JP6201744B2 - Bullet ball machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a ball game machine.

  Conventionally, among the various ball game machines, a so-called first type pachinko game machine is used while changing a plurality of symbols in a display area such as a liquid crystal display provided substantially at the center of the game board. Display (hereinafter, such display is referred to as “symbol change” or “change display”). In this gaming machine, for example, when a game ball enters a start port formed on the game board, a random lottery value is acquired as a result. The acquired lottery value is temporarily stored as a reserved ball up to a predetermined upper limit number. The reserved balls are sequentially read one by one to determine whether or not they are correct, and a plurality of columns of symbols are displayed in a variable manner according to the determination result. Then, when the result of the determination of success / failure is a win and the combination of symbols when a plurality of rows of symbol variation is stopped becomes a specific mode, a so-called big hit is obtained in which more prize balls are obtained than in a normal game. It is known to shift to a special game (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

  The variable display of symbols in the display area is not limited to simply displaying multiple symbols in a variable manner, but the time required for the variable display to be a big hit if one more symbols are aligned, such as the so-called reach screen. For example, an effect is made to increase the player's expectation, such as making it longer. In addition, the use of character images, background images, etc. to create an effect that gives a story to the variation display of the symbols, and the probability variation game (hereinafter also referred to as “probability variation”) that increases the efficiency of transition to special games and the variation time reduction game ( The player's expectation is also increased by controlling to shift to the easy-to-enter state that increases the ease of entering the starting port.

  Some of the diversified gaming machines in recent years have a gaming property that is disadvantageous to the player instead of a gaming state that would be advantageous to the player in the past (see, for example, Patent Documents 1 and 2). This disadvantageous gaming state can be removed by going through a predetermined gaming process, and thereafter, a transition is made to a gaming state in which the original profit can be obtained. Such a unique game algorithm may increase the interest of the player.

JP 2009-39293 A JP 2009-39299 A

  However, if the gaming state is advanced in a different order from that of the prior art, the gaming algorithm up to that time is changed, so that it may be assumed that an unexpected profit or disadvantage is given to the player. In particular, if it is disadvantageous, the operating rate of the gaming machine may be lowered despite providing novel gameplay.

  The present invention has been made in view of these problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of maintaining its operating rate while providing a novel gaming algorithm.

  In order to solve the above-described problems, a bullet ball game machine according to an aspect of the present invention is provided with a game board in which a game area is formed, and a game ball is provided in the game area. 1 start opening and a second start opening provided at a position different from the first start opening of the game area, and the entrance of the game ball is an opportunity to give a prize ball, and the entrance to the first start opening First / failure lottery for executing a first success / failure lottery for acquiring a lottery value and executing a second success / failure lottery for acquiring a lottery value triggered by entering the second start opening, The symbol display control means for variably displaying the symbol indicating the result of the pass / fail lottery and the variation display process from the symbol variation start to the stop are defined on the condition that the symbol variation corresponding to the lottery has been completed. Select one of multiple variation patterns according to the result of the lottery When the variation pattern determining means and the symbol variation corresponding to the previous winning / winning lottery are displayed when the new winning / losing lottery is executed, the lottery value obtained by the new winning / losing lottery is limited to the predetermined number. A holding control means that holds until the start of the variable display of the symbol corresponding to the lottery, and a special game that is more advantageous to the player than the normal game when the result of the winning or failing lottery becomes a big hit and the symbol is stopped at the symbol showing the big hit Special game control means to be executed, probability change means for setting a probability that the result of the next success / failure lottery is a big hit from a normal probability state until reaching a predetermined first end after the end of the special game, After the special game is finished, the entrance variation means for making the entrance ease into the second starting port higher than the normal entrance state from the normal entrance state until the predetermined second end is reached, and a predetermined effect are displayed. Production Comprising a Display device, and effect determination means for determining the effect contents to be displayed on the effect display device, and effect display control means for controlling the effect display in accordance with effect contents determined, the.

  If the result of the winning / losing lottery is a big hit in the gaming state in which the ball changing means is operated, regardless of whether the big winning is due to the first winning / losing lottery or the second winning / losing lottery, If the result of the lottery is a big hit in a gaming state in which the entry variation means is definitely activated after the special game is finished and the probability variation means is activated and the entry variation means is not activated, Is based on the first winning / losing lottery, the ball changing means operates at a predetermined probability after the end of the special game related to the big hit, and if the big winning is based on the second winning / losing lottery, If the result of the lottery is a big hit in a gaming state in which both the probability changing means and the ball changing means are inactive after the special game ends, Is first Regardless of whether or not the winning lottery of the second and the second winning lottery lottery, the ball changing means is definitely operated after the end of the special game related to the jackpot, and as the second end, it is longer than the first end When a plurality of different periods including a period are set as targets to be set, and the result of winning / failing lottery becomes a big hit in a gaming state in which the ball changing means is inactive, it is determined in the gaming state in which the ball changing means is operated. Compared to the case where the lottery result is a big hit, there is a tendency that a short period is easily selected as the second final period. When the game changing state is changed from the non-actuated gaming state to the game state in which the ball changing means is activated via the special game, the game is entered from the game state in which the ball changing means is activated via the special game. There is a tendency that a variation pattern having a long variation time is easily selected as compared with a case where the game state is shifted again to the gaming state in which the variation means operates. A first state in which the probability variation means is activated and the entry variation means is inoperative, and a second state in which both the probability variation means and the entry variation means are activated by shifting the entry variation means from the inoperative state. And a plurality of states including at least a third state in which both the probability changing means and the entering change means are operated, and the effect determining means is provided. When a new winning / winning lottery is executed, lottery value information, which is information related to the lottery value acquired by the winning / failing lottery, is received regardless of whether or not the symbol variation display corresponding to the winning / failing lottery is immediately started. The second period is a period based on the second final period set at the time of the transition to the second state, and the period that does not change due to the holding of the lottery value due to the second lottery lottery is notified or suggested as the minimum guaranteed stay period 1 production The period of staying in a gaming state more advantageous than the first state after the lapse of the minimum guaranteed stay period, and staying in an additional stay period that changes due to a pending occurrence of the lottery value due to the second winning / failing lottery The second effect to be notified or suggested is included as a selection target.

  It should be noted that any combination of the above-described constituent elements, or the constituent elements and expressions of the present invention may be mutually replaced between methods, apparatuses, systems, computer programs, recording media storing computer programs, data structures, etc. This is effective as an embodiment of the present invention.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to provide a gaming machine capable of maintaining its operating rate while providing a novel gaming algorithm.

It is a figure which shows the basic structure in the front side of the pachinko game machine which concerns on 1st Example. It is a figure which shows the basic structure in the back side of a pachinko game machine. It is a figure which shows the functional block of the pachinko game machine in a present Example. It is a figure which shows typically a success / failure determination table. It is a figure which shows typically the prior success determination table referred by prior advance determination. It is a figure showing the state transition between game modes. It is a figure which shows typically the symbol determination table referred by this determination. It is a figure which shows typically the symbol determination table referred by this determination. It is a figure which shows typically the fluctuation pattern table referred by this determination. It is a figure which shows typically the fluctuation pattern table referred by this determination. It is a figure which shows schematic structure of the whole effect. It is a figure which shows schematic structure of the whole effect. It is a figure showing the example of a screen displayed on a production display device. It is a figure showing the example of a screen displayed on a production display device. It is a figure showing the example of a screen displayed on a production display device. It is a figure showing the example of a screen displayed on a production display device. It is a figure which shows the effect transition between effect modes. It is a figure which shows typically the production pattern table referred when selecting a production pattern. It is a flowchart which shows the basic operation | movement process in a pachinko game machine. It is a flowchart which shows in detail the ball entry process of S10 in FIG. FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing in detail a pre-determination process in S208 in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows in detail the effect mode switching process of S13 in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the whole process of the normal game control process of S14 in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the prefetch process of S250 in FIG. 23 in detail. It is a flowchart which shows the special symbol fluctuation | variation process of S252 in FIG. 23 in detail. It is a flowchart which shows in detail the symbol fluctuation | variation stop process of S44 in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows in detail the decoration design change process of S254 in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the whole process of the special game control process of S16 in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows in detail the release process of S100 in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the closing process of S102 in FIG. 28 in detail.

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(1) Special specifications 1
In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, the probability changing means for changing the probability from the end of the special game to the first end, and the second starting entrance from the end of the special game until the second end. There is provided a ball changing means for making it easy. The state in which the probability changing means is operated is the “probability changing state”, and the non-operating state is the “normal probability state”. The state in which the ball changing means is activated is the “incoming ball easy state”, and the non-operating state is the “normal ball entering state”.

  The “second starter” may be provided with a ball changing mechanism that can take a standby state and an operating state. The “entrance variation mechanism” may be capable of entering the second starting port in the operating state and disabling entering the second starting port in the standby state. Alternatively, it may be easier to enter the second starting port in the operating state compared to the standby state, and it may be difficult to enter the second starting port in the standby state compared to the operating state. The “entrance variation mechanism” may be capable of entering by opening the second start port from the closed state by its operation. Alternatively, it may be easier to enter the ball by changing the second starting port from the normal opening state to the expanded state by the operation. The “entrance variation means” may realize an easy entry state by extending the operation time of the entrance variation mechanism or increasing the operation efficiency of the entrance variation mechanism as compared with the normal entry state. . In the normal entry state, the first start opening is set to be easier to enter than the second start opening, and in the easy entry state, the second start opening is set to be easier to enter than the first start opening. May be. That is, the “entrance varying means” may be operable so that the ease of entering the second starting port is higher than that of the first starting port in the easy entering state.

  Specifically, an operation port provided in the game area, and an operation lottery means for executing an operation lottery for determining whether or not to operate the ball changing mechanism triggered by entering the operation port, The normal symbol display control means for variably displaying the normal symbol for indicating the result of the operation lottery, and the result of the operation lottery wins, and when the normal symbol is stopped and displayed in a manner indicating the win, the ball changing mechanism is operated. And an operation control means. In the easy entry state, the operation time of the entry variation mechanism when the result of the operation lottery is a win may be extended as compared with the normal entry state. Further, in the easy entry state, the winning probability of the operation lottery may be improved as compared with the normal entry state. Furthermore, in the easy entry state, the length of the normal symbol fluctuation time may tend to be shorter than in the normal entry state.

  The “first end” may be a period until the gaming state satisfies a predetermined condition, and in this embodiment, a period until the symbol variation is set, that is, a period defined by the symbol variation count (“ Also referred to as “first number of final times”). In the present embodiment, the “first number of final times” includes the number of fluctuations of a symbol (also referred to as “first symbol”) indicating the result of the first winning / losing lottery and the symbol (“first” It is counted as the sum of the number of fluctuations). In the following description, for the sake of convenience, the first success / failure lottery may be simply referred to as “first lottery”, and the second success / failure lottery may be simply referred to as “second lottery”. In the modified example, the “first terminal number” may be counted as the number of fluctuations of one of the first symbol and the second symbol. In the modification, the “first end period” may be a period until a predetermined first set time elapses, or may be a period until the gaming state becomes a predetermined state. In the present embodiment, a single period is set as the “first end period”. In the modification, a plurality of periods may be set.

  The “second end” may be a period until the gaming state satisfies a predetermined condition, and in this embodiment, a period until the symbol variation is set, that is, a period defined by the symbol variation frequency (“ Also referred to as “second final number of times”. The “second final number of times” in this embodiment is counted by the total number of times of fluctuation of the first symbol and the number of fluctuations of the second symbol. In the modified example, the “second terminal number” may be counted by the number of fluctuations of one of the first symbol and the second symbol. In the modification, the “second final period” may be a period until a predetermined second set time elapses, or may be a period until another predetermined condition is satisfied. In this embodiment, as the “second end period”, a plurality of different periods including a period longer than the first end period are provided as setting targets.

  In this embodiment, when a big hit is made in the easy entry state, regardless of whether the big win is due to the first or second lottery, the game is definitely shifted to the easy entry state after the special game ends. The In other words, once the game is shifted to the easy-to-enter state, it is easy to realize the extended state where the jackpot is repeatedly acquired while maintaining the easy-to-enter state, and the player's profit state may be maintained high.

  If a big hit is made in the probability variation state and the normal entry state (also referred to as “high probability low entry state” for convenience), if the big win is due to the first lottery, the entry is made after the end of the special game. Transition to the easy state with a predetermined probability. On the other hand, if the big hit is due to the second lottery, the game is definitely shifted to the easy-to-enter state after the special game ends. That is, in the high probability low entry state, if the result of the second lottery becomes a big hit, the transition to the easy entry state is confirmed, but if the result of the first lottery is only a big hit, the easy entry state The transition to is unconfirmed. However, an arrangement or configuration in which the second starting port is difficult to enter in the normal entering state compared to the first starting port, and in the easy entering state, the second starting port is easier to enter than the first starting port. If so, it may be more efficient to enter the first starting port in the normal entry state and aim for a big hit with a transition to the easy entry state. If it shifts to the easy-to-enter state by that, there is a possibility that a big hit state can be realized by aiming to enter the second starting port thereafter.

  When the big hit is in the normal probability state and the normal entry state (also referred to as “low probability low entry state” for the sake of convenience), whether the big hit is due to the first or second lottery, After the special game is over, the game is definitely transferred to the easy entry state. For this reason, in order to shift from the high-probability low-entry state to the easy-to-enter state, it may be a shortcut to temporarily shift to the low-probability low-entry state. Note that when the first final stage is reached in the high probability low entry state, the low probability low entry state is entered, and then the easy entry state is facilitated. In this way, in this embodiment, it is difficult to shift to the easy entry state in the probability variation state, which should be advantageous to the player, and it is once changed from the probability variation state to the normal probability state, and then to the easy entry state. The process of transition is effective.

  In this embodiment, when a big hit is made in the normal entry state, a shorter period is more easily selected as the second final period than in a case where a big hit is made in the easy entry state. In addition, when the transition from the normal entry state to the easy entry state is made, a variation pattern having a long variation time is selected compared to the case where the entry is easily changed from the easy entry state to the easy entry state. easy. Specifically, the “long variation time” here is, for example, when the number of the second lottery value hold is equal to or greater than a predetermined number, and the result of the second lottery is out of place. It may mean that it is difficult to select a pattern having a variation time equal to or shorter than a predetermined time as a variation pattern of symbol variation indicating the lottery result. In other words, it is easier to enter the ball easily in the big hit state in the easy entry state than in the case where the player enters the easy entry state due to the big hit in the normal entry state (the “first hit” which can be an entrance to the extended state). In the case of the transition, the end of the easy entry state can be lengthened and the symbol variation efficiency can be improved. This means that the profit state is synergistically increased in the consecutive resort state, and an attractive game characteristic is realized for the player.

  As described above, in this embodiment, it is necessary to continuously maintain the easy entry state in order to realize the big hit extended state, but the normal entry state makes the transition to the easy entry state. In this case, it is advantageous that the normal probability state is in the normal entry state. In other words, the probability fluctuation state (high probability low entry state) that should be relatively advantageous is not likely to be advantageous to the player, and once the normal probability state (low Peculiar game play through the process of shifting to a (probably low entry state) is realized. With regard to this game, even if the high probability low entry state continues, the so-called ceiling function works by reaching the first end, and the transition to the low probability low entry state makes the entry easy state Easier to move. For this reason, it is possible to suppress repeated big hits that are not accompanied by the transition to the easy-to-enter state. Further, in this embodiment, when the normal entry state shifts to the easy entry state with a big hit, a relatively short period is set as the second end period. If the game is shifted to the easy-to-enter state due to the big hit at, a relatively long period can be obtained as the second final period. After that, it is possible to continuously maintain the easy entry state by assigning a big hit in the long-time easy entry state, and possibly obtain a big hit state. In other words, if the normal entry state, which is a relatively disadvantageous state, is changed to the easy entry state, and the easy entry state is changed to the easy entry state again, the advantageous state is easily continued. A breakthrough type game can be realized.

  In the present embodiment, as described above, the probability change state and the easy entry state (for the sake of convenience, “high probability”) are triggered by the first state that becomes a high probability low entry state and the big hit (initial hit) from the normal entry state. There is at least a second state that is also referred to as a “highly-entered state”, and a third state that is a highly probable and highly-entered state triggered by a big hit from the second state. Here, when the second final stage is reached in the second state, the final symbol variation in the easy entry state may be a relatively long variation. Further, it may be possible to make a direct transition from the first state to the third state.

(2) Special specifications 2
In this embodiment, the “second end”, which is the duration of the easy entry state, is set so as to have the following selection tendency. That is, regardless of whether or not the probability variation state, if the big hit in the normal entry state, a shorter period is more easily selected than the case where the big hit in the easy entry state. In addition, when a big hit is made in the high probability low entry state, if it is due to the second lottery, a relatively long period is selected as compared to the case where it is due to the first lottery. easy. Further, when a big hit is made in the low probability low entry state, the first lottery is made in the high probability low entry state regardless of whether the big win is due to the first lottery or the second lottery. It is easy to select a relatively short period compared to the case where a big hit is made. In addition, the comparison of the 2nd end in each state may be based on the average value of the period as several selection object. The average value of the period may be an average value including zero (the number of times of termination described later is 0). Alternatively, it may be an average value that does not include zero (the number of times of termination is 0).

  According to this aspect, it is possible to balance the profits of the high-probability low-entry state and the low-probability low-entry state while maintaining the attractiveness of the extended resort state by maintaining the superiority in the easy-entry state. . In other words, with regard to the former, the big hit from the normal entry state (first hit) is relatively shorter than the big hit from the easy entry state (big hit in the extended play state), so that the end of the easy entry state is kept relatively short. It maintains the superiority of the Renso state.

  On the other hand, the following is considered for the latter. That is, as described above, in the high probability low entry state, if the result of the second lottery is a big hit, the transition to the easy entry state is fixed, but even if the result of the first lottery is a big hit, only that Then, the transition to the easy entry state is not confirmed. On the other hand, in the low probability low entry state, regardless of which of the first and second lotteries, if the result is a big hit, the transition to the easy entry state is confirmed. For this reason, assuming that the second final period is the same for both the high-probability low-entry state and the low-probability low-entry state, the profit state of the low-probability low-entry state is more than expected than the high-probability low-entry state. May be high.

  Therefore, when the result of the second lottery is a big hit in the high probability low entry state (that is, the case where the transition to the easy entry state is confirmed), the result of the first lottery is a big hit. The second end period is made longer than that in the case (that is, an uncertain element remains regarding the transition to the easy entry state). On the other hand, when a big hit is made in the low probability low entry state (that is, a big hit that confirms the transition to the easy entry state), the result of the first lottery is a big win in the high probability low entry state. The second end period is further shortened compared to the case where In other words, in the low probability low entry state, it is easier to enter the easy entry state than in the high probability low entry state, but the profit state is reduced compared to the high probability low entry state by keeping the end of the transition period short. Is not too high. With such a configuration, it is possible to cope with a configuration in which the gaming state is always started from the low probability low entry state by so-called ram clear performed as an initialization process immediately after the power is turned on. For example, it is possible to prevent a situation in which the profit state is excessively increased immediately after the low-probability low-entering state is entered by turning on the power to the gaming machine, and the so-called morning function that increases the profit state immediately after opening the store can be suppressed. According to the present embodiment, it is possible to achieve both the ceiling function and the morning function suppression described above.

(3) Player selection effect In the present embodiment, the first state that is a high probability low entry state, the second state that is a high probability high entry state shifted from the normal entry state, and the entry There are provided a plurality of types of states including at least a third state which is a high-probability high-entrance state shifted from the easy state. A plurality of performance modes connected to at least the first, second, and third states are provided. The plurality of effect modes differ from each other in the effect pattern of the effect pattern to be selected. One of the effect modes is set according to the player's operation input.

  Here, the “production form” may be one in which the production system is distinguished by the tendency of the suggestion mode, the suggestion accuracy, the suggestion frequency, etc. in the case of suggesting a specific event by the production, or the character or object to appear in the production The production system may be distinguished by the type or attribute. The “production system” only needs to recognize that each is a different type from the viewpoint of the player. Here, the “suggestion accuracy” means reliability, certainty, and clarity that the suggestion of a specific event is a fact.

