JP2012045311A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine capable of reducing control loads when executing the holding notice performance of two or more kinds of performance contents.SOLUTION: A CPU for performance control selects a group specified by a prior determination command, and executes the holding notice performance based on a holding notice pattern corresponding to the selected group until a symbol variation game based on the entry detection of a game ball is executed. Then, the CPU for the performance control determines a variation pattern from the variation patterns corresponding to the same group as the group specified by the prior determination command, and executes the symbol variation game based on the determined variation pattern, as the symbol variation game based on the entry detection of the game ball.

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine capable of executing a notice effect suggesting the possibility that a symbol variation game whose execution is suspended will be a big hit.

  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.

  In general, when a game ball is detected at the start winning opening during execution of the symbol variation game, execution of the symbol variation game based on the game ball can be suspended. There is a gaming machine that executes a notice effect that expects that there is a symbol variation game that will be a big hit among one or a plurality of symbol variation games whose execution is suspended (see Patent Document 1). In the notice effect of Patent Document 1, it is displayed how many times the symbol variation game that is the object of the notice effect is executed (hereinafter, the notice effect of Patent Document 1 is referred to as a pending notice effect). Then, the player waits for the symbol variation game to be executed while waiting for the symbol variation game to be a big hit in the symbol variation game that is the target of the hold notice effect. Pay attention to.

JP 2001-149571 A

  By the way, in the case where a plurality of types of hold notice effects are executed according to the change contents of the symbol change game, the contents for determining the change contents in advance together with the number of the hold games and the effect contents of the hold notice effects according to the change contents are determined. The processing for the increased. For this reason, there has been a problem that the control burden becomes large.

  The present invention has been made paying attention to such problems existing in the prior art. An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that can reduce a control burden when executing a holding notice effect of a plurality of types of effect contents.

  In order to achieve the above object, the invention described in claim 1 includes a main control unit that controls the entire gaming machine, a sub-control unit that executes various processes based on a control signal output from the main control unit, When the winning ball is detected by the winning detection means, it is provided with effect execution means for displaying a symbol variation game performed by changing a plurality of types of symbols, and a predetermined jackpot display result is displayed in the symbol variation game. In such a case, in a gaming machine in which a jackpot game is generated in which the special winning means opens and closes, the main control means takes advantage of the winning detection of the game ball by the winning detection means and the random number for determining the big hit and the fluctuation pattern change. Random number acquisition means for acquiring the value of the random number for random use, and each time the game ball is detected by the winning detection means, a start holding ball indicating the number of symbol variable games that are suspended is The reserved ball storage means that can be stored in association with various random numbers acquired by the random number acquisition means, and the symbol variation game based on the jackpot determination random number acquired by the random number acquisition means at the start of the symbol variation game. Jackpot determination means for executing jackpot determination for determining whether or not the jackpot display result is displayed, and for the variation pattern distribution acquired together with the determination result of the jackpot determination means and the random number for jackpot determination used at the time of the jackpot determination A variation pattern determining means for determining a variation pattern for identifying the variation content of the symbol variation game based on a random number; and a prefetch command output unit for outputting a prefetch command indicating the number of symbol variation games whose execution is suspended. The sub-control means may win a symbol variation game whose execution is suspended based on the input prefetch command. A notice control means for executing a hold notice effect that suggests a plurality of symbol variation games, and the variation patterns are grouped for each variation content specified by the variation pattern, and The execution contents of the hold notice effect that can be executed are different for each group, and the pre-read command output means is triggered by the winning detection of the game ball by the winning detection means, and the jackpot determination random number and variation pattern distribution obtained A variation pattern group is identified based on a random number for use, and the identified group is output with a prefetch command together with the number of symbol variation games held, and the notice control means selects the group designated by the prefetch command. The symbol change game based on the winning detection of the game ball is displayed on the pending notice effect of the effect content corresponding to the selected group. The gist is that it is executed until it is executed.

  According to a second aspect of the present invention, in the first aspect of the present invention, the variation contents of the variation pattern are grouped according to the jackpot expectation, and the notice control means is suspended by the input prefetch command. If there are multiple symbol variation games, the announcement effect is executed with the production contents included in the group with a lower expectation level than the group specified by the prefetch command, while the expected jackpot value specified by the input prefetch command Up to the group, the execution of the hold notice effect with the production contents including the production contents of the group with low jackpot expectation level in the selection so that the big jackpot expectation level increases step by step each time the symbol variation game is executed Is the gist.

