JP7141743B2 - game machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to gaming machines.

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, among pachinko game machines, which are a type of game machine, there are some that allow various changes in the presentation mode of presentation triggered by the operation of an operation means that can be operated by a player. For example, in the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, it is possible to select an effect mode after the end of the jackpot game based on the operation of the operation means, and various effects are executed in a mode according to the selected effect mode. It's like

JP-A-2001-224774

However, in such a game machine, it is desired to further improve the interest by adding some ingenuity to change the presentation mode based on the operation of the operation means.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION An object of the present invention is to provide a game machine capable of enhancing interest in games.

A gaming machine for solving the above problems is a gaming machine comprising an operation means that can be operated by a player, comprising an effect execution means capable of executing an effect, and an effect control means for controlling the effect execution means, The operation means includes a first operation means, a second operation means, a third operation means, and a fourth operation means, and the effect control means executes the effect based on the operation of the operation means. The effect mode of the effect executed by the means can be changed, and when the operation of the first operating means is performed, the effect mode can be changed in the first manner, and the operation of the second operating means is performed. When the third operation means is operated, the effect mode can be changed in a second manner, and when the third operation means is operated, the effect mode can be changed in a third manner, and the fourth operation means is operated. is performed, a fourth change is possible for the effect mode, and in the first change and the second change, the first effect element among the effect elements that determine the effect mode is changed, and the In the change 3 and the fourth change, a second effect element different from the first effect element is changed, and the effect mode after the first change is performed and the second change is performed. The effect mode after the operation can be the same, and the fifth operation means different from any of the first operation means, the second operation means, the third operation means, and the fourth operation means Further, when the fifth operation means is operated, a fifth change of changing the first effect element is possible, and in the first change and the second change, the current first effect element is changed. The gist of this is that the first effect element after change differs according to the effect element, and in the fifth change, the first effect element after change is the same regardless of the current first effect element .

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

The front view which shows a pachinko game machine. The schematic diagram which shows a 3rd operation button. Explanatory drawing which shows the production|presentation aspect in each production|presentation mode. A block diagram showing an electrical configuration of the pachinko game machine. Explanatory drawing which shows the transition aspect of the production mode in a normal state. (a) to (d) are explanatory diagrams showing a specific example of the display mode of the effect display device in the normal state. Explanatory drawing which shows the transition aspect of production mode in an advantageous state. (a) and (b) are explanatory diagrams showing a specific example of a display mode of the effect display device in an advantageous state.

An embodiment embodied in a pachinko game machine will be described below. In the following description, up, down, left, right, front (front), and back (back) indicate respective directions when viewed from the player.

As shown in FIG. 1, a pachinko gaming machine 10 as a gaming machine has a shooting handle HD operated by a player when shooting game balls. The pachinko game machine 10 also has a speaker Sp for outputting sound. The speaker Sp can perform an effect (hereinafter referred to as an audio effect) by outputting sounds such as music and sound effects. That is, in this embodiment, the speaker Sp corresponds to an effect executing means capable of executing an effect. In addition, the pachinko game machine 10 is provided with a decorative lamp La that executes a light emitting effect using a light emitter (not shown). The decorative lamp La can perform a light emitting effect by lighting, blinking, and extinguishing a light emitter (not shown). That is, in the present embodiment, the decorative lamp La corresponds to effect executing means capable of executing the effect.

The pachinko game machine 10 has a game board YB. A substantially circular game area YBa in front view is defined on the front side of the game board YB. In this embodiment, a game ball shot by operating the shooting handle HD reaches the game area YBa.

The pachinko game machine 10 has an information display device 11 . For example, the information display device 11 is arranged at a position visible to the player on the game board YB. Various information indicating the control state of the pachinko gaming machine 10 is reported on the information display device 11 .

The information display device 11 includes a first special symbol display portion 11a. The first special symbol display unit 11a can execute a first special symbol variation game in which predetermined symbols are variably displayed, and finally the first special symbol is fixed and stopped. In the following description, the first special symbol variation game is abbreviated as "first special game". The information display device 11 has a second special symbol display portion 11b. The second special symbol display unit 11b can execute a second special symbol variation game in which a predetermined symbol is variably displayed and the second special symbol is finally fixed and stopped. In the following description, the second special symbol variation game is abbreviated as "second special game". Also, the first special game and the second special game are collectively referred to as "special game". The special symbol is a symbol for notifying the result of a big hit determination (big hit lottery) to be described later.

In this specification, "variable display" means a state in which the type of displayed pattern changes with the lapse of time. In this specification, the term "determined stop display" means a state in which the symbols are definitely stopped and displayed, and the type of the displayed symbols does not change. The special symbols in the present embodiment include at least a big hit symbol as a big hit display result and a losing symbol as a losing display result. In the special game, the player can recognize the big win when the big win symbols are fixed and stopped. In the special game, when a winning symbol is fixed and stopped, the player can recognize the winning.

In this embodiment, the first special game and the second special game are not run simultaneously. In this embodiment, the second special game is executed with priority over the first special game. In the present embodiment, when a big win is determined in the big win determination, the big win symbols are fixed and stopped in the special game, and after the special game ends, a big win game is awarded. Although details will be described later, the jackpot game is extremely advantageous for the player because the player can win a large number of prize balls and other benefits.

The information display device 11 has a first special hold display section 11c. The first special suspension display portion 11c displays information that enables recognition of the number of first special games whose execution is suspended because the suspension condition has been met but the execution condition has not yet been met. In the following description, the number of pending first special games is referred to as "first special pending number". The information display device 11 has a second special hold display section 11d. The second special suspension display portion 11d displays information that enables recognition of the number of times of the second special game whose execution is suspended because the suspension condition is met but the execution condition is not yet met. In the following description, the number of pending second special games will be referred to as "second special pending number". For example, the maximum values of the first special reservation number and the second special reservation number are respectively "4". Note that the condition for suspending the special game can also be grasped as a condition for starting the special game (so-called start condition).

The information display device 11 includes a normal symbol display portion 11e. The normal symbol display unit 11e can execute a normal symbol variation game in which a predetermined symbol is variably displayed and the normal symbol is finally determined and stopped. The normal symbol is a symbol for notifying the result of a normal winning determination (normal winning lottery), which will be described later. In the following description, the normal symbol variation game is abbreviated as "normal game". The normal symbols in the present embodiment include at least normal winning symbols and normal losing symbols. In the normal game, when the normal winning symbols are fixed and stopped, the player can recognize the normal winning. In the normal game, when the normal losing pattern is fixed and stopped, the player can recognize the normal losing.

In the present embodiment, when normal winning is determined in the normal winning determination, the normal winning symbols are determined and stopped and displayed in the normal game, and after the normal game is finished, the normal winning game is awarded. Although the details will be described later, the normal winning game is an advantageous state for the player because it becomes easier for the player to establish the reservation condition of the special game.

The information display device 11 includes a normal hold display section 11f. The normal suspension display portion 11f displays information that enables recognition of the number of normal games whose execution is suspended because the suspension condition is satisfied but the execution condition is not yet satisfied. In the following description, the number of normal games being held will be referred to as "normal pending number". For example, the maximum number of normal holds is four.

The pachinko game machine 10 has an effect display device 12 capable of displaying images. The effect display device 12 is, for example, a liquid crystal display type display device. Note that the rendering display device 12 may be an organic EL display type display device, or may be a display device including a projector and a screen. The effect display device 12 has an image display section GH on which an image is displayed. As one of the effects, the effect display device 12 can execute an effect (hereinafter referred to as a display effect) of displaying an image (picture) imitating a predetermined character or letter. That is, in the present embodiment, the effect display device 12 corresponds to effect execution means capable of executing effects.

The pachinko game machine 10 is provided with a first start port 13 as a prize winning port that opens to the game area YBa below the performance display device 12 on the game board YB. The first starting port 13 is always open so that a game ball can be entered. In addition, in the following description, entering a game ball into a winning hole may be referred to as "winning". The pachinko game machine 10 includes a first starting sensor SE1 that detects a game ball entering the first starting hole 13 (shown in FIG. 4). For example, the first starting sensor SE1 is provided in a passage (not shown) through which a game ball entering the first starting port 13 passes. In this embodiment, when a game ball is detected by the first starting sensor SE1, the condition for holding the first special game can be established, and the condition for paying out prize balls is established.

The pachinko game machine 10 is provided with a second starting port 14 as a prize winning port that is open to the game area YBa on the lower right side of the performance display device 12 on the game board YB. In addition, the pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a first variable member 15 that can operate between an allowable state (open state) and a restricted state (closed state) on the game board YB. The allowable state is a state in which a game ball can be entered into the second starting port 14 or is easily entered. The restricted state is a state in which the game ball cannot be entered into the second starting port 14 or is difficult to be entered. The pachinko game machine 10 includes a first actuator A1 that operates the first variable member 15 (shown in FIG. 4). The first variable member 15 is normally operated in a permissive state in the per game.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 also includes a second starting sensor SE2 that detects a game ball entering the second starting hole 14 (shown in FIG. 4). For example, the second starting sensor SE2 is provided in a passage (not shown) through which a game ball entering the second starting port 14 passes. In this embodiment, when a game ball is detected by the second starting sensor SE2, the condition for holding the second special game can be established, and the condition for paying out prize balls is established.

The pachinko game machine 10 is provided with a big prize winning opening 16 opening to the game area YBa at the lower left of the second starting opening 14 on the game board YB. The pachinko game machine 10 is provided with a second variable member 17 capable of moving between an allowable state (open state) and a restricted state (closed state) on the game board YB. The second variable member 17 is a so-called big winning door. The allowable state is a state in which a game ball can be entered into the big winning opening 16 or is easily entered. The restricted state is a state in which a game ball cannot be entered into the big winning opening 16 or is difficult to enter. The pachinko game machine 10 has a second actuator A2 that operates the second variable member 17 (shown in FIG. 4). The second variable member 17 is operated in the allowable state in the jackpot game.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a count sensor SE3 for detecting game balls entering the big winning hole 16 (shown in FIG. 4). For example, the count sensor SE3 is provided in a path (not shown) through which a game ball entering the big winning hole 16 passes. In this embodiment, when the game ball is detected by the count sensor SE3, the payout condition for the prize ball is established.

The pachinko game machine 10 is provided with a gate 18 through which a game ball can pass (enter) on the right side of the performance display device 12 on the game board YB. The gate 18 is provided with a gate sensor SE4 for detecting game balls passing through the gate 18 (shown in FIG. 4). In this embodiment, when the game ball is detected by the gate sensor SE4, the normal game suspension condition can be established.

In addition, the pachinko gaming machine 10 has a first operation button BT1, a second operation button BT2, and a third operation button BT3 as operation means that can be operated by the player. A first operation button BT1, a second operation button BT2, and a third operation button BT3 are provided on the front side of the pachinko game machine 10, and can be operated by, for example, a player. For example, the first operation button BT1 is provided substantially in the center when the pachinko gaming machine 10 is viewed from the front, and can be operated downward. The second operation button BT2 is provided on the right side of the center when the pachinko gaming machine 10 is viewed from the front, and is configured to be able to be pressed downward. The third operation button BT3 is provided substantially in the center when the pachinko gaming machine 10 is viewed from the front, and is configured to be capable of being pressed downward. In this embodiment, the second operation button BT2 corresponds to fifth operation means.

As shown in FIG. 2, the third operation button BT3 of this embodiment includes a plurality of operable operation means. Specifically, the third operation button BT3 includes an up button BT3a, a down button BT3b, a left button BT3c, and a right button BT3d as a plurality of operation means. In this embodiment, the upper button BT3a is a button provided on the rear side (deep side) when the pachinko gaming machine 10 is viewed from the player side, but the entire third operation button BT3 is cross-shaped. For convenience of explanation, it is referred to as an up button BT3a because it is a button provided at a position corresponding to the upper side of the button. In this embodiment, the lower button BT3b is a button provided on the front side (front side) when the pachinko gaming machine 10 is viewed from the player side, but the entire third operation button BT3 is shaped like a cross. Since this button is provided at a position corresponding to the lower side when viewed as a button, it is referred to as a lower button BT3b for convenience of explanation. In this embodiment, the left button BT3c corresponds to the first operating means, the right button BT3d corresponds to the second operating means, the up button BT3a corresponds to the third operating means, and the down button BT3b corresponds to the fourth operating means. Equivalent to.

