JP5564366B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine that controls the transition of an effect mode indicating a probability variation expectation level that suggests that a probability variation state is given as the current gaming state.

  Conventionally, in a pachinko gaming machine that is a type of gaming machine, a big hit lottery of whether or not a big hit is made when a game ball enters the start winning opening arranged on the game board, and the lottery results of the big hit lottery are It is derived by executing a symbol variation game in which the symbols of the columns are varied and displayed. In the symbol variation game, the player can recognize the big hit if the symbol that is finally stopped is a big hit symbol. In addition, there is a function provided with a probability changing function for changing the winning probability state of winning a big hit in the big hit lottery from the low probability state to the high probability state (hereinafter referred to as “probability change state”) after the big hit game ends.

  In this type of pachinko gaming machine, a pachinko gaming machine has been proposed that conceals whether or not the gaming state is a probabilistic state and suggests whether or not the probable state is given as the gaming state (for example, Patent Document 1). In the pachinko gaming machine of Patent Document 1, a plurality of performance modes are set with different probability variations expected to be given a certain probability variation state.

JP 2007-135700 A

  However, in a pachinko machine as disclosed in Patent Document 1, it is possible to predict whether or not the state is probabilistic depending on the transition state of the presentation mode, but the transition state of the presentation mode may not be recognized while the game is progressing. . For example, a player who has just started a game can recognize the presentation mode in which he / she is currently staying, but cannot recognize the presentation mode in which he / she stayed before, and cannot recognize the transition status of the presentation mode. In addition, with the complication of the production mode, a player who has continued the game for a long time may forget the production mode he has stayed before, and in that case, the transition state of the production mode cannot be recognized.

  The present invention has been made paying attention to such problems existing in the prior art, and its purpose is to improve the interest of the game by making it possible to recognize the transition state of the production mode. A gaming machine that can be used.

In order to achieve the above object, the invention according to claim 1 is based on a hit determination means for determining whether or not a symbol variation game performed by variably displaying symbols is a win, and a determination result of the hit determination means. And a display means for displaying the symbol variation game based on the game machine in which a winning game that is advantageous to the player occurs when a predetermined hit display result is displayed in the symbol variation game. If the determination result of the hit determination means is affirmative, a probability change determination means for determining whether or not to give a probability change state for changing the winning lottery probability to a higher probability than the normal state, and a probability change as the current gaming state a mode transition control means for the state to control the transition effect mode indicating probability varying expectations that have been granted, the demonstration execution means for executing a specific effect in the presentation mode, determining binding of said per determination means When the predetermined condition is satisfied, the effect is performed to cause the effect execution means to execute the specific effect regardless of whether or not the game state after the end of the hit game is a probable change state. Control means and display for controlling the display means to display the history of the effect mode transferred by the mode change control means using the type code set according to the type of the effect mode during the symbol variation game The control means , the game number counting means for counting the number of times of the symbol variation game staying in the effect mode, and the reach effect for determining whether or not to execute the reach effect with different probability depending on whether or not the probability variation state is given The display control includes: a determining unit; and a reach number counting unit that counts the number of times the reach effect has been executed in the symbol variation game staying in the effect mode. The stage adds the number of games counted by the number-of-games counting unit and the number of reaches counted by the reach number counting unit to the type code as the history of the effect mode shifted by the mode transition control unit. The gist of the present invention is to perform control to display on the display means .

According to a second aspect of the present invention, in the gaming machine according to the first aspect, the display control means displays on the display means until the end of the winning game when the determination result of the winning determination means is affirmative. The gist of the present invention is to perform control to delete the type code .

According to a third aspect of the invention, the gaming machine according to 請 Motomeko 2, wherein the display control unit, the determination result of the per determination means in the case of positive, are displayed on the display unit in per game The gist is to perform control to erase the type code .

According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, in the gaming machine according to any one of the first to third aspects, when the display control means shifts the effect mode by the mode transition control means, the effect When there is an effect mode history corresponding to the mode , the display mode of the type code corresponding to the destination effect mode among the type codes displayed on the display means is displayed in a specific manner before the effect mode is changed. The gist is to perform control to change the mode.

  A fifth aspect of the present invention is the gaming machine according to any one of the first to fourth aspects, further comprising a production operation means operable by a player, wherein the display control means comprises the production The gist of the present invention is to determine whether or not to display the type code on the display means by operating the operation means.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to predict whether or not a probable change state is given, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

The front view which shows the game board of a pachinko machine. Explanatory drawing explaining the kind of jackpot game. The block diagram which shows the electrical constitution of a pachinko gaming machine. Explanatory drawing which shows a reach probability. Explanatory drawing which shows production mode. Explanatory drawing which shows the transition transition of effect mode. The flowchart which shows a history display switching process. The flowchart which shows production mode transfer control processing. The flowchart which shows log | history initialization processing. The flowchart which shows a history update process. The flowchart which shows a game frequency counting process. (A)-(c) is a schematic diagram explaining the display mode in an effect display apparatus. (A)-(c) is a schematic diagram explaining the display mode in an effect display apparatus. The flowchart which shows presentation mode notice process.

[First Embodiment]
A first embodiment in which the present invention is embodied in a pachinko gaming machine will be described below with reference to FIGS.

  As shown in FIG. 1, an effect display device 11 having a liquid crystal display type image display unit GH is disposed almost at the center of a game board 10 of a pachinko gaming machine. In the effect display device 11 as the display means or effect execution means, a symbol variation game (hereinafter sometimes referred to as “variable game”) that is performed by variably displaying a plurality of symbol sequences (three columns in this embodiment) is displayed. In addition, various display effects executed in association with the variable game are displayed as images. In the present embodiment, in the variation game of the effect display device 11, a symbol combination including a plurality of symbol sequences (three columns in the present embodiment) is derived. Note that the variation game of the effect display device 11 is performed using decorative symbols (effect symbols, hereinafter sometimes referred to as “decorative symbols”) for diversifying the display effects.

  A 7-segment special symbol display device 12 is disposed at the lower right of the effect display device 11. In the special symbol display device 12, a variable game is performed in which a special symbol (hereinafter sometimes referred to as "special symbol") is displayed in a variable manner. The special figure is a notification pattern showing the result of the internal lottery (big hit lottery) for whether or not the big hit, and the result of the internal lottery (small hit lottery) for whether or not the small hit. In the present embodiment, the variable game is executed once on the special symbol display device 12 from when the special symbol variable display is started until the final stop display is displayed.

  In the present embodiment, the special symbol display device 12 selects one special figure corresponding to the lottery results of the big hit lottery and the small hit lottery from among a plurality of special figures (106 kinds in the present embodiment), The selected special figure is individually displayed as a fixed stop when the variable game ends. The 106 types of special charts are 100 types of big hit symbols (corresponding to the big hit display result) that can recognize big hits, and five types of small hit symbols (small hit display results) that can be used to recognize small hits. )) And is classified into one type of off-symbol that can be recognized as a symbol. The small hit lottery is performed when the big hit lottery is not won. When the jackpot symbol is displayed, the player is given a jackpot game. Further, when the small hit symbol is displayed, the player is given a small hit game.

  In the present embodiment, the effect display device 11 displays eight types of numbers [1] to [8] as decorative drawings for each of a plurality of symbol rows. In the present embodiment, the effect display device 11 is configured with a large display area compared to the special symbol display device 12, and the decorative drawing is displayed much larger than the special symbol. . For this reason, the player can recognize the big hit or the loss from the symbol stopped and displayed on the effect display device 11.

  The effect display device 11 displays a display result corresponding to the display result of the special symbol display device 12. Specifically, when the big hit symbol (big hit display result) is confirmed and stopped on the special symbol display device 12, as a rule, the big hit symbol (big hit display result) is also confirmed and stopped on the effect display device 11. The In the present embodiment, the jackpot symbol based on the decoration diagram is a symbol combination in which symbols in all rows are of the same type (for example, [222] [777]).

  In addition, when the special symbol display device 12 is confirmed and stopped for the misplaced symbol (outlier display result), as a general rule, the offender symbol (outlier display result) is confirmed and stopped on the effect display device 11 as well. In this embodiment, as an out-of-line design by a decorative drawing, as a rule, a symbol combination (for example, [135] [246] etc.) in which the symbols in all the columns are different types, or a symbol in one column is another two columns Are symbol combinations of different types (for example, [[151] [767]).

  When the small symbol (small hit display result) is confirmed and stopped on the special symbol display device 12, the probability change suggestion symbol (probability variation suggestion display result) is confirmed and displayed on the effect display device 11. Further, even when a big-hit symbol (hit display result) that can recognize a big hit is displayed on the special symbol display device 12, the probability variation suggestion symbol (probability variation suggestion display result) is displayed on the final stop display. There is also. This probability variation suggestion symbol is a probability variation state (hereinafter, “probability variation”) in which the lottery probability of the jackpot lottery varies from a low probability (4/1278 in the present embodiment) to a high probability (36/1278 in the present embodiment). It is a symbol that suggests the possibility of being given a “state”. In the present embodiment, as the probability variation suggestion symbol by the decorative drawing, a predetermined symbol combination is applicable among symbol combinations in which the symbols of all the rows are different types (in this embodiment, [123] or the like).

  Further, in the effect display device 11, the variable display of symbols stops in the order of left column → right column → middle column as viewed from the player side, and two specific columns (two columns on the left and right in this embodiment) are displayed. ), The reach is formed when the same symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed. Here, the temporary stop display is a state in which the image display unit GH is displayed in a fluctuation state, and is distinguished from a fixed stop display in which the symbol is fixed and stopped in the image display unit GH. In this embodiment, among the plurality of symbol columns, the left column is the first stop column, the right column is the second stop column (previous stop column), the middle column is the third stop column (final stop column), and the left column and the right column A column forms a reach forming column that forms a reach.

  On the lower left side of the special symbol display device 12, a special symbol hold display device 13 having a plurality (two in this embodiment) of special symbol hold light emitting units is disposed. The special symbol hold display device 13 notifies the player of the stored number of start hold balls for special symbols in the variable game stored inside the machine. In the following description, the stored number of special reserved starting balls in a variable game may be referred to as a “held stored number”. The number of reserved memories is incremented by “1” when a game ball wins a first starting winning port 14 or a second starting winning port 15 serving as a starting means disposed on the game board 10, while a variable game starts. As a result, “1” is subtracted. Therefore, when a game ball wins the first start winning opening 14 or the second starting winning opening 15 during the variable game, the number of reserved memories is further added and up to a predetermined upper limit number (“4” in the present embodiment). Accumulated. Thus, the number of reserved memories indicates the number of executions of the variable game that is pending execution.

  Further, a normal symbol display device 20 having a plurality of (two in this embodiment) common symbol holding light emitting units is disposed on the upper right side of the special symbol display device 12. In the normal symbol display device 20, a normal symbol variation game is performed in which a plurality of types of normal symbols are displayed in a variable manner. The normal symbol is a notification symbol indicating the result of an internal lottery (normal lottery) for determining whether or not the game is a normal hit. Hereinafter, the normal symbol may be referred to as “general symbol”, and the normal symbol game may be referred to as “general symbol game”.

  On the upper right side of the normal symbol display device 20, a normal symbol hold display device 21 having a plurality of (two in this embodiment) general symbol hold light emitting units is disposed. The normal symbol hold display device 21 notifies the player of the stored number of start reserved balls for general use (common figure start hold balls) stored inside the machine. In the following description, the number of memorized starting reserved balls for ordinary maps may be referred to as the “number of ordinary reserved memories”. The number of stored general-purpose drawings is incremented by “1” when a game ball passes (enters) the operation gate 19 provided on the game board 10, and is decremented by “1” when the general-game is started. . Therefore, when the game ball passes to the operation gate 19 during the ordinary game, the ordinary figure storage number is further added and accumulated up to a predetermined upper limit number (“4” in the present embodiment). The number-of-usual-pending memory indicates the number of times that the usual-pending game is pending.

  Below the effect display device 11, a first start winning opening 14 having a first winning opening 14a (first entry opening) for a game ball is arranged. A first start opening switch SW1 (shown in FIG. 3) for detecting a winning game ball is disposed in the back of the first start winning opening 14. The first start winning opening 14 can give a starting condition for a variable game and a payout condition for game balls as a predetermined number of winning balls by detecting the winning game ball with the first start opening switch SW1.

  Further, below the first start winning opening 14, a second starting winning opening 15 having a second winning opening 15a (second entry opening) for game balls is arranged. The second start winning opening 15 is an ordinary electric accessory, and includes an opening / closing blade 16 as an opening / closing means for performing an opening / closing operation by the operation of an ordinary electric accessory solenoid SOL1 (shown in FIG. 3). The second start winning opening 15 is in an open state (first state) where the entrance is expanded by the opening operation of the opening / closing blade 16 and the game ball is likely to win (win), while the opening / closing blade 16 is closed. The entrance is not expanded, and the game ball is in a closed state (second state) in which it is difficult to win. A second start port switch SW2 (shown in FIG. 3) for detecting a winning game ball is disposed behind the second start winning port 15. The second start winning opening 15 can give a start condition for the variable game and a payout condition for game balls as a predetermined number of prize balls by detecting the winning game ball with the second start opening switch SW2.

