment, when the game result of the game round is an unspecified 2R probability variation jackpot result or a special deviation result, it is set to the transition game round. In the transition game times, reach C (marine reach) is generated as a predetermined reach display in the variable display of the game times. As described above, in this embodiment, reach A, reach B, reach C, and reach D are roughly classified as reach indications, and reach C has the highest jackpot expectation except for reach D, which determines the jackpot result. It is set as a higher reach display. That is, based on the occurrence of reach C, the player greatly expects a jackpot result (15R probability variation jackpot result, normal jackpot result, explicit 2R jackpot result). However, the reach C set in the transition game times is set so as to be in a mode of being out of reach. Then, after the reach C ends in the mode of being out of reach in the transition game round, the transition effect of notifying the transition information indicating the transition to the mission mode and the instruction information indicating the content of the mission in the mission mode is displayed on the display screen G. It will be carried out at. For example, the transition information is displayed as "Mission mode entry !!", and the instruction information is displayed as "Chance if marine reach comes out !!". After that, the game times after the next change are carried out, and the normal winning / losing lottery and the production of the game times are executed. The mission mode continues up to a predetermined number of game times (30 times in this embodiment), and if the instruction information cannot be cleared during the predetermined number of game times, the mission mode ends. On the other hand, if the instruction information can be cleared during the predetermined number of game rounds, a big hit result is obtained as a mission clear, and achievement information for congratulating the mission clear is displayed.

FIG. 28B shows the effect content of the achievement game times when the instruction information can be cleared during the mission mode. That is, in the achieved game times, the reach C, which is the reach display corresponding to the instruction information, is generated after the variable display is started, as in the normal game times. Since the reach C has occurred, the mission of the instruction information has been cleared, and in the reach C this time, the same symbol as the reach symbol stops in the middle symbol row Z2, and the variation display ends. That is, the variable display of the symbols ends in a state where the same symbols are aligned on one effective line. Then, an achievement effect is performed in which achievement information for congratulating the mission clear is displayed. After that, as a privilege corresponding to the mission clear, the open / close execution mode is implemented, and then the mode shifts to the high frequency support mode.

By providing the mission mode as described above, the game can be diversified. That is, originally, the result of the winning / failing lottery of the game round is notified by the stop result of the variation display of the symbol, and if the stop result corresponding to the big hit result is displayed, the opening / closing execution is executed as a privilege corresponding to it. Mode occurs. On the other hand, in the mission mode, unlike the route of shifting to the open / close execution mode through such a win / fail lottery, based on winning the lottery as to whether or not a predetermined effect different from the win / fail lottery occurs. It is possible to make it appear that there is another route in which the jackpot result occurs, and the routes leading up to the jackpot result become diverse. Therefore, even if the result of the winning / failing lottery is leaked, the player can have the image that if he / she wins the lottery for generating a predetermined effect, he / she will be a big hit, which has the effect of dramatically increasing the attention to the game. You can expect it.

However, as described above, the winning / failing lottery of the game times and the variation display time of each game time are determined on the main control device 81 side, and the effect control device 82 side on the sub side performs the effect corresponding to the time. Therefore, when the mission mode as described above is set, the following inconveniences may occur. That is, for example, during the mission mode of the mission of making reach C appear, if the winning / failing lottery result is normally out of order in the main control device 81, and the variable display time of reach C is selected, the variable display time is selected. Despite the game times that do not shift to the open / close execution mode (the privilege is not given), the effect control device 82 performs a process of executing the variable display of the game times in the effect pattern of reach C. Therefore, for example, when the variation display time of reach C is selected on the main control device 81 side, the effect control device 82 executes a reach display of a pattern different from that of reach C so as not to forcibly achieve the mission. It is necessary to devise such as. However, while the variation display time corresponding to reach C is 75 sec, the variation display time of reach B is 60 sec, reach A is 35 sec, and the effect control device 82 side responds to the length of each variation display time. The effect pattern is stored in advance. Then, if you try to forcibly execute another reach different from reach C as described above, the effect pattern corresponding to reach A or reach B will be forcibly extended, or the variable display time will be longer than reach C. It becomes necessary to forcibly shorten the corresponding effect pattern. As a result, the player will be able to show such a forcibly extended / shortened production pattern, and may feel a strong sense of discomfort. Not only that, as mentioned above, it is revealed that the mission mode that makes it appear as if there is another route that will be a big hit in the lottery for staging is, in the end, a successful race as a result of the lottery. As a result, the production that tried to raise the degree of attention has to be the result of making it white.

Therefore, the pachinko machine 10 is devised to eliminate the above-mentioned inconveniences in the mission mode and to appropriately increase the degree of attention in the mission mode. The configuration will be described below.

<Process for switching the variable display time table>
FIG. 29 is a flowchart showing a switching process of the variation display time table, which is performed during the transition process at the end of the open / close execution mode of the main control device 81.

In step S1601, it is determined whether or not the game result that triggered the opening / closing execution mode that ends this time is a special deviation result or an unspecified 2R probability variation jackpot result. If it is not the result of these games, the process for switching the variable display time table in steps S1602 to S1605 is not executed, and the process for switching is terminated as it is.

In the case of these game results, it is determined in step S1602 whether or not the variable display time table has already been switched. The determination in step S1602 can be executed by confirming whether or not the switching flag is stored in the various flag storage areas 235 of the RAM 204. The switching flag is a flag stored when switching the variable display time table. Although the details will be described later, in the situation where the switching flag is stored, the variable display time table becomes a table different from the variable display time table up to that point, and the variable display time is set based on the different table.

If a negative determination is made in step S1602, the process of storing the switching flag is executed in step S1603. Then, in step S1604, the process of inputting "30" to the continuation counters provided in the various counter areas 234 of the RMA204 is executed. The continuation counter is a counter for the MPU 202 to specify the number of game times executed in the situation where the variable display time table is switched, and is subtracted by 1 for each game time. After executing the process of step S1604, the process for switching the variable display time table is terminated.

When it is determined in step S1602 that the switching flag is stored, that is, the game result of the game times executed in the situation where the variable display time table is switched is the game result that triggers the switching of the variable display time table again. If it is (special deviation result or unspecified 2R probability variation jackpot result), the process proceeds to step S1605. In step S1605, a process of adding "30" to the continuation counter is executed. Then, the state in which the switching flag is stored is maintained, and the switching process of the variable display time table is terminated.

That is, in the present embodiment, switching of the variable display time table occurs based on the game result being a special deviation result or an unspecified 2R probability variation jackpot result. More specifically, in the normal gaming state, when the value of the jackpot random number counter C1 is 157 or 457 (when the result is a special deviation, see FIG. 8), or when the value of the jackpot random number counter C1 is 7 or 307. When the value of the jackpot type counter C2 is 10 to 14 (see FIGS. 8 and 9 when the result is an unspecified 2R probability variation jackpot), switching of the variable display time table occurs. The situation in which the variable display time table is switched continues until a predetermined number of game times (30 game times) are performed.

The above mission mode is carried out by utilizing the switching of this variable display time table. As described above, when the game result of the game round is an unspecified 2R probability variation jackpot result or a special missed result, it is set to the transition game round to the mission mode, and the reach C which is the reach miss is executed. That is, when the game result triggers the transition to the mission mode, the reach C, which is out of reach, is executed, and the variable display time table is switched, and the switched state is the predetermined number of times. Continue over the game times. The number of continuations in the state where the variable display time table is switched corresponds to the number of continuations in the mission mode.

<Variable display time setting process>
FIG. 30 is a flowchart showing a variation display time setting process (step S714) performed during the variation start process (FIG. 16) of the main control device 81.

In step S1701, it is determined whether or not the reach display occurs based on the game result and the value of the reach random number counter C3. When the reach does not occur, in step S1702, the variation display time for non-reach occurrence is acquired, and the process of specifying the variation display time of the current game round is executed. As described above, the variable display time table for non-reach generation is set so that the larger the number of common hold number CRNs, the shorter the variable display time, as shown in FIG. 25 (b). Although not shown, when the support mode is the high frequency support mode, the variable display time table for non-reach generation in the high frequency support mode is referred to. The table in the high frequency support mode is set so that the variable display time is shorter than the table in the normal state (FIG. 25 (b)). As a result, smooth progress of the game is realized in the high frequency support mode in which the winning frequency to the lower operating port 34 increases.

If it is determined in step S1701 that reach has occurred, the process proceeds to step S1703. In step S1703, it is determined whether or not the switching flag is stored. When the switching flag is not stored, in step S1604, a process of acquiring the variation display time table for reach generation in the normal time and executing the process of specifying the variation display time of the current game times is executed. The variation display time table for reach generation in the normal time is as already described in FIG. 25 (a), and the variation display time is set according to the variation type counter CS and the game result. A reach pattern is associated with each variation display time, and the variation display time of 75 sec corresponding to the marine reach of reach C, which can be the transition game time of the mission mode, is selected for both the jackpot result and the miss result. It is something to gain.

On the other hand, if it is determined in step S1703 that the switching flag is stored, in step S1705, the variation display time table for reach generation in the mission mode is acquired, and the variation display time of the current game round is specified. Execute the process to be performed. The variation display time table for reach generation in the mission mode is stored in the variation display time table storage area 223 of the ROM 203, and is different from the variation display time table for reach generation in the normal time.

That is, as shown in FIG. 31, in the variation display time table for reach generation during a mission, when the game result is a 15R probability variation jackpot result, a normal jackpot result, and an explicit 2R probability variation jackpot result, the variation display time selected. Is only 75 sec, and in the case of these game results, the marine reach of reach C is set to occur as the corresponding reach pattern. As a result, when marine reach occurs during the mission mode, the open / close execution mode based on these results is executed as the mission achievement, and then the high frequency support mode is given as a privilege advantageous to the player. The production and the game result are related to.

On the other hand, when the game result is an unspecified 2R probability variation jackpot result and a special deviation result, the selected variation display time is 60 sec, and the variation display time corresponding to reach B (coral reach) is set. This eliminates the inconsistency with the fact that the high frequency support mode is not set when these results occur during the mission mode.

Further, in the case of a normal deviation result, 35 sec and 60 sec are selected as the variable display time. In other words, the table in which 75 sec corresponding to marine reach can be selected in the normal time is changed to the table in which 75 sec corresponding to marine reach is not selected in the mission mode. By doing so, in the case of a normal deviation result during the mission mode, if the variable display time corresponding to the marine reach is selected, the effect is changed, and the player feels uncomfortable or distrustful. The occurrence of inconvenience that gives a feeling is avoided.

After executing any of the processes of step S1702, step S1704 and step S1705, the process proceeds to step S1706. In step S1706, the variation display time of the current game round is grasped based on the variation display time table acquired in these processes, the game result, and the variation type counter CS (common hold number CRN). Then, in step S707, a process of inputting numerical information corresponding to the variable display time of the current game times specified in step S1706 to the counter for the variable display time provided in the various counter areas 234 of the RAM 204 is performed. Run. The counter is updated every time the timer interrupt process is started, and when the initial value (0) is reached, the MPU 202 can grasp that the fluctuation display time has elapsed.

As described above, after the processing related to the setting of the variable display time is performed in steps S1701 to S1707, the processing for adjusting the state in which the variable display time table is switched is performed in steps S1708 to S1713.

That is, in step S1708, the presence / absence of the switching flag is grasped. If the switching flag is not stored, this setting process ends as it is. When the switching flag is stored, the process of subtracting 1 from the continuation counter is executed in step S1709. As described above, in the continuation counter, a numerical value (30) corresponding to the number of continuations of the mission mode is input to the game times (unspecified 2R probability variation jackpot result or special deviation result) that triggers the transition to the mission mode.

After executing the process of step S1709, in step S1710, it is determined whether or not the game result this time is a jackpot result other than the unspecified 2R probability variation jackpot result. When the affirmative judgment is made in step S1710, one of the 15R probability variation jackpot result, the normal jackpot result, and the explicit 2R probability variation jackpot result is won while the variable display time table is switched and the mission mode is being executed. In the process related to the setting of the variable display time, the variable display time (75 sec) corresponding to the achievement of the mission is set. In this case, a positive determination is made in step S1710, and a process of clearing the continuation counter to 0 is executed in step S1711.

When a negative determination is made in step S1710 or after the process of step S1711 is executed, it is determined in step S1712 whether or not the continuation counter is 0. The case of 0 in step S1712 is the case where the number of continuations of the mission mode reaches the set number (30 times) or the case where the mission in the mission mode is achieved. In this case, the switching flag is set in step S1713. After executing the process of clearing, this setting process ends. This makes it possible for the MPU 202 to specify that the fluctuation display time table at the normal time should be acquired when the fluctuation display time is set (step S1703, step S1704). If a negative determination is made in step S1712, the present setting process is terminated as it is.

The information on the variation display time set in the variation display time setting process is transmitted to the staging control device 82 side by the variation command set in step S715 in the variation start process (FIG. 16). As described above, the effect control device 82 controls to perform an effect corresponding to the variation display time of the received variation command. In this case, the variable commands received are the same regardless of whether or not the mission mode is used for staging. That is, on the effect control device 82 side, in the variation start process (FIG. 23), the effect corresponding to the received variation command may be performed. For example, it is determined whether or not the mission mode is in effect and the effect is changed. There is no need to do it. That is, due to the relationship between the variation display time determined on the main control device 81 side and the effect performed on the effect control device 82 side, it is necessary to perform an effect different from the variation display time originally set on the effect control device 82 side. However, it can also be expected to have the effect of avoiding an increase in the processing load in the production.

<About mission transition production and achievement production>
Next, when shifting to the mission mode, a transition effect for notifying that the transition will be performed and an achievement effect for notifying that the mission has been achieved during the mission mode will be described. As described above, the transition to the mission mode occurs when the marine reach (reach C) is off, and the marine reach is the result of the unspecified 2R probability variation jackpot in which the transition to the mission mode occurs. Or, in addition to being selected in the case of a special deviation result, it is a reach that is also selected in a normal deviation result in which the transition to the mission mode does not occur, a 15R probability variation jackpot result, a normal jackpot result, an explicit 2R probability variation jackpot result, and the like. As described above, the set variable display time is 75 sec, which is common to all of these game results. In other words, the length of the variable display time of the game times is the same depending on whether the transition to the mission mode occurs or not, and if the above transition effect is to be performed during the game times, the content of the marine reach ( Length) is forced to change. In addition, the effect of the game times (marine reach) when the mission is completed in the mission mode is the same as the corresponding effect (marine reach) other than in the mission mode, and the set variable display time is also the same. It has become. Therefore, if a marine reach occurs during the mission mode and the above achievement effect is attempted during the game round, the content (length) of the marine reach must be changed in this case as well. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the transition effect and the achievement effect are performed not during the game rotation but during the open / close execution mode.

FIG. 32 is a flowchart showing an effect setting process for the open / close execution mode. The effect setting process is a process activated by the MPU 202 of the effect control device 82 at the start of the open / close execution mode, and is activated when, for example, an opening command is received from the main control device 81.

In step S1801, it is determined whether or not the opening / closing execution mode to be started this time is the opening / closing execution mode based on the unspecified 2R probability variation jackpot result or the special deviation result. If a negative determination is made in step S1801, it is determined in step S1802 whether or not the mission mode is in progress. In the staging control device 82, it is possible to specify whether or not the mission mode is in use by using the same configuration as the switching flag / continuation counter in the main control device 81. That is, the various flag storage areas 235 of the RAM 204 of the effect control device 82 are provided with an area for storing the mission flag corresponding to the switching flag, and the various counter areas 234 are provided with the sub-side continuation counter corresponding to the continuation flag. An area for storing is provided. Then, the mission flag is stored based on the change of the variable display time table and the transition to the mission mode, and the number of continuations (30) is input to the sub-side continuation counter. In addition, the sub-side continuation counter is updated when the game is executed, and the sub-side continuation counter is forcibly set to 0 in the game times when the mission is achieved. Erase processing is performed. In step S1802, it is determined whether or not the mission mode is in progress by grasping the presence or absence of the mission flag.

Incidentally, in the effect control device 82, it is possible to make the effect content during the game round different depending on the presence or absence of the above-mentioned mission flag. That is, when the mission flag is stored, as a game rotation effect during the mission mode, a variable display of the symbol is performed with a background for the mission mode (for example, a different color) having a different background in the normal time. By doing so, the player can identify that he / she is in the mission mode.

If the mission mode is in progress, the achievement effect is set as the opening effect of the open / close execution mode in step S1803. The achievement production is a production that congratulates the fact that a marine reach (reach C) occurred during the mission mode and the result was a big hit. As already explained, in the game rounds that shift to the open / close execution mode based on the 15R probability variation jackpot result, normal jackpot result, or explicit 2R probability variation jackpot result during the mission mode, the variable display time corresponding to the marine reach on the main controller 81 side. Is set, and processing for generating marine reach is also performed on the staging control device 82 side. Therefore, the case where the open / close execution mode based on these game results occurs during the mission mode is the case where the marine reach always occurs before that, and in step S1803, the achievement effect is corresponding to the content. Set. In this way, since it is not necessary to specify the effect content during the game turn, even if the achievement effect is performed during the open / close execution mode instead of the game turn, the effect content during the game turn is stored up to the open / close execution mode. There is no need to keep it, and the storage capacity can be reduced.

Here, the opening effect set in step S1803 is set so as to be different depending on the length of the opening period. That is, in the opening / closing execution mode based on the 15R probability variation jackpot result and the normal jackpot result, which are the high frequency winning modes in which a long opening period is set, the achievement effect that greatly congratulates the mission achievement is set. On the other hand, in the open / close execution mode based on the explicit 2R probability change jackpot result, which is a low frequency winning mode in which a short opening period is set, the mission achievement is congratulated, but the achievement is more modest than in the above high frequency winning mode. Set the production. As a result, in any of the open / close execution modes, the game state after the open / close execution mode becomes the high-frequency support mode, and the notification that the privilege corresponding to the achievement of the mission is given is notified, and the open / close execution mode is performed. It can be a notification that reflects the difference in the prize balls obtained.

It should be noted that the difference in advantage depending on whether the winning / failing lottery mode becomes the high probability mode or the low probability mode after the opening / closing execution mode may be reflected in the achievement effect. That is, the effect mode of the achievement effect may be different between the case of the 15R probability variation jackpot result and the case of the normal jackpot result.

If a negative determination is made in step S1802, or after the process of step S1803 is performed, the jackpot effect setting process is executed in step S1804. In the jackpot effect setting process, in addition to the effect during the round to celebrate the opening / closing execution mode, the effect during the interval between rounds is set. In these effects, the jackpot result that triggered the transition to the open / close execution mode is notified, and the content of the game state after the open / close execution mode (high / low of the winning / failing lottery mode, high / low of the support mode, etc.) is notified. Further, in step S1804, the effect for opening when the achievement effect is not set in step S1803 is also set. After executing the process of step S1804, the present effect setting process is terminated.

If an affirmative determination is made in step S1801 and the opening / closing execution mode this time is an opening / closing execution mode based on an unspecified 2R probability variation jackpot result or a special deviation result, the process proceeds to step S1805. In step S1805, it is determined whether or not the mission mode is in progress. If it is not in the mission mode, the setting process for the mission mode effect is executed in step S1806. In such a process, a process of setting a transition effect is performed as an effect for the opening of the opening / closing execution mode, an effect during a round, and an effect during an interval. In this transition effect, in addition to the notification of the transition to the mission mode, the content of the mission in the mission mode, that is, the content that is advantageous to the player when the reach C occurs is notified. After executing the process of step S1806, the present effect setting process is terminated.

If it is determined in step S1805 that the mission mode is in progress, the process proceeds to step S1807. Here, if an unspecified 2R probability variation jackpot result or a special deviation result is obtained during the mission mode, the variation display time corresponding to the reach B is set on the main control device 81 side and the reach on the staging control device 82 side as described above. Processing for generating B is performed. If these game results are obtained during the mission mode, the transition to the open / close execution mode will occur, but the mission will not be achieved and the high frequency support mode will not be set. Therefore, in step S1807, a process of setting a continuous effect for notifying the continuation of the mission mode, which is an effect different from the achievement effect, is performed. This continuous effect is set as an effect for the opening of the opening / closing execution mode, an effect during the round, and an effect during the interval. After executing the process of step S1807, the present effect setting process is terminated.

<Relationship between various production modes and the time for production>
Next, the relationship between various effects of the game times and the opening / closing execution mode and the time set when these effects are performed will be described with reference to FIGS. 33 and 34.

First, the flow of the variable display of the game times will be described. The variation display of each symbol row Z1 to Z3 is started at the timing of t1, the upper symbol row Z1 is stopped at the timing of t2, and then the lower symbol row Z3 is stopped at the timing of t3. In this case, if a reach line is formed by the symbol stopped in the upper symbol row Z1 and the symbol stopped in the lower symbol row Z3, a reach display is generated, and if the reach line is not formed, the reach is reached. No display occurs. If the reach display does not occur, the middle symbol sequence Z2 is stopped and displayed at the timing of t4, and the variation display of the game times is terminated. In this case, the time from the timing of t1 to the timing of t4 is the variable display time of the current game times.

