JP5690292B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine that can acquire a large number of game balls by winning a game ball in a big prize opening when a winning game performed by opening and closing a big prize opening is given.

  Conventionally, in a pachinko gaming machine that is a kind of gaming machine, when a symbol variation game is a big hit, a winning game is performed that is performed by opening and closing a big prize opening. In addition, today, as shown in Patent Document 1, there is a gaming machine in which a game area in which a game ball is fired is different depending on a game mode. The fun of the game is enhanced by changing the game area in which the game ball is fired according to the game mode.

JP 2011-259 A JP 2009-261613 A

  By the way, the winning game includes a winning game in which the opening time of the big prize opening is very short, such as a small hit in Patent Document 2 and a normal hit in one round. In this way, during a hit game where the opening time of the grand prize opening is very short, there is a possibility that a game ball cannot be entered into the big prize opening. Yes.

  However, in the gaming machine having a winning game with a very short opening time of the big prize opening, the opening of the big winning opening is made like “9R long opening” of Patent Document 1 and “15 round big hit” of Patent Document 2. A game may be awarded for a long time. For this reason, even if a game is awarded for a long opening time of the grand prize opening, if the player thinks that a winning game is granted for a very short opening time of the big prize opening, There may be a case where the game ball is not fired even though it is possible to win the ball.

  In particular, when a big prize opening is arranged in a gaming area where a game ball is not normally fired like the gaming machine of Patent Document 1, it is delayed for the player to notice that the big prize opening time is long. It is conceivable. In such a case, there is a possibility that sufficient profits (prize balls) cannot be given to the player.

  The present invention has been made paying attention to such problems existing in the prior art. An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of instructing a position where a player should fire a game ball in accordance with the type of jackpot game given.

In order to solve the above problems, the invention according to claim 1 is a game machine determining means for determining a type of the winning game in a gaming machine in which a special winning means that is released during the winning game is arranged on the game board. And an instruction means for instructing a launch area of a game ball for winning a game ball to the special winning means when the winning game is given, and there are a plurality of types of the winning game, In the type of winning game, as an opening mode of the special winning means, a first opening mode in which the special winning means is opened in a first opening time, and the special winning means is compared with the first opening time. And a second winning mode having a second opening time that is long, and the winning game includes the first winning mode having the first releasing mode as the opening mode of the special winning means. Game and the special prize It includes a second per game having a first open mode and the second open mode as an open aspect of the stage, and said indicating means, said special pay means is opened and closed by the first open aspect And when the special winning means is opened and closed in the second release mode, the instruction mode for instructing the launch area of the game ball is different, and the first winning game and the second The gist is that the instruction mode when the special winning means is opened in the same opening mode in the winning game is the same .

  According to the present invention, it is possible to instruct a position at which a player should fire a game ball according to the type of jackpot game that has been granted.

The front view which shows the game board of a pachinko machine. Explanatory drawing which shows the kind of big hit game and a small hit game. Explanatory drawing which shows the transfer aspect of effect mode. The block diagram which shows the electrical constitution of a pachinko gaming machine. Explanatory drawing which shows the kind of fluctuation pattern. Explanatory drawing which shows the production content of the hit game production determined according to a game state. (A) shows the effect aspect when the launch instruction effect is performed in the first instruction mode, and (b) is an explanatory diagram showing the effect mode when the launch instruction effect is performed in the second instruction mode. (A) is a timing chart showing an instruction mode of a launch instruction effect in the first round of a jump-up jackpot, and (b) is a timing chart showing an instruction mode of a launch instruction effect in a 2R jackpot or a small hit game. Explanatory drawing which shows the effect content of the hit game effect determined when the 2R jackpot for concealment is awarded, and the effect content of the hit game effect determined when the jump-up jackpot is awarded. Explanatory drawing which shows the effect aspect of the description effect in another example.

Hereinafter, an embodiment in which the present invention is embodied in a pachinko gaming machine will be described with reference to FIGS.
As shown in FIG. 1, an effect display device 11 as a display means having a liquid crystal display type image display unit GH is disposed in the approximate center of a game board 10 of a pachinko gaming machine. In the effect display device 11, a symbol variation game that is performed by varying a plurality of columns (three columns in the present embodiment) and various display effects that are executed in association with the game are executed. In the symbol variation game of the present embodiment, a symbol combination consisting of a plurality of columns (in this embodiment, three columns) is derived. Note that the symbol variation game executed on the effect display device 11 is performed using decorative symbols for diversifying display effects.

  In addition, a 7-segment special drawing display device 12 is disposed at the lower right of the effect display device 11. In the special symbol display device 12, a symbol variation game is displayed in which a plurality of types of special symbols (special symbols) are varied and displayed. The special symbol is a symbol for notification indicating the result of the internal lottery such as whether or not it is a big hit (big hit lottery) and whether or not a small hit (small hit lottery).

  In the present embodiment, the special figure display device 12 selects one special figure corresponding to the lottery results of the big hit lottery and the small hit lottery from among a plurality of special figures (106 kinds in the present embodiment), The selected special figure is displayed as a fixed stop. The 106 types of special symbols are 100 types of big hit symbols that can recognize big hits, five types of small hit symbols that can recognize small hits, and one type that becomes a symbol that can recognize a loss. It is categorized as an outlier design. Further, when the big hit symbol is displayed in a fixed stop state, the big hit game is given to the player. Further, when the small hit symbol is displayed in a fixed stop state, the player is given a small hit game.

  In the present embodiment, the effect display device 11 displays eight types of numbers [1] to [8] as decorative designs in each column. And the display result according to the display result of the special figure display apparatus 12 is displayed on the effect display apparatus 11. FIG. Specifically, when the big hit symbol is confirmed and stopped on the special symbol display device 12, as a general rule, the big hit symbol (hit symbol combination) is also confirmed and stopped on the effect display device 11. The jackpot symbol combination of the present embodiment is a symbol combination ([222] [777] or the like) in which the decorative symbols in all the rows are the same. Also, when the special symbol display device 12 displays the deferred symbols in a fixed stop, as a general rule, the special symbol display device 12 also displays the deviated symbols (out of symbol combinations) in a fixed stop display. In the present embodiment, the out-of-order symbol combination is a symbol combination ([123] or the like) in which all the decorative symbols are different, or a symbol combination in which one row of decorative symbols is different from the other two rows of decorative symbols ([122] [767). ]).

  Further, when the small hit symbol is displayed on the special symbol display device 12 in a fixed stop display, the small hit symbol (a combination of symbols that suggests the probability variation) is also displayed on the special effect display device 11 in a fixed stop display. Even when the big hit symbol is displayed on the special symbol display device 12 in a fixed stop state, the symbol combination suggesting the probability change may be displayed on the special effect display device 11 in a fixed stop manner. This probability variation suggestion symbol combination suggests that a probability variation state (hereinafter referred to as “probability variation state”) in which the lottery probability of the big hit lottery varies from a low probability (normal state) to a high probability is given. It is a symbol combination. The symbol combination for suggesting the probability change in the present embodiment is a predetermined symbol combination in a symbol combination in which one row of decorative symbols is different from the other two rows of decorative symbols ([121] [232] [343] in this embodiment). [454] [565] [676] [787] [818]).

  In the present embodiment, the decorative symbols of each column in the effect display device 11 are displayed in a variable manner along a predetermined change direction (vertical scroll direction) when the symbol change game is started. When the symbol variation game starts (when the decorative symbols 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 effect display device 11 The decorative symbols that are variably displayed are temporarily stopped and displayed in the order of symbols). Then, when the left symbol and the right symbol that are once stopped and displayed are the same, the reach state can be recognized from the symbol combination ([1 ↓ 1] etc., “↓” indicates changing). In the reach state, the decorative symbols of the specific columns (in the present embodiment, the left column and the right column) of the plurality of columns are temporarily stopped and displayed, and the columns other than the specific column (in the present embodiment, the middle column) This is a state in which the decorative symbols in the column) are variably displayed. The symbol combination that can recognize this reach state becomes the symbol combination of the reach by the decorative symbol.

  The “variable display” is a state in which the types of symbols displayed in the display areas defined in the effect display device 11 and the special figure display device 12 are changed. On the other hand, the “temporary stop display” is a state in which the symbols are displayed in the fluctuation state in the display area. The “definite stop display” is a state in which the symbols are fixed and stopped in the display area. Then, the symbol variation game on the special symbol display device 12 and the symbol variation game on the effect display device 11 start simultaneously with the display effect relating to the symbol variation game, and end simultaneously (that is, the special symbol and the decorative symbol simultaneously). Is confirmed and stopped).

  In addition, the pachinko gaming machine of this embodiment is equipped with a launching handle as a launching device (not shown). This launching handle is disposed at a position where the player can operate the pachinko gaming machine. When the player operates the launch handle, the game ball is launched into the game area 16 from the left side of the game board 10 (left side of the effect display device 11).

  Further, on the right side of the special figure display device 12, a special figure reservation storage display device 13 having a plurality (two in this embodiment) of special figure reservation light emitting units is disposed. The special figure hold storage display device 13 notifies the player of the number of special reserved starting balls stored inside the machine (hereinafter referred to as “holding memory number”). The reserved memory number is incremented by 1 when a game ball enters (wins) in the start winning ports 19 and 21 provided on the game board 10, while it is decremented by 1 at the start of the symbol variation game. Therefore, when a game ball enters the start winning opening 19 or 21 during the symbol variation game, the number of reserved memories is further added and accumulated up to a predetermined upper limit number (four in this embodiment). And the two special figure reservation light emission parts in this embodiment light up, blink, or turn off according to the number of reservation storage. Specifically, when the number of reserved memories is “0”, the two special figure holding light emitting units are turned off, and when the number of reserved memories is “1”, the left special figure holding light emitting unit is turned on, The special figure holding light emission part on the right is turned off. In addition, when the number of reserved memories is “2”, the two special figure holding light emitting units are lit, and when the number of holding memories is “3”, the left special figure holding light emitting unit blinks and the right side The special figure holding light-emitting unit is turned on. Further, when the number of reserved memories is “4”, the two special figure holding light emitting units blink. The number of reserved memories indicates the number of symbol variation games whose execution is suspended.

  A normal symbol display device 14 composed of two LEDs is disposed below the special figure hold storage display device 13. In the normal symbol display device 14, a normal symbol variation game (hereinafter referred to as a “normal game”) in which a plurality of types of normal symbols (hereinafter referred to as “normal diagrams”) constituted by turning on and off the respective LEDs are changed and displayed. Is shown). The usual figure is a notification pattern indicating the result of an internal lottery (lottery per ordinary figure) as to whether or not per ordinary figure. In the normal symbol display device 14, when a lottery per common symbol is won, a normal symbol that can recognize that the lottery per common symbol is won is displayed in a fixed stop state. Further, when the lottery per regular symbol is not won (non-winning), the normal symbol display device 14 displays a normal off-set symbol that can recognize that the lottery per common symbol is not won.

  Further, below the effect display device 11, a first start winning port 19 as a start winning means having a first winning port 18 as a game ball winning port is disposed. Also, below the first start winning opening 19, a second starting winning opening 21 having a second winning opening 20 as a winning opening for a game ball is arranged. The second start winning opening 21 is an ordinary electric accessory, and includes an opening / closing blade 22 as an opening / closing member that opens and closes by an actuator (solenoid, motor, etc.) not shown. The second start winning opening 21 is in an open state in which the entrance is expanded by opening the opening and closing blades 22 and the game balls are easy to win, while the opening is not expanded by the closing operation of the opening and closing blades 22. Closed without winning. That is, the opening / closing blade 22 changes the second winning port 20 of the second start winning port 21 from a closed state where the game ball does not enter to an open state where the game ball can easily enter. A start port switch SW1 for detecting a winning game ball is disposed behind the first start winning port 19 and the second starting winning port 21. In the present embodiment, the starting condition of the symbol variation game is determined in advance by detecting the game balls won in the first starting winning opening 19 and the second starting winning opening 21 with the start opening switch SW1 (shown in FIG. 4). A payout condition of game balls as a number of prize balls (three in this embodiment) can be given.

  In the present embodiment, when the game ball launched from the left side of the game board 10 rolls from the right side of the game board 10 (right side of the effect display device 11) as indicated by the symbol Y, the left side of the game board 10 Obstruction nails or the like are arranged so that it is difficult for a game ball to win a prize at the first start winning opening 19 than when rolling from the left side of the effect display device 11. On the other hand, in the present embodiment, when the game ball launched from the left side of the game board 10 rolls from the right side of the game board 10 as indicated by the symbol Y, it rolls from the left side of the game board 10. In addition, obstacle nails and the like are arranged in the second start winning opening 21 so that game balls can be easily won.

  A gate 27 is disposed on the right side of the effect display device 11. Behind the gate 27, a normal symbol variation switch SW2 (shown in FIG. 4) for detecting a passed (winning) game ball is disposed. The gate 27 can give the start condition of the normal game by detecting the passed game ball with the normal symbol variation switch SW2. The usual game is an effect performed to derive a lottery result indicating whether or not the opening / closing blade 22 of the second start winning opening 21 is opened. When a lottery per common figure is won (when a normal winning symbol is confirmed and stopped), a game per universal figure that opens the opening / closing blade 22 is awarded. Further, by opening the opening / closing blades 22 in a game per game, it becomes easier to win a game ball in the second start winning port 21, and the player has an opportunity to easily acquire the start condition and the winning ball of the symbol variation game. be able to.

  Also, on the right side of the first start winning opening 19, a large winning opening 24 as a special winning means having a large winning opening door 23 that opens and closes by the operation of an actuator (solenoid, motor, etc.) not shown is arranged. Has been. A count switch SW3 (shown in FIG. 4) for detecting a winning game ball is disposed in the back of the big winning opening 24. The big winning opening 24 can give a payout condition of game balls as a predetermined number (for example, 13) of winning balls by detecting the winning game balls. The big winning opening 24 is opened by the opening operation of the big winning opening door 23 during the big hit game, and the winning of the game ball is allowed. For this reason, during the big hit game, the player can obtain a chance to win a prize ball. In the present embodiment, when the game ball launched from the left side of the game board 10 rolls from the right side of the game board 10 as indicated by a reference symbol Y, the game ball rolls from the left side of the game board 10. Obstruction nails and the like are arranged so that game balls can be easily won in the big winning opening 24.

  As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment, when a game ball is fired to the right side of the game board 10 in the game area 16 of the game board 10, it becomes easier for the game ball to win the big prize opening 24. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the right side of the game board 10 (the right side of the effect display device 11) is the “second game area”. On the other hand, when a game ball is fired to the left side of the game board 10 in the game area 16 of the game board 10, it is easy to win the game ball in the first start winning opening 19. The left side of game board 10 (the left side of effect display device 11) is the “first game area”. Hereinafter, for convenience of explanation, the “right side of the game board 10” may be indicated as “second game area” and the “left side of the game board 10” may be indicated as “first game area”.