  An operation gate 19 is disposed on the left side of the effect display device 11. Behind the operation gate 19, a gate switch SW4 (shown in FIG. 3) for detecting a passed game ball is disposed. The actuating gate 19 can give the start condition for the usual game by detecting the passed game ball with the gate switch SW4. The usual game is performed to derive a lottery result indicating whether or not the opening / closing blade 16 of the second start winning opening 15 is opened (whether a game ball can be won in the second starting winning opening 15). Production. The second start winning opening 15 is always in a closed state in which the entrance is closed by the opening / closing blade 16, and in this closed state, the game ball cannot be won. On the other hand, when the second start winning opening 15 is won in the normal winning lottery, the opening and closing blades 16 are opened to open the second starting winning opening 15 so that the game ball can be won. That is, when winning the normal winning lottery, it is possible to win a game ball in the second start winning opening 15 by opening the opening and closing blades 16, so that it becomes easier for the player to win a game ball in the second start winning opening 15. It is possible to obtain an opportunity to easily acquire the starting conditions and prize balls of the variable game.

  Also, below the second start winning opening 15, there is a large winning opening (special electric accessory) 18 provided with a large winning opening door 17 that opens and closes by the operation of a large winning opening solenoid SOL2 (shown in FIG. 3). It is arranged. A count switch SW3 (shown in FIG. 3) for detecting a winning game ball is disposed in the back of the big winning opening 18. The big winning opening 18 can give a payout condition of game balls as a predetermined number (for example, 10) of winning balls by detecting the winning game balls. The big winning opening 18 is opened by the opening operation of the big winning opening door 17 during the big hit game, and the winning of the game ball is allowed. For this reason, during the big hit game, the player can have an opportunity to win a prize ball.

  This jackpot game is won after winning the jackpot lottery in the jackpot lottery, the jackpot symbol is confirmed and stopped in the variable game of the special symbol display device 12, and the game ends. When the big hit game is started, an opening effect indicating the start of the big hit game is first performed. After the opening effect is completed, a round game in which the big prize opening door 17 of the big prize opening 18 is opened is performed a plurality of times up to a predetermined number of rounds. One round game is until the grand prize opening door 17 of the big prize opening 18 is opened and closed a predetermined number of times, and a predetermined number of games (the upper limit number of prizes) are placed in the big prize opening 18 during one round game. It is released until the ball wins or until a specified time (round game time) elapses. In the round game, a round effect is performed. When the specified number of round games are finished, an ending effect indicating the end of the jackpot game is performed, and the jackpot game is finished.

  In addition, in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment, a probable change state that is advantageous to the player may be given after the big hit game is over. The probability variation state is determined based on the result of the internal lottery. When the probability variation state is imparted, the type of jackpot symbol (special symbol) displayed in a fixed stop state is a predetermined probability variation symbol. When the probability variation state is not given, the type of jackpot symbol displayed in a fixed stop state becomes a predetermined non-probability variation symbol. In this probability change state, the lottery probability (winning probability) of the jackpot lottery varies from a low probability (4/1278 in the present embodiment) to a high probability (36/1278 in the present embodiment) after the jackpot game is over. In the present embodiment, a jackpot to which a probability variation state is given after the jackpot game ends is a probability variation jackpot, and a jackpot to which a probability variation state is not imparted is a non-probability variation jackpot.

  In addition, the probability variation state is given when the probability variation jackpot is reached until the next jackpot is generated after the jackpot game ends. In this way, the probability variation state is advantageous for the player because the lottery probability of the jackpot lottery fluctuates with a high probability and the jackpot is likely to be generated, and the player plays the game while expecting to become a probability variation jackpot. Is going.

  In addition, after the big hit game is over, a variation shortened state (hereinafter referred to as “variable state”) may be given. In this variable state, the variation time of the variable game in which the display result is confirmed and stopped may be shortened as compared to when the variable state is not given (non-variable state). In the variable state, the variation time of the usual game for deriving a lottery result indicating whether or not to open / close the blade 16 is shortened compared to the non-variable state. In the variable state, the lottery probability (winning probability) of the normal lottery of the ordinary game varies from a low probability (15/251 in this embodiment) to a high probability (250/251 in this embodiment). . In the variable speed state, when the normal winning lottery is won, the open / close blade 16 is opened and closed with an operation pattern different from that in the non-variable speed state. In the present embodiment, when the normal winning lottery is won in the non-variable short state, the open / close blade 16 is opened once, and the open state is maintained until 300 ms elapses after the open. On the other hand, when the normal lottery is won in the variable speed state, the open / close blade 16 is opened three times and the open state is maintained until 1480 ms elapses after being opened in one opening. ing. In other words, the open / close blade 16 is set to operate in an advantageous manner for the player in the variable state when the total open time corresponding to one normal hit is longer than in the non-variable state.

  The open / close blades 16 are opened when a normal hit is reached, but the open / close blades 16 are closed when the upper limit number of game balls (for example, 10 balls) have won even before closing. It has become. Similarly, the opening / closing blade 16 is closed when the upper limit number of game balls has been won even if it has not been opened a predetermined number of times.

  In addition, the variable state of this embodiment is determined whether or not it is granted depending on the type of jackpot game and the game state at the time of winning the jackpot lottery, and the period during which the variable state is granted (fluctuation) Game number of times) is determined. In addition, the variable state is the upper limit number of times until the predetermined number of games (77 times in this embodiment) after the end of the jackpot game is ended, or until the next jackpot game is generated, Is granted.

  An effect button 70 that can be operated by the player is disposed below the game board 10 of the pachinko gaming machine. The effect button 70 as the effect operation means is a push button type, and when pressed, an operation signal is output to the overall control board 31 (shown in FIG. 3) connected to the effect button 70.

  Although not shown in FIG. 1, a decorative lamp 23 (shown in FIG. 3) is disposed in front of the gaming board 10 of the pachinko gaming machine, and below the gaming board 10 of the pachinko gaming machine, A speaker 24 (shown in FIG. 3) is provided.

Next, the big hit game and the small hit game specified for the pachinko gaming machine of this embodiment will be described below with reference to FIG.
The big hit game is started after the big hit symbol is displayed on the display devices 11 and 12 in a variable game. When the big hit game is started, an opening effect indicating the start of the big hit game is first performed. After the opening stage, the round game in which the grand prize opening 18 (the big prize opening door 17) is opened is performed a plurality of times with a predetermined number of rounds as the upper limit (15 rounds or 2 rounds in this embodiment). . One round game is performed until the grand prize opening door 17 of the big prize opening 18 is opened and closed a predetermined number of times. During one round game, the special prize opening 18 has a predetermined number of games (upper limit number of prizes). The ball is released until the ball wins or until a specified time (round game time) elapses. In round games, round effects are performed. Then, an ending effect indicating the end of the jackpot game is performed, and the jackpot game is ended.

  Then, in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment, when the big hit lottery is won, one big hit game is determined from the five types of big hit games shown in FIG. 2, and the determined big hit game is given. It has become. Of the five types of big hit games, which of the big hit games is awarded is determined according to the type of special figure (big hit symbol) determined when the big hit lottery is won. In this embodiment, 100 types of special bonus jackpot symbols displayed on the special symbol display device 12 are classified for each special symbol as shown in FIG.

  55 kinds of jackpot symbols among the jackpot symbols displayed on the special symbol display device 12 are distributed to the symbol A. Similarly, 12 types of jackpot symbols among the jackpot symbols displayed on the special symbol display device 12 are distributed to the symbol B. Of the jackpot symbols displayed on the special symbol display device 12, 15 types of jackpot symbols are assigned to the symbol C. Of the jackpot symbols displayed on the special symbol display device 12, four types of jackpot symbols are assigned to the symbol D. Of the jackpot symbols displayed on the special symbol display device 12, 14 types of jackpot symbols are assigned to the symbol E. Further, in the symbol F shown in FIG. 2, five types of special symbols (small bonus symbols) corresponding to the small hit game are distributed.

  The jackpot game given when the jackpot symbol classified into symbols A, B, and D is displayed on the special symbol display device 12, the prescribed round number is set to “15”, and corresponds to one jackpot game. This is a 15-round jackpot game in which the total opening time of the big prize opening 18 is relatively long. Hereinafter, the jackpot game given when the jackpot symbol classified as the symbol A is displayed on the special symbol display device 12 is referred to as “15R special probability variable jackpot game”. Further, hereinafter, the jackpot game given when the jackpot symbol classified as the symbol B is displayed on the special symbol display device 12 will be referred to as “15R probability change secret jackpot game”. Further, hereinafter, the jackpot game given when the jackpot symbol classified as the symbol D is displayed on the special symbol display device 12 will be referred to as “15R non-probability variable jackpot game”.

  In the 15R special probability variable jackpot game, the 15R probability variable secret jackpot game, and the 15R non-probability variable bonus game, the upper limit number of winnings in one round game is set to “7 balls”. Further, in the 15R special probability variable jackpot game, the 15R probability variable secret jackpot game, and the 15R non-probability bonus game, it is set so that the grand prize opening door 17 of the big prize opening 18 is opened “once” in each round game.

  In addition, in the 15R special probability variable big hit game, regardless of the game state at the time of the big hit lottery, until the next big hit game is generated after the big hit game is finished, the probabilistic state and the variable state after the big hit game is ended. Is to be granted. Further, in the 15R probability variable concealment big hit game, the probability change state is given after the big hit game is ended regardless of the game state at the time of winning the big hit lottery. On the other hand, in the 15R non-probable big hit game, regardless of the game state at the time of winning the big hit lottery, the probable state is not given after the big hit game ends. In addition, in 15R probable secret big hit game and 15R non-probable big hit game, regardless of the game state at the time of winning the big hit lottery, the variable state is given up to 77 variable games after the big hit game ends. It has come to be. In FIG. 2, when the variable state is given until the next big hit game is generated, “until next time” is shown, and a predetermined number of times (77 times in the present embodiment) is indicated. When the variable state is given as the upper limit number of times, the number of times is indicated. In FIG. 2, when the variable state is not given, “0 times” is indicated.

  In addition, in the 15R special probability variable big hit game, 15R probability variable secret big hit game, and 15R non-probable big hit game, the opening time is “7.0 (seconds)” and the round game time of one round game is “25 (seconds)”. However, “12.0 (seconds)” is set as the ending time. Further, although not shown in FIG. 2, the interval time between rounds (interval between rounds) in the 15R special probability variable big hit game, the 15R probability changed secret big hit game, and the 15R non-probable big hit game is “2.0 (seconds)”. Each is set.

  In this way, the opening mode of the big winning opening door 17 of the big winning opening 18 of each round game in the 15R non-probable big hit game, the period during which the variable state is given after the end of the big hit game (upper limit) The number of times is the same. In other words, the 15R probability variation concealment jackpot game and the 15R non-probability variation jackpot game are visually the same.

  Note that each round game may end when a maximum number of game balls is won. For this reason, in the 15R special probability variable jackpot game, the 15R probability variable secret jackpot game, and the 15R non-probability variable jackpot game, “25 (seconds)” that is the round game time of one round game is the maximum time.

  The jackpot game given when the jackpot symbol classified as symbols C and E is displayed on the special symbol display device 12, the prescribed number of rounds is set to “2”, and the big prize corresponding to one jackpot game The game is a two-round jackpot game in which the total opening time of the mouth 18 is relatively short. Hereinafter, the jackpot game given when the jackpot symbol classified as the symbol C is displayed on the special symbol display device 12 is referred to as “2R probability variable jackpot game”. Further, hereinafter, the jackpot game given when the jackpot symbol classified as the symbol E is displayed on the special symbol display device 12 is referred to as “2R non-probability big hit game”.

  In the 2R probability variable big hit game and the 2R non-variable big hit game, the winning upper limit number of one round game is set to “7 balls”. Further, in the 2R probability variable big hit game and the 2R non-probable big hit game, the big prize opening door 17 of the big prize opening 18 is set to be opened “once” in each round game.

  Further, in the 2R probability variable big hit game, regardless of the game state at the time of winning the big hit lottery, the probability changed state is given after the big hit game ends. On the other hand, in the 2R non-probable big hit game, regardless of the game state at the time of winning the big hit lottery, the probable state is not given after the big hit game ends. Also, in 2R probability variable big hit game, in 2R non-probable big hit game, when the game state at the time of winning the big hit lottery is non-variable state, after the big hit game is finished, the short state is not given, and is in the short state The variable state is given with the maximum number of times until 77 variable games end after the end of the big hit game.

  In addition, in the 2R probability variable big hit game and 2R non-probable big hit game, the opening time is “0.004 (seconds)”, and the round game time of one round game is “0.032 (seconds)”. “1.896 (seconds)” is set. Although not shown in FIG. 2, the interval time between rounds (interval between rounds) in the 2R probability variable big hit game and 2R non-probable big hit game is set to “2.0 (seconds)”.

  In this way, the opening mode of the big winning opening door 17 of the big winning opening 18 of each round game in the 2R probable big hit game and the 2R non-probable big hit game, and the period during which the variable state is given after the big hit game ends are the same. It has become. That is, the 2R probability variation big hit game and the 2R non-probability big hit game look the same.

  Further, the small hit game given when the small hit symbol classified as the symbol F is displayed on the special symbol display device 12 has the specified round number set to “1” and one round. The upper limit number of games (count number) is set to “7 balls”. Further, in one round game of the small hit game, it is set so that the big winning opening 18 (the big winning opening door 17) is opened “twice”. Further, in the small hit game, the game state after the end of the small hit game is continued in the game state at the time of winning the small hit lottery. That is, in the small hit game, if the probability variation state is given at the time of winning the small hit lottery, the probability variation state is continuously given even after the small hit game is finished, while if the probability variation state is not granted, Probability status is not given after completion. In addition, in the small hit game, if the variable state is given at the time of winning the small hit lottery, the variable state is continuously given even after the small hit game ends, while if the short state is not given, the small state is small. No change state is given after the hit game ends.

