JP6355957B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine capable of controlling an advantageous state advantageous to a player up to a predetermined number of symbol variation games after the jackpot game is over.

  Conventionally, in a pachinko gaming machine which is a kind of gaming machine, a random number for determining a big hit is obtained when a gaming ball enters a start winning opening arranged on the gaming board, and the value of the random number is determined in advance. Depending on whether or not the big hit determination value matches, the big hit lottery of whether or not the big hit is done. In addition, the lottery result of the big hit lottery is derived by executing a symbol variation game in which symbols of a plurality of columns are varied and displayed. In the symbol variation game, the player can recognize the big hit if the symbol that is finally stopped is a big hit symbol.

  In addition, after the jackpot game is finished, an advantageous state advantageous to the player is given, such as a probability change state in which the probability of winning a big hit is higher than usual, and a ball entering rate improvement state in which the symbol variation game is easily executed, There is a gaming machine in which provision of an advantageous state is terminated when a predetermined number of symbol variation games are executed (for example, Patent Document 1). In a gaming machine such as Patent Document 1, the remaining number of symbol variation games until the end of giving an advantageous state is notified, and whether or not the player wins a big hit before the end of giving an advantageous state is determined. It can be noticed.

JP 2000-288219 A

  By the way, in such a gaming machine, although the remaining number of symbol variation games until the grant of the advantageous state is informed, there is a possibility that the progress of the notification may become monotonous, and further improvement of the effect is desired. ing.

  This invention was made paying attention to the problem which exists in such a prior art, and the objective is to provide the gaming machine which can improve the interest with respect to a game.

A gaming machine that solves the above problems is a gaming machine to which a jackpot game that is advantageous to a player is given when a predetermined jackpot display result is displayed in a symbol variation game performed by varying symbols. A jackpot determining means for determining whether the symbol variation game is a big hit, and a jackpot game granting means for giving the jackpot game when the symbol variation game is determined to be a big hit by the jackpot determination means, and the jackpot determination means When it is determined that the symbol variation game is a big hit, when the big hit game is awarded by the big hit game granting means, after the big hit game is finished, it is advantageous for the player up to a predetermined number of symbol variation games. A state control means capable of controlling the advantageous state, and a symbol variable in which the advantageous state is controlled by the state control means; Control remaining number specifying means for specifying the remaining number of times of control as the remaining number of games, and the remaining number of notifications for specifying the remaining number of notifications for notifying the remaining number of times of the symbol variation game in which the advantageous state is controlled A jackpot-related information related to a big hit due to establishment of a predetermined output condition, a specifying means, a notification control means for controlling the notification means to notify the remaining number of notifications specified by the remaining notification number specifying means; Is output to the outside of the machine, and the control remaining number specifying means determines that the symbol variation game is a big hit by the big hit determining means, and the big hit game is given by the big hit game giving means Thus, the remaining control count is initialized, and the remaining notification count specifying means is When the variable game is determined to be a big hit, and the specific big hit game is given by the big hit game giving means, the remaining number of notifications is continued, and the notification control means is that the symbol variable game is a big hit by the big hit determination means. In the case where it is determined to be, when the specific jackpot game is awarded by the jackpot game granting means, control is performed to cause the notifying means to continue the notification regarding the remaining number of notifications specified by the remaining notification number specifying means. In addition, when the specific condition is satisfied after the end of the specific big hit game, control is performed to cause the notification means to notify the remaining control count specified by the remaining control count specifying means, and the notification control means If the remaining number of times is 1 or more, the time when the remaining number of notifications is small Control is made so that the specific condition is more easily established after the end of the specific big hit game than when there is a large number of symbols , and the symbol variation game includes a first symbol variation game performed by varying the first special symbol, There is a second symbol variation game that is performed by varying a special symbol, and the jackpot related information includes first information that can be identified as a jackpot, and second information that can be identified as a specific jackpot. The jackpot-related information is different from the output condition when the jackpot in the first symbol variation game is different from the output condition when the jackpot in the second symbol variation game, the first symbol variation If the game is won for the specified big hit, the first information and the second information are output during the specified big hit game. If the specified big hit is won in the second symbol variation game, the specified big hit is given. It outputs the first information during technique, and subject matter not to output the second information.

With respect to the gaming machine, when the specific big hit is won in the second symbol variation game, the second information may be output during execution of the symbol variation game after the end of the specific big hit game .

  According to the present invention, interest in games can be improved.

A front view showing a pachinko machine. (A) And (b) is a front view which shows a distribution start unit. The figure which shows a specification. The figure which shows a specification. The block diagram which shows the electrical constitution of a pachinko gaming machine. The figure which shows production mode. The figure which shows transition transition of effect mode. (A)-(h) is a figure which shows the display mode of an effect display apparatus. (A)-(d) is a figure which shows the display mode of an effect display apparatus. (A)-(h) is a figure which shows the display mode of an effect display apparatus. (A)-(h) is a figure which shows the display mode of an effect display apparatus. The flowchart which shows an addition production | presentation determination process. The figure which shows an addition production | presentation table. The figure which shows an extra stage production table at the time of a short open big hit. (A)-(d) is a figure which shows the execution aspect of an addition effect. The figure which shows the execution aspect of special production. (A)-(c) is a figure which shows the output mode of external output information.

Hereinafter, an embodiment of a pachinko gaming machine as a gaming machine will be described.
As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a game board YB. The pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a launch handle HD, and when the launch handle HD is rotated, a game ball is launched onto the game board YB. The pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with an effect button Bt as operation means that can be operated by the player. The pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a movable body K as a movable effect member that can be displaced in the vertical direction.

  The game board YB is provided with a first special symbol display device 11 having a plurality of light emitting portions. In the first special symbol display device 11, a variation game (design variation game, first symbol variation game) in which a plurality of types of symbols (special symbol, first special symbol) are varied and displayed is performed. In the present embodiment, the variable game played on the first special symbol display device 11 may be simply referred to as “first variable game”. The game board YB is provided with a second special symbol display device 12 having a plurality of light emitting portions. In the second special symbol display device 12, a variation game (design variation game, second symbol variation game) is displayed in which a plurality of types of symbols (special symbol, second special symbol) are varied and displayed. In the present embodiment, the variable game played on the second special symbol display device 12 may be simply referred to as “second variable game”. The first variation game and the second variation game are configured not to be executed at the same time.

  In the present embodiment, the first special symbol display device 11 and the second special symbol display device 12 as the display means correspond to lottery results of winning lottery (large lottery and small hit lottery) from a plurality of types of special symbols. One special symbol to be selected is selected, and the selected special symbol is stopped and displayed upon completion of the variable game. The special symbols are classified into a jackpot symbol that can recognize a big hit (big hit display result), a small hit symbol that can recognize a small hit (small hit display result), and an outlier symbol that can recognize a loss. When the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed, the player is given a big hit game, and when the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed, the player is given a small hit game.

  The game board YB is provided with an effect display device 13 for displaying images. In the effect display device 13 as the effect execution means and the notification means, display effects related to the first variable game and the second variable game are performed. Specifically, a decorative design variation game in which a plurality of types of decorative symbols are varied in a plurality of columns is performed as the display effect.

  The effect display device 13 is configured such that a plurality of types of decorative symbols can be displayed in a variable manner and stopped for each column. The effect display device 13 is configured with a larger display area than the first special symbol display device 11 and the second special symbol display device 12, and the decorative symbol is displayed much larger than the special symbol. The For this reason, in principle, the player can recognize the winning or losing from the symbol combination stopped and displayed on the effect display device 13.

  In the present embodiment, the decorative symbols are variably displayed in each column of the effect display device 13 along a predetermined variation direction (vertical scroll direction) when the variation game is started. When the variable game starts (when the decorative symbols in each column start to change), the left column (left symbol) → the right column (right symbol) → the middle column (middle symbol) as viewed from the player side in the effect display device 13. ), The decorative symbols are stopped and displayed. When the left symbol and the right symbol that are stopped and displayed are of the same type, the reach state can be recognized from the symbol combination ([↓] indicates that the symbol is changing, such as [1 ↓ 1]). In the reach state, among the plurality of columns, the decorative symbols in the specific columns (the left column and the right column in the present embodiment) are stopped and displayed as the same type, and the columns other than the specific columns (the middle column in the present embodiment) This is a state in which the decorative design of is variably displayed. The symbol combination that can recognize this reach state becomes the symbol combination of the reach by the decorative symbol. Further, in the present embodiment, after the start of the variable game, the left column that first stops the decorative symbols is the first stop display column, and the right column that next stops and displays the decorative symbols is the second stop display column. Finally, the middle row where the decorative symbols are stopped and displayed is the third stop display row.

  In addition, on the effect display device 13, the symbol combination corresponding to the display result of the first special symbol display device 11 or the second special symbol display device 12 is stopped and displayed. More specifically, a special symbol that is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display device 11 or the second special symbol display device 12 corresponds to a symbol combination by a decorative symbol that is stopped and displayed on the effect display device 13. For example, when the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display device 11 or the second special symbol display device 12, the jackpot symbol combination is also stopped and displayed on the effect display device 13 in principle. Further, when the off symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display device 11 or the second special symbol display device 12, the off symbol combination is also stopped and displayed on the effect display device 13.

  In addition, when the small hit symbol (small hit display result) is confirmed and stopped on the first special symbol display device 11 or the second special symbol display device 12, the probability change suggestion symbol is confirmed and stopped on the effect display device 13. Further, even when a big win symbol that can recognize a big hit is displayed on the first special symbol display device 11 or the second special symbol display device 12 as a fixed stop display, a probability change suggestion symbol may be displayed on the effect display device 13 as a fixed stop display. is there. This probability variation suggestion symbol is a symbol that suggests the possibility of being given a probability variation state (probability variation state) that changes the winning probability of jackpot from a low probability state to a high probability state. In the present embodiment, as the probability variation suggestion symbol by the decorative drawing, a predetermined symbol combination corresponds to a symbol combination in which symbols in all rows are different. For this reason, when the probability change suggestion symbol is displayed in a fixed stop state, it is difficult for the player to specify the jackpot symbol as it is displayed in the fixed stop state, and it is easy to be specified by the player as if the outlier symbol is displayed in a fixed stop state.

  In addition, the symbol combination of the decoration symbol with respect to a special symbol is not necessarily one-to-one, and the symbol combination by one decoration symbol is selected from the symbol combinations by a some decoration symbol with respect to one special symbol.

  Below the effect display device 13, a distribution start unit SU as a distribution start means is disposed. This distribution start unit SU has a first start winning opening 14 and a second starting winning opening 15, and a game ball that has entered from the entrance 16 is used for the first start winning opening 14 and the second start opening. It is a unit that alternately distributes to the winning opening 15.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the sorting start unit SU is provided with a entrance 16 (predetermined area) through which a game ball can always enter. Behind the entrance 16 are a first start winning opening 14 as a first starting means (first starting passage area) and a second starting winning opening 15 as a second starting means (second starting passage area). A path that can be branched into any of the above is formed. At the branch location between the first start winning opening 14 and the second starting winning opening 15, a game ball that has entered from the entering opening 16 is distributed alternately to the first starting winning opening 14 and the second starting winning opening 15. A distribution member 17 is provided. The distribution member 17 as the distribution means is disposed so as to be rotatable within a range of a predetermined angle around the rotation shaft 17a. The sorting member 17 is formed with a holding portion 17d having two holding areas 17b and 17c that can hold a game ball. When the game ball is held in one of the holding regions 17b and 17c, the sorting member 17 rotates about the rotation shaft 17a by the weight of the game ball, and the first start winning port 14 and the second start winning port 15 and the game ball can be held in the other of the holding areas 17b and 17c.

  As a specific example, as shown in FIG. 2A, the sorting member 17 is arranged at a first position where the holding region 17 b is located below the entrance 16. At this time, when a game ball enters the entrance port 16, the game ball is held in the holding area 17b. Then, the distribution member 17 rotates counterclockwise around the rotation shaft 17a by the weight of the game ball held in the holding area 17b as viewed from the front. Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 2B, the game balls held in the holding area 17 b are distributed to the first start winning opening 14, and the holding area 17 c is positioned below the ball opening 16. The distribution member 17 is arranged at the position.

  Next, when a game ball enters the entrance 16 when the sorting member 17 is disposed at the second position, the game ball is held in the holding area 17c. Then, the sorting member 17 rotates clockwise around the rotation shaft 17a by the weight of the game ball held in the holding region 17c as viewed from the front. Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 2A, the game balls held in the holding area 17 c are distributed to the second start winning opening 15, and the holding area 17 b is positioned below the ball opening 16. The distribution member 17 is arranged at the position.

  Further, the distribution start unit SU is provided with a first start sensor SE1 (see FIG. 5) that detects a game ball that has entered the first start winning opening 14. When the first start sensor SE1 detects a game ball that has entered the first start winning opening 14, the start condition for the first variable game can be established. In addition, when a first start sensor SE1 detects a game ball that has entered the first start winning opening 14, a predetermined number of game ball payout conditions are established.

  Further, the distribution start unit SU is provided with a second start sensor SE2 (see FIG. 5) that detects a game ball that has entered the second start winning opening 15. When the second start sensor SE2 detects a game ball that has entered the second start winning opening 15, the start condition for the second variable game can be established. In addition, when the second start sensor SE2 detects a game ball that has entered the second start winning opening 15, a predetermined condition for paying out game balls as award balls is established.

  Further, on the right side of the effect display device 13, a third start winning device 19 having a third start winning port 18 into which a game ball can enter is disposed. The third start winning device 19 is provided with a third start sensor SE3 (see FIG. 5) that detects a game ball that has entered the third start winning port 18. When the third start sensor SE3 detects a game ball that has entered the third start winning opening 18, the start condition for the second variable game can be established. In addition, when the third start sensor SE3 detects a game ball that has entered the third start winning port 18, a predetermined number of game balls as payout conditions are established.

  Further, the third start winning device 19 is provided with an opening / closing blade (ordinary electric accessory) 20 that opens and closes by the operation of the ordinary electric accessory solenoid SOL2 (see FIG. 5). The third start winning opening 18 is always closed with the opening / closing blade 20 closed. In a state in which the opening / closing blade 20 as the opening / closing means is closed, the third start winning opening 18 is in a state where it is impossible to enter a ball (a state where the ball entry is restricted). When a predetermined opening condition is satisfied, the opening / closing blade 20 is opened and opened only once or a plurality of times for a predetermined opening time. In a state where the opening / closing blade 20 is opened, the third start winning opening 18 is in a state where it is possible to enter a ball (a state where the ball is allowed to enter).

  Further, in the lower right portion of the effect display device 13 (on the right side of the sorting start unit SU), there is provided a big winning device 22 having a big winning port 21 through which a game ball can be entered. In addition, the big winning device 22 is provided with a count sensor SE4 (see FIG. 5) that detects a game ball that has entered the big winning opening 21. When the count sensor SE4 detects a game ball that has entered the special winning opening 21, a payout condition for game balls as a predetermined number of prize balls is established.

  Further, the special winning device 22 is provided with a special winning opening door 23 that opens and closes by the operation of the special winning solenoid SOL1. The big prize opening 21 is always closed with the big prize opening door 23 closed. When the big hit game is awarded, the big prize opening door 23 is opened according to the kind of the big hit game given, the big prize opening 21 is opened, and the opening of the game ball is allowed by the opening. . For this reason, the player can obtain a chance to acquire a large number of prize balls. In this embodiment, the big hit game is advantageous to the player because a chance to win a large number of prize balls can be obtained. The jackpot game is given when the jackpot is determined by the internal lottery and the jackpot symbol (the jackpot display result) is stopped and displayed in the variable game. When a small hit game is awarded, the big prize opening door 23 is opened and the big prize opening 21 is opened as in the big hit game.

  A first hold display device 24 is disposed on the game board YB. The first hold display device 24 indicates the number of first variable games whose execution is held. Specifically, the first hold display device 24 enters the first start winning opening 14 to satisfy the start condition for the first variable game while the first variable game start condition (first condition) This indicates the number of first variable games whose execution (start) has been suspended because the execution condition) has not yet been established, so-called the number of stored start suspensions (hereinafter referred to as the first reserved memory number).

  A second on-hold display device 25 is disposed on the game board YB. The second hold display device 25 indicates the number of second variable games whose execution is held. Specifically, the second hold display device 25 enters the second start winning opening 15 and the third start winning opening 18 to satisfy the start condition of the second variable game, while the second change winning opening 15 Since the game execution condition (second execution condition) has not yet been established, the number of second variable games whose execution (start) has been suspended, the so-called start-pending memory number (hereinafter, the second pending memory number). ).

  In addition, a normal symbol display device 26 is disposed on the game board YB. In the normal symbol display device 26, a normal symbol variation game (hereinafter referred to as a “general symbol”) based on a normal symbol that derives one common symbol by varying a plurality of types of ordinary symbols (hereinafter, sometimes referred to as “normal symbols”). May be indicated as “game”).

