JP2008110151A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine enabling a game player to enhance amusement in a game by continuing informing performances for informing whether a probability variation state is added or not through a plurality of suspended pattern variation games at a finish of a jackpot game state. <P>SOLUTION: When not informed of the addition of the probability variation state despite the addition of it until the finish of the jackpot game, a unification CPU (Central Processing Unit) is allowed to continuously execute probability-variation suggesting performances by a predetermined number until the pattern variation games of a specified number corresponding to an upper limit value of the number of specified-pattern start hold storages are executed after the finish of the jackpot game. Whereas, when not informed of the addition of the probability variation state until the finish of the jackpot game regardless of the addition of the probability variation state, the CPU is allowed to continuously execute the probability-variation suggesting performances until the number of the pattern variation games smaller than the upper limit value of the number of the specified-pattern start hold storages are executed after the finish of the jackpot game. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2008,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine that executes a notification effect for notifying a gaming state over a predetermined number of symbol variation games after the end of a big hit game.

  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 is a probable big hit depends on the display result. There is a concern that the game will be in a state only 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, whether or not the probability variation big hit is not dependent on the display result, and whether or not the probability variation state is given is not notified.

Then, after the big hit gaming state, a gaming machine is proposed that executes a notification effect for notifying whether or not the probability variation state has been given after a predetermined number of times while suggesting the possibility of the probability variation state over a plurality of symbol variation games. (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.
JP 2003-340042 A

  By the way, in the pachinko machine, when the game ball wins the start winning opening, the main control board stores the reserved memory number, and the symbol variation game is played based on the reserved memory number. An upper limit (generally 4) is set for the number of reserved memories, and the number of reserved memories becomes 0 when the player does not continue to play or when the game nails are adjusted, etc. There was a case where it was interrupted. For this reason, in the pachinko machine of Patent Literature 1, even if the notification effect is continuously performed over a plurality of symbol variation games, the symbol variation game is interrupted, and the notification effect may be interrupted. Therefore, when the notification effect is performed over a plurality of symbol variation games after the big hit game, the content of the notification effect is not understood or the tempo of the effect is deteriorated.

  In addition, in the pachinko machine of Patent Document 1, the number of executions of the notification effect is determined in advance, and the number of notifications is notified to the player, and it is notified whether or not the probability change state is reached at the final time of the notification effect. Is done. For this reason, even if the notification effect is performed over a plurality of symbol variation games, the player's attention is limited to the last time, and the process in the middle of the notification effect is not much noticed. From the above, the entertainment of the player could not be effectively improved by the notification effect.

  The present invention has been made paying attention to such problems existing in the prior art. The purpose is to provide a gaming machine capable of increasing the interest of a player by making a notification effect informing whether or not a probable change state has been granted continued over a plurality of symbol variation games held at the end of the big hit gaming state. It is to provide.

  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. In a game machine in which a jackpot game is generated when a jackpot display result is displayed, a holding ball capable of storing the number of start holding balls stored up to a predetermined number triggered by the winning detection of the game ball by the winning detection means A number storage means, a random number acquisition means for acquiring a jackpot determination random number when the winning detection of the game ball by the winning detection means, and a jackpot determination random number acquired by the random number acquisition means at the start of the symbol variation game are predetermined. The jackpot determination means for comparing the jackpot determination value to determine whether or not the symbol variation game is to be a jackpot, and when the determination result of the jackpot determination means is affirmative, Probability determination means for determining whether or not to provide a probability variation state in which the probability of affirmative determination by the jackpot determination means is higher than a normal probability, and the determination contents of the probability change determination means are notified by the end of the jackpot game A probability variation notification timing determining means for determining whether or not, a variation pattern determining means for determining a variation pattern for specifying the effect content and variation time of the symbol variation game based on the determination result of the jackpot determining means, Effect control means for causing the effect execution means to execute a game effect related to the symbol variation game based on the change pattern determined by the change pattern determination means, and the contents determined by the probability change determination means before the probability change notification timing determination means ends the big hit game Is determined not to be notified, the predetermined number corresponding to the upper limit value of the number of stored starting balls after the jackpot game ends. Until a number of symbol variation games are executed, each time the symbol variation game is executed, a probability variation suggestion effect that suggests the possibility of a probability variation state is performed, and the probability variation suggestion effect is continuously performed a plurality of times. In the case where it is determined that the probability changing state is given by the notification effect executing means for executing the notification effect for notifying whether or not the probability variation determining means has given the probability variation state, and the probability variation determining means, the start holding ball The maximum number of memories stored is set as the upper limit, and the possible number of performances that can execute the probability variation suggestion effect is determined. On the other hand, if the probability variation determination means determines that the probability variation state is not given, the start suspension And a number-of-times determining means for determining a possible number of performances that can execute the probability variation suggesting effect, with a value smaller than the upper limit value of the stored number of balls as an upper limit. From the end of the jackpot game until the number of symbol variation games corresponding to the possible number of performances is performed or until the determination result of the jackpot determination means becomes affirmative, the number of symbol variation games corresponding to the number of possible performances The gist is that the notification effect is continuously executed over the period.

  The invention according to claim 2 is the invention according to claim 1, wherein, when the determination result of the jackpot determination means is negative, the symbols in the specific column are the same after starting the symbol variation in the symbol variation game Reach determination means for determining whether or not to perform a reach effect that forms a reach state that displays symbols of types and displays symbols in columns other than the specific column variably, the number of times determination means, When it is determined that the probability variation state is to be given by the probability variation determining means, the upper limit value of the stored number of the starting reserved balls or a value smaller than the upper limit value is determined as the possible number of effects, and the notification effect executing means is a jackpot From the end of the gaming state until the number of symbol variation games corresponding to the possible number of performances is played, until the determination result of the jackpot determination means becomes affirmative, or the determination of the reach determination means Until fruit is positive, and be required to run continuously notification effect over after completion jackpot gaming state the number symbol variation game corresponding to the effect can count.

  According to a third aspect of the present invention, in the first or second aspect of the present invention, the variation pattern determining means executes the symbol variation game for the number of times corresponding to the possible number of performances after the jackpot gaming state ends. Until the determination result of the jackpot determination means is negative, it is determined to determine a variation pattern that is equal to or less than the rendering time of the variation pattern with the shortest rendering time among the variation patterns that may be determined in a normal state. And

  According to the present invention, it is possible to continue the notification effect for notifying whether or not the probability variation state is given over the plurality of symbol variation games on hold at the end of the big hit gaming state, thereby enhancing the interest of the player.

Hereinafter, an embodiment in which the present invention is embodied in one type of pachinko gaming machine (hereinafter referred to as “pachinko 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 and a top ball tray 15 having a glass frame for protecting the game board 13 arranged inside the machine in a state where it can be seen through can be opened and closed in a side-open state. It is assembled. The front side of the front frame 14 and the game area 13a of the game board 13 are provided with lamps / LEDs 16 that are turned on (flashing) or turned off to give a game effect (light emission effect) based on light emission decoration. A speaker 17 that outputs various sounds (sound effects) and performs a game effect (sound effect) based on the sound output is disposed below the outer frame 11 (lower part of the pachinko machine 10). A lower ball tray 18 and a launching handle 19 for launching a game ball that is turned by the player when the game ball is launched into the game area 13a are attached to the lower part of the middle frame 12. Note that the strength of the launch of the game ball launched toward the game area 13 a is set according to the amount of rotation of the launch handle 19.

  In the approximate center of the game area 13a of the game board 13, there is provided an effect display device 20 in which various display devices are provided. In addition, a special symbol display device 21 having a display area capable of displaying a row of symbols is provided at a position on the lower right side of the effect display device 20.

  In the effect display device 20 and the special symbol display device 21, a game effect (display effect) based on a varying image (or image display) is performed, and a plurality of types of symbols (special symbols and decorative symbols) are associated with the display effect. ) Are changed and displayed. And in the symbol variation game performed in the effect display device 20, it is made possible to display the number symbols imitating 10 types of numbers “0 to 9” as decorative symbols, and the symbol combination by three rows of decorative symbols is displayed. It has come to be.

  In addition, in the symbol variation game performed on the special symbol display device 21, a total of eleven symbols including “0” to “9” and “-” can be displayed as special symbols. The special symbol of is displayed. When “0-9” is displayed as the special symbol, the big hit gaming state is given, and when “−” is displayed, the game is lost. The special symbol is a notification symbol used for displaying the result of the internal lottery (big hit lottery), and the decorative symbol is a symbol for effect used for diversifying display effects.

  The effect display device 20 is configured to play a symbol variation game in conjunction with the special symbol display device 21. In the symbol variation game, the variation of the symbols (special symbol and decorative symbol) starts simultaneously in the effect display device 20 and the special symbol display device 21, and the symbol combination by the special symbol in one column and the symbol combination by the decorative symbol in three columns are simultaneously confirmed. The stop is displayed.

  In the present embodiment, the display area of the effect display device 20 is formed larger than the special symbol display device 21. For this reason, the player visually recognizes the display content displayed on the effect display device 20 when the symbol variation game is performed. Then, the player recognizes the big hit or the deviation from the symbol combination (display result of the symbol variation game) of the ornament symbol finally displayed on the effect display device 20. When the symbols of all the columns that are confirmed and stopped displayed on the effect display device 20 are of the same type, the big hit can be recognized from the symbol combination. The symbol combination that can recognize the jackpot is a jackpot symbol combination (a jackpot display result). When the jackpot symbol combination is displayed, the player is given a jackpot gaming state. When a special symbol indicating a big hit is displayed on the special symbol display device 21 (hereinafter, the special symbol indicating the big hit is also referred to as a “hit symbol”), the symbol combination of the big hit is also displayed on the effect display device 20. It has come to be. Further, in the pachinko machine 10 using the special design and the decorative design, whether or not the big win as the result of the internal lottery is determined by the special design, the result is derived by the decorative design for the production and recognized by the player. I am doing so.

  On the other hand, if all the symbols that are finally confirmed and stopped displayed on the effect display device 20 are of different types, or if the symbols of one column are of a different type from the symbols that form the reach, they are out of the symbol combination. Can be recognized. A symbol combination that can recognize this deviation is a symbol combination that is out of sync. When the special symbol display device 21 displays a special symbol indicating a deviation (hereinafter, the special symbol indicating a deviation is also referred to as a “removal symbol”), the effect display device 20 also displays the symbol combination of the deviation. It has become so.

  The effect display device 20 displays symbols in the order of left column (left symbol) → right column (right symbol) → middle column (middle symbol) as viewed from the player side. When the left symbol and the right symbol are of the same type, the player can recognize the reach from the symbol combination. Note that the reach is formed by a combination of decorative symbols, and the symbol indicating the reach is not set for the special symbol. For this reason, even if the reach is formed in the effect display device 20, the special symbol display device 21 is designed to continue the variation of the symbols. That is, in the special symbol display device 21, the special symbol is stopped and displayed at the end of the symbol variation game.

  Moreover, as shown in FIG.1 and FIG.2, the opening-and-closing blade 22 as an operation body which opens and closes by the action | operation of the normal electric accessory solenoid SOL1 (shown in FIG. 3) is provided under the effect display apparatus 20, A start winning device 24 is provided as a winning detection means in which a start winning port 23 is formed. Behind the start winning device 24, a game ball that has passed through the start winning port 23 and entered the start winning device 24 or a game that has entered the start winning device 24 from the side when the opening / closing blade 22 is opened. A start port switch SE1 (shown in FIG. 3) for detecting a sphere is provided. The start winning device 24 can give a start condition for the symbol variation game when a game ball enters, and also give a payout condition for a game ball as a predetermined number of prize balls. In FIG. 2, the open / close blade 22 opened is indicated by a solid line, and the open / close blade 22 closed is indicated by a two-dot broken line. When the opening / closing blade 22 is in the open state, the start winning device 24 is in a state in which the game ball is easier to enter than in the closed state. When a game ball enters the start winning device 24, three game balls are paid out as the start condition and the winning ball.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 1, below the start winning device 24, there is a big prize opening device 26 provided with a big prize opening door 25 that opens and closes by the operation of the big prize opening solenoid SOL2 (shown in FIG. 3). It is arranged. A count switch SE2 (shown in FIG. 3) for detecting a game ball that has entered the ball is provided in the back of the big prize opening device 26. When a game ball enters the big prize opening device 26, a game ball as a prize ball of a predetermined number (15 balls in this embodiment) is paid out. When the big hit gaming state is generated, the big prize opening device 26 is opened by the opening operation of the big prize opening door 25 and the game balls can be entered, so that the player can acquire a large number of prize balls. You can get a chance.

