JP5774975B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine in which a plurality of types of game effects are executed during a symbol variation game.

  Conventionally, some pachinko machines that are a type of gaming machine have a probability variation function that shifts the lottery probability state of the big hit lottery to the high probability lottery state after the big hit game that opens the big prize opening. . If the lottery probability state of the big hit lottery is a high probability lottery state (probability variation state), it is easy to win a big hit in the big hit lottery, which is advantageous to the player. Usually, if a player wins a big hit in the big hit lottery and obtains the big hit game, the player wants to be given a high probability lottery state as the gaming state after the big hit game ends. For this reason, when it turns out that it will not be in a high-probability lottery state after the jackpot game ends, but may be in a low-probability lottery state, there is a possibility that the player's interest will be reduced. Therefore, by making it difficult for the player to recognize whether the high-probability lottery state is given or the low-probability lottery state is given, it is possible to guess whether the lottery probability state is a high-probability lottery state. There was something that improved interest (for example, Patent Document 1).

  In Patent Document 1, the lottery probability state after the end of the jackpot game is changed to a high probability lottery state, and the jackpot is opened twice during the display effect during the jackpot game (hereinafter referred to as “probability 2”). "Round jackpot game"). Further, in Patent Document 1, a display effect that is the same mode is developed as if it is during a probabilistic 2-round jackpot game, and the winning opening is opened in the same manner as that of a probable 2-round jackpot game during the display effect. It is provided with “small hit 1” (hereinafter referred to as “small hit game”) that is (opened twice). And after the end of the small hit game, the lottery probability state at the time of winning is maintained.

  For this reason, in Patent Document 1, when the winning prize opening is opened twice during the display effect that is executed in response to the winning of the probability variation 2 round jackpot game and the bonus game, the probability variation 2 round jackpot game and the bonus game are played. It is difficult for the player to recognize which winning of the game is being triggered. In this way, when the big winning opening is opened twice, if the lottery probability state is the low probability lottery state, when the probability variation 2 round big hit game is internally triggered, the lottery probability state becomes the high probability lottery state, In particular, when a small hit game is triggered, the lottery probability state at the time of winning is maintained and the lottery state is in a low probability lottery state. Therefore, it is difficult for the player to recognize whether the game is a probability-changing two-round big hit game or a small hit game, and thus it is difficult to recognize whether the lottery probability state is in the high probability lottery state after the big winning opening is opened. ing.

JP 2006-1116016 A

  By the way, in such a gaming machine, it can be understood that the probability variation state has been given, and a larger number of winning balls can be expected than the probability variation two round big hit game (that is, the opening time of the big prize opening is longer). It is common for games to be provided. Then, after the special probability variation big hit game is awarded, the probability variation mode indicating that the probability variation state is imparted is set. During this probability change mode, the player enjoys the game by paying attention to when and what kind of next jackpot game.

  However, even in this probability change mode, a small hit game may be awarded. Even if a small hit game is given in the probability variation mode, there is no merit for the player, and there is no advantage for the player, so it is troublesome for the player, and the game effect is delayed. It was.

  The present invention has been made paying attention to such problems existing in the prior art. The purpose is to provide a gaming machine that can conceal that a small hit game has been awarded.

In order to solve the above problems, a first aspect of the present invention, symbol display means and, jackpot determination means the symbol variation game is big-hit determination of whether a big hit for displaying FIG pattern variation game In a gaming machine to which a jackpot game in which a special winning means is opened and closed is given in a case where a predetermined jackpot display result is displayed by the symbol variation game, whether the symbol variation game is a small hit A small hit determination means for performing a small hit determination of whether or not, a small hit game granting means for giving a small hit game for opening and closing the special winning means when the determination result of the small hit determination means is affirmative, and a big hit after game end, of execution and a game state providing means advantage for the player to impart one game state among the different types of gaming state, a game presentation associated with the symbol variation game Sets a plurality of kinds effect modes in accordance with the game status, output Starring controls the presentation execution section to execute on the first occasion effect and a second trigger effect a display image which is determined Me pre appears controlled comprising means, said presentation control means, the specific game state among a plurality of types of gaming state sets the predetermined effect mode on condition that applied in the predetermined effect mode, before Symbol Koatari game If but granted, after the end of this small-per game, together with the Koatari game is configured to continuously set a predetermined effect mode set prior to being applied, of the predetermined In the effect mode, when the symbol variation game is a small hit, the effect execution means starts the first opportunity effect during the game effect that is executed along with the symbol variation game, and ends the game effect. rear During the given small hit game, the first opportunity effect is ended, and then, at the end of the small hit game, the shift symbol combination is displayed, while the predetermined variation mode is lost in the symbol change game. In this case, the second execution opportunity production is started during the game presentation executed by the presentation execution means along with the symbol variation game, the second opportunity presentation is ended during the game presentation, The display image displayed on the effect execution means from the start of the first trigger effect until the display of the error symbol combination is configured to display a pattern combination of deviation at the end. It is the same as the display image displayed on the effect execution means between the start of the second opportunity effect and the display of the off-set symbol combination. And

According to a second aspect of the present invention, in the gaming machine according to the first aspect, the specific game state includes a probability change state in which the probability that the jackpot determination is affirmative is higher than normal, and the effect control When the jackpot game is given, the means is a probability change suggesting mode indicating that the probability variation state may have been given after the jackpot game ends, or the predetermined effect mode indicating that the probability variation state has been given. When the probability change confirmation mode is set and the normal mode indicating that the probability change state is not given is set, when the small hit game is given, the probability change suggestion mode is set, and the probability change suggestion mode is When set, if the small hit game is awarded, the gist change suggestion mode is set.
According to a third aspect of the present invention, in the gaming machine according to the first or second aspect, the effect control means is configured to further execute a third opportunity effect in which a predetermined display image is displayed. The display image displayed on the effect execution means between the start and end of the third opportunity effect ends after the first or second trigger effect is started. The display control unit is the same as the display image displayed on the effect execution means until the effect control means is a case where the symbol variation game is a big hit during the predetermined effect mode. In the case where the reach effect is executed during the game effect executed in association with the symbol variation game, the third opportunity effect is started during the game effect, and the third opportunity effect is ended during the game effect. Thereafter, the reach effect is executed, and the symbol combination of the big hit is displayed at the end of the game effect, and the effect of the symbol variation game is lost during the predetermined effect mode. In a case where the reach effect is executed during the game effect executed in association with the symbol variation game by the execution means, the third opportunity effect is started during the game effect, and the third opportunity effect is displayed during the game effect. It is configured so that a reach effect is executed, and then a symbol combination including a reach symbol combination is displayed at the end of the game effect, and the symbol variation game is small during the predetermined effect mode. In the case where the symbol variation game is out of play and the effect executing means is accompanied by the symbol variation game. If the reach effect is not executed during the game effect that is executed in this way, after the first trigger effect or the second trigger effect is finished, the reach effect is not executed, and the symbol combination that does not include the reach symbol combination is selected. The gist is that it is configured to be displayed .

  According to the present invention, it is possible to conceal that a small hit game has been granted.

The front view which shows the game board of a pachinko machine. Explanatory drawing which shows the kind of big hit game and a small hit game. Explanatory drawing which shows the transfer aspect of effect mode. The block diagram which shows the electrical constitution of a pachinko gaming machine. The flowchart which shows a special symbol input process. The flowchart which shows prefetch command setting processing. The flowchart which shows a special symbol start process. The flowchart which shows a special symbol start process. The flowchart which shows prefetch effect processing. The flowchart which shows prefetch effect execution determination processing. The flowchart which shows production execution determination processing. (A)-(h) is explanatory drawing which shows the production | presentation aspect of the symbol variation game in which an expansion opportunity production is performed.

Hereinafter, an embodiment in which the present invention is embodied in a pachinko gaming machine will be described with reference to FIGS.
As shown in FIG. 1, an effect display device 11 as a symbol display means having a liquid crystal display type image display unit GH is disposed in the approximate center of a game board 10 of a pachinko gaming machine. In the effect display device 11, a symbol variation game that is performed by varying a plurality of columns (three columns in the present embodiment) and various display effects that are executed in association with the game are executed. In the symbol variation game of the present embodiment, a symbol combination consisting of a plurality of columns (in this embodiment, three columns) is derived. Note that the symbol variation game executed on the effect display device 11 is performed using decorative symbols for diversifying display effects.

  In addition, a first special figure display device 12 as a seven-segment type first special display device is disposed at the lower left of the effect display device 11. Further, on the right side of the first special figure display device 12, a second special figure display device 14 is disposed as a 7-segment type second special display. In the first special figure display device 12 and the second special figure display device 14, a symbol variation game is displayed in which a plurality of types of special symbols (special symbols) are varied and displayed. The special symbol is a symbol for notification indicating the result of the internal lottery such as whether or not it is a big hit (big hit lottery) and whether or not a small hit (small hit lottery). Hereinafter, the symbol variation game performed on the first special symbol display device 12 is referred to as “first symbol variation game”, and the symbol variation game performed on the second special symbol display device 14 is referred to as “second symbol variation game”. There is. Further, in the case of simply indicating “symbol variation game”, both the first symbol variation game and the second symbol variation game are indicated.

  In the present embodiment, the special figure display devices 12 and 14 select 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 (112 kinds in the present embodiment). The selected special figure is displayed in a fixed stop state. The 112 types of special symbols are 100 types of big hit symbols that can recognize big hits, 11 types of small hit symbols that can recognize small hits, and one type that becomes a symbol that can recognize disparity. It is categorized as an outlier design. Further, when the big hit symbol is displayed in a fixed stop state, the big hit game is given to the player. Further, when the small hit symbol is displayed in a fixed stop state, the player is given a small hit game.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the effect display device 11 displays eight types of numbers [1] to [8] as decorative symbols (hereinafter also referred to as “numeric symbols”) in each column. It has become. And the display result according to the display result of the special figure display apparatuses 12 and 14 is displayed on the effect display apparatus 11. FIG. Specifically, when the big hit symbol is confirmed and stopped on the special symbol display devices 12 and 14, as a rule, the big hit symbol (hit symbol combination) is also confirmed and stopped on the effect display device 11. Yes. The jackpot symbol combination of the present embodiment is a symbol combination ([222] [777] or the like) in which the decorative symbols in all the rows are the same. In addition, when the special symbol display devices 12 and 14 are confirmed and stopped, the off symbol (combination symbol combination) is displayed on the effect display device 11 in a fixed stop manner. In the present embodiment, the out-of-order symbol combination is a symbol combination ([123] or the like) in which all the decorative symbols are different, or a symbol combination in which one row of decorative symbols is different from the other two rows of decorative symbols ([122] [767). ]).

  Further, when the small hit symbol is displayed on the special symbol display devices 12 and 14 in a fixed stop display, the small hit symbol (a combination of symbols suggesting the probability change) is also displayed on the effect display device 11 in a fixed stop display. Even when the big hit symbol is confirmed and stopped on the special symbol display devices 12 and 14, the symbol combination of the probability change suggestion may be confirmed and stopped on the effect display device 11. This probability variation suggestion symbol combination suggests that a probability variation state (hereinafter referred to as “probability variation state”) in which the lottery probability of the big hit lottery varies from a low probability (normal state) to a high probability is given. It is a symbol combination. The symbol combination for suggesting the probability change in the present embodiment is a predetermined symbol combination in a symbol combination in which one row of decorative symbols is different from the other two rows of decorative symbols ([121] [232] [343] in this embodiment). [454] [565] [676] [787] [818]).

  In the present embodiment, the decorative symbols of each column in the effect display device 11 are displayed in a variable manner along a predetermined change direction (vertical scroll direction) when the symbol change game is started. When the symbol variation game starts (when the decorative symbols in each column start to vary), the left column (left symbol) → the right column (right symbol) → the middle column (middle) as viewed from the player side in the effect display device 11 The decorative symbols that are variably displayed are temporarily stopped and displayed in the order of symbols). Then, when the left symbol and the right symbol that are once stopped and displayed are the same, the reach state can be recognized from the symbol combination ([1 ↓ 1] etc., “↓” indicates changing). In the reach state, the decorative symbols of the specific columns (in the present embodiment, the left column and the right column) of the plurality of columns are temporarily stopped and displayed, and the columns other than the specific column (in the present embodiment, the middle column) This is a state in which the decorative symbols in the column) are variably displayed. The symbol combination that can recognize this reach state becomes the symbol combination of the reach by the decorative symbol.

  The “variable display” is a state in which the types of symbols displayed in the display areas defined in the effect display device 11 and the special figure display devices 12 and 14 are changing. On the other hand, the “temporary stop display” is a state in which the symbols are displayed in the fluctuation state in the display area. The “definite stop display” is a state in which the symbols are fixed and stopped in the display area. Then, the symbol variation game in the special symbol display devices 12 and 14 and the symbol variation game in the effect display device 11 are started simultaneously with the display effect relating to the symbol variation game, and are simultaneously ended (that is, the special symbol display game and The decorative design is displayed with a fixed stop).

  In addition, the pachinko gaming machine of this embodiment is equipped with a launching handle as a launching device (not shown). This launching handle is disposed at a position where the player can operate the pachinko gaming machine. Then, when the player operates the launch handle, the game ball is launched into the game area 17 from the left side of the game board 10 (left side of the effect display device 11).

  In addition, the pachinko gaming machine of this embodiment is equipped with an effect button BT as an effect operating means (shown in FIG. 4). In the pachinko gaming machine, the effect button BT is arranged at an operable position while the player is playing a game (operating the launch handle), such as the upper surface of a ball tray unit for storing game balls. It is installed.

  A normal symbol display device 16 composed of two LEDs is disposed above the second special figure display device 14. In the normal symbol display device 16, a normal symbol variation game (hereinafter referred to as a “normal game”) in which a plurality of types of normal symbols (hereinafter referred to as “normal diagrams”) constituted by turning on and off the respective LEDs are changed and displayed. Is shown). The usual figure is a notification pattern indicating the result of an internal lottery (lottery per ordinary figure) as to whether or not per ordinary figure. On the normal symbol display device 16, when the lottery per common symbol is won, the normal symbol is confirmed and stopped. On the other hand, when the lottery per common symbol is not won, the off symbol is normally stopped and displayed.

