JP5797937B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine that executes a symbol variation game according to a selected variation pattern.

  Conventionally, in a pachinko gaming machine that is a kind of gaming machine, a big hit game that opens a big prize opening is performed, and after the big hit game ends, a probability variation state (probability change state) that makes the winning probability of the big hit a high probability state ) Or a non-stochastic variation state (non-probability variation state) in which the winning probability of jackpot is a low probability state. That is, in such a pachinko gaming machine, the gaming state is configured to shift to a probable change state or a non-probable change state in response to a big hit game. In addition, some recent pachinko machines give an open time increase state (so-called “electric support state”) that increases the open time per unit time of the opening / closing member provided in the starting means. In such a pachinko gaming machine, a variation pattern distribution table (variation content group) associated with a variation pattern that identifies a variation time of a symbol variation game is determined whether or not a certain variation state is given, and an increased open time state Is set according to the gaming state, such as whether or not is granted (for example, Patent Document 1).

JP 2004-097661 A

  However, as in Patent Document 1, it is assumed that the variation pattern distribution table is set based only on the condition that the probability variation state is given. In this case, if the variation pattern distribution table is fixed because the game state is the same (whether or not the probability variation state is given in Patent Document 1), a specific condition is established even in the same game state. The table to be referenced is the same even if it is desired to change the contents of the presentation only at times. For this reason, the same variation pattern is determined, the contents of the effect cannot be changed, and there is a possibility that the interest in the game is reduced. Even in the same gaming state, it is desirable that the symbol variation game is executed with suitable contents according to the contents of the production in terms of improving the interest of the player.

  The present invention has been made paying attention to such problems existing in the prior art, and its purpose is to make it possible to change the contents of the performance according to the situation even in the same gaming state, An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of producing an effect in accordance with the above.

In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, the invention described in claim 1 is a probability change state in which the lottery probability of the big hit lottery whether or not the big hit is a high probability state, and the entrance of the starting means is in an open state and a closed state. Depending on the type of jackpot determined at the time of winning the jackpot lottery, the gaming state of at least one of the opening time increase states that increase the opening time per unit time of the opening and closing member that operates so as to be able to take In the gaming machine to be granted after the end of the big hit game, the main control means for controlling the entire gaming machine, and sub-control means for controlling the execution of the symbol variation game according to the instruction content of the main control means, The main control means has variation pattern selection means for selecting a variation pattern that defines a variation time of the symbol variation game according to the lottery result of the big hit lottery, and the sub-control means has the variable The effect control means for causing the display means to execute the symbol variation game according to the variation pattern selected by the pattern selection means, and when the predetermined transition condition is established, depending on the game state at the time of the transition condition establishment and the type of the most recent jackpot, anda mode control means for performing control for shifting the demonstration mode indicating lottery probability of the jackpot lottery, the change pattern selection means selects a change pattern from change content group corresponding to the playing state of the current In this case, the selected variation pattern is instructed to the sub-control means, and the variation content group has an open time non-increasing state in which the opening time per unit time of the opening and closing member is shorter than the open time increasing state. , and the and the lottery probability of jackpot lottery winning the jackpot lottery first gaming state is a low probability state, to impart probability variation state after the jackpot game end When a specific probability variable jackpot is determined, a first variation content group for a high probability state used when selecting a variation pattern after the jackpot game is finished, and a big hit lottery in a gaming state other than the first gaming state A second variation content group for a high probability state that is used when selecting a variation pattern after the end of the big hit game and is different from the first variation content group, A variation content group for a low probability state that is used after the jackpot game is finished when a non-probability variation jackpot that does not give a probability variation state after the jackpot game is determined is determined, and includes the first variation content group and the second variation group The variation content group is different in the distribution of the production content when the reach production is performed in the symbol variation game, and the first variation content group for the high probability state and the variation content group for the low probability state are the symbol variation game. When the reach production is performed in the same event, the distribution of the production contents is the same, and the sub-control means instructs the main control means regarding the symbol variation game when the specific probability variation big hit and the non-probability big hit are determined. While the display means is allowed to execute the symbol variation game according to the variation pattern, the display mode is shifted to the same effect mode after the end of the big hit game regardless of the game state when the big hit lottery is won. The effect mode is an effect mode in which the lottery probability of the jackpot lottery can be shifted in either a high probability state or a low probability state .

Invention according to claim 2, in the gaming machine according to claim 1, in the second variation content groups for the first variation contents group and the high probability state for the high probability state, selecting the ratio of fluctuation pattern The gist is that they differed.

According to a third aspect of the present invention, there is provided a probability change state in which the lottery probability of the big hit lottery whether or not the big hit is a high probability state, and an opening / closing member that operates so that the entrance of the starting means can be in an open state and a closed state. A gaming machine that is granted after the jackpot game is over, according to the type of jackpot determined at the time of winning the jackpot lottery of at least one of the game states that increase the opening time per unit time. The variation pattern selecting means for selecting a variation pattern that defines the variation time of the symbol variation game according to the lottery result of the big hit lottery, and the symbol variation game is caused to be executed by the display means according to the variation pattern selected by the variation pattern selection means. When the transition control means and a predetermined transition condition are satisfied, depending on the gaming state at the time of the transition condition being satisfied and the type of the most recent jackpot, Mode control means for performing control for shifting the production mode indicating the lottery probability of the lottery, and the opening time per unit time of the opening and closing member is a non-increasing state of the opening time shorter than the opening time increasing state In addition, when the jackpot lottery is won in the first gaming state in which the lottery probability of the jackpot lottery is in a low probability state, and a specific probability variable jackpot that gives a probability variation state after the jackpot game ends is determined, and in the first gaming state When the big hit lottery is won in the absence of a game state and the specific probability variable big hit is determined, the stage of the symbol variation game executed after the big hit game is differentiated, while the positive change state is given after the big hit game ends. In addition, when a probability variation jackpot different from the specific probability variation jackpot is determined, the determination is for the first gaming state and the gaming state that is not the first gaming state. Even if the game is performed in such a state, the specific variation bonus game is determined regardless of the game state when the winning game of the big hit lottery is made the same in the effect mode of the symbol variation game executed after the big hit game ends. When the big hit game is over, the same production mode is shifted to the same production mode, and the same production mode is an production mode in which the lottery probability of the big hit lottery can be changed in either a high probability state or a low probability state. And

Invention according to claim 4,請 Motomeko the gaming machine according to 3, in varying the representation embodiment of the symbol variation game, whether lottery probability perform certain effect in the symbol variation game Or different distribution of effect contents when performing the specific effect in the symbol variation game .

  According to the present invention, even in the same gaming state, the contents of the presentation can be changed according to the situation, and the presentation can be performed in accordance with the progress of the game.

The front view which shows the game board of a pachinko machine. Explanatory drawing explaining the kind of jackpot. The schematic diagram which shows the transfer aspect of production | presentation mode. The block diagram which shows the electrical constitution of a pachinko gaming machine. Explanatory drawing explaining the reach probability. Explanatory drawing explaining a fluctuation pattern distribution table. (A)-(f) is a timing chart which shows the transition of the fluctuation | variation content group used. (A), (b) is explanatory drawing explaining the fluctuation pattern distribution table in 2nd Embodiment. (A)-(f) is a timing chart which shows the transition of the fluctuation | variation content group used in 2nd Embodiment. The schematic diagram which shows the transition aspect of the production mode as a change example.

(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.

  As shown in FIG. 1, an effect display device 11 as a display means having a liquid crystal display type image display unit GH is disposed in the approximate center of a game board 10 of a pachinko gaming machine. 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) for diversifying display effects. A 7-segment special symbol display device 12 is disposed at the lower left of the effect display device 11. In the special symbol display device 12, a symbol variation game is displayed in which a plurality of types of special symbols are varied and displayed. The special symbol is a notification symbol indicating the result of the internal lottery (big hit lottery) whether or not the big hit.

  On the special symbol display device 12, a special symbol selected from a plurality of types of special symbols according to the lottery result of the big hit lottery is displayed in a fixed stop state when the symbol variation game ends. The plurality of types of special symbols are classified into a jackpot symbol (which corresponds to the jackpot display result) that can recognize a jackpot and one type of missing symbol that can recognize a miss.

  The effect display device 11 displays a display result corresponding to the display result of the special symbol display device 12. Specifically, when a big hit symbol (hit display result) that can recognize a big hit is confirmed and stopped on the special symbol display device 12, the big hit symbol (hit display result) is also confirmed and stopped on the effect display device 11. Is displayed. 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.

  The jackpot symbol that is confirmed and stopped on the effect display device 11 is composed of symbol combinations in which the decorative symbols in all the rows are the same symbol. In addition, the off-line symbols that are confirmed and displayed on the effect display device 11 are a combination of symbols in which the decorative symbols in all the rows are different, or a decorative symbol in which the decorative symbols in one row are different from the decorative symbols in the other two rows. It consists of the symbol combination. Further, in the effect display device 11, the variation of the symbol sequence stops in the order of left column → right column → middle column as viewed from the player side, and two specific columns (two columns on the left and right in this embodiment). ), When the same decorative design is temporarily displayed (fluctuation fluctuation display), reach is formed.

  Below 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 number of start reserved balls for special symbols stored inside the machine (hereinafter referred to as “the number of reserved memories”). The number of reserved memories is incremented by 1 when a game ball enters a later-described start winning opening 15 provided on the game board 10, while it 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).

  Further, a normal symbol display device 14 is disposed on the left side of the special symbol hold display device 13. In the normal symbol display device 14, a normal symbol variation game (hereinafter referred to as “general symbol game”) is performed in which a plurality of types of normal symbols are changed to derive one normal symbol. 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 (lottery per later drawing) to determine whether or not to hit a general symbol separately from the big hit lottery to determine whether or not to win. That is, when a lottery per common symbol is won, a normal symbol hit symbol (in this embodiment, the normal symbol display portion on the left side is lit) is displayed in a fixed stop (derived) in the regular game. On the other hand, when the lottery per regular symbol is not won (in the case of a loss), the out-of-normal symbol (in this embodiment, the normal symbol display on the right side is lit) is displayed in a fixed stop (derived).

  Below the effect display device 11, a start winning port 15 is provided as a starting means having a game ball entrance 15a. The start winning opening 15 is an ordinary electric accessory, and includes an opening / closing blade 16 as an opening / closing member that opens and closes by the operation of 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 port 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 port switch SW1.

  Also, below the start winning opening 15, a special winning opening (special electric accessory) 18 having a large winning opening door 17 that opens and closes by the operation of an actuator (solenoid, motor, etc.) not shown is disposed. Yes. 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 payout condition of game balls as a predetermined number (for example, 10) of winning balls by detecting the gaming balls that have entered. The big winning opening 18 is opened by the opening operation of the big winning opening door 17 during the big hit game, thereby allowing a game ball to enter. For this reason, during the big hit game, the player can obtain a chance to win a prize ball.