  In the small hit game, “0 (seconds)” is set as the opening time, and “1.9 (seconds)” is set as the ending time. The opening time of the first opening and the second opening is set to “0.032 (seconds)” as an opening mode of the big winning opening 18 (large winning opening door 17) of the round game in the small hit game. Between the first opening and the second opening, “2.0 (seconds)” is set as the interval time. Thereby, the round game time of one round game in the small hit game is set to “2.064 (seconds)” consisting of “0.032 (seconds) +2.0 (seconds) +0.032 (seconds)”. Will be. For this reason, the round game time of the small hit game is the big win in the second round after the big winning opening 18 (the big winning door 17) is opened in the first round of the 2R probable big hit game and the 2R non-probable big hit game. The time until the mouth 18 is closed is the same time.

  In addition, the round game time of the round game in the 2R probability variable big hit game, the 2R non-variable big hit game, and the small hit game may end when the round game is awarded by the maximum number of game balls, respectively. Maximum time.

Next, the control configuration of the pachinko gaming machine will be described below with reference to FIG.
A main control board 30 that controls the entire pachinko gaming machine is disposed on the back side of the pachinko gaming machine of the present embodiment. The main control board 30 executes various processes for controlling the entire pachinko gaming machine and outputs various control commands (control commands) according to the process results. Further, an overall control board 31, a display control board 32, a lamp control board 33, and a sound control board 34 are disposed on the rear side of the machine. The overall control board 31 comprehensively controls the display control board 32, the lamp control board 33, and the sound control board 34 based on the control signal (control command) output from the main control board 30. The display control board 32 is based on the control signals (control commands) output from the main control board 30 and the overall control board 31, and the display mode of the effect display device 11 (display images such as symbols, various background images, characters, characters, etc.) To control. The lamp control board 33 controls the light emission mode (lighting (flashing) / lighting off timing, etc.) of the decorative lamp 23 based on the control signal (control command) output from the main control board 30 and the overall control board 31. The sound control board 34 controls the sound output mode (sound output timing, etc.) of the speaker 24 based on the control signals (control commands) output from the main control board 30 and the overall control board 31.

Here, specific configurations of the main control board 30, the overall control board 31, and the display control board 32 will be described below.
First, the main control board 30 will be described below with reference to FIG.

  The main control board 30 has a main control CPU 30a for executing control operations in a predetermined procedure, a main control ROM 30b for storing a main control program for the main control CPU 30a, and a main control capable of writing and reading necessary data. A RAM 30c is provided. The main control CPU 30a is connected to various switches SW1 to SW4 so that detection signals output by detecting the game balls can be input. The main control CPU 30a is connected to a special symbol display device 12, a special symbol hold display device 13, a normal symbol display device 20, a normal symbol hold display device 21, a normal electric accessory solenoid SOL1, and a big prize opening solenoid SOL2. Has been.

  Further, the main control CPU 30a executes a random number update process (random number generation process) for updating values of various random numbers such as a hit determination random number, a special figure distribution random number, and a reach determination random number at predetermined intervals. The winning determination random number is a random number used in the big hit lottery (big hit determination) and the small hit lottery (small hit determination). The special figure distribution random number is a random number used in determining the type of special figure that becomes a big hit symbol. The reach determination random number is a reach lottery (reach determination) to determine whether or not to form a reach in the case of a big hit lottery when the big hit is not won, or when the small hit lottery is not won for the big win It is a random number used in. The main control RAM 30c stores (sets) various pieces of information (random numbers, timer values, flags, etc.) that are appropriately rewritten during the operation of the pachinko gaming machine. For example, the main control RAM 30c stores a small hit symbol distribution random number used when determining the type of special figure that becomes a small hit symbol when determining the small hit. The main control RAM 30c stores a normal hit determination random number used when determining whether or not the normal game is a normal hit.

  The main control ROM 30b stores a main control program and various determination values (such as a big hit determination value, a small hit determination value, and a reach determination value). The big hit determination value is a determination value used in the big hit lottery, and is determined from numerical values that can be taken by the random number for winning determination (all 1278 kinds of integers from 0 to 1277). In the present embodiment, four values are set as the jackpot determination value in the non-probable change state, and the probability of winning in the big hit lottery is 4/1278. On the other hand, in the probability change state, 36 values as the jackpot determination value are set. The value is set, and the probability of winning in the jackpot lottery is 36/127. Also, the small hit determination value is a determination value used in the small hit lottery, and does not overlap with the big hit determination value from the numerical values that can be taken by the random numbers for winning determination (all 1278 integers from 0 to 1277). It has been established. In the present embodiment, five values are set as the small hit determination value regardless of whether or not the probability variation state, and the probability of winning in the big hit lottery is 5/1278. The reach determination value is a determination value used in internal lottery (reach determination) as to whether or not to form a reach when determining a loss, and is a numerical value that can be taken by a random number for reach determination (all 241 from 0 to 240). It is determined from the (integer of the street).

  The main control ROM 30b stores a plurality of types of variation patterns. The variation pattern is a pattern that serves as a base for effects (display effects, light-emitting effects, sound effects) from the start of the change game to the end of the change game. The fluctuation time (direction time) can be specified. In the present embodiment, the plurality of types of variation patterns can be classified into a variation pattern for big hit variation, a variation pattern for probability variation suggestion variation, a variation pattern for outlier reach variation, and a variation pattern for outlier variation. The jackpot fluctuation is performed when it is determined that 15R special probability variation jackpot game, 15R probability variation suggestion jackpot game, or 15R non-probability variation jackpot game is granted, and after the reach effect, the variation game finally determines the jackpot symbol This is an effect developed to stop display. Probability suggestion variation is performed when it is determined that 2R probability variation big hit game, 2R non-probability big hit game, or small hit game is awarded, and after the reach effect, the variable game is finally a big hit symbol or small hit symbol Is an effect developed so as to be displayed in a fixed stop state. The loss reach variation is an effect that is performed when it is determined that the big hit game and the small hit game are not given, and through the reach effect, the variable game is developed so that the final symbol is finally stopped and displayed. Out-of-bounds fluctuation is an effect that is performed when it is determined that the big hit game and the small hit game are not awarded, and the variable game is developed so as to finally stop and display the symbols in the final state without reaching the reach effect. . Note that there are a plurality of types of variation patterns for jackpot presentation, probability variation suggestion, outlier reach variation, and outlier variation, and one of them is selected.

  In this embodiment, when the 15R special probability variable big hit game, the 15R probability changed secret big hit game, or the 15R non-probable variable big hit game is determined, the same fluctuation pattern for big hit fluctuation is determined. Therefore, it is impossible to specify which of 15R special probability variable big hit game, 15R probability variable secret big hit game, and 15R non-probable big hit game is given from the contents of the variation game. Further, in the present embodiment, when the 2R probability variation big hit game, the 2R non-probability big hit game, and the small hit game are determined, the variation pattern for the same probability suggestion variation is determined. Therefore, it is impossible to specify which of 2R probability variable big hit game, 2R non-probability variable big hit game, and small hit game is given from the contents of the variation game.

Next, the overall control board 31 will be described below with reference to FIG.
The overall control board 31 has an overall control CPU 31a that executes control operations in a predetermined procedure, an overall control ROM 31b that stores an overall control program for the overall control CPU 31a, and overall control that can write and read necessary data. A RAM 31c is provided. The general control RAM 31c stores (sets) various pieces of information (random numbers, timer values, flags, etc.) that are appropriately rewritten during the operation of the pachinko gaming machine. In addition, a display control board 32, a lamp control board 33, and an audio control board 34 are connected to the overall control CPU 31a. When receiving various control commands, the overall control CPU 31a executes various controls based on the overall control program.

  In addition, an effect button 70 is connected to the overall control CPU 31a, and an operation signal can be input from the effect button 70. That is, the overall control CPU 31a can detect that the effect button 70 has been operated.

Next, the display control board 32 will be described below with reference to FIG.
The display control board 32 has a display control CPU 32a for executing a display control operation in a predetermined procedure, a display control ROM 32b for storing a display control program of the display control CPU 32a, and a display capable of writing and reading necessary data. A control RAM 32c is provided. The display control ROM 32b stores various image data (image data such as symbols, various background images, characters and characters). The display control RAM 32c stores (sets) various pieces of information (random numbers, timer values, flags, etc.) that are appropriately rewritten during the display operation of the pachinko gaming machine. In addition, the effect display device 11 is connected to the display control CPU 32a. When various control commands are input, the display control CPU 32a executes various controls based on the display control program.

  Next, various processes such as a special symbol input process and a special symbol start process executed by the main control CPU 30a of the main control board 30 based on the main control program will be described below. In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 30a executes various processes every predetermined control cycle (for example, 4 ms). In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 30a that executes various processes described below functions as a hit determination means, a probability change determination means, and a reach effect determination means.

First, the special symbol input process will be described below.
First, the main control CPU 30a plays a game in the first start winning port 14 or the second start winning port 15 based on whether a detection signal is input from the first start port switch SW1 or the second start port switch SW2. It is determined whether or not the ball has won. When the determination result is affirmative, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the number of reserved storage stored in the main control RAM 30c is less than the upper limit number “4”. When the number of reserved memories is less than “4”, the main control CPU 30a adds “1” to the number of reserved memories. The main control CPU 30a that has updated (added “1”) the number of reserved memories controls the display content of the special symbol hold display device 13 so as to display the number of reserved memories after update (after addition). Next, the main control CPU 30a reads out and acquires various random number values (in this embodiment, such as a hit determination random number value) from the main control RAM 30c, and obtains the value corresponding to the reserved storage number. To a predetermined storage area. Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol input process.

  On the other hand, when the game ball does not win the first start winning port 14 or the second start winning port 15, or the game ball wins the first start winning port 14 or the second start winning port 15, the number of reserved memories is If it is not less than “4”, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol input process.

Next, the special symbol start process will be described below.
First, the main control CPU 30a determines an execution condition as to whether or not a variable game is being executed or a big hit game is being executed. If this determination result is affirmative (during a variable game or a big hit game), the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process.

  On the other hand, if this determination result is negative (not in a variable game and not in a big hit game), the main control CPU 30a has the number of reserved storages stored in the main control RAM 30c smaller than “0”. A hold determination process for determining whether or not the value is larger is executed. When the number of reserved memories is “1” or more, the main control CPU 30a subtracts “1” from the number of reserved memories and displays the number of reserved memories after update (after subtraction) because there is a pending variable game. In this way, the display content of the special symbol hold display device 13 is controlled. Then, the main control CPU 30a reads the value of the random number for hit determination stored in a predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 30c in association with the reserved storage number.

Subsequently, the main control CPU 30a compares the value of the hit determination random number associated with the reserved storage number with the jackpot determination value, and determines whether or not both values match.
In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 30a has a low probability (4/1278 in the present embodiment) in the non-probability variation state and a high probability (36 in the present embodiment) in the probability variation state. / 1278), the big hit determination is performed. When the determination result of the big hit determination is affirmative, the main control CPU 30a sets “1” to the big hit flag indicating that the game is a variable game that is a big hit, and the big hit fluctuation for executing the variable game that becomes the big hit fluctuation Execute the process. In the big hit variation process, the main control CPU 30a reads the value of the special figure distribution random number associated with the reserved memory number from the main control RAM 30c, and based on the value of the special figure distribution random number, the special symbol display device 12 The big hit symbol is determined as a special symbol (final stop symbol) to be displayed in a fixed stop. Subsequently, when the symbol A, symbol B, or symbol D is determined as the jackpot symbol, the main control CPU 30a selects and determines one of the variation patterns for the jackpot variation. On the other hand, when the symbol C or symbol E is determined as the jackpot symbol, the main control CPU 30a selects and determines one of the variation patterns for the probability variation suggestion variation. Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process.

  On the other hand, if the determination result of the big hit determination is negative, the main control CPU 30a compares the value of the random number for hit determination associated with the reserved storage number with the small hit determination value, and whether both values match. A small hit judgment is made.

  In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 30a makes a small hit determination at 5/1278 regardless of whether or not the small hit probability of the variable game is in a probability change state. If the determination result of the small hit determination is affirmative, the main control CPU 30a sets “1” in the small hit flag indicating that the game is a variable game that is a small hit, and executes a variable game that is a small hit variation. The small hit variation process is executed. In the small hit variation processing, the main control CPU 30a reads the small hit symbol distribution random number value associated with the reserved memory number from the main control RAM 30c, and based on the small hit symbol distribution random number value, the special symbol A small hit symbol is determined as a special figure to be displayed on the display device 12 with fixed stop. Subsequently, the main control CPU 30a selects and determines one of the variation patterns for the probability variation suggestion variation. Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process.

  On the other hand, when the determination result of the small hit determination is negative, the main control CPU 30a specifies a deviation because the value of the random number for hit determination is not a value for the big hit or the small hit. Therefore, the main control CPU 30a reads the reach determination random number value associated with the reserved storage number, compares the reach determination random number value with the reach determination value, and determines whether the two values match. Perform reach determination.

Here, the reach determination value for determining whether to execute the reach effect will be described below with reference to FIG.
Different values are set as the reach determination value depending on various conditions, and the probability of determining whether or not to execute the reach effect may be different. As shown in FIG. 4, the various conditions include whether or not a certain variation state or a variation state is given, and the number of reserved memories after subtraction.

  The main control CPU 30a causes the reach effect to be executed at 36/241 when the probability variation state and the variation state are not given and the reserved memory number after the subtraction is “0” or “1”. Further, the main control CPU 30a executes the reach effect at 18/241 when the number of reserved memory after subtraction is “2”, and at 6/241 when the number of reserved memory after subtraction is “3”. Make reach production.

