JP2010227411A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine capable of improving player's interest by executing a ready-to-win performance without changing the appearance rate of the ready-to-win performance and big winning reliability in a symbol variation game to end a continuation notice when the continuation notice is executed over a plurality of symbol variation games. <P>SOLUTION: A main CPU determines whether or not an acquired random number for ready-to-win state determination matches with a first performance determination value or an eleventh performance determination value, and when it matches, determines that a notice performance can be executed. Further, when an acquired random number for winning determination matches with a big winning determination value for the notice performance and when the random number for the ready-to-win determination matches with first-fifth performance determination values or eleventh-fifteenth performance determination values, the main CPU determines that the notice performance can be executed. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2011,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine configured to continuously execute a notice effect that suggests the possibility of a big hit over one or more symbol variation games.

  Conventionally, in a pachinko gaming machine that is a type of gaming machine, a big hit lottery of whether or not a big hit is made when a game ball enters the start winning opening arranged on the game board, and multiple lottery results of the big hit lottery are obtained It is derived by executing a symbol variation game in which the symbols of the columns are varied and displayed. In the symbol variation game, the player can recognize the big hit if the symbol that is finally stopped is a big hit symbol.

  In addition, in this type of pachinko machine, in order to improve the interest of the player, an effect that continuously executes (appears) a notice effect across multiple symbol variation games (hereinafter referred to as “continuous notice”). ”). Continuous notices are performed once for each symbol-changing game from several symbol-changing games that are performed before the symbol-changing game in which the jackpot effect may be performed. The game is continued across the combination game. Such continuous notice is proposed in the inventions described in Patent Document 1 and Patent Document 2, for example.

  In the pachinko machine described in Patent Literature 1 or Patent Literature 2, when a winning game ball is detected at the start winning opening, if the value of the random number for jackpot determination matches the jackpot determination value indicating that the jackpot is determined, Decide to run the notice. If there is a next game where a game ball is detected at the start winning opening, that is, if there are a plurality of start hold balls indicating the number of symbol change games held, the game will be preceded by the symbol change game that is a big hit. The continuous notice is executed from the symbol variation game. As a result, the player can have a sense of expectation for the big hit from the symbol variation game several times before, and the willingness to continue the game can be improved.

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  In general, pachinko machines that carry out continuous notices are designed to carry out continuous notices even if they are out of order in order to increase the appearance rate of continuous notices and improve the fun of games. . At this time, when the value of the jackpot determination random number matches the continuous notification determination value different from the jackpot determination value, the continuous notification is executed. However, in this case, the continuous notice may end without executing a reach effect that improves the player's expectation even though the continuous notice is executed over several symbol variation games. is there. As a result, there is a problem that even if the continuous notice is executed, the player's expectation cannot be sufficiently improved.

  In such a case, even if the reach effect is forcibly executed in the symbol variation game in which the continuous notice ends, the appearance rate of the reach effect that is out of the symbol variation game becomes high, and the hit effect on the reach effect is increased. There was a problem that the reliability was lowered.

  The present invention has been made paying attention to such problems existing in the prior art. The purpose is to execute the reach effect without changing the appearance rate and the jackpot reliability of the reach effect in the symbol change game where the continuous notice ends when the continuous notice is executed over a plurality of symbol change games. An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that can improve the interest of the player.

  In order to achieve the above object, the invention described in claim 1 is a start winning opening for detecting a winning of a game ball, and a hold for winning the winning winning opening and storing the detected game ball as a start holding ball. A storage means and an effect executing means for executing a symbol variation game for varying a plurality of types of symbols when the reserve memory means stores a start-holding ball, and a jackpot display result predetermined in the symbol variation game Is displayed in the gaming machine to which a jackpot game is provided that opens a winning means that allows a game ball to enter after completion of the symbol variation game, the game ball winning detection by the start winning port is triggered. A random number for winning determination, a random number acquiring means for acquiring a random number for reaching determination, a random number for winning determination acquired by the random number acquiring means at the start of the symbol variation game, and a predetermined jackpot determination value And the big hit determination means for executing the big hit determination to determine whether or not the symbol variation game is a big hit through the reach effect, and when the determination result of the big hit determination means is negative, the random number acquisition means has acquired A reach determination unit that compares a reach determination random number value with a predetermined reach determination value to determine whether or not to execute a reach effect in the symbol variation game, and a determination result of the jackpot determination unit Is determined, a variation pattern that can specify the effect time of the symbol variation game is determined from a plurality of types of variation patterns for jackpot effect, and if the determination result of the reach determination means is affirmative, the variation pattern Is determined from a plurality of types of variation patterns for outlier reach production, and when the determination result of the reach determination means is negative, the variation pattern is A variation pattern determining means for determining from among the variation patterns for out-of-line effects, and a notice effect that suggests the possibility that a symbol variation game held on the occasion of detection of winning of a game ball by the start winning opening may be a big hit The notice determining means for determining whether or not it is feasible, the notice determining means for determining whether or not to execute the notice effect when the determination result of the notice determining means is affirmative, and the variation pattern determining means are determined. And an effect control means for controlling the effect execution means so as to execute a symbol change game based on the changed pattern, and the holding storage means is based on the fact that the game ball is detected by the start winning opening. When storing the start hold ball, the hit determination random number and the reach determination random number hit the storage area associated with the storage number indicating the number of the start hold ball stored. On the other hand, every time the symbol variation game is executed, 1 is subtracted from the memory number of the starting and holding ball, and it corresponds to the storage area in which the random number for hit determination and the random number for reach determination are stored. The hit determination random number and the reach determination random number are rewritten in a storage area corresponding to the storage number obtained by subtracting 1 from the attached storage number, and the notice determination unit is configured to play the game ball through the start winning opening. When the winning is detected and the hold storage means stores the start hold ball, whether or not the reach determination random number associated with the start hold ball matches a predetermined first notice effect reach determination value. If the determination result is affirmative, it is determined that the notice effect can be executed, and when the game ball is detected by the start winning opening and the hold storage means stores the start hold ball, When the random number for hit determination associated with the starting hold ball matches the predetermined first jackpot determination value for notice effect, the reach determination random number associated with the start hold ball is determined in advance. It is determined whether or not it matches with the determined performance execution determination value. If the determination result is affirmative, it is determined that the notification effect is executable, and the reach determination value for the first notification effect is the reach A value that coincides with the determination value is set, and the effect execution determination value is set to a predetermined value among the values that the reach determination random number can take, and the first notice effect big hit determination value is the jackpot value A value that coincides with the determination value is set, and the notice determination means determines that the result of the notice determination means is positive when the game ball is detected by the start winning opening and the hold storage means stores the start hold ball. When it becomes When all of the random numbers for hit determination related to the start hold ball stored in the hold storage means before the start hold ball do not match the predetermined second notice effect jackpot determination value, If all of the reach determination random numbers associated with the start holding ball do not coincide with a predetermined reach determination value for the second notice effect, it is decided to execute the notice effect, and the second notice effect reach determination is performed. The value is set to a value that coincides with the reach determination value, and the number of reach determination values for the second notice effect matches the number of reach determination values. The jackpot determination value is set to a value that matches the jackpot determination value, and the number of the second warning effect jackpot determination values matches the number of jackpot determination values. The means is When the determination result of the advance notice determining means is affirmative and the advance notice determining means determines to execute the advance notice effect, the symbol variation game is the same number of times as the stored number of the start hold balls stored in the hold storage means. The gist is to execute the notice effect.

  According to a second aspect of the present invention, in the first aspect of the present invention, the number of reach determination values is stored in a start-holding ball stored in the hold storage unit when the reach determination unit performs a reach determination. On the other hand, a part of the reach determination value is set to the same value regardless of the number of start holding balls, and the number of start holding balls is changed. The reach determination value that is set regardless of whether the reach determination value for the first warning effect coincides with the reach determination value for the first warning effect. The value and the number of reach determination values for second notice effect change, and the notice determination means detects a winning game ball by the start winning opening, and the hold storage means sets the start hold ball. Determination of the notice determination means when storing When the result is affirmative, all the hit determination random numbers related to each start hold ball stored in the hold storage means before the start hold ball are determined as predetermined second notice effect jackpots. When the symbol variation game is executed based on the start hold ball stored before the start hold ball when the determination result of the notice determination unit becomes affirmative when the determination value does not match, the notice determination unit For each stored number from the stored number of the starting reserved balls to the upper limit value of the predetermined number of stored balls when it is assumed that no winning ball is detected after the determination result becomes affirmative, the starting reserved balls The reach determination randomness for determining whether or not the reach determination random number stored in correspondence with the second determination result reach determination value coincides with the second determination result when the determination result of the previous determination unit is affirmative Beginning It is configured to execute for all start holding balls stored before the holding ball, and to determine the execution of the warning effect when the determination results of the reach determination for the warning effect are all negative determinations. Is the gist.

  The invention according to claim 3 is the invention according to claim 1 or claim 2, wherein the notice determining means wins random number lottery even if the result of the notice determining means is affirmative. The gist is that the execution of the notice effect is not decided.

  According to the present invention, when a continuous notice is executed across one or a plurality of symbol variation games, in the symbol variation game in which the continuous notice ends, reach is not changed without changing the appearance rate and the jackpot reliability of the reach effect. The production can be executed and the interest of the player can be improved.

The front view which shows the machine surface side of a pachinko machine. The enlarged view which shows a game board. The block diagram which shows the electrical constitution of a pachinko gaming machine. Explanatory drawing explaining the kind of fluctuation pattern. (A) And (b) is explanatory drawing which shows the relationship between a reach determination value and the special figure starting reservation memory | storage number. The flowchart which shows a special symbol input process. The flowchart which shows a special symbol start process. The flowchart which shows a notice setting process. The flowchart which shows a notification effect determination process. The flowchart which shows a notification effect determination process. (A)-(c) is a time chart which shows the execution timing of a notice effect.

Hereinafter, an embodiment in which the present invention is embodied in a pachinko gaming machine (hereinafter referred to as a “pachinko machine”) which is a kind of gaming machine will be described with reference to FIGS.
FIG. 1 schematically shows a pachinko gaming machine 10, and a vertical rectangular middle frame for setting various gaming components on the front side of the opening of an outer frame 11 that forms the outline of the machine body of the pachinko gaming machine 10. The front frame 14 is assembled to the front side of the middle frame 12 so as to be opened and closed and detachable. As shown in FIG. 1, the front frame 14 is assembled so as to overlap the middle frame 12 when the pachinko gaming machine 10 is viewed from the front side. For this reason, the middle frame 12 is disposed on the rear side of the front frame 14 and cannot be visually recognized from the front side of the machine. The front frame 14 has a window 14a at the center, and an upper ball tray (reservation dish) 15 capable of storing a game ball serving as a game medium of the pachinko gaming machine 10 is integrally formed below the window 14a. ing. On the back side of the front frame 14, a glass support frame (not shown) that protects the game board 13 disposed inside the machine and supports glass of a size that covers the window 14a is assembled so as to be detachable and tiltable. . The game board 13 is attached to the middle frame 12. In addition, a decorative lamp 16 is provided on the front side of the front frame 14 and the game area 13a of the game board 13 to perform a light emission effect by light emission (lighting (flashing)) of a light emitter (LED, lamp, etc.). . A speaker 17 that outputs various sounds and performs a game effect based on the sound output is arranged below the outer frame 11. A lower ball tray 18 and a launching device 19 are attached to the lower part of the middle frame 12. Then, when the player operates the launching device 19 to drive the launching device 19, the game ball in the upper ball tray 15 is launched into the game area 13 a of the game board 13.

  In FIG. 2, a special figure display H1 as a 7-segment type special symbol display means is provided at the lower right of the game area 13a of the game board 13. In the game area 13a of the game board 13, a variable display H2 is provided as a liquid crystal display type effect execution means. The game area 13a of the game board 13 is provided with a center accessory 20 as a decorative member. The special symbol display H1 executes a symbol variation game in which a plurality of types of symbols are varied and displayed. In the variable display H2, a display effect related to the symbol variation game performed in the special figure display H1 is performed. Specifically, the variable display H2 performs a display effect based on a fluctuating image (or image display), and changes a plurality of types of symbols in a plurality of columns to display a symbol combination game (hereinafter referred to as a symbol). May be shown as a combination game).

  Then, in the symbol variation game, the special symbol display H1 displays a special symbol by varying a plurality of types of special symbols (hereinafter, sometimes referred to as “special symbols”) in one row. This special figure is a notification pattern indicating the result of an internal lottery such as whether or not a big hit. On the other hand, in the display effect related to the symbol variation game, the variable display H2 varies a plurality of types of decorative symbols (hereinafter sometimes referred to as “decorative diagrams”) in a plurality of columns (in this embodiment, three columns). Display a decorative drawing for each column. This decorative drawing is a design for production used for diversifying display production.

  On the special symbol display H1, the symbol variation display is started simultaneously with the start of the symbol variation game, and the special symbol is confirmed and stopped simultaneously with the end of the game. In addition, the variable display H2 starts the decorative display of the decorative drawing at the same time as the start of the symbol changing game, and the decorative drawing is temporarily stopped and displayed in a swinging and changing state before the end of the game. The decoration drawing is displayed in a fixed stop state. “Fluctuation display” is a state in which the type of the symbol displayed in the display area defined in the indicator that displays the symbol is changing. “Temporary display” means that the symbol is shaken in the display area. This is a state displayed in a fluctuating state. The “definite stop display” is a state in which the symbols are fixed and stopped in the display area. In the special symbol display H1 and the variable display H2, the display effect relating to the symbol variation game and the symbol variation game is started at the same time and is ended at the same time (that is, the special symbol and the decorative drawing are simultaneously displayed in a fixed stop).

  In the present embodiment, the special figure display H1 selects one special figure corresponding to the lottery result of the big hit lottery (big hit determination) from among a plurality of special figures (101 types in the present embodiment). The selected special figure is confirmed and stopped individually by the end of the symbol variation game. The 101 types of special symbols are classified into 100 types of jackpot symbols (corresponding to the jackpot display result) that can recognize jackpots, and one type of outlier symbol that can recognize a hit. When the jackpot symbol is displayed, the player is awarded a jackpot game. The jackpot game of this embodiment will be described later in detail.

  In the present embodiment, the variable display H2 includes 8 [1], [2], [3], [4], [5], [6], [7], and [8] for each column. Numbers of types are displayed as decorative drawings. In the present embodiment, the variable display H2 has a larger display area than the special figure display H1, and the decorative drawing is displayed much larger than the special figure. . For this reason, the player can recognize the big hit or miss from the symbol combination stopped and displayed on the variable display H2. When the symbols of all the columns that are stopped and displayed on the variable display H2 are of the same type, the jackpot to which the jackpot game is given can be recognized from the symbol combination ([222] [777] or the like). The symbol combination that can recognize the jackpot is a jackpot symbol combination (big hit display result) by a decorative drawing. When the big hit symbol combination is displayed in a fixed stop state, the player is given a big hit game after the end of the symbol variation game. On the other hand, when the symbols of all columns displayed on the variable display H2 are stopped and displayed are of different types, or when the symbols of one column are different from the symbols of the other two columns, the symbol combination ([123] [122] [767] etc.) can be recognized. The symbol combination which can recognize this deviation becomes a symbol combination (outlier display result) of the deviation by the decorative drawing.

  Further, in the present embodiment, each row in the variable display H2 is configured such that the decorative drawing is variably displayed along a predetermined variation direction (vertical scroll direction) when the symbol variation game is started. When the symbol variation game is started (when the decorations in each column start to vary), the left column (left symbol) → the right column (right symbol) → the middle column (middle) as viewed from the player side in the variable display H2. The decorative drawings are stopped and displayed in the order of symbols. When the left symbol and the right symbol that are stopped and displayed are of the same type, the reach state can be recognized from the symbol combination ([↓] indicates that the symbol is changing, such as [1 ↓ 1]). In the reach state, among the plurality of columns, the decorative drawings of the specific columns (the left column and the right column in the present embodiment) are the same type and are stopped and displayed, and columns other than the specific columns (the middle column in the present embodiment) Is a state in which the decorative drawing is displayed in a variable manner. The symbol combination which can recognize this reach state becomes the symbol combination of the reach by the decorative drawing. Further, in the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment, after the start of the symbol variation game, the left column that first stops the decorative drawing becomes the first stop display column, and the right column that stops the decorative drawing next is the first column. The second stop display column is the third stop display column.

