JP5932550B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine that determines the type of jackpot when the jackpot determination result is affirmative.

  Conventionally, in a pachinko gaming machine that is a type of gaming machine, a big hit lottery of whether or not a big hit is made when a game ball enters the start winning opening arranged on the game board, and the lottery results of the big hit lottery are It is derived by executing a symbol variation game in which the symbols of the columns are varied and displayed. In the symbol variation game, when the big hit lottery is won, the type of big hit indicating the amount of privilege for the player is determined. Then, based on the result of the big hit lottery, a variation pattern for designating the variation time of the symbol variation game is determined, and an effect is executed based on the variation pattern. In this way, when the symbol that is finally displayed in a fixed stop state is a jackpot symbol, the player can recognize the jackpot.

  In addition, after the jackpot game is over, there may be a probability change state that changes the probability of winning the jackpot from a low probability state to a high probability state, or a state that the entrance rate improvement state that improves the entrance rate to the start winning opening. Depending on the gaming state, various effects may be determined.

  In this type of symbol variation game, for example, as shown in Patent Document 1, whether or not the gaming state is a probability variation state triggered by winning of a probability variation big hit and a non-probability big hit that are equally open at the big prize opening. A pachinko gaming machine that shifts to a probability change suggestion mode that suggests whether or not a probability variation state is given as a gaming state while concealing is proposed.

JP 2008-29872 A

  However, in such a gaming machine, benefits such as a probable change state and an improved entrance rate are given corresponding to the type of jackpot, but the progress of the game such as the transition of the effect mode according to the change of the game state However, it is not easy to keep the game balanced by giving diversity to the progress of the game.

  The present invention has been made paying attention to such problems existing in the prior art, and the purpose thereof is to keep the balance of the game easily by providing diversity in the progress of the game. It is to provide a gaming machine that can be used.

In order to solve the above problems, a first aspect of the present invention, when the jackpot display results determined Oite advance the symbol variation game performed by varying a pattern appears, advantageous to the player in gaming machine jackpot gaming is caused comprising, a main control unit, comprising a presentation control means for performing control to execute an effect on Starring output execution unit, the starting condition of the symbol variation game by the game ball is ball entrance No. The first starting means having one entrance, the second entrance as a starting condition for the symbol variation game by entering the game ball, and the second entrance can be in an open state and a closed state. and a second starting means having a switching means operative to, the main control unit includes a jackpot determining means for determining whether a large contact, when it is determined that the big hit by the jackpot determining means Jackpot to determine the type of jackpot A class determining means, and the game state control means for entering the sphere of game balls to the second ball entrance port performs control easy ball entrance easy state, corresponding to the type of the jackpot that has been determined by the jackpot type determination means Te, anda upper stay number determination means for determining an upper limit stay times of stay specific effect mode of the presentation mode, the presentation control unit has an effect mode control means for controlling Starring output mode, the The gaming state control means determines the upper limit number of times that the easy entry state is given after the big hit game is completed, corresponding to the big hit type determined by the big hit type determination means, and the gaming state control means A first number corresponding to the first big hit is determined as a maximum number of times that the easy entry state is given after the game is finished, on condition that the first big hit is determined by the big hit type determining means, The second number of times corresponding to the second big hit is determined on the condition that the second big hit is determined by the type determining means, and the third number is determined on the condition that the third big hit is determined by the big hit type determining means. A third number of times corresponding to a big hit is determined, and the upper limit stay number determining means is provided on the condition that the first big hit is determined by the big hit type determining means as the upper limit stay number of stays in the specific effect mode. The first upper limit number of stays corresponding to one jackpot is determined, and the second upper limit number of stays corresponding to the second jackpot is determined on the condition that the second jackpot is determined by the jackpot type determining means, and the jackpot type On condition that the third jackpot is determined by the determining means, control is performed so that it can be determined from at least the third upper limit stay number and the fourth upper limit stay number corresponding to the third jackpot, and the third number Is the same as either the first number of times or the second number of times, the third upper limit stay number is the same as the first upper limit stay number, and the fourth upper limit stay number is the second upper limit stay number. The probability that the third jackpot is determined and the third upper limit stay count is determined is equal to the probability that the first jackpot is determined, and the third jackpot is The gist of the determination and the probability that the fourth upper limit stay count is determined is the same as the probability that the second jackpot is determined .

  According to the present invention, it is possible to easily maintain the balance of the game with the diversity of the progress of the game.

The front view which shows the machine surface side of a pachinko machine. Explanatory drawing explaining the kind of jackpot game. The block diagram which shows the electrical constitution of a pachinko gaming machine. (A)-(c) is explanatory drawing which shows the content of the effect performed in a pachinko game machine, and the opening timing of a special winning opening. Explanatory drawing which shows production mode. Explanatory drawing which shows the transition transition of effect mode. (A) And (b) is explanatory drawing which shows a production mode upper limit stay frequency | count determination table. Explanatory drawing which shows a reach probability. Explanatory drawing which shows the fluctuation | variation pattern table selected with the upper limit stay frequency | count. (A)-(d) is explanatory drawing which shows a fluctuation pattern.

[First Embodiment]
A first embodiment in which the present invention is embodied in a pachinko gaming machine will be described below with reference to FIGS.

  As shown in FIG. 1, a display unit having a liquid crystal display type image display unit GH and an effect display device 11 as an effect execution unit are arranged at the approximate center of the game board 10 of the pachinko gaming machine. The effect display device 11 includes a symbol variation game (hereinafter referred to as “variable game”) that is displayed by variably displaying a plurality of symbol sequences (three columns in this embodiment), and is executed in association with the variation game. Various display effects are displayed as images. Note that the variation game of the effect display device 11 is performed using decorative symbols (effect symbols, hereinafter referred to as “decorative symbols”) for diversifying display effects.

  In addition, a 7-segment type first special symbol display device 12a is located on the lower right side of the effect display device 11, and a 7-segment type second special symbol display device 12b is located on the right side of the first special symbol display device 12a. Each is arranged. In the first special symbol display device 12a or the second special symbol display device 12b, a variable game is displayed in which a special symbol (hereinafter referred to as "special symbol") is displayed in a variable manner. The special figure is a notification pattern showing the result of the internal lottery (big hit lottery) for whether or not the big hit, and the result of the internal lottery (small hit lottery) for whether or not the small hit. In the present embodiment, the variable game is executed once on each display device 12a, 12b from when the special figure variable display is started until the fixed stop display is displayed. Hereinafter, the variation game performed on the first special symbol display device 12a may be referred to as “first variation game (first symbol variation game)”, and the variation game performed on the second special symbol display device 12b is referred to as “second”. "Change game (2nd symbol change game)".

  In the present embodiment, each display device 12a, 12b selects one special figure corresponding to the lottery result of the big hit lottery or the lottery result of the small lottery from a plurality of types of special figures, and the selected special figure is selected. The figure is individually displayed with a fixed stop when the change game ends. The special figure is a big hit symbol (big hit display result) that can recognize a big hit, a small hit symbol (small hit display result) that can recognize a small hit, and a special symbol that can recognize a gap. It is classified as a symbol (outlier display result). Further, when the big hit symbol is displayed in a fixed stop state, the big hit game is given to the player. Further, when the small hit symbol is displayed in a fixed stop state, the player is given a small hit game.

  In the present embodiment, the effect display device 11 displays a plurality of types of numbers as a decorative drawing for each of a plurality of symbol rows. In the present embodiment, the effect display device 11 is configured with a larger display area than the display devices 12a and 12b, and the decorative drawing is displayed much larger than the special drawing. Yes. For this reason, the player can recognize a hit (big hit and small hit) or a deviation from the symbols displayed on the effect display device 11 in a fixed stop display.

  And the display result according to the display result of each display apparatus 12a, 12b is displayed on the production | presentation display apparatus 11. FIG. Specifically, when the big hit symbol (big hit display result) is displayed on the first special symbol display device 12a or the second special symbol display device 12b in a definite stop display, as a general rule, the big hit symbol is also displayed on the effect display device 11. (Big hit display result) is displayed as a fixed stop. In the present embodiment, the jackpot symbol based on the decoration diagram is a symbol combination in which the symbols in all rows are the same symbol.

  Further, when the deviated symbols are displayed on the first special symbol display device 12a or the second special symbol display device 12b in a definite stop display, the deviated symbols (delay display result) are also displayed in the definite stop display on the effect display device 11. In the present embodiment, the out-of-line design by the decorative drawing is a symbol combination in which the symbols in all the rows are different from each other, or a symbol combination in which the symbols in one row are different from the symbols in the other two rows.

  Further, when the small hit symbol (small hit display result) is displayed on the first special symbol display device 12a or the second special symbol display device 12b in a fixed stop display, the effect display suggestion symbol (probable change suggestion display result) is displayed on the effect display device 11. The fixed stop is displayed. In addition, even when a big hit symbol that can recognize a big hit (a big hit display result) is displayed on the first special symbol display device 12a or the second special symbol display device 12b in a definite stop display, the probable change suggestive symbol (probable change suggestion) is displayed. Display result) may be displayed as a fixed stop. This probability variation suggestion symbol is a symbol that suggests the possibility of being given a probability variation state (hereinafter referred to as “probability variation state”) that changes the winning probability of jackpot from a low probability state to a high probability state. In the present embodiment, as the probability variation suggestion symbol by the decorative drawing, a predetermined symbol combination corresponds to a symbol combination in which symbols in all rows are different.

  Further, in the effect display device 11, the variable display of symbols 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) are displayed. ), The reach state is formed when the same symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed. Here, the temporary stop display is a state in which the image display unit GH is displayed in a fluctuation state, and is distinguished from a fixed stop display in which the symbol is fixed and stopped in the image display unit GH. In the present embodiment, among the plurality of symbol columns, the left column is the first stop column, the right column is the second stop column, the middle column is the third stop column, and the left and right columns form a reach state. It becomes.

  On the right side of the second special symbol display device 12b, a first special symbol hold display device 13a having a plurality of (two in this embodiment) first special symbol hold light emitting units is disposed. The first special symbol hold display device 13a informs the player of the stored number of start hold balls for special symbols in the first variation game stored inside the machine. In the following description, the number of special reserved starting balls stored in the first variation game is referred to as “first reserved memory number”. The first reserved memory number is incremented by “1” when a game ball wins a first starting winning opening 14 as a starting means (first starting means) disposed on the game board 10, while the first fluctuation is added. “1” is subtracted at the start of the game. Accordingly, when a game ball wins the first start winning opening 14 during the variable game, the first reserved memory number is further added and up to a predetermined upper limit number (the first upper limit number, “4” in the present embodiment). Accumulated.

  On the right side of the first special symbol hold display device 13a, a second special symbol hold display device 13b having a plurality of (two in this embodiment) second special figure hold light emitting units is disposed. The second special symbol hold display device 13b notifies the player of the stored number of start reserved balls for special symbols in the second variation game stored inside the machine. In the following description, the number of special reserved starting balls in the second variation game is referred to as “second reserved memory number”. The second reserved memory number is incremented by “1” when the game ball wins the second starting winning opening 15 as the starting means (second starting means) disposed on the game board 10, while the second fluctuation “1” is subtracted at the start of the game. Therefore, when a game ball wins the second start winning opening 15 during the variable game, the second reserved memory number is further added and up to a predetermined upper limit number (second upper limit number, “4” in the present embodiment). Accumulated.

  Further, on the right side of the second special symbol hold display device 13b, a normal symbol display device 20 having a plurality of (two in the present embodiment) ordinary light emitting units is disposed. In the normal symbol display device 20, a normal symbol variation game is displayed in which a plurality of types of normal symbols are displayed in a variable manner. The normal symbol is a notification symbol indicating the result of an internal lottery (normal lottery) for determining whether or not the game is a normal hit. In the following, the normal symbol is indicated as “normal figure”, and the normal symbol game is indicated as “normal figure game”. Also, in this general game, as in the case of the variable game, the game ball passes (enters) the operation gate 19 provided on the game board 10, so that the general game start hold ball (the normal map start hold ball). ) Is stored. The memory number of the general-purpose starting ball (the general-purpose reserved memory number) is incremented by “1” with a predetermined upper limit number (“4” in the present embodiment) as an upper limit by passing the game ball to the operation gate 19. On the other hand, “1” is subtracted when the usual game starts.

  In the present embodiment, the first variation game and the second variation game are configured not to be executed at the same time. When the variation game (the first variation game or the second variation game) is finished, the first hold memory is stored. When both the number and the second reserved memory number are “1” or more, the second variable game based on the second reserved memory number is preferentially executed. In the present embodiment, the variable game and the usual game can be executed simultaneously.

  Below the effect display device 11, a first start winning port 14 having a first winning port 14a for a game ball (ball entering port, first ball entering port) is disposed. A first start opening switch SW1 (shown in FIG. 3) for detecting a winning game ball is disposed in the back of the first start winning opening 14. The first start winning opening 14 gives a start condition for the first variation game and a payout condition for game balls as a predetermined number of prize balls by detecting the winning game ball with the first start opening switch SW1. obtain. In the present embodiment, when the game ball rolls from the right side of the game board 10 as indicated by the symbol Y, the first start winning prize is obtained compared to when the game ball rolls from the left side of the game board 10 as indicated by the symbol X. Obstruction nails and the like are arranged so that it is difficult to win a prize in the mouth 14. That is, the first start winning opening 14 is provided in the first flow path X mainly on the left side of the game board 10.

  In addition, a second start winning opening 15 having a second winning opening 15a for a game ball (entrance entrance, second entrance entrance) is disposed at the lower right of the effect display device 11. The second start winning opening 15 is an ordinary electric accessory, and includes an opening / closing blade 16 as an opening / closing means for performing an opening / closing operation by the operation of an ordinary electric accessory solenoid SOL1 (shown in FIG. 3). The second start winning opening 15 is allowed to win a game ball by opening the second winning opening 15a by the opening operation of the opening / closing blade 16. That is, when the second start winning opening 15 is opened (first state) by the opening operation of the opening / closing blade 16, the game ball is placed in the second winning opening 15a more than when it is closed (second state). Makes it easier to win a prize. A second start port switch SW2 (shown in FIG. 3) for detecting a winning game ball is disposed behind the second start winning port 15. The second start winning opening 15 can give a start condition for the variable game and a payout condition for game balls as a predetermined number of prize balls by detecting the winning game ball with the second start opening switch SW2. In the present embodiment, when the game ball rolls from the right side of the game board 10, an obstacle nail or the like is provided so that it is easier to win the second start winning opening 15 than when the game ball rolls from the left side of the game board 10. Is arranged. That is, the second start winning opening 15 is provided in the second flow path Y mainly including the right side of the game board 10, unlike the first flow path X mainly including the left side of the game board 10.

  An operation gate 19 is disposed on the second start winning opening 15. Behind the operation gate 19, a gate switch SW4 (shown in FIG. 3) for detecting a passed game ball is disposed. The actuating gate 19 can give the start condition for the usual game by detecting the passed game ball with the gate switch SW4. The usual game is an effect performed for deriving a lottery result indicating whether or not the opening / closing blade 16 of the second start winning opening 15 is opened. In other words, when the normal winning lottery is won, it becomes easy to win the game ball in the second start winning opening 15 by opening the opening / closing blade 16, and the player has an opportunity to easily acquire the starting condition of the variable game and the prize ball. be able to.