Next, the game state of the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
The pachinko game machine 10 has a low-probability state and a high-probability state as game states with different jackpot probabilities. The jackpot probability is the probability that a jackpot is determined in the jackpot determination. The high-probability state is a gaming state with a high jackpot probability compared to the low-probability state. In the high-probability state, the probability of being determined to be a big hit in the big-hit determination is higher than in the low-probability state, so that the game state is advantageous to the player. The high-probability state is a so-called "variable probability state (variable probability state)".

The pachinko game machine 10 has a low base state and a high base state as game states in which the ratio of the number of prize balls to the number of shot game balls is different. The high base state of the present embodiment is a gaming state in which the probability of the game ball entering the second starting port 14 is higher than in the low base state. In the high base state of the present embodiment, the probability that a game ball enters the second starting port 14 increases, and the game ball enters the second starting port 14 easily, which is an advantageous gaming state for the player. (Easy entry state). That is, the high base state in this embodiment is a so-called "electrical support state", and the low base state is a so-called "non-electrical support state".

For example, the high base state can be realized by performing one control arbitrarily selected from among the three controls described below, or by performing a combination of multiple controls. The first control is normal symbol variation time shortening control for shortening the variation time of the normal game as compared with the low base state. The second control is normal symbol probability variation control for varying the probability of normal winning determination (normal winning probability) in normal symbol winning determination to a higher probability than in the low base state. The third control is open time extension control that makes the total open time of the first variable member 15 in one normal per game longer than in the low base state. In addition, as the opening time extension control, the number of opening times of the first variable member 15 in one normal per game, control to increase than when the low base state, and one time of the first variable member 15 in the normal per game At least one control of making the open time of is longer than that in the low base state. In this embodiment, the normal hit probability in the low base state is set to zero. Therefore, the first variable member 15 is not allowed to operate in the low base state.

Also, the high base state may be realized by combining the fourth control described below. The fourth control is a special symbol variation time shortening control that shortens the variation time of the special game (for example, the average variation time) compared to the low base state. When the variable time shortening control of the special symbol is performed, the high base state becomes the so-called "variable time shortened state (time saving state)" for the special symbol. On the other hand, the low base state is a so-called "non-fluctuation time reduction state (non-time reduction state)" for special symbols.

In the following description, the game state of low probability and low base state is referred to as "low probability low base state", and the game state of high probability and low base state is referred to as "high probability low base state". In addition, the game state of low probability and high base state is indicated as "low probability and high base state", and the game state of high probability and high base state is indicated as "high probability and high base state". In addition, in this embodiment, while there is a case where each game state of low probability low base state, low probability high base state, and high probability high base state is controlled, it is possible to be controlled to high probability low base state do not have. In the following description, the low probability low base state may be indicated as "normal state", and the low probability high base state and high probability high base state may be collectively indicated as "advantageous state".

Next, the jackpot in the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
The pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment has a plurality of types of jackpot symbols as special jackpot symbols. The types of jackpots are determined for each of the plurality of types of jackpot symbols.

In the case of a big win, after a big win pattern is derived in a special game, a kind of big win game corresponding to the big win pattern is provided. In the jackpot game, first, a predetermined effect is performed over a predetermined opening time. In this embodiment, as the predetermined effect, for example, an opening effect for informing the start of a big hit game is performed. In the jackpot game, a round game is performed to open the jackpot 16 after the opening time has elapsed. A round game is performed with a predetermined upper limit number of times as the upper limit. One round game is terminated when a first termination condition that a predetermined upper limit number of game balls enter or a second termination condition that a predetermined upper limit time elapses is satisfied. In the round game, a round production is performed. Then, in the jackpot game, when the final round game ends, a predetermined effect is performed over a predetermined ending time. In the present embodiment, as the predetermined effect, for example, an ending effect for notifying the end of the jackpot game is performed. The jackpot game is terminated when the ending time elapses.

In addition, the jackpot patterns of the present embodiment include a specific jackpot pattern that provides a high probability state and a high base state after the jackpot game ends until the next jackpot lottery is won, and a high probability state given after the jackpot game ends. On the other hand, there is a non-specific jackpot pattern that provides a high base state with a predetermined upper limit number of special games as the upper limit.

Next, an example of an effect that can be executed by the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
As an effect that can be executed in this embodiment, there is an effect pattern variation game as a variation game in which the effect display device 12 variably displays the effect symbols in a plurality of rows and finally derives the combination of the effect symbols. That is, in the present embodiment, the effect display device 12 corresponds to game execution means for executing a variable game. In the following description, the effect symbol variation game is abbreviated as "effect game". The effect pattern is a pattern (decorative pattern) decorated with characters, patterns, etc., and is intended to diversify the display effect. In this embodiment, the effect game is performed by variably displaying (scrolling) the first, second, and third symbol rows in a predetermined direction.

The effect game is started with the start of the special game and ended with the end of the special game. Then, in the performance game, a combination of performance symbols corresponding to the special symbols derived in the special game is derived. When the special game derives the big win pattern (big win display result), the effect game also derives the big win pattern combination (big win display result) based on the effect symbols. For example, a big hit pattern combination based on performance symbols is a pattern combination in which all rows of performance symbols are the same. Further, when the special game derives a winning symbol (loss display result), the performance game also derives a winning symbol combination (loss display result) based on the performance symbols. For example, the design combination that is out of line with the performance symbols is a design combination in which the performance symbols in at least a part of the rows are different from the performance symbols in the other rows.

Also, in the effect game of the present embodiment, a ready-to-win effect can be executed. The ready-to-win effect of the present embodiment is an effect performed in a state (so-called ready-to-win state) in which the same effect symbol is temporarily displayed in a specific row among all the symbol rows in the effect game. The ready-to-win effect of the present embodiment includes a normal ready-to-win effect and a super ready-to-win effect by developing the effect content of the normal ready-to-win effect.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment can execute background music production as one of the audio productions. The background music production is performed in such a manner that a predetermined music is output from the speaker Sp as a background music (so-called BGM) of the production game being executed.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment can execute a specific operation effect performed using the first operation button BT1 as one of the operation effects performed using the operation means. The specific operation effect is performed in such a manner that the effect display device 12 displays an operation instruction image prompting the operation of the first operation button BT1 during execution of the effect game. In the specific operation effect, when the first operation button BT1 is operated within a predetermined operation valid period after the operation instruction image is displayed, the big win display result is displayed in the effect game being executed. A notification image for notifying the derived degree of expectation is displayed on the effect display device 12 . In the following description, the degree of expectation for deriving the big-hit display result is simply referred to as "big-hit expectation". As described above, in the present embodiment, in the effect game, when the big win display result is derived in the special game, the big win display result is derived. Therefore, the degree of expectation for a big win in the production game can also be grasped as the degree of expectation for deriving the display result of the big win in the special game.

For example, in the specific operation effect, the effect display device 12 displays an operation instruction image imitating the shape of the first operation button BT1. Subsequently, in the specific operation effect, when the first operation button BT1 is operated within the operation valid period, the first notification image or the second notification image is displayed on the effect display device 12, thereby indicating that the effect is being executed. The degree of expectation for a big hit in the effect game is notified. In the specific operation effect of the present embodiment, it is reported that the expectation of a big hit is higher when the second notification image is displayed than when the first notification image is displayed. In this embodiment, the first notification image is an image imitating the character string "chance!", and the second notification image is an image imitating the character string "great heat!". Note that, in the specific operation effect of the present embodiment, when no operation is performed within the operation valid period, neither the first notification image nor the second notification image is displayed, and the operation instruction image is hidden. It is said that

The pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment can execute a specific light emitting effect as one of the light emitting effects. The specific light emission effect is performed in a manner in which the decorative lamp La is caused to emit light in a specific light emission mode. In this embodiment, when the specific light-emitting effect is executed, it is reported that the expectation of a big hit in the effect game being executed is higher than when the specific light-emitting effect is not executed.

Next, the effect mode change function installed in the pachinko game machine 10 of this embodiment will be described. The pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment is configured to be able to change the presentation modes of various presentations by the presentation mode changing function. The effect mode includes, for example, the effect content and execution frequency of a predetermined effect, the degree of expectation for a big hit, and the like. The production mode changing function of the present embodiment includes a mode changing function for changing the production mode and an expectation level changing function for changing the big hit expectation level when a predetermined production is executed.

First, the mode change function will be explained. The mode change function of the present embodiment is a function of changing the effect modes of various effects by setting one of a plurality of effect modes that define the effect modes of various effects.

As shown in FIG. 3, the production mode of the present embodiment includes a first production mode, a second production mode, a third production mode, a fourth production mode, a special production mode, an advantageous production mode, It is included. The first to fourth effect modes and the special effect mode are effect modes that can be set when the current game state is the normal state. On the other hand, the advantageous effect mode is an effect mode set when the current game state is an advantageous state.

Among the various types of effects, the effect mode of the background music effect and the effect mode of the specific operation effect are determined in the effect mode in the present embodiment. In other words, in the present embodiment, it is possible to change the effect mode of the background music effect and the specific operation effect by changing the effect mode. In this embodiment, the background music effect and the specific operation effect correspond to the first effect.

Specifically, the production mode in the present embodiment defines the type of music to be output in the background music production. For example, in the first production mode, music A is set as the music to be output in the background music production. Similarly, the music B is set for the second production mode, the music C is for the third production mode, and the music D is for the fourth production mode as the music to be output in the background music production. Also, in the special presentation mode, songs A to D are defined as songs to be output in the background music presentation. Specifically, in the special presentation mode of the present embodiment, a plurality of songs are looped in the order of song A→song B→song C→song D→song A→ . there is Also, in the advantageous effect mode, a song E is defined as a song to be output in the background music effect.

Further, the execution frequency of the specific operation effect is defined in the effect mode in the present embodiment. For example, in the first to third production modes and the advantageous production mode, the execution frequency of the specific operation production is set to be lower than the execution frequency of the specific operation production in the fourth production mode and the special production mode ( In the figure, the execution frequency is shown as "low"). In addition, in the special effect mode, the execution frequency of the specific operation effect is higher than the execution frequency of the specific operation effect in the first to third effect modes and the advantageous effect mode, and is higher than the execution frequency of the specific operation effect in the fourth effect mode. A low execution frequency is defined for each of the above (indicated as "medium" execution frequency in the figure). In the fourth performance mode, the execution frequency of the specific operation performance is determined to be higher than the execution frequency of the specific operation performance in the first to third performance modes, the special performance mode, and the advantageous performance mode. (In the figure, the execution frequency is indicated as "high").

Next, the expectation changing function will be explained. The expectation degree change function of the present embodiment is a function of changing the degree of expectation for a big hit when a specific light emitting effect is executed. In other words, in the present embodiment, it is possible to change the effect mode of the specific light emission effect by setting and canceling the expectation change function. In this embodiment, the specific light emission effect corresponds to the second effect. Specifically, in the present embodiment, when the specific light emission effect is executed when the expectation change function is set, it is compared with when the specific light emission effect is executed when the expectation change function is not set. As a result, it is informed that the degree of expectation for a big hit in the effect game being executed is high.

Although details will be described later, in this embodiment, when the current production mode is one of the first to third production modes and the advantageous production mode, the expectation level of the specific light emission production is changed by the expectation level change function. is valid. On the other hand, in the present embodiment, when the current effect mode is the fourth effect mode or the special effect mode, the change of the jackpot expectation degree of the specific light emission effect by the expectation change function is disabled.

Next, the electrical configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
As shown in FIG. 4, the pachinko game machine 10 has a main control board 30 behind the game board YB. The main control board 30 performs various processes and outputs control signals (control commands) according to the results of the processes. In addition, the pachinko game machine 10 has a sub-control board 31 on the back side (rear) of the game board YB. The sub control board 31 executes predetermined processing based on the control signal input from the main control board 30 .