  The variable display H2 displays a symbol combination corresponding to the display result of the special figure display H1. More specifically, the special symbol displayed on the special symbol display H1 and the symbol combination by the decorative graphic displayed on the variable display H2 correspond to each other. The combination is displayed in a fixed stop correspondingly. For example, when the big hit symbol is displayed on the special symbol display H1, the jackpot symbol combination such as [222] or [444] is displayed on the variable display H2 in a fixed stop manner. ing. Further, when the off symbol is stopped on the special symbol display H1, the off symbol combination such as [121] or [345] is also displayed on the variable indicator H2 in a fixed stop manner. In addition, the symbol combination of the decorative drawing with respect to the special drawing is not necessarily one-to-one, and the symbol combination with one decorative drawing is selected from among the symbol combinations with a plurality of decorative drawings for one special drawing. Yes. As described above, in the variable display H2 of the present embodiment, the display effect related to the symbol variation game on the special symbol display H1 (the symbol variation game that displays the combination of symbols by variably displaying three columns of symbols) is performed. It has come to be.

  As shown in FIG. 2, a start winning opening 25 through which a game ball can enter is disposed below the center accessory 20. Behind the start winning opening 25, a start opening sensor SE1 (shown in FIG. 3) for detecting a game ball that has entered is provided. The start winning opening 25 can give a start condition for the symbol variation game when the game ball enters. The start winning opening 25 of the present embodiment is configured to pay out three prize balls when a game ball is entered.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 2, below the start winning opening 25, a large winning opening apparatus 29 (with a large winning opening door 28 that opens and closes by the operation of a large winning opening solenoid SOL1 (shown in FIG. 3). (Winning means) is arranged. A count switch SE <b> 2 that detects a game ball that has entered the ball is provided in the back of the big prize opening device 29. When the big hit game is generated, the big prize opening device 29 is opened by the opening operation of the big prize opening door 28 and the game ball can be entered, so that the player has a chance to obtain a large number of prize balls. Can be obtained. The big prize opening device 29 of the present embodiment is configured to pay out 15 prize balls when a game ball is entered.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 2, a holding indicator Ra is disposed at the lower left portion of the center accessory 20. The hold indicator Ra enters the start winning opening 25, and becomes the start hold ball and is stored as the start hold ball (RAM 30c) and stored in the machine (RAM 30c). Is displayed, and the number of symbol variation games being held is notified by the display content of the hold display Ra.

  The special figure start reserved memory number is incremented by 1 (+1) when a game ball enters the start winning opening 25, and is subtracted by 1 (-1) when the symbol variation game is started. When a game ball enters the start winning opening 25 during the symbol variation game, the special figure start reserved memory number is further added (+1) and accumulated up to a predetermined upper limit number (4 in this embodiment). The hold indicator Ra is composed of a plurality (four) of light emitting means. For example, when one light emitting means is lit, it is informed that one symbol variation game is pending. Therefore, the player can recognize that the symbol variation game is currently being executed when the number of the symbol variation games held is reduced by looking at the display content of the hold indicator Ra. Note that the variable display H2 of the present embodiment also displays the number of stored start balls in the number of reserved display images (for example, character CH) below the display area, as with the hold display Ra. (See FIG. 2).

  In addition, the pachinko machine 10 according to the present embodiment has a probability variation (hereinafter referred to as “probability variation”) function as a special gaming state advantageous to the player after the big hit game. The probability change function is a low probability of winning a lottery (winning probability) after the jackpot game is over, provided that the type of jackpot symbol (special symbol) that is confirmed and stopped is a predetermined specific symbol (probability symbol). This is a function for giving a probability variation state (probability variation state) that varies from a normal probability (4/1549 in the present embodiment) that is a normal state to a high probability (40/1549 in the present embodiment). In this embodiment, a jackpot to which a probability variation state is given after the jackpot game ends is a probability variation jackpot, and a jackpot to which no probability variation state is imparted is a non-probability variation jackpot (usually a jackpot). Further, the probability variation state is given until the next big hit is generated. In this way, when a probability variation state is given, the probability of winning a big hit fluctuates with a high probability and it is easy for a jackpot to occur. Playing games while expecting.

Next, the big hit game prescribed | regulated to the pachinko machine 10 of this embodiment is demonstrated.
The jackpot game is started after the jackpot symbol (and the jackpot symbol combination) is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display H1 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 29 (the special winning entry door 28) is opened is performed a plurality of times with the predetermined number of rounds as an upper limit (16 rounds in the present embodiment). One round game is performed until the grand prize opening door 28 of the big prize opening device 29 is opened and closed a predetermined number of times. During one round game, the grand prize opening device 29 has a predetermined number (the maximum number of balls to be entered). ) Until the game ball wins or until the specified time (round game time) elapses. In round games, round effects are performed. Then, an ending effect indicating the end of the jackpot game is performed, and the jackpot game is ended.

  And in the pachinko machine 10 of this embodiment, when the big hit lottery is won, one big hit game is determined from two types of big hit games, and the determined big hit game is given. Of the two types of jackpot games, which jackpot game is awarded is determined according to the type of special symbol (big jackpot symbol) that is determined when the jackpot lottery is won. In this embodiment, the big hit symbols of 100 kinds of special symbols displayed on the special symbol display H1 are classified into two groups of probability variation symbols and non-probability variation symbols.

  And 75 kinds of big hit symbols out of the big hit symbols displayed on the special figure display H1 are distributed to the probability variation symbols. Similarly, 25 types of jackpot symbols among the jackpot symbols displayed on the special symbol display H1 are distributed to the non-probable variation symbols.

  The jackpot game that is awarded when the jackpot symbol that is classified as a probability variation symbol is displayed on the special chart display H1, the specified number of rounds is set to "16 times", and the probability variation state is granted after the jackpot game ends It is a big hit game. Hereinafter, the jackpot game given when the jackpot symbol classified as the probability variation symbol is displayed on the special figure display H1 may be referred to as “probability jackpot game”. In the probable big hit game, the upper limit number of balls (specified number) for one round game is set to “8 balls”. Further, in the 16 round games in the probable big hit game, it is set so that the big prize opening door 28 of the big prize opening device 29 is opened “once” in each round game. In the probabilistic big hit game, the opening time is “10 (seconds)”, the round game time (specified time) of one round game is “25 (seconds)”, and the ending time is “8 (seconds)”. Each is set. Each round game may end when a maximum number of game balls enter. For this reason, in the probability variation big hit game, the round game time of one round game “25 (seconds)” is the maximum time. In addition, the interval time between rounds (interval between rounds) in the probability variation big hit game is set to “2.0 (seconds)”.

  The jackpot game that is awarded when a jackpot symbol that is classified as a non-probable symbol is displayed on the special chart display H1, and the specified number of rounds is set to “16”, and the probability change state after the jackpot game ends. It is a jackpot game that does not grant (gives a non-probability change state). Hereinafter, the jackpot game given when the jackpot symbol classified as the non-probability variable symbol is displayed on the special figure display H1 may be referred to as “non-probability variable jackpot game”. In the non-probable big hit game, the upper limit number of balls (specified number) for one round game is set to “8 balls”. Further, in the 16 round games in the non-probable big hit game, the big prize opening door 28 of the big prize opening device 29 is set to be opened “once” in each round game. In addition, in the non-probable big hit game, the opening time is “10 (seconds)”, the round game time (specified time) of one round game is “25 (seconds)”, and the ending time is “8 (seconds)”. Are set respectively. Each round game may end when a maximum number of game balls enter. For this reason, in the non-probability big hit game, “25 (seconds)” that is the round game time of one round game is the maximum time. Note that the interval time between rounds (inter-round interval) in the non-probable big hit game is set to “2.0 (seconds)”.

Next, the control configuration of the pachinko machine 10 will be described with reference to FIG.
A main control board 30 that controls the entire pachinko machine 10 is mounted on the back side of the pachinko machine 10. The main control board 30 executes various processes for controlling the entire pachinko machine 10, performs arithmetic processing on various control signals (control commands) for controlling the game according to the processing results, and outputs the control signals ( Control command). In addition, an overall control board 31, a display control board 32, a lamp control board 33, and a sound control board 34 are mounted on the rear side of the machine. The overall control board 31 comprehensively controls the display control board 32, the lamp control board 33, and the sound control board 34 based on the control signal (control command) output from the main control board 30. The display control board 32 controls the display mode (display images of symbols, backgrounds, characters, etc.) of the variable display H2 based on control signals (control commands) output from the main control board 30 and the overall control board 31. The lamp control board 33 controls the light emission mode (lighting (flashing) / lighting off timing, etc.) of the decorative lamp 16 based on control signals (control commands) output from the main control board 30 and the overall control board 31. The sound control board 34 controls the sound output mode (sound output timing, etc.) of the speaker 17 based on the control signal (control command) output from the main control board 30 and the overall control board 31.

Hereinafter, specific configurations of the main control board 30, the overall control board 31, and the display control board 32 will be described.
The main control board 30 is provided with a main CPU 30a. A ROM 30b and a RAM 30c are connected to the main CPU 30a. A start port sensor SE1, a count switch SE2, and the like are connected to the main CPU 30a. The main CPU 30a is connected with a special figure display H1 and a hold display Ra. The main CPU 30a is connected with a special prize opening solenoid SOL1. In addition, the main CPU 30a executes various control programs, updates various random number values such as a hit determination random number every predetermined cycle, and stores (sets) updated values in a setting area of the RAM 30c for updating. Rewriting the previous value.

  A main control program for controlling the entire pachinko machine 10 is stored in the ROM 30b. The ROM 30b stores a plurality of types of variation patterns. The variation pattern is a game effect (display effect, light emission) from when the symbol (special symbol and decoration) starts to vary (the symbol variation game starts) to when the symbol is stopped (the symbol variation game ends). This shows a pattern serving as a base for production and voice production. In other words, the variation pattern can specify the effect content and the effect time (the change time) of the symbol change game from when the special figure starts to change until the special figure is confirmed and stopped.

  As shown in FIG. 4, the fluctuation pattern wins the big hit lottery and forms a reach with the fluctuation patterns P1 to P5 for the big hit effect selected when the big hit game is awarded, and the reach effect is performed. Later, there are fluctuation patterns P6 to P10 for an outlier reach effect that are finally set as deviations, and fluctuation patterns P11 to P13 for an outage effect that are set as deviations without forming a reach.

  The jackpot effect is an effect that the symbol variation game is developed so that the symbol combination of the jackpot is finally confirmed and stopped through the reach effect. The outlier reach effect is an effect that is developed so that the symbol variation game undergoes the reach effect, and finally displays the combination of symbols that are out of place. 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 that is performed after the reach symbol combination is formed in the symbol variation game with the decorative symbol of the variable display H2 until the jackpot symbol combination or the outlier symbol combination is derived. .

Hereinafter, each variation pattern P1 to P13 will be described in detail.
When the symbol variation game is played based on the variation pattern P1 to P5 for the big hit effect, the special symbol display H1 and the variable display H2 finally display the big hit symbol and the big hit symbol combination which can recognize the big hit respectively. It has come to be. In addition, when the symbol variation game is performed based on the variation pattern P6 to P10 for the outlier reach effect, the symbol combination of the out symbol and the outlier (outlier reach) is finally obtained in the special symbol display device H1 and the variable display device H2. Is displayed. Then, when the symbol variation game is performed based on the variation pattern P11 to P13 for the offending effect, the special symbol display H1 and the variable display H2 are finally subjected to the combination of the deviating symbol and the deviating symbol respectively after the normal variation. It is displayed.

  In the present embodiment, in the symbol variation game based on the variation patterns P1 to P5 for the big hit effect and the variation patterns P6 to P10 for the outlier reach effect, any one of the reach effects NR and SR1 to SR4 is achieved. To be done. The reach effect is an effect that is performed in a symbol change game with decorative symbols, from the time when a reach symbol combination is formed until a bonus symbol combination or an outlier symbol combination is derived. For example, in the reach effect NR, after the reach symbol combination by the decorative symbol is displayed, the reach effect is performed with the effect of deriving the decorative symbol by changing the remaining one column (in this embodiment, the middle column). (Also called normal reach production (normal reach production)). In addition, the reach effects SR1 to SR4 pass through the reach effect NR, and after the remaining one row of decorative drawings is changing or temporarily stopped, for example, a specific character appears and is called “XX reach” which is called by the name of the appearing character. ”(Development), and reach production is performed with the production content that derives the decorative design (also referred to as super reach production).

  And in this embodiment, the ratio (hit reliability or expectation degree of jackpot) to which the big hit game is given is varied according to the type of reach production. More specifically, the reach effects SR1 to SR4 are set to have a higher ratio of jackpot games than the reach effect NR. This indicates that the reach effects SR1 to SR4 increase the degree of expectation (possibility) that the big hit game is given compared to the reach effect NR. The ratio at which the jackpot game is given is determined according to the distribution mode when the variation pattern in which each reach effect is performed is allocated to the reach effect instead of the jackpot effect.

  In other words, in order to increase the percentage that the jackpot game of reach production is given, in the case of jackpot relative to the ratio of the reach production (the overall ratio that appears in the case of reach instead of the jackpot) What is necessary is just to distribute a fluctuation pattern so that the ratio that the reach effect appears may be reduced (or one of them) when the reach effect is increased and the ratio that the reach effect appears is decreased. In this way, by changing the ratio of winning jackpot games, the reach symbol combination is displayed, and when a reach effect is performed, the player's expectation for the jackpot according to the type of reach effect The feeling can be changed. In the present embodiment, the reach effect NR is executed in a symbol variation game based on the variation patterns P1 and P6, and the reach effects SR1 to SR4 are symbol variations based on the variation patterns P2 to P5 and P7 to P10. It is supposed to be executed in the game.

  When a reach effect is performed in the symbol variation game, the longer the rendering time specified by the variation pattern is, the higher the jackpot reliability is set. That is, when it is determined that the probability variation big hit game or the non-probability big hit game is given, the main CPU 30a can easily determine a variation pattern with a longer presentation time than a variation pattern with a short presentation time. On the other hand, when the determination result of the big hit determination is negative and the determination result of the reach determination is affirmative, the main CPU 30a can easily determine a variation pattern having a shorter effect time than a variation pattern. Accordingly, the main CPU 30a is more likely to determine a variation pattern having a longer variation time among the variation patterns P1 to P5 for the big hit effect (in this embodiment, the order of P1 <P2 <P3 <P4 <P5). On the other hand, the main CPU 30a is less likely to determine a variation pattern having a longer variation time among the variation patterns P6 to P10 for the outlier reach effect (in this embodiment, the order of P6 <P7 <P8 <P9 <P10). .

  In addition, the jackpot determination value is stored in the ROM 30b. The big hit determination value is a determination value used in the internal lottery to determine whether or not the big hit, and is determined from numerical values (a total of 1549 integers from 0 to 1548) that the random number for the hit determination can take. Note that the number of jackpot determination values differs depending on whether or not the probability variation state is given. The number of jackpot determination values in the probability variation state (40 in this embodiment) is the jackpot determination value in the normal state. Is set to be larger than the number (four in this embodiment). The RAM 30c stores a hit determination random number used when determining the big hit.

  The RAM 30c stores special figure distribution random numbers used when determining the type of special figure that becomes a big hit symbol when the big hit is determined. Each special figure is assigned a predetermined number (one in this embodiment) of this special figure distribution random number, and the main CPU 30a has acquired it when the big hit is determined (when the big hit determination is affirmative). The jackpot symbol is determined based on the special distribution random number. The special CPU distribution random number is set so that the main CPU 30a can take a numerical value within a predetermined numerical value range (in the present embodiment, all 100 kinds of integers from “0” to “99”) at predetermined intervals. The value is updated by adding 1 to the value (every 4 ms). Then, the main CPU 30a stores the updated value in the RAM 30c as a special figure distribution random number value, and sequentially updates the special figure distribution random number value by rewriting the already stored special figure distribution random value value. It is supposed to do. In the present embodiment, the special figure distribution random number is acquired when the game ball wins the start winning opening 25.

