JP7085216B2 - Pachinko machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

Conventionally, in a pachinko gaming machine, which is a kind of gaming machine, a pachinko gaming machine stays in one of a plurality of production modes in which an execution mode of the production is determined, and a production according to the staying production mode is executed. It has become like. For example, the pachinko gaming machine of Patent Document 1 is configured so that the effect mode of staying can be selected from a plurality of effect modes by the operation of the player. Therefore, in the pachinko gaming machine of Patent Document 1, by selecting the effect mode for staying, it is possible to change the execution mode of various game effects according to the preference of the player.

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2010-88509

In recent years, it is expected that the interest in the game will be improved by further devising the game machine that stays in one of the plurality of production modes.
An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of improving the interest in gaming.

The gaming machine that solves the above-mentioned problems is a gaming machine capable of executing a variable game, and has an operating means capable of performing a predetermined operation, an effect executing means capable of executing an effect, and an effect mode in which the execution mode of the effect is defined. The effect mode includes at least a first effect mode, a second effect mode, and a third effect mode, and the third effect mode includes a mode control means for controlling. There are a first special effect mode and a second special effect mode, and when the mode control means is controlling to the first effect mode and the first transition condition is satisfied, the second effect mode is satisfied. It is possible to control to the first effect mode, and when the control is performed to the first effect mode, a predetermined number of times after shifting from the second effect mode or the third effect mode to the first effect mode. The first transition condition is satisfied by the execution of the variable game, and after the transition from the second effect mode or the third effect mode to the first effect mode, the predetermined number of variable games When the operating means is operated by a predetermined number of operations even before the operation is executed, the first special effect mode and the second special are performed according to the number of operations of the operating means. The gist is that it can be controlled in any of the staging modes.

With respect to the gaming machine, the mode control means is performed after the transition from the second effect mode or the third effect mode to the first effect mode and before the predetermined number of variable games are executed. Even so, when the transition lottery is won, the third effect mode can be controlled, and even when the transition lottery is won, the operation means is operated by a predetermined number of operations. Occasionally, it may be possible to control either the first special effect mode or the second special effect mode according to the number of operations of the operation means.

Regarding the game machine, when the mode control means controls the second effect mode and the second transition condition different from the first transition condition is satisfied, is the first transition condition satisfied? Regardless of this, it is possible to control to a different effect mode from the second effect mode, and when controlling to the second effect mode, what is the predetermined number of times after shifting to the second effect mode? Even before the second transition condition is satisfied by executing the variable game of a different special number of times and before the variable game of the special number of times is executed after the transition to the second effect mode. When the operating means is operated by a predetermined number of operations, it can be controlled to either the first special effect mode or the second special effect mode according to the number of operations of the operation means. When the operation means is controlled by the first effect mode, the number of operations of the operation means is controlled by a predetermined number of operations, and when the operation means is controlled by the second effect mode. When the number of operations of the operating means is the same as the number of operations of the operating means by a predetermined number of operations, the effect mode controlled from the first effect mode and the effect mode controlled from the second effect mode are used. The controlled effect mode may be the same effect mode.

According to the present invention, it is possible to improve the interest.

The perspective view which shows typically the pachinko machine. Front view schematically showing the game board. The block diagram which shows the electric composition of a pachinko machine. Explanatory drawing explaining the staging mode. An explanatory diagram illustrating a selection mode of a migration table. An explanatory diagram illustrating a minimum number of times, a reference number of times, and a maximum indefinite number of times associated with each effect mode. (A) to (c) are explanatory views explaining the lottery mode of the transition lottery. An explanatory diagram illustrating the number of operations related to the transition of the staging mode. (A) to (d) are explanatory views explaining the transition mode of the effect mode. An explanatory diagram illustrating a minimum number of times, a reference number of times, and a maximum indefinite number of times in the second embodiment. An explanatory diagram illustrating a minimum number of times, a reference number of times, and a maximum indefinite number of times in the third embodiment.

(First Embodiment)
Hereinafter, the first embodiment embodied in the pachinko gaming machine will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 9.

As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the pachinko gaming machine 10 as a gaming machine is provided with a gaming board YB. A frame member (front frame) Y1 is arranged on the front surface of the game board YB. On the board surface of the game board YB, a game area YBa having a substantially circular shape when viewed from the front is defined. In the game area YBa, a game ball launched by the player operating the launch handle HD arranged on the front surface of the pachinko game machine 10 is guided down. Further, an effect display device 11 having an image display unit GH for displaying an image is provided substantially in the center of the game area YBa. The effect display device 11 corresponds to an effect execution means capable of executing the effect. The image display unit GH of the effect display device 11 is, for example, a liquid crystal display type display unit. The effect display device 11 displays various display effects using images, such as a symbol variation game using an effect symbol (decorative symbol). In the following description, the symbol variable game may be abbreviated as a variable game.

Further, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a decorative lamp La that produces a light emitting effect. The decorative lamp La is arranged on a frame (for example, a front frame) constituting the pachinko gaming machine 10 or a gaming board YB. Further, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a speaker (sound output unit) Sp that outputs various sounds such as sound effects and music and produces a voice effect.

As shown in FIG. 2, in the game area YBa of the game board YB, a plurality of winning openings (entrance openings) into which a game ball can enter are arranged. The winning openings include a first starting opening 12, a second starting opening 13, and a large winning opening 14.

The first start port 12 is an entry port where the start condition of the variable game can be satisfied by the entry of the game ball. Further, the first starting port 12 is an entry port where the conditions for paying out the prize ball are satisfied by the entry of the game ball. In this embodiment, the first starting port 12 is located below the effect display device 11 and is always open so that a game ball can be inserted. A ball passage (not shown) that guides the entered game ball to the back side of the game board YB is continuously provided in the first starting port 12, and the game ball entered in the first starting port 12 is detected in the ball passage. Means (starting sensor (switch) SE1 shown in FIG. 3) are arranged.

The second start opening 13 is an entry port where the start condition of the variable game can be satisfied by the entry of the game ball. Further, the second starting port 13 is an entry port where the conditions for paying out the prize ball are satisfied by the entry of the game ball. In this embodiment, the second starting port 13 is located to the right of the first starting port 12. The second starting port 13 is closed so that the game ball cannot or is difficult to enter when a predetermined condition (winning of a normal symbol) is not satisfied. Then, when the predetermined condition (winning of a normal symbol) is satisfied, the second starting port 13 is opened so that the game ball can be entered or can be easily entered. The second starting port 13 receives power from an actuator (solenoid, motor, etc.) and opens. In this embodiment, the actuator that opens the second starting port 13 is the actuator AC1 shown in FIG. In addition, a ball passage (not shown) that guides the game ball that has entered into the game board YB to the back side of the game board YB is continuously provided in the second start port 13, and the game ball that has entered the second start port 13 is connected to the ball passage. A means for detecting (starting sensor (switch) SE2 shown in FIG. 3) is provided. In this embodiment, the second starting port 13 is a starting port having an opening / closing member that opens / closes the ball entry port of the second starting port 13 and is operated by an actuator.

The large prize opening 14 is an entrance for which the conditions for paying out the prize ball are satisfied by the entry of the game ball. In this embodiment, the large winning opening 14 is located at the lower right of the effect display device 11. The large winning opening 14 is closed so that a game ball cannot be entered when a predetermined condition (winning of a special symbol) is not satisfied. Then, the large winning opening 14 is opened so that a game ball can be entered when a predetermined condition (winning of a special symbol) is satisfied. The large winning opening 14 receives power from an actuator (solenoid, motor, etc.) and opens. In this embodiment, the actuator that opens the large winning opening 14 is the actuator AC2 shown in FIG. In addition, a ball passage (not shown) that guides the entered game ball to the back side of the game board YB is continuously provided in the large winning opening 14, and the game ball that has entered the large winning opening 14 is detected in the ball passage. Means (count sensor (switch) CS shown in FIG. 3) are arranged.

Further, an actuating gate 18 is arranged in the game area YBa. In this embodiment, the actuating gate 18 is a region on the right side of the game area YBa, and is located above the second starting opening 13 and the large winning opening 14. The operating gate 18 is always open with an open gate opening 18a so that a game ball can enter. A means (gate sensor (switch) GS shown in FIG. 3) for detecting a game ball entering and passing through is provided at the gate opening 18a. The gate opening 18a of the operating gate 18 is an entrance where the starting condition of the variable game of the normal symbol using the normal symbol can be satisfied by the entry of the game ball. The second starting port 13 wins the winning lottery of the normal symbol performed by the game ball entering the operating gate 18, and the winning symbol of the normal symbol is derived in the variable game of the normal symbol, and then from the closed state. Operates to the open state.

In this embodiment, the first starting port 12, the second starting port 13, and the large winning opening 14 described above are ball-entry devices to be paid out by the entry of the game ball, and the entry of the game ball causes the prize ball to be paid out. The conditions for paying out the prize balls are satisfied. On the other hand, the actuating gate 18 is not an entry device for paying out the prize ball by entering the game ball, and even if the game ball enters, the condition for paying out the prize ball is not satisfied.

In this embodiment, the player adjusts the strength of the firing intensity of the firing handle HD to hit the game ball into the left region and the right region, and the first starting port 12 and the second starting port 13 are used. , It becomes possible to put a game ball into the large winning opening 14 or the operating gate 18. Specifically, when the game ball is launched by adjusting the firing intensity to be stronger (so-called right-handed), the game ball is easily guided down to the right area, and the second starting port 13 and the large winning opening There is a possibility of entering the ball 14 or the operating gate 18. Since it is necessary to fire the game ball vigorously in order to reach the area on the right side, right-handed striking is performed by adjusting the firing intensity to the maximum strength or a strength slightly weaker than the maximum strength.

On the other hand, when the game ball is launched by adjusting the firing intensity to be weak (so-called left-handed), the game ball is likely to be guided down to the left region and may enter the first starting port 12. be. In addition, since it is not necessary to launch the game ball as vigorously as in the case of right-handed strike, the strength of the left-handed ball is adjusted so that the launched game ball does not reach the right region. In this embodiment, a flow path of the game ball is formed by a game component such as a game nail so that the game ball cannot enter the first starting port 12 when right-handed. It should be noted that the game parts may be arranged so as to restrict entry into the first starting port 12 when a right-handed hit is made, or enter the first starting opening 12 as compared with when a left-handed hit is made. It may be arranged so that it is difficult to hit the ball (the probability of entering the ball is extremely low).

In this embodiment, the "left area" is an area located on the left side of the center line C that bisects the game area YBa to the left and right when the game board YB is viewed from the front. Further, in this embodiment, the "right region" is an region located on the right side of the center line C when the game board YB is viewed from the front. The game ball launched by the operation of the launch handle HD in the pachinko gaming machine 10 is guided by the launch passage 19 located on the left side when the game board YB is viewed from the front, and is located at the most downstream of the launch passage 19 to prevent reversion. It passes through the valve 20 and reaches the game area YBa. Therefore, the "left area" is also an area closer to the launch passage 19, and conversely, the "right area" is also an area away from the launch passage 19. Then, the game ball that is guided down in the left area passes through the left side of the effect display device 11 located in the game area YBa and heads for the out port 21 located at the lowermost part of the game area YBa. Further, the game ball that is guided down in the right area passes through the right side of the effect display device 11 located in the game area YBa and heads toward the out port 21.

Further, the game board YB is provided with special symbol display devices 23a, 23b, hold display devices 24a, 24b, and a normal symbol display device 25, as shown in FIG. These display devices are located at a portion of the gaming board YB that can be visually recognized by the player when the pachinko gaming machine 10 is viewed from the front. For example, these display devices are arranged on a decorative member arranged in the game area of the game board YB, a corner decorative member of the game board YB, and the like.