  Also, below the second start winning opening 15, a large winning opening 18 having a large winning opening door 17 that opens and closes by the operation of a large winning opening solenoid SOL2 (shown in FIG. 3) is disposed. A count switch SW3 (shown in FIG. 3) for detecting a winning game ball is disposed in the back of the big winning opening 18. The special winning opening 18 as a special winning opening can give a predetermined condition for paying out gaming balls as a predetermined number of winning balls by detecting the winning gaming balls. The big winning opening 18 is opened by an opening operation in which the big winning opening door 17 moves in the depth direction during the big hit game in the variable game, and the winning of the game ball is allowed. For this reason, during the big hit game, the player can have an opportunity to win a prize ball. In this embodiment, when the game ball rolls from the right side of the game board 10, obstacle nails or the like are arranged so that it is easier to win the big prize opening 18 than when the game ball rolls from the left side of the game board 10. It is installed.

  This jackpot game is won by a jackpot lottery, and the jackpot symbol is confirmed and stopped in the first variation game of the first special symbol display device 12a or the second variation game of the second special symbol display device 12b. It starts after the end. When the jackpot game is started, as a general rule, an opening effect indicating the start of the jackpot game is first performed. After the opening effect, the round game in which the special winning opening 18 is opened is performed a plurality of times with the predetermined number of rounds as the upper limit. One round game is performed until the grand prize opening 18 is opened and closed a predetermined number of times (in this embodiment, once), and a predetermined number (the upper limit number of prizes) is given to the big prize opening 18 during one round game. The game ball is released until a game ball is won or until a specified time (round game time) elapses. In the round game, a round effect is performed. When the predetermined number of round games are finished, as a rule, an ending effect indicating the end of the jackpot game is performed, and the jackpot game is finished.

  In addition, in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment, a probable change state that is advantageous to the player may be given after the big hit game is over. The probability variation state is given on condition that the type of jackpot symbol (special symbol) displayed in a fixed stop state is a predetermined probability variation symbol. In this probability change state, after the jackpot game ends, the winning probability of the jackpot changes from a low probability state to a high probability state. In this embodiment, a jackpot to which a probability variation state is given after the jackpot game ends is a probability variation jackpot, and a jackpot to which a probability variation state is not imparted is a non-probability variation jackpot.

  Also, if the probability change state is a probability change big hit, after the big hit game ends, until the next big hit game is awarded regardless of the game state at the time of winning the big hit lottery (indicated as "until next time") Is granted. In this way, the probability variation state is advantageous for the player because the lottery probability of the jackpot lottery fluctuates with a high probability and the jackpot is likely to be generated, and the player plays the game while expecting to become a probability variation jackpot. Is going. On the other hand, when a non-probable big hit is made, a probable change state is not given regardless of the game state at the time of winning the big hit lottery after the big hit game ends.

  In addition, after the big hit game is over, a variation shortened state (hereinafter referred to as “variable state”) may be given. In this variable state, the variation time of the variable game may be shortened (may be shortened) as compared to the non-variable state to which the variable state is not given. In some cases, the variation time of the variation game to be played is shortened. In the variable state, the variation time of the usual game for deriving a lottery result indicating whether or not the opening / closing blade 16 is opened is shortened compared to the non-variable state. Further, in the variable state, the winning probability per normal game of the usual game changes from a low probability state to a high probability state. In the variable state, when the normal winning lottery is won, the open / close blade 16 is opened and closed with an operation pattern different from that in the non-variable state. In this embodiment, when the normal winning lottery is won in the non-variable short state, the opening / closing blade 16 is short-opened, while when the normal winning lottery is won in the variable shortening state, the opening / closing blade 16 is Open long. In other words, the open / close blade 16 is set to operate in an advantageous manner for the player in the variable state, in which the total opening time corresponding to one normal hit is longer than in the non-variable state. For this reason, the shortage state is a state in which the open / close blade 16 is easily moved to the open state and the entry rate is improved, and the variation game tends to be easily executed.

  Further, when the variable state is given, depending on the type of jackpot, until the next jackpot game is awarded (shown as “until next time”), or the predetermined number of times of the variable game is ended. The variable state is provided with the number of times as the upper limit.

  Note that the opening / closing blade 16 is opened when a normal hit is reached, but the opening / closing blade 16 is closed when the upper limit number of game balls are won even before the closing. The variable state is given until a predetermined number of fluctuating games are played or until the next jackpot game is given according to the type of jackpot and the game state at the time of winning. There is a case.

  Further, when the variable state is given in this way, the opening / closing blade 16 is easily opened. For this reason, although it is difficult for the game ball to win the first start winning opening 14, it is more advantageous for the player to fire the game ball so that the game ball rolls from the right side of the game board 10 (so-called “right-handed”). The gaming state. On the other hand, when the variable state is not given, the opening / closing blade 16 is difficult to open. For this reason, it is advantageous for the player to fire the game ball so that the game ball rolls from the left side of the game board 10 (so-called “left-handed”) so that the game ball wins the first start winning opening 14. The gaming state.

  During the big hit game, in order to make it easier to win the big prize opening 18, it is better for the player to fire the game ball so that the game ball rolls from the right side of the game board 10 (so-called “right-handed”). It is advantageous.

  In addition, the specification with the pachinko game machine in this embodiment is as follows. Seven types of numbers from [1] to [7] are adopted as decorative figures, and [111] [222] [333] [444] [555] [666] [777] are adopted as jackpot symbols. ing. In addition, the winning probability of jackpot is defined as 165/65536 in the low probability state and 1650/65536 in the high probability state. In addition, the winning probability for the small hit is 280/65536 for the first variation game and 1/65536 for the second variation game. As the normal winning probability, 16384/65536 in the low probability state and 65535/65536 in the high probability state are defined. In addition, as the number of prize balls for the game balls, three for the first start winning opening 14 and the second start winning opening 15 and 15 for the big winning opening 18 are respectively defined. The short opening of the opening / closing blade 16 is a mode in which the opening / closing blade 16 is opened once and the opening state is maintained until 200 ms elapses after the opening / closing blade 16 is opened. Each of the modes is defined such that the open state is maintained until 5496 ms elapses after the opening. In addition, 10 balls are defined as the upper limit number of winnings that is a closing condition of the opening and closing blades 16. In each round game, “1 time” is set as the number of times of opening the big winning opening 18 and “8 balls” is set as the maximum number of winnings. The predetermined number of times that the variable state is given corresponds to 30 times, 50 times, and 100 times. Each of the display devices 12a and 12b has 221 types of special symbols, which are classified into 200 types of big hit symbols, 20 types of small hit symbols, and one type of off-line symbols.

Next, the big hit game and the small hit game specified for the pachinko gaming machine of this embodiment will be described below with reference to FIG.
In the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment, when the big hit lottery is won, one big hit is determined from the eight types of big hits shown in FIG. 2, and the big hit game corresponding to the determined big hit is given. It has become. Which of the eight types of jackpots is awarded is determined according to a special figure (big jackpot symbol) that is determined when the jackpot lottery is won. In the present embodiment, the 200 types of special bonus jackpot symbols displayed on the display devices 12a and 12b in a fixed stop manner are classified according to the jackpot type as shown in FIG. In the figure, the symbol that is confirmed and stopped on the first special symbol display device 12a is indicated as "Special Fig. 1", and the symbol that is determined and stopped on the second special symbol display device 12b is indicated as "Special Fig. 2". .

  Of the jackpot symbols that are confirmed and stopped on the first special symbol display device 12a, 140 types of jackpot symbols are assigned to the symbol A. Symbol B is assigned one type of jackpot symbol, symbol C is assigned one type of jackpot symbol, symbol D is assigned 18 types of jackpot symbols, symbol E is assigned 40 types of jackpot symbols. Yes. In addition, 10 types of small hit symbols are assigned to symbol F, and 10 types of small hit symbols are assigned to symbol G.

  On the other hand, among the jackpot symbols that are confirmed and stopped on the second special symbol display device 12b, 140 types of jackpot symbols are assigned to the symbol a. In addition, 20 types of jackpot symbols are assigned to symbol b, 2 types of jackpot symbols are assigned to symbol c, 8 types of jackpot symbols are assigned to symbol d, and 30 types of jackpot symbols are assigned to symbol e. Yes. Further, 10 types of small hit symbols are allocated to the symbol f, and 10 types of small hit symbols are allocated to the symbol g.

  Granted when a big hit symbol classified as symbol A is confirmed and stopped on the first special symbol display device 12a, or when a big hit symbol classified as symbol a is confirmed and stopped on the second special symbol display device 12b The jackpot game to be played is a jackpot game in which the prescribed number of rounds is set to “10 times”, and is hereinafter referred to as “10R jackpot game”. The jackpot to which the 10R jackpot game is awarded is indicated as “10R probability variable jackpot”.

  The jackpot game given when the jackpot symbol classified as symbols D and E is confirmed and stopped on the first special symbol display device 12a is a jackpot game with the specified number of rounds set to "4 times". Hereinafter, it is indicated as “4R big hit game”. The jackpot that is won when the jackpot symbol classified as the symbol D is displayed on the first special symbol display device 12a as a fixed stop is indicated as “4R probability variation jackpot” because a probability variation state is given after the jackpot game ends. On the other hand, the jackpot that is won when the jackpot symbol classified as the symbol E is confirmed and stopped on the first special symbol display device 12a is not given a probable change state after the jackpot game ends. ".

  The jackpot game given when the jackpot symbol classified as symbol B is confirmed and stopped on the first special symbol display device 12a is the maximum opening of the big winning opening 18 in the round game than the 10R jackpot game and the 4R jackpot game. Since the time is short, it is hereinafter referred to as “first shortened big hit game”. The jackpot that is won when the first shortened jackpot game is awarded is indicated as “first shortened probability variable jackpot”.

  When a big hit symbol classified as symbol C is displayed on the first special symbol display device 12a as a fixed stop display, when a big hit symbol classified as symbols b through e is displayed on the second special symbol display device 12b as a fixed stop display The jackpot game to be awarded is hereinafter referred to as “second shortened jackpot game”. Further, when the big hit symbol classified as the symbol C is displayed on the first special symbol display device 12a as a fixed stop display, when the big hit symbol classified as the symbol b is displayed as a fixed stop display on the second special symbol display device 12b. The winning jackpot is indicated as “second shortened probability variation jackpot”. The jackpot that is won when the jackpot symbol classified as the symbol c is confirmed and stopped on the second special symbol display device 12b is indicated as "first shortened non-probable variation jackpot". The jackpot that is won when the jackpot symbol classified as the symbol d is confirmed and stopped on the second special symbol display device 12b is indicated as "second shortened uncertain variable jackpot". The jackpot that is won when the jackpot symbol classified as symbol e is confirmed and stopped on the second special symbol display device 12b is indicated as “third shortened non-probable variation jackpot”.

  Granted when a small hit symbol classified as symbol F is confirmed and stopped on the first special symbol display device 12a, and when a big hit symbol classified as symbol f is confirmed and stopped on the second special symbol display device 12b The small hit game to be played is hereinafter referred to as “first small hit game”. Further, the small hit to which the first small hit game is given is indicated as “first small hit”. Granted when a small hit symbol classified as symbol G is confirmed and stopped on the first special symbol display device 12a, and when a big hit symbol classified as symbol g is confirmed and stopped displayed on the second special symbol display device 12b The small hit game to be played is hereinafter referred to as “second small hit game”. Further, the small hit to which the second small hit game is given is indicated as “second small hit”.

  In the 10R jackpot game and 4R jackpot game, the opening time is “10 (seconds)” when winning the jackpot in the non-changed state and “0.004 (seconds)” when winning the jackpot in the variable state. Is set. Further, “25 (seconds)” is set as the maximum time of each round game, and “2 (seconds)” is set as the interval time between the rounds (interval between rounds). In the 10R jackpot game, the ending time is set to “15 (seconds)” when winning the jackpot in the non-variable state, and “0.004 (seconds)” when winning the jackpot in the variable state. ing. On the other hand, in the 4R jackpot game, “0.004 (seconds)” is set as the ending time regardless of the gaming state won for the jackpot.

  In addition, in the first shortened big hit game, the opening time is “6.168 (seconds)” when winning the big hit in the non-changed state, and “10 (seconds)” when winning the big hit in the changed state. Is set. Further, “0.004 (seconds)” is set as the maximum time of each round game, and “1.5 (seconds)” is set as the interval time between the rounds (interval between rounds). Also, in the first shortened big hit game, “0.004 (seconds)” is set as the ending time when the big hit is won in the non-variable short state.

  In addition, in the second shortened big hit game, the opening time is “0.004 (seconds)” when winning the big hit in the non-changed state, and “10 (seconds)” when winning the big hit in the changed state. Is set. Further, “0.004 (seconds)” is set as the maximum time of each round game, and “1.5 (seconds)” is set as the interval time between the rounds (interval between rounds). Also, in the first shortened big hit game, “0.004 (seconds)” is set as the ending time when the big hit is won in the non-variable short state.

  Although not shown in FIG. 2, in these jackpot games, “1” is set as the number of times the big winning opening 18 is opened in each round game. In addition, “8 balls” is set as the upper limit number of winnings in one round game.

  Also, if you win 10R probability variation big hit, 4R probability variation big hit, 1st shortened probability variation big hit, or 2nd shortened probability variation big hit, after winning the big hit game, regardless of the game state at the time of winning the big hit lottery, Is to be granted. On the other hand, if 4R non-probable big win or 1st to 3rd shortened non-probable big win is won, the probable state will not be given after the big win game, regardless of the game state at the time of winning the big win lottery It has become.

  In addition, after the jackpot game is over, a variable state may be given. In particular, when a variable state is given, it is determined until next time or in advance depending on the type of jackpot and the gaming state at the time of winning the big hit lottery (whether it is a probable variable state or a variable state). The variable state is given with the upper limit number of times until the number of times the variable game is over. In addition, hereinafter, the upper limit number of times that the variable state is continued after the end of the jackpot game may be referred to as “variable number of times”, and when the variable state is not given, the upper limit number of times that the variable state is continued is “0 times”. (Also shown as “0 times” in FIG. 2).

  Specifically, when winning 10R probability variable big hit (symbol A, a), regardless of the game state when winning the big hit, after the big hit game is over, the variable state will be given until the next time Yes. On the other hand, when a big hit (symbols B to E, b to e) other than the 10R probability variable big hit is won in the non-variable short state, the short and short state is not given after the big hit game ends. Also, if you win the first shortened probability variation jackpot (symbol B), the second shortened probability variation jackpot (symbol C, b), or the 4R probability variation jackpot (symbol D) in a variable state, after the jackpot game ends, until the next time A variable state is given. Further, when the first shortened uncertain variable big hit (symbol c) is won in the variable state, the variable state is limited up to the end of the predetermined “100 times” variable game after the big hit game ends. Is granted. In addition, when the second shortened uncertain variable big hit (symbol d) is won in the variable state, the variable state is limited to the upper limit of a predetermined “50 times” variable game after the big hit game ends. Is granted. In addition, when the 4R non-probable big hit (symbol E) or the third shortened non-probable big jackpot (symbol e) is won in the variable state, after the big hit game is over, a predetermined “30 times” variable game is played. The variable state is given up to the end.

  In the first small hit game, “0.004 (seconds)” is set as the opening time, and “0.004 (seconds)” is set as the ending time. In addition, “8 balls” as the upper limit number (count number) of winning, “4 times” as the number of times of opening of the big winning opening 18, “0.004 s” as the opening time of one time, and interval time after those opening. “1.5 s” is set for each. Thereby, in the first small hit game, the opening time, the opening time of the big prize opening 18, the number of times of opening, the interval time, and the ending time are the same as those in the first shortened big hit game. For this reason, it is difficult to specify whether the first shortened big hit game or the first small hit game is given from the opening time, the opening time of the big winning opening 18, the number of times of opening, the interval time, and the ending time. is there.