When reach display occurs, notification that reach display will occur at the timing of t4 (for example, in addition to the mode of displaying "reach" in characters as shown in the figure, the mode of notifying by issuing "reach" by voice. Etc.) are performed.

Here, there are cases where the reach line is formed by one effective line (so-called single line reach) and a case where the reach line is formed by two effective lines (so-called double line reach). The mode of super reach that develops thereafter differs depending on whether it becomes a single line reach or a double line reach.

That is, in the case of single line reach, after the reach display is notified at the timing of t4, the normal reach in which the middle symbol row Z2 fluctuates at a low speed is performed. The pattern that stops as it is after the low-speed fluctuation due to the middle symbol row Z2 is the effect pattern of reach A.

When developing into a super reach after the normal reach of the single line reach A is performed, the coral reef character appears behind after the middle symbol row Z2 goes around (the reach symbol passes the reach line twice) in the normal reach. Then, the fluctuation display of the middle symbol row Z2 is changed to a lower speed (lowest speed) fluctuation display. The pattern in which the middle symbol row Z2 stops after the minimum speed change is the effect pattern of reach B, and in the figure, the pattern in which a symbol different from the reach symbol stops at the reach line and becomes an out-of-reach is the same as the reach symbol. It shows a pattern in which the design stops at the reach line and becomes a hit.

In the double line reach, after the reach display is notified at the timing of t4, the normal reach in which the middle symbol row Z2 fluctuates at a low speed is performed. The pattern that stops as it is after the low-speed fluctuation due to the middle symbol row Z2 is the effect pattern of reach A, and only the effect pattern in the case of a single line and the reach line are different, and the background symbols and the like have the same contents.

When developing into a super reach after the normal reach of the double line reach A is performed, the middle symbol row Z2 goes around in the normal reach (the reach symbol passes through the reach line twice), and then the girl (Marin-chan) is behind. Appears, and the fluctuation display of the middle symbol sequence Z2 is changed to a lower speed (lowest speed) fluctuation display. The pattern in which the middle symbol row Z2 stops after the minimum speed change is the effect pattern of reach C, and the figure shows a pattern that becomes an out-of-reach pattern and a pattern that becomes a hit reach.

That is, in the case of single line reach, it ends as it is with normal reach reach A or after it develops into coral reach reach B, and in the case of double line reach, it ends as it is with normal reach reach A or marine. It ends after developing into reach C of reach. Therefore, the content of the super reach and the reach line are related, and for example, whether or not the reach line is formed can be grasped to some extent at the stage when the reach line is formed. Assuming that the pre-reach effect is the effect from t1 to t3 from the start of the variable display of the symbol to the formation of the reach line, coral reach occurs when the single line reach is achieved in the pre-reach effect. Although it is gained, marine reach cannot occur, and when it becomes a double line reach in the pre-reach production, marine reach can occur but coral reach cannot occur.

As already explained, the expectation of the jackpot result is different between the normal reach and the super reach, and the super reach is set so that the jackpot expectation is higher. And, among the super reach, except for reach D, which is a big hit, the marine reach of reach C is set to have the highest expectation of big hit, and the marine reach of reach C is higher than the coral reach of reach B. The jackpot expectation is higher. Therefore, as a player, first, the reach line is desired to be formed by a double line instead of a single line, and when the normal reach is started by the single line, the reach is expected to develop into a coral reach. .. Also, if normal reach is started on the double line, we expect that reach to develop into marine reach. In this way, by providing branch points with different effects and jackpot expectations at each stage of reach, it is possible to prevent the reach from getting bored until the end, and the side with high jackpot expectations at each branch point. The attention to the selection of the production is dramatically increased.

On the other hand, there is a possibility that the marine reach will be an out-of-reach, and if the game round ends as an out-of-reach, the dramatically increased attention as described above will drop at once, and the intention to continue the game. It can even fade.

Therefore, in the present embodiment, when the above-mentioned marine reach is out of reach, the mission mode is set, so that the player who enjoys the marine reach with the expectation of a big hit can use the mission mode. It is possible to provide new enjoyment and motivate the game to continue.

In addition, in the mission mode that has shifted due to the fact that the marine reach has become out of reach in this way, the mission will be completed when the marine reach appears again, and the reappearing marine reach will not become the out of reach but will become a hit reach and benefits will be given. Granted. Therefore, it is possible to meet the expectations of the player by intentionally avoiding the event that the reach with high jackpot expectation is continuously missed, and the reach with high jackpot expectation is high. It is possible to avoid the inconvenience of giving the impression that the jackpot expectation is lower than the setting by accidentally continuously disengaging. This makes it possible to suitably increase the degree of attention to the marine reach, which has a high expectation of a big hit, regardless of whether or not it is in the mission mode.

Moreover, for example, in the mission mode of the mission that generates the marine reach, the player can predict that the game times are not achieved by the mission by the pre-reach effect. That is, in the pre-reach production, the player can predict whether the game times that can develop into reach B or the game times that can develop into reach C.

Therefore, by increasing the degree of attention to marine reach, it is possible to draw attention to points such as the number of reach lines and the presence or absence of development to super reach, which are the turning points for marine reach.

Although detailed explanation of reach D (sam reach), which is a premium reach, is omitted, the structure is such that either single line reach or double line reach can be developed into reach D. Therefore, it is not possible to specify whether or not the game is a game that develops into reach D in the pre-reach production.

In the reach display, if the effect from t4 to t6 timing during the reach display is the reach effect and the effect after the t6 timing is the final effect, in the reach effect, the game result is subsequently obtained. The player cannot determine the content of the confirmed effect to be notified, that is, whether the reach effect is an off-reach or a hit reach. Then, it becomes possible to determine whether or not the transition to the open / close execution mode occurs as a result of the game round by the finalized effect.

On the other hand, for example, in the mission mode, it is possible to determine whether or not the game is a game time to achieve the mission by the reach effect before the final effect. That is, normally, the player can determine the privilege grant by the finalized effect, but in the mission mode, it can be determined during the reach effect before the finalized effect without changing the effect content. .. Therefore, depending on whether or not the mission mode is used, the points at which the degree of attention of the game-playing effect increases without changing the content of the game-time effect will differ greatly.

Further, as described above, in the pre-reach effect, the reach pattern can be predicted to some extent at each branch point. Therefore, in the mission mode, it is predicted to some extent whether or not the mission is achieved by the pre-reach effect. It is configured to enable this.

Here, in a gaming machine that executes a game round according to the result of the hit / fail judgment and notifies the result of the hit / fail judgment as the final notification result of the game round, no matter how the effect of the game round is changed. In the end, there is a problem that attention is focused only on the final notification result, and it is difficult to attract attention to the production up to the notification result. On the other hand, as described above, if it is possible to determine the privilege grant without waiting for the final notification result, attention will be paid to the production performed at a timing other than the timing when the final result is notified. It will be like. By doing so, it becomes possible to be interested in the details of the production during the game. Then, by devising ways to make the details interesting, it becomes possible to motivate the player to play the game repeatedly. Therefore, in a plurality of types of gaming halls, it can be expected that the chances for the player to select the gaming machine and play a game will increase.

The period during which the pre-reach effect, the reach effect, and the final effect are performed corresponds to the variable display time. In other words, the game times that cause reach are composed of pre-reach effect, reach effect, and final effect, and it is possible to predict to some extent whether or not the mission will be achieved during the mission mode, although it cannot be specified by the pre-reach effect. It becomes possible to identify it by the reach production.

At the timing of t6, as shown in FIG. 34, when the result of this game does not correspond to the transition to the open / close execution mode (normally out of order result) after the definite effect is performed, the timing of t7. The next game round is started (provided that the pending information exists). On the other hand, if the result corresponds to the transition to the open / close execution mode, the open / close execution mode is executed after the timing of t7. As the opening / closing execution mode, for example, in the case of the opening / closing execution mode based on the 15R probability variation jackpot result, the jackpot effect is performed at the timing of t7 to t10, and the game rotation after the opening / closing execution mode is started at the timing of t11.

When the opening / closing execution mode started at the timing of t7 is the opening / closing execution mode that triggers the transition to the mission mode, the mission mode effect is implemented as the effect during the opening / closing execution mode at the timing of t7 to t8. To. In this case, a transition effect including transition information for notifying the transition to the mission mode and instruction information for instructing the content of the mission in the mission mode is performed. Then, after the opening / closing execution mode, the game round is started at the timing of t9, and the game round is carried out as the game round in the mission mode.

When the opening / closing execution mode that shifts at the timing of t7 is the opening / closing execution mode that shifts to the mission mode, there are cases where the achievement effect is performed and cases where the continuous effect is performed. However, since all of the effects related to the mission mode, including these, are configured to be performed during the open / close execution mode, it is not necessary to change the effect mode of the game times regardless of whether or not the mission mode is in effect, and the same fluctuations occur. It is possible to carry out each effect at the display time.

According to the present embodiment described in detail above, the following excellent effects are obtained.

The predetermined variation display time (75 sec), which is selected for both the jackpot result and the missed result in the normal time other than the mission mode, is selected in the jackpot result but not in the missed result in the mission mode. By doing so, in a configuration that produces an effect according to the variable display time, it is possible to avoid the occurrence of inconvenience due to the above-mentioned predetermined variable display time being selected even though the result is a deviation during the mission mode. It becomes possible to do.

The mission mode is configured to shift based on the special deviation result, and it is reach C that it is not the special deviation result during the mission mode (15R probability variation jackpot result, normal jackpot result and explicit 2R probability variation jackpot result). It was made possible to identify by. As for the special off result, although the open / close execution mode occurs, the pass / fail judgment mode is not set to the high probability mode, and the support mode is not set to the high frequency support mode. Less compared to the migration results. In other words, it is considered that the player does not feel much joy due to the special deviation result. Therefore, once the special deviation result is obtained as described above, if the configuration is such that it can be specified that the result is not the special deviation result after that, it is possible to greatly change the expectation when the reach C occurs.

In the transition game round where the transition to the mission mode occurs, the reach C with high expectation of big hit is displayed as the out-of-reach, and in the mission mode, the occurrence of the reach C is not the out-of-reach as the mission is achieved. .. By doing so, even if the reach C with high jackpot expectation becomes a missed reach, if the same reach C occurs after that, it is promised that the reach C will not be a missed reach, and the player It does not spoil the expectation of. In addition, it is possible to avoid the inconvenience of giving the impression that the jackpot expectation is low because the reach C having a high jackpot expectation is continuously disengaged.

The mission mode is configured to shift based not only on the special out-of-order result but also on the unspecified 2R probability variation jackpot result. By doing so, the winning / failing determination mode in the mission mode may become a high-probability mode, and the possibility of achieving the mission is increased. Therefore, even if the number of times the mission mode is continued is relatively small in relation to the winning / failing lottery probability, the possibility of completing the mission is increased, and it is possible to fully enjoy the playability of the mission mode. Become.

In particular, the opening / closing mode of the opening / closing execution mode is common to the special deviation result and the unspecified 2R probability variation jackpot result, and the effect pattern in the opening / closing execution mode is also common. And, the production mode in the subsequent game times is also common. Therefore, it is difficult for the player to determine which result is the transition to the mission mode. Therefore, it is possible to suitably realize the playability of determining whether or not the mission is achieved by the effect pattern during the game rotation.

When the number of games played after shifting to the mission mode reaches a predetermined number, the mission mode is terminated even if the mission is not achieved. In this case, if the opportunity to shift to the mission mode is a special off result as described above, the winning / failing lottery mode is the low probability mode, and if the result is an unspecified 2R probability variation jackpot result, the winning / failing lottery mode is the high probability mode. .. That is, as a game state, a state in which it is difficult to distinguish the high and low of the winning / failing lottery mode occurs through the mission mode. By doing so, the attention of the mission mode will be further increased.

In particular, the mission mode in the pachinko machine 10 is not for directing, but for enhancing the impression that benefits are given based on the selection of the instructed directing pattern, the mission mode is the mission. Even if it ends with non-achievement, the impression that the instructed production pattern was not selected is strengthened, not that the winner was not won in the lottery. Therefore, in the mission mode that has been shifted based on the special deviation result, even if the mission is not achieved, it is possible to perform a game that predicts the height of the winning / failing lottery with a new feeling after the mission mode ends. Therefore, in predicting the level of the winning / failing lottery, it is possible to carry out more game times, which can be a motivation for continuing the game.

The effect that occurs when shifting to the mission mode is the reach C that can be selected regardless of whether it is a jackpot result or a normal out-of-normal result, and if the reach C occurs during the mission mode, a privilege is given as a mission achievement (high frequency). The configuration is set to support mode). In other words, in the mission mode, reach C is not selected in the case of a result that does not give a privilege. By doing so, it is possible to make the degree of expectation greatly different depending on the situation in which it occurs, without making the contents of the reach C different. Therefore, the effect obtained by making the effect patterns diversified can be obtained without diversifying the effect patterns, and the storage capacity can be significantly reduced.

In the configuration in which reach C is selected even if the result is normally off, the open / close execution mode is generated when shifting to the mission mode. In this way, the value of shifting to the mission mode is enhanced, and it is possible to secure the period for performing the transition effect at the time of transition to the mission mode without changing the variable display time of the game times at the time of transition. Therefore, the transition to the mission mode can be suitably realized.

<Second embodiment>
In the present embodiment, the configuration of the variation display time table for reach generation in the normal time is different from that of the first embodiment.

As shown in FIG. 35 (a), in the present embodiment, the variable display time of the unspecified 2R probability variation jackpot result and the special deviation result in the normal time, which triggers the transition to the mission mode, is different from the first embodiment. It's different. That is, in the first embodiment, 75 sec, which is the variable display time corresponding to the reach C, is selected in these game results, but in the present embodiment, 85 sec is selected. Then, as the variation command based on these game results, the variation command E is selected instead of the variation command C corresponding to the reach C.

In the variation start processing on the effect control device 82 side in the present embodiment, based on the reception of the variation command E, as the effect pattern of the game times this time, the reach C that becomes the out-of-reach is performed, and the reach C is performed. After executing, set the effect pattern of this game time so that the transition effect to the mission mode is executed. That is, in the present embodiment, in the first embodiment, when the mission mode is changed, the mission mode effect that was performed in the open / close execution mode is performed during the game rotation.

As shown in FIG. 35 (b), when 75 sec, which is the variable display time corresponding to the reach C, is selected as the variable display time of the game times in the present embodiment, the reach C is reached from t1 to t2. The corresponding pattern is produced. On the other hand, when 85 sec, which is the variable display time corresponding to reach C + α, is selected, the pattern corresponding to reach C is produced from t1 to t2, and then from t2 to t3. A production for mission mode is carried out.

That is, both when the variable display time corresponding to the reach C is selected and when the variable display time corresponding to the reach C + α is selected, the effect of the pattern corresponding to the same reach C is performed. Then, in the game times corresponding to the transition to the mission mode, the variable display time is selected by adding the time for the mission mode effect to the amount for which the reach C is performed. .. By doing so, it is possible to share the effect at the time of transition to the mission mode with the effect when the effect at the time of transition to the mission mode is not changed, without changing the effect pattern and without changing the variable display time. ..

<Third embodiment>
In this embodiment, the configuration of the variation display time table for reach generation during a mission is different.

As shown in FIG. 36 (a), in the present embodiment, the game times when the mission is achieved in the mission mode, that is, the variation display time of the 15R probability variation jackpot result, the normal jackpot result, and the explicit 2R probability variation jackpot result is the first. , It is different from the second embodiment. That is, in the first and second embodiments, 75 sec, which is the variable display time corresponding to the reach C, is selected in these game results, but in the present embodiment, 85 sec is selected. It is supposed to be. Then, as the variation command based on these game results, the variation command F is selected instead of the variation command C corresponding to the reach C.

In the variation start processing on the effect control device 82 side in the present embodiment, based on the reception of the variation command F, as the effect pattern of the game times this time, a hit reach C is performed and the reach C is performed. After executing, set the effect pattern of this game time so that the achievement effect in the mission mode is executed. That is, in the present embodiment, in the first and second embodiments, when the mission is achieved in the mission mode, the achievement effect of the mission mode effect that was performed in the open / close execution mode is performed during the game rotation. It is configured to be.

As shown in FIG. 36 (b), when 75 sec, which is the variable display time corresponding to the reach C, is selected as the variable display time of the game times in the present embodiment, the reach C is reached from t1 to t2. The corresponding pattern is produced. On the other hand, when 85 sec, which is the variable display time corresponding to reach C + α, is selected, the pattern corresponding to reach C is produced from t1 to t2, and then from t2 to t3. Achievement production is carried out.

That is, both when the variable display time corresponding to the reach C is selected and when the variable display time corresponding to the reach C + α is selected, the effect of the pattern corresponding to the same reach C is performed. Then, in the game times corresponding to the transition to the mission mode, the variable display time is selected by adding the time for the achievement effect to the amount for which the reach C is performed. By doing so, it is possible to share the effect at the time of mission achievement in the mission mode with the effect at the normal time without changing the effect pattern and without changing the variable display time. ..

<Fourth Embodiment>
In the present embodiment, when the hold information is displayed on the display screen G, a hold notice suggesting the content of the effect to be performed in the game round of the hold information is given.

First, a configuration for giving a hold notice will be described with reference to FIGS. 37 to 41. FIG. 37 is a flowchart showing a confirmation process for holding. As described above, the hold confirmation process is the process performed in step S305 of the information acquisition process (FIG. 12) in the winning process for the operating port (FIG. 11).

In the confirmation process for holding, first, in step S1901, the holding information stored in the holding ball storage area 232, which is the holding information acquired based on the winning of the upper operating port 33 and the lower operating port 34. A certain value of the jackpot random number counter C1 (information for determining the jackpot), the value of the jackpot type counter C2 (information for determining the jackpot type), the value of the reach random number counter C3 (information for determining the occurrence of reach), and the variation type. Grasp the value of the counter CS (information about the fluctuation type).

In the following step S1902, it is determined whether or not the high probability flag for holding is stored in the various flag storage areas 235 of the RAM 204.

Here, the high probability flag for holding will be described. While the hold information stored in the hold ball storage area 232 is sequentially digested, the hold confirmation process is executed at a timing different from the digest timing of the hold information. In this case, a situation may occur in which the lottery mode differs depending on the timing at which the confirmation process for holding the predetermined holding information is targeted and the timing at which the holding information is digested. For example, even if the lottery mode is in the low probability mode at the timing when the predetermined hold information is the target of the confirmation process for hold, the probability change jackpot is supported from that timing to the timing when the predetermined hold information is digested. When the reserved information is exhausted, the lottery mode becomes the high probability mode. The hold high probability flag is a flag for grasping the change of the lottery mode in the MPU 202 and reflecting the content in the hit / fail determination in the hold confirmation process.

By providing the high probability flag for hold, even if the lottery mode changes for the hold information that is subsequently digested by the hold information stored in the hold ball storage area 232, the confirmation process for hold is performed in the correct lottery mode. This can be done, and it becomes possible to accurately grasp the pass / fail judgment.

If an affirmative determination is made in step S1902, the hit / fail determination process corresponding to the high probability mode is executed in step S1903. If a negative determination is made in step S1902, the hit / fail determination process corresponding to the low probability mode is executed in step S1904.

After the execution of step S1903 or step S1904, a process of temporarily storing the determination result information of the hit / fail determination in step S1903 or step S1904 in the determination result storage area provided in the RAM 204 is executed in step S1905. As a result, by grasping the determination result information stored in the determination result storage area, it is possible to grasp the determination result of the present / wrong determination.

In the following step S1906, it is determined whether or not the pending information this time corresponds to any of the probabilistic jackpots. Specifically, the determination result information is the jackpot information, and the value of the jackpot type counter C2 is the value corresponding to the 15R probability variation jackpot result, the value corresponding to the explicit 2R probability variation jackpot result, and the value corresponding to the unspecified 2R probability variation jackpot result. It is determined whether or not it is one of the above. If an affirmative determination is made in step S1906, the flag is set by storing the high probability flag for holding in step S1907.

When a negative determination is made in step S1906, it is determined in step S1908 whether or not the pending information this time corresponds to a normal jackpot. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the determination result information is the jackpot information and the value of the jackpot type counter C2 is a value corresponding to the normal jackpot result. If an affirmative determination is made in step S1908, the high probability flag for holding is cleared in step S1909.

After executing either step S1907 or step S1909, or when a negative determination is made in step S1908, the variation display time grasping process is executed in step S1910 to end the confirmation process for this hold. ..

In the process of grasping the variable display time, the information on the variable display time when the hold information for which the confirmation process has been performed this time is the target of the pass / fail judgment and the game round is executed is before the game round is executed. It is a process for grasping at the timing. Then, the hold command including the information of the fluctuation display time grasped in such a process and the information of the game result grasped in steps S1901 to S1909 is the hold command setting process (step S306, FIG. 12). After that, it is output to the effect control device 82 by normal processing.