The special symbol display devices 23a and 23b play a variable game using the special symbol, and the special symbol corresponding to the lottery result of the big hit lottery is derived in the variable game. The special symbol display device 23a is a display device that plays a variable game of the first special symbol, and the special symbol display device 23b is a display device that plays a variable game of the second special symbol. When the game ball enters the first starting port 12 and is detected, the starting condition of the variable game of the first special symbol is satisfied. On the other hand, when the game ball enters the second starting port 13 and is detected, the starting condition of the variable game of the second special symbol is satisfied. In the first special symbol and the second special symbol, a big hit lottery is performed when the start condition is satisfied, and the probability of winning the big hit lottery is the same. The first special symbol and the second special symbol have different types of jackpots determined when the jackpot lottery is won and the determination ratio of the same type of jackpots are different, so that the advantage of winning the jackpot lottery ( For example, the number of prize balls, the period of granting the ball entry rate improvement state, etc.) may be different.

When the start condition is satisfied, a special symbol variable game is played on the special symbol display device 23a or the special symbol display device 23b in order to derive the lottery result of the big hit lottery, and the special symbol derived in the variable game is played. A variable game for deriving the result according to the above is also performed in the effect display device 11 by using the effect symbol.

The special symbol display devices 23a and 23b are display devices provided with a light emitting body. In the special symbol variation game, an arbitrary combination of light emitters constituting the display device is derived as a special symbol. The special symbol includes a jackpot symbol derived when the jackpot lottery is won and a missed symbol derived when the jackpot lottery is not won. In this embodiment, the jackpot game is generated after the jackpot lottery is won and the jackpot symbol is derived in the variable game of the special symbol.

The big hit game is performed a plurality of times, up to a predetermined number of rounds, in which a round game that allows the game ball to enter the big winning opening 14 is performed. When the big hit game is generated, the opening time is set before the first round game starts, and the opening effect indicating the start of the big hit game is performed during the opening time. Further, when a big hit game is generated, an ending time is set when the final round game is completed, and an ending effect indicating the end of the big hit game is performed during the ending time.

The hold display device 24a is a display device that displays the number of variable games (starting hold number) of the first special symbol whose execution is suspended, and the hold display device 24b is a change of the second special symbol whose execution is suspended. It is a display device that displays the number of games (number of pending starts). The normal symbol display device 25 plays a variable game of the normal symbol using the normal symbol, and in the variable game of the normal symbol, the normal symbol corresponding to the lottery result of the winning lottery of the normal symbol is derived.

Further, as shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with an operation button BT that can be operated by the player. In this embodiment, the operation button BT is arranged on the upper surface of the storage plate 22 for storing the game ball. The operation button BT is a push button type. The operation button BT of this embodiment has one operation unit. The operation unit is a portion where the player performs a pressing operation. The operation button BT corresponds to an operation means capable of performing a predetermined operation.

Next, the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment will be described.
The pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment has a probability variation function. The probability fluctuation function is a function that can give a probability fluctuation state (hereinafter referred to as "probability change state") that changes the winning probability of the jackpot lottery from a low probability (normal probability) to a high probability after the end of the jackpot game. .. The probability change state is a gaming state that is advantageous for the player because it is easier to win the big hit lottery than the non-probability fluctuation state (hereinafter referred to as “non-probability change state”) in which the winning probability of the big hit lottery is low. .. The probabilistic state is given until, for example, the next big hit lottery is won.

Further, the pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment has a function of improving the ball entry rate. The ball entry rate improving function is a function capable of imparting a ball entry rate improvement state in which the entry rate of a game ball per unit time to the second starting opening 13 as a predetermined entry opening is improved. The ball entry rate improvement state is a so-called "electric support state" or "high base state". In the following description, a state in which the ball entry rate improvement state is not given may be referred to as a “non-ball entry rate improvement state”. The non-ball entry rate improvement state is a so-called "non-electric support state" or "low base state".

The ball entry rate improvement state can be realized, for example, by executing one control arbitrarily selected from the following four controls, or by executing a combination of a plurality of controls. The first control is a control for shortening the fluctuation time of the normal symbol, which shortens the fluctuation time of the fluctuation game of the normal symbol as compared with the state where the non-entry rate is improved. The second control is the probability fluctuation control of the normal symbol, which changes the probability of winning the winning lottery of the normal symbol (normal winning probability) with a higher probability than in the non-entry rate improved state. The third control is an opening time extension control in which the total opening time of the second starting port 13 based on winning the winning lottery of the normal symbol is made longer than in the non-entry rate improved state. As the opening time extension control, the number of times the second starting port 13 is opened based on the winning lottery of the normal symbol is increased as compared with the case where the non-entry rate is improved, and the winning lottery of the normal symbol is performed. It is preferable to execute at least one of the controls for making the opening time of the second starting port 13 based on the winning of the second starting port 13 longer than that in the non-ball entry rate improved state. The fourth control is a special symbol variation time shortening control that makes it easier for the variation time of the special symbol variation game (for example, the average variation time) to be shorter than in the non-entry rate improved state. When the variable time shortening control of the special symbol is executed, the ball entry rate improvement state is the so-called "variable time shortening state".

The ball entry rate improvement state is, for example, until the next time the big hit lottery is won, or after the ball entry rate improvement state is granted until the specified upper limit number of times (for example, 100 times) of the special symbol variation game is executed, or. It will be awarded until the big hit lottery is won before the specified upper limit is reached. In the case of the pachinko gaming machine 10 using the first special symbol and the second special symbol, the specified upper limit is the total number of variable games of the first special symbol and the variable game of the second special symbol.

In the following explanation, the gaming state in which the non-probability change state and the non-ball entry rate improvement state are shown as "low probability time reduction", and the game state in which the non-probability change state and the ball entry rate improvement state are "low probability". In some cases, "there is a time reduction" is indicated, and the gaming state in which the probability change state and the ball entry rate is improved is indicated as "there is a high probability reduction time". The pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment does not have a gaming state that is a probable change state and a non-ball entry rate improvement state.

Further, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is equipped with various boards including the main control board 30 and the sub control board 31 shown in FIG.
The main control board 30 can write and read necessary data, a main control CPU 30a capable of executing a control operation in a predetermined procedure, a main control ROM 30b storing a control program of the main control CPU 30a, and the like. It has a main control RAM 30c and. Further, the main control board 30 has a random number generation circuit 30d.

The main control CPU 30a is adapted to receive detection signals of various sensors SE1, SE2, CS, and GS. Further, the main control CPU 30a controls the display contents of various display devices (special symbol display devices 23a, 23b, hold display devices 24a, 24b, ordinary symbol display device 25, etc.) and operates the actuators AC1 and AC2. Control.

The information stored in the main control ROM 30b includes a main control program for executing a process related to the game, information for specifying a variation pattern (main variation pattern) of a special symbol, various determination values, and the like. As the main fluctuation pattern, it is possible to specify the fluctuation time (effect time) from the start of fluctuation of the special symbol to the fixed stop display of the special symbol. The main fluctuation pattern can be classified into a fluctuation pattern for jackpot fluctuation and a fluctuation pattern for missed fluctuation. The jackpot fluctuation is an effect performed when the jackpot lottery is won, and the jackpot symbol is finally derived in the variable symbol game. The out-of-order fluctuation is an effect performed when the big hit lottery is not won, and the out-of-order symbol is finally derived in the special symbol variation game. Further, the various determination values include a jackpot determination value used for the jackpot lottery, a normal hit determination value used for the ordinary symbol hit lottery, and the like. Further, various information (random number value, timer value, flag, start hold number, etc.) that are appropriately rewritten during the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 10 are stored in the main control RAM 30c.

The main control CPU 30a updates the values of various software random numbers at predetermined control cycles (interrupt cycles), and executes a random number update process (software random number generation process) stored in the main control RAM 30c. The software random numbers include a jackpot symbol random number used when determining a jackpot symbol of a special symbol, a variation pattern distribution random number used when distributing variation patterns, and the like. The random number generation circuit 30d generates a hardware random number by updating the value by 1 every cycle of the internal system clock (for example, 10 MHz) supplied from a clock circuit (not shown) mounted on the microprocessor. The hardware random numbers include a big hit random number used for a big hit lottery of a special symbol, a normal hit random number used for a winning lottery of a normal symbol, and the like.

As shown in FIG. 3, the sub-control board 31 is electrically connected to the main control board 30 so that control information (control signal) is transmitted from the main control board 30 in one direction. The sub-control board 31 includes a sub-control CPU 31a that can execute a control operation in a predetermined procedure, a sub-control ROM 31b that stores a control program of the sub-control CPU 31a, and a sub that can write and read necessary data. It has a control RAM 31c and.

The sub-control CPU 31a of the sub-control board 31 performs control according to the control information based on the control information (control command) transmitted from the main control board 30. For example, when starting a special symbol variation game, the main control CPU 30a sub-controls control information instructing the start of variation (start of the game) in addition to controlling the display contents of the special symbol display devices 23a and 23b. It is transmitted to the CPU 31a. Upon receiving the control information, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the display contents so that the effect display device 11 plays a game of changing the effect symbol. Further, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the lighting / non-lighting of various decorative lamps La provided on the frame of the pachinko gaming machine 10 and the gaming board YB, and controls the audio output of the speaker Sp. The effect of these decorative lamps La and the speaker Sp is performed according to the game in which the effect pattern is changed, or is performed in the standby state.

Further, the detection signal of the operation button BT is input to the sub control board 31. The operation button BT has a built-in detection unit (not shown) that detects the operation state. When the operation button BT is pressed, the detection unit outputs a detection signal that makes it possible to identify the operation. The detection unit is, for example, a proximity sensor or a contact type switch capable of outputting an electric signal. Further, the detection signal is a binary signal consisting of ON / OFF.

Hereinafter, a process (normal process) performed by the main control CPU 30a of the main control board 30 to control the game will be described.
First, processing related to reception of detection signals of game balls from various sensors SE1, SE2, CS, and GS (reception processing (input processing)) will be described.

When the main control CPU 30a receives the detection signal from the start sensor SE1 by entering the first start port 12, the number of start hold of the first special symbol is less than the upper limit number (4 in this embodiment). Determine if there is. Then, when the number of start hold of the first special symbol is less than the upper limit, the main control CPU 30a rewrites by adding 1 to the number of start hold, and the hold display device 24a so as to display the number of start hold after the addition. To control.

Further, when the main control CPU 30a receives the detection signal from the start sensor SE2 by entering the second start port 13, the number of start hold of the second special symbol is the upper limit number (4 in this embodiment). Determine if it is less than. Then, when the number of start hold of the second special symbol is less than the upper limit, the main control CPU 30a rewrites by adding 1 to the number of start hold, and the hold display device 24b so as to display the number of start hold after the addition. To control.

The main control CPU 30a does not add the number of start hold when the number of start hold has reached the upper limit. On the other hand, when the start hold number is added, the main control CPU 30a transmits information (such as a hold designation command) that can specify the start hold number after the addition to the sub control board 31. Upon receiving the information that can specify the number of start hold, the sub-control CPU 31a causes the effect display device 11 to display an image showing the number of start hold that can be specified from the information.

Further, the main control CPU 30a performs prize ball processing for paying out a predetermined number of prize balls in the processing when the detection signals from the start sensors SE1 and SE2 and the count sensor CS are received. In the prize ball processing, a payout designation command (payout signal) to be transmitted to a payout control board (not shown) included in the pachinko gaming machine 10 is generated and transmitted. Upon receiving the payout designation command, the payout control board operates a ball payout device (not shown) included in the pachinko gaming machine 10 to pay out a predetermined number of game balls as prize balls.