First, the main control board 30 will be described in detail.
The main control board 30 includes a main control CPU 30a, a main control ROM 30b, and a main control RAM 30c. The main control CPU 30a performs various processes by executing the main control program.

The main control ROM 30b stores a main control program, a judgment value used for a predetermined lottery, and the like. Also, the main control ROM 30b stores a plurality of types of variation patterns. The variation pattern is information that can specify the variation time from the start of the special game to the end of the special game. In addition, the variation pattern of the present embodiment is information that can specify the effect content of the effect game. Specifically, the variation pattern of the present embodiment is information that can specify whether or not the ready-to-win effect is executed.

The variation patterns of the present embodiment include a big win variation pattern determined when a big win is determined in the big win determination and a loss variation pattern determined when the big win determination is not determined as a big win. In the big hit variation pattern, as the effect contents of the effect game, the effect contents for finally deriving the symbol combination of the big win through the ready-to-win effect are defined. In the losing variation pattern, as the effect contents of the effect game, the effect contents to derive the winning symbol combination are determined without going through the ready-to-win effect or through the ready-to-win effect.

The main control RAM 30c is configured to be able to store various information rewritten during operation of the pachinko gaming machine 10. FIG. Information stored in the main control RAM 30c includes, for example, flags, counters, and timers. Further, the main control board 30 is configured to be able to generate random numbers. For example, random numbers may be generated as hardware random numbers or as software random numbers.

The main control CPU 30a, the first start sensor SE1, the second start sensor SE2, the count sensor SE3, and the gate sensor SE4 are connected. The main control CPU 30a is configured to be able to input a detection signal output when each sensor detects a game ball. Main control CPU 30a, information display device 11 (first special symbol display portion 11a, second special symbol display portion 11b, first special reservation display portion 11c, second special reservation display portion 11d, normal symbol display portion 11e, normal reservation It is connected to the display unit 11f). The main control CPU 30 a is configured to be able to control the display contents of the information display device 11 . The main control CPU 30a is connected to the first actuator A1 and the second actuator A2. The main control CPU 30a is configured to be able to control the operation of each actuator.

Next, the sub-control board 31 will be described.
The sub control board 31 and the main control board 30 are connected. The pachinko game machine 10 is configured to be able to output control signals in one direction from the main control board 30 to the sub-control board 31 .

The sub-control board 31 includes a sub-control CPU 31a, a sub-control ROM 31b, and a sub-control RAM 31c. The sub-control CPU 31a performs various types of processing (for example, processing related to effects) by executing a sub-control program. The sub-control ROM 31b stores sub-control programs, determination values used for lottery, and the like. The sub-control ROM 31b stores display effect data relating to display effects, light emitting effect data relating to light emitting effects, and sound effect data relating to sound effects.

Further, the sub-control RAM 31c is configured to be able to store various information that can be appropriately rewritten during operation of the pachinko gaming machine 10. FIG. Information stored in the sub-control RAM 31c includes, for example, flags, counters, and timers. Further, the sub-control board 31 is configured to be able to generate random numbers. The random numbers may be generated as hardware random numbers or as software random numbers.

The sub-control CPU 31a and the effect display device 12 are connected. The sub-control CPU 31a is configured to be able to control the display contents of the effect display device 12. FIG. The sub-control CPU 31a and the decoration lamp La are connected. The sub-control CPU 31a is configured to be able to control the lighting mode of the decorative lamp La. The sub-control CPU 31a and the speaker Sp are connected. The sub-control CPU 31a is configured to be able to control the output mode of the speaker Sp. In this embodiment, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the effect display device 12, the decorative lamp La, and the speaker Sp, thereby realizing effect control means for controlling the effect execution means.

The sub-control CPU 31a, the first operation button BT1, the second operation button BT2, and the third operation button BT3 (up button BT3a, down button BT3b, left button BT3c, right button BT3d) are connected. The sub-control CPU 31a is configured to be able to input an operation signal that can specify that each operation button has been operated. For example, when the first operation button BT1 is operated, the sub-control CPU 31a inputs a first operation signal indicating that the first operation button BT1 has been operated. Further, when the second operation button BT2 is operated, the sub-control CPU 31a inputs a second operation signal indicating that the second operation button BT2 has been operated. Further, the sub-control CPU 31a outputs an up operation signal when the up button BT3a is operated, a down operation signal when the down button BT3b is operated, and a left operation signal when the left button BT3c is operated. is input as an operation signal indicating that each operation button has been operated, when the right button BT3d is operated.

Next, various processes (controls) executed in the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
The main control CPU 30a of the main control board 30 executes various processes such as a special symbol input process and a special symbol start process based on the main control program. The main control CPU 30a executes various processes such as a special symbol input process and a special symbol start process every predetermined control period (eg 4 ms).

First, special design input processing is explained.
In the special symbol input process, the main control CPU 30a determines whether the game ball has entered the first start hole 13. At this time, the main control CPU 30a determines that the game ball has entered the first start hole 13 by inputting a detection signal from the first start sensor SE1. When the game ball is entering the first start port 13, the main control CPU 30a determines whether the first special reservation number stored in the main control RAM 30c is less than the upper limit number (4 in this embodiment) do. When the first special reservation number is less than the upper limit number, the main control CPU 30a adds 1 to the first special reservation number stored in the main control RAM 30c and updates it. At this time, the main control CPU 30a controls the information display device 11 to display the updated first special reservation number. Thus, in the present embodiment, when the first special reserved number is less than the upper limit number, the game ball enters the first start port 13, thereby establishing the first special game reserved condition.

Next, the main control CPU 30a acquires random numbers generated within the main control board 30, and stores random number information based on the acquired random numbers in the main control RAM 30c. For example, the random numbers are jackpot random numbers, jackpot pattern random numbers, variation pattern random numbers, and the like. At this time, the main control CPU 30a stores the random number information so that the random number information is for the first special game and the storage order of the random number information can be specified. In this embodiment, by storing the random number information for the first special game in the main control RAM 30c, the execution of the first special game can be suspended until the conditions for executing the first special game are satisfied. The random number information may be the acquired random number itself, or may be information obtained by processing the random number by a predetermined method.

When the game ball has not entered the first start port 13, when the first special reservation number is not less than the upper limit number, and when the random number information for the first special game is stored in the main control RAM 30c, the main The control CPU 30a determines whether a game ball has entered the second starting port 14 or not. At this time, the main control CPU 30a determines that the game ball has entered the second start hole 14 by inputting a detection signal from the second start sensor SE2. When the game ball has not entered the second starting port 14, the main control CPU 30a terminates the special symbol input process. On the other hand, when the game ball has entered the second starting port 14, the main control CPU 30a determines whether the second special reservation number stored in the main control RAM 30c is less than the upper limit number (4 in this embodiment) judge. When the second special reservation number is not less than the upper limit number, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol input process. On the other hand, when the second special reservation number is less than the upper limit number, the main control CPU 30a adds 1 to the second special reservation number stored in the main control RAM 30c and updates it. At this time, the main control CPU 30a controls the information display device 11 so as to display the updated second special reservation number. As described above, in the present embodiment, when the second special reserved number is less than the upper limit number, the game ball enters the second starting port 14, thereby establishing the second special game reserved condition.

Next, the main control CPU 30a acquires random numbers generated within the main control board 30, and stores random number information based on the acquired random numbers in the main control RAM 30c. At this time, the main control CPU 30a stores the random number information so that the random number information is for the second special game and the storage order of the random number information can be specified. In this embodiment, by storing the random number information for the second special game in the main control RAM 30c, the execution of the second special game can be suspended until the conditions for executing the second special game are met. After that, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol input process.

Next, the special symbol start processing will be described.
First, the main control CPU 30a determines whether the conditions for executing the special game are satisfied. In this determination, the main control CPU 30a determines that the execution condition is met when the big win game is not in progress and the special game is not in progress, while the execution condition is met when the big win game or the special game is in progress. determine that it is not. If the execution condition is not met, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process.

On the other hand, when the execution condition is satisfied, the main control CPU 30a acquires the second special reservation number stored in the main control RAM 30c, and determines whether the acquired second special reservation number is greater than 0 (zero). judge. When the second special reservation number is greater than 0, the main control CPU 30a starts the second special game. On the other hand, when the second special reservation number is 0, the main control CPU 30a acquires the first special reservation number and determines whether the acquired first special reservation number is greater than zero. When the first special reservation number is greater than 0, the main control CPU 30a starts the first special game. As a result, the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment does not run the first special game and the second special game at the same time, and runs the second special game preferentially.

On the other hand, when the first special reservation number is 0, the main control CPU 30a determines whether to output information that can identify the standby state (hereinafter referred to as a standby state command) to the sub control board 31. In the present embodiment, the standby state is a state in which neither the jackpot game nor the special game is in progress, and neither the first special game nor the second special game is suspended. At this time, the main control CPU 30a determines to output the standby state command if the output completion information is not stored in the main control RAM 30c. is not output. In this embodiment, the output completion information is information that can specify that the standby state command has been output. The output completion information is stored in the main control RAM 30c when the standby state command is generated, and is erased (cleared) from the main control RAM 30c when the standby state ends.

When outputting a standby state command, the main control CPU 30a generates a standby state command, sets it in the output buffer, and stores output completion information in the main control RAM 30c. In this embodiment, the information (control command) set in the output buffer is output to the sub control board 31 in a predetermined output process. On the other hand, when not outputting the standby state command, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process without generating the standby state command.

When starting the second special game, the main control CPU 30a updates the second special reservation number by subtracting 1, and controls the information display device 11 to display the second special reservation number after the subtraction. Also, at this time, the main control CPU 30a erases the output completion information when the output completion information is stored in the main control RAM 30c.

Next, the main control CPU 30a acquires the random number information stored first among the random number information for the second special game from the main control RAM 30c. Then, the main control CPU 30a uses the value of the jackpot random number specified from the acquired random number information to determine whether or not the jackpot is a jackpot. It should be noted that the big hit determination corresponds to a big hit lottery to determine whether or not the game is a big hit. For example, the big hit determination may be made based on whether or not the value of the random number and the big hit determination value match. Also, for example, the big hit determination may be made based on whether or not the sum of the random number value and the big hit determination value exceeds a predetermined value. At this time, the main control CPU 30a performs a big hit determination with a different big hit determination value according to the current probability state.

When it is determined as a big hit in the big hit determination, the main control CPU 30a performs a big hit variation process. In the jackpot variation process, the main control CPU 30a determines the jackpot pattern of the special pattern based on the value of the jackpot pattern random number specified from the acquired random number information. The determined jackpot symbol is the fixed stop symbol derived in the special game. In addition, when the main control CPU 30a determines the jackpot pattern of the special symbols, the main control CPU 30a determines the jackpot variation pattern from a plurality of types of jackpot variation patterns by performing a variation pattern determination lottery. On the other hand, if it is not determined as a big hit in the big hit determination, the main control CPU 30a performs a loss variation process. In the loss variation process, the main control CPU 30a determines the loss symbol of the special symbol. This determined lost symbol becomes a fixed stop symbol derived in the special game. In addition, when the main control CPU 30a determines the winning pattern of the special symbols, the main control CPU 30a determines the losing variation pattern from among a plurality of types of losing variation patterns by performing a variation pattern determination lottery.

Also, when starting the first special game, the main control CPU 30a performs the same control as the above-described control regarding the second special game for the first special game. That is, the main control CPU 30a performs subtraction of the first special reservation number, erasure of output information, big hit determination, and big hit variation processing or loss variation processing based on the result of the big hit determination. After that, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process.