  The player can recognize the normal hit or the normal deviation from the general map finally displayed in the general game (the display result derived in the general game). If the common symbol stopped on the normal symbol display device 26 is a normal symbol, the normal symbol can be recognized. When the normal winning symbol is stopped and displayed, the normal winning game is given to the player. In addition, when the usual figure stopped and displayed on the normal symbol display device 26 is a symbol that is normally off, the normal deviation can be recognized from the usual symbol.

  In addition, on the right side of the effect display device 13, an operation gate 27 is disposed as an opening / closing trigger passage region. The operation gate 27 is provided with a gate sensor SE5 that detects a winning (passed) game ball. When the operation gate 27 detects the game ball (detects passage), the start condition for the usual game can be established. The usual game is performed in order to derive a lottery result indicating whether or not the opening / closing blade 20 of the third start winning opening 18 is opened (whether a game ball can be inserted into the third starting winning opening 18). It is a production that is called. If the lottery result of the usual game is a normal win and a game is given per universal figure, the opening / closing blade 20 is opened and the third start winning opening 18 is opened, and the game ball can be won. That is, when a game is given per game, it becomes easier for the game ball to enter the third start winning opening 18 by opening the opening / closing blade 20, and the player can change the start condition and the prize ball of the second variable game. You can get a chance to get easily.

  Further, in the present embodiment, a probability variation (hereinafter referred to as “probability variation”) function is provided. The probability variation function is a function that can give a probability variation state (probability variation state) in which the lottery probability of the big hit lottery varies from a low probability to a high probability after the big hit game ends. In this embodiment, the probability variation state is given until the probability variation end condition is satisfied. The probability variation state can be advantageous to the player because the lottery probability of the jackpot lottery fluctuates with high probability and the jackpot is likely to occur.

  In the present embodiment, a function for shortening the variation time (hereinafter referred to as “variation”) is provided. The variable function is a function that can give a variable time shortening state (hereinafter, referred to as “variable state”) advantageous to the player after the big hit game ends. In the variable state, the fluctuation time of the normal game for deriving the lottery result of the lottery per normal figure is shortened compared to when the variable state is not given (non-variable state). In the variable state, the probability of winning the normal lottery is higher in the variable state than in the non-variable state. Further, in the variable speed state, when the lottery per common figure is won, the opening time of the opening / closing blade 20 based on the fact that one lottery per lottery is won is longer than in the non-variable state. Also, during the variable state, the variation time of the variable game may be shortened compared to during the non-variable state, especially when the variation time of the variable game in which the off-line display result is stopped and displayed is shortened. There are many.

  In this embodiment, the variable state is provided until the variable end condition is satisfied. The variable speed state can be advantageous for the player because the opening / closing blade 20 operates advantageously for the player and the rate of entering the third start winning award 18 per unit time is improved. From the above, in the variable speed state, a state in which the ball entering rate to the third start winning opening 18 of the game ball is improved than usual is given. It should be noted that the shortened state (entrance rate improved state) can be imparted even during the probable state.

  In the present embodiment, the entrance 16 in the sorting start unit SU is provided in the first flow path X mainly including the left side of the game board YB. On the other hand, the third start winning device 19 (third start winning port 18 and opening / closing blade 20), the big winning device 22 and the operation gate 27 are provided in the second flow path Y mainly on the right side of the game board YB. ing. For this reason, in an unchangeable state where it is difficult for a game ball to enter the third start winning opening 18, the game is advanced so as to fire the game ball into the first flow path X, and the game is played to the third start winning opening 18. In the variable state where the ball is easy to enter, the game is advanced so as to fire the game ball in the second flow path Y. Further, even during a big hit game in which a game ball can enter the big winning device 22, the game is advanced so as to fire the game ball into the second flow path Y.

Next, the jackpot game in this embodiment will be described.
The jackpot game is started after the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed in the variable game and the game is finished. When the big hit game starts, the opening time is set. And in this opening time, the opening effect which shows the start of a big hit game is performed first. In addition, when the opening time ends, a round game in which the special winning opening 21 is opened is performed a plurality of times up to a predetermined prescribed number of rounds. During one round game, the big winning opening 21 is opened until the upper limit number of game balls are won or until a specified time elapses. In round games, round effects are performed. When all round games are finished, an ending time is set. Also, during this ending time, an ending effect indicating the end of the big hit game is performed. When the ending time is over, the big hit game is over.

  In the present embodiment, when the big hit lottery is won, one big hit is determined from a plurality of types of big hits, and a big hit game corresponding to the determined big hit type is given. And, which of the big hits among a plurality of types of big hits is determined according to the type of special symbol (big hit symbol) determined when winning the big hit lottery.

  The small hit game is started after the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed in the variable game and the game ends. When the small hit game is started, the ending time is set after the special winning opening 21 is opened a predetermined number of times. When the ending time is over, the small hit game is finished. Note that after the small hit game is over, the gaming state at the time of winning the small hit lottery is continued.

Here, the specifications of so-called pachinko gaming machines, such as the winning probability of the jackpot lottery and the contents of the jackpot game will be described.
In FIG. 3, “big hit probability” indicates the winning probability (during the non-probability change state and during the probability change state) of the big hit determination (lottery). The “small hit probability” indicates the winning probability (first variable game and second variable game) of the small hit determination (lottery). Further, “when the start sensor is detected” indicates the number of payout prize balls when each of the start sensors SE1 to SE3 detects a game ball, and “when the count sensor is detected” indicates when the count sensor SE4 detects a game ball. Indicates the number of prize balls to be paid out.

  In FIG. 4, “type and ratio of symbol” indicates the type of special symbol for each variable game and the ratio for determining the type of special symbol (type of jackpot). The “specified number of rounds” (shown as “specified number of R” in the figure) indicates the number of round games in one big hit game. “Probability change state after winning” indicates whether or not the probability change state is given after the big hit game, and when it is given, how long it will be given. “Variable state after winning” indicates whether or not the variable state is granted after the end of the big hit game, and if so, how long it will be granted. In the present embodiment, the probability variation state is always given regardless of the type of jackpot, with 71 fluctuation games as the upper limit. The big hit to which the probability variation state is given in this way is shown as the probability variation big hit (advantageous big hit). Further, in this embodiment, except for the case where a big win based on the symbol ZD (Zd) is won in the non-variable state, when the big win is won, the variable state is given with 71 variable games as the upper limit. The On the other hand, when the big hit based on the symbol ZD (Zd) is won in the non-changed state, the changed state is not given.

  “OP” represents the opening time. The “upper limit round time” indicates the maximum opening time of the big winning opening door 23 when there is no upper limit number of game balls entered in one round game. “ED” indicates an ending time. “Upper limit number of entering balls” indicates the number that can be entered in one round game. In the present embodiment, 0.6 s is defined as the round interval time.

  In this embodiment, when the jackpot symbol classified as symbols ZA to ZC is confirmed and stopped on the first special symbol display device 11, the jackpot symbol classified as symbols Za to Zc is displayed as the second special symbol. When the fixed stop display is displayed on the device 12, a big hit game with a long total opening time is given. Such jackpots are referred to as long-open jackpots, and jackpot games based on these jackpots are referred to as long-open jackpot games.

  On the other hand, when the big hit symbol classified as the symbol ZD and the small hit symbol classified as the symbol ZE are displayed on the first special symbol display device 11 and stopped, and when the big hit symbol classified as the symbol Zd is classified as the symbol Ze. When the small winning symbol to be played is displayed on the second special symbol display device 12 as a fixed stop display, a winning game with a short total opening time is awarded. Such hits are indicated as short open hits, and hit games based on such hits are indicated as short open per game. Further, a big hit included in a short opening is indicated as a short opening big hit, and a big hit game based on such a big hit is indicated as a short opening big hit game. In addition, in the game per short opening, the total opening time is shorter (0.08 s) than the long opening large hit game, which is a disadvantageous winning game, and further, the time for executing the winning game is shortened. (1.288s), and it is difficult to specify that it is a hit game.

  In the present embodiment, in the short open big hit game and the small hit game, the open time, the number of open times, the interval time, and the ending time of the big winning opening 21 are defined in the same way. For this reason, it is difficult to specify whether the short open big hit game or the small hit game is given from the open time, the number of open times, the interval time, and the ending time of the big winning opening 21.

  Further, in this embodiment, it is stipulated that both the first variation game and the second variation game are won by the small hit lottery, and the winning probability of the small hit lottery in each variation game is determined by each variation game. It is specified that the probability is higher than the winning probability of the big hit lottery in the non-probable variation state. In particular, it is defined that the winning probability of the small hitting lottery in the first variable game is different from the winning probability of the small hitting lottery in the second variable game.

  Further, in the present embodiment, it is defined that the determination probability of the jackpot type is different between the first variation game and the second variation game. In particular, the probability of winning the short open big hit is defined so as to be different between the first variable game and the second variable game. That is, in the present embodiment, the probability of winning per short opening (short opening big hit and small hit) is defined so as to be different between the first variable game and the second variable game. It should be noted that per short opening in the first variable game functions as the first specific hit, and per short opening in the second variable game functions as the second specific hit.

Next, the control configuration of the pachinko gaming machine will be described based on FIG.
A main control board 30 is mounted on the back side of the pachinko gaming machine. The main control board 30 as the control means and the game control means executes various processes relating to the pachinko gaming machine and outputs various control signals (control commands) for controlling the game according to the processing results. An effect control board 31 is mounted on the back side of the machine. The effect control board 31 as the effect control means and the notification control means is based on the control signal (control command) output from the main control board 30 and the display mode of the effect display device 13 (display images such as symbols, backgrounds and characters). The display content is controlled according to the processing result. The effect control board 31 controls the light emission mode of the decoration lamp La, the sound output mode of the speaker Sp, and the displacement mode of the movable body K based on the control signal output from the main control board 30.

Hereinafter, specific configurations of the main control board 30 and the effect control board 31 will be described.
The main control board 30 is provided with a main control CPU 30a. A main control ROM 30b and a main control RAM 30c are connected to the main control CPU 30a. A first start sensor SE1, a second start sensor SE2, a third start sensor SE3, and a count sensor SE4 are connected to the main control CPU 30a. The first special symbol display device 11 and the second special symbol display device 12 are connected to the main control CPU 30a. Further, a special winning opening solenoid SOL1 is connected to the main control CPU 30a. The gate sensor SE5, the first hold display device 24, and the second hold display device 25 are connected to the main control CPU 30a. The main control CPU 30a is connected to a normal symbol display device 26 and a normal electric accessory solenoid SOL2.

  The main control ROM 30b stores a main control program for executing various processes related to the pachinko gaming machine. The main control ROM 30b stores a plurality of types of variation patterns. Fluctuation patterns are game effects (display effects, etc.) from when a symbol (special symbol and decorative symbol) starts variable display (the variable game starts) until the symbol is stopped (the variable game ends). It shows the pattern that becomes the base. That is, the variation pattern can specify at least the effect time (variation time) from when the special symbol starts to be variably displayed until the special symbol is stopped and displayed. In the variation pattern in the present embodiment, it is also possible to specify the contents of the variation game (such as whether there is a big hit, whether there is a reach effect, etc.) from when the special symbol is started to be displayed until the special symbol is stopped. .

  The variation pattern includes a jackpot variation pattern that specifies the first jackpot effect in the long open jackpot game. The variation pattern includes a probability variation suggestion variation pattern for specifying the second jackpot effect and the small hit effect in the short open big hit game. In addition, the fluctuation pattern includes a loss reach fluctuation pattern that specifies a loss reach effect that is finally set as a deviation after a predetermined effect (for example, reach effect) is performed, and a loss effect that is determined as a gap without forming a reach. There is an outlier variation pattern that identifies Note that a plurality of types of variation patterns are prepared for the big hit variation pattern, the probability variation suggestion variation pattern, the outlier reach variation pattern, and the outlier variation pattern.

  The first jackpot effect is an effect that the variable game is developed so as to finally stop and display the symbol combination of the jackpot through the reach effect. The second big hit effect and the small hit effect are effects that are developed so that the variable game finally stops and displays the probability variation suggestion symbol combination without going through the reach effect. The outlier reach effect is an effect that is developed so that the fluctuating game is subjected to the reach effect and finally stops and displays the symbol combination of the disparity. The outlier effect is an effect that is developed so that the variable game finally stops and displays the symbol combinations that are out of reach without going through the reach effect. The reach effect is an effect that is performed in a variable game with decorative symbols on the effect display device 13 after a reach symbol combination is formed until a jackpot symbol combination or an outlier symbol combination is derived. In this way, unlike the big hit variation pattern, the probability variation suggestion variation pattern does not go through reach production, so it is difficult to be identified when a game per short opening is given, and a variation pattern that is easily identified as the outlier variation pattern. It is.

  Various determination values are stored in the main control ROM 30b. For example, the main control ROM 30b stores a jackpot determination value used in the jackpot lottery. The number of jackpot determination values when the probability variation state is imparted is larger than the number of jackpot determination values when the probability variation state is not imparted. The main control ROM 30b stores a small hit determination value used in the small hit lottery. The main control ROM 30b stores a reach determination value used in the reach lottery for determining whether or not to execute the reach effect.

  The main control RAM 30c stores various information (random values, timer values, flags, etc.) that can be appropriately rewritten during operation of the pachinko gaming machine. For example, the main control RAM 30c stores a main probability change flag indicating whether or not a probability change state is given. The main control RAM 30c stores a main operation flag indicating whether or not the variable state is given.

  Also, in the main control board 30, various random numbers used as random numbers for hit determination (random hit determination random numbers), special symbol distribution random numbers, reach effect determination random numbers, and fluctuation pattern distribution random numbers are generated. . Incidentally, the hit determination random number is a random number used for the big hit lottery and the small hit lottery. The reach determination random number is a random number used for reach lottery. The random number for special symbol distribution is a random number used when determining a special symbol (type of jackpot). The variation pattern distribution random number is a random number used when determining the variation pattern. The values that can be taken by the random numbers for variation pattern distribution have different distributions for each category of outlier variation pattern, outlier reach variation pattern, probability variation suggestion variation pattern, and jackpot variation pattern. Note that the random numbers used as various random numbers may be hardware random numbers or software random numbers.

  The main control board 30 is connected to an external output terminal Gt. The external output terminal Gt is a terminal for outputting external output information from the main control board 30 to the outside of the machine. The external output information is information related to the control contents controlled by the main control board 30 and includes hit related information (big hit related information) related to winning (winning game is given). In this embodiment, the external output terminal Gt can be connected to an external device such as a display device provided in a pachinko gaming machine or the like, or a hall computer that can be installed in a hall.

Next, the effect control board 31 will be described with reference to FIG.
The effect control board 31 is provided with an effect control CPU 31a. An effect control ROM 31b and an effect control RAM 31c are connected to the effect control CPU 31a. The effect control RAM 31c stores various types of information (random values, timer values, flags, etc.) that are appropriately rewritten during the operation of the pachinko gaming machine. For example, the sub-probability change flag indicating whether or not the probability change state is given is stored in the effect control RAM 31c. Further, the effect control RAM 31c stores a sub-operation flag indicating whether or not the variable state is given. The effect control CPU 31a updates the values of various random numbers at predetermined intervals, stores (sets) the updated values in the setting area of the effect control RAM 31c, and rewrites the values before the update.

  The effect control ROM 31b stores an effect control program for executing a game effect. When the various control commands are input, the effect control CPU 31a executes various controls based on the effect control program. The effect control ROM 31b stores various image data (image data such as symbols, various background images, characters, characters, etc.). The effect display CPU 13 is connected to the effect control CPU 31a, and when various control commands are input, the display content of the effect display device 13 is controlled based on the effect control program. In addition, a decoration lamp La is connected to the CPU 31a for effect control. A speaker Sp is connected to the effect control CPU 31a. In addition, an effect button Bt is connected to the effect control CPU 31a. In addition, a movable body motor MOT for displacing the movable body K is connected to the effect control CPU 31a.

  Next, various processes such as a special symbol input process and a special symbol start process executed by the main control CPU 30a based on the main control program will be described. First, the special symbol input process will be described. The special symbol input process is executed at predetermined intervals by the main control CPU 30a. In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 30a that executes such processing is a hit determination means, a big hit determination means, a small hit determination means, a hit type determination means, a big hit type determination means, a big hit state control means, a state control. It functions as a means, a gaming state control means, and a control remaining number counting means.

  First, the main control CPU 30a executes a first hold determination for determining whether or not a game ball has entered the first start winning opening 14. That is, in the first hold determination, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the first detection signal output when the first start sensor SE1 detects the game ball is input. When the determination result of the first hold determination is affirmative (when the ball is entered), the main control CPU 30a specifies the first hold storage number based on the storage content of the main control RAM 30c, and specifies the specified first hold storage number. Is determined to be less than the upper limit value (“4” in the present embodiment). When the determination result of the first reserved memory number determination is negative (when the upper limit value of the first reserved memory number has been reached), the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol input process.