  In the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment, a probability fluctuation state (hereinafter referred to as “probability change state”) that is advantageous to the player may be given. When the probability variation state is given, the winning probability (lottery probability) of the big hit lottery is changed (improved) from a low probability (normal probability) to a high probability. Further, the probability variation state is given until the next big hit game is given. In this way, when the probability variation state is given, the winning probability of the big hit lottery fluctuates with a high probability and the big hit game is likely to occur, which is advantageous for the player.

  Further, in this embodiment, there may be a case where a variation time shortening (hereinafter referred to as “variation”) state that is advantageous to the player is given. When the change state is given, the fluctuation time of the normal game is shortened, and the winning probability (lottery probability) of the lottery per normal map based on the passage of the gate 27 is changed from the low probability (normal probability) to the high probability. (Improve. Also, when the lottery per common drawing is won, the open / close blades 22 are opened for a longer time when the variable state is given compared to when the variable state is not given. For this reason, when the variable state is given, the opening time of the opening / closing blade 22 per unit time increases. That is, when the variable state is given, the rate of game balls entering the second start winning opening 21 per unit time is improved, which is advantageous for the player.

Next, the big hit game and the small hit game specified for the pachinko gaming machine of this embodiment will be described with reference to FIG.
The big hit game is started after the big hit symbol is confirmed and stopped on the special symbol display device 12 in the symbol variable game, and the symbol variable 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 special winning opening 24 is opened is performed a plurality of times with a predetermined number of rounds as an upper limit (15 rounds or 2 rounds in the present embodiment). During a single round game, the special winning opening 24 is until a specified number of game balls (the maximum number of balls entered (8 in this embodiment)) wins or a specified time (round game time) elapses. Until it is done, it is opened. In round games, round effects are performed. Then, after the end of the round game with a predetermined number of predetermined rounds, an ending effect indicating the end of the big hit game is performed, and the big hit game is ended.

  In the pachinko gaming machine according to 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. 2, and the determined big hit game is given. Yes. Of the five types of big hit games, which of the big hit games is awarded is determined according to the type of special figure (big hit symbol) determined when the big hit lottery is won.

  In this embodiment, 100 types of special symbol jackpot symbols that are confirmed and stopped displayed on the special symbol display device 12 are classified into symbol A, symbol B, symbol C, symbol D, and symbol E. Specifically, 41 types of jackpot symbols out of the jackpot symbols that are confirmed and stopped displayed on the special symbol display device 12 are assigned to the symbol A, and the jackpot symbol that is confirmed and stopped on the special symbol display device 12 is assigned to the symbol B. Of these, 37 types of jackpot symbols are distributed. In addition, two types of jackpot symbols among the jackpot symbols that are confirmed and stopped on the special symbol display device 12 are assigned to the symbol C, and 10 symbols of the jackpot symbols that are confirmed and stopped on the special symbol display device 12 are allocated to the symbol D. There are various types of jackpot symbols. Further, 10 types of jackpot symbols among the jackpot symbols that are confirmed and stopped on the special symbol display device 12 are distributed to the symbol E. In addition, in the symbol F, five types of special symbols (small symbol) corresponding to the small hit game are distributed.

  The jackpot game given when the jackpot symbol categorized as symbol A is confirmed and stopped on the special chart display device 12 is set to “15” as the specified number of rounds. Is a jackpot game (hereinafter, referred to as “15R probability variation jackpot”) to which a probability variation state is imparted. Also, the jackpot game given when the jackpot symbol categorized as symbol B is displayed on the special figure display device 12 is confirmed and stopped, and the specified number of rounds is set to “15”. It is a jackpot game (hereinafter referred to as “15R non-probability variable jackpot”) that is not given (a non-probability change state is given). In FIG. 2, “Yes” is shown when the probability variation state is given, and “None” is shown when the probability variation state is not given.

  In the 15R probability variation big hit and 15R non-probable big hit, “10 (seconds)” is set as the opening time, and “11 (seconds)” is set as the ending time. In addition, in the 15R probability variation big hit and 15R non-probability big hit, “25 (seconds)” is set as each round game time. Further, although not shown, the interval time between rounds (interval between rounds) at 15R probability variation big hit and 15R non-probable big hit is set to “2 (seconds)”. In addition, after the 15R probability variable big hit is completed, the variable state is given until the next big hit game is given regardless of the manner of giving the variable state and the probability changed state at the time of winning the 15R probability variable big hit. On the other hand, after the end of 15R non-probable big hit, regardless of whether the 15R non-probable big win is won or not, the change is made until the execution of the “70 times” symbol variation game ends. A state is granted.

  The jackpot game given when the jackpot symbol classified as the symbol C is displayed on the special symbol display device 12 has the specified number of rounds set to “15”. The jackpot game is a jackpot game in which a probability change state is given after the jackpot game ends, and the opening mode of the big winning opening 24 in the first round game is different from the opening mode of the 15R probability variable jackpot. Hereinafter, the jackpot game given when the jackpot symbol classified as the symbol C is displayed on the special chart display device 12 is referred to as “jump-up jackpot”. In the jump-up big hit, the upper limit number of balls (specified number) for one round game is set to “8 balls”. In addition, in the jump-up jackpot, the grand prize opening door 23 of the grand prize opening 24 is opened a plurality of times (in this embodiment, three times) in the first round game, and in the round game from the second round. The special winning opening door 23 of the mouth 24 is set to be opened “once”. In addition, after the jump-up jackpot is over, regardless of whether the jump-up jackpot is won or not, the shortened state is given until the next jackpot game is given. It has become.

  Further, in the jump-up big hit, “0.02 (seconds)” is set as the opening time, and “1 (seconds)” is set as the ending time. Then, in the jump-up jackpot, as the opening mode of the first prize opening 24 (the big prize opening door 23) of the first round, the opening time of the first opening and the second opening is set to “0.06 (seconds)”. The opening time of the second time is set to “24.88 (seconds)”. Also, “1.5 (seconds)” is set as the interval time between the first opening and the second opening, and “2 (seconds)” is set as the interval time between the second opening and the third opening. Has been. Accordingly, the round game time of the first round of the jump-up jackpot is “28” consisting of “0.06 (seconds) +1.5 (seconds) +0.06 (seconds) +2 (seconds) +24.88 (seconds)”. .5 (seconds) ".

  On the other hand, in the second to fifteenth rounds in the jump-up jackpot game, the number of times the grand prize opening 24 (the big prize opening door 23) is opened is “1”, and the round game time is “25 (seconds). ) ”Is set. The game time (25 (seconds)) for the second to fifteenth rounds is the total opening time (0.06 (seconds) + 0.06 (seconds) + 24.88 (seconds) of the first prize winning opening 24 in the first round. ) = 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. 2, the interval time between rounds (inter-round interval) in the jump-up jackpot is set to “2 (seconds)”.

  In addition, the big hit game given when the big hit symbol classified as the symbol D is displayed on the special figure display device 12 as a fixed stop is set to “2” as the specified number of rounds. Until the jackpot game is awarded, it is a jackpot game to which a probability variation state is imparted (hereinafter referred to as “2R jackpot for variable speed”). In addition, the jackpot game given when the jackpot symbol classified as symbol E is confirmed and stopped on the special symbol display device 12, the prescribed round number is set to “2”, and after the game ends, Until the jackpot game is awarded, it is a jackpot game to which a probability variation state is given (hereinafter, referred to as “secret 2R jackpot for concealment”).

  For the 2R jackpot for variable speed and the 2R jackpot for concealment (hereinafter sometimes referred to collectively as “2R jackpot”), the opening time is “0.02 (seconds)” and the ending time is “1 (seconds)”. Is set. In addition, in the 2R jackpot for change and the 2R jackpot for concealment, “0.06 (seconds)” is set as each round game time. In addition, “1.5 (seconds)” is set as the interval time between rounds in the 2R jackpot for changing and the 2R jackpot for concealment. In this way, in the 2R big hit for variable speed and the 2R big hit for concealment, the big winning opening 24 is opened in the first round of the jump-up big hit, from the opening of the big winning opening 24 in the first round to the closing in the second round. Until the end of the second opening, the opening mode of the special winning opening 24 is the same. Therefore, until the big prize opening 24 starts the third opening in the first round of the jump-up big hit, from the opening mode and the production time of the big prize opening 24, the jump-up big hit, the variable 2R big hit and the concealment It is not possible to recognize which 2R jackpot is awarded.

  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, the round game time (0.06 (seconds)) for 2R jackpot is that the number of game balls entering the big winning opening 24 in one round game does not satisfy the upper limit number of balls (8). It is set to such a time. By the way, in pachinko machines, the number of game balls fired per minute is set to about “100 balls”, so the time required to fire one game ball is “0.6 (seconds)”. It becomes. That is, in a round game of 2R big hit, it is difficult to launch and enter “8 balls”, which is the upper limit number of balls entered, within the round game time (0.06 (seconds)).

  As described above, the time of “0.06 (seconds)” is a time in which it is difficult to win the game ball in the special winning opening 24. Therefore, the opening mode in which the big winning opening 24 is opened only for a time (in this embodiment, “0.06 (seconds)”) where it is difficult to win the game ball in the big winning opening 24 is the “first opening mode”. In addition, the round game time (0.06 (seconds)) for 2R jackpot is the time from launching a game ball to the game area 16 until the fired game ball reaches the grand prize opening 24 (this implementation) In the pachinko gaming machine of the form, a time shorter than “2 (seconds)” is set.

  On the other hand, each round game time (25 (seconds)) for 15R probability variation big hit and 15R non-probability big hit is longer than that of the first release mode, and can be said to be a time necessary for at least the big winning opening 24 to win a game ball. Similarly, the round game time (25 (seconds)) of the second round to the fifteenth round in the jump-up jackpot is longer than the first release mode, and is necessary for at least winning the game ball in the big winning opening 24. It's time. In addition, even in the first round of the jump-up jackpot, the third opening time (24.88 (seconds)) of the big winning opening 24 is longer than that of the first opening mode, and at least the big winning opening 24 has a game. It can be said that this is the time required to win the ball. Therefore, it is longer than the first release mode, and at least only the time necessary for winning the game ball in the big winning opening 24 (in this embodiment, “25 (seconds)” or “24.88 (seconds)”). The opening mode in which the special winning opening 24 is opened is the “second opening mode”. In addition, the time for which the big winning opening 24 is opened in the second opening mode is equal to or longer than the time from when the game ball is fired to the game area until the launched game ball reaches the big winning opening 24. The time is set.

  As a result, in this embodiment, the 15R probability variable big hit and the 15R non-probable big hit are hit games configured only in the second release mode. On the other hand, the 2R big hit is a hit game configured only in the first release mode. In addition, since the big winning opening 24 is opened and closed in the second opening mode after the big winning port 24 is opened and closed in the first opening mode, the jump-up jackpot is the first opening mode and the second opening mode. It becomes a hit game constituted by.

  Note that “the same opening mode (the same opening mode)” means that the opening time of the big prize opening 24 is the same, and the interval time from the completion of the opening of the big winning opening 24 to the opening again. It is not limited to that. If it is difficult for a player (such as a human eye) to distinguish which winning game of a plurality of types of winning games is given from the open state of the winning prize opening 24, the winning prize opening 24 opening times may be different. For example, if it is a short time difference such as “0.2 (seconds)”, it is difficult to distinguish with a human eye. In other words, in the present embodiment, the time from the opening of the big winning opening 24 in the first round in the 2R big hit until the closing in the second round, and the big winning opening 24 in the first round of the jump-up big win It is not always necessary to make the time until the opening is completed the same. However, if the opening time and the like of the big winning opening 24 are the same, it is impossible to determine which winning game is given from the opening mode of the big winning opening 24. It is desirable to set the opening time of the same.

  In addition, when the 2R jackpot for change is awarded, the state of change until the next jackpot game is awarded, regardless of the mode of giving the 2R jackpot for winning the change and the mode of giving the probability change state. Is granted. In addition, when the 2R jackpot for concealment is awarded, if at least one of the probability change state and the variable state is given when the 2R jackpot for concealment is won, the time until the next jackpot game is awarded A state is granted. On the other hand, when the 2R jackpot for concealment is given, if neither the probability change state nor the variable state is given when the 2R big hit for concealment is won, the variable state is not given (in FIG. 2, “0 times” ").

  In addition, in the small hit game that is given when the small hit symbol classified as the symbol F is displayed on the special symbol display device 12 as a fixed stop display, “0 (seconds)” as the opening time and “0. "06 (seconds)" is set. In addition, in the small hit game, “2 times” is set as the number of times of opening of the big winning opening 24. In addition, in the small hit game, the opening time of the first to second opening is set to “0.06 (seconds)” and between each opening (from the first opening to the second opening) Is set to “1.5 (seconds)” as an interval time. Thus, in the small hit game, the opening / closing time from the first opening to the second closing is “1.66 (seconds)” consisting of “0.06 (seconds) +1.5 (seconds) +0.06 (seconds)”. ) ”.

  In this way, the opening mode of the big winning opening 24 is the same between the opening of the first round in 2R big hit to the closing of the second round and the opening from the first round in the small hit game to the second closing. ing. For this reason, it is impossible to recognize which of the 2R big hit or the small hit game is given from the opening mode and the production time of the big winning opening 24. Furthermore, in the first round of the jump-up jackpot, until the big winning opening 24 finishes the second opening and from the first opening to the second closing in the small hit game, the opening manner of the big winning opening 24 Are the same. Therefore, until the big winning opening 24 in the first round of the jump up jackpot starts to open for the third time, either the jump up jackpot or the small hit game is given from the opening mode and the performance time of the big winning opening 24 I cannot recognize what was done. The small hit game is a hit game configured only in the first opening mode.

  In addition, as described above, “the same opening mode (the same opening mode)” means that the opening time of the big prize opening 24 is the same, or after the opening of the big winning hole 24 is finished, it is opened again. The interval time is not necessarily the same. That is, in the present embodiment, from the first opening to the second closing in the small hit game, the time from the opening of the big winning opening 24 in the first round in the 2R big hit to the closing in the second round, In the first round of the jump-up jackpot, the time until the big winning opening 24 finishes the second opening is not necessarily the same.

  In addition, in the small hit game, the game state after the end of the small hit game is continued to be provided with a short state and a promiscuous state at the time of winning the small hit lottery (in FIG. Maintenance "). 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 after the end of the small hit game, whereas if the probability variation state is not granted, the small hit game The probability variation state is not given even after the end of (the non-probability variation state is maintained). In addition, in the small hit game, if the variable state is given at the time of winning the small hit lottery, the short state is continuously given after the end of the small hit game, while if the short state is not given Even after the small hit game ends, no change state is given. As described above, in the present embodiment, when the concealment 2R jackpot is given when the shortage state is not given, the shortage state may not be given after the big hit game ends, When the concealment 2R jackpot is awarded when the bonus is given, the variable state is given after the jackpot game ends. For this reason, even when a small hit game or a 2R big hit for concealment is awarded, it may not be possible to specify which winning game has been awarded from the granting mode of the short and short state after winning the hit game.