  The big hit game is started after the big hit symbol is confirmed and stopped on the special symbol display device 21 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 device 26 is opened is performed a plurality of times with a predetermined number of rounds as an upper limit (15 rounds in the present embodiment). One round game is from when the big prize opening device 26 is opened until it is closed, and during one round game, the big prize opening device 26 has a predetermined number of winning prizes (10 in this embodiment). The game ball is released until the game ball enters or until the specified release time (25 seconds) elapses. In round games, round effects are performed. Then, at the end of the 15th round game defined by the prescribed number of rounds, an ending effect indicating the end of the jackpot game is performed, and the jackpot game is ended. In the present embodiment, the specified opening time of the special prize opening device 26 in one round game is 25 seconds. This specified opening time is the maximum time that the grand prize opening device 26 is opened in one round game, and a predetermined number of game balls enter the big winning opening device 26 before the predetermined opening time elapses. In the case of a ball, the special prize opening device 26 is closed even before the specified opening time has elapsed.

  In the present embodiment, the specified opening time for the big hit game is the time when the number of game balls to be fired after the large winning opening device 26 is opened is equal to or more than the specified winning number (10 in this embodiment). It has established. In the present embodiment, it is possible to continuously fire 100 game balls per minute by holding the turning state of the launch handle 19, and the game balls are fired at intervals of 0.6 seconds. Become. For this reason, in a state where the turning state of the launching handle 19 is maintained, the time required for firing ten game balls, which is the prescribed number of winnings, after the special prize opening device 26 is opened is 6.0 seconds. Become. That is, in the big hit game, by setting the prescribed opening time of the big prize opening device 26 to 25 seconds, which is sufficiently longer than 6.0 seconds, a high percentage (approximately omitted) of the designated number of game balls to the big prize opening device 26 (substantially). , 100%). Therefore, in the big hit game, in the round game of the specified number of rounds, a specified number of game balls are entered and in each round game, the specified number of game balls (10 (specified number of winning prizes) ) × 15 (the number of prize balls) × 15 (the number of specified rounds) = 2250) is a jackpot game given to the player. The acquisition of the prize ball is the number of game balls paid out from the pachinko machine 10, and the number of game balls held by the player is not necessarily increased by the prize ball.

  As shown in FIG. 2, a special symbol hold display device 27 is disposed on the right side of the special symbol display device 21. The special symbol hold display device 27 enters the start winning device 24 and is stored as a start hold ball in the machine (RAM 37c) (hereinafter referred to as “special symbol start hold storage number”). The number of times of start of the symbol variation game held by the display contents of the special symbol hold display device 27 is notified. The special symbol start reserved memory count is incremented by 1 (+1) when a game ball enters the start winning device 24, and is decremented by 1 (-1) when the symbol variation game is started. When a game ball enters the device 24, the special symbol start reserved memory number is further added (+1) and accumulated up to a predetermined upper limit number (4 in the present embodiment). The special symbol hold display device 27 is composed of a plurality of (four) light emitting means including a hold 1 lamp 27a, a hold 2 lamp 27b, a hold 3 lamp 27c, and a hold 4 lamp 27d. For example, when only the hold 1 lamp 27a is lit, it is informed that one symbol variation game is on hold.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 1, a normal symbol display device 28 as a variable display device is disposed at a position on the lower right side of the effect display device 20. In the normal symbol display device 28, a game effect (display effect) based on a fluctuating image (or image display) is performed, and a plurality of types of symbols (ordinary symbols) are displayed in a variable manner in relation to the display effect. A symbol variation game (hereinafter referred to as a “normal game”) is played. In the general game (variable display game) of this embodiment, one line of normal symbols is displayed. Further, in the present embodiment, the types of normal symbols are two types of symbols “x” that are different from the winning symbol “◯”, and are different types of symbols from the symbol variation game. The player can recognize the hit when the normal symbol finally displayed on the normal symbol display device 28 is confirmed and stopped, and can recognize the hit when the normal symbol is “O”, and can recognize the loss when the normal symbol is “X”. it can. The normal game played on the normal symbol display device 28 is an effect performed to derive a lottery result as to whether or not to open and close the opening / closing blades 22 of the start winning device 24.

  As shown in FIG. 1, an operation gate 29 as a variable display game start condition device is disposed on the left side of the effect display device 20. Behind the operation gate 29, an operation gate switch SE3 (shown in FIG. 3) for detecting a game ball that has passed (entered) is provided. The actuating gate 29 can give a start condition for a normal game in which a plurality of types of symbols (ordinary symbols) are changed and displayed when a game ball passes (enters). In the present embodiment, when a game ball passes through the operation gate 29, only the start condition for the usual game is given, and the prize ball payout condition is not given.

  A normal symbol holding display device 30 is disposed on the left side of the normal symbol display device 28. The normal symbol hold display device 30 passes through the operation gate 29 and displays the number of start hold balls stored as the start hold ball (RAM 37c) (hereinafter referred to as “normal hold storage number”). The display number of the normal symbol hold display device 30 is notified, and the number of times of the start of the regular game that is held is notified. The normal reserved memory number is incremented by 1 (+1) when the game ball passes through the operating gate 29, and is decremented by 1 (-1) when the ordinary game is started. Is passed, the number of normally held memories is further added (+1) and accumulated up to a predetermined upper limit number (4 in this embodiment). The normal reserved memory number is incremented by 1 (+1) when the game ball passes through the operating gate 29, and is decremented by 1 (-1) when the ordinary game is started. Is passed, the number of normally held memories is further added (+1) and accumulated up to a predetermined upper limit number (4 in this embodiment). The normal symbol hold display device 30 includes a plurality of (four) light-emitting means including a hold 1 lamp 30a, a hold 2 lamp 30b, a hold 3 lamp 30c, and a hold 4 lamp 30d. For example, when only the hold 1 lamp 30a is lit, it is notified that one normal game is on hold.

  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 a function that provides a probability variation state in which the probability of winning a lottery (winning probability) varies from a normal probability having a low probability (normal state) to a high probability after the jackpot game ends. Also, when a certain probability change state is given, a bonus rate improvement state in which the fluctuation time of the usual game for deriving a lottery result as to whether to open / close the opening / closing blade 22 is shortened is given as a privilege. Yes. When the open / close blade 22 of the start winning device 24 is given a certain change state and when a normal state (non-probability change state) is given in the state where the winning rate is improved, Open and close with different operation patterns.

  In other words, when a normal game is won in the normal state, the open / close blade 22 is opened once, and the open state is maintained until 100 ms elapses after being opened. On the other hand, in the case of winning the normal game in the certain change state, the opening / closing blade 22 is released three times and until 1400 ms (longer time compared to the normal state) elapses after opening in one opening. The open state is maintained. In other words, the opening / closing blade 22 is set so as to operate more advantageously for the player when the probability variation state is given compared to the state where the normal state is given.

  The probability variation state is given until a predetermined number of times (10,000 times in this embodiment) the symbol variation game is played, or until a big hit is generated before the number of times is reached. That is, the probability variation state is given until the end of the symbol variation game corresponding to a predetermined number of times, or until the end of the symbol variation game in which a big hit occurs before the number of times is reached. In this embodiment, since the probability variation state is set to 10000 times as a predetermined number of times, it is substantially equivalent to being given until the next big hit occurs.

  In this embodiment, a promiscuous state is given after the big hit game is finished (a state where the lottery probability is high) is a promising big hit, and a promiscuous state is not given after the big hit game is finished (the lottery probability is low). A big hit (given a certain non-probability state) becomes a non-probable 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.

  And in this embodiment, when the probability variation state is not given, the jackpot lottery probability is low. On the other hand, the jackpot lottery probability when the probability variation state is given is changed with a high probability. That is, the jackpot lottery is performed depending on the same state (a high probability of being a probability variation state and a low probability of a normal state) regardless of the symbol variation game. Therefore, the big hit lottery is performed depending on the gaming state at the start of the big hit lottery, and is performed with a high probability in the probability variation state and with a low probability in the low probability state.

  Further, the pachinko machine 10 according to the present embodiment has a function of shortening the fluctuation time (hereinafter referred to as “time reduction”). When the short-time state is given, the fluctuation time of the usual game for deriving the lottery result of whether to open / close the opening / closing blade 22 is shortened, and the entrance rate improvement state is given as a privilege. Yes. The open / close blades 22 of the start winning device 24 in the state where the winning rate is improved have different operation patterns when the short-time state is given and when the normal state is given when winning in the usual game. It is designed to open and close.

  When winning the normal game in the normal state, the opening / closing blade 22 is opened once, and the open state is maintained until 100 ms elapses after the opening. In addition, when winning the normal game in the short-time state, the opening / closing blade 22 is opened three times and is released until 1400 ms (longer time compared to the normal state) has elapsed since opening in one opening. The state is to be maintained. In other words, the opening / closing blade 22 is set so as to operate more advantageously for the player than when the normal state is applied when the short-time state is applied.

  The time-short state is given until a predetermined number of times (100 times in this embodiment) the symbol variation game is played, or until a big hit is generated before the number of times is reached. That is, the time-short state is given until the end of the symbol variation game corresponding to a predetermined number of times, or until the end of the symbol variation game in which a big hit occurs before the number of times is reached. In this embodiment, when the probability change state is not given after the big hit game is finished (a non-probability change state with a low lottery probability is given), the time-short state is given. Note that the operation mode of the opening / closing blade 22 in the short-time state and the variation time of the general game are the same as the operation mode of the opening / closing blade 22 and the variation time of the general game in the probability variation state. It is impossible to determine whether or not the gaming state is a probable variation state from the fluctuation time of the figure game.

Next, the control configuration of the pachinko machine 10 will be described with reference to FIG.
A main control board 37 for controlling the entire pachinko machine 10 is mounted on the back side of the pachinko machine 10. The main control board 37 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. Output. Further, an overall control board 38, an effect display control board 39, and a lamp / voice control board 40 are mounted on the rear side of the machine. The overall control board 38 comprehensively controls the effect display control board 39 and the lamp / sound control board 40 based on the control signal output from the main control board 37. The effect display control board 39 controls the display mode of the effect display device 20 individually based on the control signals output by the main control board 37 and the overall control board 38. The lamp / voice control board 40 is based on the control signals output by the main control board 37 and the overall control board 38, and the lamp / LED 16 light emission mode (lighting (flashing) / lighting timing, etc.) and the sound output mode of the speaker 17 (Sound output timing, etc.). In the present embodiment, various effects based on the control command output by the overall CPU 38a are not only the display effects on the effect display device 20 by the effect display control board 39, but also the lamp / LED 16 and the speaker by the lamp / voice control board 40. The light emission effect and the sound effect at 17 are also performed in synchronization with the display effect. In the present embodiment, the effect display control board 39 (sub CPU 39a) serves as effect control means. The lamp / voice control board 40 serves as an effect control means. The effect display device 20, the lamp / LED 16 and the speaker 17 serve as effect execution means.

Hereinafter, specific configurations of the main control board 37, the overall control board 38, and the effect display control board 39 will be described.
The main control board 37 is provided with a main CPU 37a, a ROM 37b, and a RAM 37c. The main CPU 37a is connected to a ROM 37b, a RAM 37c, a start port switch SE1, a count switch SE2, and an operation gate switch SE3. Further, a special symbol display device 21, a special symbol hold display device 27, a normal symbol display device 28, and a normal symbol hold display device 30 are connected to the main CPU 37a. The main CPU 37a is connected to a normal electric accessory solenoid SOL1 and a special prize opening solenoid SOL2.

  The main CPU 37a sequentially updates the values of various random numbers such as a jackpot determination random number, a jackpot design random number, a reach determination random number, a variation pattern distribution random number, a hit determination random number, and the like at predetermined intervals. Then, the main CPU 37a rewrites the value before update by setting the updated value in the setting area of the RAM 37c. The jackpot determination random number is a random number used when determining whether or not the symbol variation game based on the ball entering the start winning device 24 is a big hit (when determining the big hit). The jackpot symbol random number is a random number used when determining the special symbol to be displayed on the special symbol display device 21 in the case of a big hit. The reach determination random number is a random number used when determining whether or not to execute the reach effect when the symbol variation game is out of place (at the time of reach determination). Moreover, the random number for fluctuation pattern distribution is a random number used when determining the fluctuation pattern. Further, the hit determination random number is a random number used when determining whether or not the normal game based on the passage of the game ball through the operation gate 29 is a hit (during a hit determination).

  The ROM 37b stores a main control program for controlling the pachinko machine 10, various types of tables, various determination values (big hit determination values, reach determination values, etc.), and multiple types of variation patterns. The variation pattern indicates a pattern that is a base of a game effect (display effect, light emission effect, sound effect) from the start of the symbol change game to the end of the game. In the variation pattern, a game production effect time (variation time) is defined for each variation pattern.

  In the present embodiment, the variation patterns are classified into jackpot effects, outlier reach effects, and outlier effects, respectively. The jackpot effect is an effect in which the symbol variation game is developed so that the symbol combination of the jackpot is finally stopped and displayed. The outlier reach effect is an effect that is developed so that the symbol variation game finally reaches the reach state and finally displays the symbol combinations that are out of reach. The outlier effect is an effect that is developed so that the symbol variation game finally displays the symbol combination of the outage without being subjected to the reach effect. The reach effect is an effect performed in the symbol variation game using the decorative symbols on the effect display device 20 after the reach is formed, until the jackpot symbol combination or the outlier symbol combination is derived.