  Further, a normal symbol operation gate (hereinafter referred to as “gate”) 19 is disposed on the left side of the effect display device 11. Behind the gate 19, a gate switch SW3 (shown in FIG. 4) for detecting a game ball that has entered and passed is provided. The gate 19 can give only the start condition for the usual game (the lottery opportunity for lottery per usual figure) when the game ball passes.

  In addition, the pachinko gaming machine of this embodiment can be given a probability variation (hereinafter referred to as “probability variation”) state in which the winning probability (lottery probability) of the big hit lottery varies (improves) from a low probability to a high probability after the big hit game ends. It is configured. In this embodiment, the probability variation state is given until the next big hit game is generated. The probability variation state is advantageous to the player because the winning probability of the big hit lottery varies with a high probability and the big hit is likely to occur.

  Further, the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment has a function of shortening the variation time (hereinafter referred to as “variation shortening”). The variable speed function is a function for reducing the fluctuation time of the ordinary game and giving a variable state for changing the winning probability (lottery probability) of the lottery per common figure based on the passage of the gate 19 from a low probability to a high probability. It is. Further, during the variable speed state, the total opening time of the open / close blades 16 based on the fact that one lottery per lottery has been won becomes longer than that during the non-changeable state. In the present embodiment, the variable state that increases the opening time per unit time of the opening and closing blade 16 after the end of the big hit game corresponds to the opening time increasing state. On the other hand, the non-changing state in which the opening time per unit time of the opening / closing blade 16 after the end of the big hit game is equivalent to the opening time non-increasing state.

  Next, the jackpot game defined in 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 gaming 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 + There is a change. " 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”.

  The jackpot game is started after the jackpot symbol is confirmed and stopped in the symbol variation game, and the symbol 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 the opening effect is completed, 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 (9 rounds in the present embodiment). One round game is until the grand prize opening 18 is opened and closed a predetermined number of times, and during one round game, the big prize opening 18 is until a predetermined number of game balls are won. Or until the specified time (round game time) elapses. In round games, round effects are performed. Then, an ending effect indicating the end of the jackpot game is performed, and the jackpot game is ended.

  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 shown in FIG. 2, 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 this embodiment, the big hit symbols of 100 kinds of special figures are classified for each special figure.

  The jackpot game based on symbols A to D is a 9R jackpot game. “R” indicates a round. In the 9R big hit game, the specified number of rounds is set to “9”, and the upper limit number of winnings in one round game is set to “10 balls”. Hereinafter, the jackpot game based on the symbol A is referred to as “first probability variable jackpot game”, and the jackpot type based on the symbol A is referred to as “first probability variable jackpot”. The jackpot game based on the symbol B is indicated as “second probability variable jackpot game”, and the jackpot type based on the symbol B is indicated as “second probability variable jackpot”. The jackpot game based on the symbol C is indicated as “specific probability variable jackpot game”, and the jackpot type based on the symbol C is indicated as “specific probability variable jackpot”. The jackpot game based on the symbol D is indicated as “non-probability variable jackpot game”, and the jackpot type based on the symbol D is indicated as “non-probability variable jackpot”. In the following description, the first probability variation big hit, the second probability variation big hit, and the specific probability variation big hit may be collectively referred to as “probability big hit”. In the present embodiment, the first probability variation big hit and the second probability variation big hit are the normal probability variation big hits.

  After the end of the first probable big hit game and the second promising big hit game, regardless of the game state at the time of the big hit lottery winning, the probable change state and the variable state are given until the next big hit lottery is won. On the other hand, after the end of the specific probability variation big hit game, if the game state at the time of the big hit lottery win is “low probability + no change”, the probability change state is given until the next big hit lottery is won, The variable state is given with the maximum number of variable times until the end of the number of symbol variation games. In addition, after the end of the specific probability variable big hit game, the game state at the time of winning the big hit lottery is one of “low probability + variable”, “high probability + no variable”, or “high probability + variable” In this case, a probable change state and a variable state are given until the next big hit lottery is won. On the other hand, after the end of the non-probable big hit game, regardless of the game state at the time of the big hit lottery win, while the non-probable change state is given until the next big hit lottery wins, 30 symbol variation games are over The state of change is assigned with the number of times of change as the upper limit of change.

  As described above, after the end of the non-probability variable big hit game and the game state at the time of winning the big hit lottery is “low probability + no change”, after the end of the specific probability variable big hit game, 30 symbol variation games are ended. The state of change is provided with the number of times of change as the upper limit of change. Therefore, after the big hit game is over, while 30 symbol variation games are being executed, it cannot be determined which of the big hit games has been executed, that is, whether or not the probability variation state is given. It has become.

  Further, in the present embodiment, during the first probability variation big hit game, the teammate character projecting the player and the enemy character facing the teammate character make a battle, and the big hit game is played with the content that the teammate character wins. On the other hand, during the second probability variable big hit game, during the specific probability variable big hit game, and during the non-probable big hit game, the big hit game is performed with the content that the ally character loses to the enemy character.

Next, the control configuration of the pachinko gaming machine will be described with reference to FIG.
On the back side of the machine, a main control board 30 is mounted as main control means for controlling the entire pachinko gaming machine. The main control board 30 executes various processes for controlling the entire pachinko gaming machine and outputs various control signals (control commands) according to the processing results. An effect control board 31 as a sub-control means is mounted on the back side of the machine. The effect control board 31 controls the operation of various effect devices based on the control command output by the main control board 30.

Hereinafter, specific configurations of the main control board 30 and the effect control board 31 will be described.
The main control board 30 has a main control CPU 30a that executes control operations in a predetermined procedure, a main control ROM 30b that stores a control program for the main control CPU 30a, and a main control CPU that can write and read necessary data. A RAM 30c is provided. The main control CPU 30a is connected so that various switches SW1 to SW3 can detect and output detection signals from the game balls. 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 random numbers such as jackpot determination random numbers, reach determination random numbers, universal chart determination random numbers, and special figure distribution random numbers at predetermined intervals ( Execute random number generation processing). The big hit determination random number is a random number used in the big hit lottery (big hit determination). The reach determination random number is a random number used in the reach lottery (reach determination) for determining whether or not to form a reach when the big hit lottery is not won. The random number for determining per common figure is a random number used in a lottery per common figure for whether or not per common figure. The special figure distribution random number is a random number used when determining the big hit symbol of the special symbol when winning in the big hit lottery. 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 a plurality of types of variation patterns. The variation pattern is a pattern that serves as a base for effects (display effects, light-emitting effects, sound effects) from the start of the symbol variation game to the end of the symbol variation game. The time (variation time) can be specified. The variation patterns are classified for each variation content including large hit variation, outlier reach variation, and outlier variation.

  The big hit variation is a change performed when the big hit lottery is won. In the big hit variation, the big hit symbol is finally stopped and displayed in the special symbol variation game. On the other hand, in the big hit variation, in the symbol variation game with the decorative symbol, the big hit symbol is finally stopped and displayed after reaching the reach effect. The loss reach variation is performed when the reach lottery is won without winning the jackpot lottery, and finally the loss symbol is displayed in a fixed stop state in the symbol variation game with a special symbol. On the other hand, in the outlier reach variation, in the symbol variation game with decorative symbols, the reach symbol is finally displayed in a fixed stop state after reaching the reach effect. The loss variation is performed when neither the big win lottery or the reach lottery is won, and finally, in the symbol variation game with a special symbol, the symbol is finally stopped and displayed. On the other hand, in the case of deviation variation, in the symbol variation game with decorative symbols, the final symbol is finally displayed in a fixed stop without reaching reach. In the symbol variation game with special symbols, when the variation of the special symbol is started, the variation of the special symbol is continued until the variation time elapses without performing the reach effect. There are a plurality of types of variation patterns for big hit variation, outlier reach variation and outlier variation, and one of them is selected.

Hereinafter, a part of the variation pattern set in the pachinko gaming machine of this embodiment will be described with reference to FIG.
The plurality of types of variation patterns are distributed to two types of variation pattern distribution tables determined according to whether or not the variable state is given in the main control ROM 30b. The main control CPU 30a grasps the game state at the start of the symbol variation game from the value of the control flag (probability variation flag, operation flag) set in the main control RAM 30c, and creates a variation pattern distribution table corresponding to the game state. select. In the variation pattern distribution table, the random numbers for variation pattern distribution are distributed so as to be able to specify variation patterns that can be selected for each jackpot effect, loss reach effect, and loss effect. Therefore, the main control CPU 30a selects a variation pattern from the table according to the obtained variation pattern distribution random number value. In the present embodiment, since the variation pattern distribution table is determined for each gaming state (more specifically, whether or not there is a variable state), the variation for selecting the variation contents of the symbol variable game for each gaming state A pattern distribution table is defined. In this embodiment, among the variation patterns set in the variation pattern distribution table, a variation content group is configured by a collection of variation patterns that can be selected by distribution of random value for variation pattern distribution. Yes. The variation content group is also classified by the lottery result of the big hit lottery and the lottery result of the reach lottery.

  In the following description, a variation pattern distribution table used when the variable state is assigned will be described. Although not shown here, the variation pattern distribution table used when selecting the variation pattern in the gaming state of “low probability + no variation” or “high probability + no variation” also includes a plurality of variation patterns. It is distributed.

  FIG. 6 is a variation pattern distribution table T1 (hereinafter referred to as a table T1) used when a variation pattern is selected in a gaming state of “low probability + variation” or “high probability + variation”. In the table T1, fluctuation patterns P1, P2, and P3 for deviation fluctuation, fluctuation patterns P4, P5, P6, P7, and P8 for deviation reach fluctuation, and fluctuation pattern P9 for big hit fluctuation are allocated. .

  In the fluctuation pattern P1 for deviation fluctuation, “normal fluctuation” is defined as the fluctuation content. In the normal variation, after the symbol variation game is started, the variation of the symbol sequence is sequentially stopped at every elapse of a predetermined time, and a deviated symbol is derived. Further, in the variation pattern P2 for deviation variation, “shortening variation” is defined as variation content, while in the variation pattern P3 for deviation variation, “ultra-short variation” is defined as variation content. . In the shortened variation and the super-shortened variation, the variation in each column stops at almost the same timing after the time that is shorter than the time required for the variation display in the normal variation after the symbol variation game is started, and the outlier symbol is derived. By the way, “Very short fluctuation” has a shorter fluctuation time than “short fluctuation”.

  Further, the fluctuation patterns P4, P5, P6, P7, and P8 for fluctuation of the reach reach are different in the contents of fluctuation from reach formation to reach the final stop symbol “reach R1” and “reach R2”. , “Reach R3”, “reach R4”, and “reach R5”.