  The invention according to claim 3 is the invention according to claim 2, wherein the group with high expectation degree of jackpot has a low expectation degree of jackpot together with the performance contents that can be executed in the group with low expectation degree of jackpot When the group includes a group-specific production that is not executable, the notice control means is designated by the prefetch command when there are a plurality of symbol variable games held by the prefetch command entered. While the announcement effect is executed with the production contents included in the group whose expectation level of jackpot is lower than that of the selected group, the bonus game is executed step by step every time the symbol variation game is executed until the group with the expectation level of jackpot specified by the prefetch command is reached. The gist is to select a group having a high expectation level and to execute a hold notice effect of the effect content specific to the selected group.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to reduce the control burden when executing a holding notice effect of a plurality of types of effect contents.

The front view which shows the game board of a pachinko machine. The block diagram which shows the structure of a pachinko gaming machine. Explanatory drawing which shows a fluctuation pattern. 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 special symbol start process. The flowchart which shows a pending | holding notice effect setting process. Explanatory drawing which shows the relationship between a group and a holding notice pattern. Explanatory drawing explaining a reservation notice pattern. The flowchart which shows a hold notice effect execution process. (A)-(d) is a schematic diagram of the image display part which shows the flow of a hold notice effect. (A)-(i) is a schematic diagram of the image display part which shows the flow of a hold 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 composed of symbol combinations in which the decorative symbols in all the rows are the same symbol. In addition, the off-line symbols that are confirmed and displayed on the effect display device 11 are a combination of symbols in which the decorative symbols in all the rows are different, or a decorative symbol in which the decorative symbols in one row are different from the decorative symbols in the other two rows. It is comprised by the following symbol combination. 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). ), When the same decorative design is temporarily displayed (fluctuation fluctuation display), reach is formed.

  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.

  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.

  The pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment is configured to be able to execute a hold notice effect (continuous effect) as a prefetch effect that causes a predetermined effect to be executed over a plurality of symbol variation games. The reserved notice effect is a predetermined effect from a symbol variation game that is performed before a symbol variation game that may be a big hit effect or reach effect, and the effect is continuously performed across several symbol variation games. It is something to be made. In the present embodiment, the display mode of the hold display image K indicating the number of reserved memories is changed as a predetermined effect indicating that the hold notice effect is being executed.

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 command output by 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.

  Further, the main control CPU 30a updates the values of various random numbers such as a jackpot determination random number, a reach determination random number, a special figure distribution random number, a hold notice determination random number, and a variation pattern distribution random number at predetermined intervals. Random number update processing (random number generation processing) to be executed. The big hit determination random number is a random number used in the big hit lottery. The random number for reach determination is a random number used in the reach lottery (reach determination) for determining whether or not to form a reach in the case where the jackpot lottery is not won, that is, in the case of losing, when the holding notice effect is not executed. . The special figure distribution random number is a random number used when determining the jackpot symbol. The variation pattern distribution random number is a random number used when a variation pattern is selected. The random number for determining the hold notice is a random number for determining whether or not to execute the hold notice effect.

  In the present embodiment, the first variation pattern distribution random number R1 (hereinafter referred to as distribution random number R1) and the second variation pattern distribution random number R2 (hereinafter referred to as random pattern distribution random numbers) are used as the variation pattern distribution random numbers. A random number for distribution R2) is set. The two types of distribution random numbers R1 and R2 have different numerical value ranges (ranges in which random number values are updated in the random number update process), and have different uses in the process related to the selection of the variation pattern. Numeric values that can be taken by the distribution random number R1 are set to 233 in total from “0” to “232”, and are set as random numbers for specifying the variation pattern distribution table (group). Also, the distribution random number R2 can take a total of 251 values from “0” to “250”, and a random number for selecting a variation pattern from the selected variation pattern distribution table (group). Is set as 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 an effect that is performed after the reach is formed in the symbol change game with the decorative symbol of the effect display device 11 until the symbol combination (big hit symbol or off symbol) is finally derived. 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.