Then, when the special symbol start process is finished, the main control CPU 30a executes a special game by performing a process different from the special symbol start process. Specifically, the main control CPU 30a controls the display contents of the information display device 11 so as to start the variation of the first special symbol or the second special symbol. In addition, the main control CPU 30a sets information (hereinafter referred to as special symbol designation command) specifying the special symbol determined in the special symbol start process to the output buffer. In addition, the main control CPU 30a sets information (hereinafter referred to as a variation pattern specification command) that specifies the variation pattern and instructs the start of the effect game to the output buffer. Also, the main control CPU 30a measures the variation time determined in the variation pattern determined in the special symbol start process. Then, the main control CPU 30a controls the information display device 11 so that the special symbol determined in the special symbol start process is derived when the variation time set in the variation pattern has passed. In addition, when the variation time defined in the variation pattern determined in the special symbol start process elapses, the main control CPU 30a sends information (hereinafter referred to as all symbol stop command) to the output buffer for deriving the combination of the effect symbols. set.

Next, the jackpot processing performed by the main control CPU 30a will be described.
In the jackpot process, the main control CPU 30a specifies the jackpot game type based on the jackpot pattern (that is, the jackpot type) determined in the special pattern start process. After the end of the big-hit special game, the main control CPU 30a starts control to give the specified big-hit game and outputs predetermined control information.

When the big win special game ends, the main control CPU 30a first starts measuring the opening time, generates a command to instruct the execution of the opening effect (hereinafter referred to as opening command), and sets it in the output buffer. After the opening time has elapsed, the main control CPU 30a performs processing for executing a round game. Specifically, the main control CPU 30a controls the second actuator A2 so that the big winning opening 16 is opened in the round game. Further, after the round game is started, the main control CPU 30a closes the big winning opening 16 to end the round game when the first end condition or the second end condition is satisfied. The main control CPU 30a repeats the process for executing such a round game until the upper limit number of round games set for the big hit game is completed. In addition, the main control CPU 30a generates a command (hereinafter referred to as a round command) for instructing the execution of the round effect each time the round game is started, and sets it in the output buffer. Then, when the final round game ends, the main control CPU 30a generates a command (hereinafter referred to as an ending command) for instructing execution of the ending effect, and sets it in the output buffer. When the ending time elapses, the main control CPU 30a ends the jackpot game.

Next, processing related to the game state performed by the main control CPU 30a will be described. In this embodiment, the main control CPU 30a implements a game state control means for controlling the game state by executing the processing described below.

The main control CPU 30a controls the game state to a low-probability-low base state when starting a jackpot game. Therefore, in the present embodiment, during the jackpot game, it becomes a low probability low base state. In addition, the main control CPU 30a controls the game state according to the type of the big win when ending the big win game. For example, the main control CPU 30a controls the game state to a high-probability-high base state when ending a jackpot game based on a specific jackpot. In this case, the main control CPU 30a controls the game state to a high probability high base state until the next big hit game is started. On the other hand, the main control CPU 30a controls the game state to the low probability high base state when ending the jackpot game based on the non-specific jackpot. At this time, the main control CPU 30a controls to a high base state in which the upper limit number of times is defined. Then, the main control CPU 30a controls the game state to the high base state with the upper limit number of times determined, and then controls the game state to the low base state when the special game of the upper limit number of times ends without being judged as a big hit in the big win judgment.

When controlling to the low probability state, the main control CPU 30a sets a value that can be specified to control to the low probability state in the probability state flag stored in the main control RAM 30c, and controls to the low probability state. is generated and set in the output buffer. Similarly, when controlling to the high probability state, the main control CPU 30a sets a value that can be specified to control to the high probability state in the probability state flag stored in the main control RAM 30c, and sets the probability state flag to the high probability state. A high-probability command that can be specified to be controlled is generated and set in the output buffer. In addition, when controlling to the low base state, the main control CPU 30a sets a value that can be specified to control to the low base state in the base state flag stored in the main control RAM 30c, and controls to the low base state. Generates a low-base command that can specify what to do and sets it in the output buffer. Similarly, when controlling to the high base state, the main control CPU 30a sets a value that can be specified to control to the high base state in the base state flag stored in the main control RAM 30c, and sets the base state flag to the high base state. Generates a high-base command that can be specified to control and sets it in the output buffer.

Further, when giving a high base state with a defined upper limit number of times, the main control CPU 30a stores the number of times corresponding to the upper limit number of times in the main control RAM 30c as the remaining number of special games to give the high base state. Then, the main control CPU 30a subtracts 1 from the remaining number of times stored in the main control RAM 30c every time the special game is executed. When the remaining number of times becomes 0, the main control CPU 30a sets a base state flag to a value that can be specified to control to the low base state upon completion of the special game in which the remaining number of times becomes 0.

Also, the main control CPU 30a performs the following processing in addition to the processing described above. For example, the main control CPU 30a also performs processing related to normal symbols and processing related to errors. In the processing relating to normal symbols, processing for inputting a detection signal from the gate sensor SE4, processing for starting a normal symbol variation game, and the like are performed.

Next, various processes executed by the sub-control CPU 31a of the sub-control board 31 based on the sub-control program will be described. When receiving a control signal from the main control CPU 30a, the sub-control CPU 31a executes various processes according to the control signal.

First, the effect symbol variation process for executing the effect game will be described.
In the effect symbol variation process, when the sub-control CPU 31a inputs the special symbol designation command, the sub-control CPU 31a determines the combination of effect symbols to be derived in the effect game based on the special symbol designated by the special symbol designation command. The sub-control CPU 31a determines a combination of jackpot symbols based on performance symbols when a special jackpot symbol is designated. Thus, in the effect game of the present embodiment, the big win display result is derived when the big win is determined in the big win determination. In addition, when a missing symbol of a special symbol is specified, the sub-control CPU 31a determines a combination of effect symbols to be derived in the effect game based on the variation pattern specified by the variation pattern specification command. Specifically, the sub-control CPU 31a determines a winning pattern combination for a ready-to-win, when a losing variation pattern that can be specified to execute a ready-to-win effect is designated. In the present embodiment, the design combination of the outliers for reach is the same production pattern in a specific row (for example, the first row and the second row), and different production patterns in other rows (for example, the third row). It is a combination of production patterns. Further, the sub-control CPU 31a determines a winning pattern combination for normal winning when a losing variation pattern that can specify that the ready-to-win effect is not executed is specified. In the present embodiment, the lost symbol combination for normal loss is a combination of performance symbols in which the performance symbols of all rows are different.

Further, when the sub-control CPU 31a inputs a variation pattern designation command, the sub-control CPU 31a determines an effect to be executed during execution of the special game based on the variation pattern designated by the input variation pattern designation command. In this embodiment, the determination ratio of the effects to be executed during execution of the special game is varied according to the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command. Then, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the display contents of the effect display device 12 so as to execute the determined effect.

After that, the sub-control CPU 31a, triggered by the input of the all-symbols stop command, ends the effect game and controls the display contents of the effect display device 12 so as to derive the combination of the effect symbols. In addition, the sub-control CPU 31a measures the variation time specified from the specified variation pattern triggered by the input of the variation pattern specification command, and terminates the production game when the variation time elapses. may That is, the end of the effect game may be controlled without outputting the all-symbols stop command from the main control board 30 .

Next, processing related to the jackpot game will be described.
When the sub-control CPU 31a inputs the opening command, it controls the display contents of the effect display device 12 so as to perform the opening effect. Further, when a round command is input, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the display contents of the effect display device 12 so as to perform a round effect. Further, when the ending command is input, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the display contents of the effect display device 12 so as to perform the ending effect.

Next, the processing relating to the game state will be explained.
When a high probability command is input from the main control CPU 30a, the sub-control CPU 31a stores a value indicating a high-probability state in the sub-probability state flag of the sub-control RAM 31c. Also, when the sub-control CPU 31a receives a low-probability command from the main control CPU 30a, it stores a value indicating a low-probability state in the sub-probability state flag of the sub-control RAM 31c. Similarly, when a high base command is input from the main control CPU 30a, the sub control CPU 31a stores a value indicating the high base state in the sub base state flag of the sub control RAM 31c. Also, when the sub-control CPU 31a receives a low-base command from the main control CPU 30a, it stores a value indicating the low-base state in the sub-base state flag of the sub-control RAM 31c. Thereby, the sub-control CPU 31a can identify the current game state.

Next, a description will be given of processing relating to the effect mode changing function.
The sub-control CPU 31a sets the effect mode to a predetermined effect mode by setting a value that can specify the predetermined effect mode in the mode flag in the sub-control RAM 31c. That is, in this embodiment, the sub-control CPU 31a can change the effect mode of various effects by changing the value of the mode flag. In this embodiment, the value of the mode flag corresponds to the first effect element among the effect elements that determine the effect mode.

Specifically, the sub-control CPU31a, if the current gaming state is a low probability low base state, the value that can specify any of the first production mode ~ fourth production mode and special production mode mode mode Set to flag. That is, when the current game state is the normal state, the sub-control CPU 31a sets any one of the first to fourth effect modes and the special effect mode. On the other hand, the sub-control CPU31a, when the current game state is the low probability high base state or the high probability high base state, sets the value that can specify the advantageous effect mode to the mode flag. That is, the sub-control CPU 31a sets the advantageous effect mode when the current game state is the advantageous state.

Further, the sub-control CPU 31a can set and cancel the expectation change function by setting a predetermined value in the expectation change flag in the sub-control RAM 31c. That is, in this embodiment, the sub-control CPU 31a can change the effect mode of various effects by changing the value of the degree of expectation change flag. In this embodiment, the value of the degree-of-expectation change flag corresponds to the second effect element among the effect elements that determine the effect mode.

Specifically, the sub-control CPU 31a sets the expectation level change function by setting the expectation level change flag to the first value, while setting the expectation level change flag to the second value to set the expectation level change function. Cancel the degree change function. In other words, the first value is a value that can identify that the expectation level changing function is set, and the second value is a value that can identify that the expectation level changing function is not set. .

Here, when the current game state is the normal state, the control for shifting the production mode and the control for setting and canceling the expectation change function will be described.
As shown in FIG. 5, in the present embodiment, when the current game state is the normal state, the sub-control CPU 31a is triggered by inputting an operation signal indicating that a predetermined operation means has been operated. The value set in the flag and the value set in the expectation change flag can be changed. That is, when the current game state is the normal state, the sub-control CPU 31a controls to shift the production mode and the control to set and cancel the expectation change function, triggered by the operation of the predetermined operation means. is possible. In other words, in the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 31a can change the effect mode of various effects based on the operation of the operating means.

The control for shifting the production mode will be described in detail.
In this embodiment, when the current game state is the normal state, the sub-control CPU 31a changes the value of the mode flag when the left operation signal or the right operation signal is input. That is, in this embodiment, when the current gaming state is the normal state, the sub-control CPU 31a changes the value of the mode flag when the left button BT3c or right button BT3d is operated. In this embodiment, the change of the mode flag value performed when the left button BT3c is operated corresponds to the first change, and the change of the mode flag value performed when the right button BT3d is operated is , corresponds to the second modification.

The sub-control CPU31a, when the first value is set in the degree of expectation change flag, sets the mode flag to a value that can specify any one of the first to third effect modes. That is, in the present embodiment, when the expectation change function is set (shown as "change function ON" in the figure), by operating the left button BT3c or the right button BT3d, the first to third production modes It is possible to shift the production mode in.

Specifically, the sub-control CPU 31a inputs the right operation signal when the mode flag is set to a value capable of specifying the first effect mode and the expectation level change flag is set to the first value. Triggered by, a value that can specify the second effect mode is set in the mode flag. The sub-control CPU 31a is set in the mode flag with a value capable of specifying the second effect mode, and when the first value is set in the expectation level change flag, triggered by inputting the right operation signal, A value that can specify the third effect mode is set in the mode flag. The sub-control CPU 31a is set with a value that can specify the third effect mode in the mode flag, and when the first value is set in the expectation level change flag, triggered by inputting the right operation signal, A value that can specify the first effect mode is set in the mode flag.