  Further, in the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 3, a “probability change effect mode” for notifying the player that the probability change state is given is configured to be executable by the effect display device 11. Further, in the present embodiment, the effect display device 11 is configured to be able to execute a “secret effect mode” and a “chance effect mode” for notifying the player that the probability variation state can be expected. . In this embodiment, the “low expectation concealment effect mode” and the “high expectation concealment effect mode” can be executed as the concealment effect mode. In the present embodiment, the effect display device 11 is configured to be able to execute a “normal effect mode” for notifying the player that the probability variation state is not given.

  In the present embodiment, the effect display device 11 displays the decorative symbols in each column so as to overlap the background image, and the decorative symbol game is executed by variably displaying these decorative symbols. Yes. In the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment, the player is made to know the type of the production mode currently staying at the player from the type of the background image displayed on the production display device 11, and the probability variation state is given. Whether or not it can be expected is notified, or the fact that the probability variation state is given is notified. The background image in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment is an image that can be configured excluding the decorative symbols displayed in the symbol variation game.

  In the present embodiment, when the effect mode being executed (staying) is the probability change effect mode, the background image dedicated to the probability change effect mode and the “probability change” so that it can be recognized that the user is staying in the probability change effect mode. The characters “effect mode” are displayed at the top of the image display portion GH. Further, when the effect mode being executed in this embodiment is the chance effect mode, the background image dedicated to the chance effect mode and the “chance effect mode” of the “chance effect mode” so that it can be recognized that the user is staying in the chance effect mode. Characters are displayed at the top of the image display portion GH. In addition, when the effect mode being executed in the present embodiment is the low-expectation concealment effect mode, the background image dedicated to the low-expectation concealment effect mode and the low-expectation concealment effect mode may be staying. In order to be able to recognize, the character “low-expectation secret production mode” is displayed on the upper part of the image display part GH. In addition, when the performance mode being executed in the present embodiment is a high-expected secrecy effect mode, the user may be staying in the high-expected secrecy effect mode and a background image dedicated to the high-expected secrecy effect mode. In order to be able to recognize, the character “high expectation of secret performance mode” is displayed on the upper part of the image display part GH. In addition, when the effect mode being executed in the present embodiment is the normal effect mode, the characters “normal effect mode” are displayed at the top of the image display unit GH so that it can be recognized that the user is staying in the normal effect mode. It is displayed. In addition, in FIG. 3, the mode transition aspect when the inside of the broken line part is not provided with the variable state is shown, and the mode transition aspect when the variable state is provided outside the broken line part is shown. Yes.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the normal effect mode is an effect mode that is executed (stays) when the variable state is not given. When the performance mode being executed (staying) is the normal performance mode, if any big hit game is given among 15R probability variable big hit, jump-up big hit or variable 2R big hit, the probability change will be made after the big hit game ends. Transition to production mode. In addition, when the effect mode being executed is the normal effect mode, when a 15R uncertain change big hit is awarded, the game shifts to the chance effect mode after the big hit game ends. In addition, when the performance mode being executed is the normal performance mode, when a 2R big hit or small hit game for concealment is given, the concealment effect mode (the low expectation concealment effect mode or the high expectation degree) is given after the hit game ends. (Concealment production mode).

  Further, the concealment effect mode (the low expectation concealment effect mode or the high expectation concealment effect mode) is an effect mode that is executed when the variable state is not given. When the effect mode being executed is the secret effect mode, if any of the big hit games of 15R probability change big hit, jump-up big hit and variable 2R big hit is given, the game shifts to the probability change effect mode after the big hit game ends. To do. In addition, when the effect mode being executed is the concealment effect mode, and the 2R jackpot for concealment is given when the probability variation state is given, the type of the concealment effect mode being executed (low expectation level or Regardless of the late attitude), after the jackpot game is over, it shifts to the probability change effect mode.

  In addition, if the performance mode being executed is the low-expected secrecy production mode of the concealment production mode and the 2R big hit for concealment is given when the probability variation state is not given, after the big hit game ends, Transition to the concealment mode of expectation. On the other hand, if the performance mode being executed is a high-expected concealment directing mode and a concealment state is not given, and a 2R big hit for concealment is given, concealment with high anticipation after the jackpot game ends The production mode is continuously executed. In addition, when the effect mode being executed is a low-expectation concealment effect mode, when a small hit game is awarded, the mode shifts to a high expectation concealment effect mode after the small hit game ends. On the other hand, if the effect mode being executed is the high expectation concealment effect mode, when the small hit game is awarded, the high expectation concealment effect mode is continuously executed after the end of the small hit game. In addition, when the concealment effect mode is completed and the mode end condition of the concealment effect mode is satisfied, the mode shifts to the normal effect mode.

  In addition, the probability variation effect mode is an effect mode that is executed when the variable state is given and can recognize that the probability change state is given. When the effect mode being executed is the probability variation effect mode, if any winning game of 15R probability variation big hit, jump-up big hit, 2R big hit or small hit game is given, the probability variation effect mode is set after the winning game ends. Continue to run. In addition, when the effect mode being executed is the probability change effect mode, if a 15R non-probability change big hit is given, the game shifts to the chance effect mode after the big hit game ends.

  The chance effect mode is an effect mode that is executed when a variable state is given. When the effect mode being executed is the chance effect mode, if any big hit game is given among 15R probability variable big hit, jump-up big hit or variable 2R big hit, the game shifts to the probability change effect mode after the big hit game ends. To do. In addition, when the effect mode being executed is the chance effect mode, if any winning game of 15 non-probable big hits, 2R big hits for concealment or small hit games is given, the chance effect mode Will continue to run. Further, when the effect mode being executed is the chance effect mode, the transition to the normal effect mode is made when the provision of the variable state is completed.

  Further, in the present embodiment, in the tenth and twentieth symbol variation games after the transition to the concealment effect mode (the low expectation concealment effect mode and the high expectation concealment effect mode), the next symbol variation game is performed. However, a continuation suggestion effect for notifying whether or not to stay in the concealment effect mode currently staying is performed. In the continuation suggestion effect, any effect result among the first effect result, the second effect result, the third effect result, and the fourth effect result is derived. The first effect result derived from the continuation suggestion effect is an effect result that informs that the staying concealment effect mode is continuously executed even after the symbol variation game in which the continuation suggestion effect is executed. Further, the second effect result derived from the continuation suggestion effect is an effect result informing that the transition to the normal effect mode is made after the symbol variation game in which the continuation suggestion effect is executed. Also, the third effect result derived from the continuation suggestion effect indicates that one of jump-up big hit, 2R big hit, and small hit game is given after the end of the symbol variation game where the continuation suggestion effect is executed. It is a production result. In addition, the fourth effect result derived from the continuation suggestion effect is an effect result that informs that a 15R probability variable big hit or 15R non-probable big hit is awarded after the end of the symbol variation game in which the continuation suggestive effect is executed.

  That is, when the symbol variation game that executes the continuation suggestion effect is out of date, one of the first effect result and the second effect result is derived as the continuation suggestion effect. In addition, when the symbol variation game for executing the continuation suggesting effect is won (any of symbols C, D, E, and F), the third effect result is derived as the continuation suggesting effect. Further, when the symbol variation game for executing the continuation suggestion effect is a hit (any one of symbols A and B), the fourth effect result is derived as the continuation suggestion effect. Hereinafter, the continuation suggestion effect executed in the symbol variation game executed for the 10th time after the transition to the concealment effect mode is referred to as “first continuation suggestion effect”, and the 20th time after the transition to the concealment effect mode. In some cases, the continuation suggestion effect executed in the symbol variation game executed at the time is indicated as “second continuation suggestion effect”.

  In the present embodiment, the first effect result is derived in the first continuation suggestion effect performed in the symbol variation game that is out of place regardless of whether or not the probability variation state is given. ing. Further, in the second continuation suggestion effect performed in the symbol variation game that is out of place, the first effect result is derived when the probability variation state is given, while the second effect when the probability variation state is not given. Results are derived. For this reason, in this embodiment, when the symbol variation game is executed 21 times after the transition to the concealment effect mode, if the stay in the concealment effect mode continues, the probability variation state is given. It can be recognized that. In other words, when the 21st symbol variation game is executed after the transition to the concealment effect mode, if the user stays in the normal effect mode, it can be recognized that the probability variation state is not given. ing.

Next, the control configuration of the pachinko gaming machine will be described with reference to FIG.
A main control board 30 for controlling the entire pachinko gaming machine is mounted on the back side of the machine. The main control board 30 executes various processes for controlling the entire pachinko gaming machine and outputs various control commands (control commands) according to the process results. An effect control board 31 is mounted on the back side of the machine. The effect control board 31 controls the display mode of the effect display device 11 (display images such as symbols, backgrounds, characters, etc.) and various effect devices based on the control signal (control command) output from the main control board 30.

Hereinafter, specific configurations of the main control board 30 and the effect control board 31 will be described.
The main control board 30 has a main control CPU 30a that executes control operations in a predetermined procedure, a main control ROM 30b that stores a control program for the main control CPU 30a, and a main control CPU that can write and read necessary data. A RAM 30c is provided. The main control CPU 30a is connected so that various switches SW1 to SW3 can detect and output detection signals from the game balls. The main control CPU 30a is connected to a special figure display device 12, a special figure hold storage display device 13, and a normal symbol display device.

  In addition, the main control CPU 30a sets a random number value such as a hit determination random number, a special figure distribution random number, a reach determination random number, a variation pattern distribution random number, and a normal pattern determination random number for each predetermined period. A random number update process (random number generation process) to be updated is executed. The winning determination random number is a random number used in the big hit lottery (big hit determination) and the small hit lottery (small hit determination). The special figure distribution random number is a random number used when determining the type of jackpot game to be given when the jackpot lottery is won. The reach determination random number is a random number used in the reach lottery (reach determination) for determining whether or not to execute the reach effect in the symbol variation game when the big win lottery or the small win lottery is not won. The variation pattern distribution random number is a random number used when a variation pattern is selected. In addition, the random number for determination per common figure is a random number used in the lottery per common figure (determination per common figure). The main control RAM 30c stores (sets) various pieces of information (random numbers, timer values, flags, etc.) that are appropriately rewritten during the operation of the pachinko gaming machine.

  The main control ROM 30b stores a main control program, various determination values (such as jackpot determination values), and a plurality of types of variation patterns. The variation pattern is a pattern that serves as a base for effects (display effects, light-emitting effects, sound effects) from the start of the symbol variation game to the end of the symbol variation game. The time (variation time) can be specified. As shown in FIG. 5, the variation pattern includes a variation pattern for a continuation suggestion effect that is determined when the continuation suggestion effect is executed, and a normal variation pattern that is determined when the continuation suggestion effect is not executed. There is.

  The variation pattern for the continuous suggestion effect includes a jackpot variation pattern for the continuous suggestion effect determined at the time of the big hit, a positive change suggestion change pattern for the continuous suggestion effect determined at the time of the big hit and the small hit, There is a deviation variation pattern for a continuation suggestion effect determined at the time of deviation. The normal variation pattern includes a variation pattern for a big hit effect determined at the time of a big hit and a variation pattern for a probable change suggestion effect determined at the time of a big hit and a small hit when there is a deviation. There is a variation pattern for the off-stage effect that is determined. In addition, the variation pattern for the offending effect includes a variation pattern for the outlier reach effect including the reach effect in the effect content and a variation pattern for the outlier normal effect not including the reach effect in the effect content.

  In addition, the reach effect is displayed in the symbol variation game with the ornamental symbol on the effect display device 11 until the reach symbol combination (the symbol combination that is a big hit, miss or probability change suggestion) is finally derived. It is a production performed during It should be noted that in the symbol variation game that is performed based on the variation pattern for the off-normal effect, the symbol combination of the eventual failure is developed so that the final symbol combination is displayed in a fixed stop state without going through the reach effect. Further, in the symbol variation game performed based on the variation pattern for the outlier reach effect, the reach symbol effect is developed so that the symbol combination of the eventual event is finally stopped. Further, in the symbol variation game that is performed based on the variation pattern for the big hit effect, after reaching the reach effect, the symbol combination for the big hit is finally developed so as to be confirmed and stopped. Further, in the symbol variation game that is performed based on the variation pattern for the probability variation suggestion effect, it is developed so that the symbol combination for the probability variation suggestion is finally displayed in a fixed stop state after reaching the reach effect.

  By the way, in the symbol variation game performed based on the jackpot variation pattern for the continuation suggestion effect, it is developed so that the symbol combination of the jackpot is finally stopped and displayed through the continuation suggestion effect. Further, in the symbol variation game that is performed based on the probability variation suggestion variation pattern for the continuation suggestion effect, the symbol combination suggestion symbol development is developed so as to be finally displayed in a fixed stop state after the continuation suggestion effect. Further, in the symbol variation game performed based on the deviation variation pattern for the continuation suggestion effect, finally, the symbol combination of the detachment is confirmed and stopped through the continuation suggestion effect.

  The big control determination value is stored in the main control ROM 30b. The big hit determination value is a determination value used in the internal lottery to determine whether or not the big hit, and is determined from numerical values that can be taken by the random numbers for the hit determination. Note that the jackpot judgment value when the probability variation state is given (the jackpot judgment value when the probability variation state) includes at least the jackpot judgment value when the probability variation state is not imparted (the jackpot judgment value when the probability variation state is not given) It is prescribed as follows.

  Further, the small hit determination value is stored in the main control ROM 30b. The small hit determination value is a determination value used in an internal lottery for determining whether or not a small hit is made, and a value different from the big hit determination value is determined from numerical values that can be taken by the random numbers for the hit determination. The reach control value is stored in the main control ROM 30b. The reach determination value is a determination value used in the reach lottery, and is determined from numerical values that can be taken by the reach determination random number. Further, the main control ROM 30b stores a standard hit value. The determination value per common figure is a determination value used in the internal lottery to determine whether or not it is per common figure, and is determined from numerical values that can be taken by random numbers for determination per general figure.

Next, the effect control board 31 shown in FIG. 4 will be described.
The effect control board 31 has an effect control CPU 31a that executes control operations in a predetermined procedure, an effect control ROM 31b that stores a control program for the effect control CPU 31a, and an effect control that can write and read necessary data. A RAM 31c is provided. The effect control CPU 31a executes random number update processing (random number generation processing) for updating various random number values at predetermined intervals. The effect display device 11 is connected to the effect control CPU 31a. The effect control ROM 31b stores various image display data (image data such as symbols, backgrounds, characters, characters, etc.). In addition, various information (random number value, timer value, flag, etc.) that is appropriately rewritten during the operation of the pachinko gaming machine is stored (set) in the effect control RAM 31c.

Hereinafter, the control contents executed by the main control board 30 and the effect control board 31 will be described.
First, various processes such as a special symbol input process, a special symbol start process, and a general game process executed by the main control CPU 30a based on the main control program will be described. In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 30a executes various processes such as a special symbol input process, a special symbol start process, and a normal game process every predetermined control cycle (for example, 4 ms).

