JP5577154B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine having a plurality of types of effect modes with different probability change expectation levels indicating a probability change state.

  Conventionally, in a pachinko gaming machine that is a type of gaming machine, a big hit lottery of whether or not a big hit is made when a game ball enters the start winning opening arranged on the game board, and the lottery results of the big hit lottery are It is derived by executing a symbol variation game in which the symbols of the columns are varied and displayed. In the symbol variation game, the player can recognize the big hit if the symbol that is finally stopped is a big hit symbol.

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

  In this type of symbol variation game, a pachinko gaming machine has been proposed that conceals whether or not the gaming state is a probabilistic state and suggests whether or not the probable state is given as the gaming state (for example, Patent Document 1). In the pachinko gaming machine of Patent Document 1, a plurality of performance modes are set with different degrees of expectation that a certain probability change state is given.

JP 2007-135700 A

  By the way, in the pachinko machine disclosed in Patent Document 1, when it is determined to shift the effect mode, the player is given an opportunity to operate the button, and after performing the effect according to the effect mode to be transferred, There is something that shifts the production mode.

  However, in such a pachinko machine, the production mode to be shifted before the operation is determined, and even if it is operated, the production is performed so as to be consistent with the predetermined production mode, Although it is recognized that the production mode has been determined according to the operation result, the production mode to be shifted does not actually change depending on the operation result. For this reason, even if an opportunity to operate is given to actively participate in the game, the significance of the operation is weakened, and the motivation for the operation is diminished, and there is a possibility that the interest in the game cannot be improved. .

  The present invention has been made paying attention to such problems existing in the prior art, and its purpose is to provide a gaming machine capable of enhancing the willingness to operate and improving the interest in games. To do.

In order to solve the above problems, the invention described in claim 1 is directed to display means for displaying a symbol variation game performed by varying symbols, and whether the symbol variation game is a big hit at the start of the symbol variation game. a jackpot determining means for determining whether, and a probability variable providing means to grant probability variation state determination result to change the lottery probability of jackpot with high probability than the normal state when the positive of the jackpot determination means, wherein with jackpot gaming is performed when the determination result of the big hit determination means it is positive, before Symbol resulting probability variation state is applied after the end of the previous SL jackpot gaming by probability variation applying means, triggered by the establishment of the pre-Me-determined conditions, In a gaming machine that makes it difficult for the player to recognize whether or not the gaming state after the big hit game is in a probabilistic state, the result operation means that can be operated by the player and the judgment result of the big hit judgment means are positive If a jackpot type determination means for jackpot value determines the type of the different jackpot gaming, when the judgment result is affirmative the jackpot determination means, the contents of the jackpot type determination means has determined, after the end of the symbol variation game, the When the determination result of the big hit game granting means for giving a big hit game and the determination result of the big hit determination means is negative, the small hit determination means for determining whether or not the small hit is determined, and when the determination result of the small hit determination means is affirmative, After the end of the symbol variation game, a small hit game granting means for giving a small hit game for opening the special winning opening , a gaming state determination means for determining whether or not the current gaming state is a probable change state, and a mode control means for controlling one of execution among a plurality of types of effect mode indicating probability variable degree of expectation probability variation state that have been granted as a game state, said probability variation applying means, said When the determination result of collision determination means is positive, based on the type of the jackpot gaming determined by the jackpot type determination means, Grant the probability variation state after completion of the jackpot gaming, the mode control means, the jackpot determination When the determination result of the means is affirmative, in the symbol variation game, among the plurality of types of effect modes having different probability of expected change after the operation effective period in which the operation of the effect operation means is valid in the symbol variation game, An effect mode corresponding to the operation mode in which the effect operation means is operated within the operation valid period, the type of jackpot game determined by the jackpot type determination means, and the determination result of the game state determination means, It is determined as an effect mode to be shifted to after the end of the variable game, and the jackpot type determining means determines that the determination result of the jackpot determining means is positive. In the fixed case, after the end of the symbol variation game, a first jackpot game in which a special winning opening is opened and a second jackpot game in which the opening time of the special winning opening is shorter than the first jackpot game, It is determined which jackpot game is to be awarded, and the jackpot game granting means determines that a special jackpot game included in the first jackpot game is to be given by the jackpot type determining means. After the end, the special prize opening is opened in the same manner as the opening of the special prize opening in the second jackpot game, and then a special jackpot game for opening the special prize opening is further granted, When the determination result of the small hit determination means is affirmative, the winning game granting means is the same as the opening state of the special winning opening in the second big winning game after the end of the symbol variation game. A small hit game that opens a special winning opening is provided, and the probability change granting means is configured to determine when the second big hit game is determined by the big hit type determining means when the determination result of the big hit determination means is affirmative. When the special jackpot game is determined by the jackpot type determination means when a positive change state is given after the end of the second jackpot game and the determination result of the jackpot determination means is affirmative, the end of the special jackpot game is ended. When the probability change state is given later, if the determination result of the small hit determination means is affirmative, it is determined to maintain the state before the small hit game after the end of the small hit game, and the mode control means When the determination result of the determination means is affirmative, it is determined that the second jackpot game or the special jackpot game is awarded by the jackpot type determination means. Or when the determination result of the small hit determination means is affirmative, the effect operating means is operated within the operation effective period in the symbol variation game among a plurality of effect modes having different probability of expected change. After the end of the symbol variation game, the operation mode, the determination result of the gaming state determination means, and the second big hit game, the special big hit game, and the game given out of the small hit game are given. A plurality of types of operation conditions are determined that are determined as the effect mode to be transferred, and change numerical values for determining the effect mode to be transferred according to the operation mode in which the effect operating means is operated within the operation effective period. Based on the operation condition storage means, the determination result of the gaming state determination means, the determination result of the big hit type determination means and the determination result of the small hit determination means. The operation condition selection means for selecting any one of a plurality of types of operation conditions stored in the operation condition storage means, and the operation mode by the effect operation means are selected by the operation condition selection means. A numerical value changing means for changing the numerical value when the operation condition is satisfied, and a numerical value notification means for performing notification indicating the numerical value, the operation condition selection means, the determination result of the gaming state determination means, A first value capable of changing a numerical value to a specific value among a plurality of types of operation conditions stored in the operation condition storage unit based on a determination result of the big hit type determination unit and a determination result of the small hit type determination unit The mode control means selects the operation condition or the second operation condition that does not change the numerical value to a specific value, and the mode control means determines the jackpot determination means when the current gaming state is not the probability change state. When the result is affirmative, the numerical value is changed to a specific value by the numerical value changing means when the second big hit game is determined by the big hit type determining means or when the determination result of the small hit determining means is affirmative. When changed, a high-probability effect mode with a relatively high probability change expectation is determined as the effect mode after the end of the symbol variation game, while the numerical value change means does not change the numerical value to a specific value The gist is to determine a low-probability effect mode with a relatively low probability of expected change as an effect mode after the end of the symbol variation game .
In the invention according to claim 2, in the gaming machine according to claim 1, in accordance with each of the plurality of types of effect modes, a plurality of types of transition levels that can be changed to different effect modes are defined. A transition level setting means for setting any one of the plurality of types of transition levels based on whether or not the current gaming state is a probability change state, an effect execution means for executing a predetermined effect, and the mode Effect control means for causing the effect execution means to execute an effect in a mode corresponding to the effect mode controlled by the control means, and the transition level setting means is probable when the current gaming state is the probability change state. When a high transition level is set with a higher probability than when not in a state, and the mode control means sets a relatively high transition level by the transition level setting means The transition control is performed with a higher probability than when a relatively low transition level is set, and the transition control unit is configured to perform the transition to the rendering mode with a high probability change expectation. In at least one of the effect modes controlled based on the effect mode, the gist effect is to execute the suggestion effect suggesting the transition level separately from the effect mode corresponding to the effect mode.

According to a third aspect of the present invention, in the gaming machine according to the first or second aspect , the jackpot type determination unit is configured to display a special game after the end of the symbol variation game when the determination result of the jackpot determination unit is affirmative. Determining which jackpot game is to be given out of the first jackpot game in which the winning opening is opened and the second jackpot game in which the opening time of the special prize opening is shorter than the first jackpot game ; If the determination result of the previous SL jackpot determination means is negative, the Koatari determining means for determining whether Koatari, when the judgment result is affirmative the Koatari judging means, after the end of the symbol variation game, the second A small hit game granting means for granting a small hit game for opening the special prize winning opening in the same manner as the special winning opening in the big hit game, and the probability variation granting means Judgment result is positive When the second jackpot gaming is determined by the jackpot type determination means in the case, hand to grant probability variation state after completion of the jackpot gaming the second, when the determination result of the Koatari determination means is positive In addition, the state before the small hit game is maintained after the end of the small hit game, and the mode control means performs the second big hit game by the big hit type determination means when the determination result of the big hit determination means is affirmative. Is determined, or when the determination result of the small hit determination means is affirmative, the probability of expected change after the operation effective period in which the operation of the effect operation means is effective in the symbol variation game ends. Among the different types of effect modes, the operation mode in which the effect operation means is operated within the operation effective period in the symbol variation game, and the determination result of the game state determination means The effect mode corresponding to the given game of the second big hit game and the small hit game is determined as the effect mode to be shifted after the end of the symbol variation game, and the mode control means When the determination result of the big hit determination means is affirmative and the second big hit game is determined by the big hit type determination means when the determination result of the small hit determination means is affirmative when the determination result of the big hit determination means is positive. The gist is that it is easy to determine a high-probability effect mode, which has a relatively high probability of expectation change as compared to the effect mode in the symbol variation game, as the effect mode to be transferred after the symbol variation game is over.

According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, in the gaming machine according to any one of the first to third aspects, the first operation condition and the second operation condition are before the specific value is reached. The gist of the above is that the conditions of the same operation mode are defined.

According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, in the gaming machine according to any one of the first to fourth aspects, the variation content for determining the variation content of the symbol variation game based on the determination result of the jackpot determination means. The symbol variation game is performed once from the symbol variation start to the symbol fixed stop display, and the variation content of the symbol variation game includes the symbol variation start in one symbol variation game. Special fluctuation contents that can be executed continuously a plurality of fluctuation cycles, from one to the time the symbol is stopped, are included, and the special fluctuation contents are determined by the fluctuation content determining means during the operation valid period. The gist is that it is set within the last change cycle in the played symbol change game.
A sixth aspect of the present invention is the gaming machine according to any one of the first to fifth aspects, wherein a game ball can be entered, and the starting condition of the symbol variation game is determined by the entry of the game ball. When the determination result of the big hit game determining means and the big hit determination means is affirmative, based on the type of big hit game determined by the big hit type determining means, after the big hit game is finished, the game ball to the starting means An entrance rate improvement state determination means for providing an entrance rate improvement state for improving an entrance probability, and the gaming state determination means is probably changed as a current state when the result of the jackpot determination means is affirmative. The gist of the present invention is to determine whether or not a state is provided and to determine whether or not the entrance rate improvement state is provided as the current state.

  ADVANTAGE OF THE INVENTION According to this invention, the motivation with respect to operation can be heightened and the interest with respect to a game can be improved.

The front view which shows the machine surface side of a pachinko machine. The enlarged view which shows a game board. Explanatory drawing explaining the kind of big hit game and small hit game. The block diagram which shows the electrical constitution of a pachinko gaming machine. Explanatory drawing explaining the transition transition of a gaming state. Explanatory drawing explaining production | presentation mode. Explanatory drawing explaining the transition transition of effect mode. Explanatory drawing explaining the transition transition of effect mode. Explanatory drawing which shows the flow of the symbol variation game which consists of one variation cycle, and the symbol variation game which consists of a plurality of variation cycles. (A) And (b) is explanatory drawing explaining a transfer level determination table. Explanatory drawing explaining a normal production mode transfer table. Explanatory drawing explaining a 1st display number determination table. Explanatory drawing explaining a 2nd display number determination table. Explanatory drawing explaining a display color determination table. Explanatory drawing explaining an operation condition distribution table. Explanatory drawing explaining an operation condition table. Explanatory drawing explaining a transfer mode determination table. The flowchart which shows a special symbol input process. The flowchart which shows a special symbol start process. The flowchart which shows a special symbol start process. The flowchart which shows a special symbol start process. (A)-(c) is a timing chart which shows the execution aspect of opening and closing of a big prize opening door. The flowchart which shows a transfer level determination process. The flowchart which shows a normal time production mode transfer process. The flowchart which shows a display number determination process. The flowchart which shows special time production mode transfer processing. The flowchart which shows a transition effect mode determination process. (A)-(h) is a schematic diagram explaining the display mode in an effect display apparatus. (A)-(g) is a schematic diagram explaining the display mode in an effect display apparatus.

Hereinafter, an embodiment in which the present invention is embodied in a pachinko gaming machine (hereinafter referred to as a “pachinko machine”) which is a kind of gaming machine will be described with reference to FIGS.
In FIG. 1, the front side of the pachinko machine 10 is schematically shown, and a vertical rectangular middle frame 12 for setting various game components is opened and closed on the front side of the opening of the outer frame 11 that forms the outline of the machine body. And is detachably assembled. On the front side of the middle frame 12, a front frame 14 having a glass frame on which a protective glass for protecting the game board 13 disposed inside the machine is mounted and an upper ball tray 15 are opened and closed in a laterally open state. It is assembled as possible. On the front side of the front frame 14 and the game area 13 a of the game board 13, a decoration lamp 16 that performs a light emission effect by light emission (lighting (flashing)) of a light emitter (LED, lamp, etc.) is provided. A speaker 17 that outputs various sounds and performs a game effect based on the sound output is arranged below the outer frame 11. A lower ball tray 18 and a launching device 19 are attached to the lower part of the middle frame 12. Then, when the player operates the launching device 19 to drive the launching device 19, the game ball in the upper ball tray 15 is launched into the game area 13 a of the game board 13. The upper ball tray 15 is provided with a push button type effect button 70 as an operation means for effect that can be operated by the player. When the effect button 70 is pressed, an operation signal is output to the overall control board 31 (shown in FIG. 4) connected to the effect button 70.

  In FIG. 2, a first special figure display H0 as a 7-segment type display means and a second special figure display H1 as a 7-segment type display means are provided at the lower right of the game area 13a of the game board 13. Is provided. In the game area 13a of the game board 13, a variable display H2 is provided as a liquid crystal display type display means. The game area 13a of the game board 13 is provided with a center accessory 20 as a decorative member. In the first special symbol display device H0 and the second special graphic display device H1, a symbol variation game is performed in which a plurality of types of symbols are varied and displayed. In the variable display H2, a display effect related to the symbol variation game performed in the first special figure display H0 or the second special figure display H1 is performed. Specifically, the variable display H2 performs a display effect based on a varying image (or image display), and also changes a plurality of types of symbols in a plurality of columns to display a symbol combination game (hereinafter referred to as a symbol combination game). May be indicated as a symbol combination game).

  In the symbol variation game, the first special symbol display H0 or the second special symbol display H1 changes a plurality of types of special symbols (hereinafter, may be referred to as “special symbols”) in a single column. Is displayed. This special figure is a notification pattern indicating the result of an internal lottery such as whether or not a big hit. Hereinafter, the symbol variation game performed on the first special symbol display H0 is referred to as “first variation game (first symbol variation game)”, and the symbol variation game performed on the second special symbol display H1 is referred to as “second variation game”. ”Fluctuation game (second symbol fluctuation game)”. On the other hand, in the display effect related to the symbol variation game, the variable display H2 varies a plurality of types of decorative symbols (hereinafter sometimes referred to as “decorative diagrams”) in a plurality of columns (in this embodiment, three columns). Display a decorative drawing for each column. This decorative drawing is a design for production used for diversifying display production.

  Then, on the first special figure display H0 or the second special figure display H1, the variation display of the symbol is started simultaneously with the start of the symbol variation game, and the special diagram is confirmed and stopped simultaneously with the end of the game. That is, the symbol variation game is performed once from the symbol variation start to the symbol fixed stop display. In addition, the variable display H2 starts the decorative display of the decorative drawing at the same time as the start of the symbol changing game, and the decorative drawing is temporarily stopped and displayed in a swinging and changing state before the end of the game. The decoration drawing is displayed as a fixed stop. “Fluctuation display” is a state in which the type of the symbol displayed in the display area defined in the indicator that displays the symbol is changing. “Temporary display” means that the symbol is shaken in the display area. This is a state displayed in a fluctuating state. The “definite stop display” is a state in which the symbols are fixed and stopped in the display area. In the first special figure display H0 and the variable display H2, display effects relating to the symbol variation game and the symbol variation game are started at the same time, and are simultaneously ended (that is, the special diagram and the decoration drawing are confirmed and stopped at the same time). ). Similarly, in the second special symbol display H1 and the variable display H2, the display effect relating to the symbol variation game and the symbol variation game is started at the same time and is ended at the same time (that is, the special symbol and the decoration drawing are simultaneously displayed in a fixed stop state). ) On the other hand, the first special figure display H0 and the second special figure display H1 do not play the symbol variation game in parallel. That is, only one of the first variation game and the second variation game is executed.

  In the present embodiment, the first special figure display H0 and the second special figure display H1 correspond to the lottery results of the big hit lottery and the small hit lottery from among a plurality of types of special drawings (105 types in the present embodiment). One special figure to be selected is selected, and the selected special figure is individually displayed in a fixed stop state at the end of the symbol variation game. The 105 types of special symbols are 100 types of big hit symbols (corresponding to the jackpot display result) that can recognize the big hit, and four types of small hit symbols (small hit display result) that can be used to recognize the small hit. )) And is classified into one type of off-symbol that can be recognized as a symbol. The small hit lottery is performed when the big hit lottery is not won. When the jackpot symbol is displayed, the player is given a jackpot game. Further, when the small hit symbol is displayed, the player is given a small hit game. Since it is determined not to be a small hit in the second variable game, the small special symbol is not displayed on the second special figure display H1. The big hit game and the small hit game of this embodiment will be described in detail later.

  In the present embodiment, the variable display H2 includes 8 [0], [1], [2], [3], [4], [5], [6], and [7] for each column. Numbers of types are displayed as decorative drawings. In the present embodiment, the variable display H2 is configured with a larger display area than the first special figure display H0 and the second special figure display H1, and the decorative drawing is far more than the special figure. Is displayed larger. For this reason, the player can recognize the big hit or miss from the symbol combination stopped and displayed on the variable display H2. When the symbols of all the columns that are stopped and displayed on the variable display H2 are of the same type, the jackpot to which the jackpot game is given can be recognized from the symbol combination ([222] [777] or the like). The symbol combination that can recognize this jackpot is a jackpot symbol combination (big hit display result) by a decorative drawing. When the big hit symbol combination is displayed in a fixed stop state, the player is given a big hit game after the end of the symbol variation game. When a predetermined symbol combination ([232] in the present embodiment) is displayed among the jackpot symbol combinations, it can be recognized that either a small hit game or a big hit game is awarded. On the other hand, in the case where the symbols of all columns displayed on the variable display H2 are stopped and displayed, or when the symbols of one column are different from the symbols of the other two columns, in principle, the symbol combination ( [123] [122] [767] etc.) can be recognized. The symbol combination which can recognize this deviation becomes a symbol combination (outlier display result) of the deviation by the decorative drawing. In addition, when a predetermined symbol combination ([232] in the present embodiment) is displayed among the off symbol combinations, it can be recognized that either a small hit game or a big hit game is given. The symbol combination that can recognize the small hit game or the big hit game is a symbol combination that suggests a probability variation state in which a probability variation state in which the probability of the big hit determination is low probability to high probability is given.

  Further, in the present embodiment, each row in the variable display H2 is configured such that the decorative drawing is variably displayed along a predetermined variation direction (vertical scroll direction) when the symbol variation game is started. When the symbol variation game is started (when the decorations in each column start to vary), the left column (left symbol) → the right column (right symbol) → the middle column (middle) as viewed from the player side in the variable display H2. The decorative drawings are stopped and displayed in the order of symbols. When the left symbol and the right symbol that are stopped and displayed are of the same type, the reach state can be recognized from the symbol combination ([↓] indicates that the symbol is changing, such as [1 ↓ 1]). In the reach state, among the plurality of columns, the decorative drawings of the specific columns (the left column and the right column in the present embodiment) are the same type and are stopped and displayed, and the columns other than the specific columns (the middle column in the present embodiment) Is a state in which the decorative drawing is displayed in a variable manner. The symbol combination which can recognize this reach state becomes the symbol combination of the reach by the decorative drawing. Further, in the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment, after the start of the symbol variation game, the left column that first stops the decorative drawing becomes the first stop display column, and the right column that stops the decorative drawing next is the first column. The second stop display column is the third stop display column.

  The variable display H2 displays symbol combinations according to the display results of the first special figure display H0 and the second special figure display H1. More specifically, a special combination displayed on the first special graphic display H0 or the second special graphic display H1 and a combination of symbols displayed on the variable display H2 are associated with each other. When the process is completed, the symbol combination of the special figure and the decorative drawing is displayed correspondingly in a fixed stop state. For example, when the big hit symbol is displayed on the first special symbol display H0 or the second special symbol display H1 in a definite stop display, the variable big indicator H2 also has a big hit symbol such as [222] or [444] in principle. The combination is displayed with a fixed stop. In addition, when a shift symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display H0 or the second special symbol display area H1, a combination of symbols such as [121] and [345] is determined also on the variable display H2. The stop is displayed. Further, when the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display H0, the symbol combination of [232] suggesting the change in probability is also displayed on the variable display H2 in a fixed stop manner. In addition, the symbol combination of the decorative drawing with respect to the special drawing is not necessarily one-to-one, and the symbol combination with one decorative drawing is selected from among the symbol combinations with a plurality of decorative drawings for one special drawing. Yes. As described above, in the variable display H2 of the present embodiment, the display effects related to the first and second variable games (the symbol variable game in which the three symbol combinations are displayed in a variable manner to display a combination of symbols). When a predetermined jackpot display result is displayed, a jackpot game that is advantageous to the player is generated.

  In addition, a normal symbol display H10 composed of two LEDs is disposed on the lower right side of the game board 13 so as to sandwich the first special figure display H0 and the second special figure display H1. In this normal symbol display H10, a symbol combination game (hereinafter referred to as “general symbol game”) that derives one common symbol by varying a plurality of types of ordinary symbols (hereinafter sometimes referred to as “common symbol”). Is sometimes displayed). In this embodiment, there are three types of ordinary diagrams in the light emission mode of two LEDs. Specifically, the two LEDs are lit together, only the right LED is lit, only the left LED is lit. Shows multiple types of common maps. In the following description, for convenience of explanation, the common figure shown when only the right LED is lit is referred to as “1”, and the general figure indicated when only the left LED is lit is “2”.

  The player can recognize a normal hit or deviation from a symbol combination (display result derived in the general game) finally displayed in the general game. When the common figure displayed on the normal symbol display H10 is “1”, the normal hit can be recognized. The usual figure which can recognize this normal hit becomes the display result of the normal hit. When the normal hit display result is displayed, the normal hit game is given to the player. In addition, when the common figure displayed on the normal symbol display H10 is “2”, a deviation from the usual figure can be recognized. The usual figure which can recognize this detachment becomes a display result of detachment.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 2, a first start winning opening 25 having a first starting entrance into which a game ball can always enter is disposed below the center accessory 20. A first start port sensor SE1 (shown in FIG. 4) that detects a game ball that has entered the ball is provided behind the first start winning port 25. The first start winning opening 25 can give a start condition for the first variable game when a game ball enters. In the present embodiment, such a first starting winning opening 25 functions as a first starting means capable of entering a game ball.

  Also, below the first start winning opening 25, an opening / closing blade that opens and closes by the operation of a second starting entrance through which a game ball can enter and a normal electric accessory solenoid SOL2 (shown in FIG. 4). A second start winning port 27 provided with (ordinary electric accessory) 26 is provided. In FIG. 2, the open / close blade 26 opened is indicated by a solid line. In the present embodiment, such an opening / closing blade functions as an opening / closing means that operates so that the second start winning port 27 (entrance port) into which a game ball can enter can be in an open state and a closed state. Such a second start winning opening 27 functions as a second starting means having an opening / closing means.

  Behind the second start winning port 27, a second start port sensor SE2 (shown in FIG. 4) for detecting a game ball that has entered is provided. The second start winning opening 27 can give a start condition for the second variable game when the game ball enters. The second starting entrance opening of the second starting winning opening 27 is always closed with the opening / closing blade 26 closed. In a state where the second starting entrance is closed, the second starting winning opening 27 is in a state where entering is not possible (a state in which entering is restricted). Then, when the predetermined opening condition is satisfied, the second starting entrance is opened for a predetermined opening time only once or a plurality of times by operating the opening / closing blade 26 from the closed state to the open state. Is done. In a state where the second starting entrance is open, the second starting winning opening 27 is in a state where it is possible to enter (a state where entry is permitted). The first start winning opening 25 and the second start winning opening 27 are juxtaposed along the flow-down direction (vertical direction) of the game balls launched into the game area 13a of the game board 13, and the game board according to this embodiment. 13 is provided with a plurality of start condition devices (start means) that can give start conditions. In addition, the first start winning opening 25 and the second starting winning opening 27 of the present embodiment are configured to pay out three winning balls when a game ball enters.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 1, below the second start winning opening 27, a large winning opening apparatus having a large winning opening door 28 that opens and closes by the operation of a large winning opening solenoid SOL1 (shown in FIG. 4). 29 (special prize opening) is arranged. Behind the big prize opening device 29 is provided a count switch SE3 for detecting a game ball that has entered. When a big hit game or a small hit game is generated, the big prize opening device 29 is opened by the opening operation of the big prize opening door 28 so that a game ball can be entered. Can get a chance to win. Note that the big prize opening device 29 of the present embodiment is configured to pay out 15 prize balls when a game ball is entered.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 2, a first holding indicator Ra is disposed at the lower left portion of the center accessory 20. The first hold indicator Ra enters the first start winning opening 25 and becomes a start hold ball (hereinafter sometimes referred to as “first start hold ball”) and is stored in the apparatus (RAM 30c). This is a display for displaying the number of stored starting balls (hereinafter referred to as “first special figure start storing memory number”), and the first variable game held by the display contents of the first holding display Ra. The number of times is notified.

  The first special figure start reserved memory number is incremented by 1 (+1) when a game ball enters the first start prize opening 25, and decremented by 1 (-1) when the first variable game is started. Then, when a game ball enters the first start winning opening 25 during the first variable game (or the second variable game), the first special figure start reserved memory number is further added (+1) to a predetermined upper limit number. (4 in the present embodiment) is accumulated. The first hold indicator Ra is composed of a plurality (four) of light emitting means. For example, when one light-emitting means is lit, it is notified that one first variable game is pending. Therefore, the player sees the display content of the first hold indicator Ra and recognizes that the first variable game is currently being executed when the number of the first variable games held is reduced. be able to.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 2, a second holding indicator Rb is disposed at the lower right side of the center accessory 20. The second hold indicator Rb enters the second start winning opening 27 and becomes a start hold ball (hereinafter sometimes referred to as “second start hold ball”) and is stored inside the machine (RAM 30c). This is a display for displaying the number of stored start balls (hereinafter referred to as “second special figure start reserved memory number”), and the second variable game held by the display contents of the second hold display Rb. The number of times is notified.

  The second special figure start reserved memory number is incremented by 1 (+1) when a game ball enters the second start prize opening 27, and decremented by 1 (-1) when the second variable game is started. When the game ball enters the second start winning opening 27 during the second variable game (or the first variable game), the second special figure start reserved memory number is further added (+1) to a predetermined upper limit number. (4 in the present embodiment) is accumulated. The second hold indicator Rb is composed of a plurality (four) of light emitting means. For example, when two light-emitting means are lit, it is notified that two second variation games are on hold. Therefore, the player looks at the display content of the second hold indicator Rb and recognizes that the second variable game is currently being executed when the number of the second variable games held is reduced. be able to.

  An operation gate 23 is disposed on the left side of the center accessory 20. Behind the operation gate 23, a gate sensor SE4 (shown in FIG. 4) that detects a winning (passed) game ball is provided. The operation gate 23 can give the start condition for the usual game when the winning of the game ball is detected (passage detection). The usual game is an effect performed for deriving a lottery result indicating whether or not the second start winning opening 27 is in an open state (whether a game ball can be won in the second starting winning opening 27). The second start winning opening 27 is always in a closed state in which the entrance is closed by the opening and closing blades 26, and in this closed state, a game ball cannot be won. On the other hand, in the second start winning opening 27, when a game is given per usual figure, the opening and closing blades 26 are opened to open the second starting winning opening 27 so that a game ball can be won. . That is, when a game is given per game, a game ball can be awarded to the second start prize opening 27 by opening the opening / closing blade 26, so that it becomes easier to win a game ball at the second start prize slot 27, The player can obtain a chance to easily acquire the starting condition and the prize ball of the second variable game. It should be noted that game balls can always be awarded to the first start winning opening 25 under the same conditions.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 2, a normal symbol holding display M is disposed above the normal symbol display H10. The normal symbol hold indicator M has the number of stored start balls stored in the inside of the machine (RAM 30c) as the game balls pass through the actuating gate 23 and becomes the start hold balls (hereinafter referred to as “the normal figure start hold memory number”). The number of times of the regular game being held is notified by the display content of the normal symbol hold display M.

  The usual figure start reserved memory number is incremented by 1 (+1) when the game ball passes through the operation gate 23, and is subtracted by 1 (-1) when the usual figure game is started. Then, when the game ball passes through the operation gate 23 during the normal game, the normal map start reserved memory number is further added (+1) and accumulated up to a predetermined upper limit number (4 in this embodiment). And the normal symbol hold | maintenance display M is comprised by the multiple (4 pieces) light emission means. When one light-emitting means is lit, it is informed that one normal game is pending.

  In addition, the pachinko machine 10 according to the present embodiment has a probability variation (hereinafter referred to as “probability variation”) function as a special gaming state advantageous to the player after the big hit game. The probability change function is a low probability (normal state) of the jackpot lottery probability (winning probability) after the jackpot game ends, provided that the type of jackpot symbol (special figure) that is confirmed and stopped is a predetermined probability variation symbol. This is a function to give a probability variation state (probability variation state) that varies from a certain normal probability (5/1987 in this embodiment) to a high probability (49/1987 in this embodiment). In this embodiment, a jackpot to which a probability variation state is given after the jackpot game ends is a probability variation jackpot, and a jackpot to which a probability variation state is not imparted is a non-probability variation jackpot.