The sub-control CPU 31a is set to a value that can identify the first effect mode in the mode flag, and when the first value is set to the expectation level change flag, triggered by inputting the left operation signal, A value that can specify the third effect mode is set in the mode flag. The sub-control CPU 31a is set with a value that can specify the second effect mode in the mode flag, and when the first value is set in the expectation level change flag, triggered by the input of the left operation signal, A value that can specify the first effect mode is set in the mode flag. The sub-control CPU 31a is set in the mode flag with a value capable of specifying the third effect mode, and when the first value is set in the expectation degree change flag, triggered by inputting the left operation signal, A value that can specify the second effect mode is set in the mode flag.

By the above-described control, in this embodiment, when the expectation change function is set, the current effect mode is changed from the first effect mode to the second effect mode to the third effect each time the right button BT3d is operated. It is possible to shift in the order of mode→first effect mode→ . . . Further, in the present embodiment, when the expectation degree changing function is set, the current effect mode is changed from the first effect mode to the third effect mode to the second effect mode to the first effect each time the left button BT3c is operated. It is possible to shift in the order of mode → . At this time, the sub-control CPU 31a does not change the value of the expectation change flag with the operation of the left button BT3c or the right button BT3d as a trigger. That is, in the present embodiment, when the expectation level changing function is set and the left button BT3c or the right button BT3d is operated, the presentation mode shifts while the expectation level changing function is set.

Further, in the present embodiment, when the sub-control CPU 31a changes the value of the mode flag triggered by the input of the left operation signal or the right operation signal, the second value is set in the expectation change flag. Sometimes, a value that can specify any one of the first to fourth effect modes is set in the mode flag. That is, in the present embodiment, when the expectation change function is not set (shown as "change function OFF" in the figure), by operating the left button BT3c or the right button BT3d, the first to fourth production modes It is possible to shift the production mode in.

Specifically, the sub-control CPU 31a inputs the right operation signal when the mode flag is set to a value capable of specifying the first effect mode and the expectation level change flag is set to a second value. Triggered by, a value that can specify the second effect mode is set in the mode flag. The sub-control CPU 31a is set to a value that can identify the second effect mode in the mode flag, and when the second value is set to the expectation level change flag, triggered by inputting the right operation signal, A value that can specify the third effect mode is set in the mode flag. The sub-control CPU 31a is set with a value that can specify the third effect mode in the mode flag, and when the second value is set in the expectation level change flag, triggered by inputting the right operation signal, A value that can specify the fourth effect mode is set in the mode flag. The sub-control CPU 31a is set in the mode flag with a value that can specify the fourth effect mode, and when the second value is set in the expectation level change flag, triggered by the input of the right operation signal, A value that can specify the first effect mode is set in the mode flag.

The sub-control CPU 31a is set to a value that can identify the first effect mode in the mode flag, and when the second value is set to the expectation level change flag, triggered by inputting the left operation signal, A value that can specify the fourth effect mode is set in the mode flag. The sub-control CPU 31a is set to a value that can specify the second effect mode in the mode flag, and when the second value is set to the expectation level change flag, triggered by inputting the left operation signal, A value that can specify the first effect mode is set in the mode flag. The sub-control CPU 31a is set with a value that can specify the third effect mode in the mode flag, and when the second value is set in the expectation level change flag, triggered by inputting the left operation signal, A value that can specify the second effect mode is set in the mode flag. The sub-control CPU 31a is set in the mode flag with a value that can specify the fourth effect mode, and when the second value is set in the expectation level change flag, triggered by inputting the left operation signal, A value that can specify the third effect mode is set in the mode flag.

As described above, in the present embodiment, when the expectation degree changing function is not set, the current effect mode is changed from the first effect mode to the second effect mode to the third effect mode every time the right button BT3d is operated. It is possible to shift in the order of the fourth effect mode->first effect mode->. Further, in the present embodiment, if the expectation degree changing function is not set, the current effect mode is changed from the first effect mode to the fourth effect mode to the third effect mode to the second effect each time the left button BT3c is operated. It is possible to shift in the order of mode→first effect mode→ . . . At this time, the sub-control CPU 31a does not change the value of the expectation change flag with the operation of the left button BT3c or the right button BT3d as a trigger. That is, in this embodiment, when the expectation level changing function is not set and the left button BT3c or the right button BT3d is operated, the presentation mode shifts while the expectation level changing function is not set.

As described above, in the present embodiment, the production mode that is shifted when the left button BT3c or the right button BT3d is operated differs according to the current production mode. In other words, in the present embodiment, when the left button BT3c or the right button BT3d is operated to change the effect mode, the value of the mode flag after change differs according to the value of the mode flag before change.

Further, in the present embodiment, the value of the mode flag is changed both when the left button BT3c is operated and when the right button BT3d is operated. values may be different. That is, in the present embodiment, the value of the mode flag can be changed both when the left button BT3c is operated and when the right button BT3d is operated. Mode flag values may differ.

In the present embodiment, the mode after the change is determined depending on whether the value of the mode flag is changed by the operation of the left button BT3c or by the operation of the right button BT3d. Both the value of the flag and the value of the expectation change flag may be the same. In other words, in the present embodiment, various effects after the value of the mode flag is changed with the operation of the left button BT3c, and the value of the mode flag is changed with the operation of the right button BT3d. In some cases, the presentation mode of various subsequent presentations may be the same. For example, when the right button BT3d is operated in the first production mode and the expectation change function is set, and when the third production mode and the expectation change function is set Both when the left button BT3c is operated, the mode flag is set to a value capable of specifying the second effect mode, and the expectation level change flag is set to the first value. Further, for example, when the right button BT3d is operated in the second production mode and the expectation level changing function is not set, and when the fourth production mode is in the expectation level changing function is not set. In both cases, when the left button BT3c is operated, a value capable of specifying the third effect mode is set, and the second value is set in the expectation level change flag.

Further, in the present embodiment, when the current gaming state is the normal state, the sub-control CPU 31a changes the value of the mode flag triggered by the input of the second operation signal. At this time, the sub-control CPU 31a sets a value capable of specifying the special effect mode to the mode flag even when the mode flag is set to a value capable of specifying which effect mode. That is, in this embodiment, when the second operation button BT2 is operated, it is possible to shift to the special effect mode regardless of the current effect mode. In other words, in the present embodiment, when the value of the mode flag is changed when the second operation button BT2 is operated, the value of the mode flag after change is the same regardless of the value of the mode flag before change. is. In this embodiment, changing the value of the mode flag when the second operation button BT2 is operated corresponds to the fifth change.

In addition, when the sub-control CPU 31a changes the value of the mode flag triggered by the input of the second operation signal, the mode flag before the change specifies one of the first to fourth production modes. If a possible value is set, the value set in the mode flag is set in the temporary mode flag in the sub-control RAM 31c. Then, the sub-control CPU 31a sets the value set in the provisional mode flag to the mode flag, and sets the value set in the provisional mode flag to the provisional mode flag, triggered by the completion of a predetermined number of variable games after shifting to the special effect mode. clear the value of That is, in the present embodiment, when a specific number of variable games are completed after shifting to the special mode, the effect mode before shifting to the special effect mode is restored.

In addition, the sub-control CPU 31a shifts to the special effect mode triggered by the operation of the second operation button BT2, and the special effect mode triggered by the completion of a specific number of variable games after shifting to the special effect mode. , the value of the expectation change flag is not changed. Further, although the details will be described later, in the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 31a does not change the value of the expectation degree change flag when the current effect mode is the special effect mode. Therefore, in the present embodiment, when returning to the pre-transition production mode triggered by the end of a specific number of variable games after shifting to the special production mode, the expectation change function is performed before shifting to the special production mode. is set, the expectation change function is set even after returning to the production mode before the transition. Similarly, in the present embodiment, when returning to the pre-transition production mode triggered by the end of a specific number of variable games after shifting to the special production mode, the expectation change function is performed before shifting to the special production mode. is not set, the expectation change function is not set even after returning to the production mode before the transition.

Next, the control for setting and canceling the expectation change function will be described in detail.
In this embodiment, when the current gaming state is the normal state, the sub-control CPU 31a can change the value of the expectation level change flag with the input of the up operation signal or the down operation signal.

Specifically, the sub-control CPU 31a sets the mode flag to a value that can specify one of the first to fourth production modes, and sets the second value to the expectation change flag. is set, the input of the upper operation signal is used as a trigger to set the first value to the expectation level change flag. That is, in the present embodiment, when the current production mode is any one of the first to fourth production modes and the expectation level change function is not set, the expectation level is changed by operating the up button BT3a. Change function is configurable.

At this time, when the current effect mode is any of the first to third effect modes, the sub-control CPU31a does not change the value of the mode flag triggered by the operation of the up button BT3a. On the other hand, when the current effect mode is the fourth effect mode, the sub-control CPU 31a sets a mode flag to a value that can specify the third effect mode triggered by the operation of the up button BT3a. That is, in the present embodiment, when the current effect mode is the fourth effect mode and the expectation change function is not set, the expectation change function can be set by operating the up button BT3a. In addition, the production mode can be shifted to the third production mode. As described above, in the present embodiment, when the up button BT3a is operated, the value of the mode flag may be changed in addition to the value of the expectation level change flag being changed.

In addition, the sub-control CPU 31a sets the first value to the expectation level change flag when the mode flag is set to a value that can specify any one of the first to third production modes. When it is set, the second value is set to the expectation level change flag, triggered by the input of the down operation signal. That is, in the present embodiment, when the current production mode is any one of the first to third production modes and the expectation level change function is set, the expectation level is changed by operating the down button BT3b. Change function can be released. At this time, the sub-control CPU 31a does not change the value of the mode flag triggered by the operation of the down button BT3b. As described above, in this embodiment, when the current game state is the normal state, when the down button BT3b is operated, the value of the expectation level change flag is changed, while the value of the mode flag is changed. never be

As described above, in the present embodiment, when the expectation level changing function is set, the operation of the left button BT3c and the right button BT3d does not shift to the fourth effect mode, and the current effect mode is changed. When the fourth effect mode is set, the operation of the upper button BT3a is used as a trigger to set the degree of expectation changing function, and the process shifts to the third effect mode. And in this embodiment, even by other control, the present production mode is the 4th production mode, and it is constituted so that it may not be controlled to the state where the expectation change function is set.

In addition, the sub-control CPU31a, when the current production mode is any one of the first to third production modes and the expectation degree change function is set, when the up button BT3a is operated, the expectation Control to maintain the state in which the degree change function is set. At this time, the sub-control CPU 31a may control to update the expectation change flag by overwriting the first value, or may control not to update the expectation change flag. Similarly, the sub-control CPU31a, when the current production mode is any one of the first to fourth production modes, and the expectation change function is not set, when the down button BT3b is operated, Control to maintain the state where the expectation change function is not set. At this time, the sub-control CPU 31a may control to update the expectation change flag by overwriting the second value, or may control not to update the expectation change flag. Therefore, in this embodiment, when the current gaming state is the normal state, the value of the expectation level change flag after being changed by the operation of the upper button BT3a becomes the first value, and the lower button The value of the expectation change flag after being changed with the operation of BT 3b becomes the second value. Therefore, in the present embodiment, when the current gaming state is the normal state, various effects after the value of the expectation level change flag is changed triggered by the operation of the up button BT3a The production mode of various productions after the value of the expectation level change flag is changed with the operation of the button BT3b as a trigger is not the same.

Also, when the current effect mode is the special effect mode, the sub-control CPU 31a does not change the value of the expectation change flag regardless of whether the up operation signal or the down operation signal is input. In other words, in the present embodiment, when the current effect mode is the special effect mode, the change of the expectation degree change flag by operating the up button BT3a and the down button BT3b is restricted.

As described above, in the present embodiment, the value of the expectation level change flag is changed both when the up button BT3a is operated and when the down button BT3b is operated. The values set in the expectation change flag are different. That is, in the present embodiment, the same effect element is changed when the upper button BT3a is operated and when the lower button BT3b is operated, but the changed effect element is different. . In this embodiment, the change of the effect element performed when the upper button BT3a is operated corresponds to the third change, and the change of the effect element performed when the lower button BT3b is operated corresponds to the fourth change. Equivalent to change.

