JP5784518B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine that transitions a production mode when a transition condition is established.

  Conventionally, in a pachinko gaming machine which is a kind of gaming machine, a winning game is given after the end of the symbol variation game, and various game effects are executed in the symbol variation game to improve the interest of the player. Some pachinko machines play a symbol variation game in a single display area formed on a display device in a normal gaming state, and if a specific condition is met, a single display area is displayed in the middle of the variation. It has been proposed to play a symbol variation game with different effects for each of the plurality of display areas (see, for example, Patent Document 1). In this effect, since a plurality of symbol variation games are performed in a plurality of display areas, it can be visually recognized as if the chance of winning has increased. Then, in the pachinko gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, after the reach formation, an image corresponding to the developed super-reach effect is displayed in a plurality of divided display areas, and corresponds to the image selected by the player's button operation. It has been developed to produce super reach.

JP 2007-29759 A

  Also, in recent pachinko machines, a plurality of production modes showing the possibility of a high probability of winning a lottery are set, and the player has to guess the lottery probability of a winning lottery from the types of the production modes. .

  By the way, when the specific performance mode that is easy to set when the lottery probability of the winning lottery is high is set, the player wins more than what the reach contents of the development destination will be. It is easy to be interested in how long the current specific production mode that is likely to be set when the lottery probability of the lottery is high will continue. For this reason, even if the display area of the display device is divided into a plurality of parts as shown in Patent Document 1 and the reach achievement of the development destination is shown, it is not information that the player wants to know at the present time, so the player is not very interested. There was no fear.

  The present invention has been made in view of such circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of improving the interest of the game by executing an effect that matches the player's interest. .

In order to solve the above problems, the invention according to claims 1 and 2, a contact selecting means for performing those Ri lottery, per game to execute those Ri game when won per in the per lottery and control means, on condition that the predetermined mode transition condition is satisfied, either from lottery probability of the per lottery after the per game end is a plurality of rendering modes indicating the level of potentially high probability of a presentation mode transition control means for shifting the demonstration mode, the gaming machine having a display presentation control means for executing the display effect according to the symbol variation game and figure pattern variation game based on the lottery result of the per lottery on the display device When the change condition for dividing the display area into a plurality of divided display areas and determining the change condition determination means whether or not establishment of said display device, information capable of specifying the lottery probability per lottery Comprising a notification means for notifying the Joteki, and the conditions for the notification means is definitely broadcast the information includes the establishment of the change condition, the display presentation control means is established for the change condition Subject to, the display area is divided into a plurality of divided display areas, and some of the divided display region even without low, mode display information indicating the presentation mode of the destination in the subsequent game, or symbol variation running Expectation display information indicating the degree of expectation of whether or not the game is a win is displayed, and the mode transition condition and the change condition have a common configuration that can be established for the same symbol variation game. .
The invention described in claim 1, the selection means for selecting the divided display area of the mode display information or the expected degree display information is displayed, deterministic lottery probability of the per lottery by the notification means If the mode display information is displayed in the divided display area, the divided display area in which the mode display information is displayed can be selected. In the symbol variation game after the lottery probability of the winning lottery is definitely notified by the means, if the expectation display information is displayed in the divided display area, the expectation display information is displayed. The divided display area can be selected.

The invention according to claim 2, in addition to the configuration described above, on condition that the previous SL change condition is determined to be satisfied, the notification determining determines whether the notification has been performed by the notification means a manual stage, before symbol display presentation control means, in the symbol variation game when the notification is determined not to have been made by the previous SL notification determination means, the divided display areas at least said mode display information for selection a while to be displayed, the previous SL notification determination unit symbol variation game after the notification is determined to have been made by, without displaying the mode display information for selection as a selection target the expected level display information It has the structure of displaying in the said division | segmentation display area .

  According to the present invention, it is possible to improve the interest of the game by executing an effect that matches the player's interest.

The front view which shows the game board of a pachinko machine. Explanatory drawing explaining the kind of hit. The schematic diagram explaining the transition aspect of production mode. The block diagram which shows the electrical constitution of a pachinko gaming machine. Explanatory drawing explaining the correspondence of the decision panel determination table made different for every background image. (A), (b) is explanatory drawing explaining the fixed panel determination table referred at the time of 1st background setting and low probability. (A), (b) is explanatory drawing explaining the fixed panel determination table referred at the time of 1st background setting and highly accurate. (A), (b) is explanatory drawing explaining the decision panel determination table referred at the time of 2nd background setting. Explanatory drawing explaining the decision panel determination table referred at the time of execution of the symbol variation games other than specific number of times. Explanatory drawing explaining the panel pattern determination table referred at the time of execution of the symbol fluctuation games other than specific number of times. Explanatory drawing explaining the panel pattern determination table referred at the time of execution of the symbol variation game of the specific number of times. Explanatory drawing explaining the detail of a panel pattern. (A)-(n) is a schematic diagram which shows the flow of a transfer destination alerting | reporting effect. (A), (b) is a schematic diagram which shows the continuation of FIG. (A)-(e) is a schematic diagram which shows the flow of the transfer destination alert | report effect different before and after alert | reporting the lottery probability of a jackpot lottery. (A), (b) is a schematic diagram which shows the flow of the transfer destination alert | report effect which differs before and after alert | report of the lottery probability of a jackpot lottery in 2nd Embodiment.

(First embodiment)
Hereinafter, a first embodiment in which the present invention is embodied in a pachinko gaming machine that is a type of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS.

  An effect display device 11 serving as a display device having a liquid crystal display type image display unit GH is disposed at substantially the center of the game board 10 of the pachinko gaming machine. The effect display device 11 includes a symbol variation game that is performed by varying a plurality of symbol sequences (three columns in this embodiment), and various display effects executed in association with the game are displayed as images. In the present embodiment, in the symbol variation game of the effect display device 11, a symbol combination including a plurality of columns (three columns in the present embodiment) is derived. Note that the symbol variation game of the effect display device 11 is performed using decorative symbols (effect symbols, decorative symbols) for diversifying display effects. In addition, a special symbol display device 12 is disposed on the lower right side of the effect display device 11. In the special symbol display device 12, a symbol variation game (special symbol variation game) is displayed in which a plurality of types of special symbols (special symbols) are displayed in a variable manner. The special figure is a notification pattern showing the results of the internal lottery (big hit lottery) whether or not the big hit and the internal lottery (small lot lottery) whether or not the small hit. Further, in the following description, the special symbol variation game and the symbol variation game by the decoration diagram may be collectively referred to as “symbol variation game”.

  The effect display device 11 displays a display result corresponding to the display result of the special symbol display device 12. More specifically, when a special symbol display device 12 that can recognize a big hit (a big hit display result) is confirmed and stopped, the big hit symbol (a big hit display result) is confirmed on the effect display device 11 as well. Stopped display. In the present embodiment, the jackpot symbol based on the decoration is basically a symbol combination ([222], [777], etc.) in which the symbols in all the rows are the same symbol. In addition, when a special symbol display device 12 that can recognize a deviation is displayed in a fixed stop state, the special symbol display device 12 is also displayed in a fixed stop manner. In the present embodiment, the symbols out of the decorative pattern are, in principle, symbol combinations ([135], [246], etc.) in which the symbols in all the columns are different, or the symbols in one column are different from the symbols in the other two columns. Different symbol combinations ([151], [767], etc.) are used.

  In addition, when the small symbol (small hit display result) that can recognize the small hit is confirmed and stopped on the special symbol display device 12, the probability variation suggestion symbol (probable variation suggestion display result) is confirmed and stopped on the effect display device 11. Is displayed. Further, even when a big-hit symbol (hit display result) that can recognize a big hit is displayed on the special symbol display device 12, the probability variation suggestion symbol (probability variation suggestion display result) is displayed on the final stop display. There is also. Note that the probability variation suggestion symbol suggests that a probability variation state (hereinafter referred to as “probability variation state”) in which the lottery probability of the jackpot lottery varies from a low probability (normal probability) to a high probability may be given. It is a design. In the present embodiment, the probability change suggestion symbol by the decorative drawing corresponds to a specific symbol combination (a symbol combination identical to the symbol combination of the detachment reach, such as [121] and [232]) among the symbol combinations of the detachment.

  Further, in the effect display device 11, the variation of the symbol sequence is stopped in the order of the left column → the right column → the middle column as viewed from the player side, and the decorative drawing is temporarily stopped and displayed for each symbol column by the variation stop. In this embodiment, a symbol combination in which a plurality of specific columns (two left and right columns) have the same symbol is a reach symbol combination. The stoppage of the symbol indicates a state in which the symbol is stopped and displayed on the effect display device 11. The stop display includes a temporary stop display in which the symbol is displayed in a fluctuation state and a fixed stop display in which the symbol is fixed and stopped. In this embodiment, among the plurality of symbol columns, the left column is the first stop column, the right column is the second stop column, the middle column is the third stop column (final stop column), and the left column and the right column form a reach. It becomes a reach formation line.

  Further, on the right side of the special symbol display device 12, a special symbol hold display device 13 having a plurality (two in this embodiment) of special symbol hold light emitting units is disposed. The special symbol hold display device 13 notifies the player of the stored number of start reserved balls for special symbols stored in the machine (hereinafter referred to as “holding stored number”). The number of reserved memories is incremented by 1 when a game ball enters the start winning opening 15 provided on the game board 10, and is decremented by 1 when the symbol variation game is started. Therefore, when a game ball enters the start winning opening 15 during the symbol variation game, the reserved memory number is further added and accumulated up to a predetermined upper limit number (four in this embodiment).

  Also, a normal symbol display device 14 is disposed below the special symbol hold display device 13 in the game board 10. In the normal symbol display device 14, a normal symbol variation game (hereinafter simply referred to as a “general symbol game”) in which a plurality of types of normal symbols are varied to derive one normal symbol is performed. The normal symbol display device 14 of the present embodiment is composed of a plurality (two in this embodiment) of normal symbol display units configured by covering a light-emitting body (LED, lamp, etc.) (not shown) with a lens cover. The normal symbol display device 14 displays a lottery result of an internal lottery (a lottery per common symbol to be described later) indicating whether or not the bonus symbol lottery is performed separately from the big hit lottery.

  In addition, a start winning opening 15 as a starting means having a ball entrance 15a for a game ball is disposed below the effect display device 11. The start winning opening 15 is an ordinary electric accessory, and includes an opening / closing blade 16 that opens and closes by an actuator (solenoid, motor, etc.) not shown. The start winning port 15 is opened by opening the opening and closing blades 16 so that the game ball can be easily entered (winning). On the other hand, the closing operation of the opening and closing blades 16 does not expand the entrance. The ball is in a closed state where it is difficult to enter (win). A starting port switch SW1 (shown in FIG. 4) is provided in the back of the starting winning port 15 as a starting means for detecting a game ball that has entered. The start winning opening 15 can give a start condition for the symbol variation game and a payout condition for a game ball as a predetermined number of winning balls by detecting the entered game ball with the start opening switch SW1.

  On the right side of the start winning opening 15 is a large winning opening (special electric accessory) 18 as a winning means provided with a large winning opening door 17 that opens and closes by the operation of an actuator (solenoid, motor, etc.) not shown. It is installed. A count switch SW2 (shown in FIG. 4) for detecting a game ball that has entered the ball is disposed in the back of the big winning opening 18. The big winning opening 18 can give a condition for paying out game balls as a predetermined number of prize balls by detecting the entered game balls with the count switch SW2. The big winning opening 18 is opened by the opening operation of the big winning opening door 17 during the big hit game and the small hit game, thereby allowing a game ball to enter. Therefore, during the big hit game and the small hit game, the player can obtain a chance to win a prize ball.

  An operation gate 19 is disposed on the right side of the effect display device 11. Behind the operation gate 19, a gate switch SW3 (shown in FIG. 4) for detecting a game ball that has passed is disposed. The actuating gate 19 can give the start condition for the usual game by detecting the passed game ball with the gate switch SW3. The usual game is an effect performed to derive a lottery result indicating whether or not the opening / closing blade 16 of the start winning opening 15 is opened. In other words, when the normal winning lottery is won, the opening of the opening / closing blade 16 makes it easier for the game ball to enter the start winning opening 15, and the player has an opportunity to easily acquire the start condition of the symbol variation game and the prize ball. be able to.

  Further, the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment has a probability variation (hereinafter referred to as “probability variation”) function. The probability variation function is a function that provides a probability variation state (probability variation state) in which the lottery probability of the big hit lottery varies from a low probability to a high probability after the big hit game ends. In this embodiment, the probability variation state is given until the next big hit occurs. The probability variation state can be advantageous to the player because the lottery probability of the jackpot lottery fluctuates with high probability and the jackpot is likely to occur.