  Further, the probability variation state is given after the big hit game is finished until the next big hit is generated. In this way, when a probability variation state is given, the probability of winning a big hit fluctuates with a high probability and it is easy for a jackpot to occur.Therefore, the probability variation state is advantageous to the player, and the player will become a probability variation big hit. Playing games while expecting.

  In addition, when the probability variation state is given, the fluctuation time of the ordinary game for deriving the lottery result of whether or not to open and close the opening / closing blade 26 is shortened, and the normal hit probability of the ordinary game is the normal probability (this In some embodiments, the entrance rate improvement state that varies from 5/251) to high probability (in this embodiment, 250/251) may be given as a privilege. In addition, the entrance rate improvement state is given until a predetermined number of times (in this embodiment, 4 times) the symbol variation game is played or until a big hit occurs. In this improved entrance rate, the open / close blade 26 opens and closes with an operation pattern different from that in the normal state (non-entry rate improvement state) when winning in the usual game. In other words, when the normal game is won in the normal state, the opening / closing blade 26 is opened once, and the open state is maintained until 300 ms elapses after the opening. On the other hand, in the case of winning the normal game in the state where the entrance rate is improved, the opening / closing blade 26 is opened three times, and the opened state is maintained until 1480 ms elapses after opening in one opening. It has become. In other words, the opening / closing blade 26 is set so that when the entrance rate improvement state is given, the total opening time is longer than the state where the normal state is given, and the player operates favorably for the player. Yes.

  Even before the specified time elapses after the opening, when the upper limit number of balls (for example, 10 balls) is entered, the opening / closing blade 26 is closed. Similarly, the opening / closing blade 26 is closed when the upper limit number of game balls enter even if the ball has not been opened a predetermined number of times. Further, in the present embodiment, whether or not the entrance rate improvement state is given depending on the type of jackpot game and the game state in which the symbol variation game that is a big hit is played, and the symbol that the grant continues The number of times of the variable game is determined.

  In addition, the pachinko machine 10 according to the present embodiment has a time-saving function that gives a reduced variation time (hereinafter referred to as “time-short”) state as a special game state advantageous to the player after the end of the big hit game that becomes an uncertain change state. Yes. When the short-time state is given, the fluctuation time of the ordinary game for deriving the lottery result of whether or not to open and close the opening / closing blade 26 is shortened, and the hit probability of the ordinary game is changed from the normal probability to the high probability The improved entrance rate is given as a privilege. In the entrance rate improvement state, the open / close blade 26 opens and closes with an operation pattern different from that in the normal state when winning in the normal game, as described above.

  In other words, when the normal game is won in the normal state, the opening / closing blade 26 is opened once, and the open state is maintained until 300 ms elapses after the opening. On the other hand, when winning the regular game when the entrance rate is improved, the opening / closing blade 26 is opened three times, and the open state is maintained until 1480 ms elapses after opening in one opening. It has become. In other words, the opening / closing blade 26 is set so that when the entrance rate improvement state is given, the total opening time is longer than the state where the normal state is given, and the player operates favorably for the player. Yes. The time-short state is given until a predetermined number of times (in this embodiment, four times) the symbol variation game is played, or until a big hit is generated before the number of times is reached. In the present embodiment, when a non-probable big hit is made, a time-short state is given after the big hit game ends. Note that the predetermined number of times is four in the present embodiment, but this corresponds to the number of games that is the upper limit of the number of second special figure start hold memory (second upper limit start hold ball number). .

Next, the big hit game and the small hit game specified in the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment will be described in detail with reference to FIG.
The big hit game is started after the big hit symbol (and the big hit symbol combination) is stopped and displayed on the respective displays H0 to H2 in the symbol variation game, and the game ends. When the big hit game is started, an opening effect indicating the start of the big hit game is first performed. After the opening effect, the round game in which the grand prize opening device 29 (the big prize opening door 28) is opened is performed a plurality of times with the predetermined number of rounds as a predetermined upper limit (7 rounds or 2 rounds in this embodiment). . One round game is performed until the grand prize opening door 28 of the big prize opening device 29 is opened and closed a predetermined number of times. During one round game, the grand prize opening device 29 has a predetermined number (the maximum number of balls to be entered). ) Until the game ball wins or until the specified time (round game time) elapses. In round games, round effects are performed. Then, an ending effect indicating the end of the jackpot game is performed, and the jackpot game is ended.

  Then, in the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment, when the big hit lottery is won, one big hit game is determined from the five types of big hit games shown in FIG. 3, and the determined big hit game is given. It has become. Of the five types of jackpot games, which jackpot game is awarded is determined according to the type of special symbol (big jackpot symbol) that is determined when the jackpot lottery is won. In this embodiment, the 100 special symbol jackpot symbols displayed on the first special symbol display H0 are five groups of symbol A, symbol B, symbol C, symbol D and symbol E as shown in FIG. are categorized.

  And in the symbol A, one kind of big hit symbol is distributed among the big hit symbols displayed on the first special symbol display H0. Similarly, 14 types of jackpot symbols among the jackpot symbols displayed on the first special symbol display H0 are distributed to the symbol B. In the symbol C, one type of jackpot symbol among the jackpot symbols displayed on the first special symbol display H0 is distributed. Of the jackpot symbols displayed on the first special symbol display H0, 74 types of jackpot symbols are assigned to the symbol D. 10 types of jackpot symbols among the jackpot symbols displayed on the first special symbol display H0 are distributed to the symbol E. Also, in the symbol F shown in FIG. 3, four types of special symbols (small hit symbols) corresponding to the small hit game are assigned.

  In the present embodiment, the 100 special symbol jackpot symbols displayed on the second special symbol display H1 are classified into five groups of symbols a to e as shown in FIG. 70 kinds of big hit symbols among the big hit symbols displayed on the second special symbol display H1 are distributed to the symbol a. Similarly, 10 types of jackpot symbols among the jackpot symbols displayed on the second special symbol display H1 are distributed to the symbol b. Of the jackpot symbols displayed on the second special symbol display H1, two types of jackpot symbols are assigned to the symbol c. Of the jackpot symbols displayed on the second special symbol display H1, eight types of jackpot symbols are assigned to the symbol d. Ten types of big hit symbols among the big hit symbols displayed on the second special symbol display H1 are distributed to the symbol e. In the second variation game, since it is determined not to be a small hit, unlike the first special figure display H0, the small special symbol is distributed to the second special figure display H1. Absent.

  The jackpot game given when the jackpot symbol classified as symbol A is displayed on the first special symbol display H0, or when the jackpot symbol classified as symbol a is displayed on the second special symbol display H1. Is a 7-round jackpot game in which the specified number of rounds is set to “7” and a probability change state is given after the jackpot game ends. Hereinafter, it is given when the jackpot symbol classified as symbol A is displayed on the first special symbol display H0, or when the jackpot symbol classified as symbol a is displayed on the second special symbol indicator H1. The jackpot game is indicated as “7R special probability variable jackpot game”. In the 7R special probability variable big hit game, the upper limit number of balls (specified number) for one round game is set to “10 balls”. Further, in the 7 round games in the 7R special probability variable big hit game, the big prize opening door 28 of the big prize opening device 29 is set to “open once” in each round game. In addition, in the 7R special probability variable big hit game, regardless of the game state at the time of winning the big hit lottery, after the big hit game is finished, until the next big hit game is generated, the probability changed state and the state of improving the entrance rate are given. It has become so.

  In FIG. 3, “until next time” is indicated when a state of improving the entrance rate is given until the next big hit game is generated. In addition, when the entrance rate improvement state is given with the predetermined number of times (four in this embodiment) as the upper limit number, the number of times is described. In FIG. 3, when the entrance rate improvement state is not given, it is described as “0 times”.

  In addition, in the 7R special probability variable big hit game, “9.0 (seconds)” is set as the opening time, “25 (seconds)” is set as the round game time (specified time) of one round game, and “10. 6 (seconds) "is set. Each round game may be terminated when a maximum number of game balls are entered. Therefore, in the 7R special probability variable big hit game, “25 (seconds)” that is the round game time of one round game is the maximum time. Although not shown in FIG. 3, the interval time between rounds (inter-round interval) in the 7R special probability variable big hit game is “2.0 (seconds)” in rounds excluding the final round, and “1” in the final round. .996 (seconds) ".

  The jackpot game given when the jackpot symbol classified as symbol B is displayed on the first special symbol display H0, or when the jackpot symbol classified as symbol b is displayed on the second special symbol display H1. Is a 7-round jackpot game in which the specified number of rounds is set to “7” and a probability change state is given after the jackpot game ends. Hereinafter, it is given when a jackpot symbol classified as symbol B is displayed on the first special symbol display H0, or when a jackpot symbol classified as symbol b is displayed on the second special symbol indicator H1. The jackpot game is indicated as “7R normal probability variable jackpot game”. In the 7R normal probability variation big hit game, the upper limit number of balls (specified number) of one round game is set to “10 balls”. Further, in the 7 round games in the 7R normal probability variable big hit game, it is set so that the big prize opening door 28 of the big prize opening device 29 is opened “once” in each round game. In addition, in the 7R normal probability variable big hit game, regardless of the game state at the time of winning the big hit lottery, the probability changed state is given after the big hit game ends. In addition, in the 7R normal probability variable big hit game, depending on the game state at the time of winning the big hit lottery, the entry rate improvement state is given after the big hit game ends, but the upper limit number of times is different. Specifically, when a winning state of the big hit lottery is awarded, a certain change state is given, but if the entrance rate improvement state is not given, it is given until the next big hit is generated after the big hit game is finished. . On the other hand, if the probability change state is not given or the entrance rate improvement state is given at the time of winning the big hit lottery, a predetermined number of times after the big hit game ends (in this embodiment, (4 times) is set as the upper limit number of times, and the improved entrance rate is given.

  Further, in the 7R normal probability variation big hit game, the opening time is “9.0 (seconds)”, the round game time (specified time) of one round game is “25 (seconds)”, and the ending time is “10. 6 (seconds) "is set. Further, in the 7R normal probability variable big hit game, the opening mode of the big prize opening door 28 of the big prize opening device 29 of each round game is the same as that of the 7R special probability variable big hit game.

  Each round game may be terminated when a maximum number of game balls are entered. Therefore, in the 7R normal probability variable big hit game, “25 (seconds)” that is the round game time of one round game is the maximum time. Although not shown in FIG. 3, the interval time between rounds (inter-round interval) in the 7R normal probability variable big hit game is “2.0 (seconds)” in rounds excluding the final round, and “1” in the final round. .996 (seconds) ".

  A jackpot game awarded when a jackpot symbol classified as symbol C is displayed on the first special symbol display H0 or when a jackpot symbol classified as symbol c is displayed on the second special symbol display H1. Has a specified number of rounds set to “7”. The jackpot game is a seven-round jackpot game in which a probability change state is given after the jackpot game ends, and the opening mode of the big prize opening device 29 in the first round game is different from the opening mode of the 7R special probability variable jackpot game. . Hereinafter, it is given when a jackpot symbol classified as symbol C is displayed on the first special symbol display H0, or when a jackpot symbol classified as symbol c is displayed on the second special symbol indicator H1. The jackpot game is indicated as “jump-up jackpot game”. In the jump-up jackpot game, the upper limit number of balls (specified number) for one round game is set to “10 balls”. Further, in the jump-up jackpot game, in the first round game, the big prize opening door 28 of the big prize opening device 29 is opened a plurality of times (in this embodiment, three times), and in the round game from the second round. The large winning opening door 28 of the winning opening device 29 is set to be opened “once”. In addition, in the jump-up jackpot game, regardless of the game state at the time of winning the jackpot lottery, after the jackpot game is finished, the probability variation state and the entrance rate improvement state are given until the next jackpot game is generated. It is like that.

  In the jump-up jackpot game, “0.04 (seconds)” is set as the opening time, and “10.6 (seconds)” is set as the ending time. Then, in the jump-up jackpot game, the opening time of the first winning opening device 29 (the big winning opening door 28) is “0.6 (seconds)” for the opening time of the first opening and the second opening. The opening time for the third opening is set to “23.8 (seconds)”. Also, “2.0 (seconds)” as the interval time between the first opening and the second opening, “2.1 (seconds)” as the interval time between the second opening and the third opening, Each is set. As a result, the round game time for the first round of the jump-up jackpot game is from “0.6 (seconds) +2.0 (seconds) +0.6 (seconds) +2.1 (seconds) +23.8 (seconds)”. That is, “25 (seconds)” is set.

  On the other hand, in the second to fifteenth rounds in the jump-up jackpot game, the number of times the grand prize opening device 29 (the big prize opening door 28) is opened is set to “1”, and the round game time is “25 ( Sec) ”is set. The round game time (25 (seconds)) of the second to fifteenth rounds is the total opening time (0.6 (seconds) +0.6 (seconds) +23.8 ( Second) = 25 (seconds)). The round game time of each round game is the maximum time because each round game may be ended when a maximum number of game balls enter. Although not shown in FIG. 3, the interval time between rounds (inter-round interval) in the 7R special probability variable big hit game is “2.0 (seconds)” except for the last round interval, and the last round interval is “ 1.996 (seconds) ".

  The jackpot game given when the jackpot symbol classified as symbol D is displayed on the first special symbol display H0 or when the jackpot symbol classified as symbol d is displayed on the second special symbol display H1. Is a two-round jackpot game in which the specified number of rounds is set to “2” and a probability change state is given after the jackpot game ends. Hereinafter, it is given when a jackpot symbol classified as symbol D is displayed on the first special symbol display H0, or when a jackpot symbol classified as symbol d is displayed on the second special symbol indicator H1. The jackpot game is indicated as “2R probability variable jackpot game”. In the 2R probability variation big hit game, the upper limit number of balls (specified number) for one round game is set to “10 balls”. Further, in the two round games in the 2R probability variable big hit game, the big prize opening device 29 (the big prize opening door 28) is set to be opened "one time" in each round game. In the 2R probability variable big hit game, regardless of the game state at the time of winning the big hit lottery, the probability changed state is given after the big hit game ends. In addition, in 2R probability variable big hit games, depending on the game state at the time of winning the big hit lottery, a case where the improved winning rate is given after the big hit game is finished, and a case where the higher entrance rate is not given after the big hit game is finished There is. Specifically, if both the probability variation state and the entrance rate improvement state are not given at the time of winning the big hit lottery, the entrance rate improvement state is not given after the end of the big hit game. On the other hand, if at least one of the probability variation state and the improved entrance rate is given at the time of winning the big hit lottery, a predetermined number of times (in this embodiment, four times) is given after the big hit game ends. As the upper limit number of times, the entrance rate improvement state is given.

  In the 2R probability variable big hit game, the opening time is “0.04 (seconds)”, the round game time of one round game is “0.6 (seconds)”, and the ending time is “5.164 (seconds). ) ”Is set. In other words, the opening time and the round game time in the 2R probability variable big hit game are the opening time of the jump-up big hit game and the opening time of the first and second big prize opening devices 29 (the big prize opening door 28) in the first round. Is set to the same time. Further, although not shown in FIG. 3, the interval time (inter-round interval) between rounds in the 2R probability variable big hit game is “2.0 (seconds)” in rounds other than the final round, and “1. 996 (seconds) ". As a result, in the 2R probable big hit game, the time ("3.2 (seconds)") from when the big prize opening door 28 of the big prize opening device 29 opens in the first round to when it closes in the second round is In the first round of the jump-up jackpot game, the time is the same as the time from when the first prize opening door 28 of the first prize opening device 29 is opened for the first time until the second opening is finished.

  Note that the round game time of each round game is the maximum time because each round game may end when the upper limit number of game balls enter. However, in the round game time (0.6 (seconds)) of the 2R probability variable big hit game, the number of game balls that enter the big prize opening device 29 in one round game satisfies the upper limit number of balls entered. There is no set time. By the way, in the pachinko machine 10, since the number of game balls fired per minute is set to approximately “100 balls”, the time required to launch one game ball is “0.6 (seconds)”. Become. In other words, in each round game of 2R probability variable big hit game, it is practical to launch and enter “10 balls”, which is the upper limit number of balls entered, within the round game time (0.6 (seconds)). It is impossible.

  The jackpot game given when the jackpot symbol classified as symbol E is displayed on the first special symbol display H0, or when the jackpot symbol classified as symbol e is displayed on the second special symbol display H1. Is a 15-round jackpot game in which the specified number of rounds is set to “7”, and a probability change state is not given after the jackpot game ends (a non-probability change state is given). Hereinafter, it is given when a jackpot symbol classified as symbol E is displayed on the first special symbol display H0, or when a jackpot symbol classified as symbol e is displayed on the second special symbol indicator H1. The jackpot game is indicated as “7R non-probable big hit game”. Further, in the 7R non-probable big hit game, the upper limit number of balls (specified number) for one round game is set to “10 balls”. In addition, in the 7 round games in the 7R non-probability big hit game, it is set so that the big prize opening device 29 (the big prize opening door 28) is opened “once” in each round game. In addition, in the 7R non-probability big hit game, regardless of the game state at the time of winning the big hit lottery, the probable state is not given after the big hit game ends, and a predetermined number of times (four times in this embodiment) is set as the upper limit number. A short-time state (entrance rate improvement state) is added.

  In the 7R non-probable big hit game, “9.0 (seconds)” is set as the opening time, and “10.6 (seconds)” is set as the ending time. Further, in the 7R non-probability big hit game, the opening mode of the big prize opening door 28 of the big prize opening device 29 of each round game is the same as the 7R special probability variable big hit game and the 7R normal probability variable big hit game.

  Note that the round game time of each round game is the maximum time because each round game may end when the upper limit number of game balls enter. Although not shown in FIG. 3, the interval time between rounds (inter-round interval) in the 7R non-probable big hit game is “2.0 (seconds)” in rounds excluding the final round, and “1” in the final round. .996 (seconds) ".

  The small hit game given when the small hit symbol classified as the symbol F is displayed on the first special symbol display H0 has the specified round number set to “1” and one round The upper limit number of games (count number) is set to “10 balls”. Further, in one round game of the small hit game, it is set so that the big prize opening device 29 (the big prize opening door 28) is opened “twice”. In the small hit game, the gaming state after the small hit game is continued in the gaming state at the time of winning the small hit lottery. In other words, in the small hit game, if the probability variation state is given at the time of winning the small hit lottery, the probability variation state is continuously given even after the end of the small hit lottery game, and the entrance rate improvement state is given at the time of winning the small hit lottery If it has been done, after the small hit game ends, the state of improving the entrance rate is continuously given. In addition, in the small hit game, if the winning rate improvement state is given at the time of winning the small hit lottery, the improved winning rate is continuously given after the small hit game ends. Further, in the small hit game, if the game state at the time of winning the small hit lottery is a normal state, the normal state is continued even after the small hit game ends.

  In the small hit game, “0 (second)” is set as the opening time, and “5.212 (second)” is set as the ending time. The opening time of the first opening and the second opening is set to “0.6 (seconds)” as the opening mode of the large winning opening device 29 (large winning opening door 28) of the round game in the small hit game. In addition, “2.0 (seconds)” is set as the interval time between the first opening and the second opening, and “1.988 (seconds)” is set as the interval time after the second opening. Thereby, the round game time of one round game in the small hit game is set to “3.2 (seconds)” composed of “0.6 (seconds) +2.0 (seconds) +0.6 (seconds)”. Will be. For this reason, the round game time of the small hit game is closed in the second round after the grand prize opening device 29 (the big winning entrance door 28) is opened in the first round of the 2R probability variation big hit game. It is the same time as before. Furthermore, the round game time of the small hit game is the same as the time from the first prize opening device 29 opening for the first time to the end of the second open in the first round of the jump up jackpot game. .

  Note that the round game time of the round game in the small hit game is the maximum time because the round game may be ended by entering the upper limit number of game balls. However, in the round game time (3.2 (seconds)) of the small hit game, the number of game balls that enter the big prize opening device 29 in one round game does not satisfy the upper limit number of balls entered. It is set to such a time. In other words, in a round game of small hit games, it is practical to launch and enter “10 balls”, which is the maximum number of balls entered, within the round game time (3.2 (seconds)). It is impossible.

  Thus, although there is a small hit game in the first variation game, symbol A and symbol a, symbol B and symbol b, symbol C and symbol c, symbol D and symbol d, symbol E and symbol e, The type of jackpot game in the first variable game and the type of jackpot game in the second variable game are respectively defined as the same jackpot value. The jackpot value here refers to whether or not to give a probable change state after the end of the jackpot game, whether or not to give the entrance rate improvement state after the end of the jackpot game, and when the entrance rate improvement state is given The end condition of the improved winning rate, the opening mode of the special winning opening device 29, and the number of game media to be paid out every time a gaming ball enters the special winning opening device 29.

  In the present embodiment, if the 7R special probability variable big hit game, the 7R normal probability variable big hit game, the jump-up big hit game, and the 7R non-probable big hit game are the first big hit games in which the big prize opening device 29 is opened, the 2R probability change The jackpot game can be said to be a second jackpot game in which the opening time of the jackpot device 29 is shorter than that of the first jackpot game. In the present embodiment, the jump-up jackpot game corresponds to a special jackpot game included in the first jackpot game. In this embodiment, the 7R special probability variable jackpot game corresponds to a specific jackpot game having a relatively high jackpot value, and is a 7R normal probability variable jackpot game, a jump-up jackpot game, a 7R non-probability variable jackpot game, and a 2R probability variable jackpot game. However, this corresponds to a non-specific jackpot game having a relatively small jackpot value compared to a specific jackpot game.

  Also, the type of jackpot game is determined with different probabilities for the first and second variable games. In particular, the probability of determining any one of symbols A to D in the first variable game and the probability of determining any one of symbols a to d in the second variable game It is prescribed to be different. Specifically, in the first floating game, the probability that a 7R normal probability variable big hit game and a 2R probability variable big hit game are given is defined higher than in the second variable game, whereas in the second variable game, 7R The probability that the special probability variable jackpot game and the jump-up jackpot game are awarded is defined higher than that of the first variable game. That is, in the second floating game, the type of jackpot having a high jackpot value such as the 7R special probability variable jackpot game and the jump-up jackpot game is determined with a higher probability than the first floating game.

  On the other hand, in the first variation game, the probability of selecting the symbols A to D to which the probability variation state is given after the end of the big hit game, and the symbols a to which the probability variation state is given after the end of the big hit game in the second variation game. The same probability (the probability of 90/100 in this embodiment) is defined as the probability of selecting the pattern d. That is, in the first variation game and the second variation game, when the jackpot determination is affirmative, the probability variation state is given after the termination of the jackpot game with the same probability.

Next, the control configuration of the pachinko machine 10 will be described with reference to FIG.
A main control board 30 that controls the entire pachinko machine 10 is mounted on the back side of the pachinko machine 10. The main control board 30 executes various processes for controlling the entire pachinko machine 10, performs arithmetic processing on various control signals (control commands) for controlling the game according to the processing results, and outputs the control signals ( Control command). In addition, an overall control board 31, a display control board 32, a lamp control board 33, and a sound control board 34 are mounted on the rear side of the machine. The overall control board 31 comprehensively controls the display control board 32, the lamp control board 33, and the sound control board 34 based on the control signal (control command) output from the main control board 30. The display control board 32 controls the display mode (display images of symbols, backgrounds, characters, etc.) of the variable display H2 based on control signals (control commands) output from the main control board 30 and the overall control board 31. The lamp control board 33 controls the light emission mode (lighting (flashing) / lighting off timing, etc.) of the decorative lamp 16 based on control signals (control commands) output from the main control board 30 and the overall control board 31. The sound control board 34 controls the sound output mode (sound output timing, etc.) of the speaker 17 based on the control signal (control command) output from the main control board 30 and the overall control board 31.

Hereinafter, specific configurations of the main control board 30, the overall control board 31, and the display control board 32 will be described.
The main control board 30 is provided with a main CPU 30a. A ROM 30b and a RAM 30c are connected to the main CPU 30a. A first start port sensor SE1, a second start port sensor SE2, a count switch SE3, and the like are connected to the main CPU 30a. The main CPU 30a is connected to a first special symbol display H0, a second special graphic indicator H1, a first reserved indicator Ra, a second reserved indicator Rb, and a normal symbol reserved indicator M. ing. The main CPU 30a is connected to a special winning opening solenoid SOL1 and a normal electric accessory solenoid SOL2. The main CPU 30a is connected to a normal symbol display H10 and a gate sensor SE4. Further, the main CPU 30a updates various random number values such as a hit determination random number (big hit determination random number) every predetermined cycle, and stores (sets) the updated value in the setting area of the RAM 30c before the update. The value is being rewritten.

  A main control program for controlling the entire pachinko machine 10 is stored in the ROM 30b. The ROM 30b stores a plurality of types of variation patterns. The variation pattern is a game effect (display effect, light emission) from when the symbol (special symbol and decoration) starts to change (the symbol variation game starts) until the symbol is stopped (the symbol variation game ends). This shows a pattern serving as a base for production and voice production. In other words, the variation pattern can specify the effect content and the effect time (the change time) of the symbol change game from when the special figure starts to change until the special figure is confirmed and stopped.

  In addition, the jackpot determination value is stored in the ROM 30b. The jackpot determination value is a determination value used in the internal lottery for determining whether or not the jackpot is reached, and is determined from numerical values (all 1987 integers from 0 to 1986) that the hit determination random number can take. Note that the number of jackpot determination values differs depending on whether or not the probability variation state is given. The number of jackpot determination values in the probability variation state (49 in this embodiment) is the jackpot determination value in the normal state. Is set to be greater than the number (5 in this embodiment). The RAM 30c stores a hit determination random number used when determining the big hit. The random number for determining the hit is calculated by the main CPU 30a every predetermined cycle (every 4 ms) so that a numerical value within a predetermined numerical range (in this embodiment, “0” to “1986”) can be obtained. 1 is added and updated.

  In the present embodiment, the random number for winning determination is acquired when the game ball has won the first start winning opening 25 or the second starting winning opening 27, and the first variation game and the second It is commonly used in fluctuating games. That is, the hit determination random number acquired when the game ball wins the first start winning opening 25 is the same as the hit determination random number acquired when the game ball wins the second start winning opening 27 belongs to. The jackpot determination value is also commonly used in the first variable game and the second variable game. That is, the jackpot determination value used in the jackpot determination value based on the first special figure start reserved memory number is the same as the jackpot determination value used in the jackpot determination based on the second special figure start hold memory number. That is, it is determined whether or not a big hit is made with the same probability in the first variation game and the second variation game.

  In addition, the small hit determination value is stored in the ROM 30b. The small hit determination value is a determination value used in the internal lottery to determine whether or not the small hit is, and is determined from numerical values (all 1987 integers from 0 to 1986) that the random number for hit determination can take. The small hit determination value is referred to only in the first variation game and is set to a predetermined number (14 in this embodiment). Note that the random number for hit determination is used as it is in the big hit determination. Further, the number of small hit determination values does not differ depending on whether or not the probability variation state is given and whether or not the entrance rate improvement state is given (the same value is determined).

  The RAM 30c stores special figure distribution random numbers used when determining the type of special figure that becomes a big hit symbol when the big hit is determined. This special figure distribution random number determines the type of special figure that will be a big hit symbol at the time of big hit determination, but since the type of big hit game will be decided by the type of special figure, the type of big hit game will be decided It can be said that this is a value of a random number for determining the type of jackpot. In each special figure, this special figure distribution random number is distributed by a predetermined number (one in this embodiment), and the main CPU 30a acquires it when the big hit is determined (when the big hit determination is affirmative). The jackpot symbol is determined based on the special distribution random number. The special CPU distribution random number is set so that the main CPU 30a can take a numerical value within a predetermined numerical value range (in the present embodiment, all 100 kinds of integers from “0” to “99”) at predetermined intervals. The value is updated by adding 1 to the value (every 4 ms). Then, the main CPU 30a stores the updated values in the RAM 30c as special figure distribution random number values, and sequentially updates the special figure distribution random number values by rewriting the already stored special figure distribution random number values. It is supposed to be. In the present embodiment, the special figure distribution random number is acquired when the game ball has won the first start winning opening 25 or the second starting winning opening 27. Commonly used in two fluctuation games. That is, the special distribution random number acquired when the game ball wins the first start winning opening 25 is the special distribution random number acquired when the game ball wins the second start winning opening 27. Is the same.

  Note that the jackpot symbol determined depending on which of the first variation game and the second variation game is executed is the symbol A to symbol E (in the case of the second variation game, the symbol a to the symbol). It is different in which group (e).

  Specifically, [0] indicating that the first variation game is to be executed is set in the special symbol variation processing flag indicating that either the first variation game or the second variation game is to be executed. If it is, the symbol A to the symbol E are classified into any group. For this reason, when it is a big hit in the first variable game, a symbol classified as the symbol A as a big hit symbol is displayed with a probability of 1/100. In the case of a big hit in the first variable game, symbols classified as symbol B are displayed with a probability of 14/100. In the case of a big hit in the first variable game, symbols classified as symbol C are displayed with a probability of 1/100. In the case of a big hit in the first variable game, symbols classified as symbol D are displayed with a probability of 74/100. In the case of a big hit in the first variable game, symbols classified as symbol E are displayed with a probability of 10/100. On the other hand, when the big hit is determined (when the big hit determination is negative and the small hit determination is affirmative), a symbol is determined from among the four types of small hits, and when the outage is determined (big hit determination and When the small hit determination is negative), a symbol is determined from one type of missing symbol.

  Further, when [1] indicating that the second variation game is to be performed is set in the special symbol variation processing flag, the special symbol variation processing flag is classified into any group of symbols a to e. For this reason, in the case of a big hit in the second variation game, a symbol classified as symbol a as a jackpot symbol is displayed with a probability of 70/100, and a symbol classified as symbol b is displayed with a probability of 10/100. The symbol classified as symbol c is displayed with a probability of 2/100, and the symbol classified as symbol d is displayed with a probability of 8/100. A symbol classified as symbol e as a jackpot symbol is displayed with a probability of 10/100. On the other hand, at the time of determination of a loss (when the big hit determination is negative), a symbol is determined from one type of loss symbol. In the second variation game, it is determined not to be a small hit.

  The RAM 30c stores various information (such as various random values) that can be appropriately rewritten during the operation of the pachinko machine 10. For example, the RAM 30c stores a small hit design random number used when determining the type of the special figure that becomes the small hit symbol when determining the small hit.

  The ROM 30b stores a normal hit determination value. The normal hit determination value is a determination value used in the internal lottery to determine whether or not the normal hit, and is determined from the numerical values that can be taken by the normal hit determination random number (a total of 251 integers from 0 to 250). Note that the number of normal hit determination values varies depending on whether or not the entrance rate improvement state is given, and the number of normal hit determination values when the entrance rate improvement state is assigned (this embodiment) Is set to be larger than the number of normal hit determination values in the normal state (5 in this embodiment). The RAM 30c stores a random number for normal hit determination used at the time of normal hit determination. In the present embodiment, the normal hit determination random number is acquired when the game ball passes through the operating gate 23.