  A first start winning opening 19 having a first winning opening 18 as a winning opening for a game ball is disposed below the effect display device 11. Also, below the first start winning opening 19, a second starting winning opening 21 having a second winning opening 20 as a winning opening for a game ball is arranged. The second start winning opening 21 is an ordinary electric accessory, and includes an opening / closing blade 22 as an opening / closing means for performing an opening / closing operation by operation of an actuator (solenoid, motor, etc.) not shown. The second start winning port 21 is opened so that the opening of the opening and closing blades 22 expands the game balls so that the game balls can be easily won. On the other hand, the closing operation of the opening and closing blades 22 does not expand the entrance and Closed without winning. That is, the opening / closing blade 22 changes the second winning port 20 of the second start winning port 21 from a closed state where the game ball does not enter to an open state where the game ball can easily enter.

  Further, a first start port switch SW1 for detecting that a game ball has won the first start winning port 19 is disposed in the back of the first start winning port 19. In the present embodiment, the first starting position switch SW1 (shown in FIG. 4) detects the game ball that has won the first starting winning opening 19 to detect the starting condition of the first symbol variation game and the predetermined number (the number In the embodiment, a payout condition of game balls as 3) prize balls may be given. Further, a second start port switch SW <b> 2 for detecting that a game ball has won the second start award port 21 is disposed behind the second start award port 21. In the present embodiment, the second starting position switch SW2 (shown in FIG. 4) detects the game ball that has won the second starting winning opening 21 to thereby determine the starting condition of the second symbol variation game and the predetermined number (this In the embodiment, a payout condition of game balls as 3) prize balls may be given. In the present embodiment, the first starting winning port 19 and the first starting port switch SW1 constitute first starting means (starting means), and the second starting winning port 21 and the second starting port switch SW2 constitute the second start. Means (starting means) are configured.

  In the present embodiment, when a game ball launched from the left side of the game board 10 rolls from the right side of the game board 10 (right side of the effect display device 11) as indicated by the symbol Y, the left side of the game board 10 (effect) Obstruction nails and the like are arranged so that it is difficult for a game ball to win a prize at the first start winning opening 19 than when rolling from the left side of the display device 11. On the other hand, in the present embodiment, when the game ball launched from the left side of the game board 10 rolls from the right side of the game board 10 as indicated by the symbol Y, it rolls from the left side of the game board 10. In addition, when the opening / closing blade 22 is open, an obstacle nail or the like is arranged in the second start winning opening 21 so that a game ball can be easily won.

  A gate 27 is disposed on the right side of the effect display device 11. Behind the gate 27, a normal symbol variation switch SW3 (shown in FIG. 4) for detecting a passed (winning) game ball is disposed. The gate 27 can give the start condition of the normal game by detecting the passed game ball with the normal symbol variation switch SW3. The usual game is an effect performed for deriving a lottery result as to whether or not the opening / closing blade 22 of the second start winning opening 21 is opened. When a lottery per common figure is won (when a normal winning symbol is confirmed and stopped), a game per universal figure that opens the opening / closing blade 22 is awarded. Further, by opening the opening / closing blades 22 in a game per game, it becomes easier to win a game ball in the second start winning port 21, and the player has an opportunity to easily acquire the start condition and the winning ball of the symbol variation game. be able to.

  Also, on the right side of the first start winning opening 19, a large winning opening 24 as a special winning means having a large winning opening door 23 that opens and closes by the operation of an actuator (solenoid, motor, etc.) not shown is arranged. Has been. A count switch SW4 (shown in FIG. 4) for detecting a winning game ball is disposed in the back of the big winning opening 24. The big winning opening 24 can give a payout condition of game balls as a predetermined number (for example, 15) of winning balls by detecting the winning game balls. The big winning opening 24 is opened by the opening operation of the big winning opening door 23 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 obtain a chance to win a prize ball. In the present embodiment, when the game ball launched from the left side of the game board 10 rolls from the right side of the game board 10 as indicated by a reference symbol Y, the game ball rolls from the left side of the game board 10. Obstruction nails and the like are arranged so that game balls can be easily won in the big winning opening 24.

  Also, above the special figure display device 12, a first special figure reservation storage display device 13 having a plurality of (two in this embodiment) first special figure reservation light emitting units is disposed. The first special figure holding memory display device 13 notifies the player of the number of first start holding balls for special symbols stored in the machine (hereinafter referred to as “first holding memory number”). The first reserved memory number is incremented by 1 when a game ball enters (wins) the first start prize opening 19 provided on the game board 10, while it is decremented by 1 at the start of the first symbol variation game. The Therefore, when a game ball enters the first start winning opening 19 during the symbol variation game, the first reserved memory number is further added and accumulated up to a predetermined upper limit number (four in this embodiment). . And the two 1st special figure reservation light emission parts in this embodiment light up, blink, or turn off according to the 1st reservation memory number. Specifically, when the first reserved memory number is “0”, the two first special figure reserved light emitting units are turned off, and when the first reserved memory number is “1”, the left first special figure is displayed. The holding light emitting unit is turned on, and the right first special figure holding light emitting unit is turned off. Further, when the first reserved memory number is “2”, the two first special figure reserved light emitting units are lit, and when the first reserved memory number is “3”, the left first special figure reserved light emitting unit. Flashes and the right first special figure holding light-emitting section lights up. Further, when the first reserved storage number is “4”, the two first special figure holding light emitting units blink. The first reserved memory number indicates the number of first symbol variation games whose execution is suspended.

  In addition, a second special figure reservation storage display device 15 having a plurality of (two in this embodiment) second special figure reservation light emitting units is disposed above the first special figure reservation storage display device 13. Has been. The second special figure hold storage display device 15 notifies the player of the number of stored special starting second stored balls stored inside the machine (hereinafter referred to as “second reserved storage number”). The second reserved memory number is incremented by 1 when a game ball enters (wins) the second start winning port 21 provided on the game board 10, while it is decremented by 1 at the start of the second symbol variation game. The Therefore, when a game ball enters the second start winning opening 21 during the symbol variation game, the second reserved memory number is further added and accumulated up to a predetermined upper limit number (four in this embodiment). . And the two 2nd special figure reservation light emission parts in this embodiment light up, blink or turn off according to the 2nd number of reservation storage. The specific control is the same as the control related to the first reserved memory number. The second reserved memory number indicates the number of second symbol variation games whose execution is suspended.

  In the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment, a probability fluctuation state (hereinafter referred to as “probability change state”) that is advantageous to the player may be given. When the probability variation state is given, the winning probability (lottery probability) of the big hit lottery is changed (improved) from a low probability (normal probability) to a high probability. In addition, the probability change state is given until the execution of the symbol variation game for a predetermined number of probability change grants (80 in this embodiment) is completed. When the probability variation state is given in this way, the winning probability of the big hit lottery varies with a high probability and the big hit game is likely to occur, which is advantageous for the player.

  Further, in this embodiment, there may be a case where a variation time shortening (hereinafter referred to as “variation”) state that is advantageous to the player is given. When the variable speed state (entrance rate improvement state) is given, the fluctuation time of the normal game is shortened, and the winning probability (lottery probability) of the lottery per normal map based on the passage of the gate 27 is low (normally Change (improve) probability to high probability. Also, when the lottery per common drawing is won, the open / close blades 22 are opened for a longer time when the variable state is given compared to when the variable state is not given. For this reason, when the variable state is given, the opening time of the opening / closing blade 22 per unit time increases. That is, when the variable state is given, the rate of game balls entering the second start winning opening 21 per unit time is improved, which is advantageous for the player. Further, the variable state is given until the execution of the symbol variation game for a predetermined number of variable grants (80 in this embodiment) is completed. As described above, in the present embodiment, the number of times of change provision and the number of times of probability change are set to the same number (80 times).

  As described above, when the variable state is given, it is easy for the game ball to win the second start winning opening 21, so that the execution of the second symbol variation game is easily suspended. Further, in the present embodiment, even if the execution of the first symbol variation game is suspended (first retained memory number> 0), if the execution of the second symbol variation game is suspended (second retained memory number). > 0), the second symbol variation game is executed in preference to the first symbol variation game. For this reason, when the variable state is given, the second symbol variation game is easily executed continuously. On the other hand, when the variable state is not given, it is difficult for the game ball to win the second start winning opening 21, and therefore it is difficult to hold the execution of the second symbol variation game. For this reason, when the variable state is given, the first symbol variation game is easily executed continuously.

Next, the big hit game and the small hit game specified for the pachinko gaming machine of this embodiment will be described with reference to FIG.
The big hit game is a symbol change game in which the big hit symbol is confirmed and stopped on the first special symbol display device 12 or the second special symbol display device 14, and is started after the symbol variable 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, the round game in which the special winning opening 24 is opened is performed a plurality of times with a predetermined number of rounds as an upper limit (11 rounds in the present embodiment). During a single round game, the special winning opening 24 has a predetermined time (round game time) until a specified number of balls (upper limit number of balls (9 in this embodiment)) are won. Until it is done, it is opened. In round games, round effects are performed. Then, after the end of the round game with a predetermined number of predetermined rounds, an ending effect indicating the end of the big hit game is performed, and the big hit game is ended.

  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 two types of big hit games shown in FIG. 2, and the determined big hit game is given. Yes. Of the two types of jackpot games, which jackpot game is awarded is determined according to the type of special figure (jackpot symbol) that is determined when the jackpot lottery is won.

  In this embodiment, the 100 types of special symbol jackpot symbols displayed on the special symbol display devices 12 and 14 are categorized into symbol A and symbol B. Specifically, 70 types of jackpot symbols among the jackpot symbols that are confirmed and stopped on the special symbol display devices 12 and 14 are distributed to the symbol A. In addition, 30 types of jackpot symbols among the jackpot symbols that are confirmed and displayed on the special symbol display devices 12 and 14 are distributed to the symbol B. In addition, 11 types of special figures (small hit symbols) corresponding to the small hit game are assigned to the symbol C.

  The jackpot game given when the jackpot symbol classified as symbol A is confirmed and stopped on the special figure display devices 12 and 14 is a jackpot game to which a probability variation state is imparted (hereinafter referred to as “11R probability variation jackpot”). It is. In the 11R probability variation big hit, “7 (seconds)” is set as the opening time, and “10 (seconds)” is set as the ending time. In addition, in the 11R probability variation big hit, “25 (seconds)” is set as each round game time. Although not shown, the interval time between rounds (inter-round interval) in the 11R probability variation big hit is set to “1.5 (seconds)”. In addition, after the 11R probability variable big hit, regardless of the game state at the time of winning the big hit, the variable state is given until the execution of the “80 times” symbol variation game is completed.

  The jackpot game given when the jackpot symbol classified as symbol B is confirmed and stopped on the special figure display devices 12 and 14 is a jackpot game to which a probability variation state is imparted (hereinafter referred to as “11R shortened probability variation jackpot”). Is shown). In the 11R shortened probability variation big hit, “0.02 (seconds)” is set as the opening time, and “0.068 (seconds)” is set as the ending time. Further, in the 11R shortened probability variation big hit, “0.032 (seconds)” is set as each round game time. Further, “1.5 (seconds)” is set as the interval time between rounds in the 11R shortened probability variation big hit. In addition, when 11R shortened probability variation jackpot is awarded, if either one of the probability variation state or the shortened state is awarded at the time of winning the big hit, the symbol variation of “80 times” after the end of the 11R shortened probability variation jackpot. A variable state is given until the execution of the game ends. On the other hand, when the 11R shortened probability variable jackpot is awarded, if neither the probability variation state nor the variable state is imparted at the time of winning the big hit, the shortened state is not imparted after the end of the 11R shortened probability variable jackpot (FIG. 2). Then, “0 times” is indicated).

  Note that the round game time of each round game is the maximum time because each round game may end when the upper limit number of game balls enter. However, the round game time (0.032 (seconds)) for the 11R shortened probability variation big hit is the number of game balls entering the big winning opening 24 in one round game is the upper limit number of balls (9). The time is set so as not to satisfy. By the way, in pachinko machines, the number of game balls fired per minute is set to about “100 balls”, so the time required to fire one game ball is “0.6 (seconds)”. It becomes. In other words, in a round game of 11R shortening probability variation big hit, it is difficult to launch and enter “9 balls”, which is the upper limit number of balls entered, within the round game time (0.032 (seconds)). is there.

  For this reason, 11R probability variation jackpot and 11R shortened probability variation jackpot have the same number of round games performed during the jackpot game and the manner of giving the probability variation state after the jackpot game ends, but each round game time is different. For this reason, the 11R probability big hit that is set as the round game time is a time during which the upper limit number of game balls can be won within the round game time. It is a big hit game that is more advantageous to the player than the 11R shortened probability big hit that is set as the round game time when it is difficult to win.

  In addition, in the small hit game that is given when the small hit symbol classified as the symbol C is confirmed and stopped on the special figure display devices 12 and 14, the opening time is “0 (seconds)” and the ending time is “ 0.096 (seconds) "is set. In addition, in the small hit game, “11 times” is set as the number of times the special winning opening 24 is opened. In addition, in the small hit game, the opening time of the first to eleventh opening is set to “0.032 (seconds)” and between each opening (for example, from the second opening to the third opening) "1.5 (seconds)" is set as the interval time. Thus, in the small hit game, the opening / closing time from the first opening to the eleventh closing is “0.032 (seconds) +1.5 (seconds) +0.032 (seconds) +1.5 (seconds) +... +0 .032 (seconds) +1.5 (seconds) +0.032 (seconds) ”is set to“ 15.064 (seconds) ”. In this way, the opening manner of the big winning opening 24 is the same between the opening of the first round in the 11R shortened probability variation big hit to the closing of the eleventh round and the opening from the first time in the small hit game to the closing of the eleventh round. It has become. Therefore, it is not possible to recognize whether 11R shortening probability variation big hit or small hit game has been awarded from the opening mode of the big winning opening 24 and the production time.

  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 (in FIG. 2, it is indicated as “maintain current state”). In other words, 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 after the end of the small hit game, whereas if the probability variation state is not granted, the small hit game The probability variation state is not given even after the end of. In addition, in the small hit game, if the variable state is given at the time of winning the small hit lottery, the short state is continuously given after the end of the small hit game, while if the short state is not given Even after the small hit game ends, no change state is given.

  Moreover, in this embodiment, it is comprised so that execution of the prefetch effect which suggests that execution of the symbol change game with high possibility of becoming a big hit is put on hold is carried out. Whether or not it is possible to execute the pre-reading effect is determined when a game ball wins the start winning opening 19 or 21. Further, in the present embodiment, the prefetch effect is a symbol variation game that is executed from when the symbol variation game that triggered the execution of the prefetch effect is suspended until the symbol variation game is executed, and the prefetch effect. It is executed in the symbol variation game that triggered the execution of. Note that the pre-reading effect is determined when the execution of the symbol variation game that triggered the execution of the pre-reading effect is held when the first reserved memory number is “0” and the second reserved memory number is “0”. Only the symbol variation game that becomes the execution opportunity can be executed.

