JP5230716B2 - Pachinko machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To make a player to play having a feeling of expectation with a high expectation performance in a special state after winning a small prize. <P>SOLUTION: For 40 variations after winning a small prize, a high expectation special state is set. In the high expectation special state, a failure variation pattern to perform a normal failure performance or one high expectation special variation pattern capable of performing a ready-to-win performance is selectable. After the high expectation special state is set, and before a variation in the high expectation special variation pattern is performed, a performance control part 202 performs a performance in a secret mode in which whether it is in the high expectation special state or it has been transferred to a low expectation special state is kept secret. After the special state is set, when a variation is performed in the high expectation special variation pattern, the performance control part 202 performs a step performance at a prescribed ratio. The step performance is a performance for transfer to the high expectation performance after performing the low expectation performance. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2012,JPO&amp;INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a pachinko gaming machine that variably displays a symbol indicating a determination result of whether or not to shift to an advantageous game advantageous to a player.

  Conventionally, when a game ball launched into the game area of the game board wins a specific start opening, a random number is acquired at the start winning timing under the control of the main control unit, and the random number matches a predetermined hit random number A pachinko gaming machine in which a hit determination for determining whether or not to perform is performed, and a special symbol indicating the determination result is varied and stopped is widely used. In performing the change of the special symbol, the main control unit performs a hit determination, and uses the determination result to select a change pattern indicating a change mode. Such a pachinko gaming machine is provided with an effect control unit that performs an effect in response to the result of the hit determination by the main control unit or the variation pattern of the special symbol.

  For example, the effect control unit displays the three effect symbols on the image display unit and performs the change effect. The production control unit performs normal loss production and reach production according to the variation pattern of the special symbol. A normal lose effect is an effect that, when, for example, three effect symbols are used, each effect symbol is stopped at a non-identical or unrelated effect symbol.

  Reach production is, for example, when using 3 production designs, after arranging two production designs that are the same or related on the active line, and then changing only the last production design for a long time. It is a production that raises the expectation for In the case of a big hit, the last effect symbol is stopped with the same or related effect as other effect symbols that are stopped. In the case of losing, the last effect symbol is stopped with something that is not the same as the other effect symbols that are stopped or that is not related. The reach production includes normal reach, which is a normal reach production, and super-reach, which has high expectations.

  In addition, recent pachinko machines have a variety of effects. For example, the effect control unit stores a plurality of effect contents corresponding to one variation pattern of a special symbol, and is transmitted from the main control unit. A technique has been proposed in which one production content is selected based on the variation pattern to be produced, for example (see Patent Document 1 below).

JP 2002-66025 A

  However, the above-described conventional technology merely enriches the production variations, and has a problem that the selection ratio of the variation pattern selected by the control of the main control unit cannot be changed. Specifically, for example, there is a problem that it is difficult to easily generate a super reach that is difficult to select, or difficult to generate a normal reach that is easily selected.

  Due to these problems, players who have been playing for a long time are less likely to expect normal reach that occurs frequently until they win the jackpot, and super-reach is unlikely to occur in the first place. There was a problem that it might become tired and get tired of the game.

  An object of the present invention is to provide a pachinko gaming machine that can suppress the player from getting bored of the game and has excellent interests in order to solve the above-described problems caused by the prior art.

  In order to solve the above-described problems and achieve the object, the pachinko gaming machine according to the present invention performs whether or not to play an advantageous game advantageous to the player, or whether or not to perform a special game different from the advantageous game, Based on the results determined by the game determination means and the game determination means, the selection ratio is lower than the normal change pattern and the normal change pattern among the change patterns indicating the pattern change mode. A selection means for selecting one fluctuation pattern among a plurality of special fluctuation patterns each having a different selection ratio, and a symbol is variably displayed using the fluctuation pattern selected by the selection means, and determined by the game determination means. The change display means for stopping and displaying the symbol indicating the determination result, and the symbols stopped and displayed by the change display means indicate the special game. The execution means for executing the special game, the effect execution means for executing the effect representing the degree of expectation for the advantageous game in association with the symbol variably displayed by the variation display means, A normal state setting means for setting a normal state which is a gaming state; a special state setting means for setting one special state among a plurality of special states for a predetermined period after the special game is executed by the execution means; And when the normal state is set by the normal state setting means, the selection means is based on the result determined by the game determination means, the normal fluctuation pattern, the first special fluctuation pattern, or One special variation pattern is selected from the second special variation patterns having a lower selection ratio than the first special variation pattern, and the special state setting means selects the special variation pattern. When the first special state is set, the normal variation pattern or the first special variation pattern is selected based on the result determined by the game determination means, and the first special state is selected. When selecting the variation pattern, the first special variation pattern is selected at a selection ratio different from the normal state according to the selection ratio of the first special variation pattern in the normal state, and the special state setting means When the second special state is set by the above, the normal variation pattern or the second special variation pattern is selected based on the result determined by the game determination means, and the second When selecting the special variation pattern, the normal state is determined according to the selection ratio of the second special variation pattern in the normal state. The second special variation pattern is selected at a different selection ratio, and the production execution means is configured to select the second special state by the selection means when the first special state or the second special state is set by the special state setting means. When the first special variation pattern is selected, the first effect corresponding to the first special variation pattern is executed, and the first special state or the second special state is set by the special state setting means. In addition, when the second special variation pattern is selected by the selection unit, the second effect different from the first effect can be executed after the first effect is performed.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to prevent the player from getting bored with the game due to a special state in which only one variation pattern is selectable, and in a special state, the game can be expected with a high expectation effect. can do. Thereby, there is an effect that the effect after the transition to the special state can be made highly interesting.

It is a front view which shows an example of a pachinko gaming machine. It is a block diagram which shows the internal structure of the control part of a pachinko game machine. It is a block diagram which shows the functional structure of a pachinko gaming machine. It is explanatory drawing which shows the outline | summary of this Embodiment. It is the flowchart which showed the processing content of the timer interruption process which a main control part performs. It is the flowchart which showed the processing content of the start port SW process which a main control part performs. It is the flowchart which showed the processing content of the prior determination process which a main control part performs. It is the flowchart which showed the processing content of the special symbol process which a main control part performs. It is the flowchart which showed the processing content of the hit determination processing which a main control part performs. It is explanatory drawing which showed an example of the hit determination table for low probability. It is explanatory drawing which showed an example of the hit determination table for high probability. It is explanatory drawing which showed an example of the jackpot symbol determination table for 1st start openings. It is explanatory drawing which showed an example of the 2nd start opening jackpot symbol determination table. It is explanatory drawing which showed an example of the small hit symbol determination table. It is the flowchart which showed the processing content of the fluctuation pattern selection process which a main control part performs. It is the flowchart which showed the processing content of the fluctuation pattern selection process which a main control part performs. It is explanatory drawing which showed an example of the normal variation pattern table for winning. It is explanatory drawing which showed an example of the winning A fluctuation pattern table. It is explanatory drawing which showed an example of the winning B fluctuation pattern table. It is explanatory drawing which showed an example of the winning C fluctuation pattern table. It is explanatory drawing which showed an example of the normal fluctuation pattern table for a loss. It is explanatory drawing which showed an example of the A fluctuation pattern table for lose. It is explanatory drawing which showed an example of the B fluctuation pattern table for loss. It is explanatory drawing which showed an example of the C fluctuation | variation pattern table for loss. It is the flowchart which showed the processing content of the process during a stop which a main control part performs. It is the flowchart which showed the processing content of the process during a stop which a main control part performs. It is the flowchart which showed the processing content of the big prize opening process which a main control part performs. It is the flowchart which showed the processing content of the opening process which a main control part performs. It is the flowchart which showed the processing content of the process in open | release which a main control part performs. It is the flowchart which showed the processing content of the interval process which a main control part performs. It is the flowchart which showed the processing content of the ending process which a main control part performs. It is the flowchart which showed the processing content of game state setting processing. It is the flowchart which showed the processing content of game state setting processing. It is the flowchart which showed the processing content of the production timer interruption process which a production supervision part performs. It is the flowchart which showed the processing content of the command reception process which a production control part performs. It is the flowchart which showed the processing content of the change production selection process which an production supervision part performs. It is the flowchart which showed the processing content of the change production selection process which an production supervision part performs. It is explanatory drawing which showed an example of the table for mode flag references. It is explanatory drawing which shows the reach design pattern table for normal. It is explanatory drawing which shows the reach | attainment pattern pattern table for secrecy mode cancellation | release. It is explanatory drawing which shows the reach production pattern table for special modes. It is explanatory drawing which shows the reach | attainment effect pattern table for pseudo | simulation normal modes. It is the flowchart which showed the processing content of the process during the change production completion which an production supervision part performs. It is the flowchart which showed the processing content of the process during the change production completion which an production supervision part performs. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the reach a displayed on an image display part. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of reach b displayed on an image display part. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the reach c displayed on an image display part. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the change production | presentation at the time of winning a small hit. It is explanatory drawing which shows the production 1 at the time of secrecy mode cancellation | release. It is explanatory drawing which shows the production 2 at the time of secrecy mode cancellation | release. It is explanatory drawing (the 1) which shows the production 3 at the time of secrecy mode cancellation | release. It is explanatory drawing (the 2) which shows the production 3 at the time of secrecy mode cancellation | release. FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram showing an end condition of special mode A. FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram showing end conditions for special mode B. FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram showing end conditions for special mode C.

  Exemplary embodiments of a pachinko gaming machine according to the present invention will be described below in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

(Embodiment)
(Basic configuration of pachinko machine)
First, the basic configuration of the pachinko gaming machine according to the embodiment will be described. FIG. 1 is a front view showing an example of a pachinko gaming machine. As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko gaming machine 100 includes a game board 101. A launcher is disposed at a lower position of the game board 101. The game ball launched by driving the launching unit rises between the rails 102 a and 102 b and reaches the upper position of the game board 101, and then falls within the game area 103.

  A plurality of nails are provided in the game area 103, and the game balls fall in an unspecified direction by the nails. In the game area 103, a windmill and various winning openings (such as a start opening and a big winning opening) that change the falling direction of the gaming balls are arranged at positions in the middle of the falling of the gaming balls.

  An image display unit 104 such as a liquid crystal display is disposed at a substantially central portion of the game board 101. A liquid crystal display or the like is used as the image display unit 104. A first start port 105 is disposed below the image display unit 104, and a second start port 106 is disposed on the right side of the image display unit 104. The first start port 105 and the second start port 106 are winning ports for starting and winning.

  An electric tulip 107 that can be freely opened and closed is provided in the vicinity of the second starting port 106. The electric tulip 107 takes a closed state (closed state) that makes it difficult to win the game ball to the second starting port 106 and an open state (opened state) that makes it easier to win than the closed state. Control of these states is performed by a solenoid provided in the electric tulip 107.

  The electric tulip 107 opens based on the lottery result of the normal symbol lottery performed when the game ball passes through the gate 108 disposed above the second starting port 106. The electric tulip 107 has a longer opening time in the gaming state to which the electric chew support function is added, and makes it easier to guide the gaming ball to the second starting port 106. The gaming state to which the electric Chu support function is added will be described later in detail, but is a gaming state set after the end of a specific advantageous game (a jackpot game) such as a probability variation length.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 100 according to the present embodiment, in a normal gaming state, the player hits the left and aims at the first starting port 105, while the gaming state or jackpot game to which an electric chew support function is added. In this state, the player is a type of gaming machine that makes a right turn and plays with the aim of the second starting port 106.

  Specifically, when the player strikes left, the launched game ball flows down the left side of the game area 103 as indicated by an arrow 130. On the other hand, when the player hits the right, the launched game ball flows down the right side of the game area 103 as indicated by an arrow 140. It should be noted that game balls that have not won the second starting port 106 by hitting the right side are almost always directed to the first starting port 105 due to the arrangement of a fixed accessory 141 below the second starting port 106 and a nail (not shown). Don't win a prize.

  A big prize opening 109 is provided below the second start opening 106. The big winning opening 109 is a winning opening that is opened when a big hit gaming state is reached and for paying out a predetermined number (for example, 15) of winning balls when winning a game ball.

  A normal winning opening 110 is provided on the side of the image display unit 104 or below. The normal winning opening 110 is a winning opening for paying out a predetermined number (for example, 10) of winning balls by winning a game ball. The normal winning opening 110 is not limited to the position shown in the figure, and may be arranged at an arbitrary position in the game area 103. At the bottom of the game area 103, there is provided a collection port 111 for collecting game balls that have not won any winning ports.

  In the lower right part of the game board 101, a special symbol display unit 112 for displaying special symbols is arranged. The special symbol display unit 112 displays a special symbol 1 display unit for displaying a first special symbol (hereinafter referred to as “special symbol 1”) and a special symbol for displaying a second special symbol (hereinafter referred to as “special symbol 2”). 2 display units.

  When the game ball wins the first start opening 105, an advantageous game determination (hereinafter referred to as “winning determination”) is performed. In the special figure 1 display section, special figure 1 is displayed in a variable manner, and is stopped and displayed with a symbol representing the determination result of the hit determination. When the game ball wins the second starting port 106, a winning determination is made. In the special figure 2 display section, the special figure 2 is variably displayed, and is stopped and displayed in a pattern representing the determination result of the hit determination.

  In addition, a normal symbol display portion 113 for displaying normal symbols is arranged in the lower right portion of the game board 101. The normal symbol is a symbol representing the lottery result of the normal symbol lottery. The normal symbol lottery is a lottery for determining whether or not to open the electric tulip 107 as described above. For example, a 7-segment display is used as the special symbol display unit 112 and the normal symbol display unit 113.

  On the left side of the special symbol display unit 112 and the normal symbol display unit 113, a reserved ball display unit 114 that displays the number of reserved balls for the special symbol or the normal symbol is arranged. The reserved ball is a game ball that is won during a change in a special symbol or a normal symbol, and is stored as reserved memory information. In the following description, the reserved ball due to winning at the first starting port 105 is referred to as a special 1 reserved ball, and the reserved ball due to winning at the second starting port 106 is referred to as a special 2 reserved ball. The maximum number of special 1-holding balls and special 2-holding balls that can be stored is 4, respectively.

  For example, an LED (Light Emitting Diode) is used as the reserved ball display unit 114. A plurality of LEDs serving as the holding ball display unit 114 are arranged, and the number of holding balls is indicated by turning on or off. The reserved ball may be displayed not only on the reserved ball display unit 114 but also on the image display unit 104.

  A frame member 115 is provided on the outer peripheral portion of the game area 103 of the game board 101. On the two sides of the frame member 115 which are the upper side and the lower side of the game area 103, effect light portions (frame lamps) 116 are provided. The effect light units 116 each have a plurality of lamps.

  An operation handle 117 is disposed at a lower position of the frame member 115. The operation handle 117 includes a firing instruction member 118 that drives the launching unit to launch a game ball. The firing instruction member 118 is provided on the outer peripheral portion of the operation handle 117 so as to be rotated clockwise as viewed from the player. The launching unit launches a game ball when the firing instruction member 118 is directly operated by a player.

  In the frame member 115, an effect button 119 for receiving an operation by the player is provided on the lower side of the game area 103. In the frame member 115, a cross key 120 is provided next to the effect button 119. Furthermore, the frame member 115 incorporates a speaker that outputs sound.

  In addition, although not shown, for example, a director is provided at a predetermined position such as around the image display unit 104. This performance agent is connected to a solenoid or a motor, and is driven by driving of the solenoid or the motor.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 100, the arrangement positions of the first start opening 105 and the second start opening 106 are not limited to the arrangement positions described above. For example, in the present embodiment, the player's batting method is changed according to the gaming state. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the player's batting method is not changed according to the gaming state. Alternatively, the second start port 106 may be provided immediately below the first start port 105.

(Internal configuration of control unit of pachinko machine)
Next, the internal configuration of the control unit of the pachinko gaming machine 100 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing an internal configuration of the control unit of the pachinko gaming machine 100. As shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 2, the control unit 200 of the pachinko gaming machine 100 includes a main control unit 201 that controls the progress of the game, an effect control unit 202 that controls the contents of the effect produced by the image display unit 104, and the payout of prize balls. And a prize ball control unit 203 for controlling. The configuration of each control unit will be described in detail below.

(1. Main control unit)
The main control unit 201 includes a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 211, a ROM (Read Only Memory) 212, a RAM (Random Access Memory) 213, an input / output interface (I / O) (not shown), and the like. The

  The main control unit 201 functions to control the progress of the game of the pachinko gaming machine 100 by executing various programs stored in the ROM 212 while the CPU 211 uses the RAM 213 as a work area. Specifically, the main control unit 201 performs a winning lottery, a normal symbol lottery, a game state setting, and the like, and controls the progress of the game. The main control unit 201 is realized by a main control board.

  The CPU 211 executes basic processing as the game content progresses based on various programs stored in the ROM 212 in advance. The ROM 212 stores a hold storage program, a winning determination program, a symbol determination program, a variation pattern selection program, a special diagram variation program, a table change program, a big prize opening control program, a game state setting program, and the like.