  According to this aspect, any one of a plurality of types of effects displayed over a plurality of states can be set by the player's own mode selection. In each gaming state, an effect pattern corresponding to the effect mode selected by the player is selected and an effect display is made. In each effect mode, the effect content can be changed while maintaining the effect form between the gaming states. Thereby, it is possible to diversify the production mode using the production mode and the game state as parameters.

  The plurality of effect modes are different from each other in at least one of the suggestion accuracy, occurrence frequency, and suggestion mode of the effect suggesting information related to the transition to the second state with respect to the effect pattern to be selected in the first state. It may be set. The plurality of effect modes are such that at least one of the suggestion accuracy, the occurrence frequency, and the suggestion mode of the effect suggesting information related to the transition to the third state is different from each other for the effect pattern to be selected in the second state. May be set. The plurality of effect modes are at least one of the suggestion accuracy, the occurrence frequency, and the suggestion mode of the effect suggesting information on the re-transition (loop) to the third state for the effect pattern to be selected in the third state. May be set to be different from each other. Such information may include information suggesting the end of the easy entry state.

  More specifically, in the first state, the degree of expectation that a big hit will occur (referred to as “hit expectation degree”), the degree of expectation of transition to the second state, and the stay period when transitioning to the second state (for example, A suggestion effect that suggests at least one of the period defined by the number of symbol variations may be displayed. At least one of the suggestion accuracy, the occurrence frequency, and the suggestion mode of the suggestion effect may be varied depending on the type of the effect mode. In the case of displaying a suggestion effect (also referred to as “prefetch effect”) using “prefetch”, which will be described later, the occurrence probability or type of the prefetch effect may be varied depending on the type of the effect mode.

  In addition, in the second state, at least one of a hit expectation degree, an expectation degree of transition to the third state, and a stay period when transitioning to the third state (for example, a period defined by the number of symbol fluctuations) is suggested. A suggestion effect to be displayed may be displayed. At least one of the suggestion accuracy, the occurrence frequency, and the suggestion mode of the suggestion effect may be varied depending on the type of the effect mode. When displaying the prefetch effect, the occurrence probability or type of the prefetch effect may be varied according to the type of the effect mode.

  Furthermore, in the third state, at least one of the expected expectation level, the expectation level of repeatedly shifting to the third state, and the stay period (for example, the period defined by the number of symbol fluctuations) for each of the repeated transitions to the third state An suggestive effect that suggests may be displayed. At least one of the suggestion accuracy, the occurrence frequency, and the suggestion mode of the suggestion effect may be varied depending on the type of the effect mode. When displaying the prefetch effect, the occurrence probability or type of the prefetch effect may be varied according to the type of the effect mode.

  When a reach effect is displayed in the first state, it may be substantially indicative of a big hit. Alternatively, when a specific reach effect is displayed, it may substantially indicate a big hit. The “reach effect” here refers to an effect that, in the symbol variation effect that shows the result of the success / failure lottery by the stop symbol combination of a plurality of symbols, if one more symbols are aligned, a winning symbol combination is obtained. Alternatively, the development of the reach production to the super reach production in the first state may substantially suggest a big hit. Then, a super reach effect may be displayed as a big hit effect displayed during the special game, and the presence or absence of transition to the second state may be suggested by the stop symbol combination. In that case, a plurality of types of super reach effects may be provided, and the degree of expected transition to the second state may be different depending on the type. The end result of the super reach production is a predetermined success mode, suggesting that the transition to the second state is confirmed, and the predetermined failure mode is indicating the non-transition determination to the second state Good.

  A big hit in the high probability low entry state, and suggesting the remaining period until the end of the easy entry state (for example, the period specified by the number of symbol fluctuations) Also, an effect pattern may be assigned so that the suggestion accuracy is low. For example, in the high probability low entry state, the remaining period may be suggested by the type of the object, and in the high probability high entry state, the remaining time or the remaining number (symbol variation number) may be notified by a number or the like.

  In the third state, when suggesting the remaining period until the end of the easy entry state (for example, the period defined by the number of symbol fluctuations), for example, in at least one of the production modes, a fake period different from the actual remaining period is displayed. After that, an effect of gradually approaching the actual remaining period may be performed.

  In the second state, an effect of exiting that state by reaching the second end may be performed. In such a case, until the suspension of the lottery value related to the second lottery (also referred to as the “second winning / failing lottery value”) becomes zero, the fourth state that is more advantageous than the first state is allowed to stay. Good. The staying period in the fourth state may be extended by holding the second winning / failing lottery value after reaching the second final stage.

(4) Production by Game State In this embodiment, production according to the game state is executed by using so-called “look ahead”. “Prefetching” is a method of acquiring the lottery result before the lottery value is digested. That is, when a new winning / failing lottery is executed upon entering the starting opening, information on the lottery value (lottery value) regardless of whether or not the symbol variation display corresponding to the winning / losing lottery is immediately started. Information). And the production candidate scheduled to be displayed when the lottery value is consumed is determined in advance when the lottery value is suspended.

  Specifically, the minimum guaranteed stay period in which stay in the easy entry state is guaranteed based on the second term set when the transition to the second state is made, and the possibility of staying after the minimum guaranteed stay period has elapsed Additional stay periods are available. The “additional stay period” is a period of staying in a gaming state that is more advantageous than the first state. The “additional stay period” may be a period until the lottery value of the second winning / failing lottery pending after the minimum guaranteed stay period has expired. Moreover, it is good also as a period until the continuous fluctuation | variation of the symbol which shows the result of the 2nd success / failure lottery stops. This additional stay period may be one that can return to the second state when a big hit is made during the period. In that case, it may be possible to return to the second state with higher probability than the first state. Alternatively, it may be possible to shift to the third state when a big hit is made during the period.

  The minimum guaranteed stay period is a period that does not change due to the pending occurrence of the second winning / failing lottery value. On the other hand, the additional stay period is a period that changes due to the pending occurrence of the second winning / failing lottery value. The additional stay period may be continued as long as the second winning lottery value is maintained. In this embodiment, by using prefetching, a first effect that informs or suggests the minimum guaranteed stay period and a second effect that informs or suggests staying in the additional stay period are included as selection targets. According to the present embodiment, it is possible to produce effects related to the two concepts of minimum guarantee and extension, and it is possible to increase the variety of effects. The first effect and the second effect may be effects related to the lottery value hold display. The second effect may be an effect that informs or suggests the additional stay period.

Details of the present embodiment will be described below.
The pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment has a gaming property in which a plurality of games corresponding to the conventional type 1 pachinko gaming machine are mixed. In order to achieve both the first game and the second game as the plurality of games, the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment has a plurality of start winning ports (referred to as “start ports”) and a plurality of special symbols. A display device and a plurality of holding lamps are provided. When a game ball enters the first start port or the second start port, the first lottery and the second lottery are executed. If the result of the lottery is a “hit”, the big winning opening is opened and closed. A special game that repeats is started. When a big prize opening is opened and a game ball enters, a predetermined number of prize balls are paid out each time, and the player can obtain a large profit.

  In this embodiment, a normal big hit and a specific big hit are provided as the big hit. A normal jackpot indicates a shift to a normal special game (referred to as “normal special game”), and a specific jackpot indicates a shift to a specific special game (referred to as “special special game”). Each of the special games includes a plurality of unit games (games that become units when the special game continues), but the opening mode (opening time) of the special winning opening is different from each other. A normal special game includes a unit game of a predetermined number of consecutive times (two times), and a predetermined number or more (10 or more winnings) or a predetermined time (30 seconds) is set as an end condition for each unit game. . On the other hand, a special special game includes a predetermined number of unit games (two times), and a predetermined number or more (10 or more winnings) or a predetermined time (6 seconds) elapses is set as the end condition of each unit game. ing. Therefore, special special games cannot be expected to have more balls than normal special games.

  As described above, in this embodiment, the number of unit games is fixed (twice) regardless of the type of special game. In the following description, in accordance with the number of unit games, the normal special game is also referred to as “2R normal special game” and the special special game is also referred to as “2R special special game”. The jackpot that triggers the execution of the 2R normal special game is also referred to as “2R normal jackpot”, and the jackpot that triggers the execution of the 2R special special game is also referred to as “2R special jackpot”. In addition, when not distinguishing 2R normal special game and 2R special special game, both are collectively referred to as “2R special game” or simply “special game”. It may be collectively referred to as “2R big hit” or simply “big hit”. All of the big hits in this embodiment are “probable big hits” with a probability change transition. The probability change in the present embodiment is continued until the number of changes of the special symbol reaches a predetermined number (also referred to as “number of times of probability change end”) after the special game ends or until a new jackpot is generated. The gaming machine of this embodiment is a so-called “ST machine”. In the present embodiment, the probability variation end frequency is set uniformly (70 times) regardless of the type of jackpot.

  Time reduction increases the number of symbol fluctuations and success lottery per fixed time by shortening the fluctuation time of special symbols indicating the result of the success / failure lottery compared to the normal state. In addition, since the ease of entering the second starting opening per certain time is enhanced during the short time, the frequency at which a winning ball is obtained by entering the second starting opening increases, and the player can It is possible to aim for big hits efficiently while suppressing the decrease. In other words, during the time reduction, the “entering easy state” is entered. The time saving in this embodiment continues until the number of times the special symbol fluctuates reaches a predetermined number of times (also referred to as the “number of times at the end of the time saving”) after a special game ends or until a new jackpot occurs. In the present embodiment, a plurality of candidates are provided as the number of short-term and final periods. In the modified example, a non-probable variation big hit that does not involve a probability change transition may be included as a big hit. In this case, the non-probable big hit may be set with a shorter time (easy entry state) than the probable big hit, or the number of times of short-term end may be increased.

  The pachinko gaming machine of the present embodiment has a specification that favors the second lottery over the first lottery in such a configuration. That is, as will be described later, although the winning probabilities of the first lottery and the second lottery are set equal, the winning lottery value of the first lottery (also referred to as “first winning lottery value”) is 2R as a big hit The special jackpot is associated with the winning lottery value of the second lottery (also referred to as the “second winning lottery value”), and the 2R normal jackpot is associated with it. For this reason, the second game is advantageous from the standpoint of winning the ball. On the other hand, it is a specification to which so-called “priority digestion” in which the second lottery is executed with priority over the first lottery is applied. For this reason, unless the second winning lottery value is suspended, the player is likely to be able to proceed with the game relatively advantageously. The details will be described below.

  FIG. 1 shows the basic structure of the front side of the pachinko gaming machine according to the first embodiment. The pachinko gaming machine 10 is mainly composed of a gaming machine frame and a gaming board. The gaming machine frame of the pachinko gaming machine 10 includes an outer frame 11, a front frame 12, a transparent plate 13, a door 14, an upper ball dish 15, a lower ball dish 16, and a launch handle 17. The outer frame 11 has an opening and is a frame for fixing the pachinko gaming machine 10 to a position where it should be installed. The front frame 12 is a frame body that aligns with the opening portion of the outer frame 11, and is attached to the outer frame 11 so as to be opened and closed by a hinge mechanism (not shown). The front frame 12 includes a mechanism for launching a game ball, a mechanism for detachably storing a game board, a mechanism for guiding or collecting the game ball, and the like.

  The transparent plate 13 is made of glass or the like and is supported by the door 14. The door 14 is attached to the front frame 12 so as to be openable and closable by a hinge mechanism (not shown). The upper ball tray 15 has a mechanism for storing game balls, sending out the game balls to the launch rail, and extracting the game balls to the lower ball tray 16. The lower ball tray 16 has a mechanism for storing and extracting game balls. A speaker 18 is provided between the upper ball tray 15 and the lower ball tray 16, and a sound effect corresponding to the gaming state is output.

  The game board 50 has an out port 58, a first special symbol display device 70, a second special symbol display device 71, an effect display device 60, and a first start on a game area 52 defined by the outer rail 54 and the inner rail 56. It includes a mouth 62, a second start port 63, a center decoration 64, a first grand prize winning port 91, a second major prize winning port 92, an operation port 68, and a general prize winning port 72. Furthermore, in the game area 52, a number of game nails, windmills, and the like (not shown) are installed.

  The first start port 62 is provided as a start port corresponding to the first game, and the second start port 63 is provided as a start port corresponding to the second game. The first start port 62 and the second start port 63 are provided at positions that are separated from each other to such an extent that it is possible to make a target with either of them depending on the strength of the game ball. The first start port 62 and the second start port 63 are respectively located on the left side and the right side of the game area 52 so as to be able to aim at entering either one by the strength of the game ball according to the player's intention. The game ball that is installed at a distance from one another is difficult to enter into the other. For example, the first start port 62 is provided at a position that makes it easier to enter the ball when it is launched relatively weakly aiming at the left side of the game area 52, and the second start port 63 is aimed at the right side of the game area 52. It is provided at a position that makes it easier to enter the ball when launched relatively strongly.

  The first start port 62 includes a start winning detection device 74. The start winning detection device 74 is a sensor that detects the entry of a game ball into the first start port 62, and generates first start winning information indicating the winning at the time of entering. The second start port 63 includes a start winning detection device 75, a normal electric combination 65, and a normal electric combination solenoid 76 for opening and closing the normal electric combination 65. The start winning detection device 75 is a sensor that detects the entry of a game ball into the second start port 63, and generates second start winning information indicating the winning at the time of entering. When the ordinary electric accessory 65 is expanded by the driving force of the ordinary electric accessory solenoid 76, the ease of entering the second starting port 63 is increased.

  In this embodiment, the second starting port 63 employs an open / closed configuration that is closed when the ordinary electric accessory 65 is inactive and prevents entry, but in the modification, the ordinary electric accessory is used. You may employ | adopt the structure of the expansion type (opening-variable opening type) which opens small and leaves the possibility of entering even when 65 is non-operation. Alternatively, a configuration may be adopted in which the opening is small even when the ordinary electric accessory 65 is inactive, but the entry is substantially restricted by a game nail provided immediately above. Note that “the ordinary electric accessory 65 expands” includes the case where the ordinary electric accessory 65 changes from the closed state to the open state. The opening area of the second starting port 63 when the ordinary electric accessory 65 is expanded is larger than the opening area of the first starting port 62.

  In addition, since the second start port 63 is provided in a narrow passage on the right side of the game area 52 as shown in the drawing, most of the game balls hit with a strong aim at the right side gather at least in the vicinity of the second start port 63. For this reason, if the ordinary electric accessory 65 is expanded, the possibility of entering the second start port 63 is high. On the other hand, the first starting port 62 is not provided with an ordinary electric accessory, and is provided at a position away from a narrow passage, so the possibility of entering the ball is not so high. However, it goes without saying that the ease of entering the ball is lower than that of the first start port 62 when the second start port 63 is not expanded.

  The general winning opening 72 includes a plurality of general winning detecting devices 73 for detecting the entering of game balls. The general winning detection device 73 is a sensor that detects the entry of a game ball into the general winning opening 72, and generates general winning information indicating the winning at the time of winning.

  The first big winning opening 91 and the second big winning opening 92 are provided so as to be vertically adjacent to the lower right area in the game area 52. As shown in the figure, a second grand prize winning port 92 is provided at a position slightly above and to the right of the second start opening 63, and a first grand prize winning port 91 is provided at a position slightly to the right of the second big prize opening 92. ing. Therefore, the two big winning openings have an arrangement configuration that makes it easier to enter a ball when performing a so-called “right-handed” aiming at the right side of the game area 52 and firing the game ball relatively strongly.

  The first big winning opening 91 is provided as a big winning opening corresponding to the first game. On the other hand, the second big prize opening 92 is provided as a big prize opening corresponding to the second game. That is, only the first big prize opening 91 is opened in the first game, and only the second big prize opening 92 is opened in the second game. Specifically, when the game is shifted to the 2R special special game in the first game, only the first grand prize winning opening 91 is continuously opened. On the other hand, when the game is shifted to the 2R normal special game in the second game, only the second grand prize winning opening 92 is continuously opened.

  The first grand prize winning port 91 includes a winning prize detecting device 78 for detecting the entrance of a game ball, and a big prize winning port solenoid 80 for opening and closing the first big prize winning port 91. The winning detection device 78 is a sensor that detects the entry of a game ball into the first grand prize winning opening 91, and generates first big winning prize winning information indicating the winning at the time of winning. The first big winning opening 91 is a horizontal rectangular winning opening that is opened when the first special symbol 192 stops in a predetermined big hit mode. On the other hand, the second big prize opening 92 includes a prize detection device 79 for detecting the entry of a game ball and a big prize opening solenoid 81 for opening and closing the second big prize opening 92. The winning detection device 79 is a sensor that detects the entry of a game ball into the second grand prize opening 92, and generates second big prize opening winning information indicating the winning at the time of winning. The second big winning opening 92 is opened when the second special symbol 193 stops in a predetermined big hit mode.

  An effect display device 60 is provided in the approximate center of the game area 52. A first special symbol display device 70 corresponding to the first game and a second special symbol display device 71 corresponding to the second game are provided on the left and right sides of the effect display device 60. The first special symbol display device 70 displays the variation of the first special symbol 192 corresponding to the first game, and the second special symbol display device 71 displays the variation of the second special symbol 193 corresponding to the second game. Is displayed. The first special symbol 192 is a symbol corresponding to the result of the first lottery performed when the game ball enters the first start port 62, and its variation display is stopped in a predetermined hit mode. Sometimes a big hit as a special game occurs. The second special symbol 193 is a symbol corresponding to the result of the second lottery performed when the game ball enters the second starting port 63, and its variation display is stopped in a predetermined hit mode. Sometimes a big hit as a special game occurs. The first special symbol display device 70 and the second special symbol display device 71 are display means constituted by a dot matrix display or a 7-segment LED. The first special symbol 192 and the second special symbol 193 are represented by nine numbers “1” to “9”, characters such as “A” to “C”, “−”, and other symbols, respectively. .

  The effect display device 60 has a display area 194 formed of a liquid crystal display. In the display area 194, the variation of the decorative symbol 190 linked to the first special symbol 192 or the decorative symbol 190 linked to the second special symbol 193 is displayed. The decorative symbol 190 is a symbol for visually producing the first lottery result display shown by the first special symbol 192 or the second lottery result display shown by the second special symbol 193. The effect display device 60 displays, as the decorative symbol 190, for example, a plurality of rows of symbol variation moving images simulating a slot machine game in the display area 194. The effect display device 60 is configured by a liquid crystal display in this embodiment, but may be configured by other display means such as an LED. Since the first special symbol 192 and the second special symbol 193 do not necessarily have a role of production, in this embodiment, the first special symbol display device 70 and the second special symbol at the lower left of the production display device 60 are used. In the case of adopting a technique in which the symbol display device 71 displays an inconspicuous size but does not display a decorative symbol by giving a special role to the special symbol itself, the special symbol is displayed like the effect display device 60. May be displayed on a liquid crystal display.

  The operation port 68 is provided so as to be located slightly above the first grand prize winning port 91 at the right side position of the game board 50. As shown in the drawing, the operation port 68, the first big winning port 91, the second big winning port 92, and the second starting port 63 are sequentially arranged from above along the flow path of the game ball on the right side of the game area 52. . The so-called right-handed state is an arrangement configuration in which the entrance efficiency to these entrances is increased.

  The operation port 68 includes a passage detection device 69. The passage detection device 69 is a sensor that detects the passage of the game ball to the operation port 68, and generates passage information indicating the passage at the time of passage. The passing of the game ball to the operation port 68 triggers a normal symbol lottery for determining whether or not to expand the ordinary electric accessory 65 of the second start port 63. When the game ball passes through the operation port 68, a normal symbol, which is a symbol indicating the result of the normal symbol lottery, is variably displayed on the normal symbol display device 59. This normal symbol lottery is a lottery for determining whether or not the normal electric accessory 65 is operated, that is, whether or not the second starting port 63 is expanded based on the stop symbol of the normal symbol, and is also referred to as “operation lottery”. The normal symbol display device 59 in the present embodiment is composed of two lamps for convenience, and the display state of the normal symbol 195 is represented by which of these lamps is lit. For example, when the first lamp is turned off and the second lamp is hit, the display of the normal symbol 195 is displayed by alternately turning on and off, and finally, By stopping in the lighting state, the stop symbol of the normal symbol 195 is expressed. The normal symbol display device 59 is provided below the effect display device 60. After a predetermined time has elapsed since the start of the change, the normal symbol change display stops. When the normal symbol stops at the winning symbol, the normal electric accessory 65 is expanded for a predetermined time.