Here, the variation pattern set in the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG.
The variation pattern P1 for the offending effect is a variation pattern including “normal variation” in the variation content. The normal variation is a situation in which, after the symbol variation game is started, the variation is stopped in accordance with the predetermined sequence variation variation stop order (left column → right column → middle column) and the symbol is derived in each column. Production.

  In the variation patterns P2 to P5 for the outlier reach effect, the reach content is included in the change contents, and the reach contents after the reach formation and the final stop symbols are derived are different “reach NR” or “reach SR”. Including. Similarly, the variation patterns P6 to P10 for the jackpot effect include the reach effect in the variation content, and the reach content after the reach formation until the final stop symbol is derived is different “reach NR” or “reach SR” "including. In the present embodiment, the big hit expectation degree of the symbol variation game when the reach SR is executed is set higher than the reach NR. That is, when a big hit is made, the variation patterns P8, P9, and P10 including the reach SR in the variation content are more likely to be selected than the variation patterns P6 and P7 including the reach SR in the variation content. In addition, when the deviation occurs, the variation patterns P4 and P5 including the reach SR in the variation content are less likely to be selected than the variation patterns P2 and P3 including the reach NR in the variation content.

  In addition, the variation contents of the variation patterns P3, P5, P7, P9, and P10 include a plurality of variation cycles in which the variation from the start of the variation display of all the symbols to one stop display is performed once in the symbol variation game. Since a pseudo-continuous effect that is repeated once is included, the effect is performed as if the symbol variation game is executed a plurality of times in one symbol variation game. When the reach effect is the same, the expectation level for jackpot is higher when the pseudo-continuous effect is executed. That is, when the reach SR is executed and a big hit is obtained, the variation patterns P9 and P10 including the pseudo-continuous effect in the variation content are more likely to be selected than the variation pattern P8. In addition, when the reach SR is executed and it is out of place, the variation pattern P5 including the pseudo continuous effect in the variation content is less likely to be selected than the variation pattern P4. Similarly, when the reach NR is executed and it is a big hit, the variation pattern P7 including the pseudo continuous effect in the variation content is more likely to be selected than the variation pattern P6. Further, when the reach NR is executed and the result is a deviation, the variation pattern P3 including the pseudo continuous effect in the variation content is less likely to be selected than the variation pattern P2. Moreover, when the conditions are the same, the larger the number of fluctuation cycles in the pseudo-continuous production, the higher the degree of big hit expectation. That is, when the pseudo continuous effect and the reach SR are executed and a big hit is obtained, the variation pattern P10 is more likely to be selected than the variation pattern P9 (see FIG. 3). FIG. 3 shows the number of fluctuation cycles for each fluctuation pattern.

  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. 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 that can be taken by the reach determination random number.

  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.

  The main control ROM 30b stores a hold notice effect determination value. The hold notice effect determination value is a determination value used in an internal lottery (hold notice effect determination) as to whether or not to execute the hold notice effect, and is a numerical value that can be taken by the random number for hold notice determination (233 types from 0 to 232). Integer). Further, the hold notice effect determination value is a hold notice effect determination value (70 in the present embodiment) for jackpot used in the hold notice effect determination at the time of a big hit and a hold notice effect determination when the jackpot lottery is not won. There is a hold notice effect determination value (two in the present embodiment) for use. Note that the random number for determining the pending notice is stored in the main control RAM 30c and is updated every predetermined period.

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 therefore the main control RAM 30c functions as storage means in the present embodiment. 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 determines the value of the random number for jackpot determination, the value of the random number for reach determination, the value of the random number for special figure allocation, the value of the random number for hold notice determination, and the value of the random number for change pattern distribution (for distribution) The random numbers R1, R2) are read out from the main control RAM 30c and acquired, and 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 pre-determines the value of the jackpot determination random number, the hold notice determination random number, and the variation pattern 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 that indicates the result of the pre-determination.

Next, the command setting process 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). When the determination result in step S11 is affirmative, the main control CPU 30a recognizes in advance that the symbol variation game based on the detected start-up holding ball is a big hit.

  Next, the main control CPU 30a acquires a hold notice determination random number, compares the acquired value with the jackpot hold notice effect determination value, and determines whether or not both values match (step S12). In step S12, an affirmative determination is made with a probability of 70/233. If the determination result is affirmative, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the hold notice effect can be executed.