  On the other hand, in the second small hit game, the opening time is “6.168 (seconds)” when winning the big hit in the non-changed state, and “0.004 (seconds) when winning the big hit in the variable state. ) ”Is set. Further, “0.004 (seconds)” is set as the ending time. In addition, “8 balls” as the upper limit number (count number) of winning, “4 times” as the number of times of opening of the big winning opening 18, “0.004 s” as the opening time of one time, and interval time after those opening. “1.5 s” is set for each. Thereby, in the second small hit game, the opening time, the opening time of the big prize opening 18, the number of times of opening, the interval time, and the ending time are the same as those in the second shortened big hit game. For this reason, it is difficult to specify whether the second shortened big hit game or the second small hit game is given from the opening time, the opening time of the big winning opening 18, the number of times of opening, the interval time, and the ending time. is there.

  In addition, after the small hitting game is over, the gaming state at the time of winning the small hitting lottery is continued. That is, after the end of the small hit game, the probability variation state is continued if the probability variation state is given at the time of winning the small hit lottery, while the non-probability variation state is continued if the probability variation state is not imparted. Further, after the small hit game is completed, the variable state is continued if the variable state is given at the time of winning the small hit lottery, while the non-variable state is continued if the variable state is not given.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 4A and FIG. 4B, in the first shortened big hit game and the first small hit game, the second shortened big hit game and the second small hit game, in the non-variable state Although the opening time and the overall time of the winning game when winning a win are different, the opening time, opening times, interval time, and ending time of the other big winning openings 18 are the same. In the present embodiment, the first shortened big hit game and the first small hit game, and the second shortened big hit game and the second small hit game have the same opening time when winning in the variable state. . For this reason, when winning in a non-variable short state, the first shortened big hit game, the second shortened big hit game, the first small amount are determined from the opening time, number of times opened, interval time, and ending time of the big winning opening 18. It is difficult to specify which winning game or second small winning game is given. On the other hand, it is possible to specify whether the first shortened big hit game or the first small hit game, the second shortened big hit game or the second small hit game is given depending on the opening time and the hit game time It is.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 4, when the first shortened big hit game and the first small hit game are given, when the second shortened big hit game and the second small hit game are given, and when the 4R big hit game is given The effect mode executed during the hit game is different from the case where it is played.

  As shown in FIG. 4A, when the first shortened big hit game and the first small hit game are awarded, the presentation is executed in the first presentation mode with the start of the winning game. As this 1st production | presentation aspect, it is performed in order of the 2nd common production | presentation which suggests the production | presentation aspect after completion | finish of a win game as the 1st common production | present which closes a trap. In this case, the first common performance is executed until the opening time elapses after the winning game is started and the middle of the round game is executed, and the second common performance is executed from the middle of the round game until the ending time elapses. Is done.

  Also, as shown in FIG. 4B, when the second shortened big hit game and the second small hit game are awarded, the presentation is executed in the second presentation mode with the start of the hit game as a trigger. As the second effect mode, the first common effect, the first unique effect, and the second common effect are executed in this order. The first common effect and the second common effect are executed even when the first shortened big hit game and the first small hit game are given, or when the second shortened big hit game and the second small hit game are given. . The first unique effect is a unique effect that is executed when the second shortened big hit game and the second small hit game are awarded. The first reduced big hit game, the first small hit game, and the 4R big hit game It is not executed when is given. In this case, the first common effect is executed halfway through the opening time after the winning game is started, and the first unique effect is executed halfway through the opening time from the middle of the opening time. The second common effect is executed from the middle of the round game until the ending time elapses.

  In this way, when the second shortened big hit game and the second small hit game are awarded, the first reduced big hit game and the first small hit game are given from the start of the hit game in the same manner as when the first shortened big hit game and the first small hit game are awarded. One common effect is executed. For this reason, the type of winning game cannot be specified from this. Further, the first unique effect is not executed when the first shortened big hit game and the first small hit game are awarded, but is executed when the second shortened big hit game and the second small hit game are awarded. Therefore, by specifying whether or not the first unique effect has been executed, the first shortened big hit game and the first small hit game are given, or the second shortened big hit game and the second small hit game are given. Can be specified. In addition, when it is not specified whether or not the first unique effect has been executed, when the second shortened big hit game and the second small hit game are given, the first shortened big hit game and the first small hit game are The second common effect is executed in the same manner as in the case where it is given. For this reason, the type of winning game cannot be specified because the second common effect is executed.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 4C, when a 4R big hit game is awarded, the presentation is executed in the third production mode when the hit game starts. As this 3rd production mode, it is performed in order of the 1st common production and the 2nd specific production. The first common effect is when the first shortened big hit game and the first small hit game are given, when the second shortened big hit game and the second small hit game are given, and even when the 4R big hit game is given. Executed. The second unique effect is a unique effect that is executed when a 4R big hit game is awarded, and is a first shortened big hit game, a first small hit game, a second reduced big hit game, and a second small hit game. It is not executed when is given. In the present embodiment, the second unique effect is an effect suggesting that the launch direction is on the right side. In this case, the first common effect is executed halfway through the opening time after the winning game is started, the second unique effect is executed until the opening time elapses, and then a round game is performed. A round effect corresponding to the round game is executed.

  In this manner, the first small hit game and the first shortened big hit game are rendered in the same first presentation mode. In the second small hit game and the second shortened big hit game, the effects are performed in the same second effect mode different from the first effect mode. Furthermore, in the 4R big hit game, the effect is performed in a third effect mode different from the first effect mode and the second effect mode. In addition, the first effect mode, the second effect mode, and the third effect mode are the same effect modes from the start of the winning game to a predetermined time, and then different effect modes. In addition, the first production mode and the second production mode are the same production mode from the middle to the end of the winning game, and can be specified by whether or not the first unique production has been executed before that.

  In the present embodiment, the first shortened jackpot game corresponds to the “first specific jackpot game”, and the second shortened jackpot game corresponds to the “second specified jackpot game” and the “special jackpot game”. In the present embodiment, the first shortening probability variation big hit is “first specific big hit”, the second shortened probability variation big hit is “second specific big hit”, “probable variation special big hit” and “special big hit”, and the first shortened non- The probability variable big hits correspond to “first big hit” and “first special big hit”, and the third shortened non-probable big hit corresponds to “second big hit” and “second special big hit”, respectively. Further, in this embodiment, the 4R non-probable big hit is “third big hit”, the big win to which the second shortened big hit game is given is “special big hit”, and the first to third short non-probable big hits are “non-probable special”. Corresponds to "Big Hit" respectively.

  In this embodiment, the opening time in the first small hit game and the second small hit game corresponds to the time before the small hit release, and the ending time corresponds to the time after the small hit release. In this embodiment, the opening time in the first shortened jackpot game and the second shortened jackpot game corresponds to the time before the jackpot release, and the ending time corresponds to the time after the jackpot release.

Next, the control configuration of the pachinko gaming machine will be described with reference to FIG.
A main control board 30 that controls the entire pachinko gaming machine is disposed on the back side of the pachinko gaming machine of the present embodiment. The main control board 30 as main control means executes various processes for controlling the entire pachinko gaming machine and outputs various control signals (control commands) according to the processing results. In addition, an overall control board 31 and a display control board 32 are disposed on the rear side of the machine. The overall control board 31 as the effect control means controls the display control board 32 based on the control signal (control command) output from the main control board 30. The display control board 32 as an effect control means is based on the control signal (control command) output from the main control board 30 and the overall control board 31 (display pattern, various background images, characters, characters, etc.). Control the display image etc.).

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

  The main control board 30 has a main control CPU 30a for executing control operations in a predetermined procedure, a main control ROM 30b for storing a main control program for the main control CPU 30a, and a main control capable of writing and reading necessary data. A RAM 30c is provided. The main control CPU 30a is connected such that various switches SW1 to SW4 can detect and output detection signals from the game balls. The main control CPU 30a includes a first special symbol display device 12a, a second special symbol display device 12b, a first special symbol hold display device 13a, a second special symbol hold display device 13b, a normal symbol display device 20, An electric accessory solenoid SOL1 and a special prize opening solenoid SOL2 are connected.

  Further, the main control CPU 30a executes a random number update process (random number generation process) for updating various random number values such as a hit determination random number, a special figure distribution random number, and a reach determination random number every predetermined cycle. To do. The winning determination random number is a random number used in the big hit lottery (big hit determination) and the small hit lottery (small hit determination). The special figure distribution random number is a random number used in determining a special figure that becomes a big hit symbol. The reach determination random number is a random number used in the reach lottery (reach determination) to determine whether or not to form a reach in the case of not winning the big win in the big win 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. For example, the main control RAM 30c stores a normal hit determination random number used for determining whether or not the normal game is a normal win.

  The main control ROM 30b stores a main control program and various determination values (such as a big hit determination value and a reach determination value). The big hit determination value is a determination value used in the big hit lottery and is determined from numerical values that can be taken by the random numbers for the hit determination. The reach determination value is a determination value used in an internal lottery (reach determination) for determining whether or not to form a reach (reach state) when determining a loss, and is a reach determination random number (reach execution determination random number). It is determined from the possible values.

  The main control ROM 30b stores a plurality of types of variation patterns. The variation pattern is a pattern that is a base of the production (game production) from the start of the variation game to the end of the variation game, and includes the variation content (production content) and the variation time (production time) of the variation game. Can be specified (specified). In the present embodiment, the plurality of types of variation patterns can be classified into a variation pattern for big hit variation, a variation pattern for probability variation suggestion variation, a variation pattern for outlier reach variation, and a variation pattern for outlier variation. The jackpot variation is a variation performed when it is determined that a 10R jackpot game is awarded, and the effect display device 11 develops so that the variable game finally displays the jackpot symbol in a definite stop state after reaching the reach effect. Production is performed. The probability change suggestion change is a change performed when it is determined that a big hit game or a small hit game excluding the 10R big hit game is given, and the effect display device 11 finally reaches the big hit after reaching the reach effect. An effect is developed in which a symbol or a small hit symbol is displayed in a fixed stop display. The loss reach variation is a variation performed when it is determined that the big hit game and the small hit game are not given, and in the effect display device 11, the variable game is finally stopped and the symbols are stopped and displayed through the reach effect. An effect that is developed in this way is executed. The deviation variation is a variation performed when it is determined that the big hit game and the small hit game are not given, and the effect display device 11 does not go through the reach effect, and the variable game finally displays the stop symbol in a fixed stop state. An effect that is developed so as to be performed is executed. The variation pattern is defined so that the variation pattern in the first variation game and the variation pattern in the second variation game can be specified.

  In this embodiment, the same applies when it is determined that 4R big hit game, first shortened big hit game, second shortened big hit game, or small hit game will be given on condition that the gaming state at the time of winning is the same. Determine the variation pattern for the probability variation suggestion. Therefore, it is impossible to specify which of the 4R big hit game, the first shortened big hit game, the second reduced big hit game, and the small hit game is given from the effect contents of the variable game.

Next, the overall control board 31 will be described below with reference to FIG.
The overall control board 31 has an overall control CPU 31a that executes control operations in a predetermined procedure, an overall control ROM 31b that stores an overall control program for the overall control CPU 31a, and overall control that can write and read necessary data. A RAM 31c is provided. The general control RAM 31c stores (sets) various pieces of information (random numbers, timer values, flags, etc.) that are appropriately rewritten during the operation of the pachinko gaming machine. A display control board 32 is connected to the overall control CPU 31a. When receiving various control commands, the overall control CPU 31a executes various controls based on the overall control program.

Next, the display control board 32 will be described below with reference to FIG.
The display control board 32 has a display control CPU 32a for executing a display control operation in a predetermined procedure, a display control ROM 32b for storing a display control program of the display control CPU 32a, and a display capable of writing and reading necessary data. A control RAM 32c is provided. The display control ROM 32b stores various image data (image data such as symbols, various background images, characters and characters). The display control RAM 32c stores (sets) various pieces of information (random numbers, timer values, flags, etc.) that are appropriately rewritten during the display operation of the pachinko gaming machine. In addition, the effect display device 11 is connected to the display control CPU 32a. When various control commands are input, the display control CPU 32a executes various controls based on the display control program.

  Next, 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 below. In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 30a executes various processes every predetermined control cycle (4 ms in the present embodiment). In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 30a that executes various processes described below is a big hit determining means, a big hit type determining means, a small hit determining means, a small hit type determining means, a variation content determining means, a winning game control means. Functions as a game state control means.

First, the special symbol input process will be described below.
First, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not a game ball has won the first start winning opening 14 based on whether or not a detection signal is input from the first start opening switch SW1. When the determination result is affirmative, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the first reserved storage number stored in the main control RAM 30c is less than the upper limit number “4”. When the first reserved memory number is less than “4”, the main control CPU 30a adds “1” to the first reserved memory number. The main control CPU 30a that has updated the first reserved memory number (added “1”) controls the display content of the first special symbol hold display device 13a so as to display the updated first updated memory number (after addition). To do. Next, the main control CPU 30a reads and obtains various random number values (such as the hit determination random number value in the present embodiment) from the main control RAM 30c, and acquires the values from the main control corresponding to the first reserved memory number. To a predetermined storage area of the RAM 30c. Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol input process.

  On the other hand, when the game ball does not win the first start winning opening 14, or when the game ball wins the first start winning opening 14, but the first reserved memory number is not less than "4", the main control CPU 30a Based on whether or not a detection signal is input from the second start opening switch SW2, it is determined whether or not a game ball has won the second start winning opening 15. When this determination result is affirmative, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the second reserved storage number stored in the main control RAM 30c is less than the upper limit number “4”. When the second reserved memory number is not less than “4”, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol input process. On the other hand, when the second reserved memory number is less than “4”, the main control CPU 30a adds “1” to the second reserved memory number. The main control CPU 30a that has updated the second reserved memory number ("1" added) controls the display content of the second special symbol hold display device 13b so as to display the updated second updated memory number (after addition). To do. Next, the main control CPU 30a reads out and acquires various random number values (in this embodiment, such as a hit determination random number value) from the main control RAM 30c, and acquires the value from the main control corresponding to the second reserved memory number. To a predetermined storage area of the RAM 30c. Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol input process.

Next, the special symbol start process will be described below.
First, the main control CPU 30a determines an execution condition as to whether or not a variable game is being executed or a big hit game is being executed. If this determination result is affirmative (during a variable game or a big hit game), the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process.

  On the other hand, if this determination result is negative (not in a variable game and not in a big hit game), the main control CPU 30a has the second reserved memory number stored in the main control RAM 30c “0”. The second hold determination process for determining whether or not the value is larger than the threshold value is executed. When the second reserved memory number is “1” or more, the second reserved symbol number is subtracted by “1”, and the second special symbol hold display device 13b is displayed so as to display the updated (after subtraction) second reserved memory number. Controls the display content of. Then, the main control CPU 30a executes a second jackpot determination process.

  On the other hand, when the second reserved memory number is “0”, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the first reserved memory number stored in the main control RAM 30c is larger than “0”. The first hold determination process is executed. When the first reserved memory number is “1” or more, the first special symbol hold display device 13a displays the first reserved memory number after the update (after subtraction) by subtracting “1” from the first reserved memory number. Controls the display content of. Then, the main control CPU 30a executes a first big hit determination process.

  As described above, when both the first reserved memory number and the second reserved memory number are “1” or more, the main control CPU 30a plays the second variation game by giving priority to the second big hit determination process. It will be executed preferentially.

  In the first big hit determination process, the main control CPU 30a reads the value of the random number for hit determination stored in a predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 30c in association with the first reserved storage number. Subsequently, the main control CPU 30a compares the hit determination random number associated with the first reserved storage number with the jackpot determination value, and determines whether or not both values match. In this embodiment, the main control CPU 30a determines the winning probability of the big hit of the variable game (the first variable game and the second variable game) in the low probability state in the non-probability variable state and in the high probability state in the probability change state. Judgment will be made.