FIG. 38 is a flowchart showing a hold control process performed by the MPU 242 of the staging control device 82. The hold control process is started by the MPU 242 at a predetermined cycle (for example, 2 msec).

In the hold control process, first, in step S2001, it is determined whether or not the hold command has been received. If an affirmative determination is made in step S2001, the sub-side reserved storage number SN stored in various counter areas 249 of the RAM 244 is incremented by 1 in step S2002. In the following step S2003, the hold information grasping process is executed. In the hold information grasping process, regarding the received hold command, the game result information and the fluctuation display time information are grasped, and the grasped information is stored in the corresponding area of the hold storage area 250.

In the following step S2204, the hold notice process is executed.

In the present embodiment, as a look-ahead effect, which is a kind of hold notice, an effect of differentiating the hold image to be displayed in the hold display area Ga of the symbol display device 41 is set in correspondence with the hold information. A plurality of types of hold images are set according to the jackpot expectation of the hold information and the effect mode. In the hold notice process, the process for displaying the hold image corresponding to the jackpot expectation and the effect mode is performed. conduct.

Specifically, as shown in the flowchart of FIG. 39, first, in step S2101, a process of grasping the effect pattern of the hold information is executed by specifying the fluctuation display time of the hold information. Specifically, information on the presence or absence of reach, and in the case of reach, information on the type of reach is grasped.

In step S2102, a process of grasping the game result of the reserved information is executed. Specifically, it is specified whether the pending information is a 15R probability variation jackpot result, a normal jackpot result, an explicit 2R probability variation jackpot result, an unspecified 2R probability variation jackpot result, a special deviation result, or a normal deviation result.

Then, in step S2103, based on the processing results of steps S2101 and S2102, an image selection process for selecting a hold image for the hold information this time is performed, and then the hold notice process ends.

In the image selection process, the reserved image this time is selected by lottery or the like based on the reserved image table stored in the various table storage areas 247 of the ROM 243 and the game result.

40 and 41 are explanatory views showing a holding image table. The hold image table is provided with a table to which a plurality of types of hold images are assigned for each game result, and different tables are provided during the mission mode and other than that. The holding images include, for example, the effect images A to C suggesting the effect pattern, the probability change suggestion image and the winning suggestion image as the result images suggesting the game result, and the mission suggestion image suggesting the transition to the mission mode. A normal image is provided. The effect image A is a hold image suggesting that reach A occurs, the effect image B is a hold image suggesting that reach B occurs, and the effect image C suggests that reach C occurs. It is an image for holding. Further, the probability change suggestion image is a hold image suggesting that the game result is one of the probability change jackpot results and is set to the high probability mode after the opening / closing execution mode. The winning suggestion image is a hold image suggesting that the game result is one of the big hit results and the mode is changed to the open / close execution mode. The winning suggestion image is configured to suggest the transition to the open / close execution mode, which is a particularly high-frequency winning mode, among the open / close execution modes. The mission suggestion image is a hold image suggesting the transition to the mission mode after the game round.

FIG. 40 shows a holding image table corresponding to each game result in the normal time. Specifically, the holding image table corresponding to the 15R probability variation jackpot result and the explicit 2R probability variation jackpot result shown in FIG. 40A, the holding image table corresponding to the normal jackpot result shown in FIG. 40B, and the holding image table. A holding image table corresponding to the unspecified 2R probability variation jackpot result and a special deviation result shown in FIG. 40 (c) and a holding image table corresponding to the normal deviation result shown in FIG. 40 (d) are provided. ..

In each holding image table, the selection rate of the effect images A to C is set according to the effect pattern, and the selection rate of the probability change suggestion image, the winning suggestion image, and the mission suggestion image is set according to the game result. There is. In this case, the selection rate of the effect images A to C regarding the effect pattern is set so as not to cause a contradiction with the reach pattern that actually occurs. That is, for example, the reach C is generated even though the effect image B corresponding to the reach B is selected, or the reach B is generated even though the effect image C corresponding to the reach C is selected. Each selection rate is set so that it does not occur. Further, as already explained, reach A is a normal reach, reach B to D are super reach, and super reach is a development form from normal reach. Therefore, in the game times where reach B to D occur, reach is reached. A will also occur. Therefore, in addition to the effect image B, the effect image A can be selected for the hold information corresponding to the occurrence of the reach B, and the hold information corresponding to the occurrence of the reach C is the effect image C. In addition, the staging image A is also configured to be selectable.

On the other hand, the probability change suggestion image, the winning suggestion image, and the mission suggestion image as the result image are configured so that some contradiction may occur with the game result of the reserved information. That is, for example, with respect to the pending information that normally results in a big hit, a probability change suggestion image and a mission suggestion image are selected with a relatively low probability in addition to the winning suggestion image. Further, for example, the probability change suggestion image, the winning suggestion image, and the mission suggestion image are selected with a relatively low probability for the pending information that normally results in a deviation.

That is, the game result is provided with a wide variety of effects including the effect for the game round in order to notify the result, and the reserved image is also easy for the player to grasp as a part of the effect. Therefore, as described above, even if the content of the reserved image suggesting the game result and the actual game result are different, it is premised that it is a staging and not a definite staging. , It is thought that you will enjoy predicting the game results in relation to other production contents. On the other hand, the production content is selected from a large number of options in the process of notifying one game result, and the content of the holding image suggesting the production content differs from the actual production content. Even so, although the advantage as a player does not change so much at that time, if such a contradiction can occur although the advantage does not change so much, the pending image suggests anything in the first place. It becomes difficult for the player to understand whether or not the image is held, and the reliability of the reserved image is lowered, so that there is a concern that the degree of attention may be lowered. Therefore, by making sure that there is no contradiction in the production that suggests such production content, and by allowing a certain amount of contradiction in the game result, the production balance is maintained appropriately and the degree of attention to the game is improved. It is possible to make it.

The hold image table in the mission mode corresponds to the hold image table corresponding to the 15R probability variation jackpot result and the explicit 2R probability variation jackpot result shown in FIG. 41 (a), and the normal jackpot result shown in FIG. 41 (b). The holding image table, the holding image table corresponding to the unspecified 2R probability variation jackpot result and the special deviation result shown in FIG. 41 (c), and the holding image table corresponding to the normal deviation result shown in FIG. 41 (d). , Are provided.

The allocation of the selection rate of the reserved image in the mission mode is basically the same as the allocation of the reserved image in the normal time, and the suggested image of the game result basically causes some contradiction. Therefore, it is treated as not a definite production, and the suggestion image of the production pattern does not cause a contradiction. However, the mission suggestion image is set so that it is not selected in any of the tables.

In the hold control process (FIG. 38), after the hold notice process is executed, the hold increase process is executed in step S2005, and then the hold control process ends. In the hold increase process, the first hold light emitting unit 45 and the second hold light emitting unit 46 are controlled to emit light in response to the increase in the hold information, and the hold command including the hold image information set in step S2004 is executed. Output to the display control device 212. The display control device 212 reads the hold image this time based on the received hold command, and acquires the image data corresponding to the read hold image from the character ROM 256. Then, the symbol display device 41 is displayed and controlled so that the image data is displayed in the corresponding hold display areas Ga and Gb.

If the hold command has not been received in step S2001, it is determined in step S2006 whether or not the shift command has been received. If it has not been received, the hold control process is terminated as it is. If it has been received, the process of subtracting 1 from the secondary hold storage number SN is executed in step S2007, the shift process is executed in step S2008, and then the hold control process is terminated. In the shift process, the information about the hold information stored in each area of the hold storage area 250 is moved according to the decrease of the hold information. That is, the information stored in the execution area is deleted, and the information stored in the first area is shifted to the execution area. Then, the information stored in the second area is shifted to the first area, the information stored in the third area is shifted to the second area, and the information stored in the fourth area is transferred to the third area. The pending information is shifted to the lower area, such as shifting to. Further, in the shift process of step S2008, the first reserved light emitting unit 45 and the second reserved light emitting unit 46 are controlled to emit light in correspondence with the decrease of the reserved information, and the shift time command is output to the display control device 212. The display control device 212 that has received the shift command performs a process for moving the hold image displayed in the hold display areas Ga and Gb to a lower area, respectively.

As described above, in the present embodiment, the holding image may suggest an effect pattern and a game result. However, as shown in the first embodiment, in the pachinko machine 10, the variable display time table is changed based on the transition to the mission mode. Therefore, the variable display time table selected at the timing when the reserved information is acquired may be different from the variable display time table selected at the timing when the reserved information is the target of the hit / fail determination. That is, the effect pattern that is grasped at the timing when the hold information is acquired may be different from the effect pattern that is grasped at the timing that is the target of the hit / miss determination. Then, even though the reserved image for the effect suggestion is not inconsistent, the difference in digestion timing may cause inconsistency.

Therefore, in the process (step S1910) of grasping the variable display time of the reserved information in the confirmation process for holding (FIG. 37) in the present embodiment, the variable display time is added in consideration of the difference in the selected variable display time table. It is configured to grasp.

That is, in the process of grasping the fluctuation display time, as shown in the flowchart of FIG. 42, whether or not the hold information corresponds to the reach occurrence by grasping the jackpot random number counter C1 and the reach random number counter C3 of the hold information in step S2201. Is determined. If the hold information corresponds to the occurrence of reach, it is determined in step S2202 whether or not the hold mission flag is stored in the various flag storage areas 235. The hold mission flag is a flag for the MPU 202 to specify whether or not the hold information is digested during the mission mode, and is stored when acquiring the hold information that is an unspecified 2R probability change jackpot result or a special deviation result, and is a mission. It is deleted when the pending information for which the mode end condition is satisfied is acquired.

If the hold mission flag is not stored, in step S2203, a process of acquiring a variation display time table for reach generation in a normal time is executed. On the other hand, when the hold mission flag is stored, the process of acquiring the reach generation variation display time table in the mission mode is executed in step S2204. Then, in step S2205, a process of grasping the fluctuation display time of the reserved information is performed.

If it is determined in step S2201 that the reach does not occur, the process of storing the reach non-occurrence information is performed in step S2206.

After executing the process of step S2205 or step S2206, a process for grasping whether or not the pending information is digested during the mission mode is performed in steps S2207 to S2215. That is, in step S2207, it is determined whether or not the hold mission flag is stored. When the hold mission flag is not stored, it is determined in step S2208 whether or not the game result of the hold information this time is an unspecified 2R probability variation jackpot result or a special deviation result. If neither result is obtained, the main grasping process is terminated as it is. If either result is obtained, the process of storing the hold mission flag is executed in step S2209. Then, in step S2210, a process of inputting "30", which is the number of continuations of the mission mode, into the hold continuation counters provided in the various counter areas 234 is executed, and then this grasping process ends.

If the hold mission flag is stored in step S2207, the process of subtracting 1 from the hold continuation counter is executed in step S2211. Then, in step S2212, it is determined whether or not the game result of the reserved information this time is a jackpot result other than the unspecified 2R probability variation jackpot result. If an affirmative determination is made in step S2212, a process of clearing the hold continuation counter to 0 is executed in step S2213.

If a negative determination is made in step S2212, or after the process of step S2213 is executed, the process proceeds to step S2214. In step S2214, it is determined whether or not the hold continuation counter is 0. If it is not 0, the main grasping process is terminated as it is, and if it is 0, the holding mission flag is cleared in step S2215, and then the main grasping process is terminated.

As described above, even in the process of grasping the variable display time of the reserved information, the variable display time table is switched and grasped in consideration of the transition to the mission mode, so that the accurate variable display time of the reserved information is obtained. Not only is it possible to grasp the image, but also new playability using the reserved image is realized.

That is, as shown in FIG. 43 (a), for example, in the first hold display area Ga, the hold image of the mission suggestion image is displayed in the first unit hold display area Ga1 and is executed after the mission suggestion image. It is assumed that the hold image of the effect image C is displayed in the fourth unit hold display area G4 corresponding to the game times to be played.

In this case, as shown in FIG. 43 (b), even if the game times being executed are normally out of order, in the next game times (corresponding to the first unit hold display area Ga1), the mission mode is entered. Rush can occur. The next game round (corresponding to the second unit hold display area Ga2) and the next game round (corresponding to the third unit hold display area Ga3) are usually out of order results, but the next game round (corresponding to the third unit hold display area Ga3). The 4 unit hold display area (corresponding to Ga4) is a game round in which reach C (marine reach) occurs. In this case, since the game times corresponding to the 4th unit hold display area Ga4 are in the mission mode, the mission is completed in the game times, and the mode shifts to the high frequency support mode after the open / close execution mode. become.

That is, the mission suggestion image displayed in the first unit hold display area Ga1 may or may not shift to the mission mode, but the effect image displayed in the fourth unit hold display area Ga4. Regarding C, the structure is such that reach C always occurs. Then, if the mission mode is entered in the game times corresponding to the first unit hold display area Ga1, it is confirmed that the mission is cleared in the fourth unit hold display area Ga4.

Therefore, the staging image C suggesting the occurrence of reach C does not guarantee the granting of benefits such as the jackpot result by itself, but it depends on other information, especially the mission suggestion image and the presence or absence of the transition to the mission mode. It can be a commitment to grant the benefit. By doing so, even if it is a single image for holding, the height of interest toward it can be greatly different depending on the situation, and compared with the configuration in which a wide variety of production patterns are stored. While reducing the storage capacity, it is possible to suitably increase the degree of attention to the game.

Further, when the effect image C suggesting the occurrence of reach C is displayed, if the transition to the mission mode occurs as described above, the privilege grant is guaranteed, but even if the transition to the mission mode does not occur. , The possibility of a big hit result remains. Therefore, although the level of interest varies greatly depending on the situation, it is considered that the expected degree of reach C is not attracted at all, but the expected degree of reach C is attracted in the first place.

In addition, in the situation where the mission suggestion image is displayed, not only the game of simply expecting the transition to the mission mode and digesting the hold, but also the hold information in the expectation that the effect image C is displayed. The game of getting them to acquire will also be added. In this way, a new playability of expecting the type of newly acquired hold image in relation to the already displayed hold image is realized, and it is possible to greatly contribute to the improvement of interest. Become.

<Fifth Embodiment>
In the present embodiment, the configuration of the image selection process is different from the hold notice process in the fourth embodiment. Further, in the present embodiment, the effect control device 82 is configured to decide whether or not to shift to the mission mode. That is, on the main control device 81 side, the variation display time table is changed based on the predetermined game result (unspecified 2R probability variation jackpot result and special deviation result), and the predetermined end condition is terminated. The variation display time table is only changed again, and the effect control device 82 performs a process of whether or not to shift to the mission mode based on the change of the variation display time table. Then, when the same end condition is satisfied, the mission mode is ended. Therefore, for example, even if the fluctuation display time table is changed on the main control device 81 side, the transition to the mission mode may not be performed on the staging control device 82 side.

FIG. 44 is a flowchart showing the image selection process in the present embodiment.

In the present embodiment, in step S2301, it is determined whether or not the effect image C is currently displayed in any of the display areas Ga1 to Ga4 and Gb1 to Gb4. If it is displayed, in step S2302, the game result of the hold information displaying the effect image C is grasped, and whether or not the hold information is a jackpot result other than the unspecified 2R probability variation jackpot result. To judge. That is, if the effect image C is displayed and the reserved information is any of a 15R probability variation jackpot result, a normal jackpot result, and an explicit 2R probability variation jackpot result, the process proceeds to step S2303. Also. Even if a negative determination is made in step S2301, the process proceeds to step S2303.

In step S2303, the mission lottery process is executed. In the mission lottery process, for example, a lottery counter is acquired and a lottery table is acquired, and a lottery is performed as to whether or not to shift to the mission mode. In this case, the winning probability of the lottery for shifting to the mission mode is set to be different depending on the game result of the reserved information and the effect pattern. For example, as in the first to fourth embodiments, if the information is a pending information that causes reach C due to an unspecified 2R probability variation jackpot result or a special deviation result, the configuration is such that 100% shifts to the mission mode. If it is a jackpot result other than the explicit 2R probability variation jackpot result or a normal deviation result, it may be configured not to shift to the mission mode. Further, even if it is an unspecified 2R probability variation jackpot result or a special deviation result, it may not shift to the mission mode, or even if it is another result, it may shift to the mission mode.

In step S2304, it is determined whether or not the mission lottery in step S2303 has been won. If the flag is won, in step S2305, a process of storing the mission flag in the various flag storage areas 248 is executed. The mission flag is a flag for the MPU 242 on the effect control device 82 side to specify the mission mode. After that, the mission suggestion image is set in step S2306, and the image selection process is completed.

On the other hand, even if the effect image C is being displayed in step S2302, it is determined that the pending information does not correspond to the jackpot result other than the unspecified 2R probability variation jackpot result, or that the mission lottery has not been won in step S2304. If so, the process proceeds to step S2307. In step S2307, a hold image other than the mission suggestion image is set by lottery or the like. In this case, as in the fourth embodiment, the effect images A to C according to the effect pattern, the probability change suggestion image and the winning suggestion image corresponding to the game result, and the hold image of one of the normal images are displayed. Be selected. After that, the image selection process is terminated.

As described above, in the present embodiment, the mission suggestion image is not selected when the mission mode is not entered. Also, it is always selected when shifting to mission mode. That is, in the mission suggestion image in the present embodiment, there is no contradiction between the suggestion content and the presence or absence of the transition to the mission mode. Further, in the present embodiment, the mission mode is set at the timing when the hold information is acquired (when the hold image is selected). That is, the mission mode is set before the timing of actually shifting to the mission mode.

The effect when shifting to the mission mode is performed in the effect setting process for the open / close execution mode. The setting process for the mission mode effect of the effect setting process for the open / close execution mode (FIG. 32) in the present embodiment will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. 45.

First, in step S2401, it is determined whether or not the mission flag is stored. If it is stored, in step S2402, the above-mentioned transition effect is set with the effect of the opening / closing execution mode this time as the mission entry effect. Then, in step S2403, the process of erasing the mission flag is executed, and in step S2404, "30", which is the number of continuations of the mission mode, is input to the sub-side continuation counter provided in the various counter areas 249. After executing the process, the setting process of the effect for this mission mode is terminated. The sub-side continuation counter is a counter for the MPU 242 to specify the number of continuations of the mission mode. The MPU 242 controls the display control device 212 and the like so that the effect of each game is performed with the effect content (background, etc.) for the mission mode, provided that the sub-side continuation counter is not 0. The sub-side continuation counter is decremented by 1 each time the variation start process is started in the variation display control process, and when it becomes 0, the effect content for the mission mode is controlled to be changed to the effect content at the normal time. do.

On the other hand, when the mission flag is not stored in step S2401, even if the game result is an unspecified 2R probability variation jackpot result or a special missed result, it is not won in the mission lottery process at the time of acquiring the hold information. It means that it was there. In this case, in step S2405, as the mission non-entry effect, an effect of notifying that the transition to the mission mode does not occur is set. After that, the setting process of the effect for the mission mode is finished.

As described above, in the present embodiment, when the hold information is acquired and the hold image is selected, whether or not to shift to the mission mode is determined. By doing so, even in the configuration in which the transition to the mission mode is determined by lottery or the like as described above, it is possible to perform the look-ahead notification that accurately reflects the transition to the mission mode.

Then, when it is decided to shift to the mission mode, notification of the shift is performed at the time of digestion of the pending information (opening / closing execution mode), and when it is decided not to shift to the mission mode, the transition is performed. Even when the variable display time table is switched on the main control device 81 side, the shift to the mission mode is not performed.

Here, in the configuration in which the effect pattern is suggested by the hold image, the following inconveniences may occur in relation to the mission mode.

For example, in a situation where it is suggested by the hold image that a predetermined effect pattern is generated, it is assumed that the suggested predetermined effect pattern is an effect pattern corresponding to the content of the mission in the mission mode. In this case, if the transition to the mission mode occurs due to the hold information that is digested before the hold information corresponding to the hold image, the mission is achieved from the transition to the mission mode and the suggestion content of the hold image. The point that it may be confirmed is as shown in the fourth embodiment.

However, as shown in the first embodiment, in the pachinko machine 10, the holding information based on the winning of the upper operating port 33 and the holding information based on the winning of the lower operating port 34 are the lower operating port. The hold information based on the winning of the 34 is prioritized and is the target of the winning / failing judgment first. Therefore, for example, a situation in which a hold image corresponding to the hold information based on the winning of the upper operating port 33 is displayed as a hold image which is an out-of-normal result and suggests the occurrence of an effect pattern corresponding to the achievement of the mission. Then, if the hold information corresponding to the transition to the mission mode is acquired based on the winning of the lower operating port 34 on the priority side, the hold information on the priority side will be digested first, and the mission mode will be entered. After the transition of, even though the privilege corresponding to the mission achievement is not given, the production pattern that the mission is achieved will occur.

However, for example, if the reliability of the holding image suggesting the effect pattern is lowered in order to eliminate the above-mentioned inconvenience, the interest in the holding image may be greatly reduced. It is as follows.