  In addition, in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment, there is a case where a variation time shortening state (hereinafter, referred to as “variation state”) advantageous to the player is given after the big hit game is finished. In the variable state, when the variation time of the general game that derives the lottery result of the lottery per drawing is not given the variable state (non-variable time shortened state (hereinafter referred to as “non-variable state”)) In addition, in the variable state, the lottery probability of the standard drawing varies from low probability to high probability, and in the variable state, when the lottery per general drawing is won, The opening time of the opening and closing blades 16 based on the fact that the lottery per drawing is won is longer than that in the non-changed state.In this embodiment, the changed state is until the next big hit occurs. The big hit is generated until the predetermined variation upper limit number of times (in this embodiment, 100 times) the special figure variation game (and the decorative pattern symbol variation game) is completed or before the variation upper limit number of times is reached. In the variable state, the open / close blade 16 is for the player. It works well and can be advantageous for the player because the rate of entry into the start winning opening 15 per unit time is improved, and the variable state is the condition of the opening time of the opening / closing blade 16 per unit time. This is a state in which the opening time increases with an increase, and is also a state in which the entrance rate is improved by increasing the opening time.

  Hereinafter, the types of jackpots and jackpots prescribed for the pachinko gaming machine of this embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. In the following description, as the gaming state of the pachinko machine, the non-probability change state and the non-change state are indicated as “low accuracy + no change”, and the non-probability change state and the change state are indicated as “low accuracy + change”. "Yes". The probability variation state and the non-variation state are indicated as “high accuracy + no variation”, and the probability variation state and the variation state are denoted as “high accuracy + variation”. In the following description, the big hit and the small hit may be collectively referred to as “win”. Further, the big hit game and the small hit game may be collectively referred to as “hit game”.

  The jackpot game is started after the jackpot symbol is confirmed and stopped in the special figure variation game, and the special figure variation game ends. When the big hit game is started, an opening effect indicating the start of the big hit game is first performed. After completion of the opening effect, the round game in which the special winning opening 18 is opened is performed a plurality of times with a predetermined number of rounds as an upper limit (15 rounds or 2 rounds in this embodiment). One round game is performed until the opening / closing operation of the grand prize opening 18 is performed a predetermined number of times (in this embodiment, once), and during the single round game, the big prize opening 18 has an upper limit number of games to be entered. The ball is released until the ball enters or until a specified time (round game time) elapses. In round games, round effects are performed. When the final round game is finished, an ending effect indicating the end of the big hit game is performed, and the big hit game is finished.

  In the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment, when the big hit lottery is won, one big hit is determined from the four types of big hits, and the big hit game based on the determined big hit is given. Which of the four types of jackpots is to be determined is determined according to the type of special figure (jackpot symbol) determined when the jackpot lottery is won. In the present embodiment, symbols A, B, C, and D are classified as jackpot symbols, while symbol E is classified as a jackpot symbol.

  The jackpot of symbol A gives 15 rounds of jackpot game, and regardless of the game status at the time of winning the jackpot lottery, after the jackpot game ends, until the next jackpot lottery is won, will give a probability change state and a variable state . In the following description, the big hit of the pattern A may be indicated as “big hit A”.

  The big hit of symbol B gives 15 rounds of big win game, and regardless of the game state at the time of winning the big hit lottery, it gives a probable change state until the next big hit lottery is won after the end of the big hit game. On the other hand, regardless of the gaming state at the time of the big hit lottery winning, the big hit of the symbol B is given a shortage state of the upper limit number of times of change (100 times) after the big hit game ends. In the following description, the big hit of the symbol B may be indicated as “big hit B”.

  The jackpot of symbol C will be given 15 rounds of jackpot game, and after the jackpot game is completed, no limit change will be given after the jackpot game is finished, and the maximum number of times of change (100) will be changed. Give state. In the following description, the big hit of the symbol C may be indicated as “big hit C”.

  The jackpot of the symbol D gives a two-round jackpot game, and a promiscuous state is given after the jackpot game is over until the next jackpot lottery is won, regardless of the gaming state at the time of the jackpot lottery. On the other hand, the jackpot of the symbol D is given a variable state under different conditions after the jackpot game ends, depending on the game state at the time of the jackpot lottery win. Specifically, when the game state at the time of winning is “low probability + no change”, no change state is given (a non-change state is given). On the other hand, if the game state at the time of winning is a game state other than “low probability + no change”, the change state is given until the next big hit lottery is won. In the following description, the big hit of the symbol D may be indicated as “big hit D”.

Next, the small hit of the pattern E will be described. In the following description, the small hit of the symbol E may be indicated as “small hit E”.
The small hit E grants a small hit game, and continues the gaming state after the small hit game in the gaming state at the time of winning the small hit lottery. That is, in the small hit E, if the probability variation state is given at the time of winning the small hit lottery, the probability variation state is continuously given even after the small hit game is finished, while if the probability variation state is not granted, Probability status is not given after completion. In addition, in the small hit E, if the variable state is given at the time of winning the small hit lottery, the short state is continuously given even after the end of the small hit game, while if the short state is not given, the small amount is small. No change state is given after the hit game ends.

  In the small hit game, the big prize opening 18 is opened twice. The opening mode of the big winning opening 18 of the small hit game is set to be the same as the opening mode of the big winning port 18 in the big hit game based on the big hit D (the number of opening seconds, the number of times of opening, the interval time of the big winning port 18) Such). For this reason, it is difficult to determine whether the big hit D is won or the small hit E is determined from the open mode of the big winning opening 18. In addition, these big hit D and small hit E cannot be expected in winning a prize ball, but in order to create a state of concealing the player whether the probability variation state is given (a state in which the probability variation state is hidden). It is positioned as a hit.

  Next, the transition mode of effect mode is demonstrated according to FIG. Note that “high” in FIG. 3 indicates that the lottery probability of the jackpot lottery is high, while “low” indicates that the lottery probability of the jackpot lottery is low. If there is no description such as (high) or (low) after the type of jackpot, it indicates that the lottery probability of the jackpot lottery is high or low.

  The production mode suggests to the player that the probability of winning the lottery lottery is high. Note that the “suggestion” in the present embodiment includes setting the same effect mode regardless of the lottery probability of the jackpot lottery. In the present embodiment, the normal mode M1 and the first latent accuracy mode M2 are set as the rendering mode in the non-changing state, and the fixed mode M3 and the second latent probability mode M4 are set as the rendering mode in the varying state. Has been. In each effect mode, a mode notification image for notifying the player of the effect mode in which the user is currently staying is displayed on the effect display device 11. The mode notification image of the present embodiment is a background image that is displayed on the back of the decorative drawing in the effect display device 11.

  The normal mode M1 is an effect mode for staying when “low accuracy + no change” and “high accuracy + no change”. The normal mode M1 is a production mode with a low expectation degree that the lottery probability of the big hit lottery is high compared with other production modes.

  The first latent accuracy mode M2 is an effect mode for staying when “low accuracy + no change” and “high accuracy + no change” and, as a general rule, a predetermined number of times (in this embodiment, the upper limit stay number). 20 times). Note that a plurality of types (two types in this embodiment) of mode notification images are set in the first latent mode M2. Specifically, the first background M2a and the second background M2b correspond. These mode notification images are set as images having a high probability of expectation change in the order of the first background M2a <the second background M2b. In particular, the second background M2b is set only when the probability change state is given. It is set as a possible mode notification image. Note that the expected change rate is the total of the appearance rate when the probability change state (the probability of lottery of the big hit lottery is high) and the appearance rate when it is in the non-probable state (the probability of lottery of the big hit lottery is low) The ratio of the appearance rate in the case of the probability variation state with respect to the appearance rate is shown.

  When shifting from the normal mode M1 to the first latent mode M2, the first of the two types of background images is shifted to the first background M2a. More specifically, the first background M2a shifts to the fact that the big hit D is won during the stay in the normal mode M1 of “low probability + no change”. In this case, the first background M2a of the transfer destination is in a state of “high accuracy + no change”. In addition, the first background M2a shifts to the fact that the small hit E is won during the stay in the normal mode M1 of “low accuracy + no change” or “high accuracy + no change”.

  In addition, although the upper limit stay number of times in the first latent mode M2 is set to “20 times”, even if the small hit E is won during the setting of the first background M2a of “low accuracy + no change” The number of stays in the first latent mode M2 is not reset, and the first background M2a of “low accuracy + no change” continues. Thus, the transition to the first latent mode M2 (particularly the first background M2a) can be shifted mainly from the normal mode M1.

  On the other hand, the second background M2b shifts to the fact that the big hit D is won during the stay of the first background M2a of “low probability + no change”. In this case, the second background M2b of the transfer destination is in a state of “high accuracy + no change”. Also, if you win the small hit E during the stay of the second background M2b of “high accuracy + no change”, “high accuracy + no change” without resetting the number of stays in the first latent mode M2. The second background M2b continues. Furthermore, when the winning lottery for determining whether or not to shift from the first background M2a to the second background M2b in the state of “high accuracy + no change”, the process also shifts to the second background M2b.

  As described above, in the first latent mode M2, as a general rule, the upper limit number of stays is set to 20 times. However, as an exception, when the game state at the time of executing the 20th symbol variation game after the transition to the first latent probability mode M2 is the first background M2a of “high accuracy + no change”, the 21st symbol At the start of the change game, the process proceeds to the second background M2b of “high accuracy + no change”.

  The confirmation mode M3 is an effect mode in which the user stays when “high accuracy + variation exists”. Regardless of the lottery probability of the big hit lottery or the type of the production mode, the decision mode M3 shifts when the big hit A is won. In addition, the confirmation mode M3 is also entered when the big hit D is won when the lottery probability of the big hit lottery is high regardless of the presence or absence of the variable state. Furthermore, the mode is shifted to the confirmation mode M3 when the big hit D is won during the stay in the second latent probability mode M4 of “low probability + variable”. Further, when the small hit E is won during the stay in the confirmation mode M3, the confirmation mode M3 continues.

  The second latent accuracy mode M4 is an effect mode in which the user stays at “low accuracy + variation” and “high accuracy + variation”. Regardless of the lottery probability of the big hit lottery or the type of the production mode, the second latent probability mode M4 is entered by winning the big hits B and C. In addition, when the small hit E is won while staying in the second latent accuracy mode M4 of “low accuracy + variation” or “high accuracy + variation”, the number of stays in the second latency mode M4 is reset. The second latent accuracy mode M4 of “low accuracy + variation” or “high accuracy + variation” is continued. However, when the big hit lottery is not won while staying in the second latent mode M4, the mode shifts from the second latent mode M4 to the normal mode M1 with the end of the variable state.

  In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 30a instructs the overall control CPU 31a to change the gaming state, and the overall control CPU 31a performs the transition control of the effect mode. However, the main control CPU 30a also performs the effect mode according to the game state when winning the jackpot lottery, the type of winning determined by winning the jackpot lottery, and the number of times the symbol variation game is executed after the jackpot game ends. Can be figured out. For example, when the big hit D is determined during the stay in the normal mode M1 of “low accuracy + no change”, and the big hit D is determined during the stay in the first latent mode M2 of “low accuracy + no change”. In the case of winning, the big hit D is determined in the same gaming state (low probability + no change). However, in the first latent accuracy mode M2 of “low accuracy + no change”, the main control can not be made unless the small hit E is won while staying in the normal mode M1 of “low accuracy + no change”. The CPU 30a can grasp the normal mode M1 or the first latent mode M2 depending on whether or not the latest hit (in this case, the small hit E) is stored.

Next, the control configuration of the pachinko gaming machine will be described with reference to FIG.
A main control board 30 that controls the entire pachinko gaming machine is disposed on the back side of the pachinko gaming machine of the present embodiment. 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. In addition, a sub general control board 31 and an effect display control board 32 are disposed on the back side of the machine. The sub integrated control board 31 controls the effect display control board 32 based on the control signal (control command) output from the main control board 30. The effect display control board 32 displays display modes (designs, various background images, characters, characters, etc.) of the effect display device 11 based on the control signals (control commands) output from the main control board 30 and the sub control board 31. Image).

Here, specific configurations of the main control board 30, the sub-integrated control board 31, and the effect display control board 32 will be described below.
First, the main control board 30 will be described below with reference to FIG.

  The main control board 30 has a main control CPU 30a for executing control operations in a predetermined procedure, a main control ROM 30b for storing a main control program for the main control CPU 30a, and a main control capable of writing and reading 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. Further, a special symbol display device 12, a special symbol hold display device 13, and a normal symbol display device 14 are connected to the main control CPU 30a.