  The RAM 30c stores a reach determination random number used when determining whether or not to execute the reach effect when the big hit determination is lost. The reach determination random numbers are numerical values at predetermined intervals (every 4 ms) so that the main CPU 30a can take numerical values within a predetermined numerical range (in this embodiment, all 241 integers from 0 to 240). Is updated by adding 1. Then, the main CPU 30a stores the updated value in the RAM 30c as the value of the reach determination random number, and sequentially updates the value of the reach determination random number by rewriting the value of the reach determination random number. It has become. In the present embodiment, the reach determination random number is acquired when the game ball wins the start winning opening 25.

  In addition, the reach determination value is stored in the ROM 30b. The reach determination value is a determination value used in reach lottery (reach determination) for determining whether or not a reach effect is to be executed when the symbol variation game is out of place, and a reach determination random number (from 0 to 240). 241 types of integers). As shown in FIG. 5, the number of reach determination values varies depending on the presence / absence of a probable change state and the number of stored start balls. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 5A, when the probability variation state is not given, the reach determination value is 0 to 35 when the special figure start pending storage number is “0” or “1”. ing. When the probability variation state is not given, the reach determination value is 0 to 17 when the special figure start reserved memory number is “2”. When the probability variation state is not given and the special figure start reserved memory number is “3”, the reach determination value is 0 to 3. Further, as shown in FIG. 5B, when the probability variation state is given, the reach determination value is 0 to 35 when the special figure start pending storage number is “0” or “1”. When the probability variation state is given, the reach determination value is 0 to 19 when the special figure start reserved memory number is “2”. When the probability variation state is given, the reach determination value is 0 to 4 when the special figure start reserved memory number is “3”.

Next, the overall control board 31 will be described with reference to FIG.
The overall control board 31 is provided with an overall CPU 31a. A ROM 31b and a RAM 31c are connected to the overall CPU 31a. The overall CPU 31a updates various random number values at predetermined intervals, stores (sets) the updated values in the setting area of the RAM 31c, and rewrites the values before the update. The ROM 31b stores an overall control program for comprehensively controlling the display control board 32, the lamp control board 33, and the sound control board 34. When the general CPU 31a inputs various control commands, the general CPU 31a executes various controls based on the general control program.

Next, the display control board 32 will be described with reference to FIG.
The display control board 32 is provided with a sub CPU 32a. A ROM 32b and a RAM 32c are connected to the sub CPU 32a. A variable display H2 is connected to the display control board 32 (sub CPU 32a). The ROM 32b stores a display control program for controlling the display contents of the variable display H2. The ROM 32b stores various image data (image data such as symbols, various background images, characters, characters, etc.). The RAM 32c stores (sets) various information that can be appropriately rewritten during the operation of the pachinko machine 10.

  Next, various processes such as a special symbol input process and a special symbol start process executed by the main CPU 30a based on the main control program will be described. First, the special symbol input process will be described with reference to FIG.

  The main CPU 30a determines whether or not a game ball has entered the start winning opening 25 (step S1). That is, in step S1, the main CPU 30a determines whether or not a detection signal output when the start port sensor SE1 detects a game ball is input. When the determination result of step S1 is negative, the main CPU 30a ends the special symbol input process. When the determination result of step S1 is affirmative, the main CPU 30a determines whether or not the special figure start pending storage number stored in the RAM 30c is less than the upper limit number 4 (step S2). When the determination result of step S2 is negative (the number of special figure start hold memory = 4), the main CPU 30a ends the special symbol input process.

  If the determination result in step S2 is affirmative (special figure start hold memory count <4), the main CPU 30a adds +1 (1 addition) to the special figure start hold memory count and rewrites the special figure start hold memory count (step S3). . At this time, the main CPU 30a outputs a hold command for designating the special figure start hold memory number after 1 addition. Further, the main CPU 30a changes the display content of the hold indicator Ra so as to represent the special figure start hold memory number after 1 addition. Subsequently, the main CPU 30a reads out and acquires the value of the random number for hit determination, the value of the random number for reach determination, and the value of the special figure distribution random number from the RAM 30c, and associates these values with the special figure start pending storage number. The predetermined storage area of the RAM 30c is set (step S4), and the special symbol input process is terminated.

Next, the special symbol start process will be described with reference to FIG. The main CPU 30a executes a special symbol start process after the special symbol input process is completed.
First, the main CPU 30a determines whether or not the symbols (special drawings and decorative drawings) are being displayed in a variable manner and whether or not the jackpot game is being played (step S11). When the determination result of step S11 is affirmative, the main CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process. On the other hand, if the determination result of step S11 is negative, the main CPU 30a reads the special figure start reserved memory number (step S12), and determines whether or not the special figure start reserved memory number is larger than "0" (step S12). S13). When the determination result of step S13 is negative (when the special figure start hold storage number = 0), the special symbol start process is terminated.

  On the other hand, when the determination result of step S13 is affirmative (when the special figure start hold memory number> 0), the main CPU 30a subtracts (-1) the number of the special figure start hold memory number (-1) (step S14). Then, each value of the random number for hit determination, the random number for reach determination, and the special figure distribution random number stored in the predetermined storage area of the RAM 30c in association with the number of reserved special chart start pending storage is acquired (step S15).

  More specifically, the main CPU 30a reads the random number stored in the storage area associated with the special figure start hold storage number “1” stored earliest. In addition, after reading the random number, the main CPU 30a stores the random number stored in the storage area associated with the special figure start suspension storage number “2” and associated with the special figure start suspension storage number “1”. Store in the area. Similarly, the main CPU 30a stores the random number stored in the storage area associated with the special figure start hold storage number “3” in the storage area associated with the special figure start hold storage number “2”. Similarly, the main CPU 30a stores the random number stored in the storage area associated with the special figure start hold memory number “4” in the storage area associated with the special figure start hold memory number “3”. When the main CPU 30a subtracts 1 from the special figure start hold memory number, the main CPU 30a outputs a hold command for designating the special figure start hold memory number after 1 subtraction. Further, the main CPU 30a changes the display content of the hold indicator Ra so as to represent the special figure start hold memory number after 1 subtraction.

  Next, the main CPU 30a determines whether or not the acquired value of the hit determination random number matches the jackpot determination value stored in the ROM 30b and performs a jackpot determination (big hit lottery) (step S16). In the present embodiment, the jackpot determination value is changed depending on whether or not the probability variation state is given. In the normal state (when the probability is low), the probability that the determination result of the jackpot determination is affirmative (the probability of jackpot) is 4/1549. The probability that the result is affirmative (big hit probability) is 40/1549.

  When the determination result of step S16 is affirmative (in the case of a big hit), the main CPU 30a sets [1] to a big hit flag indicating that it is a big hit variation (step S17). Then, the main CPU 30a determines a final stop symbol that is confirmed and stopped on the special symbol display H1 from the big hit symbols according to the special symbol, based on the acquired special symbol distribution random value (step S18). The jackpot symbol of the special symbol displayed on the special symbol display H1 is classified as either a probability variable symbol or a non-probable variable symbol. Specifically, when displayed on the special figure display device H1, the big hit symbol of the special figure corresponding to the special figure distributed random numbers “0” to “74” is classified as a probability variable design, and the special figure distributed random number “ The special jackpot symbol corresponding to “75” to “99” is classified as a non-probable variable symbol. Thereafter, the main CPU 30a identifies the type of jackpot game from the determined final stop symbol, and determines a variation pattern from among the variation patterns P1 to P5 for the jackpot effect (step S19).

  The main CPU 30a 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 at a predetermined timing in the output process to the overall control board 31 (overall CPU 31a). (Step S20). Specifically, the main CPU 30a outputs a variation pattern designation command for designating the determined variation pattern and instructing the start of symbol variation. At the same time, the main CPU 30a controls the display content of the special figure display H1 so that the special figure starts to fluctuate. At the same time, the main CPU 30a starts measuring the effect time of the symbol variation game. Further, the main CPU 30a outputs a special symbol designation command for designating the final stop symbol. Then, the main CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process. Thereafter, in a process different from the special symbol start process, the main CPU 30a displays the special symbol display H1 so as to display the determined final stop symbol based on the effect time determined in the designated variation pattern. Control the content. Further, the main CPU 30a instructs decoration stoppage of the decorative drawing based on the effect time determined in the specified change pattern, and outputs an all symbol stop command for displaying the symbol combination fixedly stopped.

  On the other hand, if the determination result of the big hit determination in step S16 is negative (not the big hit), the main CPU 30a performs reach determination for determining whether or not to execute the reach effect (step S21). In the present embodiment, the main CPU 30a determines whether or not the reach determination random number acquired from the RAM 30c during the process of step S21 matches the reach determination value. Note that the reach determination value varies depending on the presence or absence of the probability variation state and the value of the special figure start pending storage number at the time of processing in step S21.

  More specifically, as shown in FIG. 5, when the probability variation state is not given and the special figure start pending storage number is “0” “1”, the main CPU 30a has a probability of 36/241. Affirmative determination of reach determination. Similarly, the main CPU 30a affirmatively determines the reach determination with a probability of 18/241 when the probability variation state is not given and the special figure start reserved memory number is “2”. Similarly, the main CPU 30a affirmatively determines the reach determination with a probability of 4/241 when the probability variation state is not given and the special figure start reserved memory number is “3”. When the probability variation state is given and the special figure start reserved memory number is “0” or “1”, the main CPU 30a affirms the reach determination with a probability of 36/241. Similarly, the main CPU 30a affirmatively determines the reach determination with a probability of 20/241 when the probability variation state is given and the special figure start reserved memory number is “2”. Similarly, the main CPU 30a affirmatively determines the reach determination with a probability of 5/241 when the probability variation state is given and the number of special figure start pending storage is “3”.

  As described above, the greater the number of special figure start reserved memories, that is, the more symbol variation games that are held, the lower the probability of winning the reach determination. For this reason, the more symbol variation games that are on hold, the faster the symbol variation game that is on hold can be digested. On the other hand, the smaller the number of special figure start reserved memories, that is, the fewer the symbol variation games that are held, the higher the winning probability of reach determination. For this reason, when the number of special figure start reserved memories is small, it is possible to increase the probability of executing the reach effect and lengthen the fluctuation time so that the symbol fluctuation game is not interrupted. Further, when there are many symbol variation games on hold and the probability variation state is not given, the reach effect is slightly less likely to be executed than when the probability variation state is imparted.

  And when the determination result of step S21 is affirmative (when a reach effect is performed), the main CPU 30a determines the off symbol as a final stop symbol that is confirmed and stopped on the special symbol display H1 (step S22). Next, the main CPU 30a determines a variation pattern from among the variation patterns P6 to P10 for the outlier reach effect (step S23). Then, the main CPU 30a that has determined the variation pattern and the final stop symbol moves to the process of step S20, and outputs a predetermined control command to the overall control board 31 (overall CPU 31a) at a predetermined timing. Various processes related to are executed. Thereafter, the main CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process. The main CPU 30a is a process different from the special symbol start process, and the main CPU 30a displays the special symbol display H1 so as to display the determined final stop symbol based on the effect time determined in the specified variation pattern. Control the content. Further, the main CPU 30a instructs decoration stoppage of the decorative drawing based on the effect time determined in the specified change pattern, and outputs an all symbol stop command for displaying the symbol combination fixedly stopped.

  On the other hand, when the determination result of step S21 is negative (when the reach effect is not performed), the main CPU 30a determines the off symbol as a final stop symbol to be displayed on the special symbol display H1 (step S24). Next, the main CPU 30a determines a variation pattern from the variation patterns P11 to P13 for the offending effect (step S25). At this time, the variation pattern determined by the main CPU 30a differs depending on the number of reserved memories.

  Specifically, the main CPU 30a determines the variation pattern P11 for the off effect with the variation time of 12 seconds when the special figure start reserved memory number is “0” “1”. Similarly, when the special figure start hold storage number is “2”, the main CPU 30a determines the variation pattern P12 for the off-state effect with the variation time of 6 seconds. Further, when the special figure start hold storage number is “3”, the main CPU 30a determines the variation pattern P13 for the off-state effect with the variation time of 3 seconds. As described above, the variation pattern having a shorter variation time is determined as the number of symbol variation games held is larger. For this reason, the more symbol variation games that are on hold, the faster the symbol variation game that is on hold can be executed. On the other hand, the smaller the number of symbol variation games held, the more variation pattern is determined. For this reason, when the number of special figure start reserved memories is small, the fluctuation time can be lengthened to earn time for the game ball to win, so that the symbol fluctuation game can be prevented from being interrupted.

  Then, the main CPU 30a that has determined the variation pattern and the final stop symbol moves to the process of step S20, and outputs a predetermined control command to the overall control board 31 (overall CPU 31a) at a predetermined timing. Various processes related to are executed. Thereafter, the main CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process. The main CPU 30a is a process different from the special symbol start process, and the main CPU 30a displays the special symbol display H1 so as to display the determined final stop symbol based on the effect time determined in the specified variation pattern. Control the content. Further, the main CPU 30a instructs decoration stoppage of the decorative drawing based on the effect time determined in the specified change pattern, and outputs an all symbol stop command for displaying the symbol combination fixedly stopped.

  Then, when the main CPU 30a determines the big hit (when [1] is set in the big hit flag), after the end of the symbol variation game based on the determined variation pattern, the type of jackpot game specified based on the final stop symbol And a predetermined control command is output at a predetermined timing to the overall control board 31 (overall CPU 31a). Hereinafter, the control contents executed by the main CPU 30a when the probability variation big hit game and the non-probability big hit game are awarded will be described.

  When the symbol variation game ends, the main CPU 30a sets to output an opening command and starts measuring the opening time (10 seconds). Next, when the opening time has elapsed, the main CPU 30a outputs a round command corresponding to the first round in order to start the first round game, and starts measuring the round game time (max 25 seconds). Output an open signal. Thereby, in the pachinko machine 10, the big prize opening door 28 of the big prize opening device 29 is opened with the start of the first round game. The main CPU 30a outputs a closing signal when the end condition is satisfied in the first round game. Thereby, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, the big prize opening door 28 of the big prize opening device 29 is closed with the end of the first round game.

  The main CPU 30a having finished the round game of the first round, in order to start the round game of the second round, the interval time (2.0 seconds) of the interval between rounds set between the first round and the second round ), A round command corresponding to the second round is output. Then, when the end condition is satisfied in the second round game, the main CPU 30a similarly ends the second round game. Thereafter, similarly, the main CPU 30a controls the round games of the 3rd to 16th rounds. When the round game of the 16th round is completed, the main CPU 30a outputs an ending command after the elapse of the interval time (2.0 seconds) and starts measuring the ending time (8 seconds). Then, the main CPU 30a ends the big hit game after the ending time has elapsed.

  At that time, the main CPU 30a sets “1” to a probability variation flag indicating that a probability variation state is imparted when a probability variation big hit game is awarded. When “1” is set in the probability variation flag, it indicates that the probability variation state is assigned, and when “0” is set, it indicates that the probability variation state is not imparted. ing. Further, the main CPU 30a sets “0” to a probability variation flag indicating that a certain probability variation state is imparted when a non-probability variation big hit game is awarded. The probability variation flag is stored in a predetermined storage area of the RAM 30c.

  The main CPU 30a of the present embodiment serves as a big hit determination unit that performs a big hit determination. Further, the main CPU 30a serves as random number acquisition means for acquiring a hit determination random number. Further, the main CPU 30a serves as reach determination means for performing reach determination. Further, the main CPU 30a serves as a variation pattern determining unit that determines a variation pattern. Further, the RAM 30c of the main control board 30 serves as a storage device for holding. Further, the main CPU 30a serves as a probability change determination means for determining whether or not to assign a probability change state. Further, the main CPU 30a serves as a probability change giving means for giving a probability change state. The general CPU 31a serves as a hold command output unit. The variable display H2 serves as a holding display means. The main control board 30 serves as main control means. The overall control board 31 and the display control board 32 serve as sub-control means.

