JP2008018169A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine with at least a probability variable concealed presentation mode suggesting the probability of a probability variable state after termination of a jackpot game, capable of sufficiently securing the length of time for announcement presentation to announce that the probability variable concealed presentation mode will be terminated to execute a different presentation mode. <P>SOLUTION: A supervising CPU determines whether the presentation mode should be shifted or not in every symbol variation game round. When the shift of the presentation mode is determined, the supervising CPU executes the announcement presentation (or transition presentation) as the initiator for the shift of the presentation mode when a variation pattern P1 for failure presentation or a variation pattern P3 for jackpot presentation of a jackpot 2R is selected, and the presentation mode is shifted after the execution of the announcement presentation (or transition presentation). <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2008,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine in which a game effect is performed in a plurality of effect modes.

  Conventionally, in a pachinko machine that is a kind of gaming machine, a variable symbol display game is performed in which a variable display device displays a plurality of different symbols. When the display result of the symbol variation game is a display result indicating a big hit, a big hit game is given. In the jackpot game, the player is given an opportunity to acquire a large number of game balls. The jackpot includes a probability variation jackpot that gives a probability variation (hereinafter referred to as “probability change”) state after the jackpot game ends, and a non-probability change jackpot that does not give a probability change state after the jackpot game ends. Some game machines were equipped. The probabilistic state is a state in which the winning probability of the jackpot is changed from a normal probability with a low probability to a high probability, and the probable state is a game that is advantageous compared to the normal probability because the winning probability of the jackpot for the player is a high probability. State. The probability variation big hit and the non-probability big hit are generally dependent on the display result of the symbol variation game.

In such a pachinko machine, whether or not it will be a promising big hit depends on the display result, so the game performance is clear, but the big hit game given after the display result is derived is a lot of game balls There is a concern that the game will be in a state just for acquisition, that is, a game state that is simply digested, and the interest of the game will be reduced. In order to dispel this concern, the probability variation big hit is not made dependent on the display result, and the probability variation state is not notified. A gaming machine has been proposed that performs a probability variation latent effect that suggests the possibility of a probability variation state after the big hit gaming state (see Patent Document 1). According to this, even in the game after the end of the big hit gaming state, it is possible to be interested in whether or not the probability variation state has been given, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game. In Patent Document 1, the probability variation latency effect is performed even if the probability variation state is not given, so that it is determined whether or not the probability variation state is imparted even if the probability variation latency effect is performed to the player. I try not to let it.
JP 2004-65388 A (Claims 1 to 3, paragraph numbers [0011] to [0017])

  By the way, in such a pachinko machine, the number of symbol variation games in which the probability variation latent effect is performed is generally determined in advance. For this reason, an effect that ends the probability variation latent effect, that is, an effect that informs whether or not the probability variation state is given and shifts to a different effect mode is executed in a symbol variation game having a length of variation time. I didn't know. Accordingly, it is necessary to notify the player whether or not the probability variation state has been given and to make the effect noticed by the player to shift to a different effect mode so that the effect can be executed in any variation game of any variation time. there were. In other words, despite an important effect that is noticed by the player to notify whether or not it is in a probable state, the player cannot be excited over a long period of time, and the interest of the game may be reduced. It was.

  The present invention has been made paying attention to such problems existing in the prior art. The purpose of the notification effect is to notify the player that at least the probability variation latency production mode suggests the possibility of a probability variation state after the winning game is finished and that the certain variation latency production mode is terminated and a different effect mode is executed. An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of securing a sufficient length of time.

  In order to achieve the above object, the invention described in claim 1 includes an effect execution means for executing a game effect related to a symbol variation game performed by varying a plurality of types of symbols, and is predetermined in the symbol variation game. When a winning display result is displayed, in a gaming machine in which a winning game is generated, the winning determination means for determining whether or not the symbol variation game is won and the winning determination means are affirmed after the winning game is ended. Probability change determining means for determining whether or not to provide a probability variation state in which the probability of determination is higher than the normal probability, and based on the determination result of the hit determination means, the effect content and the variation time of the symbol variation game A variation pattern determining means for determining a variation pattern for identification, and a game effect related to the symbol variation game based on the variation pattern determined by the variation pattern determining means Any of the effect control means to be executed by the line means and the probability variation determining means after the winning game is determined to give the probability variation state or not to give the probability variation state, Mode control means for causing the effect execution means to execute the first probability change latency effect mode or the second probability change latency effect mode suggesting that the probability variation state is given, and the mode control means sets the second probability change latency effect mode. In the case of execution, it is determined whether or not the second probability variation latency effect mode is terminated and the first probability variation latency effect mode is executed for each symbol variation game based on whether or not the probability variation state is given. When the mode transition determination means and the mode transition determination means make an affirmative determination, the second probability variation latency effect mode is terminated and the first probability variation latency effect mode is executed. Flag storage means for setting a transition flag, and notification means for executing a notification effect for notifying that the second probability change latency effect mode is terminated and the first probability change latency effect mode is executed, the second probability change The latent effect mode is easier to be executed when the gaming state is a probability variation state as compared to the first probability variation latent effect mode, the transition flag is set in the flag storage means, and When the variation pattern determining means determines a predetermined specific variation pattern from among the variation patterns for the offending effect determined when the determination result of the hit determination means is negative, the notification means determines the specific variation pattern The notification effect is executed in the symbol variation game based on the above, and the mode control means ends the second probability variation latency effect mode and executes the first probability variation latency effect mode. The gist is to make it.

  The invention according to claim 2 is provided with an effect execution means for executing a game effect related to a symbol variation game performed by varying a plurality of types of symbols, and a predetermined hit display result is displayed in the symbol variation game In a gaming machine in which a winning game occurs, the hit determination means for determining whether or not the symbol variation game is won, and the probability that the hit determination means makes an affirmative decision after the winning game is over the normal probability. A probability variation determining means for determining whether or not a probability variation state having a high probability is to be given, and a variation pattern for specifying the effect contents and variation time of the symbol variation game based on the determination result of the hit determination means A variation pattern determining means for effecting, and an effect control system for causing the effect execution means to execute a game effect related to the symbol variation game based on the variation pattern determined by the variation pattern determining means. And after the winning game, the probability variation determining means determines whether the probability variation state is to be assigned or the probability variation state is determined not to be imparted. A mode control means for causing the effect execution means to execute the first probability variation latency effect mode or the second probability variation latency effect mode which suggests that, and the mode control means is executing the first probability variation latency effect mode, the probability Mode transition determining means for determining whether or not to execute the second probability variation latency effect mode by ending the first probability variation latency effect mode for each symbol variation game based on whether or not the variation state is given; When the mode transition determination means makes an affirmative determination, a flag for setting a transition flag indicating that the first probability variation latency effect mode is ended and the second probability variation latency effect mode is executed is set. Storage means and notification means for executing notification effect for informing that the second probability variation latency effect mode is to be executed by ending the first probability variation latency effect mode, wherein the second probability variation latency effect mode is Compared with the first probability variation latent effect mode, it is easier to be executed when the gaming state is a probability variation state, the transition flag is set in the flag storage means, and the variation pattern determination means is When the predetermined variation pattern determined in advance is determined from the variation patterns for the offending effect determined when the determination result of the hit determination unit is negative, the notification unit is used for the symbol variation game based on the specific variation pattern. The notification effect is executed, and the mode control means ends the first probability variation latency effect mode and executes the second probability variation latency effect mode.

  According to a third aspect of the present invention, in the first or second aspect of the present invention, the mode control means is after the mode transition determination means makes an affirmative determination, and the notification means executes a notification effect. When the winning game is performed before, the effect mode at the time when the mode transition determining unit makes an affirmative decision after the mode transition determining unit makes an affirmative decision after the winning game is ended. Different presentation modes can be executed, and the flag storage means clears the setting of the transition flag when a winning game is performed.

  According to the present invention, in a gaming machine having at least a probability variation latency effect mode that suggests the possibility of a probability variation state after the big hit game ends, a notification effect for informing that the probability variation latency effect mode is terminated and a different effect mode is executed. It is in providing the game machine which can fully secure the length of the production time.

Hereinafter, an embodiment in which the present invention is embodied in a pachinko gaming machine (hereinafter referred to as a “pachinko machine”) which is a kind of gaming machine will be described with reference to FIGS.
In FIG. 1, the front side of the pachinko machine 10 is schematically shown, and a vertical rectangular middle frame 12 for setting various game components is opened and closed on the front side of the opening of the outer frame 11 that forms the outline of the machine body. And is detachably assembled. On the front side of the middle frame 12, a front frame 14 having a glass frame on which a protective glass for protecting the game board 13 disposed inside the machine is mounted and an upper ball tray 15 are opened and closed in a laterally open state. It is assembled as possible. On the front side of the front frame 14 and the game area 13 a of the game board 13, a decoration lamp 16 that performs a light emission effect by light emission (lighting (flashing)) of a light emitter (LED, lamp, etc.) is provided. A speaker 17 that outputs various sounds and performs a game effect based on the sound output is arranged below the outer frame 11. A lower ball tray 18 and a launching device 19 are attached to the lower part of the middle frame 12. Then, when the player operates the launching device 19 to drive the launching device 19, the game ball in the upper ball tray 15 is launched into the game area 13 a of the game board 13.

  In the approximate center of the game area 13a of the game board 13, a center accessory 20 having a special display H1 as a 7-segment display and a variable display H2 as a liquid crystal display is disposed. Has been. As shown in FIG. 2, the special-purpose display H <b> 1 is provided at the upper part of the center accessory 20, and the variable indicator H <b> 2 is provided at the center of the center accessory 20. In each of the displays H1 and H2, a display effect based on a change image (or image display) is performed, and a symbol change game for changing and displaying a plurality of types of symbols in association with the display effect is executed. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the special figure display H1 and the variable display H2 serve as effect execution means.

  In the special symbol display game H1 in the symbol variation game, a special symbol is displayed by varying a plurality of types of special symbols (hereinafter referred to as “special diagrams”) in one row. On the other hand, in the variable symbol display game H2 in the symbol variation game, a plurality of types of ornamental symbols F1 (hereinafter referred to as “decorative diagrams”) are varied in a plurality of columns (in this embodiment, three columns), and the ornaments are displayed for each column. indicate. In the special symbol display H1 and the variable display H2, the symbol variation display starts simultaneously with the start of the symbol variation game, and the symbols are stopped and displayed simultaneously with the end of the game. “Fluctuation display” is a state in which the type of symbols displayed in the display area defined in the display for displaying the symbols is changing. “Stop display” is a state in which the symbols are stopped in the display area. It is in a state. The special figure is a notification pattern indicating the result of the internal lottery such as whether or not a big hit. The decorative drawing is a design for production used to diversify the display production.

  In the present embodiment, four types of numbers [0], [1], [2], and [3] and a symbol [-] are displayed on the special figure display H1 as special figures. Yes. When the symbol finally displayed (determined) on the special symbol display H1 is a number from [0] to [3], the big hit and the small hit can be recognized from the symbol. The symbol that can recognize the big hit and the small hit becomes the big hit symbol and the small hit symbol by the special drawing. On the other hand, when the symbol confirmed and displayed on the special symbol display H1 is [-], the deviation from the symbol can be recognized. The symbol that can recognize this deviation is a symbol that is out of focus by a special figure.

  In the present embodiment, the variable display H2 includes eight types [1], [2], [3], [4], [5], [6], [7], and [8] for each column. Numbers are displayed as decorative drawings. And in this embodiment, the symbol combination which formed the decorative drawing of 3 rows with the same kind of decoration drawing is made into the big hit design of the decoration drawing made to stop-display on the variable display H2, when the big hit is determined by internal lottery. For example, the jackpot symbol of the decorative drawing is [111], [222], or the like. On the other hand, in the present embodiment, the symbol combination formed without making the three rows of decorative drawings the same type is used as a decorative symbol that is displayed on the variable display H2 when the shift is determined in the internal lottery. When the three rows of decorative drawings do not have the same type, the case where all of the three rows of decorative drawings are different or the case where the two rows of decorative drawings are the same type and the type of the one row of decorative drawings is different is included. For example, the off-symbols of the decorative drawing are [123], [115], [232], [344], and the like. In each column of the variable display H2, when the symbol variation game is started, the decorative drawing is variably displayed along a predetermined variation direction (vertical scroll direction).