  If the determination result of this big hit determination is affirmative, the main control CPU 30a sets “1” to the big hit flag indicating that the game is a variable game that is a big hit, and the first big hit for executing the variable game that is a big hit Perform time variation processing. In the first big hit time variation process, the main control CPU 30a reads the value of the special figure distribution random number associated with the first reserved storage number from the main control RAM 30c, and based on the value of the special figure distribution random number, The jackpot symbol is determined as a special symbol (final stop symbol) to be displayed on the first special symbol display device 12a, and the jackpot type corresponding to the jackpot symbol is determined. Subsequently, the main control CPU 30a identifies the type of jackpot game from the determined jackpot symbol, reads the value from the probability variation flag and the operation flag, and determines a variation pattern corresponding to the type of jackpot game based on the value. To do. Specifically, when the type of jackpot game is identified as 10R jackpot game, the main control CPU 30a selects and determines one of the variation patterns for jackpot variation. On the other hand, when the main control CPU 30a specifies that the game is a big hit game other than the 10R big hit game, the main control CPU 30a selects and decides one of the variation patterns for the probability variation suggestion variation. The main control CPU 30a also determines the variation pattern based on whether or not various conditions are satisfied in the following various variation processes. 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 compares the value of the random number for hit determination with the small hit determination value, and determines whether or not both values match. . In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 30a makes a small hit determination with a predetermined probability, regardless of whether or not the small change probability of the first variable game is in the probability variation state.

  If the determination result of the small hit determination is affirmative, the main control CPU 30a sets “1” to the small hit flag indicating that the game is a variable game that is a small hit, reads the value from the probability change flag and the operation flag, Based on this value, a first small hit variation process is executed to execute a small hit game. In the first small hit time variation process, the main control CPU 30a reads the special figure distribution random number value associated with the first reserved memory number from the main control RAM 30c, and based on the special figure distribution random number value. The small hit symbol is determined as a special symbol to be confirmed and stopped on the first special symbol display device 12a, and the type of the small hit corresponding to the small hit symbol is determined. Subsequently, the main control CPU 30a selects and determines one of the variation patterns for the probability variation suggestion variation. Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process.

  On the other hand, when the determination result of the small hit determination is negative, the main control CPU 30a specifies a deviation from the fact that the value of the random number for hit determination is not a value corresponding to the big hit or the small hit. Therefore, the main control CPU 30a reads the reach determination random number value associated with the first reserved storage number, compares the reach determination random number value with the reach determination value, and determines whether the two values match. Make a reach determination. As the reach determination value, a different value is mainly determined depending on whether or not a probability variation state or a variation state is given, the number of reserved memories after subtraction, etc. The probability of determining may be different.

  If the determination result of the reach determination is affirmative, the main control CPU 30a has won the reach determination, and therefore executes a first reach variation process for executing a variable game that causes a variation in reach reach. In the first reach variation process, the main control CPU 30a determines a special symbol to be confirmed and stopped on the first special symbol display device 12a, reads a value from the probability variation flag and the operation flag, and based on the value , One of the fluctuation patterns for fluctuation of the outlier reach is selected and determined. Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process.

  On the other hand, when the determination result of the reach determination is negative, the main control CPU 30a does not win the reach determination, and therefore executes the first shift variation process for executing the variable game that causes the shift variation. . In the first deviation variation process, the main control CPU 30a determines a deviation symbol as a special symbol to be displayed on the first special symbol display device 12a with a fixed stop. Subsequently, the main control CPU 30a reads values from the probability variation flag and the operation flag, and selects and determines one of the variation patterns for deviation variation based on the values. Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process.

  On the other hand, in the second big hit determination process, the main control CPU 30a reads the value of the random number for hit determination stored in a predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 30c in association with the second reserved storage number. Subsequently, the main control CPU 30a compares the hit determination random number associated with the second reserved storage number with the jackpot determination value, and determines whether or not both values match.

  When the determination result of the big hit determination is affirmative, the main control CPU 30a sets "1" to the big hit flag indicating that the game is a variable game that is a big hit, and the second big hit for executing the variable game that is a big hit Perform time variation processing. In the second big hit time fluctuation process, the main control CPU 30a reads the value of the special figure distribution random number associated with the second reserved memory number from the main control RAM 30c, and based on the value of the special figure distribution random number, The big hit symbol is determined as a special symbol (final stop symbol) to be displayed on the second special symbol display device 12b. Subsequently, the main control CPU 30a identifies the type of the big hit game from the determined big hit symbol, reads the value from the probability variation flag and the operation flag, and based on the value, like the first big hit time fluctuation process A variation pattern corresponding to the type of jackpot game is determined. 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 compares the value of the random number for hit determination with the small hit determination value, and determines whether or not both values match. . In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 30a reduces the small hit probability of the second variable game with a predetermined probability that is different from the small hit probability of the first variable game, regardless of whether or not the probability change state. Make a hit judgment.

  If the determination result of the small hit determination is affirmative, the main control CPU 30a sets “1” to the small hit flag indicating that the game is a variable game that is a small hit, reads the value from the probability change flag and the operation flag, Based on this value, a second small hit variation process for executing a small hit game is executed. In the second small hit variation processing, the main control CPU 30a reads the special figure distribution random number value associated with the second reserved memory number from the main control RAM 30c, and based on the special figure distribution random number value. The small hit symbol is determined as a special symbol to be confirmed and stopped on the second special symbol display device 12b, and the type of the small hit corresponding to the small hit symbol is determined. Subsequently, the main control CPU 30a selects and determines one of the variation patterns for the probability variation suggestion variation. Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process.

  On the other hand, when the determination result of the small hit determination is negative, the main control CPU 30a specifies a deviation from the fact that the value of the random number for hit determination is not a value corresponding to the big hit or the small hit. Therefore, the main control CPU 30a reads the reach determination random number value associated with the second reserved storage number, compares the reach determination random number value with the reach determination value, and determines whether the two values match. Make a reach determination.

  If the determination result of the reach determination is affirmative, the main control CPU 30a has won the reach determination, and therefore executes a second reach variation process for executing a variable game that results in a loss reach fluctuation. In the second reach variation process, the main control CPU 30a determines a special symbol to be confirmed and stopped on the second special symbol display device 12b, reads a value from the probability variation flag and the operation flag, and based on the value , One of the fluctuation patterns for fluctuation of the outlier reach is selected and determined. 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 determination, and therefore executes the second shift variation process for executing the variable game that causes the shift variation. . In the second deviation variation process, the main control CPU 30a determines a deviation symbol as a special figure to be confirmed and stopped on the second special symbol display device 12b. Subsequently, the main control CPU 30a reads values from the probability variation flag and the operation flag, and selects and determines one of the variation patterns for deviation variation based on the values. Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process.

  Thereafter, in a process different from the special symbol start process, the main control CPU 30a sends a control command generated according to the determined items determined in the special symbol start process to the general control board 31 (general control CPU 31a) at a predetermined timing. Output. Specifically, the main control CPU 30a first outputs a variation pattern designation command instructing the variation pattern and instructing the start of the variation game at the start of the variation game. Further, the main control CPU 30a outputs a special figure designation command for designating a special figure, after outputting the variation pattern designation command. In addition, the main control CPU 30a outputs a total symbol stop command to the overall control board 31 when displaying the special symbol fixed stop.

  As described above, when determining the big hit game, the main control CPU 30a starts the control of the type of big hit game specified based on the final stop symbol after the end of the variable game based on the determined fluctuation pattern, and performs overall control. A predetermined control command is output at a predetermined timing to the overall control CPU 31a of the substrate 31. The main control CPU 30a outputs an opening command when the variable game ends. The main control CPU 30a outputs a round command every time a round starts. The main control CPU 30a outputs an ending command after the interval time has elapsed when the round game of the last round is completed. Then, after the ending time has elapsed, the main control CPU 30a sets (clears) the jackpot flag to “0” and ends the jackpot game. In the case where the main winning CPU 30a is won, the main control CPU 30a outputs an opening signal when the big winning opening 18 is opened, and outputs a closing signal when the big winning opening 18 is closed.

  Further, when determining the small hit game, the main control CPU 30a outputs a command in the same manner as the opening command, the round command, and the ending command when determining the big hit game. Then, after the ending time has elapsed, the main control CPU 30a sets (clears) the small hit flag to “0” and ends the small hit game. In the case where the main winning CPU 30a is won, the main control CPU 30a outputs an opening signal when opening the big winning opening 18, and outputs a closing signal when closing the big winning opening 18.

The main control CPU 30a controls the gaming state related to the probability changing state and the variable state by controlling the probability changing flag, the operating flag, or the number of operations.
Specifically, the main control CPU 30a clears the probability variation flag, the operation flag, and the number of operations (sets “0”) at the start of the big hit game, regardless of the type of the big hit game. This number of operations is a counter for counting the number of times that the variable state is given.

  In addition, the main control CPU 30a sets “1” to the probability variation flag when the probability variation state is to be imparted after the big hit game is finished, and sets “0” to the probability variation flag when the probability variation state is not imparted. Set.

  Further, the main control CPU 30a sets “1” to the operation flag indicating that the variable state is to be given, and does not give the variable state, when the variable state is given after the end of the big hit game. In this case, “0” is set in the operation flag. Then, the main control CPU 30 a outputs a variable length designation command corresponding to the operation flag to the overall control board 31. The change designation command is a command indicating whether or not a change state is given.

  Further, the main control CPU 30a operates a value indicating the number of times when a variable state is given with a predetermined number of times (in this embodiment, 30 times, 50 times, or 100 times) as the upper limit number of times. The number of times is set in a predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 30c. Further, the main control CPU 30a subtracts “1” for the number of operations for each variable game (at the end of the variable game), and when the value becomes “0”, clears the operation flag (sets “0”), A change end command is output to the overall control board 31. This change end command is a command indicating that the change state has ended. Further, when the variable state is given until the next big hit game occurs, the main control CPU 30a sets data indicating that in the main control RAM 30c.

Next, the normal symbol input process related to the ordinary game will be described below.
In the normal symbol input process, when the main control CPU 30a determines that the game ball has passed through the operation gate 19, the number of the common figure reserved storage stored in the main control RAM 30c is less than the upper limit “4”. It is determined whether or not. If the determination result is affirmative (the number of reserved general memory <4), the main control CPU 30a adds “1” to the number of general reserved memory, and rewrites the number of general reserved memory. Subsequently, the main control CPU 30a reads and obtains the value of the random number for determining normal hits from the main control RAM 30c, and stores the value in a predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 30c associated with the general-purpose reserved memory number. Set the normal symbol input process.

  Next, the main control CPU 30a executes the following processing every predetermined control cycle (4 ms in the present embodiment). First, the main control CPU 30a sets the number of the general-purpose reserved memory number to “1” when the read general-purpose reserved memory number is larger than “0” in the case where the normal figure is not being displayed in a variable display or a normal hit game. ”Is subtracted, and the value of the random number for determining the normal hit stored in the predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 30c is obtained in association with the number of reserved ordinary maps. Then, the main control CPU 30a determines whether the acquired normal hit determination random number matches the normal hit determination value stored in the main control ROM 30b, performs normal hit determination, and determines the determination result. The corresponding general symbol is determined as the final stop symbol to be displayed on the normal symbol display device 20 with a fixed stop. Then, the main control CPU 30a executes various processes related to the normal game, such as controlling the display contents of the normal symbol display device 20 so as to start the normal variable display.

  Then, when determining the normal hit, the main control CPU 30a executes the control related to the normal hit game after the usual game ends. Further, the main control CPU 30a controls the ordinary electric accessory solenoid SOL1 so as to open the opening / closing blade 16 in an opening mode that differs depending on whether or not the variable state is given when the normal game is started.

  In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 30a selects and determines the variation pattern of the usual game according to whether or not the variable state is given. As a result, the main control CPU 30a performs control so that the variation time of the normal game is shortened in the variable state in the variable state, and the total open time corresponding to one normal hit is released longer. Control.

Next, the contents of control executed by the overall control CPU 31a to execute a variable game including various effects will be described below.
When a predetermined control command is input from the main control CPU 30a at a predetermined timing, the overall control CPU 31a performs control according to the input control command based on the overall control program. Specifically, the central control CPU 31 a outputs the variation pattern designation command to the display control board 32 when the variation pattern designation command is input. In addition, when the opening control command, the round command, and the ending command are input, the overall control CPU 31 a outputs the opening command, the round command, and the ending command to the display control board 32.

  When the central control CPU 31a inputs the variation pattern designation command and the special figure designation command, the overall control CPU 31a produces an effect based on the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command and the final stop symbol designated by the special figure designation command. A decoration to be displayed on the display device 11 is determined.

  More specifically, in the case of a jackpot symbol to which a 10R jackpot game is given, the overall control CPU 31a determines a decoration diagram from the jackpot symbols. In addition, when the 4R big hit game, the first shortened big hit game, the second shortened big hit game, or the small hit game is given, the overall control CPU 31a determines the decoration drawing from among the probable change suggestion symbols. As described above, in the present embodiment, when the 4R big hit game, the first shortened 5R big hit game, the second shortened 5R big hit game, or the small hit game is determined, any one is determined from the probability variation suggestion design. Of the same type. For this reason, it is not possible to specify whether the 4R big hit game, the first shortened 5R big hit game, the second shortened 5R big hit game, or the small hit game is given from the decoration diagram.

  In addition, the overall control CPU 31a, when the designated final stop symbol is an outlier symbol, and when the variation pattern for the deviation reach variation is designated, the decorative control is selected from the off symbol symbols forming the reach state. decide. In addition, when the designated final stop symbol is a missing symbol and a variation pattern for deviation variation is designated, the overall control CPU 31a determines a decoration from the missing symbols. Then, the overall control CPU 31a outputs a decorative design designation command for designating the determined decorative design to the display control board 32. In addition, when the overall control CPU 31a inputs an all symbols stop command, the overall control CPU 31a outputs the command to the display control board 32.

  When the change control designation command and the change end command are input, the overall control CPU 31a sets a value corresponding to the command in the overall control RAM 31c. In particular, the general control CPU 31a can specify the type of jackpot game from the type of special figure when a special figure designation command is input at the start of a variable game that is a big hit. Further, the overall control CPU 31a can specify whether or not the probability variation state and the variation state are given based on the type of the big hit game and the game state at the time of winning (current), and the number of variations. . The overall control CPU 31a sets the specified number of times of change to the number of operations assigned to the overall control RAM 31c when the change state is given. This number of operations is a counter for counting the number of times that the variable state is given. Then, the overall control CPU 31a subtracts “1” the number of times of operation every time the variable game is executed until the number of times of operation becomes “0”.

Next, various processes executed by the display control CPU 32a of the display control board 32 based on the display control program will be described below.
When a control command is input from the overall control board 31 (overall control CPU 31a), the display control CPU 32a performs control according to the input control command based on the display control program. Specifically, when the display control CPU 32a inputs a variation pattern designation command, the effect display device 11 starts the variation game by displaying the decorative drawing in a variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command. Control display content. Then, when the display control CPU 32a inputs the all symbols stop command, the display control CPU 32a controls the display content of the effect display device 11 so that the decoration designated by the ornament design designation command is displayed in a fixed stop manner. By this control, a variation game is performed in the effect display device 11.

  Next, when the display control CPU 32a inputs an opening command corresponding to the type of jackpot game, the display control CPU 32a controls the display content of the effect display device 11 to execute the opening effect corresponding to the command. Further, when a round command is input, the display control CPU 32a controls the display content of the effect display device 11 so as to execute each round effect. Further, when the ending command is input, the display control CPU 32a controls the display content of the effect display device 11 so as to execute the ending effect.