Next, the overall control board 31 will be described with reference to FIG.
The overall control board 31 is provided with an overall CPU 31a. A ROM 31b and a RAM 31c are connected to the overall CPU 31a. The overall CPU 31a updates various random number values at predetermined intervals, stores (sets) the updated values in the setting area of the RAM 31c, and rewrites the values before the update.

  The ROM 31b stores an overall control program for comprehensively controlling the display control board 32, the lamp control board 33, and the sound control board 34. When the general CPU 31a inputs various control commands, the general CPU 31a executes various controls based on the general control program.

  The ROM 31b includes a transition level determination table shown in FIG. 10, a normal performance mode transition table shown in FIG. 11, a display number determination table shown in FIGS. 12 and 13, a display color determination table shown in FIG. The operation condition distribution table shown in FIG. 16, the operation condition table shown in FIG. 16, and the transition mode determination table shown in FIG. 17 are stored.

  Although these tables will be described in detail later, this migration level determination table is a table for determining the migration level. The transition level is data referred to when determining the type of effect mode to be transitioned in the symbol variation game. The effect mode indicates a probability change expectation level that suggests the possibility that a probability change state is given as the current game state, and can be recognized by a player mainly by a background image or the like. Further, the normal performance mode transition table is a table for determining a performance mode to be shifted in a normal time regardless of the big hit game or the like.

  The display number determination table is a table for determining the display number of flame images on the flame meter displayed on the variable display H2. The flame meter will be described in detail later with reference to FIG. 28, but the above-described transition level can be suggested by the number of flame images displayed. The display color determination table is a table for determining the display color of the flame image displayed on the variable display H2.

  The operation condition distribution table is a table for distributing operation conditions, and the operation condition table is a table indicating operation conditions. This operation condition is a condition for changing the numerical value in the mode transition gauge according to the operation mode of the effect button 70. The numerical value in the mode transition gauge is data for determining the transition effect mode, and may be simply referred to as “numerical value”. The transition mode determination table is a table for determining the effect mode to be shifted based on the operation result.

  In addition, an effect button 70 is connected to the overall CPU 31a, and an operation signal can be input from the effect button 70. That is, the overall CPU 31a can detect that the effect button 70 has been operated.

Next, the display control board 32 will be described with reference to FIG.
The display control board 32 is provided with a sub CPU 32a. A ROM 32b and a RAM 32c are connected to the sub CPU 32a. A variable display H2 is connected to the display control board 32 (sub CPU 32a). The ROM 32b stores a display control program for controlling the display contents of the variable display H2. The ROM 32b stores various image data (image data such as symbols, various background images, characters, characters, etc.). The RAM 32c stores (sets) various information that can be appropriately rewritten during the operation of the pachinko machine 10.

  Further, in the present embodiment, an aspect of a symbol variation game composed of normal variation contents and a variation pattern game aspect composed of pseudo-variable variation contents performed on the variable display H2 will be described with reference to FIG. . In FIG. 9, the first variation game is mainly described, and the description of the second variation game is omitted for easy understanding of the invention.

  The variation content of the above-described pseudo-variable system is such that in a single symbol variation game, a variation cycle is performed a plurality of times (from 2 to 5 times in the present embodiment), from a symbol variation start to a symbol variation stop once. ) This is a content that causes a plurality of symbol variation games to be executed in a pseudo manner by continuously executing the game. On the other hand, the fluctuation contents of the normal system are the fluctuation contents that are not the fluctuation contents of the pseudo-continuous fluctuation system, and are contents for executing one fluctuation cycle in one symbol fluctuation game.

  As shown in FIG. 9, when the number of reserved reserved memory for special symbols at the end of the symbol variation game (also referred to simply as “the number of reserved memory”) is “4”, the next symbol variation game is normally When the game is performed with the variation contents of the system, the reserved memory number for the special symbol is decremented by 1 at the start of the game to “3”, and the variation of the symbols in each column starts in the image display area GH. Then, the symbol variation game that has been started stops the variation of symbols in each column, and after a predetermined time has elapsed from the beginning of the variation, the symbol is confirmed and stopped. As described above, the symbol variation game including the variation content of the normal system is configured by one variation cycle.

  Next, in the state where the number of reserved symbols for the special symbol at the end of the symbol variation game is “3”, when the next symbol variation game is played with the variation contents of the pseudo-variable variation system, The number of reserved symbols for special symbols is decremented by 1 to “2”, and the variation of symbols in each column starts in the image display area GH. FIG. 9 shows a symbol variation game constituted by three variation cycles as a symbol variation game of variation contents of the pseudo-continuous variation system. Then, in the started symbol variation game, the variation of the symbols in each column is stopped and the symbols are temporarily displayed, and the symbol starts to vary again from the state with the start of the second variation cycle. Then, in the second variation cycle, the variation of the symbols in each column is stopped and the symbols are temporarily displayed, and the symbol starts to vary again from the state along with the start of the third variation cycle. Thereafter, in the third fluctuation cycle, the symbols in the left column and the right column become the same symbol and are temporarily stopped and displayed to form a reach state, and a reach effect is performed. The symbol variation game is terminated after the symbols in the middle row are derived by the reach effect and the variation of the symbols in each column is stopped. While this symbol variation game is being held, the reserved memory number for the special symbol is maintained at “2” at the start of the symbol variation game when there is no new entry at the start winning opening, and the variation cycle starts. Accordingly, the number of reserved memory for special symbols does not change. When there is a new pitch at the start winning opening, the reserved memory number for special symbols is increased by one. In such a symbol variation game composed of the variation contents of the pseudo-variable variation system, the final display result (big hit symbol or off symbol) is derived in the third variation cycle, that is, the last variation cycle, Outlier symbols are derived in all cycles before the cycle.

  Next, in the state where the number of reserved symbols for special symbols at the end of the symbol variation game is “2”, when the next symbol variation game is played with the variation contents of the normal system, the special symbol at the start of the game 1 is subtracted from the reserved storage number for use to “1”, and the variation of the symbols in each column starts in the image display area GH. Then, the symbol variation game that has been started stops the variation of symbols in each column, and after a predetermined time has elapsed from the beginning of the variation, the symbol is confirmed and stopped.

  Next, the gaming state in the pachinko machine 10 configured as described above will be briefly described with reference to FIG. In addition, regarding the specific transition transition of the gaming state, the control content of the overall CPU 31a of various gaming states will be described in detail later.

  The game state in this embodiment includes a probability change state and a ball entering rate improvement state. For this reason, the state where the probability variation state and the entrance rate improvement state are not given, the state where the probability variation state is assigned but the entrance rate improvement state is not assigned, the probability variation state and the entrance rate improvement state are assigned Can be divided into four types, namely, a state in which there is no probability change state but a state in which an improved entry rate state is provided. A state in which the probability variation state and the entrance rate improvement state are not given may be referred to as a “first gaming state” below. Similarly, the state in which the probability variation state is given but the entry rate improvement state is not assigned is referred to as “second gaming state”, and the state in which the probability change state and entry rate improvement state is assigned is referred to as “third game state”. ”Gaming state” and a state in which the probability variation state is not given but the entry rate improvement state is given may be referred to as “fourth gaming state”.

As shown in FIG. 3 and FIG. 5, the game state may shift when a big hit game is awarded or when four symbol variation games are finished after the big hit game is finished.
Specifically, in the first gaming state, when a big hit game is awarded, there is a high possibility that the game state is shifted to the second gaming state after the big hit game ends. Further, in the second state and the fourth game state, when a big hit game is awarded, the possibility of shifting to the third game state after completion of the big hit game is defined. Further, in the third gaming state, when a big hit game is awarded, the possibility of maintaining the state after the big hit game is finished is defined highly.

  Further, in the third gaming state, when the symbol variation game is finished four times after the jackpot game is finished, the giving of the increased entrance rate may end. In this case, the game state is changed to the second gaming state. Transition. In the fourth gaming state, when the symbol variation game is finished four times after the jackpot game is finished, the provision of the improved entrance rate is always finished. In this case, the game state shifts to the first gaming state. .

  Thus, when a big hit game is awarded, it is easy to shift in the order of the first gaming state, the second gaming state, and the third gaming state, and from the first gaming state to the second gaming state once. By shifting to the third gaming state that is most advantageous for the player, it is possible to provide gameability that can advantageously advance the game.

  In addition, the pachinko machine 10 according to the present embodiment includes a plurality of performance modes that suggest the possibility that a probable change state is given, with the main condition being after the end of each big hit game and the small hit game. This effect mode can be set over one or more variation cycles, corresponds to the type of background image of the variable display H2 in the symbol variation game, and can be easily recognized by the player. A plurality of effect modes in the present embodiment will be described below with reference to FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 6, the plurality of effect modes in the present embodiment are roughly divided into four types: a normal effect mode, a normal-time probability variation / secret effect mode, a probability change / secret effect mode, and a probability change effect mode. Further, the normal effect mode includes three effect modes A1 to A3. In addition, the normal-time probability-variable concealment effect mode includes three effect modes B1 to B3. In addition, the probability-changing / secret effect mode includes three effect modes C1 to C3. In addition, this probability variation effect mode includes one probability variation effect mode (shown as “effect mode D1” in the drawing).

  The normal performance mode, the normal probability variation concealment production mode, and the probability variation concealment production mode are performance modes in which the probability variation state may be assigned, and it is confirmed that the probability variation effect mode is imparted with the probability variation state. This is the production mode. Further, the normal performance mode and the normal-time probability change secret effect mode are effect modes when the entrance rate improvement state is not given, and the probability change secret effect mode and the probability change effect mode are given the entrance rate improvement state. It is a production mode when

  In addition, these multiple production modes have a function of indicating a probability change expectation that suggests a possibility that a probability change state is given. In normal times when the entrance rate improvement state is not given, the probable change expectation in the order of the production modes A1 to A3 (lowest), the production mode B1 (low), the production mode B2 (medium), and the production mode B3 (high). Is set to be high. Further, although the entrance rate improvement state is given, the probability variation effect mode has a probability variation expectation (highest) higher than the effect mode B3 (high) because the probability variation state is always given. In the production modes A1 to A3, the same expected probability of change. On the other hand, when the entrance rate improvement state is given, the probability change expectation degree is in the order of the effect mode C1 (low), the effect mode C2 (medium), the effect mode C3 (high), and the probability change effect mode (highest). It is set to be high. As described above, the production mode includes a plurality of types of production modes having different probability of expected change.

  Next, transition transition of various production modes accompanying the progress of the game will be described with reference to FIG. The details of the control of the general CPU 31a during a specific performance mode will be described in detail later. Moreover, in FIG. 7, in order to put together several production modes, it has shown using the broken line. In FIG. 7, the first variation game is easy to be executed in the normal performance mode and the normal-time-variable concealment production mode in which the entrance rate improvement state is not given, so the types of symbols are symbol A to symbol E. write. In the probability variation effect mode and the probability variation concealment effect mode to which the entrance rate improvement state is given, the second variation game is easy to be executed, and therefore the symbol type is denoted as symbol a to symbol e.

  When 7R special probability variable jackpot game (symbol A or symbol a) or jump-up jackpot game (symbol C or symbol c) is won, any effect mode (normal effect mode, normal probability variable secret effect mode, probability variable secret effect) Even if the user stays in the mode or the probability variation effect mode), the mode changes to the probability variation effect mode. In other words, like the 7R special probability variable jackpot game and the jump-up jackpot game, regardless of the game state at the time of winning, until the next jackpot game is awarded ("until next time"), the state of improved entrance rate is given along with the probability change state The In this case, the probability change effect mode is executed by the variable display H2 so that the probability change notification state for notifying that the game state after the end of the big hit game is the probability change state is set. In this case, the probability variation effect mode is given together with the start of the next symbol variation game after the end of the big hit game.

  Also, if 7R normal probability variation big hit game (symbol B or symbol b) or 7R non-probability big hit game (symbol E or symbol e) is won, it will be in the probability variation secret rendering mode regardless of which presentation mode is staying. It is supposed to migrate. In addition, after completion of the 7R normal probability variation big hit game or 7R non-probability big hit game, since the entrance rate improvement state is given in at least four symbol variation games, the operation state of the opening and closing blades 26 is in the meantime. The player cannot recognize whether or not the game state is a certain change state. That is, when the player cannot recognize whether or not the gaming state is in a probable change state, such as 7R normal probability change big hit game or 7R non-probability big hit game, the game state after the end of the big hit game is in a probable state. The variable display H2 is configured to execute the probability-variation concealment production mode so that the probability-variation concealment state for notifying that there is a certain expectation can be obtained. Note that the probability variation concealment effect mode is provided with the start of the next symbol variation game after the end of the 7R normal probability variation big hit game or the 7R non-probability variable big hit game.

  In addition, when the jackpot game is not given in the four symbol variation games after the jackpot game is over while staying in the probable concealment production mode, when the bonus rate improvement state is given until the next jackpot game, The provision of the rate improvement state is continued, and it is determined that the probability variation state is provided. For this reason, the probability change effect mode is executed by the variable display H2 so as to be in the probability change notification state.

  On the other hand, if the jackpot game is not given in the four symbol variation games after the jackpot game is over while staying in the probability change secret effect mode, the probability change secret state is set when the grant of the entrance rate improvement state is finished. As described above, the variable display H2 is configured to execute the production mode B1 or B3 included in the normal-time probability-variable concealment production mode.

  In addition, if the 2R probability variation big hit game (symbol D or symbol d) is won while staying in the probability variation effect mode or probability variation concealment effect mode, regardless of whether or not the probability variation state is given, the entrance rate improvement state Will be won in the state that has been granted. For this reason, a probability variation state is always given after the big hit game ends, and the mode is changed to the probability variation effect mode. That is, the next jackpot game is awarded in the state in which the entrance rate improvement state is given regardless of whether or not the probability change state is given as the game state at the time of winning, as in the 2R probability change big hit game. The probability variation state and the entrance rate improvement state are given until the probability variation notification mode is executed by the variable display H2 so that the probability variation notification state is obtained. In this case, the probability variation effect mode is given with the start of the next symbol variation game after the end of the big hit game.

  Further, when the small hit game is won while staying in the probability variation effect mode or the probability variation concealment effect mode, the effect mode is continued. While staying in the probabilistic effect mode, the probabilistic state and the entrance rate improvement state are always given, and after the end of the small hit game, the probability change state and the entrance rate improvement state are always continuously given. . That is, when the small hit game is awarded, the probability change effect mode is continuously executed by the variable display H2 so that the probability change notification state is continued. On the other hand, while staying in the probability variation concealment production mode to which the entrance rate improvement state is given, the entrance rate improvement state is always continuously given after the end of the small hit game. For this reason, the player recognizes whether or not the gaming state is the probability variation state from the operation mode of the opening and closing blades 26 until the at least four symbol variation games have elapsed since the transition to the probability variation concealment effect mode. It is not getting. That is, when the player cannot recognize whether or not the gaming state is the probability variation state as in the small hit game, the probability variation concealment effect mode is continued with the variable display H2 so as to continue the probability variation concealment state. To be executed.

  In addition, during the stay in the production mode B1 or B3 that is included in the normal time probability change concealment mode, the entry rate improvement state is not necessarily given. In addition, if the 2R probability variation big hit game (symbol D or symbol d) is won while the production mode B1 or B3 is staying and the probability variation state is given, the probability variation state and entry must be made after the jackpot game ends. It will be given a state of improvement in the ball percentage, so that the mode changes to the probability variation mode. That is, as in the 2R probability variable big hit game, when the winning rate improvement state is not given as the game state at the time of winning, but in the state where the probability change state is given, the probability change state and the ball entry until the next big hit game is given. A rate improvement state is given. In this case, the probability change effect mode is executed by the variable display H2 so as to be in the probability change notification state. In this case, the probability variation effect mode is given together with the start of the next symbol variation game after the end of the big hit game.

  Also, if you win a small hit game while you are in the production mode B3, or if you win a 2R probable big hit game with no promiscuous state assigned, you will always be given a promiscuous state after the big hit game ends. However, the entrance rate improvement state is not given, and the production mode B3 is continued. As described above, the 2R probability variation big hit game and the small hit game have the same opening mode of the big prize opening device 29, and after the transition to the production mode B3, the state of improving the entrance rate is not given, so the 2R probability change It is not possible to recognize whether the big hit game is won or the small hit game is won. For this reason, the player cannot recognize whether or not the gaming state is a probable change state from the operation modes of the special prize opening device 29 and the opening / closing blade 26. That is, the player cannot recognize whether or not the gaming state is the probability variation state in a state where the probability variation state and the entrance rate improvement state are not given as the gaming state at the time of winning as in the 2R probability variation big hit game. . In addition, as in the small hit game, regardless of whether or not the probability change state is given as the game state at the time of winning, in the state where the entry rate improvement state is not given, The player cannot recognize whether or not the state is a certain change state. In this case, the production mode B3 is continuously executed by the variable display H2 so as to continue the probability variation concealment state.

  In addition, when the small hit game is won while the production mode B1 is staying, or when the 2R probability variable big hit game is won in a state where the probability variation state is not given, the production mode B1 is continued based on the type of the variation pattern. Continue or shift to the production mode B3. Similarly, in this case, the player cannot recognize whether or not the gaming state is a probable change state from the operation modes of the special winning opening device 29 and the opening / closing blade 26. For this reason, the production mode B1 is continuously continued or the production mode B3 is shifted based on the type of the variation pattern so that the probability variation concealment state is continued.

  Further, when a small hit game is won while staying in the normal effect mode (effect modes A1 to A3), or when a 2R probability variable big hit game is won in a state where the probability change state is not given, based on the type of the variation pattern. Thus, the mode is shifted to the production mode B1 or the production mode B3. Similarly, in this case, the player cannot recognize whether or not the gaming state is a probable change state from the operation modes of the special winning opening device 29 and the opening / closing blade 26. For this reason, based on the type of variation pattern, the mode is continuously shifted to the production mode B1 or the production mode B3 so as to continue the probability variation concealment state.

  In addition, during the stay in the production mode B3, the main condition is that the specific variation pattern has been determined, and the mode is changed to the production mode B1 (indicated as “normal” in the drawing). The specific fluctuation pattern includes at least a normal fluctuation pattern that is a normal fluctuation with the highest probability of being selected. In addition, even during the stay in the production mode B1, the main production mode is changed to the normal production mode (production modes A1 to A3) and the production mode B3 on the condition that a specific variation pattern is determined. In addition, during the stay in the normal production mode (production modes A1 to A3), another normal production mode (production mode A2 or A3 in the case of the production mode A1) is mainly provided that a specific variation pattern is determined. , Transition to the production mode B1 or B3. In this case, the effect mode to be shifted differs depending on whether or not the probability variation state is given as the current gaming state. Specifically, when the probability change state is given, it is easy to shift to the production mode B1 or B3, and when the probability change state is not given, the production mode A1 to A3 is easy to change.

  In addition, when a special variation pattern that is not a specific variation pattern is determined, the effect mode shifts to correspond to the effect mode in the previous symbol variation game (denoted as “special” in the figure). ). This special variation pattern is a dedicated variation pattern for shifting the effect mode, and may be determined when a jump-up big hit game, a 2R probability variable big hit game, or a small hit game is awarded. This special variation pattern is a variation pattern having three variation cycles in one symbol variation game. Further, the first and second fluctuation cycles in the special fluctuation pattern are defined as the same fluctuation time as the normal fluctuation pattern. In addition, when this special variation pattern is determined, in the first and second variation cycles in the current symbol variation game, the transition is made to the production mode B1 or B3, and in the third variation cycle, the production mode B2 is entered. It has become. As described above, when the special variation pattern is determined, the mode changes to the effect mode B2 in the third variation cycle.

  In addition, when a special variation pattern is determined, the operation valid period of the effect button 70 is set in the third variation cycle, and according to the operation mode of the effect button 70, the current variation game of the symbol variation game is set. The production mode after the end is shifted to one of the probability variation production mode and the production mode B1 or B3.

  In addition, when the entrance rate improvement state is given and any one of the production modes C1 to C3 is set, after the big hit game is finished, the four symbol variation games are finished and the entrance rate is reached. When the application of the improved state continues, the mode changes to the probability changing effect mode. On the other hand, when the entrance rate improvement state is given and any of the production modes C1 to C3 is set, the 4 symbol variation games are finished after the big hit game is finished and the entrance rate is reached. When the provision of the improved state ends, the production mode B1 or B3 is entered.

  In this way, when the entry rate improvement state is given until the next jackpot game is given, the game shifts to the probability variation effect mode after the big hit game is finished and the four symbol variation games are finished at the latest. Thus, it is determined that the probability variation state has been given. On the other hand, whether or not the probable change state has been granted when the state of improving the entrance rate is given only for the four symbol variation games after the end of the big hit game, not until the next big hit game is granted. Regardless, once the transition is made to any one of the production modes C1 to C3 and the application of the improved entrance rate is completed, the production mode B1 or B3 is entered.

  Moreover, when shifting to any of the production modes C1 to C3, it is difficult to recognize whether or not a certain change state is given. Then, after the four symbol variation games have been completed, the provision of the entrance rate improvement state is continued, and the transition to the probability variation effect mode is confirmed. On the other hand, after the completion of the four symbol variation games, when the entry of the entrance rate improvement state is completed and the mode is shifted to the production mode B1 or B3, it is difficult to recognize whether or not the probability variation state is provided.

  It should be noted that the production modes other than the production mode B2 are always continued in the symbol variation game that is continued a plurality of times, except when the big hit game or the small hit game is given. On the other hand, when the special variation pattern is determined, the effect mode B2 is shifted only to the third variation cycle.

  In the present embodiment, the normal performance mode corresponds to the first performance mode with a relatively low probability of expected change. The effect mode B1 corresponds to a second effect mode having a higher probability of expected change than the first effect mode. The production mode B2 corresponds to a third production mode having a higher probability of expected change than the second production mode. The effect mode B3 or the probability change effect mode corresponds to a fourth effect mode having a higher probability of probability change than the third effect mode.

As described above, the transition transition of the effect mode when a special variation pattern is determined in the current symbol variation game will be described with reference to FIG.
When a special variation pattern is determined in the current symbol variation game, the effect mode shifts as shown in FIG. In particular, depending on the effect mode in which the previous symbol variation game is staying, the effect mode in which the user stays in the first to third variation cycles in the current symbol variation game is different. Further, the effect mode to be shifted after the end of the current symbol variation game is determined mainly according to the operation mode of the effect button 70.

  Specifically, when the special variation pattern is determined when the production mode in the previous symbol variation game is the production modes A1 to A3 (shown as “production mode AX” in the drawing), the current design is changed. In the variation game, the production mode B1 is performed in the first and second variation cycles, and the production mode B2 is performed in the third variation cycle (indicated by reference numerals a1 to a3).

  Similarly, when the effect mode in the previous symbol variation game is the effect mode B1, when the special variation pattern is determined, the effect mode B1 in the first and second variation cycles in the present symbol variation game. The production mode B2 is set in the third fluctuation cycle (indicated by reference numerals b11 to b13).

  In addition, when the effect mode in the previous symbol variation game is the effect mode B3, the effect mode in the first and second variation cycles is the effect mode B3 and the effect mode in the third variation cycle in the present symbol variation game. Is the production mode B2 (indicated by reference numerals b31 to b33).

  Further, when the presentation mode in the previous symbol variation game is the production mode C1 to C3 (shown as “production mode CX” in the figure), in the first variation cycle in the present symbol variation game. The production mode is the production mode B1 or the production mode B3, and the production mode in the third fluctuation cycle is the production mode B2 (indicated by reference numerals c1 to c6).

  Note that this special variation pattern is a variation pattern that is selected when the entrance rate improvement state is not given, and the entrance rate improvement state was given in the previous symbol change game, but this design pattern Only when the entrance rate improvement state is not given in the variation game, the effect modes in the previous symbol variation game are the effect modes C1 to C3.

  In addition, the presentation mode after the end of the current symbol variation game includes the type of jackpot game and the small hit game in the current symbol variation game, the game state in the current symbol variation game, and the operation of the effect button 70 in the third variation cycle. Based on the aspect, any one of the probability variation effect mode and the effect mode B1 or B3 is determined. In addition, the patterns indicated by reference signs a1 and a2 are, in order, the production modes A1 to A3, the production mode B1, the production mode B2, the production mode B3, or the certain variation production mode, and the probability variation expectation that suggests the possibility that the certain variation state is given. The degree will increase in order.

  As described above, the effect mode B2 is shifted to the third variation cycle in the symbol variation game only when a special variation pattern is determined, and after the symbol variation game is finished, the probability variation is not maintained. It will transfer to other production modes, such as production mode and production mode B1 or B3.

  In the present embodiment, the previous symbol variation game can be said to be a symbol variation game executed immediately before the current symbol variation game. In addition, the first and second variation cycles in the current symbol variation game can be said to be the first variation cycle executed first in the current symbol variation game. In addition, the third variation cycle in the current symbol variation game can be said to be the last variation cycle executed last in the present symbol variation game. In addition, the second variation cycle in the current symbol variation game can be said to be a variation cycle immediately before the last variation cycle that is continuously executed before the last variation cycle in the present symbol variation game.

Next, various processes executed by the main CPU 30a based on the main control program will be described. First, the special symbol input process will be described with reference to FIG.
The main CPU 30a determines whether or not a game ball has entered the first start winning opening 25 (step S1). That is, in step S1, the main CPU 30a determines whether or not a first detection signal output when the first start port sensor SE1 detects a game ball is input. When the determination result of step S1 is negative, the main CPU 30a proceeds to step S5. When the determination result of step S1 is affirmative, the main CPU 30a determines whether or not the first special figure start pending storage number stored in the RAM 30c is less than the upper limit number of 4 (step S2). If the determination result of step S2 is negative (first special figure start hold storage number = 4), the main CPU 30a proceeds to step 5.

  If the determination result in step S2 is affirmative (first special figure start reserved memory number <4), the main CPU 30a increments the first special figure start reserved memory number by 1 (1), and the first special figure start reserved memory number. Is rewritten (step S3). Subsequently, the main CPU 30a reads and acquires the value of the random number for hit determination, the value of the special figure distribution random number, and the value of the small hit symbol distribution random number from the RAM 30c, and stores the values in the first special figure start pending storage. A predetermined storage area of the RAM 30c associated with the number is set (step S4).

  In this way, when the main CPU 30a detects a game ball that has entered the first start winning opening 25 (when the game ball has entered through the first start winning opening 25), the main CPU 30a acquires the value of the random number described above. Then, the acquired random number is stored as the second start holding ball at the upper limit of the predetermined number. In the present embodiment, the main CPU 30a that executes this process functions as a random number acquisition unit, and the RAM 30c functions as a first reserved storage unit.

  Next, the main CPU 30a determines whether or not a game ball has entered the second start winning opening 27 (step S5). That is, in step S5, the main CPU 30a determines whether or not a second detection signal output when the second start port sensor SE2 detects a game ball is input. When the determination result of step S5 is negative, the main CPU 30a ends the special symbol input process. If the determination result of step S5 is affirmative, the main CPU 30a determines whether or not the second special figure start pending storage number stored in the RAM 30c is less than the upper limit number of 4 (step S6). If the determination result of step S6 is negative (second special figure start hold storage number = 4), the main CPU 30a ends the special symbol input process.

  If the determination result of step S6 is affirmative (second special figure start reserved memory number <4), the main CPU 30a increments the second special figure start reserved memory number by 1 (one addition), and the second special figure start reserved memory number. Is rewritten (step S7). Subsequently, the main CPU 30a reads and acquires the value of the random number for hit determination, the value of the special figure distribution random number, and the value of the small hit symbol distribution random number from the RAM 30c, and stores the values in the second special figure start pending storage. A predetermined storage area of the RAM 30c associated with the number is set (step S8). Thereafter, the main CPU 30a ends the special symbol input process. In the second variation game, since it is defined that the small hit game is not given, the value of the small hit symbol distribution random number acquired in step S8 is not referred to.

  As described above, when the main CPU 30a detects a game ball that has entered the second start winning port 27 serving as the second starting means (when the game ball has entered through the second start winning port 27), the main CPU 30a described above. The obtained random number value is acquired, and the acquired random number is stored as the second start holding ball with a predetermined number as the upper limit. In the present embodiment, the main CPU 30a that executes this processing functions as a random number acquisition unit, and the RAM 30c functions as a second reserved storage unit.

Next, the special symbol start process will be described with reference to FIGS. The main CPU 30a executes a special symbol start process every predetermined cycle.
First, as shown in FIG. 19, the main CPU 30a determines whether or not the symbols (special drawings and decorations) are being displayed in a variable manner and whether or not the big hit game (or the small hit game) is being executed (step S11). When the determination result of step S11 is affirmative, the main CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process. On the other hand, if the determination result of step S11 is negative, the main CPU 30a reads the second special figure start reserved memory number (step S12), and determines whether the second special figure start reserved memory number is greater than "0". (Step S13).

  When the determination result of step S13 is negative (when the second special figure start hold memory number = 0), the main CPU 30a reads the first special figure start hold memory number (step S14), and the first special figure start hold memory is stored. It is determined whether or not the number is larger than “0” (step S15). When the determination result of step S15 is negative (when the first special figure start pending storage number = 0), the main CPU 30a determines whether or not a demonstration designation command for starting execution of the demonstration effect has already been output (step S15). S16). If this determination result is negative (when no demonstration designation command is output), the main CPU 30a outputs a demonstration designation command (step S17). Then, the special symbol start process ends. If the determination result in step S16 is affirmative (if a demonstration designation command is output), the main CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process as it is.

  On the other hand, if the determination result in step S15 is affirmative (if the first special figure start hold storage number> 0), the main CPU 30a sets the first symbol variation processing flag stored in the predetermined storage area of the RAM 30c to the first variation. A value [0] indicating that the game is to be executed is set (step S18). Next, the main CPU 30a subtracts "-1" from the number of the first special figure start hold memory number (-1) (step S19), and is associated with the first special figure start hold memory number for a predetermined amount in the RAM 30c. The values of the hit determination random number, special figure distribution random number, and small hit symbol distribution random number stored in the storage area are acquired (step S20).

