JP7212363B2 - game machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to gaming machines.

Conventionally, in a pachinko game machine, which is a type of game machine, the effects are diversified by controlling to one of a plurality of different effect modes that define the execution mode of the effect. there is Among such gaming machines, there is a game machine that shifts the production mode when a big win or a small win is won (for example, Patent Document 1).

JP 2010-162117 A

However, in the conventional gaming machine, it is expected that the interest of the player will be improved by further devising the effect when switching the effect mode.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of improving the interest of a player.

A gaming machine for solving the above-mentioned problems is a gaming machine capable of executing a variable game, comprising operation means operable by a player, effect execution means capable of executing effects, effect control means for controlling the effects, A mode control means for controlling an effect mode that defines an execution mode of the effect, and the mode control means is capable of deciding to shift the effect mode when a specific condition is established , while the specific When the condition is not established, the performance mode is controlled so as not to shift, the performance includes a special performance and a mode transition performance indicating that the performance mode will shift, and the special performance is performed. When the production is executed, the mode transition production is executed after that, and the production is shifted to the special production mode. is operated, the effect executing means can be controlled to a specific effect state, and the effect execution means can be controlled in any of the specific effect state and when it is not in the specific effect state. A special performance can be executed, the specific performance state is a state in which the execution probability of the special performance is higher when the specific condition is established than when the specific performance state is not established, and the specific condition is established. Sometimes, the execution probability of the special effect is higher than when the specific condition is not established, and the effect control means controls the effect even when the operation means is operated during execution of the variable game. The gist is to be controllable to a specific effect state.

A gaming machine for solving the above-mentioned problems is a gaming machine capable of executing a variable game, comprising operation means operable by a player, effect execution means capable of executing effects, effect control means for controlling the effects, A mode control means for controlling an effect mode that defines an execution mode of the effect, and the mode control means is capable of deciding to shift the effect mode when a specific condition is established , while the specific When the condition is not established, the performance mode is controlled so as not to shift, the performance includes a special performance and a mode transition performance indicating that the performance mode will shift, and the special performance is performed. When the production is executed, the mode transition production is executed after that, and the production is shifted to the special production mode. is operated, the effect executing means can be controlled to a specific effect state, and the effect execution means can be controlled in any of the specific effect state and when it is not in the specific effect state. A special performance can be executed, the specific performance state is a state in which the execution probability of the special performance is higher when the specific condition is established than when the specific performance state is not established, and the specific condition is established. Sometimes, the probability of execution of the special effect is higher than when the specific condition is not met, and the mode control means is triggered by a predetermined operation even when the specific condition is not met. The gist of the present invention is that it is possible to perform control to shift the production mode.

According to the present invention, the player's interest can be improved.

The perspective view which shows a pachinko game machine. The front view which shows a game board. (a) and (b) are explanatory diagrams showing types of big hits. Explanatory drawing which shows the transition aspect of a mode. A block diagram showing an electrical configuration of the pachinko game machine. (a) and (b) are explanatory diagrams showing the display mode of the effect display device when setting the transition flag. Explanatory drawing which shows the kind of ready-to-win production which can be performed according to a transition flag. Explanatory drawing which shows a concrete example of the flow of a game when production mode transfers. Explanatory drawing which shows a concrete example of the flow of a game when production mode transfers.

An embodiment of the pachinko game machine will be described below. In this specification, up, down, left, right, front (front), and rear (back) indicate directions when viewed from the player.
As shown in FIG. 1, a pachinko game machine 10 as a game machine includes a game board YB. A game area YBa, which is an area (space) in which game balls can flow down, is formed on the front side of the game board YB. The pachinko game machine 10 has a shooting handle HD operated by a player when shooting game balls to the game area YBa. The pachinko gaming machine 10 also includes a speaker Sp configured to be capable of executing game effects (hereinafter referred to as sound effects) performed by outputting sounds such as music and sound effects. In addition, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a decoration lamp La configured to be able to execute a game effect (hereinafter referred to as a light emitting effect) performed by turning on, blinking, and extinguishing a light emitter (not shown).

In addition, the pachinko game machine 10 is provided with operating means that can be operated by the player. In the present embodiment, the operating means includes a performance button BT1 arranged substantially in the center of the pachinko gaming machine 10 in the left-right direction on the front side of the pachinko gaming machine 10. FIG. Further, in this embodiment, the operation means includes a cross button disposed on the front side of the pachinko game machine 10 so as to form a cross in the front, rear, left, and right directions. The cross button is composed of an up button BT2, a down button BT3, a left button BT4, and a right button BT5. Note that the upper button BT2 is an operation means arranged on the rear side of the pachinko gaming machine 10 compared to the lower button BT3, the left button BT4, and the right button BT5, and is arranged on the upper side of the pachinko gaming machine 10. In this specification, it is indicated as "up button BT2" for convenience of explanation. Similarly, the lower button BT3 is an operating means arranged on the front side of the pachinko gaming machine 10 compared to the upper button BT2, the left button BT4, and the right button BT5, and is arranged on the lower side of the pachinko gaming machine 10. Although not provided, it is referred to as "down button BT3" in this specification for convenience of explanation.

As shown in FIG. 2, the pachinko game machine 10 includes an effect display device 11 as effect executing means having an image display section GH capable of displaying images (moving images). The image display unit GH of the effect display device 11 is, for example, a liquid crystal display type display unit. The effect display device 11 is configured to be capable of executing game effects (hereinafter referred to as display effects) performed by displaying images such as letters and characters.

A pachinko game machine 10 comprises a first special symbol display device 12 for displaying a first special symbol among special symbols and a second special symbol for displaying a second special symbol among special symbols outside a game area YBa on a game board YB. A special symbol display device 13 is provided. Each special symbol display device is composed of a plurality of light emitting units, and displays special symbols by turning on and off the light emitting units. The special symbol is a symbol for notification indicating the result of a special symbol winning lottery (internal lottery) as to whether or not a winning game is awarded.

The first special symbol display device 12 can execute a first special symbol variation game as a variation game in which predetermined symbols are variably displayed and finally the first special symbol is fixed and stopped. In addition, the second special symbol display device 13 can execute a second special symbol variation game as a 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 first special symbol variation game is referred to as "first special game", and the second special symbol variation game is referred to as "second special game". Also, the first special game and the second special game are collectively referred to as "special game". 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. With respect to the symbols, "determined stop display" and "derivation" have the same meaning.

The special symbols that can be derived in each special symbol display device include a jackpot symbol as a big win display result and a losing symbol as a losing display result. In the present embodiment, when a big win is won in the winning lottery for each special symbol, a big win symbol is derived in the special game, and after the special game ends, a big win game is awarded. Then, in the present embodiment, when a big win is not won in the winning lottery for each special symbol, a winning symbol is derived in the special game.

The pachinko game machine 10 includes a first reservation display device 14. - 特許庁The first suspension display device 14 displays information capable of specifying the number of first special games whose execution is suspended because the suspension condition has been satisfied but the execution condition has not yet been satisfied. The pachinko game machine 10 has a second reservation display device 15. - 特許庁The second suspension display device 15 displays information capable of specifying the number of times of the second special game whose execution is suspended because the suspension condition has been satisfied but the execution condition has not yet been satisfied. In the following description, the number of pending first special games is referred to as "first special pending number", and the number of pending second special games is 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 4, respectively.

The pachinko game machine 10 is provided with a normal symbol display device 16. - 特許庁The normal symbol display device 16 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 an internal lottery (a winning lottery of normal symbols to be described later). In the following description, the normal symbol variation game is abbreviated as "normal game". The normal symbols that can be led out to the normal symbol display device 16 include normal winning symbols and normal losing symbols. In the present embodiment, when winning the winning lottery for the normal symbols, the normal winning symbols are derived in the normal game, and the normal winning game is provided after the normal game ends.

In addition, the pachinko gaming machine 10 has a normal suspension display device for displaying information capable of specifying the number of normal games whose execution is suspended because the suspension condition has been satisfied but the execution condition has not yet been satisfied. may be provided. In the following description, the number of normal games being held will be referred to as "normal pending number".

The pachinko game machine 10 is provided with a first start port 17 opening in the game area YBa. The first starting port 17 is positioned below the effect display device 11 on the game board YB. The first starting port 17 is always open so that a game ball can be entered. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a first ball entry sensor SE1 (shown in FIG. 5) that detects a game ball entering the first starting hole 17. As shown in FIG. In the present embodiment, when a gaming ball is detected by the first entering ball sensor SE1, the condition for suspending the first special game can be established, and the condition for paying out a predetermined number of prize balls is established.

The pachinko game machine 10 is provided with a second start port 18 that opens to the game area YBa. The second starting port 18 is located on the lower right side of the effect display device 11 in the game area YBa. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a second ball entry sensor SE2 (shown in FIG. 5) that detects a game ball entering the second start hole 18. As shown in FIG. In this embodiment, when a game ball is detected by the second ball entering sensor SE2, the condition for holding the second special game can be established, and the condition for paying out a predetermined number of prize balls is established.

In addition, the pachinko game machine 10 has an open state (allowed state) in which a game ball can enter the second start port 18, a closed state (regulatory state) in which a game ball cannot enter the second start port 18, It has a first variable member 19 operable to. In the closed state, the game ball can enter the second starting port 18, but it may be a state in which it is more difficult to enter than in the open state. The pachinko game machine 10 includes a normal electric accessory actuator A1 (shown in FIG. 5) that operates the first variable member 19. As shown in FIG. The first variable member 19 is operated in an open state in the normal winning game. In the following description, opening the first variable member 19 may be referred to as "opening the second starting port 18", and closing the first variable member 19 may be referred to as "second starting port 18 is opened". The starting port 18 is closed."

The pachinko game machine 10 is provided with a big prize winning opening 20 opening in the game area YBa. The big winning opening 20 is located at the lower right side of the effect display device 11 in the game area YBa. The pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a count sensor SE3 (shown in FIG. 5) that detects a game ball entering the big winning hole 20. As shown in FIG. In this embodiment, when game balls are detected by the count sensor SE3, the condition for paying out a predetermined number of prize balls is established.

In addition, the pachinko machine 10 operates in an open state (allowed state) in which a game ball can enter the large winning opening 20 and a closed state (restricted state) in which a game ball cannot enter the large winning opening 20. A possible second variable member 21 is provided. In other words, the big winning opening 20 can take an open state in which a game ball can enter and a closed state in which a game ball cannot enter due to the operation of the second variable member 21 . The pachinko game machine 10 is provided with a prize winning opening actuator A2 (shown in FIG. 5) that operates the second variable member 21. As shown in FIG. The second variable member 21 is operated to the open state in the jackpot game. In the following description, opening the second variable member 21 means "opening the big winning hole 20", and closing the second variable member 21 means "closing the big winning hole 20". may be indicated as

The pachinko game machine 10 has a gate 22 that opens to the game area YBa. The gate 22 is positioned to the right of the effect display device 11 in the game area YBa. The gate 22 is always open so that game balls can pass through. The pachinko game machine 10 is provided with a gate sensor SE4 (shown in FIG. 5) that detects game balls that have passed through the gate 22. As shown in FIG. In this embodiment, when the game ball is detected by the gate sensor SE4, the normal game suspension condition can be established.