  In addition, the variation pattern P9 for the big hit variation is defined as the content of the battle between the ally character and the enemy character as the variation content. In the present embodiment, only the variation pattern P9 is set as the variation pattern for the big hit variation. Therefore, when winning the big hit lottery, the fluctuation pattern P9 is always selected regardless of the type of the big hit determined. It will be.

Hereinafter, the distribution mode of the random numbers for variation pattern distribution for each variation pattern will be described.
As described above, since only the variation pattern P9 is set as the variation pattern for the big hit variation, numerical values that can be taken by the variation pattern distribution random numbers for the variation pattern P9 (251 total numbers from 0 to 250). All the numerical values are distributed, so that a variation content group for winning a big hit lottery is configured.

  On the other hand, if the reach lottery is won, the reach of the random numbers for the variation pattern distribution is changed according to the game state at the start of the symbol variation game and the type of jackpot that triggered the game state. A variation content group for lottery winning is configured. Specifically, as the variation content group for reach lottery winning, the big win that triggered the gaming state of “high probability + variable” is the first positive variation big hit (symbol A) or the second positive probability big hit In the case of (symbol B), a variation content group is configured in which a variation pattern for variation in outlier reach can be selected. In addition, when winning a specific probability change big hit (symbol C) in a game state of “low accuracy + variation”, “high accuracy + no variation”, or “high accuracy + variation”, it will be used for fluctuation of reach loss A variation content group that allows selection of the variation pattern is configured. In addition, in the above-described two variation content groups (when symbols A and B are selected and when symbol C is selected), the type of variation pattern to which the random number for variation pattern distribution is allocated and the random number for variation pattern distribution are allocated. The numbers are the same. In the following description, for convenience of explanation, an area (reference destination area) that specifies an aggregate (variation content group) of change patterns configured to be selectable is described as a “block”. In the following description, an area for specifying the above-described two variation content groups (at the time of symbol A and B winning and at the time of symbol C winning) is indicated as “first block B1”.

  In addition, if the big hit that triggered the game state of “low probability + shortage” is a non-probable big hit (symbol D) as a fluctuation content group for reach lottery win, A variation content group that allows variation patterns to be selected is configured. In addition, a variation content group is configured in which a variation pattern for variation in the reach reach can be selected when a specific probability variation big hit (symbol C) is won in the gaming state of “low probability + no variation”. In addition, in the above-described two variation content groups (when symbol D is won and when symbol C is elected with “low probability + no change”), the type of variation pattern to which the random number for variation pattern distribution is assigned, and The number of distributed random numbers for distribution pattern distribution is the same. In the following description, an area for specifying the above-described two variation content groups (at the time of symbol D winning and at the time of symbol C winning with “low probability + no change”) is indicated as “second block B2”. In FIG. 6, winning the specific probability change big win in the gaming state of “low probability + no change” is indicated as “first C win”.

  In the present embodiment, the gaming state of “low probability + no change” is the first gaming state. In addition, a collection of selectable variation patterns constituting the second block B2 referred to when the specific probability variation big hit (symbol C) is won in the gaming state of “low probability + no variation” is the first variation content. Group and the first variation content group for the high probability state. In addition, the first reference that is referred to when a specific probability change big hit (symbol C) is won in a gaming state of “low probability + variation”, “high accuracy + no variation”, or “high accuracy + variation” A collection of selectable variation patterns constituting the block B1 becomes the second variation content group and the second variation content group for the high probability state. In addition, a set of selectable variation patterns constituting the second block B2 referred to when the non-probable big hit (symbol D) is won becomes a variation content group for the low probability state.

  In the present embodiment, when a specific probability variable big win (symbol C) is won, the number of symbol variable games to which a variable state is given after the big hit game ends differs depending on the game state when the big hit lottery is won. As a result, even if the same “high probability + variation” gaming state occurs after the big hit game ends, the game state of “low probability + no variation” will cause a specific probability variation big hit (symbol C). When winning, the second block B2 is specified while the variable state is given, and the variation pattern for reach variation is selected from the variation content group constituting the block. On the other hand, if you win a certain probability change big hit (symbol C) in the gaming state of “low accuracy + variable”, “high accuracy + no change” or “high accuracy + variable” One block B1 is specified, and the variation pattern for reach variation is selected from the variation content group constituting the block. That is, in this embodiment, two variation contents groups are set for the “high accuracy + variation” state, and in particular, in the second block B2, it is used in the “low accuracy + variation” state. Share the fluctuation pattern with the fluctuation content group specified by the block. In this embodiment, “shared” refers to a block that is referred to when a specific probability variable big win is won in a gaming state of “low probability + no change”, and a block that is referred to when a non-probable big hit is won. 2 indicates that the type of the variation pattern to which the random number for variation pattern distribution is distributed and the number to which the random number for variation pattern distribution is allocated are the same.

  In the first block B1, one or more values are assigned to each of the variation patterns P4 to P8, and in particular, the largest value is assigned to the variation pattern P4. On the other hand, in the second block B2, one or more values are allocated to the variation patterns P4 to P6 and P8, respectively, and most values are allocated to the variation pattern P4. In the second block B2, values that can be taken by random numbers are not assigned to the variation pattern P7. On the other hand, in the first block B1, values that can be taken by random numbers are assigned to the variation pattern P7. When the base symbol variation game is performed, it is definitely notified that the probability variation state is given. That is, the selection ratio of each variation pattern is different between the first block B1 and the second block B2.

Next, a random number distribution mode when the reach lottery is not won will be described.
As shown in FIG. 6, when the reach lottery is not won, the random number for allocating the variation pattern for each reserved memory number at the time of starting the symbol variation game (after subtracting the reserved memory number by 1 in the special symbol start process described later) By distributing the numerical values that can be taken, a variable content group is configured. When the number of reserved memories is “0”, random numbers are assigned so that only the variation pattern P1 can be selected regardless of whether the lottery probability of the jackpot lottery is high or low. . On the other hand, when the number of reserved memories is any one of “1” to “3”, the numerical values that can be taken by the random numbers for variation pattern distribution are further distributed according to whether or not the probability variation state is given. . Specifically, when the number of reserved memories is “1”, a random number is selected so that the fluctuation pattern P1 or the fluctuation pattern P2 can be selected regardless of whether the lottery probability of the big hit lottery is high or low. The values that can be taken are distributed, and in particular, the variation pattern P2 is more easily selected than the variation pattern P1. However, in the case of high probability than in the case of low probability, more values that can be taken by random numbers are assigned to the variation pattern P2. On the other hand, when the number of reserved memories is “2” or “3”, any one of the variation patterns P1 to P3 can be selected regardless of whether the lottery probability of the big hit lottery is high or low. The values that can be taken by random numbers are sorted, and in particular, the variation pattern P3 is sorted so as to be most easily selected. However, when the probability is higher than when the probability is low, more values that can be taken by random numbers are assigned to the variation pattern P3.

  The main control ROM 30b stores a big hit determination value, a reach determination value, and a normal hit determination value. The jackpot determination value is a determination value used in the jackpot lottery, and is determined from numerical values that can be taken by the jackpot determination random number (953 different integers from 0 to 952). In the present embodiment, three values are set as jackpot determination values for the uncertain change state, and the probability of winning in the jackpot lottery is 3/953. On the other hand, 30 values are set as the jackpot determination value for the probability variation state, and the probability of winning in the jackpot lottery is 30/953.

  The reach determination value is a determination value used in the reach lottery, and is determined from numerical values (a total of 241 kinds of integers from 0 to 240) that the reach determination random number can take. As shown in FIG. 5, in this embodiment, 31 values are set as reach determination values for the non-variable state regardless of the jackpot lottery probability, and the probability of winning in the reach lottery is 241 minutes. Of 31. On the other hand, eight values are set as reach determination values for the variable speed state when the lottery probability of the big hit lottery is low, and the probability of winning in the reach lottery is 8/241. In addition, two types of reach determination values are set as reach determination values for the variable state when the lottery probability of the big hit lottery is high. More specifically, one value is set as the first reach determination value for high probability, and the probability of winning in the reach lottery is 1/241. On the other hand, eight values are set as the second reach determination value for high probability, and the probability of winning in the reach lottery is 8/241. As described above, the second reach determination value for high probability and the reach determination value for variable speed state when the lottery probability of the big hit lottery is low are in the same number.

  The judgment value per common figure is a judgment value used in the internal lottery (lottery per common figure) whether or not per common figure, and can be a random number for judgment per common figure (a total of 251 integers from 0 to 250). ). In the present embodiment, ten values are set as the per-normal map determination value for the non-variable short state, and the probability of winning in the lottery per general map is 10/251. On the other hand, in the present embodiment, 250 values are set as the per-normal figure determination values for the variable state, and the probability of winning in the lottery per common figure is 250/251.

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

Hereinafter, the control contents executed by the main control board 30 and the effect control board 31 will be described.
First, various processes such as a special symbol input process 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).

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 affirmative, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the number of reserved storage stored in the main control RAM 30c is less than the upper limit number of four. When the number of reserved 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 (in this embodiment, the value of the big hit determination random number and the special figure distribution random number) from the main control RAM 30c and holds the values. A predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 30c corresponding to the number of memories is set. Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol input process. On the other hand, when no game ball is entering the start winning opening 15, 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 or whether the big hit 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 big hit 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 jackpot determination random number 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 value of the big hit determination random number corresponding to the start hold ball stored most quickly among the start hold balls stored in the main control RAM 30c.

  The main control CPU 30a compares the jackpot determination random number value with the jackpot determination value, and determines whether or not the jackpot determination value matches the jackpot determination value. At this time, if the current gaming state is a non-probability change state (low probability), the main control CPU 30a performs a big hit determination using the big-prong determination value for the non-probability change state, while the current gaming state is a probability change state ( In the case of high probability), the jackpot determination is performed using the jackpot determination value for the probability variation state. 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 big hit determination is affirmative, the main control CPU 30a executes a big hit variation process for executing a symbol variation game that becomes a big hit variation. In the big hit variation process, the main control CPU 30a reads the value of the special figure distribution random number stored in the predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 30c in association with the reserved storage number. Then, the main control CPU 30a determines the special symbol jackpot symbol as a special symbol that causes the special symbol display device 12 to display a fixed stop based on the value of the special symbol distribution random number. Further, the main control CPU 30a that has determined the big hit selects and determines the fluctuation pattern for the big hit fluctuation. At this time, when the game state at the time of executing the special symbol start process is the non-variable state, the main control CPU 30a selects a variation pattern distribution from a variation pattern distribution table (not shown) for the non-variable state. According to the value of the random number for distribution, a variation pattern for variation of any jackpot is determined. On the other hand, when the game state at the time of executing the special symbol start process is the variable state, the variation pattern for the big hit variation is determined from the table T1 shown in FIG. 6 according to the value of the random number for variation pattern distribution. The main control CPU 30a grasps whether or not the current gaming state is a variable state based on a control flag (an operation flag described later) set in the main control RAM 30c. Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a 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 recognizes the deviation from the fact that the value of the big hit determination random number is not a value that makes a big hit. Therefore, the main control CPU 30a reads the value of the reach determination random number, compares the reach determination random number value with the reach determination value, and determines whether or not the reach determination value matches the reach determination value. At this time, if the main control CPU 30a is in the non-variable state, the reach control value is determined using the reach determination value for the non-variable state regardless of the lottery probability of the big hit lottery. That is, as shown in FIG. 5, the reach determination is positively determined with a probability of 31/241.