  Next, as shown in FIG. 20, the main CPU 30a determines whether or not the acquired value of the hit determination random number matches the jackpot determination value stored in the ROM 30b, and performs a jackpot determination (big hit lottery). (Step S21). In the present embodiment, the jackpot determination value is changed depending on whether or not the probability variation state is given. In the normal state (when the probability is low), the probability that the determination result of the jackpot determination is affirmative (the jackpot probability) is 5/1987. The probability that the result is affirmative (hit probability) is 49/1987. In this way, the main CPU 30a determines whether or not the first variable game is a big hit based on the value of the random number for hit determination stored in association with the first start holding ball at the start of the first variable game. It will be determined. In the present embodiment, the main CPU 30a that executes this process functions as a big hit determination unit.

  If the determination result in step S21 is affirmative (in the case of a big hit), the main CPU 30a sets [1] to a big hit flag indicating that the change is a big hit (step S22). Then, the main CPU 30a determines a final stop symbol to be fixedly stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display H0 from among the jackpot symbols based on the special symbol based on the acquired special symbol distribution random value (step S23). .

  The jackpot symbol of the special symbol displayed on the first special symbol display H0 is classified as one of symbols A to E. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 3, when the main CPU 30a is displayed on the first special symbol display H0, that is, when [0] is set in the special symbol fluctuation processing flag, The symbol classified into the symbol A is determined with a probability of 1/100. Similarly, when the special symbol variation processing flag is set to [0], the main CPU 30a determines the symbol classified as symbol B as the jackpot symbol with a probability of 14/100. Similarly, when the special symbol variation processing flag is set to [0], the main CPU 30a determines the symbol classified as symbol C as the jackpot symbol with a probability of 1/100. Similarly, when the special symbol variation processing flag is set to [0], the main CPU 30a determines the symbol classified as symbol D as the jackpot symbol with a probability of 74/100. Similarly, when the special symbol variation processing flag is set to [0], the main CPU 30a determines the symbol classified as symbol E as the jackpot symbol with a probability of 10/100.

  As described above, when the result of the jackpot determination in the first floating game is affirmative, the main CPU 30a determines the type of the jackpot symbol on the basis of the value of the special figure distribution random number, and thereby ends the variation game. The types of jackpot games with different jackpot values will be determined. In other words, the main CPU 30a determines which of the first jackpot game and the second jackpot game described above is to be awarded. In the present embodiment, the main CPU 30a that executes this process functions as a jackpot type determination unit.

  Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 20, the main CPU 30a identifies the type of jackpot game from the determined final stop symbol, and determines a variation pattern for jackpot effect corresponding to the identified jackpot game (step S24). As described above, the main CPU 30a determines the variation content of the symbol variation game based on the result of the jackpot determination in the first variation game. In the present embodiment, the main CPU 30a that executes this process functions as a variation content determination unit.

  The main CPU 30a that has determined the variation pattern and the final stop symbol executes various processes related to the first variation game, such as outputting a predetermined control command to the overall control board 31 (overall CPU 31a) at a predetermined timing (step). S25). Specifically, the main CPU 30a first outputs a variation pattern designation command that designates a variation pattern and instructs the start of symbol variation. At the same time, the main CPU 30a controls the display content of the first special figure display H0 so that the special figure starts to fluctuate. At the same time, the main CPU 30a starts measuring the effect time of the symbol variation game. Further, the main CPU 30a outputs a special symbol designation command for designating the final stop symbol. Then, the main CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process. Thereafter, in a process different from the special symbol start process, the main CPU 30a displays the determined final stop symbol on the first special symbol display H0 based on the effect time determined in the designated variation pattern. Controls the display content of. Further, the main CPU 30a instructs decoration stoppage of the decorative drawing based on the effect time set in the specified change pattern, and outputs an all symbol stop command for causing the symbol combination to be fixedly stopped.

  On the other hand, if the determination result of the big hit determination in step S21 is negative (not the big hit), the main CPU 30a determines whether or not the acquired value of the random number for hit determination matches the small hit determination value stored in the ROM 30b. Determination is made and a small hit determination (small hit lottery) is performed (step S26). In the present embodiment, in the case of the first variation game, the probability that the determination result of the small hit determination is affirmative (small hit probability) is 14/1987, and the case is the second variation game. No small hit determination is performed. As described above, when the result of the big hit determination is negative at the start of the first variable game, the main CPU 30a determines whether or not it is a small hit. In the present embodiment, the main CPU 30a that executes this process functions as a small hit determination unit.

  When the determination result of step S26 is affirmative (in the case of small hit), the main CPU 30a sets [1] to the small hit flag indicating that the fluctuation is in the small hit (step S27). Then, the main CPU 30a determines a final stop symbol to be fixedly stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display H0 from among the small bonus symbols (symbol F) based on the special symbol based on the acquired small bonus symbol allocation random number. (Step S28). Thereafter, the main CPU 30a determines a variation pattern for a small hit effect corresponding to the small hit game (step S29). After determining the variation pattern and the final stop symbol, the main CPU 30a proceeds to the process of step S25 and outputs a predetermined control command to the overall control board 31 (overall CPU 31a) at a predetermined timing as described above. The various processes related to the fluctuating game are executed, and the special symbol start process is terminated. After that, in a process different from the special symbol start process, the main CPU 30a displays the determined final stop symbol based on the effect time set in the designated variation pattern. The display contents of the display device H0 are controlled. Further, the main CPU 30a instructs decoration stoppage of the decorative drawing based on the effect time set in the specified change pattern, and outputs an all symbol stop command for causing the symbol combination to be fixedly stopped.

  On the other hand, if the determination result of the small hit determination in step S26 is negative (not a small hit), the main CPU 30a performs a reach determination that determines whether or not to execute the reach effect (step S30). In the present embodiment, the main CPU 30a determines whether or not the reach determination random number acquired from the RAM 30c during the process of step S30 matches the reach determination value. The reach determination value is a determination value used in an internal lottery for determining whether or not to perform a reach effect, and is determined from numerical values (a total of 241 integers from 0 to 240) that can be taken by random numbers for reach determination. Yes. Further, the reach determination value varies depending on the gaming state, the number of reserved memories, and the value of the special symbol variation processing flag.

  If the determination result in step S30 is affirmative (when a reach effect is performed), the main CPU 30a determines the off symbol as a final stop symbol that is confirmed and stopped on the first special symbol display H0 (step S31). . Next, the main CPU 30a determines a variation pattern from the variation patterns for the outlier reach effect (step S32). Then, the main CPU 30a that has determined the variation pattern and the final stop symbol moves to the process of step S25, and outputs a predetermined control command to the overall control board 31 (overall CPU 31a) at a predetermined timing. Various processes related to the variable game are executed. Thereafter, the main CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process. The main CPU 30a is a process different from the special symbol start process, and the main CPU 30a displays the determined final stop symbol based on the effect time set in the specified variation pattern. Controls the display content of. Further, the main CPU 30a instructs decoration stoppage of the decorative drawing based on the effect time set in the specified change pattern, and outputs an all symbol stop command for causing the symbol combination to be fixedly stopped.

  On the other hand, when the determination result of step S30 is negative (when the reach effect is not performed), the main CPU 30a determines the off symbol as the final stop symbol that is confirmed and stopped on the first special symbol display H0 (step S33). ). Next, the main CPU 30a determines a variation pattern from the variation patterns for the offending effect (step S34). At this time, the variation pattern determined by the main CPU 30a differs depending on the number of reserved memories and the presence / absence of the entrance rate improvement state.

  Then, the main CPU 30a that has determined the variation pattern and the final stop symbol moves to the process of step S25, and outputs a predetermined control command to the overall control board 31 (overall CPU 31a) at a predetermined timing. Various processes related to the variable game are executed. Thereafter, the main CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process. The main CPU 30a is a process different from the special symbol start process, and the main CPU 30a displays the determined final stop symbol based on the effect time set in the specified variation pattern. Controls the display content of. Further, the main CPU 30a instructs decoration stoppage of the decorative drawing based on the effect time set in the specified change pattern, and outputs an all symbol stop command for causing the symbol combination to be fixedly stopped.

  On the other hand, when the determination result of step S13 is affirmative (when the second special figure start hold storage number> 0), the main CPU 30a, as shown in FIG. 19, stores the special symbol variation stored in a predetermined storage area of the RAM 30c. A value [1] indicating that the second variation game is to be executed is set in the processing flag (step S35). Next, the main CPU 30a subtracts "-1" from the number of the second special figure start reserved memory number (-1) (step S36), and is associated with the second special figure start reserved memory number in the RAM 30c. The values of the hit determination random numbers and special figure distribution random numbers stored in the storage area are acquired (step S37).

  Next, as shown in FIG. 21, the main CPU 30a determines whether or not the acquired value of the random number for hit determination matches the jackpot determination value stored in the ROM 30b, and performs a big hit determination (big hit lottery). (Step S38). In the present embodiment, in the normal state (when the probability is low), the probability that the determination result of the jackpot determination is affirmative (the jackpot probability) is 5/1987, and when the probability change state (when the probability is high). The probability that the determination result of the jackpot determination is affirmative (the jackpot probability) is 49/1987. In this way, the main CPU 30a determines whether or not the second variable game is a big hit based on the value of the random number for hit determination stored in association with the second start holding ball at the start of the second variable game. It will be determined. In the present embodiment, the main CPU 30a that executes this process functions as a big hit determination unit.

  When the determination result of step S38 is affirmative (in the case of a big hit), the main CPU 30a sets [1] to a big hit flag indicating that it is a big hit variation (step S39). Then, the main CPU 30a determines a final stop symbol to be finalized and stopped on the second special symbol display H1 from among the big hit symbols based on the special diagram based on the acquired special symbol distribution random number (step S40). .

  Note that the special bonus jackpot symbol displayed on the second special symbol display H1 is classified as one of symbols a to e. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 3, when the main CPU 30a is displayed on the second special symbol display H1, that is, when [1] is set in the special symbol variation processing flag, The symbol classified into symbol a is determined with a probability of 70/100. Similarly, when [1] is set in the special symbol variation processing flag, the main CPU 30a determines a symbol classified as the symbol b as a jackpot symbol with a probability of 10/100. Similarly, when the special symbol variation processing flag is set to [1], the main CPU 30a determines a symbol classified as the symbol c as a jackpot symbol with a probability of 2/100. Similarly, when the special symbol variation processing flag is set to [1], the main CPU 30a determines the symbol classified as the symbol d as a jackpot symbol with a probability of 8/100. Similarly, when [1] is set in the special symbol variation processing flag, the main CPU 30a determines a symbol classified as symbol e as a jackpot symbol with a probability of 10/100.

  As described above, when the result of the big hit determination in the second floating game is affirmative, the main CPU 30a determines the type of the big hit symbol based on the value of the special figure distribution random number, and thereby ends the variable game. The types of jackpot games with different jackpot values will be determined. In other words, the main CPU 30a determines which of the first jackpot game and the second jackpot game described above is to be awarded. In the present embodiment, the main CPU 30a that executes this process functions as a jackpot type determination unit.

  After the process of step S40, as shown in FIG. 21, the main CPU 30a identifies the type of jackpot game from the determined final stop symbol, and determines a variation pattern for jackpot effect corresponding to the identified jackpot game (step S40). S41). As described above, the main CPU 30a determines the variation content of the symbol variation game based on the result of the jackpot determination in the second variation game. In the present embodiment, the main CPU 30a that executes this process functions as a variation content determination unit.

  The main CPU 30a that has determined the variation pattern and the final stop symbol executes various processes related to the second variation game, such as outputting a predetermined control command to the overall control board 31 (overall CPU 31a) at a predetermined timing (step). S42). Specifically, the main CPU 30a first outputs a variation pattern designation command that designates a variation pattern and instructs the start of symbol variation. At the same time, the main CPU 30a controls the display content of the second special figure display H1 so that the special figure starts to fluctuate. At the same time, the main CPU 30a starts measuring the effect time of the symbol variation game. Further, the main CPU 30a outputs a special symbol designation command for designating the final stop symbol. Then, the main CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process. Thereafter, in a process different from the special symbol start process, the main CPU 30a displays the determined final stop symbol on the second special symbol display H1 based on the effect time determined in the designated variation pattern. Controls the display content of. Further, the main CPU 30a instructs decoration stoppage of the decorative drawing based on the effect time set in the specified change pattern, and outputs an all symbol stop command for causing the symbol combination to be fixedly stopped.

  On the other hand, when the determination result of the big hit determination in step S38 is negative (not the big hit), the main CPU 30a performs a reach determination for determining whether or not to execute the reach effect (step S47). Note that the reach determination value varies depending on the gaming state, the number of reserved memories, and the value of the special symbol variation processing flag.

  If the determination result in step S47 is affirmative (when a reach effect is performed), the main CPU 30a determines the off symbol as a final stop symbol that is confirmed and stopped on the second special symbol display H1 (step S48). . Next, the main CPU 30a determines a variation pattern from the variation patterns for the outlier reach effect (step S49). Then, the main CPU 30a that has determined the variation pattern and the final stop symbol moves to the process of step S42, and outputs a predetermined control command to the overall control board 31 (overall CPU 31a) at a predetermined timing. Various processes related to the variable game are executed. Thereafter, the main CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process. The main CPU 30a is a process different from the special symbol start process, and the main CPU 30a displays the determined final stop symbol on the second special symbol display H1 based on the effect time determined in the designated variation pattern. Controls the display content of. Further, the main CPU 30a instructs decoration stoppage of the decorative drawing based on the effect time set in the specified change pattern, and outputs an all symbol stop command for causing the symbol combination to be fixedly stopped.

  On the other hand, when the determination result of step S47 is negative (when reach determination is not performed), the main CPU 30a determines the off-line symbol as the final stop symbol that is confirmed and stopped on the second special symbol display H1 (step S50). ). Next, the main CPU 30a determines a variation pattern from the variation patterns for the offending effect (step S51). At this time, the determined variation pattern for the offending effect differs depending on the number of reserved memories and the presence / absence of the entrance rate improvement state.

  Then, the main CPU 30a that has determined the variation pattern and the final stop symbol moves to the process of step S42, and outputs a predetermined control command to the overall control board 31 (overall CPU 31a) at a predetermined timing. Various processes related to the variable game are executed. Thereafter, the main CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process. The main CPU 30a is a process different from the special symbol start process, and the main CPU 30a displays the determined final stop symbol on the second special symbol display H1 based on the effect time determined in the designated variation pattern. Controls the display content of. Further, the main CPU 30a instructs decoration stoppage of the decorative drawing based on the effect time set in the specified change pattern, and outputs an all symbol stop command for causing the symbol combination to be fixedly stopped.

  When both the first start hold ball and the second start hold ball are stored by executing such special symbol start processing, the main CPU 30a determines the hit determination stored as the second start hold ball. The second variation game is preferentially executed based on the value of the random number for use. And when the entrance rate improvement state is given, since the variation time of the special symbol is shortened, as a result, in the probability variation state or the short time state where the entrance rate improvement state is assigned, the second variation The game is supposed to run quickly. Further, the second start winning opening 27 is given the improved entrance rate because the open / close blades 26 are open and the game balls are easier to win when the improved entrance rate state is given. In the probability variation state or the short time state, the second variation game is easily executed continuously. Then, when the big game is won in the second variation game, the probability of whether or not the probability variation state is given is the same 90/100 probability as the first variation game, but the distribution of the special figure distribution random numbers is different. The ratio of whether or not a 7-round jackpot game is awarded is different. For this reason, the 7-round jackpot game that can be expected to acquire more game balls than the 2-round jackpot game is a jackpot game with game contents advantageous to the player, and the second variable game is a jackpot game. In this case, the probability that the seven round jackpot game is awarded is higher than that of the first variable game. In this way, in the probability variation state, the second variation game is likely to be continuously executed, and when the second variation game is a big hit, the seven-round big hit game is compared to the first variation game. The probability of being granted is high. From this, when the big hits continue in the probability variation state or the short time state where the entrance rate improvement state is given, the probability that the prescribed round number of games becomes 7 rounds is high.

  Further, the main CPU 30a performs the small hit determination when making a determination based on the hit determination random number stored as the first start hold ball (in the case of the first variation game), but stores it as the second start hold ball. When the determination is made based on the hit determination random number (in the case of the second variable game), the small hit determination is not performed. For this reason, in a situation where the entrance rate improvement state is given and the second variable game is likely to be played, a small hit game that is not expected to be profitable for the player will not be given. In other words, in the state where the entrance rate improvement state is given, the interest of the game can be improved without causing the player to feel stress. In addition, after the symbol variation game is executed, when the big prize opening door 28 is opened for 0.6 seconds, the player after the second variation game is more likely to win the jump-up jackpot than the first variation game. It can be expected that a game has been granted.

  When the main CPU 30a determines the big hit (when [1] is set in the big hit flag), after the end of the symbol variation game based on the determined variation pattern, the type of jackpot game specified based on the final stop symbol And a predetermined control command is output at a predetermined timing to the overall control board 31 (overall CPU 31a).

  Hereinafter, the control contents executed by the main CPU 30a will be described for each of the 7R special probability variable jackpot games, 7R normal probability variable jackpot games, 7R non-probability variable jackpot games, jump-up jackpot games and 2R probability variable jackpot games.

  First, control when a 7R special probability variable big hit game is awarded will be described. When the symbol variation game ends, the main CPU 30a outputs an opening command and starts measuring the opening time (9.0 seconds). Next, when the opening time has elapsed, the main CPU 30a outputs a round command corresponding to the first round in order to start the first round game, and starts measuring the round game time (max 25 seconds). Output an open signal. Thereby, in the pachinko machine 10, the big prize opening door 28 of the big prize opening device 29 is opened with the start of the first round game. The main CPU 30a outputs a closing signal when the end condition is satisfied in the first round game. Thereby, in the pachinko machine 10, the big prize opening door 28 of the big prize opening device 29 is closed with the end of the first round game.

  The main CPU 30a having finished the round game of the first round, in order to start the round game of the second round, the interval time (2.0 seconds) of the interval between rounds set between the first round and the second round ), A round command corresponding to the second round is output. Then, when the end condition is satisfied in the second round game, the main CPU 30a similarly ends the second round game. Thereafter, similarly, the main CPU 30a controls the round games of the third to fifteenth rounds. When the round game of the 15th round ends, the main CPU 30a outputs an ending command after the lapse of the interval time (1.996 seconds) and starts measuring the ending time (10.6 seconds). Then, the main CPU 30a ends the big hit game after the ending time has elapsed.

  At that time, when the 7R special probability variation big hit game is awarded, the main CPU 30a sets the probability variation flag indicating that the probability variation state is imparted to “1” and indicates that the entry rate improvement state is imparted. Set the operation flag to “1”. When “1” is set in the probability variation flag, it indicates that the probability variation state is assigned, and when “0” is set, it indicates that the probability variation state is not imparted. ing. Similarly, when the operation flag is set to “1”, it indicates that the entrance rate improvement state is given, and when “0” is set, the entrance rate improvement state is set. Indicates that it has not been granted.

  In addition, the main CPU 30a has a value (a value indicating “until next time”) until the next big hit game is given to the number of probability changing state giving the number of remaining symbol variation games to which the probability changing state is given. Set. In addition, the main CPU 30a sets a value ("until next time") until the next big hit game is given to the number of operations indicating the number of remaining symbol variation games to which the winning percentage improvement state is given. Value). In addition, each flag, the probability variation state giving frequency, and the operation frequency are stored in a predetermined storage area of the RAM 30c. Further, each flag, the probability variation state grant count and the actuation count are cleared ("0" is set) even when a big hit game is awarded.

  Next, control when a 7R normal probability variation big hit game is awarded will be described. In addition, since the opening / closing mode of the big winning opening door 28 in the 7R normal probability variable big hit game is the same as that of the 7R special probability variable big hit game described above, the description is omitted.

  When the big hit game is to be ended after the ending time has elapsed, the main CPU 30a sets “1” in the probability variation flag indicating that the probability variation state is to be imparted, and the operation flag indicating that the entry rate improvement state is to be imparted. Set “1”. Further, the main CPU 30a sets a value indicating “until next time” to the probability variation state grant count.

  When the 7R normal probability variable big hit game is awarded, the main CPU 30a sets “0” to the operation flag at the start of the symbol variation game to which the 7R normal probability variable big hit game is awarded, and If “1” is set, a value indicating “until next time” is set as the number of operations. On the other hand, when the 7R normal probability variable big hit game is awarded, the main CPU 30a sets “1” to the operation flag at the start of the symbol variation game to which the 7R normal probability variable big hit game is given, or If “0” is set, 4 is set as the number of times of operation indicating the number of remaining symbol variation games to which the entrance rate improvement state is given. The number of times that the entrance rate improvement state is given is decremented by 1 every time the symbol variation game is executed, and when the value becomes 0, the operation flag is cleared (“0” is set).

  Next, control when a 7R non-probability big hit game is awarded will be described. The opening / closing mode of the big winning door 28 in the 7R non-probability big hit game is the same as that of the 7R special chance variable big hit game and the 7R normal probability big hit game described above, and the description thereof will be omitted.

  When the big hit game is ended after the ending time has elapsed, the main CPU 30a sets “0” in the probability variation flag indicating that the probability variation state is imparted and sets the operation flag indicating that the entrance rate improvement state is imparted. Set “1”. Further, the main CPU 30a also sets the number of operation times indicating the number of remaining symbol variation games to which the entrance rate improvement state is given to 4 times.

  In this way, the opening state of the big prize opening door 28 is the same in the 7R special probability variable jackpot game, the 7R normal probability variable jackpot game, and the 7R non-probability variable jackpot game. For this reason, it is not possible to recognize which jackpot game is a 7R special probability variable big hit game, a 7R normal probability variable big hit game, or a 7R non-probable big hit game from the open state of the big winning opening door 28.

Next, control when a jump-up jackpot game is awarded will be described.
When the symbol variation game ends, the main CPU 30a outputs an opening command and starts measuring the opening time (0.04 seconds). Next, when the opening time has elapsed, the main CPU 30a outputs a round command corresponding to the first round in order to start the first round game, and the round game time T4 (max 25 seconds) shown in FIG. ) Measurement starts. In this embodiment, the main CPU 30a controls the first round of the jump-up jackpot game with a game content different from the first round of the 7R special probability variable big hit game, the 7R normal probability variable big hit game, and the 7R non-probable big hit game. Run.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 22 (a), the main CPU 30a uses the big winning opening door 28 of the big winning opening device 29 on the condition that the upper limit number of game balls have not entered. , Open up to 3 times. The numbers “1” to “3” in FIG. 22A indicate the number of times of opening. The main CPU 30a that starts the first round game first outputs an opening signal to open the large winning opening door 28 of the first large winning opening apparatus 29, and also wins a grand prize to the overall control board 31. An opening command for instructing the number of times of opening of the special winning opening door 28 of the mouth device 29 is output. At the time of the first opening, the main CPU 30a outputs an opening command for instructing the number of opening “1 (first)”. Then, the main CPU 30a measures the time after the grand prize opening door 28 of the special prize opening device 29 is opened (first opening), and if the opening time T1 (0.6 seconds) has elapsed, 1 is passed. A closing signal is output in order to end the opening of the big winning opening door 28 of the second big winning opening apparatus 29. At the same time, the main CPU 30 a outputs a closing command for instructing the number of times of closing of the special prize opening door 28 to the overall control board 31. At the first closing time, the main CPU 30a outputs a closing command for instructing the number of closing times “1 (first time)”.

  Next, the main CPU 30a measures the time after closing the grand prize winning door 28 (first closing). At this time, the main CPU 30a measures the interval time INa (2.0 seconds) of the in-round interval set between the first opening and the second opening of the special winning opening door 28. Next, when the interval time INa has elapsed, the main CPU 30a outputs an opening signal as the second opening of the big prize opening door 28, and the number of opening of the big winning opening door 28 to the overall control board 31. The release command instructing “2 (second)” is output. Then, the main CPU 30a measures the time since the grand prize opening door 28 is opened (second opening), and when the opening time T1 (0.6 seconds) has elapsed, the second big prize opening door is opened. In order to finish opening 28, a closing signal is output, and a closing command is output to the overall control board 31 to instruct the number of times the second prize opening door 28 is closed (second closing).

  Next, the main CPU 30a measures the time after closing the grand prize winning door 28 (second closing). At this time, the main CPU 30a measures the interval time INb (2.1 seconds) of the in-round interval set between the second opening and the third opening of the special winning opening door 28. Next, when the interval time INb has elapsed, the main CPU 30a outputs an opening signal as the third large winning opening door 28 is opened, and the number of times the large winning opening door 28 is opened to the overall control board 31. The release command instructing “3 (first time)” is output. Then, the main CPU 30a measures the time after the grand prize opening door 28 is opened (third opening), and if the opening time T2 (max 23.8 seconds) has elapsed, the third big prize opening door is opened. In order to finish opening 28, a closing signal is output, and a closing command is output to the overall control board 31 to instruct the number of times the third prize winning door 28 is closed (third closing).

  Note that the main CPU 30a ends the round game when the number of game balls that have entered the grand prize winning door 28 during the round game reaches the upper limit number of balls (specified number). For this reason, even in the jump-up jackpot game, when a maximum number of game balls are entered during the first round game, the main CPU 30a ends the round game at that time. For example, at the time of the third release, if a maximum number of game balls are entered before the opening time T2 has elapsed, the round game is terminated at that time.

  Then, the main CPU 30a that ended the round game of the first round performs control so that each round game from the second round is executed and then the ending is executed in the same manner as the 7R special probability variable big hit game. That is, as shown in FIG. 22A, the main CPU 30a sets the interval time INa (2) of the interval between rounds set between the first round and the second round in order to start the round game of the second round. .0 seconds), a round command corresponding to the second round is output. Then, the main CPU 30a ends the second round game when the end condition (elapse of the round game time T3 (25 seconds) or the upper limit number of balls entered) is satisfied in the second round game. Thereafter, similarly, the main CPU 30a controls the round games of the third to fifteenth rounds. When the round game of the 15th round is completed, the main CPU 30a outputs an ending command after the elapse of the interval time INc (1.996 seconds) and starts measuring the ending time EDa (10.6 seconds). After the ending time has elapsed, the main CPU 30a ends the big hit game and sets “1” to the probability variation flag and the operation flag. Further, the main CPU 30a sets a value indicating “until next time” as the number of times the probability variation state is given and a value indicating “until next time” as the number of operations. The main CPU 30a sets (clears) the big hit flag to [0].

Next, control when a 2R probability variation big hit game is awarded will be described.
When the symbol variation game ends, the main CPU 30a outputs an opening command and starts measuring the opening time (0.04 seconds). Next, when the opening time has elapsed, the main CPU 30a outputs a round command corresponding to the first round in order to start the round game of the first round, and at the same time the round game time T11 (max 0. 6 seconds). The main CPU 30a outputs an open signal. The main CPU 30a measures the time since the grand prize winning door 28 is opened (first opening), and if the round gaming time T11 (0.6 seconds) has elapsed, the first round game A closing signal is output to finish the operation.

  Next, the main CPU 30a measures the time from the end of the first round game. At this time, the main CPU 30a measures the interval time INa (2.0 seconds) of the interval between rounds set between the first round game and the second round game. Next, when the interval time INa has elapsed, the main CPU 30a outputs a round command corresponding to the second round in order to start the second round game, and the round game time T11 shown in FIG. 22 (b). The measurement of (max 0.6 seconds) is started. The main CPU 30a outputs an open signal. Then, the main CPU 30a measures the time after the grand prize winning door 28 is opened (second opening), and if the round game time T11 (0.6 seconds) has elapsed, the round game of the second round A closing signal is output to finish the operation.

  Next, the main CPU 30a measures the time from the end of the second round game. When the round game of the second round ends, the main CPU 30a outputs an ending command after the interval time INc (1.996 seconds) has elapsed, and starts measuring the ending time EDb (5.164 seconds). After the ending time has elapsed, the main CPU 30a ends the big hit game. At this time, the main CPU 30a sets “1” in the probability variation flag when the 2R probability variation big hit game is awarded. In addition, when the 2R probability variation big hit game is awarded, the main CPU 30a sets the operation flag to “0” when the probability variation flag and the operation flag are set to “0”, and sets the probability variation flag or the operation flag. When “1” is set, “1” is set to the operation flag. Further, when the operation flag is set to “1”, the main CPU 30a sets the number of operations to 4 times. The main CPU 30a sets (clears) the big hit flag to [0].

  When the main CPU 30a determines the small hit (when [1] is set in the small hit flag), the main CPU 30a starts the control of the small hit game after the end of the symbol variation game based on the determined variation pattern. A predetermined control command is output at a predetermined timing to the control board 31 (the general CPU 31a). Hereinafter, the control when the small hit game is awarded will be described in detail.

  When the symbol variation game ends, the main CPU 30a outputs a round command corresponding to the first round in order to start the first round game, and the round game time T21 (max 3.2 seconds) shown in FIG. 22 (c). ) Measurement starts. In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 22C, the main CPU 30a opens the grand prize winning door 28 at most twice on condition that the upper limit number of game balls are not entered. . The numbers “1” and “2” in FIG. 22C indicate the number of times of opening. The main CPU 30a that starts the first round game first outputs an opening signal as opening of the first grand prize winning door 28. Then, the main CPU 30a measures the time after the grand prize opening door 28 is opened (first opening), and when the opening time T22 (0.6 seconds) has elapsed, the first big prize opening door is opened. In order to finish opening 28, a close signal is output.

  Next, the main CPU 30a measures the time after closing the grand prize winning door 28 (first closing). At this time, the main CPU 30a measures the interval time INa (2.0 (seconds)) of the in-round interval set between the first opening and the second opening of the special winning opening door 28. Next, when the interval time INa elapses, the main CPU 30a outputs an opening signal to open the second big prize opening door 28. Then, the main CPU 30a measures the time after the grand prize opening door 28 is opened (second opening), and when the opening time T22 (0.6 (seconds)) has elapsed, the second big winning prize is received. In order to end the opening of the door 28, a closing signal is output. Thereby, the round game in the small hit game is completed.

  Next, the main CPU 30a measures the time from the end of the round game. Then, the main CPU 30a outputs an ending command after the interval time INd (1.988 seconds) has elapsed, and starts measuring the ending time EDc (5.212 seconds). After the ending time has elapsed, the main CPU 30a ends the small hit game. Then, the main CPU 30a sets (clears) the small hit flag to [0]. In the case of a small hit game, since the game state at the time of winning the small hit is maintained, the main CPU 30a maintains the current state of both the probability variation flag and the operation flag (does not set a new value).