  In addition, the big hit effect of this embodiment includes a re-lottery effect. The re-lottery effect (re-variable effect) is a jackpot symbol combination (provisional symbol combination) with a non-probability variable symbol that can be recognized that the probability variation state is not given before the final symbol combination is displayed on the effect display device 20. ) Is once stopped and displayed, and then it is changed again and the final symbol combination is confirmed and displayed. This re-lottery effect is performed in order to make the player recognize whether or not a probable change state is given after the big hit game ends, that is, whether or not the current big hit is a probable big hit or a non-probable big hit. .

  Further, as shown in FIG. 4, the ROM 37b stores a variation pattern distribution table to which various variation patterns are distributed. As a variation pattern distribution table, there are a variation pattern distribution table T1 for a jackpot effect used in each symbol variation game, a variation pattern distribution table T2 for a loss reach effect, and a variation pattern distribution table T3 for a loss effect. Each is remembered.

  As shown in FIG. 4A, the jackpot effect variation pattern distribution table T1 is composed of two types of variation patterns P1 and P2 having different variation times (effect times), and each variation pattern P1. , P2 are assigned random numbers for distribution pattern distribution. The random numbers for distribution pattern distribution consist of all 100 integers of “0 to 99”, and the distribution method of random numbers for distribution pattern distribution differs depending on the gaming state. Specifically, the fluctuation pattern P1 having a fluctuation time of 25000 ms is assigned a random number for fluctuation pattern distribution of “0 to 59” in the normal state, and is “0 to 49” in the probability change state or the short time state. Random numbers for distribution pattern distribution are distributed. Also, the fluctuation pattern P2 having a fluctuation time of 60000 ms is assigned a random number for fluctuation pattern distribution of “60 to 99” in the normal state. A random number for distribution is distributed. Therefore, when the gaming state is the normal state, the variation pattern P1 is determined with a probability of 60/100, and the variation pattern P2 is determined with a probability of 40/100. When the gaming state is the probability variation state or the short time state, the variation pattern P1 is determined with a probability of 50/100, and the variation pattern P2 is determined with a probability of 50/100.

  As shown in FIG. 4 (b), the variation reach distribution table T2 for the outlier reach effect is composed of two types of change patterns P3 and P4 having different change times (effect times). The random numbers for distribution pattern distribution are distributed to P3 and P4. The variation pattern distribution random numbers differ depending on the game state. Specifically, the fluctuation pattern distribution random number “0 to 79” is distributed to the fluctuation pattern P3 having a fluctuation time of 23000 ms in the normal state, and “0 to 94” in the probability variation state or the short time state. Random numbers for distribution pattern distribution are distributed. In addition, a fluctuation pattern distribution random number of “80 to 99” is distributed to the fluctuation pattern P4 with a fluctuation time of 58000 ms in the normal state. A random number for distribution is distributed. Therefore, when the gaming state is the normal state, the variation pattern P3 is determined with a probability of 80/100, and the variation pattern P4 is determined with a probability of 20/100. When the gaming state is the probability variation state or the short time state, the variation pattern P3 is determined with a probability of 95/100, and the variation pattern P4 is determined with a probability of 5/100.

  As shown in FIG. 4C, the variation pattern distribution table T3 for the offending effect is composed of three types of variation patterns P5, P6, and P7 having different variation times (effect times). These variation patterns P5, P6, and P7 have predetermined variation patterns that are determined by the gaming state and the number of special symbol start reserved memories. Specifically, the fluctuation pattern P5 having a fluctuation time of 12000 ms is determined when the number of special symbol start hold memories is “0 to 2” in the normal state. Further, the fluctuation pattern P6 with a fluctuation time of 5000 ms is the normal state and the special symbol start reserved memory number is “3”, or the probability change state or the short time state and the special symbol start reserve memory number is “ When “0”, it is determined. The variation pattern P7 with a variation time of 2000 ms is determined when the probability variation state or the short time state and the special symbol start reserved memory number is “1 to 3”.

  In addition, the ROM 37b stores a variation pattern of the usual game (hereinafter, referred to as “ordinary variation pattern”). The common figure variation pattern is classified into a special figure variation pattern for a special gaming state (probability variation state or short-time state) and a normal diagram variation pattern for a normal state. The special game state normal pattern change pattern and the normal state normal figure change pattern have different performance times from the start of the normal game to the end, and the special game state normal pattern change pattern is different. Is set to be shorter than the normal pattern fluctuation pattern for the normal state. In this embodiment, the effect time (game time) of the special figure variation pattern for the special gaming state is set to “5 seconds”, and the effect time (game time) of the ordinary figure fluctuation pattern for the normal state is set to “30 seconds”. It is set to. In this embodiment, one type each of the special game state normal pattern fluctuation pattern and the normal state normal pattern fluctuation pattern is provided.

  In addition, the jackpot determination value is stored in the ROM 37b. The jackpot determination value is a determination value used at the time of jackpot determination for determining whether the lottery result of the jackpot lottery performed when the game ball enters the start winning device 24 is a jackpot, and can be a random number for jackpot determination. It is determined from among the values (in this embodiment, “0 to 630 (all 631 kinds of integers)”). Then, two values (two in the present embodiment, “3” and “7”) are stored as low probability jackpot determination values used in the normal state (in the case where the probability variation state is not established). In addition, 20 values (20 in this embodiment, such as “3”, “7”, “19”...) Are stored as high probability jackpot determination values used in the probability variation state. For this reason, in the big hit lottery when the game ball enters the start winning device 24 in the normal state (or the short time state), the probability of winning the big hit (big win winning probability) is 1 / 315.5 (2/631). It has become. On the other hand, in the jackpot lottery when the game ball enters the start winning device 24 in the probability changing state, the probability of winning the jackpot (the jackpot winning probability) is 2/16/6 (20/631).

  The ROM 37b stores a reach determination value. The reach determination value is a determination value used at the time of reach determination for determining whether or not a reach effect is to be performed in the symbol variation game when the determination result of the big hit determination is negative (in the case of a loss), and a random number for reach determination is taken. It is determined from the values to be obtained (in this embodiment, “0” to “49” (all 50 integers)). Then, five values (5 values of “0 to 4” in the present embodiment) are stored as reach determination values for low probability used in the normal state. In addition, one value (one “0” in the present embodiment) is stored as a reach determination value used in the probability variation state or the short-time state. For this reason, the probability that the shift reach effect appears in the normal state is 1/10 of the shift effect. On the other hand, the probability that the shift reach effect appears in the probability change state or in the short time state is 1/50 of the shift effect. For this reason, the possibility that the shift reach effect is selected at the time of the probability change state or the time reduction state is low, so if the reach effect is performed at the time of the probability change state or the time reduction state, there is a high possibility that the symbol variation game will be a big hit. The player can be expected to be.

  The ROM 37b stores a hit determination value. The hit determination value is a determination value used at the time of hit determination for determining whether or not the lottery result of the hit lottery performed when the game ball passes through the operating gate 29 is a hit, and is a value that can be taken as a random number for hit determination (this In the embodiment, it is determined from “0 to 9 (all 10 types of integers)”). Then, nine values (9 in the present embodiment, “0 to 8”) are stored as the hit determination values. For this reason, in the winning lottery when the game ball passes through the operating gate 29, the probability of winning (winning winning probability) is 9/10.

  In addition, the ROM 37b stores various tables used when determining the big hit relating to the symbol variation game. The main CPU 37a is configured to set the type of jackpot game to be given and the game state to be given after the jackpot game is ended based on various tables.

  In the jackpot symbol table (see FIG. 5) stored in the ROM 37b, special symbol types based on jackpot symbol random numbers are defined. In the jackpot symbol table, the jackpot symbol is associated with each value of the jackpot symbol random number “0 to 19 (all 20 integers)”. In the present embodiment, 10 types of symbols [0] to [9] are defined as special symbols indicating big hits (big hit symbols). The special symbol [0 (zero)] is associated with two values of the jackpot symbol random numbers “0” and “10”, and the special symbol [1] is a jackpot symbol random number “1” and “11”. Are associated with each other. The special symbol [2] is associated with two values of the jackpot symbol random numbers “2” and “12”, and the special symbol [3] is a bonus symbol random number “3” and “13”. Are associated with each other, and the special symbol [4] is associated with two jackpot symbol random numbers “4” and “14”. Also, the special symbol [5] is associated with two values of the jackpot symbol random numbers “5” and “15”, and the special symbol [6] is a bonus symbol random number “6” and “16” of 2 Are associated with each other, and the special symbol [7] is associated with two values of the jackpot symbol random numbers “7” and “17”. The special symbol [8] is associated with two values of the jackpot symbol random numbers “8” and “18”, and the special symbol [9] is a jackpot symbol random number “9” and “19”. Values are associated with each other. That is, the special symbols [1], [3], [5], [7], and [9] are half of the case where the jackpot determination is affirmative (10/20 (corresponding of the random numbers for the jackpot symbol) The number of random numbers to be determined)). Also, special symbols [0], [2], [4], [6], [8] are 1/2 of the case of affirmative in jackpot judgment (10/20 (corresponding of random numbers for all jackpot symbols) The number of random numbers to be determined)).

  And in the pachinko machine 10 of this embodiment, the type and game state of the big hit game are given according to the special symbol. Further, in the special symbols [1], [3], [5], [7], and [9], a probability variation state is given after the big hit game is finished, and a big hit game is given. In the special symbols [0], [2], [4], [6], and [8], a short-time state is given after the big hit game is finished, and a big hit game is given.

  The RAM 37c stores (sets) various kinds of information (various flags (probability change flag, time reduction flag, etc.), various holding numbers, variable timer values, count values, etc.) that can be appropriately rewritten during operation of the pachinko machine 10. It has come to be. The probability variation flag is a flag indicating whether or not the probability variation state is assigned, and the time reduction flag is a flag indicating whether or not the time reduction state is assigned. The variation timer counts the variation time determined in each variation pattern that can be selected in each variation game, and is data indicating the time from the start to the end of each variation game. The variation timer includes a special symbol timer corresponding to a variation time or a variation interval time defined in a variation pattern that can be selected in the symbol variation game, and a normal symbol variation corresponding to a variation time or a normal symbol interval time defined in the ordinary game. There is a timer. The variable timer includes a special electric accessory timer corresponding to an opening time that can be set during the big hit game, an opening time of the big prize opening device 26, a round interval, and an ending time.

Next, the overall control board 38 will be described with reference to FIG.
The overall control board 38 is provided with an overall CPU 38a, a ROM 38b, and a RAM 38c. The overall CPU 38a updates the values of various random numbers at predetermined intervals, stores (sets) the updated values in the setting area of the RAM 38c, and rewrites the values before the update. The ROM 38b stores an overall control program for comprehensively controlling the effect display control board 39 and the lamp / voice control board 40. The RAM 38c stores (sets) various information that can be appropriately rewritten during the operation of the pachinko machine 10. In addition, the RAM 38c stores the value of the variation timer, and measures the progress of the symbol variation game.

Next, the effect display control board 39 will be described with reference to FIG.
The effect display control board 39 is provided with a sub CPU 39a, a ROM 39b, and a RAM 39c. The effect display control board 39 is connected to the effect display device 20. The ROM 39b stores an effect control program for controlling the display contents of the effect display device 20. The ROM 39b stores various image data (image data such as symbols, backgrounds, characters, characters, etc.). The RAM 39c stores (sets) various information that can be appropriately rewritten during the operation of the pachinko machine 10. The RAM 39c stores the value of the variation timer, and measures the progress of the symbol variation game. Further, the value of the variation timer is also stored in the lamp / voice control board 40, and the progress of the symbol variation game is counted.

Hereinafter, control contents executed by the main control board 37 (main CPU 37a), the overall control board 38 (overall CPU 38a), and the effect display control board 39 (sub CPU 39a) will be described.
First, the contents of control executed by the main control board 37 will be described. Based on the main control program, the main CPU 37a of the main control board 37 performs various processes such as a winning process, a variation pattern determining process, and a normal game start process. First, the winning process will be described with reference to FIG.

  The main CPU 37a determines whether or not a game ball winning is detected at predetermined time intervals (step S11). That is, the main CPU 37a determines whether or not a detection signal is input from the start port switch SE1. When the determination result is negative (when no winning is detected), the main CPU 37a ends the winning process. On the other hand, when the determination result is affirmative (when winning detection is present), the main CPU 37a determines whether or not the number of special symbol start suspension stored in the RAM 37c is less than the upper limit (4 in the present embodiment). (Step S12). When this determination result is negative (when the special symbol start reserved memory number = 4), the main CPU 37a ends the winning process.