First, the special symbol input process will be described.
The main control CPU 30a, when a game ball enters the start winning ports 19, 21 and receives a detection signal output from the start port switch SW1 that has detected the game ball, holds the storage memory stored in the main control RAM 30c. It is determined whether or not the number is less than the upper limit number (“4” in the present embodiment). When the determination result of the hold determination is affirmative, the main control CPU 30a adds 1 (+1) to the hold memory number and rewrites the hold memory number. Further, the main control CPU 30a having affirmed the hold determination acquires values of various random numbers from the main control RAM 30c, and stores the values in a predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 30c in association with the hold storage number. When the determination result of the hold determination is negative, the main control CPU 30a does not rewrite the hold storage number exceeding the upper limit number and does not acquire the above-described random number values.

Next, the special symbol start process will be described.
The main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the symbol variation game is being executed, whether the big hit game or the small hit game is being executed. When the determination result of the execution condition determination is affirmative, that is, when the symbol variation game is being executed, the big hit game or the small hit game, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process. On the other hand, when the determination result of the execution condition determination is negative (not in the symbol variation game and not in the big hit game or the small hit game), the main control CPU 30a stores a special symbol in a predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 30c. It is determined whether or not various random numbers acquired in the input process are set. When the determination result is negative, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process. On the other hand, if the determination result is affirmative, the main control CPU 30a reads the value of a random number for hit determination stored in a predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 30c.

  Subsequently, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the hit determination random number matches the jackpot determination value stored in the main control ROM 30b. At this time, when the probability variation state is given, the jackpot determination value at the probability variation state, when the probability variation state is not imparted, the jackpot determination value at the non-probability variation state, and the acquired random number for hit judgment A big hit judgment is made as to whether or not the two match. The number of jackpot determination values in the probability variation state is set to be larger than the number of jackpot determination values in the non-probability variation state. When the determination result of the big hit determination is affirmative, that is, in the case of a big hit, the main control CPU 30a executes a big hit fluctuation process for causing the symbol fluctuation game to be a big hit. In the big hit variation process, the main control CPU 30a determines the big hit symbol as a special symbol to be displayed on the special symbol display device 12 with a fixed stop. At this time, the main control CPU 30a, among the symbols A, B, C, D, and E, is based on the value of the random number for special symbol distribution stored in the predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 30c. One of the symbols is determined.

  In the big hit variation process, the main control CPU 30a reads the value of the random number for variation pattern distribution stored in a predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 30c. Then, the main control CPU 30a, based on the read variation pattern distribution random number value and the type of jackpot game to be given, does not execute the continuation suggestion effect, the variation patterns for the multiple types of jackpot effect or the probability change suggestion effect The variation pattern is determined from the variation patterns for use.

  The main control CPU 30a according to the present embodiment determines a variation pattern from among a plurality of types of variation patterns for large-hit effects when giving 15R probability variation big hit or 15R non-probable variation big hit. On the other hand, when giving the jump-up big hit or 2R big hit, the main control CPU 30a determines a variation pattern from among a plurality of types of variation patterns for the probable change suggestion effect.

  In the present embodiment, the number and value of variation pattern distribution random numbers distributed to each variation pattern are made different depending on how the variation state and probability variation state are determined when the variation pattern is determined. Therefore, even if the obtained random values for distribution pattern distribution are the same, depending on the mode of giving the variable state and the mode of giving the probable state at the time of determining the variable pattern, Among the variation patterns, there are cases where the types of variation patterns for the big hit effect determined are different. In the present embodiment, when the main control CPU 30a stays in the concealment effect mode, even if the probability variation state is not given, the variation state is changed based on the value of the random number for variation pattern distribution The variation pattern for the jackpot effect or the probability variation suggestion effect determined when the probability variation state is imparted while the symbol is not imparted is determined. Note that “when staying in the concealment effect mode” means that the concealment 2R jackpot is granted and the next jackpot game is granted when neither the probability change state nor the variable state is given. This is a period from when a small hit game is given when no shortage state is given to when the next symbol game is finished without executing the next win game.

  However, in the big hit variation processing, when the main control CPU 30a executes the continuous suggestion effect, the main hit CPU 30a determines the big hit variation pattern for the continuous suggestion effect or the positive change suggestion variation pattern for the continuous suggestion effect based on the type of the big hit game to be given. To do. Note that “when the continuation suggestion effect is executed” means that the variable state is not given, and is 10 after the end of the concealment 2R big hit or small hit game (after shifting to the concealment effect mode). This is the time to determine the variation pattern when executing the 20th and 20th symbol variation games. Then, the main control CPU 30a in the present embodiment determines a big hit variation pattern for continuous suggestion when giving 15R probability variation big hit or 15R non-probable big hit. On the other hand, the main control CPU 30a determines the probability change suggestion variation pattern for the continuation suggestion effect when giving the jump-up big hit or the 2R big hit. When the main control CPU 30a determines the variation pattern in the big hit variation process, the special symbol start process is terminated.

  On the other hand, when the determination result of the big hit determination is negative, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the value of the random number for hit determination used in the big hit determination matches the small hit determination value stored in the main control ROM 30b. Make a small hit judgment. When the determination result of the small hit determination is affirmative, that is, in the case of a small hit, the main control CPU 30a executes a small hit variation process for executing a symbol variation game that is a small hit. In the small hit variation processing, the main control CPU 30a determines the small hit symbol as a special symbol to be displayed on the special symbol display device 12 with a fixed stop. The main control CPU 30a that has determined the small hit symbol in the small hit variation process reads the value of the random number for variation pattern distribution stored in a predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 30c, and determines the random number for variation pattern distribution. Based on the value, when the continuation suggesting effect is not executed, the variation pattern is determined from a plurality of types of variation patterns for the probability variation suggesting effect. In addition, as described above, in this embodiment, the variation pattern distribution distributed to each variation pattern according to the gaming state when the variation pattern is determined (whether or not the variable state is given and whether or not the certain variation state is given). Different numbers and values of random numbers are used. Therefore, even if the obtained random values for variation pattern distribution are the same, the probability variation determined among the variation patterns for the probability variation suggestion effect according to the variation mode provision mode and the probability variation state provision mode. The type of variation pattern for suggesting effects may be different.

  In the present embodiment, when the main control CPU 30a stays in the concealment effect mode, even if the probability variation state is not given, the variation state is changed based on the value of the random number for variation pattern distribution. The variation pattern for the probability variation suggestion effect determined when the probability variation state is imparted while the symbol is not imparted is determined.

  However, in the small hit variation process, the main control CPU 30a determines the probability variation suggestion variation pattern for the continuation suggestion effect when executing the continuation suggestion effect. Then, when the main control CPU 30a determines the variation pattern in the small hit variation processing, the special symbol start processing is terminated. In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 30a that determines the type of the big hit game or decides to give the small hit game functions as the hit game determining means.

  On the other hand, if the determination result of the small hit determination is negative, the main control CPU 30a recognizes a deviation from the fact that the value of the random number for hit determination is not a big hit or a small hit. Then, the main control CPU 30a reads the reach determination random number value, compares the reach determination random number value with the reach determination value, and determines whether or not the reach determination value matches the reach determination value (reach lottery). Do. If the determination result of the reach determination is affirmative, the main control CPU 30a has won the reach lottery, and therefore executes a reach variation process for executing a symbol variation game that is out of reach with the reach effect. In the reach variation process, the main control CPU 30a determines a special symbol as a special symbol to be confirmed and stopped on the special symbol display device 12. In addition, the main control CPU 30a that has determined the off symbol reads the variation pattern distribution random number value stored in a predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 30c, and based on the variation pattern distribution random number value. When the continuation suggestion effect is not executed, a variation pattern is determined from among a plurality of types of variation patterns for the reach reach effect. In addition, as described above, in this embodiment, the variation pattern distribution distributed to each variation pattern according to the gaming state when the variation pattern is determined (whether or not the variable state is given and whether or not the certain variation state is given). Different numbers and values of random numbers are used. Therefore, even if the obtained random values for variation pattern distribution are the same, the deviation determined in the variation pattern for the outlier reach effect depending on the provision mode of the variable state and the provision mode of the probability variation state. The type of variation pattern for reach production may be different.

  In the present embodiment, when the main control CPU 30a stays in the concealment effect mode, even if the probability variation state is not given, the variation state is changed based on the value of the random number for variation pattern distribution. The variation pattern for the outlier reach effect determined when the probability variation state is imparted while the symbol is not imparted is determined.

  However, in the reach variation process, the main control CPU 30a determines a deviation variation pattern for the continuation suggestion effect when executing the continuation suggestion effect. And main control CPU30a will complete | finish a special symbol start process, if a variation pattern is determined in reach variation processing.

  On the other hand, when the determination result of the reach determination is negative, the main control CPU 30a executes a shift variation process for executing a symbol variation game that is shifted when the reach effect is not performed. In the deviation variation process, the main control CPU 30a determines a special symbol as a special symbol to be displayed on the special symbol display device 12 with a fixed stop. In addition, the main control CPU 30a that has determined the off symbol reads the variation pattern distribution random number value stored in a predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 30c, and based on the variation pattern distribution random number value. When the continuation suggesting effect is not executed, the variation pattern is determined from among a plurality of types of variation patterns for the normal effect. In addition, as described above, in this embodiment, the variation pattern distribution distributed to each variation pattern according to the gaming state when the variation pattern is determined (whether or not the variable state is given and whether or not the certain variation state is given). Different numbers and values of random numbers are used. Therefore, even if the obtained variation pattern distribution random numbers have the same value, the deviation determined in the variation pattern for the off-normal production depending on the provision mode of the variable state and the provision mode of the probability variation state. The type of variation pattern for normal performance may be different.

  In the present embodiment, when the main control CPU 30a stays in the concealment effect mode, even if the probability variation state is not given, the variation state is changed based on the value of the random number for variation pattern distribution. Is determined when the probability variation state is imparted while no change is given, and the fluctuation pattern for normal production is determined.

  However, in the deviation variation process, the main control CPU 30a determines the deviation variation pattern for the continuation suggestion effect when executing the continuation suggestion effect. Then, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process when the fluctuation pattern is determined in the deviation fluctuation process.

  The main control CPU 30a that has determined the special symbol and the variation pattern in the special symbol start process outputs a control command generated according to the determined content to the effect control board 31 (effect control CPU 31a) at a predetermined timing. More specifically, the main control CPU 30a first outputs a variation pattern designation command for instructing the variation pattern and for instructing the start of the symbol variation game at the start of the symbol variation game, and also variably displays the special symbol. The display contents of the special symbol display device 12 are controlled. At the same time, the main control CPU 30a outputs a special symbol designation command for designating the special symbol determined in the special symbol start process to the effect control CPU 31a. The main control CPU 30a then issues an all symbol stop command for instructing the end of the symbol variation game (decoration stop display of the decorative symbol) when the variation time set in the instructed variation pattern has elapsed, as the variation time elapses. And the display content of the special symbol display device 12 is controlled so that the determined special symbol is confirmed and stopped.

Next, the winning game process executed by the main control CPU 30a when winning the big hit lottery (or the small hit lottery) will be described.
In the winning game process, the main control CPU 30a first outputs an opening command for instructing execution of the opening effect to the effect control CPU 31a. Next, when the big hit lottery is won, the main control CPU 30a, after the opening effect is finished, in each round game (in the case of the small hit game, the first and second open / close times of the big winning opening 24). Control). That is, the main control CPU 30a outputs a round command for instructing the start of the round game to the effect control CPU 31a at the start of each round game, and controls the opening and closing of the big winning opening 24. Then, when the final round game (in the case of a small hit game, the second big opening 24 is opened), the main control CPU 30a sends an ending command for instructing execution of the ending effect to the effect control CPU 31a. Output to. Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a ends the big hit game or the small hit game when the ending effect ends. In this way, in this embodiment, the main control CPU 30a that gives a winning game (a big hit game and a small hit game) functions as a winning game giving means.

  Also, the main control CPU 30a sets various main control setting flags and main control count limiter values stored in the main control RAM 30c after the outlier symbol variation game ends or after the winning game ends. In the main control number limiter, the number of symbol variation games to be executed before the provision of the variable state is completed is set. In addition, the main control setting flag includes a main control probability change flag for specifying a probability change state application mode, a main control operation flag for specifying a change state application mode, and a main control frequency limiter. And a subtraction flag for main control for specifying whether to subtract the value of.

  When the main control CPU 30a determines the symbol A, the symbol C, the symbol D or the symbol E, the value indicating that the probability change state is given to the main control probability change flag after the big hit game based on the symbol is finished. (In this embodiment, “1”) is set. On the other hand, when determining the symbol B, the main control CPU 30a indicates a value indicating that the probability variation state is not given to the probability variation flag for main control after the big hit game based on the symbol (in this embodiment, “0”). )). Further, the main control CPU 30a does not set a new value in the main control probability variation flag when the off symbol or the small hit symbol (symbol F) is determined.

  In addition, when the main control CPU 30a determines the symbol A, the symbol C or the symbol D, the main control CPU 30a does not end the big hit game regardless of the values set in the main control operation flag and the main control probability change flag before the big hit game starts. A value (in this embodiment, “1”) indicating that the variable state is given to the main control operation flag is set. At the same time, the main control CPU 30a sets a value (in this embodiment, “1”) indicating that the value of the main control number limiter is not subtracted to the main control subtraction flag. Further, when determining the symbol B, the main control CPU 30a sets the main control operation flag to the main control operation flag after the big hit game ends, regardless of the values set in the main control operation flag and the main control probability change flag before the big hit game starts. Set “1”. At the same time, the main control CPU 30a sets a value (“0” in this embodiment) indicating that the value of the main control number limiter is subtracted, and sets “70” in the main control number limiter. .

  Further, when the main control CPU 30a determines the symbol E, if the main control operation flag and / or the main control probability change flag are set to “1” before the big hit game is started, the big hit game is set. After completion, the main control operation flag is set to “1”. At the same time, the main control CPU 30a sets “1” to the main control subtraction flag. On the other hand, when the symbol E is determined, the main control CPU 30a is set to “0” in both the main control operation flag and the main control probability change flag before the big hit game starts, and after the big hit game ends. A value (“0” in the present embodiment) indicating that the variable state is not given to the main control operation flag is set. At the same time, the main control CPU 30a sets “1” to the main control subtraction flag.

  In addition, when the main control CPU 30a determines the small hit symbol (symbol F) or the off symbol, if the main control subtraction flag is set to “0”, the small hit game ends or is out of symbol. At the end of the variable game, 1 is subtracted from the value set in the main control frequency limiter. When the value set in the main control frequency limiter is subtracted, when the value after subtraction becomes “0”, the main control CPU 30a sets “1” in the main control subtraction flag, Set “0” to the main control operation flag. In addition, when the main control CPU 30a determines the small hit symbol or the off symbol, if the main control subtraction flag is set to “1”, the main control CPU 30a newly adds the main control count limiter and the main control operation flag. Do not set an incorrect value. Further, the main control CPU 30a sets “0” to the main control probability change flag and the main control operation flag during the big hit game and the small hit game, respectively.