  On the other hand, when the variable state is given, the lottery probability of the jackpot lottery at the time of executing the special symbol start process, the type of jackpot that triggered the current gaming state (the type of the latest jackpot), and Reach determination is performed using different reach determination values according to the gaming state when winning in the most recent big hit lottery. When the main control CPU 30a confirms the type of jackpot that triggered the gaming state and the gaming state when the jackpot lottery is won, the next time until the next jackpot lottery is won, The value of the special figure distribution random number determined when the big hit lottery is won is stored in the main control RAM 30c, and the type of the big win can be grasped by reading the value. In addition, the gaming state when winning the jackpot lottery can be grasped by the value of the probability variation flag and the operation flag, and together with the value of the special figure distribution random number when winning the latest jackpot lottery Information indicating the gaming state is stored in the main control RAM 30c, and by reading the value, the gaming state at the time of winning the big hit lottery can be grasped.

  More specifically, when the first probability variation big hit or the second probability variation big hit is determined in the latest big hit lottery, the gaming state after the big hit game is “high probability + variable (until next time)”. In this case, the main control CPU 30a affirmatively determines the reach determination with the first reach probability (1/241) for high probability according to the game state after the end of the big hit game, regardless of the game state when the big hit lottery is won. To do. On the other hand, if the specific probability change big hit is determined in the last big hit lottery, if the game state when winning the big hit lottery is `` low probability + no change '', the game state after the big hit game ends is `` High accuracy + shortage (30 times) ". In this case, the main control CPU 30a affirmatively determines the reach determination with the second reach probability (8/241) for high probability while the variable state is being given. This probability is the same as the reach probability (8/241) for low probability. Then, the main control CPU 30a gives the variable state with the variable upper limit number of times until the end of the 30 symbol variation games being finished, and then the gaming state after the variable state ends ("high probability + no variable"). Accordingly, the reach determination is positively determined with a probability of 31/241.

  In addition, when a specific winning big change is determined in the most recent big hit lottery, the game state when winning the big hit lottery is “high accuracy + no change”, “low accuracy + change”, or “high accuracy + change” If it is “Yes”, the gaming state after the big hit game is “high probability + shortage (until next time)”. In this case, the main control CPU 30a affirmatively determines the reach determination with the first reach probability (1/241) for high probability. On the other hand, if the most probable lottery is determined to be a non-probable variation, the gaming state after the big winning game is “low probability + variable (30 times)” regardless of the gaming state when winning the big winning lottery. Become. In this case, the main control CPU 30a makes an affirmative determination of reach determination with a probability of 8/241 in accordance with the gaming state after the big hit game (“low probability + variation”).

  If the determination result of the reach determination is affirmative, the main control CPU 30a executes the reach variation process for executing the symbol variation game that causes the reach variation variation because the reach lottery is won. In the reach variation process, the main control CPU 30a determines a special symbol as a special symbol to be confirmed and stopped on the special symbol display device 12.

  Further, when the reach is determined to be in the non-variable state, the main control CPU 30a determines a variation pattern for reach variation from the variation pattern distribution table (not shown) for the non-variable state. . On the other hand, when the variable state is given, the variation pattern for reach variation is determined from the table T1 shown in FIG. At this time, if the gaming state at the time of execution of the special symbol start process is “low probability + variable”, the main control CPU 30a identifies the second block B2 and acquires it from the variable content group constituting the block. According to the value of the random number for distributing the fluctuation pattern, one of the fluctuation patterns for the reach reach fluctuation is selected. By the way, the state of “low probability + shortage” is caused by winning a non-probable big hit (symbol D) regardless of the type of gaming state. On the other hand, the state of “low probability + no change” is caused by turning on the power or winning the non-probable change big hit and ending the change state given after the big hit game ends. In the present embodiment, the contents set in the main control RAM 30c and the effect control RAM 31c are always reset when the power is turned on.

  On the other hand, when the game state at the time of execution of the special symbol start process is “high probability + changed”, the main control CPU 30a determines the type of jackpot that triggered the game state and the jackpot lottery. Check the gaming status when you win. If the jackpot that triggered the gaming state of “high probability + variation” is the first probability variation jackpot (symbol A) or the second probability variation jackpot (symbol B), the main control CPU 30a The following control is executed. That is, the main control CPU 30a specifies the first block B1 regardless of the gaming state when the big hit lottery is won, and according to the value of the variation pattern distribution random number obtained from the variation content group constituting the block. Any one of the fluctuation patterns for the deviation reach fluctuation is selected.

  On the other hand, if the big hit that triggered the gaming state of “high probability + shortage” is the specific probability changing big hit (symbol C), the main control CPU 30a determines the gaming state when winning the big hit lottery. Check. If the game state at the time of winning the big hit lottery is “low probability + no change”, the change state is given only to the 30th symbol variation game after the big hit game is over. Accordingly, when the main control CPU 30a wins the reach lottery after the end of the big hit game and before the end of the 30 symbol variation games, the main control CPU 30a identifies the second block B2 and changes that constitute the block. From the content group, one of the fluctuation patterns for fluctuation reach fluctuation is selected according to the value of the random number for fluctuation pattern distribution obtained. On the other hand, if the game state when winning the big hit lottery is “low accuracy + variable”, “high + no change” or “high + variable”, the determined big hit is a specific probability change If it is a big hit, the variable state will be given until the next big hit lottery is won. As a result, when the winning lottery is won after the big hit game, the main control CPU 30a identifies the first block B1 and obtains the value of the random number for variation pattern distribution obtained from the variation content group constituting the block. In accordance with the above, one of the fluctuation patterns for fluctuation of the reach reach is selected. Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process.

  On the other hand, if the determination result of the reach determination is negative, the main control CPU 30a has not won the reach in the reach lottery, and thus executes a shift variation process for executing the symbol variation game that causes the shift variation. In the deviation variation process, the main control CPU 30a determines a special symbol as a special symbol to be displayed on the special symbol display device 12 with a fixed stop. In addition, the main control CPU 30a that has determined the deviation selects and determines the variation pattern for the variation variation from the variation pattern distribution table corresponding to the gaming state at the time of executing the special symbol start process. Specifically, when the main control CPU 30a is in the non-variable state, the main control CPU 30a determines a variation pattern from a variation pattern distribution table (not shown) for the non-variable state. On the other hand, when the variable state is given, the variation pattern is determined from the table T1 shown in FIG. 6 according to the number of reserved memories and the lottery probability of the big hit lottery. Note that the main control CPU 30a grasps whether or not the variable state is given based on a control flag (an operation flag described later) set in the main control RAM 30c. Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process.

  Then, the main control CPU 30a that has determined the special symbol and the variation pattern in the special symbol start process outputs the control command generated according to the determination items to the effect control board 31 (effect 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. The main control CPU 30a outputs a special symbol stop symbol designating command for designating the special symbol, and then outputs the variation pattern designating command. Then, the main control CPU 30a outputs a symbol stop command for instructing the end of the symbol variation game (determination of symbol determination) when the variation time determined in the instructed variation pattern has elapsed, as the variation time elapses. .

  As described above, in the present embodiment, when the specific probability variation big hit (symbol C) is won in the gaming state of “low probability + no variation”, and “low probability + variation”, “high probability + no variation” ”Or“ High probability + shortage ”game state, if you win a specific probability change big hit (symbol C), both will be the same game state (high probability) during the specific period (up to the 30th) after the big hit game ends. + There is a change). However, the reach lottery is performed with different probabilities even when the same gaming state occurs depending on whether or not the gaming state when winning the big hit lottery is “low probability + no change”. In addition, if you win a specific probability variation jackpot in the state of “low probability + no change”, after reaching the big hit game, reach lottery up to 30 times will be performed with the same probability as when you won the non-probability variation jackpot Therefore, the probability that the reach effect is executed is increased.

  In the present embodiment, when a specific probability change big hit is won in a state of “low probability + no change”, the change state is given, but there is an upper limit in the grant period. And, in the game state of “high accuracy + variable”, the winning probability of the reach lottery is set to be extremely low as “1/241”, so when the reach performance is performed, the big hit lottery is won. The possibility is high. However, even if it is said that the lottery probability of the big hit lottery in the probability variation state is improved, according to the present embodiment, in terms of probability, whether or not the big hit lottery is won within the upper limit number of times of change (30 times)? Since it is a probability of no degree, the probability of winning a big hit lottery during a specific period is low. And even if the reach production is not executed during the specific period, if the game of 30 symbol variation is digested with the content of the out-of-bounds variation that does not involve the reach production, the player will expect a big hit from the content of the reach production. Without changing, the variable state ends.

  Therefore, as in this embodiment, if you win a big chance for a specific probability change in the state of “low accuracy + no change”, the reach lottery is executed with the same probability as the reach probability in the state of “low accuracy + change” By doing so, the probability that the reach effect is executed during the specific period increases. As a result, the content of the symbol variation game during the specific period is not monotonous, and it can be expected that a big hit game is given by the execution of the reach effect.

  On the other hand, if you win a big hit with a certain probability change in a gaming state of “low accuracy + no change”, “high accuracy + no change”, or “high accuracy + no change”, “low accuracy + no change” The upper limit of the number of times of change is larger than the case of winning the specific probability change big hit in the game state. In other words, as the upper limit of the number of times of change is large, the big hit game is more likely to occur during the change state than when the specific probability change big hit is won in the game state of “low probability + no change”. And if you win a big chance for a certain probability change in a gaming state of “low accuracy + variation”, “high accuracy + no variation”, or “high accuracy + variation”, a reach lottery with a probability of 1/241 Therefore, when a reach effect is performed, it is easier to expect a big hit than a loss.

  In this way, even if the same gaming state occurs after the big hit game ends, the reach probability varies depending on whether or not the gaming state when winning the big hit lottery is “low probability + no change” If you do, the appearance rate of reach production will also be different. Thereby, even if the same gaming state is generated after the end of the big hit game, it is easy to have different impressions.