  Next, various processes executed by the overall CPU 31a of the overall control board 31 based on the overall control program will be described. When a predetermined control command is input from the main CPU 30a at a predetermined timing, the overall CPU 31a executes various processes accordingly.

  For example, when the general CPU 31a inputs a hold command, the general CPU 31a sets the RAM 31c to output the hold command in the output process. Note that the general CPU 31a, when a hold command for specifying the number of special figure start hold memory after adding 1 from the currently displayed special figure start hold memory number has already been set in the RAM 31c as a hold command to be output, When a pending command for designating the currently displayed special figure start pending memory number is input (special figure start pending memory number obtained by subtracting 1 from the special figure start pending memory number designated by the pending command set in the RAM 31c is designated. When a hold command to be input is input), the stored hold command and the input hold command are both erased. In other words, if a hold command designating the special figure start hold memory number after adding 1 is set, the general CPU 31a cancels the hold command with a hold command designating the special figure start hold memory number after subtraction of 1. Thus, no hold command is output.

  Similarly, when the general CPU 31a has already set in the RAM 31c a hold command that designates the special figure start hold memory number after subtraction of 1 from the currently displayed special figure start hold memory number as a hold command to be output. When a hold command designating the currently displayed special figure start hold memory number is input (the special figure start hold memory number obtained by adding 1 to the special figure start hold memory number specified by the hold command set in the RAM 31c) When a designated hold command is input), both the already stored hold command and the input hold command are deleted. In other words, if a hold command designating the special figure start hold memory number after 1 subtraction has been set, the general CPU 31a cancels the hold command with the hold command designating the special figure start hold memory number after adding 1. Thus, no hold command is output.

  As described above, when a game ball is detected at the start winning opening 25 almost simultaneously with the start of the symbol variation game, the overall CPU 31a may simultaneously input a hold command to subtract 1 and a hold command to add 1. In this case, the hold commands are not output by canceling each other's hold commands. Thereby, the number of pending commands to be output can be reduced, and the processing burden on the display control board 32 can be reduced.

  Further, the general CPU 31a, when a pending command for designating the number of special figure start hold memory after adding 1 from the currently displayed special figure start hold memory number has already been set in the RAM 31c as a hold command to be output, When a pending command for designating the special figure start pending memory number after addition of 2 from the currently displayed special figure start pending memory number is input (from the special figure start pending memory number designated by the pending command set in the RAM 31c) When a hold command specifying the special figure start hold memory number added by 1 is input), the already stored hold command is erased and a hold command specifying the special figure start hold memory number after adding 2 is set. That is, when two game balls are detected at the start winning opening 25 almost simultaneously, the general CPU 31a may input the next hold command before outputting the hold command. At that time, the general CPU 31a outputs only a hold command for designating the special figure start hold memory number after addition of 2 from the currently displayed special figure start hold memory number. Thereby, the number of pending commands to be output can be reduced, and the processing burden on the display control board 32 can be reduced.

  In addition, when the general CPU 31a inputs a variation pattern designation command, the general CPU 31a sets the variation pattern designation command in the RAM 31c in order to output the variation pattern designation command to each of the control boards 32-34. Further, when the general CPU 31a inputs the variation pattern designation command and the special symbol designation command, the general CPU 31a displays the variable display H2 based on the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command and the final stop symbol designated by the special symbol designation command. The combination of symbols based on the decorative symbols to be confirmed and stopped is determined. Further, when the overall symbol stop command is input, the overall CPU 31a sets the RAM 31c to output the all symbol stop command to the display control board 32 in the output process. Further, when the opening CPU, the round command, and the ending command are input, the overall CPU 31a sets the opening command, the round command, and the ending command to each of the control boards 32 to 34 in the RAM 31c in order to output the output command. When executing the output process, the general CPU 31a outputs various control commands set in the RAM 31c to the control boards 32 to 34 in a predetermined order.

  Here, a detailed description will be given of a process for determining a symbol combination based on a decorative symbol that is to be confirmed and stopped on the variable display H2 at the end of the symbol variation game. The overall CPU 31a according to the present embodiment determines the symbol combination of the decoration to be displayed on the variable display H2 at the final stop, based on the final stop symbol and the variation pattern designated by the special symbol designation command. It has become.

  Specifically, when the final stop symbol specified by the special symbol designation command is a probability variation symbol, the overall CPU 31a determines a jackpot symbol combination capable of recognizing that a probability variation state is given as a symbol variation symbol combination. To do. In the present embodiment, the jackpot symbol combinations that can be recognized that the probability variation state is given are [111] [333] [555] [777]. In addition, when the final stop symbol designated by the special symbol designation command is a non-probable variation symbol, the overall CPU 31a determines a jackpot symbol combination that cannot be recognized that a probability variation state is given as the symbol combination of the decorative symbol. In the present embodiment, the jackpot symbol combinations that cannot be recognized that the probability variation state is given are [222] [444] [666] [888].

  Further, the overall CPU 31a determines that the designated final stop symbol is an outlier symbol, and when the variation patterns P6 to P10 for the offending reach effect are designated, the symbol combination of the outlier reach is used as the symbol combination of the decorative drawing. To decide. In addition, when the designated final stop symbol is an outlier design and the variation patterns P11 to P13 for the offending effect are designated, the overall CPU 31a determines the outlier symbol combination as the symbol combination of the decoration diagram. To do. As described above, when the overall CPU 31a determines the symbol combination of the decoration drawing, the overall CPU 31a sets the decoration drawing designation command for specifying the symbol combination of the decoration drawing in the RAM 31c for output in the output process.

Next, various processes executed by the sub CPU 32a of the display control board 32 based on the display control program will be described.
When the sub CPU 32a inputs a control command from the overall control board 31 (overall CPU 31a), the sub CPU 32a performs control according to the input control command based on the display control program. Specifically, when the sub CPU 32a inputs the variation pattern designation command, the variable display H2 is configured so that the decorative symbol is variably displayed based on the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command and the symbol combination game is started. Controls the display content of. When the sub CPU 32a inputs an all symbol stop command, the sub CPU 32a controls the variable display H2 to display the symbol combination designated by the decorative symbol designation command. Further, when the sub CPU 32a inputs a hold command, the display content of the variable display H2 is displayed so as to display the number of hold display images (characters CH) corresponding to the special figure start hold storage number specified by the hold command. To control.

  Further, when the opening command is input, the sub CPU 32a controls the display content of the variable display H2 so as to execute the opening effect. In addition, when the round command is input, the sub CPU 32a controls the display content of the variable display H2 so as to execute the round effect. Further, when the ending command is input, the sub CPU 32a controls the display content of the variable display H2 so as to execute the ending effect. Thereby, in the variable display H2, an opening effect, a round effect, and an ending effect are each performed.

  And in the pachinko machine 10 of this embodiment, it is comprised so that the notice effect which suggests the possibility of a big hit over several symbol change games can be performed. Hereinafter, a process for executing the notice effect will be described. Based on FIG. 8, the notice setting process executed by the main CPU 30a will be described. This advance notice setting process is executed after the special symbol input process and before the special symbol start process.

  When the main CPU 30a executes the advance notice setting process, the main CPU 30a determines whether or not a game ball is detected at the start winning opening 25 (step S101). If the determination result is affirmative, the main CPU 30a determines whether or not the big hit is being made (whether or not “1” is set in the big hit flag) (step S102). When this determination result is negative, the main CPU 30a determines whether or not a certain change state is given (step S103). If this determination result is affirmative, the main CPU 30a obtains the value of the reach determination random number acquired together with the hit determination random number when the game ball is detected at the start winning opening 25 in the special symbol input process. It is determined which of the first effect determination value to the sixth effect determination value matches (step S104). The first effect determination value to the sixth effect determination value are whether or not the reach effect is executed and whether or not the notice effect is executed in the symbol variation game in which the jackpot effect is executed when the probability variation state is given. This is a determination value used to determine The first effect determination value to the sixth effect determination value can take values that can be taken by the reach determination random numbers (0 to 240 in the present embodiment). The first effect determination value is set to “0”, which is set as the reach determination value regardless of the value of the special figure start hold storage number when the probability variation state is given. That is, when the probability variation state is given, when the reach determination random number that matches the first effect determination value is acquired, the reach effect is executed regardless of the value of the special figure start hold memory number. It is fixed. In addition, when the probability variation state is given to the second effect determination value, “1” to “4” set as the reach determination value regardless of the value of the special figure start hold storage number. Is set. That is, when the probability variation state is given, when the reach determination random number that matches the second effect determination value is acquired, the reach effect is executed regardless of the value of the special figure start hold memory number. It is fixed.

  The third effect determination value is set as the reach determination value when the probability variation state is given and the value of the special figure start hold storage number is “0” to “2”. “5” to “19” are set. That is, when a reach determination random number that matches the third effect determination value is acquired when the probability variation state is given, if the value of the special figure start hold memory number is “2” or less, the reach The production will be executed. Further, the fourth effect determination value is set as the reach determination value when the probability variation state is given and the value of the special figure start reserved memory number is “0” or “1” “20”. "To" 35 "are set. That is, when a reach determination random number that matches the fourth effect determination value is acquired when the probability variation state is given, if the value of the special figure start hold storage number is “1” or less, the reach is reached. The production will be executed.

  In addition, when the probability changing state is given to the fifth effect determination value, “36” to “149” which are not set as the reach determination value regardless of the value of the special figure start hold storage number. Is set. In other words, when the probability variation state is given, if the reach determination random number that matches the fifth effect determination value is acquired, the reach effect is executed regardless of the value of the special figure start hold memory number. Will not be. Similarly, when the probability variation state is given to the sixth effect determination value, any value of the special figure start hold memory number is not set as the reach determination value “150” to “240” "Is set. In other words, when the probability variation state is given, if the reach determination random number that matches the sixth effect determination value is acquired, the reach effect is executed regardless of the value of the special figure start hold memory number. Will not be.

  When the process of step S104 is completed, the main CPU 30a determines whether or not the announcement effect can be executed based on the value of the random number for winning determination obtained when the game ball is detected at the start winning opening 25. It is determined whether or not the preliminary announcement effect jackpot determination value matches (step S105). The warning effect jackpot determination value is set to be the same value as the jackpot determination value, and the number of the warning effect jackpot determination value and the jackpot determination value is also set to be the same. That is, in the present embodiment, in the normal state (non-probability variation state), the big hit determination value is set to “5”, “100”, “600”, “1200”, so the big hit notice determination value is also normal. In the state, “5”, “100”, “600”, and “1200” are set. Similarly, in the probability variation state, the big hit determination values are “5”, “100”, “600”, “1200”, “50”, “150”, “200”, “250”, “300”, “350”. ”,“ 400 ”,“ 450 ”,“ 500 ”,“ 550 ”,“ 650 ”,“ 700 ”,“ 750 ”,“ 800 ”,“ 850 ”,“ 900 ”,“ 950 ”,“ 1000 ”, “1050”, “1100”, “1150”, “1250”, “1300”, “1350”, “1400”, “1450”, “1500”, “23”, “71”, “157”, “211” ”,“ 311 ”,“ 431 ”,“ 631 ”,“ 769 ”,“ 919 ”, so that the jackpot determination value for the notice effect is also in the probabilistic state,“ 5 ”,“ 100 ”,“ 600 ”, “1200”, “50”, “150”, “2” 0, “250”, “300”, “350”, “400”, “450”, “500”, “550”, “650”, “700”, “750”, “800”, “850” , “900”, “950”, “1000”, “1050”, “1100”, “1150”, “1250”, “1300”, “1350”, “1400”, “1450”, “1500”, “ 23 ”,“ 71 ”,“ 157 ”,“ 211 ”,“ 311 ”,“ 431 ”,“ 631 ”,“ 769 ”,“ 919 ”. Accordingly, when the big hit is made, the main CPU 30a always makes an affirmative determination in step S105.

  If the determination result in step S105 is affirmative, the main CPU 30a specifies the special figure start reserved memory number and responds to the first effect determination value to the sixth effect determination value that matches the acquired reach determination random number value. An effect designation command for a big hit effect is output (step S106). The effect designation command is a high-order command that designates the special figure start reserved memory number, and whether the acquired reach determination random number matches any of the first effect determination value to the sixth effect determination value, and whether or not it is a big hit It consists of lower-level commands that indicate Then, the main CPU 30a sets “EBH” to the upper command when the acquired special figure start reserved memory number is “1”, and the acquired special figure start reserved memory number is “2”. If “ECH” is set in the upper command and the acquired special figure start hold memory number is “3”, “EDH” is set in the upper command and the acquired special figure start hold memory number is “ If it is “4”, “EEH” is set in the upper command.

  The main CPU 30a sets “06H” to the lower command when the acquired reach determination random number matches the first effect determination value and the determination result of step S105 is affirmative. When the acquired reach determination random number matches the second effect determination value and the determination result of step S105 is affirmative, the main CPU 30a sets “07H” to the lower command. When the acquired reach determination random number matches the third effect determination value and the determination result in step S105 is affirmative, the main CPU 30a sets “08H” to the lower command. When the acquired reach determination random number matches the fourth effect determination value and the determination result of step S105 is affirmative, the main CPU 30a sets “09H” to the lower command. When the acquired reach determination random number matches the fifth effect determination value and the determination result of step S105 is affirmative, the main CPU 30a sets “0AH” to the lower command. When the acquired reach determination random number matches the sixth effect determination value and the determination result of step S105 is affirmative, the main CPU 30a sets “0BH” to the lower command. Then, when the main CPU 30a outputs the effect designation command set in this way, the notice setting process ends.

  On the other hand, if the determination result in step S105 is negative, the main CPU 30a designates the special figure start pending storage number and changes the first effect determination value to the sixth effect determination value that matches the acquired reach determination random number value. In response to this, an effect designation command for the offending effect is output (step S107). Here, the main CPU 30a sets “00H” to the lower command when the acquired reach determination random number matches the first effect determination value and the determination result of step S105 is negative. When the acquired reach determination random number matches the second effect determination value and the determination result of step S105 is negative, the main CPU 30a sets “01H” to the lower command. When the acquired reach determination random number matches the third effect determination value and the determination result of step S105 is negative, the main CPU 30a sets “02H” to the lower command. When the acquired reach determination random number matches the fourth effect determination value and the determination result in step S105 is negative, the main CPU 30a sets “03H” to the lower command. When the acquired reach determination random number matches the fifth effect determination value and the determination result of step S105 is negative, the main CPU 30a sets “04H” to the lower command. When the acquired reach determination random number matches the sixth effect determination value and the determination result of step S105 is negative, the main CPU 30a sets “05H” to the lower command. Note that the higher order command of the effect designation command is set in the same manner as in step S106 described above. Then, when the main CPU 30a outputs the effect designation command set in this way, the notice setting process ends.

  On the other hand, when the determination result in step S103 is negative, the main CPU 30a uses the reach determination random number acquired together with the hit determination random number when a game ball is detected at the start winning port 25 in the special symbol input process. It is determined whether the value matches any of the eleventh effect determination value to the sixteenth effect determination value (step S108). The eleventh effect determination value to the sixteenth effect determination value indicate whether the reach effect is executed and whether the notice effect is executed in the symbol variation game in which the jackpot effect is executed when the probability variation state is not given. This is a determination value used to determine The eleventh effect determination value to the sixteenth effect determination value can take values that the reach determination random numbers can take (0 to 240 in this embodiment). The eleventh effect determination value is set to “0”, which is set as the reach determination value regardless of the value of the special figure start hold storage number when the probability variation state is not given. In addition, the twelfth effect determination value includes “1” to “3” set as the reach determination value when the probability variation state is not given, regardless of the value of the special figure start hold storage number. Is set. In addition, the 13th effect determination value is set as the reach determination value when the probability variation state is not given and the value of the special figure start reserved memory number is “0” to “2” “4”. ”To“ 17 ”are set. In addition, the 14th effect determination value is set as the reach determination value “18” when the probability variation state is not given and the value of the special figure start hold storage number is “0” or “1”. "To" 35 "are set. In addition, when the probability variation state is not given to the fifteenth effect determination value, “36” to “149” that are not set as the reach determination value regardless of the value of the special figure start pending storage number. Is set. Similarly, when the probability variation state is not given to the sixteenth effect determination value, “150” to “240” are not set as the reach determination value regardless of the value of the special figure start pending storage number. "Is set.