  Further, in the present embodiment, a pre-read-only background image that is displayed only at the time of execution of the pre-reading effect from the start of execution of the pre-reading effect until the execution of the symbol variation game that triggered the execution of the pre-reading effect ends. The symbol variation game is played by switching to. In this embodiment, when the prefetch effect is being executed, a character image “Pre-read effect” is displayed on the image display unit GH so that it can be recognized that the prefetch effect is being executed. .

  Further, in the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 3, a “probability change confirmation mode” for notifying the player that the probability change state is given is configured to be executable by the effect display device 11. In the present embodiment, the effect display device 11 is configured to execute a “probability concealment concealment mode” for notifying the player that the probability change state can be expected. In the present embodiment, the effect display device 11 is configured to be able to execute a “normal effect mode” for notifying the player that the probability variation state is not given.

  In the present embodiment, the effect display device 11 displays the decorative symbols in each column so as to overlap the background image, and the decorative symbol game is executed by variably displaying these decorative symbols. Yes. In the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment, the player is made to know the type of the production mode currently staying at the player from the type of the background image displayed on the production display device 11, and the probability variation state is given. Whether or not it can be expected is notified, or the fact that the probability variation state is given is notified. The background image in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment is an image that can be configured excluding the decorative symbols displayed in the symbol variation game.

  In the present embodiment, when the effect mode being executed (staying) is the probability variation confirmation mode, an image dedicated to the probability variation confirmation mode is displayed as a background image and it can be recognized that the user is staying in the probability variation confirmation mode. As described above, the character image in the “probability change confirmation mode” is displayed on the upper part of the image display unit GH. In addition, when the performance mode being executed in the present embodiment is the probability variation concealment mode, an image dedicated to the probability variation concealment mode is displayed as a background image, and “probability variation” is provided so that it can be recognized that the user is staying in the probability variation concealment mode. A character image of “secret mode” is displayed at the top of the image display portion GH. Further, when the effect mode being executed in the present embodiment is the normal effect mode, an image dedicated to the normal effect mode is displayed as a background image. In addition, in FIG. 3, the mode transition aspect when the inside of the broken line part is not provided with the variable state is shown, and the mode transition aspect when the variable state is provided outside the broken line part is shown. Yes.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the normal effect mode is an effect mode that is executed (stays) when the variable state is not given. When the effect mode during execution (staying) is the normal effect mode, when 11R probability variation big hit (symbol A) is given, the game shifts to probability change confirmation mode after the big hit game ends. In addition, when the effect mode being executed is the normal effect mode, when an 11R shortened probability change big hit or small hit game is awarded, the game shifts to the probability change concealment mode after the hit game ends.

  Further, the probability variation concealment mode is an effect mode that is executed when the variable state is not given. When the performance mode being executed is the probability variation concealment mode, if 11R probability variation jackpot is awarded, the game proceeds to probability variation confirmation mode after the jackpot game ends. In addition, when the performance mode being executed is the probability variation concealment mode and the probability variation state is imparted and an 11R shortened probability variation jackpot is awarded, the game proceeds to the probability variation confirmation mode after the jackpot game ends. On the other hand, if the performance mode being executed is the probability variation concealment mode and the probability variation state is not imparted and the 11R shortened probability variation jackpot is awarded, the probability variation concealment mode is continuously executed after the jackpot game ends. . In addition, when the performance mode being executed is the probability variation concealment mode, if a small hit game is granted, the probability variation concealment is performed after the small hit game ends, regardless of whether or not the probability variation state is granted at the time of grant. The mode continues to run. The performance mode being executed is the probability variation concealment mode, and the number of symbol variation games that have been executed after the winning game is awarded is a predetermined number of probability variation concealment stays (in the present embodiment, the same number of times as the probability variation grant count is 80). When the value reaches, the game shifts to the normal performance mode after the symbol variation game ends.

  In addition, the probability change confirmation mode is an effect mode that is executed when the variable state is given and can recognize that the probability change state is given. When the performance mode being executed is the probability variation confirmation mode, if any winning game of 11R probability variation big hit, 11R shortened probability variation big hit or small hit game is awarded, the probability variation confirmed mode is continuously executed after the winning game ends. Is done. In addition, when the effect mode being executed is the probability change confirmation mode, the transition to the normal effect mode is made when the provision of the variable state is finished (giving of the probability change state is finished).

Next, the control configuration of the pachinko gaming machine will be described with reference to FIG.
A main control board 30 for controlling the entire pachinko gaming machine is mounted on the back side of the machine. 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. An effect control board 31 is mounted on the back side of the machine. The effect control board 31 controls the display mode of the effect display device 11 (display images such as symbols, backgrounds, characters, etc.) and various effect devices based on the control signal (control command) output from the main control board 30.

Hereinafter, specific configurations of the main control board 30 and the effect control board 31 will be described.
The main control board 30 has a main control CPU 30a that executes control operations in a predetermined procedure, a main control ROM 30b that stores a control program for the main control CPU 30a, and a main control CPU that can write and read 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. Further, the main control CPU 30a includes a first special figure display device 12, a first special figure hold storage display device 13, a second special figure display device 14, a second special figure hold storage display device 15, and a normal symbol display device 16. Is connected.

  In addition, the main control CPU 30a sets a random number value such as a hit determination random number, a special figure distribution random number, a reach determination random number, a variation pattern distribution random number, and a normal pattern determination random number for each predetermined period. Random number update processing (random number generation processing) to be updated is executed. The random number for winning determination (hereinafter sometimes referred to as “hit 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 (hereinafter, may be referred to as “special figure random number”) is a random number used when determining the type of jackpot game to be given when the jackpot lottery is won. A random number for reach determination (hereinafter, sometimes referred to as “reach random number”) is used to determine whether or not to execute a reach effect in the symbol variation game when the big hit lottery and the small hit lottery are not won. Random numbers used in reach lottery (reach determination). The random number for variation pattern distribution (hereinafter, referred to as “variable pattern random number”) is a random number used when a variation pattern is selected. In addition, the random number for determination per common figure is a random number used in the lottery per common figure (determination per common figure). 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.

  The main control ROM 30b stores a main control program, various determination values (such as jackpot determination values), and 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 symbol variation game to the end of the symbol variation game. The time (variation time) can be specified. Also, the variation pattern is determined when the variation pattern for the big hit effect determined at the big hit and the variation pattern for the probable change suggesting effect determined at the big hit or the small hit are out of place. There is a variation pattern for off-line production. Further, the variation pattern for the offense effect includes a variation pattern for the outlier reach effect including the reach effect in the effect content, and a variation pattern for the outlier normal effect not including the reach effect in the effect content.

  In addition, the reach effect is displayed in the symbol variation game with the ornamental symbol on the effect display device 11 until the reach symbol combination (the symbol combination that is a big hit, miss or probability change suggestion) is finally derived. It is a production performed during It should be noted that in the symbol variation game that is performed based on the variation pattern for the off-normal effect, the symbol combination of the eventual failure is developed so that the final symbol combination is displayed in a fixed stop state without going through the reach effect. Further, in the symbol variation game performed based on the variation pattern for the outlier reach effect, the reach symbol effect is developed so that the symbol combination of the eventual event is finally stopped. Further, in the symbol variation game performed based on the variation pattern for the jackpot effect, the reach combination is developed so that the symbol combination for the jackpot is finally displayed in a fixed stop state. Further, in the symbol variation game that is performed based on the variation pattern for the probability variation suggestion effect, it is developed so that the symbol combination for the probability variation suggestion is finally displayed in a fixed stop state after reaching the reach effect.

  The main control ROM 30b stores a big hit determination value. The big hit determination value is a determination value used in the internal lottery for determining whether or not the big hit, and is determined from numerical values that can be taken by the random number. In addition, the jackpot determination value is compared only with the common jackpot determination value that is compared with whether or not it matches the value of the hit random number regardless of whether or not the probability variation state is given, and when the probability change state is given. There is a highly accurate hit determination value that is compared as to whether or not it matches the value of the hit random number. That is, when the probability variation state is given, if the value of the hit random number matches either the common jackpot determination value or the high probability jackpot determination value, the jackpot is determined. On the other hand, when the probability variation state is not given, if the value of the hit random number matches the common jackpot determination value, it is determined that the jackpot. In the present embodiment, there is no common value between the value determined as the common jackpot determination value and the value determined as the high probability jackpot determination value.

  Further, the small hit determination value is stored in the main control ROM 30b. The small hit judgment value is a judgment value used in the internal lottery to determine whether or not it is a small hit, and there are different values from the big hit judgment values (common big hit judgment value and high-precision big hit judgment value) out of the numerical values that the hit random numbers can take. It has been established. The reach control value is stored in the main control ROM 30b. The reach determination value is a determination value used in reach lottery, and is determined from numerical values that can be taken by reach random numbers. In this embodiment, the numerical value that the reach random number can take is “0 to 238”. In this embodiment, eight numerical values from “0 to 7” are defined as reach determination values when the variable state is not assigned, and reach determination when the variable state is assigned. Fifteen numerical values from “0 to 14” are defined as values. For this reason, if the value of the acquired reach random number is “7 or less (0 to 7)”, the determination result of the reach determination is always positive regardless of the manner of giving the variable state. Further, the main control ROM 30b stores a standard hit value. The determination value per common figure is a determination value used in the internal lottery to determine whether or not it is per common figure, and is determined from numerical values that can be taken by random numbers for determination per general figure.

Next, the effect control board 31 shown in FIG. 4 will be described.
The effect control board 31 has an effect control CPU 31a that executes control operations in a predetermined procedure, an effect control ROM 31b that stores a control program for the effect control CPU 31a, and an effect control that can write and read necessary data. A RAM 31c is provided. The effect control CPU 31a executes random number update processing (random number generation processing) for updating the values of various random numbers such as prefetch determination random numbers at predetermined intervals. The prefetch determination random number is a random number used when determining whether or not the prefetch effect can be executed. The effect display device 11 is connected to the effect control CPU 31a. In addition, an effect button BT is connected to the effect control CPU 31a. Then, the effect control CPU 31a recognizes that the effect button BT has been operated by inputting an operation signal output when the effect button BT is operated. In addition, the prefetch determination value is stored in the effect control ROM 31b. The prefetch determination value is a determination value used when determining whether or not to execute the prefetch effect, and is determined from numerical values that can be taken by the prefetch determination random number. The effect control ROM 31b stores various image display data (image data such as symbols, backgrounds, characters, characters, etc.). In addition, various information (random number value, timer value, flag, etc.) that is appropriately rewritten during the operation of the pachinko gaming machine is stored (set) in the effect control RAM 31c.

Hereinafter, the control contents executed by the main control board 30 and the effect control board 31 will be described.
First, various processes such as a special symbol input process, a special symbol start process, and a general game process executed by the main control CPU 30a based on the main control program will be described. In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 30a executes various processes such as a special symbol input process, a special symbol start process, and a normal game process every predetermined control cycle (for example, 4 ms).

First, the special symbol input process will be described with reference to FIG.
In the special symbol input process, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not a game ball has entered the first start winning opening 19 (step S1). That is, in step S1, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not a detection signal output when the first start port switch SW1 detects a game ball is input. When the determination result of step S1 is negative, the main control CPU 30a proceeds to the process of step S6. On the other hand, when the determination result of step S1 is affirmative, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the first reserved storage number stored in the main control RAM 30c is less than the upper limit number 4 (step S2). . If the determination result of step S2 is negative (first hold storage number = 4), the main control CPU 30a proceeds to the process of step S6.

  When the determination result of step S2 is affirmative (first reserved memory number <4), the main control CPU 30a adds 1 to the first reserved memory number and rewrites the first reserved memory number (step S3). Further, the main control CPU 30a changes the display content of the first special figure reservation storage display device 13 so as to represent the first reservation storage number after addition of 1. Subsequently, the main control CPU 30a reads out and acquires the value of the hit random number, the value of the special figure random number, the value of the reach random number, and the value of the variable random number from the main control RAM 30c. Is set in a predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 30c associated with (step S4). Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a executes a prefetch command setting process shown in FIG. 6 (step S5), and proceeds to the process of step S6. A detailed description of the prefetch command setting process in step S5 will be given later.

  The main control CPU 30a, which has proceeded to the process of step S6, determines whether or not a game ball has entered the second start winning opening 21 (step S6). That is, in step S6, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not a detection signal output when the second start port switch SW2 detects a game ball is input. When the determination result of step S6 is negative, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol input process. On the other hand, when the determination result of step S6 is affirmative, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the second reserved storage number stored in the main control RAM 30c is less than the upper limit number 4 (step S7). . If the determination result of step S7 is negative (second stored memory number = 4), the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol input process.

  When the determination result of step S7 is affirmative (second reserved memory number <4), the main control CPU 30a adds 1 to the second reserved memory number and rewrites the second reserved memory number (step S8). Further, the main control CPU 30a changes the display content of the second special figure reservation storage display device 15 so as to represent the second reservation storage number after the addition of 1. Subsequently, the main control CPU 30a reads out and acquires the value of the hit random number, the value of the special random number, the value of the reach random number, and the value of the random pattern random number from the main control RAM 30c, and obtains the second reserved memory number. Is set in a predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 30c associated with (step S9). Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a executes a prefetch command setting process shown in FIG. 6 (step S10), and ends the special symbol input process. Thus, the main control RAM 30c in the present embodiment functions as a reserved storage unit.

  The pre-read command setting process in step S5 of the special symbol input process is performed by detecting various determination (preliminary determination) results based on each random number value acquired when the game ball has won the first start winning opening 19 as a winning detection. This is a process for generating and outputting various prefetch commands for causing the effect control board 31 to grasp before the execution start time of the symbol variation game based thereon. In addition, the pre-read command setting process in step S10 of the special symbol input process includes various determination (preliminary determination) results based on each random number value acquired when the game ball has won the second start winning opening 21. This is a process for generating and outputting various prefetch commands for causing the effect control board 31 to grasp before the execution start time of the symbol variation game based on the detection.