  In this embodiment, the reach probability is varied, and the variation referred to when the variation pattern is selected depending on whether or not the gaming state when winning the specific probability variation jackpot is “low probability + no variation”. Different content groups. In addition, the fluctuation content group specified by the block that is referenced in the state of “low accuracy + variable”, and the block that is referred to when winning the specific probability big hit in the state of “low accuracy + no variation” A variation pattern is shared by the specified variation content group. In this embodiment, “shared” refers to a block that is referred to when a specific probability variable big win is won in a gaming state of “low probability + no change”, and a block that is referred to when a non-probable big hit is won. 2 indicates that the type of the variation pattern to which the random number for variation pattern distribution is distributed and the number to which the random number for variation pattern distribution is allocated are the same.

  In this way, if you win a specific probability change big hit in the state of “low probability + no change”, the variation pattern will be selected in the same manner as the game state of “low accuracy + change”, in fact, In the gaming state (high probability + variation), the selection ratio of the variation pattern for variation of the reach reach varies. As a result, it is possible to create a phenomenon that the fact that the lottery probability of the big hit lottery is in a low probability state is actually high, while giving an impression that the lottery probability of the jackpot lottery is in a low probability state. In the present embodiment, in the variation content group specified in the second block B2, random numbers are not assigned to the variation pattern P7, so that it can appear in the actual game state (high probability + variation). The symbol variation game based on the variation pattern P7 is not executed. For this reason as well, it is possible to create a phenomenon that the probability is actually a high probability state while giving the impression that the lottery probability of the big hit lottery is in a low probability state.

  In the present embodiment, reach lottery is performed with different probabilities, or random numbers are assigned to the variation patterns P4 to P8, depending on whether or not the gaming state when winning the specific probability variation big win is “low probability + no shortage”. Selecting a variation pattern for variation in reach by referring to blocks with different fraction values corresponds to a difference in reach mode. In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 30a that selects the variation pattern functions as a variation pattern selection unit.

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 probability variation jackpot, the main control CPU 30a sets “1” to the probability variation flag stored in the main control RAM 30c after the jackpot 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, if the main control CPU 30a determines the non-probability variation big hit, it sets “0” in the probability variation flag after the big hit game ends. When the probability variation flag is set to “1”, the main control CPU 30a outputs a probability variation command indicating that the probability variation state is present to the effect control board 31 (effect control CPU 31a), while the probability variation flag indicates “0”. When "" is set, a non-probability change command indicating the non-probability change state is output.

  Further, when determining the probability variation big hit, the main control CPU 30a sets “1” to the operation flag stored in the main control RAM 30c after the big hit game ends. 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 that the speed change state is present to the effect control board 31 (effect control CPU 31a). However, when the game state at the time of winning the big hit lottery is “low probability + no change”, the main control CPU 30a sets “1” in the operation flag stored in the main control RAM 30c after the specific probability change big hit game is over. And a predetermined number (30 in this embodiment) is set in the main control RAM 30c as the number of actuations indicating the number of remaining symbol variation games to which the variable state is given.

  In addition, when the main control CPU 30a determines the non-probable change big hit, after the big hit game is finished, the operation flag is set to “1” and the operation indicating the number of remaining symbol variation games to which the variable state is given. A predetermined number (30 in this embodiment) is set in the main control RAM 30c as the number of times. The main control CPU 30a sets “1” in the operation flag after the end of the non-probability variable big hit game and after the end of the specific probability variable big hit game in which the game state at the time of the big win lottery is “low probability + no change”. After the setting, every time the symbol variation game is executed (output of the variation pattern designation command), the number of operations stored in the main control RAM 30c is decremented 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 is finished, and the effect control board 31 (the effect control CPU 31a) is not changed. A non-operation command indicating that is output.

Next, the contents of control executed by the main control CPU 30a for normal symbols will be described.
When the game ball passes through the gate 19 and the detection signal output by the gate switch SW3 that detects the game ball is input, the main control CPU 30a acquires the random number for determining the normal figure from the main control RAM 30c, The value is temporarily stored in the main control RAM 30c in association with the number of stored normal design start spheres (hereinafter referred to as the general figure start storage number). Note that the main control CPU 30a rewrites the reserved memory number by adding 1 to the reserved memory number, while the ordinary chart start reserved memory number does not reach the upper limit number (4 in the present embodiment), When the storage number has reached the upper limit number, the reserved storage number exceeding the upper limit number is not rewritten, and the random number for determination per common map is not acquired.

  Then, the main control CPU 30a uses the normal symbol per unit determination stored in the main control RAM 30c in association with the number of reserved symbols stored in the main symbol when the normal symbol is not being displayed in a variable manner and is not in a game per general symbol. Read a random value. Then, the main control CPU 30a compares the value with the standard figure determination value, and performs a standard figure determination (lottery per standard figure) as to whether or not it is a standard figure. In the normal hit determination, the main control CPU 30a compares the non-variable short state normal value and the normal figure random number when the gaming state is the non-changed state. In the case where the gaming state is the variable state, the per-normal determination value for the variable state is compared with the random number for determination per general diagram.

  The main control CPU 30a controls the display content of the normal symbol display device 14 with the start of the general game. That is, the main control CPU 30a starts changing the normal symbol by starting the ordinary game, and displays the normal symbol (hit symbol or missed symbol) determined at the elapse of a predetermined change time in a fixed stop display. The main control CPU 30a sets different fluctuation times as the fluctuation times of the usual game according to the gaming state at the start of the usual game, and displays the normal symbols in a fixed stop state. Specifically, the main control CPU 30a sets “10 (seconds)” as the variation time in the non-variable state, and is shorter than the non-variable state as the variation time in the variable state. Set “1.1 (seconds)” as the time. Thereby, the fluctuation time of the usual game played in the variable state is shortened than the fluctuation time of the usual game played in the non-variable state.

  Further, the main control CPU 30a controls the opening mode of the opening / closing blades 16 in accordance with the gaming state at the time of hitting the normal game after the normal game corresponding to the normal game is over. Specifically, in the non-variable state, the main control CPU 30a opens the opening / closing blade 16 for the first number of times (for example, 1 (times)) in the first opening time (for example, 0.3 (seconds)). To control. In the variable state, the main control CPU 30a controls the opening / closing blade 16 to open for a second number of times (for example, 3 (times)) in a second opening time (for example, 1.4 (seconds)). .

Next, various processes executed by the effect control CPU 31a of the effect control board 31 based on the control program will be described.
When the change control designation command is input, the effect control CPU 31a selects the image display data based on the effect contents (variation contents) corresponding to the change pattern designated by the command. In addition, when the stop control designating command for special design is input, the effect control CPU 31a determines a decorative design to be displayed on the effect display device 11 in a definite stop according to the command. More specifically, when a jackpot symbol is designated as a special symbol, the effect control CPU 31a determines a jackpot symbol combination for each special symbol. For example, when the symbol A is instructed, the effect control CPU 31a determines “777” as the symbol combination of jackpot. On the other hand, when any one of the symbols B to D is instructed, the effect control CPU 31a determines any one of “111” to “666” as the jackpot symbol combination.

  On the other hand, when the off symbol is designated as the special symbol, the effect control CPU 31a determines the off symbol combination as the decorative symbol. At this time, the effect control CPU 31a determines a combination of outliers including a reach symbol as a decorative symbol when a variation pattern for variation in outlier reach is instructed. On the other hand, when the variation pattern for deviation variation is instructed, the effect control CPU 31a determines a symbol combination that does not include a reach symbol as a decorative symbol.

  Then, the effect control CPU 31a controls the display contents of the effect display device 11 so as to display an image of the symbol variation game based on the image display data. In addition, when a symbol stop command is input during the symbol variation game, the effect control CPU 31a causes the effect display device 11 to display the determined decoration symbol to be confirmed and stopped, and ends the symbol variation game. In the present embodiment, the effect control CPU 31a that causes the effect display device 11 to execute the symbol change game according to the change pattern functions as an effect control means.

  Further, the effect control CPU 31a sets the effect control RAM 31c to be assigned a certain probability change state when the probability change command is input, and sets the effect control RAM 31c to be provided with a non-probability change state when an uncertain change command is input. To do. In addition, the effect control CPU 31a sets in the effect control RAM 31c that the variable state is provided when the operation command is input, and the effect control RAM 31c indicates that the non-change state is provided when the non-operation command is input. Set to. Then, the effect control CPU 31a stores and maintains the current setting contents in the effect control RAM 31c until a probability change command, a non-probability change command, an operation command, and a non-operation command are input. The CPU 31a for effect control knows whether the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine is a probable change state or a change state based on the setting contents of the effect control RAM 31c.

  In this embodiment, a plurality of types (three types in the embodiment) of background images are set as background images displayed on the back of the symbol, and the lottery probability lottery state for each background image is a high probability state. The production modes in which the degree of expectation to certain things (probability change expectation degree) is varied are associated with each other. In the present embodiment, the effect control CPU 31a that performs control related to the setting of the effect mode functions as a mode control means.

  The effect control CPU 31a relates to the type of jackpot symbol instructed by the stop symbol designation command for the special symbol output from the main control CPU 30a, the presence / absence of the probable variation state, and the activation / non-activation (end) of the variation state. The transition mode of the production mode is controlled based on each designation command and the set value of the production mode flag. The effect mode flag includes information that can identify the currently set effect mode, and is set in the effect control RAM 31c. Then, the effect control CPU 31a shifts the effect mode when a predetermined transition condition is established. The transition conditions of the present embodiment are set to win the big hit lottery, end the variable state, and execute a predetermined number of symbol variation games after the variable state is given.

  More specifically, when the first probability variation big hit (symbol A) is determined, the effect control CPU 31a sets the effect mode after the big hit game to “high probability +” regardless of the type of the set effect mode. Set to the high-accuracy confirmation mode M3 of “variable”. The high-accuracy confirmation mode M3 is an effect mode that is set only when the probability variation state is given. On the other hand, when the second probability variation jackpot (symbol B) or the specific probability variation jackpot (symbol C) is determined, the effect control CPU 31a determines the rendering mode after the jackpot game is ended regardless of the type of the rendering mode set. The latent accuracy mode M2 is set to “high accuracy + variable”.

  In addition, when the non-probable variation big hit (symbol D) is determined, the production control CPU 31a sets the production mode after the big hit game to “low probability + variable” regardless of the type of the production mode set. The latent mode M2 is set. The latent probability mode M2 is an effect mode that can be set in any of the non-probability change state and the probability change state, and is an effect mode that makes it difficult for the player to know which state is. When the non-probability variable big hit is determined, and when the specific probability variable big hit is determined in the state of “low probability + no change”, the effect control CPU 31a ends the big hit game with the end of the change state. Thereafter, the 31st symbol variation game is shifted from the latent mode M2 to the normal mode M1. The normal mode M1 is an effect mode that is least likely to be given a certain change state.

