JP2011152222A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine capable of surely executing a notice performance. <P>SOLUTION: A CPU for main control stores a determined variation pattern specifying command and special symbol specifying command in a transmission buffer for performance control. Then, in output processing, the CPU for the main control outputs the variation pattern specifying command and then outputs the symbol specifying command through a communication line of the transmission buffer for the performance control. Also, the CPU for the main control stores a notice specifying command determined corresponding to the detection of a game ball entry in a transmission buffer for the notice performance. Then, in the output processing, the CPU for the main control outputs it by a communication line different from the one for the variation pattern specifying command and the symbol specifying command. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2011,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine capable of executing a notice effect for executing a specific effect over a plurality of consecutive symbol variation games.

  Conventionally, in a pachinko gaming machine which is a kind of gaming machine, a random number for determining a big hit is obtained when a gaming ball enters a start winning opening arranged on the gaming board, and the value of the random number is determined in advance. Depending on whether or not the big hit determination value matches, the big hit lottery of whether or not the big hit is done. In addition, the lottery result of the big hit lottery is derived by executing a symbol variation game in which symbols of a plurality of columns are varied and displayed. In the symbol variation game, the player can recognize the jackpot if it is a jackpot symbol that has been finally stopped.

  The main control CPU that controls the gaming machine executes various controls related to the game effects (for example, a prize ball process, a winning process, a process related to a symbol variation game, a process related to a big hit game, an error process, etc.). . Based on the execution result, the main control CPU outputs various instruction commands to an effect control board such as a display control board for controlling the image display and a sound / lamp control board.

  At that time, in order to eliminate input / output mistakes in the instruction command, for example, as in the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, a predetermined number of instruction commands are stored together in the transmission buffer and output together at a predetermined timing. It is supposed to be. Then, the write position in the transmission buffer is designated by the write pointer, and the read position is designated by the read pointer. These command transmission buffer, write pointer, and read pointer are stored in the RAM on the game control board. Thereby, even if the command output processing is delayed, the command is not lost.

JP 2001-87521 A

  By the way, some gaming machines execute a notice effect that suggests the possibility of a big hit continuously over a plurality of symbol variation games. When this notice effect is executed, the main control CPU determines the number of notices up to the reserved memory number indicating the number of symbol variable games that are held (that is, continuously executed even if no game ball is won). The number of notices is determined up to the maximum number of symbol variation games to be played). Then, the main control CPU outputs a notice designation command for instructing the number of notices to the effect control board.

  Then, when the control cycle in which the execution of the notice effect is determined and the control cycle in which the execution of the symbol variation game is determined are the same, the main control CPU outputs an instruction command in accordance with the processing order. However, since the number of instruction commands that can be output at one time is determined in advance by the transmission buffer, the notice designation command may be input after a variation pattern designation command that instructs the start of the symbol variation game.

  When the notice designation command is input after the change pattern designation command, the effect control board determines that the number of notices is zero (the notice effect is not executed) because the notice designation command is input after the delay. The notice count is not decremented by 1. As a result, the effect control board is not subtracted from the number of advance notices, and thus the problem arises that the advance notice effect is not executed or is not executed accurately.

  The present invention has been made paying attention to such problems existing in the prior art. The purpose is to provide a gaming machine capable of reliably executing a notice effect.

  In order to achieve the above object, the invention according to claim 1 is a winning detection means for detecting a winning of a game ball, and a pattern for changing a plurality of kinds of symbols triggered by detection of a winning of a game ball by the winning detection means. An effect instruction means for instructing execution of the variable game, and an effect control means for causing the effect execution means to execute the symbol variable game according to the instruction of the effect instruction means, wherein a predetermined jackpot display result in the symbol variable game is displayed. In such a case, in the gaming machine in which the jackpot game in which the special winning means is opened / closed is executed, the effect instruction means is held for execution every time the winning detection of the game ball is detected by the winning detection means. A holding ball storage means capable of storing a start holding ball indicating the number of fluctuating games, and a jackpot determination random number triggered by the winning detection of the game ball by the winning detection means, Random number acquisition means for acquiring a random number for change determination, and when the symbol change game or big hit game is not being executed, and the starting hold ball is stored in the hold ball storage means, the random number acquisition means The jackpot determination means for executing the jackpot determination for determining whether or not the symbol variation game is a big hit based on the jackpot determination random number acquired by the player, and the effect time of the symbol variation game based on the determination result of the jackpot determination means A variation pattern determining means for determining a variation pattern for identifying at least a symbol, a symbol determining means for determining a special symbol corresponding to a display result of the symbol variation game based on a determination result of the jackpot determining means, and a determination by the jackpot determining means If the result is affirmative, the probability variation determination random number obtained together with the jackpot determination random number used for the jackpot determination is a predetermined probability change determination. The probability variation determination means for determining whether or not to give a probability variation state for changing the winning probability of the jackpot determination to a higher probability than the normal state after determining whether or not it matches, and the probability variation determination If the determination result of the means is affirmative, the probability variation big hit game to which the probability variation state is given is given after the end of the symbol variation game, while if the judgment result of the probability variation judgment means is negative, the normal big hit to which the normal state is given If the determination result of the jackpot granting means for giving the game after the end of the symbol variation game and the probability variation determining means is affirmative, the probability variation state is set after the probability variation jackpot game is ended, whereas if the result is negative, the normal jackpot game When the probability variation setting means for setting the normal state after the end of the game and the variation pattern determination means determine the variation pattern, the execution of the symbol variation game is instructed. And when the symbol determining means determines a special symbol, the symbol specifying command for specifying the special symbol is output by the winning detection means. When a starting ball is stored based on the winning detection of the game ball, the stored number of the starting ball stored in the holding ball storage means, the jackpot determination random number acquired at the time of detecting the winning, An output means for outputting a random number designation command capable of specifying a random number for probability variation determination, and when the effect control means inputs the variation pattern designation command and the symbol designation command, based on the inputted variation pattern designation command, The symbol variation game is executed, and the display result of the symbol variation game corresponding to the special symbol specified by the input symbol designation command is displayed. In response to the input of the random number designation command and the game control means, it is possible to execute a notice effect that suggests the possibility that the symbol variation game that has been suspended is a big hit over multiple symbol variation games. A notice effect control means for determining whether or not, and when the random number designation command is input, a control for storing the number of starting and holding balls specified by the input random number designation command, the jackpot determination random number and the probability variation determination random number Side storage means and state determination means for determining the presence or absence of a probability change state when the symbol variation game for which execution is suspended is executed, and the reserved ball storage means is configured such that the game ball is received by the winning detection means. When storing the starting hold ball based on the winning detection, it is associated with the stored number indicating the order in which the symbol variation game held based on the start holding ball is executed. While storing the jackpot determination random number and the probability variation determination random number acquired by the random number acquisition means in the memory area, when the symbol determination means has determined a special symbol, the memory number of the start holding ball is decremented by 1, The jackpot determination random number and the probability variation determination random number are rewritten in the storage area corresponding to the storage number obtained by subtracting 1 from the storage number associated with the storage area in which the big hit determination random number and the probability variation determination random number are stored. When the gaming state is a normal state, the jackpot determination means is associated with the common jackpot determination value used in both the probability variation state and the normal state and the earliest stored number While determining the big hit by determining whether or not the value of the random number for jackpot determination matches, if the gaming state is a probable change state, only when the common big hit determination value or the probable change state The jackpot determination value is determined by determining whether or not the jackpot determination value for probability variation matches the value of the random number for jackpot determination associated with the earliest stored number, and the control side The storage means stores the jackpot determination random number and the probability variation determination random number specified by the random number specification command in a storage area associated with the storage number of the start holding ball specified by the input random number specification command. When a designated command is input, the memory number of the starting and holding ball is decremented by 1, and the memory number obtained by subtracting 1 from the memory number associated with the storage area in which the big hit determination random number and the probability variation determination random number are stored Is configured to rewrite the jackpot determination random number and the probability variation determination random number in the storage area corresponding to, and the state determination means refers to the control-side storage means and is suspended. The number of memories indicating the number of the symbol variation game being executed is indicated by the number of memories to be determined when determining the presence or absence of the probability variation state when the reserved symbol variation game is executed. When the probability variation big hit game is awarded in the symbol variation game executed one time before the symbol variation game, or when the symbol variation game executed one time before is performed in the probability variation state, the display result of the deviation is displayed. In the case of deriving, when the probability variation state is associated with the memory number, a normal jackpot game is given in the symbol variation game executed one time before the symbol variation game indicated by the memory number to be determined, or When the symbol variation game that is executed one time before is executed during the normal state, and the display result of losing is derived, the normal state is associated with the memory number, and the probability change state is set for all the memory numbers. The announcement effect control means refers to the control-side storage means, and the jackpot determination random number associated with the stored number associated with the probability variation state is the common jackpot determination value or probability variation When it matches the jackpot value, it is decided to execute the notice effect, and the number of stored reserved balls designated by the input random number designation command is the number of notices indicating the number of symbol variable games for which the notice effect is executed. Is stored in the control-side storage means, and the control-side storage means subtracts 1 from the number of notices when the symbol designation command is input when the number of notices is not zero, and the notice effect control The means causes the notice effect to be executed during the symbol variation game after subtracting 1 from the number of notices, and the output means outputs the symbol designation command after outputting the variation pattern designation command. On the other hand, the gist is that the random number designation command is output through a communication line different from the variation pattern designation command and the symbol designation command.

  The invention according to claim 2 is the invention according to claim 1, wherein, when the determination result of the jackpot determination means is negative, the effect instruction means obtains the random number together with the jackpot determination random number used for the jackpot determination Reach determination for determining whether or not a reach effect is executed in a symbol variation game by determining whether or not the random number for reach determination acquired by the means matches a predetermined reach determination value And the reserved ball storage means stores the starting hold ball based on the winning detection of the game ball by the winning detection means when the symbol variation game held based on the start hold ball is One of storing the jackpot determination random number, the reach determination random number, and the probability variation determination random number acquired by the random number acquisition means in a storage area associated with the storage number indicating whether to be executed. For each symbol variation game, 1 is subtracted from the memory number of the start-pending ball, and 1 is subtracted from the memory number associated with the storage area in which the random number for jackpot determination, the random number for reach determination, and the random number for probability change determination are stored. The jackpot determination random number, the reach determination random number, and the probability variation determination random number are rewritten in the storage area corresponding to the stored number, and the output means detects the winning of the game ball by the winning detection means. A random number designation command that can specify a stored number based on the started reserved ball, and a jackpot determining random number, a reach determining random number, and a probability variation determining random number associated with the stored number, The control-side storage means is configured to output the random number designation command to a storage area associated with the storage number designated by the input random number designation command. The jackpot determination random number, the reach determination random number and the probability variation determination random number specified by the above are stored, while the stored number is subtracted by 1 for each symbol variation game, and the jackpot determination random number, the reach determination random number and the probability variation determination random number Is configured to rewrite the jackpot determination random number, the reach determination random number, and the probability variation determination random number in the storage area corresponding to the storage number obtained by subtracting 1 from the storage number associated with the storage area in which is stored. When the notice effect control means refers to the control side storage means and determines whether or not the notice effect can be executed, the notice effect control hit means matches the probability change jackpot determination value to a memory number smaller than the memory number corresponding to the number of notice effects When the jackpot determination random number is associated, if the probability variation state is associated with the number of memories associated with the jackpot determination random number, the notice effect is executed. The reach determination random number obtained together with the jackpot determination random number is the reach determination value when the normal state is associated with the number of memories to which the jackpot determination random number is associated. Is determined not to execute the notice effect, while the randomness for reach determination acquired together with the jackpot determination random number does not match the reach determination value, it is determined to execute the notice effect. The gist is to do.

  According to a third aspect of the present invention, in the first or second aspect of the present invention, the state determining means refers to the control-side storage means, and the number of the suspended symbol variation game is executed. When determining whether or not there is a probability change state when the held symbol variation game is executed, there is a memory number one before the memory number to be determined, When the probability variation state is associated with the previous memory number, the jackpot determination random number associated with the previous memory number is the common jackpot determination value or the probability variation jackpot determination. When the values do not match, the probability variation state is associated with the number of memories to be determined, the memory number one before the number of memories to be determined exists, and the probability variation state is associated with the memory number immediately before When the number of stored memories is When the value of the jackpot determination random number attached matches the common jackpot determination value or the probability variation jackpot determination value, the value of the probability variation determination random number associated with the previous stored number is the probability variation determination value. If they match, the probability variation state is associated with the number of memories to be determined, while if not consistent with the probability variation determination value, the normal state is associated with the number of memories to be determined, and the number of memories to be determined When the previous storage number exists and the normal state is associated with the previous storage number, the value of the jackpot determination random number associated with the previous storage number is When the common jackpot determination value does not match, the normal state is associated with the number of memories to be determined, and there is a memory number one before the number of memories to be determined, which is 1 than the number of memories to be determined. The normal state is associated with the previous memory number. If the value of the jackpot determination random number associated with the previous stored number matches the common jackpot determination value, the probability variation determining random number associated with the previous stored number If the value of the value matches the probability variation determination value, the probability variation state is associated with the number of memories to be determined, whereas if not consistent with the probability variation determination value, the normal state is associated with the number of memories to be determined, When there is no memory number one prior to the memory number to be determined, and when the symbol variation game or the big hit game is not being played, or when the symbol variation game being executed derives a display error result, Is set, the probability variation state is associated with the number of memories to be determined, while when the normal state is set, the normal state is associated with the number of memories to be determined and becomes the determination target. 1 than the number of memories When there is no previous memory number and a probability variation big hit game is in progress or when a probability variation big hit game is given after the running symbol variation game ends, the probability variation state is associated with the memory number to be determined When the normal big hit game is being played or when the normal big hit game is awarded after the running symbol variation game is finished, the normal state is associated with the number of memories to be determined, and the probability variation state is set for all the stored numbers. The gist is to determine the presence or absence.

  According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, in the invention according to any one of the first to third aspects, the jackpot game is provided with a plurality of types of jackpot games having different special winning means opening modes. And the random number acquisition means is configured to acquire a random number for determining the type of jackpot game together with a random number for determining the big hit game together with a random number for determining the big hit game triggered by the detection of the winning of the game ball by the winning detection means, The granting unit is configured to grant a jackpot game of a type according to the release mode determination random number acquired together with the jackpot determination random number used for the jackpot determination when the determination result of the jackpot determination unit is affirmative, and the output The means is associated with the stored number based on the start hold ball and the stored number when storing the start hold ball based on the winning detection of the game ball by the winning detection means. It is configured to output a random number designation command capable of specifying a jackpot determination random number, an open mode determination random number and a probability variation determination random number, and the control-side storage means corresponds to the storage number specified by the input random number designation command The jackpot determination random number specified by the random number designation command, the release mode determination random number and the probability variation determination random number are stored in the attached storage area, while the stored number is decremented by 1 for each symbol variation game and for the jackpot determination In the storage area corresponding to the storage number obtained by subtracting 1 from the storage number associated with the storage area in which the random number, the release mode determination random number, and the probability variation determination random number are stored, the jackpot determination random number and the release mode determination random number And the random number for probability variation determination is rewritten, and the notice effect control means is associated with the probability variation state with reference to the control-side storage means. The jackpot determination random number associated with the number of stored memory matches the common jackpot determination value or the probability variation jackpot determination value, and the release mode determination random number obtained together with the jackpot determination random number is the jackpot game In the case that the random number for determining the release mode indicates the execution of the type of jackpot game with a long open time of the special winning means, the notice effect is executed over the number of symbol variation games corresponding to the number of stored memory And

  According to the present invention, it is possible to reliably execute the notice effect.

The front view which shows the machine surface side of a pachinko machine. The enlarged view which shows a game board. Explanatory drawing explaining the kind of jackpot game. The block diagram which shows the structure of a pachinko gaming machine. Explanatory drawing of a fluctuation pattern. Explanatory drawing of the random number for reach determination. The flowchart which shows a special symbol start process. (A)-(c) is a schematic diagram which shows the display mode of an image display part. The flowchart which shows production | presentation determination processing. The flowchart which shows production | presentation determination processing. Explanatory drawing which shows a pending | holding designation | designated command. Explanatory drawing which shows a pending | holding designation | designated command. The flowchart which shows a hold notice effect execution process. 10 is a flowchart showing determination of whether or not a hold notice effect can be executed. The flowchart which shows a continuous notice effect execution process. The flowchart which shows the continuous notice effect execution availability determination. (A)-(b) is a timing chart which shows the input timing of a pending | holding designation | designated command. The flowchart which shows the effect determination process of 2nd embodiment. The flowchart which shows the effect determination process of 2nd embodiment. Explanatory drawing which shows the pending | holding designation | designated command of 2nd embodiment. Explanatory drawing which shows the pending | holding designation | designated command of 2nd embodiment. Explanatory drawing which shows the pending | holding designation | designated command of 2nd embodiment. The flowchart which shows the pending | holding notice effect execution availability determination of 2nd embodiment. The flowchart which shows the pending | holding notice effect execution availability determination of 2nd embodiment. The flowchart which shows the continuous notice effect execution feasibility determination of 2nd embodiment. The flowchart which shows the continuous notice effect execution feasibility determination of 2nd embodiment. The flowchart which shows the production | presentation determination process of 3rd embodiment. The flowchart which shows the production | presentation determination process of 3rd embodiment. The flowchart which shows the production | presentation determination process of 3rd embodiment. Explanatory drawing which shows the pending | holding designation | designated command of 3rd embodiment. Explanatory drawing which shows the pending | holding designation | designated command of 3rd embodiment. Explanatory drawing which shows the pending | holding designation | designated command of 3rd embodiment. The flowchart which shows the pending | holding notice effect execution availability determination of 3rd embodiment. The flowchart which shows the pending | holding notice effect execution availability determination of 3rd embodiment. The flowchart which shows the continuous notice effect execution feasibility determination of 3rd embodiment. The flowchart which shows the continuous notice effect execution feasibility determination of 3rd embodiment. The flowchart which shows a probability variation classification flag setting process. The flowchart which shows a probability variation classification flag setting process. The flowchart which shows the pending | holding notice effect execution availability determination of 4th embodiment. The flowchart which shows the continuous notice effect execution feasibility determination of 4th embodiment.

(First embodiment)
Hereinafter, an embodiment in which the present invention is embodied in a pachinko gaming machine which is one type thereof will be described with reference to FIGS.

  In FIG. 1, a pachinko gaming machine 10 and a card unit device 11 as a gaming medium lending unit arranged in parallel when the pachinko gaming machine 10 is installed in a gaming machine installation facility (amusement island) of a game hall are schematically shown. It is shown. The card unit device 11 is provided with an insertion slot 11a for inserting a prepaid card as an exchange medium exchangeable with a game ball (rental ball) as a rental game medium lent to a player. The card unit device 11 is configured to read and write the value of the inserted prepaid card. Specifically, the card unit device 11 reads the balance (value) of the prepaid card at the time of insertion, and rewrites the balance (value) of the prepaid card as the lending ball is paid out.

  On the front side of the opening of the outer frame 12 that forms the outline of the machine body of the pachinko gaming machine 10, a vertical rectangular inner frame 13 for setting various game components is assembled in an open and detachable manner. A front frame 14 is assembled to the front side of the frame so as to be openable and detachable. As shown in FIG. 1, the front frame 14 is assembled so as to overlap the middle frame 13 when the pachinko gaming machine 10 is viewed from the front side. For this reason, the middle frame 13 is disposed on the rear side of the front frame 14 and cannot be seen from the front side of the machine. The front frame 14 has a window 15 in the center, and an upper plate (storage plate) 16 serving as a first storage plate that can store a game ball as a game medium of the pachinko gaming machine 10 is integrated below the window 15. It is a molded configuration. On the back side of the front frame 14, a glass support frame (not shown) that protects the game board YB disposed inside the machine and supports glass of a size that covers the window 15 is assembled so as to be detachable and tiltable. . The game board YB is mounted on the middle frame 13. In addition, the front frame 14 includes an upper frame that constitutes an illumination display unit that produces a light emission effect by light emission (lighting or blinking) of a light-emitting body (lamp, LED, etc.) (not shown) so as to surround almost the entire circumference of the window 15. A lamp part 17 for left side, a lamp part 18 for left side frame, and a lamp part 19 for right side frame are arranged. The lamp units 17, 18, 19 for the frames cover a plurality of light emitters mounted on the front surface of the front frame 14 with lamp lenses 17 a, 18 a, 19 a formed so as to be able to transmit light emitted from the light emitters. It is configured.

  In the front frame 14, a left speaker 20 and a right speaker 21 are arranged on the upper left and right sides of the window 15 to output various sounds and produce sound effects. The left speaker 20 and the right speaker 21 are mounted on the back surface of the front frame 14, and a sound emitting hole (not shown) is formed on the front surface of the front frame 14 and corresponding to the mounting site of the left speaker 20 and the right speaker 21. A plurality of are formed.

  A lower tray (storage tray) 23 serving as a second storage tray for storing game balls overflowing from the upper tray 16 is mounted on the front side of the middle frame 13 and at the lower portion of the front frame 14. Further, on the front side of the middle frame 13 and to the right of the lower plate 23, a launch handle 24 for launching a game ball that is turned by the player when the game ball is fired on the game board YB is mounted. ing. In addition, a lower speaker 25 that outputs various sounds and produces sound effects is arranged on the left side of the lower plate 23 in the front frame 14. The lower speaker 25 is attached to the middle frame 13.

  The upper plate 16 is provided with a payout opening 16a for a game ball to be paid out from the inside of the machine on the left side, and a concave storage passage 16b for storing a game ball held by the player. In addition, an upper tray inlet (not shown) for taking the game ball in the storage passage 16b into the machine is provided on the right side. The game balls stored in the upper plate 16 are guided to the upper plate taking-in port by the storage passage 16b and taken into the machine one by one through the upper plate taking-in port, and are emitted toward the game board YB. Is done. The game ball that is launched toward the game board YB is set to have a strength of launch according to the amount of rotation of the launch handle 24. The lower plate 23 is provided with an outlet 23a for a game ball that overflows and flows down from the upper plate 16, and a concave storage portion 23b that stores the game ball is connected to the outlet 23a of the game ball. Yes.

Next, the configuration of the game board YB will be described in detail with reference to FIG.
On the front surface of the game board YB, a guide rail 26 that guides a game ball launched by operating the launch handle 24 and forms a substantially circular game area H1 that is the main body of a pachinko game is laid in a circular spiral shape. Yes. With this guide rail 26, a game ball guide path 26a extending from the lower left to the upper left of the game board YB is formed on the game board YB, and a game area H1 is formed inside the guide rail 26. . Further, the outside of the game area H1 that is the front surface of the game board YB and outside the guide rail 26 is a non-game area H2 that is not directly involved in the pachinko game.

  At almost the center (center) of the game area H1 of the game board YB, a display frame body (center accessory) 27 with various displays and various decorations is mounted. A set port 27a that opens in a rectangular shape when viewed from the front is formed substantially at the center of the display frame 27. The display frame 27 has a liquid crystal display type image display unit GH aligned with the set port 27a. An effect display device 28 is mounted as a display device and effect executing means. The effect display device 28 includes a symbol variation game which is performed by varying a plurality of symbol sequences (three columns in the present embodiment), and various display effects (game effects) executed in association with the game are images. It is displayed. In the present embodiment, in the symbol variation game of the effect display device 28, a symbol combination including a plurality of columns (three columns in the present embodiment) is derived. Note that the symbol variation game of the effect display device 28 is performed using decorative symbols (effect symbols) for diversifying display effects. The display frame 27 is equipped with a panel lamp portion 27b that produces a light emission effect by light emission.

  A special symbol display device 30 is provided at the lower left of the display frame 27. The special symbol display device 30 is composed of, for example, a 7-segment LED type light emitting device. The special symbol is a notification symbol indicating the result of the internal lottery (big hit lottery) whether or not the big hit. In the present embodiment, 100 types of jackpot symbols shown in FIG. 3 and one type of lost symbol are prepared as special symbols.

  In the effect display device 28 and the special symbol display device 30, the variation of the symbols (special symbol and decorative symbol) is started simultaneously with the start of the symbol variation game. Specifically, with the start of the symbol variation game, the special symbol display device 30 starts the variation of the special symbol, while the effect display device 28 starts the variation of the decorative symbol of each column. Then, on the effect display device 28 and the special symbol display device 30, the big hit symbol (big hit display result) or the off symbol (missing display result) is stopped definitively simultaneously at the end of the symbol variation game based on the lottery result of the big hit lottery. Is displayed. At this time, in the special symbol display device 30 and the effect display device 28, if the lottery result of the big hit lottery is a big hit, the big hit symbol is definitely stopped and displayed on any display device (definite stop display), and the big hit lottery If the lottery result is out of place, the out-of-place symbol is displayed on any of the display devices. The jackpot symbol is a symbol that is confirmed and stopped in the symbol variation game when the lottery result of the jackpot lottery is a big hit, and the off symbol is a symbol that is confirmed and stopped in the symbol variation game when the lottery result of the jackpot lottery is missing. It is what is done.

  In this embodiment, the symbol that is different from the jackpot symbol derived in the symbol variation game of the effect display device 28 is constituted by a combination of ornament symbols derived in each column. While composed of a combination of symbols, the outlier symbol is composed of a combination in which all rows do not become the same decorative symbol. In the present embodiment, the effect display device 28 displays numbers from “1” to “8” as decorative symbols for each column.

  Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the display area (image display surface) of the effect display device 28 is formed larger than the display area of the special symbol display device 30, and the effect display device 28 is conspicuous in front of the player. Are arranged as follows. For this reason, the player pays attention to the display content of the effect display device 28 in which the display effect (for example, the reach effect or the notice effect) is performed with a variety of images in front of his / her own eyes than the special symbol display device 30. A big hit or a loss is recognized from the symbol combination derived and displayed in the symbol variation game of the effect display device 28.

  A normal symbol display device 31 is provided at the lower right of the display frame 27. The normal symbol display device 31 is composed of, for example, a 7-segment LED type light emitting device. In the normal symbol display device 31, an internal lottery (winning lottery) of whether or not to make a hit separately from the big hitting lottery of whether or not the big hit (whether or not the lower start winning opening 34 is opened by the opening operation of the opening and closing blade 35). The lottery result is displayed. In the normal symbol display device 31 of this embodiment, when the winning is determined by the winning lottery, the winning symbol is determined and stopped in the normal symbol changing game, while the shift is determined in the winning lottery. In such a case, in the normal symbol variation game, the shift symbol is displayed in a fixed stop state.

  Further, in the game area H1 below the display frame 27, an upper start winning port 33 having a game ball entrance 33a and a lower start winning port 34 having a game ball entrance 34a are arranged vertically. Is arranged. The upper start winning opening 33 is configured such that the entrance 33a is always open so as to allow the entry of game balls at all times. On the other hand, the lower start winning opening 34 is an ordinary electric accessory, and includes an opening / closing blade 35 that opens and closes by the operation of an actuator (solenoid, motor, etc.) (not shown). The entrance 34a is configured to be open so as to allow entry of a sphere. In other words, the lower start winning opening 34 is configured to make it impossible to enter a game ball unless the opening / closing blade 35 is opened to open the entrance 34a.

  The upper start winning opening 33 is provided with an upper start opening switch SW1 (shown in FIG. 4) that detects a game ball that has entered, and the lower start winning opening 34 detects a game ball that has entered. A lower start port switch SW2 (shown in FIG. 4) is provided. The upper start winning opening 33 and the lower start winning opening 34 can provide a start condition for the symbol variation game and a payout condition for a game ball as a predetermined number of winning balls by detecting the game balls that have entered. Accordingly, the upper start winning opening 33 and the lower starting winning opening 34 serve as winning detection means. In addition, when the opening / closing blade 35 is opened, the lower start winning opening 34 is made in a state where the entrance is expanded and the game ball is easy to enter, while when the opening / closing blade 35 is closed, the entrance is not expanded and the game is performed. The ball cannot enter the ball.