  On the other hand, when this determination result is affirmative (when the special symbol start reserved memory count <4), the main CPU 37a adds “1” (+1) to the special symbol start reserve memory number stored in the RAM 37c, and adds the special symbol. The start pending storage number is rewritten (step S13). Subsequently, the main CPU 37a reads and acquires the value of the jackpot determination random number from the RAM 37c, and sets the read value of the jackpot determination random number in a predetermined storage area of the RAM 37c associated with the special symbol start pending storage number. (Step S14). Further, the main CPU 37a acquires the value of the jackpot symbol random number from the RAM 37c, and sets the read value of the jackpot symbol random number in a predetermined storage area of the RAM 37c associated with the special symbol start reserved memory number (step) S14). Note that the jackpot determination random number and the jackpot symbol random number are random numbers that are sequentially updated by the main CPU 37a at predetermined intervals, and the main CPU 37a sets the updated value in the setting area of the RAM 37c before the update. Has been rewritten. Then, the main CPU 37a ends the winning process.

Next, the variation pattern determination process will be described with reference to FIG. The main CPU 37a executes variation pattern determination processing at predetermined time intervals.
The main CPU 37a determines whether or not the special symbol start reserved memory number is larger than “0” (step S21). If the determination result in step S21 is negative (when the special symbol start reserved memory count = 0), there is no symbol variation game being held, and the main CPU 37a ends the variation pattern determination process.

  On the other hand, when the determination result of step S21 is affirmative (when the number is larger than the special symbol start hold storage number), the main CPU 37a determines whether or not the symbol is in a variable display, that is, whether or not a symbol variable game is in progress. Determination is made (step S22). When the determination result of step S22 is affirmative (when the symbol variation game is being performed), the main CPU 37a ends the variation pattern determination process.

  On the other hand, when the determination result of step S22 is negative (when the symbol variation game is not in progress), the main CPU 37a stores the value of the big hit determination random number stored in the RAM 37c in association with the special symbol start reserved memory number in the ROM 37b. It is determined whether or not it matches the stored big hit determination value, and a big hit determination (big hit lottery) is performed (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 or the short time state (low probability), the probability that the determination result of the jackpot determination is affirmative (the jackpot probability) is 1 / 315.5 (2/631). (When the probability is high), the probability that the determination result of the jackpot determination is affirmative (the jackpot probability) is 2/6/1 (20/631). The main CPU 37a subtracts (-1) “1” from the special symbol start reserved memory number, and then stores the big hit determination random number and the big hit symbol random number stored in association with the special symbol start reserved memory number. The value is to be acquired.

  When the determination result of the jackpot determination is affirmative (in the case of a jackpot), the main CPU 37a reads the value of the jackpot symbol random number stored in the RAM 37c in association with the special symbol start reserved memory number. Then, the main CPU 37a determines a final stop symbol based on the value of the jackpot symbol random number (step S24). In this embodiment, the big hit symbol is any one of [0] to [9], and the main CPU 37a determines the final stop symbol from these. In the present embodiment, special symbols [0], [2], [4], [6], [8] are special symbols indicating non-probable big hits, and the special symbols [1], [3], [5], [7], and [9] are special symbols indicating a probable big hit. In step S24, the main CPU 37a determines the special symbols [0], [2], [4], [6], [8] as final stop symbols with a probability of 5/10, and special symbols with a probability of 5/10. The symbols [1], [3], [5], [7], and [9] are determined as the final stop symbols.

  Thereafter, the main CPU 37a determines a variation pattern from the variation patterns for the big hit effect (step S25). That is, the main CPU 37a obtains a variation pattern distribution random number, and determines a variation pattern from the variation pattern distribution table T1 for jackpot effect based on the variation pattern distribution random number and the probability variation flag. For example, when “1” is set in the probability variation flag and the value “90” is acquired as the random number for variation pattern distribution, the main CPU 37a determines the variation pattern P2.

  The main CPU 37a that has determined the variation pattern and the final stop symbol executes various processes relating to the symbol variation game, such as outputting a predetermined control command to the overall control board 38 (sub CPU 38a) at a predetermined timing (step S26). . Specifically, the main CPU 37a first outputs a variation pattern designation command that designates the variation pattern and instructs the start of symbol variation. At the same time, the main CPU 37a controls the display content of the special symbol display device 21 so that the special symbol starts to fluctuate.

  Next, the main CPU 37a outputs a special symbol designation command for designating the final stop symbol to the overall control board 38. Thereafter, the main CPU 37a 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 37a controls the display content of the special symbol display device 21 so that the special symbol is displayed based on the final stop symbol.

  On the other hand, when the determination result of the big hit determination of step S23 is negative (when it is not a big hit), the main CPU 37a performs a reach determination for determining whether or not to perform a reach effect (step S27). In the present embodiment, the probability that the determination result of the reach determination is affirmative (the probability of performing the reach effect) is changed depending on whether or not it is in the normal state. Specifically, in the normal state, the probability that the determination result of the reach determination is affirmative (the probability of performing the reach effect) is 1/10. On the other hand, the probability that the determination result of reach determination is affirmative (probability of performing the reach effect) is 1/50 in the probability variation state or the short time state. Therefore, when the short-time state or the probability variation state is given after the big hit gaming state is finished, the player cannot judge whether or not the probability variation state is given based on the appearance rate of the reach effect that is lost. .

  When the determination result of the reach determination in step S27 is affirmative (when a reach effect is performed), the main CPU 37a determines a special symbol [-] indicating a loss as a final stop symbol (step S28). Then, the main CPU 37a determines a variation pattern from the variation pattern distribution table T2 for the outlier reach effect constituted by the variation pattern for the outlier reach effect (step S29). That is, the main CPU 37a obtains a variation pattern distribution random number, and determines a variation pattern from the variation pattern distribution table T2 for the outlier reach effect based on the variation pattern distribution random number and the probability variation flag. For example, when “1” is set in the probability variation flag and the value “90” is acquired as the variation pattern distribution random number, the main CPU 37a determines the variation pattern P3. Thereafter, the main CPU 37a proceeds to step S26.

  On the other hand, when the determination result of the reach determination in step S27 is negative (when the reach effect is not performed), the main CPU 37a determines the special symbol [-] indicating the detachment as the final stop symbol (step S30). Then, the main CPU 37a determines a variation pattern from the variation pattern distribution table T3 for the offending effect constituted by the variation pattern for the offending effect (step S31). In other words, the main CPU 37a determines a variation pattern from the variation pattern distribution table T3 for the offending effect based on the number of special symbol start reserved memories and the probability variation flag. For example, when the probability variation flag is set to “1” and the number of special symbol start pending storage numbers is “1”, the main CPU 37a determines the variation pattern P7. Thereafter, the main CPU 37a proceeds to the process of step S26.

  When the main CPU 37a determines the jackpot, after the symbol variation game based on the determined variation pattern for the jackpot effect is finished, the main CPU 37a starts the control of the jackpot game, and gives a predetermined control to the overall control board 38 (the overall CPU 38a). A control command is output at a predetermined timing. Specifically, the main CPU 37a first outputs an opening designation command for designating the start of the opening effect. Next, the main CPU 37a outputs a round command designating the start of each round effect at the start of each round game. Then, at the end of the final round, the main CPU 37a outputs an ending command designating the start of the ending effect, and ends the big hit game. At that time, the main CPU 37a sets various flags based on the special symbol (final stop symbol) displayed at the end of the symbol variation game.

  Specifically, when the main CPU 37a displays special symbols [1], [3], [5], [7], and [9] as the final stop symbols, the main CPU 37a indicates a probability change indicating that the gaming state is a probability change state. Set the flag. Further, the main CPU 37a sets a time reduction flag indicating that the gaming state is the time reduction state when the special symbols [0], [2], [4], [6], [8] are displayed as the final stop symbols. To do. Each flag is stored in a predetermined storage area of the RAM 37c. Further, when setting the probability variation flag, the main CPU 37a outputs a special symbol high probability designation command which is a kind of state designation command to the overall control board 38 (overall CPU 38a). The special symbol high probability designation command is a state designation command indicating that a probable change state is given after the big hit game ends. Further, when setting the time reduction flag, the main CPU 37a outputs a time reduction operation designation command which is a kind of state designation command to the overall control board 38 (overall CPU 38a). The short time operation designation command is a state designation command indicating that a short time state is given after the big hit game ends.

  As described above, the main CPU 37a of the present embodiment serves as a big hit determination means for determining whether or not the symbol variation game is a big hit. The main CPU 37a serves as random number acquisition means for acquiring a big hit determination random number. Further, the main CPU 37a serves as a probability change determining means for determining whether or not to give a probability variation state. The main CPU 37a serves as a variation pattern determination unit that determines a variation pattern. The main CPU 37a serves as reach determination means for determining whether or not to perform reach production. Further, the RAM 37c serves as a reserved ball number storage means for storing a special symbol start reserved memory number.

Next, a general game start process related to a general game executed by the main CPU 37a according to the control program will be described.
The main CPU 37a executes a normal game start process when the number of stored normal symbol starting and holding balls of the normal game is 1 or more when the normal game is not being played. In addition, the number of memorized symbols of the normal symbol starting and holding ball of the normal game is stored in the RAM 37c. Every time a game ball wins the operation gate 29 and a detection signal from the operation gate switch SE3 is input, 1 is added (unless the upper limit value of the stored number of normal symbol start holding balls is reached), and 1 is subtracted every time the normal game is executed.

  Then, in the normal game start process, the main CPU 37a obtains a random number for hit determination. Subsequently, the main CPU 37a makes a hit determination (win lottery) by comparing the read value of the random number for hit determination with the hit determination value stored in the ROM 37b to determine whether or not it is a hit. In the present embodiment, the numerical values that the hit determination random numbers can take are set to 0 to 22 (23 different integers in total). Then, the main CPU 37a uses the nine winning determination values determined from the numerical values (all 10) that the winning determination random numbers can take, and determines the winning lottery probability (winning probability) as 9/10. I do.

  When the determination result of the hit determination is affirmative, the main CPU 37a determines a hit. The main CPU 37 a that has determined the winning determines the general map to be finally displayed on the normal symbol display device 28. In this embodiment, in the case of winning, the winning symbol [O] is determined. On the other hand, when the determination result of the hit determination is negative, the main CPU 37a determines a deviation. The main CPU 37a that has determined the detachment determines that the normal symbol to be finally displayed on the normal symbol display device 28 is the detachable symbol [x]. Then, the main CPU 37a determines whether or not it is in a special game state (probability change state or time-short state), and determines a normal variation pattern according to the determination result. More specifically, the main CPU 37a determines the normal variation pattern for the special gaming state when the time reduction flag or the probability variation flag is set, and if it is not in the special gaming state (if it is in the normal state), the normal CPU Determine the common pattern variation pattern for the state.

  Then, the main CPU 37a controls the display content of the normal symbol display device 28 so as to start the fluctuation of the usual figure based on the usual figure fluctuation pattern determined in the usual figure game start process. Then, the main CPU 37a controls the display content of the normal symbol display device 28 so as to stop and display the general figure determined in the general game start process after the fluctuation time determined by the normal figure fluctuation pattern has elapsed.

  As described above, the start-up holding ball of the usual figure changing game is stored during the usual figure changing game, so that the usual figure changing game is less likely to be interrupted. During the special game state, the fluctuation time of the usual game is shortened and the number of hit determinations is increased, so that the opening / closing blade 22 is easily opened. Therefore, during the special game state, the symbol variation game is likely to continue.

  When the determination result of the hit determination is affirmative, the main CPU 37a executes a hit game process (such as a process related to opening and closing of the opening / closing blades 22) after the usual game is ended. Specifically, the main CPU 37a outputs an open signal for instructing the opening operation of the opening / closing blade 22 to the ordinary electric accessory solenoid SOL1, and outputs a closing signal for instructing the closing operation of the opening / closing blade 22 after a predetermined time elapses. To do. At this time, the main CPU 37a outputs a closing signal when 1.4 seconds have elapsed after outputting the open signal if the time-short state or the probability-changing state is in effect, and outputs the closing signal if the time-short state or the probability-changing state is not in effect. When 0.1 second has elapsed, a close signal is output. Further, the main CPU 37a repeats the output of the open signal and the output of the close signal three times if it is in the time-short state or the probability changing state. On the other hand, if it is in the normal state, the main CPU 37a outputs the open signal and the close signal only once.

Next, control contents executed by the overall control board 38 (overall CPU 38a) will be described.
When the general CPU 38a receives a control command from the main control board 37 (main CPU 37a), the general CPU 38a executes various processes in accordance with the control command.

  For example, the overall CPU 38a executes a notification pattern determination process at the start of a symbol variation game (when a variation pattern designation command is input). As shown in FIG. 8, when the overall CPU 38a executes the notification pattern determination process, it first determines whether or not a special symbol designation command has been input (step S101). If the determination result of step S101 is negative, the overall CPU 38a ends the notification pattern determination process.