  When the process of step S108 is completed, the main CPU 30a determines whether or not the announcement effect can be executed based on the value of the random number for winning determination acquired when the game ball is detected at the start winning opening 25. It is determined whether or not it matches the notification effect jackpot determination value (step S109).

  If the determination result in step S109 is affirmative, the main CPU 30a specifies the special figure start reserved memory number and responds to the eleventh effect determination value to the sixteenth effect determination value that matches the acquired reach determination random number value. An effect designation command for a big hit effect is output (step S110). As in the above-described step S106, the effect designation command is a higher-order command that designates the special figure start reserved memory number and which of the 11th effect determination value to the 16th effect determination value the acquired reach determination random number matches. And a lower command indicating whether or not a big hit. The higher order command of the effect designation command is set in the same manner as in step S106 described above.

  The main CPU 30a sets “06H” to the lower command when the acquired reach determination random number matches the eleventh effect determination value and the determination result of step S109 is affirmative. When the acquired reach determination random number matches the twelfth effect determination value and the determination result in step S109 is affirmative, the main CPU 30a sets “07H” to the lower command. If the acquired reach determination random number matches the thirteenth effect determination value and the determination result in step S109 is affirmative, the main CPU 30a sets “08H” to the lower command. When the acquired reach determination random number matches the 14th effect determination value and the determination result of step S109 is affirmative, the main CPU 30a sets “09H” to the lower command. When the acquired reach determination random number matches the fifteenth effect determination value and the determination result in step S109 is affirmative, the main CPU 30a sets “0AH” to the lower command. When the acquired reach determination random number matches the 16th effect determination value and the determination result of step S109 is affirmative, the main CPU 30a sets “0BH” to the lower command. Then, when the main CPU 30a outputs the effect designation command set in this way, the notice setting process ends.

  On the other hand, if the determination result in step S109 is negative, the main CPU 30a designates the special figure start pending storage number and changes it to the 11th effect determination value to the 16th effect determination value that matches the acquired reach determination random number value. In response, an effect designation command for the off-line effect is output (step S111). Here, the main CPU 30a sets “00H” to the lower command when the acquired reach determination random number matches the eleventh effect determination value and the determination result of step S109 is negative. When the acquired reach determination random number matches the twelfth effect determination value and the determination result in step S109 is negative, the main CPU 30a sets “01H” to the lower command. When the acquired reach determination random number matches the thirteenth effect determination value and the determination result of step S109 is negative, the main CPU 30a sets “02H” to the lower command. When the acquired reach determination random number matches the 14th effect determination value and the determination result of step S109 is negative, the main CPU 30a sets “03H” to the lower command. When the acquired reach determination random number matches the fifteenth effect determination value and the determination result in step S109 is negative, the main CPU 30a sets “04H” to the lower command. When the acquired reach determination random number matches the 16th effect determination value and the determination result of step S109 is negative, the main CPU 30a sets “05H” to the lower command.

  Note that the higher order command of the effect designation command is set in the same manner as in step S106 described above. Then, when the main CPU 30a outputs the effect designation command set in this way, the notice setting process ends. In addition, since the time when the notice setting process is executed is after the special symbol input process, the main CPU 30a adds 1 to the special figure start pending storage number as a result of winning the game ball in the start winning opening 25, The stored contents of the RAM 30c have already been rewritten. Further, since it is before execution of the special symbol start process, 1 is not subtracted from the special figure start pending storage number after adding 1 to the special figure start pending storage quantity.

Next, the notice effect determination process executed by the overall control board 31 in order to determine whether or not to execute the notice effect will be described with reference to FIG.
When the general CPU 31a inputs the production instruction command, “EBH” indicating that the number of special figure start suspension stored in the RAM 30c during the advance notice setting process is “1” in the upper command of the inputted production instruction command. Is determined (step S201). If the determination result in step S201 is affirmative, the overall CPU 31a stores a lower command of the effect instruction command in the storage area of the RAM 31c (hereinafter referred to as storage area “1”) corresponding to the special figure start hold storage number “1”. (Step S202).

  The overall CPU 31a is configured to erase the stored contents of the storage area “1” when the symbol variation game starts executing. In addition, when the stored contents of the storage area “1” are erased or there is no stored contents, the general CPU 31a stores the storage area (hereinafter referred to as the storage area “ The storage content stored in (2) is stored in the storage area "1". At the same time, the overall CPU 31a erases the stored contents stored in the storage area “2”. Similarly, when the storage content of the storage area “2” is erased or the storage content does not exist, the general CPU 31a stores the storage area (hereinafter referred to as the storage area) associated with the special figure start pending storage number “3”. The storage contents stored in (3) are stored in the storage area “2”. At the same time, the overall CPU 31a erases the stored contents stored in the storage area “3”. Similarly, when the storage content of the storage area “3” is erased or there is no storage content, the general CPU 31a stores the storage area (hereinafter referred to as the storage area) associated with the special figure start pending storage number “4”. The storage content stored in “4” is stored in the storage area “3”. At the same time, the overall CPU 31a erases the stored contents stored in the storage area “4”.

  When the process of step S202 is completed, the overall CPU 31a determines that the execution of the reach effect or the big hit effect is confirmed by the lower order command (of the input effect instruction command) stored in the storage area “1”, and the notice effect can be executed. It is determined whether or not “00H”, “06H” to “0AH” (step S203). If the determination result of step S203 is negative, the overall CPU 31a ends the notice effect determination process as it is.

  On the other hand, if the determination result of step S203 is affirmative, the overall CPU 31a next determines whether or not a big hit game is being played (step S204). If the determination result of step S204 is affirmative, the overall CPU 31a directly ends the notice effect determination process. On the other hand, if the determination result of step S204 is negative, the overall CPU 31a determines whether or not the symbol has stopped changing (that is, the symbol changing game is not being played) (step S205). If the determination result of step S205 is affirmative, the overall CPU 31a directly ends the notice effect determination process. This is because the symbol variation game is started immediately, and the first hold display image to be changed is not immediately displayed, and the player is not noticed even if the hold display image is changed. is there.

  When the determination result of step S205 is negative, the overall CPU 31a determines whether or not the symbol variation game being executed is being executed based on the variation pattern for the outlier reach effect or the variation pattern for the jackpot effect ( Step S206). That is, in step S206, the overall CPU 31a determines whether or not a symbol variation game in which a big hit effect or a missed reach effect is performed is executed. If the determination result of step S206 is affirmative, the overall CPU 31a directly ends the notice effect determination process.

  On the other hand, if the determination result in step S206 is negative, the overall CPU 31a shows the content of the notice effect and executes the notice effect based on the special figure start pending storage number specified by the input effect instruction command and the lower command. The notice execution command to be executed is determined and output (step S207). Specifically, if the lower order command of the input effect instruction command is “06H” to “0AH” indicating that the execution of the big hit effect is confirmed, the general CPU 31a performs the eleventh advance notice execution command or the twenty first advance notice execution command. Is set in the RAM 31c for output in the output process.

  The eleventh notice execution command is a command for changing the first hold display image (the hold display image indicating that one symbol variation game is held) to the character CA, and the twenty-first notice execution command. Is a command for changing the first hold display image to the character CB. By changing the first hold display image, it is possible to recognize that one symbol variation game is executed until the notice effect ends (that is, until the reach effect or the big hit effect is executed). . In the case of “06H” to “0AH”, the general CPU 31a determines the eleventh advance notice execution command with a probability of 42/101 and the 21st advance notice execution command with a probability of 59/101. Yes.

  On the other hand, the overall CPU 31a executes the eleventh notice execution command, the twenty-first notice execution command, or the notice effect when the lower order command of the input instruction instruction command is “00H” indicating that the execution of the reach reach is confirmed. Do not decide either. When the eleventh notice execution command or the twenty-first notice execution command is determined, the overall CPU 31a sets the determined command in the RAM 31c in order to output it in the output process. In the case of “00H”, the general CPU 31a determines that the eleventh notice execution command is determined with a probability of 26/101, the twenty-first notice execution command is determined with a probability of 13/101, and the notice effect is not executed. It is determined with a probability of 62/101.

  When the determination result in step S201 is negative (when “EBH” is not set), the overall CPU 31a determines whether the RAM 31c is in accordance with the special figure start pending storage number specified by the higher order command of the input instruction instruction command. Is stored in the storage area (step S208). For example, if the higher order command of the input effect instruction command is “ECH”, the overall CPU 31a stores the lower command of the effect instruction command input in the storage area “2”. In addition, when the higher order command of the input effect instruction command is “EDH”, the overall CPU 31a stores the lower command of the effect instruction command input in the storage area “3”. If the higher order command of the input effect instruction command is “EEH”, the overall CPU 31a stores the lower command of the effect instruction command input in the storage area “4”.

  Next, the general CPU 31a indicates that the execution of the reach effect or the big hit effect is confirmed by the lower order command (of the input instruction command) stored in the RAM 31c in step S208 indicating that the notice effect can be executed. , “06H” to “0AH” is determined (step S209). If this determination result is negative, the overall CPU 31a directly ends the notice effect determination process.

  On the other hand, if the determination result of step S209 is affirmative, the overall CPU 31a next determines whether or not a big hit game is being played (step S210). If the determination result of step S210 is affirmative, the overall CPU 31a directly ends the notice effect determination process. When the determination result of step S210 is negative, the overall CPU 31a determines whether or not the symbol variation game being executed is being executed based on the variation pattern for outlier reach effect or the variation pattern for jackpot effect ( Step S211). If the determination result of step S211 is affirmative, the overall CPU 31a directly ends the notice effect determination process.

  On the other hand, if the determination result of step S211 is negative, the overall CPU 31a determines whether or not the higher order command of the input effect instruction command is “ECH” (step S212). If the determination result is affirmative, that is, if the special instruction start pending storage number of the RAM 30c during the notice setting process is designated “2” by the effect instruction command, the general CPU 31a sets the storage area “1”. It is determined whether or not the low order commands of the stored production instruction commands are “00H” to “03H” and “06H” to “0BH” (step S213). In other words, the overall CPU 31a has a special figure start pending storage number from “1” to “3” during the big hit determination or reach determination of the special symbol start process for executing the symbol variation game corresponding to the storage area “1”. In any case, it is determined whether or not the symbol variation game corresponding to the storage area “1” is executed with the normal variation (outreach effect without reach). It should be noted that during the big hit determination or the reach determination of the special symbol input process for executing the symbol variation game, the special figure start pending storage number can be “0” to “3”. However, since the lower order command is set in the storage area “2”, the special figure start reserved memory number is a value from “1” to “3” when the symbol variation game corresponding to the storage area “1” is executed. It can be taken.

  More specifically, in the symbol variation game corresponding to the storage area “1”, a game effect corresponding to the lower command stored in the storage area “1” is executed. The lower order command “00H” indicates the execution of the notice effect, and the acquired reach determination random number is “0”, that is, the special figure start reserved memory number at the time of reach determination in step S21 of the special symbol start process. Is any of “0” to “3”, it indicates that the reach effect is executed when the symbol variation game corresponding to the storage area “1” is executed. For this reason, the overall CPU 31a determines whether or not the lower order command of the effect instruction command stored in the storage area “1” is “00H”. Similarly, the lower command “01H” indicates that the acquired reach determination random number is “1” to “3” (“1” to “4” in the probability variation state), that is, a step of special symbol start processing Reach effect is executed when the symbol variation game corresponding to the storage area “1” is executed, regardless of the special figure start reserved memory number at “0” to “3” at the time of the reach determination of S21. It shows that. Therefore, the overall CPU 31a determines whether or not the lower order command of the effect instruction command stored in the storage area corresponding to the storage area “1” is “01H”.

  Similarly, in the lower command “02H”, the acquired reach determination random number is “4” to “17” (“5” to “19” in the probability variation state), that is, the step of the special symbol start process Reach effect is executed when the symbol variation game corresponding to the storage area “1” is executed, regardless of the special figure start reserved storage number from “0” to “2” at the time of the reach determination of S21. It shows that. Therefore, the overall CPU 31a determines whether or not the lower order command of the effect instruction command stored in the storage area corresponding to the storage area “1” is “02H”. Similarly, in the lower command “03H”, the reach determination random number is “18” to “35” (“20” to “35” in the probability variation state), that is, the step of the special symbol start process When the special figure start reserved memory number is “0” or “1” at the time of the reach determination of S21, it indicates that the reach effect is executed when the symbol variation game corresponding to the storage area “1” is executed. . Therefore, the overall CPU 31a determines whether or not the lower order command of the effect instruction command stored in the storage area “1” is “03H”.

  Further, the lower commands “06H” to “0AH” indicate that the notice effect is executed and the jackpot effect is executed. Therefore, the overall CPU 31a determines whether or not the lower order commands of the effect instruction commands stored in the storage area “1” are “06H” to “0AH”. The lower command “0BH” indicates that a big hit effect is executed. Therefore, the overall CPU 31a determines whether or not the lower order command of the effect instruction command stored in the storage area “1” is “0BH”.

  If the determination result in step S213 is affirmative, that is, if the reach effect, the big hit effect, or the notice effect is executed in the symbol variation game corresponding to the storage area “1”, the overall CPU 31a ends the notice effect determination process as it is. To do. On the other hand, if the determination result in step S213 is negative, the overall CPU 31a indicates the content of the effect of the notice effect and the advance notice based on the special figure start hold storage number “2” specified by the input effect instruction command and the lower command. A notice execution command for effecting is determined and output (step S214).

  Specifically, when the lower order command of the input instruction instruction command is “06H” to “0AH” in which the execution of the big hit effect is confirmed, the general CPU 31a selects either the 12th notice execution command or the 22nd notice execution command. Is set in the RAM 31c for output in the output process. The twelfth notice execution command is a command for changing the first and second hold display images (hold display images indicating that two symbol variation games are held) to the character CA. The 22 advance notice execution command is a command for changing the first and second reserved display images to the character CB. By changing the two held display images, it is possible to recognize that the symbol variation game is executed twice until the notice effect is finished (that is, until the reach effect or the big hit effect is executed). In the case of “06H” to “0AH”, the general CPU 31a determines the twelfth notice execution command with a probability of 42/101 and the 22nd notice execution command with a probability of 59/101. Yes.

  On the other hand, the overall CPU 31a does not execute the twelfth notice execution command, the twenty-second notice execution command, or the notice effect when the lower command of the input instruction instruction command is “00H” to confirm the execution of the reach effect. Decide either. When the twelfth notice execution command or the twenty-second notice execution command is determined, the overall CPU 31a sets the determined command in the RAM 31c in order to output the determined command in the output process. In the case of “00H”, the general CPU 31a determines the twelfth notice execution command with a probability of 26/101, determines the twenty-second notice execution command with a probability of 13/101, and does not execute the notice effect. It is determined with a probability of 62/101.

  On the other hand, if the determination result of step S212 is negative, the overall CPU 31a determines whether or not the higher order command of the input effect instruction command is “EDH” (step S215). When this determination result is affirmative, that is, when the special instruction start pending storage number during the notice setting process is designated as “3” by the effect instruction command, the overall CPU 31a is stored in the storage area “2”. It is determined whether or not the lower-order commands of the production instruction command are “00H” to “03H” and “06H” to “0BH” (step S216).

  More specifically, when a game ball is not won in the start winning opening 25 after the command is stored in the storage area “3”, when the symbol variation game corresponding to the storage area “2” is currently executed, The special figure start reserved memory number during the jackpot determination or reach determination in the special symbol start process is “1”. On the other hand, when two or more game balls are won at the start winning opening 25 from the current time when the command is stored in the storage area “3”, the symbol variation game corresponding to the storage area “2” is executed at the current time. When the special symbol start process is in the big hit determination or reach determination, the special figure start pending storage number is “3” (upper limit). Accordingly, in step S216, the overall CPU 31a, when the special symbol start pending storage number during the jackpot determination or reach determination of the special symbol start process is equal to or greater than “1” in step S216, the storage area “ It is determined whether or not the symbol variation game corresponding to “2” is executed with the normal variation (outreach effect without reach).