  Further, the display frame body 27 is provided with an upper prize opening door 38 that opens and closes by an operation of an actuator (solenoid, motor, etc.) not shown above the effect display device 28 (image display unit GH). An upper prize winning port (special electric accessory) 39 as a special winning means is provided. The upper prize winning port 39 is provided with a count switch SW3 (shown in FIG. 4) that detects a game ball that has entered. The upper large winning opening 39 can give a payout condition of game balls as a predetermined number of prize balls by detecting the game balls that have entered. Also, in the game area H1 below the lower start winning opening 34, a lower large winning opening as a special winning means having a lower large winning opening door 40 that opens and closes by the operation of an actuator (solenoid, motor, etc.) not shown. A (special electric accessory) 41 is provided. The lower major winning opening 41 is provided with a count switch SW4 (shown in FIG. 4) that detects a game ball that has entered. The lower major winning opening 41 can give a payout condition of game balls as a predetermined number of prize balls by detecting the game balls that have entered. The pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment has two large winning holes, and one large winning hole is provided on each of the upper and lower sides of the game board YB.

  When the big hit game is awarded, the big prize opening door (the upper big prize opening door 38 or the lower big prize opening door 40) is opened according to the kind of the big hit game given, and the big winning opening (upper size) The winning opening 39 or the lower large winning opening 41) is opened, and the opening of the game ball is permitted. For this reason, the player can obtain a chance to acquire a large number of prize balls. In the present embodiment, the big hit game is advantageous to the player because a chance to win a large number of prize balls can be obtained. The jackpot game is given when the jackpot is determined by the internal lottery and the jackpot symbol (the jackpot display result) is confirmed and stopped in the symbol variation game.

  The big hit game is started after the big win symbol is determined by the internal lottery, the big hit symbol is confirmed and stopped 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 grand prize opening is opened by the opening operation of the grand prize opening door is performed a plurality of times with a predetermined number of rounds (the upper limit number of round games) as an upper limit. One round game is based on the condition that either a predetermined round game time elapses after the round game starts or a predetermined maximum number of game balls enter. finish. The big hit game ends with an ending effect indicating the end of the big hit game after the end of the predetermined number of round games. In the present embodiment, on the lower left side of the display frame 27 and on the left side of the special symbol display device 30, the specified number of rounds of the big hit game to be awarded this time, that is, the upper limit of the round game played in the current big hit game A round game number notifying device RH for notifying the number of times is provided. In the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 3, a big hit game in which the prescribed number of rounds is set to “2” or “16” is awarded. For this reason, in the round game number notification device RH, it is notified that the big hit game with the specified round number set to “2” or “16” is given. Note that the round game number notification device RH notifies the specified number of rounds of the big hit game given this time by light emission of the lamp.

  Further, a normal symbol operation gate 42 is disposed in the game area H1 on the left side of the display frame 27. A normal symbol variation switch SW5 (shown in FIG. 4) for detecting a game ball that has entered and passed through the normal symbol operation gate 42 is provided at the back of the normal symbol operation gate 42. The normal symbol operation gate 42 can give only the starting condition of the normal symbol variation game when the game ball passes.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 2, a holding indicator Ra is disposed below the game board YB. The hold indicator Ra displays a start hold ball that is stored when the game ball is detected in the upper start payout port 33 or the lower start payout port 34 and indicates the number of symbol variable games that are put on hold. It is a display device, and the number of symbol variation games held by the display content of the hold display device Ra is notified. In addition, the image display unit GH can indicate the start holding ball indicating the number of symbol variation games whose execution is being held by the display content.

  More specifically, the start holding ball is incremented by one and stored in the machine (main control RAM 45c) when a game ball is detected in the upper start winning opening 33 or the lower starting winning opening 34. It is like that. Further, the start holding ball is decremented by 1 (-1) when the symbol variation game is started. The hold indicator Ra is composed of a 7-segment LED type light-emitting device, and displays the number of stored start balls (hereinafter referred to as “hold memory number”) by the displayed numbers. Yes. For example, when the hold indicator Ra displays “1”, it is informed that one symbol variation game is on hold. In addition, the image display unit GH executes the symbol variation game based on the stored start holding ball when the game ball is detected in the upper start winning port 33 or the lower start winning port 34. The number of stored storages indicating this is informed by a stored display image Ga.

  The hold display image Ga is associated with each hold storage number depending on the display position, and the hold storage number can be recognized depending on which display position the hold display image Ga is displayed. For example, in FIG. 2, the hold display image Ga1 displayed at the left end corresponds to the hold storage number “1”, and the hold display image Ga2 displayed second from the left corresponds to the hold storage number “2”. The hold display image Ga3 displayed third from the left corresponds to the hold storage number “3”, and the hold display image Ga4 displayed fourth from the left (right end) corresponds to the hold storage number “4”. To do. When the hold display images Ga1 and Ga2 (two hold display images Ga) are displayed, it is informed that two symbol variation games are on hold. Accordingly, when the symbol variation game is executed, the player can recognize that the number of symbol variation games held is reduced. In addition, when the player has detected a winning game ball in the upper starting winning port 33 or the lower starting winning port 34, the player can determine the order in which the symbol variation game based on the stored start holding ball is executed. It can be recognized by the position and the number of the hold display images Ga to be displayed (that is, the hold storage number). Note that the reserved storage number is accumulated up to a predetermined upper limit number (4 in the present embodiment). That is, there is a predetermined upper limit number (4) for the number of symbol variable games whose execution is suspended. Further, as shown in FIG. 2, the hold display image Ga is displayed in the lower part of the display area of the image display unit GH.

  In addition, in the lowermost part of the game area H1 of the game board YB (below the lower large winning opening 41), the game balls that have been launched into the gaming area H1 and have not entered any of the winning openings are out balls. As a result, an out-bulb opening 43 is formed for discharging outside the machine. The game balls that have passed through the out ball opening 43 are discharged to an out ball tank (not shown) disposed in the installation facility (game island) of the pachinko gaming machine 10.

  Further, the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment has a probability variation (hereinafter referred to as “probability variation”) function. The probability variation function is a function that provides a probability variation state in which the probability of winning a lottery (winning probability) varies from a normal probability having a low probability (normal state) to a high probability after the jackpot game ends. In addition, when the probability variation state is given, the variation time of the normal symbol variation game is shortened, and the normal symbol variation game lottery probability (winning probability) based on the passage of the normal symbol operation gate 42 is low. The entrance rate improvement state that fluctuates from probability to high probability is given as a privilege. The open / close blades 35 of the lower start winning opening 34 are awarded in the normal symbol variation game in the case where the entrance rate improvement state is given and in the normal state where the entrance rate improvement state is not given, It opens and closes with different operation patterns. When the entrance rate improvement state is not given, when the normal symbol variation game is won, the open / close blade 35 is opened once and the open state is maintained until 100 ms elapses after the release. . In addition, when the normal symbol variation game is won when the entrance rate improvement state is given, the number of times the opening / closing blade 35 is opened increases (for example, 3 times) and is released in one opening. The open state is maintained until 1400 ms (longer time compared to the normal state) elapses. That is, the opening / closing blade 35 is set so as to operate more advantageously for the player when the entrance rate improvement state is given than when the entrance rate improvement state is not given. If a probable change state is given, the probability of winning a lottery fluctuates with a high probability, and it is easy for a big hit to occur, so the probabilistic state is advantageous to the player, and the player expects that the probable change will be a promising big hit. It is carried out. The probability variation state is given until the next jackpot is generated or until a predetermined number of symbol variation games are executed. In this embodiment, since the probability variation state is given until 10,000 symbol variation games are executed, the probability variation state is substantially granted until the next big hit game. In other words, the probability variation state is given until the end of the symbol variation game in which the next big hit occurs.

  Further, the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment has a function of shortening the fluctuation time (hereinafter, referred to as “time reduction”). The time-shortening function is a function for giving a winning rate improvement state as a privilege with a low winning probability (winning probability) after winning the big hit game as a bonus (normal state). In addition, when the short time state is given, the probability of winning a lottery is low, but the improved entrance rate is given as a privilege. In other words, the opening / closing blade 35 is set so as to operate more advantageously for the player when the short-time state is applied than when the normal state is applied. The time-short state is given until a predetermined number of times (in this embodiment, 100 times) the symbol variation game is played, or until a big hit is generated before the number of times is reached. That is, the time-short state is given until the end of the symbol variation game corresponding to a predetermined number of times, or until the end of the symbol variation game in which a big hit occurs before the number of times is reached.

  In this embodiment, a promiscuous state is given after the big hit game is finished (a state where the lottery probability is high is given) is a big win, and a promiscuous state is not given after the big hit game is finished (the lottery probability is low probability). A big hit (given a certain non-probability state) becomes a non-probable big hit. The pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment is configured such that the type of jackpot cannot be recognized from the type of jackpot symbol based on the decorative symbol.

Hereinafter, the types of jackpot games awarded in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment will be described in detail with reference to FIG.
In the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, when the big hit lottery is won, one kind of big hit game is determined from the three types of big hit games, and the determined big hit game is given. . Of the three 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 the present embodiment, 100 types of special symbol jackpot symbols are classified into three types: special symbol A, special symbol B, and special symbol C, as shown in FIG.

  The special symbol A has 70 types of jackpot symbols, the special symbol B has 10 types of jackpot symbols, and the special symbol C has 20 types of jackpot symbols. When special symbols are distributed in this way, the jackpot game based on the special symbol A is 70% (70/100) of the entire jackpot, and the jackpot game based on the special symbol B is 10% (10/100) of the entire jackpot. Thus, the jackpot game based on the special symbol C is 20% (20/100) of the entire jackpot.

  The big hit game based on the special symbol A is a big hit by setting the number of rounds to “16” and opening the big prize opening (in this embodiment, the lower big prize opening 41) “one time” during one round game. It is a big hit game that opens the grand prize opening “16 times (16 rounds × 1 time)” during the game. The jackpot game is performed by opening the lower jackpot 41, and after the jackpot game is finished, a promiscuous state (until the next jackpot game) and an improved entry rate (until the next jackpot game) are given. ing. Hereinafter, the jackpot game based on the special symbol A is referred to as “16R probability variable jackpot game”. In the 16R probability variation big hit game, “8000 (ms)” is set as the opening effect time, “25000 (ms)” is set as the round game time of each round game, and “11000 (ms)” is set as the ending effect time. Yes. In addition, the upper limit number of balls for one round game in the 16R probability variable big hit game is set to “8 balls”.

  In the big hit game based on the special symbol B, the prescribed number of rounds is set to “2”, and a single winning game (in this embodiment, the top prize winning port 39) is opened “once” during one round game. It is a big hit game in which the top prize winning opening 39 is opened “twice” during the big hit game. Hereinafter, the jackpot game based on the special symbol B is referred to as “2R probability variable jackpot game”. 2R probability variation jackpot game is performed by opening the top prize winning port 39, and after the jackpot game is finished, a probability variation state (until the next jackpot game) and an improved entrance rate (up to 100 times) are given. ing. In the 2R probability variation big hit game, “40 (ms)” is set as the opening effect time, “600 (ms)” is set as the round game time of one round game, and “2902 (ms)” is set as the ending effect time. Has been. In addition, the upper limit number of balls for one round game in the 2R probability variable big hit game is set to “9 balls”.

  In the big hit game based on the special symbol C, the prescribed number of rounds is set to “2”, and a single winning game (in this embodiment, the top prize winning port 39) is opened “once” during one round game. It is a big hit game in which the top prize winning opening 39 is opened “twice” during the big hit game. Hereinafter, the jackpot game based on the special symbol C is referred to as a “2R non-probable variable jackpot game”. The 2R non-probable big hit game is performed by opening the top big winning opening 39, and after the big hit game is finished, a short time state (100 times at the maximum) is given. In the 2R non-probable big hit game, the opening stage time is “40 (ms)”, the round game time of one round game is “600 (ms)”, and the ending stage time is “2902 (ms)”. Is set. In addition, the upper limit number of balls for one round game in the 2R non-probability big hit game is set to “9 balls”. In this way, the opening mode of the top prize winning port 39 in the 2R non-probable big hit game is the same as the opening mode of the top big winning port 39 in the 2R probability varying big hit game, so the big hit game end from the opening mode of the top big winning port 39 Thereafter, it is impossible to determine whether or not a certain change state is given.

Next, the configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described with reference to FIG.
A main control board 45 as a main control device for controlling the entire pachinko gaming machine 10 is mounted on the back side of the pachinko gaming machine 10. The main control board 45 executes various processes for controlling the entire pachinko gaming machine 10 and performs arithmetic processing of control signals (control commands) as various control commands for controlling the game according to the processing results. The control signal (control command) is output. In addition, a sub-integrated control board 46, an effect display control board 47, and an audio / lamp control board 48 are mounted on the rear side of the machine. In the present embodiment, a sub-control device is configured by the sub-integrated control board 46, the effect display control board 47, and the sound / lamp control board 48.

  The sub integrated control board 46 comprehensively controls the effect display control board 47 and the sound / lamp control board 48 based on the control signal (control command) output from the main control board 45. The effect display control board 47 controls the display mode (display images of symbols, backgrounds, characters, etc.) of the effect display device 28 based on the control signals (control commands) output from the main control board 45 and the sub control board 46. To do. Further, the sound / lamp control board 48 emits light (lights (flashes) / lights off) of the various lamp units 17 to 19 and 27b based on the control signals (control commands) output from the main control board 45 and the sub control board 46. And the sound output mode (sound output timing, etc.) of the speakers 20, 21, 25 are controlled.

Hereinafter, specific configurations of the main control board 45, the sub general control board 46, and the effect display control board 47 will be described.
On the main control board 45, a main control CPU 45a capable of executing control operations in a predetermined procedure, a main control ROM 45b for storing a control program for the main control CPU 45a, and necessary data can be written and read. A main control RAM 45c is provided. A main control ROM 45b and a main control RAM 45c are connected to the main control CPU 45a. Further, the main control CPU 45a has an upper start switch SW1 that detects a game ball that has entered the upper start prize opening 33 and a lower start port SW2 that detects a game ball that has entered the lower start prize opening 34. It is connected. Further, the main control CPU 45a has a count switch SW3 for detecting a game ball that has entered the upper large winning opening 39, a count switch SW4 for detecting a game ball that has entered the lower large winning opening 41, and a normal symbol operation. A normal symbol variation switch SW5 for detecting a game ball that has passed through the gate 42 is connected. Also, a special symbol display device 30 and a normal symbol display device 31 are connected to the main control CPU 45a via a symbol display board 49. The symbol display board 49 is mounted at a position corresponding to the special symbol display device 30 and the normal symbol display device 31, respectively. The control signal output from the main control board 45 is input, and the special symbol display device 30 and the normal symbol display are displayed. The display content of the device 31 is controlled. The main control CPU 45a is connected to the hold indicator Ra and can change the display content of the hold indicator Ra.

  The main control CPU 45a updates the values of various random numbers such as the big hit determination random number, the big hit design random number, the fluctuation pattern distribution random number, and the reach determination random number every predetermined cycle, and the updated values are used for the main control. The value before update is rewritten by storing (setting) in the setting area of the RAM 45c, and random number update processing is executed. The big hit determination random number is a random number used in the big hit lottery (big hit determination) whether or not to make a big hit. The random number for distribution pattern distribution is a random number used when determining a variation pattern that specifies the variation time and the contents of the effect (such as a big hit effect or a loss effect) of the symbol variation game. The reach determination random number is a random number used in the reach determination as to whether or not to execute the reach effect in the symbol variation game. The jackpot symbol random number is a random number used when determining a jackpot symbol as a special symbol to be displayed on the special symbol display device 30 when the jackpot is determined. Then, depending on the type of special symbol, the type of jackpot game and whether or not the probability variation state is given after the jackpot game is finished, the jackpot symbol random number becomes the probability variation determination random number. Also, the jackpot symbol random number that designates the special symbols A and B as the final stop symbols is the probability variation determination value. Further, the main control CPU 45a of this embodiment has a timer function, and measures time at a predetermined timing (for example, timing at which a symbol variation game is started).

  In addition to the control program, the main control ROM 45b stores a plurality of types of variation patterns and various determination values (such as jackpot determination values). The variation pattern is displayed in the symbol display game 28 and the special symbol display device 30 after the symbol variation game is started due to the symbol variation start, and then the symbol display game 28 and the special symbol display device 30 are fixedly stopped and displayed. This is a pattern for specifying the fluctuation time until the end of the production and the contents of the production. In the special symbol display device 30 based on this variation pattern, the variation is stopped when the variation time specified in the variation pattern has elapsed after the variation of the special symbol has started, and the jackpot symbol or the off-symbol symbol is confirmed and displayed. Is executed. On the other hand, in the effect display device 28 based on the variation pattern, after the variation of the decorative design starts, various game effects are performed with the effect content specified by the variation pattern, and the variation stops when the variation time set in the variation pattern elapses. Then, the symbol variation game is executed in which the big hit symbol or the off symbol is confirmed and stopped. Then, the variation patterns are classified for each effect content composed of a jackpot effect, a miss reach effect, and a miss effect. Each variation pattern is assigned one or a plurality of variation pattern distribution random numbers.

  As shown in FIG. 5, the variation patterns are variation patterns P1 to P4 for the big hit effect selected when the big hit lottery is won, and for the outage effect that is selected when the big hit lottery is not won. It consists of fluctuation patterns P5 to P8.

  More specifically, in the present embodiment, the variation patterns for the jackpot effect include the variation patterns P1 to P3 for the jackpot effect that are selected when the 16R probability variation jackpot game is determined. Further, the variation pattern for the big hit effect includes a variation pattern P4 that is selected when the 2R probability variable big hit game or the 2R non-probable big hit game is determined. In addition, in the variation pattern for the outlier effect, a reach symbol combination is formed, and after the reach effect is performed, the eventual reach effect variation patterns P5 to P7 and the reach are not formed. There is a fluctuation pattern P8 for an out-of-reach effect (hereinafter simply referred to as an out-of-order effect) that is a loss. Therefore, it is impossible to determine which of the 2R probability variation big hit game or the 2R non-probability big hit game is awarded based on the effect contents of the symbol variation game based on the variation pattern P4.

  In the big hit effect, the symbol change game is developed in the effect display device 28 so as to finally stop display of the big hit symbol (decorative symbol) after reaching the reach effect, and the symbol change game is executed in the special symbol display device 30. The jackpot symbol (special symbol) is expanded so as to be confirmed and stopped. The outlier reach effect is developed in the effect display device 28 so that the symbol change game is finally stopped after the reach effect, and the symbol change game is released in the special symbol display device 30. The symbol (special symbol) is expanded so as to be confirmed and stopped. The outlier effect is developed so that the symbol change game is finally displayed on the effect display device 28 without stopping the reach effect, and the symbol change game is finally displayed on the special symbol display device 30. The off-line symbol (special symbol) is expanded and displayed so as to be confirmed and stopped. In the special symbol display device 30, when the symbol variation game is started, the variation of the symbol is continued until the variation time elapses without performing the reach effect.

  In the present embodiment, in the symbol variation game based on the variation patterns P1 to P4 for the big hit effect and the variation patterns P5 to P7 for the outlier reach effect, any one of the reach effects R1 to R3 is performed. It is like that. The reach effect is an effect 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.

  In the present embodiment, the ratio of jackpot game (hit reliability or jackpot expectation) is varied according to the type of reach effect. More specifically, the ratio of the big hit game is set to increase in the order of reach effect R1 → reach effect R2 → reach effect R3 (the reach effect R3 is the highest). This indicates that the degree of expectation (possibility) that a big hit game is given increases in the order of reach effect R1 → reach effect R2 → reach effect R3 (the reach effect R3 is the highest). The ratio at which the jackpot game is given is determined in accordance with the distribution mode when the variation pattern in which each reach effect is performed is distributed to the reach effect instead of the jackpot effect.

  In other words, in order to increase the ratio that the hit effect of the reach effect is given, the ratio of the reach effect to appear (the overall ratio) is increased and the ratio of the reach effect to appear in the case of a big hit is not included. What is necessary is just to distribute a fluctuation pattern so that the ratio that the reach production may appear in the case of reach may be reduced (or either one is performed). 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. Further, when the reach effect R3 is executed, the reach effect is executed to fill the display area of the image display unit GH, and the hold display image Ga is not displayed once until the end of the reach effect.

  The jackpot determination value stored in the main control ROM 45b is a determination value used in the jackpot determination, and is determined from numerical values that can be taken by the jackpot determination random number. For example, the numbers that can be taken by the jackpot determination random number are set to 600 integers from “0 (zero)” to “599”, so two values are set as the jackpot determination value from these values. In such a case, the rate at which the jackpot determination is positively determined, that is, the winning probability of the jackpot is 2/600 (1/300). Note that the number of jackpot determination values is different between the normal state and the probability variation state, and the number of jackpot determination values is larger in the probability variation state. For example, in the present embodiment, in the normal state (non-probability variation state), two values (7, 307) can be taken as jackpot determination values, and in the probability variation state, ten jackpot determination values are set. The values (7, 29, 108, 155, 245, 307, 376, 412, 489, and 557) are set. As a result, in the probability variation state, the winning probability in the big hit determination becomes high. In the jackpot determination value of the present embodiment, a common jackpot determination value (7, 307) that is a jackpot determination value is set regardless of whether the state is a probability variation state or a normal state. Further, in the jackpot determination value of the present embodiment, a probability change jackpot determination value (29, 108, 155, 245, 376, 412, 489, 557) that is a jackpot determination value in the probability variation state is set. Yes. As a result, when a big hit determination random number that matches the common big hit determination value is obtained, regardless of the presence or absence of the probability variation state, the big hit is determined. Only when the state is granted, it is a big hit.

  In addition, the reach determination value is stored in the main control ROM 45b. 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. 6, the number of reach determination values differs depending on the presence / absence of the entrance rate improvement state and the number of reserved memories. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 6, when the entrance rate improvement state is not given, the reach determination value is “0 to 31” when the number of reserved memories is “0” or “1”. Yes. When the entrance rate improvement state is not given and the number of reserved memories is “2”, the reach determination value is “0 to 15”. When the entrance rate improvement state is not given and the number of reserved memories is “3” or more, the reach determination value is “0 to 2”. Moreover, as shown in FIG. 6, when the entrance rate improvement state is given, the reach determination value is “0 to 2”.

  As shown in FIG. 5, the random numbers for variation pattern distribution are distributed for each variation pattern. Further, the random numbers for distribution pattern distribution have different numbers of distribution for each content of the 16R big hit effect, the 2R big hit effect, the outreach reach effect, and the outage effect.

Next, the sub general control board 46 will be described.
On the sub-general control board 46, an overall control CPU 46a capable of executing control operations in a predetermined procedure, an overall control ROM 46b for storing a control program for the overall control CPU 46a, and writing and reading of necessary data. A general control RAM 46c is provided. A general control ROM 46b and a general control RAM 46c are connected to the general control CPU 46a. The overall control CPU 46a is equipped with a timer function, and measures time at a predetermined timing (for example, timing for starting the symbol variation game).

Next, the effect display control board 47 will be described.
The effect display control board 47 has a display control CPU 47a capable of executing control operations in a predetermined procedure, a display control ROM 47b for storing a control program for the display control CPU 47a, and writing and reading of necessary data. A display control RAM 47c is provided. An effect display device 28 (image display unit GH) is connected to the display control CPU 47a. Further, the display control CPU 47a of the present embodiment has a timer function, and measures time at a predetermined timing (for example, timing at which a symbol variation game is started). The display control ROM 47b stores various image data (image data such as symbols, backgrounds, characters, characters, etc.).

  Hereinafter, the control contents executed by the main control board 45, the sub general control board 46, and the effect display control board 47 will be described. First, as control contents executed by the main control board 45, the sub control board 46, and the effect display control board 47, control contents related to the execution of the symbol variation game will be described. First, a special symbol input process when a winning game ball is detected will be described. The special symbol input process is executed every predetermined period (4 ms in the present embodiment).

  When the main control CPU 45a of the main control board 45 enters a game ball into the upper start winning port 33 or the lower start winning port 34 and inputs a detection signal output by the start port switches SW1 and SW2 that detect the game ball. Then, a hold determination is made as to whether or not the hold storage number stored in the main control RAM 45c is less than the upper limit number (4 in the present embodiment). If the determination result of the hold determination is affirmative (holding memory count <4), the main control CPU 45a adds 1 (+1) to the holding memory count and rewrites the holding memory count. When the main control CPU 45a makes a positive determination of the hold determination, the big hit determination random number value, the big hit symbol random number value, the reach determination random number value, and the variation pattern distribution random number value Is acquired from the main control RAM 45c, and the acquired random number value is stored in a predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 45c in association with the reserved storage number after addition. The main control CPU 45a changes the display content of the hold indicator Ra so as to represent the hold memory number after the addition when the hold memory number is incremented by one. The main control CPU 45a designates the reserved memory number after 1 addition to change the display content of the image display unit GH so as to represent the reserved memory number after 1 addition when the reserved memory number is incremented by 1. The pending command to be output. When the determination result of the hold determination is negative (holding memory count = 4), the main control CPU 45a does not rewrite the holding memory count exceeding the upper limit and does not acquire various random number values.

Next, the special symbol start process will be described with reference to FIG. The main control CPU 45a is configured to execute a special symbol start process every predetermined cycle.
First, the main control CPU 45a determines whether or not the symbols (special symbols and decorative symbols) are being displayed in a variable manner and whether or not a big hit game is being played (step S11). If the determination result of step S11 is affirmative, the main control CPU 45a ends the special symbol start process. On the other hand, if the determination result of step S11 is negative, the main control CPU 45a reads the number of reserved memories (step S12), and determines whether the number of reserved memories is greater than “0” (step S13). If the determination result in step S13 is negative (if the number of stored memories = 0), the special symbol start process is terminated.

  On the other hand, if the determination result of step S13 is affirmative (if the number of stored storages> 0), the main control CPU 45a subtracts “1” (−1) from the number of stored storages (step S14). Further, along with the processing of step S14, the main control CPU 45a is used for the big hit determination random number, the reach determination random number, the big hit symbol stored in the predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 45c in association with the reserved storage number. Each value of the random number and the random number for fluctuation pattern distribution is acquired (step S15).

  The processing in steps S14 and S15 will be described in detail. The main control CPU 45a reads the random number stored in the storage area associated with the earliest stored (first) pending storage number “1”. Further, after reading the random number, the main control CPU 45a stores the random number stored in the storage area associated with the reserved storage number “2” in the storage area associated with the reserved storage number “1”. . Similarly, the main control CPU 45a stores the random number stored in the storage area associated with the reserved storage number “3” in the storage area associated with the reserved storage number “2”. Similarly, the main control CPU 45a stores the random number stored in the storage area associated with the reserved storage number “4” in the storage area associated with the reserved storage number “3”. The main control CPU 45a designates the reserved memory number after 1 subtraction to change the display content of the image display unit GH so as to represent the reserved memory number after 1 subtraction when the reserved memory number is decremented by 1. The pending command to be output. Further, the main control CPU 45a changes the display content of the hold indicator Ra so as to indicate the hold memory number after 1 subtraction.

  Next, the main control CPU 45a determines whether or not the acquired jackpot determination random number value matches the jackpot determination value stored in the main control ROM 45b, and performs a jackpot determination (hit lottery) (step). S16). More specifically, in step S16, the main control CPU 45a determines whether or not the value of the jackpot determination random number matches the common jackpot determination value (7,307) when the gaming state is the normal state (non-probability variation state). Determine whether. On the other hand, in step S16, when the gaming state is the probability variation state, the main control CPU 45a determines that the value of the random number for jackpot determination is the common jackpot determination value (7,307) or the probability variation jackpot determination value (29,108,155). , 245, 376, 412, 489, 557).

  When the determination result in step S16 is affirmative (in the case of a big hit), the main control CPU 45a sets [1] to a big hit flag indicating that it is a big hit variation (step S17). Then, the main control CPU 45a determines a final stop symbol to be fixedly stopped and displayed on the special symbol display device 30 from among the big hit symbols by the special symbol based on the acquired value of the random number for jackpot symbol distribution (step S18). ). Thereafter, the main control CPU 45a identifies the type of jackpot game from the determined final stop symbol, and determines a variation pattern from among the variation patterns P1 to P4 for the jackpot effect (step S19). More specifically, when the main control CPU 45a determines the special symbol A (when the 16R probability variable big hit game is determined), the main control CPU 45a uses the variation pattern associated with the reserved memory number from among the variation patterns P1 to P3. A variation pattern corresponding to a random value is determined. The main control CPU 45a determines the variation pattern P4 as the variation pattern when the special symbols B and C are determined (when 2R probability variation big hit game or 2R non-probability variation big hit game is decided).