  On the other hand, when the determination result of the first reserved memory number determination is affirmative (when the upper limit value is not reached), the main control CPU 30a acquires various random number values related to the first variable game, and the main control RAM 30c. The obtained random number value is stored in a predetermined storage area. At this time, the random number values related to the first variable game, the random number acquisition order in the first variable game, and the total acquisition order that does not distinguish each variable game are stored so that they can be recognized. The main control CPU 30a, based on the storage content of the main control RAM 30c (the storage amount of random values not yet used in the variable game), adds up the first hold memory number and each hold memory number. The number of memories can be specified. Then, when the stored contents of the main control RAM 30c are updated and the first reserved memory number changes, the main control CPU 30a controls the first hold display device 24 to display the updated first reserved memory number. . Further, the main control CPU 30a outputs a hold designation command for designating the first hold memory information such as the updated first hold memory number and the total hold memory number. Then, the special symbol input process is terminated.

  Further, when the determination result of the first hold determination is negative (when the ball does not enter the first start winning opening 14), the main control CPU 30a plays a game in the second start winning opening 15 or the third start winning opening 18. A second hold determination is performed to determine whether or not a ball has entered. That is, in the second hold determination, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the second detection signal output when the second start sensor SE2 or the third start sensor SE3 detects a game ball is input. When the determination result of the second hold determination is affirmative (when the ball is entered), the main control CPU 30a specifies the second hold storage number based on the stored contents of the main control RAM 30c, and specifies the specified second hold storage number. Is determined to be less than the upper limit value (“4” in the present embodiment). When the determination result of the second reserved memory number determination is negative (when the upper limit value of the second reserved memory number has been reached), the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol input process.

  When the determination result of the second reserved memory number determination is affirmative (when the upper limit value has not been reached), the main control CPU 30a acquires various random number values related to the second variable game, and stores the predetermined values in the main control RAM 30c. The obtained random number value is stored in the storage area. At that time, it is stored so that it can be recognized that it is a random number value related to the second variable game, the acquisition order of the random value in the second variable game, and the comprehensive acquisition order that does not distinguish each variable game. Note that the main control CPU 30a, based on the storage contents of the main control RAM 30c (the storage amount of the random value that is not yet used in the variable game), adds up the second reserved memory number and each of the reserved memory numbers. The number of memories can be specified. Then, when the stored contents of the main control RAM 30c are updated and the second reserved memory number changes, the main control CPU 30a controls the second reserved display device 25 to display the updated second reserved memory number. . Further, the main control CPU 30a outputs a hold designation command for designating second hold storage information such as the updated second hold memory number and the total hold memory number. Then, the special symbol input process is terminated.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, when the first start sensor SE1 detects a game ball and the first reserved memory number does not reach the upper limit value, the start condition for the first variable game is satisfied. As a result, information (random value or the like) for executing the first variable game is stored. Similarly, when the second start sensor SE2 detects a game ball and the second reserved memory number does not reach the upper limit value, the start condition for the second variable game is satisfied, and the second Information (random number value etc.) for executing the variable game is stored.

  In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 30a, when the number of reserved memories does not reach the upper limit value, the first reserved memory information regardless of whether it is the first reserved memory information or the second reserved memory information. The random number value is stored so that the total acquisition order combining the stored number and the second reserved stored number can be specified. That is, the main control CPU 30a stores random numbers so that the order in which the game balls are won can be specified in the start winning ports 14, 15, 18 when the number of reserved memories has not reached the upper limit. It becomes.

Next, the special symbol start process will be described. The main control CPU 30a is configured to execute a special symbol start process at predetermined intervals.
The main control CPU 30a specifies the first reserved memory number and the second reserved memory number when it is not during the winning game or the symbol variation game, and determines whether any of the reserved memory numbers is greater than “0”. To do.

  When each of the number of reserved memories is “0”, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process. On the other hand, if the determination result is affirmative (if any of the number of stored storages> 0), the main control CPU 30a determines whether the random value with the earliest total acquisition order is the random value in the first variation game. It is determined whether it is a random number value in the second variation game. When the random number value with the earliest total acquisition order is the random value in the first variable game, the main control CPU 30a determines that the execution condition of the first variable game is satisfied, and the main control RAM 30c A value indicating that the first variation game is to be executed is set in the special symbol variation processing flag stored in the storage area. Further, the main control CPU 30a determines that the execution condition of the second variable game is satisfied when the random value with the fast overall acquisition order is the random value in the second variable game, and the main control RAM 30c A value indicating that the second variation game is to be executed is set in the special symbol variation processing flag stored in the predetermined storage area.

  Next, when a value indicating that the first variation game is to be executed is set in the special symbol variation processing flag, the main control CPU 30a determines that the random number value with the earliest total acquisition order is related to the first variation game. It is a numerical value, and its random value (value of hit determination random number, variation pattern distribution random number, and special symbol distribution random number) is read out. Further, the main control CPU 30a subtracts 1 from the specified first reserved memory number and the total reserved memory number, and changes the display content of the first hold display device 24 so as to represent the first reserved memory number. Further, the main control CPU 30a outputs a hold designation command indicating first hold storage information such as the updated first hold memory number and the total hold memory number.

  The main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the read value of the hit determination random number matches the jackpot determination value stored in the main control ROM 30b, and performs a jackpot determination (big hit lottery). When the probability variation state is given, the determination is made with the jackpot determination value for the probability variation state (that is, the winning is made with high probability). When the probability variation state is not given, it is determined by the jackpot determination value for the non-probability variation state.

  When the determination result of the jackpot determination is affirmative (in the case of a jackpot), the main control CPU 30a determines the type of jackpot based on the acquired special symbol distribution random number value, and from among the jackpot symbols by the special symbol A final stop symbol to be stopped and displayed by the first special symbol display device 11 (second special symbol display device 12 in the case of the second variable game) is determined. Thereafter, when the determined big hit type is a long open big hit, the main control CPU 30a determines a fluctuation pattern from the big hit fluctuation patterns based on the obtained fluctuation pattern distribution random numbers. Further, when the determined big hit type is a short open big hit, the main control CPU 30a determines a variation pattern from the probability variation suggestion variation patterns based on the obtained variation pattern distribution random numbers.

  The main control CPU 30a, which has determined the variation pattern and the final stop symbol, outputs various control commands for the first variation game, such as outputting a predetermined control command at a predetermined timing to the effect control board 31 (effect control CPU 31a). In the case of the second variation game, various processes relating to the second variation game are executed.

  Specifically, the main control CPU 30a first outputs a variation pattern designation command for designating a variation pattern and instructing the start of symbol variation. The change pattern designation command also instructs information on which of the first change game and the second change game is executed. At the same time as outputting the variation pattern designation command, the main control CPU 30a displays the display contents of the first special symbol display device 11 (second special symbol display device 12 in the case of the second variation game) so as to start the variation of the special diagram. Control. At the same time, the main control CPU 30a starts measuring the effect time of the variable game. Further, the main control CPU 30a outputs a special symbol designation command for designating the type of the final stop symbol. When the final stop symbol is a jackpot symbol, the type of jackpot can be specified. Therefore, the special symbol designation command is also a hit type designation command for designating the type of winning game. Then, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process.

  Thereafter, in a process different from the special symbol start process, the main control CPU 30a displays the final stop symbol determined based on the effect time (variation time) set in the designated variation pattern. The display contents of one special symbol display device 11 (second special symbol display device 12 in the case of the second variable game) are controlled. Further, the main control CPU 30a instructs to stop the variation of the decorative symbols based on the effect time set in the designated variation pattern, and outputs an all symbol stop command for stopping and displaying the symbol combination.

  On the other hand, when the determination result of the big hit determination is negative (when it is not a big hit), the main control CPU 30a determines the small hit determination corresponding to each fluctuation pattern in which the read random number for the hit determination is stored in the main control ROM 30b. It is determined whether or not the value matches, and a small hit determination (small hit lottery) is performed.

  When the determination result of the small hit determination is affirmative (in the case of the small hit), the main control CPU 30a selects the first special symbol display device 11 (second variable in the case of the second variable game) from among the small hit symbols based on the special symbols. The final symbol to be stopped and displayed by the special symbol display device 12) is determined. Next, the main control CPU 30a determines a variation pattern from the probability variation suggestion variation patterns based on the obtained variation pattern distribution random number value.

  Then, the main control CPU 30a which has determined the variation pattern and the final stop symbol outputs a predetermined control command to the effect control board 31 (effect control CPU 31a) at a predetermined timing, as described above (in the case of big hit). Various processes related to the first variable game (various processes related to the second variable game in the case of the second variable game) are executed. Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process.

  On the other hand, when the determination result of the small hit determination is negative (not the small hit), the main control CPU 30a performs a reach determination for determining whether or not to execute the reach effect. In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the reach determination random number acquired from the main control RAM 30c matches the reach determination value.

  If the determination result of the reach determination is affirmative (when a reach effect is performed), the main control CPU 30a displays the off symbol as the first special symbol display device 11 (the second special symbol display device 12 in the case of the second variation game). ) To determine the final stop symbol to be stopped and displayed. Next, the main control CPU 30a determines a variation pattern from the outlier reach variation patterns based on the obtained variation pattern distribution random number value.

  Then, the main control CPU 30a which has determined the variation pattern and the final stop symbol outputs a predetermined control command to the effect control board 31 (effect control CPU 31a) at a predetermined timing, as described above (in the case of big hit). Various processes related to the first variable game (various processes related to the second variable game in the case of the second variable game) are executed. Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process.

  On the other hand, when the determination result of the reach determination is negative (when the reach effect is not performed), the main control CPU 30a uses the first special symbol display device 11 (the second special symbol display device in the case of the second variation game) as the off symbol. In 12), it is determined as the final stop symbol to be stopped and displayed. Next, the main control CPU 30a determines a variation pattern from the deviation variation patterns based on the obtained variation pattern distribution random number value.

  Then, the main control CPU 30a which has determined the variation pattern and the final stop symbol outputs a predetermined control command to the effect control board 31 (effect control CPU 31a) at a predetermined timing, as described above (in the case of big hit). Various processes related to the first variable game (various processes related to the second variable game in the case of the second variable game) are executed. Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process.

  Next, when a value indicating that the second variation game is to be executed is set in the special symbol variation processing flag, the main control CPU 30a determines that the random number value with the earliest total acquisition order is related to the second variation game. It is a numerical value, and its random value (value of hit determination random number, variation pattern distribution random number, and special symbol distribution random number) is read out. Further, the main control CPU 30a subtracts 1 from the specified second reserved memory number and the total reserved memory number, and changes the display content of the second reserved display device 25 so as to represent the second reserved memory number. Further, the main control CPU 30a outputs a hold designation command indicating the second hold storage information such as the updated second hold memory number and the total hold memory number.

Hereinafter, processing related to the second variation game is executed based on the acquired random number, but since it is the same as the processing in the first variation game, detailed description thereof is omitted.
By executing such a special symbol start process, when the random value related to the variable game is stored, the main control CPU 30a determines whether the random value related to the first variable game is the second random game. Regardless of the random value concerned, it is determined whether or not the variable game is a big hit in the order of the overall acquisition order, and the variable game is executed.

  Also, when a big win is won in the second variable game, unlike the first variable game, a big hit game having a substantial number of rounds that can be expected to win a prize ball is likely to be awarded. As a result, when a big hit is achieved in the second variable game, it is possible to expect a prize ball to be obtained more than in the first variable game. Therefore, when the big hit game in the second floating game is awarded, it is more advantageous for the player than when the big hit game in the first floating game is given.

  When the main control CPU 30a determines the big hit, after the end of the symbol variation game based on the determined variation pattern, the main control CPU 30a starts the big hit game control based on the type of the big hit identified based on the final stop symbol, A predetermined control command is output at a predetermined timing to the substrate 31 (production control CPU 31a).

  Specifically, the main control CPU 30a starts setting the opening time. Further, the main control CPU 30 a outputs an opening command for instructing that the opening time has started to the effect control board 31. Next, the main control CPU 30a controls each round game after the opening time ends. That is, the main control CPU 30a outputs a round command for instructing the start of a round game to the effect control board 31 at the start of each round game. Further, the main control CPU 30a controls the opening and closing of the special winning opening 21 for each round game. That is, the main control CPU 30a controls the round game until the upper limit number of game balls are won or until a prescribed time predetermined for each round game elapses. Is controlled to open the special winning opening 21 a predetermined number of times (in this embodiment, once).

  Then, when the round game is finished, the main control CPU 30a maintains the closing until a round interval time predetermined for each round game elapses. A series of these controls is executed until the specified number of rounds is reached. When starting a round game, the main control CPU 30 a outputs a round designation command that can specify the number of rounds of the round game to be started to the effect control board 31. Further, when the round game is ended, the main control CPU 30a outputs a round interval command indicating that the round interval time is started to the effect control board 31.

  When the round game for the specified number of rounds ends and the round interval time further elapses, the main control CPU 30a starts setting the ending time. Further, the main control CPU 30a outputs an ending command for instructing that the ending time has started to the effect control board 31. When the ending time has elapsed, the main control CPU 30a ends the big hit game.

  When ending the big hit game, the main control CPU 30a specifies whether or not to give the probability variation state based on the type of special symbol (final stop symbol) that becomes the big hit symbol (that is, the type of big hit). The main control CPU 30a sets a value indicating that the probability variation state is imparted to the main probability variation flag when the probability variation state is imparted. The main control CPU 30a temporarily resets the value of the main probability change flag when the big hit game is awarded.

  Further, when the jackpot game is ended, the main control CPU 30a specifies whether or not to give a variable state based on the type of special symbol (final stop symbol) that becomes the jackpot symbol (that is, the type of jackpot). . When assigning the variable state, the main control CPU 30a sets a value indicating that the variable state is provided to the main operation flag. Further, the main control CPU 30a specifies the number of times of giving the variable state, and sets the value in the main operation number flag.

  The main operation count flag is decremented by “1” every time the variable game is executed and becomes “0”, the main control CPU 30a resets the value of the main operation flag. The main control CPU 30a temporarily resets the values of the main operation flag and the main operation number flag when the big hit game is awarded. Further, when the value of the main operation number flag is updated, the main control CPU 30a outputs an operation number command indicating the value of the main operation number flag to the effect control board 31.

  In the present embodiment, when the probability variation state and the variation state are given with the prescribed number of variable games as the upper limit, when the big hit is won, after the big hit game is over, the prescribed number of variable games are again played. As the upper limit, a probability variation state and a variation state are given. For this reason, it can be said that the control of the state to which the probability variation state and the variation state are given is extended.

  Further, when determining the small hit, the main control CPU 30a starts the control of the type of small hit game specified based on the final stop symbol after the end of the symbol variation game based on the determined variation pattern. A predetermined control command is output at a predetermined timing to 31 (production control CPU 31a). The main control CPU 30a outputs an opening command when starting the small hit game, and outputs an ending command when ending the small hit game. Note that when the small hit game is finished, the game state is continued, but the control other than these is the same as the process in the big hit game, and thus detailed description is omitted.

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

  For example, when the effect control CPU 31a inputs a variation pattern designation command and a special symbol designation command, the effect display device is based on the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command and the final stop symbol designated by the special symbol designation command. The combination of symbols by the decorative symbols to be stopped and displayed at 13 is determined.

  In other words, the effect control CPU 31a determines the jackpot symbol combination when the final stop symbol designated by the special symbol designation command is a jackpot symbol that is a long open jackpot. Further, the effect control CPU 31a determines the symbol combination of the probability change suggestion when the final stop symbol designated by the special symbol designation command is a big hit symbol or a small hit symbol that is a short open big hit. In addition, when the designated final stop symbol is an outlier design and the outlier reach variation pattern is designated, the effect control CPU 31a determines the symbol combination of the outlier reach. In addition, when the designated final stop symbol is a missing symbol and the deviation variation pattern is designated, the effect control CPU 31a determines a symbol combination of deviation.

  Then, when the variation control designation command is input, the effect control CPU 31a controls the representation display device 13 to execute the variation game based on the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command. Further, when the variation control designation command is input, the effect control CPU 31a controls the decoration lamp La, the speaker Sp, and the movable body motor MOT so as to execute the variation game based on the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command. To do. Thereafter, when the all-design stop command is input, the effect control CPU 31a ends the variable game and displays the determined symbol combination.

  In addition, when the jackpot symbol is designated as the final stop symbol, the effect control CPU 31a specifies the type of jackpot based on the final stop symbol and specifies whether or not the probability variation state is given. When the probability change state is given, after the big hit game is ended, the effect control CPU 31a sets a value indicating that the probability change state is given to the sub-probability change flag. In addition, when the big hit game is awarded or when the value of the sub operation number flag becomes “0”, the sub probability variation flag is once reset.