  By executing the big hit game and the small hit game in this way, in this embodiment, in the first round of the jump-up big hit game, the opening mode of the 2R probability variable big hit game and the small hit game is the same as that of the big winning door 28. A state is created. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 22 (a), in the first round of the jump-up jackpot game, the first opening time T1 (0.6 seconds) + interval time INa (2.0 seconds) + second time. Opening time T1 (0.6 seconds) = 3.2 (seconds), the special winning opening door 28 is opened twice. In addition, as shown in FIG. 22B, in the 2R probability variable big hit game, the first round game time T11 (0.6 seconds) + interval time INa (2.0 seconds) + the second round game time T11. Multiplying (0.6 seconds) = 3.2 (seconds), the grand prize opening door 28 is opened twice. Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 22C, in the small hit game, the first opening time T22 (0.6 seconds) + interval time INa (2.0 seconds) + second opening time T22 (0.6 seconds) ) = Round game time T21 (3.2 seconds) is multiplied, and the special winning opening door 28 is opened twice. That is, the time from the start of the first opening of the first round big winning door 28 in the jump-up big hit game to the end of the second opening, the big winning mouth in the 2R probability variable big hit game and the small hit game The time from the start of the first opening of the door 28 to the end of the second opening is set to “3.2 (seconds)”. In other words, in the jump-up jackpot game, the 2R probability variable jackpot game, and the jackpot game, the prize winning door 28 is opened in the same opening manner for “3.2 (seconds)”. For this reason, in the pachinko machine 10 according to the present embodiment, even if the open state of the big prize opening door 28 is visually recognized, it is not possible to distinguish between the 2R probability variation big hit game and the small hit game. In the pachinko machine 10 according to the present embodiment, even in the jump-up big hit game, the 2R probability variable big hit game and the small hit game cannot be distinguished from the start of the first round until the third release. . As a result, even if the player opens the prize winning door 28 twice in a short time (0.6 seconds), whether the game is a jump-up jackpot game or a probability-changing two-round jackpot game from the open mode. Or whether it is a small hit game.

  As described above, when the result of the big hit determination is affirmative, the main CPU 30a gives the big hit game after the end of the symbol variation game with the determined type of the big hit game. Further, when the result of the big hit determination is negative and the result of the big hit determination is affirmative, the main CPU 30a is in the same mode as the opening mode of the big prize opening device 29 in the 2R probability variable big hit game after the end of the symbol variation game. A small hit game for opening the special prize opening device 29 is given. When it is determined that the main CPU 30a grants the jump-up jackpot game, after the end of the symbol variation game, the main prize winning mouth is the same as the opening style of the big prize opening device 29 in the 2R probability variable jackpot game and the small hit game. The device 29 is opened, and then a special jackpot game is given to further open the big prize opening device 29. In the present embodiment, the main CPU 30a that executes this process functions as a big hit game giving means and a small hit game giving means.

Next, the normal symbol input process will be described. The main CPU 30a executes normal symbol input processing at predetermined intervals.
The main CPU 30a determines whether or not the game ball has passed through the operation gate 23. If the determination result is negative, the main CPU 30a ends the normal symbol input process. On the other hand, if the determination result is affirmative, the main CPU 30a determines whether or not the number of usual charts start pending storage stored in the RAM 30c is less than the upper limit number of 4. If the result of the determination is negative (the number of ordinary figure start hold memory = 4), the main CPU 30a ends the normal symbol input process. On the other hand, if the determination result is affirmative (the number of reserved general-purpose start hold <4), the main CPU 30a increments the number of reserved general-purpose start hold by +1 (1) and rewrites the number of general-purpose start reserved memory. Subsequently, the main CPU 30a reads and acquires the value of the random number for normal hit determination from the RAM 30c, and sets the value in a predetermined storage area of the RAM 30c associated with the usual start-up hold storage number. Thereafter, the main CPU 30a ends the normal symbol input process.

Next, the normal symbol start process will be described. The main CPU 30a is configured to execute a normal symbol start process every predetermined cycle.
First, the main CPU 30a determines whether or not the normal chart is being displayed in a variable manner and whether or not the normal hit game is being played. When the determination result is affirmative (when a normal game is being played or a normal hit game is being played), the main CPU 30a ends the normal symbol start process. On the other hand, if the determination result is negative (when the normal game is not being played and the normal hit game is not being played), the main CPU 30a reads the general-purpose start reserved memory number, and the general-purpose start reserved memory number is less than "0" Judge whether it is large or not.

  If the result of the determination is negative (when the normal figure start hold storage number = 0), the main CPU 30a ends the normal symbol start process. On the other hand, when the determination result is affirmative (when the normal figure start hold memory number> 0), the main CPU 30a subtracts “-1” from the number of the normal figure start hold memory number (−1), and The value of the random number for determining normal hit stored in the predetermined storage area of the RAM 30c in association with the stored number is acquired.

  Next, the main CPU 30a determines whether or not the acquired normal hit determination random number value matches the normal hit determination value stored in the ROM 30b and performs normal hit determination. In the present embodiment, the normal hit determination value is changed depending on whether or not the entrance rate improvement state is given. In the normal state (when the entrance rate improvement state is not given), the probability that the determination result of the normal hit determination is affirmative (ordinary hit probability) is 5/251, and the entrance rate improvement state is When given, the probability that the result of the normal hit determination is affirmative (ordinary hit probability) is 250/251.

  If the determination result is affirmative (normal hit), the main CPU 30a determines the final stop symbol to be displayed as a fixed stop on the normal symbol display H10 from the normal symbol hit symbols. On the other hand, when the determination result is negative (in the case of detachment), the main CPU 30a determines the final stop symbol displayed as a fixed stop on the normal symbol display H10 as a normal symbol losing symbol.

  After that, the main CPU 30a determines a general variation pattern from a plurality of types of general variation patterns. The normal variation pattern is a normal variation pattern that is determined in the normal state when the entrance rate improvement state is not applied, and an entrance that is determined when the entrance rate improvement state is applied It is categorized into the usual figure fluctuation pattern for the rate improvement state. Then, the main CPU 30a determines the normal fluctuation pattern in accordance with whether or not the entrance rate improvement state is given.

  The main CPU 30a that has determined the normal variation pattern and the final stop symbol executes various processes relating to the general game. Specifically, the main CPU 30a controls the display content of the normal symbol display H10 so that the normal symbol starts to fluctuate. At the same time, the main CPU 30a starts measuring the variation time of the usual variation game. Then, the main CPU 30a ends the normal symbol start process. Thereafter, in a process different from the normal symbol start process, the main CPU 30a causes the normal symbol display H10 to display the determined final stop symbol based on the variation time set in the determined common symbol variation pattern. Control display content.

When determining the normal hit, the main CPU 30a executes the control related to the normal hit game after the normal game based on the determined normal fluctuation pattern.
The main CPU 30a opens the opening / closing blade 26 three times when the usual game is finished, and when the entrance rate improvement state is given, and opens until 1480 ms elapses after opening each time. The ordinary electric accessory solenoid SOL2 is controlled so as to maintain the state. On the other hand, when the usual game is finished, the main CPU 30a opens the opening / closing blade 26 once and maintains the open state until 300 ms elapses after the opening rate is not given. Thus, the ordinary electric accessory solenoid SOL2 is controlled.

  Note that the main CPU 30a controls the opening / closing blade 26 to be closed when the upper limit number (for example, 10 balls) of game balls has entered even before the specified time has elapsed since the main CPU 30a opened. Similarly, even if the main CPU 30a has not been opened a predetermined number of times, the main CPU 30a controls the opening / closing blade 26 to be closed when the upper limit number of balls (for example, 10 balls) has entered.

  In this way, the main CPU 30a controls the opening and closing of the opening / closing blade 26 (second start winning port 27), but the opening / closing blade is the same in the same manner regardless of whether or not a certain change state is given. 26 is controlled. That is, when the main CPU 30a determines to shift to the second gaming state after the end of the big hit game, the main CPU 30a opens the opening / closing blade 26 after the end of the big hit game in the same manner as when it is determined to shift to the first gaming state. Will be controlled. Of course, when the main CPU 30a decides to shift to the third gaming state, the main CPU 30a controls the open / close blades 26 after the end of the big hit game in the same manner as when it is decided to shift to the fourth gaming state. In the present embodiment, the main CPU 30a that executes this process functions as an opening control unit.

Here, the transition transition of the gaming state in the present embodiment will be described below with reference to FIGS.
First, the first gaming state in which the probability variation state and the entrance rate improvement state are not given will be described. It should be noted that in this first gaming state, since the state of improving the winning rate is not given, it is difficult for the gaming ball to enter the second starting winning opening 27, otherwise the second starting holding ball is held. However, since the frequency is low, the first variation game will be mainly described, and the description of the second variation game will be omitted.

  When the jackpot determination is affirmative in the first gaming state, the main CPU 30a determines the symbol D as a jackpot symbol with a probability of 74/100 (indicated as% in FIG. 5), and the probability of 14/100 The symbol B is determined with the above, the symbol E is determined with a probability of 10/100, and the symbol A or the symbol C is determined with a probability of 2/100. Since the gaming state when the jackpot determination is affirmative is the first gaming state, when the symbol B or symbol E is determined, the main CPU 30a enters the ball only during the four symbol variation games. When the rate improvement state is given, when the symbol A or the symbol C is determined, the entry rate improvement state is given until the next jackpot game is given. The transition condition to the first gaming state is a case where the big hit game is not given during the four symbol variation games in the fourth gaming state.

  As described above, the probability that the 2D probability variable big hit game in which the symbol D is stopped and displayed is defined to be remarkably high. After the 2R probability variable big hit game is finished, the main CPU 30a does not give the improved entrance rate but the probability changed state. And the gaming state is shifted to the second gaming state. In addition, the probability of becoming a 7R normal probability variable big hit game in which the symbol B is stopped and displayed is defined next high, and after the 7R normal probability variable big hit game is finished, the main CPU 30a gives a probability changed state and an increased entrance rate state, The gaming state is shifted to the third gaming state. However, if the big hit game is not given in the four symbol variation games after the end of the 7R normal probability variable big hit game, the main CPU 30a will end the grant of the improved entrance rate, and the game state will be changed to the second game. Transition to the state.

  Therefore, in the first gaming state, the third gaming state may be passed, but it is defined that it is easy to shift to the second gaming state. In other words, the third game state is displayed in the next big hit game, for example, the symbol A or the symbol C is stopped or the big hit game is executed during the four symbol variation games after the symbol B is stopped and displayed. Is unlikely to be maintained until

  When the 7R non-probable big hit game in which the symbol E is stopped is displayed, the main CPU 30a shifts the gaming state to the fourth gaming state. However, if the big hit game is not given in the four symbol variation games after the big hit game is finished, the main CPU 30a finishes the giving of the increased entrance rate state, and returns the gaming state to the first gaming state. It will be. When the small hit game is awarded, the main CPU 30a maintains the first game state, which is the current state, after the small hit game ends.

  Next, a description will be given of a second gaming state in which the probability variation state is given but the entrance rate improvement state is not given. In this second gaming state, since the entrance rate improvement state is not given, as in the first gaming state, the first variation game will be mainly described, and the second variation game will be described. The description of is omitted.

  When the big hit determination becomes affirmative in the second gaming state, the main CPU 30a determines the symbols A to D with a probability of 90/100 as the big hit symbol, and determines the symbol E with a probability of 10/100. Since the game state when the jackpot determination is affirmative is the second game state, when determining the symbol E, the main CPU 30a is in a state where the entrance rate is improved only during the four symbol variation games. On the other hand, when symbols A to D are determined, a state of improving the entrance rate is granted until the next jackpot game is awarded. In other words, the main CPU 30a always continues the third gaming state until the next big hit game is given when the probability big hit that the symbols A to D stop and display in the second gaming state. Note that the transition condition to the second gaming state is that the symbol D is a 2R probability variable big hit game in which the symbol D is stopped and displayed in the first gaming state or the end of four symbol variation games in the third gaming state. This is a case where the provision of the improved entrance rate is finished later.

  In this way, the probability of 7R special probability variable big hit game, 7R normal probability variable big hit game, jump-up big hit game or 2R probability variable big hit game that symbols A to D stop display are defined to be significantly high. After the end, the main CPU 30a gives the probability variation state and the entrance rate improvement state and continues the third game state until the next jackpot game is awarded.

  Therefore, in the second gaming state, it is defined that the transition to the third gaming state is easy. In particular, even in the case where the big hit game is not given during the four symbol variation games in the third gaming state, the provision of the increased entrance rate state is finished, and the transition to the second gaming state is made, It can be said that it is stipulated that it is easy to shift to the gaming state.

  When the 7R non-probable big hit game in which the symbol E is stopped is displayed, the main CPU 30a shifts the gaming state to the fourth gaming state. However, if the big hit game is not awarded in the four symbol variation games after the big hit game ends, the main CPU 30a ends the granting of the increased entrance rate state and shifts the gaming state to the first gaming state. Will be allowed to. When the small hit game is awarded, the main CPU 30a maintains the second game state, which is the current state, after the small hit game ends.

  Next, the third gaming state to which the probability variation state and the entrance rate improvement state are given will be described. In the third gaming state, since the state of improving the winning rate is given, it is easy for the gaming ball to enter the second start winning opening 27. For this reason, the first variation game is executed only when the second start holding ball is not held, but since the frequency is low, the second variation game will be mainly described, and the first variation game will be described. Description is omitted.

  When the jackpot determination is affirmative in the third gaming state, the main CPU 30a determines the symbol a, the symbol c or the symbol d as a jackpot symbol with a probability of 80/100, and the symbol b with a probability of 10/100. The symbol e is determined with a probability of 10/100. Since the gaming state when the jackpot determination is affirmative is the third gaming state, when the symbol b or symbol e is determined, the main CPU 30a enters the ball only during the four symbol variation games. On the other hand, if the symbol a, the symbol c, or the symbol d is determined while the rate improvement state is given, the entry rate improvement state is given until the next jackpot game is awarded. In addition, as a transition condition to the third gaming state, symbols A to D or symbols a to symbols in each gaming state, except in the case of the 2R probability variation big hit game in which the symbol D stops and displays in the first gaming state. This is a case where d is a big hit game with a stop display.

  In this way, the probability that the symbol a, symbol c, or symbol d will be 7R special probability variable big hit game, jump-up big hit game or 2R probability variable big hit game that is stopped and displayed is defined to be remarkably high. The main CPU 30a assigns the probability variation state and the entrance rate improvement state, and shifts the gaming state to the third gaming state. Further, after the 7R normal probability variation big hit game in which the symbol b is stopped and displayed, the main CPU 30a gives the probability variation state and the increased entrance rate state, and shifts the gaming state to the third gaming state. However, if the big hit game is not given in the four symbol variation games after the big hit game ends, the main CPU 30a ends the grant of the increased entrance rate state, and the game state is shifted to the second game state. Will be allowed to.

  Therefore, in the third gaming state, it is defined that it is easy to shift to the third gaming state again. In addition, when the big hit game is not executed during the four symbol variation games after the symbol b is stopped and displayed, the game state may shift from the third gaming state to the second gaming state. However, as described above, in the second gaming state, it is defined that it is easy to shift to the third gaming state, and even if the provision of the improved entrance rate is completed, it is possible to suppress a decrease in interest in the game. it can.

  When the 7R non-probable big hit game in which the symbol e is stopped is displayed, the main CPU 30a shifts the gaming state to the fourth gaming state. However, if the big hit game is not awarded in the four symbol variation games after the big hit game ends, the main CPU 30a ends the granting of the increased entrance rate state and shifts the gaming state to the first gaming state. Will be allowed to.

  Finally, the fourth gaming state in which the probability variation state is not given but the entrance rate improvement state is given will be described. In this fourth gaming state, since the entry rate improvement state is also given, the second variation game will be mainly described as in the third gaming state, and the first variation game will be described. The description of is omitted.

  When the jackpot determination is affirmative in the fourth gaming state, the main CPU 30a determines the symbol a to the symbol d with a probability of 80/100 as the jackpot symbol, determines the symbol b with a probability of 10/100, The symbol e is determined with a probability of 10/100. Since the gaming state when the jackpot determination is affirmative is the fourth gaming state, when the symbol b or symbol e is determined, the main CPU 30a enters the ball only during the four symbol variation games. On the other hand, if the symbol a, the symbol c, or the symbol d is determined while the rate improvement state is given, the entry rate improvement state is given until the next jackpot game is awarded. Note that the transition condition to the fourth gaming state is a case where a 7R non-probable big hit game in which the symbol E or the symbol e stops and displays in each state.

  In this way, the probability that the symbol a, symbol c, or symbol d will be 7R special probability variable big hit game, jump-up big hit game or 2R probability variable big hit game that is stopped and displayed is defined to be remarkably high. The main CPU 30a assigns the probability variation state and the entrance rate improvement state, and shifts the gaming state to the third gaming state. On the other hand, after the 7R normal probability variation big hit game in which the symbol b is stopped and displayed, the main CPU 30a similarly gives the probability variation state and the entrance rate improvement state, and shifts the gaming state to the third gaming state. However, if the big hit game is not given in the four symbol variation games after the big hit game is over, the main CPU 30a always ends the granting of the entrance rate improvement state and shifts the gaming state to the second gaming state. .

  Therefore, in the fourth gaming state, it is defined that it is easy to shift to the third gaming state. However, if the big hit game is not given during the four symbol variation games after shifting to the fourth gaming state, It will shift to 1 gaming state. When the 7e non-probable big hit game in which the symbol e is stopped is displayed, the main CPU 30a again shifts to the fourth gaming state.

  As described above, when the result of the big hit determination is affirmative, the main CPU 30a determines whether or not the probability variation state and the entrance rate improvement state are given as the current state. The main CPU 30a determines, based on the type of the big hit game and the current game state, whether to give the probable change state after the big hit game is finished, and whether to give the increased entrance rate state, When it is determined that the entrance rate improvement state is to be provided, an end condition for ending the entrance rate improvement state is determined.

  In particular, when it is determined that the probable big hit is made in the second gaming state, the main CPU 30a gives the big hit game next time, not the predetermined number of games (in this embodiment, four times). Until it is determined, it is determined to continue to give the entrance rate improvement state after the end of the big hit game. On the other hand, when it is determined that the probable big hit is determined in the case of the first gaming state, the third gaming state, or the fourth gaming state (hereinafter sometimes referred to as other than the second gaming state), The CPU 30a determines to give the improved entry rate until the next big hit game is given or after the predetermined number of games and after the big hit game ends.

  That is, when the main CPU 30a is determined to be a probable big hit when it is in the second gaming state, the main CPU 30a is more than when it is determined to be a probable big hit in a case other than the second gaming state. It will be decided to give a state of improving the entrance rate that can be continued after the end of the big hit game.

  Further, the main CPU 30a determines that when the probable big hit is made in the second gaming state, the game count and the entering rate improvement state are given more times than when the probable big hit is made in the second gaming state. In the present embodiment, the main CPU 30a that executes this process functions as a probability change determining unit and a ball entering rate improvement state determining unit.

  Next, various processes executed by the overall CPU 31a of the overall control board 31 based on the overall control program will be described. In the present embodiment, the overall CPU 31a functions as an effect control unit.

  When a predetermined control command is input from the main CPU 30a at a predetermined timing, the overall CPU 31a outputs a predetermined control command at a predetermined timing accordingly. More specifically, when the general CPU 31a inputs a variation pattern designation command, the overall CPU 31a outputs the variation pattern designation command to each of the control boards 32-34. Similarly, when the opening CPU, the round command, and the ending command are input, the overall CPU 31a outputs the opening command, the round command, and the ending command to the control boards 32 to 34, respectively.

  Further, when the general CPU 31a inputs the variation pattern designation command and the special symbol designation command, the general CPU 31a displays the variable display H2 based on the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command and the final stop symbol designated by the special symbol designation command. The symbol combination by the decorative symbol to be displayed is determined.

  More specifically, when the designated final stop symbol is a jackpot symbol corresponding to the 7R special probability variable big hit game, the overall CPU 31a determines a symbol combination of a specific symbol or a symbol combination of chances as a symbol symbol combination. In addition, the symbol combination by a specific symbol is a symbol combination which can recognize 7R special probability change big hit game, and can recognize big hit, and in this embodiment, [333] [777] corresponds to an example. In addition, the symbol combination of chances is a symbol combination that makes it possible to expect many chances of winning a prize ball, suggests that there is a possibility that a probable change state is given, and recognizes a big hit. [000] [111] [222] [444] [555] [666] corresponds to an example.

  In addition, when the designated final stop symbol is a jackpot symbol corresponding to a 7R normal probability variable big hit game or a 7R non-probable variable big hit game, the overall CPU 31a determines a symbol combination of chance as a symbol symbol combination. When the designated final stop symbol is a jackpot symbol corresponding to the jump-up jackpot game or the 2R probability variable jackpot game, the overall CPU 31a determines a symbol combination that suggests probability variation as a symbol symbol combination. In the present embodiment, [232] corresponds to an example of a symbol combination for suggesting probability variation. In addition, when the designated final stop symbol is a small hit symbol, the overall CPU 31a determines a symbol combination indicating a probability change suggestion as in the case of the jump-up big hit game and the 2R probability variable big hit game.

  In addition, when the designated final stop symbol is an outlier symbol and a variation pattern for an outlier reach effect is designated, the overall CPU 31a determines a symbol combination for the outlier reach. In addition, when the designated final stop symbol is an outlier symbol and the variation pattern for the offending effect is designated, the overall CPU 31a determines the symbol combination of the off symbol. Then, the overall CPU 31 a outputs a decorative design designation command for designating the determined decorative design of each column to the display control board 32. In addition, when the overall CPU 31a inputs an all symbols stop command, the overall CPU 31a outputs the command to the display control board 32.

  The variation pattern in the present embodiment includes a variation pattern for stopping and displaying a symbol combination based on a specific symbol, a variation pattern for stopping and displaying a symbol combination of chance, and a variation for stopping and displaying a symbol combination that suggests probability variation. Pattern is included. For this reason, it may be difficult for the player to recognize from the variation pattern whether or not the state is a probable variation state, in the same manner as the type of the final stop symbol displayed in a stopped state.

  In addition, when a big hit game is awarded, the general CPU 31a determines an effect pattern that can specify the specific effect contents of the big hit game, based on the combination of the designated final stop symbol and the big hit symbol based on the determined decorative design. The production pattern is output.

  More specifically, if the designated final stop symbol is a jackpot symbol corresponding to the 7R special probability variable big hit game and the symbol combination based on the specific symbol is determined as the decorative symbol, the general CPU 31a determines that the 7R special probability variable big hit game An effect pattern in which the game effect indicating that is given is set as the effect content of the big hit game is output. In addition, when the designated final stop symbol is a jackpot symbol corresponding to the 7R special probability variable big hit game, and the symbol combination of chances is determined as a decorative symbol, the general CPU 31a has a probability change state after the jackpot game ends. An effect pattern in which a game effect that suggests whether or not the game is to be granted is output as the content of the jackpot game.

  In addition, when the designated final stop symbol is a big hit symbol corresponding to a 7R normal probability variable big hit game or a 7R non-probable big hit game, the general CPU 31a suggests whether or not a positive change state is given after the big hit game ends. A production pattern whose production is the content of the big hit game is output.

  In addition, when the designated final stop symbol is a jackpot symbol corresponding to the 2R probability variation jackpot game, the general CPU 31a displays a game effect that suggests that a probability variation state may be given. A production pattern is output. In addition, when the designated final stop symbol is a jackpot symbol corresponding to the jump-up jackpot game, the general CPU 31a executes a game effect having the same content as the effect content of the 2R probability variable jackpot game, and then executes the jump-up jackpot. An effect pattern in which a game effect indicating that a game has been awarded is used as the effect content of the jackpot game is output.

  In addition, when the designated final stop symbol is a small hit symbol, the overall CPU 31a outputs an effect pattern in which a game effect having the same content as the effect content of the 2R special probability variable big hit game is used as the effect content of the small hit game.

  In addition, when a pseudo-linked variation pattern designation command is input, the overall CPU 31a determines a decorative symbol to be stopped and displayed in the last variation cycle based on the special symbol designation command input together with the variation pattern designation command. . Note that the decorative symbol that is temporarily stopped and displayed in a variation cycle other than the last variation cycle is not determined by the overall CPU 31a but is determined by the sub CPU 32a.

  Next, the process executed by the overall CPU 31a during each production mode stay will be described with reference to FIG. In the present embodiment, the overall CPU 31a functions as a mode control unit.

  In the present embodiment, the general CPU 31a stores information (flags and the like) indicating the type of effect mode during stay in the RAM 31c, and can specify the type of effect mode during stay based on the information. The overall CPU 31a stores information (such as a flag) indicating the type of the determined effect mode in the RAM 31c after the end of each winning game or when determining the transition from the effect mode during the stay to another effect mode. It is like that. In addition, when the overall CPU 31a determines the transition from the presentation mode during the stay to another production mode after the end of each winning game, each control board 32 provides a production mode command that can specify the type of the decided production mode. To -34. Then, the overall CPU 31a instructs to start the effect mode determined by outputting the effect mode command, and starts the effect mode. In addition, in the control during the stay in each effect mode, the overall CPU 31a outputs effect mode commands that can individually specify the contents for instructing the execution of various effects and the contents of various decisions as a result of the processes related to various effects. It outputs to the control boards 32-34. The general CPU 31a sets (stores) the contents instructed by the command in the RAM 31c each time when outputting the production mode command. The contents instructed to the control boards 32-34 and the variable display It is possible to freely read and grasp (confirm) the contents of the effects of various game effects executed in H2 or the like from the RAM 31c.

First, the process during staying in the normal production mode (production modes A1 to A3) will be described.
In the normal performance mode, the general CPU 31a ends the jackpot game when a 7R special probability variable big hit game or a jump-up big hit game is given or when a 2R probability variable big hit game is given in a state where the probability changed state is given. Then, the transition from the normal effect mode to the probability change effect mode is determined. In addition, when the 7R normal probability variation big hit game or 7R non-probability big hit game is awarded, the general CPU 31a, after the big hit game ends, from the normal performance mode to the probability variation secret performance mode (any of the performance modes C1 to C3). Decide to move to. In addition, when the small hit game is given or when the 2R probability variable big hit game is given in a state where the probability change state is not given, the general CPU 31a determines the big hit game or the small hit based on the type of the variation pattern. After the game is over, the transition to either the production mode B1 or B3 is determined.

  When the jump-up jackpot game is awarded in the normal effect mode, the general CPU 31a shifts to the same effect mode as when the 2R probability variable jackpot game is awarded in the first round of the jackpot game. Determine the production mode to be performed. Specifically, when the jump-up jackpot game is given in a state where the probability change state is given, the general CPU 31a determines the transition from the normal performance mode to the probability change effect mode in the first round in the jackpot game. To do. On the other hand, in this case, when the jump-up jackpot game is given in a state where the probability variation state is not given, the general CPU 31a changes from the normal effect mode to the effect mode B1 or B3 in the first round in the jackpot game. Decide to move to either. Then, the general CPU 31a determines that the transition to the probability changing effect mode is continued from the middle of the first round (the third opening) after the end of the big hit game.

  In addition, the general CPU 31a, in the normal effect mode, is set in another normal effect mode (the effect mode A2 or A3 in the case of the effect mode A1), the effect mode B1 or B3 on the condition that a specific variation pattern is input. Decide to shift to either. In addition, the overall CPU 31a determines the effect mode to be shifted based on the shift level, in addition to whether or not the probability variation state is given. This transition level is difficult to recognize in the normal performance mode. In addition, when the certain change state is given, the general CPU 31a easily shifts to the effect mode B1 or B3 and hardly shifts to another normal effect mode. Further, when the certain change state is not given, the general CPU 31a easily shifts to another normal effect mode and hardly shifts to the effect mode B1 or B3. Such a normal-time effect mode transition process will be described later in detail with reference to FIG.

  In addition, in the normal effect mode, the general CPU 31a executes one symbol variation game including three variation cycles when a special variation pattern is input. Then, the overall CPU 31a determines to shift from the normal effect mode to the effect mode B1 in the first variation cycle and stay in the effect mode B1 in the second variation cycle. Then, the overall CPU 31a determines to shift from the effect mode B1 to the effect mode B2 in the third fluctuation cycle. Such special time effect mode transition processing will be described later in detail with reference to FIG.

  The general CPU 31a sets the effective operation period of the effect button 70 in the third change cycle when a special change pattern is input in the normal effect mode. Then, the overall CPU 31a makes a transition from the effect mode B2 to the probability change effect mode, the effect mode B1 or B3 after the end of the current symbol variation game based on the operation mode of the effect button 70 within the effective operation period. And decide. Such transition effect mode determination processing will be described later in detail with reference to FIG.

Next, a description will be given of the processing during the stay of the effect mode B1 included in the normal time probability change secret effect mode.
In the production mode B1, the general CPU 31a terminates the big hit game when the 7R special probability big hit game or the jump-up big hit game is given, or when the 2R probability big hit game is given in the state where the probability changed state is given. Then, the transition from the production mode B1 to the probability variation production mode is determined. Moreover, when the 7R normal probability variation big hit game or the 7R non-probability big hit game is awarded, the overall CPU 31a determines the transition from the effect mode B1 to the probability change secret effect mode after the end of the big hit game. In addition, when the small hit game is given or when the 2R probability change big hit game is given in a state where the probability change state is not given, the general CPU 31a performs any of the effect modes B1 or B3 after the big hit game ends. Decide to move to. In this case, the overall CPU 31a determines whether to shift to the effect mode B1 or to the effect mode B3 based on the type of the variation pattern. When the jump-up jackpot game is awarded in the effect mode B1, the general CPU 31a shifts to the same effect mode as in the case where the 2R probability variable jackpot game is awarded in the first round of the jackpot game. Determine the production mode to be performed. Then, the general CPU 31a determines that the transition to the probability changing effect mode is continued from the middle of the first round (the third opening) after the end of the big hit game.

  In addition, the overall CPU 31a determines to shift to either the normal effect mode or the effect mode B3 on the main condition that a specific variation pattern is input in the effect mode B1. In addition, the overall CPU 31a determines the effect mode to be shifted based on the shift level, in addition to whether or not the probability variation state is given. This transition level is indicated by the number of flame images displayed in the production mode B1. Further, when the certain change state is given, the general CPU 31a easily shifts to the effect mode B3 and hardly shifts to the normal effect mode. Further, when the certain change state is not given, the general CPU 31a easily shifts to the normal effect mode, and hardly shifts to the effect mode B3. Such a normal-time effect mode transition process will be described later in detail with reference to FIG.

  In addition, when the special variation pattern is input in the production mode B1, the overall CPU 31a determines to stay in the production mode B1 in the first and second variation cycles. Then, the overall CPU 31a determines to shift from the effect mode B1 to the effect mode B2 in the third fluctuation cycle. Such special time effect mode transition processing will be described later in detail with reference to FIG.