  The CPU 45a for main control that has determined the variation pattern and the final stop symbol, such as a process for outputting a predetermined control command at a predetermined timing in an output process to the sub overall control board 46 (the overall control CPU 46a). Various processes relating to the variable game are executed (step S20).

  Specifically, the main control CPU 45a stores (stores) in the effect control transmission buffer in order to output a variation pattern designation command for designating the determined variation pattern and instructing the start of symbol variation in the output process. ) The effect control transmission buffer is provided in the main control RAM 45c. Further, the main control CPU 45a stores a special symbol designation command for designating the final stop symbol in the effect control transmission buffer so as to be output after the variation pattern designation command. At the same time, the main control CPU 45a controls the display content of the special symbol display device 30 so as to start the variation of the special symbol. At the same time, the main control CPU 45a starts measuring the effect time of the symbol variation game. Then, the main control CPU 45a ends the special symbol start process.

  After completion of the special symbol start process, the main control CPU 45a, in the output process, stores the various commands stored (stored) in the effect control transmission buffer in the storage order (storage order) via the communication line in the storage order (storage order). To output. As a result, the main control CPU 45a outputs the variation pattern designation command and the special symbol designation command. The production control transmission buffer stores various control commands for controlling the gaming machine, not limited to the variation pattern designation command and the special symbol designation command. As control commands, for example, an error command output as a result of error processing, a prize ball command for instructing a prize ball payout, an all symbol stop command for confirming and stopping a symbol combination, and a jackpot game are used. There are opening commands and ending commands. Further, the storage order of control commands is determined in advance by the processing order determined by the program (by the order of control commands determined by the processing). In addition, a dedicated communication line is prepared for the transmission buffer for effect control, and commands are not input / output from other buffers to the communication line.

  Thereafter, in a process different from the special symbol start process, the main control CPU 45a displays the determined final stop symbol based on the effect time determined in the designated variation pattern. Controls the display content of. Further, the main control CPU 45a instructs the stop of variation of the decorative drawing based on the effect time set in the designated variation pattern, and outputs all symbol stop commands for displaying the symbol combination to be confirmed and stopped. Are stored in the production control transmission buffer. Thereby, after that, the main control CPU 45a outputs all symbol stop commands in the output process.

  On the other hand, when the determination result of the big hit determination in step S16 is negative (not the big hit), the main control CPU 45a performs a reach determination for determining whether or not to execute the reach effect (step S21). In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 45a uses the reach determination random number acquired together with the jackpot determination random number used at the time of the jackpot determination in step S16 (both stored in association with the same reserved storage number) as the reach determination. The winning decision is made based on whether or not the values match. As shown in FIG. 6 described above, the reach determination value is changed depending on the presence / absence of the entrance rate improvement state at the time of reach determination and the number of reserved memories.

  If the determination result in step S21 is affirmative (when a reach effect is performed), the main control CPU 45a determines the off symbol as a final stop symbol that is confirmed and stopped on the special symbol display device 30 (step S22). . Next, the main control CPU 45a determines a variation pattern from among the variation patterns P5 to P7 for the outlier reach effect (step S23). More specifically, the main control CPU 45a determines a variation pattern corresponding to the value of the variation pattern distribution random number associated with the reserved storage number from among the variation patterns P5 to P7 for the outlier reach effect.

  Then, the main control CPU 45a that has determined the variation pattern and the final stop design shifts to the process of step S20, and outputs a predetermined control command to the sub overall control board 46 (overall control CPU 46a). Are stored in the effect control transmission buffer, and various processes related to the symbol variation game are executed. Specifically, the main control CPU 45a stores (stores) in the effect control transmission buffer in order to output a variation pattern designation command for designating the determined variation pattern and instructing the start of symbol variation in the output process. ) Further, the main control CPU 45a stores a special symbol designation command for designating the final stop symbol in the effect control transmission buffer so as to be output after the variation pattern designation command. At the same time, the main control CPU 45a controls the display content of the special symbol display device 30 so as to start the variation of the special symbol. At the same time, the main control CPU 45a starts measuring the effect time of the symbol variation game. Then, the main control CPU 45a ends the special symbol start process. After completion of the special symbol start process, the main control CPU 45a, in the output process, stores the various commands stored (stored) in the effect control transmission buffer in the storage order (storage order) via the communication line in the storage order (storage order). To output. As a result, the main control CPU 45a outputs the variation pattern designation command and the special symbol designation command.

  Thereafter, in a process different from the special symbol start process, the main control CPU 45a displays the determined final stop symbol based on the effect time determined in the designated variation pattern. Controls the display content of. Further, the main control CPU 45a instructs the stop of variation of the decorative drawing based on the effect time set in the designated variation pattern, and outputs all symbol stop commands for displaying the symbol combination to be confirmed and stopped. Are stored in the production control transmission buffer. Thereby, after that, the main control CPU 45a outputs all symbol stop commands in the output process.

  On the other hand, when the determination result of step S21 is negative (when the reach effect is not performed), the main control CPU 45a determines the off symbol as the final stop symbol to be confirmed and stopped on the special symbol display device 30 (step S24). ). Next, the main control CPU 45a determines the variation pattern P8 for the offending effect (step S25).

  Then, the main control CPU 45a that has determined the variation pattern and the final stop design shifts to the process of step S20, and outputs a predetermined control command to the sub overall control board 46 (overall control CPU 46a). Are stored in the effect control transmission buffer, and various processes related to the symbol variation game are executed. Specifically, the main control CPU 45a stores (stores) in the effect control transmission buffer in order to output a variation pattern designation command for designating the determined variation pattern and instructing the start of symbol variation in the output process. ) Further, the main control CPU 45a stores a special symbol designation command for designating the final stop symbol in the effect control transmission buffer so as to be output after the variation pattern designation command. At the same time, the main control CPU 45a controls the display content of the special symbol display device 30 so as to start the variation of the special symbol. At the same time, the main control CPU 45a starts measuring the effect time of the symbol variation game. Then, the main control CPU 45a ends the special symbol start process. After completion of the special symbol start process, the main control CPU 45a, in the output process, stores the various commands stored (stored) in the effect control transmission buffer in the storage order (storage order) via the communication line in the storage order (storage order). To output. As a result, the main control CPU 45a outputs the variation pattern designation command and the special symbol designation command.

  Thereafter, in a process different from the special symbol start process, the main control CPU 45a displays the determined final stop symbol based on the effect time determined in the designated variation pattern. Controls the display content of. Further, the main control CPU 45a instructs the stop of variation of the decorative drawing based on the effect time set in the designated variation pattern, and outputs all symbol stop commands for displaying the symbol combination to be confirmed and stopped. Are stored in the production control transmission buffer. Thereby, after that, the main control CPU 45a outputs all symbol stop commands in the output process.

Next, the sub general control board 46 will be described.
When receiving the variation pattern designation command, the overall control CPU 46a of the sub overall control board 46 stores the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command in the overall control RAM 46c until the end of the symbol variation game. The overall control CPU 46 a outputs the change pattern designation command to the effect display control board 47 and the sound / lamp control board 48. Further, when a special symbol designation command is input and the jackpot symbol is designated by the special symbol designation command, the overall control CPU 46a stores the big hit symbol of the designated special symbol in the central control RAM 46c. To do. Further, when the overall control CPU 46a inputs the all symbols stop command, it outputs the command to the effect display control board 47 and the sound / lamp control board 48.

  Further, the overall control CPU 46a executes the symbol variation game executed on the effect display device 28 based on the variation pattern type designated by the variation pattern designation command and the stop symbol (special symbol) designated by the special symbol designation command. The symbol combination of the decorative symbols derived in is determined. More specifically, when the variation pattern for the big hit effect is designated and the designated special symbol is the big hit symbol, the overall control CPU 46a finally determines the symbol combination of the decorative symbols that are to be confirmed and stopped. Determine the jackpot symbol. At that time, when the special symbols B and C are designated (when 2R probability variation big hit game or 2R non-probable big hit game is designated), the overall control CPU 46a uses the symbol combination indicating the probability variation as a big hit symbol with a decorative symbol. It comes to decide. The symbol combination suggesting the probability variation of this embodiment is [222] [444]. As a result, it is impossible to determine whether or not the probability variation state is given after the end of the two round jackpot game from the symbol combination of probability variation suggestion. On the other hand, when the special symbol A is designated (when 16R probability variation big hit game is designated), the overall control CPU 46a notifies the probability variation big hit symbol combination that the probability variation state is given as the big hit symbol by the decorative symbol. Is to decide. The symbol combinations for the probability variation jackpot of this embodiment are [111] [333] [555] [666] [777] [888].

  In addition, when the variation pattern for the offending effect is designated and the stop symbol of the special symbol is the off symbol, the overall control CPU 46a finally determines the off symbol as the symbol combination of the decorative symbols to be finally stopped and displayed. . At this time, the overall control CPU 46a determines that the symbol combination of the decorative symbols is not included (so that the symbols in the left and right columns are not the same symbol). On the other hand, when the fluctuation pattern for the outlier reach effect is designated and the stop symbol of the special symbol is the off symbol, the overall control CPU 46a determines the off symbol as the symbol combination of the decorative symbols to be finally stopped and displayed. To do. At this time, the overall control CPU 46a determines to include the reach symbols as the decorative symbol combinations (so that the symbols in the left and right columns are the same symbol). Then, the overall control CPU 46 a that has determined the decorative design outputs a decorative design designation command for designating the decorative design to the effect display control board 47.

Next, the effect display control board 47 will be described.
When a variation pattern designation command is input, the display control CPU 47a of the effect display control board 47 selects an effect content corresponding to the variation pattern instructed by the command, and displays an image so that a symbol variation game is played with the effect content. The display content of the display unit GH is controlled. At this time, the display control CPU 47a generates display data for displaying an image in accordance with the effect content using the image data of the display control ROM 47b based on the selected effect content.

  Then, the display control CPU 47a measures the elapsed time from the start of the game with the start of the symbol variation game, and displays an image displayed on the image display unit GH based on the measured time and display data. Switch every control cycle (for example, every 4 ms). When the display control CPU 47a inputs an all symbol stop command during the symbol variation game, the display content of the image display unit GH is displayed so that the symbol designated by the decorative symbol designation command is displayed on the image display unit GH. Control and finish the symbol variation game.

Next, as control contents executed by the main control board 45, the sub general control board 46, and the effect display control board 47, control contents related to the execution of the big hit game will be described.
The main control CPU 45a of the main control board 45 grants a big hit game after the end of the symbol variation game as a big hit effect. At this time, the main control CPU 45a identifies the type of jackpot game to be given from the type of special symbol (big hit symbol) determined immediately before the start of the symbol variation game that will be the jackpot effect, and according to the identified jackpot game Execute control. When the special symbol A corresponding to the 16R probability variation big hit game is determined as the special symbol immediately before the start of the symbol variation game, the main control CPU 45a executes the 16R probability variation big hit game process. On the other hand, the main control CPU 45a determines, as a special symbol immediately before the start of the symbol variation game, either the special symbol B corresponding to the 2R probability variable big hit game or the special symbol C corresponding to the 2R non-probable big hit game. 2R jackpot game processing is executed.

First, the 16R probability variable big hit game process executed when the special symbol A corresponding to the 16R probability variable big hit game is determined will be described.
The main control CPU 45a, when the special symbol A corresponding to the 16R probability variation big hit game is determined, effects control so as to output an opening command instructing execution of the opening effect to the overall control CPU 46a at the start of the big hit game Store in the transmission buffer. As a result, the main control CPU 45a outputs an opening command in the output process and causes the opening effect to be executed. Then, after the opening effect ends, the main control CPU 45a causes 16 round games to be executed. In these jackpot games, the single winning opening (in this embodiment, the lower winning opening 41) is opened once in one round game. Then, the round game time of one round game, that is, the opening time of the lower prize winning opening 41 is set to “25000 (ms)” as shown in FIG. For this reason, when the main control CPU 45a opens the lower large winning opening 41 to start the round game, it determines whether or not the round game time has elapsed and the prescribed number of balls (8 balls in this embodiment). It is determined whether or not a game ball has entered. Further, the main control CPU 45a stores in the effect control transmission buffer so as to output a round opening designation command indicating the number of started round games at the start of the round game. As a result, the main control CPU 45a outputs a round opening designation command to the sub integrated control board 46 in the output process. If the main control CPU 45a makes an affirmative decision on either one, the lower game winning opening 41 is closed and the round game is ended because the round game end condition is satisfied. At this time, the main control CPU 45a stores the round closing designation command in the effect control transmission buffer so as to output it. As a result, the main control CPU 45a outputs a round closing designation command in the output process. The main control CPU 45a outputs an electrical signal (ON signal) to the actuating actuator so as to open the lower large prize opening door 40 when the lower big prize opening 41 is opened, and the lower large prize opening. When 41 is closed, an electrical signal (OFF signal) is output to the actuating actuator so that the lower large prize opening door 40 is closed.

  The main control CPU 45a that has finished one round game, after the interval time between rounds (2100 (ms) in the present embodiment) elapses, opens the lower prize winning opening 41 so as to start the next round game. When the 16 round games are completed, the main control CPU 45a stores the effect control transmission buffer so as to output an ending command instructing execution of the ending effect as the big hit game ends. Thus, the main control CPU 45a outputs an ending command in the output process, and executes an ending effect.

  Further, when the big hit game based on the special symbol A is given, the main control CPU 45a sets “1” to the probability change flag indicating that the probability change state is given during the big hit game, and the entrance rate “1” is set to the operation flag indicating that the improved state is to be given. When the probability variation flag is set to “1”, it indicates that the probability variation state is assigned, and when “0” is set, it indicates that the probability variation state is not assigned. ing. Similarly, when the operation flag is set to “1”, it indicates that the entrance rate improvement state is given, and when “0” is set, the entrance rate improvement state is set. Indicates that it has not been granted. Each flag is stored in a predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 45c. Each flag is cleared (“0” is set) when a big hit game is awarded. Further, when the big hit game based on the special symbol A is given, the main control CPU 45a sets “1” in the operation flag during the big hit game.

Next, the 2R jackpot game process executed when the special symbol B corresponding to the 2R probability variable jackpot game or the special symbol C corresponding to the 2R non-probability variable jackpot game is determined will be described.
When the special symbols B and C are determined, the main control CPU 45a stores in the effect control transmission buffer so as to output an opening command instructing execution of the opening effect with the start of the big hit game. As a result, the main control CPU 45a outputs an opening command in the output process and causes the opening effect to be executed. Then, after the opening effect ends, the main control CPU 45a executes two round games. In the 2R probability variation big hit game or the 2R non-probability big hit game, the single winning opening (in this embodiment, the top large winning opening 39) is opened once in one round game. The round game time of one round game, that is, the opening time of the upper prize winning port 39 is set to “600 (ms)” as shown in FIG. For this reason, when the main control CPU 45a opens the upper prize opening 39 to start the round game, it determines whether or not the round game time has elapsed and the prescribed number of balls (9 balls in this embodiment). It is determined whether or not a game ball has entered. Further, the main control CPU 45a stores in the effect control transmission buffer so as to output a round opening designation command indicating the number of started round games at the start of the round game. As a result, the main control CPU 45a outputs a round opening designation command in the output process. If the main control CPU 45a makes an affirmative decision, the main game winning port 39 is closed and the round game is ended because the round game end condition is satisfied. At this time, the main control CPU 45a stores the round closing designation command in the effect control transmission buffer so as to output it. As a result, the main control CPU 45a outputs a round closing designation command in the output process. The main control CPU 45a outputs an electrical signal (ON signal) to the actuating actuator so as to open the upper large prize opening door 38 when the upper big prize opening 39 is opened, and the upper large prize opening. When closing 39, an electrical signal (OFF signal) is output to the actuator for operation so as to close the upper prize winning door 38.

  The main control CPU 45a that has finished one round game, after the interval time between rounds (1000 (ms) in the present embodiment) has elapsed, opens the top prize winning port 39 so as to start the next round game. When the two round games are finished, the main control CPU 45a outputs the ending command for instructing the execution of the ending effect to the overall control CPU 46a when the big hit game ends. To remember. Thus, the main control CPU 45a outputs an ending command in the output process, and executes an ending effect. When the ending effect ends, the main control CPU 45a ends the 2R big hit game process.

  Then, when a big hit game based on the special symbol B is given, the main control CPU 45a sets “1” to a probability change flag indicating that a probability change state is given during the big hit game, and improves the entrance rate. “1” is set to the operation flag indicating that the state is to be given. On the other hand, when the big hit game based on the special symbol C is given, the main control CPU 45a sets “0” to the probability change flag indicating that the probability change state is given during the big hit game, and improves the entrance rate. “1” is set to the operation flag indicating that the state is to be given.

  Further, when the big hit game based on the special symbol B is given, the main control CPU 45a sets “1” in the operation flag during the big hit game and the remaining symbols to which the improved entrance rate is given. 100 times is set as the number of operations indicating the number of variable games. The number of operations is decremented by 1 every time the symbol variation game is executed, and when the value becomes 0, the operation flag is cleared ("0" is set). On the other hand, when the big hit game based on the special symbol C is given, the main control CPU 45a sets “1” in the operation flag during the big hit game, and the remaining symbols to which the improved entrance rate is given. 100 times is set as the number of operations indicating the number of variable games.

  Then, the main control CPU 45a that has finished the big hit game executes the process related to the symbol change game based on the start hold ball when the number of reserved memories at the time of the big hit is “1” or more, and the symbol change Let the game play. On the other hand, when the number of reserved memories at the time of the big hit is “0”, the main control CPU 45a executes the symbol variation game until the game ball enters the upper start winning port 33 or the lower start winning port 34. Without waiting.

  As described above, the main control CPU 45a of the present embodiment includes the big hit determination means, the random number acquisition means, the probability variation determination means, the big hit grant means, the probability variation setting means, the variation pattern determination means, the symbol determination means, the reach determination means, and the output means. It becomes. The main control RAM 45c serves as a holding ball storage unit. The main control board 45 serves as an effect instruction means. Further, the sub general control board 46 and the effect display control board 47 serve as effect control means.

Next, the contents of control related to the execution of the big hit game of the sub integrated control board 46 will be described.
When the opening control command is input, the overall control CPU 46a of the sub-overall control board 46 determines the contents of the opening effect according to the type of the big hit game, and sends the opening effect command for instructing the effect of the opening effect to the effect display control board. 47 and the sound / lamp control board 48. When the round control designation command 46a is input, the overall control CPU 46a outputs the round effect command to the effect display control board 47 and the sound / lamp control board 48 in order to instruct the effect during the round game according to the type of jackpot game. Output to. When the round control designation command is input, the overall control CPU 46 a outputs the round close specification command to the effect display control board 47 and the sound / lamp control board 48. When the ending command is input, the overall control CPU 46a determines the content of the ending effect according to the type of the big hit game, and sends the ending effect command that instructs the content of the ending effect to the effect display control board 47 and the voice / It outputs to the lamp control board 48, and the control concerning execution of the big hit game is finished. It should be noted that the content of the game effect in the 2R probability variation big hit game is the same as the content of the game effect in the 2R non-probability big hit game, and it is not possible to determine whether or not the probability variation state is given from the effect content. ing.

Next, the control content related to the execution of the big hit game on the effect display control board 47 will be described.
When the display control CPU 47a of the effect display control board 47 receives the opening effect command output from the overall control CPU 46a, the effect display device 28 (image) is configured to execute the opening effect with the effect content instructed by the opening effect command. The display content of the display unit GH) is controlled. In addition, when the round control command output by the overall control CPU 46a is input to the display control CPU 47a, the display device 28 (image display unit GH) is configured to execute the round effect with the content of the effect specified by the round effect command. Controls the display content of. Specifically, the display content of the image display unit GH is controlled so that a round effect in the big hit game is executed. In the present embodiment, an effect of notifying the number of rounds is performed as the round effect.

  In addition, when the ending effect command output from the overall control CPU 46a is input, the display control CPU 47a causes the effect display device 28 (image display unit GH) to execute the ending effect with the effect content instructed by the ending effect command. Controls the display content of. When the opening effect command, the ending effect command, and the round effect command are input, the sound / lamp control board 48 controls the light emission mode of the various lamp units 17 to 19 and 27b and the sound output mode of the speakers 20, 21, and 25. . That is, the voice / lamp control board 48 performs control so as to cause an effect corresponding to the contents of the effect instructed by these commands, like the effect display control board 47. In this embodiment, the sub integrated control board 46, the effect display control board 47, and the sound / lamp control board 48 determine the contents of the effect of the round effect as the effect during the big hit game based on the round effect command. Then, the effect execution means (effect display device 28, various lamp units 17-19, 27b, speakers 20, 21, 25) is executed.

  Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, a probability variation notification mode effect (hereinafter referred to as “probability variation mode”) for notifying the player that the gaming state is a probability variation state is configured to be executable on the image display unit GH. Has been. In the present embodiment, a probability variation suggestion mode effect (hereinafter referred to as “probability variation suggestion mode”) for notifying the player that the game state can be expected to be a probability variation state is executed on the image display unit GH. It is configured to be possible. In the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, two types of probability change suggestion modes can be executed: a chance mode effect (hereinafter referred to as “CH mode”) and a special effect mode (hereinafter referred to as “special mode”). It is configured. In addition, when neither the probability variation mode nor the probability variation suggestion mode, the normal mode effect (hereinafter, referred to as “the probability variation state that is executed when the gaming state is not the probability variation state” is high) (Shown as “normal mode”) can be executed by the image display unit GH. In the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, during the stay in the normal mode, the game state is actually a secret state that does not let the player know whether or not it is in the probability variation state, so the gaming state may be in the probability variation state. Since there is no absence, normal mode can also be defined as probability variation suggestion mode.

  And in this embodiment, in the image display part GH, the background image displayed during a symbol variation game is changed according to effect mode. The player can recognize the mode effect from the background image displayed on the image display unit GH. The background image in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment is an image that can be configured excluding symbols displayed in the symbol variation game, and is displayed in association with each decorative symbol that is variably displayed in the symbol variation game. It is different from the thing.

  The probability variation mode is an effect (mode) that is executed while the probability variation state and the entrance rate improvement state are both given up to the next big hit game. Further, the CH mode is an effect (mode) that is executed when the entrance rate improvement state is given and the entrance rate improvement state with an upper limit of 100 times is given. In addition, the special mode and the normal mode are effects (modes) executed while the entrance rate improvement state is not given.

  Next, the production mode of each production mode will be described. In the case of the normal mode, as shown in FIG. 8A, a single display area Q is formed as a display area for displaying an image of the symbol variation game, and one symbol variation game is displayed in the display region Q. An image is displayed. In addition, a hold display image is displayed below the display area Q.

  In the case of the probability variation mode and the CH mode, as shown in FIG. 8B, a single display region Q is formed as a display region for displaying a symbol variation game as an image. Two symbol variation games are displayed as images. In the case of the probability change mode and the CH mode, the hold display image is not displayed in the display area Q.

  In the special mode, as shown in FIG. 8C, the presentation mode is different from that in the normal mode, and a plurality (four in this embodiment) of display areas Q1 are displayed as the display areas for image display of the symbol variation game. , Q2, Q3, and Q4 are formed, and one symbol variation game is displayed as an image in each display area Q1 to Q4. That is, in the special mode, the display area of the image display unit GH is equally divided into four display areas Q1 to Q4, and four independent symbol variation games are played in the display areas Q1 to Q4.

  Further, in the display areas Q1 to Q4 in the special mode, one effective line Y (indicated by a two-dot chain line) extending in the left-right direction of each display area Q1 to Q4 is formed. And in each display area Q1-Q4, the decorative design of each column is stopped and displayed on each effective line Y, and one symbol combination formed in the effective line Y is recognized as an effective symbol combination. It has become. Note that, in the display area Q in the normal mode, the CH mode, and the probability change mode, one effective line Y (indicated by a two-dot chain line) extending in the left-right direction of the display area Q is formed. Therefore, in the special mode, four independent symbol variation games are performed, so that the apparent jackpot expectation increases four times as compared with the normal mode. In addition, one symbol variation game performed in the normal mode, the CH mode and the probability variation mode and the four symbol variation games performed in the special mode are all performed in one symbol variation game performed on one start-and-hold ball. The number of games that are simultaneously displayed on the image display unit GH as display effects is different. Then, in the special mode, the overall control CPU 46a displays a symbol combination (display result) with a decorative symbol corresponding to the final stop symbol in one of the display areas, while any other display area has an arbitrary off symbol. Is displayed. Further, in order to prevent the player from being confused about the apparent number of symbol variation games and the actual number of executions, the hold display image is not displayed in the display area Q during the special mode.

Next, transition modes of various modes accompanying the progress of the game will be described.
When the 16R probability variation big hit game is won, even if the player stays in any production mode (probability variation mode, CH mode, special mode or normal mode), the mode is changed to the probability variation mode. In addition, when staying in the probability variation mode, if the 2R probability variation big hit game or the 2R non-probability big hit game is won, the mode is shifted to the CH mode. Note that the probability variation mode and the CH mode are given together with the start of the next symbol variation game after the end of the big hit game.

  In addition, when the 2R probability variable big hit game or the 2R non-probable big hit game is won while staying in the CH mode, the CH mode is continued. Further, the CH mode is continued while the entrance rate improvement state is applied, and the entrance rate improvement state is not applied from the state where the entrance rate improvement state is applied. The game mode is shifted to the normal mode on the condition that the game state is shifted to the normal mode.

  When the 2R probability variable big hit game or the 2R non-probable big hit game is won while staying in the normal mode or the special mode, the mode is shifted to the CH mode. In addition, when the mode change lottery is won while staying in the normal mode, as a rule, the mode is changed to the special mode. Note that the mode transition lottery is easier to win when the probability variation state is given than when the probability change state is not given. On the other hand, when the symbol variation game is executed a predetermined number of times after the special mode is set, the mode is shifted to the normal mode. In addition, when a notice effect suggesting the possibility that a symbol variation game that has been suspended is a big hit over a plurality of symbol variation games, which will be described later, a transition from the normal mode to the special mode is avoided. It has become.

  As described above, the player can recognize the effect mode from the background image. In addition, it is possible to recognize how much the probability variation state is likely to be given by the effect mode. That is, when the CH mode or the special mode is set, the player can expect that the probability variation state is given. Further, when the probability variation mode is set, the player can recognize that the probability variation state is given.

  Moreover, in this embodiment, it is comprised so that the notice effect which suggests the possibility that the symbol variation game with which execution is suspended over a plurality of times may be a big hit. More specifically, in the notice effect of the present embodiment, a continuous notice effect for displaying a predetermined effect image and a display mode of the hold display image are changed over a plurality of symbol variation games, and the hold display image is changed. A hold notice effect that suggests the possibility of a big hit in the symbol variation game indicated by the number of hold memories associated with is prepared. Hereinafter, the control for executing the notice effect will be described. First, an effect determination process executed by the main control CPU 45a every predetermined cycle (4 ms) will be described with reference to FIGS.

  The main control CPU 45a determines whether or not a game ball is detected in the upper start winning opening 33 or the lower starting winning opening 34 (step S101). If this determination result is negative, the main control CPU 45a ends the effect determination process. On the other hand, if the determination result in step S101 is affirmative, the main control CPU 45a uses the jackpot determination random number stored in the main control RAM 45c in the special symbol input process executed when the winning of the game ball is detected in step S101. It is determined whether or not the value matches the common jackpot determination value (step S102). That is, the main control CPU 45a determines whether or not the symbol variation game based on the game ball detected in step S101 is a big hit regardless of whether or not it is in the probability variation state.

  If the determination result in step S102 is affirmative, the main control CPU 45a corresponds to the special symbol A, which is the jackpot symbol determination random number associated with the reserved memory number associated with the jackpot determination random number. It is determined whether or not there is (step S103). That is, the main control CPU 45a determines whether or not the special symbol A is displayed as the final stop symbol of the symbol variation game based on the game ball detected in step S101. If the determination result is affirmative, the main control CPU 45a corresponds to the random number for distributing the variation pattern stored in the main control RAM 45c in the special symbol input process executed in response to the detection of the winning of the game ball in step S101. A variation pattern is specified (step S104). That is, the main control CPU 45a specifies the effect of the symbol variation game based on the game ball detected in step S101.