  The hold storage program is a program for storing the game ball detected by the first start port SW221 as a special 1 hold ball and storing the game ball detected by the second start port SW222 as a special 2 hold ball. The hit determination program is a program that makes a big hit determination and a small hit determination for the special 1 holding ball and the special 2 holding ball at the start of the variation of the special symbol.

  There are two types of jackpots: a long hit with a large number of rounds and a large number of winning balls, and a short hit with a small number of rounds and a small number of winning balls. In the hit determination for the special 2 reserved ball, it is easier to win the long win that is advantageous to the player than the hit determination for the special 1 reserved ball. The small hit is a special game for opening the winning prize opening 109 for a short time, and is for changing the variation pattern table in which the variation pattern is stored.

  The symbol determination program determines a jackpot symbol (a symbol per probability variation length, a symbol per normal length, a symbol per high accuracy short symbol) if it is a jackpot, and a small bonus symbol (A to C per jackpot) if it is a jackpot This is a program to be judged. The variation pattern selection program is a program for selecting a variation pattern indicating a variation mode from the variation start to the variation stop of the special symbol according to the winning symbol. The special figure variation program is a program that stops the variation of the special symbol using the selected variation pattern.

  The table change program is a program for changing the variation pattern table used when selecting the variation pattern of the special symbol after the jackpot game according to the jackpot symbol, and after the jackpot game according to the jackpot symbol. In the variation pattern selection process using the variation pattern table used after the small hit game, only one variation pattern can be taken as the variation pattern for performing the reach effect. The gaming state in which this variation pattern table is set is referred to as a special state in the present embodiment, and this variation pattern table is referred to as a special variation pattern table.

  The big prize opening control program is a program for opening the big prize opening 109 with a predetermined opening time as one round according to each winning symbol at the time of big hit or small hit. There are two types of jackpot symbols: long hits and short hits. The long win is, for example, a big hit that allows the player to win a large number of balls, with the round winning opening 109 being opened for 30 seconds as one round and the number of rounds being 15 rounds. The short win is a big hit with a small number of balls, for example, the opening of the big winning opening 109 for 30 seconds is one round and the number of rounds is two.

  The gaming state setting program sets the gaming state after winning is set to a low-probability gaming state or a high-probability gaming state according to the winning symbol, and a gaming state to which an electric chew support function is added (hereinafter referred to as “electric support game”). This is a program for setting a game state (hereinafter referred to as “non-electric support game state”) to which the electric chew support function is not added. The electric chew support function is a function of shortening the normal symbol variation time and lengthening the opening time of the electric tulip 107.

  The low probability gaming state is a gaming state in which a big hit is unlikely to occur. The high probability gaming state is a gaming state in which a jackpot is likely to occur about 10 times as compared to the low probability gaming state. Here, each win and the game state after each win will be described with specific examples. The jackpots include per-probability length, normal per-length, and high-probability per hit. When winning per probability variation length, after the jackpot ends, the game shifts to a high probability electric support game state (hereinafter referred to as “probability variation game state”) to which an electric chew support function is added.

  When winning a normal long win, after the jackpot ends, the game shifts to a low-probability electric support game state (hereinafter referred to as “time-short game state”) to which an electric chew support function is added. When winning with high accuracy and short wins, a transition is made to a high probability non-electric support game state (hereinafter referred to as “high accuracy non-short game state”) to which the electric chew support function is not added. There are small hits A to C. A gaming state in which the special variation pattern table is changed for a predetermined number of fluctuations according to the small hitting symbol after winning the small hitting in the normal gaming state which is a low probability non-electric support game state A special state is set.

  Further, the main control unit 201 includes various switches (SW) for detecting a game ball, a solenoid for opening and closing an electric accessory such as the special winning opening 109, the above-described special figure 1 display unit 112a, and special figure 2. A display unit 112b, a normal symbol display unit 113, a reserved ball display unit 114, and the like are connected.

  Specifically, the various SWs described above include a first start port SW221 that detects a game ball won in the first start port 105, and a second start port SW222 that detects a game ball won in the second start port 106. , A gate SW 223 that detects a game ball that has passed through the gate 108, a big winning opening SW 224 that detects a gaming ball that has won a prize winning opening 109, and a normal winning opening SW 225 that detects a gaming ball that has won a winning prize 110 Is connected to the main control unit 201.

  The detection results by the respective SWs (221 to 225) are input to the main control unit 201. A proximity switch or the like is used for these SWs. It should be noted that a plurality of the normal winning opening SW225 may be provided for each arrangement position of the normal winning opening 110.

  Further, as the solenoid, an electric tulip solenoid 231 that opens and closes the electric tulip 107 and a big prize opening solenoid 232 that opens and closes the big prize opening 109 are connected to the main control unit 201. The main control unit 201 controls driving of the solenoids (231 and 232).

  Further, the main control unit 201 is also connected to the effect control unit 202 and the prize ball control unit 203, and outputs various commands to the respective control units. For example, the main control unit 201 outputs commands such as a change start command, a change stop command, and an opening command for opening the special winning opening 109 to the effect control unit 202. Further, the main control unit 201 outputs a prize ball command to the prize ball control unit 203. The prize ball command includes information indicating the number of prize balls to be paid out.

(2. Production control unit)
The effect control unit 202 includes an effect control unit 202a, an image / sound control unit 202b, and a lamp control unit 202c, and has a function of controlling the effect contents of the pachinko gaming machine 100. The effect control unit 202a has a function of controlling the entire effect control unit 202 based on various commands received from the main control unit 201. The image / sound control unit 202b has a function of controlling the image and sound based on the instruction content from the production control unit 202a. The lamp controller 202c has a function of controlling lighting of lamps provided on the game board 101, the frame member 115, and the like.

(2-1. Director of Production)
First, the configuration of the production control unit 202a will be described. The production control unit 202a includes a CPU 241, a ROM 242, a RAM 243, a real-time clock (hereinafter referred to as "RTC") 244, an input / output interface (I / O) (not shown), and the like.

  CPU241 performs the process which determines the content of production based on the various programs previously memorize | stored in ROM242. The ROM 242 stores various programs necessary for the CPU 241 to execute the above processing. The RAM 243 functions as a work area for the CPU 241. The data set in the RAM 243 when the CPU 241 executes various programs is output to the image / sound controller 202b and the lamp controller 202c at a predetermined timing.

  The effect control unit 202a functions to control the entire effect control unit 202 by executing the effect control program, the mode effect program, and the like stored in the ROM 242 while the CPU 241 uses the RAM 243 as a work area. The production supervision program is a program that executes a variation production such as a reach production using the production symbol in correspondence with the variation of the special symbol.

  Reach production is, for example, when using three production symbols, after arranging two identical or related production symbols on the active line, only the last production symbol is changed to increase the expectation for jackpot Production. Further, the reach production includes, for example, a single line reach with one effective line, two double line reach with an effective line, and triple line reach with three effective lines in descending order of expectation. The mode effect program is a program that causes the special mode to be produced according to the gaming state set after the big hit or the small hit and determines the start and end of the special mode.

  Special modes include, for example, a single line mode that is determined to be single line reach during reach production, a double line mode that is determined to be double line reach during reach production, and a triple line reach during reach production. There is a triple line mode that has been confirmed to be.

  The RTC 244 counts and outputs real time. The RTC 244 continues timing operation by a backup power source (not shown) even when the power of the pachinko gaming machine 100 is cut off. In addition, an effect button 119 is connected to the effect control unit 202a, and data indicating that the effect button 119 has been operated (pressed) from the player is input. In addition, a cross key 120 is connected to the production control unit 202a, and data corresponding to the key selected by the player is input.

(2-2. Image / Audio Control Unit)
Next, the configuration of the image / sound controller 202b will be described. The image / sound control unit 202b includes a CPU 251, a ROM 252, a RAM 253, an input / output interface (I / O) (not shown), and the like.

  The CPU 251 executes image and sound generation and output processing. The ROM 252 stores programs for generating and outputting images and sounds, various image data such as background images, design images, character images, and warning images, various sound data, and the like. The RAM 253 functions as a work area for the CPU 251 and temporarily stores image data to be displayed on the image display unit 104 and audio data to be output from the speaker 254.

  That is, the image / sound control unit 202b executes image and sound control based on an instruction from the production control unit 202a by executing various programs stored in the ROM 252 while the CPU 251 uses the RAM 253 as a work area. Works like doing.

  For example, the CPU 251 executes various image processing and audio processing such as background image display processing, effect design variation / stop display processing, character image display processing, and sign hold display processing based on the instruction content instructed from the effect supervising unit 202a. To do. At this time, the CPU 251 reads image data and audio data necessary for processing from the ROM 252 and writes them in the RAM 253.

  Image data such as background images and effect design images written in the RAM 253 is output to the image display unit 104 connected to the image / sound control unit 202b, and is superimposed on the display screen of the image display unit 104. . That is, the effect design image is displayed so as to be seen in front of the background image. When the background image and the design image overlap at the same position, the design image is preferentially stored in the RAM 253 by referring to the Z value of the Z buffer of each image data by a known hidden surface removal method such as the Z buffer method. Remember me.

  The audio data written in the RAM 253 is output to the speaker 254 connected to the image / audio control unit 202b, and audio based on the audio data is output from the speaker 254.

(2-3. Lamp control unit)
Next, the configuration of the lamp control unit 202c will be described. The lamp control unit 202c includes a CPU 261, a ROM 262, a RAM 263, an input / output interface (I / O) (not shown), and the like. The CPU 261 executes processing for turning on the lamp and the like. The ROM 262 stores various programs, control data used for lamp lighting necessary for the processing, and the like. The RAM 263 functions as a work area for the CPU 261.

  The lamp control unit 202c is connected to the effect light unit (frame lamp) 116, the panel lamp 264, and the effect agent 265, and outputs data for lighting control and data for operation control. Thereby, the lamp control unit 202c functions to control the lighting of the lamps provided on the game board 101, the frame member 115, and the like, and the operation of the effect actor 265.

  The production control unit 202 is composed of different boards using the production control unit 202a, the image / sound control unit 202b, and the lamp control unit 202c, but these are incorporated on the same printed board. It may be configured. However, even when they are incorporated on the same printed circuit board, their functions are assumed to be independent.

(3. Prize ball control unit)
Next, the configuration of the winning ball control unit 203 will be described. The prize ball control unit 203 includes a CPU 281, a ROM 282, a RAM 283, an input / output interface (I / O) (not shown), and the like. The CPU 281 executes a prize ball control process for controlling a prize ball to be paid out. The ROM 282 stores a program necessary for the processing. The RAM 283 functions as a work area for the CPU 281.

  The prize ball control unit 203 is connected to a payout unit (payout drive motor) 291, a launch unit 292, a fixed position detection SW 293, a payout ball detection SW 294, a ball presence detection SW 295, and a full tank detection SW 296. .

  The prize ball control unit 203 controls the payout unit 291 to pay out the number of prize balls at the time of winning. The payout unit 291 includes a motor for paying out a predetermined number from the game ball storage unit. Specifically, the winning ball control unit 203 receives the winning game balls that have won the winning units 291 (the first starting port 105, the second starting port 106, the big winning port 109, the normal winning port 110) with respect to the payout unit 291. Control to pay out the corresponding number of prize balls.

  In addition, the prize ball control unit 203 detects the operation of launching the game ball with respect to the launch unit 292 and controls the launch of the game ball. The launcher 292 launches a game ball for a game, and includes a sensor that detects a game operation by the player, a solenoid that launches the game ball, and the like. When the prize ball control unit 203 detects a game operation by the sensor of the launch unit 292, the prize ball control unit 203 intermittently fires a game ball by driving a solenoid or the like in response to the detected game operation, thereby playing the game area 103 of the game board 101. A game ball is sent out.

  The prize ball control unit 203 is connected to various detection units for detecting the state of the game ball to be paid out, and detects the payout state for the prize ball. These detection units include a fixed position detection SW293, a payout ball detection SW294, a ball presence detection SW295, a full tank detection SW296, and the like. For example, the prize ball control unit 203 realizes its function by a prize ball control board.

  Further, a board external information terminal board 297 is connected to the main control unit 201, and various information executed by the main control unit 201 can be output to the outside. The prize ball control unit 203 is also connected to the frame external information terminal board 298, and can output various information executed by the prize ball control unit 203 to the outside.

  The main control unit 201, the effect control unit 202, and the prize ball control unit 203 having the above-described configuration are provided on different printed boards (main control board, effect control board, and prize ball control board). For example, the prize ball control unit 203 can be provided on the same printed circuit board as the main control unit 201.

(Functional configuration of pachinko machine)
Next, the functional configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 100 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 3A is a block diagram illustrating a functional configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 100. First, the functional configuration of the main control unit 201 of the pachinko gaming machine will be described.

(Functional configuration of main control unit)
3A, the main control unit 201 includes an advantageous game determination unit 301, a special game determination unit 302, an execution unit 303, a variation pattern storage unit 304, a selection unit 305, a variation display unit 306, and a normal display. A state setting unit 307 and a special state setting unit 308 are provided.

  The advantageous game determination unit 301 determines whether or not the advantageous game state is advantageous for the player. The advantageous gaming state is specifically a jackpot gaming state, and the determination of whether or not to enter the advantageous gaming state is specifically a jackpot determination. The advantageous game determination unit 301 makes a jackpot determination that the special 2 reserved ball is more likely to win the big win that is advantageous to the player than the special 1 reserved ball, and the special 2 reserved ball has priority over the special 1 reserved ball. The jackpot is judged.

  The special game determination unit 302 performs a special game determination as to whether or not to shift to a special game that operates a variable winning device (large winning port 109) provided on the game board 101. The special game is specifically a small hit game, and the special game determination is specifically a small hit determination. The small hit is a hit for changing the variation pattern table (for shifting to a special state).

  The special game determination unit 302 performs the small hit determination by setting the small win winning ratio at the time of fluctuation of the special figure 1 higher than the small win winning ratio at the time of fluctuation of the special figure 2. In the present embodiment, in setting one special state among a plurality of special states to be described later, a plurality of small hit types (small hit symbols) can be taken. The special game determination unit 302 also performs a small hit symbol determination when winning a small hit.

  The execution unit 303 executes the small hit game when the small hit determination result determined by the special game determination unit 302 is to shift to the special game (small hit). The small hit is one of the hit games in which the big winning opening 109 is opened for a short time.

  The variation pattern storage unit 304 includes a normal variation pattern and a plurality of special variation patterns (for example, special variation patterns x and y) having a higher expectation for jackpot than the normal variation pattern among the variation patterns indicating the variation mode of the symbol. Remember. Specifically, the normal variation pattern is a variation pattern for performing a normal loss effect (normal loss effect). The special variation pattern is, for example, a variation pattern for performing a reach effect. The variation pattern storage unit 304 is realized by the ROM 212 of the main control unit 201, for example.

  The selection unit 305 selects one variation pattern from the normal variation pattern or the special variation pattern stored in the variation pattern storage unit 304 based on the jackpot determination result determined by the advantageous game determination unit 301. The selection unit 305 always selects a special variation pattern when the jackpot determination result determined by the advantageous game determination unit 301 is a big hit, and selects a special variation pattern at a constant rate when it is a lost game. When is not selected, a normal variation pattern is selected.

  The variation display unit 306 displays the symbols in a variation manner using the variation pattern selected by the selection unit 305. The fluctuation display unit 306 gives priority to the fluctuation of the special figure 2 that is advantageous to the player by the special 2 reserved ball for which the jackpot determination has been performed in preference to the special 1 reserved ball. Specifically, the fluctuation display unit 306 causes the special figure 1 display unit 112a or the special figure 2 display unit 112b to perform a special symbol fluctuation display.

  The normal state setting unit 307 sets a normal game state that is a normal game state. Specifically, the normal gaming state is a low-probability gaming state to which no electric chew support function is added. The special state setting unit 308 sets the special state for a predetermined period after the small hit game is executed by the execution unit 303. The special state is a gaming state in which only one special variation pattern is determined to be selectable except when a normal variation pattern is selected. There are a plurality of special states (for example, special states X and Y), and different special variation patterns can be selected. Specifically, the special state setting unit 308 sets one special state according to the small hit symbol.

  For example, in the special state X, only the special variation pattern x can be selected except when a normal variation pattern is selected. For example, in the case of the special state Y, only the special variation pattern y can be selected except when a normal variation pattern is selected. The predetermined period in which the special state is set is a period such as 20 fluctuations and 30 fluctuations.

  Note that the special state setting unit 308 wins a small hit with the fluctuation of the special figure 1 when the game state before the small hit game is a short-time game state with an electric chew support function, and the execution unit 303 After the small hit game is executed, the special state is not set, and the game state with the electric chew support function is maintained. More specifically, if the special 2 holding ball is stored when the special 2 holding ball disappears even in the gaming state with the electric Chu support function, the stored special 1 holding ball is stored. As a result, the fluctuation of the special figure 1 starts.

  Suppose that you win a small hit with the fluctuation of this special figure 1 and after the small hit game is executed, if the gaming state with the electric chew support function ends or if the quick game is not played by changing the fluctuation pattern, Winning will be detrimental to the player. Therefore, in the present embodiment, even in the gaming state with the electric chew support function, even if a win is won by the fluctuation of the special figure 1, the special state is not set and the gaming state with the electric chew support function is maintained. I am doing so.