  A center ornament 64 is provided around the effect display device 60. The center decoration 64 has functions such as a flow path of the game ball, protection of the effect display device 60, and decoration. Game effect lamps 90 are provided above and below the center ornament 64, and play a role of production by blinking or the like. Above the first special symbol display device 70, a first special figure holding lamp 20 corresponding to the first game is provided. The first special figure holding lamp 20 is composed of two lamps, and displays the holding number of the winning lottery value in the first game according to the number of lighting or blinking. The number of lottery values held in the first special figure holding lamp 20 is the number of lottery results won to the first start port 62 during the fluctuation of the first special symbol 192 or during the execution of the special game, Indicates the number of winning balls that have not been executed.

  In addition, a second special figure holding lamp 21 corresponding to the second game is provided above the second special symbol display device 71. The second special figure holding lamp 21 is also composed of two lamps. The second special figure hold lamp 21 displays the number of hold of the winning lottery value in the second game by the number of lighting or blinking. The number of hold of the winning / failing lottery value in the second special symbol holding lamp 21 is the number of lottery results won to the second starting port 63 during the fluctuation of the second special symbol 193 or during the execution of the special game, and the symbol fluctuation is still Indicates the number of winning balls that have not been executed.

  Below the normal symbol display device 59, a general symbol holding lamp 22 corresponding to the normal symbol fluctuation is provided. The regular figure holding lamp 22 is also composed of two lamps, and displays the number of holdings of normal symbol fluctuations depending on the number of lighting or blinking. The number of normal symbol fluctuations held is the number of game balls that have passed through the operation port 68 during the fluctuation of the normal symbol 195, and indicates the number of normal symbol lotteries for which the fluctuation of the normal symbol 195 has not yet been executed. The operation button 82 is a button operated by the player to input a predetermined instruction on the gaming machine side, and functions as an “operation input unit”. The operation button 82 is provided on the outer wall surface near the upper ball tray 15.

  An outline of a game method and a control flow performed in the above configuration will be described. When the player turns the launch handle 17 by hand, the game balls stored in the upper ball tray 15 are guided one by one to the inner rail 56 and the outer rail 54 with a strength corresponding to the turning angle, thereby playing the game area. To 52. When the player fixes the rotation position of the firing handle 17 by hand, the game ball is repeatedly fired at regular time intervals. The game ball launched to the upper part of the game area 52 falls in a direction according to the way of hitting while hitting a plurality of game nails and windmills. When a game ball is dropped into each of the general winning opening 72, the first starting opening 62, the second starting opening 63, the first major winning opening 91, and the second major winning opening 92, the type of the winning opening is selected. The prize ball is paid out to the upper ball tray 15 or the lower ball tray 16. A game ball dropped into each winning hole such as the general winning hole 72 is processed as a safe ball, and a game ball dropped into the out hole 58 is processed as an out ball. Each winning opening includes a gate type through which a game ball passes. In this application, “incoming”, “entering”, and “winning” include “passing”.

  When the game ball enters the first start opening 62, the first special symbol 192 is displayed in a variable manner on the first special symbol display device 70, and the decorative symbol 190 is displayed in a variable manner in the display area 194 of the effect display device 60. When the game ball enters the second starting port 63, the second special symbol 193 is displayed in a variable manner on the second special symbol display device 71, and the decorative symbol 190 is displayed in a variable manner in the display area 194 of the effect display device 60. The variable display of the first special symbol 192, the second special symbol 193, and the decorative symbol 190 is stopped after the elapse of the display time determined prior to display.

  The first special symbol 192 and the second special symbol 193 are variably displayed according to a variation pattern in which the variation mode from the variation start to the stop is determined. The decorative symbol 190 is variably displayed according to a variation effect pattern in which a variation mode from the start to the end of the variation is determined. A plurality of types of variation patterns and variation production patterns are prepared, and each has various variation times. While the first special symbol 192 or the second special symbol 193 is variably displayed according to the variation pattern, the decorative symbol 190 is variably displayed according to the variation effect pattern having the same variation time. In the variation pattern, a variation display time is defined for each pattern as an end condition of the symbol variation, and the variation of the first special symbol 192, the second special symbol 193, and the decorative symbol 190 is stopped when the variation display time elapses. Is done.

  As a variation display of the decorative symbol 190, first, as the variation starts, the symbols are varied in all three columns like the reel rotation of the slot machine, and when it approaches the variation end timing, it is stopped one by one as a final stop mode. The symbol combination is displayed. When the first special symbol 192 and the decorative symbol 190 at the time of the stop are in a stop mode indicating a big hit, the game shifts to a special game that is more advantageous to the player than the normal game, and the first grand prize winning opening 91 is opened and closed. Operation starts. Even when the second special symbol 193 and the decorative symbol 190 at the time of the stop are in a stop mode indicating a big hit, the game shifts to a special game, and the opening / closing operation of the second big winning opening 92 is started. The stop mode of the decorative symbol 190 indicating a big hit is, for example, a combination mode in which the types of three symbols match. In the present embodiment, as will be described later, one of the three symbols may stop substantially at a special symbol (development symbol “SP”), which may substantially show a big hit.

  The variation effect pattern includes a normal loss effect pattern, a reach failure effect pattern, and a reach jackpot effect pattern. The normal off effect pattern is an effect pattern for displaying a normal off symbol combination. The reach out effect pattern is an effect pattern for displaying an out symbol combination through a reach state, which is a big win if one more symbols are arranged. The reach jackpot effect pattern is an effect pattern when displaying a jackpot symbol combination through the reach state. In particular, the patterns when reaching the reach state include patterns with various long and short fluctuation times. Reach patterns with relatively short fluctuation times are called “normal reach”, and reach patterns with long fluctuation times are called “super reach”. May be called.

  If the winning / losing lottery corresponds to a big hit, a special game is executed. The 2R normal special game is started by displaying an effect screen called a start demo. After the start demonstration screen is displayed, the grand prize opening is opened, and after the opening lasts for about 30 seconds or after 10 or more game balls are dropped, the game is closed once. From such opening to closing of the big prize opening is basically called a unit game, there may be a case where a plurality of short-time opening is repeated during one unit game. After the opening / closing of the big prize opening or the unit game is repeated twice, the 2R normal special game is ended by displaying an effect screen called an end demo.

  The 2R special special game is also started by displaying the start demo. After the start demonstration screen is displayed, the big prize opening is opened, and after the opening lasts for about 6 seconds, or after 10 or more game balls are dropped, the game is closed once. The unit game is from opening to closing of such a big prize opening. After the opening / closing of the big prize opening or the unit game is repeated twice, the 2R special special game is ended by displaying the end demo.

  When a special game occurs and a predetermined condition such as a lottery is satisfied, the first special symbol 192 and the second special symbol which are one of the specific games in the normal game after the special game ends. Time reduction of 193 and the decorative symbol 190 is started. The time shortening of the first special symbol 192, the second special symbol 193, and the decorative symbol 190 is a state in which these fluctuation times are shortened from the normal state. The variation time of the first special symbol 192, the second special symbol 193 and the decorative symbol 190 is returned to the original variation time after the variation display of the predetermined variation number is made, but before the variation number is reached, the big hit If it occurs, the time saving will end. Due to the shortening of time, the variation time of the first special symbol 192, the second special symbol 193, and the decorative symbol 190 is shortened, so that a big hit occurs compared to the normal state where the symbol variation is performed with the normal variation time. Time can be shortened, and the ease of winning a jackpot can be relatively enhanced.

  During the time reduction of the first special symbol 192, the second special symbol 193, and the decorative symbol 190, the easy entry state, which is one of the specific games, is performed. The easy entry state is a state in which the ease of entering the second starting port 63 is enhanced by executing the short time of the normal symbol, the probability variation of the normal symbol lottery, and the opening extension of the normal electric accessory 65. The normal symbol time reduction is a state in which the variation time of the normal symbol is shortened from the normal state. In the normal display of the normal symbol 195 in the normal state, a relatively long fluctuation time is set between 30 seconds and 60 seconds, whereas in the short time state, the fluctuation time is considerably shorter than in the normal state between 1 second and 5 seconds. Is set.

  The probability variation of the normal symbol lottery is a state where the probability of winning the normal symbol lottery is higher than the normal state. In the normal state, the normal symbol stops at the winning symbol with a low probability of 26/256. On the other hand, in the short time state, the normal symbol stops at the winning symbol with higher probability than the normal state. Specifically, the normal symbol stops at the winning symbol with a high probability of 230/256 in the normal time reduction.

  The opening extension of the ordinary electric accessory 65 is a state in which the opening time of the ordinary electric accessory 65 is longer than the normal state. That is, in the normal state, the opening time per operation of the ordinary electric accessory 65 is 0.5 seconds once (normal opening pattern 1), 1 second once opening (normal opening pattern 2), 2 There are three types of one-second opening (normal opening pattern 3), and the selection probabilities of these normal opening patterns 1, 2, and 3 are about 90%, 7%, and 3%. On the other hand, during the time saving, the opening time per operation of the ordinary electric accessory 65 is 2 times 3 seconds (specific opening pattern 1), 3 seconds 2 times opening (specific opening pattern 2), 6 seconds 1 There are three types of open times (specific opening pattern 3), and the selection probabilities of these specific opening patterns 1, 2, and 3 are about 90%, 7%, and 3%. In other words, during the short time, the opening time per operation of the ordinary electric accessory 65 is longer than the normal state, so that the game ball can easily enter the second starting port 63.

  In the easy entry state due to a short time, there is a higher possibility that the number of fluctuations of the normal symbol per fixed time will increase compared to the normal state, and the ease of entering the second start opening 63 will also increase. The possibility that the number of balls entering 63 will increase also increases. Therefore, due to the shortened time and the easy entry state of the first special symbol 192, the second special symbol 193, and the decorative symbol 190, the chance of obtaining a winning ball by entering the second starting port 63 during that period is increased. , It is possible to continue playing while suppressing the decrease in possession.

  In the present embodiment, the easy entry state is the ease of entering the second starting port 63 using three functions: normal symbol time reduction, normal symbol lottery probability fluctuation, and normal electric utility 65 opening and extending. To increase. However, as a modification, it is possible to use one or two of these three functions to increase the ease of entering the second starting port 63. Thus, even if only a part of the three functions is used, it is possible to improve the ease of entering the second starting port 63. Moreover, it is good also as a structure which switches according to a gaming state at least any one of three functions by the period to implement and the period which does not implement.

  FIG. 2 shows a basic structure on the back side of the pachinko gaming machine. The power switch 40 is a switch for turning on / off the power of the pachinko gaming machine 10. The main board 102 controls the overall operation of the pachinko gaming machine 10 and processes all game operations such as lottery when winning the first start port 62 and the second start port 63 in particular. The sub board 104 includes a liquid crystal unit 42, controls display contents on the effect display device 60, and changes display contents according to a lottery result by the main board 102 in particular. The main board 102 and the sub board 104 constitute a game control device 100. The back setting mechanism 39 includes a prize ball tank 44, a flow path for prize balls, a payout unit 43 for delivering prize balls. The payout unit 43 pays out the game balls supplied from the winning ball tank 44 to the upper ball tray 15 in accordance with winning in each winning opening. The payout control board 45 controls the payout operation by the payout unit 43. The launching device 46 launches the stored balls in the upper ball tray 15 to the game area 52 one by one. The launch control board 47 controls the launch operation of the launch device 46. The power supply unit 48 supplies power to each part of the pachinko gaming machine 10.

  FIG. 3 shows functional blocks of the pachinko gaming machine 10 in this embodiment. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, the game control device 100 includes a first start port 62, a second start port 63, a first big prize port 91, a second big prize port 92, a general prize port 72, an operation port 68, and a first special port. The symbol display device 70, the second special symbol display device 71, the effect display device 60, the normal symbol display device 59, the operation button 82, the speaker 18, and the game effect lamp 90 are electrically connected to each other, and various control signals are transmitted. Enables transmission and reception. The game control apparatus 100 controls not only the basic operation of the game, but also staging operations such as symbol variation display and electrical decoration. The game control device 100 includes a main substrate 102 as a main control device that controls the overall operation of the pachinko gaming machine 10 including basic operations of the game and the progress of the game, and a sub substrate as a sub-control device that controls design effects and the like. 104 is configured in such a manner that functions are shared. The game control device 100 is configured by hardware including elements such as a ROM and a RAM for storing data and programs, and a CPU used for arithmetic processing.

  In the present embodiment, the main board 102 includes a ball entering judging means 110, a first lottery means 126, a second lottery means 128, a general drawing lottery means 136, a holding control means 116, a main display control means 118, a special game control means 120, Specific game executing means 122, opening / closing control means 124, special figure adjusting means 152, and condition holding means 176 are provided. The sub-board 104 in this embodiment includes a pattern storage unit 130, an effect determination unit 132, and an effect display control unit 134. In this embodiment, the effect determination means 132 and the operation button 82 function as “operation detection means”. Each functional block included in the main board 102 may be configured such that any one of the functional blocks is mounted on the sub board 104 instead of the main board 102. Similarly, each functional block included in the sub-board 104 may be configured such that any one of them is mounted on the main board 102 instead of the sub-board 104.

  However, since data transmission / reception between the main board 102 and the sub board 104 is unidirectional from the main board 102 to the sub board 104, each operation is performed so that the entire operation is realized by such data transmission / reception in one direction. The configuration is arranged on the main board 102 and the sub board 104. In this way, since the unidirectionality of data transmission from the main board 102 to the sub board 104 is maintained, data cannot be transmitted from the configuration included in the sub board 104 to the configuration included in the main board 102. It is not possible to request data transmission. Therefore, the information generated on the main board 102 cannot be referred to from the sub board 104 unless the main board 102 unilaterally transmits the information to the sub board 104.

  The entrance determination means 110 determines whether or not a game ball has entered each winning opening. When receiving the first start winning information, the winning determination means 110 determines that the game ball has won the first start port 62, and when receiving the second start winning information, the game ball has won the second start port 63. to decide. When receiving the first grand prize opening winning information, the winning determination means 110 determines that the gaming ball has won the first big winning opening 91, and receiving the second big winning opening winning information, the gaming ball receives the second big winning prize. When it is determined that a winning is made in the mouth 92 and the general winning information is received, it is determined that the game ball has won the general winning opening 72. When receiving the passage information, the ball entering determination unit 110 determines that the game ball has passed through the operation port 68.

  The first lottery means 126 and the second lottery means 128 function as “special drawing lottery means”. The first lottery means 126 includes a first lottery value acquisition means 112, a first winning / failure determining means 113, and a first pattern determining means 114, and the first lottery means 126 is the first special symbol lottery corresponding to entering the first starting port 62. Run a lottery. The result of the first lottery is shown in the form of variable display of the first special symbol 192 on the first special symbol display device 70, and in the form of variable display of the decorative symbol 190 in the display area 194 of the effect display device 60. . On the other hand, the second lottery means 128 includes a second lottery value acquisition means 115, a second winning / failure determining means 117, and a second pattern determining means 119. The second lottery means 128 is a special symbol lottery corresponding to the ball entering the second starting port 63. 2 lottery is executed. The result of the second lottery is shown in the form of variable display of the second special symbol 193 on the second special symbol display device 71, and in the form of variable display of the decorative symbol 190 in the display area 194 of the effect display device 60. .

  When the first lottery means 126 and the second lottery means 128 start the symbol variation, the lottery result corresponding to the symbol variation is transmitted to the effect determining unit 132 together with the symbol variation control command. Further, the first lottery means 126 and the second lottery means 128 correspond to any lottery value range in the determination as to whether or not the lottery value is a pre-determination process even when entering the first starting port 62 or the second starting port 63. Is determined in advance, and the determination result is transmitted to the effect determining means 132 as a lottery result. The result of the preliminary determination process is temporarily stored in the transmission buffer, and then transmitted to the effect determination means 132 regardless of whether the symbol variation display corresponding to the lottery is immediately started, and is erased from the transmission buffer or overwritten later. The Therefore, for the sub-board 104 side, a process called so-called “prefetching” is realized in which the success / failure result can be presumably recognized in advance before the symbol variation start order is reached.

  The first lottery value acquisition unit 112 acquires a random number value for the first lottery as a first winning / failing lottery value (also referred to as “special drawing lottery value”) upon entering the first start port 62. To do. The second lottery value acquisition unit 115 acquires a random number value for the second lottery as a second winning / failing lottery value (also referred to as “special drawing lottery value”) upon entering the second start port 63. To do. For example, the values acquired as the first winning / losing lottery value and the second winning / losing lottery value for the winning / losing lottery are acquired from a value range from “0” to “65535”. The “random number” in the present application may not be a mathematically generated random number, but may be a pseudo-random number generated by a hardware random number, a software random number, or the like. The value acquired as the first winning / losing lottery value or the second winning / losing lottery value is temporarily held by the holding control means 116. However, the first success / failure lottery value and the second success / failure lottery value are suspended within a range not exceeding the predetermined retention upper limit number retained by the suspension control means 116.

  The first lottery means 126 transmits information on the number of the currently held first lottery value to be retained to the effect determining means 132 when the first winner / lottery value is held. The second lottery means 128 transmits information on the number of the currently held second lottery value on hold to the effect determining means 132 when the second winner / lottery value is held. In the modified example, only the information indicating that the winning lottery value is held, not the information on the holding number of each winning / failing lottery value, is transmitted so that the effect determining means 132 can manage (calculate / update) the holding number of each winning / failing lottery value. May be. In addition, in the following description, when the first success / failure lottery value and the second success / failure lottery value are not distinguished, they are also simply referred to as “win / failure lottery value”.

  The first winning / failing determination means 113 determines whether or not to shift to the special game based on the first winning / losing lottery value, and which lottery value range corresponds to the first winning / failing lottery value. Execute pre-win determination. The second winning / failing determination means 117 determines whether or not to shift to the special game based on the second winning / losing lottery value, and which lottery value range corresponds to the second winning / failing lottery value Execute pre-win determination. The first success / failure determination unit 113 and the second success / failure determination unit 117 hold a success / failure determination table and a prior / failure determination table which are referred to in the determination of success / failure. In addition, in order to distinguish especially the prior / failure determination performed when starting the symbol variation, it is also referred to as “predetermined whether or not the main determination is appropriate”.

  FIG. 4 is a diagram schematically showing the success / failure determination table. In the hit / fail judgment table of this figure, the big hit / loss determination result and the lottery / lottery value are associated with each other, and the big hit / no hit probability is determined according to each of the associated range settings. The first determination unit 113 and the second determination unit 117 refer to the illustrated determination table in the determination as the main determination. FIG. 4A is a table that is referred to during normal operation, and FIG. 4B is a table that is referred to during probability change.

  That is, in the success / failure lottery by each of the success / failure determination means, at the normal time, only when the success / failure lottery value falls within the range of 0 to 2184, it is a big hit. On the other hand, at the time of probability change, the big hit range is expanded, and not only when the winning lottery value falls within the range of 0 to 2184 but also when it falls within the range of 2185 to 2620. As described above, the range corresponding to the jackpot changes according to the gaming state, but the probability of hitting the jackpot is equal between the first lottery and the second lottery. If it is a big hit, whether or not it accompanies certain change is determined separately according to the stop symbol of the special symbol. In the present embodiment, as shown in the figure, the probability of a big hit is 1/30 in normal times and 1/25 in probability variation. This means that it is relatively more advantageous to obtain a shorter time than to obtain a probability change. In this figure, the single hit / fail judgment table shows the jackpot range for both normal time and probability change, but the success / fail judgment table may be prepared separately for normal time and for probability change. You may prepare separately for 1 lottery and 2nd lottery.