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 high-probability state is a game state in which the jackpot probability is higher than that in the low-probability state. The high-probability state is a so-called "probability-variable state (probability-variable state)", and the low-probability state is a so-called "non-probability-variable state (non-probability-variable 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 is a gaming state in which the probability of the game ball entering the second starting port 18 is higher than in the low base state. Therefore, the high base state is a game state more advantageous to the player than the low base state. The high base state is the so-called "electrical support state" and the "increased ball entry rate state", and the low base state is the so-called "non-electrical support state" and the "non-increased ball entry rate state".

For example, in the high base state, one or a plurality of controls arbitrarily selected from among the following three controls are performed. 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 winning the winning lottery of normal symbols (normal winning probability) 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 19 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 19 in one normal per game, control to increase than the time of the low base state, and one time of the first variable member 19 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 addition, in the high base state, compared with the low base state, the special symbol variation time shortening control may be accompanied so that the average variation time of the special game tends to be shortened.

In the present embodiment, in the low base state, compared to the high base state, the probability that the game ball enters the second start port 18 is low, so the player usually aims at the first start port 17. to fire. Therefore, in the low base state, the first special game is mainly executed. On the other hand, in the high base state, the probability that the game ball enters the second start hole 18 is higher than in the low base state, so the player normally shoots the game ball aiming at the second start hole 18. . Therefore, in the high base state, the second special game is mainly executed. Furthermore, in the high base state, the probability that the game ball enters the second starting port 18 is higher than in the low base state, so the second special reservation number tends to increase, and the execution frequency of the second special game increases. easy to get high.

Next, the big hit in this embodiment will be described.
As shown in FIG. 3, the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment has a plurality of types of jackpot symbols as special jackpot symbols. The jackpot symbols of the first special symbols are classified into special symbols ZA and special symbols ZB. The jackpot pattern of the second special pattern is classified into a special pattern Za and a special pattern Zb. The types of jackpots are determined for each of the plurality of types of jackpot symbols. In the following description, the big win based on the special pattern ZA may be indicated as "big win ZA", and the big win based on the special pattern ZB may be indicated as "big win ZB". A big win based on the special pattern Za may be indicated as "big win Za", and a big win based on the special pattern Zb may be indicated as "big win Zb".

In this embodiment, when a big win is achieved, after the big win symbols are derived in the special game, a kind of big win game corresponding to the derived big win symbols is provided. In the big-hit game, firstly, an opening effect is performed for informing the start of the big-hit game over a predetermined opening time. In the jackpot game, a round game for opening the jackpot 20 is performed after the opening effect is finished. A round game is performed with a predetermined upper limit number of times as the upper limit. In one round game, the big winning opening 20 is until the first end condition that a predetermined upper limit number of game balls enter or the second end condition that a predetermined upper limit time elapses is satisfied. be released. In the round game, a round production is performed. In the jackpot game, when the final round game is completed, an ending performance for notifying the end of the jackpot game is performed over a predetermined ending time. The jackpot game ends when the ending effect ends.

As shown in FIG. 3(a), the big win ZA and the big win ZB are defined as a big win game in which the upper limit number of round games is 7 times. In the jackpot ZA, a high-probability state until the next jackpot game is given and a high-base state until the next jackpot game is given are defined as game states after the jackpot game. It is In the jackpot ZB, as a game state after the jackpot game, a low probability state and a period until the special game with a predetermined number of operations (for example, 100 times) are completed, or before the special game with the number of operations is completed. and a high base state until a jackpot game is awarded.

Moreover, as shown in FIG.3(b), the jackpot game whose upper limit number of times of a round game is 16 times is defined in the jackpot Za. A jackpot game in which the upper limit number of round games is 4 is defined for the jackpot Zb. In addition, for the jackpot Za, as the game state after the jackpot game, a high probability state until the next jackpot game is given and a high base state until the next jackpot game is given are defined. It is In the jackpot Zb, as a game state after the jackpot game, a low-probability state and a period until the special game with a predetermined number of operations (for example, 100 times) are completed, or before the special game with the number of operations is completed. and a high base state until a jackpot game is awarded.

Next, in the pachinko game machine 10, the effect symbol variation game, which is one of the effects that can be executed by the effect display device 11, will be described.
The performance symbol variation game is a variation game in which performance symbols are variably displayed in a plurality of rows on the performance display device 11, and finally a combination of performance symbols is derived. In the following description, the effect symbol variation game is abbreviated as "effect game". The production pattern is a pattern (drawing pattern) decorated with characters, patterns, etc., and is intended to diversify the display production.

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 symbol 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. 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. That is, the effect game is executed based on the special game.

In this embodiment, the effect game may be executed based on the first special game or may be executed based on the second special game. In the following description, the effect game executed based on the first special game may be referred to as the first effect game, while the effect game performed based on the second special game may be referred to as the second effect game. There is

In the effect game of this 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. In the super ready-to-win effect of the present embodiment, there are a plurality of types of super ready-to-win effect with different effect contents. In the present embodiment, the super ready-to-win effect is an effect that suggests that the degree of expectation that a big win display result will be derived in the special game being executed is higher than the normal ready-to-win effect. In the following description, the degree of expectation for deriving the big win display result (the degree of expectation for a big win) is simply referred to as "big win expectation". In the present embodiment, when the big win display result is derived in the special game, the big win display result is also derived in the effect game, so the degree of expectation for the big win in the special game can also be grasped as the degree of expectation for the big win in the effect game.

In addition, the pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment has a plurality of performance modes that determine the execution mode of the game performance. The execution mode of the game effect includes, for example, the type of game effect that can be executed, the probability of execution of the game effect, the type of image displayed in the game effect, and the like.

As shown in FIG. 4, the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment has a plurality of performance modes corresponding to game states. Specifically, the production mode of the present embodiment includes a normal mode which is an production mode when the game state is the low probability state and the low base state. In the normal mode of the present embodiment, there are a plurality of production modes in which game production execution modes are different from each other. Specifically, the normal modes of this embodiment include a first normal mode M1, a second normal mode M2, a third normal mode M3, and a fourth normal mode M4. In addition, the effect mode of the present embodiment includes a special mode M5 which is a effect mode when the game state is a low probability state and a high base state. Furthermore, the production mode of the present embodiment includes a high-probability mode M6 which is a production mode when the game state is a high-probability state and a high-base state. In the present embodiment, since the performance mode of the game performance is different in each performance mode, the player can recognize which performance mode it is in from the performance mode of the game performance, and the game state of the pachinko gaming machine 10. recognizable.

In the following description, a game state that is a low probability state and a low base state may be referred to as a "low probability low base state". Similarly, a game state that is a low probability state and a high base state may be referred to as a "low probability high base state". A game state that is a high-probability state and a high-base state may be referred to as a "high-probability-high-base state". Since the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment is configured to be in a high base state when in a high probability state, it is not in a high probability state and a low base state.

Here, the mode of transition of the production mode will be described.
The normal mode is an effect mode that is shifted when the low probability base state is reached. That is, in the present embodiment, the normal mode is an effect mode that is shifted after the special symbol variation game of the number of times of operation ends in the special mode M5 which is the effect mode for the low probability/high base state.

The special mode M5 is a production mode that is shifted when the low probability high base state is reached. That is, in the present embodiment, the special mode M5 is an effect mode to be shifted after the big win game based on the big win is finished when the big wins ZB and Zb are achieved in each of the effect modes.

The high-accuracy mode M6 is an effect mode that is shifted when the high-accuracy high base state is entered. That is, in the present embodiment, the high-probability mode M6 is an effect mode that is shifted after the big win game based on the big win is completed when the big wins ZA and Za are achieved in the respective effect modes. In addition, in the present embodiment, it is possible to shift the production mode among a plurality of types of normal modes, triggered by the establishment of the mode shift condition. Details of the mode transition condition will be described later.

Further, the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment can execute a mode transition effect indicating that the effect mode is shifted when the effect mode is shifted with the establishment of the mode transition condition as a trigger. In this embodiment, the mode transition effect is executed before the effect mode transitions. For example, the mode transition effect is executed in such a manner that the image display portion GH of the effect display device 11 turns dark immediately before the effect mode shifts.

Next, the electrical configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
As shown in FIG. 5, the pachinko game machine 10 has a main control board 30 behind the game board YB. The main control board 30 performs various controls and outputs various control information (control commands). 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 performs various controls based on control information input from the main control board 30 . For example, the sub-control board 31 performs control for executing a display effect by the effect display device 11, a light emission effect by the decoration lamp La, and a sound effect by the speaker Sp.

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 controls related to games. The main control ROM 30b stores determination values and tables used for various determinations and lotteries. 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 until the end. Further, the variation pattern is information that can specify the content of the effect (variation mode) such as the effect game performed during execution of the special game. The variation patterns of this embodiment include a big hit variation pattern and a losing variation pattern. Further, the big hit variation pattern of the present embodiment includes a variation pattern capable of executing a super ready-to-win effect and a variation pattern capable of executing a normal ready-to-win effect while not capable of executing a super ready-to-win effect. Furthermore, the deviation variation pattern of the present embodiment includes a variation pattern that can execute a super ready-to-win effect, a variation pattern that can not execute a super ready-to-win effect but a normal ready-to-win effect, and a variation that cannot execute a ready-to-win effect. There is a pattern. The main control RAM 30c is configured to be able to store various information rewritten during operation of the pachinko gaming machine 10. FIG. 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 is connected to the first ball-entering sensor SE1, the second ball-entering sensor SE2, the count sensor SE3, and the gate sensor SE4. The main control CPU 30a is configured to be able to input a detection signal output when each sensor detects a game ball. The main control CPU 30a, the first special symbol display device 12, the second special symbol display device 13, the first reservation display device 14, the second reservation display device 15, and the normal symbol display device 16 are connected. The main control CPU 30a is configured to be able to control the display contents of each display device. The main control CPU 30a is connected to the normal electric accessory actuator A1 and the big winning opening 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 in detail.
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 controls effects. That is, in this embodiment, the sub-control CPU 31a corresponds to effect control means. The sub-control ROM 31b stores display effect data used for display effect, light emission effect data used for light emission effect, sound effect data used for sound effect, and movable object effect data used for movable object effect to operate a movable object (not shown). are doing. The sub-control RAM 31c is configured to be able to store various information that can be rewritten as appropriate while the pachinko gaming machine 10 is in operation. Further, the sub-control board 31 is configured to be able to generate software random numbers through random-number generation processing by the sub-control CPU 31a. The sub control board 31 may include a random number generation circuit and be capable of generating hardware random numbers.

