JP2012045219A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine for easily recognizing that a continuous notice performance is executed over several times of symbol variation games and that the height of a big winning expectation degree.SOLUTION: A CPU for performance control displays symbols to be ready-to-win symbols in the symbol variation game to be the object of the continuous notice performance, for every symbol variation game, by the number of symbol variation games on hold indicated by an input prior determination command, during the continuous notice performance. Then, in the symbol variation game to be the object of the continuous notice performance, the CPU for the performance control respectively displays the symbols displayed during the continuous notice performance as the ready-to-win symbols onto effective lines by the number of the symbol variation games on hold indicated by the input prior determination command, and executes a ready-to-win state performance.

Description

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

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

  In addition, in this type of pachinko machine, in order to improve the interest of the player, an effect that continuously executes (appears) a notice effect across multiple symbol variation games (hereinafter referred to as “continuous notice”). ”). Continuous notice is the same notice effect once for each symbol variation game from the symbol variation game that is performed several times before the symbol variation game in which the jackpot effect may be performed. The game is to be continued across the symbol combination game. And the greater the number of notice effects, the higher the degree of expectation for a big hit. Such a continuous notice is proposed in the invention described in Patent Document 1, for example.

Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2004-008614

  However, if the same game effect is performed over a plurality of symbol variation games since the start of the continuous notice effect, it is difficult to know how many times the symbol variation game was executed, and the big hit In some cases, it was impossible to determine how high the degree of expectation was. In addition, it is impossible to visually determine that the degree of expectation of jackpot is higher if the player continues more than once, and there is a possibility that the player cannot easily determine whether or not to expect.

  The present invention has been made paying attention to such problems existing in the prior art. The purpose is to provide a gaming machine in which it is easy to recognize how many times the symbol change game has been executed and the high level of expectation of jackpot.

  In order to achieve the above object, the invention according to claim 1 is a symbol variation game that is performed by varying a plurality of types of symbols in a plurality of symbol sequences when a winning ball is detected by the winning detection means. In a gaming machine in which a jackpot game is generated in which a special winning means is opened and closed when a predetermined jackpot symbol combination is displayed on the active line in the symbol variation game. Each time the game ball is detected by the winning detection means, a reserved ball storage means that can store a start-pending ball indicating the number of symbol variable games that are suspended, and stored in the reserved ball storage means Pre-read command output means for outputting a pre-read command indicating the number of symbol-changing games that have been suspended based on the number of start-pending balls that have been held, and Accordingly, a notice control means for executing a continuous notice effect that suggests the possibility that the symbol variation game that has been suspended will be a big hit over a plurality of symbol variation games, and an effect control means for executing the symbol variation game. The pre-read command output means outputs the number of symbol variation games held by the pre-read command when triggered by the winning detection of the game ball by the win detection means, and the notice control means provides a continuous notice effect. The symbol which is the reach symbol in the symbol variation game that is the target of the continuous notice effect is configured to be displayed for each symbol variation game for the number of symbol variation games held by the input prefetch command. The control means, in the symbol variation game that is the target of the continuous notice effect, the pre-read that was input as the reach design the symbol displayed during the continuous notice effect Respectively are displayed on the symbol variation game minutes of active line on which are pending shown command is a gist that to execute the reach demonstration.

  The invention according to claim 2 is the invention according to claim 1, wherein the determination result of the jackpot determination means for determining whether or not the symbol variation game is a big hit at the start of the symbol variation game and the determination result of the jackpot determination means is positive In the case of the symbol, the symbol determining means for determining the type of symbol constituting the jackpot symbol combination, and the bonus granted to the player based on the symbol determined by the symbol determining means if the determination result of the jackpot determining means is affirmative Jackpot game deciding means for deciding a jackpot game to be awarded from a plurality of types of jackpot games of different types, wherein the notice control means is one of the symbol variation games during the continuous notice effect, and the symbol decision means The symbol determined in the symbol variation game that is the target of the continuous notice effect is displayed as a symbol that is the reach symbol in the symbol variation game that is the target of the continuous notice effect. It is summarized as being.

  According to a third aspect of the present invention, in the first or second aspect of the present invention, the notice control means is configured to hold the symbol change held when the symbol change game subject to the continuous notice effect is a big hit. When the number of games is large, the continuous notice effect is executed with a high probability. On the other hand, when the symbol variation game that is the target of the continuous notice effect is lost, the continuous notice effect is increased as the number of retained symbol variation games is small. The gist is to execute with probability.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to provide a gaming machine in which it is easy to recognize how many times the symbol change game has been executed and the high degree of expectation of jackpot.

The front view which shows the game board of a pachinko machine. The block diagram which shows the structure of a pachinko gaming machine. The flowchart which shows a special symbol input process. The flowchart which shows a command setting process. The flowchart which shows a special symbol start process. The flowchart which shows a continuous notice effect setting process. Explanatory drawing which shows a notice pattern. The flowchart which shows a continuous notice effect execution process. (A) is a schematic diagram of the image display part which shows the display mode of a suggestion symbol, (b)-(d) is a schematic diagram of the image display part which shows a mode that the number of effective lines increases. (A)-(l) is a schematic diagram of the image display part which shows the flow of a continuous notice effect.

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

  A 7-segment special symbol display device 12 is disposed at the lower right of the effect display device 11. In the special symbol display device 12, a symbol variation game is displayed in which a plurality of types of special symbols are varied and displayed. The special symbol is a notification symbol indicating the result of the internal lottery (big hit lottery) whether or not the big hit.

  The effect display device 11 displays a display result corresponding to the display result of the special symbol display device 12. Specifically, when a big hit symbol (hit display result) that can recognize a big hit is confirmed and stopped on the special symbol display device 12, the big hit symbol (hit display result) is also confirmed and stopped on the effect display device 11. Is displayed. In addition, when a special symbol display device 12 that can recognize a deviation is displayed in a fixed stop state, the special symbol display device 12 is also displayed in a fixed stop manner.

  The jackpot symbol that is confirmed and stopped on the effect display device 11 is constituted by a jackpot symbol combination in which the decorative symbols in all the rows are the same symbol. Further, the off-line symbols that are confirmed and stopped displayed on the effect display device 11 are combinations of off-line symbols in which the decorative symbols on all the rows are different, or the decorative symbols on one row are different from the decorative symbols on the other two rows. It is composed of a combination of symbols that are out of shape. Further, in the effect display device 11, the variation of the symbol sequence stops in the order of left column → right column → middle column as viewed from the player side, and two specific columns (two columns on the left and right in this embodiment). ), Once the same decorative design is stopped and displayed (swing fluctuation display), a reach design combination is formed.

  Also, below the effect display device 11, a start winning opening 14 as a winning detection means having a game opening 14a is arranged. A start port switch SW1 (shown in FIG. 2) for detecting a game ball that has entered the ball is disposed at each depth of the start winning port 14. The start winning opening 14 can give a start condition for the symbol variation game and a payout condition for a game ball as a predetermined number of prize balls by detecting the game ball that has entered. A part of the game ball launched onto the game board 10 by a launching device (not shown) is guided to the start winning opening 14 by a game nail or the like arranged on the game board 10 when flowing down the game board 10. It is like that.