Therefore, in the present embodiment, in the image selection process (FIG. 44), when the lottery for shifting to the mission mode is performed, the notification (displaying the image for holding) suggesting the occurrence of the effect pattern corresponding to the achievement of the mission is currently performed. It is configured to determine whether or not the image is displayed (step S2301), and to perform a lottery in the mission mode on the premise that the image is not displayed. By doing so, it is possible to avoid the occurrence of a contradiction in the mission mode that may occur due to the difference between the acquisition order and the digestion order of the pending information.

Furthermore, in the case of notification suggesting the occurrence of an effect pattern corresponding to the achievement of the mission, if the notification is a notification to which the privilege corresponding to the achievement of the mission is given, the lottery of the mission mode is performed. It was configured. As a result, while avoiding the occurrence of contradictions in the above mission mode, the mission is achieved at the timing before the transition to the mission mode occurs due to the relationship between the suggestion to the mission mode and the suggestion of the occurrence of the production. It is possible to notify that it will be.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 46, for example, as notification of hold information on the non-priority side, hold suggesting an effect pattern corresponding to mission achievement in the second unit hold display area Ga2 in the first hold display area Ga. It is assumed that the image (effect image C) is displayed. In this situation, the hold information on the priority side was acquired, and the hold information was a special deviation result or an unspecified 2R probability change jackpot result, and was a game result in which the variable display time table was switched on the main control device 81 side. In this case, if the hold information of the second unit hold display area Ga2 is a game result in which a privilege is given based on the achievement of the mission, the shift to the mission mode is generated by the hold information on the priority side acquired this time. On the other hand, if the hold information in the second unit hold display area Ga2 is not a game result in which a privilege is given based on the achievement of the mission, the priority side hold information acquired this time prevents the transition to the mission mode.

Then, when the transition to the mission mode occurs, a hold image (mission suggestion image) suggesting the transition to the mission mode is displayed. As a result, the mission is achieved by the hold image displayed this time in relation to the effect image C, which is the hold image displayed earlier and is the hold image to be determined later. The player can identify the result of the jackpot) at the timing before the transition to the mission mode. As a result, the effect patterns using the reserved images can be diversified.

In particular, neither the effect image C nor the mission suggestion image suggests the jackpot result, but the jackpot result is notified by displaying them in duplicate. Therefore, compared to the configuration in which the holding image itself corresponding to the jackpot result is displayed, the storage capacity can be reduced in that it is not necessary to prepare the holding image itself, and the jackpot result is specified. It is possible to improve the enjoyment of the game of predicting the result by increasing the number of thoughts up to.

On the other hand, as already explained, on the main control device 81 side, based on the game result being a special deviation result or an unspecified 2R probability variation jackpot result, the variable display time table is displayed regardless of whether or not there is a shift to the mission mode. Changes will be made. Then, as described above, when the effect image C is displayed with the hold information that does not correspond to the privilege grant, the marine reach that is the target of the mission in the mission mode is prevented from shifting to the mission mode. Although the inconvenience between the effect image C and the effect image C is eliminated, the problem of inconsistency between the effect image C and the variable display time of the game times corresponding to the effect image C remains. That is, the variable display time table in which the variable display time corresponding to the marine reach (reach C) is not set in the game times that do not correspond to the privilege grant is changed, so that the game times corresponding to the effect image C are for the marine reach. The variable display time different from the variable display time of is set.

Therefore, in the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 47 (a), in the reach generation variation display time table used in the mission mode, the game result is a normal deviation result, and the value of the variation type counter CS is 180 to. As the variable display time selected in the case of 198, the variable display time of 80 sec, which is longer than the variable display time of 75 sec corresponding to the reach C of the marine reach, is selected. The case where the value of the variable type counter CS is 180 to 198, which is the result of normal deviation, is the case where reach C is selected in the game times of the normal deviation result which does not correspond to the privilege grant in the normal time before the transition to the mission mode. There is (Fig. 25 (a)). That is, the effect image C is selected as the hold notice of the hold information that does not correspond to the privilege grant, and the transition to the mission mode is restricted based on the effect image C.

In the game round in which the variable display time of 80 sec is set as described above, the reach of the reach G different from the reach C is executed. As shown in FIG. 47 (b), the reach G has substantially the same effect as the marine reach of the reach C, and is set as the super reach of the cross line reach. The difference is that in Reach G, for example, a girl (Warlin-chan) different from Marin-chan who appears in Reach C appears (in the figure, the color of the swimsuit is displayed differently). Therefore, the reach G is the same as the reach C in terms of the number of reach lines and whether or not it is a super reach, but it is different from the reach C depending on the type of character that appears after the development of the super reach. Can be said to be a reach that can be grasped.

Further, in the present embodiment, the reach G is selected even in the variable display time table at the normal time, and the jackpot expectation of the reach G is set to be higher than the jackpot expectation of the reach C.

That is, the game times of the effect image C that does not correspond to the privilege grant are different from the reach C because the variable display time table is changed although it does not shift to the mission mode based on the special deviation result or the unspecified 2R probability variation jackpot result. It will be changed to a game time in which the reach display of reach G with high jackpot expectation is performed. Although this reach G is an off-reach, if the reach G is attracting attention as a reach with a high expectation of a big hit in the first place, it can be said that the degree of attention of the game times is increased. In particular, as a player who expected the reach C to be generated by the staging image C, if the reach G of the same system (cross-line reach super reach) is carried out, it is hard to feel a sense of discomfort, and further, the reach C is not felt. If the jackpot expectation is higher than that, it is difficult to get the impression that the expectation is lowered due to the forced change to another reach, so that it is difficult to reduce the reliability of the effect image C.

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In this embodiment, the configuration of the image selection process is different from that of the fifth embodiment.

That is, in the image selection process in the present embodiment, as shown in the flowchart of FIG. 48, the process of grasping the status for the support lottery is executed in step S2501. The situation for the support lottery is a situation regarding the support lottery of the electric accessory 34a provided in the lower operating port 34. More specifically, when there is hold information for the support lottery (electric accessory opening counter C4) acquired based on the winning of the through gate 35, and when support (open state of the electric accessory 34a) occurs. Information on the period from the current timing to the occurrence of support, if support has occurred, information on the period from the current timing to the continuation of the support, whether the support has occurred or after the support has ended. , Information on the period until the next support occurs, information on the duration of the support that occurs, etc. As described above, all of these processes are performed on the main control device 81 side, but in the present embodiment, for example, a command is output to the staging control device 82 side based on the occurrence of a prize in the through gate 35. By doing so, the situation for the support lottery can be specified on the staging control device 82 side as well. In such a configuration, the main control device 81 outputs a hold command based on the winning of the upper operating port 33 and the lower operating port 34, and the through gate 35 wins the configuration received by the staging control device 82 side. Since it is only replaced in the case, the description is omitted.

After performing the process of step S2501, in step S2502, a process of grasping the time until the hold information corresponding to the hold image to be displayed this time becomes the target of the hit / fail determination is executed. In such processing, information on the remaining fluctuation display time of the game times currently being executed is specified, and information on whether or not reach has occurred is specified for each hold information stored in the hold storage area 250, as well as information on whether or not reach has occurred. When reach occurs, the information of the fluctuation display time is specified. If the reach does not occur, the maximum value of the variable display time in the variable display time table for non-reach occurrence is specified. Then, by combining these, the maximum value of the total time until the target of the pass / fail judgment is grasped.

In step S2503, based on the processing results of steps S2501 and S2502, the electric accessory 34a is opened and the support is provided by the time the hold information corresponding to the hold image to be displayed this time is subject to the pass / fail determination. Determine if it occurs.

If support does not occur, the image for holding this time is determined by lottery or the like, including the effect image C in step S2504. On the other hand, when support is generated, the current hold image is determined by lottery or the like from other hold images without including the effect image C in step S2505. After executing the process of step S2504 or step S2505, the process for displaying the determined reserved image as the current reserved image is performed in step S2506, and then the present image selection process is terminated.

That is, in the present embodiment, when there is a possibility that the hold information on the priority side is newly acquired after the display timing of the hold image, the effect image C suggesting the effect pattern corresponding to the achievement of the mission mode. Is not selected. By doing so, the hold information on the priority side is acquired later, and the acquired hold information shifts to the mission mode, thereby avoiding the inconvenience of causing a contradiction with the displayed hold image. It becomes possible to do.

<Other embodiments>
In addition, the present invention is not limited to the contents described in each of the above-described embodiments, and may be carried out as follows, for example. Incidentally, each of the following configurations may be applied individually to each of the above embodiments, or may be partially or wholly combined and applied to each of the above embodiments. Further, it is also possible to arbitrarily combine all or a part of the various configurations shown in the above embodiments. In this case, it is preferable that the technical significance (effect to be exerted) of each configuration to be combined is guaranteed. Each of the following configurations may be applied individually to a new configuration consisting of a combination of embodiments, or a part or all of them may be applied in combination.

(1) In the variable display time setting process, it is determined whether or not there is a switching flag (that is, whether or not the variable display time table is switched based on the game result before the current game times). The configuration is such that the variable display time table is selected according to the determination result, but this may be changed as follows. That is, the process (step S1603) in which the RAM 204 is provided with an area in which the current fluctuation display time table can be stored and the switching flag is stored based on the special deviation result or the unspecified 2R probability variation jackpot result is performed by the current fluctuation display time. The process is to change the variable display time table stored in the storable area of the table to the variable display time table in the mission mode. Further, when the mission mode is terminated (process for erasing the switching flag: step S1713), the variable display time table stored in the area where the current variable display time table can be stored is changed to the normal variable display time table. Perform the process to change to. By doing so, it is not necessary to determine whether or not the mode is in the mission mode (presence or absence of the switching flag) in the process of setting the variation display time of each game, and the variation display stored in the memorable area is not required. All that is required is to read the time table, and the number of processes at the start of each game can be reduced.

(2) The effect pattern of the game times in which the transition to the mission mode occurs and the effect pattern for achieving the mission in the mission mode are set to the same effect pattern, but these may be different effect patterns. For example, the mission mode may be entered based on the fact that the effect pattern that becomes reach C is out of order, and the effect pattern that achieves the mission in the mission mode may be set to reach B different from reach C. Even in this case, the game result (15R probability variation jackpot result, normal jackpot result, and explicit 2R probability variation jackpot result) in which the variable display time for performing the effect pattern of reach B during the mission mode is a privilege grant based on the mission achievement. ) Is selected, but it is not selected in other game results (unspecified 2R probability variation jackpot result, special out-of-order result, normal out-of-order result). Despite the result of the game not being played, the production pattern corresponding to the achievement of the mission is generated, and the generation of discomfort in the production due to the different production patterns to avoid the generation of the production pattern is avoided. can do.

(3) As the effect pattern of the game times in which the transition to the mission mode occurs, an effect pattern that is out of reach is set, but the effect pattern in which the reach does not occur may be configured to shift to the mission mode.

(4) The transition to the mission mode is configured to occur based on the unspecified 2R probability variation jackpot result in addition to the special deviation result, but as a configuration in which only the special deviation result or the unspecified 2R probability variation jackpot result occurs. Alternatively, it may be configured so that the transition to the mission mode occurs even with other game results.

(5) During the mission mode, the benefits based on the achievement of the mission will be transferred to the high frequency support mode, and the corresponding game results will be the 15R probability variation jackpot result, the normal jackpot result, and the explicit 2R probability variation jackpot result, but other benefits will be granted. It may be configured to be used. For example, if the privilege based on the achievement of the mission is set to the open / close execution mode of 15R, the game result of achieving the mission may be the 15R probability variation jackpot result and the normal jackpot result, and the privilege based on the mission achievement is changed to the high probability mode. If the transition is made, the game result for achieving the mission may be a 15R probability variation jackpot result, an explicit 2R probability variation jackpot result, and an unspecified 2R probability variation jackpot result. However, considering the significance of providing an unspecified 2R probability variation jackpot result (improvement of playability by making it difficult to understand the height of the winning / failing lottery mode after the opening / closing execution mode), it is a case where the transition to the high probability mode is a privilege. However, it is advisable not to associate the unspecified 2R probability variation jackpot result with the game result of mission achievement.

(6) The effect pattern in which the transition to the mission mode occurs and the effect pattern in which the mission is achieved in the mission mode are set as the effect patterns that can occur even outside the mission mode. For example, the mission is achieved in the mission mode. The effect pattern may be an effect pattern that does not normally occur.

(7) The effect pattern in which the transition to the mission mode occurs and the effect pattern in which the mission is achieved during the mission mode are set to the effect patterns that can occur even if the result is out of normal except during the mission mode. It may be an effect pattern that does not occur. For example, a reach E having an effect pattern different from that of the reach A to D is provided. Reach E is, for example, a staging pattern in which a girl character (Warlin-chan) different from the girl in reach C appears. Then, the variable display time (for example, 45 sec) corresponding to the reach E is selected by the jackpot result or the special deviation result in the normal time, but is not selected by the normal deviation result. Further, in the mission mode, the variable display time corresponding to the reach E is selected in the jackpot result, but is not selected in the special deviation result or the normal deviation result. By doing so, in the case where a reach E in which the jackpot result or the special deviation result is confirmed occurs in the normal time, even if it is a special deviation result, if the same reach E occurs in the subsequent mission mode, This time, the jackpot result will be finalized, and since it is a configuration in which not only the change in the production but also the variable display time itself is changed, the reach E and the reach E occur without giving the player a sense of discomfort. It is possible to dramatically enhance the staging effect such as high and low expectations due to the difference in timing.

(8) In the variable display time table in the mission mode, if the game result is the target of the privilege grant, only the variable display time of the effect pattern corresponding to the mission achievement is selected, and the result is not the target of the privilege grant. For example, the variable display time of the effect pattern corresponding to the mission achievement is not selected, but if the game result is the target of the privilege grant, not only the variable display time of the effect pattern corresponding to the mission achievement but also other effects It may be configured so that the variation display time of the pattern can be selected. In this case, based on the selection of the variable display time of another effect pattern, the effect pattern corresponding to the variable display time may be implemented as it is, or the effect pattern may be changed to correspond to the achievement of the mission (corresponding to the effect). It may be configured to extend / shorten the effect pattern). In the former case, even in the mission mode, the possibility of granting benefits remains even in missions other than the instructed mission, and when the benefits are not granted, that is, when a production pattern that does not correspond to the mission achievement occurs. It is possible to suitably maintain the expectation of. More specifically, in the mission mode whose mission is to generate marine reach, the game times that result in 15R probability variation jackpot result, normal jackpot result, and explicit 2R probability variation jackpot result corresponding to the privilege grant, not only marine reach , Normal reach (reach A), coral reach (reach B), thumb reach (reach D), and other effects may occur. By doing so, in the mission mode, the production of the game times does not become a marine reach, and even if it is a coral reach or the like, it is possible to raise expectations. Also, in the latter case, although the staging will be changed, it is unlikely that the attention will be greatly reduced because the player should be pleased at least by completing the mission.

Further, the content of the instruction of the mission is that the reach C is generated, but the mission is achieved when the reach C is generated. Then, in terms of staging, if the game is carried out up to the turning point between reach C and other reach (timing when the normal reach is developed to the super reach), the player can judge whether or not the game times have achieved the mission. .. From that point of view, if a variable display time different from the variable display time corresponding to mission achievement is selected in the game times corresponding to the above privilege grant, the branch point between reach C and other reach is reached. In addition to the implementation, the subsequent production in Reach C may be omitted, or may be changed to another production (for example, a mission achievement production).

As described above, in the game times of the game result corresponding to the privilege grant in the mission mode, the game corresponding to the privilege grant is performed in the configuration in which the reach C corresponding to the mission achievement and the branch point between the other reach are carried out. As a result, it is preferable to use a variable display time table in which a variable display time having a length equal to or longer than the variable display time up to the branch point is selected.

(9) The variable display time table is changed uniformly based on the special deviation result and the unspecified 2R probability variation jackpot result. For example, a lottery is performed and the variable display time table is based on winning the lottery. May be changed. In this case, the configuration may be such that the transition to the mission mode occurs based on winning the lottery, or the transition to the mission mode occurs uniformly, but the variable display time table is not changed. There may be a configuration in which there is a pattern in which the variable display time table is changed.

Further, a plurality of types of special deviation results and unspecified 2R probability variation jackpot results may be provided, and the variable display time table may be changed when a predetermined special deviation result or a predetermined unspecified 2R probability variation jackpot result is obtained. Specifically, for example, in the case of a special deviation result, a plurality of special deviation results A, a special deviation result B, a special deviation result C, and so on are provided, and the value of the jackpot random number counter C1 is set for each of these. A special deviation result is obtained when the value of the assigned configuration or the predetermined jackpot random number counter C1 is reached, and the type of the special deviation result is determined by the jackpot type counter C2 or another counter. The variable display time table may be changed when the special deviation result A is obtained, and the variable display time table may not be changed in the case of other special deviation results.

(10) Although one type of variable display time table is changed based on the transition to the mission mode, one may be selected from a plurality of types of variable display time tables. In this case, for example, a plurality of effect patterns that cause a transition to the mission mode may be provided, and different variable display time tables may be selected according to the effect pattern, or the effect varies depending on the content of the mission in the mission mode. The variable display time table may be selected.

In this case, the variable display time table of the change destination may be determined by lottery based on the special deviation result or the unspecified 2R probability variation jackpot result, or a plurality of types of the special deviation result or the unspecified 2R probability variation jackpot result may be obtained. It may be configured so that different variable display time tables are set for each of the plurality of types of results. Specifically, for example, in the case of a special deviation result, a plurality of special deviation results A, a special deviation result B, a special deviation result C, and so on are provided, and the value of the jackpot random number counter C1 is set for each of these. When the assigned configuration or the value of the predetermined jackpot random number counter C1 is reached, the special deviation result is determined, and the type of the special deviation result is determined by the jackpot type counter C2 or another counter. In some cases, the variable display time table corresponding to the special deviation result A may be changed, and in the case of the special deviation result B, the variable display time table corresponding to the special deviation result B may be changed.

In this case, the variation display time of the game times before the transition to the mission mode may be associated with the variation display time after the transition to the mission mode (after the variation display time table is changed). Specifically, for example, if the special deviation result A is before the mission mode, the reach A is selected as the variable display time table, and the variable display time table changed based on the special deviation result A corresponds to the privilege grant. Reach A is selected if the game result is to be played, while reach A is not selected if the game result does not correspond to the privilege grant. Then, before the mission mode, if the special deviation result B is used, the reach B is selected as the variable display time table, and the variable display time table changed based on the special deviation result B is used as the game result corresponding to the privilege grant. If reach B is selected, but reach B is not selected if the game result does not correspond to the privilege grant, the variable display time table is used. By setting each variable display time table, it is possible to expect the transition to the mission mode in each reach display.

Further, for example, by applying the configuration of (9) above, the probability of shifting to the mission mode may be different depending on the jackpot expectation of each reach. Specifically, the reach C having a high jackpot expectation may have a higher probability of shifting to the mission mode than the reach A having a low jackpot expectation. For example, a plurality of types of special deviation result A are set as special deviation result A1, special deviation result A2, special deviation result A3, and so on, and reach A occurs in any of the special deviation results A, but of these, special deviation is achieved. In the result A1, the variable display time table is changed and the mode shifts to the mission mode, while in the other special deviation results A2 to, neither the variable display time table is changed nor the shift to the mission mode occurs. In addition, multiple types of special deviation result C are set, such as special deviation result C1, special deviation result C2, special deviation result C3, and so on, and reach C occurs in any of the special deviation results C, but of these, special deviation is achieved. In the results C1 to C3, the variable display time table is changed and the mode shifts to the mission mode, while in the other special deviation results C4 to, neither the variable display time table is changed nor the transition to the mission mode occurs. The types of special deviation results corresponding to the change of the time table and the transition to the mission mode are increased as compared with the case of the special deviation result A. By doing so, it is possible to increase the significance of the mission mode from the viewpoint of relief when the reach with high jackpot expectation is out of reach, and to the mission mode with reach with low jackpot expectation. In the case of transition, the mission of the mission mode is hardly achieved, and it is possible to avoid an event that may become a meaningless mission mode.

Further, in the above configuration, for example, the mission mode based on the reach A having a low jackpot expectation may be configured so that the unspecified 2R probability variable jackpot result is easier to shift than the special deviation result. In this way, when the occurrence of reach A with a low jackpot expectation becomes a mission, it is possible to increase the possibility that the mission will be achieved in the mission mode.