  Further, when a jackpot symbol is designated as the final stop symbol, whether or not the variable state is given and the number of times of granting are specified based on the specified type of jackpot. When the variable state is assigned, the effect control CPU 31a sets a value indicating that the variable state is assigned to the sub-variable flag. When the variable state is given, the effect control CPU 31a sets the number of operations according to the type of jackpot to the value of the sub-operation count flag. Further, when the operation control command is input, the effect control CPU 31a specifies the value of the main operation frequency flag designated by the operation frequency command, and sets the value in the sub operation frequency flag. When the big hit game is awarded or when the value of the secondary action number flag is “0”, the value indicating that the variable state is provided is deleted from the secondary variable flag.

  In the present embodiment, the production mode can be shifted with the main condition being after the end of each winning game. The effect mode indicates a probability variation expectation level (possibility that a certain probability variation state has been imparted) suggesting that a certain probability variation state has been imparted. This probability variation expectation indicates the ratio of the appearance rate in the case of the probability variation state to the overall appearance rate obtained by adding the appearance rate in the probability variation state and the appearance rate in the non-probability variation state. The effect mode corresponds to the type of the background image of the effect display device 13 in the variable game, and can be easily recognized by the player from the background image. In addition, the effect mode can be executed over a plurality of continuous variation games. As described above, the effect mode can be specified by displaying the background image, and indicates the expected degree of the privilege for the player by indicating the certainty expectation degree. In the present embodiment, the display effect of the background image corresponding to the effect mode corresponds to a specific effect corresponding to the effect mode, and also corresponds to a probability change suggestion effect that suggests whether or not a certain probability change state is given.

Here, such an effect mode will be described below with reference to FIG.
As shown in FIG. 6, in this embodiment, there are a plurality of types of effect modes with different probability of expected change. The plurality of types of effect modes are broadly divided into four types: a normal effect mode, a probability change concealment effect effect mode, a variable speed end effect mode, and a probability change confirmation effect mode. Furthermore, one production mode MA is used for the normal production mode, one production mode MB is used for the probability change secret production mode, one production mode MC is used for the variable end production mode, and the certain change confirmation production mode is used. One production mode MD is included.

The production modes MA to MC are production modes when the variable state is not given, and the production mode MD is a production mode when the short state is given.
Further, the production modes MA and MC are production modes in which it is possible to stay only when the probability variation state is not given and it is determined that the probability variation state is not given. The effect mode MD is an effect mode in which it is possible to stay only when the probability variation state is given and it is determined that the probability variation state is assigned. The effect mode MB is an effect mode in which it is possible to stay in a case where the probability variation state is given and a case where the probability variation state is not given, and in which the probability variation state may be given.

  In this embodiment, the variable state is continued up to 71 variable games as an upper limit. However, when the variable state is continued, the presentation mode MD is maintained and the provision of the variable state is completed. Later, the production mode MC is entered. Further, in the effect mode MC, it is possible to stay up to 20 executions of the variable games (first variable game and second variable game). Further, in the effect mode MB, it is possible to stay up to 71 executions of the variable game (first variable game and second variable game).

  In addition, in the effect mode MB, in principle, a background image in a mode corresponding to the effect mode MB is displayed regardless of whether or not it is in a certain change state, and whether or not it is in a certain change state from the background image. It is difficult to recognize by the player. Thus, the background image in the effect mode MB corresponds to an effect that can be specified by the player as the same effect mode in the case of the probability variation state and the case of the non-probability variation state, regardless of whether or not it is in the probability variation state. Therefore, it becomes difficult to specify whether or not the state is in a probable state. Further, in each of the effect modes MA to MD, in principle, the background image is at least different, and the effect mode can be specified by the player.

  Moreover, these several production modes MA-MD have the function which shows the probability change expectation which suggests the possibility that the probability change state is provided. Specifically, the production mode MD has a higher probability of expectation than the production mode MB, and the production mode MB has a higher probability of expectation than the production modes MA and MC. As described above, the production mode includes a plurality of types of production modes MA to MD having different probability of expected change.

Next, with reference to FIG. 7, the transition transition of various production modes accompanying the progress of the game will be described. Moreover, in FIG. 7, in order to classify | categorize several production modes, it has shown using the broken line.
As shown in FIG. 7, when the variable state is not given, the production modes MA to MC are stayed. On the other hand, when the variable state is given, it stays in the production mode MD. Then, when various winnings are won, after the winning game based on the winnings is over, the effect mode can be shifted along with the start of the first variable game.

  When staying in the production mode MD in the variable state, the stay in the production mode MD is continued regardless of which win is won. In the present embodiment, the stay in the production mode MD is continued from the next fluctuation game only when the big hit is not a big hit after the change state is given and a small hit is made in the 71st fluctuation game. Without changing, it will shift to production mode MC.

  When staying in the production modes MA to MC in the non-variable state, when the big hit symbol classified as the symbol ZA to ZC is displayed on the first special symbol display device 11 and stopped, and classified as the symbol Za to Zc. When the big hit symbol to be displayed is confirmed and stopped on the second special symbol display device 12, the mode is changed to the effect mode MD.

  When staying in the production modes MA to MC in the non-variable state, when the jackpot symbol classified as the symbol ZD is confirmed and stopped on the first special symbol display device 11, and when the jackpot symbol classified as the symbol Zd Is displayed on the second special symbol display device 12 with a fixed stop display, the effect mode MB is entered.

  When staying in the production modes MA to MC in the non-changeable state, when the small hit symbol classified as the symbol ZE is displayed on the first special symbol display device 11 as a fixed stop display, and when the symbol is classified as the symbol Ze Even when the winning symbol is confirmed and stopped on the second special symbol display device 12, the mode is shifted to the effect mode MB.

  In the effect mode MD, after the end of the big hit game, when the variable state is ended by 71 variable games, the mode is changed to the effect mode MC at the start of the next variable game. ing. Further, in the effect mode MC, when 20 variable games have been completed, the mode changes to the effect mode MA at the start of the next variable game. As described above, when the variable state is given, the player stays in the production mode MD, and when the provision of the variable state is finished, the game shifts to the production mode MC and the production mode MA with the execution of the variable game. Become. In the effect mode MB, when 71 variation games are completed, the mode is switched to the effect mode MA at the start of the 72nd variation game.

  Here, the hit effect mode control process executed by the effect control CPU 31a will be described below. This hit effect mode control process is a process for controlling the effect mode after the end of the hit game at the start of the hit game. The effect control CPU 31a executes a hit effect mode control process in response to an input of an opening command indicating the start of a hit game from the main control CPU 30a. In the present embodiment, the effect control CPU 31a that executes various processes described below functions as effect mode control means and execution frequency counting means.

  First, the effect control CPU 31a specifies a winning type based on a special symbol designation command in the winning variation game. Based on the identified result, the effect control CPU 31a sets the data indicating the effect mode to be transferred after the winning game is ended in the effect mode flag assigned to the effect control RAM 31c. This effect mode flag is a flag indicating the effect mode in which the user stays.

  Then, the effect control CPU 31a sets a value corresponding to the number of variable games to be stayed in the effect mode after the end of the winning game in the stay counter assigned to the effect control RAM 31c. This stay counter is a counter for counting the number of fluctuating games staying in the effect mode. By updating the stay counter, the number of executions of the variable game executed after the transition to the predetermined effect mode (after the predetermined counting start condition is satisfied) is counted, and the stay counter becomes “0”. The variation game is executed a predetermined number of times (first specified number of times), and the effect mode is changed.

  Specifically, when winning the jackpot for transition to the effect mode MD, the effect control CPU 31a sets the data indicating the effect mode MD in the effect mode flag and sets “71” in the stay counter. By controlling in this way, the production control CPU 31a designates the production mode to be shifted to after the end of the big hit game and designates the number of stays. In the present embodiment, when a small win is won in the effect mode MD, the control for changing the stay counter value after the end of the small hit game based on the small hit is not performed, and the value of the stay counter is not changed. Will continue.

  Further, when the winning mode is won when the mode is changed to the effect mode MB, the effect control CPU 31a sets the data indicating the effect mode MB in the effect mode flag and sets “71” in the stay counter. By controlling in this way, the production control CPU 31a designates the production mode to be shifted after the winning game is finished, and designates the number of stays. In the present embodiment, the same control is performed even when winning per short opening in the effect mode MB.

  Thereafter, in a process different from the winning effect mode control process, the effect control CPU 31a reads the value from the effect mode flag in the effect control RAM 31c and specifies the effect mode at the start of the variable game immediately after the end of the winning game. Then, the effect display device 13 is controlled to display various images such as a background image corresponding to the effect mode.

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

  First, the effect control CPU 31a reads a value from the effect mode flag assigned to the effect control RAM 31c, and specifies the effect mode in which the user is staying based on the value. Then, the effect control CPU 31a reads out the value from the stay counter assigned to the effect control RAM 31c, and after the big hit game is finished, whether or not the game is a changing game in which the present stay mode is shifted to another effect mode. Determine whether.

  Specifically, when the application of the variable state is completed, the effect control CPU 31a sets data indicating the effect mode MC in the effect mode flag and sets “20” in the stay counter. Then, when the effect control CPU 31a stays in the effect mode MC, the effect control CPU 31a determines whether or not it is the 21st variation game depending on whether or not “0” is set in the stay counter. When it is determined that it is the 21st variation game, the CPU 31a for effect control sets data indicating the effect mode MA in the effect mode flag.

  When the process of setting the data in the effect mode flag ends, the effect control CPU 31a decrements the stay counter by “1” for each variable game. The stay counter is decremented by “1” until it becomes “0”. By executing such processing, the CPU 31a for effect control counts the number of times that the variable game is executed after shifting to the effect mode, and specifies whether or not it is a variable game that shifts to another effect mode. It becomes possible.

  Thereafter, in a process different from the effect mode control process at the start of the variable game, the effect control CPU 31a reads the value from the effect mode flag in the effect control RAM 31c, specifies the effect mode, and the background image corresponding to the effect mode. For example, the effect display device 13 is controlled to display various images.

  In this embodiment, after the big hit game is finished, the probability variation state and the variation state are given up to the specified number of times (71 times) as the upper limit. However, in the effect display device 13, the provision of the probability variation state and the variation state is continued. A notification is made regarding the remaining number of possible variable games.

  In particular, in the present embodiment, when a short opening per game as a specific hit game is given, an effect is made that makes it difficult to specify that the win game has been given. In addition, when a short open big hit game as a specific big hit game is given out of short open per game in the variable state, “71” is set in the sub action number flag after the short open big hit game ends. However, there may be a case where the remaining number of change games in which the probability change state and the change state can be continuously given is continuously notified. In this case, although the remaining number of times of the variation game in which the provision of the probability variation state and the variation state can be continued is actually “71”, the smaller number is continuously notified. Then, in the variable game executed after the end of the short open big hit game, an additional effect (addition notification) in which the additional number of times is added to the remaining number of notifications is executed, so that the remaining number of actual variable games is reduced. It will be notified.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the transition from the rendering mode MD to the rendering mode MC is triggered by the end of the provision of the variable state. Then, when a win is won in the second specified number of times of the variable game after staying in the effect mode MC, the special effect can be executed by the establishment of the predetermined condition, and the variable game other than the second specified number of times in the effect mode MC. Then special effects are not executed. This special effect is the same effect as the extra effect in the effect mode MD, and can be said to be the same kind of effect.

  In the present embodiment, the production mode MC corresponds to the specific production mode, the number of executions (20 times) of the variable game that triggers the transition from the production mode MC to the production mode MA corresponds to the first specified number of times, One specified number of variation games corresponds to a specific number of symbol variation games. In the present embodiment, the first variation game after staying in the production mode MC corresponds to the second prescribed number of variation games, and the 20th time is an opportunity to move to the production mode MA after staying in the production mode MC. This is a variation game different from the variation game. For this reason, in the production mode MC, the special production can be executed not by the transition to the production mode MA but by being triggered by the second specified number of times of the fluctuating game close to the transition from the production mode MD.

Here, a specific example of an image displayed on the effect display device 13 will be described with reference to FIGS.
As shown in FIG. 8A, in the effect display device 13, the decorative symbol is displayed in a fixed stop state. In this case, a variable state is given, and a background image corresponding to the effect mode MD in which the user is staying is displayed. In addition, it is reported that the remaining number of times of the variation game in which the provision of the probability variation state and the variation state can be continued is 54 times.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 8 (b), the variation game is started in accordance with the winning of the game ball to each start winning opening 14, 15, 18, and the decorative symbol variation display is started. In this case, it is notified that the remaining number of times of the variation game in which the provision of the probability variation state and the variation state can be continued is 53 times. Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 8 (c), the decorative symbol is confirmed and stopped as a jackpot symbol, the variable game is terminated, and a long open jackpot game is awarded.

  Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 8 (d), a long open big hit game is started, and in the big hit game, an effect capable of specifying that the big hit game is being executed is executed. Specifically, an effect is produced in which a character imitating a lion and a character imitating a mouse fight. In addition, an image relating to the number of game balls acquired in this jackpot game is displayed. A jackpot notification image for notifying that a jackpot game is in progress is displayed. In addition, a background image different from each of the effect modes MA to MD is displayed. In this way, a big hit effect that makes it easy for the player to specify that a long-open big hit game has been awarded is executed, and a big hit notification indicating that a big hit game has been awarded during the big hit game is performed.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 8 (e), when the long open big hit game is finished, a short state is given, and a background image corresponding to the staying production mode MD is displayed. In addition, it is reported that the remaining number of times of the variation game in which the provision of the probability variation state and the variation state can be continued is 71 times.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 8F, the variation game is started, and the decorative symbol variation display is started. In this case, it is notified that the remaining number of times of the variation game in which the provision of the probability variation state and the variation state can be continued is 70 times. Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 8 (g), the decorative symbol is displayed as a dismissed symbol, and is confirmed and stopped, and the variable game ends.

  Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 8 (h), the variation game is started, and the decorative symbol variation display is started. In this case, it is notified that the remaining number of times that the variable game in which the probability variation state and the variation state can be continued can be continued is 69 times.

  Next, the variable game is repeatedly executed, and as shown in FIG. 9A, the decorative symbols are displayed in a fixed stop state, and the remaining number of the variable games that can continue to be given the probabilistic state and the variable state is 35 times. It is informed that it is.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 9B, the variation game is started, and the decorative symbol variation display is started. In this case, it is notified that the remaining number of times of the variation game in which the provision of the probability variation state and the variation state can be continued is 34 times. Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 9 (c), the decorative symbol is displayed in a fixed stop state as the probability variation suggestion symbol, the variation game is terminated, and a short open big hit game is awarded.

  Subsequently, a short-open big hit game is started, and in the big hit game, an image as shown in FIG. 9C is continuously displayed, and it is specified that the big hit game is being compared with the long open big hit game. It is difficult to make a big hit effect.

  Specifically, the decorative design is continuously displayed as it is without being confirmed. In addition, the remaining number of times of the variation game in which the provision of the probability variation state and the variation state can be continued is continuously notified. Note that a character imitating a lion, a character imitating a mouse, an image relating to the number of game balls acquired, a big hit notification image for notifying that a big hit game is being played, and the like are not displayed. Further, a background image corresponding to the effect mode MD is displayed in the same manner as the effect mode MD.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 9 (d), when the short open big hit game is finished, the variation game is started, and the variation display of the decorative symbols is started, the variation state is given, and the effect mode The user is staying at the MD and a background image corresponding to the effect mode MD is displayed. In addition, the remaining number of times that the variable game in which the probability variation state and the variation state can be continued is 70 times after actually subtracting 1 from 71 times, but the remaining number of times before the short open big hit game is granted is It is continued and it is notified that it is 33 times.

  Note that the remaining number of actually controlled games and the remaining number of notifications may be different for the remaining number of times that the variable game in which the probability variation state and the variation state can be continuously applied. In this case, the remaining number that is internally controlled may simply be indicated as the remaining number or the actual remaining number, and the notified remaining number may be indicated as the remaining number of notifications. Specifically, the actual remaining number of times is 70, the remaining number of notifications is 33 times, and the difference between the actual remaining number of times and the remaining number of notifications (each remaining number of times difference) is 37 times.