  In addition, even if the special figure 2 changes, the winning percentage is set very low, so there is almost no win for the small win, but in the game state with the electric Chu support function, the special win is won by the fluctuation of the special figure 2 Even in such a case, a special state is not set so that a small win does not cause a disadvantage to the player, and a gaming state with an electric chew support function is maintained.

  In the present embodiment, the selection unit 305 stores the variation pattern storage unit 304 based on the jackpot determination result determined by the advantageous game determination unit 301 when the normal game state is set by the normal state setting unit 307. One special variation pattern is selected from among the plurality of special variation patterns (special variation patterns x, y).

  Selecting a special variation pattern based on the jackpot determination result means that a special variation pattern is always selected for a big hit, and a special variation pattern is selected at a fixed rate for a loss. In other words, a normal variation pattern may be selected.

  In particular, when a special state is set by the special state setting unit 308, the selection unit 305 uses a special variation pattern (for each special state) determined based on the jackpot determination result determined by the advantageous game determination unit 301. For example, in the case of the special state X, the special variation pattern x) is selected. Selecting a special variation pattern that is determined for each special state based on the jackpot determination result means that a special variation pattern is always selected for a big hit, and a special rate that is determined for each special state at a fixed rate in the case of a loss This means that a variation pattern is selected, and a normal variation pattern may be selected in the case of a loss.

  Here, in the present embodiment, the special variation pattern has expectation, and this point will be described. The variation pattern storage unit 304 selects, as a plurality of special variation patterns, a low expectation special variation pattern (for example, variation pattern x) having a high selection ratio in the normal gaming state and a selection in the normal gaming state compared to the low expectation special variation pattern. A high expectation special variation pattern (for example, variation pattern y) having a low ratio is stored.

  In the description with reference to FIG. 3A, for convenience of explanation, two types of low-expected special variation pattern and high-expected special variation pattern are described. However, in this embodiment, the medium-expected special variation pattern is also used. In use, three types of special variation patterns with different expectations are used. The medium expectation special variation pattern is a special variation pattern having a lower selection ratio than the low expectation special variation pattern and a higher selection ratio than the high expectation special variation pattern.

  The special state setting unit 308 can only select a high expectation special variation pattern (special variation pattern y) or a high expectation special variation pattern (special variation pattern x) or a low expectation special variation pattern (special variation pattern x). A low expectation special state (special state X) that can be selected is set as a special state. In the description with reference to FIG. 3A, for convenience of explanation, description will be made with two types of low expectation special game state and high expectation special game state. However, in this embodiment, only the medium expectation special variation pattern is used. The medium expectation special state that can be selected is also set as a special state.

  When the normal state is set by the normal state setting unit 307, the selection unit 305 selects the low expectation special variation pattern or the high expectation special variation pattern stored in the variation pattern storage unit 304 at a predetermined selection ratio. select. The predetermined selection ratio is the selection ratio in the normal gaming state, and specifically, the selection ratio for the low expectation special variation pattern is higher than the selection ratio for the high expectation special variation pattern.

  Further, the selection unit 305, when the special state is set by the special state setting unit 308, the high expectation special variation pattern (special variation pattern y) when the high expectation special state (special state Y) is set. ) Select a special variation pattern by increasing the selection rate of the low expectation special variation pattern (special variation pattern x) when the low expectation special state (special state X) is set. To do. That is, the high expectation special variation pattern that is difficult to be selected in the normal gaming state is less likely to be selected than the low expectation special variation pattern in the special state. As a result, the expectation of the high expectation special variation pattern throughout the game is prevented from being extremely lowered.

  When the special state is set by the special state setting unit 308, the selection unit 305 does not change the selection ratio of the special variation pattern between the high expectation special state and the low expectation special state. In this way, the expectation degree of each special variation pattern having a different expectation degree in the normal gaming state can be made constant in the special state. That is, regardless of the special state, the player can play with a sense of expectation in the special variation pattern in the special state.

  In the present embodiment, the special variation pattern is more easily selected in the special state than in the normal game state. Specifically, the selection unit 305 selects the special variation pattern by increasing the selection ratio of the special variation pattern in the special state as compared with the normal game state. Note that the selection ratio of the low expectation special variation pattern that is easily selected even in the normal gaming state does not necessarily have to be high in the special state.

  That is, for example, the selection ratio of the low expectation special variation pattern in the normal gaming state may be about 1/8, and may be 1/10 in the special state, so that there is no great difference in gaming characteristics due to the low expectation special variation pattern. If it is within the range, the selection ratio of the special variation pattern may not be increased as compared with the normal gaming state.

  Here, the period during which the special state is set will be described. The special state setting unit 308 sets each special state by shortening the period for setting the low expectation special variation state than the period for setting the high expectation special state. In other words, in the high expectation special state, the special variation pattern is less likely to be selected than in the low expectation special state. In 308, the high expectation special state is set longer than the low expectation special state.

  The advantageous game determination unit 301, the special game determination unit 302, the execution unit 303, the selection unit 305, the fluctuation display unit 306, the normal state setting unit 307, and the special state setting unit 308 are included in the main control unit 201. This is realized by the CPU 211. That is, each part is implement | achieved when CPU211 of the main-control part 201 runs various programs.

(Functional configuration of production control unit)
Next, a functional configuration of the effect control unit 202 of the pachinko gaming machine 100 will be described. The effect control unit 202 of the pachinko gaming machine 100 includes an effect pattern storage unit 309, an effect execution unit 310, and a measurement unit 311. In the present embodiment, while the special state is set by the special state setting unit 308, the special mode (which indicates which special state (special state X, Y)) is set by the effect execution unit 310 ( For example, it is possible to produce a special mode X, Y). Note that the mode effect in the special mode is not essential.

(Special mode start condition)
First, the outline of the special mode start condition will be described. In the present embodiment, the effect execution unit 310 sets the special state by the special state setting unit 308 until the special variation pattern is first selected by the selection unit 305, or the predetermined number of variations (for example, in the special state). Until the remaining number (10 fluctuations) elapses, an effect in the concealment mode in which the special state is set in the special state setting unit 308 is concealed to the player.

  More specifically, the effect execution unit 310 also includes, for example, a plurality of small hits for the effect at the time of winning the small hit and the effect during the small hit game before the special state is set in the special state setting unit 308. Of the symbols, the player is made to conceal or make it difficult to understand which winning symbol is won. In addition, not only the secret mode but also an effect in the normal mode may be used as long as it is an effect that prevents the player from knowing which special state is set in the special state setting unit 308.

  The timing for releasing the performance in the secret mode, that is, the timing for clearly indicating to the player which special state is set in the special state setting unit 308 is, in this embodiment, when a special variation pattern is selected or It is assumed that a predetermined number of fluctuations (for example, the remaining number of special states is 10 fluctuations) has elapsed. In other words, the concealment mode is set while a special state is set in the special state setting unit 308 and during a period of fluctuation due to a normal fluctuation pattern (normal loss) or until a predetermined number of fluctuations elapses. The secret mode is canceled when the special variation pattern is selected.

  When the low expectation special fluctuation pattern is selected during the concealment mode, the low expectation effect (for example, single line reach with a single effective line) is selected, and the high expectation special fluctuation pattern is selected. In this case, a high expectation effect (for example, double line reach in a double line mode with two active lines) is performed.

  In particular, in the present embodiment, when the high expectation special variation pattern is selected, the low expectation effect is first produced in order to pull the player's expectation that the high expectation special state is set. After making it appear as if a low expectation special state has been set, it is possible to produce a high expectation effect. After the end of the change by the special change pattern, the player can recognize which game state is set, but in this embodiment, in order to make the game state clearer to the player, the special state X, The special modes X and Y corresponding to Y are produced.

  Next, the start condition of the special mode will be described in detail using each component. 3A, the effect pattern storage unit 309 stores a plurality of effects representing the degree of expectation for the jackpot. The effect representing the degree of expectation for the jackpot is specifically a low expectation effect corresponding to the low expectation special variation pattern selected by the selection unit 305 or a high expectation effect corresponding to the high expectation special variation pattern. It is.

  The low expectation degree effect is, for example, a single line mode in which an effective line of a plurality of effect symbols is one. Further, the high expectation effect is, for example, a double line mode with two effective lines of a plurality of effect symbols, or a triple line mode with three effective lines of an effect symbol. Further, the low expectation effect and the high expectation effect include a reach effect in each mode, for example, a single line reach in a single line mode. In the description with reference to FIG. 3A, the high expectation degree effect is described as a double line mode for convenience of description. The effect pattern storage unit 309 is realized by the ROM 242 of the effect control unit 202a, for example.

  The effect execution unit 310 executes an effect representing the degree of expectation for the jackpot in association with the symbols variably displayed by the variation display unit 306. Specifically, when the low expectation special variation pattern is selected by the selection unit 305, the performance execution unit 310 can deal with the jackpot regardless of the set game state (the normal game state or the low expectation special state). A low expectation degree production (single line mode) with a low expectation degree is executed.

  In addition, when the low expectation special variation pattern is selected by the selection unit 305, the effect execution unit 310 is visually different depending on the set game state (normal game state or low expectation special state). Low expectation effects may be executed, but different low expectation effects are all effects that are not expected for the player.

  When the selection unit 305 selects a high expectation special variation pattern in the normal gaming state, the effect execution unit 310 executes a high expectation effect (double line mode) with a high expectation for the jackpot. In addition, when the high expectation special variation pattern is selected by the selection unit 305 in the high expectation special state, the effect execution unit 310 performs the low expectation effect (single line mode) and then performs the high expectation effect (double The stage effect to be shifted to the line mode) can be executed. “Executable” means to execute at a predetermined rate, and if staged effects are not executed, high expectation effects (double line mode) may be performed without performing low expectation effects at the start of fluctuation. That is the purpose.

  Specifically, the production execution unit 310 is in a stage when the high expectation special variation pattern is first selected by the selection unit 305 while the high expectation special state is set by the special state setting unit 308. Make the production executable. On the other hand, when the selection unit 305 selects the high expectation special variation pattern after the second time, the effect executing unit 310 performs only the high expectation effect (double line mode) without performing the stage effect.

  The details will be described later in “Special mode end condition” below. However, in the case of a high expectation special variation pattern that can perform so-called intense admission (for example, triple line mode) with higher expectation. When the high expectation special variation pattern is selected by the selection unit 305 for the second time or later, it is possible to produce a lot of spurious effects, etc. We try to prevent a decline in the expectation of Arushi.

(Special mode end condition)
Next, the termination condition of the special mode will be described using each component. In FIG. 3A, the effect pattern storage unit 309 stores a plurality of effect patterns corresponding to the special variation pattern. The plurality of effect patterns may have different effect contents, but in the present embodiment, a plurality of effect patterns having different degrees of expectation for jackpots are used. The plurality of performance patterns with different expectations are composed of performance patterns with low expectations and performance patterns with high expectations. The effect pattern is different from the mode effect (single line mode) as the low expectation effect and the mode effect (double line mode) as the high expectation effect.

  Specifically, a performance pattern with a low degree of expectation is a performance that does not cause the player to expect, suggesting that there is almost no possibility of reaching a big hit. For example, in a pseudo manner corresponding to the variation time of the special variation pattern This is a multiple-time lost production pattern that makes it appear as if the lost production was performed multiple times. An effect pattern with a high expectation is an effect that the player is expected to suggest that there is a possibility of reaching a big hit, for example, a reach effect pattern.

  When the selection unit 305 selects the special variation pattern, the effect execution unit 310 executes one effect pattern among the plurality of effect patterns stored in the effect pattern storage unit 309. Specifically, when the special variation pattern is selected by the selection unit 305 in the normal gaming state, the effect execution unit 310 has one effect at a predetermined ratio among the plurality of effect patterns stored in the effect pattern storage unit 309. Run the pattern. In other words, in the normal gaming state, either the loss effect pattern or the reach effect pattern can be selected multiple times.

  In addition, when the special variation pattern is selected by the selection unit 305 in the special state, the effect execution unit 310 outputs a highly expected effect pattern (reach effect pattern) among a plurality of effect patterns until a predetermined period elapses. On the other hand, after a predetermined period of time has passed, an effect pattern with a low degree of expectation (a plurality of lost effect patterns) is executed among the plurality of effect patterns. The predetermined period may be a predetermined time, but in the present embodiment, the predetermined period is a predetermined number of times that the variation by the special variation pattern has been performed.

  Specifically, the measurement unit 311 included in the effect execution unit 310 measures the number of selections in which the special variation pattern is selected by the selection unit 305 in the special state. The effect execution unit 310 executes an effect pattern with a high expectation among a plurality of effect patterns until the measurement unit 311 measures the number of selections a predetermined number of times. A performance pattern with low expectation is executed among the patterns.

  In the present embodiment, the production execution unit 310 performs the production in the special mode and executes the production pattern with high expectation until the measurement unit 311 measures the number of selections a predetermined number of times. After the number of times is counted, the effect in the special mode is terminated and an effect pattern with low expectation is executed. After the effect in the special mode is finished, the effect in the normal mode, which is the normal effect mode, is performed.

  In the present embodiment, with the above-described configuration, a highly anticipated performance pattern (reach effect) frequently occurs corresponding to the special variation pattern in which the selection ratio in the special state is higher than that in the normal gaming state. Can be deterred. That is, it is possible to prevent the expectation level of reach production from changing greatly throughout the game.

  Here, from the viewpoint of suppressing a significant change in the expectation level of the reach effect, in the present embodiment, the predetermined number of times is varied according to the expectation level of the reach effect. Specifically, the main control unit 201 sets a high expectation special state or a low expectation special state as the special state. For example, when the high expectation special state is set, the main control unit 201 has a high special variation pattern. Only the expected special variation pattern will be selected. If a high-expectation special variation pattern is selected and a high-reach reach (for example, triple line reach) is performed each time, a high-reach reach will occur frequently, and a high-expectation reach will occur throughout the game. Expectation may be reduced.

  Therefore, in the case of a reach effect with a high degree of expectation, that is, a reach effect that is unlikely to appear, the predetermined number of times is reduced to prevent frequent reach effects with a high degree of expectation. On the other hand, in the case of a reach effect with low expectation, that is, a reach effect that is likely to appear, the number of occurrences is increased to a frequency close to the frequency in the normal mode.

  Also, instead of changing the predetermined number of times according to the degree of expectation of reach production, only in the case of reach production with high expectation level (super-agreet), a production pattern with low expectation level is executed after a predetermined period. You may make it do. In other words, from the viewpoint of suppressing a decrease in the expectation level of intense arachism throughout the game, the performance execution unit 310 passes the predetermined period only when the selection unit 305 selects the high expectation special variation pattern in the special state. In the meantime, a high-expected performance pattern (a fierce adarch) is executed, and after a predetermined number of times, a low-expected production pattern corresponding to the fluctuation time of the high-expectation special fluctuation pattern is executed. May be.

  In this embodiment, the secret mode is performed after the special state is set, but the special state is not set and the special state is not performed, including when winning a small hit or during the small hit game. It is also possible to produce in normal mode while you are. By adopting such a configuration, it is possible to simply increase the selection ratio of only high-expected performance patterns (glow abruchi) or decrease the selection ratio of only low-expected performance patterns (normal reach). It is.

  The effect execution unit 310 and the measurement unit 311 are realized by the CPU 241 of the effect control unit 202a. That is, each part is implement | achieved when CPU241 of the production | presentation supervision part 202a runs various programs.

(Outline of this embodiment)
Next, an outline of the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 3-2 is an explanatory diagram showing an outline of the present embodiment. In the explanatory diagram 320 shown in FIG. 3B, the high expectation special state is set in the main control unit 201 after the small hit, for example, for 40 fluctuations. In the high expectation special state, it is possible to select a loss variation pattern that is a normal variation pattern for performing a normal loss effect, or one high expectation special variation pattern that can perform a reach effect. .

  In the high expectation special state, the ratio at which the high expectation special variation pattern is selected is higher than that in the normal game state, for example. When 40 fluctuations have elapsed in the high expectation special state, the normal gaming state is entered. In this normal gaming state, a loss variation pattern or a plurality of special variation patterns (a low expectation special variation pattern and a high expectation special variation pattern) can be selected.

  Whether the production control unit 202 has transitioned to the high expectation special state or the low expectation special state after the high expectation special state is set and before the change according to the high expectation special variation pattern is performed. Production is performed in a secret mode that is hidden from the player. When the special state is set, and the variation by the high expectation special variation pattern is performed, the rendering control unit 202 performs the stage rendering at a predetermined ratio. The stage effect is an effect in which a low expectation effect (for example, single line mode) is performed and then a high expectation effect (for example, double line mode) is shifted to. When the stage effect is not won at a predetermined ratio, the effect control unit 202 performs the high expectation effect without performing the low expectation effect after the start of the change.

  In this embodiment, the timing for releasing the secret mode, that is, the timing for clearly indicating to the player which special state is set in the main control unit 201 is when the special variation pattern is selected. In other words, after the special state is set in the main control unit 201, the secret mode is set while the fluctuation due to the normal loss fluctuation pattern is performed, and the secret mode is canceled when the special fluctuation pattern is selected. Like to do.