The sub-control CPU 31a and the effect display device 11 are connected. The sub-control CPU 31a is configured to be able to control the display contents of the effect display device 11. 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.

Next, various processes performed by the main control CPU 30a will be described. The main control CPU 30a executes a special symbol input process, a special symbol start process, etc. as an interrupt process performed every predetermined control cycle (for example, 4 ms). In this embodiment, the control information (command) stored in the output buffer is output to the sub control board 31 by information output processing executed as interrupt processing.

First, the special symbol input processing performed by the main control CPU 30a will be described.
The main control CPU 30a performs the first ball entry determination as to whether or not the gaming ball has entered the first start hole 17 based on whether or not the detection signal is input from the first ball entry sensor SE1. When the positive determination is made in the first entrance determination, that is, when the game ball enters the first start port 17, the main control CPU 30a determines that the first special reservation number stored in the main control RAM 30c is the upper limit number (this In the embodiment, a first upper limit determination is made as to whether or not the value is less than 4).

When the affirmative determination is made in the first upper limit determination, that is, 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, and the first stored in the main control RAM 30c Rewrite the special hold number. At this time, the main control CPU 30a controls the first reservation display device 14 to display the first special reservation number after adding one. Subsequently, the main control CPU 30a acquires the values of various random numbers generated in the main control board 30, and stores random number information, which is information capable of specifying the values of the acquired random numbers, in the main control RAM 30c. . The random number information may be the acquired random number value, or may be information obtained by converting the acquired random number value into other identifiable information. In addition, when storing the random number information, the main control CPU 30a determines that it is the random number information for the first special game, and the entry order of the game balls that triggered the acquisition of the random number value (the order in which the information is stored). It is stored in the main control RAM 30c so as to be identifiable.

When a negative determination is made in the first ball entry determination, when a negative determination is made in the first upper limit determination, and when the random number information for the first special game is stored, the main control CPU 30a outputs a detection signal from the second ball entry sensor SE2. is input, a second ball entry determination is made as to whether or not the game ball has entered the second starting port 18.例文帳に追加When the positive determination is made in the second entrance determination, that is, when the game ball enters the second start port 18, the main control CPU 30a determines that the second special reservation number stored in the main control RAM 30c is the upper limit number (this In the embodiment, a second upper limit determination is made as to whether or not the value is less than 4).

When the affirmative determination is made in the second upper limit determination, that is, 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, and the second stored in the main control RAM 30c Rewrite the special hold number. At this time, the main control CPU 30a controls the second reservation display device 15 to display the second special reservation number after adding one. Subsequently, the main control CPU 30a acquires the values of various random numbers generated in the main control board 30, and stores random number information, which is information capable of specifying the values of the acquired random numbers, in the main control RAM 30c. . In addition, when storing the random number information, the main control CPU 30a confirms that it is the random number information for the second special game and the entry order of the game balls that triggered the acquisition of the random number value (information storage order). It is stored in the main control RAM 30c so as to be identifiable.

When a negative determination is made in the second ball entry determination, when a negative determination is made in the second upper limit determination, and when the random number information for the second special game is stored, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol input process.

Next, the special symbol start processing performed by the main control CPU 30a will be described.
In the special symbol start process, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the conditions for executing the special game are satisfied. Specifically, the main control CPU 30a determines that the conditions for executing the special game are established when the jackpot game is not being played and the special game is not being executed. On the other hand, the main control CPU 30a determines that the conditions for executing the special game are not satisfied when the big win game or the special game is being executed. Then, when a negative determination is made in the execution determination, that is, when it is determined that the conditions for executing the special game are not satisfied, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start processing.

On the other hand, when the execution determination is affirmative, that is, when it is determined that the conditions for executing the special game are satisfied, the main control CPU 30a reads out the second special reservation number stored in the main control RAM 30c, 2 A second reservation determination is made as to whether the number of special reservations is greater than zero. If the second reservation determination is negative, that is, if the second special reservation number is 0, the main control CPU30a reads the first special reservation number stored in the main control RAM30c, the first special reservation number is greater than zero. If a negative determination is made in the first suspension determination, that is, if the first special suspension number is 0, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not a standby command indicating a transition to a standby state has already been output. When the standby command has already been output, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process. On the other hand, if no wait command has been output, the main control CPU 30a generates a wait command and sets it in the output buffer. The command set in the output buffer is output to the sub-control CPU 31a in the command output process in the control cycle from the next cycle. After that, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process.

Also, if the affirmative determination is made in the first suspension determination, that is, if the first special reservation number is 1 or more, the main control CPU30a subtracts 1 from the first special reservation number, and the main control RAM30c is stored in the 1 Rewrite the number of special reservations. At this time, the main control CPU 30a controls the first reservation display device 14 to display the first special reservation number after subtracting 1.

Next, the main control CPU 30a acquires the first stored random number information among the random number information for the first special game stored in the main control RAM 30c. At this time, the main control CPU 30a clears the first stored random number information. Next, the main control CPU 30a performs a big hit determination based on the value of the hit random number specified from the obtained random number information and the big hit determination value stored in the main control ROM 30b. At this time, the main control CPU 30a performs the jackpot determination using the jackpot determination value according to the probability state of the pachinko game machine 10, so that the probability of positive determination in the jackpot determination is different between the low probability state and the high probability state. Let The jackpot determination may be determined, for example, by whether or not the value of the winning random number and the jackpot determination value match, or whether or not the value obtained by adding the value of the winning random number and the jackpot determination value exceeds a predetermined value. You may judge by whether.

When it is determined as a big hit in the big hit determination, the main control CPU 30a determines on the first special symbol display device 12 from the big hit symbols of the first special symbols based on the value of the special symbol random number specified from the acquired random number information. A final stop symbol to be stopped and displayed is determined. That is, the main control CPU 30a determines the type of hit by determining the final stop symbol to be displayed in a fixed stop on the first special symbol display device 12. FIG. Next, the main control CPU 30a determines the variation pattern based on the determined final stop symbol, the value of the variation pattern random number specified from the obtained random number information, and the game state of the pachinko gaming machine 10. Specifically, since the main control CPU 30a has determined the jackpot pattern as the final stop pattern, one of the jackpot variation patterns that can be determined in the current game state is selected by lottery using the value of the variation pattern random number. Determining fluctuation patterns. At this time, the main control CPU 30a, when determining one variation pattern from among the big hit variation patterns, determines a big hit variation pattern capable of executing a super ready-to-win performance and a normal ready-to-win performance that cannot perform the super ready-to-win performance. One variation pattern is determined from among a plurality of types of jackpot variation patterns including a large winning variation pattern. Thereby, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the super ready-to-win effect can be executed.

On the other hand, when it is not determined as a big hit (determined as a loss) in the big hit determination, the main control CPU 30a determines a lost symbol as the final stop symbol to be fixed and displayed on the first special symbol display device 12. Next, the main control CPU 30a determines the variation pattern based on the determined final stop symbol, the value of the variation pattern random number specified from the obtained random number information, and the game state of the pachinko gaming machine 10. Specifically, since the main control CPU 30a has determined the winning pattern as the final stop symbol, by lottery using the value of the variation pattern random number, one out of the losing variation patterns that can be determined in the current gaming state. Determining fluctuation patterns.

In addition, when determining one variation pattern from the losing variation patterns, the main control CPU 30a has a plurality of types of losing variation including a losing variation pattern that can execute a ready-to-win effect and a losing variation pattern that cannot execute a ready-to-win effect. One variation pattern is determined from among the patterns. Thereby, it is determined whether or not the ready-to-win effect can be executed. In the present embodiment, the loss variation pattern that can execute the ready-to-win effect includes a loss variation pattern that can execute a super ready-to-win effect and a loss change pattern that cannot execute the super ready-to-win effect but can execute a normal reach effect. and including. That is, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the ready-to-win effect can be executed by determining one losing change pattern from among a plurality of types of losing change patterns, and in addition, can execute a super ready-to-win effect as a ready-to-win effect. Decide whether to

On the other hand, when the affirmative determination is made in the second suspension determination, that is, when the second special suspension number is 1 or more, the main control CPU 30a subtracts 1 from the second special suspension number, and the second stored in the main control RAM 30c 2 Rewrite the number of special reservations. At this time, the main control CPU 30a controls the second reservation display device 15 to display the second special reservation number after subtracting 1.

Next, the main control CPU 30a acquires the first stored random number information among the random number information for the second special game stored in the main control RAM 30c. At this time, the main control CPU 30a clears the first stored random number information. Next, the main control CPU 30a performs a big hit determination based on the value of the hit random number specified from the obtained random number information and the big hit determination value stored in the main control ROM 30b. At this time, the main control CPU 30a performs the jackpot determination using the jackpot determination value corresponding to the probability state of the pachinko gaming machine 10, in the same manner as the jackpot determination regarding the first special symbol, to achieve a low probability state and a high probability state. , the probability of affirmative determination is made different in the jackpot determination.

When it is determined as a big hit in the big hit determination, the main control CPU 30a decides on the second special symbol display device 13 from the big hit symbols of the second special symbols based on the value of the special symbol random number specified from the acquired random number information. A final stop symbol to be stopped and displayed is determined. That is, the main control CPU 30a determines the type of hit by determining the final stop symbol to be displayed in a fixed stop on the second special symbol display device 13. Next, the main control CPU 30a determines the variation pattern based on the determined final stop symbol, the value of the variation pattern random number specified from the obtained random number information, and the game state of the pachinko gaming machine 10. Specifically, since the main control CPU 30a has determined the jackpot pattern as the final stop pattern, one of the jackpot variation patterns that can be determined in the current game state is selected by lottery using the value of the variation pattern random number. Determining fluctuation patterns.

On the other hand, when it is not determined as a big hit (determined as a loss) in the big hit determination, the main control CPU 30a determines the lost symbol as the final stop symbol to be displayed in a fixed stop on the second special symbol display device 13. Next, the main control CPU 30a determines the variation pattern based on the determined final stop symbol, the value of the variation pattern random number specified from the obtained random number information, and the game state of the pachinko gaming machine 10. Specifically, since the main control CPU 30a has determined the winning pattern as the final stop symbol, by lottery using the value of the variation pattern random number, one out of the losing variation patterns that can be determined in the current gaming state. Determining fluctuation patterns. After determining the variation pattern, 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, when executing the first special game, the main control CPU 30a controls the first special symbol display device 12 so that the first special game is started, and the variation pattern determined in the special symbol start process. Start measuring the specified fluctuation time. Also, at this time, the main control CPU 30a generates a variation pattern designation command that instructs the variation pattern and instructs the start of the first effect game, and sets it in the output buffer. In addition, the main control CPU 30a generates a special symbol designation command for designating the final stop symbol of the first special symbol, and sets it in the output buffer. After that, the main control CPU 30a controls the first special symbol display device 12 so that the final stop symbol (first special symbol) determined in the special symbol start process is derived when the variation time determined in the variation pattern has elapsed. At the same time, it generates an all-symbols stop command for instructing stoppage of the variation of the performance symbols and deriving the symbol combination, and sets it in the output buffer.