  When the general CPU 31a inputs a special variation pattern in the effect mode B1, similarly, the effect mode after the end of the current symbol variation game based on the operation mode of the effect button 70 within the effective operation period. As described above, it is determined to shift from the production mode B2 to any of the probability variation production mode and the production mode B1 or B3. Such transition effect mode determination processing will be described later in detail with reference to FIG.

Next, a description will be given of the processing during the stay in the effect mode B3 included in the normal-time probability change secret effect mode.
In the effect mode B3, the general CPU 31a ends the big hit game when the 7R special probability variable big hit game or the jump-up big hit game is given, or when the 2R probability variable big hit game is given in the state where the probability changed state is given. Then, the transition from the production mode B3 to the probability variation production mode is determined. In addition, when the 7R normal probability variation big hit game or the 7R non-probability variable big hit game is given, the overall CPU 31a determines the transition from the effect mode B3 to the probability changed secret effect mode after the big hit game ends. In addition, when the 2R probability change big hit game is given in a state where the small hit game or the probability change state is not given, the overall CPU 31a determines to stay in the effect mode B3 after the big hit game ends. In addition, when the jump-up jackpot game is awarded in the effect mode B3, the general CPU 31a shifts to the same effect mode as when the 2R probability variable jackpot game is awarded in the first round of the jackpot game. Determine the production mode to be performed. Then, the general CPU 31a determines that the transition to the probability changing effect mode is continued from the middle of the first round (the third opening) after the end of the big hit game.

  Further, the overall CPU 31a determines that the production mode B1 is to be shifted to the production mode B1 on the main condition that a specific variation pattern is input in the production mode B3. In addition, the overall CPU 31a determines the effect mode to be shifted based on the shift level, in addition to whether or not the probability variation state is given. This transition level is difficult to recognize in the production mode B3. Further, the overall CPU 31a does not decide to shift to the normal performance mode when the probability variation state is given. Such a normal-time effect mode transition process will be described later in detail with reference to FIG.

  In addition, when the special variation pattern is input in the effect mode B3, the general CPU 31a determines to stay in the effect mode B3 in the first and second variation cycles. Then, the overall CPU 31a determines to shift from the effect mode B3 to the effect mode B2 in the third fluctuation cycle. Such special time effect mode transition processing will be described later in detail with reference to FIG.

  When the general CPU 31a inputs a special variation pattern in the effect mode B3, similarly, the effect mode after the end of the current symbol variation game is based on the operation mode of the effect button 70 within the effective operation period. As described above, it is determined to shift from the production mode B2 to any of the probability variation production mode and the production mode B1 or B3. Such transition effect mode determination processing will be described later in detail with reference to FIG.

Next, a description will be given of the processing during the stay in the effect mode B2 included in the normal time probability change secret effect mode.
In the case where a special variation pattern is input, the overall CPU 31a determines to shift to the effect mode B2 only in the third variation cycle in the symbol variation game. Then, the overall CPU 31a determines to shift from the effect mode B3 to the effect mode B2 in the third fluctuation cycle. Such special time effect mode transition processing will be described later in detail with reference to FIG.

Next, a description will be given of the processing during stay in the probability-changing secret effect mode (effect modes C1 to C3).
When the 7R special probability variation jackpot game, jump-up jackpot game, or 2R probability variation jackpot game is awarded in the probability variation concealment effect mode, the overall CPU 31a switches from the probability variation concealment effect mode to the probability variation effect mode. Decide on a transition. In addition, when the jump-up jackpot game is given in the probability variation concealment effect mode, the overall CPU 31a determines the transition from the first round in the jackpot game to the probability variation effect mode. In addition, when the 7R normal probability variation big hit game, 7R non-probability big hit game or small hit game is given in the probability variation concealment effect mode, the general CPU 31a determines to stay in the probability variation concealment effect mode after the big hit game ends. To do.

  If the big hit game is not given until the end of the four symbol variation games after the transition to the probability variation / secret display mode, the general CPU 31a gives the improved entrance rate until the next big hit game is given. Is continued, the transition from the probability variation / secret rendering mode to the probability variation rendering mode is determined. On the other hand, if the big hit game has not been awarded until the end of the four symbol variation games after the transition to the probability variation / secret display mode, the general CPU 31a determines the probability variation / secret It is determined to shift from the production mode to either the production mode B1 or B3.

  The specific variation pattern and the special variation pattern are determined when the entrance rate improvement state is not given, and are not determined when the entrance rate improvement state is assigned. As described above, the overall CPU 31a does not input a specific variation pattern or a special variation pattern because the entrance rate improvement state is given during the stay in the probability variation / secret display mode. However, in the fifth symbol variation game immediately after the transition of the symbol variation game four times after the transition to the probability variation / secret representation mode and the provision of the improved entry rate state, the overall CPU 31a performs the representation mode B1 or Since the user stays in any of B3, a special variation pattern may be input. As described above, when the overall CPU 31a stays in the probability variation concealment effect mode in the previous symbol variation game and then inputs a special variation pattern in the current symbol variation game, in the first variation cycle, the general mode 31 or It shifts to B3 and decides to stay in the production mode B1 or B3 in the second fluctuation cycle. Then, the overall CPU 31a determines to shift from the effect mode B1 or B3 to the effect mode B2 in the third fluctuation cycle. Such special time effect mode transition processing will be described later in detail with reference to FIG.

  In addition, when the general CPU 31a inputs a special variation pattern in the probability variation / secret rendering mode, similarly, based on the operation mode of the rendering button 70 within the effective operation period, the overall performance after the end of the current symbol variation game is performed. As the mode, it is determined that the mode is changed from the production mode B2 to any of the probability variation production mode and the production mode B1 or B3. Such transition effect mode determination processing will be described later in detail with reference to FIG.

Finally, the process during stay in the probability variation effect mode will be described.
When the 7R special probability variable big hit game, jump-up big hit game, 2R probability variable big hit game, or small hit game is given in the probability changing effect mode, the general CPU 31a performs the probability changing effect mode after the big hit game or the small hit game ends. Decide to stay in. When the jump-up jackpot game is awarded in the probability variation effect mode, the overall CPU 31a determines to stay in the probability variation effect mode from the first round in the jackpot game. Moreover, when the 7R normal probability variation big hit game or the 7R non-probability big hit game is awarded, the general CPU 31a determines to stay in the probability variation concealment effect mode after the big hit game ends.

Further, the general CPU 31a does not input a specific variation pattern or a special variation pattern during the stay in the probability variation effect mode because the entry rate improvement state is given.
Next, the transition level determination process will be described with reference to FIG. The overall CPU 31a executes the transition level determination process at predetermined intervals. In the present embodiment, the overall CPU 31a functions as a migration level setting unit.

  First, as shown in FIG. 23, the overall CPU 31a determines whether or not a 2R probability variable big hit game or a small hit game that is stopped and displayed by the symbol D is given in the first variable game (step S101). If this determination result is affirmative (given), the overall CPU 31a proceeds to step S102. On the other hand, if this determination result is negative (not assigned), the overall CPU 31a proceeds to step S103 without executing step S102.

  In step S102, the overall CPU 31a refers to the first transition level determination table shown in FIG. 10A, and determines the transition level based on the type of jackpot game. When this process ends, the overall CPU 31a proceeds to step S103.

  In step S103, the overall CPU 31a determines whether or not the variation number condition is satisfied. In the present embodiment, the variation frequency condition is that 10 symbol variation games have been executed. As described above, the general CPU 31a counts the number of times the symbol variation game is executed when the variation pattern designation command is input, and as a result, the variation number condition is satisfied when ten symbol variation games are executed. It becomes. If this determination result is affirmative (established), the overall CPU 31a proceeds to step S104. On the other hand, if this determination result is negative (not established), the overall CPU 31a ends the transition level determination process without executing step S104.

  In step S104, the overall CPU 31a refers to the second transition level determination table shown in FIG. 10B, and determines the transition level based on the current transition level and the current gaming state. When this process ends, the overall CPU 31a ends the transition level determination process.

Here, the transition level determination table stored in the ROM 31b will be described below with reference to FIG.
The transition level determination table is a table for determining a transition level related to transition of the production mode. This transition level determination table includes a first transition level determination table shown in FIG. 10A and a second transition level determination table shown in FIG. The first transition level determination table is referred to in step S102 when a 2R probability variation big hit game in which the symbol D is stopped or a small hit game in which the symbol F is stopped is given. Further, the second transition level determination table is referred to every 10 symbol variation games in step S104.

  In the first transition level determination table, as shown in FIG. 10A, the game to be given, the transition level, and the value of the transition level determination random number for determining the transition level are associated with each other. .

  Specifically, when a small hit game is awarded, the transition level is low with a probability of 70/251, the transition level is medium with a probability of 150/251, and the transition level is high with a probability of 31/251. It becomes. On the other hand, when 2R probability variable big hit games are awarded, the transition level is low with a probability of 10/251, the transition level is medium with a probability of 20/251, and the transition level is high with a probability of 221/251. .

  In step S102 of FIG. 23, the general CPU 31a refers to the first transition level determination table of FIG. 10A, so that when the 2R probability variable big hit game is awarded, compared with the case where the small hit game is awarded. A high transition level (high) is determined with high probability. On the other hand, when the small hit game is awarded, the overall CPU 31a determines a lower transition level (low and medium) with a higher probability than when the 2R probability variable big hit game is awarded.

  As described above, when the 2R probability variable big hit game is given after the big hit game is finished, the general CPU 31a is given a small hit game in which the probability change state may not be given after the small hit game is finished. A higher transition level will be set with a higher probability than if For this reason, it can be said that the higher the transition level, the higher the probability change expectation indicating the possibility that the probability change state is given.

The second transition level determination table will be described below with reference to FIG.
As shown in FIG. 10B, the second transition level determination table includes the current transition level, whether or not the probability variation state is given as the current gaming state, the transition level to be transitioned, and the transition level determination random number. Are associated with each other.

  Specifically, when the probable state is given as the current gaming state, when the current transition level is low, the transition level is low with a probability of 201/251, and the transition level is with a probability of 40/251. Becomes middle, and the transition level becomes high with a probability of 10/251. In addition, in the case where the probability change state is given as the current gaming state, when the current transition level is medium, the transition level is low with a probability of 84/251, and the transition level is medium with a probability of 84/251. The transition level becomes high with a probability of 83/251. In addition, when the probable state is given as the current gaming state, when the current transition level is high, the transition level is low with a probability of 25/251, and the transition level is medium with a probability of 75/251. The transition level becomes high with a probability of 151/251.

  On the other hand, when the probability change state is not given as the current game state (displayed as “non-probability change state” in the figure), when the current transition level is low, the transition level is 221/251 with a probability of 221/251. Low, the transition level is medium with a probability of 20/251, and the transition level is high with a probability of 10/251. In addition, when the current game level is not given as the current game state and the current transition level is medium, the transition level is low with a probability of 120/251, and the transition level is medium with a probability of 100/251. The transition level becomes high with a probability of 31/251. In addition, when the current game level is not given as the current gaming state and the current transition level is high, the transition level is low with a probability of 100/251 and the transition level is medium with a probability of 100/251. The transition level becomes high with a probability of 51/251.

  In step S104 in FIG. 23, the overall CPU 31a refers to the second transition level determination table in FIG. 10B, so that when the current transition level is low, the probable change state is provided. The transition level is determined to be medium with a higher probability than when it is not. On the other hand, when the current transition level is low, the overall CPU 31a determines that the transition level is low with a higher probability than when the probability variation state is not imparted. Further, in the case where the current transition level is medium or high, the overall CPU 31a determines that the transition level is high with a higher probability when the probability variation state is given than when it is not given. On the other hand, when the current transition level is medium or high, the overall CPU 31a determines that the transition level is low or medium with a higher probability than when the probability variation state is not imparted. As described above, the overall CPU 31a determines a high transition level with a higher probability when the probability variation state is given than when it is not given.

  In this way, the overall CPU 31a sets one of the plurality of types of transition levels based on whether or not the current gaming state is a probable change state. In particular, the overall CPU 31a sets a high transition level with a higher probability when the current gaming state is the probability variation state than when the current gaming state is not the probability variation state. For this reason, it can be said that the higher the transition level, the higher the probability change expectation indicating the possibility that the probability change state is given.

  Further, the overall CPU 31a determines that the transition level to be set can be changed for each symbol variation game of a predetermined number of times (second game number). For this reason, the transition level setting can be changed for each predetermined number of symbol variation games without being given a big hit game or a small hit game, and the transition level can be changed at the frequency intended by the designer. Can give the opportunity to change.

Next, the normal time effect mode transition process will be described with reference to FIG. The overall CPU 31a is configured to execute a normal-time effect mode transition process at predetermined intervals.
First, as shown in FIG. 24, the overall CPU 31a determines whether or not the normal-time effect mode transition condition is satisfied (step S111). The normal production mode transition condition is mainly determined to be able to change the production mode when a specific variation pattern is input. However, even if a specific variation pattern is determined, the overall CPU 31a shifts the effect mode with a predetermined probability and does not shift the effect mode otherwise. Note that this predetermined probability may differ depending on the type of a specific variation pattern. In addition, this specific variation pattern is determined when the entrance rate improvement state is not given, that is, when the normal mode (effect modes A1 to A3) or the normal time probability change concealment mode (effect mode B1 or B3). In some cases, it is not determined in the probability-changing concealment effect mode (effect modes C1 to C3) and the probability change effect mode. In addition, the specific variation pattern in the present embodiment is a variation pattern regardless of whether or not a big hit game is given, regardless of the type of big hit game, and a normal variation pattern that is a normal variation with the highest probability of being selected. include.

  In addition to this, even if it is determined that the effect mode can be changed with the input of a specific variation pattern, it is 10 times after the effect mode is shifted based on the specific variation pattern last time. When the symbol variation game is in progress, the overall CPU 31a determines that the normal-time effect mode transition condition is not satisfied. Similarly, in the case of 10 symbol variation games after the 2R probability variation big hit game or the small hit game in which the symbol D is stopped and displayed, the general CPU 31a determines that the normal performance mode transition condition is not satisfied. To do. Similarly, when the 7R normal probability variable big hit game in which the symbol B is stopped or the 7R non-probable big hit game in which the symbol E is stopped is displayed, the overall CPU 31a is in the same way when the symbol variation game is being performed 6 to 15 times. It is determined that the normal-time production mode transition condition is not satisfied.

  If this determination result is negative (not established), the overall CPU 31a ends the normal performance mode transition process. On the other hand, if this determination result is affirmative (established), the overall CPU 31a refers to the normal effect mode transition table shown in FIG. 11 and determines the effect mode to be transferred based on the current effect mode and the transition level ( Step S112). When this process ends, the overall CPU 31a ends the normal-time effect mode transition process.

Here, the normal performance mode transition table stored in the ROM 31b will be described below with reference to FIG.
The normal performance mode transition table is a table for determining a performance mode to be shifted in a normal time regardless of the end of a game such as a big hit game or a small hit game. Further, this normal performance mode transition table is referred to in step S112 of FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 11, the normal effect mode transition table includes a current effect mode, a current transition level, a selection condition, an effect mode to be transferred, and an effect mode determination random number for determining the effect mode to be transferred. Are associated with each other. That is, a plurality of types of transition levels that can be changed to different rendering modes are defined corresponding to each of a plurality of types of rendering modes (the rendering modes A1 to A3, the rendering mode B1 or B3). The selection conditions include a condition X and a condition Y. The condition X includes a case in which the symbol variation game is played 50 times after the 2R probability variation big hit game or the small hit game is given even if the probability change state is not given as the current game state. Furthermore, the condition X includes a case where the probability variation state is given as the current gaming state. On the other hand, the condition Y is a case in which the probability variation state is not given as the current game state and after 50 symbol variation games have ended after the 2R probability variation big hit game or the small hit game has been given.

  As a specific normal performance mode transition table, in the case of condition X, when the performance mode is the normal performance mode (effect modes A1 to A3), and the transition level is low, the normal performance mode is different with a probability of 115/251. (In the case of the production mode A1, the production mode A2, A3) is entered. Moreover, in the same case, it transfers to effect mode B1 with the probability of 20/251, and transfers to effect mode B3 with the probability of 1/251. In the case of condition X, when the production mode is the normal production mode and the transition level is medium, the production mode is changed to a different normal production mode with a probability of 95/251, and the production mode B1 is transferred with a probability of 50/251. Transition to production mode B3 with a probability of 11/251. Further, in the case of condition X, when the production mode is the normal production mode and the transition level is high, a transition is made to a different normal production mode with a probability of 60/251 and a production mode B1 with a probability of 100/251. Transition to production mode B3 with a probability of 31/251. In other cases, the effect mode is shifted with the probability shown in FIG.

  In this way, in step S112 in FIG. 24, the overall CPU 31a refers to the normal performance mode transition table shown in FIG. 11, and therefore transitions the performance mode based on the transition level, whether condition X or condition Y. It will be.

  Specifically, when the relatively high transition level is set, the overall CPU 31a has a higher probability of expectation mode with a higher probability than when a relatively low transition level is set ( It is determined to shift to the production mode B1 or B3). On the other hand, when the transition level of a relatively low level is set, the overall CPU 31a has a higher probability than the case where a transition level of a relatively high level is set with a low probability change expectation mode (effect mode A1). To A3).

  In addition, when the condition X is the condition CPU 31a, the overall CPU 31a makes a transition to the effect mode B1 or B3 with a higher probability than when the condition Y is. To shift to the normal performance mode. However, when the effect mode is B3, the overall CPU 31a always shifts the effect mode to B1. In the condition Y, the overall CPU 31a does not shift to the effect mode B3. For this reason, if the condition Y is present and the current effect mode is B1, the normal effect mode is always transferred regardless of the transfer level.

  As described above, the condition X includes a case where 50 symbol variation games are being played since the 2R probability variation big hit game or the small hit game is given regardless of whether or not the probability change state is given. For this reason, when the 2R probability variation big hit game or the small hit game has been awarded and the game is in the 50th symbol variation game, the general CPU 31a makes a transition regardless of whether or not the current gaming state is given the probability variation state. The production mode is shifted based on the level.

  Therefore, in step S112 of FIG. 24, the general CPU 31a determines that the current game is a game that is within the predetermined 50 times (first game number) after the end of the 2R probability variable big hit game or the small hit game. The production mode to be shifted with the same probability is determined when the probability variation state is given as the state and when it is not given.

  Further, if the probability change state is not given to the general CPU 31a and the game is a symbol change game within 50 times after the end of the 2R probability change big hit game or the small hit game, the probability change state is given, but the 2R probability change is given. The effect mode to be transferred with the same probability is determined even in the case of the symbol variation game after 50 symbol variation games have been executed after the big hit game or the small hit game has ended.

  For this reason, it is difficult to recognize whether or not the probability variation state is given as the current game state when the 2R probability variation big hit game or the small hit game is given and the game is performed 50 times.

  On the other hand, if the probability variation state is given as the current gaming state after 50 symbol variation games have been completed since the 2R probability variation big hit game or the small hit game has been granted, the condition X is satisfied, and the current gaming state If the probability variation state is not given, the condition Y is satisfied. For this reason, after 50 symbol variation games have been completed since the 2R probability variation big hit game or small hit game has been granted, the overall CPU 31a has a higher probability than when it is not granted when the probability variation state is granted, Transition to production mode B1 or B3. On the other hand, the overall CPU 31a shifts to the normal effect mode (effect modes A1 to A3) with a higher probability than when the probability variation state is not given. In this way, after 50 symbol variation games have been completed since the 2R probability variation big hit game or the small hit game has been awarded, based on whether or not the probability variation state is given as the current game state and the transition level. The production mode is determined.

  Accordingly, in the case of the symbol variation game after the symbol variation game is executed within 50 times, the general CPU 31a does not have the probability variation state when the probability variation state is imparted as the current gaming state. It will be decided to shift to the production mode (production mode B1 or B3) with a higher probability of probability change with a higher probability than the time.

  For this reason, after 50 symbol variation games have been completed after the 2R probability variable big hit game or small hit game has been awarded, 50 symbol variation games are in progress since the 2R probability variable big hit game or small hit game has been awarded. It becomes easier to recognize whether or not the probability variation state is given as the current gaming state.

Next, the display number determination process will be described with reference to FIG. The overall CPU 31a executes display number determination processing at predetermined intervals.
First, as shown in FIG. 25, the overall CPU 31a determines whether or not a variation pattern designation command for designating a special variation pattern or a normal variation pattern has been input (step S121). When a variation pattern designation command for designating a normal variation pattern is input, an affirmative determination is made only when the production mode is B1, and a negative decision is made when the production mode is any other mode. If this determination result is negative (no input), the overall CPU 31a ends the display number determination process. On the other hand, if this determination result is affirmative (input), the overall CPU 31a proceeds to step S122.

  In step S122, the overall CPU 31a refers to the first display number determination table shown in FIG. 12, and determines the display number and the offset value based on the current transition level and the current display number. Then, the overall CPU 31a refers to the display color determination table shown in FIG. 14 and determines the display color based on the offset value (step S123). Further, the overall CPU 31 a outputs a flame image designation command for designating the display number and display color of the determined flame image to the display control board 32. As a result, the variable display H2 can display the flame image with the display number and display color corresponding to the flame image designation command. This flame image suggests a transition level according to the change in the number of displayed images, and further, when the number of displayed images reaches the maximum number, it is determined that the display will shift to the rendering mode B2 in the next fluctuation cycle. To do. In other words, the general CPU 31a changes the normal effect in which the number of flame images displayed is 0 to 4 when the normal variation pattern having the highest determination probability is determined as the variation pattern of the current symbol variation game. The display H2 will be executed. In addition, when a special variation pattern is determined as the variation pattern of the current symbol variation game, the overall CPU 31a performs the same normal effect as that when the normal variation pattern is determined in the first variation cycle on the variable display H2. Will be executed. When this process ends, the overall CPU 31a proceeds to step S124.

  In step S124, the overall CPU 31a determines whether or not a variation pattern designation command for designating a special variation pattern has been input. If this determination result is negative (no input), the overall CPU 31a ends the display number determination process. On the other hand, if this determination result is affirmative (input), the overall CPU 31a proceeds to step S125.

  In step S125, the overall CPU 31a refers to the second display number determination table shown in FIG. 13 and determines the display number and the offset value in the second variation cycle based on the game state at the time of winning and the type of jackpot game. To do. Then, the overall CPU 31a refers to the display color determination table shown in FIG. 14 and determines the display color based on the offset value (step S126). Specifically, the overall CPU 31a determines five display numbers, determines an offset value based on the game state at the time of winning, and the type of jackpot game, and determines the display color based on the determined offset value. decide. Further, the overall CPU 31 a outputs a flame image designation command for designating the display number and display color of the determined flame image to the display control board 32. As a result, the variable display H2 can display the flame image with the display number and display color corresponding to the flame image designation command.

  In this way, when the special variation pattern is determined as the variation pattern of the current symbol variation game, the overall CPU 31a displays a special effect in which the number of flame images displayed is five in the second variation cycle. H2 will be executed. In addition, the special effect is an effect different from the normal effect executed in the first variation cycle of the variation pattern that is a normal variation or the current symbol variation game. When this process ends, the overall CPU 31a ends the display number determination process.

Here, the display number determination table stored in the ROM 31b will be described below with reference to FIGS.
The display number determination table is a table for determining the display number of flame images on the flame meter displayed on the variable display H2. This flame meter will be described in detail with reference to FIG. 28, but is a meter that can display a flame image only in the production mode B1, and suggests the above-described transition level depending on the number of flame images displayed. it can. The number of flame images displayed is 0 to 5, and when the number is five, the effect mode B1 is shifted to the effect mode B2.

  In this display number determination table, as shown in FIG. 12, the first display number determination table in which the display number of flame images is 0 to 4, and the display number of flame images is always 5 as shown in FIG. A second display number determination table is included.

  The first display number determination table is referred to in step S122 of FIG. 25 in the first variation cycle when a symbol variation game in which a normal variation pattern that is a normal variation is determined, or when a special variation pattern is determined. On the other hand, the second display number determination table is referred to in step S125 of FIG. 25 described later only in the second variation cycle when a special variation pattern is determined.

  As shown in FIG. 12, the first display number determination table includes a current transition level, a current flame image display number, a display number to be changed, and a display number determination random number for determining the display number to be changed. And an offset value are associated with each other. The offset value is also used in a display color determination table (shown in FIG. 14) described later, and the display color of the flame image is determined based on the offset value.

  Specifically, when the current transition level is low and the current flame image is 0, the display number of flame images is 0 with a probability of 1/251, and the flame image has a probability of 110/251. The display number is 1, the flame image display number is 2 with a probability of 110/251, the flame image display number is 3 with a probability of 20/251, and the flame image display number is 4 with a probability of 10/251. Become. In other cases, the display number of flame images to be changed and the offset value are determined with the probability shown in FIG.

  As described above, the overall CPU 31a determines whether the normal variation pattern is determined in step S122 or the first variation cycle in the symbol variation game in which the special variation pattern is determined based on the transition level. The display number of flame images is determined as 0 to 4. In particular, when the transition level is high, the probability that the number of display is larger than when the transition level is low is defined to be high. For this reason, the transition level is suggested by the change in the flame image. When the change in the number of flame images is large, it can be predicted that the transition level is high, and when the change in the flame image is small, the transition level is Can be predicted to be low. As described above, the transition level can be predicted based on the number of flame images displayed, and it can be predicted whether or not the probability variation state is given. The transition level is suggested in the production mode B1, but is not suggested in other production modes.

  On the other hand, in the second display number determination table, as shown in FIG. 13, the game state when the special variation pattern is determined, the type of jackpot game, the display number of the current flame image, and the display to be changed The number and the offset value are associated with each other. This offset value is also used in a display color determination table (shown in FIG. 14) described later, and the display color of the flame image is determined based on the offset value.

  Specifically, regardless of the game state and the current display number of flame images, five display numbers are determined to be changed. Also, when the probability change state is not given as the current game state (in the case of the non-probability change state in the figure) and the small hit game is given, when the current flame image display number is 0, the offset value Becomes 9. In addition, when a small hit game is given in the non-probability changing state, when the number of displayed flame images is 1 to 4, the offset value is 8 to 5, respectively. Also in other cases, as shown in FIG. 13, the offset value is determined.

  In this way, in the case of the second variation cycle in the symbol variation game in which the special variation pattern has been determined in step S125, the overall CPU 31a always determines that the number of flame images displayed is five. In this case, the general CPU 31a shifts from the effect mode B1 to the effect mode B2 in the third fluctuation cycle, and always gives one of the jump-up big hit game, the 2R probability variable big hit game, or the small hit game.

The display color determination table stored in the ROM 31b will be described below with reference to FIG.
The display color determination table is a table for determining the display color of the flame image on the flame meter displayed on the variable display H2. In this display color determination table, as shown in FIG. 14, the offset value, the actual increase / decrease, the display color of the flame image, and the display color determination random number for determining the display color of the flame image are associated with each other. ing.

  Specifically, when the offset value is 0, the actual increase / decrease is ± 0 to −4, and the flame image is extinguished with a probability of 251/251. When the offset value is 1, the number is increased or decreased by +1, and the flame image becomes blue with a probability of 200/251, and the flame image becomes green with a probability of 51/251. In other cases, the display color of the flame image is determined with the probability shown in FIG.

  When the offset value is 0 to 4, the big hit game or the small hit game is not given and the gaming state is maintained. When the offset value is 5 to 9, a small hit game is given in the non-probability changing state, but the non-probability changing state is maintained. In addition, when the offset value is 10 to 14, a small hit game is given at the time of probability change, or a 2R probability change big hit game is given at the time of non-probability change, so after the big hit game ends, until the next big hit game In addition, the probability variation state is given and the entrance rate improvement state is not given. In addition, when the offset value is 15 to 19, a jump-up jackpot game is given or a 2R probability change jackpot game is given at the time of probability change, so after the jackpot game ends, until the next jackpot game A state and an entrance rate improvement state will be provided.

  In this way, the overall CPU 31a determines the display color of the flame image based on the offset value in step S123 or step S126. When the offset value is 0 to 4, the number of flame images displayed is 4 or less, and the display color of the flame image is determined with the above-described probability. On the other hand, when the offset value is 5 to 19, the number of flame images displayed is 5, and the display color of the flame image is determined with the above-described probability.

  In particular, when the offset value is 5 to 9, the overall CPU 31a determines the flame image as blue with a higher probability than when the offset value is 10 to 19. In addition, when the offset value is 10 to 19, the overall CPU 31a determines the flame image as red with a higher probability than when the offset value is 5 to 9. For this reason, when the display color of the flame image is blue, there is a high possibility that a small hit game is given in the uncertain change state. In this case, there is a high possibility that the probability variation state is not given after the small hit game is finished. In addition, when the display color of the flame image is red, there is a high possibility that a small hit game is given in the probability change state or a 2R probability change big hit game is given in the non-probability change state. In this case, after the game ends, there is a high possibility that the probability variation state is given but the entrance rate improvement state is not given. The overall CPU 31a may determine the flame image as a rainbow color when the offset value is 15 to 19, but determines the flame image as a rainbow color when the offset value is 5 to 14. There is no. For this reason, when the display color of the flame image is rainbow, a jump-up jackpot game is given regardless of whether or not the probability change state is in effect, or a 2R probability change jackpot game is given in the probability change state. It is confirmed that In this case, after the big hit game is finished, the probability variation state is given, and it is determined that the ball entering improvement state is given until the next big hit game.

Next, the special time effect mode transition processing will be described with reference to FIG. The general CPU 31a executes special time effect mode transition processing at predetermined intervals.
First, as shown in FIG. 26, the overall CPU 31a determines whether or not a variation pattern designation command for designating a special variation pattern has been input (step S131). If this determination result is negative (not input), the overall CPU 31a ends the special time effect mode transition processing. On the other hand, if this determination result is affirmative (input), the overall CPU 31a proceeds to step S132.

  In step S132, the overall CPU 31a determines whether or not the effect mode in the previous symbol variation game is the effect mode B3. If this determination result is affirmative (the effect mode is B3), the overall CPU 31a proceeds to step S135. On the other hand, if this determination result is negative (not the effect mode B3), the overall CPU 31a proceeds to step S133.

  In step S135, the overall CPU 31a sets the effect mode B3 in the first variation cycle and further sets the effect mode B3 in the second variation cycle (step S136). Subsequently, the overall CPU 31a shifts from the effect mode B3 to the effect mode B2 in the third fluctuation cycle (step S141).