  In the present embodiment, the effect mode can be shifted mainly after the end of each big hit game and the small hit game. The effect mode indicates a probability variation expectation level (possibility that a certain probability variation state has been imparted) suggesting that a certain probability variation state has been imparted. This probability variation expectation indicates the ratio of the appearance rate in the case of the probability variation state to the overall appearance rate obtained by adding the appearance rate in the probability variation state and the appearance rate in the non-probability variation state. The effect mode corresponds to the type of background image of the effect display device 11 in the variable game, and can be easily recognized by the player based on the background image. That is, it is possible to specify an effect mode that indicates the expected probability of change depending on the effect mode of the effect that is executed. In addition, the effect mode can be executed over a plurality of continuous variation games.

Here, such an effect mode will be described below with reference to FIG.
As shown in FIG. 5, in this embodiment, there are a plurality of types of effect modes with different probability of expected change. The plurality of effect modes include a normal effect mode MA as a non-specific effect mode, a normal probability variation / secret operation mode MB as a specific effect mode, a probability change / secret effect mode MC, and a probability change / confirmation effect mode MD. . Hereinafter, each effect mode is simply referred to as “effect mode” using each of the symbols MA to MD.

The production modes MA and MB are production modes when the variable state is not assigned, and the production modes MC and MD are production modes when the variable state is assigned.
In addition, the production modes MA to MC are production modes in which the stay is possible depending on whether or not the probability variation state is imparted and the probability variation state may be imparted. The effect mode MD is an effect mode in which it is possible to stay only when the probability variation state is given and it is confirmed that the probability variation state is assigned.

  In the production modes MA to MC, the same background image is displayed for each production mode regardless of whether or not the game is in the probability change state. As a rule, whether or not the game is in the probability change state is determined from the background image. Hard to recognize. As described above, the background image in the production modes MA to MC corresponds to a non-specific production in which it is difficult to specify whether or not the background image is in the probability variation state by executing the background image. In the present embodiment, in the production modes MB and MC, it is determined that the probability variation state is given depending on the number of stays that stay continuously. On the other hand, the background image in the effect mode MD corresponds to a specific effect that can be specified (determined) that the probability variation state is given. Further, in each of the production modes MA to MD, it is possible for the player to specify that the background images are different and have different production modes.

  Moreover, these several production modes MA-MC have the function which shows the probability change expectation which suggests the possibility that the probability change state is provided. In the non-changing state to which the changing state is not given, the probability change expectation is set higher in the order of the effect mode MA (low) and the effect mode MB (medium). On the other hand, when the variable state is given, the probability change expectation is set to increase in the order of the effect mode MC (high) and the effect mode MD (highest). As described above, the production mode includes a plurality of types of production modes MA to MD having different probability of expected change.

Next, transition transitions of various production modes accompanying the progress of the game will be described below with reference to FIG. Moreover, in FIG. 6, in order to classify | categorize several production modes, it has shown using the broken line.
As shown in FIG. 6, when the variable state is given, the user stays in one of the production modes MC and MD. On the other hand, when the variable state is not given, the user stays in one of the production modes MA and MB. When various big hits or small wins are won, the effect mode is shifted to the start of the first variable game after the end of the game.

When the 10R probability variation big hit (symbol A, a) is won, even if the user stays in any of the production modes MA to MD, the production mode MD is entered.
Next, if you are staying in one of the production modes MC and MD and win a big hit (symbols B to E, b to e) other than the 10R probability variation big hit, the mode will change to the production mode MC. Yes. If you are staying in one of the production modes MC and MD and you win a small hit (symbols F, G, f, g), the production mode you have stayed in will be maintained. Yes.

  In addition, in the production mode MC, after the end of the big hit game, when the variable game is completed a predetermined number of times (30, 50, 100), At the start of the variable game, the mode is switched to the production mode MA. If the stay in the production mode MC continues even after the end of the big hit game, even if it is the 101st variation game, it is determined that the probability variation state.

  Next, while staying in any of the production modes MA and MB, a big hit (designs B to E, b to e) other than 10R probability variation big hit or a small hit (designs F, G, f, g) was won. In this case, the mode is shifted to the production mode MB.

  In the effect mode MB, after the winning game is over, a predetermined number of times (20 times, 40 times, 60 times) of the variable game is ended, and when the next variable game is started, the effect mode May move to MA. If the stay in the effect mode MB is continued in the 61st variation game after the winning game ends, it is determined that the probability variation state is established.

  Further, the upper limit stay number of stays in the effect mode MB is determined based on the winning type won by the main control CPU 30a as the upper limit stay number determining means. Here, the upper limit stay frequency of the effect mode MB will be described with reference to FIGS. 2 and 7.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the upper limit stay count of the production mode MB is associated with each winning type. Since the effect mode MB is an effect mode in the non-changed state, when the changed state is given after the winning game ends, the upper limit stay count of the effect mode MB is not associated.

  Specifically, if the first shortened probability variation jackpot (symbol B), the second shortened probability variation jackpot (symbol C, b), or the 4R probability variation jackpot (symbol D) is won in the non-variable short state, it will be produced until the next time. Can stay in Mode MB. In addition, if the first shortened non-probable big hit (symbol c) is won in the non-variable short state, it is possible to stay in the production mode MB up to the end of the “20 times” variable game after the winning game is over. It is. If the second shortened non-probable big hit (symbol d) is won in the non-variable short state, it is possible to stay in the production mode MB up to the end of the “40 times” variable game after the winning game is over. . If the third shortened non-probable big hit (symbol e) is won in the non-variable short state, it is possible to stay in the effect mode MB up to the end of the “60 times” variable game after the winning game is over. .

  When the 4R non-probable big hit (symbol E) is won, the effect mode upper limit stay determination table MT1 shown in FIG. 7A is referred to, and the first small hit (symbol F, f) or the second small hit is determined. When winning (symbol G, g) is won, an effect mode upper limit stay determination table MT2 shown in FIG. 7B is referred to.

  As shown in FIG. 7 (a), in the production mode upper limit stay count determination table MT1, the production mode MB is set with the probability of 2/40 as the upper limit until the end of the “20 times” variable game after the end of the winning game. Can stay in. Also, in this case, with a probability of 8/40, after the end of the hit game, the upper limit is “40 times” of the variable game, and with a probability of 30/40, after the end of the hit game, the game of “60 times” As an upper limit, each can stay in the production mode MB.

  On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 7B, in the production mode upper limit stay count determination table MT2, with the probability of 6/10, after the end of the winning game, the production mode MB is set with “20 times” as the upper limit. Can stay in. In addition, with the probability of 3/10, after the end of the hit game, the upper limit is “40 times” of the variable game, and after the end of the hit game of 1/10, the upper limit is the time of the “60 times” variable game, Each can stay in the production mode MB.

  In the present embodiment, the type of the special figure is determined based on the special map distribution random number, but the upper limit number of stays that can stay in the effect mode MB is further determined based on the special map distribution random number. The Specifically, in the case of winning 4R non-probable big hit, 40 types of special maps are assigned, and among these 40 types of special maps, “20 times” is 8 for 2 types of special maps. “40 times” is assigned as the special number of types, and “60 times” is assigned as the maximum number of stays in the effect mode MB. In addition, in the case of winning the 1st small hit and the 2nd small win, 10 types of special drawings are assigned respectively, and among the 10 types of special drawings, “20 times” is provided for 6 types of special drawings. However, “40 times” is assigned to the three types of special drawings, and “60 times” is assigned to the one type of special drawing, respectively, as the upper limit stay times of the effect mode MB. As described above, the main control CPU 30a determines the upper limit stay count of the effect mode MB in accordance with the type of special figure.

  In addition, a special figure designation command for designating the type of special figure is output from the main control CPU 30a to the overall control CPU 31a. The overall control CPU 31a is provided with a special figure designated by the input special figure designation command. Depending on the type, it is possible to specify not only the type of jackpot but also the upper limit stay count of the production mode MB corresponding to the gaming state at the time of winning. In particular, the main control CPU 30a can produce an effect by specifying the type of special figure even when winning the same type, such as 4R non-probable big hit, first small hit and second small hit. It is also possible to specify the upper limit stay number of mode MBs.

  As described above, when the big hit or the small win excluding the 10R probability variable big hit is won in the non-changeable short state, the upper limit stay number of the production mode MB is determined corresponding to the type of the win. In particular, when the first to third shortened uncertain variable jackpots are won, the upper limit stay count of the rendering mode MB that is different for each jackpot type is determined. In addition, when the 4R probability variable big win is won in the non-variable state in the first variation game, a large upper limit stay number is determined with higher probability than when the small win is won in the non-variable state.

  In addition, in the case of winning the non-probable big hit, the upper limit number of stays in the production mode MB is “20”, “40”, “60”, but the upper limit number of stays in the production mode MB is “20”. It is defined that “40 times” is more likely to be determined and “60 times” is more likely to be determined than “40 times”. For this reason, even if it is a case where a non-probable big hit is won in the non-variable short state, it is possible to stay in the effect mode MB with a relatively large number of variable games. In addition, when winning the probable big hit in the non-variable short state, the number of times until the next time (special upper limit stay number) larger than “60 times” is determined.

  Thus, when the number of stays in the production mode MB is 61 times, it is determined that the probability variation state is given. Further, it is defined that the expected change probability increases as the number of stays in the production mode MB exceeds “20 times”, exceeds “40 times”, and exceeds “60 times”.

  In the present embodiment, even when the first small hit and the second small hit are won in the non-variable state, the upper limit stay number of the production mode MB is the same 20, 40, and 60 times. In addition, the probability that the first small hit and the second small hit are determined as the types of the small hits, and further, the determination probability of the upper limit stay count of the production mode MB is defined to be the same for each type of the variable game. Has been.

  Moreover, although the upper limit stay frequency | count which stays in presentation mode MB corresponding to the winning type is determined, the number of times of change is also determined corresponding to the winning type. Comparing the upper limit number of stays and the number of times of change in the production mode MB, in the second variation game, when the first shortened non-probable big win is won in the non-change state, the upper limit stay number of the production mode MB is “20 times”. When the first shortened uncertain variable big hit is won in the variable state, the number of variable times is “100”. If the second shortened non-probable big hit is won in the non-variable state, the upper limit stay count of the production mode MB is “40”, and if the second shortened non-probable big hit is won in the short state, the number of shorts Becomes “50 times”. In addition, if the third shortened non-probable big hit is won in the non-variable state, the upper limit stay count of the production mode MB will be “60 times”, and if the third shortened non-probable big hit is won in the short state, the number of shorts Becomes “30 times”.

  As described above, when the game state at the time of winning is the non-variable short state, the upper limit stay number of the performance mode MB is larger in the second shortened non-probable big hit than in the first shortened non-probable big hit, The third shortened non-probable big hit is larger than the probable big hit. On the other hand, as the number of times of change when the gaming state at the time of winning is the change state, the second shortened non-probable change big hit is smaller than the first shortened non-probable change big hit, and the second shortened non-probable change big hit is 3 Shortened non-probable big hit is smaller. In this way, in the first to third shortened uncertain variation big hits, the balance between the upper limit stay count and the shortening count of the rendering mode MB is maintained.

  In addition, regarding the non-probable big hits in each variable game, when the 4R non-probable big hit of the first variable game is compared with the first to third shortened non-probable big hits of the second variable game, the gaming state at the time of winning is not changed In the state, the upper limit stay frequency of the production mode MB is the same 20, 40, and 60 times, and the determination probability of the upper limit stay frequency of the production mode MB is defined as the same probability.

  Specifically, the probability that the 4R non-probable big hit is determined as the big hit type in the first floating game and the probability that any one of the first to third shortened non-probable big hits is determined as the big hit type in the second variable game. The same is defined (both 40/200). Furthermore, the probability of determining the upper limit stay count of the production mode MB is defined so that the probability is the same when winning 4R non-probable big hit and winning one of the first to third shortened non-probable big wins. ing. Specifically, “20 times” is determined with a probability of 2/40, “40 times” is determined with a probability of 8/40, and “60 times with a probability of 30/40, as the upper limit stay number of performance modes MB. Is determined.

  Also, with respect to the probability variation jackpot in each variable game, except for the 10R probability variation jackpot, the first shortened probability variation bonus for the first variation game, the second shortened probability variation jackpot, the 4R probability variation jackpot, and the second shortened probability variation jackpot for the second variation game When the game state at the time of winning is a non-changeable state, the upper limit stay count of the production mode MB is the same until the next time. Furthermore, the probability that any one of the first shortened probability variation big hit, the second shortened probability variation big hit, and the 4R probability variation big hit is determined as the big hit type in the first variable game, and the big hit type in the first variable game The probability that the second shortened probability variation jackpot is determined is defined to be the same (both 20/200). In addition, the probability that the 10R probability variable big hit is determined as the big hit type is also defined in the same way for each variable game (140/200).

  Thus, the upper limit number of stays of the effect mode MB is determined with the same probability when the jackpot is won in the first variation game and when the jackpot is won in the second variation game. For this reason, even if the big win is won in the first variation game in the non-variable short state or the big win is won in the second variation game, the determination probability of the upper limit stay count of the effect mode MB is the same. It becomes.

  In addition, in the first variation game, when winning the 4R non-probable big hit in the variable state, “30 times” is determined as the variable number of times. On the other hand, in the second variation game, when winning the first shortened non-probable big hit in the variable state, “100 times” as the number of shorts is won in the second shortened non-probable big hit in the short state. In this case, “50 times” is determined as the number of times of change, and “30 times” is determined as the number of times of change when the third shortened uncertain variable big hit is won in the state of change. As described above, in the first variation game, if the winning number is a non-probable variable big hit, the number of times of change is determined to be the same “30 times”. Are determined as “30 times”, “50 times”, and “100 times”. For this reason, when the big win is won in the first variation game and the second variation game, the upper limit stay count of the effect mode MB can be determined with the same probability, and the number of change times can be determined with different probabilities.

In the present embodiment, the production mode MA corresponds to the “non-specific production mode”, and the production mode MB corresponds to the “specific production mode”. In the present embodiment, “20 times” is the “first upper limit stay number” and “third upper limit stay number”, and “60 times” is the “second upper limit stay number” as the upper limit stay number of the production mode MB. , “Fourth upper limit stay count” and “special upper limit stay count”, and “until next time” correspond to “special upper limit stay count”. In this embodiment, as the number of times of change, “30 times” is “ second number” and “third number”, “100 times” is “ first number”, and “until next time” is “special number”. Respectively.

  Further, in the present embodiment, when the main control CPU 30a wins the big hit or the small win, the information indicating the type of the big win or the big win won immediately before and the gaming state at the time of the big win or the small win Is stored in a predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 30c as a hit type flag. In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 30a sets the hit type flag depending on whether or not the variable state is given regardless of whether or not the probability change state is given as the gaming state at the time of winning. To do. As a result, the main control CPU 30a can identify the winning type that was won immediately before.

  Further, when winning a big hit or a small hit excluding 10R probability change big hit in an unchangeable short state, the main control CPU 30a gives a predetermined number of times (20, 40, 60 in this embodiment). The indicated value is set in a predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 30c as the number of hit games. The after-hit game count is a counter for counting a variable game executed after the end of the big hit game or the small hit game. In addition, the specified number of times is the upper limit stay number of the production mode MB.

  Then, the main control CPU 30a determines the number of hit games for each variable game (at the start of the variable game), subtracts the number of hit games for each variable game by “1”, and starts the variable game. . It should be noted that the number of hit games is decremented by “1” until it reaches “0”.