Here, the prefetch command will be described.
The prefetch command is composed of a plurality of areas for storing various information. The prefetch command in the present embodiment includes a special figure information area, a hold number information area, a game information area, a hit random number area, and an effect information area. Information indicating special symbols (special symbol information) is stored in the special figure information area, and information (holding number information) indicating the first reserved memory number (or second reserved memory number) is stored in the reserved number information area. Stored. The game information area stores information (special game information) indicating the type of the symbol variation game (the first symbol variation game or the second symbol variation game), and the hit random number region stores the value of the hit random number. Information indicating what kind of value (per-random number information) is stored. In the effect information area, information (effect information) indicating contents expected as the effect contents of the symbol variation game when the symbol variation game is executed is stored.

  In the present embodiment, the types of prefetch commands include common big hit prefetch commands, small hit prefetch commands, miss reach prefetch commands, miss unspecified prefetch commands, and miss normal read ahead commands. The common jackpot look-ahead command is a look-ahead command that stores information indicating that it is a big hit regardless of the manner in which the probability variation state is applied. The small hit prefetch command is a prefetch command in which information indicating that a small hit is stored. The outlook reach prefetch command is a prefetch command in which information indicating that the reach effect is performed regardless of the manner of giving the variable state is stored. In addition, the pre-read command with unspecified loss is a pre-read command in which information indicating that the execution of the reach effect is unspecified (reach effect is performed only when the variable speed state is given) is stored. is there. In addition, the off-normal read-ahead command is a read-ahead command in which information indicating that a reach effect is expected not to be performed regardless of the application state of the variable state is stored.

Hereinafter, prefetch command setting processing for generating and outputting various prefetch commands will be described with reference to FIG.
In step S21 of the prefetch command setting process performed in step S5 of the special symbol input process, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the value of the hit random number among the random numbers acquired in step S4 matches the common jackpot determination value. judge. In step S21 of the prefetch command setting process performed in step S10 of the special symbol input process, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the value of the winning random number among the random numbers acquired in step S9 matches the common jackpot determination value. Determine whether. As described above, when the main control CPU 30a detects the winning of the game ball at the start winning ports 19 and 21, the value of the winning random number stored in the main control RAM 30c at the time of detecting the winning is surely ( Whether or not it is determined that the jackpot will be determined (regardless of the mode of giving the probability variation state) is determined in advance (pre-jacket determination). Hereinafter, in the description of the prefetch command setting process, when simply indicated as “acquired random number”, the prefetch command setting process performed in step S5 of the special symbol input process indicates “random number acquired in step S4”. In the prefetch command setting process performed in step S10, “random number acquired in step S9” is indicated.

  If the determination result in step S21 is affirmative, the main control CPU 30a generates a common jackpot prefetch command (step S22), and sets the output buffer so that it is output to the effect control CPU 31a in the output process (step S22). Step S23). In step S22, the main control CPU 30a stores hit random number information indicating that the value of the hit random number among the obtained random numbers matches the common big hit determination value in the hit random number area of the prefetch command. In step S22, the main control CPU 30a identifies the jackpot symbol (symbol A or symbol B) determined based on the value of the special symbol random number among the acquired random numbers, and the special symbol indicating the identified jackpot symbol The information is stored in the special drawing information area of the prefetch command. At this time, the main control CPU 30a performs a process similar to that for determining a jackpot symbol using a special symbol random number in a special symbol start process, which will be described later, and identifies the type of jackpot game that can be given. In step S22, the main control CPU 30a does not store the effect information in the effect information area of the prefetch command.

  Further, in step S22 in the prefetch command setting process performed in step S5, the main control CPU 30a specifies the first reserved memory number, and stores the reserved number information indicating the specified first reserved memory number in the reserved number information area of the prefetch command. Is stored in the game information area of the prefetch command, indicating that the game is the first symbol variation game. On the other hand, in step S22 in the prefetch command setting process performed in step S10, the main control CPU 30a specifies the second reserved memory number, and stores the reserved number information indicating the specified second reserved memory number in the reserved number information area of the prefetch command. Is stored in the game information area of the pre-read command.

  On the other hand, when the determination result of step 21 is negative, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the value of the hit random number among the obtained random numbers matches the small hit determination value (step S24). That is, in the same way as the prior big hit determination, a prior determination is made as to whether or not it is determined to be a small hit (pre-small hit determination). If the determination result in step S24 is affirmative, the main control CPU 30a generates a small hit prefetch command (step S25), and sets the output buffer so as to output to the effect control CPU 31a in the output process ( Step S23).

  In step S25, the main control CPU 30a stores hit random number information indicating that the value of the hit random number among the obtained random numbers matches the small hit determination value in the hit random number area of the prefetch command. In step S25, the main control CPU 30a stores special figure information indicating the small hit symbol (symbol E) in the special symbol information area of the prefetch command. In step S25, the main control CPU 30a does not store the effect information in the effect information area of the pre-read command as in step S22. In step S25, the main control CPU 30a stores the number-of-holds information in the number-of-holds information area of the pre-read command and stores the special game information in the game information area of the pre-read command by the same process as step S22. .

  On the other hand, if the determination result in step S24 is negative, the main control CPU 30a positively determines the reach determination result of the reach random number among the acquired random numbers regardless of the application state of the variable state. It is determined whether or not it matches the value (common reach determination value, “7 or less (0 to 7)”) (step S26). That is, as in the prior jackpot determination, a prior determination is made as to whether or not the determination result of the reach determination is surely affirmative (advance reach determination). If the determination result in step S26 is affirmative, the main control CPU 30a generates an outlier reach prefetch command (step S27), and sets the output buffer so as to output to the effect control CPU 31a in the output process (step S27). Step S23).

  In step S27, the main control CPU 30a prefetches hit random number information indicating that the value of the hit random number of the acquired random numbers is a value (displacement) that does not match either the common big hit determination value or the small hit determination value. Store in the random number area per command. However, the hit random number information at this time does not necessarily indicate that the hit random number value is a deviation because the value of the hit random number may be a value that matches the highly probable hit determination value. In step S27, the main control CPU 30a stores the special figure information indicating the off symbol in the special figure information area of the prefetch command. In step S27, the main control CPU 30a stores effect information indicating that the reach effect is executed in the effect information area. In step S27, the main control CPU 30a stores the number-of-holds information in the number-of-holds information area of the pre-read command and stores the special game information in the game information area of the pre-read command by the same process as in step S22. .

  On the other hand, if the determination result in step S26 is negative, the main control CPU 30a may determine that the reach random number value in the acquired random number is positive for the reach determination determination result depending on the state of change. It is determined whether or not it matches (highly accurate reach determination value, “8 to 14”) (step S28). That is, as in the prior jackpot determination, it is determined in advance whether or not the determination result of the reach determination changes depending on the application state of the variable state. If the determination result in step S28 is affirmative, that is, if the reach random number value is a value for which the reach determination determination result is affirmative only when the variable state is given, the main control CPU 30a Then, a prefetch command with unspecified deviation is generated (step S29), and the output buffer is set to output to the effect control CPU 31a in the output process (step S23).

  In step S29, the main control CPU 30a prefetches hit random number information indicating that the value of the hit random number among the acquired random numbers is a value (out of line) that does not match any of the common big hit determination value and the small hit determination value. Store in the random number area per command. However, the hit random number information at this time does not necessarily indicate that the hit random number value is a deviation because the value of the hit random number may be a value that matches the highly probable hit determination value. In step S29, the main control CPU 30a stores the special figure information indicating the off symbol in the special figure information area of the prefetch command. In step S29, the main control CPU 30a stores the effect information indicating that the execution of the reach effect is unspecified in the effect information area of the prefetch command. In step S29, the main control CPU 30a stores the hold number information in the hold number information area of the prefetch command and stores the special game information in the game information area of the prefetch command in the same process as in step S22. .

  If the determination result of step S28 is negative, that is, if the reach random number value is a value that reliably determines the reach determination determination result regardless of the changing mode, the main control CPU 30a An out-of-order normal prefetch command is generated (step S30), and set in the output buffer so as to be output to the effect control CPU 31a in the output process (step S23).

  In step S30, the main control CPU 30a prefetches hit random number information indicating that the value of the hit random number of the acquired random numbers is a value (displacement) that does not match either the common big hit determination value or the small hit determination value. Store in the random number area per command. However, the hit random number information at this time does not necessarily indicate that the hit random number value is a deviation because the value of the hit random number may be a value that matches the highly probable hit determination value. In step S30, the main control CPU 30a stores the special figure information indicating the off symbol in the special figure information area of the prefetch command. In step S30, the main control CPU 30a stores the effect information indicating that the reach effect is not performed in the effect information area of the prefetch command. However, since the reach effect is executed when the value of the acquired hit random number matches the highly probable hit judgment value, it does not necessarily indicate that the reach effect is not performed, so the effect of the normal read-ahead command is lost. The effect information stored in the information area indicates that no reach effect is expected. In step S30, the main control CPU 30a stores the number-of-holds information in the number-of-holds information area of the pre-read command and stores the special-purpose game information in the game information area of the pre-read command by the same process as step S22. .

Next, the special symbol start process will be described with reference to FIGS.
First, in the special symbol start process, as shown in FIG. 7, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not a symbol variation game or a winning game (big hit game and small hit game) is being executed (step S41). If the determination result of step S41 is affirmative, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process. On the other hand, if the determination result in step S41 is negative, that is, if the symbol variation game is not being played and the winning game is not being played, the main control CPU 30a reads the second reserved memory number (step S42), It is determined whether or not the stored number is greater than “0 (zero)” (step S43). When the determination result of step S43 is negative (second reserved memory number = 0), the main control CPU 30a reads the first reserved memory number (step S44), and the first reserved memory number is “0 (zero)”. It is determined whether it is larger than (step S45). When the determination result of step S45 is negative (first reserved memory count = 0), the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process.

  When the determination result in step S45 is affirmative (first reserved memory number> 0), the main control CPU 30a indicates a value indicating that the first symbol variation game is to be executed in the special symbol variation processing flag (this embodiment). Then, “0”) is set (step S46). Next, the main control CPU 30a subtracts 1 from the first reserved memory number (step S47), and various random numbers (per-random numbers, special figure random numbers) stored in the storage area corresponding to the first reserved memory number “1”. , Reach random number and variable pattern random number) are acquired (step S48). In step S48, the main control CPU 30a that has acquired various random number values stored in the storage area corresponding to the first reserved storage number “1” uses the acquired various random number values currently being executed. Are stored in a predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 30c. Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a stores various random number values stored in the storage area corresponding to the first reserved storage number “2” in the storage area corresponding to the first reserved storage number “1”. Next, the main control CPU 30a stores various random number values stored in the storage area corresponding to the first reserved storage number “3” in the storage area corresponding to the first reserved storage number “2”. Next, the main control CPU 30a stores various random number values stored in the storage area corresponding to the first reserved storage number “4” in the storage area corresponding to the first reserved storage number “3”. The values of various random numbers stored in the storage area corresponding to the first reserved storage number “4” are deleted.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 8, the main control CPU 30a that has finished the process of step S48 determines whether or not the acquired hit random number value matches the jackpot determination value stored in the main control ROM 30b. Then, the big hit determination (big hit lottery) is performed (step S49). At this time, when the probability variation state is given, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the acquired hit random number value matches the common jackpot determination value or the high probability jackpot determination value. On the other hand, when the probability variation state is not given, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the acquired hit random number value matches the common jackpot determination value. As described above, the main control CPU 30a that performs jackpot determination in the present embodiment functions as a jackpot determination means.

  On the other hand, if the determination result in step S49 is affirmative, the main control CPU 30a selects the first special symbol display device 12 (the second symbol variation game of the second symbol variation game) from the jackpot symbol based on the special symbol based on the acquired special symbol random number value. In this case, the final stop symbol to be confirmed and stopped on the second special figure display device 14) is determined (step S50). In this embodiment, the numerical value that the special figure random number can take is set to “0 to 99”. In the present embodiment, in step S50, the main control CPU 30a determines that the special figure random number is “0 to 69” and the symbol A is the special figure random number is “70 to 99”. Is determined to determine the symbol B. Therefore, the main control CPU 30a can determine the type of jackpot symbol based on the acquired special figure random number value.

  Further, the main control CPU 30a determines a variation pattern from among the determinable variation patterns based on the type of jackpot symbol and the acquired variable pattern random number value (step S51). In Step S51, when the symbol A is determined as the big hit symbol, the main control CPU 30a selects one variation pattern based on the obtained variable pattern random number value from among a plurality of types of variation patterns for the big hit effect. decide. On the other hand, in the case where the main control CPU 30a determines the symbol B as the big hit symbol in step S51, the main control CPU 30a selects one of the variation patterns for the probable variation suggestion effect based on the obtained variable pattern random number value. Determine the variation pattern.

  Further, the main control CPU 30a that has determined the variation pattern and the final stop symbol executes various processes related to the symbol variation game, such as outputting a predetermined control command to the effect control CPU 31a at a predetermined timing (step S52). ). Specifically, the main control CPU 30a specifies a variation pattern, and also designates a variation pattern designation command for instructing the start of a symbol variation game, and a game designation command for identifying a value set in the special symbol variation processing flag. Is output first. At the same time, when the value set in the special symbol variation processing flag is “0” (when the first symbol variation game is executed), the main control CPU 30a displays the first symbol so that the special symbol is variably displayed. The display content of the figure display device 12 is controlled. At this time, when the value set in the special symbol variation processing flag is “1” (when the second symbol variation game is executed), the main control CPU 30a displays the second symbol so that the special symbol is variably displayed. The display content of the special figure display device 14 is controlled. Further, the main control CPU 30a starts measuring the effect time of the symbol variation game and outputs a special symbol designation command for designating the final stop symbol. Then, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process. Thereafter, in a process different from the special symbol start process, the main control CPU 30a displays the determined final stop symbol at the time of the presentation time set in the designated variation pattern, and displays the determined final stop symbol as a fixed stop display. The display content of the display device 12 (the second special symbol display device 14 when the second symbol variation game is executed) is controlled. Further, the main control CPU 30a outputs an all symbol stop command for stopping the variation display of the decorative symbols when the production time set in the designated variation pattern has elapsed.

  On the other hand, if the determination result in step S49 is negative, that is, if it is not a big hit, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the acquired hit random number value matches the small hit determination value stored in the main control ROM 30b. And a small hit determination (small hit lottery) is performed (step S53). Thus, the main control CPU 30a that performs the small hit determination in the present embodiment functions as the small hit determination means. If the determination result in step S53 is affirmative, the main control CPU 30a determines a small hit symbol as the final stop symbol (step S54). Next, the main control CPU 30a determines one variation pattern based on the value of the variable pattern random number obtained from the variation patterns for a plurality of types of probability variation suggestive effects (step S55).