  In the present embodiment, the special figure display H1 is configured with a display area smaller than the variable display H2, and the special figure is displayed much smaller than the decorative drawing. . For this reason, the player can recognize the big hit or miss from the symbol combination stopped and displayed on the variable display H2. When the symbols of all the columns stopped and displayed on the variable display H2 are of the same type, the big hit can be recognized from the symbol combination ([222] [777] or the like). The symbol combination that can recognize this jackpot is a jackpot symbol combination (hit symbol) by a decorative drawing. When the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed, the player is awarded a jackpot game after the end of the symbol variation game. On the other hand, when the symbols of all the columns stopped and displayed on the variable display H2 are of different types, or when the symbols of one column are of a different type from the symbols forming the reach state, the symbol combination ([123] [ 122] [767], etc.). The symbol combination that can recognize this detachment becomes a detachable symbol combination (decoration symbol) by the decorative drawing.

  Further, in the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment, when the symbol variation game starts (when the symbols in each column start to vary), the left column (left symbol) → the right column (as viewed from the player side) on the variable display H2. The symbols are stopped and displayed in the order of right symbol) → middle row (middle symbol). When the left symbol and the right symbol that are stopped and displayed are of the same type, the reach state can be recognized from the symbol combination ([↓] indicates that the symbol is changing, such as [1 ↓ 1]). In the reach state, symbols of a specific column (left column and right column in the present embodiment) of the plurality of columns are stopped in the same type, and columns other than the specific column (middle column in the present embodiment) are displayed. This is a state in which the symbols are variably displayed. Further, in the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment, after the start of the symbol variation game, the left column for which symbols are first stopped and displayed is the first stop display column, and the right column for which symbols are subsequently stopped and displayed is the second stop The middle column that becomes the display column and stops the symbols at the end is the third stop display column.

  The variable display H2 displays a symbol combination corresponding to the display result of the special figure display H1. More specifically, the symbol combination by the special symbol on the special symbol display H1 and the symbol combination by the decorative symbol on the variable display H2 correspond to each other, and at the end of the symbol variation game, the symbol combination by the special symbol and the symbol by the decorative symbol are combined. Correspondingly, stop display is made. Specifically, when the big hit symbol of [0] or [1] is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display H1, the combination of big hit symbols such as [111] and [222] is also displayed on the variable indicator H2. Is displayed to stop. In addition, when the symbol [-] is stopped and displayed in the special symbol display area H1, the symbol combinations such as [121] and [345] are stopped and displayed on the variable display H2. ing. In addition, the symbol combination of the decorative drawing with respect to the special drawing is not necessarily one-to-one, and the symbol combination with one decorative drawing is selected from among the symbol combinations with a plurality of decorative drawings for one special drawing. Yes.

  A start winning opening 22 having an opening / closing blade 21 that opens and closes by the operation of an actuator (solenoid, motor, etc.) (not shown) is disposed below the center accessory 20. Behind the start winning opening 22 is provided a start opening sensor SE1 (shown in FIG. 3) that detects a winning game ball. The start winning opening 22 can give a start condition for the symbol variation game in response to detection of a winning game ball. Also, below the start winning opening 22, a large winning opening 23 as a winning means including a large winning opening door 24 that opens and closes by the operation of an actuator (solenoid, motor, etc.) (not shown) is disposed. When the big hit game is awarded, the big winning opening 23 is opened by the opening operation of the big winning opening door 24 and the game ball can be won, so that the player has a chance to acquire a large number of prize balls. be able to. In the present embodiment, the big hit game is in an advantageous gaming state advantageous to the player because a chance to acquire a large number of prize balls can be obtained. The jackpot game is obtained by determining the jackpot in the internal lottery and stopping and displaying the jackpot symbol in the symbol variation game, so that it is given in relation to the variation of the symbol. Therefore, the big prize opening door 24 and the big prize opening 23 of this embodiment comprise a big prize opening device.

  The big hit game is started after the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed on each of the displays H1 and H2 in the symbol variation game and the game ends. When the big hit game is started, an opening effect indicating the start of the big hit game is first performed. After the opening effect, the round game in which the special winning opening 23 is opened is performed a plurality of times with a predetermined number of rounds as an upper limit (15 rounds or 2 rounds in the present embodiment). One round game is from when the big prize opening 23 is opened until it is closed, and during one round game, the big prize opening 23 has a predetermined number (10 in this embodiment) of game balls. Until a prize is received or until a predetermined time (in this embodiment, 25 seconds when the number of specified rounds is 15 or 0.3 seconds when the number of specified rounds is 2) elapses. In round games, round effects are performed. Then, an ending effect indicating the end of the jackpot game is performed, and the jackpot game is ended.

  An operation gate 25 is disposed on the left side of the start winning opening 22. A gate sensor SE <b> 2 (shown in FIG. 3) that detects a game ball that has passed through the operation gate 25 is provided behind the operation gate 25. The operation gate 25 can give a start condition of a normal symbol variation game (lottery game) in which the normal symbol F2 is variably displayed when the game ball passes. The normal symbol variation game is an effect performed for deriving a lottery result of whether or not the opening / closing blade 21 of the start winning opening 22 is opened (whether or not it is easy to win a game ball in the starting winning opening 22). is there. When the opening / closing blade 21 is opened, the start winning opening 22 is in a state where the entrance is enlarged and the game ball is easily won.

  On the other hand, when the opening / closing blade 21 is closed, the start winning opening 22 is in a state where it is difficult to win a game ball whose entrance is not enlarged. The opening / closing blade 21 repeats an opening operation and a closing operation, thereby making it possible to change between a state in which a game ball is likely to win the start winning opening 22 and a state in which the game ball is difficult to win. The normal symbol variation game is played by displaying a symbol different from the symbol used for the symbol variation game on the variable display H2, or by a display for the normal symbol variation game. In the present embodiment, a normal symbol variation game is played on the variable display H2. Accordingly, in the present embodiment, the operation gate 25 and the gate sensor SE2 constitute a normal winning detection means. The variable display H2 serves as a normal symbol display means for displaying a normal symbol variation game. Further, the opening / closing blade 21 serves as an operating member that operates so as to make it easy to win a game ball.

  The pachinko machine 10 according to the present embodiment stores the number of winning game balls when the game ball is won at the start winning opening 22, and stores the number of the winning game balls inside the machine (RAM 27c of the main control board 27) as a reserved storage number. It has come to be. The number of reserved memories accumulated when the symbol variation game is being performed indicates the number of symbol variation games being held (waiting for symbol variation game). The reserved memory number is incremented by 1 when a game ball wins the start winning opening 22 and is decremented by 1 when the symbol variation game is started. Therefore, when a game ball wins the start winning opening 22 during the symbol variation game, the reserved memory number is further added and accumulated up to a predetermined upper limit number (four in this embodiment). Then, as shown in FIG. 2, between the special symbol display H1 and the variable display H2 of the center accessory 20, the player is notified of the number of pending symbol variation games based on the reserved memory number. A reserved storage number display portion R is provided.

  The reserved memory number display portion R is configured by a light emitting means including a plurality of (four in this embodiment) LEDs including a hold lamp R1, a hold lamp R2, a hold lamp R3, and a hold lamp R4. A player is notified of the number of symbol variation games on hold by the number of lighting of the respective holding lamps R1 to R4. For example, when only the holding lamp R1 is lit, it indicates that one symbol variation game is being held, and when all the retention lamps R1 to R4 are lit, four symbol variation games are displayed. Indicates that it is pending.

  In addition, the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment has a probability variation (hereinafter referred to as “probability variation”) function. The probability variation function is that the probability of winning a lottery (winning probability) after the jackpot game is low (normal state) from a normal probability (1/300 in this embodiment) to a high probability (1/30 in this embodiment). This is a function for giving a probability change state (special state) to be changed. A jackpot that grants a probability variation state after the big hit game ends becomes a probability variation jackpot, and a jackpot that is not given a probability variation state after the big hit game ends becomes a non-probability big hit. If the probability variation state is given, the probability of winning the jackpot will fluctuate with a high probability and the jackpot is likely to be generated. It is carried out.

  Further, the pachinko machine 10 according to the present embodiment has a function of shortening the fluctuation time (hereinafter referred to as “time reduction”). The time-shortening function is a time-shortening state in which the variation time of the normal symbol variation game for deriving the lottery result of whether or not to open and close the opening / closing blade 21 (whether or not it is easy to win a game ball in the start winning opening 22) is shortened It is a function to give. When the time-short state is given, the time of one normal symbol variation game (the time from when the normal symbol starts to change until it is fixedly displayed) is, for example, 30 seconds (when the time-short state is not given) ) To 5 seconds (when the time reduction state is given). The opening / closing blade 21 of the start winning opening 22 opens and closes with different operation patterns when winning in the normal symbol variation game, when the time-short state is given and when in the normal state where the time-short state is not given. It is supposed to work. That is, the opening / closing blade 21 operates more favorably for the player when the time-short state is given compared to the state where the time-short state is not given.

  The pachinko machine 10 according to the present embodiment is provided with a big hit 15R that determines the number of rounds of a round game that is a big hit game as 15 big hits and a big hit 2R that sets the prescribed round number as 2 times. When a jackpot 15R is awarded to a player, a jackpot game with a prescribed round number of 15 is given, and when a jackpot 2R is awarded to a player, a jackpot game with a prescribed round number of 2 Is granted. Further, in this embodiment, a small hit determined separately from the big hit (big hit 15R and big hit 2R) is provided by internal lottery. Then, when the small winning is determined by the internal lottery and the small winning is given to the player, the prescribed number of rounds of the round game in which the large winning opening door 24 is opened and the large winning opening 23 is opened is twice. A small hit game determined as follows is given.

  The big hit 15R includes a probability change big hit in which a probability change state is given after the big hit game ends and a non-probability big hit in which a probability change state is not given after the big hit game ends. In the probability change big hit of 15R, the probability change state and the short time state are given to the symbol variation game until the next big hit after the big hit game ends. At the same time, after the big hit game is finished, a probability change confirmation effect mode indicating that the probability change state is given is executed.

  On the other hand, the big hit 2R has only a probable big hit that is given a probable change state after the big hit game ends. In other words, after the big hit 2R big hit game is finished, the probability variation state is always given. In addition, when the jackpot 2R is obtained when the time-short state is given, the time-short state is given together with the probability change state after the big hit game of the jackpot 2R. After the big hit game is over, a transition is made to an effect mode (probability change effect mode) indicating that the probability change state has been given. On the other hand, when the big hit 2R is achieved when the short-time state is not given, only the probability change state is given after the big hit 2R big hit game is completed. After the big hit game is over, the mode is changed to a production mode (probability variation production mode) that suggests the possibility of the probability variation state being given.

  On the other hand, after the end of the small hit game by the small hit, the game state continues the game state at the time of winning the small hit. That is, after the small hit game is over, the gaming state is not changed. For this reason, after the end of the small hit game, if the gaming state at the time of winning the small hit is a normal state in which the winning probability of the big hit is a low probability, it does not shift to a probability variation state, while the winning probability of the big hit is a high probability When the probability variation state is, the probability variation state is continued. And, when the probability variation state is given and the probability variation confirmed effect mode is not executed, if the small hit is made, the probability variation latent effect mode is executed after the end of the small hit It has become.

  In the pachinko machine 10 according to the present embodiment, the probability variation latency effect mode is provided that suggests to the player whether or not the probability variation state has been given in the symbol variation game after the end of the big hit 2R big hit game or after the small hit. Can be executed. For this reason, in the present embodiment, it is impossible to completely recognize whether or not a certain change state is given from the jackpot symbol by the decorative drawing and the contents of the effect in the jackpot game (in some cases, it can be recognized).