  Specifically, the main control CPU 30a sets “20” as the number of hit games when the upper limit stay count of the effect mode MB is “20”, and if the upper limit stay count of the effect mode MB is “40”, “40” is set as the number of hit games, and “60” is set as the number of hit games when the upper limit stay count of the effect mode MB is “60”. As a result, whether or not the maximum number of stays in the production mode MB has been reached, or even before reaching the maximum number of stays in the production mode MB, after the end of the winning game, in increments of “20 times” (“20 times”, “40 It is possible to specify whether or not the game is a variable game of “times” and “60 times”. When the upper limit stay count of the effect mode MB is up to the next time, “60” is set as the number of hit games. Accordingly, the winning type selected based on the winning type flag can be specified, and the upper limit stay number of the production mode MB can be specified until the next time. It is also possible to specify whether the game is a variable game of “40 times” or “60 times”.

  As a result, the main control CPU 30a counts the number of executions of the variable game executed after winning the game other than the 10R big hit in the non-variable state and ending the winning game in an identifiable manner. In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 30a that executes such processing functions as a game number counting means.

  In this embodiment, the effect mode is controlled, but the effect mode during the stay can be specified by the main control CPU 30a, and the reach determination is performed based on the effect mode during the stay. It becomes. In particular, even if the current game state is the same, reach determination is performed based on the number of the changing games staying in the effect mode (the number of stays in the effect mode). As a result, it is possible to change the determination mode of the variation pattern when the presentation mode during the stay is different or depending on the number of stays in the presentation mode.

  Here, the reach determination probability that the reach determination result is affirmative will be described with reference to FIG. Such reach determination probability is referred to when the big hit determination or the small hit determination is not won.

  As shown in FIG. 8, in addition to the current gaming state and the number of reserved memories after subtraction, the reach determination probability is determined by the staying effect mode and the number of variable games staying in the effect mode. The In the present embodiment, the same reach determination probability is set not only for the types of the variation game (the first variation game and the second variation game). In this embodiment, in the first variation game, the second reserved memory number after subtraction is not referred to, but the first reserved memory number after subtraction is referred to. In the second variation game, after the subtraction The second reserved memory number after the subtraction is referred to without referring to the first reserved memory number.

  Specifically, in the case where the current gaming state is the non-changeable state, when staying in the production mode MA, when the reserved memory number after subtraction is “0” or “1”, 29/241 The reach determination is affirmative with the probability of. In this case, when the number of reserved memories after subtraction is “2”, the reach determination is performed with a probability of 19/241, and when the number of stored memories after subtraction is “3”, the reach determination is performed with a probability of 3/241. It becomes affirmative.

  In addition, when the current gaming state is a non-changeable state, the player stays in the production mode MB, and the number of times of the staying variable game is a predetermined number of times (20 times, 40 times, 60 times). Otherwise, the reach determination is affirmative with a probability of 30/241 when the number of reserved storage after subtraction is “0” or “1”. As this special number of times, it is the number of executions of the variable game that may shift from the effect mode MB to the effect mode MA. In this case, when the number of reserved memories after subtraction is “2”, the reach determination is performed with a probability of 21/241, and when the number of stored memories after subtraction is “3”, the reach determination is performed with a probability of 3/241. It becomes affirmative.

  In addition, when the current gaming state is a non-variable state, when the player stays in the production mode MB and the number of staying variable games is a predetermined special number, the number of reserved memories after subtraction Regardless, the reach determination is affirmative with a probability of 241/241. That is, reach determination is always affirmative in a special number of fluctuating games staying in the production mode MB.

  If the current gaming state is a variable state, the reach determination is performed with a probability of 3/241 regardless of the presentation mode in which the player is staying, the number of changed games executed, and the number of reserved memories after subtraction. It becomes affirmative.

  Thus, the reach determination probability is determined by the current gaming state, the number of stored memory after subtraction, the effect mode that is staying, and the number of staying variable games. In particular, when staying in the production mode MB in a non-variable state, the reach determination is always positive in the case of a special number of variable games, and the probability is higher than in the case of a variable game other than the special number of times. The reach determination becomes affirmative.

  In the present embodiment, the variation pattern corresponding to the presentation mode during stay is determined. In particular, even if the current gaming state is the same, even if the production mode during the stay is different, or even when staying in the same production mode MB, depending on the number of variable games (the number of stays in the production mode) Any one of a plurality of types of variation pattern tables (variation content groups) is selected, and a variation pattern is determined based on the variation pattern table. Thereby, it becomes possible to change the determination mode of the variation pattern when the effect mode during the stay is different or depending on the number of stays in the effect mode.

  Here, the determination mode for determining the variation pattern will be described with reference to FIGS. In particular, a case will be described in detail where a win other than 10R probability variable big hit is won in the non-variable short state, and the non-variable short state is reached after the winning game ends.

  As shown in FIG. 9, the upper limit stay count of the effect mode MB, the actual stay count, and the variation pattern table are associated with each other. In the present embodiment, the variation pattern tables in the non-variable state include a first variation pattern table TA, a second variation pattern table TB1, and a third variation pattern table TB2. The first variation pattern table TA is a table that is referred to during the stay in the production mode MA. On the other hand, the second variation pattern table TB1 and the third variation pattern table TB2 are tables that are referred to during the stay of the effect mode MB. In particular, the third variation pattern table TB2 as the special variation content group is a table that is referred to in the special game (20 times, 40 times, 60 times) after the end of the winning game, and the non-special variation content group. The second variation pattern table TB1 is a table referred to in other variation games.

  Specifically, in a non-variable short state, when a big hit or small hit other than 10R probability variable big hit is won and the upper limit stay count of the production mode MB is “20”, the stay count of the production mode MB is “1” to When it is “19”, the second variation pattern table TB1 is selected. On the other hand, when the number of stays in the effect mode MB is “20”, the third variation pattern table TB2 is selected. In addition, since the upper limit stay count of the effect mode MB is “20”, the first change pattern table TA is stored in the effect mode MA in the change game after the 21st game after the end of the winning game. Selected.

  Similarly, when staying in the production mode MB, the third variation pattern table TB2 is selected in the special number of variation games “20”, “40”, and “60” after the winning game ends. In other variation games, the second variation pattern table TB1 is selected. In other words, after the end of the winning game, when the special number of fluctuating games “20”, “40”, and “60” are ended, there is a possibility of transition from the effect mode MB to the effect mode MA, and the possibility of the movement In a previous variation game, the third variation pattern table TB2 is specially selected.

  When the upper limit stay count of the effect mode MB is “20 times”, “40 times”, and “60 times”, when the variable game is played exceeding the upper limit stay count, the effect mode MA is changed to the effect mode MA. Transition. Thus, when it transfers to production mode MA, the 1st fluctuation pattern table TA corresponding to production mode MA is selected. On the other hand, when the upper limit stay count of the production mode MB is “until next time”, the largest “60 times” among a plurality of special times (“20 times”, “40 times”, “60 times”) is selected. Even in the case where the change game is performed over the stay, the stay in the production mode MB is continued. As described above, when the stay in the production mode MB is continued without shifting to the production mode MA even if the special upper limit stay number (for example, 60 times) is exceeded, the second variation pattern table corresponding to the production mode MB. TB1 is selected.

  Next, a variation pattern in the pachinko gaming machine of the present embodiment will be described below with reference to FIG. Note that the variation pattern shown in FIG. 10 indicates the variation pattern determined in the non-variable state, and the variation pattern in the variable state is omitted.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 10, a variation pattern indicating the variation content of the variation game is set, and the variation time is specified in particular. Specifically, the variation time is defined as 12.5 s for the variation pattern P01 and 60.0 s for the variation pattern P12A.

  These fluctuation patterns are mainly selected depending on the current gaming state, whether or not to win (big hit and small win), the type of winning win, and whether or not to execute the reach effect. The

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 10A, variation patterns P01 to P03 are defined as variation patterns for deviation variation. Further, as shown in FIG. 10B, the fluctuation patterns P11A, P11B, P12A, and P12B are defined as fluctuation patterns for deviation reach fluctuation. Further, as shown in FIG. 10C, the fluctuation patterns P21, P22A, and P22B are defined as fluctuation patterns for big hit fluctuation. Further, as shown in FIG. 10D, variation patterns P31, P32A, and P32B are defined as variation patterns for probability variation suggestion variation.

  Further, whether or not these variation patterns can be selected differs depending on the determined variation pattern table type. The plurality of variation pattern tables are defined as tables in which at least some of the variation patterns constituting the tables are different.

  The fluctuation patterns P02 and P03 are fluctuation patterns that shorten the fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern P01. In addition, referring to the variation pattern table of FIG. 10, as the number of reserved memories increases, a table in which variation patterns whose variation times are shortened is easily determined.

  As a specific example, when the fluctuation reach table fluctuation is selected and the fluctuation pattern table TB1 is selected, the fluctuation pattern P11A is selected with a high probability, and the fluctuation pattern P12A is selected with a low probability. Further, in the case of a deviation reach fluctuation, when the fluctuation pattern table TB2 is selected, the fluctuation pattern P11B is selected.

  Thus, the variation pattern is determined based on the variation pattern table. In particular, as shown in FIG. 10C and FIG. 10D, in the big hit variation and the probability variation suggestion variation, the same variation pattern has the same probability in the second variation pattern table TB1 and the third variation pattern table TB2. Determined by When the third variation pattern table TB2 is selected, the reach determination probability is 241/241 as shown in FIG. For this reason, as shown in FIG. 8 and FIG. 10A, the deviation fluctuation is determined in the second fluctuation pattern table TB1, but the deviation fluctuation is not determined in the third fluctuation pattern table TB2. Further, as shown in FIG. 10B, the fluctuation pattern P11B is always determined in the third fluctuation pattern table TB2 in the deviation reach fluctuation. On the other hand, in the second variation pattern table TB1, variation patterns P11A and P11B having a short variation time are determined with a high probability, and variation patterns P12A and P12B having a long variation time are determined with a low probability. When these are combined, the average of the variation time of the variation pattern is defined to be longer in the third variation pattern table TB2 than in the second variation pattern table TB1.

  Further, when the third variation pattern table TB2 is selected, if the big hit and the small hit are not won, the variation pattern other than the variation pattern P11B is not selected, and the variation game having the same variation time is based on the variation pattern P11B. Will be executed. For this reason, an effect indicating that there is a possibility of transition from the effect mode MB to the effect mode MA is executed at the same time. In addition, when the special number of fluctuation games ends, the same fluctuation pattern P11B is selected when the transition is made from the production mode MB to the production mode MA and when the production mode MB is not changed to the production mode MA.

  In the various variation processes of the special symbol start process of the present embodiment, the main control CPU 30a varies depending on whether or not the probability variation state and the variation state are given based on the values read from the probability variation flag and the operation flag. A pattern was selected and determined. Here, various fluctuation processes executed by the main control CPU 30a will be described again. The various fluctuation processes are processes for determining a fluctuation pattern. Specifically, the various fluctuation processes include a first big hit fluctuation process, a first small hit fluctuation process, and a first reach fluctuation process. The first deviation variation processing, the second big hit variation processing, the second small hit variation processing, the second reach variation processing, and the second deviation variation processing are applicable.

  First, the main control CPU 30a reads a value from the operation flag assigned to the main control RAM 30c, and determines whether or not it is a variable state based on the value. If this determination result is affirmative (the variable state is in the variable state), the main control CPU 30a selects any one of the variation patterns included in the variation pattern table in the variable state, and ends the various variation processes.

  On the other hand, if this determination result is negative (not the variable state), the main control CPU 30a reads the value from the hit type flag assigned to the main control RAM 30c and the number of hit games and stays there. The production mode is determined. Specifically, the main control CPU 30a determines, based on the hit type flag, whether or not a big hit or a small win other than the 10R probability variable big hit has been won. Then, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the upper limit stay count of the effect mode MB is exceeded based on the number of hit games.

  As a result of this determination, if it is not after winning a big hit or small hit other than the 10R probability variation big hit, or if the upper limit stay count of the effect mode MB is exceeded, it is determined that the user is staying in the effect mode MA. On the other hand, after winning the big hit or small hit other than the 10R probability variation big hit and when the upper limit stay count of the production mode MB is not exceeded, it is determined that the user is staying in the production mode MB.

  When determining that the main control CPU 30a is staying in the effect mode MA, the main control CPU 30a selects the first variation pattern table TA in the non-variable state as the variation pattern table. Then, the main control CPU 30a selects one of the variation patterns included in the first variation pattern table TA, and ends the various variation processes.

  On the other hand, if it is determined that the main control CPU 30a is staying in the effect mode MB, the main control CPU 30a reads the value from the number of hit games assigned to the main control RAM 30c, and stays in the effect mode in which it stays. It is determined whether the number of times is a special number. Specifically, the main control CPU 30a determines, based on the number of winning games, whether or not the game is a special number of fluctuating games such as 20, 40, and 60 after the winning game.

  As a result of this determination, if it is determined that the game is not a special number of variation games, the main control CPU 30a selects the second variation pattern table TB1 in the non-variable state as the variation pattern table. Then, the main control CPU 30a selects one of the variation patterns included in the second variation pattern table TB1, and ends the various variation processes.

  On the other hand, as a result of this determination, if it is determined that the game is a special number of variation games, the main control CPU 30a selects the third variation pattern table TB2 in the non-variable state as the variation pattern table. Then, the main control CPU 30a selects one of the variation patterns included in the third variation pattern table TB2, and ends the various variation processes.

  As described above, the main control CPU 30a determines the variation pattern based on whether or not the state is the variable state and the variation content. In particular, in the non-variable state, the main control CPU 30a specifies the presentation mode in which the user stays based on the type of winning winning immediately before and the number of variable games executed after the winning game ends, The variation pattern table corresponding to the effect mode is selected, and the variation pattern is determined based on the variation pattern table.

  Here, the hitting control process executed by the overall control CPU 31a will be described below. This hit time control process is a process for controlling the effect mode after the end of the hit game at the start of the hit game (big hit game or small hit game). The overall control CPU 31a is configured to execute a hit control process in response to the input of the first round command from the main control CPU 30a. In the present embodiment, the overall control CPU 31a that executes various processes described below functions as an effect mode control means.

  First, the overall control CPU 31a specifies the type of jackpot or the jackpot winning based on the special figure designation command in the variable game that is won. Then, the CPU 31a for overall control reads a value from the number of times of operation, and determines whether or not the game state at the time of winning is a variable state depending on whether or not the value of the number of times of operation is “0”. Based on the determination result, the overall control CPU 31a sets the data indicating the effect mode to be shifted after the end of the big hit game or the small hit game, in the effect mode flag assigned to the overall control RAM 31c. This effect mode flag is a flag indicating the effect mode in which the user stays.

  Specifically, regardless of the gaming state at the time of winning, when the 10R probability variation big hit is won, the overall control CPU 31a sets data indicating the effect mode MD in the effect mode flag. Further, when the big win excluding the 10R probability change big hit is won in the variable state, the overall control CPU 31a sets the data indicating the production mode MC in the production mode flag. In addition, when winning a win in the variable state, the overall control CPU 31a does not change the effect mode flag. Further, when the big win or the small win except the 10R probability change big hit is won in the non-changing short state, the overall control CPU 31a sets the data indicating the presentation mode MB in the presentation mode flag.

  When the overall control CPU 31a wins the big hit or the small hit excluding the 10R-probable big hit in the non-changing state, by specifying the type of the special figure based on the input special figure designation command, The upper limit stay count of the production mode MB is specified. Then, the overall control CPU 31a sets a value corresponding to the number of variable games to stay in the effect mode after the end of the big hit game or the small hit game in the stay counter assigned to the overall control RAM 31c. This stay counter is a counter for counting the number of variable games executed after the end of the big hit game or the small hit game.