  In this embodiment, when the non-probable variation big hit (symbol D) is won, or when the specific probability variable big hit (symbol C) is won in the state of “low probability + no change”, the same latent probability mode M2 is entered. . In addition, when the specific probability variation big hit (symbol C) is won, regardless of the gaming state at the time of winning, the game shifts to the same latent probability mode M2 after the big hit game is over. Furthermore, after the big hit game is over, since the latent mode M2 is shifted to the normal mode M1 at the start of the 31st symbol variation game, it is difficult to distinguish which of the big wins is determined from the transition mode of the effect mode. In addition, as described above, in this embodiment, when the second probability variation big hit (symbol B), the specific probability variation big hit (symbol C), and the non-probable variation big hit (symbol D) are won, the contents of the performance during the big hit game (defeat) ) Is also set the same. Thereby, it is difficult to determine the type of jackpot from the effect mode during the jackpot game.

  In this way, when the specific probability big hit is instructed, the effect control CPU 31a causes the effect display device 11 to execute the symbol change game according to the change pattern instructed from the main control CPU 30a for the symbol change game. In other words, even if the game state generated after the big hit game is the same, when the variation pattern is selected with reference to different blocks according to the game state at the time of winning the specific probability variable big hit, that block If the types of variation patterns defined in the variation content group specified in (2) are different, the symbol variation game with different production contents is executed. On the other hand, regarding the effect mode, the same effect mode (particularly, the latent probability mode M2) is set after the big hit game is ended, regardless of the game state when the specific probability variable big hit is won.

Next, the transition form of the variation content group according to the flow of the game will be described with reference to FIGS.
FIG. 7 (a) shows that when the game state of “low probability + no change” is won for the specific probability change big hit (symbol C), and while the change state is given, the first probability change big hit (symbol A) is won. It shows the flow when winning and then winning again for a certain probability change jackpot.

  As shown in FIG. 7 (a), when winning a specific probability change big hit in the game state of "low probability + no change", the game state after the big hit game is "high probability + change (30 times) " However, in this case, since “30 times” is set as the upper limit of change, the reach lottery is performed with the second reach probability (8/241) for high probability while the change state is given. . When the reach lottery is won, the second block B2 is specified, and the variation pattern for reach variation is selected from the variation content group constituting the block.

  Thereafter, it is assumed that the jackpot lottery is won and the first positive variation jackpot is determined as the type of jackpot while the varying state is given (25th time after the jackpot game is finished in the embodiment). In this case, the gaming state after the end of the big hit game is “high accuracy + shortage (until next time)”. Therefore, when a winning state is given according to the gaming state that occurs after the end of the big hit game, the reach lottery is performed with the first reach probability (1/241) for high probability, and the reach lottery is won The first block B1 is specified, and the variation pattern for reach variation is selected from the variation content group constituting the block.

  After that, it is assumed that the jackpot lottery is won while the variable state is given, and the specific probability variable jackpot is determined as the type of jackpot. In this case, since the gaming state at the time of winning the big hit lottery is “high probability + variable”, the gaming state after the big hit game is “high probability + variable (until next time)”. Therefore, when a winning state is given according to the gaming state that occurs after the end of the big hit game, the reach lottery is performed with the first reach probability (1/241) for high probability, and the reach lottery is won The first block B1 is specified, and the variation pattern for reach variation is selected from the variation content group constituting the block. In other words, the reach lottery is performed with a different probability from the case where the specific probability change big hit is determined in the gaming state of “low probability + no change”, and a different block is specified and deviated from the variation contents group constituting the block. A variation pattern for reach variation is selected.

FIG. 7 (b) is different from FIG. 7 (a) in that the timing for winning the first probable big hit is after the end of the variable state, and the other points are the same as FIG. 7 (a). is there.
In this case, after the shortened state given based on the fact that the specific probability variable big win is won, the big hit lottery is won, and the first positive variable big hit is determined as the type of big hit. Even in such a case, when the first probable big hit is determined, the game state after the big hit game is “high probable + variable (until next time), regardless of the game state at the time of winning the big hit lottery. " Therefore, when a winning state is given according to the gaming state that occurs after the end of the big hit game, the reach lottery is performed with the first reach probability (1/241) for high probability, and the reach lottery is won The first block B1 is specified, and the variation pattern for reach variation is selected from the variation content group constituting the block.

  FIG. 7 (c) shows a case where a specific probability variable big hit (symbol C) is won in the game state of “low probability + no change” and the specific probability change big win is won again while the variable state is given. Shows the flow.

  As shown in FIG. 7 (c), in the case of a game state of "low probability + no change", when a specific probability change big win is won, the game state after the big hit game is "high probability + change (30 times) " And while the variable state is given, the reach lottery is performed with the second reach probability (8/241) for high probability, and when the reach lottery is won, the second block B2 is identified and the block The variation pattern for reach variation is selected from the variation content group that constitutes.

  Thereafter, it is assumed that the jackpot lottery is won and the specific probability variable jackpot is determined as the type of jackpot while the varying state is given (in the embodiment, the 25th time after the jackpot game ends). In this case, since the gaming state at the time of winning the big hit lottery is “high probability + variable”, the gaming state after the big hit game is “high probability + variable (until next time)”. Accordingly, while the variable state is given, the reach lottery is performed with the first reach probability (1/241) for high probability, and when the reach lottery is won, the first block B1 is identified and the block The variation pattern for reach variation is selected from the variation content group that constitutes.

FIG. 7 (d) is different from FIG. 7 (c) in that the timing for winning the first probable big hit is after the end of the variable state, and the other points are the same as FIG. 7 (c). is there.
In this case, after the shortened state given based on the fact that the specific probability variable big win is won, the big hit lottery is won and the specific probability variable big win is determined as the type of the big win. In such a case, since the gaming state at the time of winning the big hit lottery is “high probability + no change”, the gaming state after the big hit game is “high probability + change (until next time)”. Accordingly, while the variable state is given, the reach lottery is performed with the first reach probability (1/241) for high probability, and when the reach lottery is won, the first block B1 is identified and the block The variation pattern for reach variation is selected from the variation content group that constitutes. In other words, after winning the odd-change state, if a specific probability variable big win is won again, a positive change state and a variable state are given until the next big win lottery is won. For this reason, the reach lottery is performed with a probability different from that in the case where the specific probability change big hit is determined in the gaming state of “low probability + no change”, and different blocks are specified, and the variation content group constituting the block is selected. A variation pattern for variation in outlier reach is selected.

  FIG. 7 (e) shows that the game state of “low probability + no change” wins the specific probability change big hit (symbol C) and wins the non-probable big hit (symbol D) while the change state is given. After that, it shows the flow when winning a specific probability variation jackpot again.

  As shown in FIG. 7 (e), when a specific probability variable big win is won in the game state of “low probability + no change”, the game state after the big hit game is “high probability + variable (30 times) " And while the variable state is given, the reach lottery is performed with the second reach probability (8/241) for high probability, and when the reach lottery is won, the second block B2 is identified and the block The variation pattern for reach variation is selected from the variation content group that constitutes.

  Thereafter, it is assumed that the jackpot lottery is won and the uncertain variable jackpot is determined as the type of jackpot while the varying state is given (in the embodiment, the 25th time after the jackpot game ends). In this case, the gaming state after the end of the big hit game is “low probability + shortening (30 times)”. Therefore, the reach lottery is performed with a probability of 8/241 while the shortage state is given according to the game state that occurs after the big hit game ends. When the reach lottery is won, the second block B2 is specified, and the variation pattern for reach variation is selected from the variation content group constituting the block.

  Thereafter, it is assumed that the jackpot lottery is won and the specific probability variable jackpot is determined as the type of jackpot while the varying state is given (in the embodiment, the 25th time after the jackpot game ends). In this case, since the gaming state at the time of winning the big hit lottery is “low probability + variation”, the gaming state after the big hit game is “high probability + variation (until next time)”. Accordingly, while the variable state is given, the reach lottery is performed with the first reach probability (1/241) for high probability, and when the reach lottery is won, the first block B1 is identified and the block The variation pattern for reach variation is selected from the variation content group that constitutes.

FIG. 7 (f) is different from FIG. 7 (e) in that the timing for winning the uncertain variable big hit is after the end of the variable state, and the other points are the same as FIG. 7 (e). .
In this case, after the shortened state assigned based on winning the non-probable variable big hit, the big win lottery is won, and the specific probability variable big win is determined as the type of the big win. In such a case, since the gaming state at the time of winning the big hit lottery is “low probability + no change”, the gaming state after the big hit game is again “high probability + variable (30 times)”. . Accordingly, while the variable state is given, the reach lottery is performed with the second reach probability (8/241) for high probability, and when the reach lottery is won, the second block B2 is identified and the block The variation pattern for reach variation is selected from the variation content group that constitutes.

Therefore, according to the present embodiment, the following effects can be obtained.
(1) When the big hit lottery is won in the first gaming state (“low probability + no change”) and the specific probability variable big hit is determined as the big hit type, the lottery probability after the end of the big hit game is in a high probability state. However, the variation pattern selection means (main control CPU 30a) is for the high probability state that is in the same mode as the variation content group for the low probability state (the variation content group specified by the second block B2) after the big hit game is finished. A variation pattern can be selected from the first variation content group (the variation content group specified in the second block B2). As a result, even if the same gaming state (“high probability + variation is present”) occurs after winning the big hit game by winning the specific probability changing big hit, the first change is made according to the gaming status at the time of the big hit lottery winning. A case where the content group is used and a case where the second variation content group is used can be created. Since the variation content group to be used can be changed as described above, the content of the production can be changed according to the situation, so that the production according to the progress of the game can be performed.

  (2) When the normal probability variation big hit (the first probability variation big hit and the second probability variation big hit) is determined, regardless of the gaming state when winning the big hit lottery, the second variation content group for the high probability state (first A variation pattern is selected from the variation content group specified in block B1). For this reason, even if the normal probability variation big hit and the specific probability variation big hit are the same `` probability big hit '', it is possible to enhance the speciality of the specific probability variable big hit that varies the distribution used according to the gaming state when winning the big hit lottery. it can.

  (3) In “high accuracy + variable”, since the reach effect is hardly performed, in other words, when the reach effect is executed, there is a high possibility that some big hit is won. The reach probability corresponding to the state of “low accuracy + variation” is set higher than that in the case of “high accuracy + variation”. As a result, even if “high accuracy + variation” is used, the reach probability corresponding to “low probability + variation” is used, so that the reach lottery is performed with the probability corresponding to the actual gaming state. However, it is easy to reach, and it is difficult to feel disappointed that “even the reach was not done and the variable state ended.” In addition, by changing the reach probability, it will be different from the root of whether or not the reach effect is executed, so the change is also reflected in the execution mode of the effect, and the effect more in line with the progress of the game Can be executed.