Next, the control configuration of the pachinko machine 10 will be described with reference to FIG.
A main control board 27 for controlling the entire pachinko machine 10 is mounted on the back side of the pachinko machine 10. The main control board 27 executes various processes for controlling the entire pachinko machine 10, performs arithmetic processing on various control signals (control commands) for controlling the game according to the processing results, and outputs the control signals ( Control command). In addition, an overall control board 28, a display control board 29, a lamp control board 30, and a sound control board 31 are mounted on the back side of the machine. The overall control board 28 comprehensively controls the display control board 29, the lamp control board 30 and the sound control board 31 based on the control signal (control command) output from the main control board 27. The display control board 29 controls the display mode (display images of symbols, backgrounds, characters, etc.) of the variable display H2 based on control signals (control commands) output from the main control board 27 and the overall control board 28. The lamp control board 30 controls the light emission mode (lighting (flashing) / lighting off timing, etc.) of the decorative lamp 16 based on control signals (control commands) output from the main control board 27 and the overall control board 28. The voice control board 31 controls the voice output mode (sound output timing, etc.) of the speaker 17 based on control signals (control commands) output from the main control board 27 and the overall control board 28.

Hereinafter, specific configurations of the main control board 27, the overall control board 28, and the display control board 29 will be described.
The main control board 27 is provided with a main CPU 27a. A ROM 27b and a RAM 27c are connected to the main CPU 27a. The main CPU 27a is connected to a start port sensor SE1 that detects a game ball won in the start winning port 22. The main CPU 27a is connected to a gate sensor SE2 that detects a game ball that has passed through the operating gate 25. Further, the special CPU H1 is connected to the main CPU 27a. Further, the main CPU 27a is connected with a reserved memory number display section R. Further, the main CPU 27a updates the values of various random numbers such as a hit determination random number and a special figure distribution random number every predetermined cycle, and stores (sets) the updated value in the setting area of the RAM 27c before the update. The value of is rewritten.

  The ROM 27b stores a main control program for controlling the entire pachinko machine 10. The ROM 27b stores a plurality of types of variation patterns. The variation pattern is a game effect (display effect, light emission) from when the symbol (special symbol and decoration) starts to fluctuate (the symbol variation game starts) until the symbol is stopped (the symbol variation game ends). This shows a pattern serving as a base for production and voice production.

  More specifically, in the variation pattern, a variation time from the start to the end of the symbol variation game is determined for each variation pattern. The variation pattern includes a big hit effect, a small hit effect, a missed reach effect, and a missed effect of a symbol varying game with a special diagram performed on the special symbol display H1 and a symbol varying game with a decorative diagram performed on the variable display H2. It is categorized by production contents. In other words, the variation pattern can specify the variation time and effect contents of the symbol variation game. In the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment, a variation pattern for a big hit effect, a variation pattern for a small hit effect, and a variation pattern for an outlier effect are prepared as variation patterns. There are both fluctuation patterns for outlier effects and those that do not involve reach effects. In addition, a variation pattern for big hit 15R and a variation pattern for big hit 2R are prepared as variation patterns for the big hit presentation.

  In the present embodiment, in the symbol variation game based on the variation pattern for the jackpot effect and the variation pattern for the outlier reach effect, one of the two types of reach effects N and S is performed. . For example, the reach effect N is such that after the reach symbol combination by the decoration diagram is displayed, the reach effect is performed with the effect of deriving the decoration diagram by changing the remaining one column (in this embodiment, the middle column). (Also called normal reach production). In addition, the reach effect S is displayed during the change of the remaining one row of decoration drawings or once displayed, for example, when a specific character appears and shifts (develops) to “XX reach” called by the name of the appearing character. Reach production is performed with the production contents that derive the decorative design (also called super reach production). In the present embodiment, the reach effect N (normal reach effect) is a normal reach effect, and the reach effect S (super reach effect) is a reach effect that develops in stages.

  And in this embodiment, the ratio (big hit reliability or big hit expectation degree) to which a big hit game state is given is varied according to the kind of reach production. More specifically, the reach effect S is set to be higher in the ratio of the big hit gaming state than the reach effect N. This indicates that the reach effect S is more likely to be given the jackpot gaming state than the reach effect N. The ratio at which the big hit game state is given is determined according to the distribution mode when the fluctuation pattern in which each reach effect is performed is distributed to the reach effect instead of the big hit effect. In other words, in order to increase the percentage that the jackpot gaming state of the reach effect is given, the ratio that the reach effect appears in the symbol variation game (the overall ratio that appears in the case of reach out of the case of the jackpot) The variation pattern may be distributed so that the ratio of occurrence of the reach effect in the case of a big hit is increased and the ratio of occurrence of the reach effect in the case of outlier reach is reduced (or either one is performed). In this way, by changing the ratio that the big hit game state is given, the reach symbol combination is displayed, and when the reach effect is performed, the player wins the jackpot according to the type of the reach effect. Can change expectations.

  Also, in the variation pattern for the big hit effect of the big hit 15R, the special symbol display H1 and the variable display H2 of the symbol change game can respectively recognize the big hit symbol and the big hit symbol combination (for example, [111]). Is the pattern that is finally displayed. In the big hit 2R big hit effect change pattern, the big hit symbol that can be recognized by the special symbol display H1 of the symbol change game is finally displayed. Then, in the variation pattern for the big hit 2R big hit effect, the variable display H2 cannot recognize the big hit and the symbol combination different from the big hit symbol combination in the big hit 15R (for example, [345] etc.) is finally displayed. It is a pattern to be.

  In addition, in the variation pattern for the small hit effect, a small hit symbol that can be recognized by the special symbol display H1 is finally displayed, and the big hit cannot be recognized by the variable display H2. The symbol combination (for example, [678] etc.) different from the jackpot symbol combination in the jackpot 15R is a pattern that is finally displayed. The variation pattern for the small hit effect is different from the variation pattern for the big hit effect of 15R, and is the same as the variation pattern for the big hit effect of 2R. In the present embodiment, the jackpot symbol combination is a symbol combination by a decorative drawing that is finally displayed in the symbol variation game based on the variation pattern for the jackpot effect, and is a symbol combination in which all rows of symbols are of the same type. is there. Further, in the variation pattern for the offending effect, the special symbol display H1 and the variable display H2 are patterns in which the symbol of the symbol and the symbol combination of the symbol are finally displayed, respectively.

  Further, the variation pattern P3 for the big hit effect of the big hit 2R is the same as the variation pattern for the effect (more specifically, the variation pattern P1 for specifying the normal variation) in which the variation time of the symbol variation game is different from the content of the effect. It is. The final display contents of the special-purpose display H1 are different in the variation pattern for the effect that is different from the variation pattern P3 for the big hit effect of the big hit 2R. The variation pattern P3 for the small hit effect is a pattern in which the variation time of the symbol variation game is different from the variation of the effect, more specifically, the variation pattern for the variation effect (more specifically, the variation pattern P1 that specifies normal variation). . The final display content of the special figure display device H1 is different in the variation pattern for the production effect that is different from the variation pattern for the small hit production.

  For this reason, in the variation pattern for the big hit 2R big hit effect, the big hit symbol is finally displayed on the special figure display H1, and in the variation pattern for the small hit effect, the small hit symbol is finally displayed on the special figure display H1. From the display result of the variable display H2 of each pattern, it is difficult for the player to recognize whether the current symbol variation game is a big hit or a small hit. That is, the big hit or small hit effect variation pattern for the big hit 2R and the small hit effect variation pattern are determined internally (a big hit or a small hit symbol according to a special figure is determined and displayed). The pattern is such that a symbol combination that makes it easy for the player to visually recognize the deviation (with the variable display H2) is displayed.

  In addition, the ROM 27b stores the effect patterns in the big hit game, classified into an opening effect, a round effect, and an ending effect. The round effect is an effect indicating how many rounds are being executed.

  In addition, the big hit determination value is stored in the ROM 27b. The big hit determination value is a determination value used in the internal lottery to determine whether or not the big hit, and is determined from numerical values that can be taken by the random numbers for the hit determination. Note that the number of jackpot judgment values differs depending on whether or not the probability variation state is given, and the number of jackpot judgment values in the probability variation state is set to be larger than the number of jackpot judgment values in the normal state. Yes. The ROM 27b stores a small hit determination value. The small hit determination value is a determination value used in an internal lottery for determining whether or not a small hit is made, and is determined from numerical values that can be taken by a random number for hit determination.

  The ROM 27b stores special figure determination values used when determining the type of special figure ([0] to [2] in the present embodiment) that becomes a big hit symbol when the big hit is determined. In the special figure determination value, a predetermined number of numerical values that can be taken by the special figure distribution random numbers are distributed. In this embodiment, by determining a special figure at the time of determining the jackpot of the internal lottery, it is determined whether or not to give a probability change state after the jackpot game ends. Then, the main CPU 27a compares the special figure distribution random number with the special figure determination value at the time of determining the big hit (when the affirmative is determined by the big hit determination), and determines the big hit symbol ([0] to [[ 2]). On the other hand, when the small hit is determined (when the big hit determination is negative and the small hit determination is affirmative), the small hit symbol ([3]) by the special figure is determined. On the other hand, at the time of determination of the loss (when negative in the big hit determination and the small hit determination), the symbol ([-]) of the loss by the special figure is determined. The RAM 27c stores various information (such as various random values) that can be appropriately rewritten during the operation of the pachinko machine 10.

  The main CPU 27a executes various processes such as a winning process and a variation pattern determining process based on the main control program. First, the winning process will be described with reference to FIG.

  The main CPU 27a determines whether or not a game ball winning is detected at predetermined time intervals (step S11). That is, the main CPU 27a determines whether or not a detection signal output from the start winning detection means constituted by the start winning opening 22 and the start opening sensor SE1 is input. When the determination result is negative (when no winning is detected), the main CPU 27a ends the winning process. On the other hand, when the determination result is affirmative (when winning detection is present), the main CPU 27a determines whether or not the number of reserved storage stored in the RAM 27c is less than the upper limit (4 in the present embodiment) (step). S12). If this determination result is negative (holding memory count = 4), the main CPU 27a ends the winning process.

  On the other hand, if this determination result is affirmative (if the number of stored storages is less than 4), the main CPU 27a adds “1” (+1) to the stored storage number stored in the RAM 27c and rewrites the stored stored number (step S13). ). Subsequently, the main CPU 27a reads and acquires the value of the random number for hit determination from the RAM 27c, and sets the read value of random number for hit determination in a predetermined storage area of the RAM 27c associated with the reserved storage number (step). S14). Further, the main CPU 27a acquires the value of the special figure distribution random number from the RAM 27c, and sets the read value of the special figure distribution random number in a predetermined storage area of the RAM 27c associated with the reserved storage number ( Step S14). The hit determination random number and the special figure distribution random number are random numbers that are sequentially updated by the main CPU 27a at predetermined intervals, and the main CPU 27a sets the updated value in the setting area of the RAM 27c before the update. The value of is rewritten. Then, the main CPU 27a ends the winning process.

Next, the variation pattern determination process will be described with reference to FIG.
The main CPU 27a determines whether or not the symbol is changing and displayed, that is, whether or not the symbol is changing (step S21). When the determination result of step S21 is affirmative (when the symbol variation game is being performed), the main CPU 27a ends the variation pattern determination process. On the other hand, when the determination result of step S21 is negative (when the symbol variation game is not in progress), the main CPU 27a determines whether or not the number of reserved memories is greater than “0” at predetermined time intervals (step S22). If the determination result of step S22 is negative (the number of stored memories = 0), there is no pending symbol variation game, and the main CPU 27a ends the variation pattern determination process.