  When the determination result in step S12 is affirmative, the main control CPU 30a selects a group to be used when determining the variation pattern based on the distribution random number R1 (step S13). Each group is associated with one or a plurality of variation patterns for each variation content, and the variation content such as the type of reach effect and the presence / absence of a pseudo continuous notice effect can be discriminated by the group. For example, the group A is associated with a variation pattern P1 for a loss effect that is a normal variation, and it can be specified that the variation content is a normal variation. Group B is associated with variation patterns P2 and P6 for outlier reach effects or jackpot effects in which the reach NR is included in the variation contents, so that the variation contents can be specified as reach NR. Group C is associated with variation patterns P3 and P7 for the outreach effect or jackpot effect in which the pseudo-continuous effect is included in the variation content, and it can be specified that the variation content is the pseudo-continuous effect and reach NR. . Group D is associated with variation patterns P4, P5, P8, and P9 for outlier reach effect or jackpot effect in which reach SR is included in the variation content, and it can be specified that the variation content is reach SR. The group E is associated with the variation pattern P10 for the big hit effect, and it can be specified that the big hit is confirmed. When the holding notice effect is executed, when the symbol changing game that is the target of the holding notice effect is executed, the symbol changing game is based on the changing pattern determined from the changing patterns associated with the specified group. Is to be executed. A random number for distribution R2 is distributed to each variation pattern associated with the group.

  In addition, a random number for distribution R1 is distributed to each group, and the group can be specified based on the random number for distribution R1. In addition, when it corresponds with the hold notice effect determination value for jackpots (when it becomes a jackpot), the random number for distribution R1 is distributed to the groups B to E so as to be selected from the groups B to E. Yes. Also, when the value is equal to the big hit hold notice effect determination value (when it is a big win), the number of distribution random numbers R1 is increased in the order of group B → group C → group D → group E. Yes. That is, the big hit expectation degree is high in the order of group B → group C → group D → group E.

  That is, in step S13, the main control CPU 30a selects a group from the groups B to E. Therefore, the main control CPU 30a prefetches the variation contents of the symbol variation game based on the distribution random number R1. In step S13, the main control CPU 30a confirms the number of reserved memories after rewriting in step S3 stored in the main control RAM 30c.

  Then, the main control CPU 30a instructs the stored number of stored storage, the execution of the hold notice effect and the big hit, and determines a prior determination command for designating a group (variation content) (step S14). The prior determination command is a command for designating the variation content of the symbol variation game whose execution is suspended, whether or not the pending notice effect can be performed, and the number of stored stored game balls.

  When the determination result in step S12 is negative, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not to execute the hold notice effect, and sets a pre-determination command for instructing whether or not the hold 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 compares the hold notice determination random number value with the detachment hold notice effect determination value, and determines whether or not both values match (step S16). In step S16, an affirmative determination is made with a probability of 2/233. If the determination result is affirmative, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the hold notice effect can be executed. Further, the main control CPU 30a selects a group to be used when determining the variation pattern based on the distribution random number R1 (step S17). In addition, when it matches with the hold notice effect determination value for losing (when it becomes losing), the random number for distribution R1 is distributed to the groups A to D so as to be selected from the groups A to D. Yes. Further, when the value of the hold notice effect determination value for losing coincides (when it is a losing), the number of distribution random numbers R1 is decreased in the order of group A → group B → group C → group D. Yes. That is, the big hit expectation degree is high in the order of group A → group B → group C → group D. For this reason, the big hit expectation degree is high in the order of group A → group B → group C → group D → group E.

  Accordingly, in step S17, the main control CPU 30a selects a group from the groups A to D to which the acquired distribution random number R1 is distributed. In step S17, the main control CPU 30a confirms the number of reserved memories after rewriting in step S3 stored in the main control RAM 30c. Then, the main control CPU 30a instructs that the stored memory number, the hold notice effect can be executed, and that it is out of sync, and determines a prior determination command for instructing the group (step S18).