  After determining the variation pattern and the final stop symbol, the main control CPU 30a proceeds to the process of step S52 and, as described above, outputs a predetermined control command to the effect control CPU 31a at a predetermined timing. Various related processes are executed, and the special symbol start process is terminated. Thereafter, in a process different from the special symbol start process, the main control CPU 30a displays the determined final stop symbol at the time of the presentation time set in the designated variation pattern, and displays the determined final stop symbol as a fixed stop display. The display content of the display device 12 (the second special symbol display device 14 when the second symbol variation game is executed) is controlled. Further, the main control CPU 30a outputs an all symbol stop command for stopping the variation display of the decorative symbols when the production time set in the designated variation pattern has elapsed.

  On the other hand, if the determination result in step S53 is negative, that is, neither big hit nor small hit, the main control CPU 30a matches the acquired reach random number value with the reach determination value stored in the main control ROM 30b. It is determined whether or not to perform reach determination (reach lottery) (step S56). At this time, when the variable state is given, the main control CPU 30a determines that the acquired reach random number value is a common reach determination value or a high-accuracy reach determination value ("14 or less (0 to 14)"). It is determined whether or not it matches. On the other hand, if the variable state is not given, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the acquired reach random number value matches the common reach determination value ("7 or less (0 to 7)"). judge. If the determination result in step S56 is affirmative, the main control CPU 30a determines a symbol that is not the final stop symbol (step S57).

  Next, the main control CPU 30a determines one variation pattern based on the value of the variable pattern random number obtained from the variation patterns for a plurality of types of outlier reach effects (step S58).

  After determining the variation pattern and the final stop symbol, the main control CPU 30a proceeds to the process of step S52 and, as described above, outputs a predetermined control command to the effect control CPU 31a at a predetermined timing. Various related processes are executed, and the special symbol start process is terminated. Thereafter, in a process different from the special symbol start process, the main control CPU 30a displays the determined final stop symbol at the time of the presentation time set in the designated variation pattern, and displays the determined final stop symbol as a fixed stop display. The display content of the display device 12 (the second special symbol display device 14 when the second symbol variation game is executed) is controlled. Further, the main control CPU 30a outputs an all symbol stop command for stopping the variation display of the decorative symbols when the production time set in the designated variation pattern has elapsed.

  On the other hand, when the determination result of step S56 is negative, that is, when the reach effect is not executed in the out-of-sequence symbol change game, the main control CPU 30a determines the out-of-sequence symbol as the final stop symbol (step S59). Next, the main control CPU 30a determines one variation pattern based on the value of the variable pattern random number acquired from the variation patterns for a plurality of types of outlier normal effects (step S60).

  After determining the variation pattern and the final stop symbol, the main control CPU 30a proceeds to the process of step S52 and, as described above, outputs a predetermined control command to the effect control CPU 31a at a predetermined timing. Various related processes are executed, and the special symbol start process is terminated. Thereafter, in a process different from the special symbol start process, the main control CPU 30a displays the determined final stop symbol at the time of the presentation time set in the designated variation pattern, and displays the determined final stop symbol as a fixed stop display. The display content of the display device 12 (the second special symbol display device 14 when the second symbol variation game is executed) is controlled. Further, the main control CPU 30a outputs an all symbol stop command for stopping the variation display of the decorative symbols when the production time set in the designated variation pattern has elapsed.

  On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 7, when the determination result of step S43 is affirmative (second reserved memory number> 0), the main control CPU 30a executes the second symbol variation game on the special symbol variation processing flag. (In the present embodiment, “1”) is set (step S61). Next, the main control CPU 30a subtracts 1 from the second reserved memory number (step S62), and various random numbers (per-random numbers, special figure random numbers) stored in the storage area corresponding to the second reserved memory number “1”. , Reach random number and variable pattern random number) are acquired (step S63). In step S63, the main control CPU 30a that has acquired various random number values stored in the storage area corresponding to the second reserved storage number “1” uses the acquired various random number values currently being executed. Are stored in a predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 30c. Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a stores various random number values stored in the storage area corresponding to the second reserved storage number “2” in the storage area corresponding to the second reserved storage number “1”. Next, the main control CPU 30a stores various random number values stored in the storage area corresponding to the second reserved storage number “3” in the storage area corresponding to the second reserved storage number “2”. Next, the main control CPU 30a stores various random number values stored in the storage area corresponding to the second reserved storage number “4” in the storage area corresponding to the second reserved storage number “3”. The values of various random numbers stored in the storage area corresponding to the second reserved storage number “4” are deleted. Further, the main control CPU 30a that has finished the process of step S67 performs the processes after step S49 described above, as shown in FIG.

Next, a winning game process executed by the main control CPU 30a after the symbol variation game won in the big hit lottery (or the small hit lottery) will be described.
In the winning game process, the main control CPU 30a first outputs an opening command for instructing execution of the opening effect to the effect control CPU 31a. Next, when the main control CPU 30a wins the big win lottery, after the opening effect is finished, each round game (in the case of the small win game, in the first to eleventh opening / closing times of the big winning opening 24). Control). That is, the main control CPU 30a outputs a round command for instructing the start of the round game to the effect control CPU 31a at the start of each round game, and controls the opening and closing of the big winning opening 24. When the final round game (in the case of a small hit game, the eleventh big winning opening 24 is opened) is finished, the main control CPU 30a sends an ending command to instruct the execution of the ending effect to the effect control CPU 31a. Output to. Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a ends the big hit game or the small hit game when the ending effect ends. Thus, in this embodiment, the main control CPU 30a for giving a small hit game functions as a small hit game giving means.

  Further, the main control CPU 30a sets various main control setting flags and various main control limiter values stored in the main control RAM 30c after the outlier symbol variation game ends or after the winning game ends. The main control limiter includes a main control probability variation limiter in which the number of symbol variation games to be executed before the end of the probability variation state is set, and a symbol variation performed before the end of the variation state. There is a main control variable limiter in which the number of games is set. The main control setting flag includes a main control probability variation flag for specifying the probability variation state imparting mode and a main control operation flag for identifying the variation mode imparting mode.

  When the main control CPU 30a determines the symbol A or the symbol B, the main control CPU 30a has a value indicating that the probability change state is given to the main control probability variation flag after the big hit game based on the symbol (in this embodiment, “1”) is set, and “80” is set in the main control probability variation limiter. In addition, when determining the symbol A, the main control CPU 30a gives a change state to the main control operation flag after the big hit game, regardless of the value set in the main control operation flag before the big hit game starts. In addition to setting a value indicating that it has been set (“1” in the present embodiment), “80” is set to the main control variable limiter.

  In addition, when the main control CPU 30a determines the symbol B, the main control operation flag is set to "1" before the big hit game is started or the main control probability change flag is set to "1". In some cases, “1” is set to the main control operation flag after the big hit game is ended, and “80” is set to the main control variable limiter. On the other hand, when determining the symbol B, the main control CPU 30a sets a value ("0" in this embodiment) indicating that the main control operation flag has not been given a change state before the big hit game is started. When the main control probability change flag is set to a value indicating that the probability change state is not given, “0” is set to the main control operation flag after the big hit game ends. In the present embodiment, the value indicating that the probability variation state that can be set in the main control probability variation flag is not given is set to “0”.

  When the main control CPU 30a determines the off symbol or the small hit symbol (symbol C) and the main control probability variation flag is set to "1", the main control CPU 30a uses the value set in the main control probability variation limiter. Subtract 1 When the value of the main control probability variation limiter after subtraction becomes “0”, the main control CPU 30a sets “0” in the main control probability variation flag. Further, when determining the off symbol or the small hit symbol, the main control CPU 30a subtracts 1 from the value set in the main control variable limiter when the main control operation flag is set to "1". . When the value of the main control variable limiter after subtraction becomes “0”, the main control CPU 30a sets “0” in the main control operation flag. Further, the main control CPU 30a sets “0” to the main control probability change flag and the main control operation flag during the big hit game and the small hit game, respectively.

  As described above, the main control CPU 30a can specify the presently given state of the certain change state and the present state of the change state by referring to the main control probability change flag and the main control operation flag. Further, the main control CPU 30a can specify the number of remaining symbol variation games to be executed when the probability variation state is finished by referring to the value set in the main control probability variation limiter. . Also, the main control CPU 30a refers to the value set in the main control variable limiter to identify how many remaining symbol variation games are executed and the provision of the variable state ends. Can do. Further, in the present embodiment, the main control CPU 30a that sets the main control operation flag to “1” to give the variable speed state (entrance rate improvement state) functions as an entrance rate improvement state provision unit. In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 30a that assigns a probability variation state by setting “1” to the main control probability variation flag functions as a probability variation imparting unit.

Next, the ordinary game process will be described.
First, in the normal game process, the main control CPU 30a receives a detection signal output from the normal symbol variation switch SW3 and detects that a game ball has entered the gate 27. Is obtained from the main control RAM 30c. Then, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the universal figure determination random number obtained at the start of the universal game matches the universal figure determination value. At this time, when the variable state is given, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the per-normal map determination value at the time of the change corresponds to the acquired normal per-determined random number value. Make a decision. On the other hand, when the variable state is not given, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the per-normal figure determination value at the time of non-change and the acquired random number for normal figure determination match. Make a decision. It should be noted that the number of judgment values per ordinary figure at the time of change is set larger than the number of judgment values per ordinary figure at the time of non-change.

  If the determination result of the normal symbol hit determination is affirmative, the main control CPU 30a determines a normal hit symbol to be displayed on the normal symbol display device 16 to be confirmed and stopped, and ends the normal symbol game process. On the other hand, when the determination result of the normal symbol hit determination is negative, the main control CPU 30a determines a normal off symbol to be displayed on the normal symbol display device 16 in a fixed stop state, and ends the normal game processing.

  When the normal symbol to be confirmed and stopped on the normal symbol display device 16 is determined and the normal game processing is finished, the main control CPU 30a controls the display content of the normal symbol display device 16 so as to display the variable symbol in a variable manner. Further, the main control CPU 30a causes the normal symbol display device 16 to display the fixed symbol determined by the general game processing on the normal symbol display device 16 when the fluctuation time of the normal game has elapsed. Note that the fluctuation time of the ordinary game in this embodiment is “0.7 (seconds)” when the variable state is given at the start of the common game, and “5” when the variable state is not given. (Seconds) "is set. In addition, the symbol variation game and the regular game can be executed simultaneously.

Next, a description will be given of the control related to a game per base map executed by the main control CPU 30a when a lottery per base map is won.
The main control CPU 30a is assigned a variable state (when the normal control symbol is set to “1”) when the normal game per normal game ends (when the normal winning symbol is displayed in a fixed stop). The opening / closing blade 22 is opened five times, and the opening of the opening / closing blade 22 is controlled so as to maintain the open state until “0.72 (seconds)” elapses after the opening of each opening. . On the other hand, the main control CPU 30a opens and closes the opening / closing blade 22 when the variable game state is not given at the end of the normal game per normal map ("0" is set in the main control operation flag). The opening of the opening / closing blade 22 is controlled so that the opening state is maintained until “0.2 (seconds)” has elapsed since the opening was performed once.

Next, various processes executed by the effect control CPU 31a of the effect control board 31 based on the control program will be described.
When the variation control designation command and the special symbol designation command are input, the effect control CPU 31a of the effect control board 31 determines a decoration symbol to be confirmed and stopped on the effect display device 11 according to the instruction content of the command. Specifically, when the design A is designated, the effect control CPU 31a determines a decorative design to be confirmed and stopped from a jackpot symbol combination (for example, [333] or [777]). In addition, when the design B or the small hit design (symbol E) is designated, the effect control CPU 31a displays the decorative symbols that are confirmed and stopped from among the symbol combinations suggested by the probability change (for example, [343] and [787]). To decide.

  In addition, when the outlier design is designated and the variation pattern for the outlier reach production is designated, the effect control CPU 31a includes the outlier symbol combination including the reach symbol combination (for example, [323] and [757]). ) To determine the decorative pattern to be confirmed and stopped. In addition, when the outlier design is designated and the variation pattern for the outlier normal production is designated, the effect control CPU 31a does not include the reach design combination (for example, [426] and [211]). ) To determine the decorative pattern to be confirmed and stopped.

  When the change control designation command is input, the effect control CPU 31a controls the display contents of the effect display device 11 so as to display the decorative symbols in each column in a variable manner and start the symbol variable game. Then, when the all-design stop command is input, the effect control CPU 31a causes the effect display device 11 to confirm and stop the symbol combination of the decorative symbols determined to be confirmed and stopped.

  Further, the effect control CPU 31a sets the values of various effect control setting flags and various effect control limiters stored in the effect control RAM 31c after the outlier symbol variation game ends or after the winning game ends. In the production control limiter, the production control probability variation limiter in which the number of symbol variation games executed until the end of the probability variation state is set, and the symbol variation performed until the variation state is completed. There is an effect control variable limiter in which the number of games is set. Further, the production control setting flags include a production control probability variation flag for specifying the probability variation state provision mode and a performance control operation flag for identifying the variation state provision mode.

  Then, when design A or design B is designated, the effect control CPU 31a indicates that the probability change state is given to the effect control probability change flag after the jackpot game based on the symbol is finished (in this embodiment). , “1”), and “80” is set to the effect control probability variation limiter. In addition, when design A is designated, the effect control CPU 31a changes the effect control operation flag to the effect control operation flag after the big hit game, regardless of the value set in the effect control operation flag before the big hit game starts. A value (“1” in the present embodiment) indicating that it is assigned is set, and “80” is set in the effect control variable limiter.

  Further, when the design B is designated, the effect control CPU 31a sets “1” to the effect control operation flag before the start of the big hit game, or sets “1” to the effect control probability variation flag. If it is, “1” is set to the effect control operation flag after the big hit game ends, and “80” is set to the effect control variable limiter. On the other hand, when the symbol B is designated, the effect control CPU 31a has a value (in this embodiment, “0”) indicating that no change state is given to the effect control operation flag before the big hit game is started. When the value is set and the value indicating that the probability variation state is not given to the effect control probability variation flag, “0” is set to the effect control operation flag after the big hit game is over. In the present embodiment, the value indicating that the probability variation state that can be set in the effect control probability variation flag is not given is set to “0”.