  FIG. 5 is a diagram schematically illustrating a prior success / failure determination table referred to in prior advance / failure determination. The first success / failure determination unit 113 and the second success / failure determination unit 117 refer to the table shown in the drawing, and when the determination result is “0 to 2184”, a value “1” indicating that is a determination result. When the lottery value is “2185 to 2620”, the value “2” indicating that is set as the judgment range, and when the lottery value is “2621 to 65535” A value of “3” indicating “” is set as the determination range. Each time the first success / failure determination unit 113 sets the success / failure range as described above, the first success / failure determination unit 113 transmits the value to the effect determination unit 132 together with the value indicating the first lottery and the number of suspensions. Each time the second success / failure determination means 117 sets the success / failure range as described above, the second success / failure determination means 117 transmits the value together with the value indicating the second lottery and the number of holds to the effect determination means 132.

  The first winning / failing determining means 113 and the second winning / failing determining means 117 determine the stop symbol at the start of symbol variation based on the symbol lottery value, which is a separately obtained random number value, and the result of the winner determination, and the symbol lottery value A prior symbol determination as to which symbol range corresponds to is executed. The first winning / failing determination means 113 and the second winning / failing determination means 117 hold a plurality of symbol determination tables and a prior symbol determination table that are referred to in order to determine the stop symbol of the special symbol. The first success / failure determination unit 113 and the second success / failure determination unit 117 refer to different symbol determination tables according to the determination result. In addition, in order to distinguish the symbol determination performed in starting symbol variation especially from prior symbol determination, it is also referred to as “symbol determination as the main determination” as appropriate. Details of these symbol determination tables will be described later.

  Returning to FIG. 3, the first pattern determination means 114 uses the first pattern lottery value to be acquired separately for the variation pattern in which the display process of the symbol variation to be displayed on the first special symbol display device 70 and the effect display device 60 is determined. Based on a plurality of variation patterns based on this. The second pattern determining means 119 has a plurality of variations based on a second pattern lottery value separately acquired for a variation pattern in which a display process of symbol variation to be displayed on the second special symbol display device 71 and the effect display device 60 is determined. Decide from the pattern. The first pattern determining unit 114 and the second pattern determining unit 119 each determine a variation pattern of the symbol variation with reference to the variation pattern table when starting the symbol variation.

  In addition, the first pattern determination unit 114 and the second pattern determination unit 119 execute a prior pattern determination as to which variation pattern range the pattern lottery value corresponds to. The first pattern determination unit 114 and the second pattern determination unit 119 respectively hold or share a variation pattern table and a prior pattern determination table that are referred to for determining a variation pattern. In the variation pattern, a variation time from a variation start to a stop when the special symbol is variably displayed is determined, and has various variation times depending on the type. That is, for each variation pattern, a variation display time is defined for each pattern as an end condition of the symbol variation, and the variation of the special symbol is stopped when the variation display time elapses. It should be noted that the variation pattern determination executed when starting the symbol variation is also referred to as “variation pattern determination as the main determination” as appropriate in order to distinguish it from the prior pattern determination. Details of these variation pattern table and prior pattern determination table will be described later.

  The normal drawing lottery means 136 functions as an “operating lottery means”, and executes a normal symbol lottery by acquiring a lottery value (also referred to as a “normal drawing lottery value”) when a game ball passes through the operation port 68. . The result of the lottery by the normal symbol lottery means 136 is variably displayed in the form of a normal symbol on the normal symbol display device 59. The general symbol lottery means 136 holds a symbol determination table to be referred to in order to determine the stop symbol of the normal symbol to be displayed on the normal symbol display device 59. In the symbol determination table, the correspondence between the lottery value and the normal symbol is determined, and the normal symbol lottery means 136 determines the stop symbol of the normal symbol with reference to the symbol determination table. When the determined stop symbol becomes a predetermined symbol, it is determined that the normal symbol is a hit, and after the change display of the normal symbol is stopped at the stop symbol, the opening / closing control means 124 has the normal electric accessory 65. Is expanded for a predetermined time.

  The holding control unit 116 includes a first holding unit 144, a second holding unit 146, and a general drawing holding unit 147. The first holding means 144 displays a change in the first special symbol 192 corresponding to the previous first lottery when a new first lottery value is acquired by entering the first starting port 62. If so, the new first winning / failing lottery value is put on hold until the start of variable display of the first special symbol 192 corresponding to the lottery. That is, it is determined whether or not to temporarily store a random number acquired in a situation where the symbol variation permission of the first special symbol 192 is not granted, and based on this determination result, the random number is stored in the primary storage means until the symbol variation permission is granted. Hold. In the present embodiment, the first winning / losing lottery value is withheld up to four. This holding number is represented by the number of lighting or blinking of the first special figure holding lamp 20.

  The second holding means 146 displays the variation of the second special symbol 193 corresponding to the previous second lottery when the second winning / losing lottery value is newly acquired by entering the second starting port 63. If so, the new second winning / failing lottery value is put on hold until the start of variable display of the second special symbol 193 corresponding to the lottery. That is, it is determined whether or not to temporarily store a random number acquired in a situation where the symbol variation permission of the second special symbol 193 is not granted, and based on this determination result, the random number is stored in the primary storage means until the symbol variation permission is granted. Hold. In this embodiment, the second winning / losing lottery value is put on hold with an upper limit of four. This holding number is represented by the number of lighting or blinking of the second special figure holding lamp 21. As described above, since the upper limit number of the winning lottery values for the first lottery is four and the upper limit number of the winning lottery values for the second lottery is four, the first lottery and the second lottery The upper limit number of holding the lottery value combined with is 8 pieces.

  If the normal drawing lottery means 147 displays a variation of the normal symbol corresponding to the previous operation lottery when a new drawing lottery value is acquired by entering the operation port 68, a new map is displayed. The lottery value is put on hold until the start of fluctuation display of the normal symbol corresponding to the operation lottery. That is, it is determined whether to temporarily store a random number acquired in a situation where the symbol variation permission of the normal symbol is not granted, and based on this determination result, the random number is held in the primary storage means until the symbol variation permission is granted. In the present embodiment, the common lottery value is reserved with an upper limit of four. This number of holdings is represented by the number of lighting or blinking of the usual figure holding lamp 22.

  The main display control means 118 includes first special figure control means 148, second special figure control means 150, and universal figure control means 153. The first special symbol control means 148 causes the first special symbol display device 70 to display the fluctuation of the first special symbol 192 according to the fluctuation pattern determined as a result of the first lottery by the first lottery means 126. The first special symbol control means 148 sets a new symbol variation start condition that the symbol variation display corresponding to the first lottery or the second lottery performed before that ends. The second special symbol control means 150 causes the second special symbol display device 71 to display the fluctuation of the second special symbol 193 according to the fluctuation pattern determined as a result of the second lottery by the second lottery means 128. The second special symbol control means 150 also sets a new symbol variation start condition that the symbol variation display corresponding to the first lottery or the second lottery performed before that has ended.

  The first special figure control means 148 and the second special figure control means 150 issue a change start command and a change stop command at the timing of starting and stopping the change display of the first special symbol 192 and the second special symbol 193, respectively. This is transmitted to the effect display control means 134. Thereby, the fluctuation display by the main display control means 118 and the effect display control means 134 is synchronized, and the interlock is maintained. The normal symbol control means 153 causes the normal symbol display device 59 to display the lottery result by the normal symbol lottery means 136 as a fluctuation display of the normal symbol 195.

  The special figure adjusting means 152 waits for the start of the other variable display while one of the first special symbol 192 and the second special symbol 193 is variably displayed. In the present embodiment, the special figure adjusting means 152 preferentially executes the variable display of the second special symbol 193 over the first special symbol 192. That is, while the second lottery value is held in the second holding unit 146, the lottery value held in the second holding unit 146 is digested even if the first lottery value 144 is held in the first holding unit 144. Prioritize (such a specification is also called "priority digestion"). As a result, the second lottery can be continuously executed as long as the state where the second lottery value 146 is already held by the second holding means 146 at the end of the fluctuation of the second special symbol 193 is maintained. As a result, it is easy to generate a big hit with a ball at an early stage.

  When one of the first special symbol 192 and the second special symbol 193 is stopped in the hit state, the special figure adjusting means 152 continues the stop display and waits for the other variable display to start. In this case, the special symbol change display is not started while the special game is executed, so that the player can concentrate on the special game.

  The condition holding means 176 includes special game operation condition holding means 178. The special game operation condition holding means 178 holds special game operation conditions for shifting to a special game including a plurality of unit games accompanied by the opening of the first big prize opening 91 or the second big prize opening 92. The special game operation condition holding means 178 holds that the special game operation condition is that the special lottery drawing results in the transition to the special game and the special symbol is stopped in a predetermined big hit mode. In other words, the special game operation condition holding means 178 holds that the special lottery result is a big hit and that the special symbol is stopped with the symbol indicating the big win as the special game operation condition.

  The special game control means 120 controls the execution process of the special game when the result of the lottery by the first lottery means 126 or the second lottery means 128 is a big hit. The special game is a game in which the opening / closing operation of the first grand prize winning port 91 or the second grand prize winning port 92 is continuously performed a plurality of times, and is configured by a plurality of unit games. If the number of continuations of the unit game has not reached the upper limit number, the special game control means 120 starts the next unit game after the end of the current unit game. The special game is terminated when the unit game has consumed a predetermined number of times.

  The special game control means 120 executes the 2R normal special game as a long-term open game when the result of the lottery determination is the 2R normal big hit and the special game operation condition is established. That is, the unit game is repeated twice as a 2R normal special game, and basically the second grand prize opening 92 is opened for about 30 seconds in one unit game. Also, the special game control means 120 executes the 2R special special game as a short-term open game when the result of the determination of whether or not the lottery is won and the special game operation condition is satisfied. That is, the unit game is repeated twice as a 2R special special game, and basically, the big winning opening is opened for about 6 seconds in one unit game.

  The specific game execution means 122 controls the normal game in the probability changing state and the short time state (entering easy state). The specific game executing means 122 continues the probability variation state until a predetermined number of probability variation end times is reached, but once the success / failure lottery is reached by the end, the time-short state is temporarily terminated. As already described, the probability variation end frequency in this embodiment is uniformly 70 times. The specific game executing means 122 continues the time-saving state until a predetermined number of times of short-term ending is reached, but once the winning lottery becomes a big hit before reaching the end of the time-saving state, the time-saving state is once terminated. There are multiple candidates for the number of short-term closing times. In the short time state, the first pattern determining unit 114 and the second pattern determining unit 119 select the variation pattern having a short variation time so that the variation display time of the first special symbol 192 and the second special symbol 193 is substantially shortened. In addition, in the easy-to-enter state, the time of the normal symbol is shortened, the probability of the normal symbol is changed, and the opening and extending mechanism of the second starting port 63 (functioning as the “entrance varying mechanism”) is extended.

  The opening / closing control means 124 functions as an “operation control means”, and controls the opening / closing of the ordinary electric accessory 65, the first grand prize winning port 91, and the second big prize winning port 92 of the second starting port 63. When the normal symbol 195 is stopped in a specific manner, the opening / closing control means 124 sends an opening instruction to the ordinary electric accessory solenoid 76 to open the ordinary electric accessory 65 at the second start port 63. The opening / closing control means 124 performs an opening extension in which the ordinary electric accessory 65 is operated for a longer time than in the normal state in the easy-to-enter state, and the second start port 63 is expanded for a longer time than in the normal state. The ease of entering the ball at the second start port 63 is enhanced, and the player can continue the game while suppressing the decrease in the number of possessions. The opening / closing control means 124 sends an opening instruction to the special prize opening solenoid 80 or the special prize opening solenoid 81 in the special game to open the first big prize opening 91 or the second big prize opening 92.

  The pattern storage means 130 holds a plurality of effect patterns in which effect image contents to be displayed on the effect display device 60 and display processes thereof are determined. In the effect pattern, a plurality of change effect patterns in which the change process from start to stop and a change process in the change display of the decorative design 190 and the change process are determined, and the change display of the decorative design 190 are displayed separately, and the expectation for the big hit A plurality of notice effect patterns that suggest the degree of the degree in advance before stopping the variable display are included. In addition, in a modification, you may provide as a comprehensive production | presentation pattern which comprised the fluctuation production | presentation and the notice production | presentation integrally beforehand. The pattern storage means 130 further holds data on the jackpot effect to be displayed on the effect display device 60 during the special game.

  The effect determining means 132 causes the effect display control means 134 to display on the effect display device 60 according to the result of the first lottery received from the first lottery means 126 or the result of the second lottery received from the second lottery means 128. Determine the contents of the production. The effect determining means 132 is a plurality of variable effect pattern data corresponding to the change patterns of the special symbols (first special symbol 192 and second special symbol 193) determined by the first pattern determining means 114 or the second pattern determining means 119. Is selected and read from the pattern storage unit 130. The effect determining means 132 sends the read information of the fluctuation effect pattern to the effect display control means 134. The effect determining means 132 holds a pattern table that should be referred to in order to select a variable effect pattern.

  Each variation effect pattern has a variation time for each pattern as an end condition of the symbol variation, and the symbol variation is stopped when the variation time elapses. The effect determining unit 132 selects a variation effect pattern of the effect image having the same variation time according to the variation pattern of the special symbol.

  The effect determining unit 132 determines the combination of stop symbols of the decorative symbol 190 and the arrangement thereof as a result of lottery by the first lottery unit 126 or the second lottery unit 128, the special symbol stop symbol, the special symbol variation pattern, and the decorative symbol. It is determined according to the variation production pattern. The effect determining unit 132 transmits information indicating the determined combination of stop symbols to the effect display control unit 134. The effect determining means 132 holds a symbol range table to be referred to in order to determine the stop symbol of the decorative symbol. The effect determining means 132 also determines the contents of the jackpot effect including the start demonstration and the end demo displayed during the special game prior to the execution of the special game.

  The stop symbol of the decorative symbol 190 is formed as a combination of three symbols. For example, when the determination result of the first lottery means 126 or the second lottery means 128 is a big hit, a specific combination (hit symbol combination) indicating the big hit is selected. Basically, a combination of three symbols such as “777” and “111” is selected. If the result of the determination is wrong, a combination that does not have three symbols such as “312” and “946” is selected. When a variation pattern indicating that the result of the determination is unreachable is selected, a combination that does not have only one symbol such as “191” or “727” is selected. The effect determining unit 132 sends information indicating the stop symbol combination of the decorative symbol and the variation effect pattern of the decorative symbol to the effect display control unit 134.

  The decorative design variation effect pattern defines a decorative display variation display mode, that is, a production process from the start of variation of the decorative symbol to the stop of variation. In the variation effect pattern, a pattern for displaying a normal out symbol, a pattern for displaying a symbol out of reach after reaching a big win if one more symbols are aligned, and a jackpot symbol through a reach state are displayed. A pattern is included. In particular, the pattern that passes through the reach state includes patterns having various fluctuation times. A reach pattern with a relatively short variation time is referred to as “normal reach”, and a reach pattern with a relatively long variation time is referred to as “super reach”. Each variation effect pattern has a variation time for each pattern as an end condition of the symbol variation, and the symbol variation is stopped when the variation time elapses. The effect determining means 132 selects a variation effect pattern of a decorative symbol having the same variation time as that of the special symbol, according to the variation pattern of the special symbol.

  In the normal mode, which will be described later in this embodiment, a special winning symbol combination is selected when the determination result is a big hit. This winning symbol combination is a development symbol “SP” that predetermines the final stop symbol while making two symbols like a reach mode. For example, “7SP7”. This development pattern “SP” suggests that the development will be a super reach production, but it is a big hit in terms of internal processing. When this winning symbol combination is displayed, the symbol variation effect is apparently handed over to the jackpot effect during the special game. Details of this effect will be described later.

  The notice effect pattern is an effect pattern for temporarily displaying an image, animation, video, or the like of a specific character or motif, or an effect pattern for outputting a specific sound. The effect by the notice effect pattern is executed in parallel with the symbol variation, and suggests that the symbol variation is highly expected to stop in the big hit mode. For example, a comment notice effect for displaying a comment of a specific character, a character notice effect for displaying only one character image on the screen, and a group of characters are displayed so as to pass from one end to the other end of the screen. There is a step-up notice effect which suggests that the group announcement effect and the display process of the effect are divided into a plurality of stages, the number of stages to be displayed is variable, and the greater the number of stages, the higher the expectation to the big hit. In this embodiment, a battle effect (special effect) including such a notice effect is provided. In addition, a sign effect (also referred to as a “prefetch effect”) is provided in advance of the type of battle effect scheduled to be displayed based on the prefetch process. Details thereof will be described later.

  The notice effect pattern includes a pattern in which the effect is executed at the timing after the decorative pattern display mode reaches the reach state, and a pattern in which the final stop mode of the symbol is notified, and a timing at which no decorative symbol is stopped. There is a pattern in which the performance is executed and a reach is reached at the same time.

  The effect determining means 132 determines an effect pattern such as a notice effect to be displayed on the effect display device 60 according to the result of the lottery. The effect determining means 132 holds an effect pattern table to be referred to when selecting the type of effect pattern. Details of the effect pattern table will be described later.

  The effect display control means 134 includes a first effect control means 168 and a second effect control means 170. The first effect control means 168 variably displays the result of the first lottery by the first lottery means 126 on the display area 194 of the effect display device 60 as the decorative symbol 190 according to the selected variation pattern data. The second effect control means 170 variably displays the result of the second lottery by the second lottery means 128 on the display area 194 of the effect display device 60 as the decorative symbol 190 according to the selected variation pattern data. The first effect control means 168 and the second effect control means 170 determine that the change display of the decorative symbol 190 corresponding to the previous first lottery or second lottery has ended, and a new symbol change start condition And The effect display control means 134 further controls effect processing such as lighting and extinguishing of the game effect lamp 90 and sound output from the speaker 18.

Next, the characteristic configuration and operation of the present embodiment will be described.
In the present embodiment, three game modes, a normal mode, a chance mode, and a extended game mode, are provided based on the presence / absence of probability change, the presence / absence of time reduction, the end of the easy entry state, and the like. If the game mode is transitioned to the consecutive resort mode when the big hit is generated, and the player can stay in the consecutive resort mode, it is possible to obtain a lot of balls. In the present embodiment, a novel algorithm is provided for such transition control of the game mode. In addition, a plurality of types of effect modes connected to each game mode are provided, and a variety of effect modes using the effect mode and the game mode as parameters is realized. The details will be described below.

  FIG. 6 is a diagram illustrating state transition between game modes. As shown, one or a plurality of game states are assigned to each game mode. The normal mode is an initial mode that is set at the start of the game, and the profit state is relatively low because of the normal entry state. The chance mode is a mode that is shifted to the big hit (initial hit) from the normal mode as an opportunity, and is an easy entry state. The renzo mode is a mode that is shifted to the big hit from the chance mode, and a continuous state where the big hit is repeatedly obtained while the easy entry state is continuous, or is likely to become the renegade state. Profit status is relatively high.

  The normal mode includes a first gaming state that is a high probability low entry state and a second gaming state that is a low probability low entry state. In the first gaming state, when a big win is made in the first lottery, the mode is shifted to the chance mode with a probability of 1/2, and the mode is switched again (loop) to the normal mode with a probability of 1/2. When a big hit is made in the second lottery, the transition to the chance mode is confirmed. On the other hand, when a big hit is made in the second gaming state, the transition to the chance mode is confirmed regardless of whether the winning is the first or second lottery. For this reason, the second gaming state is more advantageous from the viewpoint of shifting to the chance mode. At the time of transition from the normal mode to the chance mode, one of 1, 5, 9, 100 is set as the number of time reductions. When the number of times of probable change in the first gaming state is reached (in this embodiment, 70 times regardless of the gaming state), the transition to the second gaming state is made.