  Then, the main control CPU 45a determines a hold designation command for designating the production contents and the like of the symbol variation game for which execution is suspended, and sends the decided hold designation command to a notification effect transmission buffer dedicated to the hold designation command. Store (step S105). Thereafter, the effect determination process ends. As shown in FIG. 11 and FIG. 12, the hold designation command includes the attribute of the random number for jackpot determination, the type of the special symbol that becomes the final stop symbol, the contents of the effect of the symbol variation game that is suspended, and the winning in step S101. This is a command for designating the number of stored start balls (holding memory count) based on the detected game balls. The hold designation command is determined by the jackpot determination random number, the reach determination random number, the fluctuation pattern distribution random number, the type of the final stop symbol, and the number of reserved memories. In addition, with the hold designation command, it is possible to specify the value of the random number for jackpot determination, the random number for reach determination, the random number for fluctuation pattern distribution, the type of the last stop symbol, and the number of reserved storage Yes.

  The attribute of the jackpot determination random number matches whether or not the value of the jackpot determination random number stored when the winning of the game ball in step S101 is detected matches the common jackpot determination value, or matches the probability change jackpot determination value. And whether it is not coincident with the jackpot determination value. In FIG. 11 and FIG. 12 of the present embodiment, when matching with the common jackpot determination value, the attribute of the jackpot determination random number is illustrated as a low probability random number, and when matching with the probability variation jackpot determination value, the jackpot determination The attribute of the random number for random use is illustrated as a high-probability random number, and when the common jackpot determination value or the probability variation jackpot determination value does not match, the attribute of the random hit determination random number is illustrated as out of place. Depending on the attribute of the random number for jackpot determination, the result of the symbol variation game according to the game state (a big hit only in the probability variation state, a big hit regardless of the presence or absence of the probability variation state, and a difference regardless of the presence or absence of the probability variation state) Can be specified).

  In addition, in FIG. 11 and FIG. 12, the effect content of the symbol variation game whose execution is suspended is the effect content of the symbol variation game executed when the winning of the game ball in step S101 is detected. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 11 and FIG. 12, the effect content of the symbol variation game whose execution is suspended includes the possibility of executing the reach effect based on the reach determination random number, and the reach effect when the reach effect is executed. The contents of the production are shown. In addition, in the production contents of the symbol variation game indicated by the hold designation command, when “completely off” is indicated, regardless of whether there is a retained memory number or a probability variation state in the symbol variation game whose execution is suspended, It shows that it will be out of reach without reach production. In addition, in the production content indicated by the hold designation command, when “reach is possible” is indicated, there is a possibility that the game will be a reach production in the symbol variation game that is suspended (the reach production may not be executed). It is) Further, in the effect contents indicated by the hold designation command, when “R1, R2” is indicated, it means that the reach effects R1, R2 are executed in the symbol variation game whose execution is being held. Similarly, when “R3” is indicated in the effect contents of the hold designation command, it indicates that the reach effect R3 is executed in the symbol variation game whose execution is being held.

  Accordingly, the processing in step S105 will be described in detail. The main control CPU 45a determines that the big hit determination random number that matches the common big hit determination value is acquired in step S102, and the final stop symbol is the special symbol A in step S103. It has been identified. Further, the main control CPU 45a identifies a variation pattern corresponding to the variation pattern distribution random number in step S104, and identifies what reach effect is executed by the variation pattern. Thereby, in step S105, the main control CPU 45a determines a hold designation command from the hold designation commands Y1 to Y8 according to the number of hold memories and the specified reach effect. For example, when the number of reserved memories is “4” and the variation pattern identified in step S104 is the variation pattern P2, the main control CPU 45a determines the suspension designation command Y4 in step S105.

  In the output process, the main control CPU 45a is different from the communication line on which the control command stored in the effect control transmission buffer is output when the hold designation command is stored in the notification effect transmission buffer. A hold designation command is output to the sub integrated control board 46 using a communication line dedicated to the designation command. As a result, even if a control command such as a variation pattern designation command is stored in the effect control transmission buffer, the control cycle (or immediately after) determining the hold designation command without being affected by the output order of those control commands. In the control cycle).

  On the other hand, if the determination result in step S103 is negative, the main control CPU 45a determines a hold designation command for specifying the production contents of the symbol variation game for which execution is suspended, and holds the decided hold designation command. The information is stored in a notice effect transmission buffer dedicated to the designated command (step S106). Thereafter, the effect determination process ends. The process of step S106 will be described in detail. The main control CPU 45a determines that the big hit determination random number that matches the common big hit determination value has been acquired in step S102, and therefore does not specify that the final stop symbol is the special symbol A in step S103. The hold designation command is determined from the hold designation commands Y9 to Y16 based on the final stop symbol and the number of reserved memories. For example, when the number of reserved memories is “1” and the final stop symbol is the special symbol B, the main control CPU 45a determines the hold designation command Y9 in the process of step S106.

  If the determination result of step S102 is negative, the main control CPU 45a uses the jackpot determination random number stored in the main control RAM 45c in the special symbol input process executed when the winning of the game ball is detected in step S101. It is determined whether or not the value matches the probability variation jackpot determination value (step S107). That is, the main control CPU 45a determines whether or not the symbol variation game based on the game ball detected in step S101 is lost when it is in a non-probability change state and is a big hit when it is in a probability change state. If the determination result in step S107 is affirmative, the main control CPU 45a corresponds to the special symbol A, which is the jackpot symbol determination random number associated with the reserved storage number associated with the jackpot determination random number. It is determined whether or not there is (step S108). That is, the main control CPU 45a determines whether or not the special symbol A becomes the final stop symbol when the suspended symbol variation game is executed when the probability variation state is given. If the determination result in step S108 is affirmative, the main control CPU 45a uses the variation pattern distribution random number stored in the main control RAM 45c in the special symbol input process executed when the winning of the game ball is detected in step S101. A corresponding variation pattern is specified (step S109). In step S109, the main control CPU 45a identifies a variation pattern when the symbol variation game executed in response to the game ball winning detection in step S101 is executed in the probability variation state. That is, the main control CPU 45a specifies a variation pattern corresponding to the variation pattern distribution random number from the variation patterns for the big hit effect.

  Then, the main control CPU 45a determines a hold designation command for designating the production contents and the like of the symbol variation game for which execution is suspended, and sends the decided hold designation command to a notification effect transmission buffer dedicated to the hold designation command. Store (step S110). Thereafter, the effect determination process ends. The processing in step S110 will be described in detail. The main control CPU 45a determines that the jackpot determination random number that matches the probability variation jackpot determination value is acquired in step S107, and the final stop symbol is the special symbol A in step S108. I have specified that. Further, the main control CPU 45a identifies a variation pattern corresponding to the variation pattern distribution random number in step S109, and identifies what reach effect is executed by the variation pattern. Thereby, in step S110, the main control CPU 45a determines a hold designation command from the hold designation commands Y17 to Y24 according to the number of hold memories and the specified reach effect. For example, if the number of reserved memories is “4” and the variation pattern identified in step S109 is the variation pattern P2, the main control CPU 45a determines the retention designation command Y20 in step S110.

  On the other hand, if the determination result in step S108 is negative, the main control CPU 45a determines a hold designation command for specifying the production contents of the symbol variation game for which execution is suspended, and holds the decided hold designation command. The information is stored in the notification buffer for notification effect dedicated to the designated command (step S111). Thereafter, the effect determination process ends. The processing in step S111 will be described in detail. Since the main control CPU 45a has determined that it matches the probability variation jackpot determination value in step S107, it has not specified that the final stop symbol is the special symbol A in step S108. In this case, a hold designation command is determined from the hold designation commands Y25 to Y32 based on the final stop symbol and the number of reserved memories. For example, when the number of reserved memories is “1” and the final stop symbol is the special symbol B, the main control CPU 45a determines the hold designation command Y25 in the process of step S111.

  If the determination result in step S107 is negative, the main control CPU 45a uses the reach determination random number stored in the main control RAM 45c in the special symbol input process executed when the winning of the game ball is detected in step S101. , “0-31” is determined (step S112). That is, when the reach determination random number is not “0 to 31” regardless of the number of stored storages at the time of reach determination, the reach effect is not executed (see FIG. 6), so that it is determined that the effect is a loss effect. . Therefore, the main control CPU 45a can determine whether or not the reach determination random number is “0 to 31”, thereby reliably determining whether or not the shift effect is produced. If the determination result in step S112 is negative, the main control CPU 45a determines a hold designation command for designating the contents of the effect of the symbol variation game that is suspended, and uses the decided hold designation command as a hold designation command. The information is stored in a dedicated notice effect transmission buffer (step S113). Thereafter, the effect determination process ends. The processing in step S113 will be described in detail. The main control CPU 45a determines in step S102 and step S107 that a jackpot determination random number that does not match the common jackpot determination value and the probability variation jackpot determination value has been acquired, and the process in step S112. It is specified that it will definitely be a shift production. Thereby, in step S113, the main control CPU 45a determines a hold designation command from among the hold designation commands Y37 to Y40 based on the number of hold memories. For example, when the number of reserved memories is “2”, the main control CPU 45a determines the hold designation command Y38 in the process of step S113.

  On the other hand, if the determination result in step S112 is affirmative, the main control CPU 45a uses the reach determination random number stored in the main control RAM 45c in the special symbol input process executed in response to the game ball winning detection in step S101. , “0-2” is determined (step S114). That is, when the reach determination random number is “0 to 2”, the reach effect is determined to be executed regardless of the number of reserved storages at the time of reach determination (see FIG. 6). Therefore, the main control CPU 45a can determine whether or not the reach effect is surely achieved by determining whether or not the reach determination random number is “0 to 2”.

  If the determination result of step S114 is negative, the main control CPU 45a determines a hold designation command for designating the contents of the effect of the symbol variation game that is suspended, and uses the decided hold designation command as a hold designation command. It is stored in a dedicated notice effect transmission buffer (step S115). Thereafter, the effect determination process ends. The processing in step S115 will be described in detail. The main control CPU 45a determines in step S102 and step S107 that the jackpot determination random number that does not match the common jackpot determination value and the probability variation jackpot determination value has been acquired, and the process in step S114. Thus, it is specified that the reach effect may be executed depending on the number of reserved memories when the game is executed. As a result, the main control CPU 45a determines a hold designation command from the hold designation commands Y33 to Y36 based on the number of pending storages in step S115. For example, when the number of reserved memories is “3”, the main control CPU 45a determines the hold designation command Y35 in the process of step S115.

  If the determination result in step S114 is affirmative, the main control CPU 45a uses the variation pattern distribution stored in the main control RAM 45c in the special symbol input process executed when the winning of the game ball is detected in step S101. A variation pattern corresponding to the random number is specified (step S116). In step S116, the main control CPU 45a specifies a variation pattern corresponding to the variation pattern distribution random number from the variation patterns P5 to P7 for the outlier reach effect.

  Thereafter, the main control CPU 45a determines a hold designation command for designating the production contents of the symbol variation game for which execution is suspended, and sends the decided hold designation command to a notification effect transmission buffer dedicated to the hold designation command. Store (step S117). Thereafter, the effect determination process ends. The processing in step S117 will be described in detail. The main control CPU 45a determines in step S102 and step S107 that the jackpot determination random number that does not match the common jackpot determination value and the probability variation jackpot determination value has been acquired, and the process in step S114. Therefore, it is specified that the reach effect is executed regardless of the number of stored memories when the game is executed. In step S116, the contents of the effect of the reach reach are specified. Thereby, in step S117, the main control CPU 45a determines a hold designation command from the hold designation commands Y41 to Y48 based on the number of hold memories and the contents of the effects. For example, when the number of stored memories is “3” and the reach reach effect R3 (the random number for distribution pattern distribution corresponding to the change pattern P7 for the loss effect is acquired), the main control CPU 45a designates the hold Command Y47 is determined.

  As described above, the main control CPU 45a determines the hold designation command based on the jackpot determination random number, the reach determination random number, the variation pattern distribution random number, the jackpot symbol determination random number, and the number of reserved storage at the time of winning detection. ,Output. Then, based on the hold designation command, when the symbol variation game corresponding to the number of reserved memory at the time of winning detection is executed, the determination result of the big hit determination according to the presence or absence of the probability variation state, the reach effect according to the number of reserved memory Can be specified, the reach contents of reach production, etc. can be specified.

  Next, the hold notice effect execution process for causing the overall control CPU 46a to execute the hold notice effect based on the hold designation command output when the winning of the game ball is detected will be described with reference to FIG. The hold notice effect execution process is executed every predetermined period (4 ms).

  The overall control CPU 46a determines whether or not a hold designation command has been input (step S201). If the determination result is negative, the overall control CPU 46a ends the hold notice effect execution process. On the other hand, if the determination result of step S201 is affirmative, the overall control CPU 46a stores the input hold designation command in the overall control RAM 46c (step S202). In step S202, the overall control CPU 46a stores the input hold designation command in the storage area of the overall control RAM 46c associated with the hold storage number specified by the input hold designation command. Further, the overall control CPU 46a sets a value in the symbol type flag associated with the reserved storage number specified by the input hold specification command based on the input hold specification command (see FIGS. 11 and 12). The symbol type flag represents the attribute of the random number for jackpot determination, the effect contents of the symbol variation game to be held, and the type of the final stop symbol. Further, a value is set in the advance notice type flag associated with the number of reserved storages specified by the input hold specifying command based on the input hold specifying command (see FIGS. 11 and 12). The notice type flag indicates the contents of the effect when the notice effect is executed. The method for setting the symbol type flag and the notice type flag will be described in detail later.

  When the process of step S202 ends, the overall control CPU 46a determines whether or not the background image at the time of input of the hold designation command (when the game ball winning is detected) is a predetermined specific background image (step). S203). That is, it is determined whether or not it is a specific production mode. The specific background image is a background on which the hold display image Ga is displayed. When the display mode of the hold display image is changed, the player can visually recognize the display mode. In other words, in step S203, the overall control CPU 46a determines whether or not the specific background image can recognize that the display mode of the hold display image has been changed when winning is detected. In this embodiment, the background image corresponding to the normal mode is the specific background image. Thus, the hold notice effect is not executed during the probability change mode, the CH mode, or the special mode.

  When the determination result of step S203 is negative, the overall control CPU 46a ends the hold notice effect execution process without executing the hold notice effect. If the determination result in step S203 is affirmative, the overall control CPU 46a executes a hold notice execution possibility determination (described later) shown in FIG. 15 for determining whether or not the hold notice effect can be executed (step S204). ).

  If the determination result of step S204 is negative, the overall control CPU 46a ends the hold notice effect execution process without executing the hold notice effect. On the other hand, if the determination result in step S204 is affirmative, the overall control CPU 46a sets “1” to the hold notice flag indicating that the hold notice effect is being executed (step S205). Further, the overall control CPU 46a specifies the number of reserved memories specified by the hold designation command, and determines which of the reserved storage numbers corresponds to the display mode of the held display image to be changed (step S206). That is, the overall control CPU 46a determines how many times the number of symbol variation games is to be executed based on the number of reserved memories. Then, the overall control CPU 46a changes the display mode of the hold display image determined in step S206 (step S207), and ends the hold notice effect execution process. For example, when the game ball is detected and the number of reserved memories becomes 4, when it is determined to execute the reserved notice effect, the overall control CPU 46a displays the reserved display image corresponding to the reserved memory number “4”. The display mode of Ga4 is changed (for example, “◯” is changed to “☆”, etc.). Note that when the hold notice flag indicating that the hold notice effect is being executed is set, the normal mode is not shifted to another effect mode.

  Next, the symbol type flag setting method executed in step S202 will be described in detail with reference to FIGS. When the overall control CPU 46a determines that the final stop symbol is a special symbol A as a jackpot symbol and the attribute of the jackpot determination random number is a low probability random number based on the input hold designation command (common jackpot determination) When the jackpot determination random number that matches the value is acquired), the symbol type flag is set to “1”. That is, when the symbol variation game corresponding to the number of reserved memories associated with the symbol type flag “1” is executed, the 16R probability variation big hit game is given regardless of the presence or absence of the probability variation state.

  If the overall control CPU 46a determines that the final stop symbol is the special symbol B as the big hit symbol and the attribute of the big hit determination random number is a low probability random number by the input hold designation command, Set “2” in the type flag. That is, when the symbol variation game corresponding to the number of reserved memories associated with the symbol type flag “2” is executed, a 2R probability variation big hit game is given regardless of the presence or absence of the probability variation state.

  When the overall control CPU 46a determines that the final stop symbol is a special symbol C as a jackpot symbol and the attribute of the jackpot determination random number is a low probability random number, based on the input hold designation command, Set “3” in the type flag. That is, when the symbol variation game corresponding to the number of reserved memories associated with the symbol type flag “3” is executed, a 2R non-probability variation big hit game is given regardless of the presence or absence of the probability variation state.

  The overall control CPU 46a determines that the final stop symbol is a special symbol A as a jackpot symbol and the attribute of the jackpot determination random number is a high-probability random number based on the input hold designation command (probability change). If the big hit determination random number that matches the big hit determination value is acquired), the symbol type flag is set to “4”. That is, when a symbol variation game corresponding to the number of reserved memories associated with the symbol type flag “4” is executed, when the probability variation state is given at the start of the game, a 16R probability variation big hit game is awarded, and the probability variation state If no is given, it will be out of place.

  When the overall control CPU 46a determines that the final stop symbol is a special symbol B as a big hit symbol and the attribute of the big hit determination random number is a high probability random number by the input hold designation command, Set “5” in the type flag. That is, when a symbol variation game corresponding to the number of reserved memories associated with the symbol type flag “5” is executed, a 2R probability variation big hit game is awarded when a probability variation state is imparted at the start of the game, and the probability variation state If no is given, it will be out of place.

  When the overall control CPU 46a determines that the final stop symbol is a special symbol C as a jackpot symbol and the attribute of the jackpot determination random number is a high probability random number by the input hold designation command, “6” is set in the type flag. That is, when a symbol variation game corresponding to the number of reserved memories associated with the symbol type flag “6” is executed, a 2R non-probability big hit game is awarded when a probability variation state is given at the start of the game. If the state is not given, it will be out of place.

  Further, when the central control CPU 46a determines that the attribute of the jackpot determination random number is out of sync with the input hold designation command and the reach effect is not executed regardless of the number of hold memories (that is, the reach determination random number is If the reach determination value (0 to 31) is not set, “7” is set in the symbol type flag. That is, when the symbol variation game corresponding to the number of reserved memories associated with the symbol type flag “7” is executed, the game is lost regardless of the number of reserved memories and the probability variation state.

  Further, when the central control CPU 46a determines that the attribute of the jackpot determination random number is out of order and the reach effect may be executed by the input hold designation command (that is, the reach determination random number is held). “8” is set in the symbol type flag when the reach is the reach determination value (0 to 31) when the stored number is “0” or “1”. In other words, when a symbol variation game corresponding to the number of reserved memories associated with the symbol type flag “8” is executed, there is a possibility that a missed reach effect is executed depending on the number of reserved memories.

  Further, the overall control CPU 46a sets “9” in the symbol type flag when the attribute of the random number for jackpot determination is out of line and the effect content of the reach effect is specified by the input hold designation command. That is, when the symbol variation game corresponding to the number of reserved memories associated with the symbol type flag “9” is executed, the outlier reach effect is confirmed.

Next, the notice type flag setting method executed in step S202 will be described in detail with reference to FIGS.
The overall control CPU 46a sets “0” in the notice type flag so as to indicate that the notice effect is not executed when the final stop symbols are the special symbols B and C according to the input hold designation command. The overall control CPU 46a sets “1” in the notice type flag when it is determined that the reach effects R1 and R2 are executed by the input hold designation command. The overall control CPU 46a sets “2” in the notice type flag when it is determined that the reach effect R3 is to be executed by the input hold designation command. Further, the overall control CPU 46a sets “3” in the notice type flag when it is not determined that the reach effect is executed by the input hold designation command. In the present embodiment, only when the notice type flag is set to “1”, it is a target of the hold notice effect.

  Next, the determination of whether or not the hold notice effect can be executed in step S204 will be described in detail based on FIG. The overall control CPU 46a determines by random lottery whether or not to execute the hold notice effect (step S300). At this time, if the attribute of the jackpot determination random number of the input hold designation command is a high probability random number or a low probability random number (when the symbol type flag is “1” to “6”) In the case of), compared to the case of being out of place, the winning is made with higher probability. If the determination result of step S300 is negative, the overall control CPU 46a determines that the determination result of the hold notice effect execution feasibility determination of step S204 is negative (step S302).

  On the other hand, if the determination result in step S300 is affirmative, the overall control CPU 46a sets “1” to the notice type flag associated with the number of reserved memories specified by the hold designation command based on the input hold designation command. It is determined whether or not there is (step S301). That is, the overall control CPU 46a determines whether or not the reach effects R1 and R2 are executed in the symbol variation game that is the target of the hold notice effect by determining whether the notice type flag is set to “1”. Is judged. Note that, in the determination of whether or not the hold notice effect can be performed, the number of hold memories specified by the input hold designation command may be simply indicated as “the number of hold memories to be determined”.

  If the determination result of step S301 is negative, the overall control CPU 46a determines that the determination result of the hold notice effect execution feasibility determination of step S204 is negative (step S302). On the other hand, if the determination result in step S301 is affirmative, the overall control CPU 46a determines whether or not “1” is set in the symbol type flag associated with the number of pending storages to be determined (step S303). That is, when the symbol variation game that is the target of the hold notice effect is executed, it is determined whether or not the 16R probability variation big hit game is awarded regardless of the presence or absence of the probability variation state. If this determination result is affirmative, the overall control CPU 46a is associated with the number of reserved memories before (less than) the number of reserved memories to be determined with which the symbol type flag “1” is associated. It is determined whether or not all symbol type flags are set to “7” (step S304). That is, the overall control CPU 46a determines whether or not all are completely out of place (no out of reach effect regardless of the number of stored memories) until the symbol variation game that is the target of the hold notice effect is executed. If this determination result is affirmative, the overall control CPU 46a affirms the determination result of the determination of whether or not the hold notice effect execution is possible in step S204 (step S305). When the determination result of step S304 is negative, the overall control CPU 46a negates the determination result of the determination of whether or not the hold notice effect execution is possible in step S204 (step S302).

  If the determination result in step S303 is negative, the overall control CPU 46a determines whether or not “4” is set in the symbol type flag associated with the number of pending storages to be determined (step S306). That is, whether or not the symbol variation game that is the target of the hold notice effect is a symbol variation game that is a 16R probability variation big hit game when the probability variation state is given at the start of the game, and is lost if the probability variation state is not imparted. Determine. If the determination result of step S306 is affirmative, the overall control CPU 46a determines whether or not the probability variation state is set (step S307).

  If the determination result of step S307 is affirmative, the overall control CPU 46a determines that the symbol type flag associated with the number of reserved storages preceding the number of reserved memory to be determined with which the symbol type flag “4” is associated. It is determined whether or not all are set to “7” (step S308). That is, the overall control CPU 46a determines whether or not all are completely out of place (no out of reach effect regardless of the number of stored memories) until the symbol variation game that is the target of the hold notice effect is executed. For this reason, when all the determination results in steps S306 to S308 are affirmative, it can be determined that the 16R probability variation big hit game is awarded in the symbol variation game that is the target of the hold notice effect.

  If the determination result of step S308 is affirmative, the overall control CPU 46a executes the process of step S305. On the other hand, if the determination result of step S307 is negative, the overall control CPU 46a executes the process of step S302. If the determination result in step S306 is negative, the overall control CPU 46a determines whether or not “9” is set in the symbol type flag associated with the number of pending storages to be determined (step S309). That is, it is determined whether or not the symbol variation game that is the target of the hold notice effect is out of date and whether the outreach reach effect is surely executed. If the determination result of step S309 is affirmative, the overall control CPU 46a executes the process of step S304. On the other hand, if the determination result of step S309 is negative, the overall control CPU 46a executes the process of step S302.

  As described above, the overall control CPU 46a executes the hold notice effect execution process to determine whether or not the big hit is based on the presence / absence of the probability change state of the symbol variation game that is the target of the hold notice effect. Based on the determination result, the hold notice effect can be executed. For this reason, when the probability variation state is given, when the jackpot determination random number that matches the probability variation jackpot determination value is acquired, the hold notice effect can be executed. On the other hand, when the normal state (non-probability change state) is given, when the jackpot determination random number that matches the probability change jackpot determination value is acquired, it is possible to prevent the holding notice effect from being executed. Further, it is possible to prevent the outreach reach effect or the big hit effect from being executed during the pending notice effect. In addition, it is possible to reliably execute the reach effect or the big hit effect in the symbol variation game that is the target of the hold notice effect. In addition, when a specific background image is displayed on the hold display image (in the normal mode), a hold notice effect is executed.

Next, processing related to the notice effect that is executed when the overall control CPU 46a starts the symbol variation game (that is, when the variation pattern designation command is input) will be described.
When the central control CPU 46a inputs the variation pattern designation command stored in the effect control transmission buffer, the general control CPU 46a stores a predetermined storage area of the central control RAM 46c (in this embodiment, a memory associated with the reserved storage number “0”). Area). Then, the overall control CPU 46 a outputs the input variation pattern designation command to the effect display control board 47. Thereby, the symbol variation game based on the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command is started. When the general control CPU 46a inputs a special symbol designation command stored in the effect control transmission buffer, the general control CPU 46a is associated with a predetermined storage area of the general control RAM 46c (in this embodiment, the number of reserved storages is “0”). Storage area). At the same time when the special symbol designating command is input (in the input control cycle), the overall control CPU 46a stores the information stored in the storage area associated with the earliest stored storage number “1” (first). Each value of the designated command, symbol type flag, and notice type flag is read. Then, the overall control CPU 46a associates the values of the read hold designation command, symbol type flag, and notice type flag with the hold memory number “0” corresponding to the currently running symbol variation game, and determines the predetermined value in the overall control RAM 46c. Is stored in the storage area.

  Thereafter, the overall control CPU 46a associates each value of the hold designation command, the symbol type flag, and the notice type flag stored in the storage area associated with the reserved storage number “2” with the reserved storage number “1”. Stored in the designated storage area. Similarly, the overall control CPU 46a associates each value of the hold designation command, the symbol type flag, and the notice type flag stored in the storage area associated with the hold storage number “3” with the hold storage number “2”. Store in the attached storage area. Similarly, the overall control CPU 46a corresponds each value of the hold designation command, the symbol type flag, and the notice type flag stored in the storage area associated with the hold storage number “4” to the hold storage number “3”. Store in the attached storage area.

  Next, the continuous notice effect execution process executed when the overall control CPU 46a starts the symbol variation game (that is, when the variation pattern designation command is input) will be described with reference to FIG. The continuous notice effect execution process is performed by using each value of the hold designation command, the symbol type flag, and the notice type flag stored in the storage area associated with the earliest stored (first) hold storage number “1”. It is executed after storing the number corresponding to the reserved storage number “0”.

  The overall control CPU 46a determines whether or not “1” is set in the hold notice flag indicating that the hold notice effect is being executed (step S401). If this determination result is affirmative, the overall control CPU 46a ends the continuous notice effect execution process without causing the continuous notice effect to be executed. That is, the continuous notice effect is not executed during the hold notice effect.

  On the other hand, if the determination result in step S401 is negative, the overall control CPU 46a sets "1" to the previous continuous notice flag indicating that the continuous notice effect has been executed in the symbol variation game executed one time before. It is determined whether or not (step S402). If this determination result is negative, the overall control CPU 46a determines whether or not “1” is set in the continuous notice flag indicating that the continuous notice effect is being executed (step S403). If this determination result is negative, the overall control CPU 46a determines whether or not the continuous notice effect can be executed, and if it can be executed, sets the number of continuous notices as shown in FIG. An admissibility determination (described later) is executed (step S404). If the determination result of step S404 is negative, the overall control CPU 46a ends the continuous notice effect execution process without causing the continuous notice effect to be executed.