  Below the start winning opening 14, a special winning opening (special winning means) 18 having a large winning opening door 17 that opens and closes by the operation of an actuator (solenoid, motor, etc.) (not shown) is disposed. A count switch SW2 (shown in FIG. 3) for detecting a game ball that has entered the ball is disposed in the back of the big winning opening 18. The big winning opening 18 can give a payout condition of game balls as a predetermined number of prize balls by detecting the game balls that have entered. The big winning opening 18 is opened by the opening operation of the big winning opening door 17 during the big hit game, thereby allowing a game ball to enter. For this reason, during the big hit game, the player can obtain a chance to win a prize ball.

  The big hit game is given when the big hit is determined by the internal lottery and the big hit symbol is determined and stopped in the symbol variation game. 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 is finished, a round game in which the special winning opening 18 is opened by the opening operation of the special winning entry door 17 is performed a plurality of times, with a predetermined number of rounds (15 in the present embodiment) as an upper limit. One round game is a condition that is established earlier, either when a predetermined round game time elapses after the round game starts or when a predetermined maximum number of game balls enter. It ends by satisfying. 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.

  Also, on the lower left side of the special symbol display device 12, a special symbol hold storage display device Ra having a plurality of (four in this embodiment) special symbol hold light emitting units is disposed. The special symbol hold storage display device Ra informs the player of the number of start reserved balls for special symbols stored inside the machine (hereinafter referred to as “the number of reserved storage”). The number of reserved memories is incremented by 1 when a game ball enters the start winning opening 14 provided on the game board 10, while it is decremented by 1 at the start of the symbol variation game. Therefore, when a game ball enters the start winning opening 14 during the symbol variation game, the reserved memory number is further added and accumulated up to a predetermined upper limit number (four in this embodiment).

  Then, the image display unit GH displays a hold display image K corresponding to the hold storage number. For example, when the number of reserved memories is “1”, one reserved display image K is displayed, and when the number of reserved memories is “2”, two reserved display images K are displayed. ing. The normal display mode of the hold display image K is “◯” as shown in FIG.

  The pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment is configured to be able to execute a continuous notice effect for executing a predetermined effect over a plurality of symbol variation games. The continuous notice effect is to perform a predetermined effect from the symbol variation game that is performed before the symbol variation game where the jackpot effect may be performed, and to continue the effect across several symbol variation games. is there. In the present embodiment, as a predetermined effect indicating that the continuous notice effect is being executed, a suggestion symbol to be displayed as a reach symbol in the symbol variable game subject to the continuous notice effect is displayed for each symbol variable game. It is supposed to let you.

  In addition, the pachinko gaming machine of this embodiment has a probability variation (hereinafter referred to as “probability variation”) function as a special gaming state advantageous to the player after the big hit game is over. The probability change function is a low probability (normal state) of the jackpot lottery probability (winning probability) after the jackpot game ends, provided that the type of jackpot symbol (special figure) that is confirmed and stopped is a predetermined probability variation symbol. This is a function that gives a probability variation state (probability variation state) that varies from a certain normal probability (4/1439 in the present embodiment) to a high probability (33/1439 in the present embodiment). In this embodiment, a jackpot to which a probability variation state is given after the jackpot game ends is a probability variation jackpot, and a jackpot to which a probability variation state is not imparted is a non-probability variation jackpot. In the present embodiment, it is determined whether or not the probability variation state is given according to the jackpot display result (the jackpot symbol by the special symbol) displayed in the symbol variation game.

  Further, the probability variation state is given after the big hit game is finished until the next big hit is generated. In this way, when the probability variation state is given, the probability of winning a big hit varies with a high probability and the big hit is likely to occur. Playing games while expecting.

Next, the control configuration of the pachinko gaming machine will be described with reference to FIG.
On the back side of the machine, a main control board 30 is mounted as main control means for controlling the entire pachinko gaming machine. The main control board 30 executes various processes for controlling the entire pachinko gaming machine and outputs various control signals (control commands) according to the processing results. An effect control board 31 as a sub-control means is mounted on the back side of the machine. The effect control board 31 controls the operation of various effect devices based on the control signal output from the main control board 30.

Hereinafter, specific configurations of the main control board 30 and the effect control board 31 will be described.
The main control board 30 has a main control CPU 30a that executes control operations in a predetermined procedure, a main control ROM 30b that stores a control program for the main control CPU 30a, and a main control CPU that can write and read necessary data. A RAM 30c is provided. The main control CPU 30a is connected to various switches SW1 to SW2, a special symbol display device 12, a special symbol hold storage display device Ra, and the like.

  The main control CPU 30a also updates a random number update process (random number) such as a big hit determination random number, a reach determination random number, a special figure distribution random number, and a variation pattern distribution random number at predetermined intervals. Generation process). The big hit determination random number is a random number used in the big hit lottery. The reach determination random number is a random number used in the reach lottery (reach determination) for determining whether or not to form a reach when the big hit lottery is not won. The special figure distribution random number is a random number used when determining a big hit symbol (special symbol), and one or a plurality of special figure distribution random numbers are assigned to each big hit symbol. The variation pattern distribution random number is a random number used when a variation pattern is selected. The main control RAM 30c stores (sets) various pieces of information (random numbers, timer values, flags, etc.) that are appropriately rewritten during the operation of the pachinko gaming machine.

  The main control ROM 30b stores a main control program and a plurality of types of variation patterns. The variation pattern is a pattern that serves as a base for effects (display effects, light-emitting effects, audio effects) from the start of the symbol variation game to the end of the symbol variation game. Content) and production time (variation time) can be specified. Then, the variation patterns are classified for each variation content composed of a jackpot effect, an outlier reach effect, and an outlier effect.

  The jackpot effect is an effect that the symbol variation game is developed so that the jackpot symbol is finally stopped and displayed after reaching (reach effect). Further, the outlier reach effect is an effect that is developed so that the symbol variation game is finally subjected to the reach effect and finally the stop symbol is displayed in a fixed stop state. Further, the off-stage effect is an effect that is developed so that the symbol variation game finally displays the out-of-place symbol without stopping and reaching the reach effect. The reach effect is performed in the symbol change game using the decorative symbols on the effect display device 11 after the reach (the symbol combination) is formed until the symbol combination (the big hit symbol or the off symbol) is finally derived. It is a production that is called. In the special symbol display device 12, when the symbol variation game is started, the variation of the symbol is continued until the variation time elapses without performing the reach effect.

  The main control ROM 30b stores a big hit determination value. The jackpot determination value is a determination value used in the jackpot lottery, and is determined from numerical values that can be taken by the jackpot determination random number. Note that the number of jackpot determination values differs between the probability variation state and the normal state (non-probability variation state).

  The reach control value is stored in the main control ROM 30b. The reach determination value is a determination value used in the reach lottery, and is determined from numerical values (a total of 241 kinds of integers from 0 to 240) that the reach determination random number can take. The number of reach determination values varies depending on the number of reserved memories (0 to 3) after 1 subtraction in the special symbol start process described in detail later.