  In particular, in the present embodiment, when the high expectation special variation pattern is selected by the main control unit 201, first, in order to pull the player's expectation that the high expectation special state is set, It is possible to perform a high expectation degree after performing a low expectation degree effect and making it appear as if a low expectation degree special state has been set. After the end of the change due to the special change pattern, the player can recognize which game state is set, but in order to make it clearer to the player which special state is set, In the form, the production of the high expectation special mode corresponding to the high expectation special state is performed.

(Timer interrupt processing)
Next, the processing content of the timer interrupt processing performed by the main control unit 201 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing the contents of the timer interrupt process performed by the main control unit 201. The timer interrupt process is a process that interrupts the main control process executed by the main control unit 201 every predetermined period (for example, 4 ms) during the power supply period.

  In FIG. 4, the CPU 211 of the main control unit 201 performs random number update processing (step S401). The random number update process is a process for updating each random number by incrementing each random number such as a jackpot random number, a jackpot symbol random number, a reach random number, or the like.

  After that, the first start port 105 or the second start port 106 is subjected to a switch process at the time of winning a prize (step S402). The switch process includes a gate SW process for acquiring a random number every time a game ball is detected by the gate SW 223, and a game ball by a first start port SW221 or a second start port SW222, which will be described later with reference to FIG. There is a start port SW process for acquiring a random number every time it is detected.

  Thereafter, symbol processing is performed (step S403). The symbol processing includes symbol processing for performing a normal symbol hit determination using random numbers acquired in the gate SW processing, and special symbol processing described later with reference to FIG. Furthermore, an electric accessory process is performed (step S404). The electric accessory process includes an electric chew process for operating the electric tulip 107 and a special prize opening process for operating the special prize opening 109 as will be described later with reference to FIG. Thereafter, a prize ball process is performed (step S405), and these output processes are performed (step S406).

(Start-up SW processing)
Next, processing contents of the start port SW process performed by the main control unit 201 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 5A is a flowchart illustrating the processing contents of the start port SW processing performed by the main control unit 201. The start port SW process is a process content included in the switch process shown in step S402 of FIG.

  5A, the CPU 211 of the main control unit 201 determines whether or not the first start port SW221 of the first start port 105 is ON (step S501). When the first start port SW221 is OFF (step S501: No), the process proceeds to step S507. When the first start port SW221 is ON (step S501: Yes), it is determined whether or not the count value U1 of the first start port detection counter that has counted the number of detections of the first start port SW221 is smaller than “4”. (Step S502).

  When the count value U1 is “4” (step S502: No), the process proceeds to step S507. When the count value U1 is smaller than “4” (step S502: Yes), “1” is added to the count value U1 (step S503). Then, the random number is acquired, and the acquired random number is stored in the RAM 213 (step S504). The random number is a jackpot random number, a design random number, a variation pattern random number, or the like. The hit random numbers are used to determine any one of the big hit, the small hit, and the loss. For example, there are 400 “0” to “399”, and one of them is randomly acquired.

  The design random number is for determining the type of jackpot (per probability variation length, per normal length, per high probability short) and the type of jackpot (small hits A to C), for example, “0” to “249”. There are 250 of these, one of which is randomly acquired. Each acquired random number is stored in the RAM 213.

  The fluctuation pattern random number is for determining the fluctuation pattern, and there are 300, for example, “0” to “299”, and one of these is randomly acquired. The RAM 213 has a first storage unit for four reserved balls by winning the first start port 105. The first storage unit stores information that the winning is made to the first start port 105, information on the jackpot random number, symbol random number, variation pattern random number, and the like.

  Thereafter, a preliminary determination process is performed (step S505). Although details will be described later with reference to FIG. 5B, the pre-determination process determines whether the jackpot, the jackpot or the loss is made using the winning random number acquired in step S504. In the prior determination process, in addition to the hit determination, a design random number determination using a design random number and a variation pattern determination using a variation pattern random number are also performed.

  Thereafter, a first retained ball number increase command is set to indicate that the retained ball number has increased due to winning at the first starting port 105 (step S506). The set command is output to the image / sound controller 202b and the lamp controller 202c by the output process shown in step S406 of FIG.

  Then, it is determined whether or not the second start port SW222 of the second start port 106 is ON (step S507). If the second start port SW222 is OFF (step S507: No), the process is terminated as it is. If the second start port SW222 is ON (step S507: Yes), it is determined whether or not the count value U2 of the second start port detection counter that has counted the number of detections of the second start port SW222 is smaller than “4”. (Step S508).

  When the count value U2 is “4” (step S508: No), the processing is ended as it is. When the count value U2 is smaller than “4” (step S508: Yes), “1” is added to the count value U2 (step S509). Then, each random number is acquired, and the acquired random number is stored in the RAM 213 (step S510). The RAM 213 has a second storage unit for four reserved balls by winning the second start port 106. The second storage unit stores information that the winning is made to the second starting port 106, a winning random number, a design random number, a variation pattern random number, and the like.

  Thereafter, a preliminary determination process is performed (step S511). The details of the prior determination process will be described later with reference to FIG. 5B. However, in addition to the hit determination using the hit random number acquired in step S510 and the symbol random number determination using the symbol random number, the reach random number is used. Reach random number determination is performed. Thereafter, a second reserved ball number increase command indicating that the number of reserved balls has increased due to winning at the second starting port 106 is set (step S512). The set command is output to the image / sound controller 202b and the lamp controller 202c by the output process shown in step S406 of FIG.

(Preliminary judgment processing)
Next, with reference to FIG. 5B, processing contents of the pre-determination processing shown in steps S505 and S511 in FIG. FIG. 5B is a flowchart illustrating the processing contents of the preliminary determination processing executed by the main control unit 201. 5B, the CPU 211 of the main control unit 201 determines whether or not the set gaming state is a high-probability gaming state (step S521).

  If it is determined in step S521 that the game state is a high probability game state (step S521: Yes), a high probability random number determination table is selected (step S522), and each random number is determined (step S523). The high probability random number determination table is a table used for random number determination in a high probability gaming state (a hit random number determination table, a variation pattern random number determination table), and a low probability random number determination table used in a low probability gaming state is used. It is easier to win the jackpot than if.

  The random number determination includes a hit random number determination, a determination of a design random number at the time of a hit, a variation pattern random number determination, and the like. Thereafter, the determination result of step S523 is stored as prior determination information (step S524), and the process is terminated as it is. The stored prior determination information is transmitted to the production control unit 202a together with the reserved ball number increase command shown in steps S506 and S512 of FIG.

  If it is determined in step S521 that the game state is not a high probability gaming state (step S521: No), a low probability random number determination table is selected (step S525), and the process proceeds to step S523. The low probability random number determination table is a table used for random number determination in a low probability gaming state (a hit random number determination table, a variation pattern random number determination table).

(Special symbol processing)
Next, the contents of the special symbol processing performed by the main control unit 201 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing the processing contents of the special symbol processing performed by the main control unit 201. This special symbol process is a process content included in the symbol process of step S403 shown in FIG.

  In FIG. 6, the CPU 211 of the main control unit 201 determines whether or not a winning game flag indicating that a winning game is being played is set (step S601). The winning game flag is a flag that is set to ON when the stopped special symbol is a symbol indicating a big hit or a small hit in the stop process shown in step S614.

  If the winning game flag is ON (step S601: Yes), the process is terminated as it is. If the winning game flag is not ON (step S601: No), it is determined whether or not the special symbol is changing (step S602). If the special symbol is changing (step S602: Yes), step S611 is performed. Migrate to If the special symbol is not changing (step S602: No), whether or not the count value U2 of the second start port detection counter as the number of reserved balls of the game balls won in the second start port 106 is “1” or more. Is determined (step S603).

  When the count value U2 is “1” or more (step S603: Yes), a value obtained by subtracting one count value U2 is set as a new number of reserved balls (step S604), and the process proceeds to step S607. In step S603, if the count value U2 is not equal to or greater than “1” (step S603: No), that is, if “U2 = 0”, the first start as the number of game balls held in the first start port 105 is held. It is determined whether or not the count value U1 of the mouth detection counter is “1” or more (step S605).

  If the count value U1 is not equal to or greater than “1” (step S605: No), that is, if “U1 = 0”, the process ends. When the count value U1 is “1” or more (step S605: Yes), a value obtained by subtracting one count value U1 is set as the new number of reserved balls (step S606), and the process proceeds to step S607. In step S607, a hit determination process is performed (step S607).

  The details of the winning determination process will be described later with reference to FIG. 7, but the winning random number acquired when the game ball wins the first starting opening 105 or the second starting opening 106 is a preset big winning random number or small This is a process of determining whether or not the winning random number is matched.

  As shown in steps S603 to S606, the game ball won at the second start port 106 is digested earlier than the game ball won at the first start port 105. This is because in the determination of the jackpot symbol when winning the second starting port 106, a determination that is advantageous to the player is made, and specifically, because the winning is not won in the high accuracy short win. It is.

  Thereafter, a variation pattern selection process is performed (step S608). The details of this variation pattern selection process will be described later with reference to FIGS. 11A and 11B. However, the variation pattern selection process is a process of selecting a variation pattern of a special symbol using the determination result of the hit determination process or the variation pattern random number. is there.

  Then, the variation of the special symbol is started (step S609). Further, a change start command is set in the RAM 213 (step S610). Then, it is determined whether or not the variation time of the special symbol has passed the variation time selected by the variation pattern selection process (step S611). If the fluctuation time has not elapsed (step S611: No), the process is terminated as it is.

  When the variation time has elapsed (step S611: Yes), the variation of the special symbol is stopped (step S612) and a variation stop command is set (step S613). Then, the stop process is executed (step S614), and the process ends. The details of the suspension processing will be described later with reference to FIGS. 14-1 and 14-2. However, when the stopped special symbol indicates winning, the winning game flag is set to ON or the time-saving game is performed. This is processing for turning off the short-time game flag indicating the state according to the remaining short-time game count.

(Winning judgment process)
Next, with reference to FIG. 7, the contents of the hit determination process shown in step S607 of FIG. 6 will be described. FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing the processing contents of the hit determination processing performed by the main control unit 201.

  In FIG. 7, the CPU 211 of the main control unit 201 determines whether or not the high probability flag indicating the high probability gaming state is ON (step S <b> 701). The high probability flag is a flag that is set to ON in accordance with the jackpot symbol in the setting of the gaming state at the end of the hit. Specifically, the high probability flag is set to ON in a game state setting process described later with reference to FIGS. 16-1 and 16-2. When the high probability flag is OFF (step S701: No), a low probability hit determination table described later with reference to FIG. 8-1 is set (step S702).

  When the high probability flag is ON (step S701: Yes), a high probability hit determination table described later with reference to FIG. 8B is set (step S703). Thereafter, using the set hit determination table and the hit random number acquired in the start port SW process (see FIG. 5A), a hit random number determination process is performed to determine whether it is a big hit or a small hit (step S704). ).

  Then, it is determined whether or not the result of the hit random number determination process is a big hit (step S705). When it is determined that it is a big hit (step S705: Yes), it is determined whether or not it is a big hit random number determination for the count value U1 indicating the number of special 1 reserved balls (step S706). When it is jackpot random number determination with respect to the count value U1 indicating the number of special 1 reserved balls (step S706: Yes), the first start opening jackpot symbol determination table is set (step S707). Details of the first start opening jackpot symbol determination table will be described later with reference to FIG.

  On the other hand, if it is not the jackpot random number determination for the count value U1 in step S706 (step S706: No), that is, if it is the jackpot random number determination for the count value U2 indicating the number of specially held balls, the second start opening jackpot symbol A determination table is set (step S708). Details of the second start-up jackpot symbol determination table will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Thereafter, the jackpot symbol random number determination process for determining the jackpot symbol is performed using the set jackpot symbol determination table (step S709). Then, the jackpot symbol is set (step S710), and the process is terminated. If it is determined in step S705 that the result of the hit random number determination process is not a big hit (step S705: No), it is determined whether or not the result of the hit random number determination process is a small hit (step S711). When it is determined that it is a small hit (step S711: Yes), a small hit symbol determination table is set (step S712). Details of the small hit symbol determination table will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Thereafter, a small hit symbol random number determination process for determining a small hit symbol is performed using the set small hit symbol determination table (step S713). Then, a small hit symbol is set (step S714), and the process is terminated. In step S711, if it is not a small hit (step S711: No), a lost symbol is set (step S715), and the process is terminated.

(An example of the low probability hit determination table)
Next, the low-probability hit determination table set in step S702 of FIG. 7 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 8A is an explanatory diagram of an example of a low probability hit determination table. In FIG. 8A, the low probability hit determination table 810 shows the ratio selected for jackpot or jackpot.

  The jackpot is selected at a ratio of “1/400”. Specifically, out of the random number values “0 to 399” that can be acquired, when “3” is acquired, it is a big hit. On the other hand, the small hit is selected at a ratio of “4/400”. Specifically, out of the random number values “0 to 399” that can be acquired, when “396 to 399” is acquired, it is a small hit. It should be noted that the ratio selected for the small hits shown in the low probability hit determination table 810 is the one when the special figure 1 fluctuates, and the percentage selected for the small hits when the special figure 2 fluctuates is almost selected. It is a ratio (for example, “1/400”).

(Example of high probability hit determination table)
Next, the high probability hit determination table set in step S703 of FIG. 7 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 8-2 is an explanatory diagram of an example of the high probability hit determination table. In the high probability hit determination table 820 shown in FIG. 8B, the jackpot is selected at a ratio of “10/400”. That is, in the high probability gaming state, it is easier to win the jackpot by about 10 times compared to the low probability gaming state (low probability jackpot determination table 810).

  The small hits are selected at a ratio of “4/400” as in the low probability hit determination table 810. It should be noted that the small hit selection ratio shown in the high probability hit determination table 820 is the one when the special figure 1 fluctuates, and the small hit selection ratio when the special figure 2 fluctuates is almost selected. It is a ratio (for example, “1/400”).

(Example of jackpot symbol determination table)
Next, the jackpot symbol determination table set in step S707 and step S708 in FIG. 7 will be described with reference to FIGS. 9-1 and 9-2. FIG. 9A is an explanatory diagram of an example of a first startup jackpot symbol determination table. The first start opening jackpot symbol determination table 910 shown in FIG. 9A is used when winning a jackpot by winning the first starting opening 105 as a result of the winning random number determination process (see step S704 in FIG. 7). It is a table.

  The first start opening jackpot symbol determination table 910 shown in FIG. 9-1 shows the selected ratio of each symbol (normal symbol per length, symbol per probability variation length, symbol per high probability short). The normal long win symbol is a jackpot symbol that sets a low-probability electric support game state (time-short game state) to which an electric chew support function is added after the jackpot game ends.

  The probability variation per symbol is a jackpot symbol for setting a high-probability electric support game state (probability variation game state) to which an electric chew support function is added after the end of the jackpot game. The high-accuracy short win symbol is a jackpot for setting a high-probability non-electric support game state (high-accuracy non-short-time game state) to which the electric chew support function is not added after the jackpot game ends. In the first start opening jackpot symbol determination table 910, the symbol per normal length is selected at a ratio of “50/250”, and the symbol per probability variation length and the symbol per high-accuracy short are selected at a ratio of “100/250”, respectively. It is like that.

  FIG. 9-2 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a second start-up jackpot symbol determination table. The second start opening jackpot symbol determination table 920 shown in FIG. 9-2 is used when winning the jackpot by winning the second start opening 106 as a result of the winning random number determination process (see step S704 in FIG. 7). It is a table. The second start-up jackpot symbol determination table 920 shown in FIG. 9-2 shows the ratio of each symbol to be selected.

  In the second start opening jackpot symbol determination table 920, the symbol per normal length is selected at a rate of “50/250” and the symbol per probability variation length is selected at a rate of “200/250”, while the symbol per high-accuracy is selected. It is not selected. That is, the determination of the jackpot symbol for the game ball won at the second starting port 106 is more advantageous to the player than the jackpot symbol determination for the game ball won at the first starting port 105 (the symbol per probability variation length). It is easier to win. That is, in a gaming state to which an electric chew support function is added, such as a probable gaming state, it is easy to win a jackpot advantageous to the player, and it is possible for the player to acquire a large number of balls.

(An example of a small winning symbol determination table)
Next, the small hit symbol determination table set in step S712 in FIG. 7 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the small hit symbol determination table. The small hit symbol determination table 1000 shown in FIG. 10 is a table used when winning a small hit as a result of the hit random number determination process (see step S704 in FIG. 7).

  The small hit symbol determination table 1000 shown in FIG. 10 shows a selection ratio of each symbol (small hit A, small hit B, small hit C). After each small hit game, special states A to C are set for the number of fluctuations shown in the figure according to the small hit symbol. When fluctuations other than normal loss are performed in special states A to C set after each small hit, only one reach fluctuation pattern (special fluctuation pattern) set in each special state A to C is performed. It has become.