  Further, the main control CPU 30a updates a random number update process (random number) for updating various random numbers such as a hit determination random number, a special figure distribution random number, a reach determination random number, a universal determination random number, etc. at predetermined intervals. Generation process). 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 a special figure that becomes a big hit symbol. The reach determination random number is a reach lottery (reach determination) to determine whether or not to form a reach in the case of a big hit lottery when the big hit is not won, or when the small hit lottery is not won for the big win It is a random number used in. The random number for judgment per common figure is a random number used in lottery 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 and various determination values (a big hit determination value, a small hit determination value, a reach determination value, a normal hit determination value, etc.). The jackpot determination value is a determination value used in the jackpot lottery, and is determined from numerical values (all 65536 integers from 0 to 65535) that the hit determination random number can take. The small hit determination value is a determination value used in the small hit lottery, and is determined so as not to overlap with the big hit determination value from the numerical values (all 65536 integers from 0 to 65535) that the random number for winning determination can take. ing. The reach determination value is a determination value used in an internal lottery (reach determination) on whether or not to form a reach when determining a loss, and is a numerical value that can be taken by a random number for reach determination (a total of 239 patterns from 0 to 238). (Integer). In this embodiment, the reach determination value is “low accuracy + no change”, “low accuracy + change”, “high accuracy + no change”, and “high accuracy + change”, respectively. Although set, the same value is set regardless of the number of reserved memories in the same gaming state. The determination value per base map is a determination value used in the lottery per base map, and is determined from numerical values (all 65536 integers from 0 to 65535) that can be taken by a random number for determination per base map.

  The main control ROM 30b stores a plurality of types of variation patterns. The variation pattern is the base of effects (display effects, light-emitting effects, audio effects) from the start of the change of the symbols (special illustrations and decorations) until the symbols (special illustrations and decorations) are confirmed and stopped. The variation content (production content) and the variation time (production time) of the symbol variation game can be specified. In this embodiment, the plurality of types of variation patterns are classified into variation patterns for hit variation, variation patterns for outlier reach variation, and variation patterns for outlier variation. The winning variation is a variation performed when winning a big hit lottery or a small hit lottery. In the hit fluctuation, the big hit symbol or the small hit symbol is finally displayed in a fixed stop state in the special figure changing game. On the other hand, in the winning variation, in the symbol variation game by the decorative drawing, the big hit symbol or the probability variation suggestion symbol is finally displayed in a fixed stop state. Note that, in a symbol variation game with a decorative drawing, a jackpot symbol or a probability variation suggestion symbol may be derived through a reach effect.

  The loss reach variation is performed when the reach lottery is won without winning the big hit lottery or the small hit lottery, and finally the lost symbols are displayed in a fixed stoppage in the special figure changing game. On the other hand, in the outlier reach variation, in the symbol variation game with decoration, the reach symbol is finally displayed in a fixed stop state after reaching the reach effect. The loss variation is performed when none of the big win lottery, the small hit lottery, or the reach lottery is won, and finally, in the special figure changing game, the lost symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed. On the other hand, in the case of deviation variation, in the symbol variation game based on the decorative drawing, the deviation symbol is finally displayed in a fixed stop state without reaching reach. In the special figure fluctuation game, when the fluctuation of the special figure is started, the fluctuation of the special figure is continued until the fluctuation time elapses without performing the reach effect. There are a plurality of types of variation patterns for hit variation, outlier reach variation, and outlier variation, and one of them is selected.

Hereinafter, with respect to the variation patterns set in the pachinko gaming machine of this embodiment, FIGS. 6 (a), (b), FIGS. 7 (a), (b), FIGS. 8 (a), (b), and FIG. It explains according to.
In this embodiment, two patterns of variation patterns are set. More specifically, a special variation pattern that can be selected when a specific variation mode (first latent mode M2) is staying and the specific number of symbol variation games (10 times and 20 times) is executed is set. Has been. Furthermore, a normal variation pattern is set that can be selected when a symbol variation game that is not in a specific number of times and is in a specific production mode, and during a production mode other than the specific production mode.

First, the normal variation pattern will be described with reference to FIG.
In the normal variation pattern, as shown in FIG. 9, three types of variation patterns P1 to P3 are set as variation patterns for deviation variation. The variation pattern P1 specifies “normal variation” as the variation content, the variation pattern P2 identifies “short variation” as the variation content, and the variation pattern P3 identifies “super-short variation” as the variation content. In “normal variation”, after the symbol variation game is started, the variation of symbols (decorative diagrams) in each symbol sequence is stopped according to a predetermined variation stop order (in this embodiment, left column → right column → middle column). A symbol is derived. In the “shortening variation” and “super-shortening variation”, after the symbol variation game is started, the variation of each symbol sequence is stopped at almost the same timing, and the symbol is derived to each symbol sequence. Note that, in “shortening fluctuation” and “supershortening fluctuation”, the “supershortening fluctuation” is set to have a short fluctuation time.

  Further, three types of variation patterns P4a, P5a, and P6a are set as variation patterns for the deviation reach variation, while five types of variation patterns P4b, P5b, P6b, P7, and P8 are used as variation patterns for hit variation. Is set. The variation pattern P4 (P4a, P4b) defines the same reach performance content (normal reach: indicated as “NR” in the figure), while the variation pattern P5 (P5a, P5b) includes the same reach performance content (reach). While defining R1), the same reach effect content (reach R2) is defined in the variation pattern P6 (P6a, P6b).

  In the reach effect based on the fluctuation pattern P4, the reach is not developed, and only the normal reach effect (normal reach effect) is performed, and the combination is stopped by a combination of hit or miss. On the other hand, in the reach production based on the variation patterns P5 and P6, the reach develops in a plurality of stages and stops at the symbol combination of big hit or miss. Note that the fluctuation patterns P4b, P5b, P6b and the fluctuation pattern P7 are hit fluctuation patterns that can be selected when one of the big hits A, B, and C is won. On the other hand, the fluctuation pattern P8 is a fluctuation pattern for hit fluctuation that can be selected when the big hit D or the small hit E is won.

Next, the special variation pattern will be described with reference to FIGS. 6 (a) and 6 (b), FIGS. 7 (a) and 7 (b), and FIGS. 8 (a) and 8 (b).
In the special variation pattern, as shown in FIG. 6 (a), (b), FIG. 7 (a), (b), and FIG. 8 (a), (b), the big hit lottery and the small hit lottery are not won. And a variation pattern PB for winning variation selected when winning a big hit lottery or a small hit lottery is set. In addition, when not winning the lottery lottery and the lottery lottery, it includes the case where the lottery is won and the case where the reach lottery is not won.

  The variation pattern PA is associated with the variation content of “normal variation” as with the variation pattern P1, while the variation pattern PB is associated with the variation content of “NR” as with the variation pattern P4b. However, since these fluctuation times are different from the fluctuation times defined in the fluctuation patterns P1 and P4b, they are set as separate fluctuation patterns.

Next, the sub general control board 31 will be described.
The sub control board 31 has a control CPU 31a for executing control operations in a predetermined procedure, a control ROM 31b for storing a control program for the control CPU 31a, and control for writing and reading necessary data. A RAM 31c is provided. The overall control RAM 31c stores (sets) various information (random values, timer values, flags, etc.) that are appropriately rewritten during the operation of the pachinko gaming machine.

  Further, a push button type operation button BT (operation means) is connected to the overall control CPU 31a. In the pachinko gaming machine, the operation button BT is disposed at a position where the player can operate while playing a game, such as an upper surface of a ball tray unit for storing game balls. The overall control CPU 31a recognizes that the operation button BT has been operated by inputting an operation signal that is output when the operation button BT is operated.

Next, the effect display control board 32 will be described.
The effect display control board 32 has a display control CPU 32a for executing control operations in a predetermined procedure, a display control ROM 32b for storing a control program for the display control CPU 32a, and display control for writing and reading necessary data. A RAM 32c is provided. The effect display device 11 is connected to the display control CPU 32a. The display control ROM 32b stores various image data (image data such as symbols, backgrounds, characters, characters, etc.). The display control RAM 32c stores (sets) various information (timer values, flags, etc.) that are appropriately rewritten during the operation of the pachinko gaming machine.

  Hereinafter, various processes such as a special symbol input process and a special symbol start process executed by the main control CPU 30a of the main control board 30 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 and a special symbol start process every predetermined control cycle (for example, 4 ms). The special symbol start process is executed after the special symbol input process ends.

First, the special symbol input process will be described.
First, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not a game ball has entered the start winning opening 15 based on whether or not a detection signal is input from the start opening switch SW1. When this determination result is negative, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol input process. If the determination result of whether or not a game ball has entered the start winning opening 15 is affirmative, the main control CPU 30a stores the number of start reserved balls stored in the main control RAM 30c (hereinafter referred to as “hold storage number”). Is determined to be less than the upper limit of 4. When this determination result is negative (the number of stored memories is not less than 4), the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol input process. On the other hand, if the number of reserved memories is less than 4, the main control CPU 30a increments the number of reserved memories by +1 (1 is added). That is, the main control CPU 30a causes the main control RAM 30c to store the game ball detected by the start winning opening 15 as a start holding ball. The main control CPU 30a that has updated (added 1) the number of reserved memories controls the display content of the special symbol hold display device 13 so as to display the number of reserved memories after update (after addition).

  Next, the main control CPU 30a reads out and acquires various random number values from the main control RAM 30c, and sets the values in a predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 30c corresponding to the special figure reservation storage number. In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 30a acquires each value of a hit determination random number, a special figure distribution random number, a reach determination random number, and a variation pattern distribution random number. Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol input process.

Next, the special symbol start process will be described.
First, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the symbol variation game is being executed and whether or not a winning game is being executed. When the determination result of the execution condition determination is affirmative, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process.

  On the other hand, if the determination result of the execution condition determination is negative (not in the symbol variation game and not in the winning game), the main control CPU 30a has a reserved memory number stored in the main control RAM 30c of “0 ( It is determined whether it is larger than “zero”. When the reserved memory number is “0 (zero)”, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process because there is no symbol variation game being held. On the other hand, when the number of reserved memories is 1 or more, the main control CPU 30a decrements the number of reserved memories by −1 (1 subtraction) because there is a symbol variation game that is on hold. In addition, the main control CPU 30a that updates (subtracts 1) the number of reserved memories controls the display content of the special symbol hold display device 13 so as to display the number of stored memories after update (after subtraction). Then, the main control CPU 30a reads the value of the random number for hit determination stored in a predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 30c in association with the reserved storage number. At this time, the main control CPU 30a reads the random number for hit determination corresponding to the start hold ball stored most quickly among the start hold balls stored in the main control RAM 30c.

  Subsequently, the main control CPU 30a compares the value of the hit determination random number with the jackpot determination value, and determines whether or not both values match (hit lottery). At this time, the main control CPU 30a performs the jackpot determination using the jackpot determination value for the non-probability changing state when the current gaming state is the non-probability changing state, while the probability changing state when the current gaming state is the probability changing state. The big hit judgment is performed using the big jackpot judgment value for use. Note that the main control CPU 30a grasps whether or not the current gaming state is a probability change state based on a control flag (a probability change flag described later) set in the main control RAM 30c. When the determination result of the jackpot determination is affirmative, the main control CPU 30a executes a jackpot variation process for executing a symbol variation game that is a jackpot variation. In the big hit variation process, the main control CPU 30a reads the value of the random number for special figure distribution corresponding to the start-holding ball stored earliest.

  Then, the main control CPU 30a determines a jackpot symbol as a special symbol to be confirmed and stopped on the special symbol display device 12 based on the value of the special symbol distribution random number. In the present embodiment, since the jackpot symbol of the special figure is set for each type of jackpot, the jackpot type to be given to the player is determined by determining the jackpot symbol. The main control CPU 30a, which has determined the big hit symbol of the special figure, thereafter determines the fluctuation pattern for the hit fluctuation.

  More specifically, the main control CPU 30a stays in the first latent probability mode M2, and when the symbol variation game that is not the specific number of times becomes a big hit, and the effect modes other than the first latent probability mode M2 When the symbol variation game during the stay is a big hit, the variation pattern for variation shown in FIG. 9 is determined according to the type of the hit. On the other hand, when the first latent probability mode M2 is staying and the 10th and 20th symbol variation games are big hits, the variation pattern PB for the variation is determined regardless of the type of winning.

  In this embodiment, when the big hit D is won during the normal mode M1 of “low accuracy + no change”, or during the normal mode M1 of “low accuracy + no change” or “high accuracy + no change”. When the small hit E is won, the first latent mode M2 is entered. Therefore, the main control CPU 30a determines the first game according to the game state when winning the jackpot lottery, the type of winning determined by winning the jackpot lottery, and the number of times the symbol variation game is executed after the jackpot game ends. It can be recognized that the latent mode M2 has been set. Further, the main control CPU 30a that has recognized that the first latent probability mode M2 has been set counts the number of symbol variation games that have been executed since the first latent probability mode M2 has been set. Whether or not the game is an eye symbol variation game can be grasped. Then, the main control CPU 30a that has determined the variation pattern ends the special symbol start process.