  Specifically, the number of reach determination values when the number of reserved memories is “0” or “1” is set to 37, which is an integer from 0 to 36. Further, the number of reach determination values when the number of reserved memories is “2” is set to 15 indicated by integers from 0 to 14. Furthermore, the number of reach determination values when the number of reserved memories is “3” is set to 3 indicated by integers from 0 to 2. In this way, the reach determination value is set so that the range of values that can be taken differs depending on the number of reserved memories, but even if the number of reserved memories differs, some of them are set so that they can take the same value. Yes. That is, the reach determination value always includes the values “0” to “2” in the range.

Next, the effect control board 31 will be described.
The effect control board 31 has an effect control CPU 31a that executes control operations in a predetermined procedure, an effect control ROM 31b that stores a control program for the effect control CPU 31a, and an effect control that can write and read necessary data. A RAM 31c is provided. In addition, various information (timer value, flag, etc.) that is appropriately rewritten during the operation of the pachinko gaming machine is stored (set) in the effect control RAM 31c. The effect display device 11 is connected to the effect control CPU 31a. The effect control ROM 31b stores various image data (image data such as symbols, backgrounds, characters, characters, etc.).

  Hereinafter, various processes such as a special symbol input process and a special symbol start process executed by the main control CPU 30a of the main control board 30 based on the main control program will be described. In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 30a executes various processes such as a special symbol input process and a special symbol start process every predetermined control cycle (for example, 4 ms). First, the special symbol input process will be described with reference to FIG.

  The main control CPU 30a determines whether or not a game ball has entered the start winning opening 14 (step S1). In step S1, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not a detection signal output when the start port switch SW1 detects a game ball is input. When the determination result of step S1 is negative, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol input process. If the determination result of step S1 is affirmative, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the reserved storage number stored in the main control RAM 30c is less than the upper limit number of 4 (step S2). If the determination result of step S2 is negative (the number of stored memories = 4), the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol input process.

  When the determination result of step S2 is affirmative (the number of reserved memories <4), the main control CPU 30a increments the number of reserved memories by +1 (1) and rewrites the number of reserved memories (step S3). As a result of the processing in step S3, the game ball that has entered the start winning opening 14 is stored in the main control RAM 30c as a start holding ball, and in this embodiment, the main control RAM 30c functions as a holding ball storage means. Further, the main control CPU 30a changes the display content of the special symbol hold storage display device Ra so as to represent the number of hold storages after addition of 1. Further, the main control CPU 30a sets a hold designation command instructing the number of hold memories after the addition to the transmission buffer so as to output to the effect control CPU 31a. The hold designation command is output in the control cycle from the next cycle.

  Subsequently, the main control CPU 30a reads out and acquires the value of the big hit determination random number, the reach determination random number, the special figure distribution random value, and the variation pattern distribution random number from the main control RAM 30c. The value is set in a predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 30c associated with the reserved storage number (step S4). Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a executes a command setting process, which will be described in detail later (step S5), and ends the special symbol input process. The command setting process is to pre-determine the value of the jackpot determination random number, the reach determination random number and the special figure distribution random number acquired when detected at the start winning opening 14 in the special symbol input process. This is a process for determining and outputting a pre-determination command (prefetch command) for instructing the determination result.

Next, command setting processing will be described with reference to FIG.
First, the main control CPU 30a compares the jackpot determination random number obtained in step S4 with the jackpot determination value, and determines whether or not both values match (step S11). Note that the jackpot determination value differs between when the probability variation state is given and when in the normal state. If the determination result in step S11 is affirmative, the main control CPU 30a recognizes in advance that the symbol variation game (the symbol variation game subject to the continuous notice effect) based on the detected start holding ball is a big hit. become.

  Next, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not to execute the continuous notice effect by a notice lottery (step S12). In step S12, when the number of reserved memories after rewriting in step S3 is “4”, an affirmative determination is made with a probability of 170/233, and the number of reserved memories after rewriting in step S3 is “3”. In this case, an affirmative determination is made with a probability of 150/233. If the number of reserved memories after rewriting in step S3 is “2”, an affirmative determination is made with a probability of 120/233, and if the number of reserved memories after rewriting in step S3 is “1”, An affirmative determination is made with a probability of 100/233 (a negative determination is always made). That is, the greater the number of reserved memories, the higher the possibility that the continuous notice effect will be executed. When this determination result is affirmative, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not to execute the continuous notice effect.

  When the determination result in step S12 is affirmative, the main control CPU 30a specifies a special symbol displayed in the symbol variation game that is the target of the continuous notice effect based on the special symbol distribution random number, and for main control. The number of reserved memories after rewriting in step S3 stored in the RAM 30c is confirmed (step S13). The symbol variation game that is the target of the continuous notice effect is a symbol variation game that is executed in response to the start-and-hold ball stored in step S3. That is, the display result of the symbol variation game executed corresponding to the start holding ball stored in step S3 is prefetched. Specifically, the main control CPU 30a identifies a special symbol corresponding to the special figure distribution random number stored in association with the starting hold ball in step S4.

  Then, the main control CPU 30a specifies the confirmed reserved memory number and the specified special symbol, and determines a prior determination command that specifies that the jackpot effect is executed and that the continuous notice effect is executable. (Step S14). The pre-judgment command is used to specify the variation contents of the symbol variation game (including the presence / absence of a jackpot and the possibility of a reach effect), the jackpot symbol, whether or not to execute a continuous notice effect, and the number of reserved game balls stored. Command.

  When the determination result in step S12 is negative, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not to execute the continuous notice effect, and sets a pre-determining command for instructing whether or not the continuous notice effect is to be executed and a big hit to the number of stored memories. It is determined accordingly (step S15).

  On the other hand, when the determination result of step S11 is negative, the main control CPU 30a recognizes in advance that the symbol variation game based on the detected start-up hold ball will not be a big hit. Then, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the reach determination random number obtained in step S4 is within the reach determination value range (0 to 2) when the reserved storage number is “3” ( Step S16). This determination makes it possible to determine whether or not the reach effect is surely executed regardless of the value of the number of reserved memories at the start of the symbol variation game.

  When the determination result of step S16 is affirmative (when the reach effect is always executed), the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not to execute the continuous notice effect by a notice lottery (step S17). In step S17, when the number of reserved memories after rewriting in step S3 is “4”, an affirmative determination is made with a probability of 70/233, and the number of reserved memories after rewriting in step S3 is “3”. In this case, an affirmative determination is made with a probability of 80/233. If the number of reserved memories after rewriting in step S3 is “2”, an affirmative determination is made with a probability of 90/233, and if the number of reserved memories after rewriting in step S3 is “1”, An affirmative determination is made with a probability of 100/233. That is, in the case of a loss, the smaller the number of reserved memories, the higher the possibility that the continuous notice effect will be executed. In addition, when the variation content of the symbol variation game that is the target of the continuous notice effect is the outlier reach effect, the probability that the continuous notice effect is executed is lower than that in the case of the big hit effect. When this determination result is affirmative, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not to execute the continuous notice effect.

  If the determination result of step S17 is affirmative, the main control CPU 30a checks the number of reserved memories after rewriting in step S3 stored in the main control RAM 30c (step S18).

  And the main control CPU 30a. Along with the confirmed number of reserved memories, a pre-determination command for instructing execution of the outlier reach effect and execution of the continuous notice effect is determined (step S19). On the other hand, if the determination result in step S17 is negative, the main control CPU 30a determines a predetermination command for instructing whether or not to execute the outlier reach effect and whether or not to execute the continuous notice effect according to the value of the number of reserved memories. (Step S20).