  On the other hand, when the determination result in step S22 is negative (when the number of stored storages> 0), the main CPU 27a stores the value of the random number for hit determination stored in the RAM 27c in association with the number of stored storages in the ROM 27b. It is determined whether or not the jackpot determination value coincides with the jackpot determination value (step S23). In the present embodiment, the jackpot determination value is changed depending on whether or not the probability variation state is given. In the normal state (when the probability is low), the probability that the determination result of the jackpot determination is positive (the jackpot probability) is 1/300, and when the probability variation state (when the probability is high), the determination of the jackpot determination The probability that the result is affirmative (big hit probability) is 1/30. Further, the main CPU 27a subtracts “1” from the reserved storage number (−1), and then obtains the value of the hit determination random number and the special figure distribution random number stored in association with the reserved storage number. It has become.

  When the determination result of the big hit determination is affirmative (in the case of a big hit), the main CPU 27a reads the value of the special figure distribution random number stored in the RAM 27c in association with the reserved storage number. Then, the main CPU 27a determines the final stop symbol from the big hit symbols according to the special figure based on the value of the special figure distribution random number (step S24). In the present embodiment, the jackpot symbol based on the special figure is any one of [0] to [2], and the main CPU 27a determines the special figure from these. In the present embodiment, special figures [0] and [1] are special figures showing 15R big hits, and special figure [2] is a special figure showing 2R big hits. The special figure [0] is a special figure showing a non-probable variation big hit, and the special figures [1] and [2] are special figures showing a probable variation big hit. In step S24, the main CPU 27a determines the special figure [0] with a probability of 25/100, determines the special figure [1] with a probability of 25/100, and determines the special figure [2] with a probability of 50/100. ] Is decided.

  Thereafter, the main CPU 27a determines a variation pattern from the variation patterns for the big hit effect based on the big hit symbol (step S25). That is, when the big hit symbol is the special figure [0] [1] indicating the big hit 15R, the main CPU 27a determines the fluctuation pattern from the big hit presentation fluctuation patterns of the big hit 15R. At this time, the probability that the variation pattern P5 in which the reach effect N appears is determined as 1/9, and the probability that the variation pattern P7 in which the reach effect S appears is determined as 8/9. When the big hit symbol is the special figure [2] indicating the big hit 2R, the main CPU 27a determines the fluctuation pattern P3 for the big hit effect (or for the small hit effect) of the big hit 2R. The fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern P3 is 15 seconds, the fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern P5 is 30 seconds, and the fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern P7 is 75 seconds.

  The main CPU 27a 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 overall control board 28 (sub CPU 28a) at a predetermined timing (step S26). . Specifically, the main CPU 27a first outputs a variation pattern designation command that designates a variation pattern and instructs the start of symbol variation. At the same time, the main CPU 27a controls the display content of the special figure display H1 so that the special figure starts to fluctuate.

  Next, the main CPU 27a outputs a special symbol designation command for designating the final stop symbol. After that, the main CPU 27a gives an instruction to stop changing based on the change time set in the specified change pattern, and outputs an all-symbol stop command for ending the symbol change game. At the same time, the main CPU 27a controls the display content of the special figure display H1 so that the special figure is displayed based on the final stop symbol.

  On the other hand, if the determination result of the big hit determination in step S23 is negative (not the big hit), the main CPU 27a determines whether or not the value of the random number for hit determination matches the small hit determination value stored in the ROM 27b. Then, a small hit determination is performed (step S27). The probability of winning a small hit is 1/100. When the determination result of step S27 is affirmative (in the case of small hit), the main CPU 27a determines the special figure [3] indicating the small hit as the final stop symbol (step S28). Then, the main CPU 27a determines a variation pattern P3 for a small hit effect (step S29). Thereafter, the main CPU 27a proceeds to the process of step S26.

  On the other hand, when the determination result of the big hit determination of step S27 is negative (when it is not the small hit), the main CPU 27a performs a reach determination for determining whether or not to perform a reach effect (step S30). In the present embodiment, when the probability variation confirmed effect mode is executed, the probability that the determination result of reach determination is affirmative (the probability of performing reach effect) is 1/50. On the other hand, when the probability variation latent effect mode is executed, the probability that the reach determination result is affirmative (the probability of performing the reach effect) is 1/12 regardless of whether or not the probability variation state is given. . Therefore, when the probability variation latent effect mode is executed, the player cannot determine whether or not the probability variation state is given from the appearance rate of the reach effect that is out of place.

  When the determination result of the reach determination in step S30 is affirmative (when a reach effect is performed), the main CPU 27a determines a special figure [-] indicating a loss as a final stop symbol (step S31). Then, the main CPU 27a determines a variation pattern from the variation patterns for the outlier reach effect (step S32). At this time, the probability of determining the variation pattern P4 in which the reach effect N appears is 8/9, and the probability of determining the variation pattern P6 in which the reach effect S appears is 1/9. Thereafter, the main CPU 27a proceeds to step S26. Note that the fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern P4 is 25 seconds, and the fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern P6 is 70 seconds.

  On the other hand, when the determination result of the reach determination in step S30 is negative (when the reach effect is not performed), the main CPU 27a determines the special figure [-] indicating the detachment as the final stop symbol (step S33). Then, the main CPU 27a determines a variation pattern from the variation patterns for the offending effect (step S34). Thereafter, the main CPU 27a proceeds to the process of step S26. In the present embodiment, the variation pattern for the offending effect includes a plurality of variation patterns having different variation times, and the distribution of the variation patterns to be selected differs depending on the number of reserved storages.

  A specific explanation will be given. In the present embodiment, the variation pattern for the shift effect includes a variation pattern P1 having a variation time of 12 seconds (a variation pattern designating normal variation) P1 and a variation pattern having a variation time of 5 seconds (variation pattern designating a shortening variation). P2 is present. The main CPU 27a selects the variation pattern P1 when the number of reserved memories is “0” or “1”, and selects the variation pattern P2 when the number of reserved memories is “2” or “3”. ing.

  In addition, when the main CPU 27a determines the big hit, after the end of the symbol variation game based on the determined variation pattern for the big hit effect, the main CPU 27a starts the control of the big hit game and gives a predetermined control to the overall control board 28 (the overall CPU 28a). A control command is output at a predetermined timing. Specifically, the main CPU 27a first outputs an opening command for designating an effect pattern in the opening effect. Next, the main CPU 27a outputs a round command for designating an effect pattern in each round effect at the start of each round game. Then, at the end of the final round, the main CPU 27a outputs an ending command for designating an effect pattern in the ending effect, and ends the big hit game. At that time, the main CPU 27a sets various flags based on the special figure (final stop symbol) displayed at the end of the symbol variation game.

  Specifically, the main CPU 27a sets a probability change flag indicating that the gaming state is a probability change state when the special figure [1] or the special figure [2] is displayed as the final stop symbol. Further, the main CPU 27a sets a time reduction flag indicating that the gaming state is the time reduction state when the special figure [1] is displayed as the final stop symbol. The time reduction flag is given until the next big hit. Each flag is stored in a predetermined storage area of the RAM 27c.

  As described above, the main CPU 27a of the present embodiment serves as a hit determination unit that determines whether or not the symbol variation game is a win (big hit or small win). The main CPU 27a serves as a random number acquisition unit that acquires a hit determination random number. Further, the main CPU 27a serves as a probability change determining means for determining whether or not to give a probability variation state. The main CPU 27a serves as a variation pattern determination unit that selects a variation pattern.

Next, the overall control board 28 will be described with reference to FIG.
The overall control board 28 is provided with an overall CPU 28a. A ROM 28b and a RAM 28c are connected to the overall CPU 28a. The overall CPU 28a updates various random number values at predetermined intervals, stores (sets) the updated values in the setting area of the RAM 28c, and rewrites the values before the update. The ROM 28b stores an overall control program for overall control of the display control board 29, the lamp control board 30, and the sound control board 31.

  The overall CPU 28a executes various controls based on the overall control program. For example, the overall CPU 28a outputs the input variation pattern designation command to the control boards 29 to 31. Moreover, when the general CPU 28a inputs a special symbol designation command, the overall CPU 28a determines a symbol combination of decorative symbols to be displayed on the variable display H2 based on the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command.

  Specifically, when the variation pattern for the big hit effect of 15R is designated, the overall CPU 28a determines the combination of the decorative symbols by setting the types of the decorative symbols in all the rows as the same type. At this time, the overall CPU 28a determines the type of the decorative symbol based on the special symbol designated by the special symbol designation command, and if it is the special symbol [1] (if it is a probable variable symbol), the decorative symbol symbol The combination is any one of [111] [333] [555] [777]. In addition, when the designated special figure is [0] (when it is a non-probable variation), the overall CPU 28a sets the decorative symbol combination to any one of [222] [444] [666] [888]. .

  In addition, when the fluctuation pattern for the outlier reach effect is designated, the general CPU 28a sets the symbols in the left column and the symbols in the right column to the same type, and the symbols in the middle column are arranged in the order of arrangement from the symbols in the left and right columns. The pattern combination of the decorative symbols is determined so as to be the previous one. In addition, when the variation pattern for the off-line effect, the big hit 2R big hit effect, or the small hit effect is designated, the general CPU 28a determines the combination of the decorative symbols so that the symbols on the left and right columns are different. To do. Then, the overall CPU 28a outputs a decorative symbol designation command for designating the decided symbol combination to the display control board 29.

  Further, the overall CPU 28a sets a probability variation state flag indicating that a certain probability variation state has been assigned based on a special diagram designated by a special symbol designation command. Specifically, when the designated special figure is [1] or [2], the overall CPU 28a sets a probability variation state flag and rewrites the RAM 28c. When the designated special figure is [0], the overall CPU 28a clears the probability variation state flag and rewrites the RAM 28c.

  Further, when the overall CPU 28a receives the all symbols stop command, the overall CPU 28a outputs the all symbols stop command to the control boards 29 to 31. When the general CPU 28a inputs an opening command, each round command, or an ending command, the overall CPU 28a outputs the command to the control boards 29 to 31.

Next, the display control board 29 will be described with reference to FIG.
The display control board 29 is provided with a sub CPU 29a. A ROM 29b and a RAM 29c are connected to the sub CPU 29a. A variable display H2 is connected to the display control board 29 (sub CPU 29a). The ROM 29b stores an effect control program for controlling the display content of the variable display H2. The ROM 29b stores various image data (image data such as symbols, backgrounds, characters, characters, etc.). The RAM 29c stores (sets) various information that can be appropriately rewritten during the operation of the pachinko machine 10.

  The sub CPU 29a executes various controls based on the display effect control program. For example, when the sub CPU 29a inputs a control command from the overall control board 28 (overall CPU 28a), the sub CPU 29a performs control according to the input control command based on the display effect control program. Specifically, when the sub CPU 29a inputs the variation pattern designation command, the variable display H2 is configured so as to vary the decorative symbols and start the symbol variation game based on the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command. Controls the display content of.

  When the sub CPU 29a inputs the all symbol stop command, the sub CPU 29a controls the display content of the variable display H2 so as to display the symbol combination of the ornament symbol designated by the inputted ornament symbol designation command. With these controls, the variable display H2 starts the symbol variation game based on the variation pattern, and the symbol is stopped and displayed when the variation time of the variation pattern has elapsed. When a big hit effect of 15R is performed, the indicators H1 and H2 start changing the symbols at the same time, a reach state is formed in the variable indicator H2, and a reach effect is performed. The indicators H1 and H2 simultaneously stop and display the symbols. That is, in the special symbol display H1, the variation of the symbol is continued after the variation start time until the variation time elapses, and the display effect of the content that gives the player a sense of expectation for the big hit such as the reach effect is variable. This is performed only by the display H2. From the above, the sub CPU 29a of this embodiment serves as an effect control unit.

In the present embodiment, the normal mode, the first mode, or the second mode is executed after the big hit 2R big hit game or the small hit ends.
The normal mode, the first mode, and the second mode are effect modes (probability change latency effect modes) that suggest that a certain probability change state is given, and the first mode is compared with the normal mode. The game mode is easy to be executed when the game state is the probability change state, and the second mode is easier to execute when the game state is the probability change state as compared to the first mode. In the present embodiment, in the normal mode, a character string such as “being probable with low probability” is constantly displayed on the variable display H2 until the effect mode is changed.