  If the determination result in step S404 is affirmative, the overall control CPU 46a sets “1” in the continuous notice flag (step S405), indicating that the continuous notice effect is being executed. Next, the overall control CPU 46a sets the number of continuous notices based on the reserved storage number, and stores the set number of continuous notices in the overall control RAM 46c (step S406). Then, the overall control CPU 46a outputs a continuous notice effect designating command so as to execute a continuous notice effect by executing a specific (for continuous notice effect) game effect during the symbol variation game (step S407). . Specifically, when the notice type flag is set to “1” or “3”, the overall control CPU 46a outputs a continuous notice effect designation command for displaying a predetermined character. . The display control CPU 47a displays a predetermined character when the continuous notice effect designating command is input. When the notice type flag is set to “2”, the overall control CPU 46a outputs a continuous notice effect designation command for displaying the background image and the character displayed when the probability change mode is set. Yes. When this continuous notice effect designating command is input, the display control CPU 47a displays the background image and character displayed when the probability change mode is set. Thereby, the player can enjoy the game effect in the probability variation mode even if the probability variation big hit game is not given.

  On the other hand, if the determination result of step S402 is affirmative, the overall control CPU 46a sets (clears) the previous continuous notice flag to “0” (step S408), and ends the continuous notice effect execution process. If the determination result in step S403 is affirmative, the overall control CPU 46a updates the continuous notice count stored in the overall control RAM 46c by subtracting 1 from the continuous notice count stored in the overall control RAM 46c. (Step S409). Therefore, the overall control CPU 46a subtracts 1 from the number of continuous notices when the special symbol designation command is inputted (in the inputted control cycle).

  Next, the overall control CPU 46a determines whether or not the updated number of continuous notices is “0” (step S410). If the determination result is affirmative, the overall control CPU 46a sets (clears) the continuous notice flag to “0” (step S411). Then, the overall control CPU 46a sets “1” to the previous continuous notice flag (step S412). Thereafter, the overall control CPU 46a executes the process of step S407. If the determination result in step S410 is negative, the overall control CPU 46a executes a process in step S407.

Next, the determination of whether or not to execute the continuous notice effect in step S404 will be described in detail based on FIG.
First, the overall control CPU 46a determines whether or not to execute the continuous notice effect by random lottery (step S500). At this time, if the attribute of the jackpot determination random number of the input hold designation command is a high probability random number or a low probability random number (when the symbol type flag is “1” to “6”) In the case of), compared to the case of being out of place, the winning is made with higher probability. If the determination result of step S500 is negative, the overall control CPU 46a negates the determination result of the determination of whether or not the hold notice effect execution is possible in step S404 (step S502).

  If the determination result in step S500 is affirmative, the overall control CPU 46a determines that “0” is not set in the notice type flag associated with the reserved storage number (that is, any of “1” to “3”). Whether or not is set) (step S501). That is, the overall control CPU 46a determines whether or not there is a symbol variation game for executing the notice effect. If this determination result is negative, the overall control CPU 46a negates the determination result of the continuous notice effect execution feasibility determination in step S404 (step S502).

  Further, when the determination result in step S501 is affirmative, the number of reserved memories having the smallest number of memories among the number of reserved memories associated with the notice type flag in which any one of “1” to “3” is set. Is the number of memories indicating the symbol variation game that is the target of the continuous notice effect. Hereinafter, in the continuous notice effect execution determination, among the number of reserved memories associated with the notice type flag for which any one of “1” to “3” is set, the number of reserved memories having the smallest number is simply set. It may be indicated as “the number of pending storages to be determined”.

  If the determination result in step S501 is affirmative, the overall control CPU 46a determines whether or not “1” is set in the symbol type flag associated with the number of pending storages to be determined (step S503). That is, it is determined whether or not the symbol variation game (symbol variation game for which the continuous announcement effect ends) is a big hit regardless of the presence or absence of the probability variation state.

  If this determination result is affirmative, the overall control CPU 46a has all “7” set in the symbol type flags associated with the number of reserved storage preceding (less in number) the number of reserved storage to be determined. It is determined whether or not (step S504). That is, it is determined that the outreach reach effect or the big hit effect is not executed during the continuous notice effect.

  If this determination result is affirmative, the overall control CPU 46a affirms the determination result of the continuous notice effect execution feasibility determination in step S404 (step S505). If the determination result in step S504 is negative, the overall control CPU 46a negates the determination result in step S404 for determining whether or not the continuous notice effect execution is possible (step S502).

  If the determination result in step S503 is negative, the overall control CPU 46a determines whether or not “4” is set in the symbol type flag associated with the number of pending storages to be determined (step S506). . That is, it is determined whether or not the symbol variation game that is the target of the continuous notice effect is a symbol variation game that is a big hit when the probability variation state is given at the start of the game, and is lost if the probability variation state is not imparted. . If the determination result of step S506 is affirmative, the overall control CPU 46a determines whether or not a probability variation state is set (step S507).

  If the determination result in step S507 is affirmative, the overall control CPU 46a determines whether or not all the symbol type flags associated with the number of reserved memories before the determination target reserved memory number are set to “7”. Is determined (step S508). That is, since the presence or absence of the probability variation state does not change until the symbol variation game subject to the continuous notice effect is executed (all are completely out of order), the probability variation state is set when the hold designation command is input. If it is, the probability variation state is set even when the symbol variation game that is the target of the continuous notice effect is executed. For this reason, when all the determination results of steps S506 to S508 are affirmative, it can be determined that the game is a big hit in the symbol variation game that is the target of the continuous notice effect.

  If the determination result of step S508 is affirmative, the overall control CPU 46a executes the process of step S505. On the other hand, if the determination results of steps S508 and S507 are negative, the overall control CPU 46a executes the process of step S502. If the determination result of step S506 is negative, the overall control CPU 46a determines whether or not “9” is set in the symbol type flag (step S509). That is, it is determined whether the symbol variation game that is the target of the continuous notice effect is out of the game, and is the game that is the target of the notice effect. If the determination result of step S509 is affirmative, the overall control CPU 46a determines whether or not the number of pending storages to be determined is “1” or less (“0” or “1”) (step S510). . If the determination result of step S510 is affirmative, the overall control CPU 46a executes the process of step S504.

  On the other hand, if the determination result of step S510 is negative, the overall control CPU 46a determines whether “1” or “2” is set in the notice type flag (step S511). That is, it is determined whether or not reach effects R1 to R3 that are out of place are executed. If the determination result in step S511 is affirmative, the overall control CPU 46a determines whether or not the number of pending storages to be determined is “2” or less (“0” to “2”) (step S512). . If the determination result of step S512 is affirmative, the overall control CPU 46a executes the process of step S504. If the determination result of step S512 is negative, the overall control CPU 46a executes the process of step S502.

  When the continuous notice effect is executed over three or more symbol variation games by the processing of steps S510 to S512, the reach effect is always executed in the symbol variation game that is the target of the continuous notice effect. It becomes. Further, when the continuous notice effect is executed over four symbol variation games, the big hit effect is always executed in the symbol variation game that is the target of the continuous notice effect. As a result, the greater the number of consecutive notices, the higher the jackpot reliability, and the player will pay attention to the number of symbol variation games in which the continuous notice effects are continuously executed. Further, the overall control CPU 46a can execute the continuous notice effect execution process to prevent the outlier reach effect or the big hit effect from being executed in the middle of the continuous notice effect, without waiting for the player. It becomes easier to count the number of consecutive notices.

  Further, the overall control CPU 46a determines whether or not a big hit will be made based on the presence or absence of the probability variation state of the symbol variation game that is the target of the continuous notice effect, and causes the continuous notice effect to be executed based on the determination result. Can do. For this reason, when the probability variation state is given, when the big hit determination random number that matches the probability variation jackpot determination value is acquired, the continuous notice effect can be executed. On the other hand, when the normal state (non-probability variation state) is given and the random number for jackpot determination that matches the probability variation jackpot determination value is acquired, the continuous notice effect can be prevented from being executed.

  Further, the overall control CPU 46a sets whether or not to execute the continuous notice effect for each symbol variation game. As a result, even if it is determined that the reach effect or the jackpot effect is executed in the middle of the continuous notice effect, and the continuous notice effect is not executed, the continuous effect is continued after the reach effect or the jackpot effect is finished. In some cases, it is possible to determine whether or not the notice effect can be executed and to execute the continuous notice effect. Further, even when a big hit determination random number that matches the probability change jackpot determination value is acquired in the normal state (non-probability change state), if the probability change state is subsequently given, the continuous notice effect may be executed. it can. Thereby, the appearance rate of the continuous notice effect can be improved.

  In addition, by setting the previous continuous notice flag, it is possible to prevent the continuous notice effect from being started immediately after the end of the symbol variation game that is the target of the continuous notice effect. As a result, it is possible to prevent the continuous notice effect from being lost because the continuous notice effect is continuously executed.

  As described above, the main control CPU 45a of this embodiment serves as a notice determination unit. The overall control CPU 46a and the display control CPU 47a serve as game control means and notice effect control means. Further, the overall control CPU 46a serves as state determination means for determining the presence / absence of a certain change state. The overall control RAM 46c serves as a control-side storage unit.

  Next, the input timing of the hold designation command and the timing at which the hold storage number is subtracted will be described with reference to FIG. At the start time T0 in FIG. 17A, it is assumed that the number of reserved memories is “2” and that the symbol variation game is in progress. In addition, it is assumed that the game ball is detected at the end of the symbol variation game at the start of the next symbol variation game (time point T1) and a hold designation command is input. Also, in FIG. 17A, description will be made assuming that execution of a hold notice effect is determined when a hold designation command is input.

  At time T1, the overall control CPU 46a inputs a variation pattern designation command based on the assumption, and outputs the inputted variation pattern designation command to the effect display control board 47. Thereby, the symbol variation game is started. Further, at time T1, since the reservation designation command indicating the reserved storage number “3” obtained by adding 1 from the reserved storage number “2” based on the premise is input, the overall control CPU 46a corresponds to the reserved storage number “3”. The reserved designation command input to the storage area and the value of the symbol type flag set based on the reserved designation command are stored. In other words, the number of reserved storage is set to “3” on the sub integrated control board 46 side.

  Here, when it is determined that the hold notice effect is to be executed in the hold notice effect execution process, the overall control CPU 46a changes the display mode of the hold display image Ga3 associated with the hold memory number “3”.

  When the general control CPU 46a inputs a special symbol designation command (time T2), it rewrites the random number associated with each reserved storage number. The change designated by the final stop symbol designated by the special symbol designation command and the variation pattern designation command in the predetermined storage area of the overall control RAM 46c (in this embodiment, the storage area associated with the reserved storage number “0”). Memorize the pattern. At the same time as the input of the special symbol designation command, the overall control CPU 46a stores the pending designation command and symbol type stored in the storage area associated with the earliest (first) pending storage number “1”. Each value of the flag and the notice type flag is read. Then, the overall control CPU 46a associates the values of the read hold designation command, symbol type flag, and notice type flag with the hold memory number “0” corresponding to the currently running symbol variation game, and determines the predetermined value in the overall control RAM 46c. Is stored in the storage area.

  Thereafter, the overall control CPU 46a associates each value of the hold designation command, the symbol type flag, and the notice type flag stored in the storage area associated with the reserved storage number “2” with the reserved storage number “1”. Stored in the designated storage area. Similarly, the overall control CPU 46a associates each value of the hold designation command, the symbol type flag, and the notice type flag stored in the storage area associated with the hold storage number “3” with the hold storage number “2”. Store in the attached storage area. Accordingly, the overall control CPU 46a instructs (controls) the effect display control board 47 to change the display mode of the second hold display image Ga2 while changing the number of the hold display images to two.

  As described above, the hold notice effect can be accurately executed. To explain in detail, if all control commands are input / output via a single communication line, special symbols will be used even when the winning of a game ball is detected and the symbol variation game is started at the same time. A hold designation command may be entered after a designated command. That is, since the order of the control processing is determined in advance and the processing order cannot be easily changed, depending on the processing order, the hold designation command may be input later than the special symbol designation command.

  Specifically, a case where a hold designation command is input after time T12 will be described with reference to FIG. In this case, upon input of the variation pattern designation command and the special symbol designation command, the overall control CPU 46a starts the symbol variation game and changes the number of reserved memories from “2” to “1”. At time T13, when the general control CPU 46a receives a hold designation command delayed from the premise, the hold storage number instructed by the hold designation command from the main control RAM 45c is "3". Therefore, the number of reserved storages stored in the overall control RAM 46c is “1”. As a result, the overall control CPU 46a cannot specify the number of notices in the notice effect (cannot specify the hold display image to be changed), and the notice effect cannot be executed correctly.

  Therefore, in the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 17A, a transmission buffer and a communication line dedicated to the hold designation command are provided. As a result, there is no delay in the hold designation command, the number of hold memories can be designated accurately on the sub-general control board 46 side, and the notice effect can be reliably executed.

As described above in detail, the present embodiment has the following effects.
(1) The overall control CPU 46a determines whether or not there is a probable change state when a symbol variation game that is a subject of the notice effect (the notice effect ends) is executed. It is determined whether or not all of the symbol variation games executed before are lost (see FIGS. 14 and 16). When this determination result is affirmative, that is, when the presence / absence of the probability variation state is not changed until the symbol variation game corresponding to the determination target holding memory number is executed, the overall control CPU 46a holds the determination target holding When the stored number is associated with a jackpot determination random number that matches the probability variation jackpot determination value, the notice effect is executed. That is, when the jackpot determination random number associated with the number of pending storages to be determined with which the probability variation state is associated matches the probability variation jackpot determination value, the overall control CPU 46a responds to the stored number. A notice effect (hold notice effect and continuous notice effect) is executed over the number of symbol variation games.

  In this way, since it can be confirmed that the presence or absence of the probability variation state is not changed during the notice effect, when the notice effect is executed, the symbol variation game subject to the notice effect predicted at the start of the notice effect. And the result when the symbol variation game that is the target of the notice effect is actually executed is not different. That is, it is possible to accurately determine whether or not the notice effect can be executed even when the jackpot determination random number that matches the probability variation jackpot determination value is acquired. As a result, even if a big hit determination random number that matches the probability variation big hit determination random number is acquired, the advance notice effect can be executed, so that the appearance rate of the advance notice effect can be improved. In addition, the presence or absence of the probability change state is not changed during the continuous notice effect, and whether or not the symbol variation game is a big hit can be pre-read according to the presence or absence of the probability change state. The result of the symbol variation game is not changed at the end of the continuous notice effect. Therefore, there is no need to change or interrupt the contents of the notice effect, and the notice effect can be executed based on the jackpot result.

  (2) For the player, the 16R probability variable big hit game with a long open time, that is, the symbol variation game to which the big hit game advantageous to the player for the player is given is the target of the notice effect. In other words, the symbol variation game to which the two-round jackpot game is awarded is not subject to the notice effect. For this reason, it is possible to make the player pay more attention to the notice effect.

  (3) In the effect mode, the special symbol display device 30 causes the symbol display game with the decorative symbol to be executed once on the image display unit GH in response to the symbol variable game with the special symbol being executed once. There is a normal mode of the production mode. In the effect mode, the special symbol display device 30 displays a decoration in each of the display areas divided into a plurality of display areas of the image display unit GH in response to the symbol variation game with special symbols being executed once. There is a special mode in which a symbol variation game with symbols is executed. In other words, in the special mode, it is possible to recognize that the symbol variation game with the decorative symbol is also executed a plurality of times simultaneously as the symbol variation game with the special symbol is performed once. In this embodiment, when such a special mode is set, the holding notice effect is not executed, so that the player is not confused about the number of times the game is executed. That is, when the hold notice effect is executed, the player can recognize how many times the special symbol variation game has been executed, and does not confuse the player. In addition, when the hold notice effect is executed, the player does not mistake the symbol variation game that is the target of the hold notice effect (the hold notice effect ends).

  (4) The overall control CPU 46a stores the jackpot determination random number and the reach determination random number when the acquired jackpot determination random number matches the jackpot determination value, or when the reach determination random number matches the reach determination value. The hold notice effect is executed by displaying the display mode of the hold display image corresponding to the hold storage number to be displayed in a mode different from the normal mode. Also, the overall control CPU 46a starts the holding notice effect by changing the display mode of the holding display image, and then executes the symbol variation game corresponding to the number of holding memories corresponding to the changed holding display image. The hold notice effect is executed until it is done. Thereby, it is possible to clearly recognize when the big hit effect or the reach effect is executed.

  (5) The special mode is not set during the notice effect. In this way, when the special mode is not set at the start of the execution of the notice effect, the special mode is set in the middle of the continuous notice effect to prevent the number of symbol variation games accompanied by the notice effect from being lost. be able to.

  (6) As shown in FIG. 16, when executing the continuous notice effect, if the outlier effect or the outreach reach effect is executed in the symbol change game that is the target of the continuous notice effect, four symbol change games are performed. The continuous notice effect is not executed over the period (the number of continuous notices is set to 3 or less). In addition, when executing the continuous notice effect, if the symbol variation game that is the target of the continuous notice effect is an outlier effect, the continuous notice effect is not executed over the three symbol variation games (continuous notice effect). The number of times was 2 or less. By doing in this way, a big hit expectation can be raised, so that there are many times that a continuous notice effect is performed continuously. Therefore, when the continuous notice effect is executed, it is possible to make the player pay attention to the number of continuous notices.

  (7) The overall control CPU 46a determines whether or not the continuous notice effect can be executed every time the symbol variation game is started. As a result, even if it is not possible to execute the continuous notice effect at the time of winning detection, it corresponds to the number of reserved memory that matches the jackpot judgment value for probability variation by giving a jackpot game and changing the presence or absence of probability variation state In some cases, the continuous notice effect may be executed in the symbol variation game. In addition, in order to determine whether or not the continuous notice effect can be executed every time the symbol variation game is started, if there is a deviation reach effect in the middle of execution of the symbol variation game that is the target of the continuous notice effect, the deviation reach effect ends. It is possible to execute the continuous notice effect after waiting for it. Thereby, the appearance rate of the continuous notice effect can be improved. In addition, reliability is improved. The continuous notice effect determines whether or not it can be executed at a different timing from the hold notice effect. As a result, the continuous notice effect may be executed even if the hold notice effect cannot be executed, and conversely, the hold notice effect may be executed even if the continuous notice effect cannot be executed. Therefore, the appearance rate of the notice effect can be improved.

  (8) As shown in FIGS. 14 and 16, the overall control CPU 46 a determines whether or not all the symbol type flags of the number of reserved memories before the number of reserved memories to be determined are “7” (completely deviated). Judging. For this reason, it is possible to prevent the reach effect from being executed until the symbol variation game that is the target of the notice effect is executed. Therefore, a player who wants to quickly see the display result of the symbol variation game that is the target of the notice effect does not cause the player to wait for the offending reach effect or the like. Also, the 2R probable big hit game or the 2R non-probable big hit game in which no winning ball can be expected is prevented from being executed in the middle of the notice effect. For this reason, during the notice effect, the symbol variation game is interrupted by the 2R probability variable big hit game or the 2R non-probable big hit game, and the player who wants to know the result of the notice effect quickly is not waited.

  (9) When the overall control CPU 46a determines whether or not to execute the hold notice effect, when the notice type flag associated with the number of hold memories to be determined is set to "1", the hold notice effect is displayed. Judged to be feasible. That is, when the overall control CPU 46a determines whether or not to execute the hold notice effect, the change pattern distribution random number associated with the number of hold memories to be determined includes the reach effects R1 and R2 as the effect contents. It is determined that the hold notice effect can be executed when it coincides with the random number for distributing the variation pattern that identifies For this reason, a predetermined game effect can be executed in the symbol variation game that is the target of the notice effect.

(10) Since the overall control CPU 46a determines whether or not the notice effect can be executed (steps S300 and S500), no control burden is placed on the main control CPU 45a.
(11) If a hold designation command is input after the special symbol designation command even though the game ball winning is detected and the symbol variation game is started at the same time, the suspension designation command is delayed. Since it is input, the notice effect cannot be executed at the start of the symbol variation game. Further, when the general control CPU 46a is input with a delay, the number of reserved storages stored in the general control RAM 46c may be subtracted first. As a result, the number of reserved memories (number of notices) on the main control board 45 side indicated by the hold designation command and the number of reserved memories stored in the overall control RAM 46c are deviated, resulting in an increase in the number of notice effects. It happens. In addition, if the execution start of the notice effect is delayed in accordance with the input timing of the hold designation command, the notice effect cannot be executed simultaneously with the start of the symbol variation game. In addition, since the hold designation command output immediately after the start of the symbol variation game cannot be distinguished from the hold designation command output at the start, the notice effect may not be executed correctly (although the notice effect execution is designated twice). There is a possibility that it is executed only once).

  Therefore, in the present embodiment, the main control CPU 45a outputs the hold designation command through a dedicated communication line different from the variation pattern designation command and the special symbol designation command. For this reason, it is possible to prevent the time when the change pattern designation command is inputted from the time when the notice designation command is inputted. As a result, when it is determined that the symbol change game and the notice effect are to be executed at the same time (in the process of the same control cycle), the overall control RAM 46c is designated by the hold designation command input simultaneously with the variation pattern designation command. One can be surely subtracted from the number of reserved memories (number of notices). Accordingly, a notice effect can be executed in the symbol variation game. In addition, the number of notice effects can be prevented from deviating from the stored number.

(Second embodiment)
Next, a second embodiment embodying the present invention will be described. In addition, the same code | symbol as 1st embodiment is attached | subjected to the structure similar to 1st embodiment, the detailed description and drawing are abbreviate | omitted or simplified.

  The effect determination process of the second embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. Note that the processes up to steps S1101 to S1104 are the same as steps S101 to S104 of the first embodiment.

  When the process of step S1104 ends, the main control CPU 45a determines a hold designation command for designating the contents of the effect of the symbol variation game for which execution is suspended, and the determined hold designation command is dedicated to the hold designation command. The information is stored in the notice effect transmission buffer (step S1105). Thereafter, the effect determination process ends. As shown in FIG. 20 to FIG. 22, the hold designation command of the second embodiment includes the attribute of the random number for jackpot determination, the type of the special symbol that becomes the final stop symbol, the effect content of the symbol variation game that is suspended, And a command for designating the number of stored starting balls (the number of stored memories) based on the game ball whose winning is detected in step S1101. The hold designation command is determined by the jackpot determination random number, the reach determination random number, the fluctuation pattern distribution random number, the type of the final stop symbol, and the number of reserved memories.

  In addition, as shown in FIGS. 20 to 22, in the second embodiment, the effect content of the symbol variation game whose execution is suspended is when the probability variation state is given (the effect content at the time of high accuracy), It is set separately when the probability variation state is not given (the production content at the time of low probability). In other words, the possibility of executing the reach effect in the probability change state and the reach effect content in the probability change state (if possible) are set in the effect content at the time of high accuracy. In addition, the possibility of executing the reach effect in the non-probability change state and the reach effect content in the non-probability change state (if possible) are set in the effect content in the low probability state.

  Specifically, in the production contents at the time of high accuracy of the symbol variation game indicated by the hold designation command, if “reach possible” is indicated, if the symbol variation game whose execution is suspended is in the probability variation state Indicates that there is a possibility of reach production. Also, in the high-accuracy production contents of the symbol variation game indicated by the hold designation command, when “R1, R2” is indicated, if the symbol variation game whose execution is suspended is in the probability variation state, Indicates that the reach effects R1 and R2 are executed. Further, in the effect contents at the time of high accuracy of the symbol variation game indicated by the hold designation command, when “R3” is indicated, if the symbol variation game whose execution is suspended is in the probability variation state, the reach effect Indicates that R3 is executed. In addition, in the high-accuracy production contents of the symbol variation game indicated by the hold designation command, if “completely missed” is indicated, if the symbol variation game whose execution is suspended is in the probability variation state, it is suspended. Regardless of the number of memories, it means that there is no reach production.

  In addition, in the production contents at the time of low probability of the symbol variation game indicated by the hold designation command, when “completely off” is indicated, if the symbol variation game whose execution is suspended is in a non-probability variation state, Regardless of the number of reserved memories, it indicates that there is no reach production. Further, in the production contents at the time of low probability of the symbol variation game indicated by the hold designation command, when “reach possible” is indicated, if the symbol variation game whose execution is suspended is in the non-probability variation state, Indicates that there may be a reach production.

  Therefore, the processing in step S1105 will be described in detail. The main control CPU 45a determines that the big hit determination random number that matches the common big hit determination value is acquired in step S1102, and the final stop symbol is the special symbol A in step S1103. It has been identified. Further, the main control CPU 45a identifies a variation pattern corresponding to the variation pattern distribution random number in step S1104, and identifies what reach effect is executed by the variation pattern. Thereby, in step S1105, the main control CPU 45a determines a hold designation command from the hold designation commands Ya1 to Ya8 according to the number of hold memories and the specified reach effect. For example, if the number of reserved memories is “4” and the variation pattern identified in step S1104 is the variation pattern P2, the main control CPU 45a determines the retention designation command Ya4 in step S1105.

  On the other hand, if the determination result in step S1103 is negative, the main control CPU 45a determines a hold designation command for specifying the contents of the effect of the symbol variation game for which execution is suspended, and holds the decided hold designation command. The information is stored in the notice effect transmission buffer dedicated to the designated command (step S1106). Thereafter, the effect determination process ends. The process of step S1107 will be described in detail. In step S1106, the main control CPU 45a determines that it matches the common jackpot determination value in step S1102, so if it is not specified in step S1103 that the final stop symbol is the special symbol A, the final stop symbol and A pending designation command is determined from among the pending designation commands Ya9 to Ya16 based on the number of pending memories. For example, when the number of reserved memories is “1” and the final stop symbol is the special symbol B, the main control CPU 45a determines the hold designation command Ya9 in the process of step S1106.

  If the determination result of step S1102 is negative, the main control CPU 45a executes the process of step S1107. Steps S1107 to S1109 are the same processes as steps S107 to S109 of the first embodiment.

  When the processing of step S1109 is completed, the main control CPU 45a falls within the reach determination value “0 to 31” when the reach determination random number acquired at the time of winning detection is the reserved storage number “0” or “1”. Whether or not there is is specified (step S1110). In step S1110, the main control CPU 45a performs a reach effect when a symbol variation game based on a start-pending ball stored in response to detection of a winning game ball in step S1101 is executed in a normal state (non-probability change state). It is determined whether or not is executed. That is, when the symbol variation game that is the subject of the notice effect is executed in an uncertain change state and is out of play, it is determined whether or not the reach effect is executed.

  Then, the main control CPU 45a determines a hold designation command for designating the production contents and the like of the symbol variation game for which execution is suspended, and sends the decided hold designation command to a notification effect transmission buffer dedicated to the hold designation command. Store (step S1111). Thereafter, the effect determination process ends. The processing in step S1111 will be described in detail. The main control CPU 45a determines that the jackpot determination random number that matches the probability change jackpot determination value is acquired in step S1107, and the probability change state is given in step S1108. It is specified that the final stop symbol is the special symbol A. In step S1109, the main control CPU 45a identifies the variation pattern in the probability variation state according to the variation pattern distribution random number, and identifies what reach effect is executed based on the variation pattern. . On the other hand, in step S1110, the main control CPU 45a determines whether or not a reach effect is likely to be executed when the game is executed in the uncertain change state. As a result, in step S1111, the main control CPU 45a holds from the hold designation commands Ya17 to Ya32 in accordance with the number of hold memories, the contents of reach effect in the probability change state, and the possibility of reach effect in the non-probability change state. Determine the specified command. For example, if the number of reserved memories is “4” and the variation pattern identified in step S1109 is the variation pattern P2, and it is determined in step S1110 that it is not within the reach determination value “0 to 31”, the main control CPU 45a In step S1111, the hold designation command Ya20 is determined and output. Similarly, if the number of reserved memories is “2”, the fluctuation pattern specified in step S1109 is the fluctuation pattern P3, and it is determined in step S1110 that the reach determination value is “0 to 31”, it is for main control. In step S1113, the CPU 45a determines the hold designation command Ya30.