  On the other hand, when the determination result of the big hit determination is negative, the main control CPU 30a compares the random number for hit determination with the small hit determination value, and determines whether the two values match (small hit lottery). do. When the determination result of the small hit determination is affirmative, the main control CPU 30a executes a small hit variation process for executing a symbol variation game that is a hit variation. In the small hit variation process, the main control CPU 30a determines a small hit symbol to be displayed on the special symbol display device 12 with a fixed stop. Subsequently, the main control CPU 30a selects and determines a variation pattern for hit variation. Note that the method for determining the variation pattern at the time of winning the lottery lottery is the same as the method for determining the variation pattern at the time of winning the lottery lottery, so the description thereof is omitted.

  When the determination result of the small hit determination is negative, the main control CPU 30a determines a deviation from the fact that the value of the random number for hit determination is not a value for the big hit or the small hit. Then, the main control CPU 30a reads the value of the reach determination random number associated with the reserved storage number, and compares the reach determination random number with the reach determination value to determine whether or not reach is reached (reach lottery )I do. If the determination result of the reach determination is affirmative, the main control CPU 30a has won the reach in the reach lottery, and therefore executes a reach variation process for executing a symbol variation game that causes a loss reach variation. In the reach variation processing, the main control CPU 30a determines a special symbol to be displayed on the special symbol display device 12 to be confirmed and stopped, and selects and determines a variation pattern for the special reach variation.

  More specifically, the main control CPU 30a stays in the first latent probability mode M2, and when the symbol variation game that is not the specific number of times becomes out of reach and effects other than the first latent probability mode M2. When the symbol variation game during the mode stay is out of reach reach, the variation pattern for outlier reach variation shown in FIG. 9 is determined. On the other hand, when the first latent probability mode M2 is staying and the 10th and 20th symbol variation games are out of reach, the variation pattern PA is determined. Then, the main control CPU 30a that has determined the variation pattern ends the special symbol start process.

  On the other hand, when the determination result of reach determination is negative, the main control CPU 30a executes a deviation variation process for executing a symbol variation game that causes a deviation variation. In the deviation 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. Subsequently, the main control CPU 30a selects and determines a variation pattern for deviation variation.

  More specifically, the main control CPU 30a stays in the first latent probability mode M2, and when the symbol variation game that is not the specific number of times is out of play, and the effect modes other than the first latent probability mode M2 When the symbol variation game during the stay is lost, the variation pattern for the variation variation shown in FIG. 9 is determined. On the other hand, when the first latent probability mode M2 is staying and the 10th and 20th symbol variation games are out of play, the variation pattern PA is determined. Then, the main control CPU 30a that has determined the variation pattern ends the special symbol start process.

  Then, the main control CPU 30a, which has determined the special symbol and the variation pattern in the special symbol start process, outputs a control command generated according to the determination items to the sub overall control board 31 (overall control CPU 31a) at a predetermined timing. Specifically, the main control CPU 30a first outputs a variation pattern designation command instructing a variation pattern and instructing the start of the symbol variation game at the start of the symbol variation game. Further, the main control CPU 30a outputs a special figure designation command for instructing a special figure, after outputting the variation pattern designation command. Then, the main control CPU 30a outputs an all symbol stop command for instructing the end of the symbol variation game (determination of symbol determination) when the variation time set in the instructed variation pattern has elapsed, as the variation time elapses. To do.

  In the present embodiment, based on the main control program, the main control CPU 30a that performs a winning lottery (big hit determination) as to whether or not to win in the special symbol start process functions as a winning lottery means. The main control CPU 30a that executes processing related to the big hit game functions as a hit game control means.

Next, the control executed by the main control CPU 30a regarding the gaming state after the end of the big hit game will be described.
When determining the big hits A, B, and D, the main control CPU 30a sets “1” to the probability variation flag stored in the main control RAM 30c after the big hit game ends. When the probability change flag is set to “1” as its value, it indicates that the current gaming state is the probability variation state, while when “0” is set, the current gaming state is the non-probability variation state. Indicates that On the other hand, when determining the big hits B and C, the main control CPU 30a sets “0” in the probability change flag after the big hit game is completed. When the probability variation flag is set to “1”, the main control CPU 30a outputs a probability variation command indicating the probability variation state to the sub overall control board 31 (general control CPU 31a), while the probability variation flag indicates “ When “0” is set, a non-probability change command indicating the non-probability change state is output.

  Further, the main control CPU 30a wins the big hit D when the big hit A is determined, or in the state of “low accuracy + variation”, “high accuracy + no variation” or “high accuracy + variation”. In this case, “1” is set to the operation flag stored in the main control RAM 30c after the big hit game ends. On the other hand, when the big hit D is won in the state of “low accuracy + no change”, the main control CPU 30a does not set the value in the operation flag and continues the “0” state. When “1” is set as the value of the operation flag, it indicates that the current gaming state is a changeable state. On the other hand, when “0” is set, the current gaming state is not changed. Indicates a short state. When the operation flag is set to “1”, the main control CPU 30a outputs an operation command indicating the variable state to the sub general control board 31 (general control CPU 31a).

  Further, when the big hit B, C is determined, the main control CPU 30a sets “1” to the operation flag stored in the main control RAM 30c after the big hit game is finished, and the remaining short state is given. A predetermined number of times (100 times in the present embodiment) is set in the main control RAM 30c as the number of actuations indicating the number of symbol variation games. When the big hit C is determined, the main control CPU 30a sets “1” to the operation flag after the big hit game is finished, and then executes the main control every time the symbol variation game is executed (output of the variation pattern designation command). The number of operations stored in the RAM 30c is reduced by -1 (1 subtraction). When the number of operations reaches “0”, the main control CPU 30a sets “0” to the operation flag after the symbol variation game ends, and the sub-control board 31 (overall control CPU 31a) is not changed. A non-operation command indicating that it is in a state is output.

  The main control CPU 30a sets “0” to the probability variation flag, the operation flag, and the number of operations at the start of the big hit game. As a result, the gaming state during the big hit game is “low probability + no change”. Further, in the case of a small hit game, the main control CPU 30a continues the game state at the time of winning the small hit lottery, and therefore maintains all the current setting values of the probability variation flag, the operation flag, and the number of operations.

Next, the normal symbol input process related to the ordinary game will be described.
When determining that the game ball has passed the operation gate 19, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the number of reserved maps stored in the main control RAM 30c is less than the upper limit number “4”. . When the number of stored customary drawings is less than “4”, the main control CPU 30a adds “1” to the number of stored customary drawings. The main control CPU 30a that has updated (added “1”) the number of stored general symbols holds controls the display contents of the normal symbol display device so as to display the updated number of stored general symbols (after addition). Next, the main control CPU 30a reads and obtains the value of the random number for determining the normal map from the main control RAM 30c, and sets the value in a predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 30c corresponding to the number of the general-purpose reserved memory. Then, the normal symbol input process is terminated.

Next, the normal symbol start process related to the ordinary game will be described.
First, the main control CPU 30a determines a normal drawing execution condition as to whether or not the opening / closing blade 16 is in operation based on the winning of the lottery per normal drawing or during the execution of the normal drawing game. When this determination result is affirmative (during a normal game or during operation), the main control CPU 30a ends the normal symbol start process. On the other hand, if this determination result is negative (not in the normal game and is not in operation), the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the normal map storage number is greater than “0”. Make a decision. If this determination result is negative, the main control CPU 30a ends the normal symbol start process.

  On the other hand, if the determination result of the general map hold determination is affirmative, the main control CPU 30a decrements the number of the general map hold memory number by “1” and displays the post-update pending memory number (after subtraction). The display content of the normal symbol hold display device is controlled. Further, the main control CPU 30a reads the random number for determination per common map stored in a predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 30c in association with the number of reserved common maps. Then, the main control CPU 30a compares the read random number for normal drawing determination with the normal determination value, and determines whether the two values match each other. At this time, the main control CPU 30a confirms the operation flag, and in the case of the non-variable state, the main control CPU 30a uses the non-variable state normal value per figure. The judgment value per figure is used. With the selection of the determination value per ordinary figure according to the gaming state, the lottery probability of the determination per ordinary figure (lottery per ordinary figure) fluctuates with high probability during the variable state.

  Further, the main control CPU 30a selects a variation pattern for a usual drawing that defines a variation time of the usual game. At this time, when the gaming state is the non-variable state, the main control CPU 30a selects the usual variation pattern that defines the first variation time (for example, 5 seconds), while the gaming state is the variation state. In the case of (2), a variation pattern for a normal map is selected that defines a second variation time (for example, 1 second) shorter than the first variation time. By selecting a variation pattern having different variation times according to the gaming state, the variation time of the normal game is shortened during the variation state.

  Subsequently, the main control CPU 30a, which has selected the fluctuation pattern for the usual figure, causes the normal symbol display device 14 to execute the usual figure game according to the fluctuation pattern. Then, the main control CPU 30a causes the normal symbol display device 14 to make a fixed stop display on the normal symbol display device 14 when affirmative determination is made when the variation time determined in the variation pattern for ordinary symbols has elapsed. When the negative determination is made for the normal symbol, the off symbol is displayed on the normal symbol display device 14 in a fixed stop state.

  In addition, when the common game hit determination is affirmative, the main control CPU 30a opens and closes the open / close blades 16 according to a predetermined operation pattern after the universal game ends (after the winning symbol fixed stop display). Specifically, the main control CPU 30a, when in the non-variable state, opens and closes the opening and closing blades 16 for the first number of times (in this embodiment, once in the present embodiment, 0.2 seconds). ) Move open for minutes. On the other hand, in the variable speed state, the main control CPU 30a sets the opening / closing blade 16 to the second opening time longer than the first opening time (1.5 seconds in the present embodiment) and more than the first number. The opening operation is performed twice (three times in this embodiment). By controlling the opening operation of the opening and closing blades 16 according to different operation patterns according to the gaming state, the opening time of the opening and closing blades 16 becomes longer during the variable state.

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

  Specifically, the overall control CPU 31 a outputs the variation pattern designation command to the effect display control board 32 when the variation pattern designation command is input. Further, when the CPU 31a for overall control inputs a variation pattern designation command and a special figure designation command, the overall control CPU 31a determines a symbol combination based on a decorative drawing to be confirmed and stopped on the effect display device 11. Then, the overall control CPU 31 a outputs a decoration designating command for designating the determined symbol combination to the effect display control board 32. Further, when the overall control CPU 31 a inputs an all symbols stop command, the overall control CPU 31 a outputs the command to the effect display control board 32.

  The overall control CPU 31a identifies a gaming state from the input probability change command, non-probability changing command, operation command, and non-operation command, and sets an effect mode for notifying the player of the current game state. Further, the overall control CPU 31a sets a different value for each effect mode in the effect mode flag of the overall control RAM 31c. When the effect control mode flag is set, the overall control CPU 31a outputs a mode designation command for instructing the effect mode during stay to the display control CPU 32a. When the first latent mode M2 is set, the overall control CPU 31a specifies the background image in the background management flag for managing the currently set background image separately from the effect mode. Set a value for. Thereby, the overall control CPU 31a can grasp which background image is set during the stay in the first latent mode M2. When the background control flag is set, the overall control CPU 31a outputs a background image instruction command for instructing the staying background image to the display control CPU 32a. In the present embodiment, the effect mode can be shifted based on the type of jackpot determined by winning the jackpot lottery. Furthermore, the production mode can be shifted even when the number of symbol variation games executed after the specific production mode is set is the specific number of times. For this reason, the overall control CPU 31a that determines whether or not to shift the effect mode from the number of symbol variation games executed after the type of jackpot or the specific effect mode is set functions as a mode shift determination unit. Further, the overall control CPU 31a for shifting the effect mode functions as effect mode shift control means.

Next, the effect display control board 32 will be described.
When the display control CPU 32a of the effect display control board 32 inputs the variation pattern designation command, the effect content corresponding to the variation pattern instructed by the command is selected, and the symbol variation game is executed with the effect content. The display content of the display device 11 is controlled. At this time, the display control CPU 32a uses the image data in the display control ROM 32b based on the selected effect content to generate display data for displaying an image according to the effect content.