  Similarly, in the first mode, a character string such as “Probability of latent change with medium probability” is always displayed on the variable display H2, and in the second mode, a character string such as “Probability of latent change with high probability” is displayed. It is always displayed on the variable display H2. When the second mode is being executed, the player recognizes that there is a high possibility that the gaming state is a probable change state. In the present embodiment, the second mode is a mode that is executed when the probability variation state is internally internally. In addition, when these effect modes are executed, the player will play a game with the expectation that the gaming state may be a probable change state. Hereinafter, processing for executing the rendering mode will be described.

  When the overall CPU 28a inputs the variation pattern designation command and the special symbol designation command, the overall CPU 28a determines whether or not the variation patterns P1, P2, P4, and P6 for the outlier effect or the outlier reach effect are designated by the variation pattern designation command. To do. If this determination result is affirmative, the overall CPU 28a executes a loss mode switching process shown in FIG.

  On the other hand, when the determination result is negative, that is, when the variation pattern P3, P5, P7 for the big hit effect or the small hit effect is designated, the overall CPU 28a executes the hit mode transition process shown in FIG. . Then, after executing the loss mode switching process or the hit mode switching process, the overall CPU 28a executes a notice determination process shown in FIG.

Next, the loss mode switching process will be described with reference to FIG.
When the overall CPU 28a executes the losing mode transition process, first, the overall CPU 28a checks the mode flag stored in the RAM 28c (step S101). The mode flag is a flag indicating what effect mode is being executed, and is stored in the RAM 28c. When the mode flag is set to “0”, the effect mode is the normal mode, and when the mode flag is set to “1”, the effect mode is the first mode. When the mode flag is set to “2”, it indicates that the effect mode is the second mode.

  Next, the overall CPU 28a determines whether or not the mode flag indicates the first mode (step S102). If this determination result is negative (not the first mode), the overall CPU 28a ends the loss mode switching process.

  On the other hand, when the determination result of step S102 is affirmative (in the case of the first mode), the overall CPU 28a checks the mode stock release flag (transition flag) stored in the RAM 28c (step S103). Although the mode stock release flag is internally determined to shift to the normal mode or the second mode prior to the current symbol variation game, the mode stock release flag Is a flag indicating that the notification effect has not yet been executed, and is stored in the RAM 28c. When the mode stock release flag is set to “0”, this indicates that there is no notification effect waiting for execution. When the mode stock release flag is set to “1”, the notification effect waiting for execution is set. This indicates that there is a transition to a different production mode. That is, when “1” is set in the mode stock release flag, it is determined to shift to a different effect mode, but the notification effect that is the trigger for that is not executed, and the notification effect is displayed. The state which waits in order to transfer to a different production mode is shown.

  The notification effect is an effect for ending the current effect mode and executing a different effect mode. In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 9A, when the symbol variation game is started, the door T is displayed on the variable display H2, and when the door T is opened after a predetermined time has elapsed, the notification effect is completed. The effect mode to be displayed is displayed. In FIG. 9A, the notification effect when the mode is shifted to the second mode when the mode is the first mode is shown.

  Next, the overall CPU 28a determines whether or not the mode stock release flag = 0 (step S104). That is, the overall CPU 28a determines whether or not it is not determined to shift to a different effect mode. If this determination result is affirmative, the overall CPU 28a adds 1 to the mode rotation number counter (step S105). The mode rotation number counter is a counter that measures the number of times the symbol variation game is executed after the first mode is executed (after the mode flag is set to “1”), and is stored in the RAM 28c.

  Next, the overall CPU 28a checks the probability variation state flag (step S106). The probability change state flag is a flag indicating whether or not the gaming state is a probability change state, and is stored in the RAM 28c. When the probability variation state flag is set to “1”, it indicates that the probability variation state is set, and when “0” is set, it indicates the normal state (non-probability variation state). .

  Then, the overall CPU 28a checks the value of the mode rotation number counter stored in the RAM 28c (step S107). Next, the overall CPU 28a acquires the first mode transition random number from the RAM 28c (step S108). The random number for transition to the first mode is a random number that is sequentially updated by the overall CPU 28a every predetermined cycle, and the overall CPU 28a rewrites the value before update by setting the updated value in the setting area of the RAM 28c. . In the present embodiment, the numerical values that can be taken by the first mode transition random numbers are 100 whole numbers from 0 to 99.

  Next, the overall CPU 28a refers to the first transition table, and determines the effect contents (notification pattern) of the notification effect based on the setting of the probability variation state flag, the value of the mode rotation number counter, and the first mode transition random number. (Step S109). In the effect contents (notification pattern) of the notification effect, a fall pattern whose effect content is to shift from the first mode to the normal mode (that is, to end the first mode and start the normal mode), There is a promotion pattern whose effect is to transition from the first mode to the second mode (that is, to end the first mode and start the second mode). When the notification effect based on the fall pattern is executed, the door T is displayed on the variable display H2 simultaneously with the start of the symbol variation game. After a predetermined time has elapsed, the door T is opened, and the character string “normal mode fall” ( An effect mode that is executed after the end of the notification effect) is displayed. When the notification effect based on the promotion pattern is executed, the door T is displayed on the variable display H2 simultaneously with the start of the symbol variation game, and after a predetermined time has elapsed, the door T is opened and the characters “second mode promotion” are displayed. A column (effect mode executed after the end of the notification effect) is displayed.

  As shown in FIG. 10, the first transition table is associated with a fall pattern or a promotion pattern according to the value of the probability variation state flag and the value of the mode rotation number counter. A random number for shifting to one mode is assigned. More specifically, the first transition table is first largely classified depending on whether or not the probability variation state flag is “0”. The first transition table is further finely classified according to the value of the mode rotation number counter, and a fall pattern and a promotion pattern are associated with each other. The first mode transition random numbers are assigned to each fall pattern and each promotion pattern. In FIG. 10, the first mode transition random number column shows the number of first mode transition random numbers. Further, when the value of the probability change state flag and the value of the mode rotation speed counter are the same, the first mode transition random numbers distributed to the fall pattern are not distributed to the promotion pattern. Further, as the value of the mode rotation speed counter increases, the number of first mode transition random numbers is increased so that the falling pattern is easily determined. On the other hand, when the probability change state flag is set to 1, the number of first mode transition random numbers is increased so that the promotion pattern is easily determined as the value of the mode rotation number counter increases. . Further, in the probability variation state, the fall pattern in the probability variation state is assigned to the fall pattern in the normal state compared to the fall pattern so that the fall mode is less likely to be selected than in the normal state. The number of random numbers for mode transition is small.

  For example, the fall pattern associated when the probability variation state flag is “1” and the value of the mode rotation number counter is 21 to 40 times includes three first mode transition random numbers (for example, “ 1 ”,“ 2 ”,“ 3 ”). Ten promotion mode random numbers (“4” “5” “6” “7” “8” “9” “10” “11” “12” “13”) are assigned to the promotion pattern. It has been. Therefore, the overall CPU 28a determines the fall pattern with a probability of 3/100 when the probability variation state flag is “1” and the value of the mode rotation speed counter is 21 to 40 times. The promotion pattern is determined by the probability.

  In the present embodiment, depending on the value of the probability variation state flag and the value of the mode rotation number counter, the first mode transition random numbers may not be assigned to the fall pattern or the promotion pattern. For example, the random number for the first mode transition is assigned to the falling pattern and the promotion pattern associated when the probability variation state flag is “0” and the value of the mode rotation number counter is 1 to 10 times. Absent. For this reason, when the probability variation state flag is “0” and the value of the mode rotation speed counter is 1 to 10 times, the overall CPU 28a does not determine the falling pattern and the promotion pattern and does not execute the notification effect (mode transition). Will not be performed).

  Next, the overall CPU 28a determines whether or not mode transition has been determined, that is, whether or not a fall pattern or a promotion pattern has been determined in step S109 (step S110). If the determination result is negative (when the notification effect is not executed), the overall CPU 28a ends the losing mode transition process as it is.

On the other hand, when the determination result of step S110 is affirmative, the overall CPU 28a stores the effect content (notification pattern) of the notification effect (step S111).
Next, the overall CPU 28a confirms the variation pattern designated by the main control board 27 (step S112). Next, the overall CPU 28a determines whether or not the confirmed variation pattern is a predetermined specific variation pattern (step S113). In the present embodiment, the specific variation pattern is a variation pattern P1 for an off-stage effect that specifies normal variation. That is, the overall CPU 28a determines whether or not the variation pattern P1 in step S113.

  If the determination result in step S113 is affirmative (if the variation pattern is a specific variation pattern), the overall CPU 28a sets “2” in the mode stock release flag (step S114). When the mode stock release flag is set to “2”, in the output process (not shown), the overall CPU 28a designates the notification pattern stored in step S111 and instructs the start of the notification effect. The command is output. As a result, the sub CPU 29a of the display control board 29 inputs the notification effect instruction command, and based on the notification pattern specified by the notification effect instruction command, the variable display device is configured to execute the notification effect in the symbol variation game. The display content of H2 will be controlled. In the output process, the overall CPU 28a sets “0” to the mode stock release flag when the notification effect instruction command is output.

  Then, the overall CPU 28a changes the mode flag according to the notification effect (step S116). Specifically, when the notification effect is performed based on the fall pattern, the overall CPU 28a sets “0” in the mode flag (that is, indicates that the mode has been shifted to the normal mode). When the notification effect is performed based on the promotion pattern, the overall CPU 28a sets “2” in the mode flag (that is, indicates that the mode has been shifted to the second mode). In this way, the overall CPU 28a draws lots whether to change the effect mode to a different effect mode every time the change pattern is specified, except when a specific change pattern is input (steps S108 to S110). However, the mode flag is not changed at the time of winning. The general CPU 28a sets the mode flag only when the notification effect is executed.

Then, the overall CPU 28a clears the value of the mode rotation number counter (step S117) and ends the loss mode switching process.
On the other hand, if the determination result of step S113 is negative, the overall CPU 28a sets “1” for the mode stock release flag (step S115), and ends the loss mode transfer process. In other words, the overall CPU 28a stores the fact that it has decided to shift the effect mode internally, but has not yet executed the notification effect that triggers the change. If the determination result in step S104 is negative, the overall CPU 28a shifts to the process in step S112 and executes the process in step S112.

Next, the hit mode transition process will be described with reference to FIG.
When the overall CPU 28a executes the hit mode transition process, first, the mode stock release flag is set to “0” to clear the stock notification effect (waiting for execution) (step S121). The overall CPU 28a clears the notification pattern stored in the RAM 28c. Next, the overall CPU 28a clears the value of the mode rotation number counter (step S122). Next, the overall CPU 28a confirms the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command input from the main control board 27 (step S123). Next, the overall CPU 28a determines whether or not the designated variation pattern is a predetermined variation pattern (step S124). In the present embodiment, the predetermined variation pattern is a variation pattern for a big hit effect of 2R or a variation pattern for a small hit effect.

  If the determination result in step S124 is negative, the overall CPU 28a checks the special symbol designated by the input special symbol designation command (step S125). Then, the overall CPU 28a changes the mode flag based on the special symbol (step S126). Specifically, when the special symbol is [1] (in case of probable big hit), the overall CPU 28a sets “3” in the mode flag. When the mode flag is set to “3”, the overall CPU 28a executes a probability change definite effect mode indicating that a probability change state and a time-short state are given until the next big hit after the big hit game ends. On the other hand, when the special symbol is [0] (in the case of non-probable big hit), the overall CPU 28a sets “0” in the mode flag, and executes the normal mode after the big hit game. Then, the overall CPU 28a ends the hit mode transition process.