In addition, when executing the second special game, the main control CPU 30a controls the second special symbol display device 13 so that the second special game is started, and the variation pattern determined in the special symbol start process is determined. start measuring the fluctuation time. Also at this time, the main control CPU 30a generates a variation pattern designation command that instructs the variation pattern and instructs the start of the effect game, and sets it in the output buffer. In addition, the main control CPU 30a generates a special symbol designation command that instructs the final stop symbol of the second special symbol, and sets it in the output buffer. After that, the main control CPU 30a controls the second special symbol display device 13 so that the final stop symbol (second special symbol) determined in the special symbol start process is derived when the variation time defined in the variation pattern has passed. At the same time, it generates an all-symbols stop command for instructing stoppage of the variation of the performance symbols and deriving the symbol combination, and sets it in the output buffer.

With the above control, the pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment can execute a special game. Further, by the above-described control, the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment preferentially executes the second special game without simultaneously executing the first special game and the second special game.

Next, the processing performed by the main control CPU 30a for awarding the jackpot game will be described.
The main control CPU 30a specifies the type of jackpot game based on the jackpot pattern (that is, the jackpot type) determined in the special symbol 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 performs processing for outputting a predetermined control command.

When the big win special game ends, the main control CPU 30a first generates a control command (hereinafter referred to as an opening command) for instructing the execution of the opening effect, 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. That is, the main control CPU 30a controls the big winning opening actuator A2 to open the big winning opening 20 according to the opening mode (opening pattern) set for the big winning game, and starts the round game. After starting the round game, when the first end condition or the second end condition is established, the main control CPU 30a controls the big winning hole actuator A2 so as to close the big winning hole 20, and ends the round game. . 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 control 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. When the final round game ends, the main control CPU 30a generates a control 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, the processing performed by the main control CPU 30a to control the gaming state will be described.
The main control RAM 30c stores information that can specify the game state. The information that can specify the game state includes a probability state flag that can specify which of the low probability state and the high probability state, and which of the low base state and the high base state is specified. There are possible base state flags and . The main control CPU 30a controls the game state by setting predetermined values to the probability state flag and the base state flag in the game state process.

The main control CPU 30a controls the game state to a low-probability-low base state when starting a jackpot game. For this reason, in this embodiment, it becomes a low probability low base state during the big hit game. In addition, when a big win is won, the main control CPU 30a specifies the game state to be controlled after the big win game ends according to the big win pattern (type of big win). Then, the main control CPU 30a controls to the specified game state with the end of the jackpot game. In other words, in the present embodiment, the gaming state can change when a big win is won.

When controlling to a low probability state, the main control CPU 30a sets a value that can identify the low probability state to the probability state flag, and outputs control information that can identify the low probability state (hereinafter referred to as a low probability command). Store in buffer. In addition, when controlling to a high probability state, the main control CPU 30a sets a value that can identify the high probability state to the probability state flag, and control information that can identify the high probability state (hereinafter referred to as a high probability command). is stored in the output buffer. Also, when controlling to the low base state, the main control CPU 30a sets a value that can specify the low base state to the base state flag, and control information that can specify the low base state (hereinafter referred to as a low base command) is stored in the output buffer. In addition, when controlling to the high base state, the main control CPU 30a sets a value that can specify the high base state to the base state flag, and control information that can specify the high base state (hereinafter referred to as a high base command) is stored in the output buffer. In the following description, commands that can specify each game state may be collectively referred to as "game state command".

Further, when the main control CPU 30a specifies the application of the high base state for which the number of times of operation is determined, the number of times corresponding to the number of times of operation is stored in the main control RAM 30c as the remaining number of times to control to the high base state. In addition, the main control CPU 30a stores information that can specify the number of times of operation (hereinafter referred to as the number of times of operation command) in the output buffer. Then, the main control CPU 30a subtracts 1 from the remaining number of operations stored in the main control RAM 30c every time the special game is executed. Then, when the remaining number of operations becomes 0, the main control CPU 30a controls to the low base state upon completion of the special game in which the remaining number of operations becomes 0.

Next, the normal symbol input processing performed by the main control CPU 30a will be described.
In the normal symbol input process, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the game ball has passed through the gate 22 (entered) based on whether or not a detection signal has been input from the gate sensor SE4. When the game ball has not passed through the gate 22, the main control CPU 30a terminates the normal symbol input process. When the game ball has passed through the gate 22, the main control CPU 30a generates a control command (hereinafter referred to as gate passing command) that can identify that the game ball has passed through the gate 22, and sets it in the output buffer.

Next, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the number of normal reservations stored in the main control RAM 30c is less than the upper limit number (4 in this embodiment). When the number of normal reservations is not less than the upper limit number, the main control CPU 30a ends the normal symbol input process. When the number of normal reservations is less than the upper limit number, the main control CPU 30a adds 1 to the normal number of reservations stored in the main control RAM 30c and updates it.

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. In this case, the main control CPU 30a stores the random number information for the normal game so that the storage order of the random number information can be specified. After that, the main control CPU 30a ends the normal symbol input process.

Next, normal symbol start processing performed by the main control CPU 30a will be described.
In the normal symbol start process, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the conditions for executing the normal game are met. The main control CPU 30a makes an affirmative determination when the normal winning game is not in progress and the normal game is not in progress, while the main control CPU 30a makes a negative determination when the normal winning game is in progress or the normal game is in progress. When the normal game execution condition is not satisfied, the main control CPU 30a ends the normal symbol start process.

On the other hand, when the normal game execution condition is satisfied, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the normal pending number stored in the main control RAM 30c is 1 or more. If the number of normal reservations is not 1 or more, the main control CPU 30a ends the normal symbol start process. When the number of normal reservations is 1 or more, the main control CPU 30a subtracts 1 from the normal number of reservations stored in the main control RAM 30c and updates it. Next, the main control CPU 30a reads the random number information stored first among the random number information for the normal game from the main control RAM 30c. When reading the first random number information, the main control CPU 30a erases the first stored random number information from the main control RAM 30c.

Next, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not to win a normal hit based on the read random number information and the normal hit determination value stored in the main control ROM 30b (normal hit lottery) I do. Here, when adopting the probability fluctuation control of the normal symbol described above, the main control CPU 30a performs the normal hit determination using the normal hit determination value according to the base state of the pachinko game machine 10, the low base state and The probability of affirmative determination in the normal hit determination is made different between the high base state and the normal hit determination. Specifically, in the high base state, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not to win the normal hit so that the probability of affirmative determination in the normal hit is higher than in the low base state. good.

In the case of normal winning, the main control CPU 30a determines the normal winning pattern to be derived in the normal game and the variation time of the normal game. Here, when adopting the above-described normal symbol variation time shortening control, the main control CPU 30a normally controls the normal game so that the average variation time of the game is shorter in the high base state than in the low base state. Determine the variation time of In this case, for example, the main control CPU 30a may determine the first variation time in the low base state, and determine the second variation time shorter than the first variation time in the high base state. After that, the main control CPU 30a ends the normal symbol start process.

Then, the main control CPU 30a executes a normal game by performing processing different from the normal symbol start processing. Specifically, the main control CPU 30a normally starts the game, and when the fluctuation time determined in the normal symbol start process has elapsed, the normal symbol display device so that the normal symbol determined in the normal symbol start process is derived. 16.

Next, the normal hit process performed by the main control CPU 30a will be described.
When the normal hit is won, the main control CPU 30a determines the opening pattern of the second starting port 18 when the normal game ends, and opens the second starting port 18 according to the determined opening pattern. It controls the electric accessory actuator A1. Here, when adopting the above-described opening time extension control, the main control CPU 30a, in the high base state, compared to the low base state, the total opening time of the first variable member 19 in one normal per game Determine the opening pattern so that it is longer. In this case, for example, the main control CPU 30a selects the first opening pattern in the low base state, and in the high base state, the total opening of the first variable member 19 in one normal per game than the first opening pattern It is preferable to determine the second opening pattern with a longer time.

Next, various processes performed by the sub-control CPU 31a will be described.
First, the processing performed by the sub-control CPU 31a regarding the game state will be described.
Information that can specify the game state is stored in the sub-control RAM 31c. The information that can specify the game state includes a sub-probability state flag that can specify which of the low probability state and the high probability state, and which can specify which of the low base state and the high base state. There are secondary base state flags and .

The sub-control CPU 31a, when a low-probability command is input, sets a value that can identify a low-probability state to the sub-probability state flag, and when a high-probability command is input, sets a value that can identify a high-probability state as a sub Set the probability state flag. In addition, when a low base command is input, the sub control CPU 31a sets a value that can identify the low base state to the sub base state flag. to the secondary base state flags.

Further, when the sub-control CPU 31a receives an actuation count command, the sub-control RAM 31c stores the actuation count that can be specified from the actuation count command. Then, the sub-control CPU 31a subtracts 1 from the number of times of operation stored in the sub-control RAM 31c each time a variation pattern designation command is input. Thereby, the sub-control CPU 31a can specify the remaining number of operations.

Next, the effect symbol variation process performed by the sub-control CPU 31a for executing the effect game will be described.
In the effect symbol variation process, when the sub-control CPU 31a inputs a variation pattern designation command and a special symbol designation command, it performs control to execute the effect game. That is, the sub-control CPU 31a determines the symbol combination to be derived in the production game based on the variation pattern designation command and the special symbol designation command. The sub-control CPU 31a determines a combination of jackpot symbols based on performance symbols when the symbols that can be specified from the special symbol designation command are jackpot symbols. The sub-control CPU 31a, when the design that can be specified from the special design designation command is the lost design, determines the design combination of the lost design based on the performance design.

In addition, when the sub-control CPU 31a inputs a variation pattern designation command, it controls the effect display device 11 so as to variably display the effect pattern. That is, the sub-control CPU 31a starts the effect game. In addition, the sub-control CPU 31a activates at least one of the effect display device 11, the speaker Sp, and the decorative lamp La so that various game effects are executed based on the variation pattern that can be specified from the variation pattern designation command. Control.