  On the other hand, if the determination result in step S16 is negative, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not to execute the continuous notice effect, and the value of the reach determination random number acquired in step S4 is the reserved storage number “0”. It is determined whether or not it is within the reach determination value range (0 to 36) (step S21). By this determination, it is determined whether or not a reach effect is likely to be executed depending on the value of the number of reserved memories at the start of the symbol variation game.

  If the determination result of step S21 is affirmative, the main control CPU 30a determines a prior determination command that indicates whether or not the continuous notice effect is likely to be executed and that the outreach reach effect is likely to be executed according to the number of reserved memories. (Step S22). On the other hand, if the determination result in step S21 is negative, the main control CPU 30a can determine that the reach effect is not executed regardless of the value of the reserved storage number. For this reason, the main control CPU 30a determines a prior determination command for instructing whether or not the continuous notice effect is to be executed and to be executed in accordance with the number of reserved memories (step S23).

  The main control CPU 30a that has determined the prior determination command sets the prior determination command in the transmission buffer and ends the command setting process. The prior determination command set in the transmission buffer is output in the output process of the control period from the next period.

Next, the special symbol start process will be described with reference to FIG.
The main control CPU 30a first determines whether or not the symbol variation game is being executed (the symbol is being varied and displayed) and whether or not the big hit game is being performed (step S31). When this determination result is affirmative, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process.

  On the other hand, when the determination result in step S31 is negative (not in the symbol variation game and not in the big hit game), the main control CPU 30a reads the number of reserved memories stored in the main control RAM 30c (step S32). ). Subsequently, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the number of reserved memory read in step S32 is larger than “0 (zero)” (whether or not there is a pending symbol variation game) (step S33). ). If the determination result of step S33 is negative (the number of stored memories = 0), the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process because there is no symbol variation game being held. On the other hand, when the determination result of step S33 is affirmative (the number of stored memory> 0), the main control CPU 30a decrements the stored memory number by −1 (1 subtraction) because there is a pending symbol variation game (step S34). ). Then, the main control CPU 30a correlates to the earliest stored storage number and stores the big hit determination random number, reach determination random number, fluctuation pattern distribution random number stored in a predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 30c. And each value, such as the random number for special figure distribution, is acquired (step S35).

  The main control CPU 30a, after reading the random number, 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 30a 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 30a 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” and also stores the reserved storage number. The random number stored in the storage area associated with “4” is cleared (erased). Further, the main control CPU 30a sets a hold designation command instructing the number of hold memories after the subtraction to the transmission buffer so as to output to the effect control CPU 31a. Further, the main control CPU 30a changes the display content of the special symbol reservation storage display device Ra so as to indicate the number of reservation storage after 1 subtraction.

  Then, the main control CPU 30a compares the read jackpot determination random number value with the jackpot determination value, and performs a jackpot lottery (jackpot determination) as to whether or not it is a jackpot (step S36). It should be noted that the jackpot determination value is different between the case where the probability variation state is given and the case of the normal state. In the normal state, the winning is a probability of 4/1439, and in the case of the probability variation state, the probability of 33/1439 is determined. It has come to win. When the value of the big hit determination random number and the big hit determination value match in this big hit lottery, the main control CPU 30a changes the change for the big hit effect from the change patterns for the big hit effect based on the obtained random numbers for distribution pattern distribution. A pattern is determined (step S37). In step S37, the main control CPU 30a corresponds to the special figure distribution random number value acquired together with the big hit determination random number value used in the big hit lottery as the special symbol to be confirmed and stopped on the special symbol display device 12. Determine the jackpot symbol to be played.

  On the other hand, if the value of the jackpot determination random number does not match the jackpot determination value in step S36, the main control CPU 30a compares the acquired reach determination random number value with the reach determination value and performs reach lottery (reach determination). (Step S38). As described above, the reach determination value is changed according to the value of the reserved storage number after subtraction. If this determination result is affirmative, the main control CPU 30a determines a deviation with reach, and determines a variation pattern from among the variation patterns for loss reach presentation based on the obtained random number for variation pattern distribution (step) S39). Further, in step S39, the main control CPU 30a determines the off symbol as a special symbol to be displayed on the special symbol display device 12 with a fixed stop.

  If the determination result in step S38 is negative, the main control CPU 30a determines a detachment without reach, and based on the obtained variation pattern distribution random numbers, includes the variation pattern for the detachment effect that does not include the reach effect. To determine the variation pattern (step S40). Further, in step S30, the main control CPU 30a determines the off symbol as a special symbol to be displayed on the special symbol display device 12 with a fixed stop.

  Then, the main control CPU 30a, which has determined the special symbol and the variation pattern in the special symbol start process, sets the control command generated according to the determination items in the transmission buffer so as to be output to the effect control CPU 31a at a predetermined timing. Specifically, the main control CPU 30a first outputs a variation pattern designation command instructing a variation pattern and instructing the start of the symbol variation game at the start of the symbol variation game. Further, the main control CPU 30a controls the special symbol display device 12 so as to execute a special symbol variation game that varies the special symbol. Further, the main control CPU 30a outputs a special symbol stop symbol designation command for designating the determined special symbol together with the variation pattern designation command. Then, the main control CPU 30a outputs a symbol stop command instructing the end of the symbol variation game (determination of symbol determination) with the passage of the effect time when the effect time defined in the instructed variation pattern has elapsed. Further, the main control CPU 30a controls the special symbol display device 12 so that the special symbol instructed when the effect time set in the instructed variation pattern has elapsed is confirmed and stopped. As described above, the main control CPU 30a of the present embodiment serves as a variation pattern determining unit that determines a variation pattern.

Next, the jackpot game process executed by the main control CPU 30a when the jackpot lottery is won will be described.
In the big hit game process, the main control CPU 30a first outputs an opening command for instructing execution of the opening effect to the effect control CPU 31a. Next, the main control CPU 30a controls each round game after the opening effect ends. That is, the main control CPU 30a outputs a round command instructing the start of a round game to the effect control CPU 31a at the start of each round game, and controls the opening and closing of the big prize opening 18. Then, when the final round game is finished, the main control CPU 30a outputs an ending command for instructing execution of the ending effect to the effect control CPU 31a. Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a ends the big hit game when the ending effect ends. Further, when the determined jackpot symbol is a predetermined probability variation symbol, a probability variation state is given after the jackpot game ends. Specifically, the main control CPU 30a sets “1” in the probability change flag indicating that the probability change state has been given, and stores it in the main control RAM 30c. On the other hand, when the determined jackpot symbol is not a predetermined probability variation symbol (when it is a non-probability variation symbol), the main control CPU 30a sets the probability variation flag to “0” and stores it in the main control RAM 30c. When the probability variation flag is set to “1”, the main control CPU 30a uses the jackpot determination value for the probability variation state when determining the big hit, while when the probability variation flag is set to “0”, the big hit In the determination, the big hit determination value for the normal state is used. Further, the main control CPU 30a once sets “0” in the probability variation flag when the big hit game is awarded. That is, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not to give a probable big hit according to the decided big hit symbol.