  Then, the display control CPU 32a measures the elapsed time from the start of the game with the start of the symbol variation game, and displays an image displayed on the effect display device 11 based on the measured time and display data. Switch every control cycle (for example, every 4 ms). When the display control CPU 32a inputs an all symbol stop command during the symbol variation game, the display content of the effect display device 11 is displayed on the effect display device 11 so that the symbol indicated by the decoration designating command is confirmed and stopped. Control and finish the symbol variation game.

  Further, when the mode control command is input, the display control CPU 32a displays the effect display device 11 so as to display a mode notification image for notifying the player of the effect mode currently staying based on the command. Control the content. When the display control CPU 32a inputs a background image instruction command, the display on the effect display device 11 displays the background image for notifying the player of the background image currently staying based on the command. Control the content. In the present embodiment, the display control CPU 32a that causes the effect display device 11 to execute the display effect relating to the symbol variation game and the symbol variation game functions as display mode control means.

  In the pachinko gaming machine of the present embodiment configured as described above, in the symbol variation game of the specific number of times (10 times and 20 times) after the setting of the first latent mode M2, the next game or later (in the embodiment, the next game) A transition destination notification effect for notifying the effect mode that can be shifted to (game) or the content suggestion of the symbol variation game at the stop position of the roulette is executed.

Hereinafter, the transition destination notification effect will be specifically described.
During the stay in the normal mode M1, the confirmation mode M3, and the second latent probability mode M4, as shown in FIG. 13A, a single display area H is used as a display area for displaying a graphic variation game. In the display area H, the symbol variation game is displayed as an image.

  On the other hand, when the first latent mode M2 is set, when the symbol variation game of the specific number of times (10 times and 20 times) is started, the single display area H formed in the normal mode M1 or the like However, it is divided and displayed so as to form a plurality of (four in this embodiment) divided display areas H1 to H4. Then, in each of the divided display areas H1 to H4, as shown in FIG. 13 (e), after the transition destination notification effect is finished, the effect mode that can be shifted in the next symbol variation game and the contents of the symbol variation game being executed ( Panels are displayed as display information indicating the degree of expectation for jackpot).

  And in the image display part GH, the panel which shows the production | presentation mode which can transfer after completion | finish of the symbol variation game currently performed for the division | segmentation display area H1-H4 is selected. More specifically, the selection bar Q (see FIG. 13 (g)) moves in order through the four display areas H1, H2, H3, and H4, with the effect of selecting one panel with roulette. This is performed in such a manner that the selection bar Q is confirmed and stopped in the display area. Then, when the divided display area on which the panel indicating the effect mode is displayed is selected, it is apparently selected at the start of the next symbol variation game after the symbol variation game where the transition destination notification effect is performed. The game progresses in such a manner that it can shift to a production mode corresponding to the panel. Note that in the symbol variation game in which the transition destination notification effect is performed, it is notified that the rendering mode can be shifted in the next symbol variation game, but the transition destination notification effect is performed in the transition of the internal rendering mode. After the end of the symbol variation game, it is performed at the start of the next symbol variation game.

  In the present embodiment, the period of the symbol variation game that is the execution target of the transition destination notification effect is “one symbol variation game”. Therefore, the transition destination notification effect is not executed across a plurality of symbol variation games, and after the symbol variation game executed with the transition destination notification effect is over, the next symbol variation game is displayed as a single display. The symbol variation game is executed in the area.

  In the symbol variation game except the specific number of times in the first latency mode M2, in principle, various notice effects different from the transition destination notification effect are executed. The notice effect is an effect of notifying the degree of expectation of jackpot that is likely to cause the jackpot symbol to be confirmed and stopped in the symbol variation game being executed. However, even in the case of the symbol variation game excluding the specific number of times in the first latent probability mode M2, when the execution lottery for determining whether or not to execute the transition destination notification effect is won, the transition destination notification effect is executed. . In this embodiment, after the first latent mode M2 is set, the specific number of times (10 times / 20 times) of the symbol variation game is performed, which changes the display form of the display area from single display to divided display. This is equivalent to the establishment of the condition. Further, the overall control CPU 31a that determines whether or not the change condition is satisfied by determining whether or not the symbol variation game has been performed a specific number of times functions as a change condition determination unit.

Hereinafter, the control content performed by the overall control CPU 31a to execute the transition destination notification effect will be described with reference to FIGS.
First, the overall control CPU 31a confirms the value set in the effect mode flag, and identifies the type of effect mode currently set from the value. When an effect mode different from the first latent mode M2 is set, the overall control CPU 31a executes various effects corresponding to the effect mode. On the other hand, when the first latent probability mode M2 is set, the overall control CPU 31a performs a symbol variation game based on the input variation pattern designation command, how many times the symbol variation has occurred since the first latent probability mode M2 is set. Check if it is a game. The overall control CPU 31a counts the number of times the symbol variation game executed after the transition to the first latent probability mode M2 is performed by the counter of the overall control RAM 31c regardless of the set background image type. Yes. This counting is performed based on the number of input of the variation pattern designation command. As described above, the overall control CPU 31a that counts the number of times the symbol variation game executed after the transition to the first latent probability mode M2 functions as counting means.

  When the counted value is “10” or “20”, the overall control CPU 31a determines any one of the plurality of confirmed panel determination tables according to the lottery probability of the big hit lottery and the type of the background image. To do. The confirmation panel determination table is a table that is referred to when determining a “confirmation panel” that is a panel displayed in the divided display area where the selection bar Q is fixed and stopped.

  More specifically, as shown in FIG. 5, the game state at the start of the 10th symbol variation game after the first latent probability mode M2 is set is “low probability + no change” and “first” When “background M2a” is set, the overall control CPU 31a determines a fixed panel determination table T1 (hereinafter referred to as a table T1) as a reference table. On the other hand, when the gaming state at the start of the 20th symbol variation game after the first latent probability mode M2 is set is “low probability + no change” and “first background M2a” is set. The overall control CPU 31a determines a fixed panel determination table T2 (hereinafter referred to as table T2) as a reference table.

  Further, when the game state at the start of the 10th symbol variation game after the first latent probability mode M2 is set is “high accuracy + no change”, and “first background M2a” is set. The overall control CPU 31a determines a fixed panel determination table T3 (hereinafter referred to as table T3) as a reference table. On the other hand, when the gaming state at the start of the 20th symbol variation game after the first latent probability mode M2 is set is “high accuracy + no change” and “first background M2a” is set. The overall control CPU 31a determines a fixed panel determination table T4 (hereinafter referred to as table T4) as a reference table.

  On the other hand, if “second background M2b” is set at the start of the 10th symbol variation game after the first latent probability mode M2 is set, the overall control CPU 31a determines the determined panel determination table T5 as a reference table. (Hereinafter referred to as table T5) is determined. As described above, since the second background M2b is set only when the lottery probability of the big hit lottery is high, the lottery probability of the big hit lottery when the second background M2b is set is “high probability”. It is. If the “second background M2b” is set at the start of the 20th symbol variation game after the first latent probability mode M2 is set, the overall control CPU 31a determines the determined panel determination table T6 as a reference table. (Hereinafter referred to as table T6) is determined.

  Further, in this embodiment, when the execution lottery for determining whether or not to execute the above-described transition destination notification effect is won, the overall control CPU 31a serves as a reference destination table as a fixed panel determination table T7 (hereinafter referred to as a table T7). ). In the present embodiment, the fixed panel determination tables T1 to T7 correspond to a selection table that defines a plurality of display information. The overall control ROM 31b that stores the selection table functions as a selection table storage unit.

Then, the overall control CPU 31a determines, from the determined table, the divided display areas and panel types for finalizing and stopping the selection bar Q.
Next, the types and selection ratios of the panels determined in the various confirmed panel determination tables will be described with reference to FIGS.

  In the present embodiment, eight types of panels indicated by “enemy”, “reach !?”, “chance”, “extreme heat”, “continue”, “end”, “V”, and “promotion” are set. Yes. The “enemy” panel indicates that it is likely that no reach will be formed. The “Leach !?” panel indicates that a reach is likely to be formed. The “chance” panel indicates that the jackpot symbol may be displayed in a fixed stop state. The “Intense heat” panel indicates that the probability that the jackpot symbol is displayed in a fixed stop state is higher than the “Chance” panel. “Continue” indicates that the currently set background image is continuously set even in the symbol variation game performed after the end of the transition destination notification effect. “End” indicates that the currently set background image ends with the end of the symbol variation game in which the transition destination notification effect is performed. “V” indicates that the big hit symbol is displayed in a fixed stop state. “Promotion” indicates that, in the symbol variation game performed after the end of the transition destination notification effect, transition to a background image set with a higher probability of expected change than the currently set background image.

  In this embodiment, “enemy”, “reach !?”, “chance”, “extreme heat”, and “V” are the results of the symbol variation game accompanied by the transition destination notification effect (the big hit symbol is confirmed and displayed) It is classified as a “game-related panel”. In the present embodiment, the “game-related panel” corresponds to the expectation level display information indicating the jackpot expectation level of the symbol variation game being executed. On the other hand, “continuation”, “end”, and “promotion” are classified into “mode panels” related to the effect mode after the end of the symbol variation game accompanied by the transition destination notification effect.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 13 and the like, four types of divided display areas H1 (upper left), H2 (upper right), H3 (lower left), and H4 (lower right) are set as the fixed stop positions of the selection bar Q. Yes. In the present embodiment, 20 types of finalized panels shown in FIGS. 6 to 9 are set according to a combination of 8 types of panels and 4 types of finalized stop positions, and any one can be selected. Numerical values that can be taken by random numbers (251 total integers from 0 to 250) are associated with each variation pattern in each fixed panel determination table.

  First, the table T1 will be described with reference to FIG. In the following description, when “xx · HN (N: 1 to 4)” is indicated, “xx” indicates the type of the fixed panel, while HN (N: 1 to 4) is The divided display area where the confirmation panel is displayed is shown.

  In the table T1 shown in FIG. 6A, when the variation pattern PA is selected, a random number is selected so that any one of “continuation / H1”, “continuation / H2”, and “continuation / H4” is selected. Are associated with possible numerical values. On the other hand, when the variation pattern PB is selected, numerical values that can be taken by random numbers are associated so that only “V · H3” is selected.

  By such distribution, the gaming state at the start of the 10th symbol variation game after the first latent probability mode M2 is set is “low probability + no change”, and the first background M2a is set. If the variation pattern PA is selected, “continuation” is determined as the confirmation panel. That is, when the lottery probability of the big hit lottery is in a low probability state, the first latent mode M2 does not end after ten times. On the other hand, when the variation pattern PB is selected, “V” is determined as the confirmation panel. Since the “V” panel can be selected only when the variation pattern PB is selected, when the “V” panel is selected, the big hit or the small hit is definitely notified. Will be.

Next, the table T2 will be described with reference to FIG.
In the table T2 shown in FIG. 6B, when the variation pattern PA is selected, a random number is selected so that any one of “End / H1”, “End / H2”, and “End / H3” is selected. Are associated with possible numerical values. On the other hand, when the variation pattern PB is selected, numerical values that can be taken by random numbers are associated so that only “V · H3” is selected.

  By such distribution, the gaming state at the start of the 20th symbol variation game after the first latent probability mode M2 is set is “low probability + no change”, and the first background M2a is set. If the variation pattern PA is selected, “end” is determined as the confirmation panel. That is, when the first latent accuracy mode M2 of “low accuracy + no change” is set, the first latent accuracy mode M2 indicates that the user does not stay more than 20 times.

Next, the table T3 will be described with reference to FIG.
In the table T3 shown in FIG. 7A, when the variation pattern PA is selected, “continuation • H1”, “continuation • H2”, “continuation • H4”, “promotion • H3”, and “promotion • H4”. A numerical value that can be taken by a random number is associated so that one of them is selected. On the other hand, when the variation pattern PB is selected, numerical values that can be taken by random numbers are associated so that only “V · H3” is selected.

  By such distribution, the gaming state at the start of the 10th symbol variation game after the first latent probability mode M2 is set is “high probability + no change”, and the first background M2a is set. When the variation pattern PA is selected, “continuation” or “promotion” is determined as the confirmation panel. In other words, if the lottery probability of the big hit lottery is “high probability”, the first latent mode M2 will not end in 10 times, and can be promoted to the second background M2b. Then, when the transition to the second background M2b is made, it is informed that the lottery probability of the big hit lottery is high before the first symbol variation mode M2 is set and before the 20 symbol variation games are digested. Will be.

Next, the table T4 will be described with reference to FIG.
In the table T4 shown in FIG. 7B, numerical values that can be taken by random numbers are associated so that “promotion / H3” or “promotion / H4” is selected when the variation pattern PA is selected. On the other hand, when the variation pattern PB is selected, numerical values that can be taken by random numbers are associated so that only “V · H3” is selected.