  If the determination result of step S216 is affirmative (if it is not normal fluctuation), the overall CPU 31a ends the notice effect determination process as it is. On the other hand, when the determination result of step S216 is negative, the overall CPU 31a has lower-order commands of the effect instruction commands stored in the storage area “1” from “00H” to “02H” and “06H” to “0BH”. It is determined whether or not (step S217). That is, after the command is stored in the storage area “3”, if the game ball does not win the start winning opening 25, when the symbol variation game corresponding to the storage area “1” is currently executed, the special symbol The special figure start hold memory number during the big hit determination or reach determination of the start process is “2”. On the other hand, when one or more game balls are won at the start winning opening 25 from the current time when the command is stored in the storage area “3”, the symbol variation game corresponding to the storage area “1” is executed at the current time. When the special symbol start process is in the big hit determination or reach determination, the special figure start pending storage number is “3” (upper limit value).

  Therefore, in step S217, the general CPU 31a determines whether the storage area “1” at the present time, regardless of whether the special figure start pending storage number during the jackpot determination or reach determination of the special symbol start process is “2” or “3”. It is determined whether or not the symbol variation game corresponding to “” is executed with the normal variation (outreach effect without reach). For this reason, in step S217, the overall CPU 31a provides a reach effect when the lower level command of the effect instruction command stored in the storage area “1” is “0” or “1”. It is not determined whether or not it is “03H” indicating execution.

  If the determination result of step S217 is affirmative (if it is not normal fluctuation), the overall CPU 31a directly ends the notice effect determination process. On the other hand, if the determination result in step S217 is negative, the overall CPU 31a indicates the contents of the effect of the notice effect and the advance notice based on the special figure start reserved memory number “3” specified by the input effect instruction command and the lower command. A notice execution command for effecting is determined and output (step S218). Specifically, if the lower order command of the input instruction instruction command is “06H” to “0AH” in which the execution of the big hit effect is confirmed, the general CPU 31a selects either the thirteenth notice execution command or the twenty-third notice execution command. Is set in the RAM 31c for output in the output process. The thirteenth notice execution command is a command for changing the first, second and third on-hold display images (the on-hold display images indicating that the three symbol variation games are on hold) to the character CA. The twenty-third notice execution command is a command for changing the first, second and third reserved display images to the character CB. By changing the three held display images, it is possible to recognize that the symbol variation game is executed three times until the notice effect ends (that is, until the reach effect or the big hit effect is executed). In the case of “06H” to “0AH”, the general CPU 31a determines the thirteenth notice execution command with a probability of 42/101, and the twenty-third notice execution command with a probability of 59/101. Yes.

  On the other hand, the overall CPU 31a does not execute the thirteenth notice execution command, the twenty-third notice execution command, or the notice effect when the lower command of the input instruction instruction command is “00H” to confirm the execution of the reach effect. Decide either. When the thirteenth notice execution command or the twenty-third notice execution command is determined, the overall CPU 31a sets the determined command in the RAM 31c for output in the output process. In the case of “00H”, the general CPU 31a determines that the thirteenth notice execution command is determined with a probability of 26/101, the twenty-third notice execution command is determined with a probability of 13/101, and the notice effect is not executed. It is determined with a probability of 62/101.

  On the other hand, if the determination result in step S215 is negative, the upper command is “EEH”, that is, the special instruction start hold memory number during the notice setting process is designated as “4” by the effect instruction command. The overall CPU 31a determines whether or not the lower order commands of the effect instruction commands stored in the storage area “3” are “00H” to “03H” and “06H” to “0BH” (step S219). That is, if the game ball has not won the start winning opening 25 after the current time when the command is stored in the storage area “4”, the special game is executed when the symbol variation game corresponding to the storage area “3” is executed at the current time. The special figure start hold memory number during jackpot determination or reach determination in the symbol start process is “1”. On the other hand, when two or more game balls are won at the start winning opening 25 at the right timing from the time when the command is stored in the storage area “4”, the symbol variation game corresponding to the storage area “3” is executed at the current time. When the special symbol start process is in the big hit determination or reach determination, the special figure start pending storage number is “3” (upper limit value). Therefore, in step S219, the general CPU 31a is in the case where the special figure start pending storage number during the big hit determination or reach determination in the special symbol start process is any of “1” to “3” in step S219. Also, it is determined whether or not the symbol variation game corresponding to the storage area “3” is executed with the normal variation (out-of-reach effect without reach) at the present time.

  If the determination result of step S219 is affirmative (if it is not normal fluctuation), the overall CPU 31a directly ends the notice effect determination process. On the other hand, if the result of the determination in step S219 is negative, the overall CPU 31a has lower-order commands of the effect instruction command stored in the storage area “2” from “00H” to “02H” and “06H” to “0BH”. It is determined whether or not (step S220). In other words, after the command is stored in the storage area “4”, when the game ball does not win the start winning opening 25, when the symbol variation game corresponding to the storage area “2” is executed at this time, the special symbol The special figure start hold memory number during the jackpot determination or reach determination of the start process is “2”. On the other hand, when one or more game balls are won at the start winning opening 25 at the timing from the current time when the command is stored in the storage area “4”, the symbol variation game corresponding to the storage area “2” is executed at the current time. When the special symbol start process is in the big hit determination or reach determination, the special figure start pending storage number is “3” (upper limit value). Therefore, in step S220, the overall CPU 31a is in the case where the special figure start pending storage number during the jackpot determination or reach determination in the special symbol start process is “2” or “3” in step S217. In addition, it is determined whether or not the symbol variation game corresponding to the storage area “2” is executed at the present moment with the normal variation (the loss effect without reach). Therefore, in step S220, the overall CPU 31a gives a reach effect when the lower level command of the effect instruction command stored in the storage area “2” is “0” or “1”. It is not determined whether it is “03H” indicating execution.

  If the determination result of step S220 is affirmative (if it is not normal fluctuation), the overall CPU 31a ends the notice effect determination process as it is. On the other hand, if the determination result of step S220 is negative, the overall CPU 31a has lower-order commands of the effect instruction command stored in the storage area “1” as “00H”, “01H”, “06H” to “0BH”. It is determined whether or not (step S221). That is, if the game ball has not won the start winning opening 25 after the current time when the command is stored in the storage area “4”, the special game is executed when the symbol variation game corresponding to the storage area “1” is executed at the current time. The special figure start hold memory number during jackpot determination or reach determination in the symbol start process is “3”. On the other hand, even if one or more game balls are won in the start winning opening 25 from the current time when the command is stored in the storage area “4”, the symbol variation game corresponding to the storage area “1” is currently present. When executed, the special figure start reserved memory number becomes “3” (upper limit value). Therefore, in step S221, the central CPU 31a, when the special symbol start pending storage number during the big symbol determination or reach determination of the special symbol start processing is “3”, the symbol variation game corresponding to the current storage area “1”. It is determined whether or not is executed with normal fluctuation (out-of-reach effect without reach).

  For this reason, in step S221, the general CPU 31a gives a reach effect when the lower level command of the effect instruction command stored in the storage area “1” is “0” or “1”. It is not determined whether it is “03H” indicating execution. Further, in step S221, the general CPU 31a indicates that the reach effect is executed when the lower order command of the effect instruction command stored in the storage area “1” is “2” as the special figure start pending storage number. It is not determined whether or not it is “02H”.

  If the determination result of step S221 is affirmative (if it is not normal fluctuation), the overall CPU 31a directly ends the notice effect determination process. On the other hand, if the determination result in step S221 is negative, the overall CPU 31a indicates the contents of the effect of the notice effect and the advance notice based on the special figure start hold memory number “4” specified by the input effect instruction command and the lower command. A notice execution command for effecting is determined and output (step S222). Specifically, if the lower order command of the input instruction instruction command is “06H” to “0AH” in which the execution of the big hit effect is confirmed, the overall CPU 31a selects either the 14th notice execution command or the 24th notice execution command. Is set in the RAM 31c for output in the output process. The fourteenth notice execution command is a command for changing the first to fourth hold display images (hold display images indicating that the four symbol variation games are held) to the character CA. The 24 advance notice execution command is a command for changing the first to fourth hold display images to the character CB. By changing the four on-hold display images, it is possible to recognize that the symbol variation game is executed four times until the notice effect ends (that is, until the reach effect or the jackpot effect is executed). In the case of “06H” to “0AH”, the overall CPU 31a determines the 14th notice execution command with a probability of 42/101 and the 24th notice execution command with a probability of 59/101. Yes.

  On the other hand, the overall CPU 31a does not execute the fourteenth notice execution command, the twenty-fourth notice execution command, or the notice effect when the lower command of the input effect instruction command is “00H” to confirm the execution of the reach reach effect. Decide either. When the fourteenth notice execution command or the twenty-fourth notice execution command is determined, the overall CPU 31a sets the determined command in the RAM 31c for output in the output process. In the case of “00H”, the general CPU 31a determines the 14th notice execution command with the probability of 26/101, determines the 24th notice execution command with the probability of 13/101, and does not execute the notice effect. It is determined with a probability of 62/101.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the main CPU 30a and the overall CPU 31a serve as notice determination means for determining whether or not a notice effect can be executed. Further, the overall CPU 31a serves as a notice determining unit that determines whether or not to execute the notice effect. Further, the overall CPU 31a and the sub CPU 32a serve as effect control means. Further, the first effect determination value and the eleventh effect determination value become the first notice effect reach determination value. Further, the jackpot determination value of the present embodiment is the first notice effect jackpot determination value. Further, the jackpot determination value of the present embodiment is the second notice effect jackpot determination value. Further, the first effect determination value to the fourth effect determination value, the eleventh effect determination value to the fourteenth effect determination value, the reach for the second notice effect according to the special figure start hold memory number “0” or “1”. It becomes a judgment value. In addition, the first effect determination value to the third effect determination value, the eleventh effect determination value to the thirteenth effect determination value become the second notice effect reach determination value corresponding to the special figure start hold memory number “2”. . In addition, the first effect determination value to the second effect determination value and the eleventh effect determination value to the twelfth effect determination value become the reach determination value for the second notice effect according to the special figure start reserved memory number “3”. .

Next, a process for executing a notice effect on the display control board 32 will be described.
When the sub CPU 32a inputs the notice execution command, the sub CPU 32a changes the smaller number of the hold display images to the characters CA and CB, out of the number specified by the notice execution command and the number of the hold display images displayed. The display content of the variable display H2 is controlled. The sub CPU 32a of the display control board 32 controls the display content of the variable display H2 so as to erase the changed characters CA and CB one by one every time the symbol variation game is executed. In the present embodiment, in the symbol variation game that is the subject of the announcement effect, a predetermined character is displayed at the start of the symbol variation game to notify that the announcement effect is being executed.

Next, the execution timing of the notice effect will be described.
FIG. 11A shows an example of a case where a game ball is detected at the start winning opening 25 when three symbol variation games are put on hold during the symbol variation game. The symbol variation game being executed is based on the variation pattern P11 for the offending effect, and “03H” is stored in the storage area “1”, and “04H” is stored in the storage area “2”. In the following description, it is assumed that “05H” is stored in the area “3”. Further, it is assumed that when a game ball is detected at the start winning opening 25, the main CPU 30a acquires “0” as the reach determination random number and “10” as the hit determination random number.

  In FIG. 11A, when the game ball is detected at the start winning opening 25 when the symbol variation game is held three times during the symbol variation game (time T11), the main CPU 30a displays the special symbol. While adding 1 to the number of start pending memories, a pending command is output that specifies that the special figure start pending memory number is "4". Further, the main CPU 30a adds 1 to the special figure start reserved memory number, and acquires the reach determination random number and the hit determination random number. Based on the premise, the jackpot determination value for the notice effect does not match the random number for the hit determination, and the reach determination random number matches the first effect determination value. For this reason, in the advance notice setting process, the main CPU 30a sets “EEH” for specifying the special figure start hold storage number “4” for the upper command and outputs an effect instruction command for which “00H” is set for the lower command. This notifies the overall control board 31 that the notice effect can be executed.

  When the general CPU 31a inputs a hold command, the general CPU 31a outputs the hold command to the display control board 32 (time T11). Moreover, when the general CPU 31a inputs the effect instruction command, the general CPU 31a executes a notice effect determination process. From the premise, since the symbol variation game is based on the variation pattern P11 for the offending effect, the lower command of the input instruction command is “00H”, and the upper command is “EEH”, the general CPU 31a performs step S219. Execute the process. In the process of step S219, since “05H” is stored in the storage area “3” based on the premise, the overall CPU 31a determines that the symbol variation game corresponding to the storage area “3” is an outlier effect. Make a negative decision. Next, the overall CPU 31a executes the process of step S220. In the process of step S220, since “04H” is stored in the storage area “2” based on the premise, the overall CPU 31a determines that the symbol variation game corresponding to the storage area “2” is an outlier effect, Make a negative decision. Next, the overall CPU 31a executes the process of step S221. In the process of step S221, since “03H” is stored in the storage area “1” based on the premise, the overall CPU 31a determines that the symbol variation game corresponding to the storage area “1” is an outlier, Make a negative decision. Then, the overall CPU 31a executes the process of step S222. At this time, it is assumed that the 14th notice execution command is determined. As a result, the overall CPU 31a outputs a fourteenth notice execution command (time point T11).

  When the sub CPU 32a inputs the hold command, the sub CPU 32a displays four hold display images based on the input hold command (time T11). Further, when the fourteenth notice execution command is input, the sub CPU 32a changes the first to fourth held display images to the character CA based on the input fourteenth notice execution command (time T11). Thus, the player continuously executes the notice effect over the four symbol variation games (time T12 to T15), and reaches the fourth symbol variation game (time T15) when the notice effect ends. Alternatively, it can be recognized that the big hit effect is executed. Therefore, the interest of the player can be improved.

Next, a description will be given based on FIG.
FIG. 11B shows an example in which when a symbol variation game is held three times, a symbol ball game is started at the same time that a game ball is detected at the start winning opening 25. The symbol variation game to be started is based on the variation pattern P11 for the offending effect, and “03H” is stored in the storage area “1”, and “04H” is stored in the storage area “2”. In the following description, it is assumed that “05H” is stored in the area “3”. Further, it is assumed that when a game ball is detected at the start winning opening 25, the main CPU 30a acquires “0” as the reach determination random number and “10” as the hit determination random number.

  In FIG. 11B, when a game ball is detected at the start winning opening 25 when three symbol variation games are held, the main CPU 30a adds 1 to the special figure start holding memory number. Then, a hold command designating that the special figure start hold storage number is “4” is output (time T21). Further, the main CPU 30a adds 1 to the special figure start reserved memory number, and acquires the reach determination random number and the hit determination random number. Based on the premise, the jackpot determination value for the notice effect does not match the random number for the hit determination, and the reach determination random number matches the first effect determination value. For this reason, in the advance notice setting process, the main CPU 30a sets “EEH” for specifying the special figure start hold storage number “4” for the upper command and outputs an effect instruction command for which “00H” is set for the lower command.

  Thereafter, in order to start the symbol variation game, the main CPU 30a subtracts 1 from the special figure start reserved memory number, and outputs a hold command designating the subtracted special figure start reserved memory number “3”. Further, the main CPU 30a outputs a variation pattern designation command for designating the variation pattern P11 in order to start the symbol variation game.

  When the general CPU 31a inputs a hold command designating that the special figure start hold storage number is “4” at time T21, the general CPU 31a sets the hold command in the RAM 31c. When the general CPU 31a inputs a hold command designating that the special figure start hold memory number is “3” at time T21, the hold command designating that the special figure start hold memory number is “4”. Since it is set in the RAM 31c, the pending command designating that the special figure start pending storage number “4” is erased and the pending command designating that the special figure start pending storage number “3” is stored in the RAM 31c. Do not set to. As a result, the pending command is not output.