  The effect control CPU 31a sets a value set in the effect control probability variation limiter when "1" is set in the effect control probability variation flag when the off symbol or the small hit symbol (design C) is designated. Subtract 1 from. When the value of the effect control probability variation limiter after subtraction becomes “0”, the effect control CPU 31a sets “0” in the effect control probability variation flag. Further, when the off symbol or the small hit symbol is designated and the production control operation flag is set to “1”, the production control CPU 31a subtracts 1 from the value set in the production control variable limiter. To do. When the value of the effect control variable limiter after subtraction becomes “0”, the effect control CPU 31a sets “0” in the effect control operation flag.

  Thus, the CPU 31a for production control can specify the application mode of the probability change state and the application mode of the variable state at the present time by referring to the production control probability change flag and the production control operation flag. Further, the effect control CPU 31a can specify the number of remaining symbol variation games to be executed when the probability variation state is finished by referring to the value set in the effect control probability variation limiter. . In addition, the effect control CPU 31a refers to the value set in the effect control variable limiter, and specifies how many remaining symbol variation games are executed to end the provision of the variable state. Can do.

  The effect control CPU 31a performs a mode switching process for switching the effect mode at the end of the symbol variation game. In the effect control RAM 31c, a mode specifying flag capable of specifying the type of the effect mode being executed (staying) is stored. The mode identification flag includes a probability variation confirmation mode flag that can identify whether or not the probability variation confirmation mode is being executed, a probability variation concealment mode flag that can identify whether or not the probability variation concealment mode is being performed, and a normal performance mode. There is a normal performance mode flag that can specify whether or not it is being executed. Of the mode specifying flags, a value (“1” in this embodiment) indicating that the mode is being executed is set in the mode specifying flag corresponding to the effect mode being executed. A value (in this embodiment, “0”) indicating that the mode is not being executed is set in the mode specifying flag corresponding to the effect mode.

  Then, when the symbol A is designated, the effect control CPU 31a sets “1” to the probability variation confirmation mode flag after the end of the big hit game based on the special symbol, and sets “0” to the other mode specific flags. Set.

  In addition, when the design B is designated when at least one of the production control probability variation flag and the production control operation flag is set to “1”, the production control CPU 31a is a big hit game based on the special design. After the above, the probability variation confirmation mode flag is set to “1” and other mode identification flags are set to “0”. On the other hand, if the symbol B is designated when the flag of the effect control probability variation flag and the effect control operation flag is set to “0”, the effect control CPU 31a is a jackpot game based on the special symbol. After completion of the above, “1” is set in the probability variation concealment mode flag, and “0” is set in the other mode specifying flags. At this time, the effect control CPU 31a sets “80” to the probability variation concealment stay count indicating the remaining maximum stay count in the probability concealment concealment mode.

  In addition, when the probability variation concealment mode flag or the normal performance mode flag is set to “1” and the small hit symbol (symbol C) is designated, the effect control CPU 31a determines the winning game based on the special symbol. After the completion, “1” is set in the probability variation concealment mode flag and “0” is set in the other mode specifying flags. At this time, the effect control CPU 31a sets “80” to the probability variation concealment stay count indicating the remaining maximum stay count in the probability concealment concealment mode. In addition, when the small winning symbol is designated when the probability variation confirmation mode flag is set to “1”, the effect control CPU 31a sets the probability variation confirmation mode flag “1” after the winning game based on the special symbol is completed. “1” is set and “0” is set to other mode specifying flags.

  Further, when the probability variation concealment mode flag is set to “1” and the offending symbol is designated, the effect control CPU 31a subtracts 1 from the probability variation concealment stay count. Then, when the number of probability-changed secret stays after subtraction becomes “0”, the effect control CPU 31a sets “1” for the normal effect mode flag and “0” for the other mode specifying flags. In addition, when the probability variation concealment mode flag is set to “1” and the winning game is given, the effect control CPU 31a sets “0” to the probability variation concealment stay count at the start of the winning game.

  The effect control CPU 31a is set to “1” in the normal effect mode flag when the probability change confirmation mode flag is set to “1” and the effect control operation flag is set to “0”. Is set, and other mode specifying flags are set to “0”.

  In addition, when the winning game is awarded, the effect control CPU 31a executes the effect mode corresponding to the mode specifying flag for which “1” is set after the winning game ends. Controls the display content of. In addition, when an outlier symbol variation game is executed, the effect control CPU 31a executes an effect mode corresponding to the mode specifying flag set to “1” at the start of the next symbol variation game. The display content of the effect display device 11 is controlled. For example, when the probability variation confirmation mode flag is set to “1”, the effect control CPU 31a displays an image dedicated to the probability variation confirmation mode as a background image, and “probability confirmation mode” is displayed at the top of the image display unit GH. The display content of the effect display device 11 is controlled so that the character image is displayed and the probability variation confirmation mode is executed.

  Further, in the present embodiment, when the variable state is given, that is, while the probability variation confirmation mode is staying, if execution of the second symbol variation game is suspended, the second symbol variation game is targeted (prefetching effect). It is possible to start execution of the pre-reading effect at the execution opportunity. On the other hand, in this embodiment, when the variable state is given, even if the execution of the first symbol variation game is suspended, the execution of the pre-reading effect for the first symbol variation game is not started. Yes. In addition, when a presentation mode other than the probability change confirmation mode (the normal effect mode and the probability change concealment mode) is staying, that is, when the variable state is not given, execution of a prefetch effect for the symbol variation game whose execution has been suspended is started. It is supposed not to.

Hereinafter, control related to the prefetching effect will be described.
When the pre-read command is input from the main control CPU 30a, the effect control CPU 31a can specify the special-view game information stored in the game information area of the pre-read command and the hold number information stored in the hold number information area. The input prefetch command is stored in a predetermined storage area of the effect control RAM 31c associated with the reserved storage number. For example, a prefetch command in which special figure game information indicating the second symbol variation game is stored in the game information area of the prefetch command and hold number information indicating the hold memory number “3” is stored in the hold number information area. When input, the effect control CPU 31a stores the prefetch command input in the storage area of the effect control RAM 31c corresponding to the second reserved storage number “3”.

  In addition, when the CPU 31a for production control receives a game designation command and a variation pattern that can identify the first symbol variation game, the first prefetch command stored in the storage area corresponding to the first reserved memory number “2” is displayed. The data is stored in the storage area corresponding to the reserved storage number “1”. Next, the effect control CPU 31a stores the prefetch command stored in the storage area corresponding to the first reserved memory number “3” in the storage area corresponding to the first reserved memory number “2”. Next, the effect control CPU 31a stores the prefetch command stored in the storage area corresponding to the first reserved memory number “4” in the storage area corresponding to the first reserved memory number “3”, and The prefetch command stored in the storage area corresponding to the number of reserved storage “4” is deleted.

  In addition, when the CPU 31a for effect control receives a game designation command and a variation pattern that can identify the second symbol variation game, the prefetch command stored in the storage area corresponding to the second reserved memory number “2” The data is stored in the storage area corresponding to the reserved storage number “1”. Next, the effect control CPU 31a stores the prefetch command stored in the storage area corresponding to the second reserved memory number “3” in the storage area corresponding to the second reserved memory number “2”. Next, the effect control CPU 31a stores the prefetch command stored in the storage area corresponding to the second reserved memory number “4” in the storage area corresponding to the second reserved memory number “3”, and 2. The prefetch command stored in the storage area corresponding to the reserved storage number “4” is deleted.

  When the pre-read command is input from the main control CPU 30a, the effect control CPU 31a performs the pre-read effect processing shown in FIG. 9 and inputs the pre-read command that can be used as a pre-read effect target (pre-read effect execution opportunity). It is determined whether or not the pre-reading effect can be executed. Hereinafter, the prefetch effect process will be described with reference to FIG.

  When the pre-read command is input, the effect control CPU 31a determines whether the input pre-read command is one of a small hit pre-read command, an unspecified pre-read command, or a normal normal pre-read command (step). S71). If the determination result in step S71 is affirmative, the effect control CPU 31a ends the prefetch effect process. On the other hand, if the determination result of step S71 is negative, it is determined whether or not the performance mode being executed is the probability variation confirmation mode with reference to the value set in the probability variation confirmation mode flag (step S72). And when the determination result of step S72 is negative, the CPU 31a for effect control ends the prefetch effect process.

  On the other hand, when the determination result of step S72 is affirmative, the CPU 31a for effect control determines whether or not special game information indicating the second symbol variation game is stored (stored) in the game information area of the input prefetch command. (Step S73). When the determination result in step S73 is negative, that is, when the pre-read command in which the special figure game information indicating the first symbol variation game is stored in the game information area when the variable state is given, the effect control is performed. The CPU 31a ends the prefetch effect process. On the other hand, when the determination result in step S73 is affirmative, the effect control CPU 31a performs a prefetch effect executable determination process shown in FIG. 10 (step S74), and then ends the prefetch effect process.

Hereinafter, the prefetch effect execution possibility determination process will be described with reference to FIG.
The effect control CPU 31a determines whether or not a reach effect is performed until the symbol variation game corresponding to the input prefetch command is executed (step S81). In step S81, the CPU 31a for effect control is stored in the storage area corresponding to the second reserved memory number before the second reserved memory number indicated by the reserved number information stored in the reserved number information area of the input prefetch command. It is determined whether or not all of the prefetch commands are normal prefetch commands. The “second reserved memory number before the second reserved memory number indicated by the hold number information” is, for example, the second reserved memory number when the second reserved memory number indicated by the hold number information is “3”. “1” and the second reserved storage number “2”. Incidentally, in this embodiment, since the normal look-ahead command is output even when the value of the hit random number matches the highly probable hit determination value, the effect control CPU 31a may not perform the reach effect in step S81. It is judged whether it is expected or not. If the determination result in step S81 is negative, the effect control CPU 31a ends the prefetch effect execution determination process.

  On the other hand, when the determination result of step S81 is affirmative, the CPU 31a for effect control indicates a value indicating that execution of the pre-reading effect is determined in the pre-reading execution flag indicating whether or not the execution of the pre-reading effect is already determined. It is determined whether (in this embodiment, “1”) is set (step S82). In step S82, the effect control CPU 31a simultaneously determines whether or not the prefetching effect can be executed even if the prefetching effect has not been determined. Specifically, in step S82, the CPU 31a for effect control indicates a value indicating that the prefetch effect can be executed in the prefetch enable flag indicating whether or not the prefetch effect can be executed (in this embodiment, “1”). ) Is set. If the determination result in step S82 is affirmative, that is, if either one of the prefetch execution flag and the prefetch enable flag is set, the effect control CPU 31a ends the prefetch effect execution determination process. .

  On the other hand, if the determination result in step S82 is negative, that is, a value indicating that execution of the pre-reading effect has not been determined is set in the pre-reading execution flag, and a value indicating that the pre-reading effect is not executable in the pre-readable flag Is set, the effect control CPU 31a acquires the value of the prefetch determination random number from the effect control RAM 31c (step S83). In the present embodiment, a value indicating that execution of the prefetch effect is not determined is “0”, and a value indicating that the prefetch effect is not executable is “0”. Thereafter, the effect control RAM 31c determines whether or not the acquired value of the prefetch determination random number matches the prefetch determination value (prefetching executable lottery) (step S84).

  If the determination result in step S84 is negative, that is, if the prefetch execution lottery is not won, the effect control CPU 31a ends the prefetch effect execution determination process. On the other hand, if the determination result in step S84 is affirmative, that is, if the pre-reading execution lottery is won, the effect control CPU 31a determines the number of symbol variation games (the number of pre-reading effect executions) for executing the pre-reading effect as the effect control RAM 31c. And set (step S85). In step S85, the effect control CPU 31a stores in the effect control RAM 31c the number of reserved memories indicated by the hold number information stored in the hold number information area of the input prefetch command as the number of executions of the prefetch effect. Thereafter, the effect control CPU 31a that stores the number of executions of the prefetch effect sets “1” in the prefetch enable flag (step S86), and ends the prefetch effect execution determination process.

  When the variation pattern designation command is input and the prefetch enable flag is set to “1”, the production control CPU 31a produces the production for a predetermined time one second after the start of the symbol variation game. An operation valid period for validating the operation of the button BT is set.

  When an operation signal is input from the effect button BT within the operation effective period, the effect control CPU 31a sets “0” to the prefetch enable flag and executes prefetching when the operation effective period setting ends. “1” is set in the flag, and the display content of the effect display device 11 is controlled to execute the prefetch effect. On the other hand, if the operation signal from the effect button BT is not input within the operation effective period, the effect control CPU 31a sets “0” in the prefetch enable flag and the prefetch execution flag when the setting of the operation effective period is finished. ”And“ 0 ”as the number of executions of the pre-reading effect.

  Thus, even if the pre-reading effect is enabled, the pre-reading effect is not actually executed unless the effect button BT is operated within the operation effective period. For this reason, a player who wants to enjoy the pre-reading effect may operate the effect button BT within the operation effective period. On the other hand, the player who wants to enjoy without executing the pre-reading effect does not have to operate the effect button BT within the operation effective period. That is, since it is possible to select how the player himself / herself wants to enjoy by the operation mode of the effect button BT, the interest of the player can be improved.

  Further, the effect control CPU 31a controls the display content of the effect display device 11 to execute the prefetch effect when the prefetch execution flag is set to “1” when the change pattern designation command is input.

  Further, the effect control CPU 31a subtracts 1 from the number of executions of the prefetch effect stored in the effect control RAM 31c when the prefetch execution flag is set to “1” at the end of the symbol variation game. When the number of executions of the prefetch effect after subtraction becomes “0”, the effect control CPU 31a sets “0” in the prefetch execution flag.

  In addition, when the big hit game or the small hit game is awarded, the effect control CPU 31a sets “0” to the prefetch execution flag and the prefetch enable flag when the prefetch execution flag or the prefetch enable flag is set to “1”. "Is set. At the same time, the effect control CPU 31a sets “0” as the number of executions of the prefetch effect stored in the effect control RAM 31c.

  In the present embodiment, the development opportunity effect can be executed while staying in the probability change confirmation mode. The development opportunity effect is an effect that can be executed before a specific game effect is performed. For this reason, when the development opportunity effect is executed in the symbol variation game, after the completion of the development opportunity effect, some kind of game effect can be executed. The development opportunity production in this embodiment includes the development opportunity production for small hits, the development opportunity production for the pre-reading production execution selection, the development opportunity production for the execution of the reach production, the development opportunity production for the remaining number notification, and the fake There are 5 types of development opportunity production.