  As a result of such distribution, the gaming state at the start of the 20th symbol variation game after the first latent probability mode M2 is set is “high probability + no change” and the first background M2a is set. If the variation pattern PA is selected, “promotion” is determined as the confirmation panel. That is, if the lottery probability of the big hit lottery is “high probability”, the first latent probability mode M2 is continuously set even in the 21 symbol variation games after the first latent probability mode M2 is set. The fact that it is “high probability” is definitely notified by the promotion of the background image.

Next, the table T5 will be described with reference to FIG.
In the table T5 shown in FIG. 8A, when the variation pattern PA is selected, any one of “enemy · H1” to “enemy · H4” or “reach!? H1” to “reach!? · H3” is selected. A numerical value that can be taken by a random number is associated so that one of them is selected. On the other hand, when the variation pattern PB is selected, “enemy • H1” to “enemy • H4”, “reach! • H1” to “reach! •• H3”, “chance • H3”, “chance • H4” , Numerical values that can be taken by random numbers are associated with each other so that any one of “Intense Heat / H3”, “Intense Heat / H4”, and “V · H3” is selected. Note that the table T6 shown in FIG. 8B has the same distribution as the table T5, and thus the description thereof is omitted here.

  Due to such distribution, the gaming state at the start of the symbol variation game of the specific number of times (10 times or 20 times) after the first latent probability mode M2 is set is “high accuracy + no change”, In addition, when the second background M2b is set, the second background M2b definitely notifies that the lottery probability of the big hit lottery is “high probability”. Therefore, in this case, a game-related panel related to the result of the symbol variation game accompanied by the transition destination notification effect is selected instead of the mode-related panel related to the mode continuation related to the probability variation expectation. Thereby, the jackpot expectation degree of the symbol variation game executed with the transition destination notification effect is notified.

  In addition, when the winning lottery is won in the first background M2a, only the “V” panel is selected, so that the winning is definitely notified. On the other hand, even if the winning lottery is won in the second background M2b, a panel other than the “V” panel can be selected, so that the winning is not definitely notified. This is because it is informed that the lottery probability of the big hit lottery is high, so that the notification content is changed and the next is to make it interested whether or not the symbol variation game is won.

  Further, when the first background M2a is set, the lottery probability of the big win lottery is not definitely notified at the start of the symbol variation game of the specific number of times after the first latent probability mode M2 is set. If there is, the mode panel is selected. On the other hand, when the second background M2b is set, the game-related panel is selected at the start of the symbol variation game of the specific number of times after the first latent probability mode M2 is set. As described above, in the present embodiment, the panel to be selected varies depending on whether or not the lottery probability of the big hit lottery is notified in the symbol variation game of the specific number of times after the first latent probability mode M2 is set. Therefore, different information (information related to the lottery probability of the jackpot lottery or information related to the jackpot expectation level of the symbol variation game) is notified depending on the type of the selected panel.

Next, the table T7 will be described with reference to FIG.
In the table T7 shown in FIG. 9, for example, when the variation pattern P1 is selected, the same allocation as the allocation associated with the variation pattern PA in the tables T5 and T6 shown in FIGS. It is set to become. On the other hand, when the variation patterns P2 and P3 are selected, numerical values that can be taken by random numbers are associated so that only “enemy / H1” is selected. In addition, for the variation patterns P4 to P8, a predetermined number of numerical values that can be taken by random numbers are associated with each other so that any one combination (panel type / determined stop position) can be selected.

  When the transition destination notification effect is executed in the symbol variation game excluding the 10th or 20th time after the first latent mode M2 is set, the mode panel is not selected and the game system is selected. Only the panel is selected. In addition, the table T7 can be referred to when the winning lottery is won even after the lottery probability of the big hit lottery is definitely notified by the transition destination notification effect. Therefore, during the period in which the first latent probability mode M2 is set, an opportunity to guess whether the lottery probability of the big hit lottery is low or high is given only in the specific number of symbol variation games. It will be.

  Then, the overall control CPU 31a that has determined the final panel from each final panel determination table specifies a split display area for finalizing and stopping the selection bar Q, and a final panel instruction command for specifying a panel to be displayed in the display area. The data is output to the display control CPU 32a.

  If the “Continue” panel is selected at this time, the overall control CPU 31a continuously sets the currently set effect mode and background image without changing the effect mode and the background image. Thereby, the same effect mode and background image continue before and after the transition destination notification effect. On the other hand, if the “end” panel is selected, the overall control CPU 31a resets the value set in the background management flag and sets a value specifying “normal mode M1” in the effect mode flag. Then, the overall control CPU 31a outputs a mode designation command for instructing the normal mode M1 to the display control CPU 32a. Thereby, after the transition destination notification effect is ended, the first latent probability mode M2 ends, and the transition to the normal mode M1 having a lower probability of expected change than the first latent probability mode M2.

  If the “promotion” panel is selected, the overall control CPU 31a changes the value set in the background management flag from “first background M2a” to “second background” without changing the value of the effect mode flag. “M2b” is changed to a specified value. Then, the overall control CPU 31a outputs a background image instruction command for specifying the second background M2b to the display control CPU 32a. As a result, the first latent mode M2 continues even after the transition destination notification effect ends, and the second background M2b is notified to notify that the lottery probability of the big hit lottery is high.

  On the other hand, assuming that the “V” panel is selected, the overall control CPU 31a changes to the instructed winning type, the gaming state that occurs after the winning, and the gaming state when the big winning lottery (or the small winning lottery) is won. A value specifying the corresponding effect mode is set in the effect mode flag. Then, the overall control CPU 31a outputs to the display control CPU 32a a mode designation command for instructing the production mode specified by the value set in the production mode flag. In the present embodiment, the overall control CPU 31a that issues a transition instruction for the production mode functions as a mode transition control means.

  As described above, in this embodiment, after determining the confirmed panel, the transition condition is changed and the effect mode is changed to determine the transition destination effect mode corresponding to the confirmed panel. The mode transition condition for making it happen is established for the same symbol variation game. In the present embodiment, the “end” panel corresponds to display information indicating the end of the effect mode set when the change condition is satisfied. The “continuation” panel corresponds to display information indicating the continuation of the effect mode set when the change condition is satisfied. The “elevation” panel corresponds to display information indicating a transition destination production mode.

  Further, in the present embodiment, in the symbol variation game of a specific number of times after the first latent mode M2 is set, the “promotion” panel is selected to notify that the lottery probability of the big hit lottery is high. ing. For this reason, the effect display device 11 that displays an image in a mode in which the “promotion” panel is selected by the selection bar Q functions as a notifying unit that definitely notifies the lottery probability of the big hit lottery. In addition, when the “elevation” panel is selected, it is not necessary to select the mode panel from now on, so it is determined whether the “elevation” panel is selected so that the mode panel is not selected. The overall control CPU 31a functions as a notification determination unit. Note that when the “end” panel is selected, the process proceeds to the normal mode M1. Therefore, by selecting the “end” panel, the fact that the lottery probability of the big hit lottery is low can be definitely notified. I can say that.

  The overall control CPU 31a, which has determined the confirmed panel, subsequently determines the type of panel to be displayed in the other divided display area from the panel pattern determination table shown in FIG. 10 or FIG. Hereinafter, a panel to be displayed in another divided display area is referred to as a “fake panel”. FIG. 10 is a table that is referred to when the symbol variation game to be executed this time is not the specific number of times (10 times or 20 times) after the first latent probability mode M2 is set. On the other hand, FIG. 11 is a table referred to when the symbol variation game to be executed this time is the specific number of times (10 times or 20 times) after the first latent probability mode M2 is set.

  More specifically, the overall control CPU 31a displays the table shown in FIG. 10 or FIG. 11 depending on how many times the symbol variation game to be executed this time is the symbol variation game after the first latent probability mode M2 is set. Select. The overall control CPU 31a, which has selected either table, determines a panel pattern for determining the false panels to be displayed in the remaining divided display areas, according to the determined type of the determined panel.

FIG. 12 shows a panel pattern set in the present embodiment.
As shown in FIG. 12, a plurality of panel patterns (17 types in the present embodiment) are set. For example, the panel pattern PA1 is associated with contents for displaying the “enemy” panel in the divided display areas H1 and H4 and the “reach !?” panel in the divided display areas H2 and H3. Further, the panel pattern PA2 corresponds to the contents of displaying the “enemy” panel in the divided display areas H1 and H4, the “reach !?” panel in the divided display area H2, and the “chance” panel in the divided display area H3. It is attached. In addition, the panel patterns PA3 to PA17 are also associated with the types of panels displayed in the respective divided display areas H1 to H4.

  Returning to the description of FIG. 10 and FIG. 11, in these tables, a predetermined number of random numbers can be associated with each panel pattern so that a panel pattern including the determined confirmed panel can be selected. Yes.

  For example, when the “enemy” panel is determined as the confirmed panel and the divided display area H1 is determined as the display position of the panel, in the table shown in FIG. 10, the panel patterns PA1, PA2, PA3, PA4, and PA9 are displayed. Numerical values that can be taken by random numbers are associated with each other so that one of them can be selected. As shown in FIG. 12, the panel patterns PA1 to PA4 and PA9 are associated with the content for displaying the “enemy” panel in the divided display area H1.

  When the “reach !?” panel is determined as the confirmed panel and the divided display area H2 is determined as the display position of the panel, in the table shown in FIG. 10, the panel patterns PA1, PA2, PA3, PA4 are displayed. Numerical values that can be taken by random numbers are associated with each other so that one of them can be selected. As shown in FIG. 12, these panel patterns PA1 to PA4 are associated with the contents for displaying the “reach !?” panel in the divided display area H2.

  Thus, although the “enemy” panel and the “reach!” Panel are different panels, the same panel pattern can be selected when these panels are determined as final panels. That is, up to four types of panels and stop positions of the panels can be set for these panel patterns, so that one panel pattern can handle up to four final panels.

  In the tables shown in FIG. 10 and FIG. 11, even when other panels are determined as the confirmed panel, the panel pattern in which the same panel as the confirmed panel is displayed in the same divided display area is associated. Are associated with numerical values that can be taken by random numbers. However, when the game-type panels other than the “V” panel are determined as the confirmed panels, the selection ratios of the panel patterns that can be selected are substantially the same in the tables shown in FIGS. 10 and 11.

  On the other hand, when the “V” panel is determined as the confirmed panel, the table shown in FIG. 10 associates numerical values that can be taken by random numbers so that only the panel pattern PA9 is selected. On the other hand, in the table shown in FIG. 11, numerical values that can be taken by random numbers are associated so that any one of the panel patterns PA9, PA12, and PA17 is selected. Thereby, in the symbol variation game of the specific number of times after the first latent probability mode M2 is set, the position variation of the “V” panel where the selection bar Q is fixed and stopped increases.

  Then, the overall control CPU 31a that has selected one of the panel patterns outputs a panel pattern instruction command for instructing the selected panel pattern to the display control CPU 32a.

Next, the control contents performed by the display control CPU 32a to execute the transition destination notification effect will be described with reference to FIGS.
When the mode designation command for instructing the first latent mode M2 is input, the display control CPU 32a, as shown in FIG. 13A, indicates that the first background M2a is staying in the first latent mode M2. Is displayed on the effect display device 11. At this time, the display control CPU 32a causes the effect display device 11 to display the number-of-times information X indicating that the remaining number of stays in the first latent mode M2 is “20 times”.

  Then, the first symbol variation game is executed after the transition to the first latent probability mode M2, but the execution lottery for determining whether or not to execute the transition destination notification effect in the symbol variation game is not won. Suppose that the variation pattern for the deviation variation is selected. In this case, as shown in FIG. 13B, the display control CPU 32a displays the out-of-order symbol combination (123) in a fixed stop display after the lapse of the variation time set in the selected variation pattern.

  Subsequently, the second symbol variation game is executed after shifting to the first latent probability mode M2. At this time, based on the input of the variation pattern designation command, the display control CPU 32a displays a value (19 times) obtained by subtracting 1 from the number information X as shown in FIG.

  Thereafter, the display control CPU 32a displays the symbol variation game on the effect display device 11 each time a variation pattern designation command is input, and displays a value obtained by subtracting the number information X one by one.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 13 (d), the 10th symbol variation game is executed after the transition to the first latent mode M2. At this time, it is assumed that the variation pattern PA is selected, the gaming state at the time of executing the game is “low probability + no variation”, and the first background M2a is set. In this case, it is assumed that the overall control CPU 31a determines “continuation” as the confirmation panel from the table T1 shown in FIG. 6A and also determines the divided display area H1 as the confirmation stop position of the selection bar Q. Furthermore, it is assumed that the overall control CPU 31a selects the panel pattern PA10 from the table shown in FIG.