  On the other hand, the main control CPU 30a is given 39/39 when the number of reserved storages after subtraction is “0” or “1” in the case where the probability change state is given but the change state is not given. At 241, a reach effect is executed. Further, the main control CPU 30a executes the reach effect at 20/241 when the number of reserved memories after subtraction is “2”, and at 6/241 when the number of reserved memories after subtraction is “3”. Make reach production.

  Further, the main control CPU 30a executes reach effect at 96/241 when the variable state is given but the probability storage state is not given and the number of reserved storage after subtraction is “0”. Let Further, the main control CPU 30a causes the reach effect to be executed at 6/241 when the number of stored storage after subtraction is any one of “1” to “3”.

  On the other hand, when the probability variation state and the variation state are given, the main control CPU 30a executes the reach effect at 99/241 when the number of reserved storage after subtraction is “0”. Further, the main control CPU 30a causes the reach effect to be executed at 6/241 when the number of stored storage after subtraction is any one of “1” to “3”.

  Thus, the main control CPU 30a reads the value from the probability change flag and the operation flag assigned to the main control RAM 30c, and specifies whether the probability change state or the change state is given. This probability variation flag is a flag indicating whether or not a probability variation state is imparted, and the operation flag is a flag indicating whether or not a variation state is imparted. When “1” is set in the probability variation flag, it indicates that the probability variation state is assigned, and when “0” is set, it indicates that the probability variation state is not imparted. ing. Similarly, when the operation flag is set to “1”, it indicates that the variable state is provided. When “0” is set, the variable state is not provided. It is shown that. Then, the main control CPU 30a determines a reach determination value based on the specified gaming state and the number of reserved memories after subtraction, and compares the two values with the reach determination random number. The reach determination is performed. The main control CPU 30a executes the reach effect with different probabilities depending on whether or not the variable state is given. Further, the main control CPU 30a executes the reach effect with different probabilities depending on whether or not the probability variation state is given. In particular, in the present embodiment, the main control CPU 30a executes the reach effect at a higher probability when the probability variation state is assigned than when the probability variation state is not imparted. As a result, as will be described in detail later, the reach effect is executed with a different probability depending on the effect mode in which the user is staying.

  As a result of the reach determination, if the determination result of the reach determination is affirmative, the main control CPU 30a has won the reach determination. Execute. In the reach variation process, the main control CPU 30a determines a special symbol as a special symbol to be displayed on the special symbol display device 12 in a fixed stop, and selects and determines one of the variation patterns for the non-uniform reach variation. Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process.

  On the other hand, if the determination result of the reach determination is negative, the main control CPU 30a has not won the reach determination, and therefore reads the value from the operation flag, and based on the value, plays a variation game that causes a deviation variation. A deviation variation process is executed for execution. In the deviation variation process, the main control CPU 30a determines a special symbol as a special symbol to be confirmed and stopped on the special symbol display device 12. Subsequently, the main control CPU 30a selects and determines one of the variation patterns for deviation variation. Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process.

On the other hand, if the determination result in the hold determination process described above is negative (the number of hold memories is not “1” or more), the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process.
Thereafter, in a process different from the special symbol start process, the main control CPU 30a sends a control command generated according to the determined items determined in the special symbol start process to the general control board 31 (general control CPU 31a) at a predetermined timing. Output. Specifically, the main control CPU 30a first outputs a variation pattern designation command instructing the variation pattern and instructing the start of the variation game at the start of the variation game. Further, the main control CPU 30a outputs a special figure designation command for designating a special figure, after outputting the variation pattern designation command. In addition, the main control CPU 30a outputs a total symbol stop command to the overall control board 31 when displaying the special symbol fixed stop.

  When the main control CPU 30a determines the winning (big hit or small winning), after the end of the variation game based on the determined variation pattern, the main control CPU 30a controls the type of hit game (big hit game) specified based on the final stop symbol. And a predetermined control command is output at a predetermined timing to the central control CPU 31a of the general control board 31. The main control CPU 30a outputs an opening command when the variable game ends. The main control CPU 30a outputs a round command every time a round starts. Further, the main control CPU 30a outputs an opening signal when opening the big winning opening door 17 of the big winning opening 18, and outputs a closing signal when closing the big winning opening door 17 of the big winning opening 18. To do. The main control CPU 30a outputs an ending command after the interval time has elapsed when the round game of the last round is completed. Then, after the ending time has elapsed, the main control CPU 30a sets (clears) the big hit flag or the small hit flag to “0” and ends the hit game.

  The main control CPU 30a clears the probability variation flag, the operation flag, and the number of operations (sets “0”) at the start of the big hit game, regardless of the type of the big hit game. This number of operations is a counter for counting the number of times that the variable state is given.

  Then, the main control CPU 30a sets “1” to the probability variation flag when giving the probability variation state after the end of the big hit game, while setting “0” to the probability variation flag when not giving the probability variation state. Set. Then, the main control CPU 30 a outputs a probability change designation command corresponding to the probability change flag to the overall control board 31. The probability variation designation command is a command indicating whether or not a certain probability variation state is given.

  Further, the main control CPU 30a sets “1” to the operation flag indicating that the variable state is to be given, and does not give the variable state, when the variable state is given after the end of the big hit game. In this case, “0” is set in the variable speed flag. Then, the main control CPU 30 a outputs a variable length designation command corresponding to the operation flag to the overall control board 31. The change designation command is a command indicating whether or not a change state is given.

  Further, when the variable state is given until the next big hit game is generated, the main control CPU 30a makes a hit indicating that the variable state is given "until next time" in a predetermined amount of the main control RAM 30c. Set in the storage area. In addition, when the variable state is given with the predetermined number of times (in this embodiment, 77 times) as the upper limit number of times, the main control CPU 30a sets the value indicating the number of times as the number of operation times in the main control RAM 30c. Set to a predetermined storage area. Further, the main control CPU 30a subtracts “1” the number of times of operation every time the variable game is executed, and clears the operation flag (sets “0”) when the value becomes “0”. An end command is output to the overall control board 31. This change end command is a command indicating that the change state has ended. In the case of a small hit game, since the game state at the time of winning a small hit is maintained, the main control CPU 30a maintains the current state of both the probability variation flag and the operation flag (does not set a new value).

  Thus, in the 15R probability variation concealment big hit game and the 15R non-probability variable big hit game, the period during which the shortage state is given after the big hit game ends (until 77 fluctuation games are executed) is also the same. On the other hand, in the 15R probability variation concealment big hit game, the probability change state is given after the big hit game is finished, whereas in the 15R non-probability big hit game, the probability change state is not given after the big hit game ends. In other words, even if the big hit game of either 15R probability variable concealment big hit game or 15R non-probable big hit game is awarded and then the fluctuation game is executed 77 times, the probability change state is not changed. It cannot be specified whether or not it is granted. Therefore, even if the provision of the variable state is finished when 77 variable games are executed after the end of the big hit game, 15R probable secret big hit game or 15R non-probable big hit game is given, and the probable state is given. Can be expected to be. Similarly, even if 2R probability variable big hit game or 2R non-probable big hit game is given and 77 variable games are executed after the big hit game is finished, the probability changed state is given. Can be expected.

Next, processing related to the ordinary game will be described below.
In the normal symbol input process, when the main control CPU 30a determines that the game ball has passed through the operation gate 19, the number of the common figure reserved storage stored in the main control RAM 30c is less than the upper limit “4”. It is determined whether or not. If the determination result is affirmative (the number of reserved general-use reserved memory <“4”), the main control CPU 30a adds “1” to the number of general-purpose reserved memory, and rewrites the number of general-purpose reserved memory. Subsequently, the main control CPU 30a reads and obtains the value of the random number for determining normal hits from the main control RAM 30c, and stores the value in a predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 30c associated with the general-purpose reserved memory number. Set the normal symbol input process.

  Next, the main control CPU 30a executes the following processing every predetermined control cycle (for example, 4 ms). First, the main control CPU 30a sets the number of the general-purpose reserved memory number to “1” when the read general-purpose reserved memory number is larger than “0” in the case where the normal figure is not being displayed in a variable display or a normal hit game. ”Is subtracted, and the value of the random number for determining the normal hit stored in the predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 30c is obtained in association with the number of reserved ordinary maps. Then, the main control CPU 30a determines whether the acquired normal hit determination random number matches the normal hit determination value stored in the main control ROM 30b, performs normal hit determination, and determines the determination result. The corresponding general symbol is determined as the final stop symbol to be displayed on the normal symbol display device 20 with a fixed stop. Then, the main control CPU 30a executes various processes related to the normal game, such as controlling the display contents of the normal symbol display device 20 so as to start the normal variable display.

  Then, when determining the normal hit, the main control CPU 30a executes the control related to the normal hit game after the usual game ends. Further, the main control CPU 30a controls the ordinary electric accessory solenoid SOL1 so as to open the opening / closing blade 16 in an opening mode that differs depending on whether or not the variable state is given when the normal game is started.

  In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 30a has a low probability (15/251 in the present embodiment) of the lottery probability of the normal game lottery of the ordinary game in the non-variable state and a high probability in the variable state. In this embodiment, the normal hit determination is performed at 250/251. Further, the main control CPU 30a selects and determines a variation pattern of the usual game according to whether or not the variable state is given. Thereby, the main control CPU 30a performs control so that the variation time of the usual game is shortened in the variable state in comparison with the non-variable state. Further, the main control CPU 30a performs control so that the total opening time corresponding to one normal hit is opened longer in the variable state than in the non-variable state.

Next, the contents of control executed by the overall control CPU 31a to execute a variable game including various effects will be described below.
When a predetermined control command is input from the main control CPU 30a at a predetermined timing, the overall control CPU 31a performs control according to the input control command based on the overall control program. Specifically, when the CPU 31a for overall control inputs a variation pattern designation command, the overall control CPU 31a outputs the variation pattern designation command to each of the control boards 32-34. Similarly, when the opening control command, the round command, and the ending command are input, the overall control CPU 31a outputs the opening command, the round command, and the ending command to the control boards 32 to 34, respectively. Further, when the CPU 31a for overall control receives a certain change designation command and a change designation command, it sets a value corresponding to the command in the overall control RAM 31c.

  When the central control CPU 31a inputs the variation pattern designation command and the special figure designation command, the effect display is performed based on the variation pattern designated by the fluctuation pattern designation command and the final stop symbol designated by the special figure designation command. The decoration drawing displayed on the apparatus 11 is determined.

  More specifically, if the designated final stop symbol is a jackpot symbol that is classified as symbol A, the overall control CPU 31a determines a decorative symbol from the jackpot symbols. In the present embodiment, the jackpot symbol is determined from [333] [777].

  When the designated final stop symbol is a jackpot symbol classified as symbol B or symbol D, the overall control CPU 31a determines a decorative symbol from among the jackpot symbols determined in advance among the jackpot symbols. In the present embodiment, [111] [222] [444] [555] [666] [888] is determined as a predetermined jackpot symbol.

  Thereby, when the decoration diagram is [333] [777], it can be specified that the 15R special probability variable big hit game has been given, and it can be specified that the probability change state will be given after the big hit game ends. . On the other hand, when the decoration diagram is [111] [222] [444] [555] [666] [888], which of the 15R probability variation concealment big hit game and the 15R non-probability big hit game is awarded? Cannot be specified.

  In addition, the overall control CPU 31a determines the decoration from among the probable suggestion symbols when the designated final stop symbol is a big hit symbol classified as symbol C or symbol E or a small hit symbol classified as symbol F. To do. In the present embodiment, the probability variation suggestion symbol is determined from among [123] and the like. As described above, when the decoration diagram is [123] or the like, it is impossible to specify which of the 2R probability variable big hit games, the 2R non-probable variable big hit games, and the small hit games is awarded.

  Further, the overall control CPU 31a determines that the designated final stop symbol is an outlier symbol, and if a variation pattern for variation in outlier reach is designated, the decorative symbol is disregarded (such as [123]). (Excluding suggested symbols). In addition, when the designated final stop symbol is a missing symbol and a variation pattern for deviation variation is designated, the overall control CPU 31a determines a decoration from the missing symbols. Then, the overall control CPU 31a outputs a decorative design designation command for designating the determined decorative design to the display control board 32. In addition, when the overall control CPU 31a inputs an all symbols stop command, the overall control CPU 31a outputs the command to the display control board 32.

Next, various processes executed by the display control CPU 32a of the display control board 32 based on the display control program will be described below.
When a control command is input from the overall control board 31 (overall control CPU 31a), the display control CPU 32a performs control according to the input control command based on the display control program. Specifically, when the display control CPU 32a inputs a variation pattern designation command, the effect display device 11 starts the variation game by displaying the decorative drawing in a variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command. Control display content. Then, when the display control CPU 32a inputs the all symbols stop command, the display control CPU 32a controls the display content of the effect display device 11 so that the decoration designated by the ornament design designation command is displayed in a fixed stop manner. By this control, a variation game is performed in the effect display device 11.

  In addition, when the opening command is input, the display control CPU 32a controls the display content of the effect display device 11 so as to execute the opening effect. Further, when a round command is input, the display control CPU 32a controls the display content of the effect display device 11 so as to execute each round effect. Further, when the ending command is input, the display control CPU 32a controls the display content of the effect display device 11 so as to execute the ending effect.

  In addition, the production mode is shifted after the end of each big hit game and the small hit game or on the condition that a specific variation pattern is determined. The effect mode indicates a probability variation expectation level (possibility that a certain probability variation state has been imparted) suggesting that a certain probability variation state has been imparted. The effect mode corresponds to the type of background image of the effect display device 11 in the variable game, and can be easily recognized by the player based on the background image. In addition, the effect mode can be executed over a plurality of continuous variation games. In the present embodiment, the specific variation pattern corresponds to a normal variation pattern having the highest probability of being selected among all the variation patterns. This normal variation pattern is included in a variation pattern for deviation variation.