  In this way, the main control CPU 30a can specify the current change state and the change state (game state) by referring to the main control probability change flag and the main control operation flag. Also, the main control CPU 30a refers to the values set in the main control subtraction flag and the main control number limiter, so that the provision of the variable state is completed when the remaining number of symbol variation games are executed. Can be specified.

  In addition, the main control CPU 30a, after the concealment 2R big hit or small hit game ends, stays in the concealment effect mode (whether or not stayed), and how many times the symbol variation game has changed since the transition to the concealment effect mode. Is stored in the main control RAM 30c. In this embodiment, the main control RAM 30c has a concealment flag in which a value that can specify whether or not the user is staying in the concealment effect mode is set, and after the transition to the concealment effect mode (or the concealment effect mode continues. A secret limiter is set in which a value indicating the number of symbol variation games that have been executed (from the start of execution) is set.

  When the main control CPU 30a determines the symbol E (2R big hit for concealment) when both of the main control probability variation flag and the main control operation flag are set to “0”, the winning game based on the symbol is determined. After the end, a value (“1” in the present embodiment) indicating that the user is staying in the concealment effect mode is set in the concealment flag. At the same time, the main control CPU 30a resets the value set in the concealment limiter (sets “0”). Further, when the main control CPU 30a determines the symbol F (small hit game) when “0” is set in the main control operation flag, the main control CPU 30a sets “1” to the concealment flag after the hit game based on the symbol ends. "Is set. At the same time, the main control CPU 30a resets the value set in the secret limiter.

  Further, when the symbol is determined to be off when the concealment flag is set to “1”, the main control CPU 30a adds “1” to the concealment limiter after the end of the symbol variation game. If the main control probability variation flag is set to “0” when the value set in the added secret limiter reaches “20”, the main control CPU 30a sets the secret flag to the secret effect mode. A value indicating that the user is not staying (in this embodiment, “0”) is set. On the other hand, when the value set in the concealment limiter after addition reaches “20” and the main control probability variation flag is set to “1”, the main control CPU 30a sets a new value for the concealment flag. Not set. Further, when the main control CPU 30a determines the big hit symbol or the small hit symbol, the main control CPU 30a sets “0” in the concealment flag at the start of the winning game based on the symbol.

  As described above, the main control CPU 30a can identify whether or not the user is staying in the secret effect mode by referring to the value set in the secret flag. Also, the main control CPU 30a refers to the value set in the concealment limiter when “1” is set in the concealment flag, and executes the number of symbol variation games after staying in the concealment effect mode. You can specify what you did. That is, when determining the variation pattern, the main control CPU 30a specifies that the variation pattern for the continuous suggestion effect is determined when “9” or “19” is set in the concealment limiter.

Next, the ordinary game process will be described.
First, in the normal game process, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not a game ball has entered the gate 27 and a detection signal output from the normal symbol variation switch SW2 that has detected the game ball has been input. . When the determination result of execution determination is negative, the main control CPU 30a ends the normal game process. On the other hand, when the determination result of the execution determination is affirmative, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not a normal game or a game per normal game. When it is determined that the game is in the ordinary game or the game is in the ordinary game, the main control CPU 30a ends the ordinary game process.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the game is not in the normal game and is not in the game per normal game, the main control CPU 30a acquires the random number for determination per normal game from the main control RAM 30c. Then, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the acquired universal figure determination random number matches the universal figure determination value. When the determination result of the normal symbol hit determination is affirmative, the main control CPU 30a determines a normal hit symbol to be displayed on the normal symbol display device 14 to be confirmed and stopped, and ends the normal symbol game process. On the other hand, if the determination result of the normal symbol hit determination is negative, the main control CPU 30a determines a normal off symbol to be confirmed and stopped on the normal symbol display device 14, and ends the normal symbol game process.

  When the normal game process is finished, the main control CPU 30a controls the display content of the normal symbol display device 14 so that the normal graphic is variably displayed. Further, the main control CPU 30a causes the normal symbol display device 14 to confirm and stop the normal figure determined in the normal figure game process when the fluctuation time of the normal figure game has elapsed. Note that the fluctuation time of the ordinary game in this embodiment is “1 (seconds)” when the variable state is assigned at the start of the universal game, and “5 (seconds) when the variable state is not assigned. ) ”Is set. In the present embodiment, the symbol variation game and the regular game can be executed simultaneously.

Next, a description will be given of the control related to the game per game executed by the main control CPU 30a when the lottery per game is won.
The main control CPU 30a opens the open / close blade 22 five times when the normal game is finished (when the normal winning symbol is confirmed and stopped) and the variable state is given, The opening / closing blade 22 is controlled to be kept open until “0.8 (second)” elapses after the opening. On the other hand, the main control CPU 30a opens the open / close blade 22 once when the normal game is finished (when the normal winning symbol is confirmed and stopped) and the variable state is not given, and opens the open / close blade 22 once. Then, the opening / closing of the opening / closing blades 22 is controlled so that the opened state is maintained until “0.3 (seconds)” elapses.

Next, various processes executed by the effect control CPU 31a of the effect control board 31 based on the control program will be described.
When the variation control designation command and the special symbol designation command are input, the effect control CPU 31a of the effect control board 31 determines a decoration symbol to be confirmed and stopped on the effect display device 11 according to the instruction content of the command. Hereinafter, the determination of the decorative symbols to be displayed on the effect display device 11 in a fixed stop will be described.

  When design A is designated, the effect control CPU 31a determines a decorative design that is to be confirmed and stopped from a jackpot symbol combination ([333], [777], etc.) composed of an odd number of symbols. In addition, when design B is designated, the effect control CPU 31a determines a decorative design to be displayed in a definitive stop from among the jackpot symbol combinations ([222], [666], etc.) composed of even numbered symbols. . In addition, when design C, design D, design E, or small hit design (design F) is designated, the production control CPU 31a stops the decision from among the symbol combinations ([454], [818], etc.) that suggest the probability change. Decide the decorative pattern to be displayed.

  In addition, when the outlier design is designated and the variation pattern for the outlier reach production is designated, the effect control CPU 31a determines from among outlier symbol combinations including the reach symbol combination (for example, [323]). Decide the decorative pattern to be stopped. In addition, when the outlier design is designated and the variation pattern for the outlier normal production is designated, the effect control CPU 31a does not include the reach design combination (for example, [426] and [211]). ) To determine the decorative pattern to be confirmed and stopped. Further, the effect control CPU 31a, when the outlier design is designated and the outlier variation pattern for the continuation suggesting effect is designated, causes the decorative design to make a fixed stop display from among the outfit symbol combinations not including the reach design combination. Decide.

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

  Further, the effect control CPU 31a sets various effect control setting flags and the effect control frequency limiter values stored in the effect control RAM 31c after the outlier symbol variation game ends or after the winning game ends. In the performance control frequency limiter, the number of symbol variation games to be executed before the provision of the variable state is completed is set. In addition, the production control setting flag includes a production control probability variation flag for identifying the probability variation state imparting mode, a performance control operation flag for identifying the variation state imparting mode, and a performance control frequency limiter. There is an effect control subtraction flag for specifying whether or not to subtract this value.

  When the design A, the design C, the design D or the design E is designated, the effect control CPU 31a indicates that the probability change state is given to the performance control probability change flag after the big hit game based on the design is finished. A value (in this embodiment, “1”) is set. On the other hand, when the symbol B is designated, the effect control CPU 31a has a value indicating that the probability variation state is not given to the effect control probability variation flag after the big hit game based on the symbol (in this embodiment, “ 0 ”). The effect control CPU 31a does not set a new value for the effect control probability variation flag when the off symbol or the small hit symbol (design F) is designated.

  In addition, when design A, design C or design D is designated, the effect control CPU 31a ends the big hit game regardless of the values set in the effect control operation flag and the effect control probability change flag before the big hit game is started. A value (“1” in the present embodiment) indicating that the variable state is assigned to the effect control operation flag is set later. At the same time, the effect control CPU 31a sets a value (in this embodiment, “1”) indicating that the value of the effect control frequency limiter is not subtracted to the effect control subtraction flag. In addition, when the design B is designated, the effect control CPU 31a performs the effect control operation flag after the end of the big hit game, regardless of the values set in the effect control operation flag and the effect control probability change flag before the start of the big hit game. Set “1” to. At the same time, the effect control CPU 31a sets a value (“0” in this embodiment) indicating that the value of the effect control frequency limiter is subtracted, and sets “70” in the effect control frequency limiter. .

  Further, when the symbol E is designated, the effect control CPU 31a, when “1” is set in at least one of the effect control operation flag and the effect control certain variation flag before the big hit game is started, After the game ends, “1” is set to the effect control operation flag. At the same time, the effect control CPU 31a sets “1” to the effect control subtraction flag. On the other hand, when the symbol E is designated, the effect control CPU 31a ends the big hit game when "0" is set in both the effect control operation flag and the effect control probability variation flag before the big hit game starts. Later, a value (in this embodiment, “0”) indicating that the variable state is not given to the effect control operation flag is set. At the same time, the effect control CPU 31a sets “1” to the effect control subtraction flag.

  In addition, when the small hit symbol (symbol F) or the off symbol is designated and the effect control subtraction flag is set to “0”, the effect control CPU 31a will end or stop the small hit game. At the end of the symbol variation game, 1 is subtracted from the value set in the production control frequency limiter. When the value set in the production control number limiter is subtracted and the value after subtraction becomes “0”, the production control CPU 31a sets “1” in the production control subtraction flag, “0” is set to the effect control operation flag. The effect control CPU 31a sets the effect control count limiter and the effect control operation flag to “1” when the effect control subtraction flag is set to “1” when the small hit symbol or the off symbol is designated. Do not set a new value.

  Thus, the CPU 31a for production control can specify the application mode of the probability change state and the application mode of the variable state at the present time by referring to the production control probability change flag and the production control operation flag. In addition, the effect control CPU 31a refers to the value set in the effect control frequency limiter, and can specify how many remaining symbol variation games are executed to end the provision of the variable state. it can.

  Further, the effect control CPU 31a performs a mode switching process for switching the effect mode after the winning game is finished. In the effect control RAM 31c, a mode specifying flag capable of specifying the type of the effect mode being executed (staying) is stored. In the mode specification flag, a probability change mode flag that can specify whether or not the probability change effect mode is being executed, a chance mode flag that can specify whether or not the chance effect mode is being executed, and the secret effect mode are being executed There are a concealment mode flag that can specify whether or not, and a normal mode flag that can specify whether or not the normal performance mode is being executed. Of the mode specifying flags, a value (“1” in this embodiment) indicating that the mode is being executed is set in the mode specifying flag corresponding to the effect mode being executed. A value (in this embodiment, “0”) indicating that the mode is not being executed is set in the mode specifying flag corresponding to the effect mode.

  The effect control RAM 31c stores a stay frequency limiter in which a value indicating the number of symbol variation games executed after the transition to the concealment effect mode is set. In the present embodiment, when a small hit game or the like is given when the concealment effect mode is set, the concealment effect mode may continue to be executed. A value indicating the number of symbol variation games that have been executed since the game has been executed may be set. Therefore, the value set in the stay frequency limiter does not necessarily indicate the number of symbol variation games executed after the transition to the concealment effect mode.

  The effect control RAM 31c stores a concealment type flag that can specify which of the low-expectation concealment effect mode and the high-expectation concealment effect mode is being executed. . The secret type flag is set to “0” when the currently executed secret effect mode is the low expectation secret effect mode, and the currently executed secret effect mode is the high expectation secret effect mode. Is set to “1”.

  Then, when design A, design C, or design D is designated, the effect control CPU 31a sets “1” to the probability variation mode flag after the end of the big hit game based on the design, and sets other mode specification flags. Set “0”. In addition, when the symbol B is designated, the effect control CPU 31a sets “1” to the chance mode flag and sets “0” to the other mode specifying flag after the big hit game based on the symbol ends. .

  Further, when the symbol E is specified when the normal mode flag or the concealment mode flag is set to “1” and the probability variation state is not given, the effect control CPU 31a is based on the symbol. After the big hit game ends, “1” is set to the concealment mode flag and “0” is set to the other mode specifying flags. At this time, the effect control CPU 31a resets the stay limiter (sets “0”). In addition, when the design control CPU 31a designates the symbol E when the normal mode flag is set to “1” and the probability variation state is not given, the type of the secret rendering mode (low expectation) (Expectation degree or high expectation degree). Then, the effect control CPU 31a sets “1” to the secret type flag when the expectation degree lottery is won, and sets “0” to the secret type flag when the expectation degree lottery is not won. Also, the production control CPU 31a sets “1” to the concealment type flag when the symbol E is specified when the concealment mode flag is set to “1” and the probability variation state is not given. Set.

  Further, when the symbol E is specified when the probability variation mode flag is set to “1”, the effect control CPU 31a sets the probability variation mode flag to “1” after the big hit game based on the symbol is completed. At the same time, “0” is set in the other mode specifying flags. Further, when the symbol E is specified when the chance mode flag is set to “1”, the effect control CPU 31a sets the chance mode flag to “1” after the big hit game based on the symbol is ended. At the same time, “0” is set in the other mode specifying flags. Further, when the symbol E is designated when the probability variation state is given, the effect control CPU 31a sets the probability variation mode flag to “1” after the big hit game based on the symbol ends, and other modes. Set “0” in the specific flag.

  In addition, when the normal control mode flag or the concealment mode flag is set to “1” and the probability variation state is not given, the effect control CPU 31a designates the symbol F (small hit symbol). After the small hit game based on the symbol is finished, “1” is set to the concealment mode flag and “0” is set to the other mode specifying flag. At this time, the effect control CPU 31a resets the stay limiter (sets “0”). Further, the effect control CPU 31a performs the lottery of expectation when the symbol F is designated when the normal mode flag is set to “1” and the probability variation state is not given. Then, the effect control CPU 31a sets “1” to the secret type flag when the expectation degree lottery is won, and sets “0” to the secret type flag when the expectation degree lottery is not won. In addition, when the concealment mode flag is set to “1” and the symbol F is designated when the probability variation state is not given, the effect control CPU 31a sets the concealment type flag to “1”. Set.

  In the present embodiment, the winning probability of the expectation lottery performed when the symbol E is designated is set higher than the winning probability of the expectation lottery performed when the symbol F is designated. For this reason, it can be expected that the probability change state is given in the case of shifting from the normal performance mode to the high expectation concealment effect mode than in the case of shifting from the normal performance mode to the low expectation concealment effect mode. It is like that.

  In addition, when the symbol F is specified when the probability variation mode flag is set to “1”, the effect control CPU 31a sets the probability variation mode flag to “1” after the small hit game based on the symbol is completed. In addition, “0” is set in the other mode specifying flags. Further, when the symbol F is designated when the chance mode flag is set to “1”, the effect control CPU 31a sets the chance mode flag to “1” after the small hit game based on the symbol is finished. In addition, “0” is set in the other mode specifying flags.