  If the determination result of step S101 is affirmative, the overall CPU 38a determines whether or not the special symbol designated by the special symbol designation command is a jackpot symbol (step S102). If the determination result in step S102 is affirmative (in the case of a jackpot symbol), the overall CPU 38a acquires a notification pattern distribution random number and refers to the notification pattern distribution table T10 stored in the ROM 38b to notify the gaming state. A notification pattern for specifying a notification mode at the time is determined (step S103).

  The notification pattern is data for specifying a game state notification mode and when to perform the notification. Specifically, the notification pattern SP1 for notifying that the probability variation state is given when the symbol variation is stopped and the notification pattern SP2 for notifying that the probability variation state is imparted by executing the re-lottery effect. Is included. In addition, the notification pattern includes a notification pattern SP3 that notifies that a probability variation state is given during the big hit game.

  In addition, the notification patterns SP4 and SP8 that execute a probability change suggestion effect that suggests that a probability change state is given during the symbol variation game that is held first among the symbol variation games that are held at the end of the big hit game are the notification patterns SP4 and SP8. included. In addition, the notification patterns include notification patterns SP5 and SP9 in which the probable change suggestion effect is continuously executed in the first and second symbol variation games among the symbol variation games held at the end of the big hit game. In addition, the notification patterns include notification patterns SP6 and SP10 that cause the probability variation suggestion effect to be continuously executed in the first to third symbol variation games among the symbol variation games held at the end of the big hit game. In addition, the notification pattern includes a notification pattern SP7 that causes the probability variation suggestion effect to be continuously executed in the first to fourth symbol variation games among the symbol variation games held at the end of the big hit game.

  In addition, the notification pattern distribution random numbers of the present embodiment are made up of 100 integers ranging from “0 to 99” and are sequentially updated by the central CPU 38a at predetermined intervals. Is set in the setting area of the RAM 38c to rewrite the value before update.

  Also, as shown in FIG. 9, in the notification pattern distribution table T10, notification pattern distribution random numbers are distributed for each notification pattern. When the special symbol designated by the special symbol designation command is a probability variation symbol ([1], [3], [5], [7], [9]), the notification pattern distribution random number is the notification pattern ( Notification patterns SP1 to SP7) are allocated. Specifically, the notification pattern distribution random numbers “0 to 24” are distributed to the notification pattern SP1, the notification pattern distribution random numbers “25 to 29” are distributed to the notification pattern SP2, and the notification pattern SP3. Are assigned the notification pattern distribution random numbers “30 to 49”, and the notification pattern SP4 is assigned the notification pattern distribution random numbers “50 to 59”. A notification pattern distribution random number of “60 to 69” is distributed to the notification pattern SP5, a notification pattern distribution random number of “70 to 79” is distributed to the notification pattern SP6, and “80” is assigned to the notification pattern SP7. -99 "notification pattern distribution random numbers are distributed.

  On the other hand, when the special symbol designated by the special symbol designation command is an uncertain variable symbol ([0], [2], [4], [6], [8]), the notification pattern distribution random number is notified. It is distributed to patterns (notification patterns SP8 to SP10). Specifically, a notification pattern distribution random number of “0 to 49” is distributed to the notification pattern SP8, a notification pattern distribution random number of “50 to 79” is distributed to the notification pattern SP9, and the notification pattern SP10. Are assigned to the notification pattern distribution random numbers of “80 to 99”.

  Accordingly, in step S103, for example, when the probability variation symbol [1] is designated as a special symbol and “50” is acquired as the notification pattern distribution random number, the overall CPU 38a determines the notification pattern SP4. Further, for example, when the uncertain variable symbol [4] is designated as a special symbol and “50” is acquired as the notification pattern distribution random number, the overall CPU 38a determines the notification pattern SP9.

  Then, when the process of step S103 is completed or when the determination result of step S102 is negative (in the case of a missing symbol), the overall CPU 38a sets a notification pattern flag based on the notification pattern (step S104). Specifically, as shown in FIG. 9, when determining the notification pattern SP1 in step S103, the overall CPU 38a sets “01H” in the notification pattern flag and determines the notification pattern SP2. Then, “02H” is set in the notification pattern flag. The overall CPU 38a sets “03H” to the notification pattern flag when the notification pattern SP3 is determined in step S103, and sets “04H” to the notification pattern flag when the notification pattern SP4 is determined. To do. The overall CPU 38a sets “05H” to the notification pattern flag when the notification pattern SP5 is determined in step S103, and sets “06H” to the notification pattern flag when the notification pattern SP6 is determined. To do. When determining the notification pattern SP7 in step S103, the overall CPU 38a sets “07H” as the notification pattern flag, and when determining the notification pattern SP8, sets the notification pattern flag “08H”. To do. The overall CPU 38a sets “09H” to the notification pattern flag when the notification pattern SP9 is determined in step S103, and sets “0AH” to the notification pattern flag when the notification pattern SP10 is determined. To do. Further, the overall CPU 38a sets “00H” to the notification pattern flag when the determination result of step S102 is negative (in the case of a missing symbol). The notification pattern flag is cleared by the overall CPU 38a when the notification pattern determination start process is executed.

  Next, the overall CPU 38a determines a decorative symbol to be displayed on the effect display device 20 at the end of the symbol variation game based on the variation pattern input from the main control board 37 and the notification pattern flag (step S105). In this embodiment, the jackpot symbol combination by the decorative symbols [1], [3], [5], [7], and [9] indicates that the probability variation state is given. For this reason, when the designated variation pattern is the variation pattern P1 or P2 for the big hit effect, and when the notification pattern SP1 is determined by the notification pattern determination process, the overall CPU 38a determines the jackpot symbol based on the probability variation pattern. The symbol combination is determined from the decorative symbols [1], [3], [5], [7], and [9] so that the combination is finally displayed.

  Further, when the change pattern P1 or P2 is designated and the notification pattern SP2 is determined, the overall CPU 38a uses a temporary symbol combination that is temporarily stopped before displaying the final symbol combination. A decorative symbol is determined from the decorative symbols [0], [2], [4], [6], and [8] so that the jackpot symbol combination based on the probability variation symbol is displayed. And when it is the variation pattern P1 and P2 for the jackpot effect, and when the notification pattern SP2 is determined, the overall CPU 38a displays the jackpot symbol combination by the probability variation symbol as the final symbol combination, A decorative symbol is determined from the decorative symbols [1], [3], [5], [7], and [9].

  In addition, when the change patterns P1 and P2 are designated and the notification patterns SP3 to SP7 are determined, the overall CPU 38a needs to conceal that the probability variation state has been given, and therefore, the non-probability variation symbol is used. A decorative symbol is determined from the decorative symbols [0], [2], [4], [6], and [8] so as to display the jackpot symbol combination. Further, when the designated variation pattern is the variation pattern P1 or P2 for the jackpot effect and the notification patterns SP8 to SP10 are determined, the overall CPU 38a is not assigned a probability variation state. A decorative symbol is determined from the decorative symbols [0], [2], [4], [6], and [8] so that the jackpot symbol combination based on the probability variation symbol is displayed.

  In addition, when the designated variation pattern is the variation pattern P3 or P4 for reach production, the overall CPU 38a determines that the left and right rows of decorative patterns are the same type, and the middle row of decorative patterns is the left and right rows. The decorative pattern is determined so as to be different from the decorative pattern of. In addition, when the designated variation pattern is the variation pattern P5 to P7 for the offending effect, the overall CPU 38a determines the decorative design so that at least the types of symbols on the left and right columns are different. When the overall CPU 38a determines the decorative symbol, the notification pattern determination process is terminated.

  Note that the decorative design determined in step S105 of the notification pattern determination process is output to the effect display control board 39 and the lamp / voice control board 40 in an output process (not shown). Here, the output process will be described. When the overall CPU 38a receives the variation pattern designation command, the overall CPU 38a outputs the variation pattern designation command to the effect display control board 39 and the lamp / voice control board 40 in the output process. Further, the overall CPU 38a outputs to the effect display control board 39 a final stop decorative design designation command for designating a final design combination based on the decorative design determined in step S105 of the notification pattern determination processing in the output processing. In addition, when the designated variation pattern is the variation pattern P1 or P2 for jackpot effect and the determined notification pattern is the notification pattern SP2, the overall CPU 38a determines that the overall CPU 38a performs the final symbol combination. A temporary decoration designating command for designating a temporary symbol combination to be temporarily stopped is output. Further, when the overall CPU 38a receives the all symbols stop command, the overall CPU 38a outputs the all symbols stop command to the effect display control board 39 in the output process.

Next, the opening process executed during the big hit game when the symbol variation game is a big hit will be described with reference to FIG.
When executing the opening process, the overall CPU 38a first determines whether or not an opening designation command has been input (step S111). If the determination result of step S111 is negative, the overall CPU 38a ends the opening process.

  On the other hand, when the determination result of step S111 is affirmative (when an opening designation command is input), the overall CPU 38a clears the scheduled number flag and the execution number flag stored in the RAM 38c (step S112). The scheduled number flag is a flag indicating how many times the probability variation suggestion effect that suggests that the probability variation state has been given is performed. Further, the execution count flag is a flag indicating how many times the probability variation suggesting effect has been performed.

  Next, the overall CPU 38a checks the notification pattern flag stored in the RAM 38c (step S113). Then, the overall CPU 38a executes a probability change suggestion effect that suggests that the notification pattern specified by the notification pattern flag confirmed in step S113 is given a probability variation state in the symbol variation game held at the end of the big hit game. It is determined whether or not the notification patterns SP4 to SP10 are to be performed (step S114). Specifically, the overall CPU 38a determines whether “04H to 0AH” is set in the notification pattern flag.

  When the determination result of step S114 is affirmative (when the notification pattern is SP4 to SP10), the overall CPU 38a sets the scheduled number flag based on the notification pattern SP4 to SP10 (step S115). Specifically, as shown in FIG. 11, a value to be set in the scheduled number flag is determined for each notification pattern flag, and the overall CPU 38a sets a corresponding value corresponding to the notification pattern flag in the scheduled number flag. It is supposed to be. For example, when “05H” is set in the notification pattern flag, the overall CPU 38a sets “02H” in the scheduled number flag (indicating that the probability variation suggesting effect is executed twice). When “07H” is set in the notification pattern flag, “05H” is set in the scheduled number flag, but this is predetermined in the fifth symbol variation game after the end of the big hit game. This is because an effect (a state display effect to be described later) is desired to be executed. That is, for the convenience of the program, “05H” is set in the scheduled number flag in order to execute the predetermined effect in the fifth symbol variation game after the end of the big hit game. Not to let them do 5 times. That is, in this embodiment, even if “05H” is set in the scheduled number flag, the probability change suggestion effect is performed four times.

  And when the process of step S115 is complete | finished or when the determination result of step S114 is negative (when it is not notification pattern SP4-SP10), the overall CPU 38a determines the contents of the effect during the big hit game according to the notification pattern flag. .

  Specifically, when the notification pattern flag is “01H” or “02H”, it is notified that the probability variation state is given before the big hit game, and therefore, the overall CPU 38a determines the big hit game effect without the notification effect. Then, the opening process ends. Thereafter, the overall CPU 38a causes the jackpot game effect to be executed based on the determined jackpot game effect. Specifically, when the opening CPU command is input, the overall CPU 38a outputs an opening specifying command for specifying the opening effect to the effect display control board 39 and the lamp / audio control board 40. Then, when the general CPU 38a inputs each round designation command, the general CPU 38a outputs a normal round designation command for designating a round effect without a notification effect to the effect display control board 39 and the lamp / voice control board 40, respectively. When the ending designation command is input, the overall CPU 38a outputs an ending designation command for designating the ending effect to the effect display control board 39 and the lamp / voice control board 40. Then, the overall CPU 38a executes a jackpot end state notification process described later.

  On the other hand, when the notification pattern flag is “03H”, the general CPU 38a executes a jackpot game with a notification effect and notifies a predetermined round (for example, 11 rounds) in order to notify that the probability variation state is given during the jackpot game. ) Determines a probability change notification effect for notifying that a probability change state has been given, and ends the opening process. Thereafter, the overall CPU 38a causes the jackpot game effect to be executed based on the determined jackpot game effect. Specifically, when the opening CPU command is input, the overall CPU 38a outputs an opening specifying command for specifying the opening effect to the effect display control board 39 and the lamp / audio control board 40. When the general CPU 38a inputs a round designation command for designating a round other than the predetermined round for executing the notification effect, the general CPU 38a transmits a normal round designation command for designating a round effect without the notification effect, respectively, to the effect display control board 39 and the lamp. Output to the voice control board 40.

  On the other hand, when the general CPU 38a inputs a round designation command for designating a predetermined round for executing the notification effect, the overall CPU 38a executes the notification effect, and performs the probability change notification effect for notifying that the probability change state is given in the notification effect. A round designation command with a probable change notification effect for designating the accompanying round effect is output to the effect display control board 39 and the lamp / voice control board 40. When the ending designation command is input, the overall CPU 38a outputs an ending designation command for designating the ending effect to the effect display control board 39 and the lamp / voice control board 40. Then, the overall CPU 38a executes a jackpot end state notification process described later.