Further, when the game ball enters the ball less than the upper limit of the number of pending starts, the main control CPU 30a can acquire the values of various random numbers and specify the values of the acquired various random numbers. The random number information is stored in the main control RAM 30c. The random number information may be composed of random number values, or may be composed of information obtained by converting a random number value into other identifiable information. Further, when the main control CPU 30a stores the random number information, the ball entry order (information storage order) of the game ball that triggered the acquisition of the random number value and the ball entry order of the game ball that was previously entered. (Information storage order) is stored in the main control RAM 30c so that it can be specified. When acquiring the value of the random number, the main control CPU 30a acquires the value of the jackpot random number from the random number generation circuit 30d, and acquires the value of the jackpot symbol random number and the value of the variation pattern distribution random number from the main control RAM 30c. ..

Further, the main control CPU 30a issues a gate passage command (gate passage information) capable of identifying that the game ball has passed through the operating gate 18 in the process when the detection signal from the gate sensor GS is received. Send to. Further, the main control CPU 30a is a process for storing a normal hold number (number of normal drawing games) and a process for acquiring various random numbers used for a normal winning lottery in the process when the detection signal from the gate sensor GS is received. I do. As for the normal hold number, an upper limit number (4 in this embodiment) is set as in the case of each start hold number of the first special symbol and the second special symbol. Therefore, when the normal hold number is less than the upper limit, the main control CPU 30a rewrites by adding 1 to the normal hold number, and also displays a normal symbol hold display device (not shown) so as to display the normal hold number after the addition. Control.

Further, the main control CPU 30a performs prize ball processing for paying out a predetermined number of prize balls in the processing when the detection signals from the start sensors SE1 and SE2 and the count sensor CS are received. In the prize ball processing, a payout designation command (payout signal) to be transmitted to a payout control board (not shown) included in the pachinko gaming machine 10 is generated and transmitted. Upon receiving the payout designation command, the payout control board operates a ball payout device (not shown) included in the pachinko gaming machine 10 to pay out a predetermined number of game balls as prize balls.

Next, the process related to the execution of the special symbol variation game (special symbol variation process) for deriving the lottery result of the big hit lottery will be described. The main control CPU 30a executes the special figure variation processing every predetermined control cycle (for example, 4 ms).

In the special figure variation processing, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the start condition of the special symbol variation game is satisfied. In this determination, the main control CPU 30a determines that the start condition is satisfied when the special symbol variation game is not being executed and the jackpot game is not in progress, while the special symbol variation game is being executed or the jackpot is being hit. It is determined that the start condition is not satisfied when the game is in progress. Then, if the start condition is not satisfied, the main control CPU 30a ends the special figure variation process.

When the above-mentioned start condition is satisfied, the main control CPU 30a reads out the number of start hold of the second special symbol, and determines whether the read number of start hold is larger than zero. Then, when the number of pending starts of the second special symbol is larger than zero, the main control CPU 30a performs a predetermined process so as to start the variable game of the second special symbol. On the other hand, when the number of start hold of the second special symbol is zero, the main control CPU 30a reads the number of start hold of the first special symbol and determines whether the read number of start hold is larger than zero. Then, when the number of pending starts of the first special symbol is larger than zero, the main control CPU 30a performs a predetermined process so as to start the variable game of the first special symbol. The pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment is a specification in which the variable game of the first special symbol and the variable game of the second special symbol are not executed at the same time, and the variable game of the second special symbol is preferentially executed. When both the number of start hold of the first special symbol and the number of start hold of the second special symbol are zero, the main control CPU 30a can control to the standby state and specify that it is in the standby state. Information (hereinafter referred to as a standby command) is transmitted to the sub-control board 31.

When starting the variable game of the second special symbol, the main control CPU 30a subtracts 1 from the number of start hold of the second special symbol and rewrites the game, and displays the hold display device 24b so as to display the number of start hold after the subtraction. Control. Further, when the start hold number is subtracted, the main control CPU 30a transmits information (such as a hold designation command) that can specify the start hold number after the subtraction to the sub control board 31.

Next, the main control CPU 30a acquires the random number information stored first among the random number information stored in the main control RAM 30c.
The main control CPU 30a that has acquired the random number information compares the value of the big hit random number with the big hit determination value, and performs a big hit lottery. In the big hit lottery, the main control CPU 30a determines whether the big hit lottery (that is, when the special figure variation processing is executed) is in the probabilistic state or the non-probabilistic state based on the information that can specify the game state. , A big hit lottery is performed with different winning probabilities based on the judgment result.

In the big hit lottery, the main control CPU 30a determines whether the value of the big hit random number acquired from the main control RAM 30c matches the big hit determination value. Then, when the value of the big hit random number and the big hit determination value match, the big hit lottery is won. When the big hit lottery is won, the main control CPU 30a performs the big hit process. Specifically, the main control CPU 30a determines the jackpot symbol of the special symbol based on the value of the jackpot symbol random number specified from the acquired random number information. This determined jackpot symbol becomes a definite stop symbol derived in the variable game of the special symbol. The jackpot symbol of the special symbol is associated with the type of jackpot. Therefore, determining the jackpot symbol determines the type of jackpot.

Further, the main control CPU 30a determines a variation pattern from the variation patterns for jackpot variation that can be selected when a jackpot is won, based on the value of the variation pattern distribution random number specified from the acquired random number information.

Further, if the main control CPU 30a does not win the big hit lottery, the main control CPU 30a performs a loss process. In the detachment process, the main control CPU 30a determines the detached symbol of the special symbol. This determined out-of-order symbol becomes a definite stop symbol derived in the variable game of the special symbol. Further, the main control CPU 30a determines a fluctuation pattern for deviation fluctuation based on the value of the fluctuation pattern distribution random number specified from the acquired random number information. When determining the variation pattern for the out-of-reach variation, the main control CPU 30a determines either the variation pattern with reach or the variation pattern without reach.

When starting the variable game of the first special symbol, the main control CPU 30a performs the same control as the control of the second special symbol described above for the first special symbol. That is, the main control CPU 30a performs the subtraction of the start hold number of the first special symbol, the big hit lottery, and the big hit processing or the loss processing based on the result of the big hit lottery.

Further, the main control CPU 30a is a process related to the execution of the variable game of the special symbol, and based on the result of the above-mentioned process, the control information (control) instructing the sub control CPU 31a of the sub control board 31 to control the game effect. Performs the process of generating the command). Various control information generated in the process is transmitted to the sub-control CPU 31a at a predetermined timing by the command transmission process performed by the main control CPU 30a.

When starting a variable game with a special symbol, the main control CPU 30a generates a variable start command (variable start information) that can specify that the variable game is to be started as control information. The fluctuation start command also includes information that can identify the fluctuation pattern determined in the jackpot processing or the miss processing described above. Further, when starting the variable game of the special symbol, the main control CPU 30a generates a special symbol command (special symbol information) capable of specifying the special symbol as control information. Since the jackpot symbol of the special symbol corresponds to the type of jackpot, the type of jackpot can be specified by the special symbol information. Therefore, the special figure command is also information that can specify whether or not the command is correct, and is also information that can specify the type of jackpot.

Further, when the elapsed time from the start of the special symbol variation game reaches a predetermined variation time (time defined in the variation pattern), the main control CPU 30a plays the special symbol variation game as control information. Generates a variable stop command (variable end information) that can be specified to be terminated. When starting the special symbol variation game, the main control CPU 30a controls the display contents of the special symbol display device 23a or the special symbol display device 23b so as to start the variation of the first special symbol or the second special symbol. At the same time, the measurement of the fluctuation time is started. Then, the main control CPU 30a displays the display contents of the special symbol display device 23a or the special symbol display device 23b so as to derive the determined special symbol when the fluctuation time defined in the determined main fluctuation pattern elapses. Control.

Next, the process relating to the progress of the jackpot game performed by winning the jackpot lottery will be described.
The jackpot game of this embodiment is composed of an opening accompanying the start of the jackpot game, a round game in which the jackpot 14 is opened, and an ending accompanying the end of the jackpot game. In other words, the jackpot game progresses step by step in the order of opening → round game → ending. Then, the main control CPU 30a opens a process of generating control information (control command) instructing the sub control CPU 31a of the sub control board 31 to control the game effect and a large winning opening as a process related to the progress of the big hit game. And the process of closing. Various control information generated in the process is transmitted to the sub-control CPU 31a at a predetermined timing by the command transmission process performed by the main control CPU 30a.

Next, the processing related to the gaming state will be described.
In this process, the main control CPU 30a generates control information that can specify the game state as control information. Various control information generated in the process is transmitted to the sub-control CPU 31a at a predetermined timing by the command transmission process performed by the main control CPU 30a.

When the game state is set to no low probability time reduction, the main control CPU 30a generates a state 1 designation command (game state information) as a state designation command that can specify that the game state has no low probability time reduction. Further, when the game state has a low probability time reduction, the main control CPU 30a generates a state 2 designation command (game state information) as a state designation command capable of specifying that the game state has a low probability time reduction. Further, when the game state has a high accuracy time reduction, the main control CPU 30a generates a state 3 designation command (game state information) as a state specification command capable of specifying that the game state has a high accuracy time reduction. Further, when the main control CPU 30a manages the granting period of the ball entry rate improved state by the number of fluctuations, it counts the number of times the variable game of the special symbol is executed, and when the end condition of the ball entry rate improved state is satisfied. Generates an end command (game state information) as a state specification command that can specify the end of the ball entry rate improvement state.

In this embodiment, the generated game state information is transmitted to the sub-control CPU 31a when the power is turned on (when the power is restored) and when the game state changes. For example, when the game state after the end of the big hit game is set to have a high accuracy time reduction, the state 3 designation command is transmitted to the sub-control CPU 31a with the end of the big hit game. The game state information is not limited to the illustrated control information, and may be set for each game state that needs to be recognized by the sub-control CPU 31a.

Next, the process related to the execution of the variable game of the normal symbol (normal map variation process) for deriving the lottery result of the normal hit lottery will be described.
In the normal figure variation process, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the start condition of the normal symbol variation game is satisfied. In this determination, the main control CPU 30a determines that the start condition is satisfied when the normal symbol variation game is not being executed and the normal symbol hit game is not in progress, while the normal symbol variation game is being executed. Alternatively, it is determined that the start condition is not satisfied when the hit game of the normal symbol is in progress. Then, if the start condition is not satisfied, the main control CPU 30a ends the normal diagram variation process.

When the above-mentioned start condition is satisfied, the main control CPU 30a reads the normal hold number and determines whether the read normal hold number is larger than zero. Then, when the normal hold number is larger than zero, the main control CPU 30a performs a predetermined process so as to start the fluctuation game of the normal symbol. On the other hand, when the number of hold normally is zero, the main control CPU 30a ends the normal figure fluctuation process.

When starting a variable game of a normal symbol, the main control CPU 30a rewrites by subtracting 1 from the normal hold number. Then, the main control CPU 30a acquires the random number information stored first among the random number information (normally hit random numbers) stored in the main control RAM 30c. Then, the main control CPU 30a compares the value of the normal hit random number specified from the acquired random number information with the normal hit determination value, and performs a normal hit lottery. The pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment has a function of improving the ball entry rate. Therefore, when the probability fluctuation control of the normal symbol is configured to be executed in the normal hit rate improved state, the main control CPU 30a in the normal hit lottery is in the normal hit rate improved state or is not entered. A normal winning lottery is performed with a winning probability that differs depending on whether the ball rate is improved.

In this embodiment, the winning probability in the non-ball entry rate improved state is set to zero (normally no hit), and the winning probability in the ball entry rate improved state is set to 100% (no loss). The winning probability of the ordinary winning lottery can be defined by the ratio of the number of values (ordinary winning determination value) to be won in the ordinary winning to the possible numerical value of the ordinary winning random number.