  In addition, the effect control CPU 31a adds 1 to the stay frequency limiter when a shift symbol is designated when “1” is set in the concealment mode flag. When the value of the stay limiter after the addition reaches “20”, the effect control CPU 31a sets “1” in the normal mode flag if the effect control probability change flag is set to “0”. Is set, and other mode specifying flags are set to “0”. On the other hand, when the value of the stay number limiter after the addition reaches “20”, the effect control CPU 31a newly sets each mode specifying flag when “1” is set in the effect control probability variation flag. Do not set an incorrect value. Therefore, in this embodiment, when the probability variation state is not given when the symbol variation game is executed 20 times after the execution of the concealment effect mode is started, the condition end condition of the concealment effect mode is satisfied. become.

  In addition, when the winning game is awarded, the effect control CPU 31a executes the effect mode corresponding to the mode specifying flag that is set to “1” after the winning game ends. Control display content. For example, when the probability change mode flag is set to “1”, the effect control CPU 31a displays a background image dedicated to the probability change effect mode on the image display unit GH, and the “probability change effect mode” is displayed above the image display unit GH. The display content of the effect display device 11 is controlled so as to execute the probability changing effect mode by displaying the characters "". When the concealment mode flag is set to “1”, the effect control CPU 31a refers to the value set in the concealment type flag to indicate the low expectation concealment effect mode or the high expectation degree. The display content of the effect display device 11 is controlled so as to execute the concealment effect mode.

  In addition, when an outlier symbol variation game is executed, the effect control CPU 31a executes an effect mode corresponding to the mode specifying flag set to “1” at the start of the next symbol variation game. The display content of the effect display device 11 is controlled.

  Further, the effect control CPU 31a determines the effect result to be derived as the continuation suggestion effect when the variation pattern for the continuation suggestion effect is designated by the input variation pattern designation command. Specifically, when the big hit variation pattern for the continuation suggesting effect is designated, the effect control CPU 31a indicates that “the fourth effect result (the effect result notifying that the jackpot game based on the symbol A or the symbol B is given” is given. ) ”Is determined as an effect result derived from the continuous suggestion effect. In addition, when the probability change suggestion variation pattern for the continuation suggestion is designated, the CPU 31a for effect control indicates that “the third effect result (the winning game based on the symbol C, the symbol D, the symbol E, or the symbol F is given. The effect result to be notified ”) is determined as the effect result derived from the continuous suggestion effect.

  The effect control CPU 31a executes the first continuous suggestion effect when the value set in the stay limiter is “9” when the deviation variation pattern for the continuous suggestion effect is designated. In this case, regardless of the value set in the effect control probability variation flag, the “first effect result (the effect result informing that the user stays in the concealment effect mode)” is derived as the effect result to be derived in the continuous suggestion effect. .

  The effect control CPU 31a executes the second suggestion effect when the value set in the stay limiter is “19” when the continuation suggestion deviation variation pattern is designated. In this case, when “1” is set in the effect control probability variation flag, the “first effect result” is determined as the effect result derived from the continuous suggestion effect. On the other hand, the effect control CPU 31a sets “0” in the effect control certain variation flag when the value set in the stay limiter is “19” when the deviation suggestion pattern for the continuous suggestion effect is designated. If it is, the “second effect result (effect result informing that the transition from the concealment effect mode to the normal effect mode)” is derived as the effect result to be derived in the continuous suggestion effect.

  Then, when the variation pattern for the continuation suggestion effect is designated, the effect control CPU 31a controls the display content of the effect display device 11 so as to execute the continuation suggestion effect that derives the determined effect result.

Next, the control performed by the effect control CPU 31a when a big hit game is awarded will be described.
First, the control performed by the effect control CPU 31a when design A (15R big hit) or design B (15R non-probable big hit) is designated will be described.

  When design A or design B is designated and an opening command is input, the effect control CPU 31a controls the display content of the effect display device 11 so as to execute the opening effect of the effect content determined in advance. When the first round command is input, the effect control CPU 31a displays the content displayed on the effect display device 11 so as to execute a round effect having a predetermined effect content until the final round game is completed. To control. Then, when the ending command is input, the effect control CPU 31a controls the display content of the effect display device 11 so as to execute an ending effect having a predetermined effect content.

  Next, the control performed by the effect control CPU 31a when design C (jump-up big hit), design D (change 2R big hit), design E (secret 2R big hit), or design F (small hit game) is designated. Will be described.

  First, when the design C is designated, the effect control CPU 31a starts the third opening of the big winning opening 24 in the first round after the jump-up jackpot is awarded (large in the second opening mode). Until the winning opening 24 is opened and closed), the content of the effect of the hit game effect to be executed is determined. In addition, when design D, design E, or design F is designated, the effect control CPU 31a determines the content of the effect during the winning game to be executed while the winning game is given. Hereinafter, in the case of “jump-up jackpot winning game effect”, “until the third opening of the big winning opening 24 in the first round after the jump-up jackpot is awarded (second opening mode) In this case, the winning game effect is executed until the special winning opening 24 is opened and closed.

  In the pachinko gaming machine of the present embodiment, the contents of the effect of the hit game effect performed during the jump-up big hit, 2R big hit and small hit games are the first effect content (secret effect), the second effect content (probability change effect) and There is a third effect content (chance effect). The first effect content is a content that suggests that the effect mode in which the player stays after the winning game ends is the secret effect mode. In addition, the second effect content is a content that suggests that the effect mode in which the game stays after the winning game ends is the probability variation effect mode (content that can specify that the probability variation state is given). The third effect content is a content that suggests that the effect mode in which the player stays after the winning game ends is the chance effect mode.

  Then, when the design C, the design D, the design E or the design F is designated, the effect control CPU 31a determines the effect content of the winning game production according to the gaming state when designated. Specifically, when the design C, the design D, the design E or the design F is designated, the CPU 31a for production control assigns the probability change state and the shortage state when designated, and the production mode during the stay. Depending on the type, the content of the directing game effect is determined.

Hereinafter, control related to determination of the contents of the game effect will be described with reference to FIG.
When design C is designated and the normal mode flag is set to “1”, the effect control CPU 31a determines the first effect content as the effect content of the game effect (determined in FIG. 6). The production content is indicated by “◯”, and the production content not determined is indicated by “−”). In addition, when design C is designated, the effect control CPU 31a is when the concealment mode flag is set to “1” and when the effect control probability variation flag is set to “0” (see FIG. 6 shows “non-probable change”), and the first production content is determined as the production content of the game production. On the other hand, when design C is designated, the effect control CPU 31a is set when the concealment mode flag is set to “1” and when the effect control probability change flag is set to “1” (see FIG. 6 shows “probability change”), and determines the second effect content as the effect content of the game effect. In addition, when design C is designated and the chance mode flag is set to “1”, the effect control CPU 31a displays the third effect content regardless of the value set in the effect control probability change flag. It is determined as the content of the hit game production. Further, when design C is designated and the probability variation mode flag is set to “1”, the effect control CPU 31a determines the second effect content as the effect content of the game effect.

  Also, as shown in FIG. 6, when design D is designated, the effect control CPU 31a relates to the type of mode specifying flag for which "1" is set and the value set for the effect control probability variation flag. First, the second effect content is determined as the effect content of the game effect.

  In addition, when design E is designated and the normal mode flag is set to “1”, the effect control CPU 31a determines the first effect content as the effect content of the game effect. Further, when the design E is designated, the effect control CPU 31a is set when the concealment mode flag is set to “1” and when the effect control probability change flag is set to “0”. The effect content of 1 is determined as the effect content of the game effect. On the other hand, when the design E is designated, the effect control CPU 31a is set when the concealment mode flag is set to “1” and when the effect control probability change flag is set to “1”. The effect content of 2 is determined as the effect content of the game effect. In addition, when design E is designated and the chance mode flag is set to “1”, the effect control CPU 31a sets the third effect content regardless of the value set in the effect control probability change flag. Is determined as the content of the game production. Further, when the design E is designated and the probability variation mode flag is set to “1”, the effect control CPU 31a determines the second effect content as the effect content of the game effect.

  In addition, when the design F is specified, the effect control CPU 31a, when “1” is set in the normal mode flag or the secret effect mode, regardless of the value set in the effect control probability change flag, The effect content of 1 is determined as the effect content of the game effect. In addition, when the design F is designated, when the chance mode flag is set to “1”, the effect control CPU 31a sets the third effect content regardless of the value set in the effect control probability change flag. Is determined as the content of the game production. Further, when the design F is specified and the probability variation mode flag is set to “1”, the effect control CPU 31a determines the second effect content as the effect content of the game effect.

  Then, when the effect control CPU 31a determines the effect content of the winning game effect, the effect display is performed so that the winning game effect of the determined effect content is executed when the winning game based on the designated symbol is given. The display content of the device 11 is controlled. Hereinafter, control related to execution of the hit game effect when design C, design D, design E or design F is designated will be described.

  First, when the design control CPU 31a inputs the opening command when the symbol C is designated, the first prize opening 24 is opened and closed in the second round until the third prize winning opening 24 is opened (in the second opening mode). The display content of the effect display device 11 is controlled so as to execute a game effect for the determined effect content. In addition, when the third prize winning opening 24 is opened in the first round of the jump-up jackpot, the presentation control CPU 31a performs a round presentation with predetermined presentation contents until the final round game ends. The display content of the effect display device 11 is controlled so as to execute. Then, when the ending command is input, the effect control CPU 31a controls the display content of the effect display device 11 so as to execute an ending effect having a predetermined effect content.

  In the present embodiment, the gaming state is set by a combination of the changing mode and the probability changing state and the type of the effect mode. In the present embodiment, the “first game state” is a state in which the shortage state is not given, and is a state in which the probability variation state is not given, and stays in the normal production mode as the production mode. It will be when you are. Further, in the present embodiment, the “second gaming state” is a state in which the shortage state is not given, and is a state in which a certain variation state is given, and stays in the secret production mode as the production mode. It will be when you are. Furthermore, in the present embodiment, the “third gaming state” is a state in which both the variable state and the probable state are given, and the effect mode is when staying in the probable effect mode. . In this case, the main control CPU 30a that gives the variable state or the probability change state and the effect control CPU 31a that sets the effect mode function as the game state setting means.

  In the present embodiment, the effect display device 11 that executes the winning game effect serves as the effect executing unit, and the effect control CPU 31a that causes the effect display device 11 to execute the winning game effect functions as the effect controlling unit.

  Next, when the symbol D or symbol E is designated, the effect control CPU 31a inputs the opening command and executes the winning game effect of the determined effect content until the winning game ends. The display content of the display device 11 is controlled.

  In addition, when the design F is designated, the effect control CPU 31a displays the effect display device 11 so as to execute the hit game effect of the determined effect contents from the start to the end of the small hit game. Control the content.

  Further, in the present embodiment, as described above, when the game ball launched from the left side of the game board 10 rolls from the right side of the game board 10 as indicated by the symbol Y, it rolls from the left side of the game board 10. In order to make it easier for a game ball to win a prize-winning opening 24 than when the game is done, obstacle nails or the like are arranged. For this reason, when the winning game is given and the special winning opening 24 is opened, it is better to fire the game ball so that the game ball rolls from the right side of the game board 10 as indicated by reference numeral Y. Rather than firing the game ball so that the game ball rolls from the left side of the game board 10, it is easier to win the game ball in the open large winning opening 24. In other words, when a winning game is awarded, the winning prize opening 24 is more open when the game ball is launched toward the second game area than when the game ball is launched toward the first game area. Easy to win game balls. For this reason, in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment, when a winning game is given, a launch instruction effect for instructing the player that the game area where the game ball is to be launched is the second game area is executed. It has become. The launch instruction effect notifies the player that the game area where the game ball is to be fired is the second game area, and informs that the special winning opening 24 is opened or closed (or opened or closed). doing.

  Moreover, the launch instruction effect in the present embodiment includes a first instruction mode shown in FIG. 7A and a second instruction mode shown in FIG. 7B. When the launch instruction effect is performed in the first instruction mode, an instruction image G1 instructing to fire a game ball toward the second game area is displayed at the center position on the image display unit GH. The character image G2 with the character as a motif is displayed at the upper left position in the image display unit GH. On the other hand, when the launch instruction effect is performed in the second instruction mode, the instruction image G1 is displayed at the lower right position in the image display unit GH, and the character image G2 is not displayed. Furthermore, in this embodiment, when the launch instruction effect is performed in the first instruction mode, the instruction image G1 is displayed larger than when the launch instruction effect is performed in the second instruction mode. It has become so. When a launch instruction effect is performed, a predetermined effect (for example, a winning game effect) is performed in a display area other than the display area where the instruction image G1 or the character image G2 is displayed in the display area of the image display unit GH. It is like that.

  Note that the position where the character image G2 is displayed when the launch instruction effect is performed in the first instruction mode (upper left of the image display unit GH) follows the launched game ball in the image display unit GH. The position is easy to enter the player's field of view. In addition, the position (in the center of the image display unit GH) where the instruction image G1 is displayed when the launch instruction effect is performed in the first instruction mode is the various positions displayed on the image display unit GH in the image display unit GH. It will be easy to enter the field of view of the player who is watching the production. On the other hand, the position where the instruction image G1 is displayed when the launch instruction effect is performed in the second instruction mode (lower right of the image display part GH) is displayed on the image display part GH in the image display part GH. It is a position that does not get in the way when viewing various performances. As described above, in the present embodiment, when the launch instruction effect is performed in the first instruction mode, the game area where the game ball is fired is the second, compared to the case where the launch instruction effect is performed in the second instruction mode. It is possible to actively instruct that it is a game area.

Hereinafter, control related to execution of the launch instruction effect will be described.
When the symbol A or symbol B is designated, the effect control CPU 31a executes the launch instruction effect in the first instruction mode until the ending command is input when the opening command is input. 11 display contents are controlled.

  In addition, when design C is designated, the effect control CPU 31a receives the second command from when the opening command is input until the third big winning opening 24 is released in the first round of the jump-up jackpot. The display content of the effect display device 11 is controlled so as to execute the launch instruction effect in the instruction mode. In addition, the effect control CPU 31a performs the launch instruction effect in the first instruction mode after the third winning prize opening 24 is opened in the first round of the jump-up jackpot until the ending command is input. The display content of the effect display device 11 is controlled so as to be executed.

  In addition, when design D, design E or design F is designated, the production control CPU 31a executes the launch instruction production in the second instruction mode from the start to the end of the winning game. The display content of the effect display device 11 is controlled.

  As described above, in this embodiment, by executing the launch instruction effect, the effect display device 11 that instructs that the game area where the game ball is to be launched is the second game area, and the effect display device 11 is given the launch instruction effect. The effect control CPU 31a to be executed functions as the launch instruction means.

  That is, in the present embodiment, when the special winning opening 24 is opened and closed in the first opening mode, the launch instruction effect is executed in the second indicating mode, and the special winning port 24 is opened and closed in the second opening mode. When there is, the launch instruction effect is executed in the first instruction mode. In other words, when the time for opening the grand prize opening 24 is long (time when it is not difficult to win the game ball in the big prize opening 24), it is positively determined that the game area for launching the game ball is the second game area. It comes to direct.