Next, when the current game state is the normal state, the display mode of the effect display device 12 when each effect mode is set will be described together with the control of the sub-control CPU 31a.
As shown in FIGS. 6(a) to (c), when the current production mode is any of the first to fourth production modes, the sub-control CPU 31a has a mode-related image related to the production mode and an expectation degree The effect display device 12 is controlled to display a change function related image related to the change function.

When the current effect mode is any one of the first to fourth effect modes, the sub-control CPU 31a displays an image indicating that the effect mode can be changed by operating the third operation button BT3 as a mode-related image. Let Specifically, the sub-control CPU 31a uses, as mode-related images, a mode image 100a indicating the current effect mode, a left operation image 100b indicating that the effect mode can be changed by operating the left button BT3c, and a right button BT3d. A right operation image 100c indicating that the effect mode can be shifted by the operation of is displayed. In this embodiment, the mode image 100a is an image imitating a character string indicating the current rendering mode. Further, in the present embodiment, the left-handed image 100b is an image simulating a left-pointing triangle, and the right-handling image 100c is an image simulating a right-pointing triangle.

At this time, the sub-control CPU31a indicates that the operation of the left button BT3c and the right button BT3d for shifting the production mode is valid when the current production mode is one of the first to fourth production modes. The left operation image 100b and the right operation image 100c are displayed in the display mode (FIGS. 6(a) to 6(c)). In this embodiment, the display mode indicating that the operation of the predetermined operation means is valid is the display mode in which the triangle is displayed in black. Note that, in the present embodiment, the display mode indicating whether the operation of the predetermined operation means is enabled or disabled is the display mode in which the triangle is displayed in white. Thus, in the present embodiment, when the current effect mode is any one of the first to fourth effect modes, it is indicated that the effect mode transition by operating the left button BT3c and the right button BT3d is valid.

When the current production mode is any one of the first to fourth production modes, the sub-control CPU 31a can set and cancel the expectation change function by operating the third operation button BT3 as a change function related image. display an image that indicates Specifically, the sub-control CPU 31a can set the expectation changing function by operating the changing function setting image 101a indicating whether or not the expectation changing function is set as the changing function related image and the up button BT3a. and a down operation image 101c indicating that the expectation level changing function can be canceled by operating the down button BT3b. In this embodiment, the change function setting image 101a is an image imitating a character string indicating whether or not the expectation change function is set. Further, in the present embodiment, the upward operation image 101b is an image that simulates an upward triangle, and the downward operation image 101c is an image that simulates a downward triangle.

Further, when the expectation level changing function is set, the sub-control CPU 31a displays the lower operation image 101c in a display mode indicating that cancellation of the expectation level changing function by operating the down button BT3b is effective. The up operation image 101b is displayed in a display mode indicating that the setting of the degree-of-expectation changing function by operating the up button BT3a is invalid (FIG. 6(a)). Thus, in the present embodiment, when the current production mode is any one of the first to fourth production modes and the expectation level change function is set, the expectation level is changed by operating the lower button BT3b. It is indicated that the cancellation of the function is valid, and that the setting of the expectation level changing function by operating the up button BT3a is invalid.

On the other hand, when the expectation level changing function is not set, the sub-control CPU 31a displays the upper operation image 101b in a display mode indicating that the setting of the expectation level changing function by operating the up button BT3a is valid. The lower operation image 101c is displayed in a display mode indicating that cancellation of the expectation level changing function by operating the lower button BT3b is invalid (FIGS. 6B and 6C). Thus, in the present embodiment, when the current production mode is any one of the first to fourth production modes and the expectation level change function is not set, the expectation level change by operating the up button BT3a This indicates that the setting of the function is valid, and indicates that cancellation of the expectation level changing function by operating the down button BT3b is invalid.

Further, as shown in FIG. 6(d), when the current effect mode is the special effect mode, the sub-control CPU 31a displays the mode-related image but does not display the change function-related image. At this time, when the current effect mode is the special effect mode, the sub-control CPU 31a displays the mode image 100a as the mode-related image, but does not display the left operation image 100b and the right operation image 100c. As a result, in this embodiment, when the current production mode is the special production mode, the production mode is shifted by operating the left button BT3c and the right button BT3d, the expectation change function is set by operating the upper button BT3a, and This indicates that cancellation of the expectation change function by operating the down button BT3b is invalid.

Next, the control for shifting the production mode and the control for setting and canceling the expectation change function when the current game state is the advantageous state will be described.
As shown in FIG. 7, in this embodiment, the sub-control CPU 31a sets a mode flag to a value that can specify the advantageous effect mode when the current game state is an advantageous state. Then, when the current gaming state is an advantageous state, the sub-control CPU 31a does not change the value of the mode flag even when the predetermined operation means is operated. In other words, in the present embodiment, when the current gaming state is advantageous, changing the value of the mode flag by operating the left button BT3c and right button BT3d is restricted.

Further, in this embodiment, when the current game state is advantageous, the sub-control CPU 31a can change the value of the expectation degree change flag with the input of the up operation signal or the down operation signal as a trigger. In other words, in this embodiment, even when the current gaming state is an advantageous state, it is possible to change the value of the expectation change flag by operating the up button BT3a and the down button BT3b.

Specifically, when the current gaming state is an advantageous state and the second value is set in the expectation level change flag, the sub-control CPU 31a is triggered by the input of the upper operation signal, A first value is set in the expectation change flag. That is, in this embodiment, when the current gaming state is an advantageous state, the expectation changing function can be set by operating the up button BT3a when the expectation changing function is not set. Further, when the current gaming state is in an advantageous state and the first value is set in the expectation level change flag, the sub-control CPU 31a executes the second Set the value of to the expectation change flag. That is, in the present embodiment, when the current gaming state is an advantageous state and the expectation level changing function is set, the expectation level changing function can be canceled by operating the down button BT3b. When the current game state is advantageous, the sub-control CPU 31a does not change the value of the mode flag triggered by the operation of the upper button BT3a and the lower button BT3b. That is, in this embodiment, when the current gaming state is an advantageous state, when the up button BT3a and the down button BT3b are operated, the value of the expectation level change flag is changed, while the value of the mode flag is changed. is never changed.

Further, when the current game state is in an advantageous state and the expectation change function is set, the sub-control CPU 31a is in a state where the expectation change function is set when the up button BT3a is operated. control to maintain Similarly, the sub-control CPU 31a determines that when the lower button BT3b is operated when the current game state is in an advantageous state and the expectation change function is not set, the expectation change function is not set. Control to maintain state. Therefore, in this embodiment, when the current gaming state is in an advantageous state, the value of the expectation level change flag after being changed in response to the operation of the upper button BT3a becomes the first value, and the lower button The value of the expectation change flag after being changed with the operation of BT 3b becomes the second value. Therefore, in the present embodiment, when the current gaming state is an advantageous state, various effects after the value of the expectation level change flag is changed with the operation of the up button BT3a as a trigger, The production mode of various productions after the value of the expectation level change flag is changed with the operation of the button BT3b as a trigger is not the same.

Next, the display mode of the effect display device 12 when the current game state is the advantageous state and the advantageous effect mode is set will be described together with the control of the sub-control CPU 31a.
As shown in FIG. 8, when the current effect mode is the advantageous effect mode, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the effect display device 12 to display the mode-related image and the expectation level change-related image. Specifically, when the current effect mode is the advantageous effect mode, the sub-control CPU 31a displays the mode image 100a as the mode-related image, but does not display the left operation image 100b and the right operation image 100c. Thus, in this embodiment, when the current effect mode is the advantageous effect mode, it is indicated that the effect mode transition by operating the left button BT3c and the right button BT3d is invalid.

Further, when the current effect mode is the advantageous effect mode, the sub-control CPU 31a displays a change function setting image 101a, an up operation image 101b, and a down operation image 101c as change function related images. At this time, when the expectation level changing function is set, the sub-control CPU 31a displays the lower operation image 101c in a display mode indicating that cancellation of the expectation level changing function by operating the down button BT3b is effective. , the up operation image 101b is displayed in a display mode indicating that the setting of the degree-of-expectation changing function by operating the up button BT3a is invalid (FIG. 8(a)). Thus, in the present embodiment, when the current production mode is the advantageous production mode and the expectation level change function is set, cancellation of the expectation level change function by operating the down button BT3b is effective. is shown, and the setting of the expectation change function by operating the up button BT3a is invalid.

Further, when the expectation level changing function is not set, the sub-control CPU 31a displays the upper operation image 101b in a display mode indicating that the setting of the expectation level changing function by operating the up button BT3a is valid. The lower operation image 101c is displayed in a display mode indicating that cancellation of the expectation level changing function by operating the lower button BT3b is invalid (FIG. 8(b)). Thus, in the present embodiment, when the current production mode is the advantageous production mode and the expectation level change function is not set, the setting of the expectation level change function by operating the up button BT3a is effective. is shown, and cancellation of the expectation level changing function by operating the down button BT3b is invalid.

Next, the control of the sub-control CPU 31a when the game state shifts will be described.
When the game state shifts from the normal state to the advantageous state, the sub-control CPU 31a sets a value that can specify the production mode before the transition to the temporary mode flag, and sets a value that can specify the advantageous production mode to the mode flag. . Further, when the game state shifts from the advantageous state to the normal state, the sub-control CPU 31a sets the value set in the temporary mode flag to the mode flag, and erases the value of the temporary mode flag. Thereby, in this embodiment, when the game state shifts from the advantageous state to the normal state, the effect mode before shifting to the advantageous state is restored.

Also, the sub-control CPU 31a does not change the value of the expectation degree change flag when the game state shifts from the normal state to the advantageous state, and when the game state shifts from the advantageous state to the normal state. Thus, in this embodiment, when the game state shifts from the normal state to the advantageous state, and when the game state shifts from the advantageous state to the normal state, the setting of the expectation change function is inherited.

Control for executing various effects will be described below.
First, the control for executing the background music presentation will be described.
The sub-control CPU 31a specifies the current production mode based on the value of the mode flag, and controls the speaker Sp to output music corresponding to the specified production mode. For example, the sub-control CPU 31a controls to output the music A when the current effect mode is the first effect mode. Similarly, the sub-control CPU 31a plays music B when the current production mode is the second production mode, music C when the current production mode is the third production mode, music D when the current production mode is the fourth production mode, and music D when the current production mode is the second production mode. At certain times, music E is controlled to be output.

Also, when the current effect mode is the special effect mode, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the speaker Sp to output a plurality of songs in a predetermined order. Specifically, when the current performance mode is the special performance mode, the sub-control CPU 31a loops and outputs a plurality of songs in the order of song A → song B → song C → song D → song A → . control to let

Next, control for executing the specific operation effect will be described.
When the sub-control CPU 31a inputs the variation pattern designation command, the sub-control CPU 31a performs a specific operation effect execution lottery for determining whether or not to execute the specific operation effect. In the specific operation effect execution lottery, the sub-control CPU 31a specifies the current effect mode based on the value of the mode flag, and determines the execution of the specific operation effect at a determination ratio according to the specified effect mode. Thereby, the sub-control CPU 31a can execute the specific operation effect with the execution frequency according to the current effect mode.

Then, when determining to execute the specific operation effect, the sub-control CPU 31a performs a specific operation effect content lottery for determining the content of the specific operation effect. Specifically, the sub-control CPU 31a determines the notification image to be displayed in the specific operation effect as the content of the specific operation effect by lottery for the content of the specific operation effect. At this time, the sub-control CPU 31a determines the notification image to be displayed in the specific operation effect at different determination ratios according to the type of variation pattern specified by the variation pattern specification command. As described above, in the present embodiment, when the second notification image is displayed, the notification image is determined so that the expectation of the big win is higher than when the first notification image is displayed. In addition, in order to increase the degree of expectation for a big hit when a predetermined notification image is displayed, the ratio of determining the display of a predetermined notification image in the case of a big hit and the display of a predetermined notification image in the case of a loss are determined. It is preferable to increase the ratio of determining the display of the predetermined notification image in the case of a big win, out of the sum of the ratio of winning and the total.