  When the notification pattern flag is “04H to 0AH”, in order to notify that the probability variation state is not given during the big hit game, the general CPU 38a executes the big hit game with the notification effect during the big hit game, The non-probability change notification effect for notifying that the probability change state is not given in the round (for example, 11th round) is determined, and the opening process ends. Thereafter, the overall CPU 38a causes the jackpot game effect to be executed based on the determined jackpot game effect. Specifically, when the opening CPU command is input, the overall CPU 38a outputs an opening specifying command for specifying the opening effect to the effect display control board 39 and the lamp / audio control board 40. When the general CPU 38a inputs a round designation command for designating a round other than the predetermined round for executing the notification effect, the general CPU 38a transmits a normal round designation command for designating a round effect without the notification effect, respectively, to the effect display control board 39 and the lamp. Output to the voice control board 40.

  On the other hand, when the general CPU 38a inputs a round designation command for designating a predetermined round for executing the notification effect, the general CPU 38a executes the notification effect and notifies that the probability variation state is not given in the notification effect. A round designation command with an uncertain change notification effect that designates a round effect accompanied with the effect is output to the effect display control board 39 and the lamp / voice control board 40. When the ending designation command is input, the overall CPU 38a outputs an ending designation command for designating the ending effect to the effect display control board 39 and the lamp / voice control board 40. Then, the overall CPU 38a executes a jackpot end state notification process described later.

  As described above, the overall CPU 38a of the present embodiment determines the number of executions of the probability variation suggestion effect by setting a value in the scheduled number flag, and thus determines the number of times that the probability variation suggestion effect can be executed. It becomes. The overall CPU 38a serves as a probability change notification timing determination means for determining whether or not to notify that the probability change state has been given before the end of the big hit game.

Next, the jackpot end state notification process executed at the end of the jackpot game (at the end of the ending effect) will be described with reference to FIG.
When executing the big hit end state notification process, the overall CPU 38a determines whether or not a state designation command output at the end of the big hit game is input from the main control board 37 (step S121). If the determination result in step S121 is affirmative (when a state designation command is input), the overall CPU 38a determines whether or not the input state designation command is a special symbol high probability designation command (step S122). That is, the overall CPU 38a determines whether or not a certain change state has been given. When the determination result of step S122 is affirmative (when a special symbol high probability designation command is input), the overall CPU 38a refers to the RAM 38c and checks the notification pattern flag (step S123). Then, the overall CPU 38a determines whether or not “04H to 0AH” is set in the notification pattern flag confirmed in Step S123 (Step S124). In other words, the overall CPU 38a determines whether or not to execute the probability change suggestion effect in the symbol variation game on hold at the end of the big hit game.

  If the determination result in step S124 is affirmative or the determination result in step S122 is negative (when a short-time operation designation command is input), the overall CPU 38a is surely changed as an effect pattern of a state display effect that displays the current gaming state. A probability variation latent display pattern for instructing execution of the latent display effect is determined (step S125). The probability variation latent display effect is an effect that suggests the possibility that a certain probability change state is given (for example, a message indicating that a chance is being displayed). When the effect pattern of the state display effect is determined, the overall CPU 38a outputs a probability change latent display command for instructing the start of execution of the state display effect and the probability change latent display pattern in the output process.

  On the other hand, if the determination result of step S124 is negative, since it is already notified that the probability variation state is to be imparted, the overall CPU 38a displays that the probability variation state is imparted as the effect pattern of the state display effect. A probability variation display pattern for instructing execution of a certain probability variation effect (for example, displayed as probability variation is being performed) is determined (step S126). The probability variation confirmed effect is an effect that displays that a certain probability variation state is given (for example, displays that the probability variation is being performed). When the effect pattern of the state display effect is determined, the overall CPU 38a outputs a probability change display command for instructing the start of execution of the state display effect and the probability change display pattern in the output process.

  When the process of step S125 or step S126 ends, the overall CPU 38a performs various notice effects such as a jackpot notice that suggests the possibility of a big hit based on the effect pattern of the state display effect determined in the process of step S125 or step S126. A mode flag for specifying the production mode indicating how to distribute the video is set (step S127). The effect mode indicates how to distribute various notice effects such as a jackpot notice that suggests the possibility of a big hit (selection rate for each effect). In the effect mode of the present embodiment, the probability change latency mode selected when the probability change latent display effect is performed, the probability change mode selected when the probability change confirmation effect is performed, the normal state (the state suggestion effect includes There are three types of normal modes that are selected as being not performed.

  The processing in step S127 will be described in detail. When the overall CPU 38a determines the probability variation latent display pattern as the effect pattern of the state display effect, it sets “01H” to the mode flag and the effect mode is the probability variation latency mode. It shows that. On the other hand, when determining the certainty change confirmed effect pattern as the effect pattern of the state display effect, the overall CPU 38a sets “02H” in the mode flag to indicate that the effect mode is the probability change mode. In addition, when the short time end instruction command output after the end of the short time state is input from the main control board 37 after the end of the big hit, the overall CPU 38a sets “00H” in the mode flag and indicates that the effect mode is the normal mode. Show. In this way, since the method of distributing the production differs depending on the production mode, the player can recognize which production mode is currently playing, and can infer the gaming state from the recognized production mode. .

Next, the effect setting process executed before the symbol variation game is started when the variation pattern designation command is input will be described with reference to FIG.
When executing the effect setting process, the overall CPU 38a confirms the scheduled number of times flag set in the RAM 38c (step S131). Next, the overall CPU 38a determines whether or not the value set in the scheduled number flag is greater than 0 (step S132). That is, the overall CPU 38a determines whether or not to execute the probability change suggestion effect in the symbol variation game that is on hold at the end of the big hit game.

  If the determination result of step S132 is affirmative, the overall CPU 38a executes a first notice determination process (step S133). The first notice determination process is a process of determining a notice effect that is executed after a certainty suggestion effect is performed in the symbol variation game. Here, after confirming the effect mode with reference to the mode flag, the overall CPU 38a determines the notice effect according to the distribution determined in the effect mode. Note that the notice effect that is executed at the timing when the probability change suggestion effect is executed is not determined in the first notice determination process. That is, in the present embodiment, since the probability variation suggestion effect is executed for 2 seconds from the start of the symbol variation game, only the announcement effect performed after 2 seconds from the start of the symbol variation game is performed in the first announcement determination process. Is to be determined.

  Next, the overall CPU 38a adds 1 to the execution count flag and rewrites the value of the execution count flag (step S134). Next, based on the value of the execution count flag, the overall CPU 38a determines the content of the probable suggestion effect from the effect table T100 stored in the ROM 38b, and executes the probable suggestion effect designation for executing the probable suggestion effect of the determined effect content. The command is output to the effect display control board 39 and the lamp / voice control board 40 (step S135).

  As shown in FIG. 14, the content of the effect of the probable change suggestion is determined in advance depending on how many times the symbol variation game is performed after the end of the big hit game. The probability variation suggestion effect is configured to be recognized as a notification effect for notifying that a certain probability change state is given by being connected in a predetermined number of times (four times in the present embodiment) in order. Then, the player can recognize that the probability variation state has been given by the probability variation suggestion effect being continued in a predetermined number of times. That is, if the probability change suggestion effect is not consecutive in a predetermined number of times, the player cannot recognize that the probability change state has been given (that is, whether or not the probability change state has been given becomes unknown). Yes. If “05H” is set in the execution count flag, the overall CPU 38a outputs a probability change display command to execute a probability change confirmed effect.

  Next, the overall CPU 38a determines whether or not “05H” is set in the execution count flag, and if “05H” is set in the execution count flag, “02H” is set in the mode flag ( Step S136). That is, when the probability change suggestion effect is performed four times in succession, it is notified that the probability change state is given by the notification effect consisting of the four probability change suggestion effects, so the overall CPU 38a sets the effect mode. Set the probability variation mode.

  Next, the overall CPU 38a determines whether or not the value set in the scheduled number flag matches the value set in the execution number flag (step S137). In this process, the overall CPU 38a determines whether or not the probability variation suggestion has been executed in the symbol variation game for the number of times set when the probability variation suggestion is executed in step S115 of the opening process.

  If the determination result in step S137 is affirmative (scheduled number flag = execution number flag), the overall CPU 38a clears the value of the execution number flag and the value of the scheduled number flag (step S138). Thereby, thereafter, the probability change suggestion effect is not executed, and the notification effect ends. Then, the overall CPU 38a ends the effect setting process.

  On the other hand, when the determination result of step S137 is negative (when the scheduled number flag is not equal to the execution number flag), the overall CPU 38a uses the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command as the variation pattern for the jackpot effect in which the reach effect is performed. It is determined whether it is any one of P1, P2 and the variation pattern P3, P4 for the outlier reach effect (step S139). When this determination result is affirmative (in the case of variation patterns P1 to P4), the overall CPU 38a proceeds to the process of step S138 in order to end the notification effect. On the other hand, when the determination result of step S139 is negative (in the case of variation patterns P5 to P7), the overall CPU 38a ends the effect setting process.

  If the determination result of step S132 is negative (when the scheduled number flag is 0), the overall CPU 38a executes a second notice determination process (step S140). The second notice determination process is a process for determining the notice effect without considering the execution timing of the probability suggestion effect. That is, a notice effect or the like to be executed from the beginning of the symbol variation game is also determined. Here, after confirming the effect mode with reference to the mode flag, the overall CPU 38a determines the notice effect according to the distribution determined in the effect mode.

Next, processing of the effect display control board 39 will be described.
The effect display control board 39 executes various processes according to the control command when the control command is input from the overall CPU 38a. For example, when the sub CPU 39a inputs a variation pattern designation command, the sub CPU 39a controls the display content of the effect display device 20 to execute a symbol variation game based on the variation pattern. At this time, when a probability change suggestion effect instruction command is input, the sub CPU 39a controls the display content of the effect display device 20 to execute the probability change suggestion effect. When the sub CPU 39a inputs the all symbol stop command, the sub CPU 39a controls the display content of the effect display device 20 to display the symbol combination designated by the final ornament symbol designation command. Therefore, the effect display device 20 of the present embodiment serves as a notification effect executing means. Also, the sub CPU 39a serves as an effect control means.

  Further, when the sub CPU 39a inputs the probability change display command, the sub CPU 39a controls the display content of the effect display device 20 so as to execute the probability change confirmation effect. Further, when the sub CPU 39a inputs a probability change latency display command, the sub CPU 39a controls the display content of the effect display device 20 to execute the probability change latency display effect.

  Further, when the sub CPU 39a inputs an opening designation command, the sub CPU 39a controls the display content of the effect display device 20 to execute the opening effect. Further, when the sub CPU 39a inputs the normal round designation command, the sub CPU 39a controls the display content of the effect display device 20 so as to execute the round effect without the notification effect. On the other hand, the sub CPU 39a controls the display content of the effect display device 20 to execute the round effect accompanied by the probability change notification effect when the round designation command with the probability change notification effect is input. Sub CPU39a will control the display content of the production | presentation display apparatus 20 so that the round production accompanied with a non-probability change notification effect may be performed, if the round designation | designated command with an uncertain change notification effect is input. In addition, when the ending designation command is input, the sub CPU 39a controls the display content of the effect display device 20 so as to execute the ending effect.

Next, the aspect of the probability change suggestion effect of this embodiment will be described.
In FIG. 15, it is assumed that there are four symbol variation games pending at the end of the big hit game, and that the notification effect that the probability variation state has been given until the end of the big hit game is not executed. Further, in FIG. 15, the symbol variation game that is on hold at the end of the big hit game will be described as being varied based on the variation pattern for the off-stage effect. Further, in FIG. 15, it is assumed that “07H” is set in the notification pattern flag, “05H” is set in the scheduled number flag, and the probability variation state is given.

  When the big hit game ends, the main CPU 37a sets a state flag and outputs a state designation command based on the special symbol. Here, based on the premise, the main CPU 37a sets a probability variation flag and outputs a special symbol high probability designation command. When the big hit game ends, the overall CPU 38a executes a big hit end state notification process, and determines an effect pattern of the state suggestion effect based on the state designation command and the notification pattern flag. Here, since “07H” is set in the notification pattern flag from the premise, the overall CPU 38a determines the probability variation latent display pattern as the effect display pattern of the state display effect, and the probability display latency display pattern on the effect display control board 39. A probability variation latency display command for instructing execution of a probability variation latency display effect based on is output. When the sub CPU 39a inputs the probability variation latent display command, the sub CPU 39a displays “Chance in progress” on the display screen of the effect display device 20 (see FIG. 15A).

  Further, the main CPU 37a subtracts the special symbol reserved storage number (4 → 3), and outputs a variation pattern designation command and a special symbol designation command. When the general CPU 38a inputs the variation pattern designation command, the overall CPU 38a outputs the variation pattern designation command. At the same time, the overall CPU 38a executes the effect setting process and determines the effect contents of the probability change suggesting effect. Specifically, since it is the first symbol variation game after the big hit game ends, “01H” is set in the execution count flag. Then, the overall CPU 38a outputs a first certainty suggestion suggestion designation command as a command for instructing the contents of the certainty suggestion suggestion.