  As described above, the main control CPU 30a of this embodiment serves as a random number acquisition unit. The main control CPU 30a serves as a big hit determination means. The main control CPU 30a serves as a prefetch command output means. The main control CPU 30a serves as a big hit game determining means.

Next, various processes executed by the effect control CPU 31a of the effect control board 31 based on the control program will be described.
When the control command is input, the effect control CPU 31a executes processing according to the input control command. For example, when the change control designation command is input, the effect control CPU 31a selects the image display data based on the change content corresponding to the change pattern instructed by the command.

  In addition, when the stop control designation command for special symbols is input, the effect control CPU 31a generates a decorative symbol to be confirmed and stopped on the effect display device 11 according to the command. More specifically, the effect control CPU 31a recognizes that a probability variation state is given as a decorative symbol when a probability variation symbol corresponding to a probability variation jackpot (a jackpot symbol) is designated as a special symbol. Generate a combination. In the present embodiment, [111] [333] [555] [777] is a symbol combination for probability variation big hit. In addition, when the non-probable variation symbol (big hit symbol) corresponding to the non-probable variation big hit is instructed as the special symbol, the effect control CPU 31a uses the normal jackpot symbol combination for recognizing that the normal state is given as the decorative symbol. Generate. In the present embodiment, [222] [444] [666] [888] is a normal jackpot symbol combination.

  On the other hand, the effect control CPU 31a generates a symbol combination that is not a decorative symbol when the symbol is designated as a special symbol. At this time, when the variation pattern for the outlier reach effect is instructed, the effect control CPU 31a generates the outlier symbol combination including the reach symbol as the decorative symbol. On the other hand, when the variation pattern for the offending effect is instructed, the effect control CPU 31a generates an off symbol combination that does not include the reach symbol as the decorative symbol.

  Then, the effect control CPU 31a controls the display contents of the effect display device 11 so as to display an image of the symbol variation game based on the image display data, and generates a symbol stop command when a symbol stop command is input during the symbol variation game. The decorated symbol is displayed on the effect display device 11 in a fixed stop state, and the symbol variation game is terminated.

  When the opening control command, the round command, and the ending command are input, the effect control CPU 31a executes the opening effect, the round effect, and the ending effect, respectively.

  Next, the continuous notice effect setting process for causing the effect control CPU 31a to execute the continuous notice effect based on the prior determination command output when the winning of the game ball is detected will be described with reference to FIG. The continuous notice effect setting process is executed every time a winning of a game ball is detected (every time the number of reserved memories increases based on the hold designation command).

  When the effect control CPU 31a inputs a pre-determining command that is output every time a game ball win is detected (together with the hold designation command), “0” is set in the running flag indicating that the continuous notice effect is being executed. It is determined whether or not a continuous notice effect is being executed (step S101). In the present embodiment, the continuous notice effect is not executed again while the continuous notice effect is being executed. In other words, even if a pre-decision command that specifies whether or not to execute the continuous notice effect is input during the execution of the continuous notice effect, it is possible to overwrite the continuous notice effect being executed and execute the continuous notice effect again. Not done. Therefore, if the determination result in step S101 is negative (during execution of the continuous notice effect), the effect control CPU 31a ends the continuous notice effect setting process.

  If the determination result in step S101 is affirmative (the continuous notice effect is not being executed), the effect control CPU 31a indicates that the input pre-determining command indicates that the number of reserved memories is “1” or more and the continuous notice effect can be executed. It is determined whether the command is a prior determination command (step S102). When the continuous notice effect is executable, the reach effect or the big hit effect is executed in the symbol variation game that is the target of the continuous notice effect.

  If the determination result in step S102 is affirmative, the effect control CPU 31a does not execute the symbol variation game with the reach effect or the jackpot effect at the time when the pre-determination command is input, and has already stored the start holding ball. It is determined whether or not the symbol variation game based on the above includes the possibility of reach production (step S103).

  In the present embodiment, each time the presentation control CPU 31a inputs a prior determination command, the prior determination command is stored in a storage area corresponding to the number of reserved memories specified by the command. In addition, each time the symbol variation game is executed, the effect control CPU 31a applies the prior determination command stored in the storage area corresponding to the first (stored earliest) reserved memory number to the current symbol variation game. It is stored in the corresponding execution area. For this reason, the CPU 31a for effect control can determine whether there is a possibility that the reach effect or the big hit effect is executed in the current symbol variation game by reading the pre-determination command stored in the execution area. .

  Further, the effect control CPU 31a then stores the prior determination command stored in the storage area associated with the reserved storage number “2” in the storage area associated with the reserved storage number “1”. Thereafter, the effect control CPU 31a stores the prior determination command stored in the storage area associated with the reserved storage number “3” in the storage area associated with the reserved storage number “2”. After that, the effect control CPU 31a stores the prior determination command stored in the storage area associated with the reserved storage number “4” in the storage area associated with the reserved storage number “3”. . Finally, the effect control CPU 31a clears (erases) the stored contents of the storage area associated with the reserved storage number “4”.

  Therefore, when the advance control command is newly input, the effect control CPU 31a reads out the advance determination command stored in the storage area and the execution area associated with the stored storage number that has already been stored, so that the continuous advance notice is performed. It is possible to confirm in advance whether or not there is a possibility that a slip reach effect or a jackpot effect will be executed in the middle of the effect. That is, when the advance control command is newly input, the advance control command stored in the storage area and the execution area associated with the number of reserved storages already stored indicates that the effect control CPU 31a is not in effect. It is possible to confirm that there is no possibility that the outlier reach effect or the big hit effect will be executed.

  When the determination result in step S103 is negative (when the reach effect or the jackpot effect is not executed), the effect control CPU 31a causes the continuous notice effect to be executed by the same number as the reserved storage number specified by the input prior determination command. An effect control RAM 31c is set as the number of continuous notice effects indicating the number of symbol variation games (step S104).

  Then, the effect control CPU 31a determines a notice pattern that specifies the contents of the effect of the continuous notice effect (step S105). The notice pattern is a pattern indicating the type of suggestion symbol to be displayed, and as shown in FIG. 7, the type of suggestion symbol to be displayed is shown according to the number of continuous notice effects. Specifically, the notice pattern is determined so that symbols within a predetermined range are continuously displayed in the display order from the type of the designated symbol. If the jackpot symbol specified by the pre-judgment command is a probability variable symbol, the specified symbol was selected by lottery from the symbols “1, 3, 5, and 7” constituting the symbol combination of the probability variable jackpot It becomes a design. In addition, if the jackpot symbol specified by the pre-judgment command is a non-probable variable symbol, the specified symbol is selected by lottery from symbols “2, 4, 6, 8” that normally constitute the symbol combination of jackpot It becomes a pattern. In addition, the designated symbol is a symbol selected by lottery from the decorative symbols “1 to 8” when the symbol is designated by the prior determination command. The designated symbol is determined when a prior determination command is input, and is stored in a predetermined storage area until the continuous notice effect ends. For example, when the notice pattern YP1 is determined and the number of consecutive notice effects is “3”, the design obtained by adding 3 to the designated symbol is used as the suggestion symbol, and the number of successive notice effects is “2”. A design obtained by adding 2 to the specified design is used as a suggestion design. Further, when the number of continuous notice effects is “1”, the design obtained by adding 1 to the designated symbol is used as the suggestion symbol, and when the number of continuous notice effects is “0”, the designated design is used as the suggestion design. In addition, when the number of continuous notice effects is “0”, it is a time when the symbol variation game that is the target of the continuous notice effects is executed.