  On the other hand, if the determination result of step S16 is negative (the value of the hold notice determination random number is different from the hold notice effect determination value for deviation), the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not to execute the hold notice effect. Thereafter, 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 36) when the reserved storage number is “0” ( Step S19). 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. The reach determination value at the time of the stored memory number “0” is a reach determination process for determining whether or not the fluctuation is to be reached after subtracting “1” from the stored memory number in the special symbol start process described later. This is the judgment value used for

  If the determination result in step S19 is affirmative, the main control CPU 30a determines a pre-determination command instructing that there is a possibility that the hold notice effect will be executed and the reach reach effect will be executed according to the number of reserved memories. (Step S20). On the other hand, if the determination result in step S19 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 whether or not to execute the hold notice effect and a prior determination command for instructing to execute the off effect according to the number of hold memories (step S21).

  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 FIGS.
First, the main control CPU 30a 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 S10). When this determination result is affirmative, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process.

  On the other hand, if the determination result in step S10 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 S22). ). Subsequently, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the number of reserved memory read in step S22 is larger than “0 (zero)” (whether or not there is a pending symbol variation game) (step S23). ). If the determination result of step S23 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 in step S23 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 S24). ). Then, the main control CPU 30a stores the jackpot determination random number, reach determination random number, hold notice determination random number stored in a predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 30c in association with the earliest stored storage number, Each value such as a random number for fluctuation pattern distribution and a random number for special figure distribution is acquired (step S25).

  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.

  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 S26). When the value of the big hit determination random number and the big hit determination value match in the big hit lottery, the main control CPU 30a matches the hold prediction determination random number acquired together with the big hit determination random number in step S25 with the big hit determination value. By determining whether or not to perform, it is determined whether or not the hold notice effect is being executed (step S27).

  When the determination result is affirmative, the main control CPU 30a is used to determine the variation pattern when the hold notice effect is executed based on the obtained variation pattern distribution random number (distribution random number R1). Identify the group to be That is, the same group as the group selected in step S14 of the command setting process is specified. Then, the main control CPU 30a determines a variation pattern from among the variation patterns P6 to P10 included in the identified group based on the acquired variation pattern distribution random number (distribution random number R2) (step S28). For example, when the group D is specified, the main control CPU 30a determines a variation pattern from among the variation patterns P8 and P9 based on the distribution random number R2. Since the variation contents are classified for each group, the symbol variation game is executed with the suggested variation contents prefetched in the command setting process. In step S28, the main control CPU 30a, as a special symbol to be confirmed and stopped on the special symbol display device 12, is a jackpot symbol corresponding to the value of the jackpot symbol random number acquired together with the value of the jackpot determination random number used in the jackpot lottery drawing. Determine the design.

  On the other hand, if the determination result in step S27 is negative, the main control CPU 30a uses the normal (no hold notice effect is executed) big hit based on the obtained random number for distribution pattern distribution (distribution random number R2). A variation pattern is determined from among the variation patterns P6 to P10 included in the normal big hit group F (step S29). Note that one or a plurality of distribution random numbers R2 are allocated to the variation patterns P6 to P10 included (associated) in the group F. At that time, a large number of distribution random numbers R2 are distributed in the order of P6 → P7 → P8 → P9 → P10, and the big hit expectation is high in the order of P6 → P7 → P8 → P9 → P10. In step S29, the main control CPU 30a, as a special symbol to be confirmed and stopped on the special symbol display device 12, is a jackpot symbol corresponding to the value of the jackpot symbol random number acquired together with the value of the jackpot determination random number used in the jackpot lottery drawing. Determine the design.

  On the other hand, if the value of the jackpot determination random number and the jackpot determination value do not match in step S26, the main control CPU 30a determines that the hold notice determination random number acquired together with the jackpot determination random number in step S25 is the deviation hold determination value. By determining whether or not they match, it is determined whether or not the hold notice effect is being executed (step S30).

  When the determination result of step S30 is affirmative, the main control CPU 30a determines the variation pattern when the hold notice effect is being executed based on the acquired variation pattern distribution random number (distribution random number R1). Identify the group to use. That is, the same group as the group selected in step S18 of the command setting process is specified. Then, the main control CPU 30a determines a variation pattern from among the variation patterns P1 to P5 included in the identified group based on the acquired variation pattern distribution random number (distribution random number R2) (step S31). For example, when the group D is specified, the main control CPU 30a determines a variation pattern from among the variation patterns P4 and P5. Since the variation content is classified for each group, the symbol variation game is executed with the variation content pre-read in the command processing. Moreover, in step S31, the main control CPU 30a determines the off symbol as a special symbol to be confirmed and stopped on the special symbol display device 12.