Returning to the explanation of the normal hit variation process, in the normal hit lottery, the main control CPU 30a determines whether the value of the normal hit random number acquired from the main control RAM 30c matches the normal hit determination value. Then, when the value of the normal hit random number and the normal hit determination value match, the normal hit lottery is won. When the ordinary winning lottery is won, the main control CPU 30a performs the ordinary winning process. In the normal hit processing, the main control CPU 30a determines the hit symbol of the normal symbol and also determines the fluctuation pattern of the normal symbol that can specify the fluctuation time of the fluctuation game of the normal symbol. The winning symbol of the determined normal symbol becomes the definite stop symbol derived in the fluctuation game of the ordinary symbol. On the other hand, if the main control CPU 30a does not win the normal winning lottery, the main control CPU 30a normally performs a loss processing. In the normal deviating process, the main control CPU 30a determines the deviated symbol of the normal symbol and the variation pattern of the normal symbol. The determined out-of-order symbol of the normal symbol becomes the definite stop symbol derived in the variable game of the ordinary symbol.

Then, the main control CPU 30a causes the normal symbol display device 25 to execute the normal symbol fluctuation game and changes according to the decision result in the normal hit processing or the normal loss processing performed based on the lottery result of the normal hit lottery. After the lapse of time, the winning symbol of the normal symbol or the missing symbol of the normal symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed. Further, when the main control CPU 30a has won the normal hit lottery, the normal hit game is generated after the end of the normal symbol variation game. In the normal hit game, the second starting port 13 is opened in a predetermined opening pattern, so that a permissible state for allowing the game ball to enter is controlled.

Next, various processes executed by the sub-control CPU 31a of the sub-control board 31 will be described based on the staging control program. When the sub-control CPU 31a receives a control command from the main control CPU 30a, the sub-control CPU 31a executes various processes according to the control command. Then, in this embodiment, the sub-control CPU 31a functions as an effect control means for controlling the execution of the effect.

First, the staging symbol variation processing will be described.
In the effect symbol variation process, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the effect display device 11 to execute the effect symbol variation game when the special symbol command and the variation start command are received.

In this embodiment, in the effect symbol variation game, a combination of three columns of effect symbols including a left column, a middle column, and a right column is derived. Then, in the effect symbol variation game, a reach is formed by deriving the same effect symbol to a plurality of specific symbol rows (two columns, a left column and a right column in this embodiment), and the remaining rows (remaining columns). In this embodiment, a reach effect for deriving (one row of the middle row) can be executed. In this embodiment, the reach effect includes a normal reach effect (hereinafter referred to as NR effect) and a super reach effect (hereinafter referred to as SR effect) having a higher expectation of a big hit than the NR effect. For example, the SR effect is executed with the content that develops the effect content of the NR effect. In this embodiment, whether or not the reach effect is executed and the type of the reach effect when the reach effect is executed are associated with the main variation pattern. In this embodiment, when the NR effect is executed, the expectation of a big hit is higher than when both the NR effect and the SR effect are not executed.

In this embodiment, the jackpot symbol combination is a symbol combination in which the effect symbols in all rows are the same effect symbol. That is, the jackpot symbol combination includes the reach forming symbol. Therefore, in this embodiment, in the variable game in which the big hit symbol combination is derived, either the NR effect or the SR effect is executed. On the other hand, the out-of-order symbol combination is a symbol combination in which the staging symbols in some rows are not the same as the staging symbols in the other rows among the staging symbols in all rows. In this embodiment, the out-of-print symbol combination includes an out-of-order symbol combination that does not include the reach-forming symbol and an out-of-order symbol combination that includes the reach-forming symbol.

Returning to the description of the effect symbol variation process, when the sub-control CPU 31a receives the special symbol command and the variation start command, the sub-control CPU 31a determines the effect content of the effect symbol variation game based on the special symbol command and the variation start command. In this embodiment, the effect content of the effect symbol variation game includes a variable game in which a jackpot effect symbol is derived in the NR effect (hereinafter referred to as NR hit), and a variable game in which the jackpot effect symbol is derived in the SR effect. (Hereinafter referred to as SR per). In addition, the staging content of the staging pattern is a fluctuating game in which the staging pattern is derived without executing the reach staging (hereinafter referred to as “no reach”), and the staging symbol in the NR staging is derived. There is a game (hereinafter referred to as NR deviation) and a variable game (hereinafter referred to as SR deviation) in which an effect design of deviation is derived in SR production.

The sub-control CPU 31a has no reach by specifying the type of the special symbol by the special symbol command and specifying whether the variation content is to execute either the NR effect or the SR effect by the variation start command. It is specified which of the fluctuation games is out of order, out of NR, out of SR, per NR, and per SR. After that, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the effect display device 11 so as to execute the effect symbol variation game with the specified variation content. Reachless loss, NR loss, SR loss, NR hit, and SR hit are sub-variation patterns for controlling the display content of the effect display device 11 (image display unit GH). In this embodiment, the ratio of execution in the order of <per NR <per SR <SR off <NR off <no reach loss is high. In particular, among the variable games, the rate at which the variable game in which the sub-variable pattern is out of reach is executed is higher than the sum of the ratios in which the NR is out, the SR is out, the NR is executed, and the SR is executed.

After that, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the display content of the image display unit GH so as to end the variation game of the effect symbol and derive the combination of the effect symbols according to the passage of the variation time specified from the main variation pattern. In this embodiment, the variation game of the effect symbol is terminated by receiving the variation stop command, but the variation time specified from the main variation pattern is measured by the control of the sub-control CPU 31a, and the effect symbol is measured. You may want to end the variable game. That is, the end of the fluctuation game of the effect symbol may be controlled without transmitting the fluctuation stop command from the main control board 30.

Further, in the control of the effect display device 11, the sub-control CPU 31a of the sub-control board 31 selects an image effect to be executed, and reads out the data necessary for the selected image effect from the ROM. The sub-control board 31 is provided with a character ROM in which character image data to be displayed on the effect display device 11, specifically, a person, a character, a figure, or a symbol (including a decorative pattern) is stored in advance, and is required from the character ROM. Data may be read out. Then, the sub-control CPU 31a of the sub-control board 31 outputs the read data to the VDP (video display processor). The VDP executes display control based on the input data, and causes the image display unit GH to display an image.

In addition, when the sub-control CPU 31a receives a control command transmitted from the main control CPU 30a, the sub-control CPU 31a executes control according to the control command.
For example, during the big hit game, a control command that can identify the big hit game is transmitted to the sub-control CPU 31a. For example, such control commands include an opening command that can specify the start of an opening, a round command that can specify the start of each round game, and an ending command that can specify the start of an ending. Then, the sub-control CPU 31a that has received these commands causes the image display unit GH or the like to execute the opening effect, each round effect, and the ending effect.

Further, as described above, when the standby state is reached, a standby command that can identify the standby state is transmitted to the sub-control CPU 31a. The sub-control CPU 31a that has received the standby command causes the image display unit GH or the like to execute the demonstration effect. The demonstration effect is an effect for notifying that the pachinko gaming machine 10 is in the standby state and obtaining a customer attraction effect.

Next, an effect mode that defines an execution mode of various effects will be described.
As shown in FIG. 4, the pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment has a plurality of types of effect modes. Each of the plurality of types of effect modes is associated with the game state. In this embodiment, the Gifu mode, the Tokyo mode, the Osaka mode, the Shanghai mode, and the Taiwan mode are associated with each other without the low probability time reduction. Further, the time saving mode is associated with the low probability time saving. Further, the probability change mode is associated with the high probability time reduction. That is, in this embodiment, a plurality of types of effect modes are associated with each other without the low accuracy time reduction, while one effect mode is associated with each of the low accuracy time reduction and the high accuracy time reduction. There is. In this embodiment, information that can specify the current effect mode is displayed on the effect display device 11. For example, the effect display device 11 displays a background image corresponding to each of the current effect modes. That is, the background image is information that can specify the current effect mode. In the following description, Gifu mode, Tokyo mode, and Osaka mode may be collectively referred to as domestic mode, and Shanghai mode and Taiwan mode may be collectively referred to as overseas mode.

In this embodiment, when there is a low probability time reduction, it is controlled to the time reduction mode, and when there is a high probability time reduction, it is controlled to the probability variation mode. On the other hand, when there is no low probability time reduction, it is controlled to one of a plurality of types of effect modes associated with no low accuracy time reduction. In this embodiment, when the power is turned on (when the power is restored) and there is no low accuracy time reduction, the Gifu mode is controlled. On the other hand, when the game state changes from the low probability time reduction to the low probability time reduction by executing the variable game of the specified upper limit number after the ball entry rate improvement state is given, the Taiwan mode is controlled.

Further, when there is no low probability time reduction and the lottery for shifting the effect mode is won, the effect mode is transferred by being controlled to the effect mode different from the effect mode being controlled. The transition lottery is a lottery for determining whether or not to shift the effect mode and a newly controlled effect mode when the effect mode is changed. In this embodiment, the transition lottery is performed every time the variable game is executed by the sub-control CPU 31a. When there is no low probability time reduction, if it is controlled to any of the domestic modes, it may be controlled to any of the overseas modes, while the production mode is Gifu mode → Tokyo mode → Osaka mode → Gifu. It is easy to shift to the mode ... Further, when it is controlled to any of the overseas modes, it may be controlled to any of the domestic modes, but it is not controlled to another overseas mode.

Hereinafter, the transition of the staging mode when there is no low accuracy time reduction will be described in detail.
As shown in FIG. 5, in this embodiment, the transition lottery is executed based on different transition tables according to the number of variable games executed after being controlled to the current effect mode. For example, in the period from the control to the Gifu mode to the execution of the predetermined minimum number of variable games, the transition lottery is executed based on the transition table T1. Further, in the period from the control to the Gifu mode until the minimum number of variable games are executed and the maximum number of variable games is executed, the transition lottery is executed based on the transition table T2. Further, in the period after the maximum number of variable games are executed after being controlled to the Gifu mode, the transition lottery is executed based on the transition table T3. In this embodiment, the minimum number of times is a predetermined number of times, while the maximum number of times may be different each time the effect mode is controlled. In this embodiment, the maximum number of times is the sum of a predetermined reference number of times and an indefinite number of times drawn every time the production mode is controlled.

As shown in FIG. 6, in this embodiment, the minimum number of times, the reference number of times, and the maximum indefinite number of times are associated with each of the plurality of types of effect modes. In this embodiment, the indefinite number of times is determined from 0 to the maximum indefinite number of times associated with the effect mode when controlled to a new effect mode. For example, the Gifu mode is associated with 10 times as the minimum number of times, 20 times as the reference number of times, and 10 times as the maximum indefinite number of times. That is, the transition lottery is executed based on the transition table T1 from the control to the Gifu mode until the variable game is executed 10 times. Further, in the period from the control to the Gifu mode until the variable game is executed 10 times or more and the variable game is executed 20 times, the transition lottery is executed based on the transition table T2. Then, until the variable game is executed 20 times or more and the variable game is executed 30 times, the migration lottery is executed based on either the transition table T2 or the transition table T3 according to the indefinite number of times. To. For example, when controlled to Gifu mode, if the indefinite number of times is determined to be 5, 10 or more variable games are executed and 25 variable games are executed after being controlled to Gifu mode. In the period up to, the transition lottery is executed based on the transition table T2. On the other hand, in the period after the variable game is executed 25 times after being controlled to the Gifu mode, the transition lottery is executed based on any of the transition tables T3.