  The chance mode includes a third gaming state that is a high probability high entering state and a fourth gaming state that is a normal entering state (high probability low entering state or low probability low entering state). When a big hit is made in the third gaming state, the transition to the extended resort mode is determined regardless of whether the winning is due to the first or second lottery. When shifting from the chance mode to the extended resort mode, one of 50, 60, 70, 80, 90, and 100 times is set as the number of short-term closing times. When the number of short-term ending times is reached in the third gaming state, the game state is shifted to the fourth gaming state.

  The fourth gaming state is a gaming state that is transitioned when the number of short-term endings is reached in the third gaming state, but the staying period is a period in which the lottery value of the second lottery (second winning lottery value) continues to be held. It is said. If a big hit is made in the fourth game state, the game state is shifted to the third game state with a probability of 95%, and the game mode is shifted to the extended game mode with a probability of 5%. For this reason, it is more advantageous than the first and second gaming states in the normal mode in that the possibility of directly shifting to the consecutive resort mode remains. When the hold of the second winning / failing lottery value is interrupted in the fourth gaming state (when it becomes zero), the state shifts to the first gaming state if the probability variation state, and shifts to the second gaming state if the normal probability state.

  The continuous game mode includes a fifth gaming state that is a high probability high-entry state. When a big hit is made in the fifth game state, the game mode is again switched (looped) to the extended game mode regardless of whether the game is based on the first or second lottery. At that time, one of 50, 60, 70, 80, 90, and 100 times is reset as the number of short-term closing times. In the consecutive house mode (the fifth gaming state), the special symbol variation time tends to be shorter than that in the chance mode. Staying in this villa mode will bring great benefits to the player. In the fifth gaming state, when the short-term end number is reached, if the second winning / losing lottery value remains, the game state is shifted to the fourth gaming state. If the second winning / losing lottery value has been put on hold and the probability variation state, the game state is shifted to the first gaming state. If the second winning / failing lottery value has been reserved and is in the normal probability state, the game state is shifted to the second gaming state.

  In the present embodiment, the state transition as described above is controlled, so that the following game playability is obtained. That is, in the normal mode, the game becomes a game after winning a big hit. In other words, even if a big hit occurs, attention will be focused on whether or not it involves a short time (easy entry state), and if so, how much the number of short time end times can be obtained. On the other hand, in the third gaming state in the chance mode, the occurrence of the big hit means that the entry into the consecutive resort mode is confirmed, and thus attention will be focused on whether or not the big hit can be acquired within the period of the third gaming state. . Note that the fourth game state in the chance mode is a state in which there is a possibility of rushing into the extended game mode, but rushing is not confirmed. In the Renso mode, whether or not you can win a big hit within that period is a game of play. In addition, the longer the period until the end of the short-term operation, the higher the expectation of the loop rate of the Renso mode. In the present embodiment, an effective presentation specialized for such attention points is made, and details thereof will be described later.

  7 and 8 are diagrams schematically illustrating a symbol determination table referred to in the main determination. Here, it is assumed that the symbol lottery value is in a value range from “0” to “255”. In the symbol determination table, for the symbol lottery value, the stop mode (stop symbol) of the first special symbol 192 and the second special symbol 193, the number of rounds of the special game, the short time end (number of short time end times), the probability change end (probability change) The number of times of termination is associated with each. FIG. 7A is a table referred to in the first gaming state, and FIG. 7B is a table referred to in the second gaming state. FIG. 8A is a table referred to in the third and fifth gaming states, and FIG. 8B is a table referred to in the fourth gaming state. In the symbol determination table, a correspondence relationship between numbers “0” to “21” indicating the types of special symbols and symbol lottery values is defined. Each type of special symbol is associated with a jackpot and a failure determination result. Each type is assigned a plurality of special symbols, that is, symbols that are generally meaningless and formed by a combination of segments.

  When the result of the first lottery is a big hit in the first gaming state, the first winning / failing determination unit 113 refers to the symbol determination table in the upper part of FIG. In this symbol determination table, the special symbol type “0” is associated with a 2R special jackpot without any time reduction. The types “1”, “2”, “3”, and “4” are associated with 2R special jackpots with time reduction, and are associated with the number of time reduction end times of 1, 5, 9, 100 times, respectively. From the symbol lottery value allocation, 50% is no time, 1 is 41%, 5 is 6%, 9 is 2%, 100 is 1%, and the probability of not having time is relatively high. .

  When the result of the second lottery is a big win in the first gaming state, the second winning / failing determining means 117 refers to the symbol determination table in the middle of FIG. In this symbol determination table, the special symbol types “5”, “6”, “7”, and “8” are associated with 2R normal jackpots with a short time, and the number of short time end times of 1, 5, 9, 100 times is associated with each. It has been. From the assignment of the symbol lottery value, once the time is 80%, 5 times is 8%, 9 times is 8%, and 100 times is 4%. high.

  When the result of the first or second lottery is lost in the first gaming state, the first winning / failing determining means 113 and the second winning / failing determining means 117 refer to the symbol determination table in the lower part of FIG. The special symbol type “9” is associated with the symbol lottery values in the entire range when the result of the determination is wrong.

  When the result of the first lottery is a big hit in the second gaming state, the first winning / failing determination unit 113 refers to the symbol determination table in the upper part of FIG. In this symbol determination table, special symbol types “1”, “2”, “3”, and “4” are associated with 2R special jackpots with a short time, and the number of short time end times of 1, 5, 9, 100 times is associated with each. It has been. From the assignment of the symbol lottery value, 1 time reduction is 98%, 5 time is 0.8%, 9 time is 0.8%, 100 time is 0.4%. Very likely to be times.

  When the result of the second lottery is a big hit in the second gaming state, the second winning / failing determination means 117 refers to the symbol determination table in the middle of FIG. In this symbol determination table, the special symbol types “5”, “6”, “7”, and “8” are associated with 2R normal jackpots with a short time, and the number of short time end times of 1, 5, 9, 100 times is associated with each. It has been. From the assignment of the symbol lottery value, 1 time reduction is 98%, 5 time is 0.8%, 9 time is 0.8%, 100 time is 0.4%. Very likely to be times.

  When the result of the first or second lottery is lost in the second gaming state, the first winning / failing determining means 113 and the second winning / failing determining means 117 refer to the symbol determination table in the lower part of FIG. The special symbol type “9” is associated with the symbol lottery values in the entire range when the result of the determination is wrong.

  When the result of the first lottery is a big hit in the third and fifth gaming states, the first winning / failing determining means 113 refers to the symbol determination table in the upper part of FIG. In this symbol determination table, the special symbol types “10”, “11”, “12”, “13”, “14”, and “15” are associated with 2R special jackpots with time reduction, and are 50, 60, 70, 80, and 90, respectively. , 100 times of short time end times are associated. In the present embodiment, any number of short-term terminal times is set to have substantially the same probability.

  When the result of the second lottery is a big hit in the third and fifth gaming states, the second winning / failing determination means 117 refers to the symbol determination table in the middle part of FIG. In this symbol determination table, special symbol types “16”, “17”, “18”, “19”, “20”, and “21” are associated with 2R normal jackpots with a short time, and 50, 60, 70, 80, and 90, respectively. , 100 times of short time end times are associated. In the present embodiment, any number of short-term terminal times is set to have substantially the same probability.

  When the result of the first or second lottery is lost in the third and fifth gaming states, the first winning / failing determining means 113 and the second winning / failing determining means 117 use the symbol determination table in the lower part of FIG. refer. The special symbol type “9” is associated with the symbol lottery values in the entire range when the result of the determination is wrong.

  When the result of the second lottery is a big win in the fourth gaming state, the second winning / failing determination means 117 refers to the symbol determination table in the upper part of FIG. In this symbol determination table, the special symbol types “5”, “6”, “7”, and “8” are associated with 2R normal jackpots with a short time, and the number of short time end times of 1, 5, 9, 100 times is associated with each. It has been. From the assignment of the symbol lottery value, the time reduction is 75%, 5 is 10%, 9 is 10%, and 100 is 5%. high.

When the result of the second lottery is lost in the fourth gaming state, the second winning / failing determining means 117 refers to the symbol determination table in the lower part of FIG. The special symbol type “9” is associated with the symbol lottery values in the entire range when the result of the determination is wrong. In addition, as mentioned above, since the 4th game state can stay only during the period until the second lottery lottery value is suspended in the configuration in which the second lottery is prioritized, the symbol corresponding to the first lottery A determination table is not provided.
In the present embodiment, a special jackpot with a relatively low prize ball acquisition expectation value is associated with the first lottery, and a normal jackpot with a relatively high prize ball acquisition expectation value is associated with the second lottery. However, the special jackpot and the normal jackpot may be associated with both the first and second lotteries. Then, it may be set such that when the first lottery is a big hit, the special big hit selection probability is high, and when the second lottery is a big hit, the normal big hit selection probability is high. Alternatively, only the normal jackpot may be associated with both the first and second lotteries. Alternatively, only the special jackpot may be associated with both the first and second lotteries.

  In addition, although illustration is abbreviate | omitted, the opening pattern of the special winning opening in a special game is matched with the kind of special symbol shown in FIG. 7, FIG. That is, for the special symbol types “0” to “4”, “10” to “15” (2R special jackpot), an opening pattern in which the first big winning opening 91 is repeatedly opened over two rounds is associated. Yes. The opening time per round is 6 seconds. On the other hand, types “5” to “8”, “16” to “21” (2R normal jackpot) are associated with an opening pattern in which the second big winning opening 92 is repeatedly opened over two rounds. The opening time per round is 30 seconds. In the present embodiment, regardless of the type of special symbol, 70 is uniformly set as the probability variation end count in the case of a big hit. For this reason, the setting in the symbol determination table may be omitted.

  In this embodiment, in addition to the above-described symbol determination table for main determination, a preliminary symbol determination table referred to in the preliminary symbol determination is provided. This prior symbol determination table is provided for each type of gaming state, and the special symbol type (number) shown in FIGS. 7 and 8 is set as the symbol range number as it is. That is, the symbol lottery value and the symbol range in each gaming state are associated with each other. The illustration is omitted here. The first winning / failing determining means 113 and the second winning / failing determining means 117 set the symbol range with reference to the prior symbol determination table in the prior symbol determination described later. Every time the first symbol determination unit 113 sets a symbol range, the value is transmitted to the effect determination unit 132 together with a value indicating the first lottery and the number of holdings. Whenever the symbol range is set, the second success / failure determination unit 117 transmits the value to the effect determination unit 132 together with a value indicating the second lottery and the number of holds.

  9 and 10 are diagrams schematically showing a variation pattern table referred to in this determination. In the variation pattern table, pattern lottery values and variation patterns are associated with each other. Here, it is assumed that the pattern lottery value is in a value range from “0” to “255”. FIG. 9A is a table that is referred to in the first and second gaming states (normal mode), and FIG. 9B is a diagram showing the deviation variation pattern table in detail. FIG. 10A is a table referred to in the third and fourth gaming states (chance mode), and FIG. 10B is a table referred to in the fifth gaming state (long game mode).

  When the result of the first lottery is a big hit in the first and second gaming states, the first pattern determining means 114 refers to the upper variation pattern table of FIG. In this variation pattern table, super reach of “pseudo super 1” to “pseudo super 3” is assigned to the pattern lottery value “0 to 255” associated with the special symbol type “0”. The selection probability is higher in the order of pseudo super 1> pseudo super 2> pseudo super 3. The “pseudo super” here is a variation pattern that is associated with a design effect in which the post-reach development effect in normal super reach is carried over to the jackpot effect. Also, “pseudo super 1” to “pseudo super 3” are assigned to the pattern lottery values “0 to 255” associated with the special symbol types “1” to “4”. The selection probability is increased in the order of pseudo super 3> pseudo super 2> pseudo super 1. That is, the setting is made so that the pseudo super 3 is easily selected when the time is short (easy to enter), and the pseudo super 1 is easily selected when the time is not short.

  When the result of the second lottery is a big hit in the first and second gaming states, the second pattern determining means 119 refers to the variation pattern table in the middle part of FIG. In this variation pattern table, “pseudo super 1” to “pseudo super 3” are assigned to the pattern lottery values “0 to 255” associated with the special symbol types “5” to “8”. The selection probability is increased in the order of pseudo super 3> pseudo super 2> pseudo super 1. That is, when the result of the second lottery is a big hit, the time shift is fixed, so that the pseudo super 3 is easily selected.

  When the result of the first or second lottery is lost in the first and second gaming states, the first pattern determining means 114 and the second pattern determining means 119 use the lower variation pattern table in FIG. refer. In this variation pattern table, normal reach of “normal 1” to “normal 3” and “no reach” are assigned to the pattern lottery values “0 to 255” associated with the special symbol type “9”. The normals 1 to 3 are variation patterns in which the production before the reach development of the pseudo supers 1 to 3 is associated with each other, and do not generate a pseudo super reach. The fluctuation time of normal 1 to 3 may be longer than the fluctuation time without reach.

  As shown in FIG. 9B, in this deviation variation pattern table, the range of the pattern lottery value associated with the variation pattern is different for each number of holdings. Specifically, the smaller the number of holds, the wider the range of pattern lottery values assigned to variation patterns with relatively long variation times, and the probability that variation patterns with long variation times will be selected is increased. . Therefore, the average fluctuation time becomes longer as the number of holdings by the first holding unit 144 or the second holding unit 146 is smaller. Therefore, when the number of holdings by the first holding unit 144 or the second holding unit 146 is less than a predetermined number, for example, 1 to 2, the selection probability of the variation pattern having a long variation time becomes higher than usual, and the variation time is increased. It tends to be relatively long.

  The selection probability of the variation pattern for detachment is increased in the order of normal 1> normal 2> normal 3 for normal reach. As the number of holds increases from 1, 2, 3, and 4, the pattern lottery value range of “out of normal reach” decreases, and conversely the pattern lottery value range of “out of reach” increases. Therefore, the average fluctuation time becomes shorter as the number of holds increases, and conversely, the average change time becomes longer as the number of holds decreases. In this way, by using a variation pattern table in which the correspondence between the pattern lottery value range and the variation pattern is different for each number of holdings, control that makes it easy to select a variation pattern with a long variation time when the number of holdings decreases is realized. be able to.

  In order to identify the fluctuation pattern, the pattern numbers 1 to 3 are associated with the pseudo supers 1 to 3, the pattern numbers 4 to 6 are associated with the normals 1 to 3, and the pattern number 7 without reach. Are associated.

  When the result of the first lottery is a big hit in the third gaming state, the first pattern determining means 114 refers to the upper variation pattern table of FIG. In this variation pattern table, the super reach of “Super 1” is assigned to the pattern lottery values “0 to 255” associated with the special symbol types “1” to “4”. When the second lottery result is a big hit in the third and fourth gaming states, the second pattern determining means 119 refers to the middle fluctuation pattern table in FIG. In this variation pattern table, “Super 1” is assigned to the pattern lottery values “0 to 255” associated with the special symbol types “5” to “8”.

  When the result of the first or second lottery is lost in the third gaming state, or when the result of the second lottery is lost in the fourth gaming state, the first pattern determining means 114, the second pattern determining The means 119 refers to the fluctuation pattern table in the lower part of FIG. In this variation pattern table, “super 1”, “no reach 1”, and “no reach 2” are assigned to the pattern lottery values “0 to 255” associated with the special symbol type “9”. “No reach 1” and “no reach 2” are both fluctuation patterns in which the fluctuation time is different while there is no reach. Since “no reach 1” is associated with an effect that tells whether or not to reach a reach mode, the variation time is longer than “no reach 2” that is not associated with such an effect. Although not shown in the figure, even in this outlier variation pattern table, as shown in FIG. 9B, as the number of reservations increases, the non-reach 2 is more easily selected than the non-reach 1 and the number of reservations decreases. As it is, the non-reach 1 tends to be selected more easily than the non-reach 2.

  When the result of the first lottery is a big hit in the fifth gaming state, the first pattern determining unit 114 refers to the upper variation pattern table of FIG. In this variation pattern table, the super reach of “super 2” is assigned to the pattern lottery values “0 to 255” associated with the special symbol types “10” to “15”. When the result of the second lottery is a big hit, the second pattern determining unit 119 refers to the middle fluctuation pattern table in FIG. In this variation pattern table, “super 2” is assigned to the pattern lottery values “0 to 255” associated with the special symbol types “16” to “20”.

  When the result of the first or second lottery is lost in the fifth gaming state, the first pattern determining unit 114 and the second pattern determining unit 119 refer to the variation pattern table in the lower part of FIG. In this variation pattern table, “super 2” and “no reach” are assigned to the pattern lottery values “0 to 255” associated with the special symbol type “9”. The fluctuation time of “no reach” is shorter than the fluctuation time of “Super 2”. Although not shown in the figure, even in this extraordinary variation pattern table, as shown in FIG. 9B, the non-reach is more easily selected as the number of holds increases, and the no reach is selected as the number of holds decreases. It tends to be difficult. The “no reach” in the fifth gaming state has a variation time equivalent to or shorter than the “no reach 2” in the third and fourth gaming states. For this reason, the fluctuation time in the extended mode tends to be shorter than the fluctuation time in the chance mode. In the present embodiment, when the number of holding of the second winning / losing lottery value is equal to or larger than the set number (specifically, three or more), the selection of the variation pattern selected when the result of the second lottery is out of place. When the third gaming state and the fifth gaming state are compared with each other, the third gaming state tends to be less likely to select a variation pattern of a predetermined time or less (that is, the third gaming state has a longer symbol variation time). Is set to have.

  In order to identify the fluctuation pattern, pattern number 8 is associated with jackpot super 1, super pattern 1 is associated with unsupervised super 1, and pattern numbers 10 and 11 are associated with no reach 1 and 2. Are associated with each other. The jackpot super 2 is associated with the pattern number 12, the unsuperposed super 2 is associated with the pattern number 13, and the pattern number 14 is associated with no reach.

  In the present embodiment, for the sake of convenience of explanation, an example in which pseudo super 1 to 3, super 1 and 2, and normal 1 to 3 are assigned to the pattern lottery values has been shown. Needless to say, a subdivided and subdivided pattern lottery value may be assigned. For example, depending on the gaming state and the gaming mode, the ratio of whether the fluctuation pattern when the result of winning / failing lottery is a big hit is normal or super, or the ratio of whether to reach or pseudo reach Different settings may be used.

  In the present embodiment, in addition to the above-described variation pattern table for main determination, a pre-pattern determination table referred to in advance symbol determination is provided. This prior pattern determination table is provided for each type of gaming state, and pattern numbers 1 to 14 shown in FIGS. 9 and 10 are set as pattern range numbers 1 to 14 as they are. That is, the correspondence between the pattern lottery value and the pattern range in each gaming state is made in this way. The illustration is omitted here. The first pattern determination unit 114 and the second pattern determination unit 119 set the pattern range with reference to the prior pattern determination table in the prior variation pattern determination described later. Whenever the pattern range is set, the first pattern determination unit 114 transmits the value to the effect determination unit 132 together with a value indicating that the first lottery is performed. Whenever the pattern range is set, the second success / failure determination unit 117 transmits the value to the effect determination unit 132 together with a value indicating the second lottery.

  11 and 12 are diagrams showing a schematic configuration of the entire effect. In the present embodiment, there are provided a plurality of effect modes that are displayed over the above-described plurality of game modes (normal mode, chance mode, extended resort mode). The plurality of effect modes are different from each other in the effect pattern (main character in this embodiment) of the effect pattern to be selected. One of the production modes can be set according to the player's operation input.

  That is, as shown in FIGS. 11A and 11B, three types of effect modes A to C are provided. The effect mode A is the character A, the effect mode B is the character B, and the effect mode C is the character C. In each effect mode, there is no change in the main character between the game states, but the content (story) of the suggestion effect that progresses including the main character changes between the game states. The effect mode A is set so that the suggestion accuracy is high, the effect mode B is medium suggestion accuracy, and the effect mode C is set so that the suggestion accuracy is low.