(11) It may be configured to shift to a different mission mode according to the gaming state or the gaming situation. For example, in a situation shortly after the end of one mission mode, a mission mode different from the previous mission mode can be easily selected, and the variable display time selected at the time of transition to the previous mission mode as a variable display time table. A variable display time table different from the table is easily selected. By doing so, it is possible to prevent the player from getting bored due to the continuous mission modes having the same content, which can be realized in a configuration in which the variable display time itself is changed rather than simply changing the staging. .. In this case, if the previous mission mode ends without completing the mission, it is easy to select a different mission mode as described above, and if it ends with completing the mission, it is easy to select the same mission mode. It may be configured to do so. If it ends with non-achievement, it is thought that there will be a weakness for the mission that has not been achieved, and if it ends with achievement, it will be a good consciousness for the mission that has been achieved. Is expected to occur. Therefore, as described above, if a sense of weakness is likely to occur, another mission is used, and if a sense of strength is likely to occur, the same mission is used, and it is possible to improve the motivation for the mission mode to be shifted. On the contrary, if the mission is not achieved, the same mission may be easily selected, and if the mission is completed, a different mission may be easily selected.

(12) In each of the above embodiments, the case where the mission mode is shifted to the normal gaming state has been mainly described, but the case where the mission mode is shifted to the high probability mode or the high frequency support mode may be used. In this case, the variable display time table before the transition to the mission mode is configured to switch to the variable display time table for the mission mode, and the relationship between the variable display time tables before and after the switching is described in the above embodiment. It suffices if it is a relationship.

(13) As a game result, a result (fall result) in which the winning / failing lottery mode is set to the low probability mode may be provided, and the mode may be shifted to the mission mode based on the result. In this case, for example, when the mission mode occurs during the high probability mode, it is possible to entertain the production of each game from the viewpoint of whether or not the state in which the mission is likely to be achieved continues.

(14) The opening / closing execution mode based on the special deviation result, the unspecified 2R probability variation jackpot result, and the explicit 2R probability variation jackpot result is set to be executed in the low frequency winning mode in which the winning of the variable winning device 32 does not substantially occur. However, the number of prizes may be smaller than the number of prizes generated in the opening / closing execution mode based on the 15R probability variation jackpot result or the normal jackpot result, and the prize may be substantially generated.

(15) When the mission mode is terminated based on the number of game times in the mission mode reaching the upper limit, the mission end effect may be performed. In this case, since the mission end effect is performed in addition to the normal game rotation effect, it may be necessary to secure the time for the end effect. Therefore, it is preferable to configure the pre-reach effect of the normal game rotation effect as the execution time of the end effect and the final effect as the end effect. However, in order to have the expectation that the mission will be achieved until the final round of the upper limit number of times, when performing the pre-reach effect, it is preferable to execute the game in the next game round when the upper limit number of times of the mission mode is reached. Even if the variable display time of the game times that reached the upper limit or the next game times is set to the time for executing the normal game times effect plus the time for performing the mission end effect. good.

(16) A plurality of types of special deviation results may be provided, and a special deviation result that shifts to the mission mode and a special deviation result that does not shift to the mission mode may be set. The same applies to the unspecified 2R probability variation jackpot result.

(17) The effect pattern in the mission mode is arbitrary except for the instruction content of the mission and the effect pattern in the game times in which the privilege is given. For example, the display screen G may be configured so that it can be grasped that the mission mode is in progress because the background of the variable display of the symbol differs between the mission mode and the non-mission mode. It may be configured to be notified by the notification means.

(18) In the mission mode, where there is a great deal of interest in the switching point to reach C, which is the achievement of the mission, the game times in the mission mode are directed to the switching point to reach C (development point from normal reach). It may be configured to mainly perform. Specifically, for example, if switching to reach C occurs in 25 sec, a variable display time table may be used in which the variable display time up to the 25 sec is easily selected in the game result in which the mission is not achieved. In this case, for example, in the case of a normal deviation result, if the switch to reach C does not occur, the game rotation effect may be terminated at that point.

(19) Although the effect at the time of transition to the mission mode is out of reach, a predetermined symbol combination may be stopped. For example, it may be configured to shift to the mission mode based on the fact that 3.4.1 stops at any of the effective lines.

(20) Although the instruction content of the mission is set to generate a predetermined type of reach, the instruction content may be the type of the effect pattern of the pre-reach effect. Even in this case, if there are a plurality of lengths of the pre-reach effect, there may be a merit of applying the above invention.

(21) In the second embodiment, the variable display time selected at the time of transition to the mission mode is set to the time (75 sec + α) obtained by adding the time required for the transition effect to the time required for reach C, and the added time is described above. Not limited to things. For example, an effect other than the transition effect may be performed, and the time during which the effect is performed may be added.

(22) In the third embodiment, the variable display time selected at the time of mission achievement is the time (75 sec + α) obtained by adding the time required for the achievement effect to the time required for reach C, and the added time is as described above. Not limited to. For example, an effect other than the achievement effect may be performed, and the time during which the effect is performed may be added.

(23) As the suggestion of the staging pattern for achieving the mission in the mission mode, the staging image C of the reserved images has been described. However, if the staging pattern for achieving the mission is suggested in advance, other It may be the production mode of. For example, the effect pattern may be suggested by changing the background image or the like on the display screen G, or the effect pattern may be suggested by another notification means.

(24) As for the holding image suggesting the effect pattern, the holding image suggesting the content different from the actually executed effect pattern may be selected.

(25) The holding image suggesting the mission mode may also be configured to be selected only when shifting to the mission mode.

(26) The holding image may be selected on the main control device 81 side. By doing so, it is possible to determine whether or not to shift to the mission mode together with whether or not to cause switching of the variable display time table based on the displayed pending image.

(27) The hold notice is given by the hold image, but the effect pattern or the effect pattern may be changed by other effects (for example, background change, change of variable pattern, appearance of predetermined character, character movement, movement of character, etc.). It may be configured to suggest a game result and a mission mode.

(28) The hold notice may be executed by a notification means different from the display screen G of the symbol display device 41. For example, a second display screen is provided as a display screen, and the second display screen is provided adjacent to the display screen. If the second display screen is configured to give a hold notice, in addition to the effect that the effect of the game times and the hold notice are performed on separate screens, which makes it easier to distinguish each effect. , It is possible to achieve both the effect of making it easier to understand the relevance of each effect by performing it in adjacent places.

(29) The mission suggestion image may be substituted by the effect image C. That is, it is suggested that the reach C is generated by displaying the effect image C, and the suggestion indicates the possibility of a big hit result, the possibility of shifting to the mission mode, and the possibility of a normal deviation result. It becomes possible. This is not a direct suggestion of the mission suggestion image, but an indirect suggestion of the mission mode transition through the staging image C, and it is possible to improve the fun of the prediction by increasing the number of branches of the prediction.

(30) In the fifth embodiment, when the effect image C is displayed, the mission mode setting is restricted by not performing the mission mode lottery, but the relationship with other effects is provided. It may be configured to limit the setting of the mission mode with. For example, when a winning suggestion image or a probability change suggestion image is displayed, the suggestion by the suggestion image may be prioritized to limit the setting of the mission mode, or when another staging image is displayed. May be configured to limit the setting of the mission mode in order to secure the expectation of the effect corresponding to the other effect image.

(31) In the sixth embodiment, it is determined whether or not the effect image C can be selected by grasping the situation for the support lottery at the time of holding acquisition and determining whether or not a prize is generated in the lower operating port 34. However, the determination as to whether or not a prize may occur in the lower operating port 34 may be based on other information. For example, the determination may be made based on the level of the support mode (in the low frequency support mode, it is determined that no prize is won). Further, a configuration in which the upper operating port 33 and the lower operating port 34 are separated according to the game state, specifically, when the game ball is launched so as to flow down one of the left and right sides (left side) of the symbol display device 41, for example. It is possible to win a prize in the upper operating port 33 and not in the lower operating port 34, and when the game ball is fired so as to flow down the other left and right sides (right side) of the symbol display device 41, the lower operating port 34 can be won. The upper operating port 33 and the lower operating port 34 are arranged so that the upper operating port 33 cannot win a prize. Then, if the configuration is such that which of the operating openings 33 and 34 is aimed at differs depending on the gaming state, it is possible to predict the possibility of winning the lower operating opening 34 depending on the gaming state.

(32) In the sixth embodiment, the lower operating port 34 is predicted to win a prize and the image for holding is selected, but the lower working port 34 may be won a prize contrary to the prediction. obtain. Therefore, if the prediction is contrary to the prediction in this way, the displayed reserved image may be changed after the fact. This is the same in other embodiments.

(33) The opening / closing execution mode based on the special disconnection result has been described as the opening / closing execution mode of 2R, but the opening / closing execution mode of 1R may be used. In this case, in order to make it seemingly common to the opening / closing mode of the unspecified 2R probability variation jackpot result, the opening / closing execution mode of 1R based on the special deviation result is configured to open / close twice, and the opening / closing in the unspecified 2R probability variation jackpot result is performed. The number of times of opening and closing should be the same as the number of times of opening and closing of the execution mode.

(34) In the opening / closing execution mode, the low-frequency winning mode is also the opening / closing execution mode of 2R, but the opening / closing execution mode in which more round games are performed may be used. Further, the number of times of opening and closing in one round game is not limited to one, and may be two or more.

(35) As the reach pattern, each pattern of reach A, reach B, reach C, and reach D has been described, but other reach patterns may exist, and some of these reach patterns are implemented. May be configured. Further, each reach A to D may include a plurality of reach patterns so that the details are different from each other.

(36) In the second and third embodiments, the variable display time corresponding to the reach C + α is set. The unspecified 2R probability variation jackpot result or the special deviation result and the variable display time corresponding to the reach C are not set. The configuration may be such that the explicit 2R probability variation jackpot result and the special deviation result coexist. In this case, the result corresponding to reach C + α is an unspecified 2R probability variation jackpot result A or a special deviation result A, and the result corresponding to reach C is an unspecified 2R probability variation jackpot result B or a special deviation result B, whichever result is obtained. It is advisable to make the fluctuation display time (variation command) set by.

(37) A pachinko machine of another type different from the above embodiment, for example, a pachinko machine in which an electric accessory is opened a predetermined number of times when a game ball enters a specific area of a special device, or a game ball is placed in a specific area of the special device. The present invention can also be applied to a pachinko machine, which is a big hit when a player enters, a pachinko machine equipped with other accessories, an arrange ball machine, a game machine such as a sparrow ball, and the like.

In addition, a non-bullet type gaming machine, for example, a plurality of reels having a plurality of types of symbols attached in the circumferential direction is provided, the reels are started to rotate by inserting medals and operating the start lever, and the stop switch is operated. After the reels have stopped after a predetermined time has elapsed, if a specific symbol or a combination of specific symbols is established on the effective line that can be seen from the display window, a privilege such as paying out a medal is given to the player. The present invention can also be applied to slot machines.

Further, the gaming machine main body supported by the outer frame so as to be openable / closable is provided with a storage unit and a take-in device, and the start lever is operated after a predetermined number of game balls stored in the storage unit are taken in by the take-in device. The present invention can also be applied to a gaming machine in which a pachinko machine and a slot machine are fused, which starts the rotation of the reel.

<About the invention group extracted from the above-described embodiment>
Hereinafter, the characteristics of the invention group extracted from each of the above-described embodiments will be described while showing the effects and the like as necessary. In the following, for the sake of easy understanding, the corresponding configurations in each of the above embodiments are appropriately shown in parentheses or the like, but the present invention is not limited to the specific configurations shown in the parentheses or the like.

In addition, the invention described in each of the following feature groups states, "For example, in a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine, a winning game is triggered by the fact that the gaming ball enters the starting ball entry portion provided in the gaming area. A transition determination is made as to whether or not to transition to a predetermined gaming state such as a state. Further, for example, in a display device provided in a gaming machine, an effect for gaming is performed based on the transition determination. Regarding the background technique that "the result may be displayed according to the result of the transition determination (see, for example, Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2004-81853)", "Here, it is necessary to increase the degree of attention to the game in the gaming machine." There is still room for improvement in this regard. ”This invention was made with the problem to be solved.

<Characteristic A group>
Features A1. An acquisition means (a function of executing a winning process for a working port by the main control device 81) for acquiring determination information based on the fact that the acquisition condition is satisfied, and
A storage means (holding ball storage area 232) that stores determination information acquired by the acquisition means up to a predetermined number of predetermined numbers, and
With respect to the determination information stored in the storage means, a grant determination means (a function of executing a hit / fail determination process by the main control device 81) for executing a grant determination as to whether or not to grant a privilege to the player, and
Based on the grant determination performed by the grant determination means, the game round is started by a predetermined notification means (symbol display device 41), and the game round is ended as a notification result according to the determination result of the grant determination. The game times execution means (a function of executing the game times control process by the main control device 81, a function of executing the variation display control process by the staging control device 82), and
A privilege granting means (a function of executing a game state transition process by the main control device 81) capable of granting a privilege to a player based on the determination result by the granting determination means, and
Equipped with
As the determination result by the grant determination means, the first determination result (15R probability variation jackpot result, normal jackpot result, explicit 2R probability variation jackpot result) which is the target of privilege grant (high frequency support mode) by the privilege granting means, and the privilege. A second that is not or is not subject to the privilege grant by the granting means, but is more disadvantageous to the player than the privilege in the case of the first judgment result (low frequency winning mode opening / closing execution mode). Judgment results (special deviation result, unspecified 2R probability variation jackpot result, normal deviation result) are included.
The game round execution means includes a period setting means (processing for setting the variation display time by the main control device 81) for setting the effect continuation period of the game round, and the period setting means, based on the determination result by the grant determination means. Based on the effect continuation period set by, the effect setting means (a function of executing the variation start process by the effect control device 82) for setting the effect mode of the game times is provided, and the effect continuation set is provided. This game is executed during the period and the above-mentioned production mode.
The period setting means selects one period information from a period information group (variable display time table) in which a plurality of predetermined period information is set, and sets the effect continuation period corresponding to the period information in the game times. It is set as the production continuation period,
As the period information group, a first period information group including specific period information that can be set by the period setting means in either the first determination result or the second determination result, and the period setting in the first determination result. While the specific period information is set by the means, the second determination result includes a second period information group in which the specific period information is not set by the period setting means.
Based on the fact that the result of the grant determination by the grant determination means is a predetermined specific determination result, the period information group used by the period setting means is changed from the first period information group to the second period information. A gaming machine characterized by having a changing means (a process of storing a switching flag by the main control device 81: a function of executing the process of step S1603) that can be changed into a group.

According to the above configuration, the grant determination is performed for the acquired determination information, the effect continuation period of the game times is set based on the result, and the effect mode of the game times is set based on the effect continuation period. In the gaming machine, when the result of the grant determination becomes the specific determination result, the period information group for setting the effect continuation period of the game times is changed from the first period information group to the second period information group. In the first period information group, the specific period information is set for both the first judgment result and the second judgment result which is more disadvantageous than that, while in the second period information group, the specific period information is the first judgment result. Although it is set in, it is not set in the second determination result. That is, the first judgment result and the second judgment result are set in the game times in which the production continuation period of the specific period information is set by changing from the first period information group to the second period information group triggered by the specific judgment result. From the state where any one of the above cannot be specified, the state where it can be specified that it is the first determination result will be entered. When the game round is executed in the effect mode set in the case of the effect continuation period of the specific period information, the first determination result and the second determination are made until the end in the situation where the effect continuation period is set by the first period information group. Although it is not known which of the results it is, if the production continuation period is set by the second period information group, it will be confirmed that it is the first judgment result, and the game times corresponding to the specific period information The impression given to the player can be greatly changed only by properly using the production mode by switching the period information group.

Here, for example, the mission is to set the effect mode corresponding to the specific period information as the effect of the game times, and the so-called mission mode for notifying first that the first determination result will be obtained if the mission is achieved is provided. If it is provided, it will be possible to further increase the attention to the production of the game times. On the other hand, if the effect mode corresponding to the specific period information is set during the mission mode even though it is the second determination result, the effect mode is set in order to eliminate the contradiction in the effect. It becomes necessary to shorten or extend the production so that it does not occur, which may give the player a great sense of discomfort. Then, even if the mission mode is provided, the mode is set so that the effect mode that is the target of the mission mode is set because it is the first judgment result. Conversely, the effect mode that is the target of the mission mode because it is the second judgment result. It strengthens the impression that it is a postscript effect mode that is not set, and may reduce the interest in the effect of the game times.

Therefore, for example, in the case of the second determination result as in the above configuration, if a configuration for changing to the second period information group in which the specific period information is not set is used, the mission mode as described above can be performed in the staging. It is possible to fully obtain the effect of the effect.

Feature A2. When the effect continuation period corresponding to the specific period information is set by the period setting means, the mode setting means sets the effect mode of the game times so as to have a predetermined specific mode (reach C). It is a composition,
The gaming machine according to feature A1, wherein the effect mode set by the mode setting means based on the specific determination result is set so as to include the specific mode.

According to the above configuration, the period information group is changed based on the determination result by the grant determination means becoming the specific determination result and the effect mode of the game times being the specific aspect. Then, in the second period information group after the change, the specific period information is set in the first determination result, while the specific period information is not set in the second determination result. When the game round is carried out, the first determination result will be confirmed. That is, based on the fact that the game times of the specific mode are carried out, the state shifts to the state where the first determination result is determined when the game times of the specific mode are carried out. By doing so, the degree of attention to the game times of the specific mode of the effect is greatly increased, and when the specific modes occur continuously, the result is disadvantageous in the game times of the specific mode on the rear side (first). It is also possible to adjust the expectation of a specific aspect so as not to be the result of 2 determination).

Feature A3. The gaming machine according to feature A1 or feature A2, wherein the specific determination result is the second determination result.

According to the above configuration, the period information group is changed based on the second determination result, and it is specified that it is not the second determination result (it is the first determination result) by the staging mode corresponding to the specific period information group. It shifts to the state where it is done. By doing so, even if the second determination result is more disadvantageous to the player than the first determination result, it is possible to draw attention to the result.

Feature A4. A probability changing means (a high probability mode flag is set by the main control device 81) capable of changing the probability of becoming the first determination result in the subsequent grant determination by the grant determination means based on the determination result by the grant determination means. Processing to store: A function to execute the processing of step S1103 and step S1107) is provided.
The gaming machine according to feature A3, wherein the second determination result includes a result (unspecified 2R probability variation jackpot result) in which the probability is changed by the probability changing means.

According to the above configuration, the probability of the first determination result may change based on the second determination result that triggers the change of the period information group. When the period information group is changed to the second period information group, the first judgment result can be specified by the specific period information. Therefore, if the probability of the first judgment result changes, each game round. The probability that it can be identified as the first determination result also changes. By doing so, it is possible to more preferably realize the playability in which the first determination result can be specified in the situation where the information group is changed to the second period information group.

In addition, "changing the probability of becoming the first judgment result" includes "improving the probability of becoming the first judgment result" and "reducing the probability of becoming the first judgment result". In the case of "increasing the probability", it becomes easy to identify the first determination result in the second state, and in the case of "decreasing the probability", it becomes difficult to identify the first determination result in the second state. By doing so, it is possible to realize different playability in relation to the privilege and the like given based on the first determination result.

Feature A5. The gaming machine according to feature A4, wherein the second determination result includes a result (special deviation result) in which the probability is not changed by the probability changing means.

According to the above configuration, there are cases where the probability is changed and cases where the probability is not changed in the state where the information group is changed to the second period information group. By doing so, the player can predict whether or not the probability has been changed based on the specific period information (and its production mode), and the playability in the state of being changed to the second period information group is improved. do.

Feature A6. When the effect continuation period corresponding to the specific period information is set by the period setting means, the mode setting means sets the effect mode of the game times so as to have a predetermined specific mode (reach C). It is a composition,
Based on the specific determination result, the period setting means sets a period to be a specific continuation period (variable display time corresponding to reach C + α) by adding a predetermined period to the effect continuation period corresponding to the specific period information. The gaming machine according to any one of features A1 to A5, characterized in that the configuration can be set as the effect continuation period of the gaming times.

According to the above configuration, in the game times that result in the specific determination that triggers the transition to the state in which the second period information group is used, the period in which the predetermined period is added to the period for producing the specific mode (specific continuation period). Is set as the production continuation period. As a result, the degree of freedom in the production of the game times, which triggers the transition to the state in which the second period information group is used, is improved.

For example, if the effect mode of the game times that triggers the transition is set so as to include the specific mode as in the feature A2, the game property in the state where the second period information group is used becomes easy to understand, and the specific mode. It is possible to adjust the degree of expectation of the game times. Further, as in the above configuration, if a period longer than the period in which the specific mode is performed is set in the game round that triggers the transition, the second period information group is used while implementing the specific mode. It is possible to explain the game playability of the state, and the game of the state can be suitably performed.

Feature A7. A variable ball entry means (variable winning device 32) provided in the game area (game area PE) where the game ball flows down and can be switched between an open state in which the game ball can enter and a closed state in which the game ball cannot enter or is difficult to enter. )When,
A variable ball entry control means (a large winning opening opening / closing process by the main control device 81) that executes variable ball entry control between the open state and the closed state of the variable ball entry means, and
Equipped with
The gaming machine according to any one of features A1 to A6, wherein the variable ball entry control is executed by the variable ball entry control means based on the specific determination result.