  The selection ratio for each small hit will be described. The small hit A is selected at a ratio of “125/250”. After the small hit game by the small hit A, the special state A is set for 20 fluctuations. During these 20 fluctuations, only reach a having a high selection ratio (low expectation) in the normal gaming state appears as a reach effect. Further, the small hit B is selected at a ratio of “75/250”. After the small hit game by the small hit B, the special state B is set for 30 fluctuations.

  During the 30 fluctuations, only reach b with a medium selection ratio (medium expectation) in the normal gaming state appears as a reach effect. Further, the small hit C is selected at a ratio of “50/250”. After the small hit game by the small hit C, the special state C is set for 40 fluctuations. During the 40 fluctuations, only reach c having a high selection ratio (high expectation) in the normal gaming state appears as a reach effect.

  In this way, the small hit symbol (small hit A) in which the reach (reach a) with a high selection rate in the normal gaming state is selected is easier to select, and the number of fluctuations in which the special state is set is shorter. It has become. Furthermore, the small hit symbol (small hit C) in which the reach (reach c) having a low selection rate in the normal gaming state is less likely to be selected, and the number of fluctuations in which the special state is set becomes longer. Yes.

(Change pattern selection process)
Next, the processing contents of the variation pattern selection processing shown in step S608 of FIG. 6 will be described using FIGS. 11-1 and 11-2. FIG. 11A and FIG. 11B are flowcharts showing the processing content of the variation pattern selection processing performed by the main control unit 201. In FIGS. 11A and 11B, the CPU 211 of the main control unit 201 determines whether or not it is a win (big hit or small win) as a result of the hit determination process (step S1101).

  If it is a win (step S1101: Yes), it is determined whether or not the special state A flag indicating that the special state A is set is ON for 20 fluctuations after the small hit A (step S1102). The special state A flag is a flag that is set to ON in a gaming state setting process that will be described later with reference to FIGS. 16-1 and 16-2.

  In step S1102, if the special state A flag is OFF (step S1102: No), whether or not the special state B flag indicating that the special state B is set for 30 fluctuations after the small hit B is ON. Is determined (step S1103). The special state B flag is a flag that is set to ON in a game state setting process that will be described later with reference to FIGS. 16-1 and 16-2.

  If the special state B flag is OFF in step S1103 (step S1103: No), whether or not the special state C flag indicating that the special state C is set for 40 fluctuations after the small hit C is ON. Is determined (step S1104). The special state C flag is a flag that is set to ON in a game state setting process that will be described later with reference to FIGS. 16-1 and 16-2.

  In step S1104, when the special state C flag is OFF (step S1104: No), that is, in the normal gaming state that is not any of the special states A to C, the winning normal variation pattern table is set (step S1105). ). Details of the normal variation pattern table for winning will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Then, using the set variation pattern table, variation pattern random number determination processing is performed (step S1106). Thereafter, the variation pattern determined as a result of the variation pattern random number determination process is set (step S1107), and the process ends.

  In step S1102, if the special state A flag is ON (step S1102: Yes), that is, if it is in the special state A, a winning A variation pattern table which is one of the special variation pattern tables is set (step S1108). ), The process proceeds to step S1106. Details of the winning A variation pattern table will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S1103, when the special state B flag is ON (step S1103: Yes), that is, in the special state B, a winning B variation pattern table which is one of the special variation pattern tables is set (step S1109). ), The process proceeds to step S1106. Details of the winning B variation pattern table will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S1104, when the special state C flag is ON (step S1104: Yes), that is, in the special state C, a winning C variation pattern table which is one of the special variation pattern tables is set (step S1110). ), The process proceeds to step S1106. Details of the winning C variation pattern table will be described later with reference to FIG.

  On the other hand, if it is not a win in step S1101 (step S1101: No), it is determined whether or not the special state A flag indicating the special state A is ON (step S1111). If the special state A flag is OFF (step S1111: NO), it is determined whether or not the special state B flag indicating the special state B is ON (step S1112). When the special state B flag is OFF (step S1112: No), it is determined whether or not the special state C flag indicating the special state C is ON (step S1113).

  If the special state C flag is OFF (step S1113: No), that is, if it is a normal gaming state that is not any of the special states A to C, the normal variation pattern table for loss is set (step S1114), and step S1106 Migrate to Details of the normal variation pattern table for loss will be described later with reference to FIG.

  If the special state A flag is ON in step S1111 (step S1111: Yes), it is determined whether or not the reach flag that is set to ON in the final change of the special state A is ON (step S1115). The reach flag is a flag that is set to ON in the stop process described later with reference to FIGS. 14-1 and 14-2.

  When the reach flag is OFF (step S1115: No), that is, when it is not the final variation of the special state A, the loss A variation pattern table which is one of the special variation pattern tables is set (step S1116). The process moves to S1106. Details of the loss A variation pattern table will be described later with reference to FIG. In step S1115, if the reach flag is ON (step S1115: Yes), a special variation pattern Pa for performing reach a is set (step S1117), and the process proceeds to step S1107.

  In step S1112, when the special state B flag is ON (step S1112: Yes), it is determined whether or not the reach flag set to ON by the final change of the special state B is ON (step S1118). The reach flag is a flag that is set to ON in the stop process described later with reference to FIGS. 14-1 and 14-2.

  If the reach flag is OFF (step S1118: No), that is, if it is not the final fluctuation in the special state B, a loss B fluctuation pattern table, which is one of the special fluctuation pattern tables, is set (step S1119). The process moves to S1106. Details of the loss B variation pattern table will be described later with reference to FIG. In step S1118, if the reach flag is ON (step S1118: Yes), a special variation pattern Pb for performing reach b is set (step S1120), and the process proceeds to step S1107.

  In step S1113, when the special state C flag is ON (step S1113: Yes), it is determined whether or not the reach flag set to ON by the final change of the special state C is ON (step S1121). The reach flag is a flag that is set to ON in the stop process described later with reference to FIGS. 14-1 and 14-2.

  If the reach flag is OFF (step S1121: No), that is, if it is not the final variation of the special state C, the loss C variation pattern table, which is one of the special variation pattern tables, is set (step S1122). The process moves to S1106. Details of the loss C variation pattern table will be described later with reference to FIG. In step S1121, when the reach flag is ON (step S1121: Yes), a special variation pattern Pc for performing reach c is set (step S1123), and the process proceeds to step S1107.

(Example of normal variation pattern table for winning)
Next, the variation pattern table will be described with reference to FIGS. In the following description, for convenience of explanation, several types of variation patterns will be described as examples. Actually, variation patterns such as 100 types and 200 types are stored.

  First, the winning normal variation pattern table set in step S1105 of FIG. 11A will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 12A is an explanatory diagram of an example of the winning normal variation pattern table. In FIG. 12A, a normal variation pattern table for winning 1212 shows a ratio of each variation pattern selected at the time of big hit in the normal gaming state.

  As the variation pattern, for example, any one of the special variation patterns Pa, Pb, and Pc for performing the reach effect can be taken. The special variation pattern Pa is selected at a ratio of “25/300”. The special variation pattern Pa has a variation time of, for example, 20 seconds, and the reach a is produced. The special variation pattern Pb is selected at a ratio of “75/300”. The special variation pattern Pb has a variation time of 40 seconds, for example, and a reach b effect is performed.

  The special variation pattern Pc is selected at a ratio of “200/300”. The special variation pattern Pc has a variation time of 60 seconds, for example, and a reach c effect is performed. As described above, the special variation pattern Pc is most easily selected from the special variation patterns Pa, Pb, and Pc in the normal gaming state, and then the special variation pattern Pb is easily selected. That is, the special variation pattern Pc has the highest expectation.

(Example of winning A variation pattern table)
Next, the winning A variation pattern table set in step S1108 of FIG. 11A will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 12B is an explanatory diagram of an example of the winning A variation pattern table. 12-2, the winning A variation pattern table 1220 is one of the special variation pattern tables, and indicates the ratio of variation patterns selected at the time of big hit in the special state A.

  In the winning A variation pattern table 1220, only the special variation pattern Pa on which the reach a is performed is selected. That is, the special variation pattern Pa is selected at a ratio of “300/300”. The special variation pattern Pa has a variation time of 20 seconds, for example, and is a variation pattern for reach that has the lowest expectation in the normal gaming state, but is always selected in the special state A.

(Example of winning B variation pattern table)
Next, the winning B variation pattern table set in step S1109 of FIG. 11A will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 12C is an explanatory diagram of an example of the winning B variation pattern table. In FIG. 12C, a winning B variation pattern table 1230 is one of the special variation pattern tables, and indicates a ratio of variation patterns selected at the time of big hit in the special state B.

  In the winning B variation pattern table 1230, only the special variation pattern Pb for which reach b is performed is selected. That is, the special variation pattern Pb is selected at a ratio of “300/300”. The special variation pattern Pb has a variation time of, for example, 40 seconds, and is always selected in the special state B while it is a variation pattern for reach having a medium expectation level in the normal gaming state.

(Example of winning C variation pattern table)
Next, a winning C variation pattern table set in step S1110 of FIG. 11A will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 12D is an explanatory diagram of an example of the winning C variation pattern table. 12-4, a winning C variation pattern table 1240 is one of the special variation pattern tables, and shows a ratio of variation patterns selected at the time of big hit in the special state C.

  In the winning C variation pattern table 1240, only the special variation pattern Pc for which the reach c is performed is selected. That is, the special variation pattern Pc is selected at a ratio of “300/300”. The special variation pattern Pc has a variation time of 60 seconds, for example, and is a variation pattern for reach that has the highest expectation in the normal gaming state, but is always selected in the special state C.

(Example of normal variation pattern table for loss)
Next, the loss normal variation pattern table set in step S1114 of FIG. 11B will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 13A is an explanatory diagram of an example of the normal variation pattern table for loss. In FIG. 13A, the normal variation pattern table 1310 for losing shows the ratio of each variation pattern selected at the time of losing in the normal gaming state.

  For example, the variation pattern may take any one of the special variation patterns Pa, Pb, Pc, and Ph. The special variation pattern Pa is selected at a ratio of “30/300”, that is, a ratio of “1/10”. The special variation pattern Pa has a variation time of, for example, 20 seconds, and the reach a is produced. The special variation pattern Pb is selected at a ratio of “10/300”, that is, a ratio of “1/30”. The special variation pattern Pb has a variation time of 40 seconds, for example, and a reach b effect is performed.

  The special variation pattern Pc is selected at a ratio of “3/300”, that is, a ratio of “1/100”. The special variation pattern Pc has a variation time of 60 seconds, for example, and a reach c effect is performed. The variation pattern Ph is selected in cases other than the special variation patterns Pa, Pb, and Pc, that is, selected at a rate of “257/300”. The fluctuation pattern Ph has a fluctuation time of 12 seconds, for example, and a normal loss effect is performed. As described above, during the loss in the normal gaming state, the variation pattern Ph is most easily selected from the special variation patterns Pa, Pb, Pc, and Ph, and then the special variation pattern Pa, the special variation pattern Pb, and the special variation pattern Pc are selected. It becomes easy to select in order.

(Example of A variation pattern table for loss)
Next, the loss A variation pattern table set in step S1116 of FIG. 11A will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 13B is an explanatory diagram of an example of a loss A variation pattern table. In FIG. 13B, the loss A variation pattern table 1320 is one of the special variation pattern tables, and indicates the ratio of the variation pattern selected at the time of the loss in the special state A.

  In the lose A variation pattern table 1320, only the special variation patterns Pa and Ph are selected. Specifically, the special variation pattern Pa is selected at a ratio of “50/300”, that is, reach a is performed at a ratio of “1/6”. This ratio is higher than the selection ratio (1/10) of the special variation pattern Pa shown in the normal variation pattern table 1310 (see FIG. 13-1). That is, in the special state A, it is easier to select the special variation pattern Pa in which the reach a is performed compared to the normal gaming state.

(An example of loss B variation pattern table)
Next, the loss B variation pattern table set in step S1119 of FIG. 11A will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 13C is an explanatory diagram of an example of the loss B variation pattern table. In FIG. 13C, the loss B fluctuation pattern table 1330 is one of the special fluctuation pattern tables, and indicates the ratio of the fluctuation pattern selected at the time of the loss in the special state B.

  In the lost B variation pattern table 1330, only the special variation patterns Pb and Ph are selected. Specifically, the special variation pattern Pb is selected at a ratio of “15/300”, that is, reach b is performed at a ratio of “1/20”. This ratio is higher than the selection ratio (1/30) of the special variation pattern Pb shown in the loss normal variation pattern table 1310 (see FIG. 13A). That is, in the special state B, the special variation pattern Pb in which the reach b is performed is more easily selected than in the normal gaming state.

(Example of C variation pattern table for loss)
Next, the lost C variation pattern table set in step S1122 of FIG. 11A will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 13D is an explanatory diagram of an example of the loss C variation pattern table. In FIG. 13-4, the loss C variation pattern table 1340 is one of the special variation pattern tables, and indicates the ratio of the variation pattern selected at the time of the loss in the special state C.

  In the loss C variation pattern table 1340, only the special variation patterns Pc and Ph are selected. Specifically, the special variation pattern Pc is selected at a ratio of “10/300”, that is, reach c is performed at a ratio of “1/30”. This ratio is higher than the selection ratio (1/100) of the special variation pattern Pc shown in the normal variation pattern table 1310 (see FIG. 13-1). That is, in the special state B, it is easier to select the special variation pattern Pc in which the reach c is performed than in the normal gaming state.

(Processing during stoppage)
Next, with reference to FIG. 14A and FIG. 14B, the processing contents of the stopping process shown in step S614 of FIG. 6 will be described. FIGS. 14A and 14B are flowcharts showing the processing contents of the in-stop processing performed by the main control unit 201. In FIGS. 14A and 14B, the CPU 211 of the main control unit 201 determines whether or not a time reduction flag indicating ON is in a gaming state to which an electric support function is added (step S1401). .

  The time reduction flag is a flag that is set to ON in a gaming state setting process that will be described later with reference to FIGS. 16-1 and 16-2. When the time reduction flag is not ON (step S1401: No), the process proceeds to step S1405. When the time-short flag is ON (step S1401: Yes), a value obtained by subtracting “1” from the time-short game remaining number J is set as a new time-short game remaining number J (step S1402).

  The short-time game remaining number J indicates the remaining number of games in the short-time gaming state, and is a value that is set to, for example, 100 times after the normal length, and for example, 10,000 times after the probable length. The short-time game remaining number J is set in a game state setting process which will be described later with reference to FIGS. 16-1 and 16-2. Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the short time remaining game count J is “0” (step S1403).

  When the time-shortage game remaining number J is “0” (step S1403: Yes), the time-shortage flag is turned OFF (step S1404). When the time-shortage game remaining number J is not “0” (step S1403: No), the process proceeds to step S1405. In step S1405, it is determined whether or not a high probability flag indicating a high probability gaming state is ON (step S1405).

  In step S1405, when the high probability flag is OFF (step S1405: No), the process proceeds to step S1409. When the high probability flag is ON (step S1405: Yes), a value obtained by subtracting “1” from the high probability remaining game count X is set as a new high probability game remaining count X (step S1406).

  The high probability remaining game count X indicates the remaining game count in the probability variation gaming state or the high probability non-short-time gaming state, and is a numerical value set to, for example, 10,000 times after each probability variation length or high probability short-term end. . The numerical value “10000” is a number determined for convenience in order to prevent the high-probability gaming state from being changed until the next jackpot is won. The high probability remaining game count X is set in a game state setting process which will be described later with reference to FIGS. 16-1 and 16-2.

  Thereafter, it is determined whether the high probability remaining game count X is “0” (step S1407). If the high probability game remaining count X is “0” (step S1407: Yes), the high probability flag is turned OFF. (Step S1408). When the high probability game remaining number X is not “0” (step S1407: No), the process proceeds to step S1409.

  In step S1409, it is determined whether or not a special state flag indicating a special state is ON (step S1409). The special state is a gaming state in which the special variation pattern table is used for the number of times of change set according to the small hits A to C after the small hit, specifically, any one of the special states A to C It is a state. The special state flag is any one of a special state A flag, a special state B flag, and a special state C flag. The special state flag is a flag that is set to ON in a gaming state setting process that will be described later with reference to FIGS. 16-1 and 16-2.

  In step S1409, when the special state flag is OFF (step S1409: No), the process proceeds to step S1416. When the special state flag is ON (step S1409: Yes), “1” is subtracted from the special state remaining number T indicating the remaining number of times of the special state (step S1410). Then, it is determined whether or not the special state remaining number T is “0” (step S1411).

  When the special state residual number T is not “0” (step S1411: No), it is determined whether or not the special state residual number T is “1” (step S1412). When the special state residual number T is not “1” (step S1412: No), that is, when the special state residual number T is “2” or more, the process proceeds to step S1416. When the special state remaining number T is “1” (step S1412: Yes), the reach flag for performing the reach by the next change is turned ON (step S1413), and the process proceeds to step S1416.

  In step S1411, when the special state remaining number T is “0” (step S1411: Yes), the special state flag that is ON among the special state A flag, the special state B flag, or the special state C flag is turned OFF. (Step S1414). Then, the reach flag is turned OFF (step S1415), and the process proceeds to step S1416.