After that, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the effect display device 12 so as to display the operation instruction image at a predetermined timing during execution of the special game, and starts measuring the operation effective period. Further, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the effect display device 12 to display the determined notification image when an operation signal indicating that the first operation button BT1 is operated is input within the operation valid period. On the other hand, when the operation effective period expires without inputting the operation signal indicating that the first operation button BT1 has been operated, the sub-control CPU 31a displays an effect so as to end the specific operation effect without displaying the notification image. control the device 12;

Next, the control for executing the specific light emission effect will be described.
When a variation pattern designation command is input from the main control CPU 30a, the sub-control CPU 31a performs a specific light emission effect execution lottery for determining whether or not to execute a specific light emission effect. At this time, the sub-control CPU 31a determines whether or not to execute the specific light emission performance so that the degree of expectation for the big win becomes higher when the specific light emission performance is executed than when the specific light emission performance is not executed. In addition, in order to increase the degree of expectation of a big hit when a predetermined effect is executed, the ratio of executing a predetermined effect in the case of a big hit and the ratio of executing a predetermined effect in the case of a loss are added up. It is preferable to increase the ratio of execution of a predetermined effect in the case of a big hit to the total number of games played.

In addition, the sub-control CPU31a specifies the current production mode based on the value of the mode flag in the specific light emission production execution lottery, and the current production mode is any one of the first to third production modes and the advantageous production mode. In the case of the performance mode, execution of the specific light emission performance is determined with a determination probability corresponding to the value of the expectation level change flag. Specifically, when the expectation level change flag is set to the first value, the sub-control CPU 31a executes the specific light emission effect more than when the expectation level change flag is set to the second value. A lottery for execution of a specific light emission performance is carried out so that the degree of expectation for a big win when the player wins is high.

On the other hand, when the current effect mode is the fourth effect mode or the special effect mode, the sub-control CPU 31a determines execution of the specific light emission effect with a predetermined probability regardless of the value of the expectation level change flag. A lottery for execution of a specific light emission effect is carried out. Specifically, when the current effect mode is the fourth effect mode, the sub-control CPU 31a controls not to determine execution of the specific light emission effect in the specific light emission effect execution lottery regardless of the value of the expectation change flag. According to this, in this embodiment, when the present production mode is the fourth production mode, the specific light emission production is not executed. In addition, when the current effect mode is the special effect mode, the sub-control CPU 31a can decide to execute the specific light emission effect in the case of a big hit regardless of the value of the expectation level change flag, but in the case of a loss. is controlled so as not to determine the execution of the specific light emission effect. As a result, in this embodiment, when the current effect mode is the special effect mode, it is definitely suggested that a big hit will occur if the specific light emission effect is executed.

Effects of the present embodiment will be described.
(1) The sub-control CPU 31a can change the value of the mode flag when the left button BT3c and the right button BT3d are operated, and when the up button BT3a and the down button BT3b are operated. , the value of the expectation change flag can be changed. That is, in the present embodiment, it is possible to switch to the production mode by operating the left button BT3c and right button BT3d, while setting and canceling the expectation change function by operating the upper button BT3a and lower button BT3b. is possible. Therefore, according to the present embodiment, when changing the effect mode of various effects, different effect elements can be changed according to the operated operating means, so that the effect mode of various effects can be diversified. can have. On top of that, there are cases where the performance mode of various effects can be the same when the left button BT3c is operated and when the right button BT3d is operated. can improve sexuality. As described above, in the present embodiment, it is possible to improve the operability when changing the performance mode while providing diversity in the performance modes of various performances, thereby improving the interest in the game.

(2) When the value of the expectation change flag is changed by operating the up button BT3a and when the value of the expectation change flag is changed by operating the down button BT3b, the value of the expectation change flag after change is not be identical. In particular, when the value of the expectation level change flag is changed by operating the upper button BT3a, the expectation level changing function is set, and after the value of the expectation level change flag is changed by operating the lower button BT3b, The expectation change function is not set. Therefore, in the present embodiment, it is possible to prevent confusion between the operation of the upper button BT3a and the operation of the lower button BT3b.

(3) When the up button BT3a is operated, the value of the mode flag may be changed in addition to setting the expectation change flag to the first value. According to this, when the up button BT3a is operated, the expectation degree changing function can be set and the performance mode can be shifted, so that the performance mode of various performances can be comprehensively changed.

(4) In particular, in the present embodiment, when the up button BT3a is operated in the fourth effect mode in which the specific light emission effect is not executed, in addition to setting the expectation change function, the specific light emission effect is displayed. Move to another executable mode. According to this, it is possible to prevent the continuous setting of the performance mode in which the specific light emission performance is not executed even though the player wants to raise the degree of expectation when the specific light emission performance is executed.

(5) When the down button BT3b is operated, the expectation change flag may be set to the second value, but the value of the mode flag is not changed. According to this, when the down button BT3b is operated, the expectation level changing function can be canceled without shifting the production mode. Therefore, it is possible to suppress the feeling of annoyance.

(6) In the present embodiment, the change of the expectation level change flag is restricted depending on the current production mode, so the value of the expectation level change flag can be appropriately set according to the production mode.
(7) In particular, in the present embodiment, when the special effect mode in which the specific light emission effect is executed only when a big hit is achieved, the change of the expectation level change flag is restricted. According to this, the special production mode can be set as a production mode that definitely suggests that a big hit will occur when the specific light emission production is executed, so when the special production mode is set A special feeling can be given and the game can be enjoyed.

(8) When the second operation button BT2 is operated when the current game state is the normal state, it is possible to shift to the special effect mode regardless of the current effect mode. operability can be improved.

(9) When the current game state is advantageous, the change of the value of the mode flag by the left button BT3c and the right button BT3d is restricted. According to this, in the present embodiment, the game can be played in an appropriate presentation mode according to the current game state.

(10) Even if the current gaming state is in an advantageous state, the expectation change flag can be changed by operating the up button BT3a and the down button BT3b. Only appropriate changes can be made according to the game state.

(11) By changing the value of the mode flag by operating the left button BT3c and right button BT3d, it is possible to change the effect mode of the background music effect and the specific operation effect, while by operating the up button BT3a and down button BT3b By changing the value of the degree change flag, the effect mode of the specific light emission effect can be changed. According to this, since the operating means to be operated is changed according to the type of effect for which the effect mode is desired to be changed, the operability when changing the effect mode of various effects can be improved.

(12) In particular, in the present embodiment, by changing the value of the mode flag, it is possible to change the effect mode of the background music effect as the audio effect by the speaker Sp and the specific operation effect as the display effect by the effect display device 12. By changing the value of the expectation level change flag, it is possible to change the effect mode of the specific light emission effect as the light emission effect of the decorative lamp La. According to this, since the operating means to be operated is changed according to the type of the performance executing means for executing the performance whose performance mode is desired to be changed, the operability when changing the performance modes of various performances can be further improved.

This embodiment can be implemented with the following modifications.
This embodiment and the following modified examples can be implemented in combination with each other within a technically consistent range.

- The display mode of the effect display device 12 in each effect mode may be changed as appropriate. For example, the sub-control CPU31a, when the first to third production modes are set, controls to display an image that can specify that it is possible to shift to the special production mode by operating the second operation button BT2. may Further, for example, when the expectation level changing function is set, the sub-control CPU 31a displays the up operation image 101b in a display mode indicating that the setting of the expectation level changing function by operating the up button BT3a is invalid. Alternatively, the effect display device 12 may be controlled so as not to display the up operation image 101b. Similarly, when the expectation level changing function is not set, the sub-control CPU 31a displays the lower operation image 101c in a display mode indicating that cancellation of the expectation level changing function by operating the down button BT3b is invalid. Alternatively, the effect display device 12 may be controlled so as not to display the lower operation image 101c.

- The sub-control CPU 31a does not have to set the temporary mode flag to a value that can specify the effect mode before the transition when making the transition to the special effect mode. In this case, when the sub-control CPU 31a ends the special effect mode, regardless of the effect mode before shifting to the special effect mode, it may be controlled to shift to a predetermined effect mode (for example, the first effect mode). good.

- The sub-control CPU 31a does not have to set the temporary mode flag to a value that can specify the effect mode before the shift when shifting to the advantageous effect mode. In this case, when ending the advantageous effect mode, the sub-control CPU 31a controls to shift to a predetermined effect mode (for example, the first effect mode) regardless of the effect mode before shifting to the advantageous effect mode. good.

- The sub-control CPU 31a may not maintain the value of the expectation degree change flag when shifting the production mode. At this time, the sub-control CPU 31a may not maintain the value of the expectation level change flag regardless of which production mode is shifted to, or may change the value of the expectation level change flag according to the production mode to be shifted. You may make it differ whether it maintains or not. In this case, the sub-control CPU 31a may set a predetermined value to the expectation degree change flag when shifting the effect mode. For example, the sub-control CPU 31a may control so as to set the second value in the degree-of-expectation change flag when shifting to the special effect mode. Further, the sub-control CPU 31a may perform control so as to set the second value to the expectation degree change flag when shifting to the advantageous effect mode.

- The production mode that is shifted by the operation of the second operation button BT2 may be a production mode that can be shifted by the operation of the left button BT3c and the right button BT3d. For example, when the second operation button BT2 is operated, the sub-control CPU 31a controls to shift to the first production mode regardless of whether the current production mode is the first to fourth production modes. You may

- When the second operation button BT2 is operated, the sub-control CPU 31a may shift to a different production mode according to the current production mode. For example, the sub-control CPU31a moves to the first special effect mode when the current effect mode is the first effect mode or the second effect mode, while the current effect mode is the third effect mode or the fourth effect If it is the mode, it may be shifted to the second special effect mode.

- The sub-control CPU 31a may control not to change the production mode when the second operation button BT2 is operated. In this case, the sub-control CPU 31a may perform control to shift to the special effect mode at a trigger different from the operation of the second operation button BT2. For example, the sub-control CPU 31a may be controlled to shift to the special effect mode triggered by winning a predetermined shift lottery. Also, it may be embodied in a gaming machine that does not have a special effect mode.

- The sub-control CPU 31a may be capable of performing control to execute a specific light emission effect even when the current effect mode is the fourth effect mode. In this case, even if the current performance mode is the fourth performance mode, the degree of expectation for a big win suggested when the specific light emission performance is executed is changed according to the value of the expectation level change flag. may

- The sub-control CPU 31a may perform control so that the value of the mode flag is not changed when the up button BT3a is operated. In this case, when the up button BT3a is operated in the fourth effect mode, the sub-control CPU 31a sets the first value to the expectation degree change flag while controlling not to change the value of the mode flag. Alternatively, control may be performed such that neither the value of the expectation level change flag nor the value of the mode flag is changed.

- The sub-control CPU 31a may change the value of the mode flag when the down button BT3b is operated. For example, an effect mode that can be shifted only when the expectation change function is set is provided, and when the lower button BT3b is operated when the effect mode is set, the expectation change function is canceled. The production mode may be changed.

The sub-control CPU 31a may perform control to cancel the expectation level changing function when the up button BT3a is operated when the expectation level changing function is set. That is, the sub-control CPU 31a may repeat setting and canceling of the expectation level changing function each time the up button BT3a is operated. Further, the sub-control CPU 31a may perform control to set the expectation level changing function when the down button BT3b is operated when the expectation level changing function is not set. That is, the sub-control CPU 31a may repeat setting and canceling of the expectation change function each time the down button BT3b is operated.

- The sub-control CPU 31a, when the expectation change function is set and the current production mode is the third production mode, and when the expectation change function is not set and the current production When the mode is the fourth effect mode, it may be controlled not to shift the effect mode when the right button BT3d is operated. Further, when the current effect mode is the first effect mode, the sub-control CPU 31a may control not to shift the effect mode when the left button BT3c is operated.

When the current game state is an advantageous state, the sub-control CPU 31a can change the value of the mode flag triggered by the operation of a predetermined operation means, while the current game state is the normal state. , the value of the mode flag may be controlled so as not to be changed when a predetermined operation means is operated.