  As described above, when the variation pattern designation command for designating a special variation pattern is input, the overall CPU 31a has 1 to 3 in the present symbol variation game when the rendering mode in the previous symbol variation game is the rendering mode B3. In order of the second fluctuation cycle, the mode is shifted to the production mode B3, the production mode B3, and the production mode B2. This corresponds to any of symbols b31 to b33 in FIG. When this process ends, the overall CPU 31a ends the special-time effect mode transition process as shown in FIG.

  On the other hand, in step S133, the overall CPU 31a determines whether or not the effect mode in the previous symbol variation game is the effect mode B1. If the determination result is affirmative (the effect mode is B1), the overall CPU 31a proceeds to step S137. On the other hand, if this determination result is negative (not the rendering mode B1), the overall CPU 31a proceeds to step S134.

  In step S137, the overall CPU 31a sets the effect mode B1 in the first variation cycle and further sets the effect mode B1 in the second variation cycle (step S138). Subsequently, the overall CPU 31a shifts from the effect mode B1 to the effect mode B2 in the third fluctuation cycle (step S141).

  As described above, when the variation pattern designation command for designating a special variation pattern is input, the overall CPU 31a has 1 to 3 in the present symbol variation game when the rendering mode in the previous symbol variation game is the rendering mode B1. In order of the change cycle of the second time, the production mode B1, the production mode B1, and the production mode B2 are shifted to. This corresponds to any of symbols b11 to b13 in FIG.

  In step S134, the overall CPU 31a determines whether or not the effect mode in the previous symbol variation game is the normal effect mode (effect modes A1 to A3). If this determination result is affirmative (the normal effect mode), the overall CPU 31a proceeds to step S137 as in the case where the effect mode in the previous symbol variation game is the effect mode B1. On the other hand, if this determination result is negative (not the normal effect mode), the overall CPU 31a proceeds to step S139. In addition, when this determination is negative, it will be determined that the mode is the certainty / secret display mode (effect modes C1 to C3).

  As described above, the general CPU 31a receives a variation pattern designation command for designating a special variation pattern, and when the effect mode in the previous symbol variation game is the normal effect mode, the overall CPU 31a has 1 to 3 in the current symbol variation game. In the order of the second fluctuation cycle, the transition is made to the normal effect mode, effect mode B1, and effect mode B2. This corresponds to any of reference signs a1 to a3 in FIG. When this process ends, the overall CPU 31a ends the special time effect mode transition process.

  Finally, in step S139, the overall CPU 31a sets the effect mode B1 or B3 in the first fluctuation cycle. In this case, the general CPU 31a shifts to the effect mode B1 with a probability of 175/251 and shifts to the effect mode B3 with a probability of 76/251 when the probability variation state is given. On the other hand, when the probability variation state is not given, the overall CPU 31a shifts to the effect mode B1 with a probability of 220/251 and shifts to the effect mode B3 with a probability of 31/251. That is, in this case, the general CPU 31a shifts to the effect mode B3 with a higher probability when the probability variation state is given than when it is not granted, and when it is granted when the probability variation state is not granted. Will be shifted to the production mode B1 with a high probability. Then, the overall CPU 31a sets the production mode B1 or B3 in the second fluctuation cycle (step S140). As the effect mode of the second variation cycle, the overall CPU 31a sets the same effect mode as that of the first variation cycle. Subsequently, the overall CPU 31a shifts from the effect mode B1 or B3 to the effect mode B2 in the third fluctuation cycle (step S141). As described above, the general CPU 31a receives a variation pattern designation command for designating a special variation pattern, and when the effect mode in the previous symbol variation game is the probability variation concealment effect mode, in the current symbol variation game, In the order of the first to third fluctuation cycles, the transition is made to the effect mode B1 or B3, the effect mode B1 or B3, and the effect mode B2. This corresponds to any of symbols c1 to c6 in FIG. When this process ends, the overall CPU 31a ends the special time effect mode transition process.

  Next, the transition effect mode determination process will be described with reference to FIG. The overall CPU 31a executes a transition effect mode determination process at predetermined intervals. In the present embodiment, the overall CPU 31a functions as a gaming state determination unit, an operation condition selection unit, and a numerical value change unit.

  First, as shown in FIG. 27, the overall CPU 31a determines whether or not it is an operation start timing (step S201). In the present embodiment, the operation start timing is a timing at which the operation effective period starts. The operation valid period is set in the last (third) variation cycle in the symbol variation game in which a special variation pattern is input, and is 5.9 seconds from the operation start timing. If the determination result is negative (not the operation start timing), the overall CPU 31a proceeds to step S205. On the other hand, if the determination result is affirmative (the operation start timing), the overall CPU 31a proceeds to step S202.

  In step S202, the overall CPU 31a executes an operation validation process for validating the operation of the effect button 70. Then, the overall CPU 31a determines the gaming state at the time of winning and the type of jackpot game (step S203). Subsequently, the overall CPU 31a refers to the operation condition distribution table shown in FIG. 15 and determines an operation condition flag (step S204). The operation condition flag is a flag that specifies an operation condition. The operation condition is a condition for changing the numerical value according to the operation mode in which the effect button 70 is operated within the operation effective period. Then, the overall CPU 31 a outputs a numerical value designation command for designating that the numerical value is 0 to the display control board 32. Thus, the numerical value corresponding to the numerical value designation command can be initialized in the variable display H2. When this process ends, the overall CPU 31a proceeds to step S205. The operation condition distribution table will be described later in detail.

  In step S205, the overall CPU 31a determines whether the operation is enabled. If this determination result is negative (not activated), the overall CPU 31a proceeds to step S209. On the other hand, if this determination result is affirmative (validated), the overall CPU 31a proceeds to step S206.

  In step S <b> 206, the overall CPU 31 a executes an operation input receiving process for receiving an operation input from the effect button 70. Then, the overall CPU 31a determines whether or not the operation condition is satisfied (step S207). This operation condition is a condition selected based on the operation condition flag selected in step S204. If this determination result is affirmative (the operation condition is established), the overall CPU 31a changes the numerical value according to the operation mode (step S208). Then, the overall CPU 31a outputs a numerical value designation command for designating the changed numerical value to the display control board 32. Thus, the numerical value corresponding to the numerical value designation command can be displayed on the variable display H2. When this process ends, the overall CPU 31a moves the process to step S209. On the other hand, if the determination result is negative (the operating condition is not satisfied), the overall CPU 31a proceeds to step S209. The operation condition table will be described in detail later together with the operation condition distribution table.

  In step S209, the overall CPU 31a determines whether it is an operation end timing. If the determination result is affirmative (the operation end timing), the overall CPU 31a proceeds to step S210. On the other hand, if this determination result is negative (not the operation end timing), the overall CPU 31a ends the transition effect mode determination process.

  In step S210, the overall CPU 31a performs an operation invalidation process for invalidating the operation of the effect button 70. Then, the overall CPU 31a refers to the transition mode determination table shown in FIG. 17 and determines the effect mode to be transitioned based on the gaming state at the time of winning, the type of jackpot game, and the numerical value (step S211). When this process ends, the overall CPU 31a ends the transition effect mode determination process. The transition mode determination table will be described later in detail together with the operation condition distribution table and the operation condition table.

Here, the operation condition distribution table stored in the ROM 31b will be described below with reference to FIG.
The operation condition distribution table is a table for distributing operation conditions. This operation condition distribution table is referred to in step S204 of FIG. 27 when a special variation pattern is determined. As shown in FIG. 15, the operation condition distribution table includes a game state at the time of winning, a type of jackpot game or a small hit game (denoted as jackpot game in the figure), an operation condition flag, and an operation condition. A random number for determining an operation condition for determining is associated.

  A specific operation condition distribution table will be described below. Note that, as described above, the operation condition distribution table is referred to on the assumption that the entrance rate improvement state is not given, and therefore the explanation about the case that the entrance rate improvement state is not given is omitted.

  When the probability variation state is not given and the jump-up jackpot game in which the symbol C is stopped and displayed is given, the probability that the operation condition flag becomes 0 to 5 is defined as 1/251 respectively. In this case, the probability that the operation condition flag is 6 or 7 is 50/251, the probability that the operation condition flag is 8 is 70/251, and the probability that the operation condition flag is 9 is 75/251. ing. In other cases, the operation condition flag is determined with the probability shown in FIG.

  In this way, the overall CPU 31a refers to the operation condition distribution table in step S204, and determines the operation condition flag based on the current gaming state and the type of big hit game or the small hit game to be given. . That is, the overall CPU 31a selects any one of a plurality of types of operation conditions including a first operation condition in which a numerical value can be changed to a specific value and a second operation condition in which the numerical value is not changed to a specific value.

Next, the operation condition table stored in the ROM 31b will be described below with reference to FIG.
The operation condition table is a table indicating operation conditions. This operation condition table is referred to in step S207 when a special variation pattern is determined. In the operation condition table, as shown in FIG. 16, operation condition flags, numerical values, and operation modes are associated with each other. Also, numerical values correspond to the operation result flags.

  A specific operation condition table will be described below. When the numerical value is 0-14, A is associated with the operation result flag, when the numerical value is 15-21, B is associated with the operation result flag, and when the numerical value is 22, C is associated with the operation result flag. Yes.

  First, when the operation mode is not operated within the operation effective period, the numerical value is 0 regardless of the operation condition flag. In other words, the numerical value is set to 0 as the initial value of the operation valid period.

  When the operation condition flag is 0, the numerical value increases by 1 for every two operations. And when a numerical value becomes 10, it increases 1 every 3 operations. When the numerical value becomes 12, it increases by 1 every four operations. Finally, when the numerical value becomes 14, the numerical value is maintained regardless of the operation. Further, when the operation condition flag is 3, the operation condition flag is increased in the same manner as when the operation condition flag is 0 until the numerical value becomes 14. Then, when the numerical value becomes 14, it increases by 1 by four operations. Finally, when the value reaches 15, the value is maintained regardless of the operation. When the operation condition flag is 6, the operation condition flag is increased in the same manner as when the operation condition flag is 3 until the numerical value becomes 15. When the value reaches 15, it increases by 7 in 5 operations. Finally, when the value reaches 22, the value is maintained regardless of the operation. Also in other cases, as shown in FIG. 16, the operation condition and the numerical value are associated with each other.

  In this way, the overall CPU 31a refers to the operation condition distribution table in step S207 to determine whether or not to change the numerical value based on the operation condition flag and the operation mode of the effect button 70. Become. That is, when the operation mode by the effect button 70 satisfies the operation condition selected in step S204, the overall CPU 31a changes the numerical value in step S208. In step S211, which is the operation end timing of the operation valid period, the overall CPU 31a determines an operation result flag corresponding to the numerical value at that time.

Next, the transition mode determination table stored in the ROM 31b will be described below with reference to FIG.
The transition mode determination table is a table for determining the presentation mode to be transitioned based on the operation result as described above. This transition mode determination table is referred to in step S211 after the above-described operation valid period ends. As shown in FIG. 17, in the transition mode determination table, an operation result flag, a gaming state at the time of winning, a game type such as a big hit game type or a small hit game, and an effect mode to be transferred are associated with each other. It has been.

  A specific transition mode determination table will be described below. Note that, as described above, the transition mode determination table is referred to on the assumption that the entrance rate improvement state is not given, and therefore the explanation about the absence of the entrance rate improvement state is omitted.

  When the 2R probability variation big hit game in which the symbol D is stopped and displayed when the probability variation state is not imparted and the operation result flag is A, the operation mode flag is shifted to the effect mode B1, and the operation result flag is B. , Transition to the production mode B3. In addition, when the small hit game is given, regardless of whether or not the probability variation state is given, if the operation result flag is A, the operation mode flag B1 is set and the operation result flag is B. , Transition to the production mode B3.

  Further, when the 2R probability variation big hit game in which the symbol D is stopped and displayed when the probability variation state is imparted, the mode is shifted to the probability variation effect mode regardless of the operation result flag. If the operation result flag is A or B, the reverse rotation effect is executed and then the process proceeds to the probability change effect mode. If the operation result flag is C, the reverse effect is not executed and the probability change effect mode is entered. Transition. This reverse effect is an effect of shifting to the probability change effect mode, although it may shift to the effect mode B1 or B3.

  Also, when the jump-up jackpot game in which the symbol C is stopped and displayed is given, regardless of whether or not the probability variation state is given, if the operation result flag is A, the process proceeds to the effect mode B1, and the operation result flag When B is B, the process shifts to the effect mode B3. When the operation result flag is C, the process shifts to the probability change effect mode. In this case, when one round of the jump-up jackpot game starts, the mode is changed to the effect mode, and after the third opening of the jackpot door 28, the jackpot effect in the jump-up jackpot game is executed. .

  As described above, the overall CPU 31a determines the effect mode to be shifted based on the operation result flag, the gaming state at the time of winning, and the type of game such as a big hit game or a small hit game.

  As described above, the overall CPU 31a is given the gaming state at the time of winning by referring to the operation condition distribution table shown in FIG. 15, the operation condition table shown in FIG. 16, and the transition mode determination table shown in FIG. The effect mode to be shifted is determined based on the type of game such as the big hit game or the small hit game and the operation mode of the effect button 70.

  In particular, as shown in the operation condition distribution table of FIG. 15, when the probability variation state is not given and the 2R probability variation big hit game is given, or the small hit game regardless of whether the probability variation state is given or not. Is assigned, the overall CPU 31a selects 0 to 5 as the operation condition flag with a relatively high probability, and further does not select 6 to 9 as the operation condition flag. In this case, after the big hit game or the small hit game is finished, the entrance rate improvement state is not given.

  On the other hand, when the probability variation state is given and the 2R probability variation big hit game is given, or when the jump up jackpot game is given regardless of whether the probability variation state is given, the general CPU 31a It is possible to select 0 to 5 as the operation condition flag and further select 6 to 9 as the operation condition flag with a low probability. In this case, after the big hit game is finished, the entrance rate improvement state is given until the next big hit game.

  Therefore, when 0 to 5 is selected as the operation condition flag, it is highly likely that the entry rate improvement state will not be given until the next big hit game after the end of the big hit game. When the game is selected, it is sure that after the end of the jackpot game, a state of improving the entrance rate is given until the next jackpot game.

  Further, when the 2R probability variation big hit game is given without the probability variation state, or when the probability variation state is granted and the small hit game is granted, the general CPU 31a has a relatively high probability. 0-2 are selected as operation condition flags, and 3-5 are selected as operation condition flags with a relatively low probability. In this case, the probability variation state is given after the big hit game or the small hit game ends. On the other hand, when the probability variation state is not given and the small hit game is given, the overall CPU 31a selects 0 to 2 as the operation condition flag with a relatively low probability, and the operation condition with a relatively high probability. Select 3-5 as the flag. In this case, the probability variation state is not given after the end of the small hit game.

  Therefore, when 0 to 2 is selected as the operation condition flag, there is a high possibility that the probability variation state is not given after the big hit game is finished, and when 3 to 5 is selected as the operation condition flag, There is a high possibility that the probability variation state is given after completion.

  Next, as shown in the operation condition table in FIG. 16, when the operation condition flag is 0 to 2, the overall CPU 31 a counts a numerical value as one of 0 to 14 according to the operation mode of the effect button 70. However, the operation result flag is always A. When the operation condition flag is 3 to 5, the overall CPU 31a counts the numerical value as any of 0 to 21 according to the operation mode of the effect button 70, and the operation result flag becomes A or B. When the operation condition flag is 6 to 9, the overall CPU 31a counts the numerical value as any of 0 to 22 according to the operation mode of the effect button 70, and determines whether the operation result flag is any of A to C. Become.

  Thus, when the operation result flag is A according to the operation mode of the effect button 70, it is highly likely that the operation condition flag is 0 to 2, that is, the probability change state and the ball entering after the end of the big hit game The possibility that the rate improvement state is not given increases. Further, when the operation result flag is B according to the operation mode of the effect button 70, the operation condition flag is likely to be 3 to 5, that is, the probability variation state is given after the end of the big hit game. There is a high possibility that the improved entrance rate is not given. Further, when the operation result flag is C according to the operation mode of the effect button 70, the operation condition flag is 6 to 9, that is, the probability variation state and the entrance rate improvement state are given after the end of the big hit game. It is confirmed that

  When the operation condition flag is 0, 3 or 6, the operation condition of the same operation mode is defined up to an intermediate numerical value (specifically 14 or 15) smaller than the maximum numerical value (22). Similarly, when the operation condition flag is 1, 4 or 7, the operation condition of the same operation mode is defined up to an intermediate numerical value (specifically, 14 or 21). Similarly, when the operation condition flag is 2, 5, or 8, the operation condition of the same operation mode is defined up to an intermediate numerical value (specifically, 14 or 21). The numerical value in the middle is a numerical value (14, 15 or 21) before the operation result flag is changed to the specific value (15 or 22). Thus, the operation conditions of the same operation mode are prescribed | regulated by the numerical value (0-14, 0-15, or 0-21) before becoming a specific value. For this reason, unless it becomes the numerical value before becoming a specific value, it becomes impossible to recognize whether it becomes a specific value, and the effect mode which transfers is also unrecognizable.

  The ROM 31b in which such an operation condition table is stored functions as an operation condition storage unit in which a plurality of types of operation conditions are stored. In particular, in the operation condition table, when the operation condition flag is a combination of 0 and 3, the condition of the same operation mode is defined for the numerical values before the specific value is reached. Also, the combination of the operation condition flag 3 and 6, the combination of the operation condition flag 1 and 4, the combination of the operation condition flag 4 and 7, the combination of the operation condition flag 2 and 5, the operation condition flag 5 and 8 The same goes for the combination. A combination of these operation conditions corresponds to the first operation condition and the second operation condition.

  Next, as shown in the transition mode determination table of FIG. 17, when the probability change state is not given, whether the 2R probability change big hit game is given or whether the probability change state is given, When assigned, the overall CPU 31a shifts to the effect mode B1 when the operation result flag is A. In the same case, the overall CPU 31a shifts to the effect mode B3 when the operation result flag is B.

  In particular, as described above, when the probability variation state is not given but the small hit game is given, 0 to 2 are easily selected as the operation condition flag. For this reason, there is a high possibility that the operation result flag is A, and it is easy to shift to the rendering mode B1. Thus, when the probability variation state and the entrance rate improvement state are not given after the end of the small hit game, the overall CPU 31a can easily shift to the effect mode B1 according to the operation mode of the effect button 70.

  On the other hand, when the probability variation state is not given but the 2R probability variation big hit game is given, or when the probability variation state is given but the small hit game is given, 3 to 5 are easily selected as operation condition flags. . For this reason, there is a high possibility that the operation result flag becomes B, and it is easy to shift to the effect mode B3. As described above, when the probability variation state is given after the big hit game or the small hit game is finished but the entrance rate improvement state is not given, the overall CPU 31a shifts to the production mode B3 according to the operation mode of the production button 70. Easy to do.

  Thus, when it becomes production mode B3, it becomes recognizable that the possibility that the probability variation state is given is relatively high, and even if it becomes the production mode B1, the probability variation state is given. It becomes possible to recognize that the possibility is relatively low. For this reason, the operation of the effect button 70 is performed so as to shift to the effect mode B3 instead of the effect mode B1.

  When the jump-up jackpot game is given regardless of whether or not the probability change state is given, the overall CPU 31a shifts to the effect mode B1 when the operation result flag is A, and the operation result flag is B. If it is, it will be changed to production mode B3. In the case where the jump-up jackpot game is given regardless of whether or not the probability change state is given, when the operation result flag becomes C, the overall CPU 31a shifts to the probability change effect mode. Also, in this case, at the start of the first round of the jump-up jackpot game, the general CPU 31a shifts to the selected effect mode and then jumps to the jack-up jackpot from the middle of the first round (the third release). A game effect is executed. As described above, in the jump-up big hit game as well as the 2R probability variable big hit game and the small hit game, the overall CPU 31a shifts to the effect mode B1 when the operation result flag is A, and the operation result flag is B. And transition to the production mode B3. For this reason, the operation of the effect button 70 is performed so as to shift to the effect mode B3 instead of the effect mode B1. In addition, when transitioning to the probability variation effect mode, it is determined that the jump-up jackpot game is confirmed and the probability variation state and the entrance rate improvement state are granted until the next jackpot game. The production button 70 is operated so as to be shifted.

  Further, when the 2R probability variation big hit game is given in the case where the probability variation state is given, the general CPU 31a shifts to the probability variation effect mode regardless of the operation result flag, and the probability variation state and the entrance rate improvement state are the next big hit. It is determined that the game will be given. In particular, when the operation result flag becomes A or B according to the operation mode of the effect button 70, the reverse rotation effect is executed, and then the mode changes to the probability change effect mode.

  Thus, when the special variation pattern is determined as the variation pattern of the current symbol variation game and the normal effect mode is set in the previous symbol variation game, the overall CPU 31a determines 1 in the current symbol variation game. In the second variation cycle, the mode is shifted to the production mode B1, and in the third variation cycle, the mode is shifted to the production mode B2. Then, the overall CPU 31a may set the transition to the effect mode B3 or the probability change effect mode after the end of the current symbol variation game.

  In particular, the overall CPU 31a shifts to the effect mode B2 in the third variation cycle only when a special variation pattern is determined as the variation pattern of the current symbol variation game. Then, if the production mode B2 is set, the general CPU 31a, after the end of the current symbol variation game, shifts to the production mode B3 or the certain variation production mode, which has a higher probability change expectation than the production mode B2. Transition to the production mode B1 having a lower probability of probability change than the mode B2. In other words, when the effect mode B2 is set, the overall CPU 31a does not maintain the effect mode B2 after the end of the current symbol variation game.

  In addition, when a special variation pattern is input, the general CPU 31a operates the operation mode in which the effect button 70 is operated within the operation effective period, the type of the big hit game or the small hit game, and the determination result of the game state at the time of winning. The effect mode corresponding to is determined as the effect mode to be shifted to after the end of the symbol variation game. This determination is made after the operation valid period ends. In this embodiment, this special variation pattern may be input when a jump-up big hit game, 2R probability variable big hit game, or small hit game is won, and other 7R special probability variable big hit games, 7R normal probability variable big hit games. It is not input in the case of a game, a 7R non-probable big hit game, or a loss. The effect mode B3 and the probability variation effect mode correspond to a high-probability effect mode in which the probability change expectation is relatively higher than the effect mode B1 or B2, and the effect mode B1 is more likely to change than the effect mode B2 or B3. This corresponds to a low-probability effect mode with a relatively low expectation.

  In particular, when the current game state is not in the probable state, the general CPU 31a has a higher probability of probability change after the end of the symbol variation game than when the 2R probability change big hit game is won, compared to when the small hit game is won. Therefore, it is easy to shift to the high production mode B3 and the probability variation production mode.

  In addition, when the numerical value is changed to a specific value and the operation result flag is promoted, the overall CPU 31a has a high probability effect mode (effect mode with a relatively high probability change expectation) as an effect mode after the end of the symbol variation game. B3 and probability variation effect mode) are determined. On the other hand, when the numerical value is not changed to a specific value and the operation result flag is not promoted, the overall CPU 31a has a low probability that the probability change expectation is relatively low as an effect mode after the end of the symbol variation game. The production mode (production mode B1) is determined.

Next, various processes executed by the sub CPU 32a of the display control board 32 based on the display control program will be described.
When the sub CPU 32a inputs a control command from the overall control board 31 (overall CPU 31a), the sub CPU 32a performs control according to the input control command based on the display control program. Specifically, when the sub CPU 32a inputs the variation pattern designation command, the display of the variable display H2 is displayed so that the decorative symbols are variably displayed with the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command to start the symbol combination game. Control the content. When the sub CPU 32a inputs the all symbol stop command, the sub CPU 32a controls the display content of the variable display H2 so that the symbol combination designated by the inputted decoration design designation command is displayed on the variable display H2. By this control, the symbol change game is performed on the variable display H2.

  Note that the sub CPU 32a determines a decorative symbol to be temporarily displayed when a decorative symbol designating command is input together with the pseudo-variable variation pattern designating command. The decorative symbols determined in this case are out-of-order symbol combinations (out-of-order display results) that can recognize outliers, excluding the big hit symbol combinations that can recognize big hits and the symbol combinations that can recognize the reach state.

  In addition, when the sub CPU 32a inputs the decorative symbol designation command together with the pseudo-variable variation pattern designation command, the decorative symbol in the right column that is displayed secondly from the last is displayed in a special stop manner. This special stop display is a change mode that changes in the same direction and then stops after decelerating before reaching the stop display position where the decorative symbol is stopped and displayed, and a stop display position where the decorative symbol stops and is displayed. This is a variation mode in which the vehicle fluctuates in the opposite direction and then stops after it has passed through.

  Even when the sub CPU 32a inputs a pseudo-variable decorative design designation command, when the variation pattern designation command indicating a special variation pattern is input, the sub CPU 32a makes the decorative design the same as the normal variation pattern. Will stop display, and the special stop display described above will not be performed.

  That is, the sub CPU 32a can recognize to the player that the pseudo continuous variation is performed by performing the special stop display when the variation pattern of the pseudo continuous variation system is used, except when the special variation pattern is obtained. did. On the other hand, when the sub CPU 32a has a special variation pattern, the sub CPU 32a does not perform the special stop display but displays the stop in the same manner as the normal variation pattern, thereby making it difficult to recognize that the pseudo continuous variation is performed. .

  In this way, in the case of a special variation pattern, in the first and second variation cycles, the decorative design is varied in the same manner as the normal variation pattern, unlike the variation pattern of the pseudo-variable variation system. In the second fluctuation cycle, the number of flame images displayed on the flame meter described above becomes five, so that the player can easily recognize that the fluctuation pattern is a special fluctuation pattern.

  In addition, when the opening command is input, the sub CPU 32a controls the display content of the variable display H2 so that the opening effect is executed based on the effect pattern that specifies the effect content of the big hit game determined by the overall CPU 31a. Further, when the sub CPU 32a inputs a round command, the sub CPU 32a controls the display content of the variable display H2 so as to execute each round effect based on the effect pattern specifying the effect content of the big hit game determined by the general CPU 31a.

  Further, when the ending command is input, the sub CPU 32a controls the display content of the variable display H2 so that the ending effect is executed based on the effect pattern that specifies the effect content of the big hit game determined by the overall CPU 31a. At this time, when the 7R special probability variation big hit game is awarded, the sub CPU 32a notifies that the probability variation state is given. In addition, when the 7R normal probability variation big hit game and the 7R non-probability big hit game are given, the sub CPU 32a notifies that there is a possibility that the probability changed state is given. Thereby, in the variable display H2, an opening effect, a round effect, and an ending effect are each performed.

  In this way, a combination of symbols based on a specific symbol is stopped and displayed, and a 7R special probability variable big hit game is given, so that the player can recognize that the game state after the big hit game is a probable change state. Sometimes it becomes. However, in other cases, it is possible to make it difficult for the player to recognize whether or not the gaming state after the end of the big hit game is a probable change state when a predetermined condition is satisfied.

  Specifically, regardless of whether or not the probability variation state is given, the opening manner of the opening and closing blades 26 is the same after the end of the big hit game. For this reason, it becomes difficult for the player to recognize whether or not the open / close blade 26 is in the certain variation state.

  Further, in the first variable game, the opening mode of the big prize opening device 29 is the same in the 2R probability variable big hit game and the small hit game. For this reason, it is difficult to recognize whether the 2R probability variation big hit game is given or the small hit game is given from the open state of the big winning opening device 29, and it is difficult for the player to recognize whether or not the probability winning state is reached after the big hit game ends. It becomes. Further, in the first floating game, when the game state when the result of the big hit determination is affirmative or when the result of the big hit determination is affirmative is the first game state, the 2R probability variable big hit game or the small hit game ends. Later, the entry rate improvement state is not given. For this reason, it is difficult to recognize whether the 2R probability variation big hit game is given or the small hit game is given from the opened state of the opening / closing blade 26, and it is difficult for the player to recognize whether or not the probability change state is reached after the big hit game is finished. . Of course, even when the gaming state when the result of the big hit determination is affirmative or when the result of the small hit determination is affirmative cannot be recognized, it becomes difficult to recognize whether the 2R probability variable big hit game or the small hit game is given, It becomes difficult for the player to recognize whether or not the game is in the probable state after the end of the big hit game.

  Also, the open mode of the big prize opening device 29 is the same for the 7R normal probability variable big hit game and the 7R non-probable big hit game. For this reason, it becomes difficult to recognize whether the 7R normal probability variable big hit game is given or the 7R non-probable big hit game is given from the open mode of the big prize opening device 29, and whether or not the player is in a promiscuous state after the big hit game ends. It becomes difficult to recognize. Furthermore, when the game state when the result of the big hit determination is affirmative is other than the second game state, only the four symbol variation games are entered after the completion of the 7R normal probability variable big hit game or the 7R non-probable big hit game. A ball improvement state is given. For this reason, it becomes difficult to recognize whether the 7R normal probability variation big hit game is given or whether the 7R non-probability big hit game is given from the opened state of the opening / closing blade 26, and the player recognizes whether or not the probability variation state is reached after the big hit game is finished. It becomes difficult. Of course, even if the gaming state when the result of the big hit determination is positive cannot be recognized, it is difficult to recognize whether the 7R normal probability variable big hit game or the 7R non-probable big hit game is given, and the positive change state after the big hit game ends. It becomes difficult for the player to recognize whether or not.

  When the sub CPU 32a inputs an effect mode command that can specify the type of the effect mode, the sub CPU 32a controls the display content of the variable display H2 so that the symbol variation game is performed with the effect content specified by the command. In addition, when the sub CPU 32a inputs an effect mode command that can individually specify the contents for instructing execution of various effects and various determination contents, the sub CPU 32a controls the display content of the variable display H2 in the effect mode specified by the command. .

  In this embodiment, when the sub CPU 32a inputs an effect mode command, the display content of the variable display H2 is displayed so as to perform a display effect corresponding to the type of effect mode specified by the command with the start of the symbol variation game. Control. In executing each effect mode, the sub CPU 32a causes the variable display device H2 to perform different display effects so that the player can recognize the type of the effect mode being executed from the display content.

  In particular, when the sub CPU 32a inputs an effect mode command for specifying the effect mode B1, as shown in FIGS. 28B to 28E, a flame meter capable of displaying a flame image is displayed on the variable display H2. Let When the sub CPU 32a inputs a flame image designation command for designating the display number and display color of the flame image, the sub CPU 32a displays the flame image with the display number and display color corresponding to the flame image designation command on the variable display H2. Display.