  In step S1416, it is determined whether or not the special symbol being stopped is a big hit (step S1416). If it is not a big winner (step S1416: No), it is determined whether or not the special symbol being stopped is a big hit. (Step S1417). If the stopped special symbol is not a small hit (step S1417: No), the process is terminated as it is. When the special symbol being stopped is a small hit (step S1417: Yes), a small hit game flag for shifting to the small hit gaming state is turned ON (step S1418).

  Then, the winning opening is started (step S1419). Thereafter, an opening command for opening the special winning opening 109 is set (step S1420), and the process is terminated. On the other hand, in step S1416, when the special symbol being stopped is a jackpot symbol (step S1416: Yes), it is determined whether or not it is a per 15-round length (step S1421). When it is long hit (step S1421: Yes), the long hit game flag for starting long hit is turned ON (step S1422), and the process proceeds to step S1424.

  On the other hand, if it is not long hit (step S1421: No), the short hit game flag for starting the short win of two rounds is turned ON (step S1423), and the process proceeds to step S1424. In step S1424, the short time remaining game count J or the high probability remaining game count X is set to “0” (step S1424). Thereafter, the time reduction flag or the high probability flag is turned OFF (step S1425), and the process proceeds to step S1419.

  Here, it supplements about the relationship between each flag in the process mentioned above, and a gaming state. When both the time reduction flag and the high probability flag are ON, the gaming state is a probability variation gaming state. When the short time flag is ON and the high probability flag is OFF, the gaming state is a short time gaming state. Further, when the time-short flag is OFF and the high probability flag is ON, the gaming state is a high-probability non-short-time gaming state. When both the time reduction flag and the high probability flag are OFF, the gaming state is a normal gaming state.

(Large winnings processing)
Next, with reference to FIG. 15A, processing contents of the big prize opening process included in the electric accessory process in step S <b> 404 of FIG. 4 will be described. FIG. 15A is a flowchart showing the processing contents of the big prize opening process performed by the main control unit 201. In FIG. 15A, the CPU 211 of the main control unit 201 first determines whether or not the winning game flag indicating the big hit gaming state or the small hit gaming state is set to ON (step S1501). The winning game flag is a flag that is set to ON in the above-described stopping process (see step S1418, step S1422, and step S1423 in FIG. 14-2).

  In step S1501, when the winning game flag is OFF (step S1501: No), the process is ended as it is. When the winning game flag is ON (step S1501: Yes), it is determined whether or not the opening is in progress before the special winning opening 109 is opened (step S1502). Specifically, in step S1502, it is determined whether or not the opening in the special winning opening operation pattern selected when the winning game flag is set to ON.

  If it is during opening (step S1502: Yes), an opening process for opening the special winning opening 109 is performed (step S1503), and the process proceeds to step S1504. Details of the opening process will be described later with reference to FIG. In step S1502, when the opening is not in progress (step S1502: No), the process proceeds to step S1504.

  In step S1504, it is determined whether or not the special winning opening 109 is being opened (step S1504). When the special winning opening 109 is being opened (step S1504: Yes), the opening process is performed (step S1505), and the process proceeds to step S1506. Details of the opening process will be described later with reference to FIG. If it is not being opened (step S1504: NO), the process proceeds to step S1506.

  In step S1506, it is determined whether it is during the special winning opening 109 or not (step S1506). If it is during the interval (step S1506: Yes), the interval process is performed (step S1507), and the process proceeds to step S1508. Details of the interval process will be described later with reference to FIG. If it is not during the interval (step S1506: No), the process proceeds to step S1508.

  Then, it is determined whether ending is in progress (step S1508). If it is ending (step S1508: Yes), an ending process is performed (step S1509), and the process ends. Details of the ending process will be described later with reference to FIG. If it is not ending (step S1508: No), the process is terminated as it is.

(Opening process)
Next, processing contents of the opening process shown in step S1503 of FIG. 15A will be described. FIG. 15-2 is a flowchart showing the processing contents of the opening process performed by the main control unit 201. 15-2, the CPU 211 of the main control unit 201 first determines whether or not a predetermined opening period has elapsed (step S1521). If the opening period has not elapsed (step S1521: No), the process is terminated as it is.

  If the opening period has elapsed (step S1521: Yes), the opening ends (step S1522), and the round number / operation pattern setting process is executed (step S1523). In the round number / operation pattern setting process, the number of rounds corresponding to the winning symbol and the operation pattern of the special winning opening 109 are set. In the case of a big hit, an operation pattern is set in which one round is 30 seconds, the number of rounds is set to 15 rounds per long, and 2 rounds are set up per short hit. In the case of small hits, an operation pattern in which one round is opened for 0.1 seconds × 15 times is set, and the number of rounds is set to one round.

  The count value R of the round number counter is set to 1 (step S1524), and the round progress command is set to the RAM 213 (step S1525). Thereafter, the opening of the first prize winning opening 109 in the first round is started (step S1526), and the process is terminated.

(Processing during opening)
Next, the processing contents of the releasing process shown in step S1505 in FIG. 15A will be described. FIG. 15C is a flowchart illustrating the processing contents of the opening process performed by the main control unit 201. 15-3, first, the CPU 211 of the main control unit 201 determines whether or not the operation time or the operation pattern has ended (step S1531). The end of the operation time means that a predetermined time (30 seconds) elapses after the operation of the special winning opening 109 is started. Further, the end of the operation pattern means that the operation pattern of 0.1 seconds × 15 times at the small hitting time ends.

  When the operation time or the operation pattern has not ended (step S1531: No), the main control unit 201 plays a prescribed number (for example, 10) of games to the big prize opening 109 while the big prize opening 109 is opened in the current round. It is determined whether or not a ball has been won (step S1532). If there is no prescribed number of winnings (step S1532: No), the process is terminated as it is.

  When the operation time or the operation pattern is ended in step S1531 (step S1531: Yes) or when a predetermined number of winnings are received in step S1532 (step S1532: Yes), the main control unit 201 closes the big prize opening 109. (Step S1533). Then, it is determined whether or not the count value R of the round number counter matches Rmax of the selected special winning opening operation pattern (step S1534).

  Here, in the case of per probability variation length and normal length, Rmax is set to “15” in the round number / operation pattern setting process (see step S1523 of FIG. 15-2). In the case of high accuracy, Rmax is set to “2” in the round number / operation pattern setting process. In the case of small hits, Rmax is set to “1” in the round number / operation pattern setting process.

  When the count value R of the round number counter does not match Rmax (step S1534: No), an interval between rounds is started (step S1535), and the process during release is ended. When the count value R of the round number counter matches Rmax (step S1534: Yes), that is, when the release of the final round is completed, ending is started (step S1536). Then, an ending command is set in the RAM 213 (step S1537), and the process ends.

(Interval processing)
Next, the processing contents of the interval processing shown in step S1507 in FIG. 15A will be described. FIG. 15-4 is a flowchart illustrating the processing contents of the interval processing performed by the main control unit 201. 15-4, the CPU 211 of the main control unit 201 first determines whether or not a predetermined interval period has elapsed (step S1541). When the interval period has not elapsed (step S1541: No), the processing is ended as it is.

  When the interval period has elapsed (step S1541: Yes), the interval ends (step S1542), and a value obtained by adding “1” to the count value R of the round number counter is set as a new count value R (step S1543). . Then, a round progress command is set in the RAM 213 (step S1544). Subsequently, the R-round big winning opening 109 is opened (step S1545), and the process is terminated.

(Ending process)
Next, processing contents of the ending process shown in step S1509 in FIG. 15A will be described. FIG. 15-5 is a flowchart illustrating the processing contents of the ending processing performed by the main control unit 201. 15-5, first, the CPU 211 of the main control unit 201 determines whether a predetermined ending period has elapsed (step S1551). If the ending period has not elapsed (step S1551: No), the processing is terminated as it is.

  If the ending period has elapsed (step S1551: YES), the ending is terminated (step S1552), and the count value R of the round number counter is reset to “0” (step S1553). Then, a game state setting process for setting the game state after the current winning game is performed (step S1554), the winning game flag is set to OFF (step S1555), and the ending process is ended.

(Game state setting process)
Next, processing contents of the gaming state setting process shown in step S1554 of FIG. 15-5 will be described with reference to FIGS. 16-1 and 16-2. FIGS. 16A and 16B are flowcharts showing the processing contents of the game state setting process. In FIGS. 16A and 16B, the CPU 211 of the main control unit 201 first determines whether or not it is a small hit (step S1601).

  If it is not a small hit (step S1601: No), it is determined whether or not it is a normal hit (step S1602). When it is per normal length (step S1602: Yes), the time reduction flag indicating the gaming state to which the electric chew support function is added is turned ON (step S1603). Then, the short time remaining game count J is set to “100” (step S1604), and the process is terminated.

  When it is not per normal length (step S1602: No), it is determined whether it is per probability variation length (step S1605). When it is per probability variation length (step S1605: Yes), the hourly flag is turned ON (step S1606), and the hourly game remaining number J is set to “10000” (step S1607). The value “10000” is a number determined for the sake of convenience so that the gaming state is not changed until the next jackpot is won, and is not limited to this value and may be another value.

  Thereafter, the high probability flag indicating the high probability gaming state is turned ON (step S1608), the high probability residual game number X is set to “10000” (step S1609), and the process is terminated. In step S1605, if it is not per probability variation length (step S1605: No), that is, if it is a high accuracy short-term hit, the process proceeds to step S1608 without turning on the time reduction flag.

  On the other hand, if it is a small hit in step S1601 (step S1601: Yes), it is determined whether or not a small hit A (step S1610). If it is a small hit A (step S1610: Yes), the special state A flag indicating the special state A is turned ON (step S1611), and the special state remaining number T is set to “20” (step S1612). Exit.

  In step S1610, if it is not the small hit A (step S1610: No), it is determined whether or not the small hit B (step S1613). When it is a small hit B (step S1613: Yes), the special state B flag indicating the special state B is turned ON (step S1614), and the special state remaining number T is set to “30” (step S1615). Exit.

  In step S1613, if it is not the small hit B (step S1613: No), that is, if it is a small hit C, the special state C flag indicating the special state C is turned ON (step S1616), and the special state remaining number T Is set to “40” (step S1617), and the process ends.

  Although not shown in the above-described flowchart, in the probability variation gaming state or the short-time gaming state, which is a gaming state with an electric chew support function, the reserved ball in FIG. When winning, the special state is not set, and the probable game state and the short-time game state are maintained. Specifically, before step S1610, it is determined whether or not the time reduction flag is ON. If the time reduction flag is ON, the processing is terminated. If the time reduction flag is OFF, the process proceeds to step S1610. Try to migrate.

  In this way, in the gaming state with the electric chew support function, when the small win is won by the fluctuation of the special figure 1, the special state is not set, so that the gaming state with the electric chew support function by the small win Is prevented from ending. That is, the game which is being executed in the gaming state with the electric chew support function and which is quick and advantageous for the player is not disturbed. In addition, it is almost impossible to win a small win due to the fluctuation of the special figure 2 in the gaming state with the electric chew support function because the winning percentage is low, but even if it is a win, it depends on the fluctuation of the special figure 1 As in the case of the small hit, the special state according to the present embodiment is not set.

(Production timer interrupt processing performed by the Production Management Department)
Next, the processing content of the effect timer interrupt process performed by the effect control unit 202a of the effect control unit 202 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing the contents of the effect timer interruption process performed by the effect supervising unit 202a. This effect timer interruption process is a process in which the effect control unit 202a performs an interrupt operation to the main effect control process performed by the effect control unit 202a every predetermined period (for example, 4 ms) during activation.

  In FIG. 17, the CPU 241 of the production control unit 202a executes a command reception process that is performed when a command is received from the main control unit 201 (step S1701). Details of the command reception process will be described later with reference to FIG. Then, a command transmission process for transmitting a command to the image / audio control unit 202b or the lamp control unit 202c is executed (step S1702), and the process ends.

(Command reception processing)
Next, details of the command reception process shown in step S1701 of FIG. 17 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing the processing contents of the command reception processing performed by the production supervision unit 202a. In FIG. 18, the CPU 241 of the production control unit 202a determines whether or not a variation start command indicating the variation start of the special symbol has been received (step S1801). The variation start command is a command set in the special symbol processing by the main control unit 201 (see step S610 in FIG. 6).

  When the fluctuation start command is not received (step S1801: No), the process proceeds to step S1803. When the change start command is received (step S1801: Yes), the change effect selection process is executed (step S1802). The variation effect selection process will be described later in detail with reference to FIGS. 19A and 19B. However, the effect pattern having the same reproduction time as the variation time of the special symbol obtained by analyzing the variation start command. Is the process of selecting.

  Thereafter, it is determined whether or not a change stop command for stopping the effect symbol has been received (step S1803). The change stop command is a command indicating change stop of the special symbol, and is a command set in the special symbol process of the main control unit 201 (see step S613 in FIG. 6).

  When the fluctuation stop command is not received (step S1803: No), the process proceeds to step S1805. When the change stop command is received (step S1803: Yes), the changing effect end process is executed (step S1804). The processing during the end of the variation effect will be described in detail later using FIGS. 22-1 and 22-2. However, the variation of the effect symbol is stopped or the effect mode corresponding to the gaming state is terminated according to the number of times of variation. Process.

  Thereafter, it is determined whether or not an opening command indicating the start of jackpot is received from the main control unit 201 (step S1805). The opening command is a command set in the stop process of the main control unit 201 (see step S1420 in FIG. 14-2). When the opening command is not received (step S1805: NO), the process proceeds to step S1807. When the opening command is received (step S1805: YES), a hit effect selection process for selecting the contents of the winning effect is executed (step S1806).

  Thereafter, it is determined whether or not an ending command indicating the end of jackpot is received (step S1807). The ending command is a command set in the releasing process of the main control unit 201 (see step S1537 in FIG. 15-3). If the ending command is not received (step S1807: NO), the process is terminated as it is. If an ending command has been received (step S1807: YES), an ending effect selection process for selecting an ending effect is performed (step S1808), and the process ends.

(Variation effect selection process)
Next, details of the changing effect selection process shown in step S1802 of FIG. 18 will be described with reference to FIGS. 19A and 19B. FIGS. 19A and 19B are flowcharts showing the processing contents of the changing effect selection process performed by the effect supervising unit 202a. 19A and 19B, the CPU 241 of the effect supervision unit 202a analyzes the change start command (step S1901). In step S1901, specifically, the game state analysis of the main control unit 201, whether it is a win, or the analysis of the variation pattern is performed.

  Thereafter, the mode flag is referred to (step S1902). The mode flag is a flag that is set based on the gaming state of the main control unit 201 and will be described in detail later with reference to FIG. 20. A flag indicating one effect mode among eight effect modes such as special modes A to C in special states A to C.

  Thereafter, using the analysis result of the change start command, it is determined whether or not it is a reach change pattern (step S1903). Specifically, the reach variation pattern is a special variation pattern Pa to Pc (see FIGS. 12A to 13D). If it is not the reach variation pattern (step S1903: No), it is determined whether or not the release flag is ON (step S1904).

  The cancellation flag is a flag for canceling the secret mode that is set for a maximum of 10 fluctuations after the start of the small hit and that conceals which mode to shift to the special modes A to C. Specifically, the release flag is a flag that is set to ON in the process of ending the variable effect described later with reference to FIGS. 22-1 and 22-2, and reach fluctuations during 10 fluctuations after the small hit game. This flag is set to ON when no pattern is selected.

  When the release flag is OFF (step S1904: No), a variation effect pattern selection process for selecting a variation effect pattern corresponding to each effect mode is executed (step S1905). Then, a change production start command is set (step S1906), and the process is terminated. On the other hand, in step S1904, if the release flag is ON (step S1904: Yes), a secret mode release effect pattern selection process for releasing the secret mode is executed (step S1907), and the process proceeds to step S1906.

  In step S1903, when it is a reach variation pattern (step S1903: Yes), it is determined whether or not the mode flag is “4” indicating the secret mode (step S1908). When the mode flag is not “4” (step S1908: No), it is determined whether the mode flag is any one of “5, 6, 7” indicating any one of the special modes A to C. (Step S1909).

  If the mode flag is not any one of “5, 6, 7” (step S1909: No), it is determined whether the mode flag is “8” indicating the pseudo normal mode (step S1910). The pseudo-normal mode is a mode in which the main control unit 201 is set in a special state and the same effect as the normal mode is shown.

  When the mode flag is not “8” indicating the pseudo normal mode (step S1910: No), that is, when the mode flag is any one of the normal mode, the probability variation mode, the time reduction mode, and the suddenness mode, the normal reach effect pattern table is set. (Step S1911), the same variation effect pattern selection process as in Step S1905 is executed (Step S1912). Details of the normal reach effect pattern table will be described later with reference to FIG. Then, the same variation effect start command as in step S1906 is set (step S1913), and the process ends.