  In the normal mode, a suggestion effect that suggests the expected degree of transition to the chance mode is displayed. In the effect mode A, a complete notification type effect is displayed, and whether or not the mode is shifted to the chance mode as a result of the currently displayed symbol variation (also referred to as “the variation”) is clearly indicated as a comment during the variation. . In the effect mode B, a balance notification type effect is displayed, and whether or not the mode is shifted to the chance mode as a result of the change is suggested by causing an enemy character to appear during the change. In the effect mode C, a non-notification-type effect is displayed, and it is not suggested whether or not to shift to the chance mode during the change.

  In the chance mode, a suggestion effect that suggests the expected level of transition to the consecutive resort mode is displayed. In the effect mode A, a dedicated pre-reading notice effect is displayed, and the notice effect in the center of the screen indicates whether or not the mode is shifted to the villa mode by any of the currently determined lottery values. In the effect mode B, the hold pre-reading notice effect is displayed, and the degree of expectation of shifting to the extended resort mode based on the current lottery value currently held is indicated by the hold display effect. In the effect mode C, a normal notice effect is displayed, and the degree of expectation for shifting to the extended resort mode due to the change is suggested by the notice effect in the center of the screen. In the chance mode, a pedestal effect that indicates the current remaining short time count (the remaining number of times until the end of the short time) in the hold display is displayed as an effect common to each effect mode. Details thereof will be described later.

  In the consecutive-villa mode, a suggestion effect that suggests the set number of short-term ending times or the remaining number of short-time hours is displayed. In the effect mode A, a short time finalization notification effect is displayed, and the number of short time end periods set in the case of a big hit is clearly indicated by a numerical value. In the effect mode B, a time-short suggestion notification effect is displayed, and it is suggested that the remaining number of times at that time is gradually approaching the actual value without explicitly indicating the number of times at the end of the time-short. In the effect mode C, a time-short special notification effect is displayed, and it is suggested that the remaining number of times at that time is gradually approaching the actual value as compared with the effect mode B without explicitly indicating the number of time-short end times.

  The suggestion effect includes a battle effect in which the main character fights against the enemy character. This battle effect suggests that the transition to the easy entry state is confirmed by the victory of the main character. FIG. 12 shows a configuration outline of the notice effect displayed in the normal mode. In the normal mode, comment notices, character notices, group notices, etc. may be made by enemy characters, and the hit expectation is set differently depending on the notice type. When a big hit occurs in the normal mode, a pseudo super reach effect described later is displayed.

  This pseudo super reach effect is an effect that makes it appear as if the symbol variation effect during normal game is taken over as a big hit effect during special game. Specifically, the reach displayed during normal game is super It looks as if it has developed into a reach. Since the original reach effect is completed during the normal game, the effect displayed here is referred to as “pseudo super reach” for convenience. When this pseudo super reach is displayed, a development symbol which will be described later is stopped as a central symbol when the decorative symbol 190 is stopped. And a special game is started and a battle is started, and a main character and an enemy character play a battle. When the main character wins in this battle effect, the transition to the easy entry state, that is, the transition to the chance mode is confirmed. When the main character is defeated, the normal mode is repeated again.

  Specifically, as shown, characters ac are set as enemy characters for battle effects. The strength of the character is a <b <c. For this reason, when the strongest character c appears, there is a high possibility that the main character will be defeated, and the transition expectation to the easy-to-enter state is lowered. On the other hand, when the weakest character a appears, the main character is likely to win, and the degree of expectation for transition to the easy-to-enter state increases.

  Also, the special techniques X, Y, and Z are set for the special technique that the main character delivers, and the effect is X> Y> Z. For this reason, if the special technique X having a relatively large effect is paid out, there is a high possibility that the main character will win, and the degree of expectation for transition to the easy-to-enter state is high. On the contrary, if the special move Z with a relatively small effect is paid out, there is a high possibility that the main character will be defeated, and the degree of expectation of transition to the easy-to-enter state becomes low. In addition, although the expectation degree is set to change depending on the attack technique of the enemy character and whether or not the main character can avoid the attack, the details thereof are omitted.

  The outline of the effect in the normal mode is shown in the figure, but the battle effect is also performed in the chance mode and the extended mode. Although there is no pseudo-super-reach effect for these battle effects, the enemy character type, expectation level, expectation level of the deadly technique, etc. are common. In the chance mode, there may be a pre-reading effect that suggests in advance the enemy characters that are scheduled to play under predetermined conditions.

  13 to 16 are diagrams illustrating screen examples displayed on the effect display device. FIGS. 13 and 14 show examples of screens that can be displayed mainly in the normal mode, FIG. 15 shows examples of screens that can be displayed in the chance mode, and FIG. 16 shows examples of screens that can be displayed in the extended mode. (A)-(h) of each figure has illustrated a part of the production process. As shown in FIG. 13A, in the display area 194 of the effect display device 60, the decorative symbol 190 is variably displayed in the substantially central region, and the decorative symbol 190 is superimposed on the variable display. Various effects images are displayed. In addition, a specific display area 202 is set below that does not interfere with the fluctuating display of the decorative symbol 190, and the hold display effects of the first and second games are displayed.

  That is, in the specific display area 202, the holding state of the winning / losing lottery value (first winning / notifying lottery value) held by the first holding means 144, or the winning / nothing lottery value (second winning / nothing lottery held by the second holding means 146). Value) hold status is displayed by the number of hold-supported images with a lamp as a motif. However, in the normal mode, the second winning lottery value is basically not scheduled to be held, so only the holding display corresponding to the first winning / losing lottery value is made. For this reason, only the hold-corresponding image 206 corresponding to the first winning / losing lottery value is shown in FIG. In the illustrated example, three lamps corresponding to the current number of holds are displayed. The hold-corresponding image 206 is additionally displayed sequentially on the right whenever a hold of the first winning / losing lottery value by the first hold means 144 is added, and disappears from the left whenever the hold is digested. For production, the hold correspondence image 206 is sequentially digested from the left end side and displayed so as to shift to the left.

  When the game is interrupted and a demonstration screen (not shown) is displayed, an effect mode selection screen as shown in FIG. 13B is displayed. Selection buttons for effect modes A, B, and C are displayed on the screen, and one of them is highlighted. The player operates the cross button up and down to move the highlight display, and can select one of the options. By pressing the enter button (PUSH), the player confirms the selection of the highlighted option. be able to. When the effect mode is selected in this way, a notice effect in which the main character corresponding to the effect mode appears is displayed.

  When the production mode A is set in the normal mode, the above-described complete notification type production is displayed. That is, if the result of the winning / losing lottery is a big hit with a transition to the easy entry state, for example, as shown in FIG. The Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 13D, the developed symbol “SP” indicating the development to the pseudo super reach is stopped and displayed as the central symbol of the decorative symbol 190 that has been in the reach state. This developed symbol “SP” is not always included as a stop symbol candidate of the decorative symbol 190, and is displayed only when the variation pattern of the pseudo super reach is selected. The stop of the development symbol “SP” means that the jackpot is confirmed in terms of internal processing. That is, the stop symbol combination in which the left and right symbols are tempered with the same symbols and the central symbol is “SP” constitutes a winning symbol combination.

  When the development symbol “SP” is stopped and displayed in this manner, the big hit is confirmed and displayed internally, and the game shifts to a special game. Then, a pseudo super reach effect is displayed as a big hit effect during the special game. The pseudo super reach production is a battle production. That is, as shown in FIG. 13E, the battle effect is started in the first round of the 2R special game. At this time, “7SP7”, which is the decorative symbol 190, is evacuated to the corner of the screen, and a display prompting “right-handed” is displayed on the upper right of the screen. Although it does not clearly indicate that a special game is being played, it will implicitly encourage players to enter the grand prize opening. If the big hit is accompanied by a short time (easy entry), the main character wins in the second round as shown in FIGS. 777 "etc., and it is clearly shown that it was a big hit to the player. In the normal mode, when the three symbols of the decorative symbol 190 are aligned with the same symbol in this way, it means that the transition to the easy entry state is confirmed.

  In the effect mode A, as shown in the figure, a comment such as “Chance mode is confirmed 5 times!” Is displayed together with this pattern alignment. This announces the number of short-term endings after the end of the special game. On the other hand, if the result of the lottery is wrong, for example, as shown in FIG. 13 (h), an out symbol combination such as “727” is stopped and a comment such as “Sorry ...” is displayed, It is announced that it was off. In the case of detachment, the left and right symbols as shown in the figure may not be tempered with the same symbols.

  If the big hit in the normal mode is not accompanied by a short time (easy entry state), the main character is defeated in the second round as shown in FIGS. To “717”. In the normal mode, the fact that the three symbols of the decorative symbols 190 are disengaged and displayed in a reach manner during the special game in this manner means that the transition to the easy entry state is not confirmed.

  On the other hand, when the production mode B is set in the normal mode, the above-described balance notification type production is displayed. That is, if the result of the winning / losing lottery is a big hit with the transition to the easy entry state, for example, as shown in FIG. A suggestion effect is displayed. Specifically, as shown in the figure, enemy characters appearing in the pseudo super reach effect are displayed. Since the character a is displayed in the illustrated example, it is implied that the expectation level of winning in the battle effect is high. Then, as shown in FIG. 14D, the developed symbol “SP” is stopped and displayed as the central symbol of the decorative symbol 190 that has been in the reach state.

  When the development symbol “SP” is stopped and displayed in this manner, the game shifts to a special game and a pseudo super reach effect is displayed. If the big hit is accompanied by a short time (easy to enter), the main character wins in the second round as shown in FIG. 14E, and the decorative symbol 190 changes from “3SP3” to “333”, etc. It is replaced with a pattern match. If the big hit does not involve a short time (easy entry state), the main character is defeated in the second round, and the decorative symbol 190 is replaced with an off symbol combination such as “323” from “3SP3”. If the result of the lottery determination is out of place, the off symbol combination such as “313” is stopped and displayed without developing into pseudo super reach. In addition, when it is out of reach, the left and right symbols are not tempered.

  When the production mode C is set in the normal mode, the above-described non-notification type production is displayed. That is, when the result of the lottery determination is a big hit with the transition to the easy entry state, as shown in FIGS. 14 (f) and 14 (g), the presence or absence of development to pseudo super reach is suggested during the symbol change. It is suggested that there will be no development at the time of fluctuation stoppage and the expectation of victory when it develops. In the illustrated example, it is suggested that the character b is displayed together with the stop of the development symbol “SP”, so that it develops into a pseudo super reach and the degree of expectation of victory is medium.

  When the development symbol “SP” is stopped and displayed in this manner, the game shifts to a special game and a pseudo super reach effect is displayed. If this big hit is accompanied by a short time (easy entry state), as shown in FIG. 14 (h), the main character wins in the second round, and the decorative symbol 190 changes from “1SP1” to “111”, etc. It is replaced with a pattern match. If the big hit does not involve a short time (easy to enter), the main character is defeated in the second round, and the decorative symbol 190 is replaced with an off symbol combination such as “141” from “1SP1”. If the result of the lottery determination is out of place, the off symbol combination such as “121” is stopped and displayed without developing into pseudo super reach. In addition, when it is out of reach, the left and right symbols are not tempered.

  On the other hand, since the second winning lottery value is expected to be held in the chance mode, as shown in FIG. 15 (a), not only the holding correspondence image 206 corresponding to the first winning lottery value but also the second winning lottery value is supported. The hold corresponding image 208 to be displayed is displayed. While the hold correspondence image 206 has a round shape, the hold correspondence image 208 has a rhombus shape, so that the player can easily recognize which of the lottery values is held. Note that the colors of the holding correspondence images 206 and 208 are both yellow. As described above, in this embodiment, the specification of “priority digestion” that prioritizes digestion of the second winning / failing lottery value is applied. Therefore, when the second winning / failing lottery value is suspended, the suspension-corresponding image 208 is retained. The image 206 is displayed so as to interrupt the front side (left side in the figure) of the image 206.

  In the chance mode, a pedestal effect indicating the number of short-term closing times and the remaining short-time number is displayed. That is, the same number of pedestal images 210 as the remaining number of short times is displayed so as to correspond to the position where the hold display is made in the specific display area 202. The number of pedestal images 210 coincides with the number of short-term closing times at the start of the chance mode, but shifts and decreases in a manner similar to the hold-corresponding image for each change. The hold-corresponding images 206 and 208 can be superimposed on the pedestal image 210. When the hold-corresponding image superimposed on the pedestal image 210 is digested, the symbol variation in the short time state (third gaming state) is started. The Note that the color of the pedestal image 210 is set to red so that even if the hold correspondence images 206 and 208 are superimposed on the pedestal image 210, the hold correspondence images can be easily identified.

  When the production mode A is set in the chance mode, the above-described dedicated prefetch notice production is displayed. This exclusive look-ahead notice suggests whether or not a big hit will be generated by any of the currently determined lottery values. Note that the big hit in the chance mode means confirmation of the transition to the consecutive resort mode (the fifth gaming state). Specifically, as shown in FIGS. 15B and 15C, the level meter 212 is displayed on the screen, and the expected level of transition to the extended resort mode is suggested by the display level. The higher the display level is, the higher the degree of expectation for transition to the consecutive resort mode. In the illustrated example, the display level gradually increases with each change, and the battle effect is started along with the digestion of the second winning lottery value when the display level reaches a high level. During the battle effect, the decorative symbol 190 is evacuated to the corner of the screen. When the main character wins in this battle effect, the jackpot confirmation and the transition to the extended resort mode are confirmed. If the main character is not able to win, the confirmation of detachment and the non-transition confirmation to the villa mode are shown. The effect by the level meter 212 is a sign effect that is displayed over a period of a plurality of symbol variations until the battle effect is started and suggests the expected degree of victory prior to the battle effect.

  When the production mode B is set in the chance mode, the above-described reservation pre-reading notice production is displayed. This pre-reading advance notice suggests the degree of expectation of the second winning lottery value currently on hold by a hold display. Specifically, as shown in FIGS. 15D and 15E, an enemy character is displayed in the case where a battle effect is displayed immediately above the hold corresponding image 208 corresponding to the second winning / losing lottery value. As already mentioned, since the type of enemy character also corresponds to the hit expectation level, when an enemy character with a high expectation level is displayed, the player generates a big hit due to the fluctuation of the winning lottery value. It can be recognized that it is easy. In the illustrated example, the character b is displayed for the next change, and the character a is displayed for the second change. For this reason, it can be recognized that the hit expectation is high in the second change (that is, the transfer expectation to the extended resort mode is high).

  Note that such an effect display is not performed for the first winning / losing lottery value. If the same effect display is performed for the first winning / losing lottery value, if a character having a high expectation with respect to the first winning / losing lottery value is displayed, the player may stop launching the game ball. . Since it is a specification to which preferential digestion is applied, a new hold of the second winning / failing lottery value is prevented by so-called stoppage, and the first winning / losing lottery value having a high expectation is quickly digested. In order to prevent the operating rate of the gaming machine from being lowered due to such stoppages, in the present embodiment, the hold prefetch display is not performed for the first winning / losing lottery value.

  When the effect mode C is set in the chance mode, the above-described normal notice effect is displayed. This normal notice suggests the degree of expectation due to the change based on the progress of the battle performance. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 15 (f), depending on the type of enemy character appearing in the battle effect and the type of the special technique to be executed during the battle effect, the winning expectation degree and the winning expectation degree (that is, the transition to the consecutive resort mode) (Expectation).

  In this chance mode, even if the short-term end count is reached, the chance mode can continue to stay unless the second winning lottery value is suspended. Although the game is in the normal entry state and the game state is shifted from the third game state to the fourth game state, the fourth game state is in the normal mode (first and first games) in that there is a possibility of direct transition to the extended game mode. 2 game state). For this reason, there is an advantage that the second winning lottery value is continuously held in the chance mode. In the present embodiment, a device is devised to make use of such game characteristics for production.

  That is, as shown in FIG. 15G, the mode of the hold corresponding image is changed so that the hold of the second winning lottery value exceeding the number of the base images 210 can be distinguished. In the illustrated example, when the remaining number of pedestal images 210 is three, the fourth second winning / losing lottery value is reserved, so the hold corresponding image 214 having a color different from that of the hold corresponding image 208 is displayed. In this embodiment, the color of the hold correspondence image 214 is the same red as that of the base image 210. The hold-corresponding image 214 indicates the second winning / losing lottery value by forming the same rhombus as the hold-corresponding image 208, and the red corresponding to the hold-corresponding image 208 indicates that no time is added.

  As long as the player stays in the chance mode, the main character will not lose in the battle effect. In other words, the production pattern is such that the main character wins when shifting from the chance mode to the consecutive mode, the draw is made when the chance mode is looped, and the main character is defeated when the mode is shifted from the chance mode to the normal mode. Is set. In the effect shown in FIG. 15 (h), it is suggested that the battle result is a draw to stay in the fourth gaming state, and the chance mode is continued.

  Since the second winning lottery value is expected to be held in the consecutive-villa mode, the holding correspondence image 206 corresponding to the first winning lottery value and the holding corresponding to the second winning lottery value are shown in FIG. Both corresponding images 208 are displayed. However, the pedestal effect as in the chance mode is not performed in the Renso mode. In the consecutive resort mode, a suggestion effect that suggests the number of short-term closing times and the remaining number of short-time jobs is displayed.

  When the production mode A is set in the consecutive-villa mode, the above-described short time confirmation notification production is displayed. This time-determined notification effect provides accurate notification of the number of time-short end times and the number of time-short remaining times. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 16A, a counter 216 for suggesting the remaining number of time savings is displayed on the screen. When the effect mode A is a big hit and the number of time reductions is set, the set number is displayed on the counter 216 as the initial value of the remaining time reduction, and the value of the counter 216 is down-counted for each symbol variation. In the example shown in the figure, it is reported as it is that 70 times is set as the number of short-term ending times at the time of transition to the consecutive resort mode.

  When the production mode B is set in the consecutive resort mode, the above-mentioned time-short suggestion notification production is displayed. At this time suggestion notification effect, as shown in FIG. 16 (b), 50 times are displayed on the counter 216 as the number of time shortening end times at the time of shifting to the consecutive resort mode. This “50 times” is the minimum number of times that can be selected as the number of times for the short time period. The value of the counter 216 is down-counted for every symbol variation. However, when the actual number of short time end times is different from the minimum number (50 times) such as 70 times, the book bottom is adjusted in the process of down-counting. Specifically, as shown in FIGS. 16C and 16D, the remaining short time count is incremented by +5 at a predetermined down count timing. Thereby, for example, the value of the counter 216 is made coincident at the timing when the actual remaining number of short times becomes 60, and thereafter, addition is not performed. By doing in this way, although the value initially displayed on the counter 216 is low in reliability, a correct value is displayed by the time the short-term end is reached.

  When the production mode C is set in the consecutive-villa mode, the above-mentioned time-short special notification production is displayed. In this short time special notification effect, as shown in FIG. 16 (e), 30 times are displayed on the counter 216 as the short time end number at the time of shifting to the consecutive resort mode. This “30 times” is a fake value because it is not included in the selection target as the number of short-term end times. Then, in the process in which the value of the counter 216 is down-counted for each symbol variation, the book is adjusted. Specifically, as shown in FIGS. 16 (f) and 16 (g), +5 or +3 is added to the remaining short time count at a predetermined timing of the down count. As a result, although the value initially displayed on the counter 216 is low in reliability, a correct value is displayed before reaching the end of the short time. In addition, by setting a value smaller than the candidate number of short-term and final number of times as an initial value and including a small value (+3) as an added value, the actual value is gradually approached. Can give a different impression.

  In addition, although illustration is abbreviate | omitted, a battle effect is displayed also in consecutive resort mode, and winning a battle suggests re-entry into jackpot and consecutive resort mode. In addition, drawing in a battle suggests a detachment, and suggests staying in the villa mode or shifting to the chance mode. Furthermore, defeating the battle suggests a transition to normal mode.