Further, in this embodiment, the Tokyo mode is associated with the same minimum number of times, the reference number of times, and the maximum indefinite number of times as in the Gifu mode. That is, the Tokyo mode is associated with 10 times as the minimum number of times, 20 times as the reference number of times, and 10 times as the maximum indefinite number of times. Further, the Osaka mode is associated with the same minimum number of times, the reference number of times, and the maximum indefinite number of times as in the Gifu mode and the Tokyo mode. That is, the Osaka mode is associated with 10 times as the minimum number of times, 20 times as the reference number of times, and 10 times as the maximum indefinite number of times. As described above, in this embodiment, the plurality of types of domestic modes are associated with the same minimum number of times, reference number of times, and maximum indefinite number of times, respectively.

On the other hand, the plurality of types of overseas modes are associated with a minimum number of times, a reference number of times, and a maximum indefinite number of times, which are different from those of the domestic mode. For example, the Shanghai mode is associated with a minimum number of 5 times, a reference number of 10 times, and a maximum indefinite number of times of 5, respectively. Further, in this embodiment, in the Taiwan mode, the minimum number of times, the reference number of times, and the maximum indefinite number of times differ depending on the type of the effect mode controlled before being controlled by the Taiwan mode. Specifically, the number of times different when it was controlled to either domestic mode or Shanghai mode before being controlled to Taiwan mode and when it was controlled to time saving mode before being controlled to Taiwan mode. The minimum number of times, the reference number of times, and the maximum indefinite number of times are associated with each other. Hereinafter, for convenience of explanation, the Taiwan mode when controlled from either the domestic mode or the Shanghai mode to the Taiwan mode is referred to as the first Taiwan mode, and the Taiwan mode when controlled from the time saving mode to the Taiwan mode is shown. Is referred to as the second Taiwan mode.

In this embodiment, the first Taiwan mode is associated with the same minimum number of times, reference number of times, and maximum indefinite number of times as in Shanghai mode. That is, the first Taiwan mode is associated with 5 times as the minimum number of times, 10 times as the reference number of times, and 5 times as the maximum indefinite number of times. Therefore, each of the Shanghai mode and the first Taiwan mode is associated with a minimum number of times, a reference number of times, and a maximum indefinite number of times, which is smaller than that of the domestic mode. On the other hand, the second Taiwan mode is associated with a minimum number of times, a reference number of times, and a maximum indefinite number of times different from those of the Shanghai mode and the first Taiwan mode. For example, the second Taiwan mode is associated with 15 times as the minimum number of times, 25 times as the reference number of times, and 15 times as the maximum indefinite number of times. That is, the second Taiwan mode is associated with a minimum number of times, a reference number of times, and a maximum indefinite number of times, which are larger than those of the domestic mode, the Shanghai mode, and the first Taiwan mode.

Next, the mode control process executed by the sub-control CPU 31a to control the effect mode will be described.
In the mode control process, when the state designation command is input, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the effect mode associated with the game state that can be specified from the state designation command, and is stored in the sub-control RAM 31c. The mode information is updated so that the effect mode to be newly controlled can be specified. That is, the mode information is information that can specify the effect mode under control. The mode information is initialized so that it can be specified that there is no effect mode under control when the power is turned on (when the power is restored).

Specifically, in the mode control process, when the state 2 designation command is input, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the time saving mode and updates the mode information so that it can be specified that the time saving mode is being controlled. When the state 3 designation command is input, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the probabilistic mode and updates the mode information so that it can be specified that the control is being performed in the probabilistic mode. When the sub-control CPU 31a inputs the state 1 designation command, the sub-control CPU 31a identifies the selected mode under control from the mode information. When the effect mode being controlled is the time saving mode, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the second Taiwan mode and updates the mode information so that it can be specified that the control is being performed in the second Taiwan mode. When the effect mode being controlled is not the time saving mode, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the Gifu mode and updates the mode information so that it can be specified that the control is being performed in the Gifu mode. In this embodiment, the situation in which the state 1 designation command is input when the effect mode under control is not the time saving mode is a situation in which there is no low probability time saving when the power is turned on (during power recovery). That is, it can be said that the situation where the state 1 designation command is input when the effect mode under control is not the time saving mode is the situation where the state 1 designation command is input when the effect mode under control cannot be specified.

Further, as described above, the sub-control CPU 31a performs a transition lottery every time the variable game is executed.
Specifically, in the mode control process, when the special figure command and the fluctuation start command are input, the sub-control CPU 31a is executed after being controlled by the sub-variation pattern, the effect mode being controlled, and the effect mode. A transition lottery is performed based on the number of variable games. For example, the sub-control CPU 31a is based on information that can specify the number of variable games executed after being controlled by the current effect mode stored in the sub-control RAM 31c (hereinafter referred to as game number information). , Identifies the number of variable games that have been run since being controlled to the current staging mode. The game number information is updated by adding 1 when the variable game of the effect symbol ends. Further, the game number information is initialized when the mode information is updated.

For example, when the game is controlled to the Gifu mode and the minimum number of variable games has not been executed since the game was controlled to the Gifu mode, the sub-control CPU 31a performs a transition lottery based on the transition table T1.

As shown in FIG. 7A, in the transition lottery based on the transition table T1, when the sub-variation pattern is out of reach, it is determined that the transition to another effect mode is not performed at a rate of 100%. Further, in the transition lottery based on the transition table T1, it is determined that when the sub-variation pattern is out of NR, the transition to another effect mode is not performed at a rate of 100%. In addition, in the transition lottery based on the transition table T1, when the sub-variation pattern is out of SR, it is decided not to shift to another production mode at a rate of 60%, and it is decided to shift to Tokyo mode at a rate of 15%. Then, the transition to Osaka mode is decided at a rate of 15%, the transition to Shanghai mode is decided at a rate of 5%, and the transition to the first Taiwan mode is decided at a rate of 5%. Also, in the transition lottery based on the transition table T1, when the sub-variation pattern is per NR, it is decided not to shift to another production mode at a rate of 50%, and it is decided to shift to Tokyo mode at a rate of 18%. Then, the transition to Osaka mode is decided at a rate of 18%, the transition to Shanghai mode is decided at a rate of 7%, and the transition to the first Taiwan mode is decided at a rate of 7%. In addition, in the transition lottery based on the transition table T1, when the sub-variation pattern is per SR, it is decided not to shift to another production mode at a rate of 40%, and it is decided to shift to Tokyo mode at a rate of 20%. Then, the transition to Osaka mode is decided at a rate of 20%, the transition to Shanghai mode is decided at a rate of 10%, and the transition to the first Taiwan mode is decided at a rate of 10%. Here, winning the transition lottery corresponds to determining that the transition to another production mode is determined in the transition lottery.

In this way, when the game is controlled to Gifu mode and the minimum number of fluctuation games has not been executed since it was controlled to Gifu mode, the sub-variation pattern is either out of reach or out of NR. In some situations, it does not switch to another production mode. On the other hand, even when the game is controlled to the Gifu mode and the minimum number of fluctuation games has not been executed since the control to the Gifu mode, the sub-variation pattern is out of SR, per NR, and per SR. In any of the above situations, it is possible to shift to another production mode. That is, when the game is controlled to the Gifu mode and the minimum number of variable games has not been executed since the game was controlled to the Gifu mode, if the player shifts to another production mode, the running variable game is out of SR. , NR, and SR.

Further, for example, when the variable game is controlled to the Gifu mode, the minimum number of variable games is executed after being controlled to the Gifu mode, and the maximum number of variable games is not executed, the sub-control CPU 31a Performs a transition lottery based on the transition table T2.

As shown in FIG. 7B, in the transition lottery based on the transition table T2, when the sub-variation pattern is out of reach, it is determined that the transition to another effect mode is not performed at a rate of 100%. In addition, in the transition lottery based on the transition table T2, when the sub-variation pattern is out of NR, it is decided not to shift to another production mode at a rate of 70%, and it is decided to shift to the Tokyo mode at a rate of 30%. Will be done. In addition, in the transition lottery based on the transition table T2, when the sub-variation pattern is out of SR, it is decided not to shift to another production mode at a rate of 50%, and it is decided to shift to Tokyo mode at a rate of 18%. Then, the transition to Osaka mode is decided at a rate of 18%, the transition to Shanghai mode is decided at a rate of 7%, and the transition to the first Taiwan mode is decided at a rate of 7%. In addition, in the transition lottery based on the transition table T2, when the sub-variation pattern is per NR, it is decided not to shift to another production mode at a rate of 40%, and it is decided to shift to Tokyo mode at a rate of 20%. Then, the transition to Osaka mode is decided at a rate of 20%, the transition to Shanghai mode is decided at a rate of 10%, and the transition to the first Taiwan mode is decided at a rate of 10%. In addition, in the transition lottery based on the transition table T2, when the sub-variation pattern is per SR, it is decided not to shift to another production mode at a rate of 30%, and it is decided to shift to Tokyo mode at a rate of 23%. Then, the transition to Osaka mode is decided at a rate of 23%, the transition to Shanghai mode is decided at a rate of 12%, and the transition to the first Taiwan mode is decided at a rate of 12%.

In this way, when the game is controlled to the Gifu mode, the minimum number of variable games is executed after being controlled to the Gifu mode, and the maximum number of variable games is not executed, the sub-variable pattern However, in the situation where there is no reach, it does not shift to another production mode. On the other hand, even when the game is controlled to the Gifu mode, the variable game is executed more than the minimum number of times after being controlled to the Gifu mode, and the variable game is not executed the maximum number of times. In a situation where the fluctuation pattern is NR off, SR off, per NR, or per SR, it is possible to shift to another effect mode. That is, when the game is controlled to the Gifu mode, the variable game is executed more than the minimum number of times after being controlled to the Gifu mode, and the variable game is not executed the maximum number of times, the mode is changed to another effect mode. By shifting to, it is possible to identify whether the running variable game is out of NR, out of SR, per NR, or per SR.

Further, when the game is controlled to the Gifu mode, the variable game is executed more than the minimum number of times after being controlled to the Gifu mode, and the variable game is not executed the maximum number of times, the game is controlled to the Gifu mode. In this case, the ratio of shifting to another production mode is higher than when the minimum number of variable games has not been executed since being controlled in Gifu mode. On the other hand, when the game is controlled to the Gifu mode, the minimum number of variable games is executed after being controlled to the Gifu mode, and the maximum number of variable games is not executed, the sub-variable pattern is NR. Since it is possible to shift to another production mode even when it is out of order, the expectation of a big hit when shifting to another production mode is low.

Further, when the variable game is controlled to the Gifu mode, the minimum number of variable games is executed after being controlled to the Gifu mode, and the maximum number of variable games is not executed, the sub-variable pattern reaches. In situations where either none or NR is off, only the Tokyo mode can be transitioned. On the other hand, when the game is controlled to the Gifu mode, the minimum number of variable games is executed after being controlled to the Gifu mode, and the maximum number of variable games is not executed, the sub-variable pattern is SR. In any of the situations of off, per NR, and per SR, it is possible to shift to Tokyo mode, Osaka mode, Shanghai mode, and 1st Taiwan mode. That is, when the game is controlled to the Gifu mode, the minimum number of variable games is executed after being controlled to the Gifu mode, and the maximum number of variable games is not executed, the Osaka mode and the Shanghai mode are executed. , And, by shifting to any of the first Taiwan modes, it is possible to identify whether the variable game being executed is SR off, per NR, or per SR. In addition, when the game is controlled in Gifu mode, the minimum number of variable games is executed after being controlled in Gifu mode, and the maximum number of variable games is not executed, SR is lost <per NR. <In the order of SR, the ratio of shifting to any of Osaka mode, Shanghai mode, and 1st Taiwan mode is high.