  In addition, at time T21, when the general CPU 31a inputs an effect instruction command, the general CPU 31a executes a notice effect determination process. From the premise, since the symbol variation game has not yet started, the lower command of the input instruction instruction command is “00H”, and the higher command is “EEH”. Therefore, the overall CPU 31a executes the process of step S219. . In the process of step S219, since “05H” is stored in the storage area “3” based on the premise, the overall CPU 31a determines that the symbol variation game corresponding to the storage area “3” is an outlier effect. Make a negative decision. Next, the overall CPU 31a executes the process of step S220. In the process of step S220, since “04H” is stored in the storage area “2” based on the premise, the overall CPU 31a determines that the symbol variation game corresponding to the storage area “2” is an outlier effect, Make a negative decision. Next, the overall CPU 31a executes the process of step S221. In the process of step S221, since “03H” is stored in the storage area “1” based on the premise, the overall CPU 31a determines that the symbol variation game corresponding to the storage area “1” is an outlier, Make a negative decision. Then, the overall CPU 31a executes the process of step S222. At this time, it is assumed that the 14th notice execution command is determined. Thereby, the overall CPU 31a outputs the 14th notice execution command (time T21).

  At time T21, when the sub CPU 32a inputs the fourteenth notice execution command, since no new hold command is input, only the third hold display image is displayed. Therefore, the sub CPU 32a changes and displays the displayed first to third held display images as the characters CA based on the input fourteenth notice execution command.

  At time T21, the main CPU 30a outputs an effect instruction command, and then outputs a variation pattern designation command in the output process to the overall CPU 31a (overall control board 31). When the general CPU 31a receives the change pattern designation command, the general CPU 31a executes the notice effect determination process and outputs the notice execution command, and then outputs the change pattern designation command to the display control board 32. The overall CPU 31a deletes the lower command stored in the storage area “1”. The overall CPU 31a stores the lower command stored in the storage area “2” in the storage area “1” and erases the stored contents of the storage area “2”. Similarly, the overall CPU 31a stores the lower command stored in the storage area “3” in the storage area “2” and erases the stored contents of the storage area “3”. The overall CPU 31a stores the lower command stored in the storage area “4” in the storage area “3” and erases the stored contents of the storage area “4”.

  The sub CPU 32a starts execution of the symbol variation game based on the variation pattern designated by the inputted variation pattern designation command (time T21). As a result, the notice effect is executed over the four symbol variation games including the symbol variation game that has been started (time T21 to time T24), and is lost in the fourth symbol variation game (time T24). Reach production will be executed. In addition, in the variable display H2, except for the symbol variation game that has been started, three symbol variation games are executed, and a notice effect is performed in each symbol variation game from the first to the third time. Is shown. For this reason, the player performs the notice effect in the first to third symbol variation games except for the symbol variation game that has been started, and the jackpot effect or reach effect is performed in the third symbol variation game. Can be recognized. Therefore, the symbol variation game in which the notice effect is actually ended can be matched with the symbol variation game recognized by the player when the notice effect is ended.

  FIG. 11C shows an example of a case where two game balls are detected at the start winning opening 25 almost simultaneously when two symbol variation games are put on hold during the symbol variation game. . The symbol variation game being executed is based on the variation pattern P11 for the offending effect, and “05H” is stored in the storage area “1”, and “04H” is stored in the storage area “2”. It will be explained as a thing. Further, when the first game ball is detected at the start winning opening 25, the main CPU 30a acquires “0” as the reach determination random number and “10” as the hit determination random number. explain. When the second game ball is detected at the start winning opening 25, the main CPU 30a acquires “150” as the reach determination random number and “10” as the hit determination random number. explain.

  In FIG. 11C, when the first game ball is detected in the start winning opening 25 while the symbol variation game is held twice during the symbol variation game, the main CPU 30a displays the special symbol. While adding 1 to the number of reserved start memories, a hold command designating that the special figure start reserved memory number is “3” is output (time T31). Further, the main CPU 30a adds 1 to the special figure start reserved memory number, and acquires the reach determination random number and the hit determination random number. Based on the premise, the jackpot determination value for the notice effect does not match the random number for the hit determination, and the reach determination random number matches the first effect determination value. Therefore, in the advance notice setting process, the main CPU 30a sets “EDH” for designating the special figure start hold storage number “3” as the upper command, and outputs an effect instruction command with “00H” set as the lower command ( Time T31).

  Also, based on the premise, a second game ball is detected at the start winning opening 25 at time T31. When the second game ball is detected at the start winning opening 25, the main CPU 30a adds 1 to the special figure start reserved memory number and designates that the special figure start reserved memory number is "4". Output a pending command. Further, the main CPU 30a adds 1 to the special figure start reserved memory number, and acquires the reach determination random number and the hit determination random number. Based on the premise, the jackpot determination value for the notice effect does not match the random number for the hit determination, and the reach determination random number matches the sixth effect determination value. For this reason, in the advance notice setting process, the main CPU 30a sets “EEH” for designating the special figure start hold storage number “4” as the upper command, and outputs an effect instruction command with “05H” as the lower command.

  At time T31, when the general CPU 31a inputs a hold command designating that the special figure start hold storage number is “3”, the general CPU 31a sets the RAM 31c to output the hold command in the output process. At time T31, when a hold command designating that the special figure start reserved memory number is “4” is input, it is specified that the special figure start hold memory number set in the RAM 31c is “3”. The hold command is deleted, and the hold command is set to specify that the special figure start hold storage number is “4”. Thereafter, in the output process, the overall CPU 31a outputs a hold command designating that the special figure start hold storage number is “4”.

  Further, at time T31, when the general CPU 31a inputs an effect instruction command in which “EDH” is set as the upper command and “00H” is set as the lower command, the notice effect determination processing is executed. Based on the premise, since the symbol variation game is based on the variation pattern P11 for the offending effect, the lower command of the input instruction command is “00H”, and the upper command is “EDH”. Execute the process. In the process of step S216, since “04H” is stored in the storage area “2” based on the premise, the overall CPU 31a determines that the symbol variation game corresponding to the storage area “2” is an outlier effect. Make a negative decision. Next, the overall CPU 31a executes the process of step S217. In the process of step S217, since “05H” is stored in the storage area “1” based on the premise, the overall CPU 31a determines that the symbol variation game corresponding to the storage area “1” is an outlier effect, Make a negative decision. Then, the overall CPU 31a executes the process of step S218. At this time, it is assumed that the thirteenth notice execution command is determined. Thereby, the overall CPU 31a outputs a thirteenth notice execution command.

  Further, at time T31, when the general CPU 31a inputs an effect instruction command in which “EEH” is set as the upper command and “05H” is set as the lower command, the notice effect determination processing is executed. At this time, since the lower command is set to “05H”, the overall CPU 31a does not output the notice execution command.

  At time T31, when the sub CPU 32a inputs a hold command designating that the special figure start hold storage number is “4”, the sub CPU 32a displays four hold display images based on the input hold command. Further, when the sub CPU 32a inputs the thirteenth notice execution command, the sub CPU 32a changes the first to third held display images to the character CA based on the inputted thirteenth notice execution command. As a result, the player recognizes that the notice effect is continuously executed over the three symbol variation games, and the reach effect or the jackpot effect is executed in the third symbol variation game where the notice effect ends. can do. In the fourth symbol variation game, it can be recognized that the notice effect is not executed. Actually, the notice effect is executed over three symbol variation games (time T32 to time T34), and the reach reach effect is executed in the third symbol variation game (time T34). In the fourth symbol variation game (time T35), the notice effect is not accompanied. As described above, the variable display H2 indicates that the symbol variation game is executed four times and the notice effect is executed in each symbol variation game from the first to the third time. Therefore, the symbol variation game in which the notice effect is actually ended can be matched with the symbol variation game recognized by the player when the notice effect is ended. Therefore, the player can accurately recognize when the notice effect ends.

As described above in detail, the present embodiment has the following effects.
(1) When the main CPU 30a stores the start-holding ball in the RAM 30c, the reach determination random number associated with the start-holding ball is a predetermined first effect determination value or eleventh effect determination value (for the notice effect). It is determined whether or not it matches the reach determination value). Further, when the main CPU 30a stores the start holding ball in the RAM 30c, the hit determination random number associated with the start holding ball coincides with a predetermined notice effect jackpot determination value, and When the reach determination random number associated with the holding ball matches the predetermined first to fifth effect determination values or the 11th to 15th effect determination values (effect execution determination values), the notice effect is It is determined that execution is possible. For this reason, when the notice effect (continuous notice) is continuously executed over a plurality of symbol variation games, the reach effect is always executed in the symbol variation game where the continuous notice ends. . Thereby, when a continuous notice is executed, the player's expectation can be sufficiently improved. In addition, since a value that coincides with the reach determination value is set as the value set for the first effect determination value or the eleventh effect determination value (reach determination value for notice effect), the symbol variation is caused by performing continuous notice. The appearance rate of reach productions that are out of game does not change (does not change), and there is no problem that the jackpot reliability for reach productions is low. Therefore, a player's expectation can be sufficiently improved.

  (2) At the same time, the main CPU 30a determines that the acquired hit determination random number matches the jackpot determination value that matches the jackpot determination value, and the acquired reach determination random number is the first to fifth effects. It is determined whether or not the notice effect is executable by determining whether or not it is included in the determination value or the 11th to 15th effect determination values. For this reason, a process for setting and acquiring a new random number by using a reach determination random number as a random number to be used when determining whether or not to execute a notice effect at the time of a big hit, There is no need to newly provide a storage area for storing random numbers.

  (3) The greater the number of start-holding balls stored in the RAM 30c, the higher the reliability of the jackpot for reach production. Therefore, the larger the number of start-holding balls, the smaller the number of reach determination values. In this way, it becomes difficult to perform the reach production that is out of place. In other words, the probability of reach determination is changed according to the number of starting hold balls. On the other hand, the reach determination value “0” that is set to the same value regardless of the number of the starting reserved balls is set as the first effect determination value or the eleventh effect determination value (reach determination value for the notice effect). For this reason, even if the probability of reach determination is changed according to the memory number of the start holding balls at the start of the symbol variation game, the last notice is executed over a plurality of symbol variation games. Reach production can be executed reliably in the symbol variation game.

  (4) When the general CPU 31a and the main CPU 30a decide to execute the notice effect, the variable display H2 performs the notice effect continuously by changing the hold display image according to the number of times the notice effect is executed. The number of symbol variation games to be displayed is displayed in advance. Thereby, it is possible to recognize when the continuous notice ends and when the reach effect or the jackpot effect is executed, and the interest of the player can be improved.

  (5) When the overall CPU 31a determines that the notice effect can be executed when the winning ball is detected by the start winning opening 25 and the start hold ball is stored in the RAM 30c (the determination result of step S203 or S209 is affirmative) ), It is determined based on the start hold ball stored before the start hold ball whether the big hit effect or the miss reach effect is executed. That is, when the overall CPU 31a stores the start hold ball and the determination result in step S203 or S209 is affirmative, all the hit determinations related to the start hold ball stored before the start hold ball are stored. It is determined that the random numbers for use do not match the jackpot determination value for the notice effect. At the same time, the overall CPU 31a determines that all reach determination random numbers associated with the start-up hold ball do not match the effect determination values corresponding to the stored storage areas.

  Specifically, when the determination result of the jackpot determination is negative, the general CPU 31a inputs “00H” to “03H” in the storage area “1” when an effect instruction command in which the upper command “ECH” is set is input. Determine whether it is set. As a result, the overall CPU 31a determines that the reach determination random number when executing the symbol variation game corresponding to the storage area “1” is the reserved memory number “1” when the winning of the game ball is not detected to the upper limit value of the reserved memory number. It is determined whether or not the reach determination value “0 to 35” that can be taken when “3” is matched. For this reason, it is possible to determine whether or not the symbol variation game becomes a loss effect regardless of the number of stored storage numbers “1” to “3”.

  Similarly, when the determination result of the jackpot determination is negative, the general CPU 31a sets “00H” to “03H” in the storage area “2” when an effect instruction command in which the upper command “EDH” is set is input. It is determined whether or not. As a result, the overall CPU 31a determines that the reach determination random number when executing the symbol variation game corresponding to the storage area “2” is the reserved memory number “1” when the winning of the game ball is not detected to the upper limit value of the reserved memory number. It is determined whether or not the reach determination value “0 to 35” that can be taken when “3” is matched. For this reason, it is possible to determine whether or not the symbol variation game in the storage area “2” becomes an off-line effect regardless of the number of stored storage numbers “1” to “3”.

  In addition, when the result of the big hit determination is negative, the general CPU 31a inputs an effect instruction command in which the upper command “EDH” is set, and “00H” to “02H” are set in the storage area “1”. It is determined whether or not. As a result, the overall CPU 31a determines that the reach determination random number at the time of execution of the symbol variation game corresponding to the storage area “1” is the reserved memory number “2” when the winning of the game ball is not detected to the upper limit value of the reserved memory number. It is determined whether or not the reach determination value “0 to 17” that can be taken at “3” (“0 to 19” in the probability variation state) matches. For this reason, it is possible to determine whether or not the symbol variation game in the storage area “1” becomes a loss effect regardless of the number of stored storage numbers “2” to “3”. As described above, when the general CPU 31a inputs an effect instruction command in which the upper command “EDH” is set, whether or not the symbol variation games corresponding to the storage area “1” and the storage area “2” are both out of effect. Can be determined.

  Similarly, when the determination result of the jackpot determination is negative, the general CPU 31a sets “00H” to “03H” in the storage area “3” when an effect instruction command in which the upper command “EEH” is set is input. It is determined whether or not. As a result, the overall CPU 31a determines that the reach determination random number at the time of executing the symbol variation game corresponding to the storage area “3” is the reserved memory number “1” when the winning of the game ball is not detected to the upper limit value of the reserved memory number. It is determined whether or not the reach determination value “0 to 35” that can be taken when “3” is matched. For this reason, it is possible to determine whether or not the symbol variation game in the storage area “3” becomes a loss effect regardless of the number of stored storage numbers “1” to “3”.

  Further, when the result of the big hit determination is negative, the general CPU 31a inputs an effect instruction command in which the upper command “EEH” is set, and “00H” to “02H” are set in the storage area “2”. It is determined whether or not. As a result, the overall CPU 31a determines that the reach determination random number when executing the symbol variation game corresponding to the storage area “2” is the upper limit value of the reserved memory number “2” when the winning of the game ball is not detected. It is determined whether or not the reach determination value “0 to 17” that can be taken at “3” (“0 to 19” in the probability variation state) matches. For this reason, it is possible to determine whether or not the symbol variation game in the storage area “2” becomes an off-stage effect regardless of the number of stored storage numbers “2” to “3”.

  Further, when the determination result of the big hit determination is negative, the general CPU 31a inputs “00H” or “01H” to the storage area “1” when an effect instruction command in which the upper command “EEH” is set is input. It is determined whether or not. Thus, the overall CPU 31a determines that the reach determination random number at the time of execution of the symbol variation game corresponding to the storage area “1” is the reserved memory number “3” when the winning of the game ball is not detected to the upper limit value of the reserved memory number. It is determined whether or not the reach determination value “0 to 3” that can be taken when “3” is matched (“0 to 4” in the probability variation state). For this reason, it is possible to determine whether or not the symbol variation game in the storage area “1” becomes a loss effect when the stored memory number is “3”. As described above, when the general CPU 31a inputs an effect instruction command in which the upper command “EEH” is set, all of the symbol variation games corresponding to the storage area “1”, the storage area “2”, and the storage area “3” are displayed. It can be determined whether or not it is a loss effect.