  Next, the variable game is repeatedly executed, and as shown in FIG. 10A, it is notified that the remaining number of notifications of the variable game in which the provision of the probability change state and the variable state can be continued is six. In this case, the actual remaining number of times of the variation game in which the provision of the probability variation state and the variation state can be continued is 43 times, and each remaining number difference is maintained at 37 times. For this reason, although the actual remaining number of times is sufficient, it is reported that the remaining number of notifications is small.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 10B, the variation game is started, and the decorative symbol variation display is started. In this case, it is informed that the remaining number of notifications of the variable game in which the probable state and the variable state can be continuously given is 5. However, a character imitating a rabbit is displayed during the execution of the variable game. Then, an extra effect of adding 7 times to the remaining number of notifications is executed, and it is notified that the remaining number of notifications is 12 in total. In this case, each remaining number of times is 30 times. Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 10 (c), the decorative symbol is displayed as a deviated symbol and stopped, and the variable game is ended.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 10 (d), the variation game is started, and the decorative symbol variation display is started. In this case, it is notified that the remaining number of notifications of the variation game in which the probability variation state and the variation state can be continuously given is 11. However, a character imitating a rabbit is displayed during the execution of the variation game. Then, an extra effect of adding 10 times to the remaining number of notifications is executed, and it is notified that the remaining number of notifications is 21 in total. In this case, the difference between the remaining times is 20 times. After that, as shown in FIG. 10 (e), the decorative symbol is displayed as a stop symbol, and the variable game is terminated.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 10 (f), the variation game is started and the decorative symbol variation display is started. In this case, it is notified that the remaining number of notifications of the variable game in which the probable state and the variable state can be continuously given is 20. However, a character imitating a rabbit is displayed during the execution of the variable game. Then, an extra effect in which 20 times is added to the remaining number of notifications is executed, and it is notified that the remaining number of notifications is 40 times. In this case, the difference between the remaining times is 0, and the actual remaining number is notified. After that, as shown in FIG. 10 (g), the decorative symbol is displayed as a deviated symbol and is confirmed and stopped, and the variable game ends.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 10 (h), the variation game is started, and the decorative symbol variation display is started. In this case, it is notified that the remaining number of notifications of the variable game in which the provision of the probability variation state and the variation state can be continued is 39 times.

  Thus, although the actual remaining number of times becomes the initial number by giving the short open big hit game, the notified remaining number of notifications is continuously notified without being controlled to the initial number. When there is a difference between the actual remaining number and the remaining number of notifications, when the remaining number of notifications is a relatively small number, the additional number of times is divided into one or more times by the difference between them. In this way, an extra effect is added.

  Next, the execution of the special effect will be described with reference to FIG. 11. As shown in FIG. 11 (a), the variation game in which the variation game and the variable state can be continuously given as shown in FIG. It is reported that the remaining number of notifications is one. In this case, the actual remaining number of times of the variation game in which the provision of the probability variation state and the variation state can be continued is also one.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 11B, the variation game is started, and the decorative symbol variation display is started. In this case, it is informed that the remaining number of notifications of the variation game in which the probability variation state and the variation state can be continuously given is 0. Thereafter, as shown in FIG. As a fixed stop display, and the variable game ends.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 11 (d), the variation game is started and the decorative symbol variation display is started. In this case, the provision of the variable state has been completed, the effect mode MD is shifted to the effect mode MC, and a background image corresponding to the effect mode MC is displayed.

  Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 11E, during the execution of the variation game immediately after the provision of the variable state, the rabbit was imitated in the same manner as the addition effect when the variable state was provided. The character is displayed and an image prompting the operation of the effect button Bt is displayed. Then, when the effect button Bt is operated in the operation valid period during which the operation of the effect button Bt can be accepted, the movable body K is displaced downward as shown in FIG. An extremely high image is displayed. Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 11 (g), the movable body K is displaced upward, and the decorative design forms a reach state, and as shown in FIG. 11 (h), the decorative design is displayed in a definite stop as a big hit design. The variation game ends.

  In this way, after the provision of the variable state is completed, only in the case of winning in the first variation game after the transition to the production mode MC, in the production mode (same type of production mode) similar to the addition production. Certain special effects may be performed. This variation game is the first variation game executed immediately after the provision of the variable state is completed. For this reason, if the winning game is not successful, it is a changing game in which the effect mode is not specially controlled. However, if the winning game is won, it is executed in the second to 20th changing games. Special effects that are not performed can be executed.

  Next, an additional effect determination process executed by the effect control CPU 31a will be described with reference to FIG. This additional effect determination process is a process for determining whether or not to execute the additional effect and determining the contents of the additional effect. The effect control CPU 31a is configured to be triggered by an input of a variation pattern designation command.

  First, as shown in FIG. 12, the effect control CPU 31a determines whether or not it is in an advantageous state (step S101). In the present embodiment, this advantageous state (specific state) indicates a state in which a probable change state and a change state are given. When this determination result is negative (not in an advantageous state), the effect control CPU 31a ends the added effect determination process. On the other hand, when this determination result is affirmative (it is in an advantageous state), the effect control CPU 31a proceeds to step S102.

  In step S102, the effect control CPU 31a determines whether or not the variation is out of play or the small hit is won based on the variation pattern designation command and the special symbol designation command. If this determination result is affirmative (they are out-of-range fluctuations or winning a small hit), the effect control CPU 31a proceeds to step S103. On the other hand, if this determination result is negative (not a deviation variation and not winning a small hit), the presentation control CPU 31a proceeds to step S107.

  In step S103, the effect control CPU 31a reads a value from the sub-operation count flag and the notification count flag assigned to the predetermined area of the effect control RAM 31c, and whether or not there is a difference between the sub-operation count flag and the notification count flag. Determine whether. If this determination result is negative (there is no difference between the sub-operation count flag and the notification count flag), the effect control CPU 31a ends the added effect determination process without executing steps S104 to S106. On the other hand, if the determination result is affirmative (there is a difference between the sub-operation count flag and the notification count flag), the effect control CPU 31a proceeds to step S104.

  In step S104, the effect control CPU 31a refers to the add-on effect table shown in FIG. 13 and performs an add-on effect lottery process to determine whether or not to execute the add-on effect and to determine the contents of the add-on effect. Run. Then, in the case where the effect control CPU 31a is to execute the extra effect, the effect content of the extra effect is determined based on the lottery result of the extra effect lottery (step S105), and these determination results are set in the effect control RAM 31c. (Step S106), the extra effect determination process is terminated.

  On the other hand, in step S107, the CPU 31a for effect control determines whether or not the short open big hit has been won based on the special symbol designation command. If the determination result is affirmative (winning for short open big hit), the effect control CPU 31a proceeds to step S108. On the other hand, if the determination result is negative (the short-open big hit is not won), the effect control CPU 31a ends the extra effect determination process.

  In step S <b> 108, the effect control CPU 31 a determines whether or not a condition for executing the extra effect is satisfied. If the determination result is negative (the condition for executing the extra effect is not satisfied), the effect control CPU 31a ends the extra effect determination process without executing steps S109 to S111. On the other hand, when the determination result is affirmative (the condition for executing the extra effect is established), the effect control CPU 31a proceeds to step S109.

  In step S109, the effect control CPU 31a refers to the short opening big hit extra effect table shown in FIG. 14, and determines whether or not to execute the extra effect, and to add the effect contents of the extra effect in the case of executing the extra effect. The effect lottery process is executed. Then, in the case where the effect control CPU 31a executes the effect, the effect content of the effect is determined based on the lottery result of the effect addition lottery (step S110), and these determination results are set in the effect control RAM 31c. (Step S111), the additional effect determination process is terminated.

  After the addition effect lottery process, the effect control CPU 31a subtracts “1” from the notification count flag assigned to the predetermined area of the effect control RAM 31c. The notification count flag is decremented by “1” until it becomes “0”. By executing such processing, the effect control CPU 31a counts the remaining number of notifications of the variable game in which the provision of the probability change state and the change state is continued.

  In addition, when executing the additional effect, the effect control CPU 31a adds the additional number of times in the additional effect to the notification count flag assigned to the predetermined area of the effect control RAM.

  In a process different from the extra effect determination process, if a long open big hit is won, after the long open big hit game based on the long open big hit is over, the effect control CPU 31a enters a predetermined area of the effect control RAM 31c. “71” is set to the assigned notification frequency flag. On the other hand, when winning per short opening, after the game per short opening based on the short opening, the effect control CPU 31a displays “71” in the notification count flag assigned to the predetermined area of the effect control RAM 31c. The value is maintained without setting "". The effect control CPU 31a for executing such processing functions as a remaining notification count unit.

  Further, in a process different from the addition effect determination process, the effect control CPU 31a is based on the determination result set in the effect control RAM 31c (the contents of the effect of the additional effect) during execution of the variable game. Control is performed to execute an effect corresponding to. Specifically, the CPU 31a for effect control controls the effect display device 13 to display an image for informing the remaining number of notifications and to display an image for informing the number of additions to be added to the remaining number of notifications.

Next, the additional effect table will be described with reference to FIG.
The added effect table shown in FIG. 13 is stored in the effect control ROM 31b. This extra effect table is a table that is referred to in a variation game that causes a deviation variation when the probability variation state and the variation state are given or a variation game that is won in a small hit. In the additional effect table, various conditions are associated with whether the additional effect is executed in the current variable game or in the subsequent variable game, and the number of executions of the additional effect. Various conditions include the difference between the actual remaining number of times and the remaining number of notifications (remaining number of times difference) and the remaining number of notifications themselves. The remaining number of times is classified into 1 to 10 times, 11 to 30 times, 31 times or more, and the remaining number of notifications is classified into 0 to 3, 4, 5, 6, and 7 times. . Moreover, the number of executions of the extra effect is classified into 1 to 3 times. In addition, when it is determined to be executed in the subsequent variation game, it is determined again whether or not to execute the additional effect based on the reference result of the additional effect table.

  Specifically, when the remaining number of times difference is 37 and the remaining number of notifications is 6, the addition effect is 1 time with a probability of 5/101 and the addition effect is 2 times with a probability of 5/101. , 31/101 is determined to be executed from the current variation game with three additional effects. Further, it is determined that one extra presentation effect is executed from the next and subsequent fluctuation games with a probability of 60/101. Then, when it is determined that three extra effects are to be executed, it is determined that the extra effects are executed in three consecutive variable games from the variable game in which the remaining number of notifications is notified as six. Is done.

  By referring to such a table, an extra effect lottery is performed in step S104 shown in FIG. 12, and the effect control CPU 31a causes the extra effect to be executed in the current variable game or in the subsequent variable game. In addition, the number of executions in which the effect is continuously executed from the current variation game is determined.

  In step S105, the effect control CPU 31a divides the remaining number difference into the number of executions of the additional effect based on the remaining number of times difference and the number of executions of the additional effect, and stores them in a predetermined area of the effect control RAM 31c. To do.

  Specifically, the effect control CPU 31a determines the remaining number difference as the additional number so that the remaining number difference is added once when the number of executions of the additional effect is one. In addition, when the number of executions of the additional effect is two, the effect control CPU 31a sets the number of times of the remaining number of times as the first additional number, and subtracts the number of times of adding the first additional number from the remaining number of times as 2 Each is determined as the number of times of addition. In addition, when the number of executions of the additional effect is three, the effect control CPU 31a sets the first place of the remaining number difference as the first additional number and “10” as the second additional number from the remaining number difference. The number obtained by subtracting the first and second additions is determined as the third addition. When the first difference of the remaining number of times is “0”, the effect control CPU 31a determines “10” as the first addition number.

  In this way, when there is a difference in each remaining number of times in the variable state, when the variation is out of play or when winning the small hit, the execution of the variable game is started as a trigger, and the probability variable state and the variable state are changed. The upper limit number of times that the grant can be continued can be notified. In addition, the number of times of addition is determined with the remaining number of times difference as an upper limit.

  In particular, in this extra effect table, a variable game for executing the extra effect is determined with different probabilities depending on the remaining number of notifications and the difference in each remaining number of times. Specifically, it is defined that when the remaining number of notifications is 0 to 7 times, an additional effect can be executed, and when the remaining number of notifications is 8 or more, the additional effect is not executed. Even if the remaining number of notifications is 0 to 7, the additional effect is executed with a higher probability than when the remaining number of notifications is small.

  Further, with regard to the number of executions of the extra effect, the extra effect is executed in a large number of times with a higher probability than when the difference between the remaining times is larger than when the difference is small. In addition, the presentation effect is executed once with a higher probability than when the remaining number of notifications is small.

Here, with reference to FIG. 14, a short opening big hit addition stage table will be described.
14 is stored in the effect control ROM 31b. This short-opening big hit extra effect table is a table that is referred to in a variable game that is won for a short-opening big hit when a certain change state and a short change state are given. In the short-open big hit extra effect table, various conditions are associated with whether the extra effect is executed in the current variable game or in the subsequent variable game. If it is determined to be executed in the subsequent variation game, it is determined whether or not to execute the additional effect based on the reference result of the additional effect table shown in FIG.

  Specifically, when the remaining number of notifications is 0 to 3 and when a short-open big hit is won, it is determined that an extra effect is always executed in the current variation game. In addition, when the number of remaining notifications is 4 to 7 and a short-open big hit is won, it is determined that an extra effect is executed in the current variation game with a probability of 26/101, and the next time with a probability of 75/101. It is determined that the extra effect is executed in the fluctuating game. In addition, when the bonus effect is already executed continuously, even when the short open big hit is won, it is always determined that the bonus effect is executed in the current variation game. In this embodiment, since the additional effect can be executed when the remaining number of notifications is “0” to “7” by referring to the additional effect table shown in FIG. 13, Also by reference, when the remaining number of notifications is “0” to “7”, an extra effect can be executed.

  By referring to such a table, when various conditions are established in step S108 shown in FIG. 12, and it is determined in step S109 that an extra effect is to be executed in the current variation game, step S110 is performed. The effect control CPU 31a determines the number of times of addition as the effect contents of the effect.

  Specifically, the effect control CPU 31a reads the value from the notification count flag assigned to the predetermined area of the effect control RAM 31c, and notifies from “71”, which is the upper limit number of times that the probability variation state and the variable state are continuously given. The subtraction value obtained by subtracting the value read from the count flag is determined as the addition count. For example, when the notification count flag is “2”, the effect control CPU 31a calculates “69” as the number of additions, and the content of the effect of adding 69 times to the remaining notification count in the current variable game. decide. Thus, the additional number “69” is added to “2” which is the remaining number of notifications, and “71” is notified as the remaining number of notifications. Therefore, it is difficult to specify that the short open big hit game has been awarded, and it is possible to report the upper limit number of times that the probability variation state and the variation state can be continued.

  Therefore, in the case of winning the short open big hit game, before the short open big hit game is started, in the variable game won for the short open big hit, an extra effect in which the additional number of times is added to the remaining number of notifications is executed. There is. Also, in this case, it is easier to determine the number of extra times than when the extra effect is executed due to the fluctuation of the deviation or the winning of the small hit.

  In the present embodiment, when a long-open big hit is won, if there is a loss reach fluctuation, in principle, no extra effect is executed. However, as an exception, in the final variation game in which the probability variation state and the variation state are continuously given, the reach reach variation occurs, and when the values of the sub-operation count flag and the notification count flag do not match, the effect control CPU 31a S104 to S106 are executed. Then, the effect control CPU 31a refers to the addition table shown in FIG. 13, and determines the contents of the effect of the extra effect to be executed and executed.

  Further, in the present embodiment, in the case where an additional effect is executed over a plurality of variable games, the effect control CPU 31a includes that variable game when the second and subsequent variable games cause a shift reach variation. Thereafter, the additional effect is interrupted, and the additional effect determination process is executed again in a variation game that does not result in a missed reach variation.

  In this way, when the short open big hit is won in the variable short state, the probability variable state and the short state are continuously given until the symbol change game is started after the short open big hit game based on the short open big hit is completed. The upper limit number of possible times can be notified.

  In the present embodiment, the extra effect is executed by winning the extra effect lottery. In other words, winning the extra effect lottery and executing the variable game that is the target of the extra effect corresponds to the establishment of the special condition, and even within the special condition, the variable game that eliminates the difference between the remaining times is executed. This corresponds to the establishment of special conditions.

  Further, such an extra effect is an effect that is executed only when there is a difference in each remaining number of times, and there is no difference in the number of remaining times unless a short-open big hit is won. In this way, if a short-open big hit is won, it is suggested that the short-open big hit was previously won by performing an extra effect in the variable game after the short open big hit game based on the short open big hit. The Rukoto. On the other hand, when the extra effect is executed in the variable game won for the short open big hit, it is suggested that the short open big hit was won. That is, in addition to the function of notifying the actual remaining number of times, the extra effect also has a function as a big hit suggestion notification that wins a short open big hit and suggests that a short open big hit game has occurred.

Here, the execution timing of the extra effect will be described with reference to FIG.
First, as shown in FIG. 15A, a long open big hit is won and a long open big hit game is awarded at the timing indicated by reference numeral T1. Then, when the long open big hit game ends at the timing shown by the symbol T2, the probable change state and the short change state are given after the long open big hit game ends. At this time, as the actual remaining number of times, “71” is set in the sub-operation number flag, and “71” is also set in the notification number flag. Then, each time the variable game is executed, the value of the sub action number flag and the value of the notification number flag are controlled to be decreased by one, and the remaining number of notifications is notified based on the value of the notification number flag. Subsequently, when the execution of 71 fluctuation games is completed without winning a big hit, the value of the sub-operation count flag and the value of the notification count flag become “0” at the timing indicated by reference symbol T3, respectively, The provision of the variable state is terminated. Also, the notification of the remaining number of notifications is terminated.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 15 (b), when the probability change state and the variable state are continuously given, the long open big hit is won, and the long open big hit game is given at the timing indicated by reference numeral T4. The In this case as well, the same control is performed, and when the long open big hit game ends at the timing shown by reference numeral T5, the probable change state and the short change state are given after the long open big hit game ends. At this time, as the actual remaining number of times, “71” is set in the sub-operation number flag, and “71” is also set in the notification number flag. That is, the initial number of times is set in the sub-operation number flag and the notification number flag, and each flag is initialized.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 15 (c), when the probability variation state and the variable state are continuously provided, the short open big hit is won, and the short open big hit game is given at the timing indicated by reference numeral T6. The In this case, when the short open big hit game is finished at the timing indicated by the reference symbol T7, the probability change state and the short change state are given after the short open big hit game is finished. At this time, “71” is set in the sub operation number flag as the actual remaining number of times. On the other hand, “71” is not set in the notification count flag, and the previous value is maintained (continuation). That is, the initial number of times is set in the sub-operation number flag, and each flag is initialized, but the previous value is continuously stored in the notification number flag without setting the initial number of times. . Subsequently, when the condition for executing the extra effect is satisfied at the timing indicated by reference numeral T8, the extra effect is executed.