FIG. 17 is a diagram illustrating effect transition between effect modes.
As already described, in the normal mode, a symbol variation effect is displayed that indicates whether or not the game will develop into a pseudo super reach effect during the normal game. In this symbol variation effect, the reach symbol is not reached while the result of the lottery is out of reach, or the developed symbol “SP” is not stopped even if the reach is reached. When the result of the lottery is a big hit, a special symbol effect that succeeds the symbol variation effect is displayed during the special game. The special symbol production is a pseudo super reach production. At this time, if the symbol alignment is finally displayed, the mode is shifted to the chance mode, and if the symbol alignment is not reached, the mode is shifted to the normal mode again (loop). That is, if it is a big hit by the first lottery, the symbols are aligned with a probability of 50%, and if it is a big hit by the second lottery, the symbols are aligned with a probability of 100%.

  When the mode is shifted to the chance mode, the battle effect and the pedestal effect are displayed as described above. At this time, if a big hit is made in the third gaming state, the ending of the battle effect is won and the mode is shifted to the consecutive resort mode. If it is a big hit in the 4th game state, it becomes a draw with a probability of 95%, stays in the chance mode, wins with a probability of 5%, and shifts to the consecutive resort mode. On the other hand, even if the result of the lottery determination is out of place, if there is a pedestal due to a shortage of time, or if there is a hold for the second lottery lottery value, it will be a draw and stay in the chance mode. If the result of the lottery decision is lost, the pedestal is lost due to the end of the short time, and there is no holding of the second lottery lottery value, the game is defeated and the mode is changed to the normal mode.

  When the mode is shifted to the consecutive resort mode, as described above, the time reduction notification effect and the battle effect suggesting the remaining number of time reductions until the end of the time reduction are displayed. At this time, if the result of the winning / losing lottery becomes a big hit, the end result of the battle effect is won, and the mode is again switched (looped) to the consecutive-villa mode. If the result of the lottery is wrong and the end of the short time has not been reached, the result of the battle production will be a draw and stay in the Renso mode. If the result of the winning / losing lottery is lost, the short-term end has been reached, and the second winning / failing lottery value is held, the result of the battle effect is a draw and the game is shifted to the chance mode (fourth game state). If the result of the lottery decision is lost, the end of the short time has been reached, and there is no hold of the second lottery lottery value, the result of the battle effect is defeated and the mode is shifted to the normal mode.

  FIG. 18 is a diagram schematically showing an effect pattern table that is referred to when an effect pattern is selected. 18A shows a table referred to in the normal mode, FIG. 18B shows a table referred to in the chance mode, and FIG. 18C shows a table referred to in the extended play mode.

  The effect determining means 132 determines the effect pattern with reference to the effect pattern table shown in FIG. In the effect pattern table, the correspondence between the pattern lottery value “0 to 255” and the effect pattern is defined for the combination of the determination result and the variation pattern number. Note that “A” to “C” in the figure indicate that they correspond to the production modes A to C. “FSP1” to “FSP3” indicate that they correspond to pseudo supers 1 to 3, “N1” to “N3” indicate that they correspond to normals 1 to 3, and “Zn” corresponds to that without reach. Show. The subscripts “a” to “c” indicate that the enemy characters to fight against are characters a to c. For example, “A-FSP1a” is the reach effect of the pseudo super 1 in the effect mode A, and indicates that the battle effect opponent is the character a. “B-N2b” is a normal 2 reach effect in effect mode B and indicates that the battle effect opponent is the character b. “C-Znc” is an effect without reach in the effect mode C, and indicates that the battle effect opponent is the character c.

  As can be seen from the assignment of the effect lottery values in the effect pattern table, the character a having a high expectation is likely to appear for the 2R jackpot with respect to the pseudo super 3 (variation pattern number: 3) having a relatively high expectation. Is set to In addition, with respect to the detachment, the character c having a low expectation level is set to be more likely to appear with respect to the pseudo normal 1 having a relatively low expectation level and no reach. This maintains the reliability of the enemy character in combination with the variation pattern selection tendency shown in FIG.

  The effect determining means 132 determines the effect pattern with reference to the effect pattern table shown in FIG. In the effect pattern table, the correspondence between the pattern lottery value “0 to 255” and the effect pattern is defined for the combination of the determination result and the variation pattern range. In the figure, “SP1” indicates that it corresponds to the super 1, and “Z1” and “Z2” indicate that they correspond to the non-reach 1 and 2. For example, “A-SP1a” is a super 1 reach effect in effect mode A, and indicates that the battle effect opponent is the character a. “B-Z1b” is an effect of no reach 1 in the effect mode B, and indicates that the battle effect opponent is the character b. “C-Z2c” is an effect of no reach 2 in the effect mode C, and indicates that the opponent of the battle effect is the character c.

  As can be seen from the assignment of the effect lottery values in the effect pattern table, the 2a big hit is set so that the character a having a relatively high expectation is likely to appear. In addition, it is set so that a character c with a relatively low degree of expectation is likely to appear. This maintains the reliability of the enemy character in combination with the variation pattern selection tendency shown in FIG.

  The effect determining means 132 determines the effect pattern with reference to the effect pattern table shown in FIG. In the effect pattern table, the correspondence between the pattern lottery value “0 to 255” and the effect pattern is defined for the combination of the determination result and the variation pattern number. Note that “SP2” in the figure indicates that it corresponds to Super 2, and “Ze” indicates that it corresponds without reach. For example, “A-SP2a” is the reach effect of Super 2 in the effect mode A, and indicates that the battle effect opponent is the character a. “B-Zeb” is an effect without reach in the effect mode B, and indicates that the battle effect opponent is the character b.

  As can be seen from the assignment of the effect lottery values in the effect pattern table, the 2a big hit is set so that the character a having a relatively high expectation is likely to appear. In addition, it is set so that a character c with a relatively low degree of expectation is likely to appear. This maintains the reliability of the enemy character in combination with the selection tendency of the variation pattern shown in FIG.

  FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing a basic operation process in the pachinko gaming machine. First, processing is executed when a game ball enters the first start port 62, the second start port 63, the general winning port 72, the operation port 68, the first big winning port 91, the second big winning port 92, and the like. (S10). And if it is in a normal game (Y of S12), an effect mode switching process will be performed (S13), and control processes of normal games, such as a lottery determination, will be performed (S14). If it is not in a normal game (N in S12), a special game control process is executed (S16). Then, a prize ball payout according to various winnings in the processes from S10 to S16 is processed (S18).

  FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing in detail the ball entry process of S10 in FIG. When the entrance to the starting port (the first starting port 62 or the second starting port 63) is detected (Y in S200), the entering determination means 110 sets the prescribed prize ball number corresponding to the starting port. (S202). Then, the winning / losing lottery value is acquired (S204), and referring to whether or not the holding number of the winning / failing lottery value by the holding control means 116 is less than 4, if it is in a state where further holding is possible (Y in S206), A pre-determination process based on prefetching is executed for the winning / losing lottery value (S208), and the winning / losing lottery value is held in the holding control means 116 (S210). If the number of holds has reached the upper limit in S206 and further hold is impossible (N in S206), the processing of S208 and S210 is skipped. If there is no entry detection in S200 (N in S200), the processing from S202 to S210 is skipped.

  If there is a ball in the operation port 68 (Y in S212), the usual drawing lottery value is acquired (S214), and further holding is performed by referring to whether the holding number of the drawing lottery value by the holding control means 116 is less than four. If it is possible (Y in S216), the usual drawing lot value is held in the holding control means 116 (S220). If there is no ball entering the operating port 68 in S212 (N in S212), the processing from S214 to S220 is skipped. If the number of holds reaches the upper limit in S216 and further hold is impossible (N in S216), the process of S220 is skipped.

  If there is a winning ball in the general winning opening 72 (Y in S222), the prescribed number of winning balls corresponding to the general winning hole 72 is set (S224). When there is no entry to the general winning opening 72 (N in S222), the process of S224 is skipped.

  If there is a winning at the big winning opening (the first big winning opening 91 or the second big winning opening 92) (Y of S226), the prescribed number of winning balls corresponding to the big winning opening is set (S228). When there is no entry to the big winning opening (N of S226), the process of S228 is skipped.

  FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing in detail the advance determination process of S208 in FIG. First, a preliminary success / failure determination is performed with reference to the prior / improper determination table (S230), a value indicating the determination range is set as the determination result (S232), and a preliminary symbol determination is performed with reference to the preliminary symbol determination table. (S234), a value indicating the symbol range is set as the determination result (S236), the preliminary pattern determination is executed with reference to the preliminary pattern determination table (S238), and a value indicating the variation pattern range is set as the determination result. (S240). The value of the pre-determination result set as described above is temporarily stored in the transmission buffer together with information such as the value indicating whether the first lottery or the second lottery, the number of holds, the hold order, etc. It is transmitted to the effect determining means 132 of the substrate 104 (S242).

  FIG. 22 is a flowchart showing in detail the effect mode switching process of S13 in FIG. If the gaming state is not shifted to the standby state (N in S300), the effect determining unit 132 determines that no entry at any entrance such as each winning entrance has been detected for a predetermined time or longer (S302). Y), a transition is made to the standby state (S304), and the effect display control means 134 is made to start displaying the mode switching screen (S306). The mode switching screen in this case is a demonstration screen that prompts the player to operate as shown in FIG. That is, when a predetermined time (5 minutes in the present embodiment) has elapsed in the undetected state, the standby demonstration is displayed assuming that the game has been interrupted, and the mode switching screen is displayed during the standby demonstration. If the no-in-ball detection state has not continued for a predetermined time (N in S302), the processes in S304 and S306 are skipped.

  If it has already shifted to the standby state (Y in S300), if there is a player's operation input according to the mode switching screen (Y in S308), the mode setting by that operation is stored (S310), and the production mode is changed. Switching (S312). That is, any one of the production modes A to C is set according to the selection mode. On the other hand, in the state where no player's operation input is made (N in S308), when the entrance to any entrance is detected (Y in S314), the display of the mode switching screen is terminated ( S316). That is, when a game ball is launched without any selection operation input, it is considered that the player does not wish to switch the effect mode, and this process is terminated. If no entry is detected (N in S314), the process of S316 is skipped.

  FIG. 23 is a flowchart showing an overall process of the normal game control process of S14 in FIG. In this normal game control process, the pre-reading process in the sub-board 104 is executed (S250), the special symbol changing process in the main board 102 (S252), and the decorative symbol changing process in the sub-board 104 (S254) are repeated. It is processed.

  FIG. 24 is a flowchart showing in detail the prefetching process of S250 in FIG. In the present embodiment, the hold display is updated based on pre-determination information (lottery value information) obtained by so-called prefetching. In case of the chance mode, the battle effect to be displayed along with the digest of the lottery value under the predetermined condition, and the content of the sign effect that suggests the content of the battle effect before the lottery value is digested in advance. decide. That is, when the sub-board 104 receives the advance determination information from the main board 102 (Y in S260), the effect determining unit 132 determines the contents of the hold display effect based on the information on the number of holds, and the effect display control unit 134. Updates the hold display (S261). That is, in the normal mode, the display process of the hold correspondence image 206 is executed. If the chance mode or the extended mode is selected, display processing of the hold correspondence images 206 and 208 is executed. If it is the chance mode, display processing of the pedestal image 210 is further executed.

  Subsequently, if the game mode when the advance determination information is received is the chance mode (Y in S262) and the effect mode is the effect mode A (Y in S263), the effect determining means 132 holds at that time. When the number is a predetermined number (for example, three) or more (Y in S264), the value of the success / failure range set by the prior determination is “1” and the value of the pattern range is “8” (Y in S265), Even if the values are different (N in S265), if the value of the success / failure range set by the prior determination is “3” and the value of the pattern range is “9” (Y in S266), the precursor setting is turned on. (S267). That is, if the number of holds is a sufficient number to give a precursor effect, and if Super 1 is determined in advance as a variation pattern by confirming a big hit or miss, a flag indicating execution of the precursor effect is set.

  Then, with reference to the effect pattern table shown in FIG. 18B, the effect pattern of the battle effect is determined in advance (S268), and the effect pattern of the precursor effect is determined (S269). The effect pattern of the sign effect is determined in advance associated with the effect pattern of the battle effect. The precursor effect is an effect in which the level meter 212 suggests the expected level of the subsequent battle effect. For this reason, the arrival level corresponding to the degree of expectation corresponding to the determined battle effect is identified, and the effect for the multiple fluctuations is determined in advance so as to gradually approach the arrival level in the period of the multiple symbol fluctuations. . In S266, when the value of the success / failure range and the value of the pattern range do not correspond (N of S266), the processing of S267 to S269 is skipped. If the number of holds is less than the predetermined number (N in S264), the processing from S265 to S269 is skipped.

  When it is not the effect mode A (N of S263) but the effect mode B (Y of S270), the battle effect related to the prior determination information is determined in advance (S272). That is, the effect pattern of the battle effect is determined in advance with reference to the effect pattern table shown in FIG. Then, an on-hold suggestion effect is displayed in which an enemy character appearing in the determined battle effect is displayed immediately above the on-hold image corresponding to the prior determination information (see FIG. 15D). When it is production mode C (N of S270), the processing of S272 and S274 is skipped.

  If it is not the chance mode (N in S262), the processing from S263 to S274 is skipped. If the result of the pre-determination process has not been received, the entire flow in this figure is skipped (N in S260). In the example of this figure, it is determined whether or not the precursor setting should be turned on based on the success / failure range and the pattern range set by the prior determination, but in the modification, the symbol range and the pattern range set by the prior determination It may be determined whether or not the precursor setting should be turned on.

  FIG. 25 is a flowchart showing in detail the special symbol variation process of S252 in FIG. If the symbol variation display has not started yet (N in S20), the second lottery means 128 from the second holding means 146 to the second success / failure lottery is the variation display timing of the second special symbol 193 (Y in S22). The value is read to determine whether or not it is correct (S24), the stop symbol of the second special symbol 193 is determined (S26), and the variation pattern of the second special symbol 193 is determined (S28). Then, the symbol variation of the second special symbol 193 is started (S38). On the other hand, if it is not the variable display timing of the second special symbol 193 (N of S22) but the variable display timing of the first special symbol 192 (Y of S30), the first lottery means 126 will change from the first holding means 144 to the first special symbol 192. The one lottery lottery value is read to determine whether or not to win (S32), the stop symbol of the first special symbol 192 is determined (S34), and the variation pattern of the first special symbol 192 is determined (S36). Then, the symbol variation of the first special symbol 192 is started (S38).

  In addition, whether it is the fluctuation display timing of the first special symbol 192 or the fluctuation display timing of the second special symbol 193, in addition to whether or not the second winning lottery value is held in the second holding means 146, It is determined depending on whether the symbol is changing. In the present embodiment, as described above, the second winning / losing lottery value held by the second holding means 146 is preferentially digested over the first winning / losing lottery value held by the first holding means 144, and the first special symbol 192 is used. Also, the variable display of the second special symbol 193 is preferentially executed. Therefore, if the second holding means 146 holds the second winning / losing lottery value, the variable display of the second special symbol 193 is started at the next variable display timing. When the second holding means 146 does not hold the second winning / losing lottery value, and only the first holding means 144 holds the first winning / failing lottery value, the first special symbol 192 is displayed at the next variation display timing. The variable display will be started.

  If it is not the variation display timing of the second special symbol 193 (N in S22) and it is not the variation display timing of the first special symbol 192 (N in S30), the flow of this diagram is terminated. On the other hand, if the symbol variation display has already been started (Y in S20), the symbol variation display process is executed (S40). If the symbol variation stop timing has been reached (Y in S42), the symbol variation is stopped. The process is executed (S44). When the symbol change stop timing has not been reached (N in S42), S44 is skipped.

  FIG. 26 is a flowchart showing in detail the symbol variation stop process of S44 in FIG. First, the process of stopping the symbol variation is executed (S50). If the result of the lottery is a big hit (Y in S52), if it is a symbol with a short time (easy entry state) (Y in S54), the short time Is turned on (S56). If it is not a symbol with a short time (N in S54), the process of S56 is skipped. If it is a symbol with a probability variation (Y in S58), the probability variation setting is turned on (S60), and if it is not a symbol with a certain probability variation (N in S58), the probability variation setting is turned off (S62). And it transfers to special game (S64). If it is a 2R normal big hit, it moves to a 2R special special game, and if it is a 2R special big hit, it moves to a 2R special special game. Note that the probability change ON and the time ON set here are valid after the special game is over. However, in this embodiment, since all the big hits are accompanied by a certain change, the setting of the time reduction is always turned on in S58 and S60.

  On the other hand, if it is not a big hit (N in S52), if the probability change is in progress (Y in S66), if it is the end of the probability change (Y in S68), the probability change setting is turned off. (S70). If it is not the end of probability change (N of S68), the process of S70 is skipped. If not surely changing (N of S66), the processing of S68 and S70 is skipped. If the time is short (Y in S72), if the time is short (Y in S74), the time setting is turned off (S76). At this time, if the second winning / losing lottery value is held (Y of S78), the state shifts to the fourth gaming state (S80). If the second winning / losing lottery value is not on hold (N in S78), if the probability change is in progress (Y in S82), the process proceeds to the first gaming state (S84). If the probability change is not in progress (N in S82), the process proceeds to the second gaming state (S86). If the time has not come to an end (N in S74), the processing from S76 to S86 is skipped. If the time is not short (N in S72), the processing from S74 to S86 is skipped.

  FIG. 27 is a flowchart showing in detail the decorative symbol variation process of S254 in FIG. When the effect determining means 132 of the sub-board 104 receives the change start command from the main board 102 (Y in S280), the decoration pattern stop mode is determined according to the received determination result and the special symbol stop pattern (S282). ). Further, the variation effect pattern is determined according to the received determination result and variation pattern (S284). Furthermore, a notice effect pattern is determined according to the received determination result and variation pattern (S285). At this time, the effect pattern is determined with reference to the effect pattern table of FIG. 18 according to the effect mode.

  At this time, if the precursor setting is on (Y in S286), if it is not the specific change that triggered the precursor setting (N in S288), the precursor effect is set (S289). That is, the sign effect preliminarily determined in S269 of FIG. 24 is set. If it is the fluctuation that triggered the sign setting (Y in S288), a specific battle effect is set (S290), and the sign setting is turned off (S291). That is, the battle effect predetermined in S268 of FIG. 24 is set. Then, the effect display control means 134 starts display control such as a symbol variation effect and a notice effect by the decorative symbol 190 (S292). If the precursor setting is off (N in S286), the processing from S288 to S291 is skipped. If the change start command has not been received (N in S280), the processing from S282 to S292 is skipped.

  If the decorative symbol variation display has already been started (Y in S293), the effect display process is executed (S294). When a variation stop command is received from the main board 102 (Y in S296), the determination is made in S282. The symbol variation display is stopped by stopping and displaying the decorative symbols in the stopped mode (S298). When the change stop command is not received from the main board 102 (N in S296), the process of S298 is skipped. When the variable display has not been started (N in S293), the processing from S294 to S298 is skipped.

  FIG. 28 is a flowchart showing an overall process of the special game control process of S16 in FIG. If the result of the lottery is a big hit (Y in S90), the special game has already started (Y in S92), and the big prize opening (the first big prize opening 91 or the second big prize winning opening 92) is If it has not been opened (N in S98), the winning opening opening process is executed (S100). If the big prize opening has been opened (Y of S98), the closing process of the big prize opening is executed (S102). As a result, if the special winning opening is closed (Y in S104), the process proceeds to S106. If it is not in the closed state (N in S104), the process after S106 is skipped, and this process is temporarily ended.

  On the other hand, if the special game has not started in S92 (N in S92), a winning pattern opening pattern is set (S93), and an effect pattern for the big hit effect is set (S94). If the pseudo super reach effect in the normal mode has been set before the transition to the special game, a jackpot effect prepared in advance in the form of taking over the pseudo super reach effect is set. Then, a special game is started (S95), a big hit effect is started (S96), and this process is temporarily ended.