  By these processes, the big hit effect or the reach effect is not executed until the symbol variation game for which the continuous notice is ended is executed. For this reason, the player can be made aware that the big hit effect or the reach effect is executed in the symbol variation game in which the continuous notice ends. In addition, since the big hit production and the reach production are long, the tempo of continuous notice can be improved. In addition, in order to determine whether the number of reserved storage at the time of determination and the effect determination value according to the storage area coincide with each other, even if the reach probability is changed by the number of start holding balls at the time of reach determination, When the notice effect is executed over a plurality of symbol change games, the big hit effect and the reach effect can be prevented from being executed reliably until the symbol change game in which the continuous notice ends is executed. For this reason, even if it is a case where a continuous notice is performed, the appearance rate and expectation degree of an appropriate reach production can be set according to the number of starting reservation balls. In addition, since the effect determination value is changed according to the number of reserved special chart start-up memories, the determination is negative in steps S213, S216, S217, and S219 to S221 as compared to the case where the effect determination value is fixed. The probability can be increased, and the appearance rate of the notice effect can be increased. That is, when the effect determination value is fixed, it is determined whether “00H” to “03H” are set in the storage areas “1” to “3” in all the processes of steps S213, S216, S217, and S219 to S221. Therefore, the probability of affirmation becomes higher, and the appearance probability of the notice effect can be increased in the case of changing compared to the case of fixing.

  (6) The main CPU 30a determines the number of times that the notice effect is executed in the upper command of the notice execution command (when the notice effect is determined to be executable), separately from the hold command for displaying the number of stored start ball balls. Special figure start hold memory number) is specified. For this reason, when a plurality of game balls are detected at the start winning opening 25 at substantially the same time, the number of memories specified by the hold command output from the main CPU 30a and the special figure start hold memory specified by the notice execution command are displayed. Even if the numbers are different (see FIG. 11C), the number of symbol variable games in which the notice effect is continuously performed can be accurately displayed. Therefore, in the symbol variation game in which the number of games displayed in advance is finished, the reach effect or the big hit effect can be surely executed, and the player is not confused.

  (7) As shown in step S206 or step S211, the overall CPU 31a does not execute the notice effect when the symbol variation game is executed based on the variation pattern for the big hit effect or the variation pattern for the outreach reach effect. Thereby, it is possible to reliably prevent the reach effect and the jackpot effect from being executed until the symbol variation game in which the notice effect ends. Thereby, attention can be paid to the notice effect.

  (8) Even when the number of games subject to the notice effect is 1, and the number of symbol variable games for which the notice effect is performed when the symbol variable game is not being executed is displayed, It starts and becomes 0. For this reason, it is possible to improve the player's expectation for the notice effect by executing only the notice effect that is easily understood by the player as to whether or not the notice effect is being executed.

  (9) The overall CPU 31a of the present embodiment is the same as the time when the game ball is detected by the start winning opening 25 and the time when the RAM 30c subtracts 1 from the number of stored start balls based on the execution of the symbol variation game. In some cases, a hold command specifying the special figure start hold memory number may not be output. As a result, the control when the time when the game ball is detected by the start winning opening 25 and the time when the main CPU 30a subtracts 1 from the memory number of the start holding ball based on the execution of the symbol variation game is easy. It has become. In addition, the sub CPU 32a performs the symbol variation in which the notice effect is continuously performed for the number of the hold display images that are displayed and the special figure start hold memory number specified by the input notice execution command that is small. Since the number of games is displayed in advance, it is possible to prevent the number of games in which the notice effect is performed from being equal to or greater than the display hold number and causing inconsistencies.

  (10) The general CPU 31a does not execute the notice effect in steps S214, S218, and S222 even when the lower command of the effect instruction command from the main CPU 30a is “00H”, “06H” to “0AH”. Is determined, execution of the notice effect is not determined. Thereby, the execution probability of the notice effect can be further finely adjusted.

In addition, the said embodiment can be embodied in another embodiment (another example) as follows.
In the above embodiment, the main CPU 30a determines that the notice effect can be executed when the acquired reach determination random number is “0” when the hit determination random number does not match the notice effect jackpot determination value. . As another example, the main CPU 30a can execute the notice effect when the acquired reach determination random number is “0 to 3” in the normal state when the hit determination random number does not match the notice effect jackpot determination value. It may be determined that the notice effect is executable when the probability variation state is “0 to 4”. As described above, when the reach determination value is changed depending on whether or not the probability change state is set, the determination value for determining that the notice effect can be executed may be changed depending on whether or not the probability change state is given.

In the above embodiment, the reach determination value and the reach probability may not be changed according to the gaming state (presence / absence of probability change state, number of reserved memories, etc.).
In the above embodiment, the reach determination value and the reach probability may be changed depending on the presence or absence of a probability variation state. Further, the selection probability of the variation pattern for the offending effect may be changed depending on the presence or absence of the probability variation state.

  In the above embodiment, the type of jackpot game may be arbitrarily changed. For example, it may be a pachinko machine to which only 15R special probability variable big hit games and 15R special non-probable big hit games are given. Further, the number of rounds of the big hit game and the number of symbol variation games to which the improved entrance rate is given may be changed. For example, a 10-round jackpot game may be given, or after the big hit game, a state in which the entering rate is improved may be given until 50 symbol variation games are completed.

The overall CPU 31a of the above embodiment has determined whether or not to execute the notice effect, but it may be executed without fail.
In the above embodiment, when the changing symbol changing game is executing the big hit effect or the reach effect, the overall CPU 31a determines not to execute the notice effect (step S206 or step S211). As another example, a notice effect may be executed even when the changing symbol changing game is executing a jackpot effect or a reach effect.

  In the above embodiment, the number of symbol variable games in which the notice pending effect is executed by changing the display hold image when the number of games subject to the notice effect is 1 and the symbol variable game is not being executed. May be notified.

  In the above embodiment, the overall CPU 31a determines whether or not the big hit effect or the outreach reach effect is executed based on the start hold ball before the start hold ball whose winning is detected. At that time, the overall CPU 31a determines that all reach determination random numbers associated with the start-up holding ball do not match the effect determination values according to the stored storage areas. As another example, the general CPU 31a indicates that all the reach determination random numbers related to the start holding ball are normally changed regardless of the number of special figure start hold memories. It may be determined whether it is 36-240 ". This simplifies the control.

  In the above embodiment, the number of symbol variable games in which the notice effect is executed is represented by changing the hold display image to a predetermined character, but the number of symbol variable games in which the notice effect is executed may be directly displayed. good.

  In the above embodiment, the jackpot determination value for the first notice effect is completely matched with the jackpot determination value, but it may not be completely matched. For example, a part of the jackpot determination value may be used as the first notice effect jackpot determination value.

In the above embodiment, the number of reach determination values has been changed according to the number of special figure start hold memories at the start of the symbol variation game, but may be constant. This simplifies control.
In the above embodiment, the jackpot determination value may be used as the jackpot determination value for the notice effect. In this case, the processing contents of steps S105 and S109 in the notice setting process may be the same as the processing contents of step S16.

  In the above embodiment, a small hit game that opens the special winning opening device 29 may be executed. The small hit game is executed when the main CPU 30a determines that the hit determination random number matches a small hit determination value different from the big hit determination value when the determination result of the big hit determination is negative. . In this case, the small hit game may be handled in the same manner as the big hit game. That is, the overall CPU 31a also makes an affirmative determination even when a small hit game is being executed in the processing of steps S102, S204, and S210. Further, the overall CPU 31a makes an affirmative determination in the process of steps S206 and S211 when the symbol change game is a small hit. The overall CPU 31a makes an affirmative determination when the hit determination random number matches the small hit determination value (or the notice effect big hit determination value including the small hit determination value) in the processes of steps S105 and S109. Further, when the general CPU 31a determines whether or not to execute the notice effect, when the general CPU 31a determines that the symbol change game that is a small hit is executed before the symbol change game that ends the notice effect is executed. The notice effect is not executed.

  In the above embodiment, when a small hit game that opens the big prize opening device 29 can be executed, the small hit game may be handled separately from the big hit game. In this case, after the processing in steps S105 and S109, the overall CPU 31a outputs an effect designation command for a small hit effect when the random number for hit determination matches the small hit determination value. Further, the overall CPU 31a makes a negative determination in step S203 or step S209 when an effect instruction command for a small hit effect is input. In this case, the overall CPU 31a may make a negative determination in the processes of steps S102, S204, S210, S206, and S211 if the game is a small hit. Further, when the general CPU 31a determines whether or not to execute the notice effect, when the general CPU 31a determines that the symbol change game that is a small hit is executed before the symbol change game that ends the notice effect is executed. Even so, a notice effect may be executed.

  In the above embodiment, the execution of the notice effect is not determined during the jackpot game (see steps S102, S204, S210), but the execution of the notice effect may be determined during the jackpot game. In this case, the processes in steps S102, S204, and S210 may be deleted.

  In the above embodiment, when the main CPU 30a stores the start hold ball based on the detection of the winning game ball by the start winning opening 25, the stored number indicating the number of the start hold ball is stored. A hold command output means for outputting a specified hold command may be used. The main control board 30 and the overall control board 31 may be used as main control means.

Next, a technical idea that can be grasped from the above embodiment and another example will be added below.
(A) The number of reach determination values is set to a small value when the number of start hold balls stored in the hold storage means when the reach determination means performs reach determination, while the reach determination means When the number of starting and holding balls stored in the holding storage means when the reach determination is small, a large number is set.
Similarly to the reach determination value, the second notice effect reach determination value is configured such that the value and the number of second notice effect reach determination values change according to the stored number of start reserved balls. The gaming machine according to claim 2 or claim 3, characterized in that.

  (B) If the determination result of the jackpot determination result is affirmative, it is determined whether or not to give a probability variation state in which the probability that the jackpot determination means makes an affirmation is higher than the probability in the normal state after the jackpot game ends. A probability variation determination means, and a probability variation state imparting means for imparting the probability variation state when the probability variation determination means determines to impart the probability variation state, and the reach determination value is provided with the probability variation state. A different value is set depending on whether or not the reach determination value for the second notice effect is set to the same value as the reach determination value depending on whether or not the probability variation state is given, similarly to the reach determination value. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the gaming machine is changed to:

  (C) The effect control means is configured to previously display the number of symbol variation games in which the notice effect is continuously performed when the determination result of the notice determination means is affirmative. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3.

  H1 ... Special figure display, H2 ... Variable display, SE1 ... Starting port sensor, 10 ... Pachinko machine, 20 ... Center accessory, 25 ... Starting winning port, 28 ... Large winning port door, 29 ... Large winning port device, DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 30 ... Main control board, 30a ... Main CPU, 30c ... RAM, 31 ... General control board, 31a ... General CPU, 31b ... ROM, 31c ... RAM, 32 ... Display control board, 32a ... Sub CPU.

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A start winning opening for detecting a winning of a game ball, a holding storage means for storing the detected game ball as a start holding ball for winning in the start winning opening, and the holding storage means storing the start holding ball At the time, it is provided with effect execution means for executing a symbol variation game for varying a plurality of symbols, and when a jackpot display result determined in advance in the symbol variation game is displayed, In a gaming machine to which a jackpot game is given that opens a winning means that is allowed to enter the ball,
Random number acquisition means for acquiring a random number for determination and a random number for reach determination upon the detection of winning of a game ball by the start winning port,
At the start of the symbol variation game, the hit determination random number acquired by the random number acquisition means is compared with a predetermined jackpot determination value to determine whether or not the symbol variation game is a jackpot through a reach effect. Jackpot judging means for executing jackpot judgment;
If the determination result of the jackpot determination unit is negative, the reach determination random number value acquired by the random number acquisition unit is compared with a predetermined reach determination value to determine whether or not to execute the reach effect in the symbol variation game. Reach determination means for executing reach determination;
If the determination result of the jackpot determination means is affirmative, a variation pattern that can specify the effect time of the symbol variation game is determined from a plurality of types of variation patterns for the jackpot effect, and the determination result of the reach determination means is In the case of affirmation, the variation pattern is determined from a plurality of types of variation patterns for outlier reach effects, and when the determination result of the reach determination means is negative, the variation pattern is determined as a variation for a plurality of types of outlier effects. A variation pattern determining means for determining from among the patterns;
A notice determining means for determining whether or not a notice effect that suggests a possibility that the symbol variation game held on the occasion of the winning detection of the game ball by the start winning opening can be a big hit, can be executed,
If the determination result of the advance notice determining means is affirmative, the advance notice determining means for determining whether to execute the advance notice effect;
Effect control means for controlling the effect execution means so as to execute a symbol change game based on the change pattern determined by the change pattern determination means,
The holding storage means is associated with a memory number indicating the number of the start holding ball stored when the start holding ball is stored based on the winning detection of the game ball by the start winning opening. The storage area is configured to store a random number for hit determination and a random number for reach determination. On the other hand, every time the symbol variation game is executed, the stored number of the start holding balls is decremented by 1, and the random number for hit determination and the reach are also determined. The hit determination random number and the reach determination random number are rewritten in a storage area corresponding to the storage number obtained by subtracting 1 from the storage number associated with the determination random number.
The notice determination means is
When the game ball is detected by the start winning opening and the hold storage means stores the start hold ball, a reach determination random number associated with the start hold ball is determined as a predetermined first notice effect reach determination. It is determined whether or not it matches the value, and if the determination result is affirmative, it is determined that the notice effect can be executed,
When a game ball is detected by the start winning opening and the holding storage means stores the start hold ball, a hit determination random number associated with the start hold ball is determined in advance as a first hit effect for jackpot determination. If the reach determination random number associated with the starting hold ball matches the predetermined effect execution determination value, and the determination result is affirmative Determines that the notice effect is executable,
The reach determination value for the first notice effect is set to a value that matches the reach determination value,
The production execution determination value is set to a predetermined value among the values that the reach determination random number can take,
The first notice effect jackpot determination value is set to a value that matches the jackpot determination value,
When the game ball is detected by the start winning opening and the hold storage unit stores the start hold ball when the determination result of the notice determination unit becomes affirmative, the notice determination unit determines from the start hold ball A case where all the hit determination random numbers previously associated with the start hold ball stored in the hold storage means do not match a predetermined second notice effect jackpot determination value, and the start hold ball If all of the reach determination random numbers related to the value do not match the predetermined reach determination value for the second notice effect, it is determined to execute the notice effect.
The reach determination value for the second notice effect is set to a value that matches the reach determination value, and the number of reach determination values for the second notice effect matches the number of reach determination values. And
The second jackpot determination jackpot determination value is set to a value that matches the jackpot determination value, and the number of second jackpot determination jackpot determination values matches the number of jackpot determination values. And
When the determination result of the advance notice determining means is affirmative and the advance notice determining means determines that the advance notice effect is to be executed, the effect control means stores the number of the start holding balls stored in the hold storage means A game machine characterized in that a notice effect is executed over the same number of symbol variation games. The number of reach determination values is changed in accordance with the stored number of starting and holding balls stored in the holding storage means when the reach determination means performs reach determination, while the reach determination value Some of them are set to the same value regardless of the number of starting balls.
The reach determination value that is set regardless of the number of the start holding balls matches the reach determination value for the first notice effect,
Like the reach determination value, the reach determination value for the second notice effect is configured such that the value and the number of reach determination values for the second notice effect change according to the stored number of start-holding balls,
When the game ball is detected by the start winning opening and the hold storage unit stores the start hold ball when the determination result of the notice determination unit becomes affirmative, the notice determination unit determines from the start hold ball In the case where all the hit determination random numbers associated with each starting hold ball previously stored in the hold storage means do not match the predetermined second notice effect jackpot determination value,
When the symbol variation game is executed based on the start hold ball stored before the start hold ball when the determination result of the notice determination unit becomes affirmative, the determination result of the notice determination unit becomes affirmative. Is stored in correspondence with the start hold ball for each memory number from the stored number of the start hold ball when the game ball is assumed not to be detected after that time to the upper limit value of the predetermined memory number. The reach determination for the notice effect regarding whether or not the reach determination random number matches the reach determination value for the second notice effect is stored before the start holding ball when the result of the notice determination means becomes affirmative. 2. The system is configured to determine whether to execute the notice effect when all of the start hold balls are executed and when the determination results of the reach determination for the notice effect are all negative. Described in The gaming machine.   The said notice determination means does not determine execution of a notice effect when a random number lottery is won even if the determination result of the said notice determination means is affirmative. The gaming machine described.

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