  On the other hand, if the determination result in step S1108 is negative, the main control CPU 45a determines the reach determination value “0 to 31” when the reach determination random number acquired at the time of winning detection is the reserved storage number “0” or “1”. It is specified whether it is within the range (step S1112). In step S1112, the main control CPU 45a performs reach effect when the symbol variation game based on the start holding ball stored in response to the detection of the winning of the game ball in step S1101 is executed in the normal state (non-probability change state). It is determined whether or not is executed.

  Then, the main control CPU 45a determines a hold designation command for specifying the production contents and the like of the symbol variation game for which execution is suspended, and sends the decided hold designation command to a notification effect transmission buffer dedicated to the hold designation command. Store (step S1113). Thereafter, the effect determination process ends. The process of step S1113 will be described in detail. The main control CPU 45a determines that the jackpot determination random number that matches the probability variation jackpot determination value has been acquired in step S1107, so that the final stop symbol when the probability variation state is given is the special symbol A in step S1108. Is not specified, it is determined from among the hold designation commands Ya33 to Ya48. For example, when it is determined that the number of stored memories is “1”, the final stop symbol when the probability variation state is given is the special symbol B, and is within the range of the reach determination value “0 to 31” in step S1112, the main control CPU 45a Will determine the hold designation command Ya37 in the process of step S1113.

  If the determination result of step S1108 is negative, the main control CPU 45a executes the processes of steps S1114 to S1119. In addition, the process of step S1114-step S1119 is a process similar to the process of step S112-step S117 of 1st embodiment.

  When the overall control CPU 46a inputs a hold designation command, the overall control CPU 46a stores the input hold designation command. Further, the overall control CPU 46a sets a value in the symbol type flag associated with the reserved storage number specified by the input hold specification command based on the input hold specification command. Hereinafter, a method for setting the symbol type flag in the second embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. Note that the case where “1” to “3” and “7” to “9” are set in the symbol type flag is the same as in the first embodiment, and is omitted.

  The central control CPU 46a determines that the attribute of the jackpot determination random number is a high probability random number, the final stop symbol in the probability variation state is a special symbol A as a jackpot symbol, based on the input hold designation command. If the content is completely out of place, “4-1” is set in the symbol type flag. That is, when a symbol variation game corresponding to the number of reserved memories associated with the symbol type flag “4-1” is executed, a 16R probability variation big hit game is awarded when a probability variation state is imparted at the start of the game, If the probability variation state is not given, the production content is out of reach with no reach production.

  Based on the input hold designation command, the general control CPU 46a has the attribute of the big hit determination random number as a high probability random number, the final stop symbol in the probability variation state is the special symbol A as the big hit symbol, and the effect at the time of low probability When there is a possibility of reach production as the contents, “4-2” is set in the symbol type flag. That is, when a symbol variation game corresponding to the number of reserved memories associated with the symbol type flag “4-2” is executed, a 16R probability variation big hit game is awarded when a probability variation state is imparted at the start of the game, If the probability variation state is not given, there is a possibility of reach production in the symbol variation game.

  Further, the central control CPU 46a determines that the attribute of the jackpot determination random number is a high probability random number and the final stop symbol in the probability variation state is a special symbol B as a jackpot symbol according to the input hold designation command. If the effect content is completely out of place, “5-1” is set in the symbol type flag. That is, when a symbol variation game corresponding to the number of reserved memories associated with the symbol type flag “5-1” is executed, a 2R probability variation big hit game is awarded when a probability variation state is imparted at the start of the game, If the probability variation state is not given, the production content is out of reach with no reach production.

  Further, the central control CPU 46a determines that the attribute of the big hit determination random number is a high probability random number, the final stop symbol in the probability variation state is a special symbol B as a big hit symbol, and the low probability time If there is a possibility of reach production as the production content, the symbol type flag is set to “5-2”. That is, when a symbol variation game corresponding to the number of reserved memories associated with the symbol type flag “5-2” is executed, a 2R probability variation big hit game is awarded when a probability variation state is imparted at the start of the game, If the probability variation state is not given, there is a possibility of reach production in the symbol variation game.

  Further, the general control CPU 46a determines that the attribute of the big hit determination random number is a high probability random number, the final stop symbol in the probability variation state is a special symbol C as a big hit symbol, and the low probability time If the effect content is completely out of place, “6-1” is set in the symbol type flag. That is, when a symbol variation game corresponding to the number of reserved memories associated with the symbol type flag “6-1” is executed, a 2R non-probability large hit game is awarded when a probability variation state is imparted at the start of the game. If the probability variation state is not given, the production content is out of reach with no reach production.

  Further, the general control CPU 46a determines that the attribute of the big hit determination random number is a high probability random number, the final stop symbol in the probability variation state is a special symbol C as a big hit symbol, and the low probability time If there is a possibility of reach production as the production content, the symbol type flag is set to “6-2”. That is, when a symbol variation game corresponding to the number of reserved memories associated with the symbol type flag “6-2” is executed, a 2R non-probability large hit game is awarded when a probability variation state is imparted at the start of the game. If the probability variation state is not given, there is a possibility of reach production in the symbol variation game.

Next, a method for setting the notice type flag in the second embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS.
The overall control CPU 46a sets “0” in the notice type flag so as to indicate that the notice effect is not executed when the final stop symbols are the special symbols B and C according to the input hold designation command. The overall control CPU 46a sets “1” in the notice type flag when it is determined by the input hold designation command that the reach effects R1 and R2 are to be executed as the highly accurate effects. The overall control CPU 46a sets “2” in the notice type flag when it is determined by the input hold designation command that the reach effect R3 is executed as the high-definition effect content. Further, the overall control CPU 46a sets “3” in the notice type flag when it is not determined that the reach effect is executed as the effect content at the time of high accuracy by the input hold designation command.

Next, the determination of whether or not the hold notice effect can be performed (step S204 of the hold notice effect execution process) in the second embodiment will be described in detail with reference to FIGS.
The overall control CPU 46a determines whether or not to execute the hold notice effect by random lottery (step S1300). At this time, if the attribute of the jackpot determination random number of the input hold designation command is a high probability random number or a low probability random number (when the symbol type flag is “1” to “6”) In the case of), compared to the case of being out of place, the winning is made with higher probability. If the determination result of step S1300 is negative, the overall control CPU 46a negates the determination result of the hold notice effect execution feasibility determination of step S204 (step S1302).

  If the determination result of step S1300 is affirmative, the overall control CPU 46a determines whether or not “1” is set in the notice type flag associated with the number of reserved storages specified by the hold designation command based on the input hold designation command. Is determined (step S1301). Note that, in the determination of whether or not the hold notice effect can be performed, the number of hold memories specified by the input hold designation command may be simply indicated as “the number of hold memories to be determined”.

  If the determination result of step S1301 is negative, the overall control CPU 46a determines that the determination result of the hold notice effect execution feasibility determination is negative (step S1302). On the other hand, if the determination result of step S1301 is affirmative, the overall control CPU 46a determines whether or not “1” is set in the symbol type flag associated with the number of pending storages to be determined (step S1303). That is, when the symbol variation game to be subject to the hold notice is executed, it is determined whether or not the 16R probability variation big hit game is awarded regardless of the presence or absence of the probability variation state. If this determination result is affirmative, the overall control CPU 46a determines whether or not the gaming state at the start of the symbol variation game is a probability variation state (step S1304). If this determination result is negative, the overall control CPU 46a sets the symbol type flag associated with the number of reserved memories before the determination target number of reserved memories associated with the symbol type flag “1” to “ It is determined whether any one of “7”, “4-1”, “5-1”, or “6-1” is set (step S1305). That is, when the non-probability change state is continuously set until the symbol variation game that is the target of the hold notice effect is executed, the overall control CPU 46a completely deviates the effect contents at the low probability (non-probability change state). It is sometimes determined whether or not a reach effect is lost regardless of the number of reserved memories. If this determination result is affirmative, the overall control CPU 46a affirms the determination result of the determination of whether or not the hold notice effect execution is possible in step S204 (step S1306). If the determination result of step S1305 is negative, the overall control CPU 46a determines that the determination result of the hold notice effect execution feasibility determination of step S204 is negative (step S1302).

  If the determination result of step S1304 is affirmative, the overall control CPU 46a determines that the symbol type flag associated with the number of reserved memories before the determination target reserved memory number with which the symbol type flag “1” is associated. Whether or not “7” is set is determined (step S1307). In other words, if the probability variation state is continuously set until the symbol variation game that is the target of the hold notice effect is executed, the overall control CPU 46a determines whether or not all the contents of the effect at the time of high accuracy are completely out of place. Determine. If the determination result is affirmative, the overall control CPU 46a executes the process of step S1306. If the determination result is negative, the overall control CPU 46a executes the process of step S1302.

  If the determination result in step S1303 is negative, the overall control CPU 46a determines whether “4-1” or “4-2” is set in the symbol type flag associated with the number of pending storages to be determined. Is determined (step S1308). Thereafter, the overall control CPU 46a executes the processes of Steps S1308 to S1312. In addition, the process of step S1308-step S1312 performs the process similar to the process of step S306-S310 of 1st embodiment.

  As described above, the overall control CPU 46a executes the holding notice effect execution process of the second embodiment, so that a big hit is made based on the presence or absence of the probability variation state of the symbol variation game that is the object of the holding notice effect. It is possible to determine whether or not, and based on the determination result, the hold notice effect can be executed. In addition, when the game state at the time of winning detection is an uncertain change state, if all the contents of the low-accuracy of the symbol variation game executed before the symbol variation game subject to the hold notice effect are completely out of place, The hold notice effect was executed. Thereby, even if there is a symbol variation game in which the content of the high-definition effect is a big hit, the on-hold notice effect can be executed, and the appearance rate of the on-hold notice effect can be improved.

Next, the continuous notice effect execution feasibility determination (step S404) of the second embodiment will be described in detail based on FIG. 25 and FIG.
First, the overall control CPU 46a determines whether or not to execute the continuous notice effect by random lottery (step S1500). At this time, if the attribute of the jackpot determination random number of the input hold designation command is a high probability random number or a low probability random number (when the symbol type flag is “1” to “6”) In the case of), compared to the case of being out of place, the winning is made with higher probability. If the determination result of step S500 is negative, the overall control CPU 46a negates the determination result of whether or not the hold notice effect execution is possible in step S404 (step S1502).

  If the determination result in step S1500 is affirmative, the overall control CPU 46a determines whether any of “1” to “3” is set in the notice type flag associated with the number of reserved storage ( Step S1501). If this determination result is negative, the overall control CPU 46a negates the determination result of the continuous notice effect execution feasibility determination in step S404 (step S1502).

  If the determination result in step S1501 is affirmative, the number of reserved memories with the smallest number of stored memories among the number of reserved memories associated with the notice type flag for which any of “1” to “3” is set. Is the number of memories indicating the symbol variation game that is the target of the continuous notice effect. Hereinafter, in the continuous notice effect execution determination, the reserved memory number with the smallest memory number is simply selected from among the reserved memory numbers associated with the notice type flag for which any one of “1” to “3” is set. This is indicated as “the number of pending storages to be determined”.

  If the determination result of step S1501 is affirmative, the overall control CPU 46a determines whether or not “1” is set in the symbol type flag associated with the number of pending storages to be determined (step S1503). That is, it is determined whether or not the symbol variation game (symbol variation game for which the continuous announcement effect ends) is a big hit regardless of the presence or absence of the probability variation state.

  If the determination result of step S1503 is affirmative, the overall control CPU 46a determines whether or not the gaming state at the start of the symbol variation game is a probability variation state (step S1504). If this determination result is negative, the overall control CPU 46a sets the symbol type flag “1” associated with the number of reserved memories before the number of reserved memories associated with the symbol type flag “1” to “7”, It is determined whether “4-1”, “5-1”, or “6-1” is set (step S1505). That is, when the non-probability change state is continuously set until the symbol variation game that is the target of the hold notice effect is executed, the overall control CPU 46a completely deviates the contents of the low-probability effect (when the probability change state is in effect). It is determined whether or not a reach effect is lost regardless of the number of stored memories. If this determination result is affirmative, the overall control CPU 46a affirms the determination result of the continuous notice effect execution feasibility determination in step S404 (step S1506). If the determination result in step S1505 is negative, the overall control CPU 46a negates the determination result in step S404 for determining whether or not to execute the continuous notice effect (step S1502).

  If the determination result of step S1504 is affirmative, the overall control CPU 46a sets “7” in the symbol type flag associated with the number of reserved memories before the number of reserved memories associated with the symbol type flag “1”. "Is set (step S1507). If the determination result is affirmative, the overall control CPU 46a executes the process of step S1506, and if not, executes the process of step S1502.

  If the determination result in step S1503 is negative, the overall control CPU 46a determines whether “4-1” and “4-2” are set in the symbol type flag associated with the number of pending storages to be determined. Is determined (step S1508). Thereafter, the overall control CPU 46a executes the processing of steps S1508 to S1514. In addition, the process of step S1508-step S1514 performs the process similar to the process of step S506-S512 of 1st embodiment.

  As described above, the overall control CPU 46a executes the continuous notice effect execution process of the second embodiment, so that the big hit is based on the presence / absence of the probability variation state of the symbol variation game that is the target of the continuous notice effect. It is possible to determine whether or not, and based on the determination result, a continuous notice effect can be executed. In addition, when the game state at the time of winning detection is an uncertain change state, if the effect content at the low probability time of the symbol variation game executed before the symbol variation game subject to the hold notice effect is completely out of order, The notice effect was executed. As a result, even if there is a symbol variation game in which the content of the high-definition effect is a big hit, the continuous notice effect can be executed, and the appearance rate of the hold notice effect can be improved.

As described above in detail, this embodiment has the following effects in addition to the effects of the first embodiment.
(12) When determining whether or not the notice effect (hold notice effect or continuous notice effect) can be executed, the overall control CPU 46a determines the jackpot determination that matches the probability change jackpot determination value to the number of reserved memories smaller than the number of reserved memories to be determined. When the random number for use is associated, if it is in a probable variation state, it is determined not to execute the notice effect. On the other hand, when determining whether or not the notice effect can be executed, the overall control CPU 46a, when a jackpot determination random number matching the probability change jackpot determination value is associated with the number of hold memories smaller than the determination target hold memory number, In the case of the non-probability change state, it is determined whether or not the reach effect is executed based on the reach determination random number. If the reach effect is not executed regardless of the number of stored memories, it is determined that the notice effect is executed.

  For this reason, when the probability variation state is given, the notice effect is not executed when it is determined that the big hit game is given during the notice effect. In addition, when the uncertain change state is given, the notice effect is not executed even when the reach effect is executed during the notice effect. On the other hand, even if a big hit is made during the probability variation state, if the non-probability variation state is given, if it is determined that it is completely out of the prediction effect, the notification effect is executed.

  As a result, in the first embodiment, if the jackpot determination value for probability variation is associated with the number of memories smaller than the number of memories corresponding to the number of times of the notice effect, the continuous notice is given that the jackpot game is given during the notice effect. Although the production was not executed, in the second embodiment, the announcement production can be executed depending on the presence / absence of the probability variation state and the presence / absence of the reach production. Thereby, the appearance rate of the continuous notice effect can be improved. In addition, even if the presence or absence of the probability change state is changed, the presence or absence of the big hit game in the probability change state and the presence or absence of the reach effect in the normal state (non-probability change state) are determined. Thus, it is possible to reliably prevent the jackpot game from being given or the reach effect from being executed.

(Third embodiment)
Next, a third embodiment embodying the present invention will be described. In addition, the same code | symbol as 1st embodiment is attached | subjected to the structure similar to 1st embodiment, the detailed description and drawing are abbreviate | omitted or simplified.

  The effect determination process according to the third embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. Note that the processes up to steps S2101 to S2104 are the same as steps S101 to S104 of the first embodiment.

  When the process of step S2104 ends, the main control CPU 45a determines a hold designation command for designating the contents of the effect of the symbol variation game for which execution is suspended, and uses the decided hold designation command for the hold designation command. The information is stored in the notice effect transmission buffer (step S2105). Thereafter, the effect determination process ends. As shown in FIG. 30 to FIG. 32, the hold designation command of the third embodiment includes attributes of a random number for jackpot determination, the type of special symbol that becomes the final stop symbol, the contents of the effect of the symbol variation game for which execution is suspended, And a command for designating the storage number (holding storage number) of the start holding ball based on the game ball whose winning is detected in step S2101. The hold designation command is determined by the jackpot determination random number, the reach determination random number, the fluctuation pattern distribution random number, the type of the final stop symbol, and the number of reserved memories.

  In addition, as shown in FIGS. 30 to 32, in the third embodiment, the effect content of the symbol variation game whose execution is suspended is when the probability variation state is given (the effect content at the time of high accuracy), It is set separately when the probability variation state is not given (the production content at the time of low probability). In other words, the possibility that the reach effect is executed in the probability change state and the reach effect content in the probability change state (when execution is confirmed) are set in the effect content at the time of high accuracy. In addition, the possibility of the reach effect being executed in the non-probability change state and the reach effect content in the non-probability change state (when execution has been confirmed) are set in the effect content in the low probability state.

  Specifically, in the production contents at the time of high accuracy of the symbol variation game indicated by the hold designation command, if “reach possible” is indicated, if the symbol variation game whose execution is suspended is in the probability variation state Indicates that there is a possibility of reach production. Also, in the high-accuracy production contents of the symbol variation game indicated by the hold designation command, when “R1, R2” is indicated, if the symbol variation game whose execution is suspended is in the probability variation state, Indicates that the reach effects R1 and R2 are executed. Further, in the effect contents at the time of high accuracy of the symbol variation game indicated by the hold designation command, when “R3” is indicated, if the symbol variation game whose execution is suspended is in the probability variation state, the reach effect Indicates that R3 is executed. In addition, in the high-accuracy production contents of the symbol variation game indicated by the hold designation command, if “completely missed” is indicated, if the symbol variation game whose execution is suspended is in the probability variation state, it is suspended. Regardless of the number of memories, it means that there is no reach production.

  In addition, if “R1, R2” is indicated in the production contents at the low probability of the symbol variation game indicated by the hold designation command, if the symbol variation game whose execution is suspended is in the non-probability variation state. , Reach effects R1 and R2 are executed. Further, in the effect contents at the time of low probability of the symbol variation game indicated by the hold designation command, when “R3” is indicated, if the symbol variation game whose execution is suspended is in the non-probability variation state, the reach is reached. It shows that production R3 is performed. In addition, in the production contents at the time of low probability of the symbol variation game indicated by the hold designation command, when “completely off” is indicated, if the symbol variation game whose execution is suspended is in a non-probability variation state, Regardless of the number of reserved memories, it indicates that there is no reach production. Further, in the production contents at the time of low probability of the symbol variation game indicated by the hold designation command, when “reach possible” is indicated, if the symbol variation game whose execution is suspended is in the non-probability variation state, Indicates that there may be a reach production.

  Accordingly, the processing in step S2105 will be described in detail. The main control CPU 45a determines that the big hit determination random number that matches the common big hit determination value is acquired in step S2102, and the final stop symbol is the special symbol A in step S2103. It has been identified. Further, the main control CPU 45a identifies a variation pattern corresponding to the variation pattern distribution random number in step S2104, and identifies what reach effect is executed by the variation pattern. Thereby, in step S2105, the main control CPU 45a determines a hold designation command from the hold designation commands Yb1 to Yb8 according to the number of hold memories and the specified reach effect.

  On the other hand, if the determination result in step S2103 is negative, the main control CPU 45a determines a hold designation command for specifying the contents of the effect of the symbol variation game for which execution is suspended, and holds the decided hold designation command. The information is stored in the notice effect transmission buffer dedicated to the designated command (step S2106). Thereafter, the effect determination process ends. The process of step S2106 will be described in detail. In step S2106, the main control CPU 45a determines that it matches the common jackpot determination value in step S2102, so if the final stop symbol is not specified to be the special symbol A in step S2103, the final stop symbol and A hold designation command is determined from among the hold designation commands Yb9 to Yb16 based on the number of reserved memories.

  If the determination result in step S2102 is negative, the main control CPU 45a uses the jackpot determination random number stored in the main control RAM 45c in the special symbol input process executed in response to the game ball winning detection in step S2101. It is determined whether or not the value matches the probability variation jackpot determination value (step S2107). That is, the main control CPU 45a determines whether or not the symbol variation game based on the game ball detected in step S2101 is lost when it is in a non-probability change state and is a big hit when it is in a probability change state.

If the determination result of step S2107 is affirmative, the main control CPU 45a determines whether or not the final stop symbol is a special symbol B or C (step S2108).
If the determination result in step S2108 is affirmative, the main control CPU 45a specifies whether or not the reach effect can be executed and the change pattern when the symbol change game that is the target of the notice effect in the uncertain change state is executed (step S2109). . Specifically, the main control CPU 45a determines whether or not the reach determination random number stored in response to the game ball winning detection in step S2101 is the reach determination value “0 to 2”. That is, the main control CPU 45a determines whether or not a reach effect is executed regardless of the number of reserved memories at the time of reach determination. If this determination result is affirmative, the main control CPU 45a uses the variation pattern distribution random number stored in response to the detection of the winning of the game ball in step S2101 among the variation patterns P5 to P7 for the outlier reach effect. The corresponding variation pattern is identified, and the reach effect content is identified by the variation pattern. Then, the main control CPU 45a specifies the specified reach production content as the production content at the low probability.

  On the other hand, when the reach determination random number is not the reach determination value “0 to 2”, the main control CPU 45a determines whether or not the reach determination value is the reach determination value “0 to 31”. That is, the main control CPU 45a determines whether or not a reach effect may be executed depending on the number of reserved memories at the time of reach determination. When the determination result is affirmative, the main control CPU 45a allows the contents of the performance at the low probability to reach. Further, when the reach determination random number is not the reach determination value “0 to 31”, the main control CPU 45a completely shifts the content of the effect at the low probability.

  When the determination result of step S2108 is negative, the main control CPU 45a determines whether or not the reach effect can be executed when the symbol variation game that is the target of the notice effect in the uncertain change state is executed (step S2110). Specifically, the main control CPU 45a determines whether or not the reach determination random number stored when the winning of the game ball in step S2101 is detected is a reach determination value “0 to 31”. When the determination result is affirmative, the main control CPU 45a allows the contents of the performance at the low probability to reach. Further, when the reach determination random number is not the reach determination value “0 to 31”, the main control CPU 45a completely shifts the content of the effect at the low probability.

  When the processing of step S2109 or step S2110 is completed, the main control CPU 45a determines whether or not the jackpot symbol determination random number stored when the winning of the game ball is detected in step S2101 corresponds to the special symbol A. Determination is made (step S2111). That is, the main control CPU 45a determines whether or not the special symbol A becomes the final stop symbol when the suspended symbol variation game is executed when the probability variation state is given. If the determination result is affirmative, the main control CPU 45a corresponds to the random number for distribution of fluctuation patterns stored in the main control RAM 45c in the special symbol input process executed in response to the detection of winning of the game ball in step S2101. A variation pattern is specified (step S2112). In step S2112, the main control CPU 45 a specifies a variation pattern when the symbol variation game executed in response to the detection of a game ball winning in step S 2101 is executed in the probability variation state. That is, the main control CPU 45a specifies a variation pattern corresponding to the variation pattern distribution random number from the variation patterns for the big hit effect. Then, the main control CPU 45a identifies the effect content of the specified variation pattern as the effect content at the time of high accuracy.

  Then, the main control CPU 45a determines a hold designation command for designating the contents of the effect of the symbol variation game for which execution is suspended, and sends the determined hold designation command to the notice effect transmission buffer dedicated to the hold designation command. Store (step S2113). Thereafter, the effect determination process ends. The processing in step S2113 will be described in detail. The main control CPU 45a determines that the big hit determination random number that matches the probability variation big hit determination value is acquired in step S2108, and the final stop symbol is the special symbol A in step S2112. I have specified that. Further, the main control CPU 45a identifies a highly accurate variation pattern according to the variation pattern distribution random number in step S2112 and identifies what reach effect is executed by the variation pattern. . As a result, in step S2113, the main control CPU 45a determines a hold designation command from among the hold designation commands Yb17 to Yb48 based on the number of hold memories, the production content at the time of high accuracy, and the production content at the time of low accuracy. For example, in the case where the number of stored memories is “4”, the production content at the time of high accuracy is “R3”, and the production content at the time of low accuracy is “completely off”, the main control CPU 45a issues a hold designation command Yb44 in step S2115. Will be determined.

  On the other hand, if the result of the determination in step S2111 is negative, the main control CPU 45a determines a hold designation command for specifying the production contents of the symbol variation game for which execution is suspended, and holds the decided hold designation command. The information is stored in the notice effect transmission buffer dedicated to the designated command (step S2114). Thereafter, the effect determination process ends. The process of step S2114 will be described in detail. Since the main control CPU 45a determines that it matches the probability variation jackpot determination value in step S2107, if it is not specified in step S2111 that the final stop symbol is the special symbol A, the final stop symbol, low probability The hold designation command is determined from among the hold designation commands Yb49 to Yb64 based on the effect contents and the number of stored memories. For example, if the number of reserved memories is “1”, the final stop symbol is the special symbol B, and the effect content at the low probability is reachable, the main control CPU 45a determines the hold designation command Yb53 in the process of step S2114. Will be.

  When the determination result of step S2107 is negative, the main control CPU 45a executes the processes of steps S2115 to S2120. In addition, the process of step S2115-step S2120 is the same process as the process of step S112-step S117 of 1st embodiment.

  When the overall control CPU 46a inputs a hold designation command, the overall control CPU 46a stores the input hold designation command. Further, the overall control CPU 46a sets a value in the symbol type flag associated with the reserved storage number specified by the input hold specification command based on the input hold specification command. Hereinafter, a method for setting the symbol type flag in the third embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. Note that the case where “1” to “3” and “7” to “9” are set in the symbol type flag is the same as in the first embodiment, and is omitted.

  The central control CPU 46a determines that the attribute of the jackpot determination random number is a high probability random number, the final stop symbol in the probability variation state is a special symbol A as a jackpot symbol, based on the input hold designation command. If the content is completely out of place, “4-1” is set in the symbol type flag. That is, when a symbol variation game corresponding to the number of reserved memories associated with the symbol type flag “4-1” is executed, a 16R probability variation big hit game is awarded when a probability variation state is imparted at the start of the game, If the probability variation state is not given, the production content is out of reach with no reach production.

  Based on the input hold designation command, the general control CPU 46a has the attribute of the big hit determination random number as a high probability random number, the final stop symbol in the probability variation state is the special symbol A as the big hit symbol, and the effect at the time of low probability When there is a possibility of reach production as the contents, “4-2” is set in the symbol type flag. That is, when a symbol variation game corresponding to the number of reserved memories associated with the symbol type flag “4-2” is executed, a 16R probability variation big hit game is awarded when a probability variation state is imparted at the start of the game, If the probability variation state is not given, there is a possibility of reach production in the symbol variation game.

  Further, the central control CPU 46a determines that the attribute of the jackpot determination random number is a high probability random number and the final stop symbol in the probability variation state is a special symbol B as a jackpot symbol according to the input hold designation command. If the effect content is completely out of place, “5-1” is set in the symbol type flag. That is, when a symbol variation game corresponding to the number of reserved memories associated with the symbol type flag “5-1” is executed, a 2R probability variation big hit game is awarded when a probability variation state is imparted at the start of the game, If the probability variation state is not given, the production content is out of reach with no reach production.

  Further, the central control CPU 46a determines that the attribute of the big hit determination random number is a high probability random number, the final stop symbol in the probability variation state is a special symbol B as a big hit symbol, and the low probability time If there is a possibility of reach production as the production content, the symbol type flag is set to “5-2”. That is, when a symbol variation game corresponding to the number of reserved memories associated with the symbol type flag “5-2” is executed, a 2R probability variation big hit game is awarded when a probability variation state is imparted at the start of the game, If the probability variation state is not given, there is a possibility of reach production in the symbol variation game.

  Further, the general control CPU 46a determines that the attribute of the big hit determination random number is a high probability random number, the final stop symbol in the probability variation state is a special symbol C as a big hit symbol, and the low probability time If the effect content is completely out of place, “6-1” is set in the symbol type flag. That is, when a symbol variation game corresponding to the number of reserved memories associated with the symbol type flag “6-1” is executed, a 2R non-probability large hit game is awarded when a probability variation state is imparted at the start of the game. If the probability variation state is not given, the production content is out of reach with no reach production.