  On the other hand, if the determination result of step S124 is affirmative, the overall CPU 28a checks the special symbol designated by the input special symbol designation command (step S127). Next, the overall CPU 28a checks the probability variation state flag (step S128). Then, the overall CPU 28a checks the mode flag (Step S129). Next, the overall CPU 28a acquires a second mode transition random number (step S130). The random number for transition to the second mode is a random number that is sequentially updated by the overall CPU 28a every predetermined period, and the overall CPU 28a rewrites the value before update by setting the updated value in the setting area of the RAM 28c. In the present embodiment, the numerical values that can be taken by the random numbers for transition to the second mode are 100 whole numbers from 0 to 99.

  Then, the overall CPU 28a refers to the second transition table, and determines the effect mode after the end of the big hit game and the effect pattern at the time of transition based on the special figure, the probability variation state flag, the mode flag, and the second mode transition random number. (Step S131).

  As shown in FIG. 11, the second transition table associates transition destination presentation modes (first mode and second mode) according to the type of special figure, the value of the probability variation state flag, and the value of the mode flag. The second mode random numbers are assigned to the first mode and the second mode, respectively. More specifically, first, the second transition table is roughly classified into two according to the type of special symbol (whether or not the special symbol is [2]). Further, the second transition table is classified into three according to the value of the mode flag. In addition, the second transition table is classified into two according to the value of the probability variation state flag, and the first mode and the second mode indicating the transition destination are associated with each other. A random number for shifting to the second mode is assigned to each first mode and each second mode. In addition, each first mode and each second mode indicating the transition destination are associated with an effect pattern indicating the effect contents of the transition effect at the time of transition. In FIG. 11, the second mode transition random number column shows the number of second mode transition random numbers. In addition, when the type of special figure, the value of the probability variation state flag, and the value of the mode flag are the same, the second mode transition random number assigned to the first mode is not assigned to the second mode. It has become.

  For example, when the type of the special figure is [2], the mode flag is “1”, and the probability variation state flag is “1”, the first mode or the second mode is selected as the transition destination mode. There are 40 second mode transition random numbers distributed to the first mode, and 60 second mode transition random numbers are distributed to the second mode. . Therefore, when the type of the special figure is [2], the mode flag is “1”, and the probability variation state flag is “1”, the general CPU 28a has the probability of 40/100 as the transition destination effect mode. One mode is determined, and the second mode is determined with a probability of 60/100. In addition, the transition mode of the first mode is associated with an effect pattern J3 of the transition effect whose effect is that the first mode continues, and the second mode is the transition destination mode. The effect pattern J5 of the transition effect having the effect of shifting from the first mode to the second mode is associated.

  Next, the overall CPU 28a sets a mode flag according to the transition destination production mode determined in step S131 (step S132). That is, the overall CPU 28a sets “1” in the mode flag when the first mode is determined, and sets “2” in the mode flag when the second mode is determined. Thus, when the hit mode transition process is completed through step S132, the overall CPU 28a executes the transition effect and then executes the first mode or the second mode based on the mode flag. In step S132, the overall CPU 28a stores an effect pattern corresponding to the destination effect mode in the RAM 28c. Then, in the output process (not shown), the overall CPU 28a designates an effect pattern corresponding to the effect mode at the transition destination, and outputs a control command instructing execution of the transition effect based on the effect pattern. Thereby, the variable display H2 performs the transition effect based on the effect pattern during the symbol variation game. In addition, the effect aspect of the transition effect is similar to the effect aspect of the notification effect. Specifically, when the transition effect is executed, the door T is displayed on the variable display H2, and after a predetermined time elapses, the door T opens and a character string (for example, the first character string representing the transition destination effect mode). Mode entry etc.) is displayed.

  As described above, the notification effect that triggers the transition to the effect mode is executed when a specific variation pattern is selected. Since the variation time of the symbol variation game is specified by the variation pattern, the variation time of the symbol variation game in which the notification effect is executed can be identified. For this reason, it is possible to know in advance how long it is possible to execute the notification effect. That is, it is possible to ensure a sufficiently long time for the notification effect.

  Also, the big hit effect variation pattern P3 for the big hit 2R in which the gaming state shifts to the probable change state is also determined when the small hit is made. For this reason, when shifting from the first mode to the second mode or from the normal mode to the first mode, it is difficult for the player to determine whether or not it is a big hit from the appearance of the variable display H2, and the gaming state It is difficult to determine whether or not the state has shifted to the probability variation state. Therefore, when shifting from the first mode to the second mode or from the normal mode to the first mode, the player expects that the player has internally shifted to the probability change state.

  In addition, the variation pattern P3 for the big hit effect or the small hit effect of the big hit 2R and the variation pattern P1 for the off-normal effect of the normal variation have substantially the same variation time, and the combination of decorative symbols displayed on the variable display H2. The pattern is the same. For this reason, it is difficult for the player to distinguish between the symbol variation game based on the variation pattern P1 and the symbol variation game based on the variation pattern P3. Therefore, when the notification effect is performed in the symbol variation game based on the variation pattern P1, the player has performed the symbol variation game based on the variation pattern P3 for the big hit 2R jackpot effect, and has internally shifted to the probability variation state. I would expect that. For this reason, the interest with respect to notification production improves.

  In the present embodiment, after the big hit 2R big hit game or the small hit ends, the effect mode is shifted. For this reason, when the variation pattern P3 is designated, the overall CPU 28a sets “0” to the mode stock release flag. As a result, even if the mode stock release flag is set to “1” and the notification effect is waiting to be executed, the notification effect that has been waiting to be executed is executed after the effect mode is shifted. Without contradiction.

  From the above, the overall CPU 28a of the present embodiment serves as a mode control unit that executes the effect mode. The overall CPU 28a serves as a mode transition determining unit that determines whether to end the current effect mode and execute a different effect mode. The overall CPU 28a serves as a flag storage unit that sets a mode stock release flag. Moreover, the variable display H2 becomes a notification means for performing a notification effect.

Next, the notice determination process will be described with reference to FIG.
When the general CPU 28a executes the notice determination process, it first obtains a notice determination random number from the RAM 28c (step S141). The notice determination random number is a random number that is sequentially updated by the overall CPU 28a at predetermined intervals, and the overall CPU 28a rewrites the value before update by setting the updated value in the setting area of the RAM 28c. In the present embodiment, the numerical values that can be taken by the random number for determining the notice are 100 whole numbers from 0 to 99.

  Next, the overall CPU 28a confirms the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command input from the main control board 27 (step S142). Then, the overall CPU 28a checks the mode flag for a false notification effect (described later) executed with the effect content corresponding to the effect mode (step S143). Next, the overall CPU 28a refers to the notice table and determines the content of the notice effect (notice pattern) based on the acquired notice determination random number (step S144). In the notice table, as shown in FIG. 12, one or a plurality of notice patterns are associated with each variation pattern, and notice decision random numbers are assigned to each notice pattern. Note that the numerical values shown in FIG. 12 indicate the number of notice determination random numbers assigned to each notice pattern.

  Here, each notice pattern will be described. The notice pattern Y1 is a pattern that specifies that the notice effect is not executed. When the notice pattern Y1 is determined, the notice effect is not executed in the symbol variation game. The notice pattern Y2 is a pattern for specifying the contents of the effect of the false notification effect. When the notice pattern Y2 is determined, the false notification effect is executed in the symbol variation game. The false notification effect is an effect similar to the notification effect, and an expectation (or disappointment) is given so that a different effect mode is executed after the current effect mode (the effect mode confirmed in step S143) ends. In fact, this is an effect that informs that the current effect mode continues. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 9B, when the symbol variation game is started, the door T is displayed on the variable display H2, and when the door T is opened after a predetermined time has elapsed, The same effect mode is displayed together with the character string “continue”. FIG. 9B shows a false notification effect when the first mode is continued in the first mode. In addition, since the second mode and the probability variation finalizing effect mode do not shift to different effect modes unless the symbol variation game becomes the big hit 15R, it is possible to attract the player's attention even if a false notification effect is performed. Can not. For this reason, when “2” or “3” is set in the mode flag confirmed in step S143, an effect different from the false notification effect (for example, an effect in which a character appears) is performed. Yes.

  The notice pattern Y3 is a pattern for specifying the contents of the reach notice that indicates that the reach effect S is executed. When the notice pattern Y3 is determined, the reach effect S is executed in the symbol variation game. A reach notice will be executed. The reach notice is an effect similar to the notification effect, and the reach effect S is provided with an expectation (or disappointment) so that the current effect mode ends and a different effect mode is executed. It is an effect that informs that it will be executed. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 9C, when the symbol change game is started, the door T is displayed on the variable display H2, and when the door T is opened after a lapse of a predetermined time, "super reach determination" Is displayed.

  The notice pattern Y4 is a pattern for specifying the contents of the effect of the big hit final announcement indicating that it will be a big hit. When the previous notice pattern Y4 is determined, the big hit final notice indicating that it will be a big hit in the symbol variation game Will be executed. The jackpot confirmation notice is an effect similar to the notification effect, and the jackpot is confirmed after giving a sense of expectation (or a feeling of disappointment) so that the current effect mode ends and a different effect mode is executed. This is an effect that informs the user of the event Specifically, as shown in FIG. 9 (d), the door T is displayed on the variable display H2 simultaneously with the start of the symbol variation game, and when the door T is opened after a predetermined time has elapsed, it is referred to as “big hit confirmation”. A character string is displayed.

  Then, when executing the processing of step S144, the overall CPU 28a checks the value of the mode stock release flag (step S145). Next, the overall CPU 28a determines whether or not “0” is set in the mode stock release flag (step S146). If the determination result of step S146 is affirmative, the overall CPU 28a sets a notice pattern in the RAM 28c (step S147). Thereby, in the output process (not shown), the overall CPU 28a designates the notice pattern stored in the RAM 28c, and outputs a notice designation command for instructing execution of the notice effect. When the sub CPU 29a of the display control board 29 inputs the notice designation command, the sub CPU 29a controls the display content of the variable display H2 so as to execute the notice effect based on the designated notice pattern.

  On the other hand, if the determination result of step S146 is negative, the overall CPU 28a ends the advance notice determination process without setting the decided advance notice pattern. Thereby, the notice effect is not performed.

  As described above, each notice effect (except for the notice effect based on the notice pattern Y1) is an effect similar to the notification effect. For this reason, it is possible to give a sense of expectation (or a feeling of disappointment) so that the current effect mode ends and a different effect mode is executed. Further, in the reach notice, it is notified that the reach effect S is performed, so that the player can have a sense of expectation for the big hit. In addition, since the big hit confirmation notice informs that the big hit is made, it is possible to improve the interest of the player.

  Further, after determining whether or not “0” is set in the mode stock release flag, the notice effect is executed. For this reason, it is possible to prevent the notification effect and the notice effect from being executed simultaneously.

Next, the execution trigger of the notification effect will be described based on FIG.
In FIG. 13A, “0” is set to the mode stock release flag, “1” is set to the probability variation state flag, “1” is set to the mode flag, and “20” is set to the value of the mode rotational speed counter. It starts from the state where is set. In FIG. 13A, it is assumed that the fluctuation pattern P2 is first selected by the main control board 27. When the value of the mode rotation number counter is “21”, the overall CPU 28a goes to step S109. In the following description, the promotion pattern is determined as the notification pattern. In addition, it is assumed that after the promotion pattern is determined, the variation pattern P2 is designated three times continuously, and the variation pattern P1 is designated the fourth time.

  When the general CPU 28a receives a variation pattern designation command from the main control board 27, the overall CPU 28a executes a lost mode transition process or a hit mode transition process (time point A1) based on the designated variation pattern. Based on the premise, since the variation pattern specified first is the variation pattern P2 for the loss effect, the overall CPU 28a executes the mode transition process at the time of the loss. In step S107 of this process, the overall CPU 28a adds 1 to the value “20” of the mode rotation number counter to set the value of the mode rotation number counter to “21”. If the value of the mode rotational speed counter is “21” from the premise, the overall CPU 28a determines the promotion pattern in step S109. Thereafter, the overall CPU 28a executes the process of step S113. However, since the fluctuation pattern P2 is not a specific fluctuation pattern, the process proceeds to step S115, where “1” is set in the mode stock release flag and the process ends.