  The development opportunity effect for small hits in the present embodiment is a development opportunity effect that is executed during the symbol variation game that is a small hit during the probability variation confirmation mode and the small hit game that is given after the symbol variation game ends. After the small opportunity development opportunity effect, the out-of-order symbol combination is displayed in a fixed stop state. In addition, the development opportunity effect for prefetch effect execution selection in the present embodiment is an evolution opportunity effect that is executed when the prefetch effect can be executed and is executed at least while the operation valid period is set. Then, when the effect button BT is operated during the operation effective period when the advance trigger effect for selecting the prefetch effect execution is being executed, the prefetch is performed after the development opportunity effect for selecting the prefetch effect execution is finished. The execution of the production is started. In the case where the production button BT is not operated during the operation effective period when the development opportunity production for the prefetching production execution selection is executed, after the development opportunity production for the prefetching production execution selection ends, Execution of the prefetch effect is not started.

  In addition, the development opportunity production for execution before the reach production in this embodiment is the development opportunity production that can be executed in the symbol variation game where the reach production is performed, and after the completion of the development opportunity production for execution of the reach production. , Reach production is executed. Further, the development opportunity effect for notifying the remaining number in the present embodiment is an evolution opportunity effect that can be executed in a symbol variation game in which the number of symbol variation games executed after shifting to the probability variation confirmation mode becomes a predetermined number of times. . Then, after the development opportunity effect for the remaining number notification is completed, the remaining number notification effect for notifying the number of times the remaining symbol variation game is executed and the probability variation state is finished is executed. It has become. Further, the development opportunity effect for fake in the present embodiment is an evolution opportunity production that can be executed in an out-of-pattern variation game in which the reach effect is not executed, and after the completion of the fake development opportunity effect, The combination is stopped and displayed.

  When any kind of development opportunity effect is executed, when the development opportunity effect is executed, the image display unit GH of the effect display device 11 displays an image composed of a single black color as a background image. At the same time, the display of the character image for specifying the decorative pattern and the effect mode is erased. For this reason, since it is not possible to specify which type of development opportunity production is being executed from the production mode of the development opportunity production, it is not possible to guess what kind of game production can be executed after the completion of the development opportunity production. ing. For this reason, when the development opportunity effect is performed, that is, when only the black background image is displayed on the image display unit GH, it is possible to focus attention on the effect mode after the completion of the development opportunity effect.

Hereinafter, control related to execution of the development opportunity effect will be described.
The effect control CPU 31a performs the effect execution determination process shown in FIG. 11 when starting the symbol variation game while staying in the probability variation confirmation mode. Hereinafter, the production execution determination process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the effect control CPU 31a determines whether or not “1” is set in the prefetch execution flag (step S91). In step S91, the effect control CPU 31a determines whether or not the execution of the prefetch effect has already been started. If the determination result in step S91 is affirmative, the effect control CPU 31a ends the effect execution determination process without determining execution of the development opportunity effect. On the other hand, when the determination result of step S91 is negative, the CPU 31a for effect control determines whether or not the small hit is won (step S92). If the determination result in step S92 is affirmative, the effect control CPU 31a decides to execute the development opportunity effect for small hits in the symbol variation game to be started (step S93), and the effect execution determination The process ends. In step S93, the effect control CPU 31a stores in the effect control RAM 31c development opportunity effect information that can specify that the execution of the small hit development opportunity effect has been determined.

  On the other hand, if the determination result of step S92 is negative, the effect control CPU 31a determines whether or not “1” is set in the prefetch enable flag (step S94). If the determination result in step S94 is affirmative, the effect control CPU 31a determines to execute the development opportunity effect for prefetch effect execution selection (step S95), and ends the effect execution determination process. In step S95, the effect control CPU 31a stores, in the effect control RAM 31c, development opportunity effect information that can specify that execution of the advance opportunity effect for the prefetch effect execution selection has been determined.

  On the other hand, if the determination result of step S94 is negative, the effect control CPU 31a determines whether or not a reach effect is executed (step S96). In step S96, the effect control CPU 31a affirms the determination result in step S96 when any one of the change patterns for the big hit effect, the probability change suggestion effect, and the outlier reach effect is designated. If the determination result in step S96 is affirmative, the effect control CPU 31a determines whether or not to execute the development opportunity effect before the reach effect execution (step S97). In step S97, the CPU 31a for effect control performs an execution lottery for reach with a predetermined winning probability (30% in this embodiment), and when the execution lottery is won, the determination result in step S97 is affirmative. If the determination result in step S97 is affirmative, the effect control CPU 31a determines execution of the development opportunity effect before the reach effect execution (step S98), and ends the effect execution determination process. In step S98, the effect control CPU 31a stores in the effect control RAM 31c development opportunity effect information that can specify that the execution of the development opportunity effect before the reach effect execution is determined. On the other hand, when the determination result of step S97 is negative, the effect control CPU 31a ends the effect execution determination process without determining to execute the development opportunity effect.

  If the determination result in step S96 is negative, the effect control CPU 31a determines whether or not to start executing the symbol variation game corresponding to a predetermined number of times after the end of the big hit game (11R probability variation big hit) (step S99). . In step S99, the effect control CPU 31a sets “10”, “20”, “30”, “40”, “50”, “10”, “20”, “30”, “50”, and the values set in the effect control probability change limiter (or effect control change limiter). If it is either “60” or “70”, the determination result in step S99 is positive. And when the determination result of step S99 is affirmative, execution of the development opportunity effect for the remaining number notification is determined (step S100), and the effect execution determination process is terminated. In step S100, the effect control CPU 31a stores in the effect control RAM 31c the development opportunity effect information that can specify that the execution of the development opportunity effect for the remaining number notification has been determined.

  On the other hand, when the determination result of step S99 is negative, the CPU 31a for effect control determines whether or not to execute the development opportunity effect for fake (step S101). In step S101, the effect control CPU 31a performs a fake execution lottery with a predetermined winning probability (10% in the present embodiment), and if the execution lottery is won, the determination result in step S101 is affirmative. If the determination result in step S101 is affirmative, the effect control CPU 31a determines execution of the fake development opportunity effect (step S102), and ends the effect execution determination process. In step S102, the effect control CPU 31a stores in the effect control RAM 31c development opportunity effect information that can specify that execution of the fake development opportunity effect has been determined. On the other hand, when the determination result of step S101 is negative, the CPU 31a for effect control ends the effect execution determination process without determining execution of the development opportunity effect.

  When the effect control CPU 31a finishes the effect execution determination process, and the development opportunity effect information is stored in the effect control RAM 31c, the effect control CPU 31a selects a type of development opportunity effect that can be specified from the development opportunity effect information. The display content of the effect display device 11 is controlled to be executed. While the development opportunity effect is being executed, the effect control CPU 31a controls the display content of the effect display device 11 so as to display a black image as a background image and not to display a decorative design.

Hereinafter, specific control related to the execution of each development opportunity effect will be described.
When the effect control CPU 31a decides to execute the development opportunity effect for the small hit in the effect execution determination process, it develops from 0.5 seconds after the start of the symbol variation game until the start of the ending effect in the small hit game. The display content of the effect display device 11 is controlled so as to execute the opportunity effect. In addition, when the execution control CPU 31a determines to execute the development opportunity effect for the pre-reading effect execution selection in the effect execution determination process, the setting of the operation valid period ends after 0.5 seconds from the start of the symbol variation game. Until then, the display content of the effect display device 11 is controlled so that the development opportunity effect is executed. Then, when the operation signal from the effect button BT is input in the operation effective period set when the development opportunity effect for selecting the pre-reading effect execution is being executed, the effect control CPU 31a reads ahead after the development opportunity effect ends. The display content of the effect display device 11 is controlled so that a background image dedicated to the effect is displayed. On the other hand, when the operation control CPU 31a does not input an operation signal from the effect button BT in the operation effective period, the background image before execution of the development opportunity effect after the completion of the development opportunity effect (in this embodiment, the probability change is confirmed. The display content of the effect display device 11 is controlled so as to display the background image during the mode stay.

  Further, when the execution control CPU 31a determines to execute the development opportunity effect for execution before the reach effect execution in the effect execution determination process, the reach symbol combination is temporarily stopped and displayed 0.5 seconds after the start of the symbol variation game. The display content of the effect display device 11 is controlled so that the development opportunity effect is executed until the point of time. In addition, when the execution control CPU 31a determines to execute the development opportunity effect for the remaining number notification in the effect execution determination process, from the 0.5 second after the start of the symbol variation game until the predetermined time elapses, The display content of the effect display device 11 is controlled to execute the development opportunity effect. When the production control CPU 31a executes the development opportunity production for the remaining number notification, the value set in the production control probability variation limiter (or production control variation limiter) after the completion of the development opportunity production. The display content of the effect display device 11 is controlled so that the remaining number of times notification effect corresponding to is executed. In the present embodiment, since the probability variation grant count and the variation grant count are the same, when the remaining number notification effect is executed, the number of remaining symbol variation games to which the probability variation state is imparted is notified at the same time. The number of remaining symbol variation games to be given is informed.

  In addition, when the execution control CPU 31a determines to execute the fake development opportunity effect in the effect execution determination process, from 0.5 seconds after the start of the symbol variation game, until the point when the symbol combination of the outlier is temporarily stopped and displayed. During the period, the display content of the effect display device 11 is controlled to execute the development opportunity effect.

In addition, when the execution control CPU 31a finishes executing each development opportunity presentation, the development control presentation information stored in the presentation control RAM 31c is deleted.
Next, the control performed by the effect control CPU 31a when the big hit game and the small hit game are given will be described.

First, the control performed by the effect control CPU 31a during the granting of the 11R probability variation big hit will be described.
When the design A is designated and the opening command is input, the effect control CPU 31a controls the display content of the effect display device 11 so that the opening effect of the effect content determined in advance is executed. When the first round command is input, the effect control CPU 31a displays the display contents of the effect display device 11 so as to execute a round effect with a predetermined effect content until the final round game is completed. To control. Then, when the ending command is input, the effect control CPU 31a controls the display content of the effect display device 11 so that the ending effect of the effect content determined in advance is executed.

Next, a description will be given of the control performed by the effect control CPU 31a during the provision of the 11R shortening probability variation big hit and small hit games.
When the design control CPU 31a stays in the normal performance mode and the symbol B or the symbol C is designated and the opening command is input, the content of the effect for transition to the predetermined probability change concealment mode until the winning game ends. The display content of the effect display device 11 is controlled so as to execute the display effect.

  In addition, when the probability control CPU 31a is not assigned the probability variation state and the symbol B or symbol C is designated while staying in the probability variation concealment mode, and the opening command is input, until the winning game ends. The display content of the effect display device 11 is controlled so as to execute the display effect of the effect content for continuation of the predetermined probability variation concealment mode.

  In addition, the effect control CPU 31a is in a state where the probability variation state is given, and when the symbol C is designated while staying in the probability variation concealment mode, and when the opening command is input, the probability variation concealment is performed until the winning game ends. The display content of the effect display device 11 is controlled so that the display effect of the effect content for mode continuation is executed. On the other hand, when the probability variation state is given and the symbol B is specified while staying in the probability variation concealment mode and the opening command is input, the effect control CPU 31a determines in advance until the winning game ends. The display content of the effect display device 11 is controlled so that the display effect of the effect content for transition to the certain probability change mode is executed.

  In addition, when the design control CPU 31a designates the symbol B while staying in the probability variation confirmation mode and inputs the opening command, the effect control content for the predetermined probability variation confirmation mode continuation is maintained until the winning game ends. The display content of the effect display device 11 is controlled so as to execute the display effect.

  In addition, when the symbol C is designated while staying in the probability variation confirmation mode, the effect control CPU 31a is configured to continuously execute the development opportunity effect for small hits executed from the small hit symbol variation game. The display content of the display device 11 is controlled. Then, when the ending effect is input, the effect control CPU 31a controls the display contents of the effect display device 11 so that the background image dedicated to the probability variation confirmation mode and the symbol combination determined by lottery are confirmed and stopped. . The out-of-order symbol combinations determined by lottery are out-of-sequence symbol combinations that do not include the reach symbol combination. In this way, when the development opportunity effect for small hits is executed, since the decorative symbol is not displayed, it is not possible to visually confirm that the symbol combination that suggests the probable change has been displayed in a fixed stop. It can appear as if the development opportunity effect for fake was executed in the pattern variation game based on the pattern. For this reason, it can be made inconspicuous that the small hit game is given.

  In this way, in this embodiment, the effect control CPU 31a that performs execution control of various game effects and execution control of the effect mode functions as effect control means. Note that the game effects in the present embodiment are effects that temporarily stop display or confirm stop display of out-of-order symbol combinations, prefetch effects (continuous effects), remaining number notification effects, reach effects, and the like.

Hereinafter, the effect aspect in the image display part GH when the development opportunity effect in this embodiment is performed is demonstrated based on FIG.
FIG. 12A shows a point in time when the symbol variation game is started while staying in the probability variation confirmation mode. When the development opportunity effect for fake is performed in the symbol variation game while staying in the probability variation confirmation mode, as shown in FIG. 12 (b), the decorative symbol is not displayed and black one color (in FIG. Only the image of () is displayed as the background image, and the development opportunity effect is executed. Then, after the development opportunity effect is completed, as shown in FIG. 12C, an outlier symbol combination that does not include the reach symbol combination is temporarily stopped and finally, the symbol combination is finally stopped and displayed.

  In addition, when the development opportunity effect for notifying the remaining number of times is performed in the symbol variation game while staying in the probability variation confirmation mode, the decorative symbols in each column are displayed in a variable manner in FIG. As shown in b), the development opportunity effect is performed. Then, after the development opportunity effect is finished, as shown in FIG. FIG. 12D shows the effect mode of the remaining number notification effect corresponding to the value when “30” is set in the effect control probability change limiter (and the effect control variable limiter). Yes.

  In addition, when the development opportunity effect for the start of reach production is performed in the symbol variation game while staying in the probability variation confirmation mode, the decorative symbols in each column are displayed in a variable manner in FIG. The development opportunity effect is performed as shown in (b). Then, after the end of the development opportunity effect, the execution of the reach effect is started as shown in FIG.