Further, for example, when the game is controlled to the Gifu mode and the variable game is executed more than the maximum number of times after being controlled to the Gifu mode, the sub-control CPU 31a draws a transition lottery based on the transition table T3. conduct.

As shown in FIG. 7 (c), in the transition lottery based on the transition table T3, when the sub-variation pattern is out of reach, the transition to the Tokyo mode is determined at a rate of 100%. Further, in the transition lottery based on the transition table T3, when the sub-variation pattern is out of NR, the transition to the Tokyo mode is determined at a rate of 100%. In the transition lottery based on the transition table T3, when the sub-variation pattern is out of SR, the transition to Tokyo mode is decided at a rate of 40%, and the transition to Osaka mode is decided at a rate of 40%. The transition to Shanghai mode is decided at a rate of%, and the transition to the first Taiwan mode is decided at a rate of 10%. In addition, in the transition lottery based on the transition table T3, when the sub-variation pattern is per NR, it is decided not to shift to another production mode at a rate of 10%, and it is decided to shift to the Tokyo mode at a rate of 30%. Then, the transition to Osaka mode is decided at a rate of 30%, the transition to Shanghai mode is decided at a rate of 15%, and the transition to the first Taiwan mode is decided at a rate of 15%. Also, in the transition lottery based on the transition table T3, when the sub-variation pattern is per SR, it is decided not to shift to another production mode at a rate of 10%, and it is decided to shift to Tokyo mode at a rate of 27%. , 27% will decide to move to Osaka mode, 18% will decide to move to Shanghai mode, and 18% will decide to move to 1st Taiwan mode.

In this way, even when controlled to Gifu mode, when the maximum number of fluctuation games have been executed since being controlled to Gifu mode, the sub-variation patterns are out of reach, out of NR, and out of SR. In either situation, the mode shifts to another production mode at a rate of 100%. On the other hand, in the case where it is controlled to Gifu mode and the maximum number of fluctuation games are executed after being controlled to Gifu mode, the sub-variation pattern is either per NR or per SR. , There are times when it shifts to another production mode and times when it does not shift to another production mode. That is, even if it is controlled to Gifu mode, when the maximum number of variable games have been executed since it was controlled to Gifu mode, it is a big hit variable game unless it shifts to another production mode. Can be specified.

Further, when the game is controlled to the Gifu mode and the maximum number of variable games are executed after being controlled to the Gifu mode, the game is controlled to the Gifu mode and is controlled to the Gifu mode. Compared to when the minimum number of variable games has not been executed since then, the ratio of shifting to another production mode is high. Further, when the game is controlled to the Gifu mode and the maximum number of variable games are executed after being controlled to the Gifu mode, the game is controlled to the Gifu mode and is controlled to the Gifu mode. The rate of transition to another production mode is higher than when the variable game is executed a minimum number of times or more and the variable game is not executed a maximum number of times. On the other hand, when the game is controlled to the Gifu mode and the maximum number of fluctuation games are executed after being controlled to the Gifu mode, the sub-variation pattern is either out of reach, out of NR, or out of SR. In that case, since the game shifts to another effect mode at a rate of 100%, the expectation of a big hit when shifting to another effect mode is low.

Also, when the game is controlled to Gifu mode and the maximum number of fluctuation games has been executed since it was controlled to Gifu mode, the sub-variation pattern is either out of reach or out of NR. Then, it is possible to shift only to Tokyo mode. On the other hand, when the game is controlled to the Gifu mode and the maximum number of fluctuation games are executed after being controlled to the Gifu mode, the sub-variation pattern is out of SR, per NR, or per SR. In some situations, it is possible to move to Tokyo mode, Osaka mode, Shanghai mode, and 1st Taiwan mode. That is, when the game is controlled to Gifu mode and the maximum number of variable games are executed after being controlled to Gifu mode, the mode is changed to either Osaka mode, Shanghai mode, or 1st Taiwan mode. , It is possible to identify whether the variable game being executed is SR off, per NR, or per SR. Also, when the game is controlled to Gifu mode and the maximum number of variable games have been executed since it was controlled to Gifu mode, the running variable game is out of SR <per NR <per SR, in that order. There is a high percentage of transitions to either Osaka mode, Shanghai mode, or 1st Taiwan mode.

Further, when the game is controlled to the Gifu mode and the maximum number of fluctuation games are executed after being controlled to the Gifu mode, the mode can be shifted to the Tokyo mode regardless of the sub-variation pattern. That is, when controlling to Gifu mode, it is possible to control to Tokyo mode on the condition that the maximum number of variable games have been executed after controlling to Gifu mode.

Further, as described above, the fluctuation game in which the sub-variation pattern is out of reach without reach is a fluctuation game having a high rate of execution. For this reason, in a situation where the sub-variation pattern is out of reach, when the Gifu mode is controlled to another production mode, it is controlled to the Gifu mode by shifting to the Tokyo mode at a rate of 100%. Occasionally, in principle, it shifts to Tokyo mode. In a situation where the sub-variation pattern is out of reach, when the Tokyo mode is controlled to another production mode, the mode shifts to the Osaka mode at a rate of 100%, and the Osaka mode is controlled to another production mode. In that case, the mode shifts to Gifu mode at a rate of 100%. Further, in a situation where the sub-variation pattern is out of reach, if any of the overseas modes is controlled to another production mode, the mode shifts to any of the domestic modes at a rate of 100%.

Returning to the explanation of the mode control process, when it is decided to shift to another effect mode as a result of the transition lottery, the sub-control CPU 31a can control the effect mode determined in the transition lottery and specify the effect mode. Update the mode information like this. When it is decided not to shift to another effect mode as a result of the shift lottery, or when the mode information is updated, the number of times the operation button BT is operated in the sub-control CPU 31a is a predetermined number of operations. The production mode is changed depending on whether or not it is. That is, in this embodiment, when the operation button BT is operated a predetermined number of times, the mode shifts to the effect mode corresponding to the number of times the operation button BT is operated. For example, in the sub-control CPU 31a, the operation button BT is operated based on the information that can specify the number of times the operation button BT stored in the sub-control RAM 31c is operated (hereinafter referred to as the operation number information). It is determined whether or not the number of times is a predetermined number of operations. The operation number information is information that is updated by adding 1 when the sub-control CPU 31a inputs the detection signal of the operation button BT. The operation count information is information that can be updated during the standby state and during the execution of the variable game. Further, the operation count information is initialized when the initialization condition is satisfied. For example, the initialization conditions of the operation count information are predetermined when the variable game is executed, when a predetermined time has elapsed since the standby state is set, and after the operation count information is last updated. It holds when time passes.

As shown in FIG. 8, in this embodiment, the mode shifts to either the Shanghai mode or the first Taiwan mode according to the number of times the operation button BT is operated. For example, when the operation button BT is operated three times, the mode shifts to the Shanghai mode, while when the operation button BT is operated five times, the mode shifts to the first Taiwan mode.

If the number of times the operation button BT is operated is not a predetermined number of operations, the sub-control CPU 31a ends the mode control process. When the number of times the operation button BT is operated corresponds to the Shanghai mode, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the Shanghai mode and updates the mode information so that it can be specified that the control is being performed in the Shanghai mode. After that, the mode control process is terminated. When the number of times the operation button BT is operated corresponds to the first Taiwan mode, the sub-control CPU 31a can specify that the operation button BT is being controlled to the first Taiwan mode as well as being controlled to the first Taiwan mode. After updating the mode information as described above, the mode control process is terminated.

As described above, in this embodiment, when the number of times the operation button BT is operated is a predetermined number of operations, the control mode is controlled according to the number of times the operation button BT is operated regardless of the result of the transition lottery. Will be done. The sub-control CPU 31a controls the effect display device 11 so as to display a background image corresponding to the effect mode being controlled in a process different from the mode control process. The sub-control CPU 31a that executes the mode control process corresponds to the mode control means for controlling the effect mode that defines the execution mode of the effect.

The operation of the pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment will be described.
FIG. 9A shows a situation in which the variable game is executed the minimum number of times after being controlled in the Gifu mode, even when the game is controlled in the Gifu mode.

At the time point T10, it is the case that the game is controlled to the Gifu mode, and the situation where the tenth variable game is executed after being controlled to the Gifu mode is shown. At time point T11, it is assumed that a variable game in which the sub-variable pattern is out of reach is executed as the 11th variable game after being controlled to the Gifu mode. At this time, although the minimum number of variable games is executed, the sub-variable pattern is out of reach, and the variable game is executed. Therefore, in the transition lottery, the transition to another production mode may not occur at a rate of 100%. It is determined. After that, at the time point T12, it is assumed that a fluctuation game in which the sub-variation pattern is out of NR is executed as the twelfth fluctuation game after being controlled to the Gifu mode. At this time, since the fluctuation game in which the sub fluctuation pattern is out of NR is executed, the transition lottery shifts to the Tokyo mode at a rate of 30%. At the time point T12, when the transition lottery is won and the transition to the Tokyo mode is performed, the effect display device 11 displays the background image corresponding to the Tokyo mode, so that the player can recognize that the transition to the Tokyo mode has been performed. .. Here, if the minimum number of variable games is executed after being controlled to Gifu mode and the sub-variable pattern is out of reach when the maximum number of variable games is not executed, the mode is changed to another production mode. The player who knows that the sub-variation pattern is out of NR, out of SR, per NR, and per SR can be specified.

FIG. 9B shows a situation in which the variable game is controlled to the Gifu mode and the minimum number of variable games has not been executed since the control to the Gifu mode.
At the time point T20, it is the case that the game is controlled to the Gifu mode, and the situation where the fifth variable game is executed after being controlled to the Gifu mode is shown. At time point T21, it is assumed that a variable game with a sub-variable pattern per SR is executed as the sixth variable game after being controlled to the Gifu mode. At this time, the sub-variation pattern shifts from the Gifu mode to another production mode at a rate of 60% because the variation game per SR is executed. At the time point T21, when the transition lottery is won and the mode is shifted to the first Taiwan mode, the effect display device 11 displays the background image corresponding to the first Taiwan mode, so that the game is shifted to the first Taiwan mode. Can be recognized by a person. Here, it is known that the sub-variation pattern does not shift to another production mode in the situation where the sub-variation pattern is either out of reach or out of reach when the minimum number of fluctuation games has not been executed since being controlled to Gifu mode. The player can identify whether the sub-variation pattern is SR off, per NR, or per SR.

In this way, when controlled to Gifu mode, even before the maximum number of variable games are executed, depending on the type of sub-variable pattern, the transition lottery can be won and the transition lottery can be won. By winning, you can move to another production mode. When controlled to Gifu mode, winning the transition lottery before the maximum number of variable games is executed corresponds to the establishment of a specific condition.

FIG. 9C shows a situation in which the variable game is controlled to the Gifu mode and the minimum number of variable games has not been executed since the control to the Gifu mode.
At the time point T30, it is the case that the game is controlled to the Gifu mode, and the situation where the fifth variable game is executed after being controlled to the Gifu mode is shown. At this time, it is assumed that the operation button BT is operated the number of times corresponding to the first Taiwan mode in the running variable game. At time point T31, it is assumed that a variable game in which the sub-variable pattern is out of reach is executed as the sixth variable game after being controlled to the Gifu mode. At this time, since the variable game in which the sub-variable pattern is out of reach is executed, it is determined in the transition lottery that the transition to another effect mode is not performed at a rate of 100%. On the other hand, in the previous variable game, the operation of the operation button BT corresponding to the first Taiwan mode is performed, so that the mode shifts to the first Taiwan mode. When the operation button BT is operated the number of times corresponding to the first Taiwan mode at the time point T31 to shift to the first Taiwan mode, the effect display device 11 displays the background image corresponding to the first Taiwan mode. By doing so, the player can recognize that the mode has changed to the first Taiwan mode.