  By controlling in this way, the overall control CPU 31a designates the effect mode to be shifted after the end of the big hit game or the small hit game, and designates the upper limit stay count.

  Thereafter, in a process separate from the hit control process, the overall control CPU 31a reads the value from the effect mode flag in the overall control RAM 31c at the start of the variable game immediately after the end of the big hit game or the small hit game, An effect mode designation command indicating the effect mode is output to the display control board 32. This makes it possible to specify the effect mode to be shifted to the display control CPU 32a.

  Next, the changing game start effect mode control process executed by the overall control CPU 31a will be described below. The change mode start effect mode control process is a process for performing a change control of the effect mode at the start of the change game. The overall control CPU 31a is configured to execute a variation game start time effect mode control process in response to an input of a variation pattern designation command from the main control CPU 30a.

  First, the overall control CPU 31a reads a value from the effect mode flag assigned to the overall control RAM 31c, and specifies the effect mode in which the user is staying based on the value. Then, the overall control CPU 31a reads out a value from the stay counter assigned to the overall control RAM 31c, and after the jackpot game is over, whether or not the game is a changeable game that shifts from the currently staying effect mode to another effect mode. Determine whether.

  Specifically, when the overall control CPU 31a stays in the effect mode MB, the overall control CPU 31a determines whether or not the specified number of fluctuating games have ended after the end of the big hit game. The specified number of times is the number of times determined when winning a big hit or a small win, and the number of times of changing games (20 times, 40 times, 60 times) that may shift from the effect mode MB to the effect mode MA. It is. If the next stay is determined as the upper limit stay count of the effect mode MB, it is not determined that the prescribed number of times of the variable game has been completed.

  If it is determined that the prescribed number of variable games has not ended, the overall control CPU 31a decrements the stay counter by “1” for each variable game without changing the effect mode flag. In addition, this stay counter is decremented by “1” until it becomes “0” when the upper limit number of stays of the effect mode MB is determined to be 20, 40, or 60 times. By executing such processing, the overall control CPU 31a counts the number of variable games executed after shifting to the effect mode MB, and determines whether or not the game is a variable game that shifts to another effect mode. It becomes possible to specify. In the present embodiment, the overall control CPU 31a sets, in the stay counter, an upper limit stay number indicating the number of variable games that can stay in the effect mode MB before the big hit game or the small hit game ends. By controlling in this way, it becomes possible to specify a prescribed number of fluctuating games. On the other hand, if it is determined that the prescribed number of fluctuating games have ended, the overall control CPU 31a sets data indicating the effect mode MA in the effect mode flag.

  Further, the overall control CPU 31a reads a value from the operation flag in the overall control RAM 31c, determines whether or not the provision of the variable state has been completed, and when the provision of the variable state has been completed, Is set in the effect mode flag.

  Thereafter, in a process different from the change game start effect mode control process, the overall control CPU 31a reads the value from the effect mode flag in the overall control RAM 31c at the start of the current change game, and sets the transition destination effect mode. An effect mode designation command is output to the display control board 32. This makes it possible to specify the effect mode to be shifted to the display control CPU 32a.

  When the display control CPU 32a inputs an effect mode designation command, the effect display device 11 is specified so that the effect mode specified by the command is specified and various images such as a background image corresponding to the effect mode are displayed. Control.

  Specifically, when the production mode MA, MB, MC is designated by the production mode designation command, the display control CPU 32a determines whether or not the probability variation state is provided regardless of whether or not the probability variation state is imparted. The effect display device 11 displays an image that is difficult to identify. Thus, the display control CPU 32a executes a non-specific effect that is difficult to specify whether or not the probability variation state is given.

  On the other hand, when the production mode MD is designated by the production mode designation command, the display control CPU 32a causes the production display device 11 to display an image that can specify that the probability variation state is given. As a result, the display control CPU 32a executes a specific effect that can specify that the probability variation state is given.

  In the present embodiment, there is no big win or small win, the game state does not change, and the effect mode does not shift regardless of the number of variable games executed. For this reason, the main control CPU 30a manages the hit type flag and the number of hit games, while the overall control CPU 31a manages the effect mode flag and the stay counter. Thereby, the relevance between the variation pattern and the production mode is maintained.

  An example is a configuration in which backup power is supplied to the main control board 30 (main control RAM 30c) when power is interrupted, but no backup power is supplied to the overall control board 31 (overall control RAM 31c). In such a configuration, when power is cut off, the effect mode flag and the stay counter stored in the overall control RAM 31c are initialized, and the staying effect mode cannot be specified. On the other hand, the main control RAM 30c can store the hit type flag and the number of hit games after the power interruption. Therefore, at the time of power recovery, the main control CPU 30a specifies the staying production mode and the number of staying variable games based on the backed-up hit type flag and the number of hit games. A power recovery command indicating the information can be output to the overall control CPU 31a. And even if it is the structure which cannot back up the production mode flag and the stay counter in the overall control board 31, the overall control CPU 31a can restore the production mode flag and the stay counter by inputting a power recovery command. Can do.

As described above in detail, the present embodiment has the following effects.
(1) Conventionally, benefits such as a probable change state and a short change state are given corresponding to the type of jackpot, but the progress of the game has become monotonous, such as the production mode transitioning according to the change of the game state On the other hand, it is not easy to balance the game by making the game progress diverse. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the number of times of change and the upper limit stay number of effects mode MB are determined corresponding to the type of jackpot. For this reason, by determining the type of jackpot, the number of times of change and the upper limit stay of the production mode MB can be determined in a lump. It is possible to easily maintain a game balance including the number of times.

  (2) Further, in such a pachinko machine, the jackpot determination is made up of a plurality of boards mainly including a main control board 30 that controls the entire gaming machine and a general control board 31 that performs control related to the production. In view of preventing fraud, the control command cannot be output from the overall control board 31 to the main control board 30. However, from the viewpoint of control load, the overall control board 31 is configured to perform control related to the rendering mode. For this reason, it is difficult for the main control board 30 to specify the effect mode set in the overall control board 31, and the control has been limited to the game state. Accordingly, in the main control board 30 that determines the type of jackpot, the number of times of change and the upper limit number of stays of the effect mode MB are determined. For this reason, it is possible to change the number of times of change and the upper limit number of stays of the production mode MB by determining them collectively on the main control board 30 rather than separately determining them on the main control board 30 and the overall control board 31. It is possible to easily maintain a game balance including the short number of times and the upper limit number of stays.

  (3) Moreover, the upper limit stay frequency of the production mode MB is different from the number of times of change determined corresponding to the type of jackpot. In this way, by making the number of times of change different from the upper limit number of stays of the production mode MB, it is possible to give diversity to the progress of the game and to improve the interest in the game.

  (4) In the second variation game, “100 times” as the number of times of change when winning the first shortened non-probable big hit in the variable state, and directing when winning the first shortened non-probable big hit in the non-variable state “20 times” is determined as the upper limit number of stays of the mode MB. On the other hand, when the third shortened non-probable big hit is won in the short-running state, the upper limit stay of the production mode MB is “30 times” as the number of short-cuts in the non-short-running state, “60 times” is determined as the number of times. When these are compared, the number of times of change is large in the first shortened uncertain variable big hit, the upper limit stay number of the production mode MB is small, the number of times of change is small in the third shortened uncertain big hit, and the upper limit stay number of the production mode MB is large. . In this way, by varying the number of times of change and the maximum number of stays in the production mode MB, the balance between the maximum number of stays in the production mode MB and the number of times of change is maintained while providing diversity in the progress of the game. Can improve the interest of the game.

  (5) On the other hand, in the first variation game, “30 times” as the number of times of change when winning the 4R non-probable big hit in the variable state, effect mode when winning the 4R non-probable big hit in the variable state One of “20 times”, “40 times”, and “60 times” is determined as the upper limit number of MB stays. Even if the same 4R non-probable big hit is determined, by making the maximum number of stays in the production mode MB different, it is possible to give diversity to the progress of the game, and to improve the interest in the game it can.

  (6) In the first variation game and the second variation game, the upper limit stay count of the effect mode MB is determined with the same probability, while the number of change times is determined with a different probability. In this way, in the first variation game and the second variation game, the game progresses in the same way with the upper limit stay number of the production mode MB, and the number of the variation times varies, so that the progress of the game has diversity. And can improve the interest of the game.

  (7) In addition, if the number of times of change exceeds “100”, or if the number of stays of the effect mode MB exceeds “60”, the probability change state may be given after the end of the big hit game. Determine. For this reason, it is possible to raise the player's consciousness about the continuation of the change state and the stay of the production mode MB, and to raise the expectation that the probability change state is given, and to improve the interest in the game. Can be planned.

  (8) Although hit games are played in the same way as big hit games in the past, there are many cases where the big hit games are monotonous like the small hit games and the small hit games, and it is desired to improve the interest in the games. ing. Therefore, in the present embodiment, when the first small hit game is determined, the first small hit game having the same time as the first shortened big hit game when the first shortened probability variable big hit is determined is given. On the other hand, when the second small hit game is determined, the time is the same as the second shortened big hit game when the second shortened probability variable big hit is determined, and the second short hit game is different in time. Small hit games are awarded. Therefore, the combination of the big hit game and the small hit game is the same time, such as the combination of the first shortened big hit game and the first small hit game, and the second shortened big hit game and the second small hit game. , Two pairs of hit games, each having a different time, can be given. Thus, by varying the time of the hit game including the small hit game, it is possible to make the hit game diverse and to improve the interest in the game.

  (9) In the first small hit game and the second small hit game, the round game and the ending time are defined as the same time, but the opening time is made different. Similarly, in the first shortened big hit game and the second shortened game, the round game and the ending time are defined as the same time, while the opening time is made different. Thus, by varying the time of the hit game including the small hit game, it is possible to make the hit game diverse and to improve the interest in the game.

  (10) While the winning games having the same time cause the effects to be performed in the same effect mode, the combinations of the winning games having different times cause the effects to be performed in different effect modes. Thus, by varying the time of hit games including the small hit game, and by varying the production mode, it is possible to give diversity to the win game and to improve the interest of the game.

  (11) Even in a combination of winning games at different times, the same effects are produced in a predetermined time after the winning game is started. As a result, by making it difficult to specify the type of winning game at a predetermined time after the winning game is started, the expectation for the winning game type can be enhanced, and the interest in the game can be improved. .

  (12) When the first shortened probability variation big hit or the second shortened probability variation big hit is determined, the upper limit stay count of the effect mode MB is increased with a higher probability than when the first small hit or second small hit is determined. . For this reason, if the upper limit stay count of the production mode MB is large, there is a high possibility that the first shortened probability variation big hit or the second shortened probability variation big hit will be determined, and there is a high possibility that the probability variation state will be given after the winning game ends. Become. For this reason, attention can be given to the upper limit number of stays in order to notify whether or not the probability variation state is to be given after the winning game is over, and the interest in the game can be improved.

  (13) Conventionally, if the game state is the same, one of the same variation pattern group is selected corresponding to the game state, so that the same variation pattern is determined, and an effective performance can be executed. However, there was a risk of a decline in interest in games. Therefore, in the present embodiment, when winning a big hit or a small win excluding 10R probability variable big hit, the game state is not changed based on the counting result of the number of times of the variable game executed after the winning game is ended. The variation pattern table is changed in the variation game of 40 times, 40 times, and 60 times. For this reason, even when there is no change in the game state and there is no change in the effect mode, the change pattern table can be changed in a change game in which there is a possibility of transition from the effect mode MB to the effect mode MA. Therefore, even if it is the same gaming state without a change in gaming state, it is possible to improve the interest of the game by executing an effective performance.

  (14) Although the control of the effect mode itself is performed by the overall control board 31, the determination of the variation pattern and the upper limit stay count of the effect mode MB are also determined by the main control board 30. For this reason, it is possible to determine a variation pattern in consideration of the upper limit stay count of the production mode MB.

  (15) Control is made to shift to the effect mode MB based on winning a big hit or small win other than the 10R probability variation big win and the gaming state when winning. For this reason, it is possible to predict the winning type and the gaming state at that time by shifting to the production mode MB, and to improve the interest in the game.

  (16) The maximum number of stays in the production mode MB can be made different depending on whether the first shortened uncertain variable jackpot is won or the second shortened uncertain variable jackpot is won. As a result, the upper limit number of stays in the production mode MB can be varied, and the type of jackpot can be predicted based on the upper limit number of stays in the production mode MB, thereby improving the interest in the game.

  (17) When the special number of fluctuation games is finished, whether or not the next fluctuation game is started, from the production mode MB with a high probability change expectation state to which the probability change state is given to the production mode MA with a low probability change expectation Can be identified. For this reason, by changing the variation pattern table at the opportunity to shift to the production mode MA, the production effect at that opportunity can be improved, and the expectation that the probability variation state is given can be enhanced. It is possible to improve the interest in games.

  (18) In a special number of variation games, a variation pattern having a longer variation time average than a variation game that is not a special number is determined by referring to the third variation pattern table TB2 (special variation content group). For this reason, in the special number of times of fluctuating game, it is possible to improve the effect by performing the effect for a long time, the expectation for the transition of the effect mode can be enhanced, and the interest for the game can be improved. .

(19) In the 60th variation game, it is determined that the probability variation state is given by not shifting from the effect mode MB to the effect mode MA. For this reason, by changing the variation pattern table in the 60th variation game, it is possible to improve the production effect at the opportunity to shift to the production mode MA, and to raise the expectation for the transition to the production mode. It is possible to improve the interest in games.
[Second Embodiment]
Next, a second embodiment embodying the present invention will be described below. In the following description, the same reference numerals are given to the same configurations and the same control contents as those of the already described embodiments, and the overlapping description is omitted or simplified.

  In the first embodiment, the upper limit stay count of the production mode MB is determined with the same probability for the first small hit and the second small hit. However, in 2nd Embodiment, it comprises so that the upper limit stay frequency | count of presentation mode MB may be determined with the probability that it differs with the 1st small hit and the 2nd small hit.

  As a specific example, in the case where the first small hit is won, the upper limit stay count of the production mode MB is “20 times” with a probability of 24/40 and “40 times” with a probability of 12/40. , “60 times” are respectively determined with a probability of 4/40. On the other hand, when winning the second small hit, the upper limit number of stays in the production mode MB is determined with a probability of 16/40 for “20 times” and a probability of 24/40 for “40 times”. , “60 times” is not determined.

As described above in detail, the second embodiment has the following effects in addition to the effects (1) to (19) in the first embodiment.
(20) In the case of winning a small hit, when the first small hit or the second small hit is determined, the upper limit stay count of the effect mode MB is determined based on the type of the small hit. For this reason, in order to predict the upper limit number of stays that can be made in the production mode MB, attention can be given to the type of small hits, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

In addition, the said embodiment can be embodied in another embodiment (another example) as follows.
In the above embodiment, the first shortened uncertain variable big hit has a small upper limit stay number of the production mode MB and a large shortage change number, and the third short uncertain variable big hit has a large upper limit stay number of the production mode MB and is short. Although the number of times is defined to be small, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, in the first shortened uncertain variable big hit, both the upper limit stay number and the shortage number of the production mode MB are small, and in the third short uncertain variable big hit, both the upper limit stay number and the shortage number of the production mode MB are both You may prescribe | regulate so that it may become large.

  In the above embodiment, the upper limit number of stays in the effect mode MB when the game state at the time of winning is the non-variable state by the first shortened non-probable big hit and the second shortened non-probable big hit and the third shortened non-probable big hit Although the number of times of change in the case where the gaming state at the time of winning is a change state is different, this is not limited thereto. For example, the upper limit stay count of the effect mode MB may be the same when the game state at the time of winning is the non-variable short state for the first shortened uncertain variable big hit. In addition, for example, the number of times of change in the second shortened non-probable big hit and the third shortened non-probable big hit may be the same in the case where the gaming state at the time of winning is the variable state. Moreover, these combinations may be sufficient.