Then, when a predetermined timing arrives, the sub-control CPU 31a temporarily stops and displays the symbol combination of the determined performance symbols, and takes the input of the all-symbol stop command as a trigger to derive the symbol combination of the performance symbols. It should be noted that the sub-control CPU 31a may measure the fluctuation time that can be specified from the fluctuation pattern, regardless of the all-symbol stop command, and derive the symbol combination upon the passage of the fluctuation time. In this case, the all-design stop command may be omitted.

Next, the process performed by the sub-control CPU 31a to execute the effect during the standby state will be described.
When a standby command is input, the sub-control CPU 31a controls at least one of the effect display device 11, the speaker Sp, and the decoration lamp La so that a standby effect (a so-called demonstration effect) that notifies the user of the standby state is executed. control one. For example, the standby effect is an effect such as displaying a predetermined character image on the effect display device 11 .

Next, the process performed by the sub-control CPU 31a to execute the effect during the big hit game will be described.
When the sub-control CPU 31a inputs an opening command, it controls the effect display device 11 to perform an opening effect. Further, when a round command is input, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the effect display device 11 so as to perform a round effect. Also, when the ending command is input, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the effect display device 11 so as to perform the ending effect.

Next, the process performed by the sub-control CPU 31a to shift the production mode will be described. In this embodiment, the sub-control CPU 31a implements the mode control means for controlling the production mode by performing the following processing.

First, a description will be given of the processing for shifting the production mode with the shift of the game state.
Triggered by the input of the game state command, the sub-control CPU 31a specifies the current game state, and controls the effect mode according to the specified game state. Here, controlling to a predetermined effect mode means storing a value that can specify a predetermined effect mode in the mode flag stored in the sub-control RAM 31c.

Specifically, when the sub-control CPU 31a specifies that the current game state is the low-probability-low base state, the mode flag stores a value that can specify any one of a plurality of normal modes. . In addition, when the sub-control CPU 31a specifies that the current gaming state is the low probability high base state, it stores a value that can specify the special mode M5 in the mode flag. Then, when the sub-control CPU 31a specifies that the current game state is the high-probability-high base state, it stores a value that can specify the high-probability mode M6 in the mode flag.

Further, the sub-control CPU 31a executes a game effect according to the current effect mode by performing control to execute various game effects according to the value stored in the mode flag. For example, when executing the ready-to-win effect in the effect game, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the effect display device 11, the speaker Sp, and the decorative lamp La so that the ready-to-win effect is executed with different contents according to the value stored in the mode flag. control at least one of them.

Hereinafter, in the low-probability-low base state, the processing for shifting the production mode among a plurality of types of normal modes will be described.
First, a description will be given of the processing for setting the mode of transition to the normal mode.

In the pachinko game machine 10 of the present embodiment, it is possible to set whether or not to shift the performance mode when a predetermined super ready-to-win performance is executed, and the type of the performance mode to which the performance mode is shifted when the performance mode is shifted. .

As shown in FIG. 6, the sub-control CPU 31a is set to be able to set the transition mode of the production mode when any one of the upper button BT2, the lower button BT3, the left button BT4, and the right button BT5 is operated. The performance display device 11 is controlled so as to display the screen. At this time, the sub-control CPU 31a displays the setting screen in different display modes depending on whether the buttons BT2 to BT5 are operated during the standby state or when the buttons BT2 to BT5 are operated during execution of the variation game. display. Specifically, when each button BT2 to BT5 is operated during the standby state, the sub-control CPU 31a displays the setting screen on the entire or substantially the entire image display section GH (FIG. 6(a)). On the other hand, when the write button is operated during execution of the variable game, the sub-control CPU 31a displays the setting screen in a display area that does not overlap with the effect symbols displayed on the image display unit GH (FIG. 6(b)). .

On the setting screen, by operating the upper button BT2, the lower button BT3, the left button BT4, and the right button BT5, for each type of super ready-to-win production, whether to shift the production mode when the super ready-to-win production is executed. It is possible to set whether or not, and the production mode of the transfer destination when transferring the production mode. Specifically, in the present embodiment, among a plurality of super ready-to-win effects, regarding the first super ready-to-win effect and the second super ready-to-win effect, when the super ready-to-win effect is executed, whether or not to shift the effect mode, and It is possible to set the destination production mode when transferring the production mode. In addition, in the present embodiment, either the second normal mode M2 or the third normal mode M3 can be set as the destination effect mode.

For example, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, items to be set can be selected by operating the up button BT2 and the down button BT3 while the setting screen is displayed. Then, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, by operating the left button BT4 and the right button BT5 while selecting the item to be set on the setting screen, it is possible to change the contents set for the selected item. . At this time, when the sub-control CPU 31a sets to shift the production mode when the first super reach production is executed (in the figure, "ON" at SP1 reach), the first shift flag in the sub-control RAM 31c is stored with a predetermined value (hereinafter referred to as the first transition flag "ON"). In addition, when the sub-control CPU31a sets not to shift the production mode when the first super reach production is executed (in the figure, "OFF" at the time of SP1 reach), the first transition flag in the sub-control RAM31c Erase the stored value (hereinafter referred to as the first transition flag "OFF"). Furthermore, when the sub-control CPU 31a sets the second normal mode M2 as the destination production mode when shifting the production mode when the first super reach production is executed (in the figure, "M2" at SP1 reach ), a value capable of specifying the second normal mode M2 is stored in the first mode flag in the sub-control RAM 31c. Then, when the sub-control CPU 31a sets the third normal mode M3 as the destination production mode when shifting the production mode when the first super reach production is executed (in the figure, "M3" at SP1 reach) ), a value capable of specifying the third normal mode M3 is stored in the first mode flag in the sub-control RAM 31c. In addition, in the control when setting the second super reach effect, the "first transition flag" in the control when setting the first super reach effect is changed to the "second transition flag", and the "first mode flag" is changed to " 2nd mode flag”, the description will be omitted.

Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the setting screen can be hidden by operating the effect button BT1 while the setting screen is displayed. That is, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the effect display device 11 so as to hide the setting screen when the effect button BT1 is operated while the setting screen is displayed. Furthermore, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, even if the effect button BT1 is not operated while the setting screen is displayed, after the setting screen is displayed, the predetermined buttons BT2 to BT5 are not operated. When the time has passed, or when a predetermined time has passed since any one of the buttons BT2 to BT5 was last operated, the setting screen is hidden. That is, the sub-control CPU 31a starts measuring the predetermined time when the setting screen is displayed. In addition, the sub-control CPU 31a newly starts measuring a predetermined time from the time when each button BT2 to BT5 is operated. Then, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the effect display device 11 so as to hide the setting screen when the predetermined time has passed.

In this embodiment, setting so that the production mode is shifted when a predetermined super ready-to-win production is executed corresponds to preparing for the production mode shift. For this reason, in the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 31a performs control to store a predetermined value in the transition flag, thereby implementing transition preparation means capable of preparing transition to the production mode. In this embodiment, the state in which at least one of the first transition flag and the second transition flag is "ON" corresponds to the transition preparation state in which the transition of the production mode is prepared. That is, in the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 31a can control to the transition preparation state with the operation of each of the buttons BT2 to BT5 as a trigger. In particular, in the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 31a determines whether the buttons BT2 to BT5 are operated during the standby state or when the buttons BT2 to BT5 are operated during execution of the variation game. However, it can be controlled to the transition preparation state. In this embodiment, the shift preparation state is a state in which the production mode is shifted when a predetermined super reach production is executed.

On the other hand, when at least one of the first transition flag and the second transition flag is "ON", the sub-control CPU 31a performs the first transition triggered by the operation of each of the buttons BT2 to BT5. Both the flag and the second transition flag can be set to "OFF". That is, in the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 31a can be controlled to end the transition preparation state when each button BT2 to BT5 is operated when the transition preparation state is controlled.

Further, as described above, in the present embodiment, by operating the respective buttons BT2 to BT5, the production mode to which the production mode is shifted is set to either the second normal mode M2 or the third normal mode M3. It is possible. That is, in the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 31a can select the destination effect mode when shifting the effect mode from among a plurality of types of effect modes according to the operation mode of each of the buttons BT2 to BT5. In this embodiment, the effect mode selected as the destination effect mode corresponds to the specific effect mode. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the transition preparation state can be said to be a state in which the production mode is shifted to the specific production mode among the plurality of production modes when a predetermined super ready-to-win production is executed.

In this embodiment, the super ready-to-win effect corresponding to the transition flag that is "ON" corresponds to the specific effect. That is, when the first transition flag is "ON", the first super ready-to-win performance corresponds to the specific performance, and when the second transition flag is "ON", the second super ready-to-win performance corresponds to the specific performance. In other words, in the present embodiment, setting the transition flag to "ON" corresponds to setting the super ready-to-win effect corresponding to the transition flag as the specific effect. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 31a sets one or a plurality of super ready-to-win effects from among multiple types of super ready-to-win effects as a specific effect when each button BT2 to BT5 is operated. Therefore, it can be said that the transition preparation state is controlled.

Also, in this embodiment, when the set content of the transition flag is changed during the standby state, the sub-control CPU 31a does not end the standby state for a specific time after the last time the set content of the transition flag is changed. Triggered by the passage of time, each transition flag is set to "OFF". That is, in the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 31a can be controlled to end the shift preparation state when a specific time has passed after being controlled to the shift preparation state. Furthermore, in the present embodiment, when the set content of the transition flag is changed during execution of the variable game, the sub-control CPU 31a is controlled to the standby state after that, and the standby state does not end, and a specific time elapses. Each transition flag is set to "OFF" by using the event as a trigger.

Next, in the low-probability-low base state, the processing for determining whether to shift the production mode will be described.
The sub-control CPU 31a, in the low-probability-low base state, determines whether to shift the production mode when executing the production game. In the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 31a executes a mode transition lottery to determine whether or not to shift the production mode, and when winning the mode transition lottery, determines to shift the production mode. That is, in the present embodiment, winning the mode transition lottery corresponds to establishment of the specific condition. At this time, the sub-control CPU 31a executes the mode transition lottery with different probabilities depending on the type of the input variation pattern designation command. For example, when the sub-control CPU 31a inputs a variation pattern designation command that specifies a variation pattern that can execute a ready-to-win effect, the probability is higher than when a variation pattern designation command that specifies a variation pattern that cannot execute a ready-to-win effect is input. to win the mode transition lottery. In addition, when the sub-control CPU 31a inputs a variation pattern designation command that specifies a variation pattern that can execute a super ready-to-win effect, it is faster than when a variation pattern designation command that specifies a variation pattern that cannot execute a super ready-to-win effect is input. To control to win a mode transition lottery with a high probability. Then, when it is determined to shift the effect mode, the sub-control CPU 31a controls to shift the effect mode after the end of the effect game.