According to the above configuration, since the game ball can enter the variable ball entry means based on the specific determination result, the player is looking forward to the specific determination result, and the period information group. It is also possible to increase the expectation that the change will be made. Further, when the period information group is changed, if the configuration involves the operation of the variable ball entry means as described above, it can be easily understood for the purpose of seeing that the period information group has been changed.

Feature A8. When the effect continuation period corresponding to the specific period information is set by the period setting means, the mode setting means sets the effect mode of the game times so as to have a predetermined specific mode (reach C). It is a composition,
A special notification means (a mission mode effect by the effect control device 82) capable of executing a special notification that the determination result by the grant determination means of the game in which the specific aspect is set can be the first determination result. It has a function to execute the setting process of
The gaming machine according to feature A7, wherein the special notification means is configured to be capable of executing the special notification during a specific state in which the variable ball entry control can be performed by the variable ball entry means.

According to the above configuration, the playability of the state in which the second period information group is used can be shown in an easy-to-understand manner by the player. Moreover, since the notification is performed in a specific state in which the variable ball entry control by the variable ball entry means can be performed, it is not necessary to secure the notification period during the game round. By doing so, it is possible to suitably carry out the game in which the second period information group is used without squeezing the effect continuation period of the game times.

Feature A9. The first control means (main control device 81) having the grant determination means, the period setting means, and the like.
A second control means (effect control device 82) having the mode setting means and different from the first control means,
Equipped with
One of the features A1 to A8, wherein the first control means has a configuration in which information corresponding to the period information set by the period setting means can be output to the second control means as output information. The gaming machine according to 1.

According to the above configuration, the functions of the first control means and the second control means are different from each other, the first control means performs grant determination and the effect continuation period is set, and the second control means performs the effect. .. In such a configuration, if it is attempted to change the effect duration from the effect mode, it becomes necessary to output the change information from the second control means to the first control means. Then, it becomes necessary to add a new configuration, and the gaming machine can input some information to the first control means for determining the grant, which is particularly beneficial to the player. Such a configuration is not preferable from the viewpoint of stability of grant determination and prevention of fraud.

Therefore, if the configuration of the feature A1 is applied to the gaming machine having such a configuration, the determination result of the grant determination performed on the first control means side and the effect continuation period can be obtained in the state where the second period information group is used. It is possible to prevent a contradiction from occurring in the relationship between the setting and the setting of the effect mode performed on the second control means side.

<Characteristic B group>
Feature B1. An acquisition means (a function of executing a winning process for a working port by the main control device 81) for acquiring determination information based on the fact that the acquisition condition is satisfied, and
A storage means (holding ball storage area 232) that stores determination information acquired by the acquisition means up to a predetermined number of predetermined numbers, and
With respect to the determination information stored in the storage means, a grant determination means (a function of executing a hit / fail determination process by the main control device 81) for executing a grant determination as to whether or not to grant a privilege to the player, and
Based on the grant determination performed by the grant determination means, the game round is started by a predetermined notification means (symbol display device 41), and the game round is ended as a notification result according to the determination result of the grant determination. The game times execution means (a function of executing the game times control process by the main control device 81, a function of executing the variation display control process by the staging control device 82), and
A privilege granting means (a function of executing a game state transition process by the main control device 81) capable of granting a privilege to a player based on the determination result by the granting determination means, and
Equipped with
As the determination result by the grant determination means, the first determination result (15R probability variation jackpot result, normal jackpot result, explicit 2R probability variation jackpot result) which is the target of privilege grant (high frequency support mode) by the privilege granting means, and the privilege. A second that is not or is not subject to the privilege grant by the granting means, but is more disadvantageous to the player than the privilege in the case of the first judgment result (low frequency winning mode opening / closing execution mode). Judgment results (special deviation result, unspecified 2R probability variation jackpot result, normal deviation result) are included.
The game round execution means includes a period setting means (processing for setting the variation display time by the main control device 81) for setting the effect continuation period of the game round, and the period setting means, based on the determination result by the grant determination means. Based on the effect continuation period set by, the effect setting means (a function of executing the variation start process by the effect control device 82) for setting the effect mode of the game times is provided, and the effect continuation set is provided. This game is executed during the period and the above-mentioned production mode.
The period setting means selects one period information from a period information group (variable display time table) in which a plurality of predetermined period information is set, and sets the effect continuation period corresponding to the period information in the game times. It is set as the production continuation period,
As the period information group, a first period information group including a specific period information that can be set by either the first determination result or the second determination result, and the specific period information are set in the first determination result. On the other hand, the second determination result includes the second period information group in which the specific period information is not set.
A specific effect mode (marine reach) is provided as an effect mode that can be set by the mode setting means when the specific period information is set.
Based on the shift of the mode of the effect mode of the game round to a predetermined specific mode (mission mode), the period information group used by the period setting means is changed from the first period information group to the second period information group. A gaming machine characterized by having a changing means for changing to a period information group (a process of storing a switching flag by the main control device 81: a function of executing the process of step S1603).

According to the above configuration, in the gaming machine in which the grant determination is performed on the acquired determination information, the result is notified as a game round, and the effect mode when the game round is performed is set by the mode setting means. When a specific effect mode is set during the specific mode as the effect of the game times, it is determined that the determination result of the game times is the first determination result.

That is, normally, even if a specific effect mode is set, it is not known until the end whether it is the first determination result or the second determination result, but in the specific mode, only the specific effect mode is set and the first It will be determined that the result is a determination result, and it is possible to greatly increase the degree of attention to the game through the effect mode of the game times by simply using one effect mode, which is a specific effect mode, depending on the situation.

Here, for example, if a so-called mission mode for notifying first that the first determination result is obtained when a specific effect mode is set is provided, it is possible to further increase the attention to the effect of the game times. Conceivable. On the other hand, if the specific period information corresponding to the specific production mode is set during the mission mode even though it is the second determination result, the specific period information is specified in order to eliminate the contradiction in the production. It becomes necessary to shorten or extend the effect so as not to generate the effect mode, which may give the player a great sense of discomfort. Then, even if the mission mode is provided, it is a mode in which a specific effect mode is set because it is the first determination result, and conversely, it is a mode in which a specific effect mode is not set because it is the second determination result. There is a possibility that the impression that it is a postscript production mode will be strengthened, and the interest in the production of the game times will be reduced.

Therefore, in the above configuration, not only the setting for the staging but also the setting is changed to the second period information group in which the specific period information corresponding to the specific staging mode is not set in the case of the second determination result in the first place. , It is possible to fully obtain the effect of the effect when performing the mission mode as described above.

Feature B2. A specific mode in which a specific mode effect for notifying that a privilege is to be granted by the privilege granting means when the specific effect mode is set during the specific mode is executed by the predetermined notification means. The gaming machine according to feature B1, characterized in that it is provided with an effect executing means (a function of executing a setting process of an effect for a mission mode in the effect control device 82).

According to the above configuration, it becomes possible for the player to clearly understand that whether or not a specific effect mode is set is related to the privilege grant, and the degree of attention to the effect in the specific mode is increased. It will be further enhanced.

Feature B3. The predetermined transition effect for notifying the transition to the specific mode is performed at a timing prior to the acquisition of the determination information corresponding to the game times targeted by the specific mode by the acquisition means. The gaming machine according to feature B1 or feature B2, which comprises a transition effect executing means (a function of executing a setting process of a mission mode effect in the effect control device 82) to be executed by the notification means.

According to the above configuration, the transition to the specific mode is notified before the acquisition of the determination information. By doing so, it becomes more difficult to give an impression that the setting or non-setting of a specific effect mode during the specific mode is not an afterthought in the effect.

Feature B4. The change means is characterized in that the change means can change the period information group based on the selection of the specific period information when the second determination result is obtained. The gaming machine according to any one of B3.

According to the above configuration, when a specific effect mode occurs before the specific mode, it is the first determination result or the second determination result. In the first determination result, the privilege is given, and in the second determination result, the privilege is not given or the disadvantageous privilege is given, but the mode shifts to the specific mode. By doing so, the degree of attention when a specific effect mode occurs is increased.

Then, after the specific effect mode is generated, the mode shifts to the specific mode, and when the specific effect mode is further generated, the first determination result is obtained. That is, although the privilege based on the first judgment result may not be given in the first specific effect mode, if it occurs multiple times, the privilege based on the first judgment result will be given, and the privilege will be given multiple times. It is possible to expect the occurrence of a specific effect mode over the game times, and it is possible to maintain a state in which the degree of attention to the game is high.

Feature B5. The changing means is based on the fact that the second specific period information, which is a period obtained by adding a predetermined period to the effect continuation period corresponding to the specific period information, is selected when the second determination result is obtained. It is a configuration that allows you to change the group,
When the second specific period information is set by the period setting means, the mode setting means sets the specific effect mode as the current effect mode, and the predetermined effect different from the specific effect mode. The gaming machine according to any one of features B1 to B4, characterized in that the configuration is such that

According to the above configuration, the degree of freedom in the production of the game times when shifting to the specific mode is improved. That is, in the game round when shifting to the specific mode, it is possible to set an effect continuation period in which a specific effect mode can be performed and a predetermined effect different from the specific effect mode can be executed. Therefore, there is no need to change the production duration. For example, when shifting to a specific mode, it is considered that the attention level can be increased from the playability of the specific mode by notifying it (effect of feature B2), but the notification of the transition is notified during the game. If you try to go inside, it will be necessary to extend the production duration for the game or shorten the production mode for the game due to the relationship between the production mode set for the game and the production duration. obtain. On the other hand, in the above configuration, since the period for notifying the transition is set in advance, it is not necessary to shorten the production or extend the period as described above. In addition, it is possible to shift to a specific mode without discomfort with a simple configuration.

The "specific period information" may be expressed as "first specific period information" in relation to the "second specific period information".

Feature B6. As the period information, the specific period information and the second specific period information are set as a period obtained by adding a predetermined period to the production continuation period corresponding to the specific period information.
When the second specific period information is set by the period setting means, the mode setting means sets the specific effect mode and sets a predetermined effect different from the specific effect mode. ,
In the second period information group, the second specific period information is selected when it is the first determination result, while the second specific period information is not selected when it is the second determination result. The gaming machine according to any one of feature B1 to feature B5, which is characterized by having a configuration.

According to the above configuration, during the specific mode, the second specific period information may be selected when the first determination result is obtained. When the second specific period information is selected, a specific effect mode is set as the effect mode of the game times, and a predetermined effect is also set.

Here, if the configuration is such that a privilege is given when a specific effect mode is set in the specific mode, for example, an explanation that the privilege is given should be given, and such an explanation should be given. Because of this, the privilege is not given as a result of the grant determination, but the impression that the privilege is given based on the setting of a specific production mode can be further strengthened. However, if the above-mentioned privilege is to be given during the game round, the effect continuation period for the game round is extended due to the relationship between the effect mode set for the game round and the effect continuation period. It may be necessary to shorten the production mode for the game. On the other hand, in the above configuration, since a period for giving an explanation or the like to which the privilege is given is set in advance, it is necessary to shorten or extend the production as described above. It is possible to give the privilege in the specific mode without any discomfort with a simple configuration.

The "specific period information" may be expressed as "first specific period information" in relation to the "second specific period information". Further, when the present configuration is applied to the feature B5, the "second specific period information" of the present configuration may be expressed as "third specific period information".

Feature B7. The privilege granting means has a configuration capable of shifting to a specific state (open / close execution mode) advantageous to the player as the privilege based on the determination result by the grant determination means.
The second determination result includes a specific result (special deviation result) in which the game state after the specific state is maintained in the game state before the specific state, which is the target of the privilege grant by the privilege granting means. ,
Any of the features B1 to B6, wherein the changing means has a configuration capable of changing the period information group based on the determination result by the grant determination means being the specific result. The gaming machine described in 1.

According to the above configuration, although the specific result is the target of the privilege grant and the transition to the specific state, the gaming state after the specific state continues the gaming state before the specific state. That is, it can be said that the specific result shifts to a specific state, but is not set to the so-called high probability mode or the so-called high frequency support mode. Therefore, there is a great possibility that the player will be discouraged as compared with the determination result that can be set in these high-probability modes and high-frequency support modes. Therefore, if the transition to the specific mode is generated based on such a specific result, it is possible to comfort the feelings of the player who tends to be disappointed and to motivate the player to continue the game.

As a specific configuration of the "specific state", for example, "it is provided in the game area where the game ball flows down, and it is switched between an open state in which the game ball can enter and a closed state in which the game ball cannot enter or is difficult to enter. A possible variable ball entry means (variable winning device 32) and a variable ball entry control means (large winning opening by the main control device 81) that executes variable ball entry control between the open state and the closed state of the variable ball entry means. Opening and closing process) and
The variable entry means includes a payout means (payout control device 97) that executes the payout of prize balls based on the entry of a game ball into the variable entry means, and the specific state is the variable by the variable entry control means. The period during which ball entry control is performed "can be considered.

Further, "the gaming state after the specific state is maintained in the gaming state before the specific state" means that "the probability that the determination result by the grant determination means becomes the first determination result is relatively high or low". As described above, the high-probability mode and the low-probability mode are set, and "means for setting either the high-probability mode or the low-probability mode as the gaming state after the specific state" or "granting by the grant determination means". The high-frequency mode and the low-frequency mode are set so that the frequency at which the determination is made is relatively high or low, and either the high-frequency mode or the high-frequency mode is set as the gaming state after the specific state. On the premise that the "means" is provided, it is preferable that the "game state after the specific state" is set by each means as a result other than the "specific result".

Feature B8. As the second determination result, the second specific state shifts to a second specific state that is apparently difficult to identify as compared with the specific state based on the specific result, and the determination result by the grant determination means after the second specific state is the first. The second specific result (unspecified 2R probability variation jackpot result) in which the probability of one judgment result can be changed from the probability before the second specific state is included.
The change means is described in feature B7, which is characterized in that the period information group can be changed based on the determination result by the grant determination means being the second specific result. Pachinko machine.

According to the above configuration, when shifting to the specific mode, the transition to the second specific state, which is apparently difficult to distinguish from the specific state based on the specific result, and the probability of the grant determination after the second specific state is the second specific state. Subject to change from previous probability. In this way, it is possible to play the game while predicting whether the transition to the specific mode is based on the specific result or the transition is based on the second specific result.

In particular, since the probability of the grant determination after the second specific state is improved, the probability that the specific effect mode is set in the specific mode is also improved, and the mode is shifted to the specific mode. Nevertheless, it is possible to eliminate the inconvenience that a specific production mode is not easily set.

The "specific result" and "specific state" may be expressed as "first specific result" and "first specific state" in relation to "second specific result" and "second specific state". ..

Feature B9. It is provided with a transition effect executing means (a function of executing a mission mode effect setting process by the effect control device 82) capable of executing a transition effect to be transferred to the specific mode by the predetermined notification means.
The gaming machine according to feature B7 or feature B8, wherein the transition effect executing means has a configuration capable of executing the transition effect during the specific state.

According to the above configuration, the degree of freedom in the production of the game times, which is to shift to the specific mode, is improved. Specifically, when the transition effect is performed by a predetermined notification means, a period for performing the effect is required, but adjustment is required in relation to the effect continuation period for the game round. That is, for example, if the transition effect is executed during the game time after the effect for the game times, the effect for the game times and the transition effect are performed during the set effect continuation period, which is associated with the effect continuation period. It is necessary to make adjustments such as shortening the effect mode for the game. On the other hand, if the transition effect is overlapped with the effect for the game round, both the special effect for the game round and the transition effect will be distracted, and the effect of the effect may be reduced. There is sex.

Therefore, as described above, if the transition effect is performed during the specific state, it is not necessary to adjust the effect duration for the game round, so that the mode can be shifted to the specific mode without requiring complicated adjustment. Can be fully appealed.

Feature B10. The first control means (main control device 81) having the grant determination means, the period setting means, and the like.
A second control means (effect control device 82) having the mode setting means and different from the first control means,
Equipped with
One of the features B1 to B9, wherein the first control means has a configuration in which information corresponding to the period information set by the period setting means can be output to the second control means as output information. The gaming machine according to 1.

According to the above configuration, the functions of the first control means and the second control means are different from each other, the first control means performs grant determination and the effect continuation period is set, and the second control means performs the effect. .. In such a configuration, if it is attempted to change the effect duration from the effect mode, it becomes necessary to output the change information from the second control means to the first control means. Then, it becomes necessary to add a new configuration, and the gaming machine can input some information to the first control means for determining the grant, which is particularly beneficial to the player. Such a configuration is not preferable from the viewpoint of stability of grant determination and prevention of fraud.

Therefore, if the configuration of feature B1 is applied to a gaming machine having such a configuration, the period information group is changed to the second period information group when setting the effect continuation period in the specific mode. It is possible to prevent a contradiction from occurring in the relationship between the determination result of the grant determination performed on the control means side and the setting of the effect continuation period and the setting of the effect mode performed on the second control means side.

Feature B11. Regarding the predetermined determination information stored in the storage means, when the predetermined determination information becomes the target of the game round at a timing before the target of the game round, the embodiment setting means. Destination specifying means for specifying information corresponding to the effect mode set in (a function of executing confirmation processing for holding by the main control device 81), and
A special notification execution means (a function of executing a hold notice processing by the staging control device 82) for executing a special notification corresponding to the specific result by a predetermined notification means based on the specific result by the prior identification means.
Equipped with
Any of the features B1 to B10, wherein the special notification executing means has a configuration in which the content of the special notification can be changed based on the change of the period information group by the changing means. The gaming machine described in 1.

According to the above configuration, for example, in relation to the content of the special notification in which the effect mode is notified first, there is a contradiction in the specific mode in which the first determination result is determined by setting the specific effect mode. It can be prevented from occurring. Specifically, when the mode is changed to the specific mode in the situation where the special notification is used to notify that a specific effect mode is generated, the privilege corresponding to the first judgment result in the game times corresponding to the special notification is provided. It should be granted, but if the content of the special notification is the second judgment result but the special notification corresponding to a specific production mode is performed, the special notification is given. A contradiction will occur in the relationship between the notification and the specific mode. Therefore, if the configuration is such that changes are made to eliminate such a contradiction, it is possible to appropriately carry out each effect and avoid a decrease in the degree of attention due to the contradiction in the effect.

Feature B12. An acquisition means (a function of executing a winning process for a working port by the main control device 81) for acquiring determination information based on the fact that the acquisition condition is satisfied, and
A storage means (holding ball storage area 232) that stores determination information acquired by the acquisition means up to a predetermined number of predetermined numbers, and
With respect to the determination information stored in the storage means, a grant determination means (a function of executing a hit / fail determination process by the main control device 81) for executing a grant determination as to whether or not to grant a privilege to the player, and
Based on the grant determination performed by the grant determination means, the game round is started by a predetermined notification means (symbol display device 41), and the game round is ended as a notification result according to the determination result of the grant determination. The game times execution means (a function of executing the game times control process by the main control device 81, a function of executing the variation display control process by the staging control device 82), and
A privilege granting means (a function of executing a game state transition process by the main control device 81) capable of granting a privilege to a player based on the determination result by the granting determination means, and
Equipped with
The game round execution means is
Based on the determination result by the grant determination means, the period setting means for setting the effect continuation period of the game times (variation display time setting process by the main control device 81) and
A mode setting means (a function of executing a variation start process by the effect control device 82) for setting an effect mode of the game round based on the effect continuation period set by the period setting means.
Equipped with
The period setting means selects one period information from a period information group (variable display time table) in which a plurality of predetermined period information is set, and sets the effect continuation period corresponding to the period information in the game times. It is set as the production continuation period,
As a mode of the effect mode of the game times, a specific mode (mission mode) is provided in which the privilege is given by the privilege granting means when the specific effect mode is set by the mode setting means. ,
The specific mode notification means (mission mode by the staging control device 82) that notifies the transition to the specific mode before the determination information that is the target of the game times in the specific mode is acquired by the acquisition means. Function to execute the setting process of the staging) and
A change means for changing the period information group in which the period setting means selects the period information to the specific period information group (variable display time table for reach generation in the mission mode) based on the transition to the specific mode (the change means). The process of storing the switching flag by the main controller 81: the function of executing the process of step S1603) and
A gaming machine characterized by being equipped with.

According to the above configuration, in the gaming machine in which the grant determination is performed on the acquired determination information, the result is notified as a game round, and the effect mode when the game round is performed is set by the mode setting means. Since there is a specific mode in which a privilege is given when a specific effect mode is set, the result of the grant determination is not only notified as the result of the game round, but also the effect mode is to be noticed. Will be possible, and the degree of attention to the game will be increased.