  Since the overall CPU 28a inputs the variation pattern P2 three times after the premise, the overall CPU 28a performs the loss mode switching process without executing the notification effect (that is, without changing the effect mode from the first mode). End (time points A2, A3, A4).

  Then, since the variation pattern specified for the fourth time after setting the mode stock release flag to “1” is the specific variation pattern P1 based on the premise, the general CPU 28a inputs the specific variation pattern P1, and then step S114. Step S117 is executed to cause the variable display H2 to execute a notification effect (time point A5). Since the notification effect is performed based on the promotion pattern, it is notified that the first mode is ended and the execution of the second mode is started. Thereafter, “2” is set in the mode flag, and the second mode is executed.

Next, the timing at which the setting of the mode stock release flag is cleared will be described based on FIG.
In FIG. 13B, the mode stock release flag is set to “0”, the probability variation state flag is set to “0”, the mode flag is set to “1”, and the value of the mode rotational speed counter is set to “20”. It starts from the state where is set. In FIG. 13B, it is assumed that the fluctuation pattern P2 is first selected by the main control board 27. When the value of the mode rotation number counter is “21”, the overall CPU 28a goes to step S109. It is assumed that the falling pattern is determined as the notification pattern. Further, it is assumed that after the falling pattern is determined, the variation pattern P2 is designated three times continuously, and the variation pattern P3 for the big hit effect of 2R is designated at the fourth time. The overall CPU 28a will be described as determining the second mode as the transition destination mode in step S131 of the hit mode transition process.

  When the overall CPU 28a inputs a variation pattern designation command from the main control board 27, the overall CPU 28a executes a lost mode transition process or a hit mode transition process based on the designated variation pattern (time point B1). Based on the premise, since the variation pattern specified first is the variation pattern P2 for the loss effect, the overall CPU 28a executes the mode transition process at the time of the loss. In step S107 of this process, the overall CPU 28a adds 1 to the value “20” of the mode rotation number counter to set the value of the mode rotation number counter to “21”. If the value of the mode rotation number counter is “21” based on the premise, the overall CPU 28a determines a fall pattern in step S109. Thereafter, the overall CPU 28a executes the process of step S113. However, since the fluctuation pattern P2 is not a specific fluctuation pattern, the process proceeds to step S115, where “1” is set in the mode stock release flag and the process ends.

  The overall CPU 28a inputs the variation pattern P2 three times after the premise, so that the process for shifting to the lost mode is performed without executing the notification effect (that is, the effect mode is not changed from the first mode). End (time points B2, B3, B4).

  The variation pattern designated for the fourth time after setting the mode stock release flag to “1” is the predetermined variation pattern P3 for the big hit effect of 2R than the premise. For this reason, when the general CPU 28a inputs the predetermined variation pattern P3, the overall CPU 28a executes a hit mode transition process. At this time, the overall CPU 28a sets the mode stock release flag to “0” and erases the falling pattern stored in the RAM 28c (step S121), and determines the transition mode (step S131). From the premise, the overall CPU 28a determines the second mode as the transition-destination production mode. Therefore, the overall CPU 28a notifies that the first mode is finished and the execution of the second mode is started (time point B5). Thereafter, “2” is set in the mode flag, and the second mode is executed.

  As described above, when the notification effect is awaiting execution (when the mode stock release flag is set to “1”), the overall CPU 28a uses the effect mode before the notification effect as a reference and the transition destination effect mode and the transition effect. The contents of the production are determined. Here, for example, when the notification effect based on the fall pattern is waiting to be executed, the overall CPU 28a determines the effect mode of the transition destination and the effect contents of the transition effect based on the effect mode (normal mode) that should shift after the notification effect. Think about the case. Then, the overall CPU 28a determines the effect pattern J2 having the effect content “second mode entry” for shifting from the normal mode to the second mode. In this case, from the appearance of the player, it seems to shift from the first mode to the second mode. Therefore, the effect of “promotion to the second mode” to shift from the first mode to the second mode. If the production pattern J5 is not determined, the player will feel uncomfortable. For this reason, when the notification effect is awaiting execution (when the mode stock release flag is set to “1”), the overall CPU 28a uses the effect mode (first mode) before the notification effect as a reference. The production contents of the production mode and the transition production are determined.

  Further, when the mode stock release flag is set to “1” (when the notification effect is already executed) and the variation pattern P3 for the big hit effect or the small hit effect is designated, the mode stock is released. The flag is set to “0” so that the falling pattern is erased. For this reason, there is no contradiction in the production. That is, when the variation pattern P3 for the big hit effect or the small hit effect is designated, if the setting of the mode stock release flag is not cleared, the mode flag is set to “1” in the state where the mode stock release flag is set. “1” is set. After that, when the variation pattern P1 is input, a notification effect of shifting from the first mode to the normal mode is performed based on the fall pattern. That is, although the second mode is currently being executed, the notification effect of shifting from the first mode to the normal mode is contradictory. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the setting of the mode stock release flag is cleared so that the production does not contradict.

As described above in detail, the present embodiment has the following effects.
(1) The notification effect that triggers the transition of the effect mode is executed when the specific variation pattern P1 is selected. Since the variation time of the symbol variation game is specified by the variation pattern, the variation time of the symbol variation game in which the notification effect is executed can be identified. For this reason, it is possible to know in advance how long it is possible to execute the notification effect. That is, it is possible to ensure a sufficiently long time for the notification effect. That is, in the present embodiment, the variation time of the symbol variation game in which the notification effect is executed is the variation time (12 seconds) specified by the variation pattern P1. For this reason, the notification effect can be executed over a maximum of 12 seconds, and it is not necessary to match the shortest time (that is, 5 seconds) among the variation times specified by the variation pattern. Therefore, an important notification effect that is noticed by the player that the effect mode with a different expected degree of probability change state is changed, can increase the player over a long effect time, and improve the interest of the game it can.

  (2) After the big hit 2R big hit game or after the small hit, the time-short state is not given regardless of whether or not the probability variation state is given. For this reason, it is impossible to determine whether or not the probability variation state is given from the operating state of the opening / closing blade 21 until the predetermined number of symbol variation games is completed. In addition, the special figure indicating whether or not the probability variation state is given is displayed on the special figure display H1 which is hard to see and is not noticeable as compared with the variable display H2. For this reason, there is little possibility that the player can recognize whether or not a certain variation state is given from the special figure. Therefore, the probability variation state can be concealed from the player, and attention can be paid to the notification effect.

  (3) The specific variation pattern P1 that triggers the execution of the notification effect is a variation pattern that is selected when the jackpot determination is lost. For this reason, when the symbol variation game is released, the notification effect is executed, and it is possible to improve the interest of the player by changing from the feeling of disappointment that the symbol variation game is simply released.

  (4) The change pattern P1 selected when the number of reserved memories is “0” or “1” is used as the trigger for executing the notification effect. That is, the notification effect is executed when the number of reserved memories decreases. For this reason, for example, when a player tries to quit the game and the number of reserved memories decreases, or when a game ball does not easily win the start winning opening 22 and the interest of the player is reduced, the notification effect is executed. Will be. Therefore, the interest of the game can be improved, and the game can be continued if it is notified that the probability variation state is given.

  (5) Apart from the big hit 2R that shifts to the probability change state, the small hit that does not shift the gaming state is executed. For this reason, even if the first mode or the second mode is executed suddenly without the big hit 15R big hit game being performed, it is difficult for the player to recognize whether or not the player has entered the probability change state. For this reason, when the first mode or the second mode is executed, the player can be expected to be in a probable state. In addition, since the small hit that becomes the execution opportunity of the probability variation latency effect is performed, the appearance rate of the probability variation latency effect can be increased.

  (6) When the big hit game is performed, the overall CPU 28a may shift the effect mode (see the hit mode shift process). For this reason, when the effect mode is shifted due to the big hit game, the setting of the mode flag and the effect contents of the notification effect may contradict each other. Therefore, when the big hit game is performed, such a contradiction can be eliminated by clearing the setting of the mode stock release flag.

  (7) The first mode transition random number distribution number is changed according to the number of times the symbol variation game is executed (the value of the mode rotation number counter) after the first mode is set. The general CPU 28a determines whether or not to change the effect mode every time the variation patterns P1, P2, P4, and P6 for the outlier effect or the outlier reach effect are input. For this reason, unlike the case where the effect mode shifts only when a predetermined variation pattern is selected, the probability that the mode shift is internally determined can be changed according to the rotation speed. That is, when the rotation speed is equal to or higher than the predetermined number of rotations, the production mode can be easily changed. When the rotation speed is equal to or lower than the predetermined rotation speed, it is difficult to change the production mode. .

  For example, if a lottery is performed only when a specific variation pattern P1 is input without performing a lottery for determining whether or not to shift when the variation patterns P1, P2, P4, and P6 are specified, a specific variation pattern is input. Since the timing to be changed is changed by adjusting a nail or the like on the game board 13, it cannot be predicted when the lottery will be drawn. For this reason, if it is difficult to select a specific variation pattern P1 because it is easy for a game ball to win the start winning opening 22, if a lottery is performed only when the specific variation pattern P1 is input, the number of rotations is larger than the intended number of rotations. The production mode is changed at a slow rotation speed. In this case, there is little change in the game effect, and the player feels that the game effect has been extended. On the other hand, even if the lottery probability is increased, there is a case where the variation pattern P1 is likely to be selected because it is difficult for the game ball to win the start winning opening 22, and in this case, the effect mode is changed earlier than the intended rotation speed. End up. Therefore, in this embodiment, every time a variation pattern is input, lottery is performed with a lottery probability corresponding to the number of rotations. Thereby, the production mode can be changed at the intended number of rotations.

  In the present embodiment, the larger the value of the mode rotation number counter, the greater the number of first mode transition random numbers assigned to the fall pattern and the promotion pattern. Therefore, the player can enjoy a variety of games without the first mode continuing indefinitely.

  (8) As shown in FIG. 10, the overall CPU 28a selects the falling pattern when the number of times of execution of the symbol variation game (the value of the mode rotation number counter) is 1 to 10 after the first mode is executed. As a result, no random number for shifting to the first mode is assigned to the fall pattern. For this reason, when the number of executions of the symbol variation game after the execution of the first mode is 1 to 10, only the notification effect based on the promotion pattern is performed. When the notification effect is performed when the number is 10, the player's interest can be improved. In addition, when the number of symbol variation games is 1 to 10, the normal pattern is not executed. Therefore, the player is given a probability variation state for at least 10 symbol variation games. You can enjoy the first mode with the expectation that it might be.

  (9) A false notification effect performed in an effect mode similar to the notification effect, which is not triggered by the effect mode, is executed. Since it is performed in an effect mode similar to the notification effect, it is possible to give the player a sense of expectation (or a feeling of disappointment) that the effect mode is shifted, and to improve the interest of the player. Moreover, it can make a player think that there are many appearance rates of alerting | reporting effect, and can improve the interest of a game.

In addition, the said embodiment can be embodied in another embodiment (another example) as follows.
○ In the above embodiment, the presentation mode can be changed to a different presentation mode after the big hit 2R big hit game or after the small hit ends. You may be able to do it. In this case, it is necessary to make it impossible to determine whether or not a probable change state has been given based on the symbol combination of the decorative symbols when the jackpot is 15R and the effect contents of the jackpot game. Moreover, it is necessary to make the operation | movement aspect of the opening-and-closing blade 21 into the aspect which is the same or approximated irrespective of the probability change state. In this case, the 2R big hit and the small hit can be executed, but it may not be executed, and the effect mode is changed to a different effect mode after the big hit 2R big hit game ends or after the small hit ends. It may not be possible.