Next, the production mode of the transition destination when it is determined to transfer the production mode in the low-probability-low base state will be described.
When the sub-control CPU 31a inputs a variation pattern designation command that specifies a variation pattern that cannot execute the super reach performance, when shifting the performance mode, the first normal mode M1 and the second normal mode M1 are selected by lottery using a predetermined random number. A production mode to be shifted to is determined from the normal mode M2 and the third normal mode M3. At this time, the sub-control CPU 31a determines an effect mode different from the current effect mode when the current effect mode is one of the first normal mode M1, the second normal mode M2, and the third normal mode M3. .

Further, as shown in FIG. 7, when the sub-control CPU 31a inputs a variation pattern specification command specifying a variation pattern that can execute a super reach effect, when shifting the effect mode, according to the setting contents of the transition flag Then, the contents of the super ready-to-win effect are determined, and the destination effect mode is determined.

Specifically, the sub-control CPU 31a can determine the first super ready-to-win effect as the effect content of the super ready-to-win effect when shifting the effect mode when the first transition flag is "ON". Then, the sub-control CPU 31a determines the destination effect mode based on the value stored in the first mode flag. That is, in the present embodiment, when the first shift flag is "ON", after the first super ready-to-win effect is executed, the effect mode is shifted to the effect mode corresponding to the value stored in the first mode flag. Sometimes. In addition, when the current production mode is the production mode specified from the value stored in the first mode flag, the sub-control CPU 31a produces a super ready-to-win production even if the first transition flag is "ON". The first super reach effect is not determined as the content. On the other hand, the sub-control CPU 31a does not determine the first super ready-to-win effect as the effect content of the super ready-to-win effect when shifting the effect mode when the first transition flag is "OFF".

Further, the sub-control CPU 31a can determine the second super ready-to-win effect as the effect content of the super ready-to-win effect when shifting the effect mode when the second transition flag is "ON". Then, the sub-control CPU 31a determines the destination effect mode based on the value stored in the second mode flag. That is, in the present embodiment, when the second shift flag is "ON", after the second super ready-to-win effect is executed, the effect mode is shifted to the effect mode corresponding to the value stored in the second mode flag. Sometimes. In addition, when the current production mode is the production mode specified from the value stored in the second mode flag, the sub-control CPU 31a produces a super ready-to-win production even if the second transition flag is "ON". The second super reach effect is not determined as the content. On the other hand, the sub-control CPU 31a does not determine the second super ready-to-win effect as the effect content of the super ready-to-win effect when shifting the effect mode when the second transition flag is "OFF".

In addition, the sub-control CPU 31a determines the third super ready-to-win effect, the fourth super ready-to-win effect, and the sixth super ready-to-win effect as the effect contents of the super ready-to-win effect when shifting the effect mode regardless of the setting contents of the transition flag. It is possible. Then, when the sub-control CPU 31a determines any one of the third super ready-to-win effect, the fourth super ready-to-win effect, and the sixth super ready-to-win effect as the effect content of the super ready-to-win effect, the fourth normal mode is selected as the destination effect mode. Determine M4. That is, in the present embodiment, regardless of the setting contents of the transition flag, the transition to the fourth normal mode M4 is performed after any one of the third super ready-to-win effect, the fourth super ready-to-win effect, and the sixth super ready-to-win effect is executed. There is something. In addition, when the current production mode is the fourth normal mode M4, the sub-control CPU 31a determines the first normal mode M1 as the destination production mode.

As described above, in the present embodiment, depending on the setting contents of the transition flag, when the variation pattern specification command for specifying the variation pattern that can execute the super reach effect is input and the effect mode is determined The types of possible super reach effects are different. Then, the sub-control CPU 31a determines one of the effect contents of the super ready-to-win effect from the determinable effect contents of the super ready-to-win effect by lottery using a predetermined random number. At this time, the sub-control CPU 31a performs lottery so as to determine the third super ready-to-win effect and the fourth super ready-to-win effect at a higher rate than the sixth super ready-to-win effect regardless of the setting contents of the shift flag. Therefore, in the present embodiment, regardless of the setting content of the transition flag, the probability that the third super reach effect and the fourth super reach effect are executed when the effect mode is shifted is the second when the effect mode is shifted. 6 It becomes higher than the probability that super reach production is executed.

Further, when both the first transition flag and the second transition flag are "ON", the sub-control CPU 31a can determine the first super ready-to-win effect and the second super ready-to-win effect as the effect contents of the super ready-to-win effect. Therefore, when both the first transition flag and the second transition flag are "ON", the super ready-to-win effect is more effective than when at least one of the first transition flag and the second transition flag is "OFF". The ratio of determining the third super ready-to-reach effect, the fourth super ready-to-win effect, and the sixth super ready-to-win effect as the effect contents is reduced. In other words, when at least one of the first transition flag and the second transition flag is "OFF", the effect mode is changed compared to when both the first transition flag and the second transition flag are "ON". When shifting, the third super ready-to-win effect, the fourth super ready-to-win effect, and the sixth super ready-to-win effect are likely to be executed.

In this embodiment, a state in which at least one of the first transition flag and the second transition flag is "OFF" corresponds to the specific effect state. Also, in the present embodiment, the third super reach effect and the fourth super reach effect correspond to the special effect. In this embodiment, the fourth normal mode M4 corresponds to the special effect mode.

In addition, when the sub-control CPU 31a inputs a variation pattern specification command that specifies a variation pattern that can execute the super reach effect, even when the effect mode is not shifted, according to the setting contents of the transition flag, The contents of the super reach performance are determined.

For example, the sub-control CPU 31a does not determine the first super ready-to-win effect as the effect content of the super ready-to-win effect when the first transition flag is "ON" and the effect mode is not to be changed. On the other hand, the sub-control CPU 31a can determine the first super ready-to-win effect as the effect content of the super ready-to-win effect when the first transition flag is "OFF" and the effect mode is not to be changed. Further, when the second shift flag is "ON" and the effect mode is not shifted, the sub-control CPU 31a does not determine the second super ready-to-win effect as the effect content of the super ready-to-win effect. On the other hand, the sub-control CPU 31a can determine the second super ready-to-win effect as the effect content of the super ready-to-win effect when the second transition flag is "OFF" and the effect mode is not to be changed. Further, the sub-control CPU 31a can determine the fifth super ready-to-win effect and the sixth super ready-to-win effect as the effect contents of the super ready-to-win effect when shifting the effect mode regardless of the setting contents of the transition flag.

According to this, in the present embodiment, when the first transition flag is "ON", when the first super ready-to-win effect is executed, the effect mode transitions, while the first transition flag is "OFF". In some cases, when the first super ready-to-win effect is executed, the effect mode does not shift. Further, in the present embodiment, when the second transition flag is "ON", when the second super ready-to-win effect is executed, the effect mode transitions, while the second transition flag is "OFF", When the second super ready-to-win performance is executed, the performance mode does not shift.

Further, in the present embodiment, the effect mode is shifted when the third super reach effect and the fourth super reach effect are executed regardless of the set content of the transition flag. On the other hand, in the present embodiment, the effect mode does not shift when the fifth super ready-to-win effect is executed regardless of the setting content of the transition flag. And, in this embodiment, regardless of the set content of the transition flag, when the sixth super reach effect is executed, there are times when the effect mode shifts and times when the effect mode does not shift. That is, in this embodiment, when the sixth super ready-to-win effect is executed, there are times when the game shifts to the fourth normal mode M4 and times when the current effect mode continues. In this embodiment, the sixth super reach effect corresponds to a special effect.

A specific example of the game flow in the low-probability-low base state will be described below with reference to FIGS. 8 and 9. FIG. Here, both the first transition flag and the second transition flag are set to "ON", and the first mode flag is set to a value capable of specifying the second normal mode M2. Assume that the 2-mode flag is set to a value capable of specifying the third normal mode M3.

In the example shown in FIG. 8, when the third normal mode M3 is controlled, a variation pattern specification command specifying a variation pattern that can execute the super ready-to-win effect is input to the sub-control CPU 31a, and the mode transition lottery is won. shall be In this case, the sub-control CPU 31a determines the effect contents of the super ready-to-win effect based on the current effect mode, each transition flag, and the setting contents of each mode flag. At this time, since the sub-control CPU 31a has won the mode transition lottery, it is possible to determine the third super ready-to-win effect, the fourth super ready-to-win effect, and the sixth super ready-to-win effect as the effect contents of the super ready-to-win effect. . In addition, the sub-control CPU 31a, the first transition flag is set to "ON", and since the current production mode and the production mode that can be specified from the value set in the first mode flag are different, the super A first super ready-to-win effect can be determined as the effect content of the ready-to-win effect. On the other hand, although the second transition flag is set to "ON", the sub-control CPU 31a has the same effect mode that can be specified from the value set in the current effect mode and the second mode flag. , the second super reach effect cannot be determined as the effect content of the super reach effect.

In this example, it is assumed that the first super ready-to-win effect is determined as the effect content of the super ready-to-win effect. In this case, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the effect display device 11 so as to execute the mode transition effect after executing the first super reach effect (shown as "SP1" in the figure) in the variable game. Control is performed so that the presentation mode is shifted to the second normal mode M2 as the game ends. Thereby, the effect display device 11 executes the mode transition effect after executing the first super ready-to-win effect when the effect mode shifts when the first super ready-to-win effect is executed. That is, in the present embodiment, when the first super ready-to-win effect is executed, the mode transition effect is executed after that, and the value set in the second mode flag is changed to an identifiable effect mode. It's becoming

In the example shown in FIG. 9, when the first normal mode M1 is controlled, a variation pattern specification command specifying a variation pattern that can execute the super ready-to-win effect is input to the sub-control CPU 31a, and the mode transition lottery is won. shall be In this case, the sub-control CPU 31a determines the effect contents of the super ready-to-win effect based on the current effect mode, each transition flag, and the setting contents of each mode flag. At this time, since the sub-control CPU 31a has won the mode transition lottery, it is possible to determine the third super ready-to-win effect, the fourth super ready-to-win effect, and the sixth super ready-to-win effect as the effect contents of the super ready-to-win effect. . In addition, the sub-control CPU 31a, the first transition flag is set to "ON", and since the current production mode and the production mode that can be specified from the value set in the first mode flag are different, the super A first super ready-to-win effect can be determined as the effect content of the ready-to-win effect. Similarly, the sub-control CPU31a, the second transition flag is set to "ON", and the current production mode and the production mode that can be specified from the value set in the second mode flag are different, A second super ready-to-win effect can be determined as the effect content of the super ready-to-win effect.

In this example, it is assumed that the third super ready-to-win effect is determined as the effect content of the super ready-to-win effect. In this case, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the effect display device 11 so as to execute the mode transition effect after executing the third super reach effect (shown as "SP3" in the figure) in the variable game. Control is performed so that the presentation mode is shifted to the fourth normal mode M4 upon completion of the game. Thereby, the effect display device 11 executes the mode transition effect after executing the third super ready-to-win effect when the effect mode shifts when the third super ready-to-win effect is executed. That is, in this embodiment, when the third super ready-to-win effect is executed, the mode transition effect is executed after that, and the mode is shifted to the fourth normal mode.