  When the sub CPU 39a inputs the variation pattern designation command and the first certain suggestion suggestion effect designation command, the sub CPU 39a displays the decorative symbol in a variable manner based on the variation pattern P7 and displays the character string “provided A car” on the effect display device 20. (See FIG. 15 (b)).

  Further, the main CPU 37a outputs all symbol stop commands to the overall CPU 38a based on the variation pattern P7. When the overall CPU 38a inputs the all symbol stop command, the overall CPU 38a outputs the all symbol stop command to the sub CPU 39a. When the sub CPU 39a inputs the all symbol stop command, the sub CPU 39a displays a symbol combination of deviation based on the variation pattern P7 (see FIG. 15C).

  Next, the main CPU 37a subtracts the special symbol reservation storage number (3 → 2), and outputs a variation pattern designation command and a special symbol designation command. When the general CPU 38a inputs the variation pattern designation command, the overall CPU 38a outputs the variation pattern designation command. At the same time, the overall CPU 38a executes the effect setting process and determines the effect contents of the probability change suggesting effect. Specifically, since it is the second symbol variation game after the big hit game ends, “02H” is set in the execution count flag. Therefore, the overall CPU 38a outputs a second certainty suggestion suggestion designation command as a command for instructing the contents of the certainty suggestion suggestion.

  When the sub CPU 39a inputs the variation pattern designation command and the second certainty suggestion effect designation command, the sub CPU 39a displays the decorative design in a variable manner based on the variation pattern P7 and displays the character string “provided B trading company” on the effect display device 20. (See FIG. 15 (d)).

  Further, the main CPU 37a outputs all symbol stop commands to the overall CPU 38a based on the variation pattern P7. When the overall CPU 38a inputs the all symbol stop command, the overall CPU 38a outputs the all symbol stop command to the sub CPU 39a. When the sub CPU 39a inputs the all symbol stop command, the sub CPU 39a displays a symbol combination of deviation based on the variation pattern P7 (see FIG. 15E). When “01H” is set in the scheduled number of times flag, the second certain change suggestion effect designation command is not output, and the notification effect has ended.

  Next, the main CPU 37a subtracts the special symbol reserved storage number (2 → 1), and outputs a variation pattern designation command and a special symbol designation command. When the general CPU 38a inputs the variation pattern designation command, the overall CPU 38a outputs the variation pattern designation command. At the same time, the overall CPU 38a executes the effect setting process and determines the effect contents of the probability change suggesting effect. Specifically, since it is the third symbol variation game after the big hit game ends, “03H” is set in the execution count flag. Accordingly, the overall CPU 38a outputs a third certainty suggestion suggestion designation command as a command for instructing the contents of the certainty suggestion suggestion.

  When the sub CPU 39a inputs the variation pattern designation command and the third certainty suggestion effect designation command, the sub CPU 39a causes the ornament display to vary and display the character string “provided C group” on the effect display device 20 based on the variation pattern P7. (See FIG. 15F).

  Then, the main CPU 37a outputs all symbol stop commands to the overall CPU 38a based on the variation pattern P7. When the overall CPU 38a inputs the all symbol stop command, the overall CPU 38a outputs the all symbol stop command to the sub CPU 39a. When the sub CPU 39a inputs the all symbol stop command, the sub CPU 39a displays a symbol combination of deviation based on the variation pattern P7 (see FIG. 15G). When “02H” is set in the scheduled number flag, the third certainty suggestion effect designation command is not output, and the notification effect has ended.

  Next, the main CPU 37a subtracts the special symbol reserved storage number (1 → 0), and outputs a variation pattern designation command and a special symbol designation command. When the general CPU 38a inputs the variation pattern designation command, the overall CPU 38a outputs the variation pattern designation command. At the same time, the overall CPU 38a executes the effect setting process and determines the effect contents of the probability change suggesting effect. Specifically, since it is the fourth symbol variation game after the big hit game is ended, “04H” is set in the execution number flag. Therefore, the overall CPU 38a outputs a fourth certainty suggestion suggestion designation command as a command for instructing the contents of the certainty suggestion suggestion.

  When the sub CPU 39a inputs the variation pattern designation command and the fourth certainty suggestion effect designating command, the sub CPU 39a displays the decorative design in a varying manner based on the variation pattern P7, and the effect display device 20 displays the text “Please enjoy the certainty”. A column is displayed (see FIG. 15H).

  Then, the main CPU 37a outputs all symbol stop commands to the overall CPU 38a based on the variation pattern P6. When the overall CPU 38a inputs the all symbol stop command, the overall CPU 38a outputs the all symbol stop command to the sub CPU 39a. When the sub CPU 39a inputs the all symbol stop command, the sub CPU 39a displays the symbol combination of the deviation based on the variation pattern P6 (see FIG. 15 (i)). When “03H” is set in the scheduled number flag, the fourth certain change suggesting effect designation command is not output, and the notification effect has ended.

  Thereafter, when the game ball wins the start winning device 24, the main CPU 37a outputs a variation pattern designation command and a special symbol designation command. When the general CPU 38a inputs the variation pattern designation command, the overall CPU 38a outputs the variation pattern designation command. At the same time, the overall CPU 38a executes the effect setting process and determines the effect contents of the probability change suggesting effect. Specifically, since it is the fifth symbol variation game after the big hit game ends, “05H” is set in the execution count flag. Therefore, the overall CPU 38a outputs a probability change display command instructing execution of a probability change display pattern as an effect pattern of a state notification effect.

  When the sub CPU 39a inputs the variation pattern designation command and the command for instructing the probability variation notification pattern, the sub CPU 39a displays the decorative symbol in a variation manner based on the variation pattern and also displays the character string “probability variation” on the effect display device 20 ( (See FIG. 15 (j)). As described above, the notification effect is surely ended in the symbol variation game from the end of the big hit game to the fourth time.

  In this way, the probability change suggestion effects of the present embodiment are each performed in a format imitating the TV program provision screen, and it is configured so that it is understood that a probability change is given when it is performed four times in succession. ing. On the other hand, if it is not consecutive four times, the player cannot determine whether or not the probability variation state has been given. For this reason, even after the notification effect is finished, the game can be continued with a sense of expectation that the probability variation state is given to the player.

Next, a case where the reach effect is performed and the notification effect is interrupted will be described.
In FIG. 16, it is assumed that there are four symbol variation games that are on hold at the end of the big hit game, and that the notification effect that the probability variation state has been given until the end of the big hit game is not executed. Also, in FIG. 16, the first, second, and fourth symbol variation games from the end of the big hit game are varied based on the variation pattern for the outlier effect, and the third symbol variation game is for the outlier effect. Based on the fluctuation pattern, it will be assumed that it fluctuates. Further, in FIG. 16, it is assumed that “05H” is set in the scheduled number flag (“07H” is set in the notification pattern flag), and the probability variation state is given.

  When the big hit game ends, the main CPU 37a sets a state flag and outputs a state designation command based on the special symbol. Here, based on the premise, the main CPU 37a sets a probability variation flag and outputs a special symbol high probability designation command. When the big hit game ends, the overall CPU 38a executes a big hit end state notification process, and determines an effect pattern of the state suggestion effect based on the state designation command and the notification pattern flag. Here, since “07H” is set in the notification pattern flag from the premise, the overall CPU 38a determines the probability variation latent display pattern as the effect display pattern of the state display effect, and the probability display latency display pattern on the effect display control board 39. A probability variation latency display command for instructing execution of a probability variation latency display effect based on is output. When the sub CPU 39a inputs the probability variation latent display command, the sub CPU 39a displays “Chance in progress” on the display screen of the effect display device 20 (see FIG. 16A).

  Further, the main CPU 37a subtracts the special symbol reserved storage number (4 → 3), and outputs a variation pattern designation command and a special symbol designation command. When the general CPU 38a inputs the variation pattern designation command, the overall CPU 38a outputs the variation pattern designation command. At the same time, the overall CPU 38a executes the effect setting process and determines the effect contents of the probability change suggesting effect. Specifically, since it is the first symbol variation game after the big hit game ends, “01H” is set in the execution count flag. Then, the overall CPU 38a outputs a first certainty suggestion suggestion designation command as a command for instructing the contents of the certainty suggestion suggestion.

  When the sub CPU 39a inputs the variation pattern designation command and the first certain suggestion suggestion effect designation command, the sub CPU 39a displays the decorative symbols in a variable manner based on the variation pattern P7 and displays the character string “provided A car” on the effect display device 20. (See FIG. 16 (b)).

  Further, the main CPU 37a outputs all symbol stop commands to the overall CPU 38a based on the variation pattern P7. When the overall CPU 38a inputs the all symbol stop command, the overall CPU 38a outputs the all symbol stop command to the sub CPU 39a. When the sub CPU 39a inputs the all symbol stop command, the sub CPU 39a displays a symbol combination of deviation based on the variation pattern P7 (see FIG. 16C).

  Next, the main CPU 37a subtracts the special symbol reservation storage number (3 → 2), and outputs a variation pattern designation command and a special symbol designation command. When the general CPU 38a inputs the variation pattern designation command, the overall CPU 38a outputs the variation pattern designation command. At the same time, the overall CPU 38a executes the effect setting process and determines the effect contents of the probability change suggesting effect. Specifically, since it is the second symbol variation game after the big hit game ends, “02H” is set in the execution count flag. Therefore, the overall CPU 38a outputs a second certainty suggestion suggestion designation command as a command for instructing the contents of the certainty suggestion suggestion.

  When the sub CPU 39a inputs the variation pattern designation command and the second certainty suggestion effect designation command, the sub CPU 39a displays the decorative design in a variable manner based on the variation pattern P7 and displays the character string “providing B trading company” on the effect display device 20. (See FIG. 16D).

  Further, the main CPU 37a outputs all symbol stop commands to the overall CPU 38a based on the variation pattern P7. When the overall CPU 38a inputs the all symbol stop command, the overall CPU 38a outputs the all symbol stop command to the sub CPU 39a. When the sub CPU 39a inputs the all symbol stop command, the sub CPU 39a displays a symbol combination of deviation based on the variation pattern P7 (see FIG. 16E). When “01H” is set in the scheduled number of times flag, the second certain change suggestion effect designation command is not output, and the notification effect has ended.

  Next, the main CPU 37a subtracts the special symbol reserved storage number (2 → 1), and outputs a variation pattern designation command and a special symbol designation command. When the overall CPU 38a receives the variation pattern designation command, the overall CPU 38a outputs the variation pattern designation command and executes the production setting process to determine the production content of the probability variation suggesting production. Specifically, since it is the third symbol variation game after the big hit game ends, “03H” is set in the execution count flag. Therefore, the overall CPU 38a outputs a third certainty suggestion command as a command for instructing the contents of the certainty suggesting effect. Here, the general CPU 38a clears the values of the scheduled number of times flag and the execution number of times flag because the variation pattern designating command for designating the variation pattern P3 for reach effect is input.

  When the sub CPU 39a inputs the variation pattern designation command and the third certainty suggestion effect designation command, the sub CPU 39a displays the decorative pattern in a variable manner based on the variation pattern P3 and displays the character string “provided C group” on the effect display device 20. (See FIG. 16F). Then, the sub CPU 39a performs a reach effect based on the variation pattern P7, and displays a symbol combination that is out of place (see FIG. 16G).

  Next, the main CPU 37a subtracts the special symbol reserved storage number (1 → 0), and outputs a variation pattern designation command and a special symbol designation command. When the overall CPU 38a inputs the variation pattern designation command, the overall CPU 38a outputs the variation pattern designation command and executes the effect setting process. However, since the value of the scheduled number flag is cleared, the overall CPU 38a determines the effect content of the probability change suggestion effect. There is nothing. When the sub CPU 39a inputs the variation pattern designation command from the overall CPU 38a, the sub CPU 39a displays the decorative symbols in a variable manner based on the variation pattern P6 (FIG. 16 (h)) and displays the off symbol combinations (see FIG. 16 (i)). .

  As described above, the notification effect in the symbol variation game on hold at the end of the big hit game ends when the reach effect is performed. As shown in FIG. 15, if the probability variation suggestion effect of the present embodiment is not performed four times in succession, it cannot be recognized whether the probability variation has been given. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 16, when the probability variation suggestion effect is not continued four times, the player cannot determine that the probability variation state is present. For this reason, even if the probability variation suggestion effect is not continuous four times, it can be expected that the probability variation state is given to the player.

As described above in detail, the present embodiment has the following effects.
(1) The general CPU 38a stores a special symbol start pending storage after the end of the big hit game, when the probability change state is not notified even though the probability change state is given before the big hit game ends. The probability variation suggesting effect can be continuously executed a predetermined number of times until a predetermined number of symbol variation games corresponding to the upper limit of the number are executed. For this reason, when the player performs the probability variation suggestion effect continuously until the predetermined number of symbol variation games corresponding to the upper limit value of the special symbol start reserved memory number is executed, the notification effect is executed. It is possible to recognize that the probability variation state has been given.