  (4) The variation content group identified in the first block B1 and the variation content group identified in the second block B2 are different in the type of variation pattern set or the selection ratio of the variation pattern set. Let In this way, the same jackpot type is determined, and during the same game state after the jackpot game ends, it can be shown as if it is a different stage, and the stage is performed in accordance with the progress of the game. Can do.

  (5) If the specific probability change big hit is determined in the first gaming state (“low probability + no change”), the lottery probability after the big hit game is in a high probability state, but during the specific period after the big hit game ends (30 times after the big hit game is finished), the variation pattern is selected from the variation content group for the low probability state (the variation content group specified by the second block B2). However, the number of symbol variation games to which a variation state is awarded when winning a specific probability variation big win in the first gaming state is the other gaming state (“low probability + variation”, “high probability + no variation” , “With high accuracy + variation”), it is less than or equal to the number of symbol variation games awarded when winning a certain probability variation big hit (until next time). As a result, it is possible to entertain changes in production only for a specific period.

  (6) Even in the same gaming state, depending on the gaming state at the time of winning the specific probability variation big win, by changing the reach mode (the winning probability of the reach lottery, the distribution of random numbers to the variation pattern for the deviation reach variation) Since the contents of the production can be changed according to the situation, it is possible to perform the production according to the progress of the game.

  (7) When the effect based on the variation pattern for determining the high probability (in the embodiment, the variation pattern P7) is executed, the player recognizes that the probability variation state is given. However, if you win a specific probability big win in the state of “low probability + no change”, the game will progress in the same state as when you won a non-probable big hit (such as opening the big prize opening, transition destination production mode) Therefore, it is difficult for the player to recognize whether he / she has won a specific probability variation jackpot or a non-probability variation jackpot. When the probability variation effect is executed under such circumstances, the player is discouraged because the probability variation effect is not performed when the non-probability big hit is won. Therefore, when winning the specific probability variation big win, regardless of the current game state, by selecting the variation content group (variation content group specified in the second block B2) at the time of "low probability + variation" game It is possible to give the user a chance to guess the lottery probability state of the current big hit lottery.

  (8) Even if the same gaming state occurs after winning the big hit game by winning the specific probability variable big hit, the first variation content group (specified in the second block B2) according to the gaming state at the time of winning the big hit lottery And the second variation content group (the variation content group specified by the first block B1) can be created. Since the variation content group to be used can be changed as described above, the content of the production can be changed according to the situation, so that the production according to the progress of the game can be performed. Then, when the variation pattern selected from the different variation content group is instructed in the same gaming state after the end of the big hit game, the effect control CPU 31a executes the symbol variation game having different contents in the same gaming state. Will get. On the other hand, with regard to the production mode, the same production mode can be entered regardless of the gaming state when the big win lottery is won, so the visual production mode is the same, but with regard to the production contents of the symbol variation game Can produce an effect in line with the progress of the game.

  (9) In the specific probability big hit and the non-probable big hit, the opening style of the big winning opening 18 is the same and the production contents during the big hit game are also the same (defeat). It becomes difficult to specify whether it was done. For this reason, when winning a specific probability variation big hit in the state of “low probability + no shortage”, the second block B2 is identified after the big hit game ends, and the variation pattern is selected from the variation content group constituting the block. Even after the end of the big hit game, it becomes difficult to specify whether or not the probability variation state is given, and the expectation that the probability variation state is given can be enhanced.

(Second Embodiment)
Next, a second embodiment of the present invention will be described.
Note that, in the embodiments described below, the same configurations and the same control contents as those of the already described embodiments are denoted by the same reference numerals, and redundant descriptions thereof are omitted or simplified.

  In the present embodiment, when a win with a specific probability change big win is won in a game state of “low probability + no change”, the game state after the big hit game is “high probability + change”, but “low probability + change” The variation pattern is selected from the variation pattern distribution table for the “short” state. Also, in this embodiment, when a specific probability change big hit is won in the state of “low probability + no change”, the game state after the big hit game is “high probability + change”, but “low + A reach lottery is performed with reference to the reach probability for the “variable” state.

  FIG. 8 (a) shows a variation pattern distribution table T2 (hereinafter referred to as table T2) used when the first probability variation big hit or the second probability variation big hit is won, that is, when the probability variation state is given after the big hit game ends. Show). On the other hand, FIG. 8B shows a variation pattern distribution table T3 (hereinafter referred to as a table T3) used when a non-probable big hit is won, that is, when a probable change state is not given after the big hit game ends. Show.

  Then, if the winning state is a win with a specific probability variation and the gaming state at the time of winning the lottery is “low probability + no change”, the gaming state after the big hit game is “high probability + change”. At this time, if the big hit lottery is not won, the main control CPU 30a is in the state of "low probability + variable" regardless of the gaming state after the big hit game ("high probability + variable"). The reach determination is affirmed with the lottery probability (8/241). Then, the main control CPU 30a selects and determines a variation pattern from the table T3 regardless of the gaming state ("high probability + variation") after the big hit game is over. In addition, the main control CPU 30a gives a change state with the change upper limit number of times until the end of the 30 symbol variation games being finished, and then the gaming state after the change state ends ("high accuracy + no change"). Accordingly, the reach determination is affirmatively determined with a probability of 31/241.

  On the other hand, if you win a specific probability variable big win and the game state at the time of the big hit lottery is “low probability + variable”, “high + no change” or “high + positive” Suppose you don't win a jackpot in the jackpot lottery after the game. In this case, the main control CPU 30a reaches with a lottery probability (1/241) for the state of “high probability + variable” according to the gaming state after the big hit game (“high probability + variable”). Affirmative determination. Then, the main control CPU 30a selects and determines a variation pattern from the table T2 in accordance with the gaming state after the big hit game is finished ("high probability + variation is present").

  Therefore, the transition forms of the variation pattern distribution table according to the game flow are as shown in FIGS. 9 (a) to 9 (f). In FIGS. 7A to 7F and FIGS. 9A to 9F, the same jackpots are determined at the same timing in the timing charts denoted by the same reference numerals. In FIG. 7, the variation pattern for reach variation is selected from the variation group constituting the second block B2. In FIG. 9, the variation pattern distribution table T3 for the low probability state is used. A variation pattern for variation in outlier reach is selected. Similarly, in FIG. 7, the variation pattern for reach variation is selected from the variation group constituting the first block B1, but in FIG. 9, the variation pattern distribution table T2 for the high probability state is used. A variation pattern for variation in reach loss is selected.

Therefore, according to this embodiment, in addition to the effects (1) to (9) of the first embodiment, the following effects can be obtained.
(10) When the big hit lottery is won in the first gaming state (“low probability + no change”) and the specific probability variable big hit is determined as the big hit type, the lottery probability after the big hit game is in a high probability state. However, the variation pattern selection means (main control CPU 30a) can select the variation pattern using the variation content group (table T3) for the low probability state during a specific period after the end of the big hit game. As a result, even if the same gaming state (“high probability + variation is present”) occurs after winning the big hit game by winning the specific probability changing big hit, the low probability state according to the gaming state at the time of winning the big hit lottery The case where the variation content group for table (table T3) is used and the case where the variation content group for high probability state (table T2) is used can be created. Since the variation content group to be used can be changed as described above, the content of the production can be changed according to the situation, so that the production according to the progress of the game can be performed. Further, since the existing variation content group for the low-probability state can be substituted without setting a dedicated variation content group for a specific period, the storage capacity is not overstressed.

In addition, you may change the said embodiment as follows.
-In each embodiment, you may increase the kind of variation pattern for the jackpot variation selected at the time of a variable state. In this case, the variation pattern selection rate may be different for each type of jackpot.

  -Each embodiment is a specification in which, when the variable state is given until the next big hit lottery is won, it is shifted to the high probability determination mode M3 in the 31st symbol variation game after shifting to the latent probability mode M2. May be.

  -The mode as shown in FIG. 10 may be sufficient as the transition mode of the production mode in each embodiment. That is, two or more types of latent accuracy mode and high accuracy determination mode may be set. In FIG. 10, the first latent accuracy mode M2a and the second latent accuracy mode M2b are set as the latent accuracy mode, while the first high accuracy determination mode M3a and the second high accuracy determination mode M3b are set as the high accuracy determination mode. Yes. Note that “A to D” shown in FIG. 10 indicates the type of jackpot. Even in such a mode transition mode, if the specific probability change big hit is won during the normal mode M1 of “low probability + no change”, regarding the change pattern, after the big hit game ends, the first change contents group A variation pattern is selected. On the other hand, if the specific probability variation big hit is won in the normal mode M1 of “high probability + no change”, the variation pattern is selected from the second variation content group after the big hit game ends. As for the production mode, the first latent probability mode M2a is set after the specific probability variation big hit game is finished in any of the game states of “low probability + no change” and “high accuracy + no change”. Is done. In other words, two types of latency modes are set as the latency mode. However, when winning the specific probability change big hit, regardless of the gaming state at the time of winning, the same performance mode (first latency probability) after the big hit game ends. Mode M2a) will be set.

  -In each embodiment, without setting a table for each gaming state, as a result of jackpot lottery and reach lottery, jackpot lottery probability at the time of execution of special symbol start processing, jackpot that triggered the current gaming state Any variation pattern may be selected in accordance with the type of game and the gaming state when winning in the most recent jackpot lottery.

  -In each embodiment, the upper limit of the number of times of change when winning a non-probable variable big hit may be set to be less than the upper limit of the number of times of change when winning a specific probable big hit in the state of "low accuracy + no change" . However, if the number of times of changing state is “0” or “1”, there is a low possibility that the reach effect will be executed, and the changing state may be ended simply by making a deviation change. There is also. Accordingly, the upper limit of the number of times of change when winning a non-probable big hit is a plurality of times and is preferably a number that is equal to or greater than the denominator of the lottery probability of the reach lottery in the case of “low probability + shortage” ).

-In the first embodiment, when winning a specific probability variation big hit in the state of "low accuracy + no variation", even if the reach lottery is performed with reference to the reach probability for the "low accuracy + variation" state good.
In the second embodiment, the first reach probability for high probability and the second reach probability for high probability (same as the probability at the low probability) are set as in the first embodiment, and “low + In the case of winning with a specific probability variation jackpot in the state of “no change”, the reach lottery may be performed with the second reach probability for high probability.

  In each embodiment, the reach mode is varied depending on whether or not the gaming state when winning the specific probability variation jackpot is “low probability + no variation”. As the difference in the reach mode, only the variation content group to be used may be made different, or only the lottery probability of the reach lottery may be made different.

In each embodiment, the reach probability may be made different for each reserved storage number as a difference in the reach mode.
-In each embodiment, it is not necessary to set the 2nd probability variation big hit.