Here, such an effect mode will be described below with reference to FIG.
As shown in FIG. 5, in this embodiment, there are a plurality of types of effect modes with different probability of expected change. The probability variation expectation indicates the ratio of the appearance rate in the probability variation state to the total appearance rate obtained by adding the appearance rate in the probability variation state and the appearance rate in the non-probability variation state. The plurality of effect modes are roughly classified into four types: a normal effect mode, a normal-time probability variation / secret effect mode, a probability change / secret effect mode, and a probability change confirmation effect mode. Further, the normal effect mode includes three effect modes A1 to A3. In addition, the normal-time probability variation concealment effect mode includes three effect modes B1 to B3. In addition, the probabilistic and concealment production mode includes three production modes C1 to C3. In addition, the certain change confirmation effect mode includes one effect mode D1.

  The production modes A1 to A3, B1 to B3, and C1 to C3 are production modes in which the probability variation state may be provided, and the production mode D1 is a production in which it is determined that the probability variation state is provided. Mode. In addition, in the production modes A1 to A3, B1 to B3, and C1 to C3, the same background image is displayed for each production mode regardless of whether or not the production mode is in the probability variation state. It is difficult for the player to recognize whether or not. As described above, the background images in the production modes A1 to A3, B1 to B3, and C1 to C3 are equivalent to the specific production in which it is not possible to recognize whether the background image is in the probability variation state or not regardless of whether it is in the probability variation state. To do. The production modes A1 to A3 and B1 to B3 are production modes when the variable state is not assigned, and the production modes C1 to C3 and D1 are production modes when the variable state is assigned. is there.

  Moreover, these several production modes A1-A3, B1-B3, C1-C3, D1 have the function which shows the probability change expectation which suggests the possibility that the probability change state is provided. In normal times when the variable state is not given, the expectation change expectation is high in the order of the production modes A1 to A3 (lowest), the production mode B1 (low), the production mode B2 (medium), and the production mode B3 (high). It is set to be. Further, although the variable state is given, the production mode D1 has a higher probability change expectation (maximum) than the production mode B3 (high) because the certain variation state is always given. On the other hand, when the variable state is given, the probability change expectation is set higher in the order of the production mode C1 (low), the production mode C2 (medium), and the production mode C3 (high). The production mode D1 has a higher probability of change (highest) than the production mode C3 (high). As described above, the production mode includes a plurality of types of production modes A1 to A3, B1 to B3, C1 to C3, and D1 having different probability of expected change.

Next, transition transitions of various production modes accompanying the progress of the game will be described below with reference to FIG. Moreover, in FIG. 6, in order to classify | categorize several production modes, it has shown using the broken line.
When the variable state is given, the user stays in any one of the production modes C1 to C3 and D1. On the other hand, when the variable state is not given, the user stays in any one of the production modes A1 to A3 and B1 to B3. When various types of big hit games or small hit games are won, the presentation mode may be shifted along with the start of the first variable game after the end of the game.

  If you win the 15R special probability big hit game (symbol A), even if you are staying in any of the production modes A1 to A3, B1 to B3, C1 to C3, D1, so that it will shift to the production mode D1 It has become. It should be noted that after the 15R special probability variable big hit game is over, the variable state is given until the next big hit is generated.

  Next, in the case of winning 15R probability variation secret jackpot game (symbol B) and 15R non-probability variation jackpot game (symbol D), the player stays in any of the production modes A1 to A3, B1 to B3, C1 to C3, and D1. Even if it is, it changes to any one of production modes C1-C3.

  It is defined that after the end of the 15R probability variation concealment big hit game, the stage is shifted to the effect mode C3 with a higher probability than after the end of the 15R non-probability big hit game. Similarly, after the end of the 15R probability variation concealment big hit game, it is defined that the transition to the effect mode C2 is performed with a higher probability than after the end of the 15R non-variable big hit game. On the other hand, after the end of the 15R non-probable big hit game, it is defined that the transition to the effect mode C1 is performed with a higher probability than after the end of the 15R probability change secret big hit game. For this reason, it becomes a 15R probability variation concealment big hit game, and when the probability variation state is given after the end, it becomes easy to shift to the production modes C2 and C3. On the other hand, when the game is a 15R non-probable big hit game and the probable change state is not given after the end, it becomes easy to shift to the production mode C1. In particular, when the transition to the production mode C3 is completed after the 15R probability variation concealment big hit game or the 15R non-probability big hit game ends, the probability variation expectation is defined higher than the case where the production mode C2 is entered. In the case of shifting to the mode C2, the probability variation expectation is defined higher than in the case of shifting to the production mode C1.

  Next, if you are staying in any of the production modes C1 to C3 and D1 and win 2R probability variable big hit game (symbol C) or 2R non-probable big hit game (symbol E), you will be given a probability variable state. Regardless of whether or not it is present, the mode is shifted to any one of the production modes C1 to C3.

  It is defined that after the end of the 2R probability variable big hit game, the stage is shifted to the effect mode C3 with a higher probability than after the end of the 2R non-probable big hit game. Similarly, after the end of the 2R probability variable big hit game, it is defined that the transition to the effect mode C2 is performed with a higher probability than after the end of the 2R non-probable big hit game. On the other hand, after the end of the 2R non-probable big hit game, it is defined that the mode is shifted to the effect mode C1 with a higher probability than after the end of the 2R probable big hit game. For this reason, it becomes 2R probability variation big hit game, and when the probability variation state is given after the end, it becomes easy to shift to the production modes C2 and C3. On the other hand, when it becomes 2R non-probability big hit game and the probable change state is not given after the end, it becomes easy to shift to the production mode C1. In particular, when the transition is made to the production mode C3 after the end of the 2R probability variation big hit game or the 2R non-probability big hit game, the probability variation expectation is defined higher than the case where the production mode C2 is entered. In the case of shifting to C2, the probability variation expectation is defined higher than in the case of shifting to the production mode C1.

  Thus, in the first variation game after the end of the big hit game, in the production modes C1 to C3, the production mode C1 (low), the production mode C2 (medium), and the production mode C3 (high) are expected to change in order. It is stipulated to be higher.

If the small hit game is won while staying in the effect modes C1 to C3 and D1, the staying effect modes C1 to C3 and D1 are continued.
Next, during the stay in the production modes A1 to A3, B1 to B3, if the 2R probability variation big hit game (symbol C), 2R non-probability big hit game (symbol E), and small hit game (symbol F) are won, The process shifts to any one of B3.

  It is defined that after the end of the 2R probability variable big hit game, the stage is shifted to the effect mode B3 with a higher probability than after the end of the 2R non-variable big hit game. Similarly, after the end of the 2R probability variable big hit game, it is defined that the transition to the effect mode B2 is performed with a higher probability than after the end of the 2R non-probable big hit game. On the other hand, after the end of the 2R non-probable big hit game, it is defined that the mode is shifted to the effect mode B1 with a higher probability than after the end of the 2R probable big hit game. For this reason, it becomes 2R probability variation big hit game, and when the probability variation state is given after the end, it becomes easy to shift to the production modes B2 and B3. On the other hand, when it becomes 2R non-probability big hit game and the probabilistic change state is not given after the end, it becomes easy to shift to the production mode B1. In particular, when the transition is made to the production mode B3 after the end of the 2R probability variation big hit game or the 2R non-probability big hit game, the probability variation expectation is defined higher than the case where the production mode B2 is entered. When shifting to B2, the probability variation expectation is defined higher than when shifting to the production mode B1.

  In addition, after the end of the small hit game, when the small hit game is won, the transition is made to the effect mode B3 with a higher probability than when the small hit game is won and the non-probable state is reached. It is prescribed as follows. Similarly, after the small hit game is finished, when the small hit game is won, the transition to the production mode B2 is performed with a higher probability than when the small hit game is won in the non-probable state. It is prescribed to be. On the other hand, after the end of the small hit game, when the small hit game is won, the transition to the production mode B1 has a higher probability than when the small hit game is won. It is prescribed to be. For this reason, it becomes a small hit game in the probability variation state, and when the probability variation state is given after the end, it becomes easy to shift to the production modes B2 and B3. On the other hand, when it is a small hit game in the non-probability change state and the probability change state is not given after the end, it becomes easy to shift to the production mode B1. In particular, when the transition to the production mode B3 is completed after the end of the small hit game, the expected probability of change is defined higher than the transition to the production mode B2, and the transition to the production mode B2 is performed. Is defined with a higher probability of expected change than when the mode is shifted to the production mode B1.

  Thus, after the big hit game or the small hit game ends, in the first variation game, among the production modes B1 to B3, the production mode B1 (low), the production mode B2 (medium), and the production mode B3 (high). It is stipulated that the expected variation in order increases.

  In addition, when staying in any of the production modes C1 to C3 and after winning the big hit game, if the big hit game is not awarded in the 77th variable game, the change is made with the start of the 78th variable game. The provision of the state is ended, and the mode is shifted to the normal production mode (production mode A1 in the present embodiment).

In addition to these conditions, when the normal variation pattern is determined, the effect mode may be shifted.
Other normal production modes (production modes A1 to A3), normal time-variable concealment, with the main condition that the normal variation pattern is determined while staying in any of the normal production modes (production modes A1 to A3) There is a case of transition to any of the effect modes (effect modes B1 to B3) (denoted as “normal” in the drawing). In this case, when the probability variation state is given, it is defined to shift to any one of the production modes B1 to B3 with a higher probability than when the probability variation state is not given. In particular, when staying in any of the normal performance modes (production modes A1 to A3) and shifting to the production mode B3, the probability variation expectation is defined higher than when moving to the production mode B2. ing. In addition, when the user is staying in any one of the normal production modes (production modes A1 to A3) and transitions to the production mode B2, the probability variation expectation is defined higher than when the production mode B1 is entered. In the case of transition to the production mode B1, the probability variation expectation is defined higher than in the case of transition to the other normal production mode.

  Even if the normal variation pattern is determined, the normal performance mode during the stay may be continued. In particular, when the probability variation state is not provided, the normal performance mode (effect modes A1 to A3) during the stay is continued with a higher probability than when the probability variation state is imparted. That is, in the normal performance mode, the probability variation expectation is specified to be higher when the stay is short than when the stay is long.

  In this way, as the staying production mode, the production mode A1 to A3 (lowest), the production mode B1 (low), the production mode B2 (medium), and the production mode B3 (high) have higher probability of expected change. It is prescribed as follows.

  Also, other normal-time accurate / variable concealment effect modes, normal effect modes, mainly based on the fact that the normal variation pattern has been determined while staying in any one of the normal-time probability change / secret effect modes (effect modes B1 to B3). (In the present embodiment, there is a case of shifting to any one of the production modes A1) (denoted as “normal” in the drawing). In particular, when staying in the production mode B1 and transitioning to the production mode B3, the probability variation expectation is defined higher than in the case of transitioning to the production mode B2, and the transition is made to the production mode B2. Is defined to have a higher expected probability of change than when the mode is shifted to the production mode A1. In addition, when staying in the production mode B2 and shifting to the production mode B3, the probability variation expectation is defined higher than in the case of moving to the production mode B1, and the case is shifted to the production mode B1. Is defined to have a higher expected probability of change than when the mode is shifted to the production mode A1. Also, when staying in the production mode B3 and shifting to the production mode B2, the expected probability of change is defined higher than in the case of moving to the production mode B1, and the case is shifted to the production mode B1. Is defined to have a higher expected probability of change than when the mode is shifted to the production mode A1.

  In addition, even if the normal variation pattern is determined, the normal-time probability variation concealment effect mode during stay may be continued. In particular, when the user is staying in the production mode B1 and the probability variation state is not imparted, the effect mode B1 during the stay is continued with a higher probability than when the probability variation state is imparted. That is, in the production mode B1, it is defined that the expected probability of change is higher when the stay is short than when the stay is long. On the other hand, when staying in the production modes B2 and B3 and when the probability variation state is given, the production modes B2 and B3 during the stay are continued with a higher probability than when the probability variation state is not given. It will be. That is, in the production modes B2 and B3, the probability variation expectation is defined to be higher when the stay is longer than when the stay is short.

  In this way, as the staying production mode, the production mode A1 to A3 (lowest), the production mode B1 (low), the production mode B2 (medium), and the production mode B3 (high) have higher probability of expected change. It is prescribed as follows.

  In addition, while staying in any one of the probability variation / secret rendering modes (direction modes C1 to C3), the main condition is that the normal variation pattern has been determined, so that the mode changes to any one of the other probability variation / secret rendering modes. (Indicated in the figure as “normal”). In particular, when changing to the production mode C3 while staying in the production mode C1, the expected probability of change is defined higher than when changing to the production mode C2. In addition, when the user is staying in the effect mode C2 and transitions to the effect mode C3, the probability variation expectation is defined higher than in the case of the effect mode C1. In addition, when the user is staying in the production mode C3 and transitions to the production mode C2, the probability of expected change is defined higher than in the case where the production mode C1 is entered.

  Moreover, even if the normal variation pattern is determined, the certainty / secret concealment effect mode (effect modes C1 to C3) during the stay may be continued. In particular, when the user is staying in the effect mode C1 and the probability variation state is not assigned, the effect mode C1 during the stay is continued with a higher probability than when the probability variation state is imparted. That is, in the production mode C1, it is defined that the probability of change is higher when the stay is short than when the stay is long. On the other hand, when staying in the production modes C2 and C3 and the probability variation state is given, the production modes C2 and C3 during the stay are continued with a higher probability than when the probability variation state is not imparted. It will be. That is, in the production modes C2 and C3, the probability variation expectation is defined to be higher when the stay is longer than when the stay is short.