  Further, the general control CPU 46a determines that the attribute of the big hit determination random number is a high probability random number, the final stop symbol in the probability variation state is a special symbol C as a big hit symbol, and the low probability time If there is a possibility of reach production as the production content, the symbol type flag is set to “6-2”. That is, when a symbol variation game corresponding to the number of reserved memories associated with the symbol type flag “6-2” is executed, a 2R non-probability large hit game is awarded when a probability variation state is imparted at the start of the game. If the probability variation state is not given, there is a possibility of reach production in the symbol variation game.

Next, a method for setting the notice type flag in the third embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS.
The overall control CPU 46a sets “0” in the notice type flag so as to indicate that the notice effect is not executed when the final stop symbols are the special symbols B and C according to the input hold designation command. The overall control CPU 46a sets “1” in the notice type flag when the contents of the high-probability and low-probability effects are “R1, R2” according to the input hold designation command. The overall control CPU 46a determines that when the high-probability effect content is “R1, R2” and the low-probability effect content is “R3”, the notice type flag is “1-2”. "Is set. The general control CPU 46a determines that the content of the high-definition effect is “R1, R2” and the low-accuracy effect is “completely missed” or “reach possible” according to the input hold designation command. Set “1-3” to the flag.

  The overall control CPU 46a sets “2-1” in the notice type flag when the high-probability effect content is “R3” and the low-probability effect content is “R1, R2” according to the input hold designation command. "Is set. The overall control CPU 46a sets “2” in the notice type flag when the high-accuracy performance content is “R3” and the low-accuracy performance content is “R3” according to the input hold designation command. . The overall control CPU 46a sets the notice type flag when the high-accuracy performance content is “R3” and the low-accuracy performance content is “completely missed” or “reach possible” according to the input hold designation command. Set “2-3”. Further, the overall control CPU 46a sets “3” to the notice type flag when it is not determined that the reach effect is executed as the effect content at the time of high accuracy and low accuracy by the input hold designation command. .

  Next, the determination of whether or not the hold notice effect can be performed (step S204 of the hold notice effect execution process) in the third embodiment will be described in detail with reference to FIGS. The overall control CPU 46a determines whether or not to execute the hold notice effect by random lottery (step S2300). At this time, if the attribute of the jackpot determination random number of the input hold designation command is a high probability random number or a low probability random number (when the symbol type flag is “1” to “6”) In the case of), compared to the case of being out of place, the winning is made with higher probability. If the determination result of step S2300 is negative, the overall control CPU 46a determines that the determination result of the determination of whether or not the hold notice effect execution is possible in step S204 is negative (step S2302).

  On the other hand, if the determination result in step S2300 is affirmative, the overall control CPU 46a sets “1”, “1— It is determined whether “2”, “1-3”, or “2-1” is set (step S2301). That is, the overall control CPU 46a determines whether “2”, “0”, or “3” is set in the notice type flag. Thus, it is determined whether or not the main control CPU 45a has decided to execute the notice effect. Further, the overall control CPU 46a determines whether or not to execute the notice effect of specific effect contents that are not the target of the hold notice effect. Note that, in the determination of whether or not the hold notice effect can be performed, the number of hold memories specified by the input hold designation command may be simply indicated as “the number of hold memories to be determined”.

  If the determination result of step S2301 is negative, the overall control CPU 46a determines that the determination result of the hold notice effect execution feasibility determination is negative (step S2302). On the other hand, if the determination result in step S2301 is affirmative, the overall control CPU 46a determines whether or not “1” is set in the symbol type flag associated with the number of pending storages to be determined (step S2303). That is, when the symbol variation game to be subject to the hold notice is executed, it is determined whether or not the 16R probability variation big hit game is awarded regardless of the presence or absence of the probability variation state. If this determination result is affirmative, the overall control CPU 46a determines whether or not the gaming state at the start of the symbol variation game is a probability variation state (step S2304).

  If the determination result of step S2304 is negative, the overall control CPU 46a determines whether “1” or “2-1” is set in the notice type flag associated with the number of pending storages to be determined. (Step S2305). With this determination, the overall control CPU 46a determines whether or not the reach effects R1 and R2 are executed in the symbol variation game (whether the reach effect R3 is not executed) when the probability change state is not given. .

  If the determination result of step S2305 is negative, the overall control CPU 46a executes the process of step S2302. On the other hand, if the determination result in step S2305 is affirmative, the overall control CPU 46a displays “7”, “4-1” in the symbol type flag associated with the number of reserved memories before the determination target reserved memory number. , “5-1” or “6-1” is determined (step S2306). That is, when the non-probability change state is continuously set until the symbol variation game that is the target of the hold notice effect is executed, the overall control CPU 46a completely deviates the effect contents at the low probability (non-probability change state). It is sometimes determined whether or not a reach effect is lost regardless of the number of reserved memories. When this determination result is affirmative, the overall control CPU 46a affirms the determination result of the determination of whether or not the hold notice effect execution is possible in step S204 (step S2307). If the determination result of step S2306 is negative, the overall control CPU 46a negates the determination result of the hold notice effect execution feasibility determination of step S204 (step S2302).

  If the determination result of step S2304 is affirmative, it is determined whether or not “1”, “1-2”, or “1-3” is set in the notice type flag associated with the number of pending storages to be determined. (Step S2308). By the process of step S2308, when the probability variation state is given, it is determined that the reach effects R1 and R2 are executed in the symbol variation game that is the target of the hold notice effect. That is, when it is the reach effect R3, since it is not a target of the hold notice effect, it is confirmed that the reach effect R3 is not executed.

  If the determination result of step S2308 is negative, the overall control CPU 46a determines that the determination result of the hold notice effect execution feasibility determination of step S204 is negative (step S2302). On the other hand, if the determination result of step S2308 is affirmative, the overall control CPU 46a determines whether or not “7” is set in the symbol type flag associated with the number of reserved memories before the determination target reserved memory number. Is determined (step S2309). In other words, if the probability variation state is continuously set until the symbol variation game that is the target of the hold notice effect is executed, the overall control CPU 46a determines whether or not all the contents of the effect at the time of high accuracy are completely out of place. Determine. If the determination result is affirmative, the overall control CPU 46a executes processing in step S2307, and if negative, executes processing in step S2302.

  If the determination result in step S2303 is negative, the overall control CPU 46a determines whether “4-1” or “4-2” is set in the symbol type flag (step S2310). That is, whether or not the symbol variation game that is the target of the hold notice effect is a symbol variation game that is a 16R probability variation big hit game when the probability variation state is given at the start of the game, and is lost if the probability variation state is not imparted. Determine. If the determination result of step S2310 is affirmative, the overall control CPU 46a determines whether or not a probability variation state is given (step S2311). If this determination result is affirmative, the overall control CPU 46a proceeds to the process of step S2308. On the other hand, if the determination result of step S2311 is negative, the overall control CPU 46a executes the process of step S2302.

  If the determination result of step S2310 is negative, the overall control CPU 46a determines whether or not “9” is set in the symbol type flag (step S2312). That is, it is determined whether the symbol variation game that is the target of the hold notice effect is a game that is out of reach and the reach effect is reliably executed. If the determination result of step S2312 is affirmative, the overall control CPU 46a determines whether or not “1” is set in the notice type flag (step S2313). That is, the overall control CPU 46a determines whether or not the reach effects R1 and R2 are reliably executed. If the determination result of step S2313 is affirmative, the overall control CPU 46a executes a process of step S2304. On the other hand, if the determination result of step S2312 or step S2313 is negative, the overall control CPU 46a executes the process of step S2302.

  As described above, by executing the hold notice effect execution process of the third embodiment, when the reach effect is surely executed as the effect content at the time of low probability, the fluctuation pattern is changed to the effect content of the reach effect. Identified based on random numbers for minutes. As a result, even when a jackpot determination random number that matches the probability change jackpot determination value is acquired, the non-probability change state is granted until the symbol variation game that is the target of the hold notice effect is given, Whether or not the reach effect is executed in the target symbol variation game and the reach effect contents at the time of execution are determined. The overall control CPU 46a is configured to execute the hold notice effect when the reach effects R1 and R2 are executed. Therefore, the appearance rate of the hold notice effect can be improved.

  Next, the continuous notice effect execution feasibility determination (step S404) of the third embodiment will be described in detail based on FIG. 35 and FIG. First, the overall control CPU 46a determines whether or not to execute the continuous notice effect by random lottery (step S2500). At this time, if the attribute of the jackpot determination random number of the input hold designation command is a high probability random number or a low probability random number (when the symbol type flag is “1” to “6”) In the case of), compared to the case of being out of place, the winning is made with higher probability. If the determination result of step S2500 is negative, the overall control CPU 46a negates the determination result of the determination of whether or not the hold notice effect execution is possible in step S404 (step S2502).

  If the determination result of step S2500 is affirmative, the overall control CPU 46a determines whether or not “0” is set in the notice type flag associated with the number of reserved storage (step S2501). That is, the overall control CPU 46a adds “1”, “2”, “1-2”, “1-3”, “2-1”, “2-2” to the notice type flag associated with the number of reserved memories. Either “3” or “3” is set, and it is determined whether or not to execute the notice effect. If this determination result is negative, the overall control CPU 46a negates the determination result of the continuous notice effect execution feasibility determination in step S404 (step S2502).

  If the determination result in step S2501 is positive, one of “1”, “2”, “1-2”, “1-3”, “2-1”, “2-3”, or “3” is selected. Among the reserved memory numbers associated with the notice type flag for which is set, the reserved memory number with the smallest memory number is set as the memory number indicating the symbol variation game that is the target of the continuous notice effect. Hereinafter, in the continuous notice effect execution determination, “1”, “2”, “1-2”, “1-3”, “2-1”, “2-3”, or “3” is set. Among the reserved storage numbers associated with the notice type flag, the reserved storage number with the smallest storage number is simply indicated as “the number of reserved storages to be determined”.

  If the determination result of step S2501 is affirmative, the overall control CPU 46a determines whether or not “1” is set in the symbol type flag associated with the number of pending storages to be determined (step S2503). That is, it is determined whether or not the symbol variation game (symbol variation game for which the continuous announcement effect ends) is a big hit regardless of the presence or absence of the probability variation state.

  If the determination result of step S2503 is affirmative, the overall control CPU 46a determines whether or not the gaming state at the start of the symbol variation game is a probability variation state (step S2504). If this determination result is negative, the overall control CPU 46a displays “7”, “4-1”, “5-” in the symbol type flags associated with the number of reserved memories before the determination target reserved memory number. It is determined whether or not “1” or “6-1” is set (step S2505). That is, when the non-probability change state is continuously set until the symbol variation game that is the target of the hold notice effect is executed, the overall control CPU 46a is completely out of place (regardless of the number of stored memories in the non-probability change state). It is determined whether or not it is a missed reach effect. If this determination result is affirmative, the overall control CPU 46a affirms the determination result of the continuous notice effect execution feasibility determination in step S404 (step S2506). If the determination result in step S2305 is negative, the overall control CPU 46a determines that the determination result in step S404 for determining whether or not to execute the continuous notice effect is negative (step S2502).

  If the determination result of step S2504 is affirmative, the overall control CPU 46a determines whether or not “7” is set in the symbol type flag associated with the number of reserved storages prior to the determination target reserved memory number. Determination is made (step S2507). If the determination result is affirmative, the overall control CPU 46a executes the process of step S2506, and if negative, the overall control CPU 46a executes the process of step S2502.

  If the determination result in step S2503 is negative, the overall control CPU 46a determines whether “4-1” and “4-2” are set in the symbol type flag associated with the number of pending storages to be determined. Is determined (step S2508). That is, whether or not the symbol variation game that is the target of the hold notice effect is a symbol variation game that is a 16R probability variation big hit game when the probability variation state is given at the start of the game, and is lost if the probability variation state is not imparted. Determine. If the determination result of step S2508 is affirmative, the overall control CPU 46a determines whether or not a certain change state is set when the hold designation command is input (step S2509).

  If the determination result of step S2509 is affirmative, the overall control CPU 46a sets the number of reserved memories before the determination-target reserved memory number associated with the symbol type flag “4-1” or “4-2”. It is determined whether or not “7” is set in the associated symbol type flag (step S2510). That is, the overall control CPU 46a determines whether or not all are completely out of place (no out of reach effect regardless of the number of stored memories) until the symbol variation game that is the target of the hold notice effect is executed.

  For this reason, when all the determination results in steps S2508 to S2510 are affirmative, it can be determined that the 16R probability variation big hit game is awarded in the symbol variation game that is the target of the hold notice effect. Further, it can be determined that the jackpot effect or the outreach reach effect is not executed until the symbol variation game that is the target of the hold notice effect is executed.

  If the determination result of step S2508 is negative, the overall control CPU 46a determines whether or not “9” is set in the symbol type flag (step S2511). That is, it is determined whether the symbol variation game that is the target of the continuous notice effect is out of the game, and is the game that is the target of the notice effect. If the determination result in step S2511 is affirmative or the determination result in step S2509 is negative, the overall control CPU 46a has a determination target holding memory number of “1” or less (“0” or “1”). It is determined whether or not (step S2512). If the determination result of step S2512 is positive, the overall control CPU 46a executes the process of step S2504.

  On the other hand, if the determination result in step S2512 is negative, the overall control CPU 46a determines whether “1”, “1-2”, “2”, or “2-1” is set in the notice type flag. (Step S2513). That is, it is determined whether or not reach effects R1 to R3 that are out of place are executed. If the determination result of step S2513 is affirmative, the overall control CPU 46a determines whether or not the number of pending storages to be determined is “2” or less (“0” to “2”) (step S2514). . If the determination result of step S2514 is affirmative, the overall control CPU 46a executes the process of step S2504. If the determination result of step S2514 is negative, the overall control CPU 46a executes the process of step S2502.

  When the continuous notice effect is executed over three or more symbol variation games by the processing of steps S2512 to S2514, the reach effect is always executed in the symbol variation game that is the target of the continuous notice effect. It becomes. Further, when the continuous notice effect is executed over four symbol variation games, the big hit effect is always executed in the symbol variation game that is the target of the continuous notice effect. As a result, the greater the number of consecutive notices, the higher the jackpot reliability, and the player will pay attention to the number of symbol variation games in which the continuous notice effects are continuously executed. Further, the overall control CPU 46a can execute the continuous notice effect execution process to prevent the outlier reach effect or the big hit effect from being executed in the middle of the continuous notice effect, without waiting for the player. It becomes easier to count the number of consecutive notices.

  As described above, by executing the continuous notice effect execution process of the third embodiment, when the reach effect is surely executed as the effect content at the time of low probability, the fluctuation pattern is changed to the effect content of the reach effect. Identified based on random numbers for minutes. As a result, even when a jackpot determination random number that matches the probability change jackpot determination value is acquired, a non-probability change state is given until the symbol variation game subject to the continuous notice effect is given, It is determined whether or not the reach effect is executed in the target symbol variation game. If the determination is affirmative, the continuous notice effect can be executed. Therefore, the appearance rate of the continuous notice effect can be improved.

As described above in detail, this embodiment has the following effects in addition to the effects of the first embodiment.
(13) When setting the notice type flag, when the reach effect is reliably executed as the effect content at the low probability, the effect content of the reach effect is specified based on the random number for variability pattern distribution. As a result, even when a big hit determination random number that matches the probability variation jackpot determination value is acquired, if the non-probability change state is given until the symbol variation game subject to the notice effect is given, It is determined whether or not a reach effect is executed in the target symbol variation game. When the reach effect is executed and the number of continuous notices is equal to or less than the predetermined number, the continuous notice effect can be executed. Therefore, the appearance rate of the continuous notice effect can be improved.

  Further, when determining whether or not to execute the hold notice effect, the reach effect is executed in the symbol variation game that is the object of the hold notice effect based on the notice type flag by determining the presence or absence of the probability variation state. It became possible to judge whether or not. As a result, when the overall control CPU 46a determines whether or not to execute the hold notice effect, the random number for distribution of the variation pattern associated with the number of hold memories to be determined is determined as the reach effect R1 and R2 when the reach effect is low. When the variation pattern distribution random number specifying the variation pattern included as the content matches, it can be determined that the hold notice effect can be executed. For this reason, a predetermined game effect can be executed in the symbol variation game that is the target of the notice effect. In addition, the appearance rate of the hold notice effect can be improved.

(Fourth embodiment)
Next, a fourth embodiment embodying the present invention will be described. In addition, the same code | symbol as 1st embodiment is attached | subjected to the structure similar to 1st embodiment, the detailed description and drawing are abbreviate | omitted or simplified.

  In the fourth embodiment, when the symbol variation game is executed based on the variation pattern P4, the reach effect is not executed. Accordingly, the overall control CPU 46a determines an out-of-order symbol combination when determining a symbol combination based on a decorative symbol. That is, when the symbol variation game is executed based on the variation pattern P4, it is possible to make the player think as if the normal variation (out of effect) has been performed.

  Further, in the present embodiment, even if a big hit game or a missed reach effect is executed between the start and end of the notice effect, the notice effect is executed.

Hereinafter, processing for executing the notice effect in the fourth embodiment will be described.
In the fourth embodiment, the central control CPU 46a sets a value in the probability variation type flag when specifying the input hold designation command in the process of step S202 of the hold notice effect execution process, and designates it according to the input hold designation command. The number is stored in association with the reserved storage number. The probability variation type flag indicates whether or not there is a probability variation state when the symbol variation game that is put on hold is actually executed (when making a determination relating to a game such as a big hit determination).

  The probability variation type flag setting method executed in step S202 of the fourth embodiment will be described in detail below with reference to FIGS. In the description of the method of setting the probability variation type flag based on FIGS. 37 and 38, the number of reserved memories specified by the input reserved designation command may be simply indicated as “the number of reserved memories to be set”. Also, in the description of the method of setting the probability variation type flag based on FIGS. 37 and 38, the reserved storage number is simply set to “hold one before” than the reserved storage number specified by the input hold designation command. It may be indicated as “number of memories”.

  The overall control CPU 46a determines whether or not there is a reserved storage number one before the reserved storage number specified by the input reservation specifying command (step S701). If the determination result in step S701 is affirmative, the overall control CPU 46a determines whether or not the value of the probability variation type flag associated with the previous stored storage number is a value “1” indicating that the probability variation state is present. Is determined (step S702). If this determination result is affirmative, the overall control CPU 46a determines whether or not “1” to “6” are set in the symbol type flag associated with the previous reserved storage number (step S703). ). If the determination result of step S703 is negative, the overall control CPU 46a sets “1” in the probability variation type flag associated with the number of reserved storages to be set (step S704). That is, the overall control CPU 46a, when the game state at the time of the symbol variation game executed before the symbol variation game indicated by the input hold designation command is in a certain variation state, and is out of place, Associate a probability change state with the number of pending storage.

  On the other hand, when the determination result in step S703 is affirmative, the overall control CPU 46a determines that the value of the symbol type flag associated with the number of reserved memories immediately before the number of reserved memories specified by the input reservation specifying command is , “1”, “2”, “4”, or “5” is determined (step S705). If the determination result of step S705 is affirmative, the overall control CPU 46a sets “1” to the probability variation type flag associated with the number of reserved storages to be set (step S704). In other words, the overall control CPU 46a, in the symbol variation game executed one time before the symbol variation game indicated by the input hold designation command, if the 16R probability variable big hit game or 2R probability variable big hit game is awarded, holds the pending memory. Associate a probability variation state with a number.

  On the other hand, if the result of the determination in step S705 is negative, that is, if the value of the symbol type flag is “3” or “6”, the overall control CPU 46a performs probability change associated with the number of reserved storages to be set. “0” is set in the type flag (step S706). In other words, the overall control CPU 46a sets the number of reserved memory to be set when the 2R normal big hit game is awarded in the symbol variation game executed one time before the symbol variation game indicated by the input hold designation command. Associate a normal state (non-probability variation state).

  When the determination result in step S702 is negative, that is, when the normal state (non-probability variation state) is associated with the previous pending storage count, the overall control CPU 46a corresponds to the previous pending storage count. It is determined whether or not the value of the attached symbol type flag is “4” to “9” (step S707). If the determination result is affirmative, the overall control CPU 46a sets “0” to the probability variation type flag associated with the number of reserved storages to be set (step S706). That is, the overall control CPU 46a is in a normal state (non-probable change state) when the game state at the start of the symbol variation game that is executed one time before the symbol variation game indicated by the input hold designation command. When the big hit game is not awarded in the symbol variation game, the normal state (non-probability variation state) is associated with the reserved memory number.

  If the determination result of step S707 is negative, that is, if the value of the symbol type flag is “1” to “3”, the overall control CPU 46a sets the value of the symbol type flag to “1” or “2”. Is determined (step S708). If the determination result of step S708 is affirmative, the overall control CPU 46a sets “1” in the probability variation type flag associated with the number of reserved storages to be set (step S704). That is, the overall control CPU 46a is in a normal state (non-probable change state) when the game state at the start of the symbol variation game that is executed one time before the symbol variation game indicated by the input hold designation command. When the 16R probability variable big hit game or 2R probability variable big hit game is awarded in the symbol variation game, the probability changed state is associated with the number of reserved memory to be set.

  If the determination result of step S708 is negative, the overall control CPU 46a sets “0” to the probability variation type flag associated with the number of reserved storages to be set (step S706). That is, the overall control CPU 46a is in a normal state (non-probable change state) when the game state at the start of the symbol variation game that is executed one time before the symbol variation game indicated by the input hold designation command. When the 2R normal big hit game is awarded in the symbol variation game, the normal state (non-probable variation state) is associated with the number of reserved memory to be set.

  If the determination result in step S701 is negative, that is, if there is no previous stored memory count (when the reserved memory count specified by the hold specifying command is “1”), the overall control CPU 46a Then, it is determined whether or not it is during the symbol variation game or the big hit game (step S709). If this determination result is negative, the overall control CPU 46a determines whether or not the probability variation state is set based on the value of the probability variation flag (step S710). If the determination result of step S710 is affirmative, the overall control CPU 46a sets “1” to the probability variation type flag associated with the number of reserved storages to be set (step S704). If the determination result of step S710 is negative, the overall control CPU 46a sets “0” to the probability variation type flag associated with the number of reserved storages to be set (step S706). In other words, since the presence / absence of the probability variation state is not changed when the symbol variation game or the big hit game is not being played, the overall control CPU 46a associates the game state being set.

  If the determination result in step S709 is affirmative, the overall control CPU 46a determines whether or not a 16R probability variable big hit game or a 2R probability variable big hit game is being played (step S711). If this determination result is affirmative, the overall control CPU 46a sets “1” in the probability variation type flag associated with the number of reserved storages to be set (step S704).

  When the overall control CPU 46a outputs the variation pattern designation command to execute the symbol variation game, the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command is used until the symbol variation game ends (when all symbol stop commands are output). , The number is stored in association with the reserved storage number “0” in the overall control RAM 46c. Therefore, the overall control CPU 46a can determine whether or not the symbol variation game is being executed and the effect contents of the symbol variation game being executed based on the stored variation pattern. ing. The overall control CPU 46a can determine whether or not the big hit game is executed based on the big hit flag. Furthermore, since the final stop symbol of the symbol variation game is stored during the big hit game, the overall control CPU 46a can determine the type of the big hit game based on the final stop symbol.

  If the determination result of step S711 is negative, the overall control CPU 46a determines whether or not the 2R normal big hit game is being played (step S712). If the determination result of step S712 is affirmative, the overall control CPU 46a sets “0” in the probability variation type flag associated with the number of reserved storages to be set (step S706).

  When the determination result of step S712 is negative, the overall control CPU 46a determines whether or not the final stop symbols of the symbol variation game being executed are the special symbols A and B (step S713). That is, the overall control CPU 46a determines whether or not the symbol variation game being executed is a big hit and a 16R probability variable big hit game or a 2R probability variable big hit game is awarded. If this determination result is affirmative, the overall control CPU 46a sets “1” in the probability variation type flag associated with the number of reserved storages to be set (step S704).

  If the determination result of step S713 is negative, the overall control CPU 46a determines whether or not the final stop symbol of the symbol variation game being executed is the special symbol C (step S714). That is, the overall control CPU 46a determines whether or not the symbol variation game being executed is a big hit and a 2R normal big hit game is awarded. If the determination result is affirmative, the overall control CPU 46a sets “0” to the probability variation type flag associated with the number of reserved storages to be set (step S706). If the determination result of step S714 is negative, that is, if the symbol variation game being executed is out of play, the overall control CPU 46a executes the process of step S710. That is, when the symbol variation game being executed is out of date, the presence or absence of the probability variation state is not changed, and therefore the overall control CPU 46a associates the game state being set.

  Next, the process of determining whether or not to execute the hold notice effect (step S204) in the fourth embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. The overall control CPU 46a determines whether or not to execute the hold notice effect by random lottery (step S800). At this time, if the attribute of the jackpot determination random number of the input hold designation command is a high probability random number or a low probability random number (when the symbol type flag is “1” to “6”) In the case of), compared to the case of being out of place, the winning is made with higher probability. If the determination result in step S800 is negative, the overall control CPU 46a negates the determination result in step S204 for determining whether or not the hold notice effect execution is possible (step S802).

  On the other hand, if the determination result in step S800 is affirmative, the overall control CPU 46a sets “1” to the notice type flag associated with the number of reserved memories specified by the hold designation command based on the input hold designation command. It is determined whether or not there is (S801). Note that, in the determination of whether or not the hold notice effect can be performed, the number of hold memories specified by the input hold designation command may be simply indicated as “the number of hold memories to be determined”.

  If the determination result in step S801 is negative, the overall control CPU 46a negates the determination result in step S204 for determining whether or not the hold notice effect execution is possible (step S802). On the other hand, if the determination result in step S801 is affirmative, the overall control CPU 46a determines whether or not “1” is set in the symbol type flag associated with the number of pending storages to be determined (step S803). That is, when the symbol variation game that is the target of the hold notice effect is executed, it is determined whether or not the 16R probability variation big hit game is awarded regardless of the presence or absence of the probability variation state. If the determination result is affirmative, the overall control CPU 46a affirms the determination result of the determination of whether or not the hold notice effect execution is possible in step S204 (step S804).

  If the determination result in step S803 is negative, the overall control CPU 46a determines whether or not “4” is set in the symbol type flag associated with the number of pending storages to be determined (step S805). If this determination result is affirmative, the overall control CPU 46a determines whether or not “1” is set in the probability variation type flag associated with the number of pending storages to be determined (step S806). That is, when the symbol variation game that is the target of the notice effect is executed, it is determined whether or not the probability variation state is given. If the determination result of step S806 is affirmative, the overall control CPU 46a affirms the determination result of the determination of whether or not the hold notice effect execution is possible in step S204 (step S804). On the other hand, if the determination result of step S806 is negative, the overall control CPU 46a determines that the determination result of the hold notice effect execution feasibility determination of step S204 is negative (step S802).

  If the determination result in step S805 is negative, the overall control CPU 46a determines whether or not “9” is set in the symbol type flag associated with the number of pending storages to be determined (step S807). If the determination result of step S807 is affirmative, the overall control CPU 46a affirms the determination result of the determination of whether or not the hold notice effect execution is possible in step S204 (step S804). On the other hand, when the determination result of step S807 is negative, the determination result of the determination of whether or not the hold notice effect execution is possible in step S204 is negative (step S802).

  Next, the process of determining whether or not to execute the continuous notice effect in the fourth embodiment (step S404) will be described with reference to FIG. First, the overall control CPU 46a determines whether or not to execute the continuous notice effect by random lottery (step S900). At this time, if the attribute of the jackpot determination random number of the input hold designation command is a high probability random number or a low probability random number (when the symbol type flag is “1” to “6”) In the case of), compared to the case of being out of place, the winning is made with higher probability. If the determination result of step S900 is negative, the overall control CPU 46a determines that the determination result of the hold notice effect execution feasibility determination of step S404 is negative (step S902).