  Finally, as shown in FIG. 15 (d), when the probability variation state and the variable state are continuously applied, the winning combination is won, and the small hit game is provided at the timing indicated by T9. In this case, when the small hit game is terminated at the timing indicated by the symbol T10, the provision of the probability variation state and the variable state is continued even after the small hit game is terminated. At this time, as the actual remaining number of times, “71” is not set in the sub-operation number flag, the previous value is maintained (continuation), and the previous value is also maintained in the notification number flag (continuation). That is, the previous value is continuously stored in the auxiliary operation number flag and the notification number flag without setting the initial number. Subsequently, when the execution of 71 fluctuation games is completed without a big hit, the value of the sub-actuation count flag and the value of the notification count flag become “0” at the timing indicated by reference numeral T11, respectively, The provision of the variable state is terminated. Also, the notification of the remaining number of notifications is terminated.

  Next, the special effect determination process executed by the effect control CPU 31a will be described. This special effect determination process is a process for determining whether or not to execute a special effect, and the contents of the effect of the special effect. The effect control CPU 31a is configured to be triggered by an input of a variation pattern designation command.

  First, the effect control CPU 31a reads values from the effect mode flag and the stay counter assigned to the effect control RAM 31c, and on the basis of these values, the first variation game after the transition to the effect mode MC. It is determined whether or not there is. When the determination result is negative (not the first variation game after the transition to the effect mode MC), the effect control CPU 31a ends the special effect determination process.

  On the other hand, if this determination result is affirmative (this is the first variation game after the transition to the effect mode MC), the effect control CPU 31a transitions to the effect mode MC based on the special symbol designation command. It is determined whether or not a special win is won in the first floating game. The special hit in this embodiment corresponds to a big hit and a small hit in the first variable game, and does not correspond to a small hit in the second variable game. If this determination result is negative (no special win is won), the effect control CPU 31a ends the special effect determination process. When this determination result is affirmative (a special win is won), the effect control CPU 31a determines the effect contents of the special effect, stores the determination result in a predetermined area of the effect control RAM 31c, and performs the special effect determination process. finish.

  In the present embodiment, the effect control CPU 31a determines the first effect content as the effect content of the special effect when the long open big hit is won among the special hits. As the first effect content, an operation effective period is defined, and when the operation signal is input from the effect button Bt in the operation effective period, or the operation signal is not input from the effect button Bt, the operation is effective. When the period ends, the contents of the effect are displayed on the effect display device 13 while the movable body K is displaced downward and an image indicating that the big hit expectation is extremely high.

  On the other hand, the effect control CPU 31a determines the second effect content as the effect content of the special effect when winning the short open big hit or the small win in the first variable game among the special wins. As the second effect content, an operation effective period is defined, and when the operation signal is input from the effect button Bt during the operation effective period, or the operation signal is not input from the effect button Bt, the operation is effective. When the period ends, the effect content is displayed on the effect display device 13 with an image indicating that the degree of expectation of the big hit is high without displacing the movable body K downward.

  Thereafter, in a process different from the special effect determination process, the effect control CPU 31a executes an effect corresponding to the determination result based on the determination result (the effect content of the special effect) set in the effect control RAM 31c. Take control.

  Specifically, when the operation effective period is started, the effect control CPU 31a controls the effect display device 13 so as to display an image that prompts an operation in an effect manner similar to the added effect. Then, when the operation signal is input from the effect button Bt or the operation signal is not input from the effect button Bt during the operation effective period, the effect control CPU 31a wins the long open big hit. When this is done, a signal for driving the movable body motor MOT is output so as to displace the movable body K downward. In addition, the effect control CPU 31a controls the effect display device 13 so as to display an image indicating that the degree of expectation of jackpot is extremely high. Then, the effect control CPU 31a outputs a signal for driving the movable body motor MOT so as to displace the movable body K upward at a predetermined timing. In this embodiment, after the big hit game is over, the production mode MD is entered.

  On the other hand, the effect control CPU 31a displays an image indicating that the big hit expectation degree is high without displacing the movable body K, when the short hit big hit or the first variable game is won. The effect display device 13 is controlled. In the present embodiment, after the winning game is over, the effect mode MB is entered.

Here, the execution timing of the special effect will be described with reference to FIG.
As shown in FIG. 16, when the probability variation state and the variable state are given, the remaining number of notifications for which the provision of the probability variation state and the variable state is continued is notified, but the remaining number of notifications is 0 to 7 times. In the above, an extra effect can be executed. In this extra effect, a character simulating a rabbit is displayed and the number of extras is notified.

  Then, the special effect can be executed when the special change is won in the first variation game after the provision of the probable change state and the change state is completed without actually performing the extra effect. In this special effect, a character imitating a rabbit is displayed, and a notification that prompts the user to operate the effect button Bt is performed.

  As described above, in the variation game before and after the provision of the probability variation state and the variation state, the player can be made aware that the same production mode addition production and special production can be executed. In addition, since the execution of 20 fluctuation games after the transition to the production mode MC is defined as one of the triggers for the transition to the production mode MA, the provision of the probability variation state and the variation state is terminated. If the special game is not won in the first floating game, the stay in the production mode MC is continued. As described above, in a variable game that does not trigger the transition of the effect mode, when the special win is won, the special effect can be executed.

  In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 30a outputs external output information to the outside via the external output terminal Gt. The external output terminal Gt can output a plurality of signals (signal lines), and can output a binary signal (ON signal and OFF signal) in each signal. The external output information includes information indicating that a game ball has entered each start winning opening 14, 15, 18 and information indicating that a special symbol has been displayed in a fixed stop state, indicating that various errors have occurred. Contains information. The external output information also includes hit related information (big hit related information) related to winning. The specific hit-related information includes information that outputs an ON signal during the big hit game when the big hit game is given, and the big hit game when the big hit game is given when the variable state is given It contains information that outputs an ON signal. In addition, the hit-related information includes short-open per-open information that can output an ON signal during a short-open game when a short-open game (short open big hit game and small hit game) is given. Yes. This short-opening hit information is controlled so that the output condition varies (the output mode changes) depending on whether the winning variable game is the first changing game or the second changing game.

  Specifically, when the winning game is started, the main control CPU 30a specifies whether the variable game won in the winning lottery is the first variable game or the second variable game. Further, the main control CPU 30a specifies the winning type based on the special symbol determined in the variable game won in the winning lottery.

  Then, the main control CPU 30a outputs short-opening hit information to the outside of the machine when a predetermined condition (predetermined output condition) based on the determination result is established. More specifically, when the main control CPU 30a wins per short opening, the main control CPU 30a outputs information on short opening per short opening in the first variable game, while the short opening per short opening in the second variable game. Controls not to output hit information. That is, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not to output the short-opening hit information.

  As a specific example, as shown in FIG. 17 (a), when winning per short opening is won in the first variable game, per short opening information is output in the short opening per game based on the short opening. The

  On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 17B, when winning per short opening is won in the second variable game, information on short opening per game is not output in the game per short opening based on the short opening. Further, even after the game per short opening, the short opening per information is not output. That is, when winning per short opening, the special condition is based on the second variable game, and the short opening information is not output when the special condition is satisfied.

  As described above, the first output condition for outputting the short-opening per unit information when the first variable game is per short-opening, and the short-opening type per short-opening when the second variable game is per short-opening. The second output condition for outputting information is different. In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 30a that executes such processing functions as information output means and output determination means.

As described above in detail, the present embodiment has the following effects.
(1) When a short open big hit (specific big hit) is determined and a short open big hit game that is hard to specify for a player is generated, even if the remaining number of actual fluctuation games is initialized The number of remaining notifications of the game is continuously counted, and control for continuing notification regarding the remaining number of notifications is performed. When the condition (specific condition) for executing the extra effect is satisfied after the short open big hit game is completed, a notification regarding the remaining number of times of the counted variable game is given. For this reason, it can be made more difficult to specify that the short-open big hit game has occurred, and when the condition for executing the extra effect after the short-open big hit game is completed, the remaining number of actual floating games is notified. It is possible to enhance the sense of expectation for the remaining number of times, and to improve the interest of the game.

  (2) During the short-open big hit game, an effect that can be specified by the player if the short-open big hit game is not being executed is executed. For this reason, it is difficult to specify whether the game is a floating game or a short-open big hit game from the effect to be executed, and the expectation for the remaining number of times can be enhanced, and the interest in the game is improved. Can do.

  (3) A notification regarding the remaining number of notifications of the variable game is given in response to the start of the variable game. For this reason, after the short-open big hit game is over, notification regarding the remaining number of notifications of the variable game is performed, and it can be difficult to specify that the short open big hit game has occurred, and further expectation for the remaining number of times is expected. It can be raised and the interest in games can be improved.

  (4) When a short open big hit game is generated in the second variable game, control is performed so that information indicating that the short open big hit game has occurred is not output to the outside of the machine. For this reason, based on the information indicating that the short open big hit game has occurred, it can be difficult to specify that the short open big hit game has occurred, and further increase the sense of expectation for the remaining number of times, It is possible to improve the interest in games.

  (5) Control is performed so that the condition for executing the extra effect after the end of the short open big hit game is more easily established than when the number of remaining notifications of the variable game is small. For this reason, when the remaining number of notifications decreases, the condition for executing the additional effect is likely to be established, the actual remaining number of times will be notified, the expectation for the remaining number of times can be raised, and the interest for the game is improved. Can be achieved.

  (6) When the short open big hit is determined, the remaining number of notifications of the variable game is continuously counted even when the actual number of remaining times of the variable game is initialized, and notification regarding the remaining number of notifications Control to continue is performed. Then, when the condition for executing the extra effect is established, an extra effect (addition notice) for adding the extra number to the remaining notice number of the variable game is added based on the difference between the remaining number of the variable game and the remaining notice number of the variable game. It is controlled to be executable. For this reason, by continuously counting the number of remaining notifications of the variable game, it can be made more difficult to specify that the short open big hit game has occurred. Furthermore, if the condition for executing the extra effect is satisfied, the extra number can be added to the remaining number of notifications of the variable game, the expectation for the remaining number can be raised, and the interest in the game can be improved. it can.

  (7) When the short opening big hit is determined, the condition for executing the additional effect is established and the additional effect is controlled to be executed before the start of the variable game after the end of the short opening big hit game. For this reason, the number of times of addition can be added to the remaining number of notifications of the variable game before the start of the variable game after the end of the short-open big hit game, and the expectation for the remaining number of times can be raised, The interest can be improved.

  (8) When the short opening big hit is determined, after the start of the variable game after the end of the short opening big hit game, a condition for executing the additional effect is established and the additional effect is controlled to be executable. For this reason, after the start of the floating game after the end of the short-open big hit game, the additional number of times can be added to the remaining number of notifications of the variable game, and the expectation for the remaining number of times can be increased, and the game can Can be improved.

  (9) When the short open big hit is determined, after the short open big hit game based on the short open big hit, the variable game that performs the extra effect is determined with a different probability depending on the remaining number of notifications of the variable game. For this reason, it is possible to give diversity to the variable game that gives an extra effect according to the remaining number of notifications of the variable game, and to improve the interest of the game.

  (10) When the short open big hit is determined, a condition is established that causes the additional effect to be executed with a higher probability than when the remaining number of notifications of the variable game is small. For this reason, as the remaining number of notifications of the variable game decreases, the condition for executing the additional effect is more easily established, the additional effect is more easily performed, the expectation for the additional effect can be enhanced, and the interest for the game is improved. be able to. As a specific example, if it is informed that the remaining number of times that the variable state is continuously given is one, if the short open big hit is won, after the short open big hit game is over, the change is made again. The remaining number of times that the provision of the short state is continued is 71 times. In this case, even if a short open big hit game, which is disadvantageous to the long open big hit game, is given, the remaining number of times that the variable state is continuously given is greatly reduced in a situation where the grant of the variable state may end. It is easy to have an impression of increasing. In view of such a situation, it is possible to improve the interest of the game by making it easier to satisfy the condition for executing the additional effect as the remaining number of notifications of the variable game decreases. On the other hand, if it is informed that the remaining number of times of giving the variable state is 70, if the short open big hit game is won, the short state is again given after the short open big hit game ends. Will remain 71 times. In this case, the remaining number of times that the variable state is continuously given does not increase significantly, and even if the big hit is won, the impression that the short open big hit game, which is disadvantageous than the long open big hit game, has been given Easy to hold. In view of such a situation, by reducing the remaining number of notifications of the variable game, it is possible to easily satisfy the condition for executing the additional effect, thereby suppressing the decrease in interest in the game.

  (11) When the short open big hit is determined, even if the remaining number of remaining actual floating games is initialized, the remaining number of notifications of the variable game is continuously counted, and notification regarding the remaining number of notifications Control to continue is performed. When the condition for executing the extra effect is established, the difference between the remaining number of times of the variable game and the remaining number of notifications of the variable game is set as an upper limit, and the notification of the variable game is divided into a plurality of times for one short open big hit. It is controlled so that an extra effect that adds the extra number to the remaining number of times can be executed. For this reason, by continuously counting the number of remaining notifications of the variable game, it can be made more difficult to specify that the short open big hit game has occurred. Furthermore, if the condition for executing the extra effect is established, the extra number can be added to the remaining number of notifications of the variable game in a plurality of times, the expectation for the remaining number can be increased, and the interest of the game can be enhanced. Improvements can be made.

  (12) When a short open big hit is determined, the difference between the actual remaining number of floating games and the remaining number of notifications of the floating game is larger with a higher probability than when the difference is small, and is added to many times. Production is performed. For this reason, when the difference between the remaining number of times is large, it is possible to execute the additional effect by dividing it into a larger number of times, and it is possible to balance the additional number of times with respect to the one additional effect, and to improve the interest for the game. Can do.

  (13) When the short open big hit is determined, the difference between the remaining number of the variable games and the remaining number of notifications of the variable game is added once as an additional number of times when the remaining number of notifications of the variable game is small. Thus, an additional effect that is added to the remaining number of notifications of the variable game is controlled to be executable. For this reason, the smaller the remaining number of notifications of the variable game, the easier it is to execute the additional effect so that the additional number of times is added to the remaining number of notifications, and the expectation for the additional effect can be enhanced. The interest can be improved.

  (14) When the number of executions of the variable game reaches a first predetermined number of times (for example, 21 times), the transition is made from the effect mode MC to the effect mode MA, but different from the first specified number of times. When the predetermined second number of times (for example, once) is reached and the result of the hit determination is affirmative, the special effect can be executed. For this reason, even when the number of executions of the variable game becomes the second specified number of times different from the first specified number of times in which the effect mode is shifted, the determination result of the hit determination becomes affirmative and the special effect is The expectation to be executed can be raised, and the interest in games can be improved.

  (15) When the number of executions of the variable game is the second specified number of times, when the result of the hit determination is affirmative and the special hit is determined, the special effect can be executed, and the hit based on the special hit is determined. After the game is over, the production modes MB and MD are entered. For this reason, when the special hit to be transferred to the effect modes MB and MD after the winning game is finished is determined when the number of executions of the variable game is the second specified number of times, the special effect is executed and the execution of the special effect is executed. In addition to this, it is possible to enhance the expectation for the transition to the special hit and the production mode, and to improve the interest of the game.

  (16) When the play mode MC is controlled and the number of executions of the variable game is the second specified number, the special effect can be executed when the determination result of the hit determination is affirmative. For this reason, when the background image corresponding to the effect mode MC is displayed, the special effect is executed when the number of executions of the variable game is the second specified number of times, and in addition to the execution of the special effect, The expectation for the control of the production mode MC can be enhanced, and the interest in the game can be improved.

  (17) The rendering mode MC is controlled after the control in the variable state is completed. For this reason, even when the background control corresponding to the effect mode MC is displayed after the control of the variable state is finished, it is special when the number of executions of the variable game is the second specified number of times. Even when the effect is executed and the control in the variable state is finished, the expectation for the execution of the special effect can be enhanced, and the interest in the game can be improved.