  As described above, the staying production mode is defined such that the probability change expectation increases in the order of the production mode C1 (low), the production mode C2 (middle), and the production mode C3 (high). In the present embodiment, even if the normal variation pattern is determined, in the variation game executed immediately after the winning game, a transition is made to the effect mode corresponding to the winning game.

  Next, various processes such as a history display switching process, an effect mode transition control process, and a history initialization process executed by the overall control CPU 31a of the overall control board 31 based on the overall control program will be described below. In the present embodiment, the overall control CPU 31a that executes various processes described below functions as a mode transition control unit and an effect control unit.

  First, the history display switching process executed by the overall control CPU 31a will be described below with reference to FIG. This history display switching process is a process for switching whether or not to display the history of the production mode. The overall control CPU 31a executes this process at predetermined intervals.

  First, as shown in FIG. 7, the overall control CPU 31a determines whether or not it is an operation valid period in which the operation of the effect button 70 is valid (step S101). In the present embodiment, the operation valid period corresponds to a time during a variable game or a game that is not a big hit game. If the determination result in step S101 is negative (not the operation valid period), the overall control CPU 31a ends the history display switching process. On the other hand, if the determination result in step S101 is affirmative (the operation is valid), the overall control CPU 31a executes an operation input reception process for receiving an operation input of the effect button 70 (step S102). It is determined whether or not there has been (step S103). If the determination result of step S103 is negative (no operation input), the overall control CPU 31a ends the history display switching process. On the other hand, if the determination result of step S103 is affirmative (there is an operation input), the overall control CPU 31a proceeds to step S104.

  In step S104, the overall control CPU 31a switches the history display flag assigned to the overall control RAM 31c. The history display flag is a flag indicating whether or not to display the history of the production mode. When “1” is set, the history is displayed, and when “0” is set, the history is not displayed. . In the present embodiment, as the history of the production mode, the types of the production mode that have been staying, the transition order (stay order), the number of games of the variable game executed in the production mode, the number of times the reach production has been executed Etc. More specifically, the overall control CPU 31a reads a value from the history display flag assigned to the overall control RAM 31c, and when the value is “0”, sets the history display flag to “1” and the value is “ In the case of “1”, “0” is set in the history display flag. Then, the overall control CPU 31a sets a history display command corresponding to the set history display flag in the overall control RAM 31c (step S105). This history display command is a command for designating whether or not to display the history of the production mode. Thereafter, the overall control CPU 31a ends the history display switching process. Further, in a process different from the history display switching process, the overall control CPU 31a outputs the history display command set in the overall control RAM 31c to the display control board 32 in step S105.

  Next, an effect mode transition control process executed by the overall control CPU 31a will be described below with reference to FIG. This effect mode transition control process is a process for controlling the transition of the effect mode. The overall control CPU 31a executes this process at predetermined intervals.

  First, as shown in FIG. 8, the overall control CPU 31a determines whether or not a change pattern designation command has been input (step S111). If the determination result of step S111 is affirmative (the change pattern designation command has been input), the overall control CPU 31a proceeds to step S112. On the other hand, if the determination result of step S111 is negative (no change pattern designation command is input), the overall control CPU 31a ends the effect mode transition control process.

  In step S112, the overall control CPU 31a determines whether or not the winning game has been won in the immediately preceding variable game. In this process, the overall control CPU 31a reads the value from the after-hit effect mode flag assigned to the overall control RAM 31c, and the previous change varies depending on whether or not the value indicates the effect mode to be transferred. It is determined whether or not the game has been won. Note that the after-hit effect mode flag is a flag that is set in step S124 to be described later when a win (big hit or small win) is reached, and changes after the end of the hit game (big hit game or small hit game). It is a flag indicating an effect mode to be shifted in the game. The after-hit effect mode flag is normally set to “0” as an initial value, but a value other than “0” is set when it is a hit. If the determination result of step S112 is negative (not hit in the immediately preceding variable game), the overall control CPU 31a proceeds to step S121. On the other hand, if the determination result in step S112 is affirmative (winning in the immediately preceding variable game), the overall control CPU 31a sets a value indicating the effect mode to be shifted in the current variable game in the effect mode flag. Then, an effect mode designation command for designating an effect mode to be shifted in the current variation game is set in the overall control RAM 31c (step S113). The effect mode flag is a flag indicating an effect mode for staying in the current variation game, and is assigned to the overall control RAM 31c. The effect mode designation command is a command for designating the effect mode to be transferred. Further, the overall control CPU 31a stores an effect mode history indicating the type of effect mode to be transferred in the overall control RAM 31c. The production mode history is managed on the display control board 32, but is also stored on the overall control board 31 so that it can be managed. Then, the overall control CPU 31a sets “0” in the after-effect effect mode flag and initializes it. Thereafter, the overall control CPU 31a proceeds to step S121. Further, in a process different from the effect mode transition control process, the overall control CPU 31a outputs to the display control board 32 the effect mode designation command set in the overall control RAM 31c in step S113.

  In step S121, the overall control CPU 31a determines whether or not the variation pattern is a win (big hit or small hit) based on the special figure designation command input together with the variation pattern designation command. If the determination result of step S121 is affirmative (this is a winning variation pattern), the overall control CPU 31a proceeds to step S122. On the other hand, if the determination result of step S121 is negative (not a winning variation pattern), the overall control CPU 31a proceeds to step S131.

  In step S122, the overall control CPU 31a assigns a special figure type at the time of winning designated by a special figure designation command, a presentation mode staying in the current variable game, and a state (probability change state and short change state). Whether or not Then, the overall control CPU 31a determines the effect mode to be shifted based on the confirmation result (step S123).

  The overall control ROM 31b stores an effect mode determining table for hitting for determining an effect mode to be transferred after the winning game is ended. This table is categorized according to the types of special figures (types of hit games) that are confirmed and stopped displayed, the status at the time of winning the big hit lottery or the win of the small hit games, and the effect mode that was staying. A production mode is determined.

  In particular, when transitioning to the production mode C3, the probability variation expectation is higher than when transitioning to the production mode C2, and when transitioning to the production mode C2, the transition is made to the production mode C1. Rather, the probability is defined so that the probability variation probability is higher. Similarly, when changing to the production mode B3, the probability variation expectation is higher than when moving to the production mode B2, and when changing to the production mode B2, the operation is changed to the production mode B1. The probability is specified so that the probability of expected change is higher than that of the case. In addition, when the probability variation state is given, the probability change state is given with a higher probability than when the probability variation state is not imparted, and when the probability variation state is not imparted, the probability variation state is imparted. The probability is defined so as to shift to the production mode with a lower probability of expected change with a higher probability than the case.

  As a specific example, when the 2R probability variation big hit game is given while staying in the normal production mode, the production mode B1 is determined at 55/100 as the production mode to be transferred, and the production mode is produced at 30/100. B2 is determined, and the effect mode B3 is determined at 15/100. On the other hand, when the 2R non-probable big hit game is granted while staying in the normal production mode, the production mode B1 is determined at 80/100 as the production mode to be transferred, and the production mode B2 is obtained at 15/100. The production mode B3 is decided at 5/100.

  For this reason, when the 2R probability variation big hit game to which the probability variation state is given is given, the mode shifts to the production modes B2 and B3 with higher probability than the case of the 2R non-probability big hit game to which the probability variation state is not given. Probability is defined as follows. On the other hand, when a 2R non-probable big hit game with a certain probability change state is given, a transition to the production mode B1 is made with a higher probability than when a 2R probable big hit game with a certain probability state is given. The probability is specified in In addition, when changing to the production mode B1, a certain change state is given at 55/135, and when changing to the production mode B2, a certain change state is given at 30/45, and when changing to the production mode B3. Is given a probability variation state at 15/20. For this reason, it is prescribed that the expected change probability increases in the order of the effect mode B1 (low), the effect mode B2 (medium), and the effect mode B3 (high).

  Then, based on the confirmation result, the overall control CPU 31a corresponds to the type of special figure (the type of winning game), the presentation mode that was staying at the time of winning the big hit lottery or winning the small hit lottery, and the state. The effect mode determining table for the hit time is read and the effect mode to be shifted is determined.

  Specifically, when the 15R special probability variation big hit game is awarded, the overall control CPU 31a is in any of the effect modes A1 to A3, B1 to B3, C1 to C3, D1, and the effect mode D1 Decide to move to. In addition, the overall control CPU 31a is assumed to have stayed in any of the effect modes A1 to A3, B1 to B3, C1 to C3, and D1 when the 15R probability change secret big hit game and the 15R non-probability big hit game are given. Is also determined to shift to any one of the production modes C1 to C3. The overall control CPU 31a is staying in any one of the production modes C1 to C3 and D1, and when the 2R probability variation big hit game and 2R non-probability big hit game are given, any of the production modes C1 to C3 Decided to migrate. In addition, the overall control CPU 31a stays in the production modes A1 to A3 and B1 to B3, and when the 2R probability variation big hit game and the 2R non-probability big hit game are awarded, the overall control CPU 31a shifts to any one of the production modes B1 to B3. Decide that you want to. Further, the overall control CPU 31a determines to shift to any one of the effect modes B1 to B3 when the small hit game is given while the effect modes A1 to A3 and B1 to B3 are staying. Further, when the overall control CPU 31a is staying in any of the effect modes C1 to C3 and D1 and a small hit game is given, the overall control CPU 31a determines to continue the staying effect mode.

  When the effect mode to be shifted in step S123 is determined in this manner, the overall control CPU 31a sets a value indicating the determined effect mode in the after-effect effect mode flag assigned to the overall control RAM 31c (step S124). ). The after-hit effect mode flag is read in the above-described step S112 at the start of the first variation game after the end of the winning game (when the variation pattern designation command is input next). Thereafter, the overall control CPU 31a ends the effect mode transition control process.

  As described above, when the determination result of the big hit determination or the small hit determination is affirmative, the overall control CPU 31a establishes a predetermined condition such that a big hit game or a small hit game excluding the 15R special probability variable big hit game is given. As a result, the normal transition mode, the normal probability variation / secret representation mode, and the probability variation / secret representation mode are shifted to any one of the above. When the winning game other than the 15R special probability variable big hit game is awarded, the overall control CPU 31a determines whether or not the probability changed state is given regardless of whether or not the winning game is given after the winning game ends. Is switched from the normal effect mode, the normal-time probability-variable concealment effect mode, and the probability-variable concealment effect mode so that a background image that cannot be recognized is displayed.

  On the other hand, in step S131, the overall control CPU 31a determines whether or not the variable state previously given in the current variable game ends. Note that the overall control CPU 31a determines whether or not the variable state that has been given until now ends when a variable end command indicating that the variable state ends is input. If the determination result of step S131 is negative (the variable state does not end), the overall control CPU 31a proceeds to step S133. On the other hand, when the determination result of step S131 is affirmative (the variable state ends), the overall control CPU 31a determines the transition to the normal effect mode (the effect mode A1 in the present embodiment) (step S132). ). Then, the overall control CPU 31a sets a value indicating the presentation mode to be shifted in the current fluctuation game in the presentation mode flag, and provides an effect mode designation command for designating the presentation mode to be shifted in the current fluctuation game to the overall control RAM 31c. Setting is made (step S135). Further, the overall control CPU 31a stores an effect mode history indicating the type of effect mode to be transferred in the overall control RAM 31c. The production mode history is managed on the display control board 32, but is also stored on the overall control board 31 so that it can be managed. Thereafter, the overall control CPU 31a ends the effect mode transition control process. Further, in a process different from the effect mode transition control process, the overall control CPU 31a outputs the effect mode designation command set in the overall control RAM 31c to the display control board 32 in step S132.

  In step S133, the overall control CPU 31a determines whether or not the normal variation pattern is a normal variation based on the input variation pattern designation command. If the determination result of step S133 is negative (not a normal variation pattern), the overall control CPU 31a ends the effect mode transition control process. On the other hand, if the determination result of step S133 is affirmative (normal fluctuation pattern), the overall control CPU 31a determines an effect mode to be shifted during normal fluctuation (step S134).

  The overall control ROM 31b stores an effect mode determination table for normal time for determining the effect mode to be transferred. This table is classified according to the state at the start of the variation game in which the normal variation pattern is determined and the effect mode in which the user stayed, and the effect mode to be transferred is determined.

  In particular, when transitioning to the production mode C3, the probability variation expectation is higher than when transitioning to the production mode C2, and when transitioning to the production mode C2, the transition is made to the production mode C1. Rather, the probability is defined so that the probability variation probability is higher. Similarly, when changing to the production mode B3, the probability variation expectation is higher than when moving to the production mode B2, and when changing to the production mode B2, the operation is changed to the production mode B1. The probability is specified so that the probability of expected change is higher than that of the case. In addition, when the probability variation state is given, the probability change state is given with a higher probability than when the probability variation state is not imparted, and when the probability variation state is not imparted, the probability variation state is imparted. The probability is defined so as to shift to the production mode with a lower probability of expected change with a higher probability than the case. In addition, when the probability variation state is given, the probability variation state is given with a higher probability than the case where the probability variation state is not given, and when the probability variation expectation is high. Stay in the production mode with a lower probability of probability change with a higher probability than the case.