- The sub-control CPU 31a may change the operation for shifting the production mode according to the current gaming state. For example, when the current game state is the normal state, the sub-control CPU 31a changes the value of the mode flag triggered by the operation of the left button BT3c and the right button BT3d. When the player is in an advantageous state, the operation of the up button BT3a and the down button BT3b may be used as a trigger to change the value of the mode flag. That is, depending on the current game state, the operating means operated when shifting the effect mode may be changed. Similarly, the sub-control CPU 31a may vary the operation for setting the expectation level changing function and the operation for canceling the expectation level changing function according to the current gaming state.

- The sub-control CPU 31a may change the value of the mode flag when the left button BT3c and the right button BT3d are operated, regardless of the current gaming state. In this case, it is preferable to provide a plurality of production modes that can be controlled in an advantageous state, and to shift the production mode by operating the left button BT3c or the right button BT3d.

- Changing the value of the expectation change flag by operating the up button BT3a and the down button BT3b may be restricted according to the current gaming state. For example, when the current gaming state is advantageous, the sub-control CPU 31a may not change the value of the expectation level change flag even when the up button BT3a and the down button BT3b are operated.

- The sub-control CPU 31a may change the value of the mode flag triggered by the operation of the left button BT3c and the right button BT3d regardless of the current effect mode. For example, even if the current effect mode is the special effect mode, the operation of the left button BT3c and the right button BT3d may be used as a trigger to shift to another effect mode.

- The sub-control CPU 31a may be able to change the value of the expectation level change flag when the up button BT3a and the down button BT3b are operated, regardless of the current effect mode. In this case, in the special performance mode, while the value of the expectation change flag is internally changed, the big win expectation suggested when the specific light emission performance is executed may not be changed. Also in the special effect mode, the degree of expectation for big win suggested when the specific light emitting effect is executed may be changed according to the value of the degree of expectation change flag.

- The effect in which the effect mode is changed by the transition of the effect mode may be changed as appropriate. For example, it may be a light emission effect by a decorative lamp La.
- The content of the presentation mode that is changed by the transition of the presentation mode may be changed as appropriate. For example, the degree of expectation for a big win suggested when a predetermined effect is executed may be changed.

- The effect of changing the degree of expectation for a big hit suggested by setting and canceling the function of changing the degree of expectation may be changed as appropriate. For example, it may be a display effect by the effect display device 12, or may be an audio effect by the speaker Sp.

The effect in which the effect mode is changed by the transition of the effect mode and the effect in which the degree of expectation for the big hit suggested by setting and canceling the function of changing the degree of expectation may be changed may be the same effect. For example, regarding a character effect performed by displaying a predetermined character image, the type of character image to be displayed is changed by changing the effect mode, while the character effect is executed by setting and canceling the expectation change function. The degree of expectation for a big hit at the time of winning may be changed.

- The number and types of production modes may be changed as appropriate. For example, it may be provided with a controllable effect mode only when it is in the low probability-high base state, or a controllable effect mode only when it is in the high probability-high base state. Moreover, it may be provided with an effect mode that can be controlled in any of the normal state and the advantageous state.

- You may change the opportunity which transfers to each production mode suitably. For example, there may be a production mode that shifts when a predetermined lottery is won, or there is a production mode that shifts when a predetermined number of variable games are completed after shifting to the current production mode. may Further, there may be an effect mode that can be controlled only from the time the game state changes until the predetermined number of variable games are finished.

- The conditions for ending the special effect mode may be changed as appropriate. For example, the sub-control CPU 31a controls to execute a selection effect in which it is possible to select whether or not to end the special effect mode, triggered by the end of a specific number of variable games after shifting to the special effect mode. may In this case, when not ending the special performance mode is selected in the selection performance, the sub-control CPU 31a may perform control to execute the selection performance again when a predetermined condition is established thereafter. At this time, the predetermined condition may be, for example, completion of a predetermined number of variable games, or winning of a predetermined lottery. Further, for example, the sub-control CPU 31a may terminate the special effect mode when a predetermined operation means is operated.

- The period during which the transition to the production mode by operating the second operation button BT2, the left button BT3c, and the right button BT3d is enabled may be set as appropriate. For example, the sub-control CPU 31a disables the transition of the production mode by the operation of each operation means during execution of the variable game and during the jackpot game, while enabling the transition of the production mode by the operation of each operation means during the standby state. may be Also, the period during which the setting and canceling of the expectation level changing function by operating the up button BT3a and the down button BT3b are valid may be changed as appropriate. For example, the sub-control CPU 31a disables the setting and cancellation of the expectation level change function by operating each operating means during execution of the variable game and during the jackpot game, while the expectation level by operating each operating means during the standby state Setting and canceling of the change function may be enabled.

- The condition for shifting the presentation mode may be changed during execution of the variable game, during the jackpot game, and during the standby state. For example, during the standby state, the sub-control CPU 31a shifts the production mode in response to the operation of each of the second operation button BT2, the left button BT3c, and the right button BT3d. During the execution and during the jackpot game, the performance mode may be shifted when a predetermined condition is satisfied after each operation means is operated. Similarly, the conditions for setting and canceling the expectation level changing function may differ between during execution of the variable game and during the jackpot game and during the standby state. For example, during the standby state, the sub-control CPU 31a sets or cancels the expectation level change function triggered by the operation of the upper button BT3a and the lower button BT3b, while the variable game is being executed and During the jackpot game, the expectation change function may be set or canceled when a predetermined condition is established after each operation means is operated. At this time, the predetermined condition may be, for example, that the variation game or the jackpot game being executed ends.

- A change function different from the mode change function and the expectation level change function may be provided as the effect mode change function for changing the effect mode of various effects. The change function includes, for example, an effect change function that changes the effect content of a predetermined effect, a type change function that changes the type of effect that can be executed, an intensity change function that changes the intensity of the effect, and a predetermined movable body. It may be an operation change function for changing the operation mode, or the like. For example, a stereoscopic display function for stereoscopically displaying an image may be employed as the effect content changing function. As the type change function, for example, even if a prefetch regulation function that disables execution of a prefetch effect that suggests the degree of expectation for a big hit in the target variable game before the target variable game is started, may be adopted. good. As the intensity changing function, for example, a volume changing function for changing the volume in the sound effect, a light quantity changing function for changing the light quantity in the light emitting effect, and the like may be adopted. As the motion change function, for example, a motion restriction function that restricts the movable body from moving at a predetermined timing may be employed.

- In the specific operation effect, the sub-control CPU 31a may display a notification image when the operation valid period ends when no operation is performed within the operation valid period. At this time, the sub-control CPU 31a may display the notification image determined by the specific operation effect content lottery, or display a predetermined notification image regardless of the notification image determined by the specific operation effect content lottery. You can let it run.

- The main control CPU 30a does not need to generate a standby command. In this case, the sub-control CPU 31a controls to the first restricted state, for example, when a predetermined time has passed without inputting either the variation pattern designation command or the opening command after the effect game is finished. good. That is, the sub-control CPU 31a may determine that the state has shifted to the standby state on condition that a predetermined period of time has elapsed without starting any of the next effect game and the big hit game after the end of the effect game. .

- The second operation button BT2 and the third operation button BT3 (up button BT3a, down button BT3b, left button BT3c, right button BT3d) are dedicated operation means operated when changing predetermined effect elements. Alternatively, it may be an operating means that is also used for other purposes.

- The position, shape, and operation method of each operating means may be changed as appropriate. For example, each operating means may employ a lever, a touch sensor, a handle, or the like. Moreover, each operation means may be integrally formed. For example, a button-type operation means may be provided above the lever-type operation means.

- The normal hit probability in the low base state may be a probability exceeding 0 (zero). In this case, the first variable member 15 may be operated to the permissive state in the low base state.
- It may be embodied in a game machine that gives a high probability state when a game ball is detected by a specific sensor. In addition, it may be embodied in a gaming machine (so-called ST machine) that provides a high probability state until the number of executions of the special game after the end of the big hit game reaches a predetermined variable number of times as an upper limit. Also, after the end of the big hit game, it may be embodied in a game machine (so-called falling machine) that provides a high probability state with the upper limit until winning a predetermined falling lottery.

- As the probability state of the pachinko gaming machine 10, it may be embodied in a gaming machine having three or more types of probability states. Moreover, as the probability state of the pachinko gaming machine 10, the game machine may be embodied with one type of probability state. That is, it may be embodied in a gaming machine that does not have a probability varying function for varying the probability of being determined to be a big hit in the determination of a big win.

- As the base state of the pachinko gaming machine 10, the game machine may be embodied with three or more types of base states. Also, as the base state of the pachinko gaming machine 10, the game machine may be embodied with one type of base state. That is, it may be embodied in a gaming machine that does not have a ball-entering rate improving function for improving the ball-entering rate of the game ball to the second start port 14 .

· It may be embodied in a game machine (so-called 1 type 2 type mixing machine) that provides a big hit game triggered by the detection of a game ball by a specific sensor.
The sub-control board 31 is used as a sub-integrated control board, and apart from the sub-control board 31, a display control board that exclusively controls the effect display device 12, an audio control board that exclusively controls the speaker Sp, and a decorative lamp La are provided. A dedicated lamp control board may be provided separately. Also, part or all of the display control board, the sound control board, and the lamp control board may be the same board. Also, the sub-control CPU 31a may be composed of a plurality of CPUs mounted on a single substrate.

· The pachinko game machine 10 may be provided with a single control board that integrates the functions of the main control board 30 and the sub control board 31 . Also, the functions of the main control board 30 may be implemented by being divided into a plurality of boards. The main control CPU 30a may be composed of a plurality of CPUs mounted on a single board.

・The type of jackpot may be changed as appropriate. For example, part or all of the upper limit number of round games, the opening time of the big winning opening, and the opening number of the big winning opening in the jackpot game may be changed.

- It may be embodied in a gaming machine with a plurality of large winning slots.
- The first special game and the second special game may be executed in accordance with the order in which game balls enter the starting ports 13 and 14, or may be executed in parallel. Also, the second special game may be omitted.

- It may be embodied in a pachinko game machine that does not execute an effect game. In this case, the effect display device 12 should display a special symbol.
- The game machine may be embodied as a reel-type game machine. Spindle-type gaming machines include slot machines that use medals as game media and slot machines that use game balls as game media. In this way, even in a game machine different from a pachinko game machine, it is possible to adjust effects such as volume adjustment and light amount adjustment.

BT1... First operation button (operation means), BT2... Second operation button (operation means, fifth operation means), BT3... Third operation button (operation means), BT3a... Up button (operation means, third operation means) ), BT3b... Lower button (operating means, fourth operating means), BT3c... Left button (operating means, first operating means), BT3d... Right button (operating means, second operating means), La... Decorative lamp (effect execution means), Sp... speaker (effect execution means), 12... effect display device (effect execution means), 30... main control board, 30a... main control CPU (game state control means), 31... sub control board, 31a... Sub-control CPU (effect control means).

Claims (1)

In a game machine equipped with operation means that can be operated by a player,
a production executing means capable of executing production;
A production control means for controlling the production execution means,
The operating means includes a first operating means, a second operating means, a third operating means, and a fourth operating means,
The effect control means can change the effect mode of the effect executed by the effect execution means based on the operation of the operation means,
when the operation of the first operation means is performed, a first change is possible with respect to the presentation mode;
When the second operation means is operated, a second change is possible with respect to the presentation mode,
When the operation of the third operation means is performed, a third change is possible with respect to the effect mode,
When the operation of the fourth operation means is performed, a fourth change is possible for the effect mode,
In the first change and the second change, the first effect element among the effect elements that determine the effect mode is changed,
In the third change and the fourth change, a second effect element different from the first effect element is changed,
The production mode after the first change is made and the production mode after the second change is made can be the same,
further comprising a fifth operating means different from any of the first operating means, the second operating means, the third operating means, and the fourth operating means;
when the fifth operating means is operated, a fifth change of changing the first effect element is possible;
In the first change and the second change, the first effect element after change differs depending on the current first effect element,
In the fifth change, the gaming machine is characterized in that the changed first effect element is the same regardless of the current first effect element .

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