  In such a case, the display control CPU 32a displays an image as shown in FIG. 13E in accordance with the instructed various commands. That is, the “continuation” panel is displayed in the divided display areas H1 and H4, and the “end” panel is displayed in the divided display areas H2 and H3.

  After that, when a predetermined time has elapsed, the display control CPU 32a displays an image prompting the button operation of the operation button BT at substantially the center of the image display unit GH as shown in FIG. Then, the display control CPU 32a displays an image in which the selection bar Q sequentially moves in the divided display areas H1 to H4. When a predetermined time elapses, the display control CPU 32a selects the divided display area (in this example, the divided display area H1) specified by the confirmation panel instruction command as shown in FIG. An image of a mode for confirming and stopping Q is displayed. Thereafter, the display control CPU 32a displays the stop symbol combination for the out-of-pattern combination based on the variation pattern PA. Further, since the “Continue” panel is selected, the next symbol variation game is also executed under the setting of the first background M2a (FIG. 13 (h)).

  Subsequently, the eleventh symbol variation game is executed after shifting to the first latent probability mode M2, and the display control CPU 32a subtracts 1 from the number information X as shown in FIG. 13 (h) (9 times). ) Is displayed. Thereafter, it is assumed that the symbol variation game is executed a plurality of times, and the 20th symbol variation game is executed after shifting to the first latent probability mode M2 as shown in FIG. 13 (i).

  Note that the variation pattern PA is selected in the 20th symbol variation game after the transition to the first latent probability mode M2, and the game state at the time of execution of the game is “low probability + no variation”, and Assume that one background M2a is set. In this case, it is assumed that the overall control CPU 31a determines “end” as the confirmation panel from the table T2 shown in FIG. 6B and also determines the divided display area H1 as the confirmation stop position of the selection bar Q. Furthermore, it is assumed that the overall control CPU 31a selects the panel pattern PA15 from the table shown in FIG.

  In such a case, the display control CPU 32a displays an image as shown in FIG. 13 (j) according to the instructed various commands. That is, an “end” panel is displayed in the divided display area H1, a “continue” panel is displayed in the divided display areas H2 and H3, and an “elevated” panel is displayed in the divided display area H4.

  When a predetermined time elapses, the display control CPU 32a selects the divided display area (in this example, the divided display area H1) specified by the confirmation panel instruction command as shown in FIG. 13 (k). An image of a mode for confirming and stopping Q is displayed. Thereafter, the display control CPU 32a displays the stop symbol combination for the out-of-pattern combination based on the variation pattern PA.

  Further, when the “end” panel is selected in the 20th symbol variation game after the transition to the first latent probability mode M2, a mode designation command for instructing the normal mode M1 is output from the overall control CPU 31a. Based on this, as shown in FIG. 13 (l), the display control CPU 32a ends the first background M2a of the first latent probability mode M2 and displays a background image corresponding to the normal mode M1. Thereby, the player recognizes that the first latent probability mode M2 continues only 20 times when the probability variation state is not given.

  On the other hand, the variation pattern PA is selected in the 20th symbol variation game after the transition to the first latent probability mode M2, and the game state at the time of the game execution is “high accuracy + no variation”, and Assume that one background M2a is set. In this case, it is assumed that the overall control CPU 31a determines “promotion” as the confirmation panel from the table T4 shown in FIG. 7B and also determines the divided display area H4 as the confirmation stop position of the selection bar Q. Furthermore, it is assumed that the overall control CPU 31a selects the panel pattern PA15 from the table shown in FIG.

  In such a case, the display control CPU 32a displays an image as shown in FIG. 13 (j) according to the instructed various commands. That is, an “end” panel is displayed in the divided display area H1, a “continue” panel is displayed in the divided display areas H2 and H3, and an “elevated” panel is displayed in the divided display area H4.

  When a predetermined time elapses, the display control CPU 32a selects the divided display area (in this example, the divided display area H4) specified by the confirmation panel instruction command as shown in FIG. An image of a mode for confirming and stopping Q is displayed. Thereafter, the display control CPU 32a displays the stop symbol combination for the out-of-pattern combination based on the variation pattern PA.

  In addition, when the “elevation” panel is selected in the 20th symbol variation game after the transition to the first latent mode M2, a background image instruction command for instructing the second background M2b is output from the overall control CPU 31a. The Based on this, as shown in FIG. 13 (n), the display control CPU 32a changes the first background M2a to the second background M2b at the start of the 21st symbol variation game after shifting to the first latent probability mode M2. The background image promoted to is displayed. As a result, when the probability variation state is given, the player is informed that the first latent probability mode M2 continues for 20 times or more and a background image having a higher probability variation probability than the first background M2a is set. recognize.

  Then, the 21st symbol variation game will be executed after the transition to the first latent probability mode M2, and the execution lottery for determining whether or not to execute the transition destination notification effect in the symbol variation game is won, Assume that the variation pattern P7 for hit variation is selected. In this case, it is assumed that the overall control CPU 31a determines “V” as the confirmation panel from the table T7 shown in FIG. 9 and also determines the divided display area H3 as the confirmation stop position of the selection bar Q. Furthermore, it is assumed that the overall control CPU 31a selects the panel pattern PA9 from the table shown in FIG.

  In such a case, the display control CPU 32a displays an image as shown in FIG. 14A in accordance with the instructed various commands. That is, the “enemy” panel is displayed in the divided display areas H1 and H4, the “reach !?” panel is displayed in the divided display area H2, and the “V” panel is displayed in the divided display area H3.

  When a predetermined time elapses, the display control CPU 32a selects a bar in the divided display area (in this example, the divided display area H3) specified by the confirmation panel instruction command, as shown in FIG. An image of a mode for confirming and stopping Q is displayed. Thereafter, the display control CPU 32a causes the big hit symbol combination (333) to be confirmed and stopped based on the variation pattern P7.

  Further, in this embodiment, since the “V” panel can be selected only when the big hit lottery is won, when the selection bar Q is confirmed and stopped on the “V” panel, the player is in the first latent position. It can be known in advance before the symbol stops that the 21st symbol variation game will be a big hit after shifting to the probability mode M2.

  Next, the control contents when the same panel pattern is selected in the symbol variation game of less than 20 times and the symbol variation game of 20 times or more after the first latent probability mode M2 is set will be described with reference to FIG. .

  The variation pattern P1 is selected in the symbol variation game less than 20 times (for example, the seventh time) after the transition to the first latent mode M2, and the execution lottery for determining whether or not to execute the transition destination notification effect is won. Furthermore, it is assumed that the first background M2a has been set. In this case, it is assumed that the overall control CPU 31a determines “enemy” as the confirmation panel from the table T7 shown in FIG. 9 and also determines the divided display area H1 as the confirmation stop position of the selection bar Q. Furthermore, it is assumed that the overall control CPU 31a selects the panel pattern PA9 from the table shown in FIG.

  In such a case, the display control CPU 32a displays an image as shown in FIG. 15A in accordance with the instructed various commands. That is, the “enemy” panel is displayed in the divided display areas H1 and H4, the “reach !?” panel is displayed in the divided display area H2, and the “V” panel is displayed in the divided display area H3.

  When a predetermined time elapses, the display control CPU 32a selects the divided display area (in this example, the divided display area H1) specified by the confirmation panel instruction command as shown in FIG. 15B. An image of a mode for confirming and stopping Q is displayed. After that, the display control CPU 32a displays a fixed symbol combination (233) on the basis of the variation pattern PA as shown in FIG. Since the mode-type panel is not selected, the next symbol variation game is also executed under the setting of the first background M2a.

  On the other hand, the variation pattern PB is selected in the symbol variation game 20 times or more (for example, 20 times) after the transition to the first latent probability mode M2, and the game state at the time of execution of the game is “high probability + no variation”. ”And the second background M2b is set. In this case, it is assumed that the overall control CPU 31a determines “V” as the confirmation panel from the table T4 shown in FIG. 7B and also determines the divided display area H3 as the confirmation stop position of the selection bar Q. Furthermore, it is assumed that the overall control CPU 31a selects the panel pattern PA9 from the table shown in FIG.

  In such a case, the display control CPU 32a displays an image as shown in FIG. 15A in accordance with the instructed various commands. That is, the “enemy” panel is displayed in the divided display areas H1 and H4, the “reach !?” panel is displayed in the divided display area H2, and the “V” panel is displayed in the divided display area H3.

  When a predetermined time elapses, the display control CPU 32a selects a bar in the divided display area (in this example, the divided display area H3) specified by the confirmation panel instruction command, as shown in FIG. An image of a mode for confirming and stopping Q is displayed. Thereafter, the display control CPU 32a causes the big hit symbol combination (333) to be confirmed and stopped based on the variation pattern PB as shown in FIG.

  As described above, in this embodiment, when a panel pattern including “game panel” and “mode panel” is selected as in the panel patterns PA9, PA12, and PA17, the lottery probability of the big hit lottery is determined. The notification content of the panel may change depending on whether or not the notification has been made automatically.

  That is, if the first background M2a is set between the first latent probability mode M2 and the time when the 20 symbol variation games are executed, is the probability changed state given from the background image? I can't recognize it. However, in the 20th symbol variation game, since the transition to the normal mode M1 or the second background M2b is notified, the lottery probability of the big hit lottery can be grasped.

  In the present embodiment, the second background M2b is set as a background image that can be set only when the probability variation state is given. For this reason, even if the mode panel is selected, the player already knows that the probability variation state is given. Thereby, after the lottery probability of the big hit lottery is definitely notified, the development of the symbol variation game is suggested by selecting the game panel.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the selection bar Q for selecting a panel indicating the transition-destination effect mode in the next game or later in the divided display area displayed on the effect display device 11 functions as a selection unit.

Therefore, in this embodiment, the following effects can be obtained.
(1) The symbol variation game is executed with the display area of the effect display device 11 as a single display area. On the other hand, when the change condition for changing the display mode of the display area (the specific number of times (10 times / 20 times) the symbol variation game is executed after the transition to the first latent probability mode M2) is established. In this case, the display area is divided into a plurality of display areas, and display information (panel) indicating a transition destination effect mode in the subsequent game or later is displayed in the divided display area. And when the display information which shows the production | presentation mode of the transfer destination after the next game is displayed on the division | segmentation display area, the display information can be selected now. According to this, the development of the mode is suggested in the display area after the division, and the display information indicating the transition-destination effect mode after the next game is selected. For example, when the “End” panel is selected, the currently set effect mode is ended. In this way, according to the effect of selecting display information corresponding to the effect mode using the display area after the division, the effect of the game can be improved by executing the effect that matches the player's interest. .

  (2) The display information is information indicating the end of the effect mode (“End” panel), the continuation of the effect mode (“Continue” panel), or the transition destination effect mode (“Promotion panel”). In the pachinko gaming machine of the present embodiment, when the change condition is satisfied, an effect of forcibly dividing the display area is performed, so that a plurality of variations of the effect mode set at that time are also expected. Therefore, by displaying the display information in the divided display area so as to be compatible with any effect mode, it is possible to perform an effect without a sense of incongruity in addition to mode management.

  (3) A selection table for selecting display information is set according to the lottery probability of winning lottery when the change condition is established, the type of effect mode, and the number of times the symbol variation game has been executed since the effect mode was started. . According to this, since the display information suitable for the lottery probability of the winning lottery and the number of times the game is executed can be selected, the interest can be improved in accordance with the gaming state.

  (4) When the lottery probability of the big hit lottery is low, the “end” panel is not selected in the 10th symbol variation game after the first latent probability mode M2 is set, so the first latent probability mode M2 is It can be seen that the setting is continued 10 times or more. On the other hand, when the lottery probability of the big hit lottery is high, the first background M2a is set until the twentieth symbol variation game is started after the first latent probability mode M2 is set. When the “promotion” panel is selected in the 20th symbol variation game, it is definitely notified that the lottery probability of the big hit lottery is high. Therefore, by setting it as such a notification aspect, it becomes possible to implement | achieve the mode transition effect corresponding to the frequency | count of the symbol variation game performed after the 1st latent probability mode M2 was set.

  (5) After the change condition is established and the lottery probability of the big hit lottery is definitely notified by the notification means (the effect display device 11) (the “promotion” panel is selected), the divided display area is displayed. The expectation degree display information (game-type panel) is displayed, and the expectation degree display information is selected to indicate the big hit expectation degree. According to this, after the player knows the lottery probability of the jackpot lottery, there is no need to suggest the lottery probability of the jackpot lottery in the display information (mode system panel) indicating the transition destination production mode. Become. Therefore, after the notification, it is possible to notify the information that meets the player's needs by changing the display information to be selected.