  As a specific example, when staying in the production mode B2 and the probability variation state is given, the user stays in the production mode B2 at 85/100. In addition, when the user is staying in the production mode B2 and the probability variation state is given, the production mode B1 is decided at 4/100 as the production mode to be shifted, and the production mode B3 is decided at 10/100, and 1/100. The effect mode A1 is determined. On the other hand, when staying in the production mode B2 and the probability variation state is not given, it stays in the production mode B2 at 70/100. In addition, when the user is staying in the production mode B2 and the probability variation state is not given, the production mode B1 is determined at 20/100 as the production mode to be shifted, the production mode B3 is decided at 2/100, and 8/100. The effect mode A1 is determined.

  Moreover, when staying in production mode A1 and the probability variation state is given, it stays in production mode A1 at 70/100. In addition, when the user is staying in the production mode A1 and the probability variation state is given, the production mode A2 is decided at 4/100, the production mode A3 is decided at 4/100, and the production mode A3 is decided as 6/100. The effect mode B1 is determined, the effect mode B2 is determined at 10/100, and the effect mode B3 is determined at 6/100. On the other hand, when staying in the production mode A1 and the probability variation state is not given, it stays in the production mode A1 at 85/100. In addition, when staying in the production mode A1 and the probability variation state is not given, the production mode A2 is decided at 5/100 as the production mode to be shifted, and the production mode A3 is decided at 5/100. The effect mode B1 is determined, the effect mode B2 is determined at 2/100, and the effect mode B3 is determined at 1/100.

  For this reason, when the probability variation state is given, it shifts to a production mode with a high probability of expectation variation with a higher probability than when the probability variation state is not granted, and when the probability variation state is not given, The probability is defined so as to shift to a production mode with a lower probability of probability variation with a higher probability than when the probability variation state is given. In addition, when staying in the production mode B2 and transitioning to the production mode A1, a probability variation state is assigned at 1/9, and when transitioning to the performance mode B1, a probability variation state is imparted at 1/6. When shifting to the production mode B3, the probability variation state is given at 5/6. In addition, when staying in the production mode A1 and shifting to the production modes A2 and A3, the probability variation state is given at 4/9, and when transitioning to the production mode B1, the probability variation state is given at 6/8. When the transition is made to the effect mode B2, the probability variation state is given at 10/12, and when the transition is made to the effect mode B3, the probability variation state is assigned at 6/7. In addition, when the probability variation state is given, the probability variation state is given with a higher probability than the case where the probability variation state is not given, and when the probability variation state is high. It will stay in production mode A1 with a low probability change probability with a higher probability than the case where it is. For this reason, it is defined that the expected change probability increases in the order of the production modes A1 to A3 (lowest), the production mode B1 (low), the production mode B2 (medium), and the production mode B3 (high).

  Then, the overall control CPU 31a reads out the effect mode determination table for the normal time corresponding to the effect mode and the state in which the user has stayed, and determines the effect mode to be shifted.

  Specifically, when the overall control CPU 31a is staying in any one of the normal performance mode (effect modes A1 to A3) and the normal-time probability change secret performance mode (effect modes B1 to B3), There is a case where it is determined to shift to the production mode and the normal time certain change / secret production mode. Similarly, the overall control CPU 31a may decide to shift to another probability-variation concealment effect mode when staying in any one of the probability-variation concealment effect modes (effect modes C1 to C3). is there. In the present embodiment, the overall control CPU 31a performs control so as not to shift the effect mode when the normal variation pattern is determined and the winning game is the last variation game.

  When the effect mode to be shifted in step S134 is determined in this manner, the overall control CPU 31a sets the value indicating the effect mode to be shifted in the current variation game in the effect mode flag, and the effect to be shifted in the current variation game. An effect mode designation command for designating a mode is set in the overall control RAM 31c (step S135). Thereafter, the overall control CPU 31a ends the effect mode transition control process. Further, in a process different from the effect mode transition control process, the overall control CPU 31a outputs the effect mode designation command set in the overall control RAM 31c to the display control board 32 in step S134. Note that the overall control CPU 31a does not output an effect mode designation command to the display control board 32 when it is determined to maintain the effect mode in the case of the normal variation pattern.

  Next, the history initialization process executed by the overall control CPU 31a will be described below with reference to FIG. This history initialization process is a process for initializing the history of the production mode. The overall control CPU 31a executes this process at predetermined intervals.

  First, as shown in FIG. 9, the overall control CPU 31a determines whether or not an ending command has been input (step S161). If the determination result of step S161 is negative (no ending command is input), the overall control CPU 31a ends the history initialization process. On the other hand, if the determination result in step S161 is affirmative (end command is input), the overall control CPU 31a initializes the history of the rendering mode assigned to the overall control RAM 31c (step S162). Then, the overall control CPU 31a sets a history initialization command for initializing the history to be displayed on the effect display device 11 in the overall control RAM 31c (step S163). In this way, the overall control CPU 31a initializes the effect mode history when an ending command is input in the case of a big hit game or a small hit game. Thereafter, the overall control CPU 31a ends the history initialization process. Further, in a process different from the history initialization process, the overall control CPU 31 a outputs a history initialization command to the display control board 32.

  Next, various processes such as a history update process, a game number counting process, a history initialization process, and a history display process executed by the display control CPU 32a of the display control board 32 based on the display control program will be described below. In this embodiment, the display control CPU 32a that executes various processes described below functions as a display control unit, a game number counting unit, and a reach number counting unit.

  First, the history update process executed by the display control CPU 32a will be described below with reference to FIG. This history update process is a process for updating the history of the production mode. The display control CPU 32a executes this process at predetermined intervals.

  First, as shown in FIG. 10, the display control CPU 32a determines whether or not an effect mode designation command has been input (step S201). If the determination result in step S201 is negative (no effect mode designation command is input), the display control CPU 32a ends the history update process. On the other hand, if the determination result of step S201 is affirmative (the effect mode designation command has been input), the display control CPU 32a proceeds to step S202.

  In step S <b> 202, the display control CPU 32 a updates the history regarding the effect mode in which the user stayed before and the effect mode that has been changed. More specifically, the display control CPU 32a displays the data indicating the type of the effect mode that has stayed just before, the game number counter corresponding to the effect mode, and the value of the reach number counter in another storage area of the display control RAM 32c. Evacuate. Thereby, the display control CPU 32a initializes the effect mode history in which the effect mode type, the number of times of the game during the effect mode stay, and the reach number are associated with each other in accordance with the order of transition of the effect mode that has stayed until now. Can be specified. Further, the display control CPU 32a specifies the type of effect mode to be transferred, sets data indicating the type of effect mode in the display control RAM 32c, and sets “0” in the game number counter and reach number counter in the effect mode. "Is set. Then, the display control CPU 32a performs control for causing the effect display device 11 to display a background image corresponding to the input effect mode designation command. Thereafter, the display control CPU 32a proceeds to step S203.

  In step S203, the display control CPU 32a refers to the production mode history stored in the display control RAM 32c, and determines whether or not the cumulative number of production mode transitions has reached the specified number (three in this embodiment). To do. In this process, the display control CPU 32a also makes a positive determination result when the cumulative number of transitions in the production mode is greater than the specified number (four or more in the present embodiment). If the determination result in step S203 is negative (the cumulative number of transitions has not reached the specified number), the display control CPU 32a ends the history update process. On the other hand, if the determination result in step S203 is affirmative (the cumulative number of transitions has reached the specified number), the display control CPU 32a calculates the total number of games and the total number of reaches in the rendering mode that has reached the cumulative number of transitions. Calculate and generate a special history of the production mode. The special history of the production mode indicates the type of production mode that has reached the cumulative number of transitions, the cumulative number of games accumulated during the stay in the type of production mode, and the cumulative reach number. Thereafter, the display control CPU 32a ends the history update process.

  Next, the game number counting process executed by the display control CPU 32a will be described below with reference to FIG. This game number counting process is a process for counting the number of times that the variable game has been executed in the effect mode during the stay, and the number of times that the reach effect has been executed. The display control CPU 32a executes this process at predetermined intervals.

  First, as shown in FIG. 11, the display control CPU 32a determines whether or not an all symbols stop command has been input (step S211). If the determination result in step S211 is negative (no symbol stop command has been input), the display control CPU 32a ends the game number counting process. On the other hand, if the determination result in step S211 is affirmative (all symbol stop commands have been input), the display control CPU 32a adds “1” to the game number counter (step S212). Thereafter, the display control CPU 32a proceeds to step S213.

  In step S213, the display control CPU 32a determines whether or not the reach effect for the change of the reach reach has been executed based on the change pattern designation command input at the start of the current change game. If the determination result in step S213 is negative (no reach effect is executed), the display control CPU 32a ends the game number counting process. On the other hand, if the determination result in step S213 is affirmative (reach effect is executed), the display control CPU 32a adds “1” to the reach number counter (step S214). Thereafter, the display control CPU 32a ends the game number counting process.

  Next, the history initialization process executed by the display control CPU 32a will be described below. This history initialization process is a process for initializing the history of the production mode. The display control CPU 32a executes this process at predetermined intervals.

  First, the display control CPU 32a determines whether or not a history initialization command has been input. When determining that the history initialization command has been input, the display control CPU 32a initializes the effect mode history and the special history stored in the predetermined area of the display control RAM 32c. More specifically, the display control CPU 32a clears the type of effect mode stored in the display control RAM 32c, the number of games and the reach number corresponding to the effect mode, and sets “0” in the game number counter and reach number counter. "Is set. On the other hand, when determining that the history initialization command is not input, the display control CPU 32a ends the history initialization process.

  Next, history display processing executed by the display control CPU 32a will be described below. This history display process is a process for displaying the history of the production mode. The display control CPU 32a executes this process at predetermined intervals.

  First, when a history display command is input, the display control CPU 32a performs control corresponding to the display history command. More specifically, when the display control CPU 32a inputs a history display command for designating display of the history of the production mode, the history of the production mode stayed before and presently stored in the display control RAM 32c is read. The icon indicating the history of the effect mode is displayed on the effect display device 11. In addition, the display control CPU 32a causes the effect display device 11 to display the values of the game number counter and the reach number counter counted in step S212 and step S214 in association with the icon indicating the presently staying effect mode. . In particular, when the cumulative number of transitions in the production mode reaches the specified number, the display control CPU 32a causes the production display device 11 to display a special icon indicating the production mode separately from the normal icon. In this case, except for the current effect mode, the display control CPU 32a adds the number of games and the number of reach in the past effect mode, and causes the effect display device 11 to display them in association with the special icons. The display control CPU 32a does not display the history of the effect mode on the effect display device 11 when staying in the effect mode D1.

  On the other hand, if the display control CPU 32a inputs a history display command for designating that the history of the production mode is not displayed, the operation image for erasing the display of the production mode history and prompting the operation of the production button 70 is displayed. Is displayed on the effect display device 11.

  Here, a specific example of an image display mode in the effect display device 11 will be described below with reference to FIGS. 12 and 13. 12 and 13 show display examples related to the history of the production mode.

  First, as shown in FIG. 12A, the image display unit GH of the effect display device 11 includes a symbol display area R1 for displaying a decorative drawing in a variable manner. Further, the image display unit GH includes a background image display region R2 that indicates the type of effect mode (for example, effect mode B1) by displaying the background image. In addition, the image display unit GH includes a history display region R3 for displaying an image related to the history of the effect mode.

  When the icon is not displayed in the history display area R3 as shown in FIG. 12 (a), and the decorative drawing is displayed in the symbol display area R1, the mode history display is displayed. An operation image “switch” is displayed, and when the effect button 70 is operated, an icon is displayed as shown in FIG. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 12B, when the icon is displayed in the history display area R3 and the decoration is displayed in the symbol display area R1, the effect button 70 is displayed. When operated, the icon is deleted and an operation image is displayed as shown in FIG. In addition, these icons are displayed in the staying order (in this embodiment, from the upper left side to the upper right side and from the lower left side to the lower right side). In addition, the display of these icons is initialized when the big hit or the small hit. In addition, as shown in FIG. 12C, when the decorative display is variably displayed in the symbol display area R <b> 1, the display switching of the history of the effect mode according to the operation of the effect button 70 is restricted. Become.

  Next, an icon indicating the history of the production mode will be described below with reference to FIG. Note that the icon IA1 illustrated in FIG. 13A is an icon indicating that the user has stayed in the effect mode A1. The icon IA1 includes an icon body IA1a, a game count image IA1b, and a reach count image IA1c.

  The icon main body IA1a indicates the type of effect mode by the outer shape and the color. Specifically, the icon body has an outline simulating a star, indicating that it is a normal production mode (production modes A1 to A3), the production mode A1 in blue, the production mode A2 in green, and the production mode A3 in red. It shows that. In addition, as the external shape of the icon, the external shape imitating the moon indicates the normal time-variable concealment effect mode (effect modes B1 to B3), and the external shape imitating the heart indicates the probability change concealment effect mode (effect modes C1 to C3). The effect mode B1 and effect mode C1 are shown in blue, the effect mode B2 and effect mode C2 are shown in green, and the effect mode B3 and effect mode C3 are shown in red.

  Also, below the icon main body IA1a, a game number image IA1b indicating the number of games in the past and the current effect mode and a reach number image IA1c indicating the number of reach are displayed. Further, the game count image IA1b is displayed as a denominator, and the reach count image IA1c is displayed as a numerator.

  Further, the history of the production mode is displayed using such an icon, but the icon is updated every time the production mode is changed. For example, when transitioning from the state shown in FIG. 12C to the effect mode B2, as shown in FIG. 13B, an icon indicating the effect mode B2 is displayed as the latest icon.