  In step S1908, when the mode flag is “4” indicating the confidential mode (step S1908: Yes), the confidential mode release reach effect pattern table is set (step S1914), and the process proceeds to step S1912. Details of the secret effect release reach effect pattern table will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S1909, when the mode flag is any one of “5, 6, 7” indicating any one of the special modes A to C (step S1909: Yes), the special mode reach effect pattern table is set. (Step S1915), the process proceeds to step S1912. Details of the special mode reach effect pattern table will be described later with reference to FIG.

  If the mode flag is “8” indicating the pseudo normal mode in step S1910 (step S1910: Yes), the reach effect pattern table for pseudo normal mode is set (step S1916), and the process proceeds to step S1912. Details of the reach effect pattern table for the pseudo normal mode will be described later with reference to FIG.

(Mode flag reference table)
Next, the mode flag reference table will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 20 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the mode flag reference table. In FIG. 20, the mode flag reference table 2000 includes a special symbol 2001, a mode 2002, a mode flag 2003, an upper limit fluctuation count 2004, and an upper limit reach occurrence count 2005.

  The special symbol 2001 indicates a symbol stopped by the special symbol 1 display unit 112a or the special diagram 2 display unit 112b under the control of the main control unit 201. A mode 2002 represents an effect mode that is executed under the control of the effect control unit 202a. The mode flag 2003 is a flag set for each mode, and there are eight types corresponding to the rendering mode.

  The upper limit fluctuation number 2004 indicates the upper limit fluctuation number of each mode 2002, and corresponds to the remaining number of mode effects at the start of the mode effect. The upper limit reach occurrence number 2005 indicates the number of occurrences of reach production, which is a condition for terminating the special modes A to C.

  Explaining with a specific example, in the special symbol 2001, “-” indicates a lost symbol in the low-probability gaming state without time saving. Even if the lost symbol is stopped when a mode effect different from the normal mode, such as the probability change mode, is executed, the current mode effect is continued, that is, the lose symbol is stopped during the probability change mode. However, the probability variation mode is not terminated. In the case of a lost symbol in the low probability game state without time reduction, the mode 2002 becomes the normal mode. The mode flag 2003 is set to “0”. “−” In the upper limit fluctuation number 2004 indicates that the upper limit fluctuation number is not set.

  In the case of “design per probability variation length” in the special symbol 2001, the mode 2002 becomes the probability variation mode. The mode flag 2003 is set to “1”. In the case of the probability variation mode, the upper limit variation number 2004 is set to “10000”. In the case of “ordinary length per symbol” in the special symbol 2001, the mode 2002 becomes the time reduction mode. The mode flag 2003 is set to “2”. In the time reduction mode, the upper limit variation number 2004 is set to “100”.

  In the case of the “high-precision short-hit symbol” in the special symbol 2001, the mode 2002 is a sudden accuracy mode. The mode flag 2003 is set to “3”. In the sudden accuracy mode, the upper limit fluctuation number 2004 is “10000”.

  In the case of the “small hits A to C symbols” in the special symbols 2001, the mode 2002 is a secret mode that conceals which bonus is won by the player. The mode flag 2003 is set to “4”. In the concealment mode, the upper limit variation number 2004 is set to “10” for the small hit A symbol, “20” for the small hit B symbol, and “30” for the small hit C symbol. The concealment mode also ends when performing reach production.

  In other words, after reaching the small win, the reach effect is not performed, when 10 fluctuations have passed in the case of the small hit A, 20 fluctuations have passed in the case of the small hit B, or 30 fluctuations have passed in the case of the small hit C In this case, the concealment mode ends (can be canceled).

  In the case of the “small hit A symbol” among the special symbols 2001, the mode 2002 is set to the special mode A after the end of the concealment mode. The special mode A is, for example, a single line mode in which there is one effective line for a plurality of effect symbols. The mode flag 2003 of the special mode A is set to “5”. The upper limit fluctuation count 2004 is “α”, which is a value obtained by subtracting the fluctuation count until the secret mode is canceled from the 20 fluctuations in which the special state is set in the main control unit 201. “Α” is a value equal to or greater than “10” obtained by subtracting at least 10 fluctuations that the concealment mode can take to the maximum from 20 fluctuations in which the special state A is set.

  In the special mode A, the variation pattern for reach production is more easily selected than in the special modes B and C. Specifically, the variation pattern for reach production is selected at a ratio of “1/6”. (See FIG. 13-2). When the upper limit reach occurrence count 2005 reaches “3”, the special mode A ends. That is, in the special mode A, when the reach a (single line reach) as the reach effect is performed three times, the special mode A ends.

  In the case of “small hit B symbol” in the special symbol 2001, the mode 2002 is set to the special mode B after the concealment mode ends. The special mode B is, for example, a double line mode in which there are two effective lines for a plurality of effect symbols. The mode flag 2003 of the special mode B is set to “6”. The upper limit fluctuation number 2004 is “β” which is a value obtained by subtracting the fluctuation number until the secret mode is canceled from the 30 fluctuations in which the special state is set in the main control unit 201. “Β” is a value equal to or greater than “10” obtained by subtracting at least 20 fluctuations that the concealment mode can take to the maximum from 30 fluctuations in which the special state B is set.

  In the special mode B, the variation pattern for reach production is less likely to be selected than in the special mode A, and the variation pattern for reach production is easier to select than in the special mode C. The effect variation pattern is selected at a ratio of “1/20” (see FIG. 13-3). When the upper limit reach occurrence count 2005 becomes “2”, the special mode B is terminated. It has become. That is, in the special mode B, when the reach b (double line reach) as the reach effect is performed twice, the special mode B ends.

  In the case of the “small hit C symbol” in the special symbol 2001, the mode 2002 is set to the special mode C after the end of the concealment mode. The special mode C is, for example, a triple line mode in which there are three effective lines of a plurality of effect symbols. The mode flag 2003 of the special mode C is set to “7”. The upper limit fluctuation number 2004 is “γ” which is a value obtained by subtracting the fluctuation number until the secret mode is canceled from the 40 fluctuations in which the special state is set in the main control unit 201. “Γ” is a value of “10” or more obtained by subtracting at least 30 fluctuations that the concealment mode can take to the maximum from 40 fluctuations in which the special state C is set.

  In the special mode C, the variation pattern for reach production is less likely to be selected than in the special modes A and B. Specifically, the variation pattern for reach production is selected at a ratio of “1/30”. (See FIG. 13-4). When the upper limit reach occurrence count 2005 becomes “1”, the special mode C ends. That is, in the special mode C, when the reach c (triple line reach) as the reach effect is performed once, the special mode C ends.

  In the case of “small hits A to C symbols” in the special symbol 2001, the mode 2002 is set to the pseudo-normal mode after the upper limit reach occurrence count 2005 in each special mode A to C appears. The mode flag 2003 in the pseudo normal mode is set to “8”. The upper limit variation number 2004 is “δ”, which is a value obtained by subtracting the variation number until each special mode A to C is completed from the variation number at which the special state is set in the main control unit 201. In each of the special modes A to C, when the upper limit reach occurrence count 2005 is not reached, the pseudo-normal mode is not performed, and when each special state is finished, the mode is shifted to the normal mode.

(Reach production pattern table)
Next, the reach effect pattern table will be described with reference to FIGS. First, the normal reach effect pattern table set in step S1911 of FIG. 19-2 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 21A is an explanatory diagram of a normal reach effect pattern table.

  In FIG. 21A, the normal reach effect pattern table 2110 is a table used at the time of losing in the normal gaming state. The normal reach effect pattern table 2110 indicates the ratio of possible effect patterns for each variation pattern selected by the main control unit 201. Specifically, when the special variation pattern Pa is selected by the main control unit 201 (see, for example, FIG. 13A), the effect pattern Ea1 for performing reach a as the effect pattern, or a plurality of times in a pseudo manner One of the effect patterns Ea2 for performing the loss effect is selected.

  The effect pattern Ea1 is selected at a ratio of “70/100”, and the effect pattern Ea2 is selected at a ratio of “30/100”. An example of the reach a by the effect pattern Ea1 will be described later with reference to FIG. 23-1, but is a single line reach in which the effective line of the effect symbol is 1. When the special variation pattern Pa is selected in the case of a big hit (see FIG. 12A), the effect pattern Ea1 for performing reach a (single line reach) is always selected.

  When the special variation pattern Pb is selected by the main control unit 201 (see, for example, FIG. 13A), as an effect pattern, an effect pattern Eb1 for performing reach b or a plurality of pseudo-lost effects. Any one of the effect patterns Eb2 is selected.

  The effect pattern Eb1 is selected at a rate of “80/100”, and the effect pattern Eb2 is selected at a rate of “20/100”. An example of the reach b by the effect pattern Eb1 will be described later with reference to FIG. 23-2, but is a double line reach in which the effective line of the effect symbol is 2. When the special variation pattern Pb is selected in the case of a big hit (see FIG. 12A), the effect pattern Eb1 for performing reach b (double line reach) is always selected.

  When the special variation pattern Pc is selected by the main control unit 201 (see, for example, FIG. 13A), an effect pattern Ec1 for performing reach c is performed as an effect pattern, or a plurality of pseudo-lost effects are performed. Any one of the production patterns Ec2 for performing the normal reach is selected.

  The effect pattern Ec1 is selected at a ratio of “90/100”, and the effect pattern Ec2 is selected at a ratio of “10/100”. An example of the reach c by the effect pattern Ec1 will be described later with reference to FIG. 23-3, but is a triple line reach in which the effective line of the effect symbol is 3. When the special variation pattern Pc is selected in the case of a big hit (see FIG. 12A), the effect pattern Ec1 for performing reach c (triple line reach) is always selected.

  In this way, when the normal reach production pattern table 2110 is used during the loss in the normal mode, the production patterns Ea1, Eb1, and Ec1 that have high expectations for the player are selected from the production patterns Ea2, Eb2, and Ec2. It is easy to be done.

(An example of the reach production pattern table for releasing the secret mode)
Next, the confidential mode release reach effect pattern table set in step S1914 of FIG. 19-2 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 21B is an explanatory diagram of the reach mode pattern table for releasing the secret mode.

  In FIG. 21B, the secret mode cancellation reach effect pattern table 2120 is a table used at the time of a change due to the first special change pattern after the transition to the special state A to C. The concealment mode canceling reach effect pattern table 2120 indicates the ratio of possible effect patterns for each variation pattern selected by the main control unit 201. More specifically, when the special variation pattern Pa is selected by the main control unit 201 (see, for example, FIG. 13A), only the effect pattern Ea1 for performing reach a (single line reach) is selected as the effect pattern. It has come to be.

  When the special variation pattern Pb is selected by the main control unit 201 (see, for example, FIG. 13-1), Eb1 for performing the reach b (double line reach) by entering the double line mode from the beginning as an effect pattern, Alternatively, one of Eb3s that are developed to reach b (double line reach) after reaching reach (single line reach) in the early stage is selected. The effect pattern Eb1 is selected at a ratio of “70/100”, and the effect pattern Eb3 is selected at a ratio of “30/100”.

  In addition, when the special variation pattern Pc is selected by the main control unit 201 (see, for example, FIG. 13-1), the production line enters the triple line mode from the beginning and performs reach c (triple line reach). Either Ec1 or an effect pattern Ec3 that develops reach c (triple line reach) after reaching reach a (single line reach) in the early stage is selected. The effect pattern Ec1 is selected at a ratio of “50/100”, and the effect pattern Ec3 is selected at a ratio of “50/100”.

  In this way, even when reach a is performed by performing the effect pattern Eb3 or the effect pattern Ec3 using the concealment mode release reach effect pattern table 2120, reach b or reach is performed thereafter. You can play with a sense of expectation to develop into c. In addition, when the production pattern Eb1 or the production pattern Ec1 is performed, the player can recognize that he is in the production mode in which the reach with high expectation is performed at the start of the production, and the player can be raised at the start of the production. it can.

(Example of reach mode pattern table for special mode)
Next, the special mode reach effect pattern table set in step S1915 of FIG. 19-2 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 21C is an explanatory diagram of a special mode reach effect pattern table. In FIG. 21C, a special mode reach effect pattern table 2130 is a table used when the special modes A to C change due to the special change pattern. More specifically, when the special variation pattern Pa is selected by the main control unit 201 (see FIGS. 12-2 and 13-2), an effect pattern for performing reach a (single line reach) as an effect pattern. Only Ea1 is selected.

  If the special variation pattern Pb is selected by the main control unit 201 (see FIGS. 12-3 and 13-3), only the effect pattern Eb1 for performing reach b (double line reach) is selected as the effect pattern. It has come to be. Similarly, when the special variation pattern Pc is selected by the main control unit 201 (see FIGS. 12-4 and 13-4), only the effect pattern Ec1 for performing reach c (triple line reach) is provided as the effect pattern. It is to be selected.

  In this way, by using the special mode reach effect pattern table 2130, only one reach effect corresponding to each special mode can be executed. In other words, even with reach a, the player can play with a sense of expectation for the jackpot.

(Example of reach effect pattern table for pseudo-normal mode)
Next, the pseudo-normal mode reach effect pattern table set in step S1916 of FIG. 19-2 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 21D is an explanatory diagram of the reach effect pattern table for the pseudo normal mode.

  In FIG. 21-4, the reach effect pattern table 2140 for the pseudo normal mode shows the reach fluctuation after the special modes A to C are finished by the effect supervision unit 202a while the special states A to C are set in the main control unit 201. It is a table used when is performed. The pseudo-normal mode reach effect pattern table 2140 shows the ratio of possible effect patterns for each variation pattern selected by the main control unit 201.

  More specifically, when the special variation pattern Pa is selected by the main control unit 201 (see FIGS. 12-2 and 13-2), an effect pattern for performing reach a (single line reach) as an effect pattern. Either Ea1 or an effect pattern Ea2 for performing a pseudo-losing effect a plurality of times is selected. When the special variation pattern Pa is selected in the case of a big hit (see FIG. 12-2), the effect pattern Ea1 for performing reach a (single line reach) is always selected.

  When the special variation pattern Pb is selected by the main control unit 201 (see FIGS. 12-3 and 13-3), Eb1 for performing reach b (double line reach) from the beginning as an effect pattern, or pseudo Any one of the production patterns Eb2 for performing the losing production a plurality of times is selected. The effect pattern Eb1 is selected at a rate of “20/100”, and the effect pattern Eb2 is selected at a rate of “80/100”. When the special variation pattern Pb is selected in the case of a big hit (see FIG. 12-3), an effect pattern Eb1 for performing reach b (double line reach) is always selected.

  When the special variation pattern Pc is selected by the main control unit 201 (see FIGS. 12-4 and 13-4), Ec1 for performing reach c (triple line reach) from the beginning as an effect pattern, or pseudo One of the effect patterns Ec2 for performing the normal reach after performing the losing effect a plurality of times is selected. The effect pattern Ec1 is selected at a rate of “10/100”, and the effect pattern Ec2 is selected at a rate of “90/100”. When the special variation pattern Pc is selected in the case of a big hit (see FIG. 12-4), the effect pattern Ec1 for performing reach c (triple line reach) is always selected.

  As described above, when the reach effect pattern table 2140 for the pseudo normal mode is used at the time of losing after the end of the special modes A to C, the effect patterns Ea2, Eb2, and Ec2 that have low expectations for the player are the effect patterns. It is easier to select than Ea1, Eb1, and Ec1. That is, in the special state, the ratio of selecting the special fluctuation pattern Pb or the special fluctuation pattern Pc for performing the reach b or the reach c is high (see FIG. 13-3 or FIG. 13-4), but the reach b Alternatively, it is difficult to produce reach c, and the occurrence of a large difference in the relative expectation of reach b or reach c in the normal mode is suppressed.

(Processing during changing production)
Next, details of the changing effect end process shown in step S1804 of FIG. 18 will be described with reference to FIGS. 22-1 and 22-2. FIGS. 22-1 and 22-2 are flowcharts showing the processing content of the changing effect end process performed by the effect supervising unit 202a. In FIGS. 22-1 and 22-2, the CPU 241 of the production supervision unit 202a first analyzes the change stop command (step S2201). Then, the mode flag is referenced (step S2202). Further, it is determined whether or not it is a win (step S2203).

  If not successful (step S2203: No), it is determined whether or not the current mode is the normal mode, that is, whether or not the mode flag is “0” (step S2204). When the mode flag is “0” (step S2204: Yes), that is, when the mode flag is the normal mode, the process proceeds to step S2208. When the mode flag is not “0” (step S2204: No), a value obtained by subtracting “1” from the mode effect remaining number M is set as a new mode effect remaining number M (step S2205). Then, it is determined whether or not the mode effect remaining count M is “0” (step S2206).

  When the mode effect remaining number M is “0” (step S2206: Yes), the mode flag is set to “0” indicating the normal mode (step S2207). Then, a variation effect end command is set (step S2208), and the process ends.

  If it is a win in step S2203 (step S2203: Yes), a mode flag change process for changing the current mode flag to a mode flag corresponding to the win type using the mode flag reference table 2000 (see FIG. 20). (Step S2209), the process proceeds to step S2208. In this mode flag changing process, the mode flag is set to any one of “1 to 4”.