  In S106, it is determined whether or not a demonstration production, which is a production during a special game, is being performed. Note that the “demonstration effect” here includes a start demonstration effect and an end demonstration effect. If the demonstration effect is not being performed (N in S106), it is determined whether or not the special game end condition is satisfied with reference to an end flag described later. If the special game end condition is satisfied (Y in S110), After the end flag is turned off (S112), display of the end demonstration effect is started (S114). If the special game end condition is not satisfied (N in S110), this process is temporarily ended. When it is determined in S106 that the demonstration effect is being performed (Y in S106), and the end demonstration effect is completed (Y in S116), the special game is ended (S118), and the jackpot that has become a trigger for the transition to the special game The game mode is shifted according to the type of game (S119). In other words, the mode is shifted to the normal mode, the chance mode, or the extended mode. Then, a specific game, that is, probability change, time reduction, and easy entry state is started (S120). If the end demonstration effect has not ended (N in S116), the processes in S118 and S120 are skipped. If it is not a big hit (N in S90), the flow after S92 in this figure is skipped.

  FIG. 29 is a flowchart showing in detail the release process of S100 in FIG. When the timing for opening the special winning opening based on the set opening / closing pattern is reached (Y in S122), the opening / closing control means 124 sets the operation of the opening / closing pattern (S124) and opens the special winning opening (S126). In addition, a big hit effect corresponding to the number of repetitions of the current unit game or a big hit effect corresponding to the number of repetitions being different is set and started. When it is not the opening timing (N of S122), the processes of S124 and S126 are skipped.

  FIG. 30 is a flowchart showing in detail the closing process of S102 in FIG. When the closing timing of the special winning opening based on the set opening / closing pattern is reached, the open / close control means 124 closes the special winning opening. That is, during a special game, whether the end condition based on the number of balls is satisfied (Y in S130) or the end condition based on the number of balls is not satisfied (N in S130), the end condition based on the opening time is satisfied ( (Y of S132), the special winning opening is closed (S134). If the termination condition based on the opening time is not satisfied (N in S132), the flow after S134 is skipped.

  The end condition based on the number of balls entered in this special game is 10 or more balls entering the grand prize opening, and the end condition based on the opening time is the elapse of a set time according to the opening / closing pattern from the opening of the big prize opening. It is. In the case of a 2R normal special game, 30 seconds have elapsed since the opening of the big prize opening, and in the case of a 2R special game, it has passed 6 seconds since the opening of the big prize opening. At this time, if the number of repetitions of the unit game has reached the upper limit of continuation (Y in S136), the end flag is turned on (S138). If the maximum number of continuations has not been reached (N in S136), the process in S138 is skipped. Since this is a 2R special game, the upper limit number of times of continuation is two. If neither the end condition based on the number of entered balls nor the end condition based on the opening time is satisfied (N in S130, N in S132), the processes after S134 are skipped.

  In the above, this invention was demonstrated based on the Example. This embodiment is merely an example, and it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various modifications can be made to the combination of each component and each processing process, and such modifications are within the scope of the present invention. is there.

(Modification 1)
In the above-described embodiment, as shown in FIG. 14, it is configured that reach is reached in a specific game mode and that the development symbol “SP” is stopped as the final stop symbol substantially indicates a jackpot decision. In other words, the jackpot is not determined only by reaching, and the jackpot is determined by stopping a special symbol as the central symbol. In the modified example, the display of reach regardless of the type may be configured to indicate the jackpot confirmation. In this case, the development symbol “SP” may be stopped whenever reach is reached.

(Modification 2)
In the above embodiment, as shown in FIG. 15, in a specific game mode, whether or not a high expectation reach is displayed as a pre-reading effect in the form of a level meter, and when the reach is established, it develops into a battle effect. An example to do. In the modification, for example, an enemy character that is scheduled to battle in a battle effect may be suggested by a silhouette, and the player may be able to guess an enemy character that will be an opponent from the silhouette. Alternatively, a prefetch effect object may be displayed, and the degree of expectation may be suggested by the color change.

(Modification 3)
In the above embodiment, as shown in FIG. 16, in a specific game mode, after the fake value is displayed as the number of short-term ending times, the actual value is obtained by adding the number of short-time remaining times during the normal game (symbol changing process). An effect that brings it closer to In a modified example, a similar effect may be displayed during a special game before shifting to a shorter time. For example, +20 times may be displayed in the first round of the 2R special game, +30 times may be displayed in the second round, and “fixed 50 times in total!” May be displayed.

(Modification 4)
Although not described in the above embodiment, the effect display time in the extended villa mode may be sharpened. A variation pattern table may be configured as such. For example, limitation tables A and B may be provided as the variation pattern table, the limitation table A may have a relatively short variation time, and the limitation table B may have a relatively long variation time. For example, with respect to the limit table A, the variation time of 1 sec may be used for the deviation variation pattern, and the variation time may be about 5 to 10 seconds for the big hit variation pattern. Thereby, the display time of the production corresponding to the detachment is uniformly shortened to 1 second. On the other hand, the limited table B may have a long fluctuation time of about 30 seconds for both the deviation fluctuation pattern and the big hit fluctuation pattern.

  In such a setting, the limit table A may be referred to for the 49th rotation after the transition to the consecutive resort mode, and the limit table B may be referred to for the 50th change. Thereafter, when the time reduction continues, the set may be repeated such that the limitation table A is referred to for the ninth variation and the limitation table B is referred to for the tenth variation. For example, when the short-term end count is 70, the set is executed twice. With such a configuration, in any case of 50, 60, 70, 80, 90, 100, which is a candidate for the number of short-term and final times, the final fluctuation can be made a long fluctuation, and therefore the second winning lottery value is held. It becomes easy to secure. As a result, even if the extended game mode (the fifth gaming state) is exited, it is possible to shift to the relatively advantageous fourth gaming state.

(Modification 5)
In the above-described embodiment, as shown in FIG. 13, in the complete notification type effect, the example of notifying the number of short-term ending times during the special game is shown. In a modified example, the number of short-term ending times may be notified together with the determination of the short-time transition during the symbol change before the transition to the special game. Alternatively, after the short-time shift confirmation is notified during the symbol change before the special game shift, the short-term end count may be notified during the symbol change.

(Modification 6)
In the above embodiment, as shown in FIG. 13, as a pseudo super reach effect, an example in which a special symbol combination in which the developed symbol “SP” is arranged is stopped and displayed. In the modified example, not a special symbol combination like this, but a symbol alignment such as “777” may be used. For example, if the winning symbol combination is an odd symbol such as “777”, the transition to the chance mode may be confirmed, and if the winning symbol combination is an even symbol such as “222”, the non-transition to the chance mode may be confirmed. . Alternatively, it may be set such that the transition to the chance mode may or may not be performed (that is, the transition is not fixed) in the winning symbol combination such as “222”.
Further, in the symbol combination including the development symbol “SP”, the rush rate (entry) to the short time (entrance easy state) may be suggested by the remaining symbols combined with the development symbol “SP”. For example, if the symbol combination is “2SP2”, it means that the pseudo super reach production has a low expectation level or a low time entry rate, and if “5SP5”, the pseudo super reach production means a medium expectation level or a short time entry rate. In the case of “7SP7”, the pseudo super reach production may mean a high expectation degree or a high short-time entry rate. In that case, “7SP7” may be determined as a short-time entry confirmation.

(Modification 7)
In the above embodiment, as shown in FIG. 6, an example of shifting to the chance mode has been shown even if a big hit of 100 short-term end times is obtained in the normal mode. In a modification, it may be possible to shift directly to the extended-villa mode when the short-term end count of 100 is obtained. That is, by acquiring a number equal to or greater than the number of short-term endings that can be acquired in the extended mode, it may be possible to skip the chance mode and shift to the extended mode. Alternatively, it is essential to shift from the normal mode to the chance mode, and when the number of short-term ending times that can be acquired in the extended mode is reached in the chance mode, the mode is automatically changed to the extended mode after that. .

(Modification 8)
In the above embodiment, the jackpot probability in the probability variation state is 1/25, and is 1/30 in the normal probability state. In the modification, for example, the jackpot probability in the probability variation state is 1/25, and the profit probability due to the presence or absence of the probability variation state may be substantially eliminated, such as 1 / 25.1 in the normal probability state. Thereby, it is possible to impress the player on the difference in profits depending on the presence / absence of the easy entry state, and it is possible to effectively realize the gaming characteristics of the above-described embodiments.

(Modification 9)
In the above embodiment, the special game of the first game is the 2R special game, and the opening time of the big prize opening per round is 6 seconds. On the other hand, the special game of the second game is a 2R normal special game, and the opening time of the big prize opening per round is 30 seconds. As a result, the second game is more advantageous in terms of winning out. In the modified example, the opening time of the big prize opening in the special games of the first and second games is shared, while five prize balls for the first game are given for the first game. For example, the number of prize balls may be different for both games, such as 15 balls for the second game.

(Modification 10)
In the above-described embodiment, as shown in FIG. 14, in the specific game mode, an example has been shown in which the production mode is changed so that the suggestion accuracy (clarity) of the time shift and the number of time reductions varies depending on the production mode. In the modified example, the frequency of appearance of the suggested effects may differ depending on the effect mode, on the premise that a common suggestion effect that clearly indicates the time shift and the number of times of the end of the time period is displayed in each effect mode. .

(Modification 11)
In the said Example, the example which performs the prior determination by prefetching irrespective of the gaming state was shown. In a modified example, prefetching processing may be executed on the condition that it is easy to enter the ball (short time), and prefetching effects such as a dedicated prefetching advance notice and a hold prefetching advance notice may be displayed. Further, the prefetch process may be executed only in the game mode in which the prefetch effect is displayed, for example, limited to the chance mode. Alternatively, the prefetch process may be executed only in the effect mode in which the prefetch effect is displayed, such as limiting to the chance mode when the effect mode A or B is set. In the said Example, the example which performs prefetch processing in both the 1st game and the 2nd game was shown. In the modified example, the prefetch process may be executed only for the second game to display the prefetch effect. Moreover, it is good also as a structure which performs a prefetch process only about the 2nd game of a entering easy state, and displays a prefetch effect.

(Modification 12)
In the above-described embodiment, an example has been shown in which the battle effect is an effect that indicates whether or not to enter the easy-to-enter state. However, it may be configured as an effect that indicates other lottery results. For example, when the big hit is not necessarily accompanied by the probability variation transition as in the above-described embodiment, it may be an effect that indicates whether or not there is the probability variation transition. Or it is good also as an effect which enshrines that it is a specific gaming state, such as whether it is a promising and time-saving gaming state.

(Modification 13)
In the above embodiment, an example in which the first grand prize opening 91 is made to correspond to the first game and the second big prize opening 92 is made to correspond to the second game is shown, but at least one of the first and second games is shown. It is also possible that both the first grand prize winning port 91 and the second big winning prize port 92 are made to correspond to each other, and these big prize winning ports are alternately opened. In this way, when one big prize opening is closed, the other big prize opening is opened almost simultaneously, so there is no substantial waiting time (interval time) at the opening timing of both, and a prize ball is given. Efficiency (payout efficiency: in other words, the speed at which balls are played) is increased. In this case, in order to allow the opening of the other large winning opening simultaneously with the closing of the one large winning opening, the detecting process of the first large winning opening 91 and the detecting process of the second large winning opening 92; It is better to allow parallelism.

(Modification 14)
In the said Example, the example which displays a battle effect in the display area of the decoration symbol 190 in the effect display apparatus 60 was shown. In a modified example, a display device dedicated to battle effects may be provided separately. Alternatively, a display area dedicated to the battle effect may be provided in the effect display device 60 in addition to the decorative symbol 190.

(Modification 15)
In the above embodiment, the special game is only the 2R special game, but a special game having a different number of unit games may be further provided. However, by unifying the number of rounds of the special game as in the above embodiment, there is an advantage that it is not necessary to provide a so-called round indicator lamp. Also, a small hit game that is difficult to distinguish from the 2R special special game which is a short open special game may be provided. When the result of the lottery is a small hit, the game is shifted to the small hit game. By preventing the small hits from becoming a trigger for entering the easy-to-enter state, it is possible to realize a gameability that raises the player's expectation as to whether it is a 2R special special game or a small hit game.

(Modification 16)
In the above-described embodiment, an example based on pre-determination based on pre-reading has been shown. However, in a modification, a configuration in which pre-reading is not performed may be used.

(Modification 17)
In the above embodiment, regardless of the special symbol (hit symbol) at the time of the big hit, it always shifts to the probability variation state after the end of the special game. A so-called ST machine that maintains the probability fluctuation state is assumed. In a modification, it is good also as a gaming machine in which the case where it transfers to a probability fluctuation state according to jackpot symbol and the case where it does not transfer are mixed. Further, a plurality of probability change end times may be provided, and the probability change end times may be set differently depending on the jackpot symbol.

(Modification 18)
In the said Example, the specification of the priority digest which preferentially digests the 2nd success / failure lottery value rather than the 1st success / failure lottery value was employ | adopted about the digestion order of the success / failure lottery value. In the modified example, the winning / failing lottery value is digested in accordance with the order in which the game balls have entered the first start port 62 or the second start port 63, and the first special symbol 192 and the second special symbol 193, May be selectively displayed in a variable manner. In this way, when the new hold is made, the effect display order is not changed, and it is possible to realize a game that is simpler and easier for the player to understand. In that case, it is better to display the battle effect not only in the second game but also in the first game.

(Modification 19)
Although not described in the above embodiment, regarding the deviation variation pattern table in the normal entry state (non-short time), for the first game, the variation time increases as the number of lottery values held increases as shown in FIG. However, a table in which the selection tendency changes so that a short fluctuation pattern can be easily selected may be applied, and a table in which the selection tendency does not change (becomes uniform) regardless of the number of holds may be applied to the second game. In that case, a variation pattern having a longer variation time than the first game may be more easily selected in the second game.

  On the other hand, regarding the deviation variation pattern table in the easy entry state (short time), a table in which the selection tendency does not change (becomes uniform) regardless of the number of holds may be applied to the first game. In that case, a variation pattern having a variation time longer in the first game than in the second game may be easily selected. In other words, the symbol variation efficiency may be increased in the second game than in the first game. In addition, for the second game, a table may be applied in which a variation pattern with a long variation time is easily selected in the order of zero> 1> 2-4 in which the lottery value is held. For the number of holds 2 to 4, a table in which the variation pattern selection tendency does not change (becomes uniform) may be applied.

  In the above-described embodiment and modification, the comparison of the variation time of the variation pattern corresponding to the deviation is based on the average time value based on the variation pattern selection probability, but the minimum time value in each game It is good also as comparison in. For example, with regard to the variation pattern table for the out-of-track in the easy entry state (short time), the minimum time value of the variation pattern is set to 5 seconds for the first game, regardless of the number of reservations, while the number of reservations for the second game The minimum time value may be 5 seconds in the case of zero, 3 seconds in the case of the hold number 1, and 1 second in the case of the hold number 2 to 4. Thereby, the symbol variation efficiency may be increased in the second game than in the first game.

  In the above, this invention was demonstrated based on the Example. In addition, this invention is not limited to the said Example and modification, A component can be deform | transformed and embodied in the range which does not deviate from a summary. In addition, various inventions may be formed by appropriately combining a plurality of constituent elements disclosed in the above embodiments and modifications, or some constituent elements from all the constituent elements shown in the above embodiments and modifications. May be deleted. Furthermore, it is possible to appropriately combine the constituent elements over a plurality of embodiments.

  DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 gaming machine, 50 game board, 52 game area, 60 production | presentation display apparatus, 62 1st start opening, 63 2nd start opening, 65 normal electric accessory, 68 operation opening, 70 1st special symbol display apparatus, 71 2nd Special symbol display device, 72 general prize opening, 82 operation buttons, 91 first big prize opening, 92 second big prize opening, 100 game control device, 102 main board, 104 sub board, 116 hold control means, 118 main display control Means, 120 special game control means, 122 specific game execution means, 126 first lottery means, 128 second lottery means, 132 effect determination means, 134 effect display control means, 190 decoration symbol, 192 first special symbol, 193 second Special design, 194 display area, 195 Normal design, 202 Specific display area, 206 , 208 Hold corresponding image, 210 pedestal image, 212 level meter, 214 Hold corresponding image, 216 counter.

Claims (1)

A game board in which a game area is formed;
A first start port provided in the game area, and the entry of the game ball is an opportunity to give a prize ball;
A second start opening provided at a position different from the first start opening in the game area, and the entry of the game ball is an opportunity for the grant of a prize ball;
A first winning / notifying lottery for acquiring a lottery value triggered by entering the first starting port, and a second for acquiring a lottery value triggered by entering the second starting port A lottery means for executing the lottery,
The symbol display control means for variably displaying the symbol indicating the result of the success / failure lottery, with the start condition that the variation display of the symbol corresponding to the previous success / failure lottery has ended,
A variation pattern determining means for selecting one of a plurality of types of variation patterns in which a variation display process from the variation start to the stop of the symbol is determined according to the result of the success / failure lottery;
When the symbol variation corresponding to the previous winning / winning lottery is displayed when the winning / losing lottery is newly executed, the lottery value acquired by the new winning / losing lottery is limited to a predetermined number and the symbol corresponding to the lottery is displayed. Hold control means to hold until the start of the variable display,
A special game control means for executing a special game that is more advantageous to the player than a normal game when the result of the success / failure lottery is a big hit and the symbol is stopped at a symbol indicating a big hit;
Probability changing means for setting the probability that the result of the next success / failure lottery will be a big hit from the end of the special game until the predetermined first end is reached, the probability changing state being higher than the normal probability state;
From the end of the special game until the predetermined second end is reached, the entrance variation means for making the entrance ease to the second start port easier to enter than the normal entrance state,
An effect display device for displaying a predetermined effect;
Production determining means for determining production content to be displayed on the production display device;
Effect display control means for controlling the effect display according to the determined effect content;
With
When the result of the winning / losing lottery is a big hit in the gaming state in which the ball changing means is operated, whether the big hit is due to either the first winning / losing lottery or the second winning / losing lottery, After the special game related to the jackpot is over, the ball changing means is definitely operated,
In the gaming state in which the probability changing means is activated and the entry varying means is inactive, if the result of the success / failure lottery is a big hit, if the big hit is due to the first winning / losing lottery, After the special game related to the jackpot, if the pitch change means operates with a predetermined probability and the jackpot is based on the second winning lottery, the pitch change after the special game related to the jackpot is ended. Means work deterministically,
In the gaming state where both the probability changing means and the entering changing means are inoperative, if the result of the winning / notifying lottery is a big win, the big winning is the first winning / nothing lottery and the second winning / nothing lottery. In any case, after the special game related to the jackpot is over, the entry variation means operates definitely,
As the second end, a plurality of different periods including a period longer than the first end is provided as a setting target,
When the winning lottery result is a big hit in a gaming state in which the ball changing means is inactive, and when the winning lottery result is a big hit in a gaming state in which the ball changing means is activated; Compared to the second end, a short period tends to be selected,
When the game changing state in which the ball changing means is operated is changed from the gaming state in which the ball changing means is operated to the game state in which the ball changing means is operated through the special game, the special game is changed from the game state in which the ball changing means is operated. Compared with the case where the transition to the gaming state in which the entrance variation means operates again through the variation pattern having a long variation time tends to be easily selected,
A first state in which the probability variation means is activated and the entrance variation means is inoperative, and both the probability variation means and the entrance variation means are shifted from a state in which the entry variation means is inoperative. A plurality of states including at least a second state in which the ball changing unit is operated and a third state in which both the probability changing unit and the ball changing unit are operated from the state in which the ball changing unit is operated Is provided,
The production determining means
When a new winning lottery is executed, lottery value information, which is information regarding the lottery value acquired by the winning lottery, is received regardless of whether the symbol variation display corresponding to the winning lottery is immediately started or not. ,
A period based on the second final period set at the time of the transition to the second state, which does not change due to the lottery value being retained due to the second winning lottery, is notified or suggested as the minimum guaranteed stay period The period of staying in a gaming state that is more advantageous than the first state after the first production and the minimum guaranteed stay period have elapsed, and the additional stay period that changes due to the pending occurrence of the lottery value by the second success / failure lottery A ball game machine that includes, as a selection target, a second effect that informs or suggests that the user is staying in the game.

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