  Further, the sub CPU 32a inputs a special variation pattern, and when the third variation cycle is executed, the sub CPU 32a inputs an effect mode command for designating the effect mode B2, and FIG. 28 (g) and FIG. 28 (h) As shown in FIG. 29 and FIG. 29, a mode transition gauge for informing the numerical value is displayed on the variable display H2. When the sub CPU 32a inputs a numerical designation command for designating a numerical value in the mode transition gauge, the sub CPU 32a displays a numerical value corresponding to the numerical designation command on the variable display H2.

Further, the display mode of such a pachinko machine 10 will be described below with reference to FIGS.
First, as shown in FIG. 28 (a), the image display area GH of the variable display H2 includes a symbol display area GH1L, GH1C, GH1R for changing the decorative pattern, and an effect image display area GH2 other than that. include.

  As shown in FIG. 28A, decorative symbols are displayed in the symbol display areas GH1L, GH1C, and GH1R, respectively. In such a state, when a game ball enters the first start winning opening 25 or the second start winning opening 27, the decorative symbols change in the symbol display areas GH1L, GH1C, GH1R, respectively, When the fluctuation time elapses, the display is stopped.

  In the effect image display area GH2, images of various background images, characters, characters, and the like corresponding to the types of effect modes are displayed. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 28A, the player can recognize that the production mode is A1.

  In such a case, when the above-described special variation pattern is determined, a symbol variation game including three variation cycles is executed. In this case, as shown in FIG. 28 (b), the first variation cycle is started, and the variation of the decorative design is started. In addition, at the timing when the first fluctuation cycle is started, the effect mode is shifted from the effect mode A1 to the effect mode B1, and the player can recognize that the effect mode B1. Then, as shown in FIG. 28C, the decorative symbols are stopped and displayed, and the first fluctuation cycle is completed.

  Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 28 (d), the second variation cycle is started, and the variation of the decorative design is started. In addition, at the timing when the second fluctuation cycle is started, the effect mode B1 is maintained as the effect mode, and the player can recognize that it is the effect mode B1. Then, as shown in FIG. 28 (e), the decorative symbols are stopped and displayed, and the second fluctuation cycle is completed.

  In this effect mode B1, as shown in FIG. 28B, a flame meter GH3 capable of displaying five flame images is displayed in the effect image display area GH2. As described above, the flame meter may change when a special variation pattern or a normal variation pattern is determined. The number of flame images indicates the transition level of the rendering mode described above. For example, when the transition level is high, the number of flame images increases and the increase / decrease increases with a higher probability than when the transition level is low. Although a maximum of five flame images can be displayed, as shown in FIG. 28 (e), when the five flame images are displayed, the effect mode is changed from the effect mode B1 to the effect mode B2. Will be.

  As a specific example, as shown in FIG. 28B, when the effect mode is changed from the effect mode A1 to the effect mode B1, a flame image can be displayed. In this case, the flame image itself is not displayed (zero flame images). When the first fluctuation cycle is started, as shown in FIG. 28C, the flame image is increased and displayed, two flame images are displayed, and the first fluctuation cycle is completed. Further, when the second fluctuation cycle is started, the flame images are increased and displayed, and as shown in FIG. 28E, five flame images are displayed, and the second fluctuation cycle is completed. This makes it possible to recognize that the next transition to the effect mode B2 is made when the decorative design is changed.

  Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 28 (f), the third variation cycle is started, and the variation of the decorative design is started. In addition, at the timing when the third fluctuation cycle is started, the effect mode is shifted from the effect mode B1 to the effect mode B2, and the player can recognize that it is the effect mode B2. Also, as shown in FIG. 28 (g), an image that promotes the operation of the effect button 70 "Repeat the button to save the gauge!" Is displayed. In addition, a mode transition gauge GH4 is displayed in the effect image display area GH2. In the mode transition gauge GH4, the numerical value image indicating the numerical value rises, and the numerical value of the mode transition gauge described above is displayed in a recognizable manner by the player depending on the position where the numerical image is displayed. Then, as shown in FIG. 28 (h), an effect button image simulating the effect button 70 is displayed in order to notify that the operation valid period during which the operation of the effect button 70 can be accepted. When the effect button 70 is operated during such an operation valid period, the numerical image rises according to the operation mode as shown in FIG.

  And as shown in FIG.29 (b), the symbol combination of a probability change suggestion in case a big hit game or a small hit game is provided may be displayed. In this case, as shown in FIG. 29 (b), when the numerical image rises to the top in accordance with the operation mode of the effect button 70, an image indicating the transition to the probability change effect mode is displayed. As shown in FIG. 29 (c), the effect mode shifts from the effect mode B2 to the probability change effect mode.

  Also, as shown in FIG. 29 (d), when the numerical image does not rise to the uppermost stage according to the operation mode of the production button 70 but rises above the middle, it indicates that the mode is shifted to the production mode B3. The image is displayed, and as shown in FIG. 29 (e), the effect mode shifts from the effect mode B2 to the effect mode B3.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 29 (f), when the numerical image does not rise above the middle but rises to the middle according to the operation mode of the production button 70, an image indicating that the mode is shifted to the production mode B1. Is displayed, and as shown in FIG. 29 (g), the effect mode shifts from the effect mode B2 to the effect mode B1.

  Thus, in the production mode B1, the transition level can be suggested by the number of flame images. Further, in the effect mode B1, when the number of flame images reaches the maximum number, it can be recognized that the mode is shifted to the effect mode B2. Also, in the last variation cycle in the current symbol variation game, the numerical image rises in accordance with the operation mode of the effect button 70, and an effect mode to be shifted to after the current symbol variation game ends is determined by the numerical image. The Rukoto. Further, when the previous symbol variation game is in the normal effect mode, if a special variation pattern is determined, the current symbol variation game is shifted to the effect mode B1, and in the last variation cycle, the effect mode B2 is entered. Transition. And it may transfer to production mode B3 and probability variation production mode. In the present embodiment, the variable display H2 corresponds to an effect execution unit that executes a predetermined effect, and corresponds to a numerical value notification unit that performs a notification that suggests a numerical value.

As described above in detail, the present embodiment has the following effects.
(1) When a special variation pattern is determined and the normal effect mode is set in the previous symbol variation game, the previous variation cycle in the previous symbol variation game, the previous variation cycle in the present symbol variation game, and the current symbol The production mode is set such that the expected variation expectation increases stepwise in the last variation cycle in the variation game. Then, the production mode can be set so that the expected variation expectation is further increased after the end of the current symbol variation game. For this reason, it is possible to recognize that the expected variation rate is increased step by step depending on the set production mode, and it is possible to produce an effect having relevance before and after the current symbol variation game. When multiple variable cycles are possible, it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

  (2) It is possible to shift only when a special variation pattern is determined, and after the end of the current symbol variation game, the effect mode B2 that is not maintained after the end of the current symbol variation game is set. It is also possible to recognize that the production mode always shifts. For this reason, the expectation with respect to transfer to production mode B3 and probability variation production mode can be raised.

  (3) When a special variation pattern is determined, a special effect in which the number of flame images displayed is five in the second variation cycle immediately before the end of the plurality of variation cycles in the current symbol variation game. In the first fluctuation cycle, a normal effect in which the number of flame images displayed is 0 to 4 is executed as in the normal fluctuation pattern. For this reason, when a special effect is performed, the expectation for the transition to the effect mode B2 can be enhanced.

  (4) By setting the production mode B2, it can be predicted that any one of the jump-up jackpot game, the 2R probability variable jackpot game, and the jackpot game is given. For this reason, the expectation for granting a 7R jackpot game and the expectation for giving a probable change state can be enhanced, and the interest in the game can be improved.

  (5) When the determination result of the jackpot is affirmative, the effect mode after the end of the symbol variation game is not determined in advance. Then, after the operation valid period ends, the operation mode in which the effect button 70 is operated, the type of jackpot game related to whether or not the probability change state is given after the end of the jackpot game, and the current game state change The effect mode corresponding to the determination result of whether or not it is in the state is determined as the effect mode after the end of the symbol variation game. For this reason, since the effect mode is determined by the operation mode of the operation after the effect button 70 is operated in the symbol variation game, the significance of the operation can be increased, the motivation for the operation is enhanced, and the interest of the game is enhanced. Improvements can be made.

  (6) In addition, the effect mode corresponding to the type of jackpot game related to whether or not the probability change state is given after the end of the jackpot game and the determination result of whether or not the current game state is the probability change state is determined. It is also possible to maintain the reliability of the expected variation of the production mode to be determined.

  (7) It has been decided that either the 2R probability variation big hit game or the small hit game will be given, in which the open mode of the big prize opening device 29 is the same, but it is difficult to recognize whether or not the probability change state is given. In this case, the operation mode of the effect button 70, whether or not the current game state is a probability change state, and the effect mode corresponding to the game to be given are determined as the effect mode after the end of the symbol variation game. For this reason, in the case where it is difficult to recognize whether or not a certain change state is given, it is possible to determine the production mode corresponding to the operation mode, to increase the significance of the operation, and to increase the willingness to operate. It is possible to improve the interest in games.

  (8) In particular, when the current gaming state is not the probability variation state, when the game to be granted is a 2R probability variation big hit game, the probability variation state is given after the 2R probability variation big hit game is finished, and the game to be given is a small hit game When it is, the probability variation state is not given after the end of the small hit game. And when the current game state is not a probability change state, when the 2R probability change big hit game is awarded, the probability change expectation is relative to the effect mode in the current symbol variation game compared to the case where the small hit game is given. Therefore, it is easy to determine a high probability production mode (production mode B3 and probability variation production mode). For this reason, it is possible to determine the production mode corresponding to whether or not the probability variation state is given after the end of the big hit game, and it is also possible to maintain the reliability of the probability variation expectation of the decided performance mode.

  (9) Even when a jump-up jackpot game in which the opening mode of the big prize opening device 29 is the same as that of the 2R-probable big hit game and the small hit game is given, the operation mode in which the effect button 70 is operated, the current game Whether or not the state is a probable change state and the effect mode corresponding to the game to be given are determined as the effect mode after the end of the symbol variation game. For this reason, whether or not the jump-up jackpot game is executed cannot be recognized until halfway, but the game given by the effect mode can be predicted. Therefore, it is possible to have a sense of expectation for the effect mode to be shifted to after the completion of the symbol variation game, to increase the significance of the operation, to enhance the motivation for the operation, and to improve the interest in the game.

  (10) When the numerical value is changed according to the operation mode and the numerical value becomes a specific value, the high-probability effect mode (the effect mode B3 and the probability variation effect mode) is determined, while the value does not become the specific value. If it is, the low-probability effect mode (effect mode B1) is determined. Further, the first operation condition in which the numerical value can be changed to the specific value and the second operation condition in which the numerical value is not changed to the specific value are the jackpot type and the determination result of whether or not the current gaming state is a probable change state And selected based on. For this reason, the significance of the operation of changing the numerical value to a specific value in order to determine the production mode can be enhanced, the motivation for the operation can be enhanced, and the interest in the game can be improved.

  (11) In the first operation condition and the second operation condition, conditions of the same operation mode are defined as numerical values before the specific value is reached. For this reason, if it is not operated until it becomes a specific value, it is difficult to recognize whether or not it becomes a specific value, and the motivation for the operation before the specific value is raised, and the interest for the game can be improved. .

  (12) In a symbol variation game in which a special variation pattern in which a plurality of variation cycles can be continuously executed is determined, an operation opportunity can be given, the motivation for the operation is enhanced, and the interest in the game is improved. be able to. Moreover, by being executed in the last change cycle, the progress of the production becomes smooth, and it is possible to prevent the interest of the game from decreasing.

  (13) If the probability change state is given, the transition level is easily set high, and if the transition level is set high, it is easy to shift to the effect mode with a high probability change expectation. Moreover, although the effect is executed in a mode corresponding to the effect mode, it is difficult for the player to recognize the transition level. For this reason, it is possible to precisely control whether or not a certain change state is given by setting a transition level that is difficult for the player to recognize without complicating a production mode that can be easily recognized by the player. Can improve the interest of the game.

  (14) Whether or not the open mode of the big prize opening device 29 is the same, whether a 2R probability change big hit game (second big hit game) to which a probability change state is given is given or a small hit game in which the state is maintained is given It cannot be easily recognized by the player, and it cannot be easily recognized whether or not a certain change state has been given after the game has ended. In such a case, when a 2R probability variable big hit game is awarded, a higher transition level is set with a higher probability than when a small hit game is awarded, and an effect with a high probability change expectation is associated with the setting. It becomes easy to shift to the mode. In this way, it can be predicted whether the 2R probability variation big hit game or the small hit game is given depending on the effect mode. Therefore, even if a 2R probability variation big hit game or small hit game that is not easily recognized by the player is given, it can be easily recognized by the player by setting a transition level that is difficult for the player to recognize. The production mode is not complicated. In addition, it is possible to precisely control whether or not the probability variation state is given and the given game, and it is possible to improve the interest in the game.

  (15) In the case of the symbol variation game within the first game number of times (for example, 50 times) after the end of the 2R probability variation big hit game or the small hit game, when the probability change state is given or not given Determines the production mode to be shifted with the same probability. For this reason, the effect mode to be shifted is determined based on the transition level that is difficult to be recognized by the player, and it becomes even more difficult to recognize whether or not the probability variation state is given.

  (16) On the other hand, in the case where the symbol variation game of the first game number is executed, when the probability variation state is given, the probability variation expectation degree is higher with a higher probability than when it is not granted. Decide to switch to mode. For this reason, after the first game number variation game is executed, in addition to the transition level, when the probability variation state is actually granted, the production mode has a higher probability of probability variation than when it is not granted. It becomes difficult to recognize whether or not a certain change state is given.

  (17) After the end of the 2R probability variation big hit game or the small hit game, the degree of recognition of whether or not the probability variation state is given differs depending on whether or not the symbol variation game is within the first game count. Therefore, it is possible to precisely control whether or not the probability variation state is given without complicating the production mode that can be easily recognized by the player, and to improve the interest in the game.

  (18) Probability change state is not given, but the probability is the same in the case of the symbol variation game within the first game count after the end of 2R probability change big hit game or small hit game and when the probability change state is given To determine the production mode to be shifted. Further, in this case, it is determined to shift to the effect mode having a high probability of expected change with a higher probability than when the symbol variation game of the first number of games is executed. Therefore, in the symbol variation game within the first game number after the end of the 2R probability variation big hit game or the small hit game, the probability variation state is given more than after the symbol variation game of the first game number is executed. It is highly possible to predict, and the willingness to continue playing can be enhanced. Therefore, it is possible to precisely control whether or not the probability variation state is given without complicating the production mode that can be easily recognized by the player, and to improve the interest in the game.

  (19) The transition level can be changed for each symbol variation game for a predetermined second number of games (for example, 10 times). In this way, since the opportunity to change the transition level is given for every certain number of symbol variation games, the transition level can be changed within the category intended by the designer of the gaming machine.

  (20) Even if a specific variation pattern is determined, the effect mode is not changed according to the number of symbol variation games since the big hit game or the small hit game is given. For this reason, the production mode can be changed at a frequency intended by the designer or the like.

In addition, the said embodiment can be embodied in another embodiment (another example) as follows.
In the above embodiment, when a special variation pattern is determined, the same normal effect (0 to 4 flame image display numbers) is executed in the first variation cycle as when the normal variation pattern is determined. In the second fluctuation cycle, a special effect (the number of flame images displayed is five) different from the case where the normal fluctuation pattern is determined was executed. However, the special effect may be executed in the first fluctuation cycle, and the normal effect may be executed in the second fluctuation cycle. Moreover, these combinations may be sufficient.

  In the above embodiment, only when the transition is made to the effect mode B1 (specific effect mode), the effect (for example, the number of flame images) suggesting the set transition level is executed. However, not only the effect mode B1 but also an effect that suggests the transition level may be executed in other effect modes. Moreover, it is good also as unrecognizable, without performing the production | presentation which suggests a transfer level.

  In the above embodiment, only when a special variation pattern is determined, the mode is shifted to the effect mode B2 in the last variation cycle, and after the symbol variation game is ended, the mode is shifted to another effect mode. However, it is also possible to shift to the effect mode B2 other than when the special variation pattern is determined. Further, the production mode B2 may be continued across a plurality of fluctuation cycles, or may be continued across a plurality of symbol fluctuation games.

  In the above embodiment, a special variation pattern may be determined when winning a jump-up big hit game, 2R probability variable big hit game or small hit game, but for example, 7R normal probability variable big hit game or 7R non-probable big hit game In other cases, such as when winning a game, a special variation pattern may be determined. Further, the special variation pattern is determined when the entrance rate improvement state is not applied, but the special change pattern may be determined when the entrance rate improvement state is applied. Of course, a special variation pattern may be determined regardless of whether or not the entrance rate improvement state is given.

  In the above embodiment, in the present symbol variation game in which a special variation pattern is determined, the production mode is shifted twice in the previous variation cycle and the last variation cycle, but in the present symbol variation game, The production mode may be shifted three times or more. In other words, what is necessary is just to make multiple transitions in the current symbol variation game.

  In the above embodiment, when a special variation pattern is determined, a symbol variation game including three variation cycles is executed, but a symbol variation game including two or four variation cycles is executed. Also good.

  In the above embodiment, a plurality of types of operation conditions are defined, and the operation conditions of the same operation mode are defined in the numerical values before the specific value, but the operation conditions of different operation modes are defined. May be.

  -In the above embodiment, after the end of the symbol variation game, the numerical value is changed according to the operation mode operated within the operation effective period, and the numerical value is changed to a specific value defined in two stages. It was decided that the production mode could be changed. However, specific values may be defined in three or more stages, and of course, specific values may not be defined in a plurality of stages. Moreover, you may determine the production mode corresponding to the operation mode of the production button 70, without using such a numerical value.

  In the above embodiment, the operation valid period is set in the last variation cycle in the symbol variation game in which the special variation pattern is determined, but it may not be in the last variation cycle. In addition, the production mode to be shifted at the timing when the operation effective period ends is determined, but it is only necessary to be able to determine the production mode after the operation effective period ends. For example, after the operation effective period ends, The production mode may be determined before the game starts.

  -In the above embodiment, when a jump-up jackpot game, 2R probability variable jackpot game, or jackpot game is won, an operation valid period may be set, and in other jackpot games, no operation valid period is set. . However, it is only necessary that the result of the jackpot determination is affirmative. For example, the operation valid period may be set when a 7R normal probability variable big hit game or a 7R non-probable variable big hit game is won.

  In the above embodiment, the transition level can be changed regardless of whether or not the current game state is given the entrance rate improvement state, but not limited to this, the entrance rate improvement state is given. The transition level may be changeable only when there is not. Of course, the transition level may be changeable only when the entrance rate improvement state is given.

  -In the above embodiment, the transition level can be changed when the 2R probability variable big hit game or the small hit game is reached, but when it becomes a 7R normal probability variable big hit game or a 7R non-probable big hit game, In this case, the transition level may be changeable. In particular, the transition level may be changeable when it is not easy to recognize whether or not the probability variation state is given. Moreover, it does not have to be triggered by having become a big hit game.

  In the above embodiment, the transition level can be changed every 10 symbol variation games, but may be 9 or less or 11 or more symbol variation games as long as it is a predetermined number of times. Of course, it may be per one symbol variation game. Moreover, it may not be a predetermined number of times, but may be determined randomly within a predetermined range. Moreover, it is not necessary to change a transfer level for every number of symbol variation games.

  In the above-described embodiment, when changing the effect mode, two conditions of the condition X and the condition Y are provided, and it is defined that the types of the effect modes to be transferred are different. Condition X is when the probability variation state is granted, and when the probability variation state is not imparted, but after the 2R probability variation big hit game or the small hit game is given, the 50 symbol variation games have not ended. It is. On the other hand, the condition Y is after the end of 50 symbol variation games after the probability variation state is not granted and the 2R probability variation big hit game or the small hit game is given. However, the condition X and the condition Y are not limited to this. For example, the game may not be 50 symbol variation games, and may be a symbol variation game within a predetermined first game number such as 49 times or less or 51 times or more. Further, even if it is not caused by the 2R probability variable big hit game or the small hit game being given, for example, it may be caused by giving the 7R normal probability big hit game or the 7R non-probable big hit game. Instead of determining whether or not the symbol variation game within the predetermined first game number has ended, the first game number may be determined randomly within a predetermined range. Three or more of the above conditions may be provided.

  -Moreover, in the said embodiment, although the kind of jackpot game shown in FIG. 3 is prescribed | regulated, it is not limited only to the aspect shown in FIG. Also, the small hit game may be awarded in the second variation game or may not be granted in the first variation game.

  In the above embodiment, the second variation game is executed with priority over the first variation game, but the first variation game may be prioritized. Further, the variation game may be executed in the order of early arrival without entering any variation game preferentially.

  -In the above embodiment, two types of symbol variation games, the first variation game and the second variation game, can be executed. However, one or more symbol variation games may be executable. .

  -You may make the sub CPU32a perform the process which the integrated CPU31a performs in the said embodiment. In this case, the overall control board 31 may be omitted, or the configuration of the present embodiment may be used.

  In the above embodiment, the display mode is notified using the background image on the variable display H2, but the design and other images (for example, various characters and characters) other than the design that are not the background image are displayed. The effect mode may be notified by. Further, for example, any of a decorative lamp 16 that emits light, a speaker 17 that outputs sound, a movable body that can perform a predetermined operation, and a vibration generator that generates vibration may be used, or a combination thereof. .

  In the above embodiment, the variable display H2 is a liquid crystal display. However, it may be a dot matrix display or a 7 segment LED display, or a mechanical display such as a drum display.

Next, a technical idea that can be grasped from the above embodiment and another example will be added below.
(A) The effect control means performs a special effect in the last cycle immediately before the last variation cycle in the symbol variation game in which the special variation content is determined by the variation content determination unit. The game according to claim 6, wherein the effect execution means causes the effect execution means to execute a normal effect different from the special effect in a change cycle excluding the last change cycle and the change cycle immediately before the last. Machine.

  H0 ... first special figure display, H1 ... second special figure display, H2 ... variable display (display means), SE1 ... first start port sensor, SE2 ... second start port sensor, 10 ... pachinko machine, 25 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1st start winning opening, 26 ... Opening / closing blade, 27 ... 2nd starting winning opening, 28 ... Large winning opening door, 29 ... Large winning opening device, 30 ... Main control board, 30a ... Main CPU (Big hit judging means, small Win determining means, big hit type determining means, variation content determining means, big hit game giving means, small hit game giving means, probability variation determining means), 30c ... RAM, 31 ... overall control board, 31a ... overall CPU (mode control means, game) State determination means, operation condition selection means, numerical value change means, numerical value notification means), 31b... ROM (operation condition storage means), 31c... RAM, 32... Display control board, 70.

Claims (6)

The determination result of the display unit for displaying the symbol variation game performed by changing the symbol, the big hit determination unit for determining whether or not the symbol variation game is a big hit at the start of the symbol variation game, and the determination result of the big hit determination unit are positive with jackpot gaming is performed when a probability variable providing means to grant probability variation state to change to a high probability, the determination result of the jackpot determination means is positive than the normal state lottery probability jackpot when the , triggered by the establishment of the pre-Me-determined condition, the gaming machine gaming state after the end of the jackpot gaming is difficult recognize the player whether the probability variation state,
Operation means for production that can be operated by the player,
If the determination result of the jackpot determining means is affirmative, jackpot type determining means for determining the type of jackpot game having a different jackpot value;
If the determination result of the jackpot determining means is affirmative, the jackpot game granting means for granting the jackpot game after the end of the symbol variation game with the content determined by the jackpot type determining means;
If the determination result of the big hit determining means is negative, the small hit determining means for determining whether or not the small hit,
If the determination result of the small hit determination means is affirmative, a small hit game granting means for granting a small hit game for opening the special prize opening after the end of the symbol variation game;
Gaming state determination means for determining whether or not the current gaming state is a probabilistic state;
And a mode control means for controlling one of execution among a plurality of types of effect mode indicates the current probability variable expectations probability variation state that have been granted as a game state,
The probability variation applying means, when the judgment result of the jackpot determination means is positive, based on the type of the jackpot gaming determined by the jackpot type determination means, Grant the probability variation state after completion of the jackpot gaming,
If the determination result of the jackpot determination unit is affirmative, the mode control unit is configured to provide a plurality of types having different probability of expected change after an operation effective period in which the operation of the effect operation unit is effective in the symbol variation game. Of the effect modes, the operation mode in which the effect operating means is operated within the operation effective period in the symbol variation game, the type of jackpot game determined by the jackpot type determining means, and the determination result of the game state determining means The production mode corresponding to is determined as the production mode to be shifted after the end of the symbol variation game ,
If the determination result of the jackpot determining means is affirmative, the jackpot type determining means is configured to have a first jackpot game in which a special winning opening is opened after the end of the symbol variation game and the special jackpot game than the first jackpot game. Decide which jackpot game to grant from the second jackpot game with a short opening time of the winning opening,
When the jackpot game granting means is determined by the jackpot type determining means to grant a special jackpot game included in the first jackpot game, the special prize in the second jackpot game after the end of the symbol variation game Open the special prize opening in the same manner as the opening mode of the mouth, and then grant a special jackpot game that further opens the special prize opening,
When the determination result of the small hit determination means is affirmative, the special winning opening is provided in the same manner as the special winning opening in the second big winning game after the end of the symbol variation game. A small hit game that unlocks
The probability change granting means gives a probability change state after the second jackpot game is over when the second jackpot game is determined by the jackpot type determination means when the result of the jackpot determination means is affirmative. When the special big hit game is determined by the big hit type determining means when the determination result of the big hit determination means is affirmative, a probability variation state is given after the special big hit game is finished, while the small hit determination means If the result of the determination is affirmative, it is determined to maintain the state before the small hit game after the end of the small hit game,
When the determination result of the jackpot determination means is affirmative, the mode control means determines that the second jackpot game or the special jackpot game is given by the jackpot type determination means, or When the determination result of the hit determination means is affirmative, an operation mode in which the effect operation means is operated within an operation effective period in the symbol variation game among a plurality of types of effect modes with different probability of expected change, and the gaming state The effect mode corresponding to the determination result of the determination means and the game given out of the second jackpot game, the special jackpot game and the small hit game is determined as an effect mode for shifting after the end of the symbol variation game,
An operation condition storage means in which a plurality of types of operation conditions for changing a numerical value for determining an effect mode to be transferred are stored in accordance with an operation mode in which the effect operation means is operated within an operation effective period;
Based on the determination result of the gaming state determination means, the determination result of the big hit type determination means and the determination result of the small hit determination means, any one of a plurality of types of operation conditions stored in the operation condition storage means An operation condition selection means for selecting one of them,
Numerical value changing means for changing the numerical value when the operation mode by the effect operating means satisfies the operation condition selected by the operation condition selecting means;
Numerical value notification means for performing notification indicating the numerical value,
The operation condition selection means includes a plurality of operation condition storage means stored in the operation condition storage means based on the determination result of the gaming state determination means, the determination result of the big hit type determination means and the determination result of the small hit determination means. Among the types of operation conditions, select the first operation condition that can change the numerical value to a specific value or the second operation condition that does not change the numerical value to a specific value,
The mode control means, when the current game state is not a probable change state, when the second jackpot game is determined by the jackpot type determination means when the determination result of the jackpot determination means is affirmative, or When the determination result of the small hit determination means is affirmative, if the numerical value is changed to a specific value by the numerical value changing means, the probability variation expectation is relatively high as an effect mode after the end of the symbol variation game While determining the high-probability effect mode, if the numerical value is not changed to a specific value by the numerical value changing means, the low-probability effect mode with a relatively low probability change probability as the effect mode after the end of the symbol variation game To determine the gaming machine.   Corresponding to each of the multiple types of performance modes, a plurality of types of transition levels that may differ in the possibility of shifting to another performance mode are defined, and based on whether or not the current gaming state is a probable state, A transition level setting means for setting any one of a plurality of transition levels;
  Production execution means for executing a predetermined production;
  Effect control means for causing the effect execution means to execute an effect in a manner corresponding to the effect mode controlled by the mode control means,
  The transition level setting means sets a high transition level with a higher probability when the current gaming state is a probability variation state than when it is not a probability variation state,
  The mode control means has a higher probability of probability change when the transition level setting means sets a relatively high transition level than when a relatively low transition level is set. Control to shift to the production mode,
  The effect control means suggests the transition level separately from the effect mode corresponding to the effect mode in at least one of the effect modes controlled based on the transition level set by the transition level setting means. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein an effect is executed. When the determination result of the big hit determination means is affirmative, the mode control means is when the second big hit game is determined by the big hit type determination means or when the determination result of the small hit determination means is positive Furthermore, after the operation effective period during which the operation of the operation means for the effect is effective in the symbol variation game, the effect within the operation effective period in the symbol variation game among a plurality of types of effect modes with different probability of expected change. After the end of the symbol variation game, the operation mode in which the operation means is operated, the determination result of the gaming state determination means, and the game mode assigned to the second big hit game and the small hit game are given. Determined as the production mode to be transferred in
In the case where the current gaming state is not a probable change state, the mode control means determines that when the determination result of the big hit determining means is affirmative and the second big hit type game is determined by the big hit type determining means, the small hit determining means It is easier to determine a high-probability effect mode that has a relatively high probability of expected change as compared to the effect mode in the current symbol variation game as the effect mode to be shifted after the symbol variation game is finished than when the determination result is affirmative The gaming machine according to claim 1 or claim 2 . The said 1st operation condition and the said 2nd operation condition are the conditions of the same operation aspect in the numerical value before becoming the said specific value, The condition of the same operation condition is described in any one of Claims 1-3. Game machines. Fluctuation content determination means for determining the fluctuation content of the symbol variation game based on the determination result of the jackpot determination means,
The symbol variation game is performed once from the symbol variation start to the symbol fixed stop display,
The variation content of the symbol variation game includes special variation content that allows a variation cycle of one symbol variation game to be executed from a symbol variation start to a symbol variation stop once continuously. And
The operating lifetime is described in either one of claims 1 to 4 which is set in the last variation cycle in the symbol variation game change contents of the special was determined by the change content determining means Gaming machine.   A starting means that allows a game ball to enter and can be a starting condition of the symbol variation game by entering the game ball;
  If the determination result of the jackpot determining means is affirmative, the probability of entering the game ball into the starting means is improved after the jackpot game is ended based on the type of the jackpot game determined by the jackpot type determining means. A rate-of-improvement state determination means for providing a rate-of-impact improvement state,
  When the determination result of the jackpot determination unit is affirmative, the gaming state determination unit determines whether or not a probability variation state is given as the current state, and the entrance rate improvement state is given as the current state The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein it is determined whether or not it exists.

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