  In the above embodiment, when the short time state is given, the probability that the winning display result of the normal symbol variation game is displayed may be high. Further, when the short time state is given, the variation time of the normal symbol variation game may be shortened, and the probability that the hit display result of the normal symbol variation game is displayed may be high.

In the above embodiment, the distribution of the variation pattern for the outlier reach effect may be changed depending on the gaming state and the number of reserved memories.
In the above embodiment, the short time state is given after the big hit 15R big hit game ends, but it may not be given.

  ○ In the above embodiment, many kinds of special figures may be set, and special figures displayed on the special figure display H1 may be symbols such as “巳”, or symbols or characters obtained by inverting the alphabet. You may make it stop and display the pattern etc. which are not formed. This makes it difficult for the player to recognize whether or not a probable change state is given after the big hit game ends when the symbol variation game is stopped or during the big hit game, and causes the game state to be estimated by the probabilistic latent effect. Can give you such fun.

In the above embodiment, the number of effect modes may be arbitrarily changed. For example, the number of effect modes may be increased to 5.
In the above embodiment, the notification effect does not fall from the second mode to the first mode, but can fall from the second mode to the first mode or the normal mode. good. Similarly, the normal mode may be promoted to the first mode or the second mode.

In the above-described embodiment, a concealment mode for concealing whether or not the probability variation state is given may be provided, and the configuration may be such that the first mode can be shifted to the concealment mode.
In the above-described embodiment, the overall CPU 28a may shift to the probability change confirmed effect mode indicating that the probability change state is given when the game state is the probability change state.

  In the above embodiment, when the probability variation latent effect mode (the normal mode, the first mode, and the second mode) is executed, a predetermined character string is displayed on the variable display H2. The contents of the effect at the time of execution of the probability variation latent effect mode may be arbitrarily changed. For example, a predetermined character may be displayed on the variable display H2, and the background color may be changed.

Next, a technical idea that can be grasped from the above embodiment and another example will be added below.
(A) It is provided with effect execution means for executing a game effect related to a symbol variation game performed by varying a plurality of symbols, and a hit game occurs when a predetermined hit display result is displayed in the symbol variation game. In the gaming machine to be played, a hit determination means for determining whether or not to win the symbol variation game, and a probability variation in which the probability that the hit determination means affirms after the winning game is higher than a normal probability A probability variation determining means for determining whether or not to give a state; and a variation pattern determining means for determining a variation pattern for specifying the effect contents and variation time of the symbol variation game based on the determination result of the hit determination means An effect control means for causing the effect execution means to execute a game effect related to the symbol variation game based on the variation pattern determined by the variation pattern determination means; After the technique is finished, the probability variation determination means suggests that the probability variation state has been imparted regardless of whether the probability variation state is decided to be given or the probability variation state is decided not to be given. When the first probability variation latency effect mode or the second probability variation latency effect mode is executed by the effect execution means, and when the mode control means causes the second probability variation latency effect mode to be executed, a probability variation state is given. First mode transition determination means for determining whether or not to execute the first probability variation latency effect mode by ending the second probability variation latency effect mode for each symbol variation game, and the mode transition determination When the means makes an affirmative determination, a first transition flag indicating that the second probability variation latency effect mode is ended and the first probability variation latency effect mode is executed is set and stored. Lag storage means, first notification means for executing a first notification effect for notifying the execution of the first probability change latency effect mode by ending the second probability change latency effect mode, and the mode control means having a first probability change latency Whether or not to execute the second probability variation latency effect mode by ending the first probability variation latency effect mode for each symbol variation game based on whether or not the probability variation state is given when the effect mode is performed. A second transition flag indicating that when the mode transition determination means makes an affirmative determination, the first probability variation latency effect mode is terminated and the second probability variation latency effect mode is executed. Second flag storage means for storing and second notification means for executing a second notification effect for notifying that the first probability variation latency effect mode is terminated and the second probability variation latency effect mode is executed. The second probability variation latency effect mode is easier to be executed when the gaming state is a probability variation state than the first probability variation latency effect mode, and the variation pattern determination means When the determined specific variation pattern is determined, when the first flag is set in the first flag storage unit, the first notification unit performs the first change in the symbol variation game based on the specific variation pattern. The notification control is executed, and the mode control means ends the second probability variation latency effect mode and executes the first probability variation latency effect mode, while the second flag storage means sets the second transition flag. The second notification means executes the second notification effect in the symbol variation game based on the specific variation pattern, and the mode control means ends the first probability variation latency effect mode. Gaming machine, characterized in that to execute the second probability variation latent effect mode.

  (B) When the mode control means is executing the first probability variation latency effect mode, the mode transition determination means determines whether the first probability variation for each symbol variation game based on whether or not the probability variation state is given. It is comprised so that the concealment determination which determines whether the concealment production mode is terminated and whether the concealment mode for concealing whether the probability variation state is given or not is executed, and the concealment determination is performed Is set to a concealment flag indicating that the concealment mode is to be executed by ending the first probability variation latent effect mode, and the notifying unit is configured to conceal the concealment flag in the concealment flag storing unit. Is set and the variation pattern determining means determines a predetermined specific variation pattern, the first probability variation latent effect mode is terminated and the concealment mode is executed. The mode control means is configured to execute the concealment mode by ending the first probability variation latent effect mode when the informing means executes the concealment notice effect. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the gaming machine is characterized by that. When the concealment mode for concealing whether or not the probability variation state is given is executed, it is difficult for the player to determine whether or not the probability variation state is given from the game effect. However, in the concealment mode, the probability variation state may be given, so the player can play a game in the expectation that the probability variation state is given even in the normal state. it can.

  (C) When a game ball wins the start winning means, the game is provided with a holding memory means for storing the number of the winning game balls and storing it as a holding memory number, and the symbol variation game is executed based on the holding memory number. The specific variation pattern is a variation pattern for an offending effect that is selected when the determination result of the hit determination means is negative and the reserved storage number is a predetermined value. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3. Since the notification effect is executed when the variation pattern for the offending effect is selected, it is possible to rejoice the player from the feeling of disappointment that the symbol variation game has come off, and to improve the interest in the notification effect. it can.

The front view which shows the machine surface side of a pachinko machine. The front view which shows a center character. The block diagram which shows the structure of a pachinko gaming machine. The flowchart which shows a winning process. The flowchart which shows a fluctuation pattern determination process. The flowchart which shows the mode transfer process at the time of a loss. The flowchart which shows a hit mode transfer process. The flowchart which shows notice determination processing. (A)-(d) is a schematic diagram which shows the production | presentation aspect of alerting | reporting effect and notice effect. Explanatory drawing which shows a 1st transfer table. (A) And (b) is explanatory drawing which shows a 2nd transfer table. Explanatory drawing which shows distribution of a notice pattern. (A) And (b) is a timing chart which shows the execution opportunity of alerting | reporting effect.

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  H1 ... Special figure display (production execution means), H2 ... Variable display (production execution means, notification means, normal symbol display means), 10 ... Pachinko machines (game machines), 21 ... Opening / closing blades (operation members), 22 ... Start winning opening (start winning detection means), 23 ... Large winning opening (large winning opening apparatus), 24 ... Large winning opening door (large winning opening apparatus), 25 ... Operating gate (normal winning detection means), 27 ... main Control board, 27a ... main CPU (random number lottery means, winning judgment means, probability variation determination means, variation pattern determination means), 27b ... ROM, 28 ... overall control board, 28a ... overall CPU (mode control means, mode transition judgment means, Flag storage means), 28b ... ROM, 28c ... RAM, 29 ... display control board, 29a ... sub CPU (effect control means), 29b ... ROM, 29c ... RAM.

Claims (3)

A game in which an effect executing means for executing a game effect related to a symbol variation game performed by varying a plurality of symbols is provided, and when a predetermined hit display result is displayed in the symbol variation game, a game in which a hit game is generated In the machine
Hit determination means for determining whether or not to win the symbol variation game;
A probability change determining means for determining whether or not to give a probability variation state in which the probability that the hit determination means makes an affirmative decision after the winning game is higher than a normal probability;
Based on the determination result of the hit determination means, a fluctuation pattern determination means for determining a fluctuation pattern for specifying the effect contents and the fluctuation time of the symbol fluctuation game;
Effect control means for causing the effect execution means to execute a game effect related to the symbol change game based on the change pattern determined by the change pattern determination means;
After the winning game is finished, the probability variation determining means determines that the probability variation state is to be given or the probability variation state has been given regardless of whether the probability variation state has been decided or not decided to give the probability variation state. Mode control means for causing the effect execution means to execute the suggested first probability variation latency effect mode or second probability variation latency effect mode;
When the mode control means is executing the second probability variation latency effect mode, the second probability variation latency effect mode is terminated for each symbol variation game based on whether the probability variation state is given or not. Mode transition determining means for determining whether or not to execute the latent effect mode;
Flag storage means for setting a transition flag indicating that the second probability variation latency effect mode is terminated and the first probability variation latency effect mode is executed when the mode transition determination means makes a positive determination;
A notification means for executing a notification effect for notifying that the second probability variation latency effect mode is terminated and the first probability variation latency effect mode is executed;
The second probability variation latency effect mode is easier to be executed when the gaming state is a probability variation state, compared to the first probability variation latency effect mode,
A transition flag is set in the flag storage means, and the fluctuation pattern determination means is determined in advance from the fluctuation patterns for the offending effect determined when the determination result of the hit determination means is negative. When the specific variation pattern is determined, the notifying unit executes the notification effect in a symbol variation game based on the specific variation pattern, and the mode control unit ends the second certain variation latent effect mode and the first certain variation latent A gaming machine characterized by executing a production mode. A game in which an effect executing means for executing a game effect related to a symbol variation game performed by varying a plurality of symbols is provided, and when a predetermined hit display result is displayed in the symbol variation game, a game in which a hit game is generated In the machine
Hit determination means for determining whether or not to win the symbol variation game;
A probability change determining means for determining whether or not to give a probability variation state in which the probability that the hit determination means makes an affirmative decision after the winning game is higher than a normal probability;
Based on the determination result of the hit determination means, a fluctuation pattern determination means for determining a fluctuation pattern for specifying the effect contents and the fluctuation time of the symbol fluctuation game;
Effect control means for causing the effect execution means to execute a game effect related to the symbol change game based on the change pattern determined by the change pattern determination means;
After the winning game is finished, the probability variation determining means determines that the probability variation state is to be given or the probability variation state has been given regardless of whether the probability variation state has been decided or not decided to give the probability variation state. Mode control means for causing the effect execution means to execute the suggested first probability variation latency effect mode or second probability variation latency effect mode;
When the mode control means is executing the first probability variation latency effect mode, the first probability variation latency effect mode is terminated for each symbol variation game based on whether the probability variation state is given or not, and the second probability variation effect mode is terminated. Mode transition determining means for determining whether or not to execute the latent effect mode;
Flag storage means for setting a transition flag indicating that when the mode transition determination means makes an affirmative determination, the first probability variation latency effect mode is terminated and the second probability variation latency effect mode is executed;
An informing means for informing that the first probability variation latency effect mode is terminated and the second probability variation latency effect mode is executed;
The second probability variation latency effect mode is easier to be executed when the gaming state is a probability variation state, compared to the first probability variation latency effect mode,
A transition flag is set in the flag storage means, and the fluctuation pattern determination means is determined in advance from the fluctuation patterns for the offending effect determined when the determination result of the hit determination means is negative. When the specific variation pattern is determined, the notification unit executes the notification effect in the symbol variation game based on the specific variation pattern, and the mode control unit ends the second probability variation latency effect mode and the second probability variation latency. A gaming machine characterized by executing a production mode. When the winning game is performed after the mode transition determining unit makes an affirmative determination and before the notification unit executes the notification effect, the mode control unit is configured to perform the mode transition determining unit after the winning game is finished. When the affirmative determination is made, the effect mode is terminated, and the effect mode different from the effect mode at the time when the mode transition determining means affirmatively determines can be executed,
The gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the flag storage means clears the setting of the transition flag when a winning game is performed.

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