  Here, an instruction mode of the launch instruction effect when a jump-up big hit, 2R big hit or small hit game is given will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 8A shows an instruction mode of the launch instruction effect in the first round when the jump-up jackpot is awarded. On the other hand, FIG. 8B shows an instruction mode of the launch instruction effect during the hit game when the 2R big hit or small hit game is given.

  As shown in FIG. 8 (a), until the third prize opening 24 is opened in the first round of the jump-up big hit (the prize opening 24 is opened and closed in the second opening mode), The launch instruction effect is performed in the two instruction modes. Then, as shown in FIG. 8A, when the third prize winning opening 24 is released in the first round of the jump-up jackpot, the launch instruction effect is performed in the first instruction mode. In addition, as shown in FIG. 8B, when a 2R big hit or small hit game is awarded, a launch instruction effect is performed in the second instruction mode.

  As described above, even if the jump-up jackpot is given, the jumping-up jackpot effect is performed in the second instruction mode until the third jackpot 24 is opened in the first round, so the jump-up jackpot It cannot be specified from the instruction mode of the launch instruction effect as to which of the 2R big hit and small hit games is awarded.

  Next, the types of hit game effects performed when the 2R jackpot for concealment is given in each game state (the production mode and the giving mode of the short and long state), and the jump-up jackpot in each game state The type of per game effect that is performed when is awarded will be described with reference to FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 9, when the 2R jackpot for concealment is awarded, depending on the type of effect mode that is staying when the 2R jackpot for concealment is awarded and the manner of giving the probability change state, the jackpot game Each production mode is determined after the end. When the 2R jackpot for concealment is awarded, the game effect of the content of the production according to the gaming state (the production mode and the granting mode of the short and promising state) when the 2R jackpot for concealment is awarded. Is executed.

  In addition, when a jump-up jackpot is awarded, after the jackpot game is over, the probability-changing effect mode is entered regardless of the type of effect mode that is staying when the jump-up jackpot is awarded and the manner of giving the probability change state. Transition. That is, when a jump-up jackpot game is awarded, the game state after the completion of the jump-up jackpot game is 1 regardless of the gaming state at the time of granting (the production mode or the changing mode and the probable change state). It has been decided.

  However, the effect content of the hit game effect executed when the jump-up jackpot is awarded depends on the game state (effect mode and the giving mode of the short and positive state) when the jump-up jackpot is awarded. Changed. At this time, the hit game effect performed at the jump-up jackpot is performed with the same effect content as the effect content determined according to the game state when the 2R jackpot for concealment is given according to the game state. Yes.

As described above in detail, the present embodiment has the following effects.
(1) When the symbol variation game is a hit (big hit or small hit), a 2R big hit for concealment (first hit game) or a jump-up big hit (second hit game) can be given. When the jump-up jackpot is awarded, the big prize opening 24 is opened and closed in the second opening mode after the big winning opening 24 is opened and closed in the first opening mode. For this reason, even when the jump-up jackpot is awarded, the big winning opening 24 is opened and closed in the second opening mode (until the third big winning opening 24 is opened in the first round). From the opening mode of the winning opening 24, it is not possible to specify which winning game is given out of the jump-up jackpot or the secret 2R jackpot.

  In addition, the game state is changed every time the 2R jackpot for concealment is awarded. In addition, the content of the effect determined as the content of effect of the winning game effect is changed according to the type of game state when the 2R jackpot for concealment is given. By the way, when the 2R big hit for concealment is given while staying in the normal performance mode where the variable state and the probable state are not given, the probability change state is given by shifting to the concealment effect mode after the winning game is finished. I expect the possibility. Further, when the 2R big hit for concealment is given when the probable state is given while the short state is not given (while staying in the concealment production mode), the mode shifts to the probable production mode after the winning game is finished. By doing so, it is made to recognize that the probability variation state was given. Thus, since the gaming state changes every time the 2R big hit for concealment is given, the fun in the gaming state after the change is made easy to understand from the contents of the effect of the winning game effect.

  In addition, the contents of the effect of the hit game effect executed when the jump-up jackpot is awarded are changed according to the game state when the jump-up jackpot is awarded. At this time, the effect content of the hit game effect performed according to the game state when the 2R jackpot for concealment is awarded, and the effect content of the hit game effect performed according to the game state when the jump-up jackpot is awarded Made the same. For this reason, even if the contents of the effect of the hit game effect when the 2R jackpot for concealment is granted according to the game state at the time of the grant, the jump-up jackpot and It is possible to conceal which of the 2R jackpots for concealment is given.

  Incidentally, if the 2R jackpot for change is given while staying in the normal performance mode, the winning game effect is performed with the second content. On the other hand, if the 2R big hit for concealment or the small hit game is given while staying in the normal effect mode, the hit game effect is performed with the first effect content. Thus, since the probability variation state is not given while staying in the normal performance mode, even if the 2R jackpot for concealment is granted, the mode does not shift to the probability variation mode after the end of the 2R jackpot for concealment. . For this reason, as a player who is staying in the normal performance mode, even if the big winning opening 24 is opened and closed in an open mode in 2R big hit or small hit games, after the winning game ends, It is likely that you are expecting to stay. That is, even if a winning game (jump-up big hit, 2R big hit and small hit game) in which the big winning opening 24 is opened / closed in an open manner in the small hit game is given, the hit game effect executed during the hit game is given. There is a high possibility that the player assumes that the production content is the first production content. In other words, in the normal effect mode, even if a winning game in which the big prize opening 24 is opened and closed in the small hit game opening mode is given, the player is likely to perform the winning game effect with the first effect content. Is the production mode assumed. Therefore, when a jump-up jackpot is awarded while staying in the normal effect mode, the hit game effect is performed with the first effect content. As a result, even if a jump-up jackpot is awarded while staying in the normal performance mode, the content of the performance of the winning game effect that is executed is given an odd feeling until the big winning opening 24 is opened and closed in the second opening mode. There is nothing. Therefore, the player's surprise when the big prize opening 24 starts to open and close in the second release mode in the first round of the jump-up jackpot can be further increased.

  In addition, when a 2R jackpot for change is given while staying in the concealment effect mode, a hit game effect is performed with the second effect content. On the other hand, if a small hit game is given while staying in the concealment effect mode, the hit game effect is performed with the first effect content. In addition, when staying in the concealment effect mode, when the probability change state is given, if the concealment 2R jackpot is given, the hit game effect is performed with the second effect content, and the probability change state is not given. When the 2R jackpot for concealment is given, a winning game effect is performed with the first effect content.

  By the way, the concealment effect mode is an effect mode which shifts after the concealment 2R big hit or small hit game is given. That is, since there is a possibility that a certain probability state is given when staying in the concealment effect mode, it is assumed that even if the concealment 2R big hit is given, the hit game effect is performed with the second effect content. There is a high possibility. In particular, when it is possible to recognize that the probability variation state is given (for example, when the symbol variation game is executed 21 times or more after the transition to the concealment effect mode), the small hit game release mode When the special winning opening 24 is opened and closed, there is a high possibility that it is assumed that a hit game effect is performed with the second effect content. On the other hand, even if you are staying in the concealed production mode for some reason, when you are able to recognize the probable change state, when the big prize opening 24 is opened and closed in the open mode of the small hit game, There is a high possibility that a winning game is assumed. That is, when it can be predicted that the probability variation state is not given or when the probability variation state can be expected, it is performed when the 2R jackpot for concealment is granted according to the player's prediction. The content of the directing game effect changes.

  Therefore, when a jump-up jackpot is awarded while staying in the concealment effect mode, if the probability variation state is not given, the hit game effect is performed with the first effect content. On the other hand, when a jump-up jackpot is given while staying in the concealment effect mode, if the probability variation state is given, the hit game effect is performed with the second effect content. As a result, even if a jump-up jackpot is awarded while staying in the concealment effect mode, until the big winning opening 24 is opened and closed in the second opening mode, the hit game effect is performed with the effect content assumed by the player. Therefore, it is possible to prevent a sense of incongruity about the content of the effect of the hit game effect that has been executed. Therefore, the player's surprise when the big prize opening 24 starts to open and close in the second release mode in the first round of the jump-up jackpot can be further increased.

  Further, if the 2R jackpot for change is given while staying in the chance effect mode, the hit game effect is performed with the second effect content. On the other hand, if the 2R big hit or the small hit game for concealment is given while staying in the chance effect mode, the hit game effect is performed with the third effect content. In this way, while staying in the chance effect mode, when the concealment 2R jackpot is given, even if the probability variation state is given, the chance effect mode is continuously executed after the winning game ends. For this reason, as a player who is staying in the chance effect mode, even if the big prize opening 24 is opened and closed in an open mode in 2R big hit or small hit games, the chance effect mode is entered after the winning game ends. It is likely that you are expecting to stay. In other words, even if a winning game in which the big prize opening 24 is opened and closed in an open manner in the small winning game is given, the effect content of the winning game effect executed during the winning game is the third effect content. It is likely that the player is assuming. In other words, in the chance effect mode, even if a winning game in which the big prize opening 24 is opened and closed in the small hit game opening mode is given, it is highly probable that the winning game effect is likely to be performed with the third effect content. Is the production mode assumed. Therefore, when a jump-up jackpot is awarded while staying in the chance effect mode, the hit game effect is performed with the third effect content. As a result, even if a jump-up jackpot is awarded while staying in the chance effect mode, the content of the effect of the hit game effect that has been performed is uncomfortable until the big opening 24 is opened and closed in the second opening mode. Never give. Therefore, the player's surprise when the big prize opening 24 starts to open and close in the second release mode in the first round of the jump-up jackpot can be further increased.

  In addition, if the 2R big hit for change, the 2R big hit for concealment or the small hit game are given while staying in the probability variation effect mode, the hit game effect is performed with the second content. In this way, while staying in the probability variation effect mode, the probability variation effect mode is continuously executed after the winning game is ended, regardless of whether the winning game of 2R big hit or small hit game is awarded. For this reason, as a player who is staying in the probability variation effect mode, even if the big winning opening 24 is opened and closed in an open mode in 2R big hit or small hit games, the probability change effect mode is entered after the winning game ends. Assumes that you will stay. In other words, even if a winning game in which the big winning opening 24 is opened and closed in the small hit game is provided, the content of the winning game effect executed during the winning game is the second effect content. Assumed by the player. In other words, in the probability variation effect mode, the player assumes that the hit game effect is performed with the second effect content even if the winning game 24 is opened and closed in the open mode of the small hit game. This is the production mode. Therefore, when a jump-up jackpot is awarded while staying in the probability variation effect mode, the hit game effect is performed with the second effect content. As a result, even if a jump-up jackpot is awarded while staying in the probabilistic effect mode, the content of the effect of the hit game effect that has been performed is not good until the big opening 24 is opened and closed in the second opening mode. Never give. Therefore, the player's surprise when the big prize opening 24 starts to open and close in the second release mode in the first round of the jump-up jackpot can be further increased.

  (2) When the 2R big hit for concealment (first win game) is given when the probability change state and the short change state are not given (first game state), after the big hit game ends, While the short state is not given, the probability variation state is given (second gaming state). Also, when the 2R jackpot for concealment is given when only the probability change state is given out of the change state and the probability change state (second game state), after the big hit game ends, Probability state is given. Further, whenever the concealment 2R jackpot is granted, when the grant mode (game state) of the short and long state is changed every time the concealment 2R jackpot is awarded, the hit game when the secret 2R jackpot is awarded according to the change. Change the production contents of the production. Then, the winning game when the concealing 2R jackpot is given according to the granting state of the probabilistic state and the short state according to the effect mode of the winning game effect when the jump-up jackpot (second winning game) is given Changed the production contents in the same way as changing the production contents. As a result, even if the effect content of the winning game effect is changed when the concealing 2R jackpot is given according to the changing state and the probable change state, the jump from the effect content of the winning game effect is jumped. It is possible to conceal which one of the up game and the 2R jackpot for concealment is awarded.

  (3) When the 2R big hit for concealment (first hit game) is given while staying in the normal effect mode (first game state), the concealment effect mode ( Stay in the second gaming state). Further, when the 2R jackpot for concealment is given while staying in the concealment effect mode, after the jackpot game is over, the user stays in the probability variation effect mode. In addition, when the 2R jackpot for concealment is given, when the type (game state) of the effect mode is changed, the contents of the effect of the hit game effect when the 2R jackpot for concealment is given according to the change. change. Then, depending on the type of effect mode of the hit game effect when the jump-up jackpot (second hit game) is granted, the contents of the effect of the hit game effect when the 2R jackpot for concealment is given is changed. As with, changed it. As a result, even if the content of the winning game effect when the 2R jackpot for concealment is awarded according to the type of the effect mode is changed, the jump-up jackpot and concealment are performed from the content of the winning game effect. It is possible to conceal which of the 2R jackpots has been awarded.

  (4) Instruction for launch instruction effect when the big winning opening 24 (special winning means) is opened and closed in the first opening mode and when the big winning port 24 is opened and closed in the second opening mode The embodiment was varied. Thereby, when the big winning opening 24 is opened and closed in the first opening mode, the player who does not want to fire the game ball toward the second gaming area can change the instruction mode of the launch instruction effect. It is possible to easily determine whether or not to shoot a game ball toward the second game area simply by grasping.

  (5) Even when the grand prize opening 24 (special prize winning means) is opened and closed in the first opening mode, it does not mean that the game balls cannot be awarded to the big prize opening 24. That is, just because the special winning opening 24 is opened and closed in the first opening mode, it does not mean that all players do not fire the game balls. Therefore, even when the grand prize opening 24 is opened and closed in the first opening mode, the game ball is fired if the opening / closing of the special prize opening 24 is noticed by executing the launch instruction effect. I will not let you feel sorry.

  (6) For the 2R jackpot for concealment and the jump-up jackpot, regardless of which win game is awarded, the second instruction is given when the big winning opening 24 (special winning means) is opened and closed in the first opening mode. The launch instruction effect is performed in the mode (instruction mode in the first opening mode). Then, when the jump-up big hit is switched from the first release mode to the second release mode, the command mode of the launch instruction effect is switched from the second command mode to the first command mode. For this reason, when the instruction mode of the launch instruction effect is switched to the second instruction mode, it is possible to recognize that the assigned winning game is not the 2R big hit for concealment but the jump-up big hit. In addition, even if a jump-up jackpot is awarded, any winning game of the secret 2R jackpot or the jump-up jackpot is awarded from the instruction mode of the launch instruction effect until the launch instruction effect is performed in the second instruction mode. It can be kept secret about what has been done. Similarly, even when a 2R big hit for change or a small hit game is awarded, while the launch instruction effect is being executed in the first instruction mode, the jump up big hit, the 2R big hit for change, and the small It is possible to conceal which winning game is awarded among the winning games.

  (7) When the special winning opening 24 (special winning means) is opened and closed in the second open mode (and when it is opened and closed), when the special winning port 24 is opened and closed in the first open mode The instruction image G1 is displayed larger on the image display unit GH (indicating that the game area where the game ball is to be fired in the larger instruction mode is the second game area). Thereby, when the special winning opening 24 is opened and closed in the second opening mode, it becomes easier for the player to grasp that the game ball should be fired toward the second game area.