  On the other hand, regardless of whether or not the probability change state has been granted, the general CPU 38a does not notify that the probability change state has been given until the jackpot game is finished, and the special symbol start pending storage after the jackpot game ends. The probability variation suggestion effect can be continuously executed until the symbol variation game is executed a smaller number of times than the upper limit of the number. For this reason, the player is given a probability variation state when the probability variation suggestion effect is not continuously performed until a predetermined number of symbol variation games corresponding to the upper limit value of the special symbol start reserved memory number is executed. I can not recognize whether or not.

  In this way, since the number of probable suggestion effects is set according to the number of special symbol holding memory at the end of the big hit game, even if the player does not play the game after the big hit game ends, the special symbol start reserved memory number If the big hit or the loss reach is not reached during the predetermined number of symbol variation games corresponding to the upper limit value, the symbol variation game is continuously performed without interruption. For this reason, the notification effect can be continuously executed over a plurality of symbol variation games.

  Therefore, it is possible to prevent the entertainment of the game from deteriorating due to the fact that the symbol variation game is interrupted and the contents of the effect of the notification effect are not understood or the tempo of the effect is deteriorated. That is, it is possible to increase the interest of the player by continuing the notification effect for notifying whether or not the probability variation state has been given over a plurality of symbol variation games after the end of the big hit gaming state.

  (2) When a notification effect is performed over a plurality of symbol variation games, if a reach effect is performed in which the effect time of the symbol variation game is increased due to factors such as a longer symbol variation time, the notification effect tempo May worsen and the production content may be interrupted. Therefore, the general CPU 38a, when the jackpot game or the outreach reach effect is performed from the end of the jackpot game until the predetermined number of symbol variation games corresponding to the upper limit value of the special symbol start reserved memory number is executed, The notification effect was interrupted without executing the probability change suggestion effect in subsequent symbol variation games. For this reason, it is possible to prevent the production content of the notification effect until the notification of whether or not it is in a probable change state from being interrupted, and to prevent the tempo of the production from being deteriorated. Therefore, a notification effect for notifying whether or not a probability variation state has been granted can be continued over a plurality of symbol variation games after the end of the big hit gaming state, thereby enhancing the interest of the player.

  In addition, the possibility that the slip reach effect is selected in the probability change state or in the short time state is low, so if the reach effect is performed in the probability change state or in the short time state, there is a possibility that the symbol variation game may be a big hit The player expects it to be higher than the reach of time. For this reason, by interrupting the notification effect, the player can concentrate and enjoy the reach effect in the probability changing state or in the short time state.

  Even if the probability variation state is given, the probability variation suggestion effect can be continuously executed until the symbol variation game is executed a smaller number of times than the upper limit value of the special symbol start reserved memory number. I made it. For this reason, when the reach effect is performed and the notification effect is not continuous, the player has reached the scheduled number of times of the probable suggestion effect (the value of the scheduled number of times flag) because the reach effect is performed or the notification effect is ended. Therefore, it is impossible to determine whether or not the notification effect has ended, and it is impossible to determine whether or not the probability variation state is given. Therefore, even if the notification effect is not continued due to the reach effect, it is considered that the scheduled number of times of the probable suggestion effect may have been reached, and the player can have a sense of expectation.

  (3) The main CPU 37a has the most effect time among the variation patterns that may be determined in the normal state when the determination result of the jackpot determination is negative until the symbol variation game held at the end of the jackpot game is played. The variation patterns P6 and P7 that are shorter than the production time of the variation pattern P6 that is short are determined. As a result, the symbol variation game that is on hold at the end of the big hit game is executed more continuously than in the normal state, so that the notification effect can be shown more continuously than in the normal state.

  (4) In the present embodiment, when the probability variation state is not notified by the end of the big hit game, the probability variation latent display effect is performed, which suggests the possibility that the probability variation state is given. For this reason, since the player expects that the probability variation state is given even if the probability variation state is not notified, the player can continue the game. In addition, when the probability change state is notified by the end of the big hit game, or when the notification effect that notifies that the probability change state is given after the big hit end is performed, the probability change fixed effect is performed, and the probability change determined effect is a big hit. Since it continues until it becomes, it can make a player continue a game.

  (5) The execution timing of the notice effect suggestion and the execution timing of the probability change suggestion are made different so that the probability change suggestion effect and the notice effect suggestion are not incurred. That is, the probability change suggestion effect is executed for 2 seconds from the start of the symbol variation game, and then other effects (notice effect) are executed. For this reason, the player can enjoy only the probability change suggestion effect without being disturbed by the notice effect.

In addition, the said embodiment can be embodied in another embodiment (another example) as follows.
In the above embodiment, the overall CPU 38a sets the scheduled number flag to values from “01H” to “04H”, but may set a value greater than “02H”. In this way, the probability variation suggestion effect is always continuous, and the notification effect can be executed over a plurality of symbol variation games.

  In the above embodiment, the overall CPU 38a sets the scheduled number flag from “01H” to “04H” at the start of the big hit game, but sets a value equal to or less than the special symbol start reserved memory number at the end of the big hit game. It may be. In this way, the symbol variation game is surely not interrupted, and the probable suggestion effect can be continuously performed.

  In the above embodiment, the general CPU 38a clears the scheduled number of times flag and the execution number flag in step S138 of the effect setting process when the variation pattern P3, P4 of the outlier reach effect is specified. good.

  In the above embodiment, the time reduction state can be provided, but the time reduction state may not be provided. In this case, in order to prevent the game state from being determined from the operation of the opening / closing blade 22 after the big hit game is finished, it is necessary to stop the application of the improved entrance rate state of the opening / closing blade 22 when the probability variation state is applied. .

  ○ In the above embodiment, before the end of the jackpot game, the probability change notification by the jackpot symbol combination, the probability change notification by the re-lottery effect, or the probability change notification during the jackpot game can be executed, but only one of them is executed You may comprise so that it can do.

  ○ In the above embodiment, the probable change suggestion was performed in a format that imitates the TV program provision screen, but if the probable change suggestion is executed continuously, it will be a continuous effect. For example, the production contents may be changed.

In the above embodiment, the upper limit of the number of special symbol start reserved memories is “4”, but may be arbitrarily changed. For example, the upper limit of the number of special symbol start reserved memories may be “8”.
In the above embodiment, the state display effect is executed, but it may not be executed.

  In the above embodiment, the effect display device 20 is caused to execute the state display effect, but instead of the state display effect, the effect display device 20, the lamp / LED 16, and the speaker are informed of the current game state continuously. 17 may be executed.

Next, a technical idea that can be grasped from the above embodiment and another example will be added below.
(A) At the end of the big hit game, the number determination means has a value of 2 or more as the possible number of performances, and a value less than or equal to the number of reserved balls stored in the reserved ball number storage means. The game machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the game machine is determined.

  When the possible number of performances is 1, the notification effect cannot be continued over a plurality of symbol variation games after the big hit game ends. In addition, the number of symbol change games that are greater than the number of reserved balls stored in the reserved ball number storage means may not be continuous after the big hit game, and the symbol change game may be interrupted. As a result, after the big hit game is over, the number of symbol variation games corresponding to the number of times that the effect can be performed is reliably continued, and the notification effect is continued over a plurality of symbol variation games until the game state is informed whether or not the game state is the probability variation state. It can be executed continuously.

  (B) If the determination result of the jackpot determination is affirmative, the number-of-times determination means is configured to determine the possible number of performances at the start of the symbol variation game that becomes the jackpot, and starts at the end of the jackpot game The number of stored start balls at the end of the big hit game is determined as the possible number of performances when the number of retained balls is less than the possible number of performances. The gaming machine according to one item. Thereby, the symbol variation game is not interrupted, and the probability variation suggestion effect can be continued over a plurality of symbol variation games.

The front view which shows the machine surface side of a pachinko machine. The front view which shows an effect display apparatus and a start winning apparatus. The block diagram which shows the control structure of a pachinko gaming machine. (A)-(c) is explanatory drawing which shows a fluctuation pattern distribution table. Explanatory drawing which shows the relationship between the jackpot symbol and the random number for jackpot symbol. The flowchart which shows the flow of a winning process. The flowchart which shows the flow of a fluctuation pattern determination process. The flowchart which shows the flow of an alerting | reporting pattern determination process. Explanatory drawing which shows an alerting | reporting pattern distribution table. The flowchart which shows the flow of an opening process. Explanatory drawing which shows the relationship between an alerting | reporting pattern flag and a scheduled frequency flag. The flowchart which shows the flow of the state notification process at the time of jackpot end. The flowchart which shows the flow of an effect setting process. Explanatory drawing explaining an effect table. (A)-(j) is a schematic diagram which shows the execution aspect of a probability variation latent production. (A)-(i) is a schematic diagram which shows the execution aspect of a probability change latency production.

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  DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 ... Pachinko machine (game machine), 16 ... Lamp and LED, 17 ... Speaker, 20 ... Production display device (production execution unit, notification production execution unit), 24 ... Start winning device (winning detection unit), 26 ... Large Winning mouth device, 29 ... Actuation gate, 37 ... Main control board, 37a ... Main CPU (random number acquisition means, jackpot determination means, probability variation determination means, variation pattern determination means, reach determination means), 37c ... RAM (holding ball number storage) Means), 38... Overall control board, 38a... Overall CPU (probability change notification timing determination means, number of times determination means), 38b... ROM, 38c... RAM, 39 ... display control board, 39a. ... lamp / voice control board.

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 a jackpot game is generated when a predetermined jackpot display result is displayed in the symbol variation game In the machine
Reservation ball number storage means capable of storing the number of start hold balls stored up to a predetermined number triggered by detection of a game ball winning by the winning detection means;
Random number acquisition means for acquiring a random number for jackpot determination triggered by detection of winning of a game ball by the winning detection means,
A jackpot determination means for comparing the jackpot determination random number acquired by the random number acquisition means at the start of the symbol variation game with a predetermined jackpot determination value and determining whether or not the symbol variation game is a jackpot;
If the determination result of the jackpot determination means is affirmative, a probability change determination means for determining whether or not to give a probability variation state in which the probability that the jackpot determination means determines affirmatively after the jackpot game ends is higher than a normal probability; ,
A probability change notification timing determination means for determining whether or not to notify the decision content of the probability change determination means before the end of the big hit game;
Based on the determination result of the jackpot determining means, a variation pattern determining means for determining a variation pattern for specifying the effect content and the variation time of the symbol variation 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;
If the probability change notification timing determination means determines not to notify the determination content of the probability change determination means before the end of the big hit game, a predetermined number of symbols corresponding to the upper limit value of the number of stored starting balls after the end of the big hit game Until the variation game is executed, every time the symbol variation game is executed, a probability variation suggestion effect that suggests the possibility of a probability variation state is performed, and the probability variation suggestion effect is continuously performed a plurality of times. A notification effect executing means for executing a notification effect for notifying whether or not the probability variation state has been provided;
If the probability variation determining means determines that the probability variation state is to be given, the upper limit value of the number of stored start balls is set as the upper limit, while determining the possible number of performances that can execute the probability variation suggestion effect, When it is determined that the probability variation state is not given by the probability variation determination means, the possible number of performances that can execute the probability variation suggestion effect, with an upper limit being a value that is smaller than the upper limit value of the number of stored reserve balls. A number of times determining means for determining,
The notification effect executing means performs the effect from the end of the big hit game until after the big hit game state is completed until the symbol variation game corresponding to the number of possible effects is performed or until the determination result of the big hit determination means becomes affirmative. A gaming machine characterized in that a notification effect is continuously executed over a number of symbol variation games corresponding to the possible number of times. When the determination result of the jackpot determination means is negative, after the symbol variation is started in the symbol variation game, the symbols in the specific column are displayed so as to be the same type of symbols, and the columns other than the specific column are displayed. Reach determination means for determining whether or not to perform a reach effect that forms a reach state for variably displaying symbols,
If the probability determining means determines that the probability variation state is to be given, the number determining means determines the upper limit value of the stored number of the start-pending balls or a value smaller than the upper limit value as the possible number of effects,
The notification effect execution means is determined until the symbol variation game corresponding to the possible number of effects is performed after the big hit gaming state is completed, until the determination result of the big hit determination means becomes affirmative, or the determination of the reach determination means 2. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein a notification effect is continuously executed over a number of symbol variation games corresponding to the possible number of effects from the end of the big hit gaming state until the result becomes affirmative.   The variation pattern determining means is determined in a normal state when the determination result of the jackpot determining means is negative from the end of the big hit gaming state until the number of symbol changing games corresponding to the number of possible presentations is performed. The gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2, wherein a variation pattern that is equal to or shorter than the variation time of the variation pattern with the shortest production time is determined among the possible variation patterns.

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