  Further, the initial number (the number set as the number of continuous notice effects in step S104) is determined by the number of reserved memories specified by the prior determination command, and the notice pattern that can be selected differs depending on the initial number. That is, a notice pattern is determined so that the designated symbol always appears as the suggested symbol.

  Thereafter, the effect control CPU 31a sets “1” as a value indicating that the continuous notice effect is being executed in the execution flag (step S106), and ends the continuous notice effect setting process. If the determination result in step S102 is negative, or if the determination result in step S103 is affirmative, the continuous notice effect setting process is terminated. In addition, when the effect control CPU 31a finishes the continuous notice effect setting process, based on the hold designation command input together with the prior determination command, the hold display image indicating the number of hold memories designated by the hold designation command (in the present embodiment). “○”) is displayed.

  Next, continuous notice effect execution processing for executing a continuous notice effect will be described with reference to FIG. The effect control CPU 31a executes a continuous notice effect execution process every time the symbol variation game is started (every time a variation pattern designation command is input).

  First, the effect control CPU 31a determines whether or not “1” is set as a value indicating that the continuous notice effect is being executed in the execution flag (whether or not the continuous notice effect is being performed) ( Step S111). When the determination result in step S111 is negative, the effect control CPU 31a ends the continuous notice effect execution process. If the determination result in step S111 is affirmative, the effect control CPU 31a subtracts one from the number of continuous notice effects stored in the effect control RAM 31c, and updates the number of continuous notice effects stored in the effect control RAM 31c. (Step S112).

  Next, the effect control CPU 31a determines whether or not the subtracted continuous notice effect number is “0”, that is, whether or not the symbol variation game subject to the continuous notice effect is started (step). S113).

  When the determination result in step S113 is negative (when the number of continuous notice effects is not “0”), the effect control CPU 31a displays an implied symbol corresponding to the stored number of consecutive notice effects based on the stored notice pattern. In addition to the determination, the determined suggested symbol is stored in a predetermined storage area (step S114). Then, the effect control CPU 31a determines an out-of-order symbol combination with the suggestion symbol as the symbol in the left column (step S115). Specifically, the CPU 31a for effect control determines a symbol combination to be displayed in each column so that the suggested symbol is a symbol in the left column, while the symbol in the right column is a symbol different from the suggested symbol.

  Then, the effect control CPU 31a causes the symbol variation game to be executed based on the variation pattern, and the determined combination of symbols is displayed as a fixed stop display as a symbol variation game display result (step S116). In addition, as shown in FIG. 9A, the effect control CPU 31a displays the suggested symbols in the left column in a predetermined display area (the left area of the display area) of the image display unit GH when the suggested symbols are temporarily stopped and displayed in the left column. It is like that. Further, the effect control CPU 31a stores the displayed suggested symbols in the effect control RAM 31c until the symbol variation game that is the target of the continuous notice effect ends. Further, the effect control CPU 31a is configured to continuously display the suggested symbols once stopped and displayed until the reach effect is executed in the symbol variation game targeted for the continuous notice effect.

  On the other hand, when the determination result of step S113 is affirmative (when the number of continuous notice effects is “0”), the effect control CPU 31a determines that the effect control CPU 31a is based on the stored notice pattern and designated symbol. The suggested symbol corresponding to the number of times “0” is determined, and the determined suggested symbol is stored in a predetermined storage area (step S117).

  Then, the effect control CPU 31a determines a symbol combination of losing reach or a jackpot symbol combination with the designated symbol stored in the predetermined storage area as the reach symbol based on the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command ( Step S118). Specifically, when the variation pattern for the outlier reach effect is designated, the effect control CPU 31a sets the designated symbol as the reach symbol and the middle row symbol as the symbol different from the reach symbol. decide. Further, when the variation pattern for the jackpot effect is designated, the effect control CPU 31a determines a jackpot symbol combination in which the designated symbol is the reach symbol and the middle row symbol is the same symbol as the reach symbol.

  Then, the effect control CPU 31a causes the symbol variation game to be executed based on the variation pattern, and temporarily stops the reach symbol combination by the suggested symbol corresponding to the continuous notice effect number of times “0” at the start of the reach effect. It is displayed (step S119). Note that, as shown in FIG. 9B, the effect control CPU 31a displays the suggested symbols in the left column in a predetermined display area (the left area of the display area) of the image display unit GH when the hint symbols are temporarily displayed in the left column. It is like that. Thereafter, the CPU 31a for effect control increases the number of effective lines so as to correspond to the number of suggested symbols stored (the number of games for which the continuous notice effect is executed), and reach by the suggested symbols displayed so far. Are temporarily stopped and displayed on each effective line (step S120).

  Note that only one middle column is displayed even if the number of effective lines increases. That is, in the left and right columns, the number of symbols that are stopped and displayed increases according to the number of effective lines, while the number of symbols in the middle column is one regardless of the number of effective lines. For example, as shown in FIG. 9C, when four suggestion symbols are displayed, four symbols are displayed in the left and right columns, and only one middle column is displayed. In addition, as shown in FIGS. 9C and 9D, the symbols in the middle row are valid in all valid lines. In FIG. 9, the effective lines L1 to L4 are indicated by broken lines.

  After the symbol variation game that is the target of the continuous notice effect, the effect control CPU 31a indicates “0” as a value indicating that the continuous notice effect is not being executed in the running flag so as to indicate that the continuous notice effect has been finished. Is set (step S121). Then, the effect control CPU 31a ends the continuous notice effect execution process. When the hold designation command is input, the effect control CPU 31a displays the hold display images for the number of hold memories designated by the hold designation command.

  As described above, the effect control CPU 31a of the present embodiment serves as a notice control unit. Further, the effect control CPU 31a serves as effect control means. Further, the main control CPU 30a and the effect control CPU 31a serve as symbol determination means.

Hereinafter, the execution mode of the continuous notice effect will be described with reference to FIG.
In FIG. 10, it is assumed that the symbol variation game that is the target of the continuous notice effect is played based on the variation pattern for the big hit effect. In FIG. 10A, it is assumed that the symbol variation game that is the target of the continuous notice effect is a game corresponding to the reserved memory number “3” (the number of consecutive notice effects (initial number) is “3”. )explain. Also, in FIG. 10A, a prior determination command that specifies that the jackpot effect is to be performed, that the jackpot symbol is a probable variation symbol, and that the number of reserved memories is “3”, and that the execution of the continuous notice effect is specified. Will be described as having been input. In FIG. 10, description will be made assuming that the notice pattern YP3 is selected. Further, the description will be made assuming that the designated symbol is “5”.

  When the symbol variation game ends (see FIG. 10A), the next symbol variation game is started, and the number of reserved memories is decremented by 1 (see FIG. 10B). Then, after the start of the symbol variation game, when the decorative symbol “5” is temporarily stopped and displayed on the left column based on the notice pattern YP3 from the premise, the suggestive symbol “5” is displayed (see FIG. 10C). . That is, in the notice pattern YP3, the suggested symbol “5” corresponding to the continuous notice effect number “2” is displayed in the left column and the predetermined display area. Then, the symbol variation game ends with a premise (see FIG. 10D). At that time, as shown in FIG. 10D, the suggested symbol “5” continues to be displayed in the predetermined display area.