  (8) Even if the mode is changed to the concealment effect mode, when the symbol variation game is executed as many times as 20 times, it is possible to surely recognize the provision mode of the probability variation state. For this reason, when shifting to the concealment effect mode, the game can be continued in order to execute the symbol variation game more than 20 times.

  Further, when staying in the concealment effect mode, even if the probability variation state is not imparted, the probability variation state is not imparted based on the obtained random value for distribution pattern distribution while the variation state is not imparted. The variation pattern determined when a state is given is determined. For this reason, when staying in the concealment effect mode, the manner of giving the probability variation state cannot be recognized depending on the content of the symbol variation game to be executed. As a result, the game is interrupted by realizing that the probability variation state is not given from the content of the symbol variation game before the symbol variation game is executed more than 20 times after the transition to the concealment effect mode. It is possible to prevent such a situation. And if it transfers to the concealment production mode, it will become easy to continue a game until the symbol variation game of the frequency | count more than 20 is performed after that.

In addition, the said embodiment can be actualized in another embodiment (another example) as follows.
-In the said embodiment, you may comprise so that a new production mode can be performed. For example, an effect mode that is executed when the variable state is not given and that is a certain effect mode that is executed only when the probability change state is given may be configured to be executable. And when the probability change state is not given, and when staying in the concealment effect mode, when the 2R big hit for concealment is given, the state shifts to the effect mode for determining the probability change after the end of the big hit game. You may set to do. With this configuration, when the 2R jackpot for concealment is awarded while staying in the concealment effect mode, after the jackpot game ends, regardless of the manner of giving the probability change state when the jackpot game is awarded It is possible to reliably recognize from the effect mode that the certain change state is given. For this reason, while staying in the concealment effect mode, even if the concealment 2R jackpot is awarded, the provisional state of the probability variation state can be reliably recognized. Even if it is not done), it is an effect mode that is more advantageous for the player than the normal effect mode. As a result, when the mode is shifted to the concealment effect mode, the player's interest can be improved even if the probability variation state is not given.

  -In the above embodiment, when the variable state is given, it is more advantageous to fire the game ball toward the first game area than to fire the game ball toward the second game area. It may be changed. In order to achieve such specifications, for example, the gate 27 may be disposed in the first game area. In addition, when the specification is changed to such a specification, the game ball is launched toward the first game area for a predetermined time (for example, for 30 seconds or until the game ball wins the gate 27) after the end of the hit game. You may make it perform the production of the content which instruct | indicates to carry out.

  -In the said embodiment, the speaker which performs an audio | voice effect may be provided and a launch instruction | indication effect may be performed with the said speaker. At this time, when performing the launch instruction effect in the first instruction mode, the volume may be larger than when performing the launch instruction effect in the second instruction mode.

  In the above-described embodiment, a sound effect device such as a speaker that performs sound effects, or a light effect device such as a lamp that performs light effects may be provided. And you may comprise so that a launch instruction | indication effect may be performed in audio | voice directing devices other than the production | presentation display apparatus 11, or a light emission production | presentation apparatus. For example, in the case where the launch instruction effect is performed in the first instruction mode, the effect display device 11, the sound effect device, and the light emission effect device as the display effect device are compared to the case where the launch instruction effect is performed in the second instruction mode. Of these, many directing devices may be used to indicate that the game area where the game ball is to be fired is the second game area.

  In the above embodiment, if the first instruction mode is an effect mode (for example, an exaggerated effect mode) that is more easily recognized by the player than the second instruction mode, the instruction mode in the image display unit GH is It may be changed.

  In the above embodiment, a plurality of special winning openings 24 may be provided, and the game areas in which each is arranged may be different. Furthermore, the second game area disposed in the second game area is more than the case where the game ball is fired in the first game area in order to win the game ball in the first big winning opening 24 disposed in the first game area. It may be configured such that a game ball is likely to win the big prize opening 24 when the game ball is launched into the second game area in order to win the game ball at the big prize opening 24. That is, the degree of advantage for the player of the plurality of large winning openings 24 may be varied. Then, when the big winning opening 24 having a high advantage for the player (advantageous to the player) is opened among the plurality of big winning openings 24, the player gives a launch instruction effect in the first instruction mode, and the player When the special winning opening 24 having a low advantage for the player is opened, it may be configured to perform the launch instruction effect in the second instruction mode. Note that the type of the big winning opening 24 to be opened may be determined in advance for each type of jackpot game. However, the type of the big prize opening 24 that is opened when a 2R big hit or small hit game is awarded is the same in order to conceal which win game is given from the type of the big prize opening 24 that is opened and closed. It is desirable that

  In the above embodiment, the instruction image G1 displayed when the launch instruction effect is performed in the first instruction mode is different from the instruction image G1 displayed when the launch instruction effect is performed in the second instruction mode. May be allowed.

  In the above embodiment, when a type of jackpot game with a low probability of being determined to be awarded among a plurality of types of jackpot games that can be awarded when the jackpot is won, the first instruction You may comprise so that a launch instruction | indication effect may be performed in the aspect. On the other hand, when a type of jackpot game with a high probability of being determined to be awarded is given among a plurality of types of jackpot games that can be awarded when the jackpot is reached, You may comprise so that a launch instruction | indication effect may be performed.

  -In said embodiment, when performing a launch instruction | indication effect in a 1st instruction | indication aspect, as shown in FIG. 10, image SG explaining the position which should emit a game ball in order to make a 2nd game area | region fire. It is also possible to execute an explanation effect that is displayed. The image SG displayed when the explanation effect is executed is an image of the game board 10, and the game ball from the time when the game ball is launched to the game board 10 until the game ball reaches the grand prize opening 24 rolls. An image of an arrow indicating the route to be added is added.

  In the embodiment described above, the low expectation concealment effect mode and the high expectation concealment effect mode are configured to be executable as the concealment effect mode, but only one type may be configured to be executable. Moreover, you may increase the kind of secret production mode.

  -In the above embodiment, even when a small hit game is given while staying in the low expectation concealment effect mode, the expectation lottery is performed, and the secret stays after the small hit game ends based on whether or not the expectation lottery is won The type of effect mode (low expectation or high expectation) may be determined. Similarly, even if a 2R jackpot for concealment is awarded while staying in the concealment mode with a low expectation level, the expectation lottery is performed and whether or not the expectation lottery is won or not when staying in the concealment mode after the winning game ends. The type of concealment effect mode to stay after the end of concealment 2R jackpot may be determined based on

  -In the said embodiment, you may make the 1st production content (secret production) among the production contents of a hit game production in multiple types according to the kind of concealment production mode. For example, as the type of the first effect content of the hit game effect, the type of content suggesting staying in the low expectation secret effect mode after the hit game ends, and the high expectation secret effect mode after the hit game end You may have the kind of content which suggests staying. When a concealment 2R big hit or a small hit game is awarded, when staying in the concealment production mode after the end of the hit game, the first production content of the kind suggesting the type of the concealment production mode is hit. A game effect may be executed. At this time, even when the jump-up jackpot game is given, the hit game effect may be executed with the effect content selected when the 2R jackpot for concealment is given.

  -In said embodiment, even if it is a case where a certain change state is provided when performing the 2nd continuation suggestion production, after the 2nd production result is derived | led-out by the continuation suggestion production, it returns to normal production mode. You may make it move. When configured in this way, it is possible to expect that the probability variation state is given even when the user is staying in the normal performance mode.

-In the said embodiment, it is not necessary to perform a continuation suggestion effect.
-In the said embodiment, you may make it determine the content of the effect of the hit game effect in the jump-up jackpot only by looking at the kind of effect mode. For example, when the jump-up jackpot is awarded while staying in the normal effect mode, the first effect content is decided, and when the jump-up jackpot is given while staying in the secret effect mode, the second effect content is decided. May be. In such a configuration, the effect mode is the gaming state, the “first game state” is the “normal effect mode”, and the “second game state” is the “secret effect mode”. In this case, the effect control CPU 31a for setting the effect mode functions as the game state setting means. And when changing to the configuration as described above, it is not necessary to confirm (refer to) the state of giving the short-change state or the probable-change state when determining the effect content of the winning game effect. In comparison, the control burden can be reduced.

  -In the said embodiment, you may make it determine the effect content of the hit game effect in the jump-up big hit, seeing the provision aspect of a change state and a probability change state. For example, when neither the variable state or the probable state is given, the first effect content is determined, and when the probable state is given while the short state is not given, the second effect content is determined. Anyway. When configured in this manner, the provision mode of the variable state and the probable state becomes the gaming state, and the “first game state” is “when neither the short state or the probable state is given” The “second game state” is “when the probable state is given while the short state is not given”. In this case, the main control CPU 30a that gives the variable state or the certainty state functions as the game state setting means. And when changing to the configuration as described above, it is not necessary to confirm (reference) the type (mode specific flag) of the effect mode when determining the effect contents of the winning game effect. In comparison, the control burden can be reduced.

  -In the said embodiment, you may make it determine the effect content of the hit game effect in the jump-up big hit, seeing the provision aspect of a probability change state. For example, when the variable state is not provided, the first effect content may be determined when the probability change state is not provided, and the second effect content may be determined when the probability change state is provided. When configured in this way, the probability variation state is assigned to the gaming state, the “first gaming state” is “when the probability variation state is not imparted”, and the “second gaming state” is “the probability variation state is "When granted". In this case, the main control CPU 30a that assigns the probability change state functions as the game state setting means.

  In the above embodiment, when a jump-up jackpot is awarded while staying in the concealment effect mode, the effect content of the winning game effect is determined by lottery from the first effect content and the second effect content. May be. At this time, when the jump-up jackpot is awarded, if the probability variation state is imparted, the second effect content may be determined more easily than when the probability variation state is not imparted. good. In addition, not only during staying in the concealment effect mode, but also during staying in the normal effect mode, when a jump-up jackpot is awarded, the winning game effect is selected by lottery from the first effect content and the second effect content. You may make it determine production content. However, when a jump-up jackpot is awarded while staying in the normal effect mode, it is preferable that the first effect content is determined as the effect content of the win game effect with a high probability.

  In the above-described embodiment, when design A or design B is designated, the production control CPU 31a is from when the opening command is input until the first round command (or several round commands) is input. The display content of the effect display device 11 may be controlled so as to execute the launch instruction effect in the first instruction mode. Similarly, when design C is designated, the effect control CPU 31a inputs the round command several times after the third big winning opening 24 is released in the first round of the jump-up jackpot. Until then, the display content of the effect display device 11 may be controlled to execute the launch instruction effect in the first instruction mode. Then, after the launch instruction effect is executed in the first instruction mode, the launch instruction effect may be executed in a third instruction mode different from the second instruction mode or the second instruction mode. good.

  -In the above embodiment, when a jump-up jackpot is awarded while staying in the chance effect mode, the effect content of the winning game effect is determined by lottery from the second effect content and the third effect content. Anyway. At this time, the probability that the second effect content is determined as the effect content of the winning game effect may be varied according to the manner of giving the probability variation state when the jump-up jackpot is given.

-In the said embodiment, it is not necessary to perform a lottery lottery. In this case, since a small hit game is not given, there is no need to provide a small hit game.
-In above-mentioned embodiment, it is not necessary to provide 2R big hit for change. At this time, the jackpot symbol corresponding to the 2R jackpot for changing in the above embodiment may be changed to the jackpot symbol corresponding to the 2R jackpot for concealment.

In the above embodiment, the launch instruction effect need not be performed.
-In the said embodiment, it is not necessary to perform a hit game effect.
-In the said embodiment, it is not necessary to provide the jump-up jackpot and the 2R jackpot for secrecy. For example, the types of jackpot games to be given may be two types, 15R probability variation jackpot and 15R non-probability variation jackpot.

  In the above embodiment, the opening time of the big prize opening 24 when the big prize opening 24 is opened and closed in the first opening mode is the time that the game ball reaches the big prize opening 24 after the game ball is launched. Although it is set to a time shorter than the time until, it is not necessary to set so. Similarly, the opening time of the big prize opening 24 when the big prize opening 24 is opened and closed in the second opening mode is the time from when the game ball is fired until the game ball reaches the big prize opening 24. It was set to a longer time, but it does not need to be set that way. However, the time for which the big winning opening 24 is opened in the first opening mode is set to a short time in order to make the winning ball 24 win the game ball, and in the second opening mode, the big winning port 24 is set. It is preferable that a sufficiently long time is set so that the game ball is awarded to the big winning opening 24.

  In the above embodiment, the effect content of the winning game effect may not be the content suggesting the effect mode (game state) in which the player stays after the winning game is ended. As long as the player can recognize the difference between the first effect content, the second effect content, and the third effect content, for example, the difference may be that the “color” of the effect is different.

  In the above embodiment, a light emitting device such as a lamp may be provided in the special winning opening 24 or the special winning opening door 23 so that the light emitting device emits light during the winning game. Also, the light emitting device may be configured to emit light only when the launch instruction effect is performed in the first instruction mode. When configured in this manner, the light emitting device emits light, so that it becomes easier for the player to grasp the position of the big winning opening 24 aimed at launching the game ball and winning.

Next, a technical idea that can be grasped from the above embodiment and another example will be added below.
(A) In addition to instructing that the game area for launching a game ball is the second game area when the special winning means opens and closes in the second release mode, intends rows described effect describing the position to be fired game balls to fire the game ball into the playfield.

(B) A normal launch instruction means is provided for instructing that the game area where the game ball is to be fired is the first game area after the winning game ends .

  GH ... image display unit, 11 ... production display device, 12 ... special figure display device, 13 ... special figure holding storage display device, 14 ... normal symbol display device, 19 ... first start winning port, 21 ... second start winning port 22 ... Opening / closing blades, 24 ... Grand prize opening, 27 ... Gate, 30 ... Main control board, 30a ... Main control CPU, 30b ... Main control ROM, 30c ... Main control RAM, 31 ... Production control board, 31a ... CPU for effect control, 31b ... ROM for effect control, 31c ... RAM for effect control.

Claims (1)

In a gaming machine in which a special winning means that is released during a winning game is arranged on the gaming board,
A winning game determination means for determining the type of the winning game;
An instruction means for instructing a launch area of a game ball for winning a game ball to the special winning means when the winning game is given,
There are a plurality of types of winning games, and the plurality of types of winning games include a first opening mode in which the special winning unit is opened in a first opening time, and the special winning unit as an opening mode of the special winning unit. And a second release mode in which the game is released with a second release time longer than the first release time,
In the winning game, the first winning game having the first opening mode as the opening mode of the special winning means, and the first opening mode and the second opening mode as the opening mode of the special winning means. And a second hit game having
The instruction means includes
An instruction mode for instructing a launch area of the game ball when the special winning means is opened and closed in the first opening mode and when the special winning means is opened and closed in the second opening mode It was different,
A gaming machine characterized in that the instruction mode when the special winning means is opened in the same opening mode in the first winning game and the second winning game is the same .