  In addition, when the development opportunity effect for selection of pre-reading effect execution is performed in the symbol variation game while staying in the probability variation confirmation mode, the decorative symbols in each column are displayed in a variable manner in FIG. The development opportunity effect is performed as shown in (b). Then, when the effect button BT is operated during the operation effective period set while the development opportunity effect is being performed, the pre-read effect as shown in FIG. (In FIG. 12, the background image dedicated to the probability variation confirmation mode is indicated by a polka dot pattern). On the other hand, when the production button BT is not operated during the operation effective period set while the development opportunity production is performed, as shown in FIG. The symbol combinations that do not include the reach symbol combination are temporarily stopped and displayed, and finally, the symbol combinations are finally stopped and displayed. As described above, even when the development opportunity effect for selecting the pre-reading effect execution is performed, if the effect button BT is not operated during the operation effective period, the development opportunity effect for fake is executed. It becomes the same production mode as the case where it was done. For this reason, when the production button BT is not operated when the development opportunity production is being performed, which development opportunity production of the development opportunity production for the fake and the development opportunity production for the prefetch execution selection has been performed. It cannot be specified.

  In addition, in the case where the development opportunity effect for small hits is performed in the symbol variation game while staying in the probability variation confirmation mode, the decorative symbols of each column are displayed in a variable manner in FIG. Development opportunity production is performed as shown in FIG. This development opportunity effect is also executed during the small hit game given after the end of the symbol variation game. For this reason, when the small hit game is given, as shown in FIG. 12 (g), the development opportunity effect for the small hit that is executed from the symbol variation game that has become the small hit is continuously executed. The Then, at the end of the small hit game (ending effect), as shown in FIG. 12 (h), an outlier symbol combination that does not include the reach symbol combination is confirmed and stopped.

  In this way, after the decorative symbols of each row are displayed in a variably displayed manner, after the development opportunity effect for small hits is performed, the flow of effects in which the off symbol combinations are stopped and displayed (temporarily stopped display and fixed stop display). Is the same as when a fake development opportunity effect is performed. That is, when a small hit is made while staying in the probability change confirmation mode, it can be seen from the display content of the image display unit GH that a fake development opportunity effect has been performed. Also, if the production button BT is not operated when the development opportunity production is performed, the development opportunity production for the fake, the development opportunity production for the pre-reading production execution selection, and the development opportunity production for the small hit It is not possible to specify which of the development opportunity effects was performed. For this reason, when it cannot be specified which development opportunity production was performed, the attention degree to the game production performed after the completion of the development opportunity production can be further improved.

As described above in detail, the present embodiment has the following effects.
(1) While staying in the probability variation confirmation mode, when the symbol variation game is a small hit and a small hit game is awarded after the symbol variation game ends, the development opportunity effect is executed even during the small hit game. did. In addition, after the small hit game is finished, the probability variation confirmation mode is continued again. Thereby, even if the small hit game is given during the probability variation confirmation mode, it is possible to execute the development opportunity effect and conceal that the small hit game is given. That is, even if a small hit game with no merit is given to the player even if it is given during the probability change confirmation mode, pay attention to the development opportunity effect so that the small hit game is not noticeable. be able to. As a result, there is no need to design so that a small hit game is not given during the probability change confirmation mode, or to make it difficult to give a small hit game when the probability change state is given. Becomes easier.

  (2) Various game effects can be executed after the end of the development opportunity effect. For this reason, when the development opportunity effect is performed, attention can be paid to what kind of game effect is performed after the completion of the development opportunity effect. Therefore, while the small hit game is given during the probability change confirmation mode, it is possible to focus on what kind of game effect is performed after the end of the development opportunity production, and that the small hit game is given. It can be inconspicuous.

  (3) When the pre-reading effect is executable, the development opportunity effect for the pre-reading effect execution selection is performed. Then, when the effect button BT is operated during the operation effective period set while performing the advance opportunity effect for the prefetch effect execution selection, the prefetch effect is executed after the end of the advance effect effect. I made it. For this reason, even when a small hit game is given during the probability change confirmation mode, the player can operate the effect button BT by assuming that the advance opportunity effect for the prefetch effect execution selection is being performed. It can be made inconspicuous that the winning game is given.

  (4) When the development opportunity production for execution before the reach production is performed, the execution of the reach production is started after the completion of the development opportunity production. For this reason, even if a small hit game is given while staying in the probability variation confirmation mode, it can be made inconspicuous that the small hit game is given by paying attention to the development opportunity effect. Further, when the development opportunity effect for the execution of the reach effect is performed, the execution of the reach effect is started at the end of the development opportunity effect, so that the player can be surprised.

  (5) When the development opportunity effect for notifying the remaining number of times is performed, the remaining number of times notification effect is performed after the end of the development opportunity effect. For this reason, even if a small hit game is given while staying in the probability variation confirmation mode, it can be made inconspicuous that the small hit game is given by paying attention to the development opportunity effect. In addition, by executing the remaining number notification effect, it is possible to specify how many remaining symbol variation games are to be given until the execution of the symbol variation game is completed.

  (6) When a small hit game is given in the probability change confirmation mode when the variable state is given, it can be made inconspicuous that the small hit game has been given. For this reason, in the gaming machine that can execute the first symbol variation game and the second symbol variation game, and that executes preferentially over the second symbol variation game and the first symbol variation game, the small game during the probability variation confirmation mode. In order to make it difficult for the winning game to be awarded, it is not necessary to change the design such that the small winning game is not given in the second symbol variation game.

In addition, the said embodiment can be actualized in another embodiment (another example) as follows.
In the above embodiment, only the first symbol variation game may be executed. That is, the second symbol variation game need not be executed. In this case, a prefetch effect may be executed for the first symbol variation game.

  -In the said embodiment, you may change the frequency | count of probability change provision. For example, a number less than the upper limit (“4” in the above embodiment) of each reserved storage number may be set as the probability variation giving number. In addition, the probability variation grant count may be infinite (until the next big hit game is awarded), but in this case, it is desirable to provide a non-probability big hit game in which the probability variation state is not given after the big hit game is finished.

  -In the said embodiment, you may set the frequency | count of probability change provision and the frequency | count of variable provision by a different frequency | count. For example, the number of times of change provision may be greater than the number of times of change assignment. Moreover, it is good also as the number of times of the probability variation | change provision number more than the number of times of variable provision.

  -In the pre-read command setting process of the above embodiment, if the acquired hit random number value matches the highly probable hit determination value, the acquired hit random number value must match the highly probable hit determination value. It is also possible to generate a prefetch command with a high probability indicating that As a result, when the probability variation state is given, the prefetch effect can be executed on the symbol variation game corresponding to the prefetch command with a high probability, so that the opportunity for the prefetch effect is increased, and the player Can be entertained.

  -In the said embodiment, it is not necessary to perform prefetching production. In connection with this, it is not necessary to provide the development opportunity effect for prefetch effect execution selection. In this case, it is not necessary to equip the production button BT.

  In the above-described embodiment, even when the effect button BT is not operated while the operation valid period is set, the execution of the prefetch effect is started after the development opportunity effect for the prefetch effect execution selection is completed. Anyway. In this case, it is not necessary to set the operation valid period of the effect button BT, and it is not necessary to equip the effect button BT.

In the above embodiment, the remaining number notification effect may not be performed. In this case, it is not necessary to execute the development opportunity effect for the remaining number notification.
In the above embodiment, the remaining number notification effect may be executed without executing the development opportunity effect for the remaining number notification.

In the above embodiment, the pre-reading effect may be executed not only during stay in the probability variation confirmation mode but also during the probability variation concealment mode or the normal performance mode.
In the above embodiment, the development opportunity effect may be executed not only during the stay in the probability change confirmation mode but also in the probability change concealment mode or the normal effect mode.

In the above embodiment, the winning probability of the reach lottery for the reach or the lottery for the fake may be changed.
-In the said embodiment, it is not necessary to perform the development opportunity production for fake.

-In the said embodiment, it is not necessary to perform the development opportunity production for reach production execution execution.
In the above embodiment, when the reach effect is performed in the symbol variation game while staying in the probability variation confirmation mode, the development opportunity effect for before the reach effect execution may be executed without fail. In the case of such a configuration, the process of step S97 in the effect execution determination process can be reduced.

  In the above embodiment, the number of times (in the above embodiment, “10”, “20”, “30”, “40”, “50”, and “60”) that is the trigger for executing the remaining number notification effect is changed. Also good.

  In the above embodiment, execution of the remaining number notification effect may be determined by lottery. In this case, the remaining number notification effect execution lottery is performed in step S99 of the effect execution determination process, and if the execution lottery is won, the determination result of step S99 is affirmative, and in the case of non-winning, step S99 is performed. What is necessary is just to comprise so that the determination result of may be negated. In this case, it becomes difficult to guess at which timing (design variation game) the remaining number of times notification effect is executed, and the interest in the game can be improved.

  -In the said embodiment, you may change the production | presentation aspect of a development opportunity production. For example, an image composed of a single white color may be displayed as a background image. Further, an image that is not composed of one color (for example, an image having “some scenery” as a motif) may be displayed as a background image.

-In the said embodiment, you may make it display a decoration symbol when performing an expansion opportunity effect.
In the embodiment described above, the probability that the prefetch effect can be executed (the winning probability of the prefetch execution lottery) may be changed depending on whether the symbol variation game to be prefetched is a big hit or not. For example, when the symbol variation game to be prefetched is a big hit, it is assumed that the winning probability of the prefetch execution lottery is set higher than in the case of a loss. In such a case, when the pre-reading effect is executed, the sense of expectation for the big hit is increased, and the degree of attention to the game can be increased.

-In the said embodiment, you may comprise so that a prefetch effect may not be performed for the symbol variation game to which 11R shortening probability variation big hit is provided.
-In the said embodiment, you may increase the kind of production mode.

  -In the said embodiment, the frequency | count of the probability change secret stay does not need to be made into the same frequency as the probability change provision frequency. For example, the probability variation secret stay count may be smaller than the probability variation grant count. In this case, even in the normal performance mode, the game can be performed with the expectation that the probability variation state is given.

Next, a technical idea that can be grasped from the above embodiment and another example will be added below.
(B) the development trigger effect is Ru effect der to display a predetermined image on the background image.

(B) the development trigger effect as the background image, Ru effect der displaying one color image of the predetermined.
(C) the effect control means, during the development opportunity director, Ru to erase the symbol constructing the symbol variation game.

  BT ... button for effect, GH ... image display unit, 11 ... effect display device, 12 ... first special figure display device, 13 ... first special figure hold storage display device, 14 ... second special figure display device, 15 ... first 2 special figure holding storage display device, 16 ... normal symbol display device, 19 ... first start winning port, 21 ... second starting winning port, 22 ... opening / closing blade, 23 ... large winning port door, 24 ... large winning port, 27 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS ... Gate, 30 ... Main control board, 30a ... Main control CPU, 30b ... Main control ROM, 30c ... Main control RAM, 31 ... Production control board, 31a ... Production control CPU, 31b ... Production control ROM, 31c ... Production control RAM.

Claims (3)

A symbol display unit for displaying the FIG pattern variation game, the symbol variation games with a jackpot determining means for performing whether the jackpot determining a big hit, the, the symbol variation jackpot display result which is determined in advance by the game When displayed, in a gaming machine to which a jackpot game in which a special winning means opens and closes is given,
A small hit determination means for performing a small hit determination as to whether or not the symbol variation game is a small hit;
If the determination result of the small hit determination means is affirmative, a small hit game granting means for granting a small hit game that opens and closes the special winning means;
A gaming state granting means for granting any gaming state among a plurality of types of gaming states having different advantages for the player after the big hit game;
Wherein to execute the game presentation associated with symbol variation game, causes execution sets the rendering mode of the plurality of types, the first trigger effect and a second trigger effect a display image which is determined Me pre is displayed according to the playing state equipped with a Starring output control means to control the demonstration execution means so that,
The effect control means,
The plurality of types of specific game state of the game state is set to predetermined effect mode on condition that is given, if during the predetermined effect mode, the previous SL Koatari game granted, those small-per after the game is finished, together with the Koatari game is configured to continuously set a predetermined effect mode set prior to being applied,
If the symbol change game is a small hit during the predetermined effect mode, the effect execution means starts the first opportunity effect during the game effect executed in association with the symbol change game, and the game During the small hit game that is given after the end of the production, the first opportunity production is ended, and after that, at the end of the small hit game, a shift symbol combination is displayed.
If the symbol variation game is out of play during the predetermined effect mode, the effect execution means starts the second opportunity effect during the game effect executed with the symbol variation game, and the game effect It is configured to end the second opportunity effect, and to display a shifted symbol combination at the end of the game effect,
The display image displayed on the effect execution means between the start of the first opportunity effect and the display of the off symbol combination displays the off symbol combination after the start of the second opportunity effect. A game machine characterized by being the same as the display image displayed on the effect executing means until it is played . The specific game state includes a probability change state in which the probability that the jackpot determination is affirmative is higher than normal,
The production control means includes
When the jackpot game is awarded, after the jackpot game is finished, the probability change suggestion mode indicating that the probability variation state may be imparted, or the probability change confirmation as the predetermined effect mode indicating that the probability variation state is imparted. Set the mode,
When the normal mode indicating that the probability variation state is not granted is set, when the small hit game is granted, the probability variation suggestion mode is set,
2. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the probability variation suggestion mode is set when the small hit game is awarded when the probability variation suggestion mode is set. The production control means is configured to further execute a third opportunity production in which a predetermined display image is displayed,
The display image displayed on the effect execution means between the start and end of the third opportunity effect is between the start and end of the first event effect or the second opportunity effect. It is the same as the display image displayed on the effect execution means,
The production control means includes
In the case where the symbol change game is a big hit during the predetermined effect mode and the reach execution means causes the reach effect to be executed during the game effect executed along with the symbol change game, the game effect The third opportunity presentation is started, the third opportunity presentation is ended during the game presentation, then the reach presentation is executed, and the symbol combination of the big hit is displayed at the end of the game presentation. And
In the case where the symbol variation game is out of play during the predetermined rendering mode and the reach execution means is to execute the reach effect during the game effect that is executed along with the symbol variation game, the game effect The third opportunity effect is started, the third opportunity effect is ended during the game effect, and then the reach effect is executed. When the game effect is ended, the outlier symbol combination including the reach symbol combination is displayed. Is configured to let
During the predetermined effect mode, when the symbol variation game is a small hit, or when the symbol variation game is out of play, and during the game effect executed by the effect execution means along with the symbol variation game. When the reach effect is not executed, after the first opportunity effect or the second opportunity effect is finished, the reach effect is not executed, and the symbol combination that does not include the reach symbol combination is displayed. the gaming machine according to claim 1 or claim 2, characterized in that.