  If the determination result in step S900 is affirmative, the overall control CPU 46a determines that “0” is not set in the notice type flag associated with the reserved storage number (that is, any of “1” to “3”). Whether or not is set) is determined (step S901). If this determination result is negative, the overall control CPU 46a negates the determination result of the continuous notice effect execution feasibility determination in step S404 (step S902).

  Further, when the determination result in step S901 is affirmative, the number of reserved memories having the smallest number of memories among the number of reserved memories associated with the notice type flag in which any one of “1” to “3” is set. Is the number of memories indicating the symbol variation game that is the target of the continuous notice effect. Hereinafter, in the continuous notice effect execution determination, among the number of reserved memories associated with the notice type flag for which any one of “1” to “3” is set, the number of reserved memories having the smallest number is simply set. It may be indicated as “the number of pending storages to be determined”.

  If the determination result in step S901 is affirmative, the overall control CPU 46a determines whether or not “1” is set in the symbol type flag associated with the number of pending storages to be determined (step S903). If the determination result of step S903 is affirmative, the overall control CPU 46a affirms the determination result of the determination of whether or not the continuous notice effect execution is possible in step S404 (step S904).

  If the determination result in step S903 is negative, the overall control CPU 46a determines whether or not “4” is set in the symbol type flag associated with the number of pending storages to be determined (step S905). . If the determination result of step S905 is affirmative, the overall control CPU 46a determines whether or not “1” is set in the probability variation type flag associated with the number of pending storages to be determined (step S906). That is, when the symbol variation game that is the target of the notice effect is executed, it is determined whether or not the probability variation state is given. If the determination result of step S906 is positive, the overall control CPU 46a executes the process of step S904. On the other hand, if the determination result of step S906 is negative, the overall control CPU 46a executes the process of step S902.

  If the determination result of step S905 is negative, the overall control CPU 46a determines whether “9” is set in the symbol type flag (step S907). If the determination result of step S907 is affirmative, the overall control CPU 46a determines whether or not the number of pending storages to be determined is “1” or less (“0” or “1”) (step S908). . If the determination result of step S907 is affirmative, the overall control CPU 46a executes the process of step S904.

  On the other hand, if the determination result of step S908 is negative, the overall control CPU 46a determines whether “1” or “2” is set in the notice type flag (step S909). That is, it is determined whether or not reach effects R1 to R3 that are out of place are executed. If the determination result of step S909 is affirmative, the overall control CPU 46a determines whether or not the number of pending storages to be determined is “2” or less (“0” to “2”) (step S910). . If the determination result of step S910 is affirmative, the overall control CPU 46a executes the process of step S904. When the determination results of steps S907, S909, and S910 are negative, the overall control CPU 46a executes the process of step S902.

As described above in detail, this embodiment has the following effects in addition to the effects of the first embodiment.
(14) The probability variation type flag indicating the probability variation state at the time of execution of the retained symbol variation game is set for each retention memory number when the suspension designation command is input. When a jackpot determination random number that matches the probability variation jackpot determination value is stored, the probability variation type flag is referenced to determine whether or not the symbol variation game subject to the notice effect is a jackpot. Then, it was decided whether or not to execute the notice effect. By doing this, even if the symbol variation game is not executed, whether or not there is a probability variation state for all stored numbers based on the values of the jackpot symbol random number (probability variation determination random number) and the jackpot determination random number Can be determined. Therefore, even if the jackpot gaming state is given from the start to the end of execution of the notice effect, and the presence or absence of the probability change state is changed, the result of the jackpot determination can be accurately prefetched. For this reason, even if the presence or absence of the probability change state is changed, there is no need to interrupt the notice effect or change the contents of the effect.

In addition, you may change the said embodiment as follows.
In the above embodiment, the predetermined effect image is displayed in the continuous notice effect, but a predetermined game effect may be executed.

  In the above embodiment, the display mode of the hold display image is changed. However, it suggests the possibility of a big hit, and indicates when (in what order) the symbol variation game to be suggested is executed. If it is an aspect, you may change an effect aspect.

  The probability variation type flag in the fourth embodiment may also be adopted in the second embodiment or the third embodiment so that the probability variation state at the time of execution of the symbol variation game that is the target of the notice effect may be determined. In this way, based on the value of the symbol type flag associated with the number of reserved memories prior to the number of reserved memories to be determined, the probability change state at the time of execution of the symbol variation game that is the target of the notice effect is determined. There is no need to discriminate.

  In the fourth embodiment, the 16R probability variation big hit game and the outlier reach effect may be restricted from appearing in the middle of the notice effect. In this case, “1” is set in the probability variation type flag associated with the number of hold memories to be determined in the determination of whether or not the hold notice effect can be executed and whether the continuous notice effect execution is possible, and before the number of hold memories to be determined. It is determined whether or not “2”, “3”, “5”, “6”, “7” is set in the symbol type flag associated with the number of reserved memories. Further, in the determination of whether or not the hold notice effect can be executed and whether or not the continuous notice effect can be executed, “0” is set in the probability variation type flag associated with the number of hold memories to be determined, and before the number of hold memories to be determined. It is determined whether “2”, “3”, and “7” are set in the symbol type flag associated with the number of reserved memories. If any of the determination results is affirmative, if the notice effect is executed, the 16R probability variation big hit game and the missed reach effect are restricted from appearing in the middle of the notice effect.

In the above embodiment, the hold notice effect and the continuous notice effect are executed, but only one of them may be executed.
In the above embodiment, the execution of the hold notice effect is restricted when the reach effect R3 is executed in the symbol variation game, but it may not be restricted.

  In the above embodiment, if it is not determined that the big hit effect is executed in the symbol variation game, the continuous notice count is not set to four times. That is, when the continuous notice effect is executed over four symbol variation games, the big hit is confirmed. As another example, the number of times may be arbitrarily changed, and may be three times or five times.

  In the above embodiment, if it is not determined that the reach effect is executed in the symbol variation game, the number of continuous notices is not set to 3 or more. That is, when the continuous notice effect is executed over three symbol variation games, the reach effect is determined. As another example, the number of times may be arbitrarily changed, and may be two times or four times. The number of continuous notices that can be set may be changed according to the contents of the reach effect.

  -In the said embodiment, you may increase / decrease the kind of jackpot game. Specifically, the number of round games may be changed, the presence / absence of the probability variation state and the entrance rate improvement state, and the number of times of grant may be changed. For example, a 7-round jackpot game with a short-time state may be provided. Further, the number of opening / closing operations of the special winning openings 39 and 41 may be changed. For example, the large winning openings 39 and 41 may be opened and closed four times during one round game.

In the above embodiment, the specified number of round games, the time required for one opening / closing operation of the special winning openings 39 and 41, and the round game time may be changed.
In the above embodiment, the effect display device 28 is a liquid crystal display, but it may be a dot matrix display or an 8-segment LED display display or a mechanical display display device such as a drum.

In the above embodiment, a plurality of production modes are provided, but only the normal mode may be used. Moreover, you may increase the number of production modes.
In the above embodiment, the hold notice effect is not executed except during the normal mode, but may be executed. In this case, the hold display image needs to be displayed on the background image.

  In the above embodiment, the reach determination value and the reach probability may be arbitrarily changed according to the gaming state (presence / absence of probability variation state, presence / absence of improved entrance rate, number of reserved memories, type of symbol variation game, etc.) good.

In the above embodiment, the number and value of common jackpot determination values may be arbitrarily changed. Similarly, the number and value of probability variation jackpot determination values may be arbitrarily changed.
In the above embodiment, the distribution of random numbers for variable pattern distribution may be changed. Further, the number and type of variation patterns may be arbitrarily changed.

  In the above embodiment, the distribution of the random numbers for distributing the variation pattern to the content of the effect (the type of reach effect) is different depending on whether it is a big hit or a reach, but it may be the same. In this way, the content of the effect at the time of low accuracy and the content of the effect at the time of high accuracy can be made the same, and the control becomes simple.

In the above-described embodiment, when the big hit determination random number that matches the common big hit determination value is acquired, the notice effect is executed.
In the above embodiment, the outreach reach effect and the jackpot effect are not executed in the middle of the notice effect, but may be executed.

  In the above embodiment, when the notice effect is executed, the variation pattern may be determined with reference to a distribution table dedicated to the notice effect execution. In this way, at the time of executing the notice effect, it becomes easy to execute a game effect (reach effect or the like) having a predetermined effect content. When determining the hold designation command or specifying the content of the production, the main control CPU 45a refers to the distribution table dedicated to the execution of the notice effect based on the obtained random number for distribution pattern distribution, and changes the variation pattern. And the contents of the production are specified based on the variation pattern.

  In the above embodiment, when the symbol variation game that is the target of the notice effect is a big hit, if the number of notices is large, the notice effect may be executed with higher probability than when the notice effect is small. Similarly, when the symbol variation game that is the target of the notice effect is lost, if the number of notices is small, the notice effect may be executed with a higher probability than when there are many notice effects. In this way, the greater the number of notices, the higher the reliability of the jackpot.

  -In above-mentioned embodiment, you may regulate execution of a continuous notice effect during special mode. Thereby, it becomes easy to recognize how many times the symbol variation game has been executed.

  The overall control CPU 46a in the above embodiment subtracts 1 from the reserved storage number stored in the overall control RAM 46c and inputs various random numbers associated with the reserved storage number when a special symbol designation command is input. I was rewriting it. As another example, the overall control CPU 46a, when a change pattern designation command is input (input control cycle), subtracts 1 from the reserved storage number stored in the overall control RAM 46c and corresponds to the reserved storage number. Various random numbers attached may be rewritten. When the hold designation command is input simultaneously with the change pattern designation command (same control cycle), the overall control CPU 46a needs to perform a process of adding 1 to the hold memory number and then subtracting 1 from it.

Next, a technical idea that can be grasped from the above embodiment and another example will be added below.
(A) The notice effect control means refers to the control-side storage means when the probability variation state is given, and is a jackpot associated with a memory number smaller than the memory number designated by the random number designation command When the random number for judgment does not match the common jackpot judgment value and the probability variation jackpot judgment value, the jackpot judgment random number associated with the memory number specified by the random number designation command is the common jackpot judgment value or the probability variation The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the game machine is configured to execute a notice effect when the jackpot determination value matches.

  (B) The output means outputs the random number designation command through a communication line dedicated to a random number designation command different from the variation pattern designation command and the symbol designation command. The gaming machine according to any one of the above.

(C) The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the output means outputs the random number designation command immediately after detection of a winning game ball.
(D) a winning detection means for detecting a winning of a game ball, an effect instructing means for instructing execution of a symbol variation game for changing a plurality of kinds of symbols triggered by the winning detection of the gaming ball by the winning detection means, and the effect A jackpot game in which an effect control means for causing the effect execution means to execute a symbol variation game according to an instruction from the instruction means, and when a predetermined jackpot display result is displayed in the symbol variation game, the special winning means opens and closes. In the gaming machine in which the game is executed, the effect instructing means can store a start-pending ball indicating the number of symbol-variable games whose execution is put on hold every time the winning detection of the game ball is detected by the winning detection means. Random number acquisition means for acquiring a value of a random number for jackpot determination and a random number for probability change determination triggered by detection of winning of a game ball by the winning detection means; When the design variation game or the big hit game is not being executed, and the starting hold ball is stored in the hold ball storage means, the design change game is based on the jackpot determination random number acquired by the random number acquisition means. A jackpot determining means for performing a jackpot determination for determining whether or not the game is a jackpot, and a variation pattern determining means for determining a variation pattern for specifying at least the effect time of the symbol variation game based on the determination result of the jackpot determination means. When the determination result of the jackpot determination means is affirmative, by determining whether or not the probability variation determination random number obtained together with the jackpot determination random number used for the jackpot determination matches a predetermined probability variation determination value , A probability variation judgment that determines whether or not to give a probability variation state that changes the winning probability of the jackpot determination to a higher probability than the normal state after the jackpot game ends If the determination result of the probability variation determination means is affirmative, the probability variation big hit game to which the probability variation state is imparted is provided after the end of the symbol variation game, whereas if the determination result of the probability variation determination means is negative, the normal state If the determination result of the jackpot granting means for granting the normal jackpot game to be given after the end of the symbol variation game and the probability change judging means is affirmative, the probability change state is set after the probability change jackpot game is ended, but is negative. If the probability variation setting means for setting the normal state after the end of the normal big hit game and the variation pattern determination means determine the variation pattern, the variation pattern determined is instructed to start the execution of the symbol variation game. A change pattern designation command to be designated is output, and a start-pending ball is stored based on the winning detection by the winning detection means. Output means for outputting a random number designation command capable of specifying the number of stored start balls stored in the hold ball storage means, the big hit determination random number and the probability variation determination random number acquired at the time of detection of the winning When the variation pattern designation command and the symbol designation command are input, the effect control means is configured to execute a symbol variation game based on the inputted variation pattern designation command, and the random number designation command. A notice effect control means for determining whether or not a notice effect that suggests the possibility that a symbol variation game whose execution is suspended will be a big hit across a plurality of symbol variation games can be executed upon input; When the random number designation command is input, the number of stored starting balls designated by the input random number designation command, the jackpot determination random number, and the probability variation determination randomness Control-side storage means for storing information, and state determination means for determining the presence / absence of a probability change state when the symbol variation game for which execution is suspended is executed, wherein the reserved ball storage means is the winning detection means When storing the starting hold ball based on the winning detection of the game ball by the storage area associated with the memory number indicating the number of the symbol variation game held based on the start hold ball is executed The random number for determining the big hit and the random number for determining the probability variation obtained by the random number acquiring means are stored on the other hand, and when the variation pattern determining means determines the variation pattern, the stored number of the start holding ball is decremented by 1, The jackpot determination random number and the probability variation determination are stored in the storage area corresponding to the storage number obtained by subtracting 1 from the storage number associated with the storage area in which the determination random number and the probability variation determination random number are stored. The jackpot determination means is configured to rewrite the number, and when the gaming state is the normal state, the common jackpot determination value to be used in any game state of the probability variation state and the normal state, and the first stored number The jackpot determination is made by determining whether or not the value of the jackpot determination random number associated with is matched, and when the gaming state is the probability variation state, the common jackpot determination value or the probability variation dedicated to the probability variation state is used. The control-side storage means is configured to determine whether or not the jackpot determination value matches with the value of the jackpot determination random number associated with the earliest storage number. The random number for jackpot determination and the random number for probability change determination specified by the random number specification command are stored in the storage area associated with the storage number of the start holding ball specified by the input random number specification command. On the other hand, if a change pattern designation command is input, the number of stored start balls is subtracted by 1, and the number of memories associated with the storage area in which the jackpot determination random number and the probability variation determination random number are stored The jackpot determination random number and the probability variation determination random number are rewritten in a storage area corresponding to the storage number obtained by subtracting 1 from the state, and the state determination means is suspended with reference to the control-side storage means. The number of memories indicating the number of the symbol variation game being executed is indicated by the number of memories to be determined when determining the presence or absence of the probability variation state when the reserved symbol variation game is executed. When the probability variation big hit game is awarded in the symbol variation game executed one time before the symbol variation game, or when the symbol variation game executed one time before is executed during the probability variation state, When the display result is derived, the probability variation state is associated with the memory number, and the normal big hit game is given in the symbol variation game executed once before the symbol variation game indicated by the memory number to be determined. If the symbol variation game that is executed one time before is executed during the normal state and the result of losing the display is derived, the normal state is associated with the stored number, and all the stored numbers are The notice effect control means refers to the control-side storage means, and the jackpot determination random number associated with the number of memories associated with the probability variation state is determined as the common jackpot determination. When the value or the probability change jackpot determination value is matched, it is determined that the notice effect is to be executed, and the notice effect is executed with the stored number of start-pending balls designated by the input random number designation command. The control-side storage unit is configured to store the number of advance notices indicating the number of variable games in the control-side storage unit, and the control-side storage unit stores the number of advance notices when the change pattern designation command is input when the number of advance notices is not zero. 1 is subtracted, and the notice effect control means subtracts 1 from the number of notices, then causes the notice effect to be executed during the symbol variation game, and the output means transmits the notice designation command to a communication line different from the variation pattern designation command. A game machine characterized by output at

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Claims (4)

A winning detection means for detecting a winning of a game ball, an effect instructing means for instructing execution of a symbol variation game for changing a plurality of types of symbols triggered by detection of winning of a game ball by the winning detection means, and An effect control means for causing the effect execution means to execute the symbol variation game according to the instruction is provided, and when a predetermined jackpot display result is displayed in the symbol variation game, a jackpot game in which the special winning means is opened and closed is executed. In the game machine
The production instruction means includes
Each time the winning detection of the game ball is detected by the winning detection means, the reserved ball storage means capable of storing a start holding ball indicating the number of symbol variation games that are being executed, and
Random number acquisition means for acquiring the value of the jackpot determination random number and the probability variation determination random number triggered by the winning detection of the game ball by the winning detection means,
When the symbol variation game or the big hit game is not being executed, and the start holding ball is stored in the holding ball storage unit, the symbol variation game is based on the big hit determination random number acquired by the random number acquisition unit. A jackpot judging means for executing a jackpot judgment for judging whether or not the jackpot is a jackpot;
Based on the determination result of the jackpot determining means, a variation pattern determining means for determining a variation pattern that at least specifies the effect time of the symbol variation game;
A symbol determination means for determining a special symbol corresponding to the display result of the symbol variation game based on the determination result of the jackpot determination means;
When the determination result of the jackpot determination means is affirmative, by determining whether or not the probability variation determination random number acquired together with the jackpot determination random number used for the jackpot determination matches a predetermined probability variation determination value, A probability change determination means for determining whether or not to provide a probability change state for changing the winning probability of the jackpot determination to a higher probability than the normal state after the jackpot game ends;
When the determination result of the probability variation determination means is affirmative, a probability variation big hit game to which a probability variation state is imparted is provided after the end of the symbol variation game, whereas when the determination result of the probability variation determination means is negative, a normal state is imparted. A jackpot granting means for granting a normal jackpot game after the end of the symbol variation game;
If the determination result of the probability variation determination means is affirmative, a probability variation state is set after the end of the probability variation big hit game, while if negative, a probability variation setting means for setting the normal state after the end of the normal big hit game;
When the variation pattern determining means determines the variation pattern, it outputs a variation pattern designation command for instructing the start of execution of the symbol variation game and designating the determined variation pattern, and the symbol determination means determines the special symbol. If the start ball is stored based on the fact that the game ball is detected by the winning detection means, the design specifying command for specifying the special symbol is output to the holding ball storage means. An output means for outputting a stored random number of start holding balls, a random number designation command capable of specifying a jackpot determination random number and a probability variation determination random number acquired at the time of winning detection,
The production control means includes
When the variation pattern designation command and the symbol designation command are input, the symbol variation game is executed based on the inputted variation pattern designation command, and the display result of the symbol variation game corresponding to the special symbol designated by the inputted symbol designation command Game control means for displaying,
Triggered by the input of the random number designation command, it is determined whether or not a notice effect that suggests the possibility that a symbol variation game that has been suspended is a big hit over a plurality of symbol variation games can be executed. Notice effect control means,
When the random number designation command is input, control side storage means for storing the number of starting and holding balls specified by the input random number designation command, the jackpot determination random number, and the probability variation determination random number;
State determination means for determining the presence or absence of a probability change state when the symbol variation game for which execution is suspended is executed,
When the reserved ball storage means stores a start-holding ball based on the winning detection of the game ball by the winning detection means, what number is executed the symbol variation game held based on the start-holding ball When the symbol determination means determines the special symbol, the big hit determination random number and the probability variation determination random number acquired by the random number acquisition means are stored in a storage area associated with the storage number indicating 1 is subtracted from the memory number, and the jackpot determination random number is stored in the storage area corresponding to the storage number obtained by subtracting 1 from the memory number associated with the storage area in which the random number for jackpot determination and the random number for probability variation is stored. And rewriting the random number for probability variation determination,
When the gaming state is a normal state, the jackpot determining means includes a common jackpot determination value to be used in both the probability variation state and the normal state and a jackpot determination random number associated with the earliest stored number. While the jackpot determination is performed by determining whether or not the values match, if the gaming state is a probability variation state, the common jackpot determination value or the probability variation jackpot determination value dedicated to the probability variation state and the earliest storage The jackpot determination is performed by determining whether or not the value of the jackpot determination random number associated with the number matches,
The control-side storage means stores a jackpot determination random number and a probability variation determination random number specified by the random number specification command in a storage area associated with the number of starting and holding balls specified by the input random number specification command. On the other hand, when the symbol designating command is input, 1 is subtracted from the memory number of the start holding ball, and 1 is subtracted from the memory number associated with the storage area in which the random number for jackpot determination and the random number for probability variation determination is stored. In the storage area corresponding to the stored number, the jackpot determination random number and the probability variation determination random number are rewritten,
The state determination means includes
Referring to the control-side storage means, the number of memories indicating the number of the reserved symbol variation game to be executed is set to the presence / absence of the probability variation state when the reserved symbol variation game is executed. When judging
When the probability variation big hit game is awarded in the symbol variation game executed one time before the symbol variation game indicated by the number of memories to be determined, or the symbol variation game executed one time before is in the probability variation state In the case of deriving the outlier display result, the probability variation state is associated with the memory number,
When a normal jackpot game is awarded in a symbol variation game executed one time before the symbol variation game indicated by the number of memories to be determined, or the symbol variation game executed one time before is in a normal state When the result of the display is derived, the normal state is associated with the stored number, and the presence or absence of the probability variation state is determined for all the stored numbers.
The notice effect control means refers to the control-side storage means, and the jackpot determination random number associated with the stored number associated with the probability variation state matches the common jackpot determination value or the probability variation jackpot determination value. If it is determined that the notice effect is to be executed, the stored number of the start holding balls designated by the input random number designation command is stored as the notice number indicating the number of symbol variable games for which the notice effect is executed. Configured to store in the means,
The control-side storage means decrements the notice count by 1 when the symbol designation command is input when the notice count is not zero.
The notice effect control means executes a notice effect during a symbol variation game after subtracting 1 from the number of notices,
The output means outputs the symbol designation command after outputting the variation pattern designation command, while outputting the random number designation command on a communication line different from the variation pattern designation command and the symbol designation command. A gaming machine characterized by The production instruction means includes
If the determination result of the jackpot determination means is negative, whether or not the reach determination random number acquired by the random number acquisition means together with the jackpot determination random number used for the jackpot determination matches a predetermined reach determination value. Reach determination means for performing reach determination as to whether or not a reach effect is executed in the symbol variation game by determining,
When the reserved ball storage means stores a start-holding ball based on the winning detection of the game ball by the winning detection means, what number is executed the symbol variation game held based on the start-holding ball Is stored in the storage area associated with the storage number indicating the random number for the jackpot determination, the reach determination random number and the probability variation determination random number acquired by the random number acquisition means, while the number of starting pending balls stored for each symbol variation game In addition to subtracting one, the big hit determination random number, the reach determination random number and the probability variation determination random number are stored in the storage area corresponding to the storage number obtained by subtracting one from the storage number associated with the storage area. It is configured to rewrite a random number, a reach determination random number, and a probability variation determination random number,
The output means stores a start-holding ball based on the winning detection of the game ball by the winning detection means, and a stored number based on the start-holding ball, and a jackpot determination random number associated with the stored number, It is configured to output a random number designation command that can specify a random number for reach determination and a random number for probability variation determination,
The control-side storage means stores the jackpot determination random number, reach determination random number, and probability variation determination random number specified by the random number specification command in a storage area associated with the storage number specified by the input random number specification command. On the other hand, the number of memories is subtracted by 1 for each symbol variation game, and the number of memories obtained by subtracting 1 from the number of memories associated with the storage area storing the random numbers for jackpot determination, the random numbers for reach determination, and the random numbers for probability change determination is stored. Is configured to rewrite the jackpot determination random number, the reach determination random number, and the probability variation determination random number in the storage area corresponding to
The notice effect control means includes:
When determining whether or not the notice effect can be executed with reference to the control-side storage means, a jackpot determination random number that matches the probability change jackpot determination value is associated with a memory number smaller than the number of memories corresponding to the number of notice effects. When I was
When the probability variation state is associated with the number of memories associated with the jackpot determination random number, it is determined not to execute the notice effect.
When the normal state is associated with the stored number associated with the jackpot determination random number, and the reach determination random number obtained together with the jackpot determination random number matches the reach determination value , While determining that the notice effect is not executed, if the reach determination random number acquired together with the jackpot determination random number does not match the reach determination value, it is determined that the notice effect is executed. The gaming machine according to claim 1. The state determination means includes
Referring to the control-side storage means, the number of memories indicating the number of the reserved symbol variation game to be executed is set to the presence / absence of the probability variation state when the reserved symbol variation game is executed. When judging
This is a case where there is a memory number one before the number of memories to be determined, and a probability variation state is associated with the previous memory number, and is associated with the previous memory number. When the value of the jackpot determination random number does not match the common jackpot determination value or the probability variation jackpot determination value, the probability change state is associated with the number of memories to be determined,
This is a case where there is a memory number one before the number of memories to be determined, and a probability variation state is associated with the previous memory number, and is associated with the previous memory number. When the value of the jackpot determination random number matches the common jackpot determination value or the probability variation jackpot determination value, the value of the probability variation determination random number associated with the previous stored number matches the probability variation determination value. In this case, the probability variation state is associated with the number of memories to be determined, while when the probability variation determination value does not match, the normal state is associated with the number of memories to be determined,
There is a memory number one before the number of memories to be determined, and the normal state is associated with the previous memory number, and is associated with the previous memory number. If the value of the jackpot determination random number does not match the common jackpot determination value, the normal state is associated with the number of memories to be determined,
When there is a memory number one before the number of memories to be determined, and the normal state is associated with the number of memories one number before the number of memories to be determined. When the value of the jackpot determination random number associated with the number of stored memory matches the common jackpot determination value, the value of the probability variation determining random number associated with the previous stored number matches the probability variation determining value. In this case, the probability variation state is associated with the number of memories to be determined, whereas when the probability variation determination value does not match, the normal state is associated with the number of memories to be determined,
When there is no memory number one prior to the memory number to be determined, and when the symbol variation game or the big hit game is not being played, or when the symbol variation game being executed derives a display error result, Is set, the probability variation state is associated with the number of memories to be determined, while the normal state is associated with the number of memories to be determined when the normal state is set,
When there is no memory number one before the number of memory to be determined, and when the probability variable big hit game is being played, or when the probability variable big hit game is given after the running symbol variation game, the determination target While the probability variation state is associated with the number of stored memories, when the normal jackpot game is awarded after the normal big hit game or after the running symbol variation game, the normal state is associated with the number of memories to be determined, 3. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein presence / absence of a probability variation state is determined for all stored numbers. The jackpot game is provided with a plurality of types of jackpot games with different opening modes of special winning means,
The random number acquisition means is configured to acquire a random number for determining the type of jackpot game together with a random number for determining the big hit game, triggered by the detection of winning of the game ball by the winning detection means,
The jackpot granting unit is configured to grant a type of jackpot game according to the release mode determination random number acquired together with the jackpot determination random number used for the jackpot determination when the determination result of the jackpot determination unit is affirmative,
The output means stores a start-holding ball based on the winning detection of the game ball by the winning detection means, and a stored number based on the start-holding ball, and a jackpot determination random number associated with the stored number, It is configured to output a random number designation command that can specify a random number for determining the open mode and a random number for determining the probability variation,
The control-side storage means stores a jackpot determination random number, an open mode determination random number, and a probability variation determination random number specified by the random number specification command in a storage area associated with the storage number specified by the input random number specification command. On the other hand, for each symbol variation game, 1 is subtracted from the memory number, and 1 is subtracted from the memory number associated with the storage area in which the big hit determination random number, the release mode determination random number, and the probability variation determination random number are stored. The jackpot determination random number, the release mode determination random number, and the probability variation determination random number are rewritten in the storage area corresponding to the storage number,
The notice effect control means includes:
With reference to the control-side storage means, the jackpot determination random number associated with the memory number associated with the probability variation state matches the common jackpot determination value or the probability variation jackpot determination value, Depending on the stored number, if the randomness for determining the release mode acquired together with the random number for determining the big hit is a random number for determining the open mode indicating the execution of the type of jackpot game with a long open time of the special winning means among the big hit games The game machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein a notice effect is executed over a number of symbol variation games.

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