In this way, when controlled to Gifu mode, even before the maximum number of variable games is executed, when the operation button BT is operated a predetermined number of operations, the Shanghai mode is used. , And shift to one of the first Taiwan modes. The operation of the operation button BT with a predetermined number of operations corresponds to the establishment of a specific condition.

FIG. 9D shows a situation in which the variable game is executed a maximum number of times after being controlled in the Gifu mode, even when the game is controlled in the Gifu mode. It is assumed that the indefinite number of times is determined to be 5 times.

At the time point T40, it is the case that the game is controlled to the Gifu mode, and the situation where the 25th variable game is executed after being controlled to the Gifu mode is shown. At time point T41, it is assumed that a variable game with a sub-variable pattern per SR is executed as the 26th variable game after being controlled to the Gifu mode. At this time, it is determined that the sub-variation pattern does not shift to another effect mode at a rate of 10% because the variation game per SR is executed. When not shifting to another effect mode, the effect display device 11 continuously displays the background image corresponding to the Gifu mode, so that the maximum number of variable games have been executed since the control to the Gifu mode. The player can recognize that the mode has not been changed to another production mode. Here, in a situation where the sub-variation pattern is either NR or SR when the Gifu mode is not switched to another production mode after the maximum number of fluctuation games have been executed after being controlled to the Gifu mode. , The player who knows that the mode may not shift to another effect mode can identify whether the sub-variation pattern is per NR or per SR.

In this way, even when the maximum number of variable games are executed after being controlled in Gifu mode, the sub-variable pattern is either per NR or per SR, and the transition lottery is not won. In that case, it does not shift to another production mode. The fact that the sub-variation pattern is either per NR or per SR and that the transition lottery is not won corresponds to the establishment of the continuation condition.

As described in detail above, this embodiment has the following effects.
(1-1) According to this embodiment, since the variable game can be executed the maximum number of times after being controlled to the Gifu mode, it is possible to control to another production mode, so that the same production mode stays for a long period of time. It is possible to suppress the feeling of rut caused by doing so. Further, even when the maximum number of variable games is not executed, the effect mode is changed by winning the transition lottery, so that it is possible to suppress a feeling of rut for the effect mode under control. Then, it is easy to shift between when the production mode changes due to the execution of the maximum number of variable games and when the production mode changes due to winning the transition lottery before the maximum number of variable games are executed. By different production modes, it is possible to be interested in the opportunity for the production mode to change.

(1-2) According to this embodiment, after the maximum number of fluctuation games are executed after being controlled to the Gifu mode, the sub-variation pattern is NR based on whether or not to shift to another production mode. You can be interested in whether it is a hit or an SR hit.

(1-3) According to this embodiment, even when the maximum number of variable games has not been executed since being controlled to Gifu mode, the effect mode is changed by operating the operation button BT, so that control is in progress. The player can arbitrarily change the effect mode of, and can suppress the feeling of rut with respect to the effect mode. Then, it is controlled to a different production mode depending on whether the production mode is changed by executing the maximum number of variable games after being controlled to the Gifu mode and when the production mode is changed by operating the operation button BT. Then, you can be interested in the opportunity to change the production mode.

(1-4) According to this embodiment, if the sub-variation pattern is either reach-free or NR-out from the time when the game is controlled to Gifu mode until the minimum number of fluctuation games is executed, the transition lottery is performed. Do not win. For this reason, from the time it is controlled to Gifu mode until the minimum number of variable games is executed, the control from Gifu mode to Tokyo mode is restricted, and the production mode changes frequently, resulting in the production mode. It is possible to prevent the player from feeling annoyed by the change. In addition, even if the minimum number of fluctuation games has not been executed since being controlled to Gifu mode, if the sub-variation pattern is out of SR, per NR, and per SR, it is produced by winning the transition lottery. By changing the mode, it is possible to suppress a feeling of rut in the staging mode.

(1-5) According to this embodiment, the transition mode of the staging mode changes according to the number of variable games executed after being controlled to the Gifu mode, the type of sub-variable pattern, and so on. Therefore, it is possible to infer the type of sub-variation pattern based on the number of variable games executed after being controlled by the Gifu mode and the transition mode of the staging mode. For this reason, it is possible to get interested in the number of variable games executed after being controlled by Gifu mode, and to grasp the number of variable games executed after being controlled by Gifu mode. It can give fun to guess the type of fluctuation pattern.

(Second embodiment)
Next, the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the second embodiment will be described. In the following description, the same configurations as those of the embodiments already described and the same controls are designated by the same reference numerals, and the duplicated description thereof will be omitted or simplified.

In the second embodiment, the minimum number of times, the reference number of times, and the maximum indefinite number of times associated with each of the plurality of types of effect modes are different from those of the first embodiment.
As shown in FIG. 10, in this embodiment, a minimum number of different times, a reference number of times, and a maximum indefinite number of times are associated with each of the plurality of types of domestic modes. For example, the Gifu mode is associated with 20 times as the minimum number of times, 25 times as the reference number of times, and 15 times as the maximum indefinite number of times. Further, the Tokyo mode is associated with a minimum number of times, a reference number of times, and a maximum indefinite number of times, which are different from those of the Gifu mode. Specifically, the Tokyo mode is associated with a minimum number of times, a reference number of times, and a maximum indefinite number of times, which are smaller than those of the Gifu mode. For example, the Tokyo mode is associated with a minimum number of 15 times, a reference number of 25 times, and a maximum indefinite number of times of 10. That is, when the game is controlled to the Tokyo mode, the transition condition is that the maximum number of variable games different from those controlled to the Gifu mode have been executed after being controlled to the Tokyo mode. Can be transferred to another production mode.

Further, the Osaka mode is associated with a minimum number of times, a reference number of times, and a maximum indefinite number of times, which are different from those of the Gifu mode. Further, the Osaka mode is associated with a minimum number of times, a reference number of times, and a maximum indefinite number of times, which are different from those of the Tokyo mode. Specifically, the Osaka mode is associated with a minimum number of times, a reference number of times, and a maximum indefinite number of times, which are smaller than those of the Gifu mode. Further, the Osaka mode is associated with a minimum number of times, a reference number of times, and a maximum indefinite number of times, which are smaller than those of the Tokyo mode. For example, the Osaka mode is associated with 10 times as the minimum number of times, 15 times as the reference number of times, and 5 times as the maximum indefinite number of times.

Further, in this embodiment, the plurality of types of overseas modes are associated with a minimum number of different times, a reference number of times, and a maximum indefinite number of times. For example, the Shanghai mode is associated with a minimum number of 5 times, a reference number of 10 times, and a maximum indefinite number of times of 5. Further, the first Taiwan mode is associated with a minimum number of times, a reference number of times, and a maximum indefinite number of times, which are different from those of the Shanghai mode. Specifically, the first Taiwan mode is associated with a minimum number of times, a reference number of times, and a maximum indefinite number of times, which is larger than that of the Shanghai mode. For example, the first Taiwan mode is associated with 7 times as the minimum number of times, 12 times as the reference number of times, and 7 times as the maximum indefinite number of times. Further, the second Taiwan mode is associated with a minimum number of times, a reference number of times, and a maximum indefinite number of times, which are different from those of the Shanghai mode. Further, the second Taiwan mode is associated with a minimum number of times, a reference number of times, and a maximum indefinite number of times different from those of the first Taiwan mode. Specifically, the second Taiwan mode is associated with a minimum number of times, a reference number of times, and a maximum indefinite number of times, which is larger than that of the Shanghai mode. Further, the second Taiwan mode is associated with a minimum number of times, a reference number of times, and a maximum indefinite number of times, which are larger than those of the first Taiwan mode. For example, the second Taiwan mode is associated with 25 times as the minimum number of times, 30 times as the reference number of times, and 15 times as the maximum indefinite number of times.

The effect of the second embodiment will be described.
(2-1) The number of variable games that make it easier to shift to another production mode differs between when controlling to Gifu mode and when controlling to Tokyo mode, giving a sense of rut to the production mode. It can be suppressed.

(Third embodiment)
Next, the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the third embodiment will be described.
In the third embodiment, in the Gifu mode as well as the Taiwan mode, the minimum number of times, the reference number of times, and the maximum indefinite number of times differ depending on the type of the staging mode that was controlled before being controlled by the Gifu mode.

As shown in FIG. 11, in this embodiment, before being controlled by Gifu mode, when it was controlled to Tokyo mode, when it was controlled to Osaka mode, and when it was controlled to Shanghai mode. The minimum number of times, the reference number of times, and the maximum indefinite number of times, which are different from those when controlled in the first Taiwan mode or the second Taiwan mode, are associated with each other. On the other hand, in this embodiment, the minimum number of times, the reference number of times, and the maximum number of times are the same when controlled in the first Taiwan mode and when controlled in the second Taiwan mode before being controlled in the Gifu mode. An indefinite number of times are associated. Hereinafter, for convenience of explanation, the Gifu mode when controlled from the Tokyo mode to the Gifu mode is referred to as the first Gifu mode, and the Gifu mode when controlled from the Osaka mode to the Gifu mode is referred to as the second Gifu mode. In addition, the Gifu mode when controlled from Shanghai mode to Gifu mode is referred to as the 3rd Gifu mode, and the Gifu mode when controlled from the 1st Taiwan mode or the 2nd Taiwan mode to Gifu mode is referred to as the 4th Gifu mode. ..

For example, the first Gifu mode is associated with 7 times as the minimum number of times, 12 times as the reference number of times, and 7 times as the maximum indefinite number of times. Further, the second Gifu mode is associated with a minimum number of times, a reference number of times, and a maximum indefinite number of times, which are different from those of the first Gifu mode. Specifically, the second Gifu mode is associated with a minimum number of times, a reference number of times, and a maximum indefinite number of times, which are larger than those of the first Gifu mode. As described above, when there is no low accuracy time reduction, the production mode can be easily changed in the order of Gifu mode → Tokyo mode → Osaka mode → Gifu mode. Therefore, the second Gifu mode is an effect mode that is easier to control than the first Gifu mode. That is, the second Gifu mode, which is easier to control than the first Gifu mode, is associated with the minimum number of times, the reference number of times, and the maximum indefinite number of times, which is larger than that of the first Gifu mode. Is a production mode in which it is difficult to shift to another production mode. For example, the second Gifu mode is associated with 10 times as the minimum number of times, 20 times as the reference number of times, and 10 times as the maximum indefinite number of times.

Further, the third Gifu mode is associated with a minimum number of times, a reference number of times, and a maximum indefinite number of times, which are different from those of the first Gifu mode. Further, the third Gifu mode is associated with a minimum number of times, a reference number of times, and a maximum indefinite number of times, which are different from those of the second Gifu mode. Specifically, the third Gifu mode is associated with a minimum number of times, a reference number of times, and a maximum indefinite number of times, which are smaller than those of the first Gifu mode. Further, the third Gifu mode is associated with a minimum number of times, a reference number of times, and a maximum indefinite number of times, which are smaller than those of the second Gifu mode. For example, the third Gifu mode is associated with 5 times as the minimum number of times, 10 times as the reference number of times, and 5 times as the maximum indefinite number of times. Further, the 4th Gifu mode is associated with the same minimum number of times, a reference number of times, and a maximum indefinite number of times as in the 3rd Gifu mode. That is, the fourth Gifu mode is associated with 5 times as the minimum number of times, 10 times as the reference number of times, and 5 times as the maximum indefinite number of times.