  Thereafter, the next symbol variation game is started (see FIG. 10E), and the reserved memory number is decremented by one. Then, based on the premise, the suggested symbol “4” is displayed in the left column and a predetermined display area based on the notice pattern YP3 (see FIG. 10F). That is, in the notice pattern YP3, the suggestion symbol “4” corresponding to the continuous notice effect number of times “1” is displayed. Then, the symbol variation game ends with a premise (see FIG. 10G). At that time, as shown in FIG. 10G, the suggested symbols “5” and “4” continue to be displayed in the predetermined display area.

  Thereafter, the symbol variation game that is the target of the continuous notice effect is started, and the number of reserved memories is decremented by 1 (see FIG. 10H). Then, based on the premise, the suggestion symbol “3” is displayed in the left column and a predetermined display area based on the notice pattern YP3 (see FIG. 10 (i)). That is, in the notice pattern YP3, the suggestion symbol “3” corresponding to the continuous notice effect number of times “0” is displayed.

  Then, the symbol variation game that is the target of the continuous notice effect based on the premise is executed based on the variation pattern for the big hit effect. For this reason, the reach symbol combination of the suggested symbol “3” is temporarily stopped based on the variation pattern for the big hit effect, and the reach effect is started (see FIG. 10J). At the same time, the reach symbols based on the suggested symbols “4” and “5” displayed so far are displayed, and a new effective line is formed (see FIG. 10 (k)). That is, as shown in FIG. 10 (k), three effective lines L1 to L3 are formed corresponding to the number of symbol variation games for which the continuous notice effect has been executed. Then, based on the variation pattern for the big hit effect, the big hit symbol combination “555” based on the designated symbol is displayed in a fixed stop state (see FIG. 10L).

As described above in detail, the present embodiment has the following effects.
(1) During the continuous notice effect, the effect control CPU 31a displays the number of symbol variable games that are put on hold as indicated by the input pre-determination command, which is an indication symbol that is a reach symbol in the symbol variable game subject to the continuous notice effect. It is displayed for every symbol variation game for the set number of continuous notice effects. Then, the effect control CPU 31a uses the suggested symbols displayed during the advance notice command as the reach symbols displayed during the continuous notice effect in the symbol change game that is the target of the continuous notice effect, and holds the number of symbol change games that are put on hold. Each of them is displayed on the active line of minutes, and reach production is executed.

  For this reason, the player can recognize that the reach effect is executed in the symbol variation game that is the target of the continuous notice effect, based on the suggested symbol during the continuous notice effect. In addition, since the suggestion symbol displayed during the continuous notice effect corresponds to the number of the symbol variation games that are put on hold, the player can visually determine how many consecutive notice effects are based on the number of the suggestive symbols displayed. It can be recognized whether the game is executed over the symbol variation game. In addition, since the number of effective lines is the same as the number of games, the player can recognize that the chance of displaying the jackpot symbol is increased and the expectation degree of jackpot is high.

  (2) During the continuous notice effect, the effect control CPU 31a continuously displays the decorative symbols corresponding to the special symbols displayed by the main control CPU 30a in the symbol change game that is the target of the continuous notice effect. It is displayed as a suggestion symbol during the notice effect. Thereby, it is possible to recognize what kind of jackpot game can be expected from the displayed types of suggested symbols during the continuous notice effect. That is, the probability variation state can be expected. Therefore, it is possible to focus on what suggested symbols are displayed during the continuous notice effect.

  (3) When the symbol variation game that is the target of the continuous notice effect is a big hit, the greater the number of symbol variable games held, the easier the continuous notice effect is executed. On the other hand, when the symbol variation game that is the target of the continuous notice effect is out of play, the continuous notice effect is less likely to be executed as the number of symbol variation games held is larger. For this reason, during the continuous notice effect, the higher the expected number of symbol variation games, the higher the expected number of symbol variation games. Therefore, it is possible to make the player pay attention to how many symbol variation games the continuous notice effect is executed. As a result, when the degree of expectation for jackpot is high, the types and number of reach symbols will increase. As a result, the higher the number of symbols that are held on the game, the higher the expectation of jackpot and the number of active lines will increase, giving the player more chances and improving their expectations. be able to. Therefore, it is possible to make the player interested in how many games the continuous notice effect continues.

  (4) When a winning game ball is detected, if there is a symbol variation game in which the reach effect or the jackpot effect is included in the variation content among the symbol variation games whose execution is suspended, the continuous notice effect is not executed. It is like that. Thereby, the player can be made to pay attention to the continuous notice effect without interruption by the reach effect or the big hit effect.

In addition, you may change the said embodiment as follows.
In the above embodiment, the number and type of variation patterns may be arbitrarily changed.
In the above embodiment, the reach determination value and the reach probability may be changed according to the gaming state (presence / absence of probability variation state, number of reserved memories, etc.).

In the embodiment described above, the number of effective lines where the display result (symbol combination) of the symbol variation game is effective (big hit) may be increased.
-In the said embodiment, you may give the short / short state which the winning probability of the game ball to the start winning opening 14 improves after the end of a big hit game.

  -Although the above embodiment has been embodied in a pachinko gaming machine that uses one special symbol, it is a pachinko gaming machine that draws a big hit using two special symbols consisting of a first special symbol and a second special symbol. It may be embodied.

  In the above embodiment, the type of jackpot game (number of round games, upper limit number of balls entered, opening time of the big winning opening 18, probability variation state, presence / absence of variation state) may be arbitrarily changed. Note that the number of jackpot symbols (special symbols) will increase according to the type of jackpot game.

In the above embodiment, different types of suggested symbols are displayed, but the same type of suggested symbols may be displayed.
In the above embodiment, the suggested symbols corresponding to the number of continuous notice effects are displayed based on the notice pattern. However, the suggested symbols may be selected and displayed for each symbol variation game. In this case, it is necessary to display a suggestion symbol corresponding to the special symbol designated by the prior determination command in any of the symbol variation games during the continuous notice effect.

  In the above embodiment, the suggestion symbol corresponding to the special symbol designated by the prior determination command is displayed, but it is not necessary to display it. After the display result is displayed once with any of the suggested symbols, the symbols in all rows may be re-varied, and then the symbol combination to be finally displayed may be displayed.

In the above embodiment, the greater the number of symbol variation games held during the continuous announcement effect, the higher the jackpot expectation, but it need not be increased.
In the above embodiment, when a winning game ball is detected, if there is a symbol variation game in which the reach effect or the jackpot effect is included in the variation contents among the symbol variation games that are suspended, the continuous notice effect Is not executed, but may be executed. Processing is simplified.

  In the above embodiment, the symbol variation game in which the reach effect or the jackpot effect is executed is the symbol variation game subject to the continuous notice effect, but the symbol variation game in which the outlier effect is executed is the target of the continuous notice effect. It may be a symbol variation game. Processing is simplified.

  In the above embodiment, the execution probability of the continuous notice effect may be arbitrarily changed. Further, it is not necessary to change the execution probability of the continuous notice effect according to the number of reserved memories. Further, the continuous notice effect may be executed when the number of reserved memories is “1”.