  In step S2206, when the mode effect remaining number M is not “0” (step S2206: No), it is determined whether or not the effect change performed is a reach change pattern (special change patterns Pa, Pb, Pc). (Step S2210). If it is not the reach variation pattern (step S2210: No), it is determined whether or not the mode flag is “4” indicating the secret mode (step S2211).

  When the mode flag is not “4” indicating the confidential mode (step S2211: No), the process proceeds to step S2220. When the mode flag is “4” indicating the secret mode (step S2211: Yes), it is determined whether or not the mode effect remaining count M is “10” (step S2212). When the mode effect remaining number M is not “10” (step S2212: No), that is, when the mode effect remaining number M is “11” or more, the process proceeds to step S2220.

  When the mode effect remaining number M is “10” (step S2212: Yes), the release flag for releasing (ending) the secret mode is set to ON (step S2213), and the process proceeds to step S2220.

  In step S2210, when the effect variation performed is a reach variation pattern (step S2210: Yes), it is determined whether or not the mode flag is “4” indicating the confidential mode (step S2214). When the mode flag is “4” indicating the secret mode (step S2214: Yes), the mode flag changing process is executed (step S2215), and the process proceeds to step S2220. In this mode flag changing process, a process for setting the mode flag from “4” to any one of “5 to 7” (special modes A to C) corresponding to the special states A to C is performed.

  In step S2214, when the mode flag is not “4” indicating the secret mode (step S2214: No), any one of “5-7” indicating that the mode flag is any of the special modes A to C. It is determined whether or not (step S2216). When the mode flag is not any one of “5 to 7” (step S2216: No), the process proceeds to step S2220.

  When the mode flag is any one of “5 to 7” (step S2216: Yes), “1” is added to the reach occurrence frequency V after the special modes A to C are set (step S2217). Then, it is determined whether or not the reach occurrence count V has the same value as the upper limit reach occurrence count W (see FIG. 20) (step S2218). Specifically, in the case of the special mode A, the upper limit reach occurrence count W is “3”, in the case of the special mode B, the upper limit reach occurrence count W is “2”, and in the case of the special mode C, the upper limit reach occurrence occurs. The number of times W is “1”.

  When the reach occurrence count V becomes the same value as the upper limit reach occurrence count W (step S2218: Yes), the reach occurrence count V is set to “0” (step S2219), and the mode flag is set to “8” of the pseudo normal mode. Therefore, the process proceeds to step S2215. When the reach occurrence count V is not the same value as the upper limit reach occurrence count W (step S2218: No), a variation effect end command similar to step S2208 is set (step S2220), and the process ends.

(Example of reach production displayed on the image display)
Next, an example of the reach effect displayed on the image display unit 104 will be described with reference to FIGS. 23-1 to 23-3. FIG. 23A is an explanatory diagram illustrating an example of reach a displayed on the image display unit 104. In FIG. 23A, in the image display unit 104, the first effect symbol 2311 and the second effect symbol 2312 are stopped at the same effect symbol. There is one first effect symbol 2311 and one second effect symbol 2312, and one effective line 2310 is defined. If the third effect symbol 2313 during the change effect stops at “7”, it is a big hit. Reach a has a single line reach with one effective line 2310, and has a low expectation.

  FIG. 23-2 is an explanatory diagram illustrating an example of reach b displayed on the image display unit 104. 23-2, on the image display unit 104, the first effect symbol 2321 and the second effect symbol 2322 are stopped at the same effect symbol, respectively. There are a plurality (two) of first effect symbols 2321 and second effect symbols 2322, and two effective lines 2320 are defined. If the third effect symbol 2323 during the change effect stops at “6” or “7”, it is a big hit. The reach b is an effect line 2320 with two double line reach, which has a higher expectation than the reach a.

  FIG. 23C is an explanatory diagram of an example of reach c displayed on the image display unit 104. In FIG. 23-3, the first effect symbol 2331 and the second effect symbol 2332 are stopped at the same effect symbol on the image display unit 104, respectively. There are a plurality (three) of first effect symbols 2331 and second effect symbols 2332, and three effective lines 2330 are defined. If the third effect symbol 2333 during the change effect stops at any one of “6”, “7”, and “8”, it is a big hit. Reach c is a triple line reach with three active lines 2330, which is a highly anticipated performance compared to reach a and reach b.

(An example of fluctuating production when winning a small hit)
Next, with reference to FIG. 24, an example of a variation effect at the time of winning a small hit will be described. FIG. 24 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the variation effect at the time of winning the small hit. In (1) of FIG. 24, the first effect symbol 2401, the second effect symbol 2402, and the third effect symbol 2403 are fluctuating in the image display unit 104. When the predetermined time elapses and the fluctuation stop timing is reached, the production symbols 2401 to 2403 are stopped.

  As shown in (2), when the stopped symbol is stopped at a symbol indicating a small hit, for example, “wind, forest, fire”, the small hit is determined. Then, as shown in (3), the chance mode (secret mode) is started. The symbol indicating the small hit is not limited to “wind, forest, fire”, but may be another predetermined symbol (for example, “1, 3, 5”, etc.).

(Example of production when secret mode is released)
Next, an example of the effect when the secret mode is canceled will be described with reference to FIGS. 25-1 to 25-4. 25-1 is explanatory drawing which shows the production 1 at the time of secrecy mode cancellation | release. FIG. 25A illustrates a case where the mode is changed from the secret mode to the special mode A. First, as shown in (1), in the image display unit 104, the concealment mode is executed, and the first effect symbol 2501, the second effect symbol 2502, and the third effect symbol 2503 vary.

  At the reach start timing, as shown in (2), the first effect symbol 2501 and the second effect symbol 2502 stop at the same effect symbol, and reach a is started. Then, as shown in (3), when the third effect symbol 2503 is stopped with the reach a, the special mode A is determined.

  25-2 is explanatory drawing which shows the production 2 at the time of secrecy mode cancellation | release. FIG. 25-2 illustrates a case where the mode is changed from the secret mode to the special mode C. First, as shown in (1), in the image display unit 104, the concealment mode is executed, and the first effect symbol 2501, the second effect symbol 2502, and the third effect symbol 2503 vary. After a predetermined time has elapsed from the start of fluctuation, as shown in (2), when there are three first effect symbols 2501 and second effect symbols 2502, special mode C (triple line mode) is determined at this point. .

  When the reach start timing is reached, as shown in (3), the first effect symbol 2501 and the second effect symbol 2502 are stopped at the same effect symbol, and reach c, which is a triple line reach, is performed. When shifting from the concealment mode to the special mode B, the first effect symbol 2501 and the second effect symbol 2502 are displayed in two in the step (2), and the special mode B (double line mode) is determined. Like that.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 25-3 and FIG. 25-4, a case will be described in which the mode is shifted from the secret mode to the special mode C with the reach a interposed. FIG. 25C is an explanatory diagram (part 1) of the effect 3 when the secret mode is canceled. 25-4 is explanatory drawing (the 2) which shows the production 3 at the time of secrecy mode cancellation | release. As shown in (1) of FIG. 25-3, in the image display unit 104, the concealment mode is executed, and the first effect symbol 2501, the second effect symbol 2502, and the third effect symbol 2503 vary. Yes.

  Then, as shown in (2), even after a predetermined time has elapsed since the start of the change, the special mode C is not fixed as shown in (2) of FIG. 25-2, and the change effect is continued. At the reach start timing, as shown in (3) of FIG. 25-4, the first effect symbol 2501 and the second effect symbol 2502 stop at the same effect symbol, and reach a (special mode A) starts. Is done.

  Then, when a predetermined time has elapsed, as shown in (4), when the first effect symbol 2501 and the second effect symbol 2502 become three and reach c is started, the special mode C is determined at this point. . Note that the effect of shifting from the secret mode to the special mode C is not limited to the reach a (special mode A), and for example, the reach b (special mode B) may be interposed. In addition, when the reach mode is shifted from the secret mode to the special mode B, the first effect symbol 2501 and the second effect symbol 2502 are displayed in two at the stage (4), and the reach b is started. The special mode B is determined.

(Special mode end condition)
Next, the termination conditions for the special mode will be described with reference to FIGS. 26-1 to 26-3. FIG. 26A is an explanatory diagram of a special mode A termination condition. As shown in FIG. 2610 of FIG. 26-1, the special mode A (single line mode) ends after 20 fluctuations have elapsed since the special state A is set in the main control unit 201, and shifts to the normal mode. Become. The special mode A is terminated when the reach a (single line reach) occurs three times, and shifts to the pseudo normal mode.

  The pseudo-normal mode has the same contents as the normal mode. In the quasi-normal mode, when the special variation pattern Pa that is the reach variation pattern is selected by the main control unit 201, the effect pattern Ea2 that performs the losing effect a plurality of times is selected rather than the effect pattern Ea1 of the reach a (See FIG. 21-4).

  FIG. 26B is an explanatory diagram of an end condition of the special mode B. As shown in FIG. 2620 of FIG. 26-2, the special mode B (double line mode) ends after 30 fluctuations have elapsed since the special state B is set in the main control unit 201, and shifts to the normal mode. Become. In addition, the special mode B ends when reach b (double line reach) occurs twice, and shifts to the pseudo normal mode.

  The pseudo-normal mode has the same contents as the normal mode. In the quasi-normal mode, when the special variation pattern Pb that is the reach variation pattern is selected by the main control unit 201, the effect pattern Eb2 that performs the losing effect a plurality of times is selected rather than the effect pattern Eb1 of the reach b (See FIG. 21-4).

  FIG. 26C is an explanatory diagram of a termination condition for the special mode C. As shown in FIG. 2630 of FIG. 26-3, the special mode C (triple line mode) ends after 40 fluctuations have elapsed after the special state C is set in the main control unit 201, and shifts to the normal mode. Become. Further, the special mode C ends when the reach c (triple line reach) occurs once, and shifts to the pseudo normal mode.

  The pseudo-normal mode has the same contents as the normal mode. In the quasi-normal mode, when the special variation pattern Pc that is the reach variation pattern is selected by the main control unit 201, the normal reach is performed after performing the losing effect a plurality of times in spite of the effect pattern Ec1 of the reach c. The production pattern Ec2 is easily selected (see FIG. 21-4).

  As described above, in the present embodiment, when a special state is set in the main control unit 201, one special variation pattern determined for each special state is selected. Therefore, only one special variation pattern determined for each special state can appear while the special state is set. Thereby, an interesting production can be performed for each special state, and the player can be prevented from getting bored with the game.

  In this embodiment, when a special state is set, as shown in FIGS. 13-2 to 13-4, special variation patterns (special variation patterns Pa to The selection ratio of Pc) is varied, and the number of fluctuations for setting each special state A to C is also varied. Specifically, the high expectation special variation pattern (special variation pattern Pc) having a low selection ratio in the normal gaming state is less likely to be selected than the low expectation special variation pattern (special variation pattern Pa) even in the special state. As a result, it is possible to prevent the expectation of the high expectation special variation pattern from being extremely lowered throughout the game, and it is possible to inhibit the expectation of the low expectation special variation pattern from being extremely increased.

  In the present embodiment, as described above, when a special state is set, as shown in FIGS. 13-2 to 13-4, special variation patterns (special variation patterns Pa that can be selected in each special state). However, the selection ratio of the special variation patterns (special variation patterns Pa to Pc) may be the same between the special states A to C. In this way, the expectation degree of each special variation pattern having a different expectation degree in the normal gaming state can be made constant in the special state. Therefore, the player can play with a sense of expectation even when the variation is caused by the special variation pattern in the special state.

  Furthermore, in the present embodiment, in the high expectation special state, the special variation pattern is less likely to be selected than in the low expectation special state, so the high expectation special state is set longer than the low expectation special state. I made it. Therefore, in the high expectation special state, a high expectation special variation pattern that is enhanced by the player can be made easier to appear, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  In particular, according to the present embodiment, since different effects are performed depending on whether or not a predetermined period has elapsed in a special state, it is possible to suppress frequent occurrences of effects that are selected before the predetermined period has elapsed. It is possible to suppress the occurrence of bias. Accordingly, it is possible to prevent the player from getting bored with the game without impairing the game performance, and to provide a gaming machine with excellent interest.

  Specifically, according to the present embodiment, until a predetermined period of time has elapsed in a special state in which only one special variation pattern can appear, the player has a sense of expectation due to a highly anticipated effect pattern (reach effect). You can play. In addition, after a predetermined period of time, a performance pattern with a low degree of expectation (multiple losing effects) is executed to prevent frequent production patterns with a high degree of expectation (reach effect) and to be expected throughout the game. It can suppress that the expectation degree of a high performance pattern changes extremely. Accordingly, it is possible to prevent the player from getting bored with the game without impairing the game performance, and to provide a gaming machine with excellent interest.

  In the present embodiment, the number of times the special variation pattern is selected in the special state is measured a predetermined number of times (3 times for reach a, 2 times for reach b, and once for reach c). Different productions were performed before and after. Therefore, it is possible to further suppress the occurrence of the selected effects before being measured a predetermined number of times, and it is possible to prevent the effects from being biased.

  Specifically, in the present embodiment, the number of times the special variation pattern is selected in the special state is a predetermined number of times (3 times for reach a, 2 times for reach b, and 1 time for reach c). ) While a high-expected performance pattern is executed until it is measured, a low-expected performance pattern is executed after a predetermined number of measurements. Therefore, frequent occurrence of high-expected performance patterns (reach effects) can be further suppressed, and the expectation of high-expected performance patterns can be suppressed from changing extremely throughout the game.

  Furthermore, in the present embodiment, the special mode C having a lower reach selection ratio in the normal gaming state and special state increases the predetermined number of times, and the special mode A having a higher reach selection ratio in the normal gaming state and special state has a predetermined number of times. Therefore, it is possible to further suppress the occurrence of reach production frequently in each special state.

  In particular, according to the present embodiment, since the player is playing in the expectation of shifting to the high expectation special state (special state C) in which the variation by the high expectation special variation pattern is performed, the low expectation Even when the degree effect (reach a) is performed, it is possible to play a game with a sense of expectation for the high expectation degree effect (reach c) until it can be recognized which special state has been changed. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the player from getting bored with the game due to a special state in which only one variation pattern is selectable, and in a special state, the player can play with a sense of expectation for a high expectation degree effect. . Thereby, the effect after shifting to a special state can be made highly interesting.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 100 Pachinko machine 201 Main control part 202 Production control part 202a Production control part 202b Image | voice sound control part 202c Lamp control part 211 CPU
212 ROM
213 RAM
241 CPU
242 ROM
243 RAM
301 Advantageous game determination unit (advantageous game determination means)
302 Special game determination unit (special game determination means)
303 Execution unit (execution means)
304 Variation pattern storage unit (variation pattern storage means)
305 Selection unit (selection means)
306 Fluctuation display unit (fluctuation display means)
307 Normal state setting unit (normal state setting means)
308 Special state setting unit (special state setting means)
309 Production pattern storage unit 310 Production execution unit (production execution means)
311 Measuring unit

Claims (1)

And whether, to put a stamp constant of U遊 skill judging means performs a special game which is different from the whether or wherein preferably the player performs an advantageous beneficial player to the player,
Before Based on the result determined by Ki遊 technique determining means, among the variation pattern indicating the variation mode of the symbols, the normal fluctuation pattern, and different plurality of respective selection ratio less selective ratio than the conventional variation pattern A selection means for selecting one of the special variation patterns;
The varying display the symbols by using the variation pattern selected by the selecting means, a variable display means Ru is stopped and displayed a symbol indicating a determination result that is determined by said game determination means,
When the symbol stopped and displayed by the variation display means is a symbol indicating the special game, execution means for executing the special game;
Wherein in correspondence with symbols to be variably displayed by the variable display unit, a presentation execution means for executing an effect which represents the expectation against the advantageous Yu technique,
Normal state setting means for setting a normal state which is a normal gaming state;
Special state setting means for setting one special state among a plurality of special states for a predetermined period after the special game is executed by the execution means;
With
The selection means includes
If the normal state by the normal state setting means is set, based on the result determined by the previous Ki遊 technique determining means, the normal pattern of variation, the first special variation pattern or the first special variation pattern, Select one special variation pattern from the second special variation patterns with a lower selection ratio ,
When the first special state is set by the special state setting means, based on the result determined by the previous Ki遊 technique determining means, the normal fluctuation pattern or the first special variation pattern, one of When selecting the first special variation pattern, the first special variation pattern is selected at a selection ratio different from the normal state according to the selection ratio of the first special variation pattern in the normal state. Selected,
When the second special state is set by the special state setting unit, either the normal variation pattern or the second special variation pattern is selected based on the result determined by the game determination unit. At the same time, when selecting the second special variation pattern, the second special variation pattern is selected at a selection ratio different from the normal state according to the selection ratio of the second special variation pattern in the normal state. ,
The production execution means
When the first special fluctuation pattern is selected by the selection means when the first special state or the second special state is set by the special state setting means, the first special fluctuation pattern is selected according to the first special fluctuation pattern. Perform the first production,
When the first special state or the second special state is set by the special state setting means, and the second special variation pattern is selected by the selection means, after performing the first effect, A pachinko gaming machine that enables execution of a second effect different from the first effect .

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