Although not shown, even when any one of the second super reach effect, the fourth super reach effect, and the sixth super reach effect is determined as the effect content of the super reach effect, the first super reach effect or the third super reach effect Similar to when the ready-to-win effect is determined, the effect display device 11 executes the mode transition effect after executing the super ready-to-win effect. That is, in this embodiment, when the super ready-to-win effect is executed, the mode transition effect is executed after that, and the effect mode is shifted.

Effects of the present embodiment will be described.
(1) In the present embodiment, by setting the transition flag to "ON" by operating each of the buttons BT2 to BT5, the effect mode is shifted when the first super ready-to-win effect or the second super ready-to-win effect is executed. can be set as Therefore, in the present embodiment, it is possible to shift the production mode at an opportunity corresponding to the player's intention, and the player's interest can be improved.

(2) In the present embodiment, by individually setting the first transition flag and the second transition flag, it is possible to determine whether the effect mode is shifted when the first super ready-to-win effect is executed, or to execute the second super ready-to-win effect. You can set individually whether to shift the production mode when it is done. According to this, the player can set the transition timing of the production mode in more detail by operating the respective buttons BT2 to BT5. Therefore, in the present embodiment, it is possible to shift the presentation mode at an opportunity more in line with the player's intention.

(3) In the present embodiment, when each transition flag is set to "ON", the effect mode is the second normal mode M2 or the third normal mode when the super reach effect corresponding to the transition flag is executed. Move to M3. In other words, the player can set the transition trigger to the second normal mode M2 or the third normal mode M3 by setting the transition flag to "ON". Therefore, in the present embodiment, the interest of the player who expects to shift to the second normal mode M2 or the third normal mode M3 can be improved by setting the timing for shifting to the production mode. .

(4) In this embodiment, by setting the value of each mode flag by operating each of the buttons BT2 to BT5, it is possible to set the transition destination effect mode. For this reason, in the present embodiment, interest can be improved by setting a trigger for transition to the effect mode expected by the player.

(5) In the present embodiment, the shift flag can be set to "ON" by operating the buttons BT2 to BT5 even during execution of the variable game. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the player who wants to change the transition timing of the production mode can quickly change the transition timing of the production mode without waiting until the variable game being executed is completed. can.

(6) In the present embodiment, each transition flag is set to "OFF" when a specific time has elapsed. For this reason, for example, when the player ends the game in a state in which the transition timing of the production mode is changed, the next player is made to take the trouble of returning the transition timing of the production mode to the state before the change. It can be suppressed.

(7) In particular, in the present embodiment, each transition flag is set to "OFF" when a specific period of time elapses without the end of the standby state after being controlled to the standby state. According to this, even if the transition timing of the production mode is changed, when the variation game is not started after that, the transition timing of the production mode can be returned to the state before the change with the passage of a specific time as a trigger. can. On the other hand, even though the variable game was started after changing the production mode transition opportunity, the production mode did not shift by not winning the mode transition lottery within a specific time, and the production mode transition opportunity was before the change. It is possible to suppress returning to the state of

(8) In the present embodiment, by setting the transition flag to "OFF" by operating the buttons BT2 to BT5, the production mode is not shifted when the first super ready-to-win effect or the second super ready-to-win effect is executed. can be set as Therefore, in the present embodiment, it is possible to shift the presentation mode at an opportunity more in line with the player's intention.

(9) In the present embodiment, when the effect mode is shifted after the super ready-to-win effect is executed, the mode change effect is executed after the super ready-to-win effect is executed. Therefore, the game can be enjoyed in the flow of making the transition of the performance mode expected by executing the super ready-to-win performance, making the transition of the performance mode recognized by executing the mode transition performance, and then shifting the performance mode. .

(10) In the present embodiment, by operating the buttons BT2 to BT5 during the standby state, it is possible to change the setting contents of each transition flag and set the timing of transition to the production mode. According to this, it is possible to entertain the game by concentrating on the variable game being executed while the variable game is being executed, compared to the case where the transition timing of the production mode can be set only during the execution of the variable game. .

(11) In this embodiment, by changing the settings of the transition flags by operating the buttons BT2 to BT5, it is possible to adjust the execution probability of each super ready-to-win effect when the mode transition lottery is won. Therefore, in the present embodiment, it is possible to improve the interest of the player who expects that the predetermined super ready-to-win effect is executed and the effect mode shifts.

(12) In particular, in the present embodiment, by changing the settings of the transition flags by operating the buttons BT2 to BT5, the third super ready-to-win effect, the fourth super ready-to-win effect, and the It is possible to change the execution probability of the sixth super reach effect. Therefore, in the present embodiment, it is possible to change the execution probability of a plurality of types of super ready-to-win effects when winning the mode transition lottery, so that the interest of the player can be improved.

(13) In the present embodiment, when the sixth super reach effect is executed, there are times when the effect mode shifts and times when the current effect mode continues. In the present embodiment, the probability that the third super ready-to-win effect or the fourth super ready-to-win effect is executed when the mode change lottery is won is the probability that the sixth super ready-to-win effect is executed when the mode change lottery is won. Since it is higher than the probability, it is possible to improve the interest of the player who expects the execution of the third super ready-to-win effect or the fourth super ready-to-win effect.

(14) In the present embodiment, each transition flag is set to "OFF" when a specific time has elapsed. For this reason, for example, when the player ends the game with each transition flag set to "ON", the execution probability of each super ready-to-win effect in the case of winning the mode transition lottery is set for the next player. It is possible to suppress the time and effort of undoing the operation.

(15) In particular, in the present embodiment, each transition flag is set to "OFF" when a specific period of time has passed without the standby state ending after being controlled to the standby state. According to this, even if the execution probability of the super ready-to-win effect in the case of winning the mode transition lottery is changed, if the variable game is not started after that, the mode transition lottery will be won at the lapse of a specific time. It is possible to restore the execution probability of the super reach effect in the case of the change to the state before the change. On the other hand, even though the variation game was started after changing the execution probability of the super ready-to-win effect when winning the mode transition lottery, the mode transition lottery was won without winning the mode transition lottery within a specific time. It is possible to suppress the execution probability of the super ready-to-win performance in the case from returning to the state before the change.

(15) In the present embodiment, by setting the transition flag to "ON", the execution probability of the third super ready-to-win effect, the fourth super ready-to-win effect, and the sixth super ready-to-win effect in the case of winning the mode transition lottery is reduced. can be lowered. On the other hand, by setting the transition flag to "OFF", it is possible to increase the probability of execution of the third super ready-to-win effect, the fourth super ready-to-win effect, and the sixth super ready-to-win effect when the mode change lottery is won. . Therefore, in the present embodiment, the effect mode can be shifted with an execution probability that is more in line with the intention of the player.

(16) In this embodiment, by operating the buttons BT2 to BT5 during the standby state, the setting contents of each transition flag can be changed, and the execution probability of the super ready-to-win effect when winning the mode transition lottery can be changed. According to this, compared to the case where the execution probability of the super ready-to-win effect in the case where the mode transition lottery is won only during the execution of the variable game can be changed, the user can concentrate on the variable game being executed while the variable game is being executed. It is possible to let the player enjoy the game.

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 sub-control CPU 31a may be able to determine the super ready-to-win effect corresponding to the transition flag set to "ON" as the effect content of the super ready-to-win effect even when the mode transition lottery is not won. That is, when the transition flag is set to "ON", the sub-control CPU 31a can perform control not to transition the effect mode even when the super ready-to-win effect corresponding to the transition flag is executed. You may do so. According to this, when the transition flag is set to "ON", when the super ready-to-win performance corresponding to the transition flag is executed, it is possible to give the enjoyment of whether or not the performance mode is shifted.

- The sub-control CPU 31a may be capable of controlling to shift the production mode with a predetermined operation as a trigger. At this time, the predetermined operation may be the operation of each of the buttons BT2 to BT5, the operation of the effect button BT1, or other operation means. That is, the sub-control CPU 31a may be capable of performing control to shift the production mode triggered by a predetermined operation even when the mode shift lottery is not won. According to this, even when the mode transition lottery is not won, the game can be enjoyed by shifting to the presentation mode desired by the player. At this time, the production modes that can be shifted by a predetermined operation may include all production modes among a plurality of types of production modes that can be controlled in the current game state, or only some production modes. may contain For example, when shifting the production mode triggered by a predetermined operation in the low-probability-low base state, control is performed to shift the production mode among the first normal mode M1, the second normal mode M2, and the third normal mode M3. On the other hand, it may be controlled not to shift to the fourth normal mode M4.

- You may change suitably about the control at the time of deciding whether to transfer production mode. For example, the sub-control CPU 31a determines the effect content of the effect game according to the type of variation pattern specified from the input variation pattern specification command, and determines whether to shift the effect mode based on the determined effect content. may decide. At this time, even if the same effect content is determined as the effect content of the effect game, the sub-control CPU 31a may change whether or not to shift the effect mode according to the setting contents of the transition flag. For example, when the sub-control CPU 31a determines the first super reach effect as the effect content of the effect game, the effect mode is shifted when the first transition flag is "ON", while the first transition flag is "OFF ], the production mode may be controlled so as not to shift. In this case, inputting a variation pattern specifying command specifying a variation pattern for determining to shift the production mode corresponds to establishment of the specific condition. Further, the sub-control CPU 31a may execute a mode transition lottery with a winning probability corresponding to the determined content of the effect after determining the content of the effect of the effect game. In this case, the sub-control CPU 31a may execute the mode transition lottery with different winning probabilities according to the setting contents of the transition flag even if the determined content of the effect is the same.

- The production mode in which the transition mode is changed according to the setting contents of the transition flag may not be a controllable production mode in the low-probability-low base state. For example, the controllable production mode in the low probability high base state, the controllable production mode in the high probability high base state, the transition mode may be changed according to the setting content of the transition flag.

・The sub-control CPU 31a may change the type of super ready-to-win effect that can be determined according to the setting content of the transition flag for the super ready-to-win effect that is executed when the effect mode shifts with the change in the game state. good. For example, when the first transition flag is "ON", the sub-control CPU 31a determines the first super ready-to-win effect as the effect content of the super ready-to-win effect to be executed when the effect mode changes with a change in the game state. While it is possible, when the first transition flag is "OFF", it may be controlled not to determine the first super ready-to-win effect. In addition, the sub-control CPU 31a changes the determination probability of the effect content of the super ready-to-win effect according to the setting contents of the transition flag for the super ready-to-win effect to be executed when the effect mode shifts with the change of the game state. may Therefore, in this example, it can be grasped even if the arrival of an opportunity to change the game state corresponds to establishment of a specific condition.