  In each embodiment, if the game state when winning the big hit lottery is either “low + no change” or “high + no change”, it will be changed by the predetermined upper limit number of times. You may set separately the specific probability change big hit which provides a short state. In such a case, if you win the specific probability change big win, if the game status at the time of the big hit lottery win is “low probability + no change” or “high accuracy + no change”, after the big hit game ends, The variation pattern is selected from the variation content group constituting the two blocks B2 or the variation pattern distribution table T3 for the low probability state.

  -In each embodiment, when winning a specific probability change big hit in the game state of "low probability + no change", in the variation content group used after the big hit game ends, "low + positive change", "high probability" + When there is no change, or when you win a certain probability change big hit in the game state of "high accuracy + change", set a change pattern that is completely different from the change pattern set in the change content group used after the big hit game ends You may do it. By doing so, it is possible to perform an effect that is completely different from the effect performed according to the actual gaming state (high accuracy + variation), so that it is difficult for the player to understand the lottery probability state of the big hit lottery. it can.

  -In each embodiment, when a specific probability variable big hit is won in the game state of "low probability + no change", a variation content group used after the big hit game ends Identical. As an example of the change, while making the type of variation pattern distributed to the variation content group the same, the random number distribution value for each variation pattern is different, or for a specific variation pattern, after the non-probability variation big hit game ends Although it is also set in the variation content group to be used, other variation patterns may not be set in the variation content group used after the non-probability variation big hit game.

  -In each embodiment, even when staying in the high probability determination mode, if the same big hit species is determined but the game state when winning the big hit lottery is different, the variation used when selecting the variation pattern The content groups may be different, or the reach lottery may be executed with different probabilities.

  -In each embodiment, even when a variable state is given until the next big hit lottery is won, a change pattern is selected from a variable content group that is not associated with the game state after the big hit game only for a specific period Or reach lotteries with different probabilities. For example, in the symbol variation game that is performed from the 31st to the next jackpot lottery after the jackpot game ends, a variation content group that is different from the variation content group used in the symbol variation game up to the 30th time is used. Also good. In addition, after the big hit game ends, different variation content groups are used from the 31st to the 40th time, and from the 41st symbol variation game, the variation content group used in the 30th symbol variation game is used. Also good.

  -In each embodiment, when the gaming state is "high accuracy + no change", the variation content group for "low accuracy + no change" is used, or the probability for "low accuracy + no change" is used. Or you can run a reach lottery.

  -In each embodiment, according to the gaming state at the time of winning the specific probability variation jackpot, the variation content group at the time of selecting the variation pattern for outlier variation may be different. In other words, in the first embodiment, a variation content group that is a set of variation patterns for outlier variation for the “high probability + variable” state is used, and the gaming state at the time of winning the specific probability variation big win is “low probability + variable”. You may set according to whether it is "no short". Further, in the second embodiment, if a specific probability change big hit is won in a state of “low probability + no change”, after the big hit game is over, the table is used for fluctuation variation from the table T3 shown in FIG. 8B. The variation pattern will be selected. On the other hand, after winning the big hit game, if you win a specific probability change big hit in any of the states "low accuracy + variable", "high accuracy + no change", or "high accuracy + variable" Will select the variation pattern for variation variation from the table T2 shown in FIG.

In each embodiment, a dedicated command that can specify the type of jackpot may be set instead of the stop symbol designation command for special symbols.
In each embodiment, the effect display device 11 is a liquid crystal display type, but may be a dot matrix type, an organic EL type, a plasma display type, or a display device that combines these.

Next, a technical idea that can be grasped from the above-described embodiment and another example (modification) will be additionally described below.
(A) Opening per unit time of the opening / closing member that operates so that the entrance position of the starting means can be in the open state and the closed state, and the probability changing state in which the lottery probability of the big hit lottery whether or not the big hit is a high probability state Controls the entire gaming machine in a gaming machine that is granted after the end of the big hit game, according to the big hit type determined at the time of winning the big hit lottery, at least one of the open time increasing states that increase the time Main control means, and sub-control means for controlling the execution of the symbol variation game according to the instruction content of the main control means, wherein the main control means follows the lottery result of the jackpot lottery. A variation pattern selecting means for selecting a variation pattern in which a variation time is defined from a variation content group in which a plurality of types of variation patterns that can be selected are defined, and the sub-control means The effect control means for causing the display means to execute the symbol variation game according to the variation pattern selected by the variation pattern selection means, and when the predetermined transition condition is satisfied, the game state at the time of the transition condition being satisfied and the type of the latest jackpot And a mode control unit that performs control for shifting the effect mode indicating the lottery probability of the big hit lottery, and the variation pattern selection unit does not increase the opening time per unit time of the opening and closing member. A specific probability change in which a big hit lottery is won in the first gaming state in which the open time non-increasing state is given and the lottery probability of the big hit lottery is low, and a probability change state is given after the big hit game ends as a big hit type When the jackpot is determined, during the specific period after the jackpot game ends, while selecting the variation pattern from the variation content group for the low probability state, When a jackpot lottery is won in a gaming state that is not one gaming state, and the specific probability variable jackpot is determined, a variation pattern is obtained from a variation group for a high probability state that is referred to when the increased open time state is given. The sub-control means is selected and the selected control pattern is instructed to the sub-control means, and the sub-control means is instructed by the main control means regarding the symbol-change game when the specific probability change big hit is determined. While the display means executes the symbol variation game according to the variation pattern, the effect mode is shifted to the same effect mode after the end of the big hit game regardless of the game state when the big hit lottery is won. A gaming machine characterized by obtaining.

  B1, B2 ... Block, T1-T3 ... Variation pattern distribution table, 10 ... Game board, 11 ... Production display device, 15 ... Start winning opening, 16 ... Opening / closing blade, 18 ... Large winning opening, 30 ... Main control board, 30a ... Main control CPU, 30b ... Main control ROM, 30c ... Main control RAM, 31 ... Production control board, 31a ... Production control CPU, 31b ... Production control ROM, 31c ... Production control RAM.

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Increasing the opening time per unit time of the opening and closing member that operates so that the entrance probability of the starting means can be in the open state and the closed state, and the probability change state in which the lottery probability of the big hit lottery whether the big hit or not is a high probability state In the gaming machine to be granted after the end of the jackpot game, according to the type of jackpot determined at the time of winning the jackpot lottery, the game state of at least one of the open time increase states to be
Main control means for controlling the entire gaming machine;
Sub-control means for controlling the execution of the symbol variation game according to the instruction content of the main control means,
The main control means has variation pattern selection means for selecting a variation pattern that defines a variation time of the symbol variation game according to the lottery result of the jackpot lottery,
The sub-control means includes an effect control means for causing the display means to execute a symbol variation game in accordance with the variation pattern selected by the variation pattern selection device, and a gaming state at the time when the transition condition is established and the latest state when the transition condition is established. Mode control means for performing control for shifting the effect mode indicating the lottery probability of the jackpot lottery according to the type of jackpot
The variation pattern selecting means selects the change pattern from the change contents group corresponding to the playing state of the current has become the selected change pattern in as indicated in the sub-control means,
As the variation content group,
Winning the big hit lottery in the first gaming state in which the opening time per unit time of the opening and closing member is in a non-increasing state where the opening time is shorter than the increased open time state and the lottery probability of the big hit lottery is low The first variation content group for the high probability state used when selecting the variation pattern after the end of the big hit game when the specific probability variation big hit to which the probability variation state is given after the big hit game is determined is determined. When the jackpot lottery is won in a gaming state that is not a gaming state, and the specific probability variation jackpot is determined, it is used to select a variation pattern after the jackpot game is finished and is different from the first variation content group. a second variation content group for probability state, when a non-probability variation jackpot without imparting probability variation state after the jackpot game end is determined, change the contents of the low-probability state used after the jackpot game end And, it includes,
The first variation content group and the second variation content group are different in the distribution of the production content when performing the reach production in the symbol variation game,
The first variation content group for the high-probability state and the variation content group for the low-probability state have the same content distribution when performing a reach effect in the symbol variation game,
The sub-control means is
When the specific probability variation big hit and the non-probability big hit are determined, for the symbol variation game, the display unit executes the symbol variation game according to the variation pattern instructed from the main control unit, while the effect mode With regard to, regardless of the gaming state when winning the jackpot lottery, after the jackpot game is over, the same production mode ,
The game machine is characterized in that the effect mode is an effect mode in which the lottery probability of the jackpot lottery can be shifted in either a high probability state or a low probability state . The high in the probability first variation content group for state and the second variation content groups for the high probability state, the gaming machine according to claim 1, characterized in that with different selection ratio of fluctuation patterns.   Increasing the opening time per unit time of the opening and closing member that operates so that the entrance probability of the starting means can be in the open state and the closed state, and the probability change state in which the lottery probability of the big hit lottery whether the big hit or not is a high probability state In the gaming machine to be granted after the end of the jackpot game, according to the type of jackpot determined at the time of winning the jackpot lottery, the game state of at least one of the open time increase states to be
  In accordance with the lottery result of the jackpot lottery, a variation pattern selecting means for selecting a variation pattern that defines a variation time of the symbol variation game;
  Effect control means for causing the display means to execute a symbol variation game according to the variation pattern selected by the variation pattern selection means;
  Mode control means for performing control for shifting the effect mode indicating the lottery probability of the big hit lottery according to the gaming state at the time of establishment of the predetermined transfer condition and the type of the latest big hit when the predetermined transfer condition is satisfied; With
  Winning the big hit lottery in the first gaming state in which the opening time per unit time of the opening and closing member is in a non-increasing state where the opening time is shorter than the increased open time state and the lottery probability of the big hit lottery is low The big hit game is determined when the specific probability variable big hit that gives the probability change state after the big hit game is determined and when the big hit lottery is won in the gaming state that is not the first gaming state and the specific probability variable big hit is determined. While changing the direction of the design variation game executed after the end,
  When a probability change state is given after the big hit game is finished and a probability change big hit different from the specific probability change big hit is determined, the determination is any state of the first gaming state and a gaming state that is not the first gaming state. Even if it was made in the same way, the design aspect of the symbol variation game executed after the end of the big hit game,
  Regardless of the gaming state at the time of winning the jackpot lottery, when the specific probability variable jackpot is determined, after the jackpot game is over, the same effect mode is transferred,
  The gaming machine characterized in that the same production mode is a production mode in which the lottery probability of the jackpot lottery can be shifted in either a high probability state or a low probability state.   In order to change the effect mode of the symbol variation game, the lottery probability of whether or not to perform a specific effect in the symbol variation game is varied, or the effect in the case of performing the specific effect in the symbol variation game The gaming machine according to claim 3, comprising different distribution of contents.

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