In the above embodiment, the execution probability of the continuous notice effect is changed depending on whether or not the symbol variation game that is the target of the continuous notice effect is a big hit, but it may not be changed.
In the above embodiment, the continuous notice effect may be executed only when the random number for distribution pattern distribution corresponding to the change pattern including the continuous notice effect is included at the time of winning detection.

-In the said embodiment, although the suggestion symbol was made to appear for every game so that it might become an order in a display order, it does not need to follow a display order.
In the above embodiment, the suggested symbol and the symbol displayed in the left column are the same symbol. As an example of this, except for the symbol variation game that is the target of the continuous notice effect, the suggested symbol and the decorative symbol displayed in the left column are different types, and in the symbol variation game that is the subject of the continuous notice effect, the suggestion symbol and the left The decorative symbols displayed in the columns may be the same type. In this way, it becomes easy to recognize that the continuous notice effect continues until the next game, and it becomes easy to recognize the symbol variation game that is the target of the continuous notice effect.

  In the above embodiment, the type of jackpot symbol (decorative symbol) differs depending on the type of jackpot game, but the relationship between the type of jackpot game and the type of jackpot symbol may be eliminated. In such a case, it is not necessary to include a decorative symbol (designated symbol) to be displayed in the symbol variation game that is the target of the continuous notice effect during the continuous notice effect, and it becomes a target of the continuous notice effect. Arbitrary jackpot symbol combinations can be displayed in the symbol variation game. Moreover, the kind of suggestion symbol can be determined arbitrarily. This simplifies the control.

  In the above embodiment, all the benefits given to the player by the big hit game may be the same. In this case, all the jackpot symbols have the same value, and the type of jackpot symbol need not be prefetched. This simplifies the control.

Next, a technical idea that can be grasped from the above embodiment and another example will be added below.
(A) When the game ball is detected by the winning detection means, the notice control means includes a variable effect game in which the reach effect or the jackpot effect is included in the variable content in the symbol variable game that is suspended. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the continuous notice effect is not executed when there is a game.

  (B) In the symbol variation game, the symbol variation game includes an effect execution unit that displays a symbol variation game performed by varying a plurality of types of symbols in a plurality of symbol sequences when a winning ball is detected by the winning detection unit. When a predetermined jackpot symbol combination is displayed on the active line, in a gaming machine in which a jackpot game in which the special winning means opens and closes is generated, the big hit is detected by the winning detection of the game ball by the winning detection means. Random number acquisition means for acquiring a random number for determination and a random number for symbol distribution, and a start holding ball indicating the number of symbol variable games that are suspended each time a game ball is detected by the winning detection means , A holding ball storage means that can be stored in association with various random numbers acquired by the random number acquisition means, and a jackpot acquired by the random number acquisition means at the start of the symbol variation game The jackpot determination means for executing the jackpot determination for determining whether or not the jackpot display result is displayed in the symbol variation game based on the fixed random number, and when the determination result of the jackpot determination means is affirmative, Based on the symbol allocation random number obtained together with the used jackpot determination random number, the symbol determination means for determining the type of symbol constituting the jackpot symbol combination, and when the determination result of the jackpot determination means is affirmative, the symbol Based on the design determined by the determining means, a jackpot game determining means for determining a jackpot game to be given from among a plurality of types of jackpot games having different privileges to be given to the player, and a start hold stored in the holding ball storage means Based on the number of balls, prefetch command output means for outputting a prefetch command indicating the number of symbol variation games pending execution, and the input prefetch frame The change pattern determination means and the notice pattern control means for executing a continuous notice effect that suggests the possibility that the symbol change game that is suspended from running will be a big hit based on a plurality of symbol change games is determined And an effect control means for executing a symbol variation game based on the variation pattern, wherein the prefetch command output means is a continuous advance notice based on the jackpot determination random number acquired when the winning detection of the game ball by the winning detection means is triggered. If it is determined that the symbol variation game to be directed will be a big hit, the symbol corresponding to the random number for symbol distribution acquired together with the random number for jackpot determination is output together with the number of symbol variation games held in a prefetch command. The notice control means inputs the symbol that is the reach symbol in the symbol variation game that is the target of the continuous notice effect during the continuous notice effect. It is configured to be displayed for each symbol variation game for the number of symbol variation games held by the reading command, and the symbol that is displayed as the reach symbol during the continuous notice effect is indicated by the input prefetch command. In the symbol variation game that is the target of the continuous notice effect, the effect control means uses the symbol displayed during the continuous notice effect as the reach symbol, and the reserved symbol variation game indicated by the input prefetch command A gaming machine that is displayed on an active line for several minutes, and performs a reach effect.

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Claims (3)

When the winning ball is detected by the winning detection means, the game is provided with an effect executing means for displaying a symbol variation game performed by varying a plurality of types of symbols in a plurality of symbol sequences, and is determined in advance in the symbol variation game. In the game machine in which the jackpot game where the special winning means is opened and closed is generated when the jackpot symbol combination is displayed on the active line,
Each time the game ball is detected by the winning detection means, a reserved ball storage means capable of storing a start holding ball that indicates the number of symbol variable games that are suspended.
Pre-read command output means for outputting a pre-read command indicating the number of symbol variation games that are suspended based on the number of start hold balls stored in the hold ball storage means;
Preliminary control means for executing a continuous preliminary announcement effect that suggests the possibility that the symbol variation game whose execution is suspended will be a big hit based on the input prefetch command over a plurality of symbol variation games;
Production control means for executing the symbol variation game,
The pre-read command output means outputs the number of symbol variable games that are put on hold by a pre-read command when the winning detection of the game ball by the winning detection means is triggered,
The notice control means, during the continuous notice effect, for each of the symbol change games for the number of the symbol change games held by the pre-reading command indicated by the input pre-read command, the symbols to be reached in the symbol change game subject to the continuous notice effect. Configured to display,
The effect control means uses, as a reach symbol, the symbols displayed during the continuous notice effect in the symbol variable game that is the target of the continuous notice effect, and has as many active lines as the number of the symbol variable games held by the input prefetch command. A gaming machine characterized by being displayed on the top and executing a reach effect. Jackpot determining means for determining whether or not the symbol variation game is a big hit at the start of the symbol variation game;
If the determination result of the jackpot determining means is affirmative, a symbol determining means for determining the type of symbols constituting the jackpot symbol combination;
If the determination result of the jackpot determining means is affirmative, the jackpot game determining means for determining the jackpot game to be awarded from a plurality of types of jackpot games having different privileges to be given to the player based on the symbols determined by the symbol determining means And comprising
The notice control means is a symbol change game that is a target of a continuous notice effect, in any one of the symbol change games during the continuous notice effect, and the symbol determined by the symbol change game that is a target of the continuous notice effect. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the gaming machine is configured to be displayed as a symbol that is a reach symbol. The notice control means includes
If the symbol variation game that is the target of the continuous notice effect is a big hit, the more the number of symbol variable games that are held, the more likely the continuous notice effect will be executed,
The claim 1 or claim 2, wherein when the symbol variation game to be subjected to the continuous notice effect is out of play, the continuous notice effect is executed with a higher probability as the number of the symbol variation games held is smaller. The gaming machine described.

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