  (18) A first output condition for outputting information on short opening per short opening in the first variable game, and information on short opening per short opening in the second variable game Is output to the outside of the apparatus so that the second output condition for outputting is different from the second output condition. For this reason, the output condition of the short opening per-hour information can be made different for each of the first floating game and the second floating game, and the short opening per-hour information can be output under the conditions according to the changing game to be executed. More suitable hit-related information can be output outside the machine.

  (19) Further, it is defined that the short opening per game can be determined in both the first and second variable games. Therefore, when a game per short opening based on the short opening per se that can be determined in both the first floating game and the second floating game is generated, for each of the first floating game and the second floating game, The output condition of information per short opening can be made different. Therefore, even when a game per short opening occurs, it is possible to output short opening per hit information under conditions corresponding to the changing game to be executed, and output more appropriate hit related information outside the machine. can do.

  (20) When a game per short opening based on a short opening determined with different probabilities between the first floating game and the second floating game is generated, for each of the first floating game and the second floating game It is possible to vary the output conditions of information per short opening. For this reason, even if a game per short-open game is generated at a different probability, the short-open-per-open information can be output under conditions corresponding to the variable game to be executed. Information can be output outside the machine.

  (21) Distribution that can distribute game balls that have passed through the first start winning opening 14, the second starting winning opening 15, and the starting opening 16 to either the first starting winning opening 14 or the second starting winning opening 15. A sorting start unit SU having a member 17 is provided. The output mode of the short-opening information is changed between when the first variable game is per short-open and when the second variable game is per short-open. For this reason, by changing the output mode of the short opening per unit information regarding the short opening per each variable game, the short open per unit information can be output according to each variable game, and more suitable hit related information is provided. Can be output outside.

  (22) By the control of the opening / closing blade 20 that can be in the open state and the closed state, control of the variable state in which the second execution condition is easily established is performed. For this reason, the diversity of the game can be increased depending on whether or not it is controlled to the variable state, and the interest in the game can be improved.

  (23) The distribution start unit SU has a ball entrance 16 into which a game ball can enter, and the game ball entered from the ball entrance 16 is connected to the first start prize port 14 and the first by the distribution member 17. It is distributed to any one of the 2 start winning holes 15. Further, the first flow path X in which a game ball can easily enter the entrance 16 and the operation that triggers the opening and closing blade 20 and the open / close blade 20 to be opened are difficult to enter the entrance 16. And a second flow path Y provided with a gate 27. For this reason, it is possible to vary the possibility that the execution condition of each variable game is established by each flow path X, Y, and to improve the interest in the game.

  (24) It is determined that the first variation game and the second variation game have short probabilities with different probabilities. For this reason, it is possible to provide a variety of games by changing the probabilities of each open game per short opening, and to improve the interest of the game.

  (25) When the background image corresponding to the effect mode is displayed and the small hit determination result is affirmative, the effect mode is controlled to be changeable. For this reason, when it becomes a small hit, it becomes an opportunity to change the production mode, and by being defined to be a small hit in each variable game, it is possible to increase the opportunity to change the production mode, and to improve the interest in the game Can be achieved.

  (26) When the short opening big hit is determined, if the condition of being a short opening big hit based on the second variable game (special condition) is satisfied, it is difficult to identify the occurrence of the short opening big hit game in the short open big hit game Information is not output outside the aircraft. In addition, if the winning game is won after the start of the variable game that is executed after the short-open big hit game is over, the big hit suggestion notification suggesting that the short-open big hit game has occurred due to the extra production being executed. Is done. For this reason, if a short-open big hit game that is difficult to identify has occurred, it will indicate that a short open big hit game has occurred after the completion of the short open big hit game. Diversity can be given to the manner of notification of what has been done, and the interest in games can be improved.

  (27) After the short open big hit game is finished, the probability variation state and the variable state are controlled with a predetermined number of variable games as an upper limit, and short open until the defined number of variable games to be controlled ends. A jackpot suggestion notification is made to indicate that a jackpot game has occurred. For this reason, it is possible to suggest that the short open big hit game has occurred before the control of the probable change state and the short change state after the short open big hit game ends, and it is possible to improve the interest in the game. .

  (28) When winning the short open big hit in the probability variation state and the variation state, as a result, the control of the probability variation state and the variation state is extended, and the control of the probability variation state and the variation state is extended by executing the extra effect. In addition to being notified, a big hit suggestion notification is made that suggests that a short open big hit game has occurred. For this reason, it can be difficult to specify that the short open big hit game has occurred even from the notification that the control of the probability change state and the short change state has been extended, and expectation for the short open big hit game to have occurred. A feeling of continuity can be maintained, and an interest in games can be improved.

In addition, the said embodiment can be embodied in another embodiment (another example) as follows.
-In the above embodiment, the short opening per win information when winning per short opening is different output mode between the first floating game and the second floating game, but is not limited to this, for example, long open big hit The winning-related information at the time of winning the game may also be output differently between the first variation game and the second variation game.

  -In the above embodiment, as the hit-related information, the short-open per-hit information indicating that the short-open per-game is given is adopted, but not limited thereto, for example, it shows that the short-open big hit game is given. Short open big hit information or small hit information indicating that a small hit game has been given may be employed. Also, hit information indicating that a short-open game per game is granted and a long-open big game is awarded may be employed. Moreover, in such hit-related information, a short-open game has been adopted as an object for varying the output condition (output mode) in each variable game. May be adopted and may include long open jackpot games.

  -In the above-mentioned embodiment, per short opening information in the 1st variation game and short opening per unit information in the 2nd variation game may be outputted as different information. Further, for example, the signals may be output from a common terminal, may be output from different terminals, or a combination thereof. Further, for example, a plurality of signal lines capable of outputting a binary signal can be connected, and may be configured to be able to output for each type of information.

  In the above embodiment, control is performed so that the external output information is not output when winning per short opening in the second variable game. However, the present invention is not limited to this, for example, the first variable game is not the second variable game. You may control so that external output information is not output when a win is won per short opening in a variable game.

  In the above embodiment, the control is performed so that the information per short opening is not output when winning per short opening in the second variable game, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, when winning per short opening in the second floating game, during the winning game based on the short opening, information on the short opening is not output, and the changing game after the end of the short opening game is not output. During execution, information per short opening may be output. That is, it is only necessary that the output mode is different for each variation game. As a specific example, as shown in FIG. 17 (c), the short opening per game information in the second variable game may be output when the predetermined condition is satisfied after the short opening per game is completed. Further, this predetermined condition may be satisfied in a variable game in which an extra effect is executed. That is, when a big hit suggestion notification is made that suggests that a short open big hit game has occurred, the short open big hit information may be output outside the aircraft. In addition, for example, when a predetermined period elapses after the game per short opening, short opening per hit information is output to the outside of the machine, and along with the output, a short opening big hit game based on the short opening big hit has occurred. The jackpot suggestion notification that suggests may be performed. In this way, the short-open big hit game was generated from the output of the short-open information by the suggestion that the short-open big hit game was generated and the output of the short-open big hit information at the same timing. This can make it difficult to specify, and can continue to have a sense of expectation that a short-open big hit game has occurred, thereby improving the interest of the game. Of course, it is preferable that the short-opening information is output after the end of the game per short-opening and before the provision of the probability change state and the short-cutting state ends.

  In the above embodiment, for example, when winning per short opening in the second variable game in the variable state, short open per unit information is output when the remaining number of notifications in the probability variable state and the variable state is 8 or more. Instead, it may be possible to output information per short opening when there are 0 to 7 times.

  -In the above embodiment, regardless of the gaming state when winning per short opening, such as the probability variation state or the short variation state, the output mode that is different between the first variation game and the second variation game with respect to the short opening per unit information However, it is not limited to this. For example, the same output mode may be used for the first variation game and the second variation game depending on the gaming state when winning per short opening. As a specific example, when winning per short opening in the variable state, the first variation game and the second variable game are output differently for the short opening information, while in the non-variable state When winning per short opening, the same variation may be used for the first variation game and the second variation game.

  In the above embodiment, external output information is output from the main control board 30 as the control means to the outside of the machine via the external output terminal Gt. However, the present invention is not limited to this, for example, a board other than the main control board 30 (payout) A control board or the like) may be included in the control means. Further, for example, the main control board 30 may not be adopted as the control means, but may be configured from a board (such as a payout control board) other than the main control board 30.

  In the above embodiment, for example, the output condition (output mode) may be different for the short open big hit in the first variable game and the small hit in the second variable game. In other words, for example, the short opening per specific opening includes a short opening big hit as the first specific per and a small hit as the second specific per, and the first specific per hit in the first variation game. The output condition may be different between when the player wins and when the second specific hit is won in the second variable game. Further, for example, the output condition (output mode) may be different between the small hit in the first variable game and the short open big hit in the second variable game. As described above, in order to realize the same function of probability variation suggestion (probability variation latency), the output conditions may be made different for the paired hit games.

  In the above embodiment, a special effect is always executed when a special win is won in the first variation game after staying in the effect mode MC. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, a special effect is executed by lottery or the like. It may not be allowed.

  In the above embodiment, for example, a special effect may be executed when a special win is won in the second and subsequent floating games after staying in the effect mode MC. Further, for example, there may be a plurality of variable games in which special effects can be executed.

  In the above embodiment, as the special effect, an effect in which a character imitating a rabbit prompts an operation and displaces the movable body K or displays an image indicating the degree of expectation of jackpot is adopted, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, it is preferable that at least a part of the special effect is executed in the same kind of effect form as the add-on effect, and the effect form is related to each effect, and the special effect is executed in an effect form that is not the same kind as the add-on effect. May be.

  In the above embodiment, the special effect is executed according to the operation of the effect button Bt. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the special effect is generated according to the operation of the frame button provided on the frame in the pachinko gaming machine 10. May be executed, or a combination thereof may be used. Further, for example, the operation effective period is not defined, and a special effect that is not related to the player's operation may be executed.

  In the above embodiment, the effect mode MC is adopted as the specific effect mode. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, there is an effect mode MB in which the variable state is not given but the probability change state may be given. An effect mode MA in which it is determined that the probability variation state is not given may be adopted. In addition, for example, a production mode MD to which a variable state is assigned may be employed.

  In the above-described embodiment, when winning per short opening in the non-variable short state, the change mode MB is allowed to stay in the effect mode MB with the upper limit being 71 fluctuation games, but this is not restrictive. For example, when the transition to the presentation mode MB is triggered by winning the short open big hit, when the execution of 71 variable games is completed, the transition is made to the presentation mode MA and the presentation mode MB is triggered by the winning of the small hit. When the transition is made, the execution mode MA may be shifted to when the execution of the variable game less than 71 times (for example, 30 times) is completed. Further, control may be performed so that the player does not shift to another effect mode unless winning is won.

  In the above embodiment, the predetermined counting start condition is satisfied and the number of executions of the variable game is counted when the change state is given and the mode is changed to the production mode MC. Instead, for example, a predetermined counting start condition may be satisfied when one of the gaming state and the effect mode is changed. In addition, for example, the count start condition of the first specified number of times when the state is changed and the second specified number of times when the state is not changed may be different. Specifically, when the power is turned on or the end of the hit game, etc., The second specified number of count start conditions may be satisfied. That is, any condition may be used as the counting start condition.

  -In the above embodiment, the special effect is not executed even if the small win is won in the second variable game. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the special effect is also obtained when the small win is won in the second variable game. An effect may be executed. Further, for example, the special effect may not be executed only when a small win is won in the first variation game. Further, for example, when a long open big hit is won, the special effect may not be executed. In addition, for example, when winning a short open big hit, it is not necessary to execute a special effect. Further, for example, when winning a small hit, it is not necessary to execute the special effect. Moreover, these combinations may be sufficient. In other words, the special effect may be executed regardless of the type of the variable game or the type of winning as a special hit, and even when it is any hit.

  -In the above embodiment, the remaining number of notifications for which the probability variation state and the variation state are continuously given is notified by a numerical value. However, the number of remaining notifications is not limited to this. What is necessary is just to alert | report so that it can specify.

  In the above embodiment, the remaining number of times corresponding to one short open big hit can be notified by a plurality of continuous variable games, but is not limited to this, for example, by a plurality of non-continuous variable games It may be possible.

  -In the above embodiment, when the remaining number of times difference is added to a plurality of times, the number of times of addition is controlled to increase in time series order. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the number of addition times decreases in order of time series. The number of times of addition may be determined randomly.

  In the above-described embodiment, an additional effect has been executed in which the number of times of addition is added to the remaining number of notifications in 1 to 3 times, but is not limited to this. For example, the number of times of addition is divided into four or more times as the remaining number of notifications An extra effect of adding may be executed. Further, for example, an additional effect may be executed in which the number of additions is added to the remaining number of notifications divided into a plurality of times in one variable game, or the number of additions may not be notified in a plurality of times.

  In the above embodiment, in the variation game won in the long open big hit or the variation game that will be out of reach reach, in principle, control was performed so that the extra effect is not executed, but not limited to this, for example, the extra effect is executed You may control so that it may be added, and it may control so that a superposition effect may not be performed completely.

  -In the above embodiment, when winning per short opening in the variable state, the play mode based on the short opening per is not limited, and the winning game is given compared to the long open big hit game It is preferable if an effect that is difficult to identify is executed.

  In the above embodiment, the main control CPU 30a counts the number of times that the probability variation state and the variation state are continuously applied, and the operation number command indicating the number of times is output to the effect control CPU 31a, but is not limited thereto. . For example, the type of winning is specified by the special design designation command by the effect control CPU 31a, and the remaining number of times that the probability variation state and the variation state are continuously applied is counted up to the number of times corresponding to the specified winning type. May be. That is, the means for counting the remaining number of times that the probability variation state and the variation state are continuously applied may be in the main control CPU 30a or in the effect control CPU 31a.

  In the above embodiment, the remaining number of notifications is counted by the effect control CPU 31a. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the remaining number of notifications is counted by the main control CPU 30a, and the count result and the command about the additional effect are rendered. It may be output to the control CPU 31a.

  In the above embodiment, control is made so that it is difficult to specify that a short open big hit game is given from various times during the big hit game regardless of the game state, but it is not limited to this Instead, for example, the control may be performed so that it is easy to specify that the short open big hit game is given according to the game state. As a specific example, in the non-variable short state, if you win per short opening big win, you may decide the decorative pattern and the variation pattern in the same way as if you won the long opening big hit, the opening in the short open big hit game Time, ending time, etc. may be controlled in the same manner as the long open big hit game. In addition, for example, the probability variation suggestion variation pattern may be an effect developed in a non-variable state through a reach effect and finally displaying the symbol combination of the probability variation suggestion stopped. In, the probability variation suggesting variation pattern may be determined to be the same variation pattern as the deviating variation pattern.

  In the above embodiment, the third start winning device 19 is provided with the opening / closing blade 20 and the special winning device 22 is provided with the special winning opening door 23. Absent.

  In the above embodiment, the third start winning device 19 is controlled to be in a state in which a game ball can enter and a state in which a game ball cannot enter. It may be controlled to a state where it is easy to play and a state where it is difficult for a game ball to enter. That is, it may be controlled to an open state in which the game ball can enter and a closed state in which the game ball is less likely to enter or the game ball cannot enter than the open state.

  In the above embodiment, the ball entrance 16 is arranged in the first flow path X, and the operation gate 27, the third start winning device 19, and the big prize device 22 are arranged in order from the upstream in the second flow path Y. However, it is not limited to this. For example, the order in which the devices in the second flow path Y are arranged may be different. In addition, for example, a big winning device that is released in a winning game is separately arranged in each variable game, one at the junction of the first flow path X and the second flow path Y and the other at the second flow path Y. Each may be arranged. Further, for example, a configuration in which the third start winning device 19 is not disposed in the second flow path Y may be employed.

  In the above embodiment, for example, in the sorting start unit SU, when opening / closing means such as the opening / closing blade 20 is disposed upstream of the second start winning opening 15, and the game ball flows down from the second flow path Y In addition, it may be configured such that a game ball can easily enter the second start winning opening 15 via the opening / closing means. That is, the sorting start unit SU may be configured to include the function of the third start winning device 19 in the sorting start unit SU.

  In the above embodiment, the state in which both the probability variation state and the variation state are given is adopted as the advantageous state or the specific state, but not limited to this, for example, either the probability variation state or the variation state is It may be in a given state or may be in a state in which none is given.

  In the above embodiment, the sorting start unit SU that can be equally distributed to the first start winning opening 14 and the second starting winning opening 15 is adopted, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, non-uniform allocation is possible. It may be. Further, for example, it is not necessary to provide an accessory that is distributed to the first start winning opening 14 and the second starting winning opening 15, and in this case, the second variable game that is more advantageous than the first variable game. It is preferable to control so that is executed with priority.

  In the above embodiment, the variation game is executed in the order of the start winning prize regardless of each variation game. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the second variation game is executed with priority over the first variation game. Alternatively, it may be controlled so that each of the variable games can be executed simultaneously, or one type of variable game may be executed.