(3-1) Even when the same Gifu mode is controlled, it is possible to give diversity to the timing at which the staging mode changes, and it is possible to suppress a sense of rut in the staging mode.
(3-2) In Gifu mode, the minimum number of times and the standard of the same number of times when controlled to the first Taiwan mode and when controlled to the second Taiwan mode before being controlled to Gifu mode. The number of times and the maximum indefinite number of times are associated with each other. If the minimum number of times, the reference number of times, and the maximum indefinite number of times are associated with each other when controlled in the first Taiwan mode and when controlled in the second Taiwan mode, the sub-control There is a risk that the amount of information stored in the ROM 31b will be enormous. In addition, when the minimum number of times, the reference number of times, and the maximum indefinite number of times change depending on not only the type of the effect mode controlled before the effect mode being controlled but also the type of the effect mode controlled before. As a result of it being difficult for the player to identify the rules regarding the transition of the staging mode, there is a risk that the player may be confused. In this embodiment, before being controlled to Gifu mode, when it is controlled to the first Taiwan mode and when it is controlled to the second Taiwan mode, the minimum number of times, the reference number of times, and the maximum number of times are indefinite. Since the number of times is associated with the Gifu mode, it is possible to prevent the amount of information stored in the sub-control ROM 31b from becoming enormous. Further, by making it easy to specify the minimum number of times, the reference number of times, and the maximum indefinite number of times in the Gifu mode, it is possible to give the player the pleasure of guessing the transition timing of the effect mode.

The above embodiment can be modified and implemented as follows. The following modification examples can be implemented in combination with each other within a technically consistent range.
-In the second embodiment, the minimum number of times, the reference number of times, and the maximum indefinite number of times are different depending on the type of the effect mode, but the present invention is not limited to this. The predetermined effect mode and another effect mode may be different from one or a plurality arbitrarily selected from the minimum number of times, the reference number of times, and the maximum indefinite number of times. For example, the minimum number of times may be different between Gifu mode and Tokyo mode, while the reference number of times may be different between Gifu mode and Osaka mode.

-In the third embodiment, the Gifu mode and the Taiwan mode correspond to the minimum number of times, the reference number of times, and the maximum indefinite number of times, which differ depending on the type of the effect mode that was controlled before being controlled by the effect mode. It was attached, but it is not limited to this. One or a plurality of arbitrarily selected effect modes are associated with a minimum number of different times, a reference number of times, and a maximum indefinite number of times depending on the type of effect mode controlled before being controlled by the effect mode. You may.

-In each embodiment, when the number of operations of the operation button BT is a predetermined number of operations, there are cases where the effect mode shifts and cases where the effect mode does not shift, depending on the type of sub-variation pattern. You may do so. For example, when the number of operations of the operation button BT is a predetermined number of operations, when the sub-variation pattern is out of reach, the effect mode shifts, while the sub-variation pattern is out of NR, out of SR, per NR, and In the case of any of SR, the effect mode may not be changed. Further, for example, when the number of operations of the operation button BT is a predetermined number of operations, when the sub-variation pattern is out of reach, the effect mode shifts, while the sub-variation pattern is out of NR, out of SR, and per NR. , And SR, there may be a time when the effect mode shifts and a time when the effect mode does not shift.

-In each embodiment, in the situation from the control to the Gifu mode to the execution of the minimum number of variable games, the transition lottery may not be won regardless of the type of sub-variable pattern.

-In each embodiment, in the situation after the maximum number of variable games are executed after being controlled by the Gifu mode, the transition lottery may be won regardless of the type of the sub-variable pattern.

-In each embodiment, when the mode is controlled to the Tokyo mode, the mode may be shifted to another production mode at an arbitrary ratio. For example, when it is controlled to the Tokyo mode, it may be decided to shift to another production mode at a different ratio from when it is controlled to the Gifu mode, and when it is controlled to the Gifu mode. It may be decided to shift to another production mode at the same ratio. Also, for example, when controlled to Tokyo mode, it may be decided to shift to another domestic mode at a different rate than when controlled to Gifu mode, and when controlled to Gifu mode. It may be decided to move to another domestic mode at the same rate as. Also, for example, when controlled to Tokyo mode, it may be decided to shift to overseas mode at a different rate than when controlled to Gifu mode, which is the same as when controlled to Gifu mode. It may be decided to shift to the overseas mode at a rate. Here, the ratio different from the Gifu mode may be a lower ratio than when controlled in the Gifu mode, or may be a higher ratio.

-In each embodiment, when the mode is controlled to the Osaka mode, the mode may be shifted to another production mode at an arbitrary ratio. For example, when it is controlled to the Osaka mode, it may be decided to shift to another production mode at a different ratio from when it is controlled to the Gifu mode, and when it is controlled to the Gifu mode. It may be decided to shift to another production mode at the same ratio. Also, for example, when controlled to Osaka mode, it may be decided to shift to another domestic mode at a different rate than when controlled to Gifu mode, and when controlled to Gifu mode. It may be decided to move to another domestic mode at the same rate as. Also, for example, when controlled to Osaka mode, it may be decided to shift to overseas mode at a different rate than when controlled to Gifu mode, which is the same as when controlled to Gifu mode. It may be decided to shift to the overseas mode at a rate.

-In each embodiment, a minimum number of arbitrary times may be associated with each of the plurality of types of effect modes. Further, a reference number of times may be associated with each of the plurality of types of effect modes. Further, a maximum indefinite number of times may be associated with each of the plurality of types of effect modes. For example, a minimum number of the same number of times may be associated with a plurality of types of effect modes. Further, for example, the same number of reference times may be associated with the plurality of types of effect modes. For example, a plurality of types of effect modes may be associated with the same maximum indefinite number of times.

-In each embodiment, another staging mode may be provided in addition to or instead of the Gifu mode, the Tokyo mode, the Osaka mode, the Shanghai mode, the Taiwan mode, the time saving mode, and the probabilistic mode. For example, another effect mode may be associated with one or more arbitrary gaming states.

-In each embodiment, when it is controlled to the overseas mode, it may be configured so that it can be transferred to another overseas mode.
-In each embodiment, the effect mode is configured to shift when the number of operations of the operation button BT is a predetermined number of operations, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the effect mode may be changed when the operation button BT is operated at a predetermined timing, and the time during which the operation button BT is continuously operated (long press operation) may be a predetermined operation time. If this is the case, the effect mode may be changed.

-In each embodiment, an operation button different from the operation button BT may be provided. In this case, in addition to the operation of the operation button BT, another operation button may be operated to shift to another effect mode.

-In each embodiment, the maximum number of times may be a predetermined number of times. That is, each of the plurality of types of effect modes may be associated with a predetermined maximum number of times instead of the reference number of times and the maximum indefinite number of times.

-In each embodiment, the indefinite number of times may be determined when the new effect mode is controlled, and is determined when the reference number of variable games is executed after being controlled to the predetermined effect mode. It may be done.

-In each embodiment, the transition lottery may not be executed. For example, depending on the combination of the type of the effect mode being controlled, the number of times the variable game is executed after being controlled by the effect mode, and the type of the sub-variation pattern, the effect mode does not shift to another effect mode at a rate of 100%. Occasionally, the transition to another production mode may not be performed without executing the transition lottery. Further, for example, depending on the combination of the type of the effect mode being controlled, the number of times the variable game is executed after being controlled by the effect mode, and the type of the sub-variation pattern, the mode shifts to another effect mode at a rate of 100%. At that time, the transition to another predetermined production mode may be performed without executing the transition lottery.

-In each embodiment, so-called zone production may be feasible. In this case, the game number information may not be updated or the game number information may be updated during the execution of the zone effect. Further, if the zone effect can be executed, the game number information may be initialized at the time of transition to the zone effect.

-In each embodiment, the sub control board 31 is used as a sub control board, a display control board that specially controls the staging display device 11 separately from the sub control board 31, a light emission control board that specially controls the decorative lamp La, and a speaker. A voice control board that specially controls Sp may be provided. The sub control board may include such a sub control board and a board for controlling other effects.

Further, the main control CPU 30a of the main control board 30 and the sub control CPU 31a of the sub control board 31 may be mounted on a single board. Further, in the above alternative example, the display control board, the light emission control board, and the voice control board may be arbitrarily combined to form a single board or a plurality of boards.

-The pachinko gaming machine 10 of each embodiment may be embodied as a gaming machine (so-called type 1 type 2 mixing machine) that grants a big hit game when the game ball passes through a specific area.
-As a pachinko gaming machine 10 equipped with a probability fluctuation function, a specification that grants a probability fluctuation state until the next big hit is won, a specification that grants a probability fluctuation state until the fall lottery is won (fall machine), or a predetermined specification. There is a specification (ST machine) that grants a probability fluctuation state until the symbol fluctuation game for the number of times is completed. Further, the pachinko gaming machine equipped with the probability fluctuation function has a specification (V probability variation machine) in which a probability fluctuation state is given when the gaming ball passes through a specific area. The pachinko gaming machine 10 of the embodiment may be embodied in any of these specifications of the pachinko gaming machine. Further, the pachinko gaming machine 10 may be a pachinko gaming machine having a specification in which the above-mentioned falling machine and the V probability changing machine are mixed.

-In each embodiment, a state using a small hit lottery or a small hit game (for example, a small hit RUSH) may be configured to occur. For example, the state in which the small hit lottery or the small hit game is used may be an advantageous state as compared with the high base state.

10 ... Pachinko gaming machine, 11 ... Production display device, 30 ... Main control board, 30a ... Main control CPU, 31 ... Sub-control board, 31a ... Sub-control CPU.

Claims (3)

In a gaming machine that can execute variable games
An operating means capable of a predetermined operation and
A production execution means that can execute a production, and
A mode control means for controlling an effect mode that defines an execution mode of the effect is provided.
The effect mode includes at least a first effect mode, a second effect mode, and a third effect mode.
The third effect mode includes a first special effect mode and a second special effect mode.
The mode control means is
When the first effect mode is controlled and the first transition condition is satisfied, the second effect mode can be controlled.
When controlling to the first effect mode, the variable game is executed a predetermined number of times after the transition from the second effect mode or the third effect mode to the first effect mode. The first transition condition is satisfied ,
Even before the predetermined number of variable games are executed after the transition from the second effect mode or the third effect mode to the first effect mode, the operation means is predetermined. A gaming machine characterized in that when it is operated by the number of operations, it can be controlled to either the first special effect mode or the second special effect mode according to the number of operations of the operation means. .. The mode control means is
When the transition lottery is won even after the transition from the second effect mode or the third effect mode to the first effect mode and before the predetermined number of variable games are executed. , It is possible to control to the third effect mode,
Even when the transition lottery is won, when the operating means is operated by a predetermined number of operations, the first special effect mode and the second special are performed according to the number of operations of the operating means. The gaming machine according to claim 1, which can be controlled by any of the effect modes. The mode control means is
When the second transition condition different from the first transition condition is satisfied when the control is performed in the second effect mode, the second effect mode is the same regardless of whether the first transition condition is satisfied. It can be controlled to another production mode,
When the control is performed in the second effect mode, the second transition condition is satisfied by executing a special number of variable games different from the predetermined number of times after the transition to the second effect mode .
Even before the special number of variable games is executed after shifting to the second effect mode, when the operating means is operated by a predetermined number of operations, the operation of the operating means is performed. It is possible to control either the first special effect mode or the second special effect mode according to the number of times.
When the operation means is controlled by the first effect mode, the number of operations of the operation means is controlled by a predetermined number of operations, and when the operation means is controlled by the second effect mode. When the number of operations of the operating means is the same as the number of operations of the operating means by a predetermined number of operations, the effect mode controlled from the first effect mode and the effect mode controlled from the second effect mode are used. The gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the controlled effect mode is the same effect mode.

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