- You may change suitably the production|presentation mode which transfers after various super reach effects are performed. For example, the effect mode to be shifted after the third super ready-to-win effect is executed and the effect mode to be shifted after the fourth super ready-to-win effect is executed may be different effect modes. Moreover, the special mode M5 or the high-accuracy mode M6 may be the effect mode to be shifted after the predetermined super ready-to-win effect is executed. In this case, the sub-control CPU 31a may perform control to execute a predetermined super ready-to-win effect on the condition that the game state changes. Further, in this case, when the predetermined transition flag is "ON", the sub-control CPU 31a performs control so as to execute a predetermined super ready-to-win effect on the condition that the game state changes, while performing a predetermined transition. When the flag is "OFF", even when the game state does not change, control may be performed so that a predetermined super ready-to-win effect can be executed.

- The production mode to be shifted to after the first super ready-to-win production or the second super ready-to-win production is executed may be disabled by operating the buttons BT2 to BT5. In this case, when the production mode shifts after the first super ready-to-win production or the second super ready-to-win production is executed, the production mode may be changed to a predetermined production mode, or determined by lottery using a predetermined random number. You may transfer to production mode.

The sub-control CPU 31a may perform control so that when the mode transition lottery is won when the predetermined transition flag is "ON", the super ready-to-win effect corresponding to the predetermined transition flag is always executed.

- The content that can be changed by changing the setting content of the transition flag may be changed as appropriate. For example, the sub-control CPU 31a may change whether or not the effect mode can be shifted when the normal ready-to-win effect is executed by changing the setting contents of the transition flag. In other words, the sub-control CPU 31a can change the probability that the normal ready-to-win effect will be executed when the mode transition lottery is won by changing the setting of the transition flag. Also, for example, the sub-control CPU 31a changes the setting contents of the transition flag, so that the effect mode can be changed when the effect is executed for a different effect from the super reach effect and the normal reach effect. can be different. In other words, the sub-control CPU 31a can change the probability that a predetermined effect different from both the super ready-to-win effect and the normal ready-to-win effect will be executed when the mode change lottery is won by changing the set contents of the transition flag. .

- The period during which the setting contents of the transition flag can be changed may be changed as appropriate. For example, the sub-control CPU 31a may change the setting of the transition flag during the standby state, but may not be able to change the setting of the transition flag during execution of the variable game. In addition, the sub-control CPU 31a can change the setting contents of the transition flag during a part of the period during which the variable game is being executed, while changing the setting contents of the transition flag during the other period. may be impossible. For example, the sub-control CPU 31a can change the setting contents of the transition flag during the period before the ready-to-win effect is started, while the variable game is being executed, and after the ready-to-win effect is started. The setting contents of the transition flag may not be changed during the period.

The operation means operated when the transition flag is set to "ON" and the operation means operated when the transition flag is set to "OFF" may be the same operation means, or may be different. It may be an operating means.

- The sub-control CPU 31a may set each transition flag to "OFF" when a predetermined period of time has elapsed since the setting content of the transition flag was changed. In this case, the predetermined period of time may not be a predetermined period of time, and may be an indefinite period of time such as a period until a predetermined number of variable games are executed.

The sub-control CPU 31a individually measures the time that has passed since the setting content was changed for each transition flag, and turns off only the transition flag that has passed a specific time since the setting content was last changed. ” may be set. In this case, for example, when the second transition flag is set to "ON" after setting the first transition flag to "ON", the sub-control CPU 31a sets the first transition flag to "ON" before specifying has elapsed, the first transition flag is set to "OFF" while the second transition flag is not set to "OFF". After that, the sub-control CPU 31a sets the second transition flag to "OFF" when a specific period of time has passed after setting the second transition flag to "ON".

The sub-control CPU 31a shifts when a specific period of time has passed since the setting of the shift flag was changed, regardless of whether the sub-control CPU 31a is in a standby state or a variable game is being executed. The flag may be set to "OFF".

- The sub-control CPU 31a does not have to set each transition flag to "OFF" even if a specific time has passed since the setting content of the transition flag was changed. In this case, the sub-control CPU 31a may set each shift flag to "OFF" when the same or different operation means as the buttons BT2 to BT5 is operated.

The sub-control CPU 31a can set each transition flag to "ON" in response to the operation of each button BT2 to BT5, but may not be able to set each transition flag to "OFF". In this case, the sub-control CPU 31a may set each transition flag to "OFF" when a specific time has passed or when an operation means other than the buttons BT2 to BT5 is operated.

- Depending on the type of transition flag whose setting content is changed, the type of super ready-to-win effect that changes the execution probability when winning the mode transition lottery may differ. For example, when the first transition flag is set to "ON" and when the first transition flag is set to "OFF", the third super ready-to-win effect is executed when the mode transition lottery is won. The probabilities can be different. On the other hand, when the second transition flag is set to "ON" and when the second transition flag is set to "OFF", the fourth super ready-to-win effect when the mode transition lottery is won. Execution probabilities may differ. According to this, by individually setting the transition flag, it is possible to change the execution probability of winning the mode transition lottery for one or a plurality of super ready-to-win performances among a plurality of kinds of super ready-to-win performances.

- The type of super reach effect may be changed as appropriate. For example, a super ready-to-reach effect different from any of the first super ready-to-reach effect to the sixth super ready-to-reach effect may be provided, or any one or more of the first to sixth super ready-to-reach effects may be provided. You don't have to. At this time, the super ready-to-win effect preferably includes at least one kind of super ready-to-win effect that differs in whether or not it can be executed when the mode transition lottery is won in accordance with the set contents of the transition flag. .

- The type of production mode may be changed as appropriate. For example, a plurality of types of controllable production modes may be provided in the low probability-high base state, and a plurality of types of controllable production modes may be provided in the high-probability-high base state.

- The effect mode of the mode transition effect may be changed as appropriate. Also, the mode transition effect may be executed before the super ready-to-win effect is executed, or may be executed at the start of the next variation game after the effect mode is shifted.

- It may be embodied in a gaming machine that does not execute the mode transition effect.
- The display contents of the setting screen on which the transition mode of the production mode can be set may be changed as appropriate. For example, the setting screen may be displayed with the same display contents during the standby state and during execution of the variable game.

The ratio of the number of prize balls to the number of shot game balls in the low base state may be higher than the ratio of the number of prize balls to the number of shot game balls in the high base state. That is, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, it is sufficient if it can be controlled to a plurality of game states with different probabilities that the game ball enters the second start hole 18. The ratio of the number of prize balls to the number of shot game balls may be lower than the ratio of the number of prize balls to the number of shot game balls in the non-increase rate state (non-electrical support state).

The sub-control CPU 31a may perform control to execute a standby effect when a predetermined time has passed without inputting a variation pattern designation command or an opening command after finishing the effect symbol variation game. good. In this case, the main control CPU 30a does not need to generate a standby command.

- The sub-control CPU 31a may cause the game effect during the jackpot game to be executed with different contents depending on which effect mode the jackpot is achieved. For example, the sub-control CPU 31a provides the content of the game effect during the jackpot game given when the jackpot is achieved in the first normal mode M1, and the game effect during the jackpot game given when the jackpot is achieved in the second normal mode M2. You may make it differ from the content of the game production of .

・The type of jackpot may be changed as appropriate. For example, the number of types of big hits in each special symbol may be one, or may be three or more. Also, the kind of big win in the first special symbol and the kind of big win in the second special symbol may be the same. In addition, a big win may be provided in which the base state after the big win game is set to a low base state. A big hit may be provided as a base state.

- The first special symbol variation game and the second special symbol variation game may be executed in order of reservation or alternately. Also, the second special symbol variation game may be omitted.
- The operation means may not be a button that can be pressed, and may be, for example, a lever type operation means, a touch panel type operation means, or a non-contact type operation means.

· After the end of the jackpot game, it may be embodied in a gaming machine (so-called ST machine) that provides a high probability state with a predetermined probability variation number as the 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. Also, in the jackpot game, it may be embodied in a gaming machine (so-called V probability variable machine) that provides a high probability state triggered by the detection of a game ball by a specific sensor.

- 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 variation function for varying the probability of affirmative determination in the jackpot determination.

- 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 a game ball to the second starting port 18 .

· It may be embodied in a gaming 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 11, 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 substrate.

- It may be embodied in a pachinko machine that does not execute the effect symbol variation game. In this case, it is preferable to display a special symbol on the performance display device 11 .

BT1... production button (operating means), BT2... upper button (operating means), BT3... lower button (operating means), BT4... left button (operating means), BT5... right button (operating means), 10... pachinko machine , 11... Effect display device (effect execution means), 30... Main control board, 30a... Main control CPU, 31... Sub control board, 31a... Sub control CPU (mode control means, transition preparation means, effect control means).

Claims (2)

In a gaming machine capable of executing a variable game,
an operation means that can be operated by a player;
a production executing means capable of executing production;
Production control means for controlling the production,
A mode control means for controlling a production mode that defines the execution mode of the production,
The mode control means can decide to shift the production mode when a specific condition is established , while controlling the production mode not to be shifted when the specific condition is not established ,
The production includes a special production and a mode transition production indicating that the production mode is to be changed,
When the special effect is executed, the mode transition effect is executed after that, and the mode is shifted to the special effect mode,
The effect control means can be controlled to a specific effect state, triggered by the operating means being operated before the specific condition is established,
The effect execution means is capable of executing the special effect in any of the specific effect state and the non-specific effect state,
The specific effect state is a state in which the execution probability of the special effect when the specific condition is established is higher than when the specific effect state is not in place,
When the specific condition is met, the execution probability of the special effect is higher than when the specific condition is not met,
The game machine is characterized in that the effect control means is capable of controlling the specific effect state even when the operation means is operated during execution of the variable game. In a gaming machine capable of executing a variable game,
an operation means that can be operated by a player;
a production executing means capable of executing production;
Production control means for controlling the production,
A mode control means for controlling a production mode that defines the execution mode of the production,
The mode control means can decide to shift the production mode when a specific condition is established , while controlling the production mode not to be shifted when the specific condition is not established ,
The production includes a special production and a mode transition production indicating that the production mode is to be changed,
When the special effect is executed, the mode transition effect is executed after that, and the mode is shifted to the special effect mode,
The effect control means can be controlled to a specific effect state, triggered by the operating means being operated before the specific condition is established,
The effect execution means is capable of executing the special effect in any of the specific effect state and the non-specific effect state,
The specific effect state is a state in which the execution probability of the special effect when the specific condition is established is higher than when the specific effect state is not in place,
When the specific condition is met, the execution probability of the special effect is higher than when the specific condition is not met,
The game machine is characterized in that the mode control means is capable of performing control to shift the presentation mode triggered by a predetermined operation even when the specific condition is not satisfied.

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