  In the above embodiment, the probability variation state and the variable state are always given after the end of the big hit game. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, the probability variation state and the variable state may not be imparted.

  In the above-described embodiment, the upper limit number of variable games in which the probability variation state and the variation state are continuously given has been defined, but not limited to this, for example, until the next big hit game occurs, Control may be performed such that the provision of the variable state is continued, or control may be performed so that at least one of the probable state and the variable state is not provided.

  In the above embodiment, the bonus amount is varied by controlling the second variation game to be more easily determined in the big hit game than the first variation game, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, if the total opening time in the jackpot game becomes longer, the specified number of rounds is not limited. Further, for example, the game state (probability change state or change state) after the end of the big hit game may be advantageously controlled. Moreover, you may vary privilege amount by becoming easy to specify whether a probable change state is provided. In addition, for example, the bonus amount is specified to be larger in the second variation game than in the first variation game. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the first variation game is greater than the second variation game. The privilege amount may be specified to be large, or may be the same level.

  -In the above embodiment, the small win lottery was performed when the big hit lottery was not won. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the big hit lottery may be performed when the small win lottery is not won. It may be done. Further, although the same winning determination random number value is used for the big hit lottery and the small hit lottery, the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, different random number values may be used. In addition, the symbols Ze and Ze are defined as the small hit symbols. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the small hit symbols may be defined other than the symbols Ze and Ze. Further, for example, in the small hit game, an open mode different from the short open big hit game may be used, or a configuration in which the small hit lottery is not performed may be used.

  -In the said embodiment, you may prescribe | regulate so that the kind of hit may differ, for example. Specifically, it may be defined that 1, 2, 4 or more types of long open big hits, 2 types or more of short open big hits, and no small hits, or a combination thereof. Further, the upper limit number of times of the probability change state may not match the upper limit number of times of the change state, and there may be a plurality of types of upper limit times of the change state.

  -In the said embodiment, although various effects and alerting | reporting were performed in the effect display apparatus 13, it is not restricted to this, For example, the output mode of the sound from the speaker Sp, the light emission mode by the decoration lamp La, the movable mode of a movable body, Various effects and notifications may be executed depending on the vibration mode of the vibrating body, or a combination thereof.

  In the above embodiment, for example, as the shortage state (entrance rate improvement state), the fluctuation time of the normal game is shortened, the lottery probability of the lottery per common figure is increased, the total opening time of the open / close blade 20 is increased And at least any one of the shortening of the variation time of the variation game by the special symbol may be included.

  In the above embodiment, various means are mainly functioned by the main control board 30 and the effect control board 31, but the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, the effect control board 31 may be provided with means in the main control board 30. The main control board 30 may be provided with means in the effect control board 31. Further, for example, various means may function together with other control boards, and the main control board 30 and the effect control board 31 may be configured integrally.

Next, a technical idea that can be grasped from the above embodiment and another example will be added below.
(A) When a predetermined jackpot display result is displayed in a symbol variation game performed by varying symbols, the symbol variation game is a jackpot in a gaming machine in which a jackpot game advantageous to the player is generated. Jackpot determination means for determining whether or not the jackpot type determination means for determining the type of jackpot if the determination result of the jackpot determination means is affirmative, and the jackpot type when the determination result of the jackpot determination means is affirmative When the winning means is determined by the determining means, after the end of the big hit game, the state control means for controlling the advantageous state that is advantageous to the player up to a predetermined number of symbol variation games, and the determination of the big hit determining means When the result is affirmative, when the specific jackpot included in the advantageous jackpot is determined by the jackpot type determining means, it has occurred. A big hit state control means for controlling a specific big hit game that is difficult to specify, a remaining control number counting means for counting the remaining number of symbol variation games in which the advantageous state is controlled by the state control means, and the advantageous state control. A notification remaining number counting unit that counts the remaining number of notifications for notifying the remaining number of times of the symbol variation game to be performed, and causing the notification unit to perform notification regarding the remaining number of notifications counted by the remaining notification number counting unit. Notification remaining control means for performing control, and when the determination result of the jackpot determining means is affirmative, the control remaining number counting means is configured to determine the symbol when the advantageous jackpot is determined by the jackpot type determining means. The control for initializing the remaining number of times of the variable game is performed, and the notification remaining number counting means indicates that the determination result of the jackpot determining means is In the fixed case, when the specific jackpot is determined by the jackpot type determining means, control is performed to continuously count the remaining number of notifications of the symbol variation game, and the notification control means If the determination result is affirmative, when the specific jackpot is determined by the jackpot type determination means, the notification means continues to notify the remaining number of notifications of the symbol variation game counted by the notification remaining number counting means. And a control for causing the notification means to notify the remaining number of times of the symbol variation game counted by the remaining control count counting means when the specific condition is satisfied after the end of the specific big hit game. Features.

  (B) In a game machine in which a jackpot game advantageous to the player is generated when a predetermined jackpot display result is displayed in a symbol variation game performed by varying symbols, the symbol variation game is a jackpot Jackpot determination means for determining whether or not the jackpot type determination means for determining the type of jackpot if the determination result of the jackpot determination means is affirmative, and the jackpot type when the determination result of the jackpot determination means is affirmative When the advantageous big hit is determined by the determining means, after the big hit game is over, the state control means for controlling the advantageous state that is advantageous to the player up to a predetermined number of symbol variation games, and the state control means are advantageous. Control remaining number counting means for counting the remaining number of times of the symbol variation game in which the state is controlled, and the symbol variation game in which the advantageous state is controlled Notification remaining number counting means for counting the remaining number of notifications for notifying the remaining number of times, and notification control means for performing control for notifying the notification means regarding the remaining number of notifications counted by the remaining notification number counting means. The remaining control number counting means determines the remaining number of times of the symbol variation game when the advantageous big hit is determined by the big hit type determining means when the determination result of the big hit determination means is affirmative. When the determination result of the jackpot determination means is affirmative, the notification remaining number counting means, when a specific jackpot included in the advantageous jackpot is determined by the jackpot type determination means, The control for continuously counting the remaining number of notifications of the symbol variation game is performed, and the notification control means determines the jackpot determination means. If the result is affirmative and the special jackpot is determined by the jackpot type determination means, and if a special condition is satisfied, the remaining number of the symbol variation games counted by the remaining control count counter and the notification Based on the difference from the remaining number of notifications of the symbol variation game counted by the remaining number counting unit, the notification unit is configured to control the notification unit so that an additional notification for adding the number of additions to the remaining number of notifications of the symbol variation game is executable. Features.

  (C) When a predetermined jackpot display result is displayed in a symbol variation game performed by varying symbols, the symbol variation game is a jackpot in a gaming machine in which a jackpot game that is advantageous to the player is generated. Jackpot determination means for determining whether or not the jackpot type determination means for determining the type of jackpot if the determination result of the jackpot determination means is affirmative, and the jackpot type when the determination result of the jackpot determination means is affirmative When the advantageous big hit is determined by the determining means, after the big hit game is over, the state control means for controlling the advantageous state that is advantageous to the player up to a predetermined number of symbol variation games, and the state control means are advantageous. Control remaining number counting means for counting the remaining number of times of the symbol variation game in which the state is controlled, and the symbol variation game in which the advantageous state is controlled Notification remaining number counting means for counting the remaining number of notifications for notifying the remaining number of times, and notification control means for performing control for notifying the notification means regarding the remaining number of notifications counted by the remaining notification number counting means. The remaining control number counting means determines the remaining number of times of the symbol variation game when the advantageous big hit is determined by the big hit type determining means when the determination result of the big hit determination means is affirmative. When the determination result of the jackpot determination means is affirmative, the notification remaining number counting means, when a specific jackpot included in the advantageous jackpot is determined by the jackpot type determination means, The control for continuously counting the remaining number of notifications of the symbol variation game is performed, and the notification control means determines the jackpot determination means. If the result is affirmative and the special jackpot is determined by the jackpot type determination means, and if a special condition is satisfied, the remaining number of the symbol variation games counted by the remaining control count counter and the notification The upper limit is the difference from the remaining number of notifications of the symbol variation game counted by the remaining number counting means, and the number of additions is added to the remaining number of notifications of the symbol variation game divided into a plurality of times for one specific big hit. It is characterized in that the additional notification is controlled to be executable by the notification means.

  (D) display means for performing a first symbol variation game performed by varying the first special symbol and a second symbol variation game performed by varying the second special symbol, the first symbol variation game and the second symbol; Whether the first symbol variation game and the second symbol variation game are winning in a gaming machine in which a winning game that is advantageous to the player occurs when a predetermined hit display result is displayed in the variation game A hit determination means for determining whether or not, and an information output means for outputting hit-related information relating to the winning as a result of establishment of a predetermined output condition, The first output condition for outputting the hit-related information when the hit occurs is different from the second output condition for outputting the hit-related information when the hit in the second symbol variation game. And features.

  (E) When a predetermined jackpot display result is displayed in a symbol variation game performed by varying symbols, the symbol variation game is a jackpot in a gaming machine in which a jackpot game that is advantageous to the player is generated. Jackpot determining means for determining whether or not, if the determination result of the jackpot determining means is affirmative, jackpot type determining means for determining the type of jackpot, and jackpot related to the fact that a big hit has been achieved by the establishment of a predetermined output condition Information output means for outputting information out of the machine, and notification control means for causing the notification means to notify the jackpot during the jackpot game, wherein the jackpot type determination means determines that the jackpot game has occurred It is possible to determine a specific jackpot that is difficult for a person to identify as a type of jackpot, and the information output means may determine if the specific jackpot is determined by the jackpot type determination means. When the special condition is satisfied, without outputting the jackpot related information in the specific jackpot game based on the specific jackpot, the notification control means, when the specific jackpot is determined by the jackpot type determining means, When a specific condition is satisfied after the symbol variation game executed after the end of the specific big hit game based on the specific big hit, the notification means causes a big hit suggestion notification that suggests that the specific big hit game has occurred. It is characterized by that.

  (F) Display means for performing a first symbol variation game performed by varying the first special symbol when the first execution condition is established, and a second symbol variation game performed by varying the second special symbol when the second execution condition is established In the gaming machine in which a winning game that is advantageous to the player is generated when a predetermined winning display result is displayed in the first symbol changing game and the second symbol changing game. A hit determination means for determining whether or not the variable game and the second symbol variable game are winning, a hit type determination means for determining a win type if the determination result by the hit determination means is affirmative, Information output means for controlling the output of hit-related information related to hitting as a result of the establishment of the output condition, the first start passage region where the first execution condition can be satisfied, and the second execution condition being satisfied OK A second start passage area, and a distribution start means having a distribution member capable of distributing the game ball that has passed through the predetermined area to either the first start passage area or the second start passage area, The information output means changes the output mode of the hit-related information depending on whether a specific hit occurs in the first symbol variation game or a specific hit in the second symbol variation game. .

  (G) When a predetermined winning display result is displayed in a symbol variation game performed by varying symbols, the symbol variation game is won in a gaming machine in which a winning game advantageous to the player is generated. A hit determination means for determining whether or not, an effect control means for controlling the effect execution means to execute an effect relating to a game, a state control means for controlling a state relating to a game, and establishment of a predetermined counting start condition, An execution number counting means for counting the number of executions of the symbol variation game, wherein the state control means is a first predetermined number of times that the number of executions of the symbol variation game counted by the execution number counting means is predetermined. If it becomes, the control for changing the state is performed, and the effect control means determines that the number of executions of the symbol variation game counted by the execution number counting means is the first rule. When the second predetermined number of times different from the number of times is reached and the determination result by the hit determination means is affirmative, the effect execution means is controlled to execute a special effect. .

  (H) When the number of executions of the symbol variation game counted by the execution number counting means is not the second specified number, the effect control means does not cause the effect execution means to execute the special effect. Features.

(I) The effect mode control means controls the specific effect mode with an upper limit of a specific number of symbol variation games.
(Nu) It includes a game state control means for controlling a probability change state in which the winning probability of jackpot is changed from a low probability state to a high probability state, and a ball entering rate improvement state that makes it easy to execute a symbol change game, and the specific effect mode is Further, the present invention is characterized in that it is an effect mode in which a probability change state is given although the entrance rate improvement state is not given.

  (L) When a predetermined hit display result is displayed in a symbol change game executed by changing symbols, the symbol change game is won in a game machine in which a hit game that is advantageous to the player occurs. A hit determining means for determining whether or not, a game state control means for controlling the entrance rate improvement state for facilitating execution of the symbol variation game, and an effect control means for performing control for causing the effect executing means to execute an effect relating to the game And an effect mode control means for controlling the effect mode, and an execution number counting means for counting the number of times of execution of the symbol variation game when a predetermined counting start condition is satisfied. The effect execution means performs control to cause the effect execution means to execute a specific effect corresponding to the effect mode controlled by the mode control means, and the effect mode control means After the control is finished, the specific effect mode is controlled, and when the specific effect mode is started by the effect mode control means, the predetermined counting start condition is satisfied, and is counted by the execution number counting means. When the number of times of execution of the symbol variation game has reached a predetermined first predetermined number of times, control is performed to change the effect mode, and the effect control means counts the symbol variation game counted by the execution frequency counting means. In a case where the number of executions is a second predetermined number of times that is different from the first specified number of times, and the determination result by the hit determination unit is affirmative, a special effect is executed on the effect execution unit The special effect is the same type as the effect that can be executed before the control of the entrance rate improvement state is finished.

  SU ... distribution start unit (distribution start means), YB ... game board, 10 ... pachinko gaming machine, 11 ... first special symbol display device (display means), 12 ... second special symbol display device (display means), DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 13 ... Production | presentation display apparatus (production execution means, alerting | reporting means), 14 ... 1st start winning opening (starting means, 1st starting means), 15 ... 2nd start winning opening (starting means, 2nd starting means), 16 ... Entry hole, 17 ... Distributing member (sorting means), 18 ... Third start winning opening (starting means, second starting means), 22 ... Large winning device, 30 ... Main control board, 30a ... Main control CPU (Control means, game control means, hit determination means, big hit determination means, small hit determination means, hit type determination means, big hit type determination means, big hit state control means, state control means, gaming state control means, remaining control count counting means , Output determination means, information output means), 31... Out control board, 31a ... effect control for CPU (presentation control means, notifying means, presentation mode control means, execution frequency count means, informing the remaining number counting means).

Claims (2)

In a gaming machine to which a jackpot game that is advantageous to a player is given when a predetermined jackpot display result is displayed in a symbol variation game performed by changing the symbol,
Jackpot determining means for determining whether the symbol variation game is a jackpot;
A jackpot game granting means for granting the jackpot game when the jackpot determination means determines that the symbol variation game is a jackpot;
When it is determined by the jackpot determining means that the symbol variation game is a big hit, when the jackpot game is awarded by the jackpot game granting means, after the jackpot game is over, the game is performed up to a predetermined number of symbol variation games. State control means capable of controlling an advantageous state that is advantageous to a person,
Control remaining number specifying means for specifying the remaining number of times of control as the remaining number of times of the symbol variation game in which the advantageous state is controlled by the state control means;
A notification remaining number specifying means for specifying the remaining number of notifications for notifying the remaining number of times of the symbol variation game in which the advantageous state is controlled;
Notification control means for performing control for notifying the notification means regarding the remaining number of notifications specified by the notification remaining number specifying means;
An information output means for outputting jackpot related information related to the jackpot due to establishment of a predetermined output condition to the outside of the machine ,
The control remaining number specifying means determines that the symbol variation game is a big hit by the jackpot determining means, and the jackpot game is given by the jackpot game giving means, thereby initializing the remaining control number,
The notification remaining number specifying means determines that the symbol variation game is a big hit by the jackpot determination means, and the specific jackpot game is given by the jackpot game granting means, thereby continuing the notification remaining number of times,
The notification control means is specified by the notification remaining number specifying means when the specific big hit game is awarded by the big hit game grant means when the symbol variation game is judged to be a big hit by the big hit determination means. Control for continuing the notification regarding the remaining number of notifications to the notification means, and when a specific condition is established after the end of the specific big hit game, the notification regarding the remaining control count specified by the remaining control count specifying means Control to be performed by the notification means,
When the number of remaining notifications is one or more, the notification control means makes it easier for the specific condition to be satisfied after the end of the specific big hit game than when the number of remaining notifications is small. Control
The symbol variation game includes a first symbol variation game performed by varying the first special symbol and a second symbol variation game performed by varying the second special symbol,
The jackpot related information includes first information that can be identified as a jackpot and second information that can be identified as the specific jackpot,
The jackpot related information is different from an output condition when a big hit is made in the first symbol variation game and an output condition when a big hit is made in the second symbol variation game,
The first information and the second information are output during the specific jackpot game if the first symbol variation game is won, and the second symbol variation game is selected. A gaming machine that outputs the first information and does not output the second information during a big hit game . In the second symbol variation game,
2. The gaming machine according to claim 1 , wherein, when the specific jackpot is won, the second information is output during execution of the symbol variation game after the end of the specific jackpot game .