In particular, since the notification of transition to the specific mode is performed before the determination information for the game times in the specific mode is acquired, the privilege is given as a result of the grant determination. It is possible to strengthen the impression that there is another route in which the privilege is given even if a specific production mode is selected in the production, in addition to the conventional route of

Here, when the game round is performed, the effect mode is set based on the set effect duration, so that the result of the grant determination does not correspond to the privilege grant, for example. Regardless, if a specific effect mode is selected as the effect mode, a contradiction in the effect will occur during the specific mode. In order to resolve this contradiction, for example, if an attempt is made to adjust the production according to the duration of the production so as not to have a specific production mode, the production may be delayed, which may give the player a great sense of discomfort. There is. In this case, the fun in the specific mode, such as the privilege being given if a specific production mode occurs at a different opportunity from the grant judgment, may be eliminated, and in the end, it is a successful race as a result of the grant judgment. The impression may be strengthened, and the degree of attention may be significantly reduced.

Therefore, if the period information group is changed to the specific period information group for the specific mode based on the transition to the specific mode as in the above configuration, the result of the grant determination, the effect continuation period, and the effect mode are used. It is possible to eliminate the contradiction caused by the relationship between the two, and it is possible to suitably increase the degree of attention to the specific mode without giving the impression that it is a finished race.

In addition, each configuration limited to the features B1 to B11 may be applied to the above feature B12.

<Characteristic C group>
Features C1. Judgment means for executing a predetermined determination (a function for executing a hit / fail determination process by the main control device 81) and
A special notification executing means (a symbol display device 41) that executes a special notification (game round) according to the predetermined determination result based on the determination by the determination means. A function to execute the game time control process by the main control device 81, a function to execute the variation display control process by the staging control device 82), and
It is a gaming machine equipped with
Correspondence information (variation display time table) by associating the period information (variation command) corresponding to the notification period (variation display time) of the special notification executed by the special notification execution means with the determination result by the determination means. Storage means (variable display time table storage area 223) to be stored as
A selection means (a function of executing a variable display time setting process by the main control device 81) for selecting the period information according to the determination result by the determination means from the corresponding information, and
Equipped with
The special notification executing means executes the special notification in the notification period according to the period information selected by the selection means.
As the determination result by the determination means, the first determination result (15R jackpot result, normal jackpot result, explicit 2R probability variation jackpot result) and the second determination result different from the first determination result (unspecified 2R probability variation jackpot result, special Out of place result, normal out of place result) and
As the corresponding information stored by the storage means,
The first correspondence information (the variable display time of 75 sec in the 1st embodiment) which can be selected by the selection means in either case of the 1st determination result and the 2nd determination result is set. Variable display time table for reach generation during normal times) and
In the case of the first determination result, the specific period information can be selected by the selection means, while in the case of the second determination result, the specific period information is not selected by the selection means. 2 Correspondence information (variation display time table for reach generation during mission) and
Is set,
The selection means is
A first selection means for selecting the period information from the first correspondence information (a process of acquiring a variation display time table for normal reach generation by the main control device 81: a function of executing the process of step S1704).
A second selection means for selecting the period information from the second correspondence information (a process of acquiring a variation display time table at the time of a mission by the main control device 81: a function of executing the process of step S1705).
A gaming machine characterized by being equipped with.

According to the above configuration, when the period information is selected by the first selection means, the specific period information can be selected regardless of whether the determination result is the first determination result or the second determination result, so that the player is notified. The determination result cannot be determined from the length of the period. Therefore, in the special notification in which the specific period information is selected, it is difficult for the player to grasp the determination result from the length of the notification period, and the content of the special notification can be enjoyed to the end. On the other hand, when the period information is selected by the second selection means, the specific period information is selected if the determination result is the first determination result, but the specific period information is not selected if the determination result is the second determination result. Therefore, if the notification period of the special notification is the special period information, the player can grasp that it is the first determination result. As described above, by having the first selection means and the second selection means, when the notification period becomes the special notification period, it is possible to grasp the determination result from the notification period. Since events that are not the same will occur, it will be possible to diversify the game through these events.

Further, in the gaming machine in which the effect corresponding to the notification period is stored in advance, the effect corresponding to the specific period information is also stored. Then, for example, if a situation (for example, a mission mode) in which the first determination result is determined when the production corresponding to the specific period information is performed, it is possible to significantly increase the attention to the production content. Conceivable. However, in this case, for example, in a configuration having only the first selection means, there is a possibility that the specific period information is selected even though the determination result is the second determination result. In this case, if an attempt is made to perform an effect that does not correspond to the specific period information in order to avoid a contradiction with the determination result, there is a possibility that a sense of incongruity may be given due to the difference in the length of the set effect. Then, it gives an impression that is no different from the conventional playability in which the effect is performed based on the determination result, and it is not possible to give a novel impression that the first determination result is obtained because the effect occurs. Therefore, if the configuration is provided with the second selection means and the notification period is selected by the second selection means in the above situation, there is no contradiction between the notification period and the effect and the determination result, and the effect is increased. It is possible to preferably realize playability by utilizing the relationship between the determination result and the staging without giving a feeling of strangeness.

The "first selection means" and the "second selection means" of the "selection means" can also be expressed as follows.
"The selection means selects the period information from the first correspondence information in a predetermined first state, and from the second correspondence information in a predetermined second state different from the predetermined first state. It is a configuration in which the period information can be selected. "

Feature C2. Based on the fact that the predetermined first switching condition is satisfied, the period information is selected by the first selection means from the state in which the period information is selected by the second selection means at the time of selecting the period information. The first switching means for switching to the first state (process for storing the switching flag by the main control device 81: function for executing the process in step S1603) and
Based on the establishment of the predetermined second switching condition, the period from the first state in which the period information is selected by the first selection means to the period by the second selection means at the time of selecting the period information. A second switching means for switching to the second state in which information is selected (a process of erasing the switching flag by the main control device 81: a function of executing the process of step S1713) and
The gaming machine according to feature C1, characterized in that the machine is equipped with.

According to the above configuration, in the case of the second determination result, the specific period information can be selected in the first state in which the period information is selected by the first selection means, while the period information is selected by the second selection means. In the second state, the specific period information is not selected. In other words, when the specific period information is selected, it is not specified whether it is the first judgment result or the second judgment result in the first state, but in the second state, it is not the second judgment result but the second judgment result. 1 It is specified that it is a determination result. In this way, when the specific period information is selected, there is a state in which the determination result is specified and a state in which the determination result is not specified, and such a state goes back and forth based on the establishment of the first switching condition and the second switching condition. It will be. Therefore, the intonation of the game can be added, and it becomes possible to greatly contribute to increasing the degree of attention to the game.

The "first switching condition", "first switching means", "second switching condition", and "second switching means" are "first transition condition", "first transition means", and "second transition", respectively. It can also be expressed as "condition" or "second transition means".

Further, the "first switching means" and the "second switching means" can be expressed by one "switching means". In this case, for example, "the first selection means is selected from the state in which the period information is selected by the second selection means at the time of selecting the period information based on the satisfaction of the predetermined first switching condition. Switches to the first state in which the period information is selected, and based on the fact that the predetermined second switching condition is satisfied, the period information is selected by the first selection means at the timing of selecting the period information. A switching means for switching from the state to the second state in which the period information is selected by the second selection means is provided. "

Feature C3. The second switching means takes the selection of the specific period information by the first selection means as one of the second switching conditions, and sets the second state in which the period information is selected by the second selection means. The gaming machine according to feature C2, which is characterized by having a switchable configuration.

According to the above configuration, when the specific period information is selected in the first state in which the determination result cannot be specified even if it becomes the specific period information, the process shifts to the second state in which the determination result can be specified by becoming the specific period information. That is, although the determination result cannot be specified in the determination times (so-called game times) in which the specific period information is selected first, after that, if the specific period information is selected, the determination result can be specified. By doing so, the degree of attention to the selection of information for a specific period is increased, and the interest is improved.

Feature C4. The second switching means sets the second state in which the period information is selected by the second selection means, with the determination result by the determination means being the second determination result as one of the second switching conditions. The gaming machine according to feature C2 or C3, which is characterized by having a switchable configuration.

According to the above configuration, the first state is switched to the second state based on the determination result being the second determination result. In the second state, it is possible to specify that it is the first determination result when the specific period information is selected, so that it is possible to specify that it is not the second determination result when the specific period information is selected. I can say. On the other hand, in the first state, even if the specific period information is selected, neither the second determination result nor the second determination result can be specified. That is, when the second determination result is obtained, it is possible to specify that the result is not the second determination result, which is a novel playability.

Feature C5. Changing means capable of changing the probability of the first determination result in the subsequent determination by the determination means based on the determination result by the determination means (process for storing the high probability mode flag in the main control device 81: A function for executing the processes of steps S1103 and S1107) is provided.
The gaming machine according to feature C4, wherein the second determination result includes a result (unspecified 2R probability variation jackpot result) in which the probability is changed by the changing means.

According to the above configuration, the probability of the first determination result may change based on the second determination result. In the second state of transition based on the second determination result, the first determination result can be specified by the specific period information. Therefore, if the probability of the first determination result changes, each special notification is given. The probability of being identifiable also changes. By doing so, it is possible to more preferably realize the playability in which the first determination result in the second state can be specified.

In addition, "changing the probability of becoming the first judgment result" includes "improving the probability of becoming the first judgment result" and "reducing the probability of becoming the first judgment result". In the case of "increasing the probability", it becomes easy to identify the first determination result in the second state, and in the case of "decreasing the probability", it becomes difficult to identify the first determination result in the second state. By doing so, it is possible to realize different playability in relation to the privilege and the like given based on the first determination result.

Feature C6. The gaming machine according to feature C5, wherein the second determination result includes a result (special deviation result) in which the probability is not changed by the changing means.

According to the above configuration, in the second state, there are cases where the probability is changed and cases where the probability is not changed. By doing so, the player will be able to predict whether or not the probability has been changed based on the specific period information, and the playability in the second state will be improved.

Feature C7. It is provided with change notification means (a function of executing the effect setting process for the opening / closing execution mode by the effect control device 82) capable of executing notification that the probability of the first determination result being changed in the determination by the determination means.
When the second switching means switches to the second state based on the second determination result, the second switching means is characterized in that it does not perform notification that the probability is changed by the change notification means. Features The gaming machine according to C6.

According to the above configuration, it becomes difficult for the player to determine whether or not the probability of the first determination result is changed when the second state is switched to. As a result, the ratio of relying on the specific period information in predicting whether the probability has changed increases, and the interest in the specific period information is further increased.

Feature C8. The first switching means is in the first state in which the period information is selected by the first selection means, with the selection of the specific period information by the second selection means as the first switching condition. The gaming machine according to any one of features C2 to C7, which is characterized by having a switchable configuration.

According to the above configuration, when the specific period information is selected in the second state, it is then switched to the first state in which the period information is selected by the first selection means. That is, switching to the first state occurs based on the result of the first determination in the second state. By doing so, it is possible to increase the rarity of the second state in which the first determination result is determined when the specific period information is selected, and it is possible to preferably increase the degree of attention in the second state. can.

Feature C9. The first state in which the period information is selected by the first selection means, with the determination by the determination means being performed a predetermined number of times as the first switching condition. The gaming machine according to any one of features C2 to C8, which is characterized in that it is configured to switch to.

According to the above configuration, when the determination by the determination means reaches a predetermined number of times in the second state, the process is switched to the first state. That is, in the second state, switching to the first state occurs even if the determination result by the determination means does not become the first determination result. By doing so, it is possible to increase the rarity of the second state in which the first determination result is determined when the specific period information is selected, and it is possible to preferably increase the degree of attention in the second state. can.

Feature C10. A privilege granting means capable of granting a privilege to a player based on a determination result by the determination means (process for setting a high frequency support mode by the main control device 81: a function of executing the processes of steps S1104 and S1110. )
The privilege granting means can grant the privilege when the determination result by the determination means is the first determination result, while the determination result by the determination means is the second determination result. Described in any one of the features C1 to C9, which is characterized in that it is possible to give a privilege that is more disadvantageous to the player than the privilege that is given when the privilege is not given or the first determination result is obtained. Pachinko machine.

According to the above configuration, there is a large difference in the advantage for the player between the first determination result and the second determination result in which the specific period information can be selected. Then, it is considered that the player plays the game hoping that it is the first determination result. When the specific period information is selected by the first selection means, either the first determination result or the second determination result cannot be specified, while when the specific period information is selected by the second selection means, the first Since it is possible to specify that it is one determination result, when the specific period information is selected, the player selects the notification period not by the first selection means but by the second selection means. It is thought that he wants to do that. By doing so, it becomes possible to draw attention to the event of which selection means is used to select the notification period. For example, in a configuration in which an effect corresponding to the selection means is generated, the effect is applied to the effect. It is possible to suitably increase the degree of attention.

Feature C11. The special notification executing means can execute an effect corresponding to the period information selected by the selection means by the predetermined notification means.
It is equipped with an effect storage means (effect pattern table) that stores the effect corresponding to the period information as predetermined corresponding effect information.
The gaming machine according to any one of features C1 to C10, wherein the effect storage means stores specific response effect information (reach C) corresponding to the specific period information.

According to the above configuration, when the special notification executing means performs the special notification, it is possible to derive the corresponding effect by referring to the period information, so that the processing load on the effect can be significantly reduced. .. In particular, the special notification in the special notification executing means is executed based on the judgment made by the judgment means, and in order to improve the degree of attention to the judgment result, a more flashy effect or a complicated effect is performed. Therefore, it is required to enhance the effect of the effect, and from such a viewpoint, it is considered that the merit of reducing the processing load of the special notification executing means is great.

Feature C12. As a mode in which the special notification is executed by the special notification execution means, a specific mode (mission mode) in which the specific corresponding effect is not selected when the second determination result is obtained is set.
The gaming machine according to feature C11, wherein the second selection means is configured to execute the selection of the period information in the specific mode.

According to the above configuration, it is specified that the first determination result is obtained when the specific corresponding effect is executed in the specific mode. If such a specific mode is provided, it is possible to suitably increase the degree of attention to the effect. However, in this case, in the configuration not provided with the second selection means, if the specific period information is selected even though it is the second determination result, the special notification executing means has no choice but to execute the specific response effect. Will not be obtained, and a contradiction will occur in a specific mode. However, in an attempt to resolve the contradiction, if a configuration different from the specific response effect is performed in a situation where the specific period information is selected in the case of the second judgment result, the processing load on the effect is significantly large. Not only can it increase, but if the period corresponding to the different effect does not correspond to the specific period information, it becomes necessary to extend / shorten the different effect to match the specific period information, and the effect is being viewed. It may make the player feel a great deal of discomfort. On the other hand, the gaming machine is provided with a second selection means, and the selection of the period information in the specific mode is carried out by the second selection means, so that the second determination result is obtained. There is no inconvenience that information is selected for a specific period. Therefore, it is possible to suitably increase the degree of attention of the specific mode.

Feature C13. The determination means, the first control means (main control device 81) having the selection means, and
A second control means (effect control device 82) having the special notification execution means and different from the first control means,
Equipped with
The first control means is described in the feature C11 or the feature C12, which is characterized in that the information corresponding to the period information selected by the selection means can be output to the second control means as output information. Amusement machine.

According to the above configuration, the functions of the first control means and the second control means are different from each other, the first control means makes a predetermined determination and the notification period is determined, and the second control means produces an effect. .. Even with such a configuration, if the second selection means (the first control means) is provided as in the feature C1, there is no contradiction between the notification period, the determination result, and the effect content, and various types are provided. It is possible to suitably realize the production.

<Characteristic D group>
Feature D1. At least the first judgment result (normal deviation result) and the second judgment result (15R probability variation jackpot result, normal jackpot result, explicit 2R probability variation jackpot result, unspecified 2R probability variation jackpot result) that are more advantageous to the player than the first determination result. , Special deviation result) is a determination means (a function of executing a hit / fail determination process by the main control device 81) for executing a predetermined determination included in the determination result.
A special notification executing means for executing a special notification (game times) according to the predetermined determination result by the predetermined notification means (symbol display device 41) based on the determination by the determination means. (A function to execute the game round control process by the main control device 81, a function to execute the variation display control process by the staging control device 82), and
It is a gaming machine equipped with
A mode setting means (a function of executing the variation start process in the effect control device 82) for setting the notification mode (effect pattern) of the special notification executed by the special notification execution means according to the determination result by the determination means. Equipped with
As the notification mode, a special notification mode (reach C) that can be set in either the case where the determination result by the determination means is the first determination result or the case where the determination result is the second determination result is set.
Based on the setting of the special notification mode by the mode setting means, a transition means (switching flag by the main control device 81) capable of shifting the state in which the special notification is executed from the normal state to the specific state is set. Processing to store: Function to execute the processing in step S1603) and
When the determination result by the determination means is the first determination result in the specific state, the limiting means for limiting the setting of the special notification mode by the aspect setting means (variation display time by the main control device 81). Function to execute setting process) and
A gaming machine characterized by being equipped with.

According to the above configuration, when the special notification of the special notification mode is executed, the state in which the special notification is executed shifts from the normal state to the specific state. When the state shifts to the specific state, if the determination result is the first determination result, the execution of the special notification of the special notification mode is restricted. Since the special notification mode can be set by either the first judgment result or the second judgment result, the case where the special notification mode is set in the specific state means that the judgment result is the second judgment result. Become. As for the first determination result and the second determination result, since the second determination result is more advantageous for the player, the case where the special notification mode is executed during the specific state and the other state (normal state). Comparing the case where the special notification mode is executed in the above, it can be said that it is preferable for the player to be in the specific state. On the other hand, since the special notification mode shifts to the specific state when the special notification mode is executed in the normal state, it is preferable for the player to include the special notification mode in the normal state and the subsequent situations. In this way, it is preferable for the player to execute the special notification mode by differentiating the determination results set in each state to cause a difference in the advantage and triggering the state transition. However, it is possible to make the thought path that seems to be preferable different, and to make the image given to the player greatly different. Therefore, it is possible to improve the interest while reducing the variation of the production and reducing the storage capacity.

Feature D2. The game according to feature D1, wherein the transition means is configured to shift to the specific state based on the setting of the special notification mode which is the first determination result by the mode setting means. Machine.

According to the above configuration, even if it is the first determination result, it shifts to a specific state if the special notification mode is set, which is preferable for the player. In particular, when the special notification mode is set again after the transition to the specific state, it is determined that it is the second determination result, so that the first special notification mode is the second special notification mode that becomes the second determination result. It can be taken as a precursor of the notification mode. By doing so, it becomes possible to attract a great deal of attention to the setting of the special notification mode, and it is possible to suitably increase the degree of attention to the game.

Feature D3. The transition means corresponds to a means for not shifting from the normal state to the specific state even when the special notification mode is set by the mode setting means (corresponding to reach C based on the normal deviation result in the main control device 81). The gaming machine according to the feature D1 or the feature D2, wherein the changeover flag is not stored even if the variable display time is selected.

According to the above configuration, when the special notification of the special notification mode is performed in the normal state, there are cases where the state shifts to the specific state and cases where the state does not shift. As a result, first, attention is paid to the occurrence of the special notification mode, as a result, attention is paid to whether or not it is the second determination result, and then, attention is paid to whether or not to shift to a specific state. By providing a plurality of points of interest in a series of flows in which special notification is performed, it is possible to maintain a high degree of attention without getting bored on the way.

Feature D4. Benefit-giving means (game state transition processing by the main control device 81) capable of performing processing for granting a privilege to the player according to the determination result by the determination means (large winning opening opening / closing process by the main control device 81). Has the ability to execute)
When the special notification mode is set and the transition means shifts to the specific state, the privilege granting means performs a process for granting the privilege to the player, while the special notification is set and the privilege granting means is described. The gaming machine according to feature D3, wherein the processing for granting the privilege to the player is not performed when the transition to the specific state is not performed by the transition means.

According to the above configuration, in the gaming machine of feature D3, when shifting to a specific state, a process for giving a privilege to the player is performed, but when the game machine does not shift to a specific state, the same process is not performed. .. As a result, there is a difference in whether or not the transition to the specific state is made, other than whether or not the determination result can be specified by the special notification mode in the specific state, and whether or not the privilege is given. Therefore, it is possible to make more attention about whether or not to shift to a specific state.

Feature D5. When the process for granting the above-mentioned privilege is performed, it is a configuration that requires a predetermined period.
It is provided with means for notifying the transition to the specific state by the transition means during the predetermined period (setting process of the mission mode effect by the effect control device 82: function of executing the process of step S1806). The gaming machine according to the feature D4.

According to the above configuration, it is possible to notify the transition to a specific state by using the time required for the process for granting the privilege, so that it becomes necessary to show the information regarding the presence or absence of the transition in a special notification mode. do not have. Therefore, it is possible to make it difficult for the presence or absence of the transition to be recognized from the special notification mode itself, and it is also possible to reduce the storage capacity by adopting the configuration using the combined production mode in this way.

Feature D6. A variable ball entry means (variable winning device 32) that is provided in the game area where the game ball flows down and can be switched between an open state in which the game ball can enter and a closed state in which the game ball cannot enter or is difficult to enter.
A variable ball entry control means (a function of executing a large winning opening opening / closing process by the main control device 81) for executing variable ball entry control between the open state and the closed state of the variable ball entry means, and
A payout means (payout control device 97) that executes a payout of a prize ball based on the fact that a game ball has entered the variable ball entry means.
Equipped with
The gaming machine according to feature D5, wherein the privilege granting means is configured to perform processing for executing the variable ball entry control by the variable ball entry control means.