  (6) Whether or not the lottery probability of the big hit lottery is notified even when the same contents (for example, four panels of “enemy”, “enemy”, “continue”, and “V”) are displayed in the divided display area Since the display information selected in is different, the player is not bored.

  (7) The display area is returned to the single display area again after the end of the symbol variation game where the change condition is satisfied. According to this, it is possible to increase the rarity value of the effect in which the display area is divided.

  (8) With one panel pattern, up to four panel types and panel stop positions can be set. For example, although the “enemy” panel and the “reach !?” panel are different panels, if these panels are determined as final panels, the “enemy” panel and the “reach !?” panel are included. If present, the same panel pattern can be selected. Accordingly, since only one panel pattern can accommodate up to four confirmed panels, the capacity of the storage area for storing the panel pattern can be reduced.

  (9) The overall control CPU 31a determines a transition destination (production mode) corresponding to the selected display information, and selects a mode panel in spite of being notified of the lottery probability of the big hit lottery. It does not fall into the situation of changing to the production mode not corresponding to the selected content.

  (10) Even if the number of symbol variation games executed after the first latent probability mode M2 has not been reached has reached the specific number, when the execution lottery is won, the transition destination notification effect is displayed. Executable. According to this, even before the specific number of times is reached, the player can be given an opportunity to guess the lottery probability of the big hit lottery.

(Second Embodiment)
Next, a second embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. In the following description, the same configuration and the same control as those of the above-described embodiments are denoted by the same reference numerals, and the description thereof is omitted or simplified.

  In the second embodiment, when the normal mode M1 or the second background M2b is set, and the lottery probability of the big hit lottery is definitely notified, a panel pattern composed only of game-related panels is selected as an option. Let me choose.

  More specifically, the variation pattern PB is selected in the symbol variation game 20 times or more (for example, 20 times) after the transition to the first latent probability mode M2, and the game state at the time of the game execution is “high probability”. + No change ”and the second background M2b is set. At this time, it is assumed that the overall control CPU 31a determines “V” as the confirmation panel and also determines the divided display area H3 as the confirmation stop position of the selection bar Q. Furthermore, it is assumed that the overall control CPU 31a selects a panel pattern composed only of game-related panels as an option. Then, it is assumed that the selected panel pattern specifies that the “V” panel is displayed in the divided display areas H1 and H4 and the “reach !?” panel is displayed in the divided display areas H2 and H3.

  In such a case, the display control CPU 32a displays an image as shown in FIG. The panel displayed at this time corresponds to the panel defined in the panel pattern described above. When a predetermined time elapses, the display control CPU 32a selects a bar in the divided display area (in this example, the divided display area H3) specified by the confirmation panel instruction command, as shown in FIG. 14B. An image of a mode for confirming and stopping Q is displayed. After that, the display control CPU 32a displays the symbol combination of big hits on the basis of the variation pattern PB.

  In other words, in the second embodiment, after the lottery probability of the jackpot lottery is definitely notified, the mode panel is not displayed as an option, and only the game panel is displayed as an option. . In the second embodiment, a panel pattern composed only of mode-type panels may be selected as an option as long as the lottery probability of the big hit lottery is definitely notified.

Therefore, in this embodiment, the following effects can be obtained in addition to the effects (1) to (10) of the first embodiment.
(11) After the lottery probability of the big hit lottery is definitely notified, the mode panel is not displayed as an option, but only the game panel is displayed as an option. According to this, since the panel with respect to the information which the player knows is not selected, the notification mode suitable for the player's interest can be realized with certainty.

In addition, you may change each said embodiment as follows.
In each embodiment, without operating the operation button BT, the selection bar Q may be stopped and displayed in the divided display area where the confirmation panel is displayed when a predetermined time elapses.

  In each embodiment, “end” may be set as a panel option in the tenth symbol variation game when the lottery probability of the big hit lottery is low. At this time, if “end” is selected as the confirmation panel, the first latent probability mode M2 is terminated by the end of the 10th symbol variation game after the first latent probability mode M2 is set. Also good.

  In each embodiment, the display area is divided only in the specific number of times (10 times / 20 times) of the symbol variation game, and the divided display is returned to the single display when the game ends. Instead of this, the display area may be divided across a plurality of symbol variation games.

The change condition in each embodiment is that only a specific number of symbol variation games are executed, and the execution lottery for determining whether or not to execute the transition destination notification effect may be omitted.
-In each embodiment, you may make it the probability that the panel pattern in which many panels corresponding to the production mode determined as transfer destination will be selected increases. According to this, even before the panel is selected, it is possible to infer a change mode of the future effect mode depending on the type of the panel displayed in the divided display area. Further, when the overall control CPU 31a selects a panel pattern that displays the same panel in a plurality of display areas among the four divided display areas, the overall control CPU 31a is configured to increase the probability that an effect specified by the panel is executed. Also good.

In each embodiment, after determining the transition destination of the effect mode, a setting may be made in which a panel pattern corresponding to the effect mode is selected.
In each embodiment, a panel that can be used both as a mode panel and a game panel may be set. For example, if a panel with the characters “GOOD” is set and a panel pattern including the “GOOD” panel is selected before the lottery probability of the big hit lottery is notified, the “GOOD” panel is selected. You may make it. On the other hand, if the panel pattern including the “GOOD” panel is selected after the lottery probability of the big hit lottery is notified, the “GOOD” panel may be selected at the time of the big hit lottery or the small hit lottery win.

-In each embodiment, even if it is a case where it shifts from the 1st latent probability mode M2 to the fixed mode M3, you may perform a transfer destination alerting | reporting effect.
-The number of divided displays in each embodiment is not limited to four.

  In each embodiment, three or more types of background images may be included in the first latent mode M2. According to this, since the types of panels displayed as the transfer destination increase, the shift variation to the transfer destination also increases. Therefore, it is possible to provide more enjoyment of guessing the transition destination.

  In each embodiment, the content defined in the panel pattern may be limited to the type of panel, and the display position of the panel designated by the panel pattern may be determined by the display control CPU 32a. In this case, the overall control CPU 31a selects a panel pattern including a confirmed panel. Then, the display control CPU 32a that has received a panel pattern instruction from the overall control CPU 31a determines the display position of each panel as an arbitrary display position.

  -The establishment of the change condition in each embodiment means that a lottery for whether or not to change the background image is won, a big win lottery or a small win lottery is won, or a specific number of symbol variation games are executed. It is also good.

  -The establishment of the mode transition condition in each embodiment is achieved by winning a transition lottery for determining whether or not to change the production mode, winning a big hit lottery or a small hit lottery, or a specific number of symbol variation games is executed. It's also good. The change condition and the mode transition condition may be established for the same symbol variation game, or may be independently established for different symbol variation games.

  In each embodiment, the transition destination notification effect is performed only in the effect mode in which the user can stay only a specified number of times. As an example of the change, a transition destination notification effect may be executed for a predetermined number of symbol variation games during the stay in the effect mode with no limit on the number of stays. Moreover, you may perform during a variable state.

-In each embodiment, the division | segmentation display area which does not display a panel may be set to a panel pattern. In this case, the panel is not displayed in all the divided display areas.
In each embodiment, when determining the transition destination production mode before determining the final panel, if a panel pattern that does not include a panel corresponding to the determined transition destination is selected, no panel is selected. Also good.

-In 2nd Embodiment, when winning a big hit lottery, you may make it select the panel pattern which displays a "V" panel in all the division | segmentation display areas.
In each embodiment, one symbol variation game may be displayed as an image in each divided display area even before the change condition is satisfied. Thereby, in each embodiment, an apparent jackpot probability increases 4 times by performing four independent symbol change games. These four symbol variation games are one symbol variation games performed for one start-up holding ball.

In each embodiment, the variation time of the special symbol variation game (and the decorative symbol variation game) may be shortened in the variable state as compared to the non-variable state.
In each embodiment, the effect display device 11 is a liquid crystal display, but may be a dot matrix display or a 7-segment LED display display or a mechanical display display such as a drum.

Each embodiment has been embodied in a pachinko gaming machine that uses a special drawing and a decorative drawing, but may be embodied in a pachinko gaming machine that uses only a special drawing.
In each embodiment, the main control CPU 30a may output a control command indicating a winning type instead of the special figure designation command. This control command is a command set for each hit type, and the type of special figure cannot be specified. When a variation pattern is set for each hit type, the overall control CPU 31a may grasp the hit type based on the change pattern designation command.

  In each embodiment, the sub control board 31 may be omitted, and the effect display control board 32 may execute the control executed by the sub control board 31. Further, the sub general control board 31 and the effect display control board 32 may be integrated into one board. In addition to the effect display control board 32, when a voice control board for executing control related to voice output is mounted, the voice control board executes the control executed by the sub integrated control board 31. May be. That is, any control board may execute the control executed by the sub integrated control board 31.

Next, technical ideas that can be grasped from the above embodiments and other examples will be described below.
(A) The probability that a plurality of display information corresponding to the effect mode determined by the mode control means is displayed in the divided display area is set high .

(B) the display mode control means, after the end of the symbol variation games said change condition is satisfied, said display area as a single display area.

  Q ... selection bar (selection means), H ... display area, H1-H4 ... split display area, Q ... selection bar (selection means), T1-T7: confirmed panel determination table (selection table), 10 ... game board, 11 ... effect display device (display device, notification means), 12 ... special symbol display device, 15 ... start winning port, 17 ... large winning port, 30 ... main control board, 30a ... main control CPU, 30b ... main control ROM , 30c ... main control RAM, 31 ... sub control board, 31a ... control CPU (mode control means), 31b ... control control ROM, 31c ... control control RAM, 32 ... effect display control board, 32a ... Display control CPU (display mode control means).

Claims (2)

And per lottery means for performing those Ri lottery, a per game control means for executing those Ri game when won per in the per drawing, on condition that the predetermined mode transition condition is satisfied, the per game end In a gaming machine comprising: an effect mode transition control means for shifting to any effect mode from a plurality of effect modes indicating the possibility that the lottery probability of the winning lottery is a high probability later,
Display effect control means for causing a display device to execute a display effect relating to the symbol variation game based on the lottery result of the winning lottery and the symbol variation game;
Change condition determining means for determining whether a change condition for dividing the display area of the display device into a plurality of divided display areas is satisfied;
An informing means for definitely informing information capable of specifying the lottery probability of winning lottery ,
The condition for the notification means to notify the information definitely includes establishment of the change condition,
The display effect control means includes:
Subject to establishment of the change condition, the display area is divided into a plurality of divided display areas, and some of the divided display region even without low, mode display information indicating the presentation mode of the destination in the subsequent game, or Display expectation degree display information indicating the expectation degree of hitting whether or not the symbol variation game being executed is a win,
The mode transition condition and the change condition can be established for the same symbol variation game,
Wherein the mode display information or selection means for selecting the divided display area of the expected degree of display information is displayed,
In the symbol variation game in which the lottery probability of the winning lottery is not definitely notified by the notification means, if the mode display information is displayed in the divided display area, the mode display information is displayed. While the selected split display area can be selected
In the symbol variation game after the notification means has been positively notified of the lottery probability of the winning lottery, if the expectation display information is displayed in the divided display area, the expectation display information is A gaming machine characterized in that a displayed divided display area can be selected . On the condition that a winning lottery means for performing a winning lottery, a winning game control means for executing a winning game when winning in the winning lottery, and a predetermined mode transition condition are satisfied, In a gaming machine comprising a production mode transition control means for transitioning to one of the production modes from a plurality of production modes indicating the possibility that the lottery probability of the winning lottery is high.
Display effect control means for causing a display device to execute a display effect relating to the symbol variation game based on the lottery result of the winning lottery and the symbol variation game;
Change condition determining means for determining whether a change condition for dividing the display area of the display device into a plurality of divided display areas is satisfied;
And informing means for deterministically notification information capable of specifying the lottery probability of those Ri lottery,
Including a notification determination unit that determines whether or not notification has been performed by the notification unit on the condition that it is determined that the change condition is satisfied,
The condition for the notification means to notify the information definitely includes establishment of the change condition,
The mode transition condition and the change condition can be established for the same symbol variation game,
The display effect control means includes:
The display area is divided into a plurality of divided display areas on condition that the change condition is satisfied, and at least a part of the divided display areas includes mode display information indicating a transition-destination effect mode in the next game or later. Display the expectation level display information indicating the expected level of whether or not the symbol variation game of
The symbol variable game when the notification is determined not to have been made by the previous SL notification determination means, while displaying on the divided display areas at least said mode display information for selection,
Prior Symbol notification determination unit symbol variation game after the notification is determined to have been made by, without displaying the mode display information for selection, displayed on the divided display areas the degree of expectation displaying information for selection Yu Technical machine characterized in that it is.