  In the above embodiment, it is defined that the upper limit stay number of times and the number of times of change in the production mode MB are not the same number. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, a case where the same number of times may be included may be included.

  In the above embodiment, the upper limit stay count of one or more effect modes MB is associated with one hit type. However, the present invention is not limited to this, for example, one effect for each hit type. The upper limit stay count of the mode MB may be associated.

  In the above embodiment, when the first variation game and the second variation game are won by big wins, the determination probability of the upper limit stay count of the production mode MB is the same, but not limited to this, for example, by the player As long as the degree of approximation is such that it can be specified that they are equivalent, the probabilities are not necessarily the same. On the other hand, there is no problem even if the level is not specified by the player.

  In the above embodiment, the upper limit number of stays in the production mode MB when winning the big hit or the small hit in the non-changed state and the number of changing times when winning the big hit or the small hit in the changed state are compared. Not limited to this. For example, the upper limit number of stays in the rendering mode MB when winning a big hit or small win in a variable state may be compared with the number of changing times when winning a big hit or small hit in a non-variable state. Further, for example, the gaming state at the time of winning may be the same. In other words, regardless of whether or not the gaming state at the time of winning is the same, the upper limit stay number of times and the number of times of change in the production mode MB are determined corresponding to the type of winning, on condition that the winning is won. That's fine.

  -In above-mentioned embodiment, when the upper limit stay frequency of production mode MB exceeded 60 times, it was decided that it is a probability variation state, but it is not restricted to this, for example, it is not necessary to confirm that it is a probability variation state. . Further, when the upper limit stay number of the production mode MB does not exceed 60 times, it is determined that the probability variation state is not established. However, the present invention is not limited thereto, and for example, it is not necessary to determine that the probability variation state is not established. Further, in the case of a probable big hit, the variable state is always given until the next time. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the variable state may not be given until the next time, such as 80 times or 100 times. Good.

  In the above embodiment, the opening time is different between the first small hit game and the second small hit game, and the round game time and the ending time are the same. The ending time may be different and the opening time may be the same. Of course, the same applies to the first shortened big hit game and the second reduced big hit game, not limited to the first small hit game and the second small hit game.

  In the above embodiment, the first small hit game, the first shortened big hit game, the second small hit game, the second shortened big hit game, and the 4R big hit game are displayed from the variation pattern in the variable game and the decoration figure displayed in the fixed stop. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and may be specified from, for example, a variation pattern in a variation game or a decorative drawing displayed with a fixed stop.

  In the above embodiment, the average variation time of the variation pattern is longer in the third variation pattern table TB2 than in the second variation pattern table TB1, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the average variation time of the variation pattern may be shorter in the third variation pattern table TB2 than in the second variation pattern table TB1. Moreover, you may make it the average of the fluctuation time of a fluctuation pattern become the same.

  In the above embodiment, in the case of a special number of fluctuating games, when the game is lost, it is not always a deviation, but it is always a reach reach variation. However, the present invention is not limited to this. .

  In the above embodiment, after the end of the winning game, it is configured to be able to shift from the effect mode MB to the effect mode MA after the end of the 20, 40, and 60 variable games, and 20 times, 40 times, 60 times. Although the variation pattern table is changed in the variation game of times, it is not limited to this. For example, the variation pattern table may be changed in a variation game 16 to 20 times, 36 to 40 times, and 56 to 60 times. Of course, the variation pattern table may be changed in 21 or 41 variation games. That is, a special number of variable games that are smaller than or equal to the upper limit number of stays in the effect mode MB may be used as a reference, and it is preferable to use a variable game that can be transferred from the effect mode MB to the effect mode MA as a reference. Of course, in this case, it is a condition that the game state does not change. In addition, this gaming state is a condition that is not accompanied by a change in both the probability variation state and the variation state, but is not limited to this, for example, at least one of the probability variation state and the variation state It may be a condition that no change is involved.

  In the above embodiment, the variation pattern table is changed based on the variation game that can be shifted from the effect mode MB with a high probability of expectation to the effect mode MA with a low probability of expectation. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the variation pattern table may be changed based on a variation game that can be shifted from a production mode with a low probability of expectation to a production mode with a high probability of expectation. It may be a transition.

  -In the above embodiment, when the condition (predetermined condition) of winning a big hit or a small win excluding the 10R probability variable big hit in the non-changing short state is established, the production mode MB is shifted and the upper limit stay number is determined. For example, regardless of the gaming state at the time of winning, the mode may be shifted to the specific effect mode. In addition, for example, it may be a case where a winning game is awarded for a winning game with a lot of balls, instead of a winning game with a small number of balls. For example, you may make it transfer to specific production | generation mode with all the hit types. In other words, regardless of the type of winning winning and the gaming state at the time of winning, it may be possible to shift to the specific effect mode upon winning.

In the above-described embodiment, the effect mode indicating the probability change expectation is controlled. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the effect mode having a different effect mode may be controlled without indicating the probability change expectation.
-In the above embodiment, the hit type and the hit game type are not limited to this. For example, the hit type and the hit game type may be further increased, and the minimum required hit type and the hit game type. It may be. Moreover, in the said embodiment, although it controlled so that the big prize opening 18 was opened and closed once in one round game, it is not restricted to this, For example, the big prize opening 18 is opened and closed several times in one round game. You may control as follows.

  In the above embodiment, the second variation game is executed with priority over the first variation game. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the first variation game and the second variation game may be executed in order of winning. Also, instead of two types of variable games, for example, one type or three or more types of variable games may be executed.

  In the above embodiment, the probability variation state may be given by a predetermined number of variation games (so-called “ST machine”). Further, for example, when a big hit lottery is won, the probability variation state may be given after the big hit game is finished. Further, for example, the number of times of the variation game to which the probability variation state is imparted is not determined in advance, and control may be performed so as to shift from the probability variation state to the non-probability variation state when the falling lottery is won.

  In the above-described embodiment, the main control board 30, the overall control board 31, and the display control board 32 are configured from various boards, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the overall control board 31 and the display control board 32 may be configured as one board, or the main control board 30 and the overall control board 31 may be configured as one board. Further, for example, various substrates may be composed of a plurality of substrates.

  In the above embodiment, the overall control CPU 31a can identify the type of jackpot based on the special figure designation command at the start of the variable game that is a big hit, but is not limited to this, for example, designates a special figure Even if it is not a special figure designation | designated command, what is necessary is just a command which designates the kind of jackpot to be given and the upper limit stay frequency of production mode MB.

  In the above-described embodiment, notification and presentation are performed using the presentation display device 11, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the presentation is performed by other presentation execution means such as a speaker that outputs sound or a lamp that emits light. A directing may be performed. Moreover, these combinations may be sufficient.

Next, a technical idea that can be grasped from the above embodiment and another example will be added below.
(A) A display means for displaying a symbol variation game performed by varying symbols is provided. When a predetermined jackpot display result is displayed in the symbol variation game, a jackpot game advantageous to the player is generated. In the gaming machine, an effect executing means for executing an effect, an effect control means for controlling the effect executing means to execute an effect, and a game ball that becomes a starting condition for the symbol variation game by entering the game ball A starting means having an entrance that can enter a ball, an opening / closing means that operates so that the entrance can be in an open state and a closed state, and a jackpot determination unit that determines whether or not the symbol variation game is a big hit If the determination result of the jackpot determination means is affirmative, a game type for controlling the jackpot type determining means for determining the type of jackpot and controlling the entrance rate improvement state that makes the opening / closing means easy to operate in the open state Control means and effect mode control means for controlling the effect mode indicating the effect mode of the effect executed by the effect executing means, wherein the gaming state control means determines the first jackpot by the jackpot type determining means. On the condition that the first big hit corresponding to the first big hit is determined as the upper limit number of times that the entrance rate improvement state is given after the big hit game is finished, the second big hit is decided by the big hit type determining means The second hit corresponding to the second jackpot is determined as the upper limit number of times that the entrance rate improvement state is given after the jackpot game is finished, and the first jackpot type determining means determines the first jackpot. On the condition that the first upper limit stay number corresponding to the first big hit is determined as the upper limit stay number of stays in the specific performance mode, the big hit type determining means On condition that the second jackpot is determined I, as an upper limit stay times of stay specific effect mode, the gaming machine having the maximum stay times determining means for determining a second upper stay times corresponding to the second jackpot.

  (B) Provided with display means for displaying a symbol variation game to be performed by varying the symbol, when a predetermined jackpot display result is displayed in the symbol variation game, a jackpot game advantageous to the player is generated. In the gaming machine, the jackpot determining means for determining whether or not the symbol variation game is a jackpot, the jackpot type determining means for determining the type of jackpot if the determination result of the jackpot determining means is affirmative, and the jackpot If the determination result of the determination means is negative, the small hit determination means for determining whether or not the current gaming state will be a continued small hit, and if the determination result of the small hit determination means is affirmative, If the determination result of the small hit type determining means for determining the big hit type and the big hit determining means is affirmative, the big hit corresponding to the big hit type determined by the big hit type determining means While giving a game, if the determination result of the small hit determination means is affirmative, a hit game control means for applying a small hit game corresponding to the type of the small hit determined by the small hit type determination means, When the first small hit type is determined by the small hit type determining means, the hit game control means gives a first small hit game, and the second small hit type is determined by the small hit type determining means. If the second small hit game having a time different from that of the first small hit game is given and the first specific big hit is determined by the big hit type determining means, the same time as the first small hit game is determined. A gaming machine that grants one specific big hit game and gives a second specific big hit game having the same time as the second small big hit game when the second special big hit is determined by the big hit type determining means.

  (C) Provided with display means for displaying a symbol variation game to be performed by varying symbols, when a predetermined jackpot display result is displayed in the symbol variation game, a jackpot game advantageous to the player is generated. In a gaming machine, a game ball that becomes a starting condition of a symbol variation game when a game ball enters, and a ball opening that allows the game ball to enter, and the ball opening that operates in an open state and a closed state are operated. A starting means having an opening / closing means; a jackpot determining means for determining whether or not the symbol variation game is a big hit; and a variation content determining means for determining a variation content of the symbol variation game based on a determination result of the jackpot determination means. , A game state control for controlling at least one of a probability change state in which the winning probability of jackpot is changed from a low probability state to a high probability state, and a state in which the entrance rate is improved to easily operate the opening and closing means. Stage, stage executing means for performing stage, stage controlling means for controlling the stage executing means to perform stage stage, and stage mode for controlling stage mode showing stage mode of stage effect executed by the stage executing unit. When a predetermined condition is satisfied with the control means, the upper limit stay count determining means for determining the upper limit stay count of the effect mode controlled by the effect mode control means, and the special jackpot game awarded by winning the special jackpot is completed. Game number counting means for counting the number of times the symbol variation game is executed, and the upper limit stay number determining means is configured to select any one of a plurality of types of upper limit stay times when winning the special jackpot. And the production mode control means increases the upper limit stay number determined by the upper limit stay number determination means after the special jackpot game is over. And the symbol variation game of the upper limit number of stays is completed without any change in the game state after the special big hit game is ended based on the result counted by the game number counting means. Sometimes, control is performed to shift from the specific effect mode to the non-specific effect mode, and the variation content determining means is composed of one or a plurality of types of variation contents, and at least a part of the variation content groups having different variation contents. The variation content is determined from any one of the above, and based on the result counted by the game number counting means, it is determined by the upper limit stay number determining means without any change in the gaming state after the special big hit game is finished. Until the end of the symbol variation game of the upper limit stay number, the symbol of the special number less than or equal to the upper limit stay number A gaming machine that changes a variation content group for determining variation content based on a variation game.

(D) The gaming state control means is in a state where the winning rate is improved when the result of determination by the jackpot determination means is affirmative, and when the first jackpot is determined by the jackpot type determination means, the jackpot game ends. While the first number corresponding to the first jackpot is determined as the upper limit number of times that the state of improving the entrance rate is given later, when the second jackpot is determined by the jackpot type determining means, the ball enters after the jackpot game ends. The second number of times corresponding to the second jackpot is determined as the upper limit number of times to which the rate improvement state is given, and the upper limit stay number determination unit is in the non-entrance rate improvement state when the determination result of the jackpot determination unit is affirmative When the first jackpot is determined by the jackpot type determination means, the upper limit stay number corresponding to the first jackpot is determined as the upper limit stay number of stays in the specific performance mode, Serial the second jackpot is determined by the jackpot type determination means, as an upper limit stay times of stay specific effect mode, Yu Technical Machine that determine the second upper stay times corresponding to the second jackpot.

(E) said second number of times, the smaller than the first number, the second upper stay number, size I遊 technique machine than the first upper stay times.

  DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 11 ... Effect display apparatus (display means, effect execution means), 14 ... 1st start winning opening (starting means), 15 ... 2nd start winning opening (starting means), 16 ... Opening / closing blade (opening / closing means), 18 ... Large Winning entrance (special entrance), 30 ... main control board, 30a ... main control CPU (main control means, big hit determining means, big hit type determining means, small hit type determining means, small hit type determining means, variation content determining means , Winning game control means, gaming state control means, game number counting means, upper limit stay number determination means), 31 ... overall control board, 31a ... overall control CPU (effect control means, effect mode control means).

Claims (1)

When a predetermined jackpot display result is displayed in a symbol variation game performed by changing symbols, in a gaming machine in which a jackpot game that is advantageous to the player occurs,
Main control means;
Effect control means for performing control to cause the effect execution means to execute the effect;
A first starting means having a first entrance which becomes a starting condition of the symbol variation game by entering a game ball;
A second starting means having a second entrance as a starting condition for the symbol variation game by entering a game ball, and an opening / closing means that operates so that the second entrance can be opened and closed. And comprising
The main control means includes
A jackpot judging means for judging whether or not to win a jackpot;
A jackpot type determining means for determining a jackpot type when it is determined by the jackpot determining means that the jackpot is;
A game state control means for controlling an easy-to-enter state in which a game ball can easily enter the second entrance,
Corresponding to the type of jackpot determined by the jackpot type determining means, the upper limit stay number determining means for determining the upper limit stay number of stays in the specific effect mode among the effect modes,
The production control means has production mode control means for controlling the production mode,
The gaming state control means determines the upper limit number of times that the easy entry state is given after the big hit game, corresponding to the big hit type determined by the big hit type determination means,
The gaming state control means sets the first number corresponding to the first big hit on condition that the first big hit is determined by the big hit type determining means as the upper limit number of times that the easy entry state is given after the big hit game is ended. The second number of times corresponding to the second jackpot is determined on the condition that the number of times is determined, and the second jackpot is determined by the jackpot type determining means, and the third jackpot is determined by the jackpot type determining means And the third number corresponding to the third big hit is determined,
The upper limit stay count determining means sets the first upper limit stay count corresponding to the first jackpot on condition that the first jackpot is determined by the jackpot type determining means as the upper limit stay count for staying in the specific effect mode. The second maximum hit count corresponding to the second jackpot is determined on the condition that the second jackpot is determined by the jackpot type determining means, and the third jackpot is determined by the jackpot type determining means On the condition that it can be determined from at least the third upper limit stay number and the fourth upper limit stay number corresponding to the third big hit,
The third number is the same as either the first number or the second number;
The third upper limit stay number is the same as the first upper limit stay number,
The fourth upper limit stay count is the same as the second upper limit stay count,
The probability that the third jackpot is determined and the third upper limit number of stays is determined is equal to the probability that the first jackpot is determined;
A gaming machine in which the third jackpot is determined and the probability that the fourth upper limit number of stays is determined is equal to the probability that the second jackpot is determined .