According to the above configuration, during the period in which the process for performing the variable ball entry control is being executed by the variable ball entry means, the transition means notifies that the shift to the specific state is performed. The variable ball entry means has a configuration that can be switched between an open state and a closed state, but such a change takes a considerable amount of time, and by effectively utilizing such time, the existing configuration can be used. It is possible to achieve the effect of feature D4 while making good use of it.

Feature D7. An execution period setting means (a function of executing a variable display time setting process by the main control device 81) for setting an execution period of the special notification based on the determination by the determination means is provided.
The mode setting means is configured to set a notification mode of special notification according to the execution period set by the execution period setting means.
The limiting means is such that when the determination result by the determination means is the first determination result in the specific state, the execution period setting means does not select the execution period corresponding to the special notification mode. The gaming machine according to any one of features D1 to D6, characterized in that the configuration is such that the execution of the notification mode can be restricted.

According to the above configuration, since the execution period corresponding to the special notification mode is not set in the specific state, the special notification mode is not selected as the notification mode of the special notification set according to the execution period.

Feature D8. As the notification mode of the special notification when the determination result of the determination means is the second determination result, a suggestion notification mode (reach effect) suggesting that the determination result is the second determination result and the suggestion. It includes a pre-suggestion notification mode (pre-reach effect) that is executed before the notification mode and can suggest that it is a special notification that can be the suggestion notification mode.
The gaming machine according to any one of features D1 to D7, wherein the above-mentioned prior suggestion notification mode is common between the special notification mode and the notification mode of the special notification different from the special notification mode.

According to the above configuration, whether or not the notification mode of the special notification is the special notification mode cannot be determined from the previous suggestion notification mode, but can be determined by the subsequent suggestion notification mode. By doing so, it becomes possible to reduce the inconvenience such that the degree of attention is lowered due to the determination of whether or not the special notification mode is used as soon as the special notification is started. ..

It should be noted that "common" may be expressed as "it is difficult for the player to identify", for example, as long as the notification mode has the same appearance.

Feature D9. The suggestion notification mode is a change display of a result notification mode (confirmed display) for notifying the notification result corresponding to the determination result and a part of the display which is a stage before the result notification mode and constitutes the result notification mode. It is a configuration including a pre-result notification mode (reach display) and
The gaming machine according to feature D8, characterized in that the content of the result notification mode can be changed among the suggestion notification modes when the special notification mode is set in the specific state. ..

According to the above configuration, the degree of freedom of the execution period is improved when the special notification mode is set. That is, if the special notification mode is executed in the specific state, it is determined that the determination result is the second determination result. Therefore, as a player, at least whether or not the notification mode of the special notification is the special notification mode. I just need to be able to judge. In other words, in the case of the special notification mode, it is not necessary to notify the latter half portion (result notification mode) of the suggestion notification mode, and it is specified that the second determination result is obtained. Therefore, this latter half portion is omitted. However, there is no sense of discomfort. By doing so, in the case of the second determination result, even when the execution period selected in the specific state is various, the effect in the specific state can be suitably exerted.

Feature D10. At least the first judgment result (normal deviation result) and the second judgment result (15R probability variation jackpot result, normal jackpot result, explicit 2R probability variation jackpot result, unspecified 2R probability variation jackpot result) that are more advantageous to the player than the first determination result. , Special deviation result) is a determination means (a function of executing a hit / fail determination process by the main control device 81) for executing a predetermined determination included in the determination result.
A special notification executing means for executing a special notification (game times) according to the predetermined determination result by the predetermined notification means (symbol display device 41) based on the determination by the determination means. (A function to execute the game round control process by the main control device 81, a function to execute the variation display control process by the staging control device 82), and
It is a gaming machine equipped with
A mode setting means (a function of executing the variation start process in the effect control device 82) for setting the notification mode (effect pattern) of the special notification executed by the special notification execution means according to the determination result by the determination means. Equipped with
As the notification mode, a special notification mode (reach C) that can be set in either the case where the determination result by the determination means is the first determination result or the case where the determination result is the second determination result is set.
When the determination result by the determination means is the first determination result based on the fact that the special notification mode is set by the aspect setting means when the determination result by the determination means is the first determination result. A transition means (a process of storing a switching flag by the main control device 81: a function of executing the process of step S1603) capable of shifting to a specific state (mission mode) in which the special notification mode is not set by the mode setting means. A gaming machine characterized by being equipped.

According to the above configuration, when the special notification of the special notification mode is executed as the first determination result, the state shifts to the specific state in which the special notification of the special notification mode is not executed if it is the first determination result. Since the special notification mode can be set by either the first judgment result or the second judgment result, the case where the special notification mode is set in the specific state means that the judgment result is the second judgment result. Become. As for the first determination result and the second determination result, since the second determination result is more advantageous for the player, the case where the special notification mode is executed during the specific state and the other state (normal state). Comparing the case where the special notification mode is executed in the above, it can be said that it is preferable for the player to be in the specific state. On the other hand, since the special notification mode shifts to the specific state when the special notification mode is executed in the normal state, it is preferable for the player to include the special notification mode in the normal state and the subsequent situations. In this way, it is preferable for the player to execute the special notification mode by differentiating the determination results set in each state to cause a difference in the advantage and triggering the state transition. However, it is possible to make the thought path that seems to be preferable different, and to make the image given to the player greatly different. Therefore, it is possible to improve the interest while reducing the variation of the production and reducing the storage capacity.

Moreover, in the above configuration, the special notification of the special notification mode that triggers the transition to the specific state is the case where the determination result is the first determination result that is disadvantageous to the player. That is, if the special notification mode is implemented based on the first determination result that is disadvantageous to the player, and if the special notification mode is subsequently implemented (specific state), it is not the first determination result but the second determination result. Is confirmed. In this case, for example, even if a notification mode with a high degree of expectation as a second determination result is set, if the notification mode is configured to be completely randomly selected, the notification mode will be the first determination result. If the selected events happen to be continuous, the player may be given the impression that the expected degree of the notification mode is lower than the set value. Then, the player who receives such an impression may not be able to expect the effect of the effect when the notification mode is selected. Therefore, according to the above configuration, it is promised that the second determination result will be obtained if the special notification of the specific notification mode is performed at least twice, and it is possible to successfully secure the expectation of the special notification mode. ..

Feature D11. The gaming machine according to feature D10, wherein the special notification mode is a notification mode having a high degree of expectation, which is the second determination result, among the notification modes set by the mode setting means.

According to the above configuration, the effect of guaranteeing the degree of expectation for the special notification mode can be more preferably exhibited in the feature D10.

Regarding the "notification mode with high expectation as the second determination result", for example, "as the notification mode set by the aspect setting means, the expectation as the second determination result is relatively high or low". A high expectation mode (super reach) and a low expectation mode (normal reach, non-reach) are set, and the special notification mode is set as a notification mode of the high expectation mode. " good.

In addition, each configuration limited to the features D1 to D9 may be applied to the above features D10 and D11.

<Characteristic E group>
Features E1. An acquisition means (a function of executing a winning process for a working port by the main control device 81) for acquiring determination information based on the fact that the acquisition condition is satisfied, and
A storage means (holding ball storage area 232) that stores determination information acquired by the acquisition means up to a predetermined number of predetermined numbers, and
With respect to the determination information stored in the storage means, a grant determination means (a function of executing a hit / fail determination process by the main control device 81) for executing a grant determination as to whether or not to grant a privilege to the player, and
Based on the fact that the grant determination is performed by the grant determination means, the game round is started by a predetermined notification means (symbol display device 41), and the game round is set as a notification result according to the determination result of the grant determination. The game round execution means to be terminated (a function of executing the game round control process by the main control device 81, a function of executing the variation display control process by the staging control device 82), and
A privilege granting means (a function of executing a game state transition process by the main control device 81) capable of granting a privilege to a player based on the determination result by the granting determination means, and
Equipped with
The game round execution means includes a mode setting means (a function of executing a variation start process by the staging control device 82) for setting an effect mode of the game round based on a determination result by the grant determination means.
Regarding the predetermined determination information stored in the storage means, when the predetermined determination information becomes the target of the game round at a timing before the target of the game round, the embodiment setting means. Destination specifying means for specifying information corresponding to the effect mode set in (a function of executing confirmation processing for holding by the main control device 81), and
Based on the specific result by the prior identification means, the special notification execution means (execution of the hold notice processing by the staging control device 82) for executing the special notification corresponding to the specific result by the predetermined notification means or the notification means different from the predetermined notification means. Function to do) and
Equipped with
As the mode of the effect mode of the game times, a specific mode (mission mode) is set in which the privilege is given by the privilege granting means when the specific effect mode is set by the mode setting means. ,
The specific mode setting means (effect) in which the setting for shifting to the specific mode is set before the determination information that is the target of the game times in the specific mode is the target of the grant determination by the grant determination means. It is equipped with a function to execute the setting process of the mission mode effect by the control device 82).
The specific mode setting means is a gaming machine having a configuration capable of setting a transition to the specific mode based on a specific result by the prior specific means.

According to the above configuration, in the gaming machine in which the grant determination is performed on the acquired determination information, the result is notified as a game round, and the effect mode when the game round is performed is set by the mode setting means. Since a specific mode in which a privilege is given when a specific effect mode is set is set, not only the result of the grant determination is notified as the result of the game round, but also the effect mode should be paid attention to. Will be possible, and the degree of attention to the game will be increased.

Not only that, the special notification corresponding to the effect mode when the predetermined determination information is targeted for the game round may be performed before the predetermined determination information is targeted for the game round. Since the effect mode of the game times is associated with the determination result of the grant determination, by doing so, the result of the determination information is determined by the relationship between the special notification and the presence / absence of the shift to the specific mode. It is possible to perform the game of predicting, and it is possible to realize a novel game property that has never existed before.

In particular, since the setting for shifting to the specific mode is performed before the determination information that is the target of the game times in the specific mode is the target of the grant determination, the result of the grant determination is It is possible to enhance the impression that there is another route in which the privilege is given even if a specific production mode is selected in the production, in addition to the conventional route in which the privilege is given. Since such a setting is made based on the relationship with the special notification, that is, the configuration performed based on the specific result by the prior identification means, for example, the special notification may be used to notify the specific production mode. However, it is possible to set a specific mode without causing a contradiction with the privilege grant.

Feature E2. The specific mode setting means is a limiting means for limiting the setting of the specific mode when the special notification (holding image by the effect image C) corresponding to the specific effect mode is performed by the special notification execution unit. The gaming machine according to feature E1, wherein the gaming machine is provided with (a function of executing the process of step S2301 by the staging control device 82).

According to the above configuration, when the special notification corresponding to a specific effect mode is performed and the specific mode is set, the determination information corresponding to the specific effect mode does not correspond to the privilege grant. If so, there is a possibility that a contradiction will occur. Therefore, in such a case, the above contradiction does not occur if the setting of the specific mode is restricted.

Feature E3. The limiting means corresponds to the determination result that the special notification corresponding to the specific effect mode performed by the special notification executing means is the target of the privilege grant by the privilege granting means as the determination result by the grant determination means. The gaming machine according to feature E2, characterized in that the setting of the specific mode by the specific mode setting means is acceptable.

Even when the corresponding special notification of the specific production mode is performed, there is no contradiction even if the specific mode is set as long as the special notification is the target of the privilege grant. Therefore, if the above configuration is used, it is possible to reduce the number of events in which the setting of the specific mode is restricted, and it is possible to fully enjoy the specific mode prepared with great care.

Further, according to the above configuration, in relation to the special notification corresponding to the specific production mode and the transition to the specific mode, the determination information for which the special notification is performed corresponds to the privilege grant. It becomes possible to specify that. In this way, the prediction of the judgment result / specific game becomes more diverse as compared with the configuration in which the notification corresponding to the privilege grant is directly performed for the predetermined judgment information, which is a hobby. Improvement is planned.

Feature E4. As the determination result by the grant determination means, the first determination result (15R probability variation jackpot result, normal jackpot result, explicit 2R probability variation jackpot result) which is the target of privilege grant (high frequency support mode) by the privilege granting means, and the privilege. The second, which is not or is not the target of the privilege grant by the granting means, but is more disadvantageous to the player than the privilege in the case of the first judgment result (open / close execution mode of the low frequency winning mode). Judgment results (special deviation result, unspecified 2R probability variation jackpot result, normal deviation result) are included.
The mode setting means has a configuration in which the specific effect mode can be set by either the first determination result or the second determination result.
When the special notification (holding image by the effect image C) corresponding to the specific effect mode is performed by the special notification execution means, the specific effect mode is performed in the game times targeted by the special notification. The gaming machine according to any one of features E1 to E3, characterized in that the configuration is such that a different production mode is not set.

According to the above configuration, if the special notification corresponding to the specific production mode is performed, the specific production mode will surely occur in the game times corresponding to the special notification. In other words, there is no so-called special notification of Gase.

Here, in the special notification as the so-called look-ahead notification, a notification of the result of the grant determination and a notification of the effect mode can be considered. In the case of notifying the result of the grant determination, if it is definitely notified that the privilege will be granted, the player can grasp it in advance, and it is possible to play the game while feeling superiority. On the other hand, there is a possibility that the attention to the production for the game will be diminished. From such a viewpoint, it is considered that the notification of the result of the grant determination is preferably the suggestion notification including the so-called mustard rather than the definitive notification.

On the other hand, in the notification of the effect mode, the effect mode itself is provided as an effect for notifying the determination result in the game round, and even in one effect mode, the determination result is the target of the privilege grant. It may or may not be. Then, in the notification of the production mode, if the suggestion notification including the so-called ghost occurs, there are cases where the notification of the production mode causes ghosting and cases where the ghosting occurs in the game times, and the notification of the production mode itself. There is a possibility that the reliability of the will be greatly reduced. As a result, the degree of attention to the notification of the effect mode may be significantly reduced.

Therefore, as in the above configuration, by providing special notification that does not include so-called ghosts, it is possible to more preferably realize a game in which the degree of attention of the special notification is secured and the privilege grant is predicted in relation to the specific mode. It will be possible.

Feature E5. The special notification executing means can execute the special notification corresponding to the specific effect mode, and the special notification (holding image by the mission suggestion image) that the specific mode is set by the specific mode setting means. ) Is a gaming machine according to any one of features E1 to E4, characterized in that the configuration is such that the specific mode can be executed at a timing prior to the setting of the specific mode.

According to the above configuration, a special notification corresponding to a specific effect mode and a special notification that a specific mode is set may be executed. Then, for example, when these special notifications are executed, depending on the order in which the determination information is the target of the grant determination, the mode shifts to the specific mode, and after that, the game times according to the specific effect mode occur. , It becomes possible to grasp before shifting to a specific mode. In this case, neither the special notification for shifting to the specific mode nor the special notification corresponding to the specific production mode is the notification for directly confirming the privilege grant, but the privilege is granted due to the duplication of these notifications. It is a notification that indirectly determines. Therefore, as compared with the configuration in which the judgment result is directly grasped, the number of branches of prediction until grasping is increased, the fun of predicting the judgment result is increased, and it is possible to contribute to the improvement of the interest.

Feature E6. The grant determination means acquires the first determination information acquired by the acquisition means by the acquisition means before the first determination information is acquired, and grants the first determination information by the grant determination means. It is provided with a priority means (a function of executing data setting processing by the main control device 81) for assigning the first determination information before the second determination information that is not the target of the determination. ,
In the specific mode setting means, in a situation where the special notification for the second determination information is performed by the special notification execution means, the priority means determines that the first determination information is given. The gaming machine according to any one of features E1 to E5, wherein the specific mode can be set by specifying what is to be performed by the prior identification means.

According to the above configuration, there is a difference between the acquisition order and the determination order between the first determination information and the second determination information, and in relation to the special notification, for example, regarding a specific effect mode. In the situation where the special notification of the above is performed, even if the judgment information to be the target of the grant judgment is acquired later than the judgment information of the special notification, a contradiction occurs in the specific mode. Can be avoided.

Feature E7. Whether or not the first determination information is acquired by the time the second determination information is the target of the grant determination when the second determination information is acquired by the acquisition means. Is provided with a prediction means (a function of executing the process of step S2502 by the staging control device 82) capable of predicting first.
The special notification executing means can execute the special notification corresponding to the specific aspect information based on the prediction that the first determination information is difficult to be acquired or is not acquired by the predicting means. The gaming machine according to feature E6, which is characterized by having a configuration.

According to the above configuration, in a configuration in which there is a difference between the acquisition order and the determination order between the first determination information and the second determination information, after the second determination information is acquired, the grant determination is made. If the first determination information is not acquired before the target, the acquisition order and the determination order during that period are the same. Therefore, in such a case, if the configuration is such that the special notification corresponding to the specific mode information can be executed, there is a contradiction due to the specific mode being set by the first determination information acquired after the fact. It will not occur.

The technical ideas shown in the inventions of the features A to E described above may be applied to the inventions of the features A to E, and some or all of them may be combined to form the features A to E. It may be applied to each invention of group E. Further, it is also possible to arbitrarily combine all or a part of the various configurations shown in each invention of each feature group A to E.

The basic configuration of the gaming machine to which each of the above features can be applied is shown below.

Pachinko gaming machine: An operating means operated by a player (launching handle 54), a gaming ball launching means for launching a game ball based on the operation of the operating means (gaming ball launching mechanism 53), and the launched game ball. A ball passage (rail portions 51, 52) leading to a predetermined gaming area (gaming area PE) and each gaming component arranged in the gaming area are provided, and a predetermined passing portion (general prize) among these gaming parts is provided. A gaming machine that gives a privilege to a player when a gaming ball passes through a mouth 31, etc.).

Revolving gaming machine such as a slot machine: Equipped with a variable display means that displays a variable display of a symbol sequence consisting of a plurality of symbols and then displays the final stop display of the symbol sequence, and the symbol variation starts due to the operation of the starting operation means. This is a special game that is advantageous to the player on the condition that the fluctuation of the symbol is stopped due to the operation of the stop operation means or after a predetermined time has elapsed, and the final stop symbol at the time of the stop is a specific symbol. A gaming machine that generates a state (bonus game, etc.).

Ball-using belt-type gaming machine: Equipped with a variable display means that displays a variable display of a symbol sequence consisting of a plurality of symbols and then displays the final stop display of the symbol sequence. A special gaming state (bonus) that is advantageous to the player on the condition that the fluctuation of the symbol is stopped due to the operation of the operation means or the predetermined time elapses and the final stop symbol at the time of the stop is a specific symbol. A throwing device that is provided with a ball tray to generate a game, etc., and is provided with a throwing device that takes in a game ball from the ball tray and a payout device that pays out the game ball to the ball tray. A gaming machine configured so that the operation of the starting operation means becomes effective when the gaming ball is thrown in.

10 ... Pachinko machine, 33 ... Upper operating port, 34 ... Lower operating port, 41 ... Symbol display device, 43 ... Main display unit, 54 ... Launch handle, 81 ... Main control device, 82 ... Production control device, G ... Display screen ..

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An acquisition means for acquiring determination information based on the fact that the acquisition conditions are satisfied, and
A storage means for storing determination information acquired by the acquisition means up to a predetermined number of predetermined numbers, and a storage means.
With respect to the determination information stored in the storage means, a grant determination means for executing a grant determination as to whether or not to grant a privilege to the player, and a grant determination means.
Based on the fact that the grant determination is performed by the grant determination means, the game round execution means is to start the game round by a predetermined notification means and end the game round as a notification result according to the determination result of the grant determination. ,
A privilege granting means capable of granting a privilege to a player based on a determination result by the granting determination means, and a privilege granting means.
Equipped with
As the determination result by the grant determination means, the first determination result that is the target of the privilege grant by the privilege granting means and the first determination result of the subject that is not or is the target of the privilege grant by the privilege granting means. It includes the second judgment result, which gives the player a privilege that is more disadvantageous than the privilege.
The game round execution means is based on the period setting means for setting the effect continuation period of the game round based on the determination result by the grant determination means and the effect continuation period set by the period setting means. A mode setting means for setting an effect mode of a game time is provided, and the current game time is executed in the set effect continuation period and the effect mode.
The period setting means selects one period information from the period information group in which a plurality of predetermined period information is set, and sets the effect continuation period corresponding to the period information as the effect continuation period of the game times. It is a thing
As the period information group, a first period information group including specific period information that can be set by the period setting means in either the first determination result or the second determination result, and the period setting in the first determination result. While the specific period information is set by the means, the second determination result includes a second period information group in which the specific period information is not set by the period setting means.
Based on the fact that the result of the grant determination by the grant determination means is a predetermined specific determination result, the period information group used by the period setting means is changed from the first period information group to the second period information. A gaming machine characterized by having a changing means that can be changed into a group.

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