  Further, when the same type of icons displayed in the history display area R3 has exceeded the specified number of times (for example, 3), a special icon indicating that is displayed separately from the normal icon. For example, when the production mode B2 is three times, the special icon SIB2 is displayed as shown in FIG. In this case, the type and the color of the effect mode are indicated by the outline and color of the icon body, and the accumulated number of times that the variable game is accumulated while staying in the effect mode B2 and the accumulated reach number that is the accumulation of reach effects are added. Is displayed.

As described above in detail, the present embodiment has the following effects.
(1) During the changing game, the history of the transferred effect mode is displayed using an icon (type code) set according to the type of effect mode. For this reason, by making it possible to recognize the transition state of the production mode using icons, it is possible to predict whether or not a probable change state is given as the current state or the past state, and to improve the interest in the game be able to.

  (2) In addition, by making it possible to recognize the transition state of the effect mode during the variation game, it is possible to prevent the game from being interrupted and intentionally digesting the pending variation game.

  (3) It can be added to the icon indicating the history of the production mode, and the number of games staying in the production mode can be displayed, and the number of games staying with the type of production mode can be recognized, and the current state is further improved. As a past state, it is possible to predict whether or not a probable change state has been given, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

  (4) In particular, in the case of a configuration in which the production mode is shifted with different probability depending on whether or not the probability variation state is given, the number of games staying in the production mode can be recognized together with the type of the production mode. Further, it is possible to predict whether or not a probable change state is given as the current state and the past state, and it is possible to improve the interest in the game.

  (5) Since the reach effect is executed with different probabilities depending on whether or not the probability change state is given, it becomes possible to recognize the number of reach performed together with the type of the effect mode, so that the current state, the past It is possible to predict whether or not the probability variation state is given as the state of the game, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

(6) It is possible to determine whether or not to display the icon by the player's operation, and the display desired by the player is possible, which is convenient.
(7) Also, by setting an operation valid period other than during a variable game or during a big hit game, the effects performed during the big game or during the big hit game are not affected, and a decrease in interest in the game is prevented. Can do.

  (8) It can be recognized using a special icon (cumulative type code) that the cumulative number of transitions to the effect mode has reached a predetermined number or more. For this reason, for example, it is possible to recognize the frequently shifted production mode, and it is possible to predict whether or not a probable state has been given as the current state or the past state, thereby improving the interest in the game. You can plan.

[Second Embodiment]
Next, a second embodiment that embodies the present invention will be described below with reference to FIGS. In the following description, the same reference numerals are given to the same configurations and the same control contents as those of the already described embodiments, and the overlapping description is omitted or simplified.

  First, the effect mode notice process executed by the overall control CPU 31a will be described below with reference to FIG. This effect mode notice process is a process for executing a notice effect related to the effect mode to be transferred. The overall control CPU 31a executes this process at predetermined intervals.

  First, as shown in FIG. 14, the overall control CPU 31a determines whether or not an opening command has been input (step S171). If the determination result of step S171 is negative (no opening command is input), the overall control CPU 31a ends the effect mode notice process. On the other hand, if the determination result of step S171 is affirmative (the opening command is input), the overall control CPU 31a proceeds to step S172.

  In step S172, the overall control CPU 31a executes an effect mode notice lottery process in which a notice lottery indicating whether or not to execute a notice effect indicating the transition effect mode is executed. Then, the overall control CPU 31a determines whether or not the preliminary lottery has been won (step S173). In the present embodiment, the overall control CPU 31a performs a notice lottery to win with a predetermined probability (for example, 1/20). If the determination result of step S173 is negative (the winning lottery has not been won), the overall control CPU 31a ends the effect mode notice process. On the other hand, if the determination result in step S173 is affirmative (winning the notice lottery), the overall control CPU 31a determines whether there is a history corresponding to the effect mode to be shifted (step S174). If the determination result in step S174 is negative (there is no history corresponding to the effect mode), the overall control CPU 31a ends the effect mode notice process. On the other hand, if the determination result in step S174 is affirmative (there is a history corresponding to the effect mode), the overall control CPU 31a sends a mode transition advance notice command indicating the effect mode for executing the advance notice effect to the overall control RAM 31c. Set (step S174). Thereafter, the overall control CPU 31a ends the effect mode notice process. By controlling in this way, the overall control CPU 31a executes a notice effect for recognizing the effect mode to be shifted. In addition, the overall control CPU 31a outputs a mode transition notice command to the display control board 32 in a process different from the effect mode notice process.

  On the other hand, when the display control CPU 32a of the display control board 32 inputs a mode transition advance notice command, the display mode RAM 32c stores the effect mode designated by the mode change advance notice command, and an icon corresponding to the effect mode is displayed. Control to display the effect display device 11 so as to blink is performed.

  By controlling in this way, the display control CPU 32a causes the effect display device 11 to execute a notice effect for recognizing the effect mode to be shifted. Specifically, for example, when it is determined to shift to the effect mode B2, as shown in FIG. 13C, the icon IB2 corresponding to the effect mode B2 blinks, and thus corresponds to the icon IB2. A notice effect indicating the transition to the effect mode is executed.

According to the second embodiment, in addition to the effects (1) to (8) of the first embodiment, the following effects can be obtained.
(9) The icon blinks (changes to a specific display mode) before the effect mode is changed, so that the change to the effect mode corresponding to the icon can be recognized before the change, and attention is paid to the icon. Therefore, it is possible to give a sense of expectation for the transition of the production mode, and to improve the interest in the game.

  (10) When there is an icon corresponding to the transition destination effect mode among the displayed icons, the display mode of the icon is blinked, while when there is no icon corresponding to the transition destination effect mode, all Control is performed so as not to blink the icon display mode. By displaying many types of icons with this configuration, it is often possible to recognize the transition destination production mode, and more attention is paid to the icon to give expectation to the transition of the production mode. Can improve the interest of the game. Moreover, even if the display mode of all the icons is not blinked, it is possible to enhance the expectation for shifting to the other effect modes, and to improve the interest of the game.

In addition, the said embodiment can be embodied in another embodiment (another example) as follows.
In the second embodiment, a notice effect indicating a transition effect mode may be executed during a round effect, an ending effect, or during a variable game before the opening effect. In addition, when executing this notice effect, an effect (so-called “gase effect”) indicating an effect mode other than the effect mode that actually shifts among effect modes corresponding to the displayed icon is performed with a predetermined probability. It may be configured.

  In each embodiment, the overall control board 31 is omitted, the main control board 30 functions as the overall control board 31, and various commands are directly displayed from the main control board 30 by the display control board 32, the lamp control board 33, and You may make it output to the audio | voice control board | substrate 34. FIG. Of course, the display control board 32, the lamp control board 33, and the sound control board 34 may be responsible for the functions of the overall control board 31.

  In each embodiment, the effect display device 11 is a liquid crystal display, but may be a dot matrix type or 7 segment LED type variable display (effect display device), or a mechanical variable display such as a drum type. Also good.

  In each embodiment, it is not necessary to use a certain change designation command, a change designation command, and a change end command. In this case, the overall control board 31 determines the number of times that the variable state is continued based on the type of special figure at the time of winning and the gaming state (probable change state, variable state) at the time of winning the big hit lottery. It can be specified. Then, the number of games is counted after the variable state is given by the overall control board 31. When the number of times that the variable state is continued is exceeded, it can be determined that the variable state is ended.

  -In each embodiment, you may comprise so that only a certain variation state may be provided, without always providing a variation state. Moreover, in each embodiment, you may comprise so that only a big hit game may be provided, without always giving a small hit game, and the kind of big hit game is not restricted to this.

-In each embodiment, the structure which performs a multiple types of fluctuation | variation game like a 1st fluctuation | variation game, a 2nd fluctuation | variation game, etc. may be sufficient.
In each embodiment, the three types of production modes A1 to A3 are included in the normal production mode, the three types of production modes B1 to B3 are included in the normal-time probability-variation concealment production mode, Although the types of effect modes C1 to C3 are included, at least one of these may be two types or four or more types. Of course, if there are a plurality of types of effect modes as a whole, at least one of the normal effect mode, the normal probability variation / secret effect mode, and the probability change / secret effect mode may be one.

  In each embodiment, the fact that the big hit game or the small hit game except for the 15R special probability variable big hit game is given as a predetermined condition, but excluding the effect mode in which it is determined whether or not the probability changed state is given. If it is the conditions which transfer to production mode, it will not be restricted to this. Whether or not the certainty state is given in the producing mode (for example, the normal producing mode, the normal-time certain variation secret production mode, the certain variation hidden production mode) other than the production mode in which it is determined whether or not the certain variation state is given. Even if it is not necessary to execute only a specific effect that cannot be recognized, there may be a case where a certain probability change effect that can recognize whether or not a certain probability change state is given is executed.

In each embodiment, the operation effective period of the effect button 70 may be during a variable game or a big hit game.
-In each embodiment, according to operation of the production | generation button 70, you may always display the history of production | generation mode, without switching the display of the production | generation mode history.

In each embodiment, there is no problem even if the special icon is not displayed when the cumulative number of transitions in the production mode reaches the specified number.
-In each embodiment, when it becomes a big hit game or a small hit game, the history of production mode may be initialized at the time of an opening production or a round production. In addition, when the game is a big hit game or a small hit game, the history of the production mode is not initialized and the history of the accumulated production mode reaches a specified number (for example, 10). You may comprise so that presentation mode may be initialized.

-In each embodiment, also when changing to the probability change effect production mode, you may memorize | store and display as a history of production mode.
In each embodiment, when the probability variation state is not given, the reach effect may be executed with a higher probability than when the probability variation state is given.

  In each embodiment, the number of games and reach corresponding to the presentation mode staying in the past without updating the number of games and reach corresponding to the presentation mode currently staying at each end of the variable game. Only the number of times may be displayed. In each embodiment, as a special icon, the number of games and the number of reach corresponding to the presentation mode in which the user has stayed in the past and the present may be added and updated every time the variable game is ended.

In each embodiment, the reach probability may not be changed depending on the production mode and the game state. Further, the number of games and the number of reach may not be added to the icon.
Next, a technical idea that can be grasped from the above embodiment and another example will be added below.

  (A) The display control means performs control to erase the type code displayed on the display means until the end of the winning game when the determination result of the hit determination means is affirmative. Item 6. The gaming machine according to any one of Items5.

  (B) In response to the transition to the production mode by the mode transition control unit, the storage unit stores a cumulative number of times of transition to the production mode, and the display control unit performs the production by the mode transition control unit. In the case of shifting to the mode, when the cumulative number of transitions of the type code corresponding to the effect mode stored in the storage means is equal to or greater than a predetermined number of times, the cumulative type code indicating that the number of times has been reached The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 5 and (a), wherein control is performed to display a message on the display means.

  SW1 ... first start port switch, SW2 ... second start port switch, 11 ... effect display device (display means, effect execution means), 12 ... special symbol display device, 14 ... first start winning port, 15 ... second start Winning mouth, 17 ... Large winning door, 18 ... Large winning gate, 19 ... Operating gate, 20 ... Normal symbol display device, 30 ... Main control board, 30a ... Main control CPU (hit determination means, probability variation determination means, reach) Effect determining means), 30b ... main control ROM, 30c ... main control RAM, 31 ... overall control board, 31a ... overall control CPU (mode transition control means, effect control means), 31b ... ROM, 31c ... RAM, 32 ... Display control board, 32a ... Display control CPU (display control means, game number counting means, reach number counting means), 32b ... Display control ROM, 32c ... Display control RAM, 70 ... Emissions (for effect operation means).

Claims (5)

A hit determination means for determining whether or not a symbol change game played by variably displaying a symbol is a win, and a display means for displaying the symbol change game based on a determination result of the hit determination means; When a predetermined winning display result is displayed in the symbol variation game, in the gaming machine in which the winning game that is advantageous to the player is generated,
When the determination result of the hit determination means is affirmative, a probability change determining means for determining whether to give a probability change state for changing the winning lottery probability to a higher probability than the normal state;
A mode transition control means for probability variation state controls the transition effect mode indicating probability varying expectations that have been granted as the current gaming state,
Effect execution means for executing a specific effect in the effect mode;
When the determination result of the hit determination means is affirmative, when the predetermined condition is satisfied, regardless of whether the game state after the end of the hit game is a probable change state or not, the specific execution is performed as the effect execution means. Production control means for performing control to be executed,
Display control means for controlling the display means to display the history of the effect mode transferred by the mode change control means during the symbol variation game using a type code set according to the type of the effect mode ;
Game number counting means for counting the number of times of the symbol variation game staying in the production mode;
Reach production determining means for determining whether or not to execute the reach production with different probability depending on whether or not the probability variation state is given,
Reach number counting means for counting the number of reach times the reach effect was executed in the symbol variation game staying in the effect mode,
The display control means includes, as the history of the effect mode shifted by the mode transition control means, the number of games counted by the game number counting means and the reach number counted by the reach number counting means as the type code. A gaming machine that performs control to be added to and displayed on the display means . 2. The gaming machine according to claim 1 , wherein the display control unit performs control to erase the type code displayed on the display unit before the end of the hit game when the determination result of the hit determination unit is affirmative. . The gaming machine according to claim 2, wherein the display control means performs control to delete the type code displayed on the display means in a winning game when the determination result of the winning determination means is affirmative . The display control means is displayed on the display means until the effect mode is changed when there is a history of the effect mode corresponding to the effect mode when the effect mode is changed by the mode change control means. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein control is performed to change a display mode of the type code corresponding to the transition destination effect mode among the type codes to a specific display mode. Providing operation means that can be operated by the player,
The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the display control means determines whether or not to display the type code on the display means by operation of the effect operation means.

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