  On the other hand, if the determination result in step S30 is negative, 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 S32). When this determination result is affirmative, the main control CPU 30a determines the detachment with reach, and based on the obtained variation pattern distribution random number (distribution random number R2), the normal (holding notice effect is not executed). A fluctuation pattern is determined from the fluctuation patterns P2 to P5 included in the group G for normal deviation reach used during the deviation reach (step S33). Note that one or a plurality of distribution random numbers R2 are allocated to the variation patterns P2 to P5 included (associated) in the group G. At that time, the distribution random number R2 is distributed in the order of P2 → P3 → P4 → P5, and the big hit expectation is high in the order of P2 → P3 → P4 → P5. Further, in step S29, 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 S32 is negative, the main control CPU 30a determines a deviation without reach and determines a variation pattern from the variation pattern P1 for a loss effect that does not include a reach effect (step S34). . More specifically, the main control CPU 30a refers to the group H for normal deviation composed of the fluctuation pattern P1 for deviation effect, and sets the fluctuation pattern for deviation effect corresponding to the acquired random number for distribution R2. decide. In the present embodiment, since the variation pattern for the offending effect is only the variation pattern P1, the variation pattern P1 is determined. Further, in step S34, 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. The main control CPU 30a outputs a special symbol stop symbol designating command for designating the special symbol, and then outputs the variation pattern designating command. Then, the main control CPU 30a outputs a symbol stop command for instructing the end of the symbol variation game (determination of symbol determination) at the elapse of the effect time set in the instructed variation pattern as the variation time elapses. . 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.

  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 variation pattern determining unit. The main control CPU 30a serves as a prefetch command output means. The main control RAM 30c serves as a storage ball storage unit.

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 variation control designation command is input, the effect control CPU 31a selects the image display data based on the variation content corresponding to the variation 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 generates a jackpot symbol combination as a decorative symbol when a jackpot symbol corresponding to the jackpot is designated as a special symbol.

  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.

  Next, the hold notice effect setting process for causing the effect control CPU 31a to execute the hold notice effect based on the prior determination command output when the game ball is detected will be described with reference to FIG. This hold notice effect setting process is executed every time a prior determination command is input.

  When the advance control command is input, the effect control CPU 31a determines whether or not “0” is set in the running flag indicating that the hold notice effect is being executed, that is, whether the hold notice effect is being executed. It is determined whether or not (step S101). In the present embodiment, the hold notice effect is not executed again during the hold notice effect. In other words, even if a pre-decision command that specifies whether or not to execute the hold notice effect is input during execution of the hold notice effect, it is possible to overwrite the currently held notice effect and execute the hold notice effect again. Not done. Therefore, when the determination result of step S101 is negative (during execution of the hold notice effect), the effect control CPU 31a ends the hold notice effect setting process. On the other hand, if the determination result of step S101 is affirmative (the pending notice effect is not being executed), one of the conditions for causing the reserved notice effect is established. Thereby, the CPU 31a for effect control determines whether the input prior determination command is a prior determination command in which the number of stored memories is “2” or more and the hold notice effect can be executed (step S102). 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”. Similarly, 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”. Similarly, 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”. .

  Accordingly, when the advance control command is newly input, the effect control CPU 31a reads the advance determination command stored in the storage area associated with the stored storage number that has already been stored, so that the advance notice effect is being displayed. It is possible to confirm in advance whether or not there is a possibility that an outlier reach effect or a jackpot effect will be executed.

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

  Then, the effect control CPU 31a determines a hold notice pattern from the hold notice patterns YP1 to YP9 associated with the group designated by the prior determination command (step S105). The said hold advance notice pattern is a pattern which shows the display mode of a hold display image, and as shown in FIG. 10, a hold display image (the display form) can be specified for every number of hold notice effects. For example, as shown in FIG. 10, in the case of the hold notice pattern YP6, the hold display image K2 is displayed when the hold notice effect number is “3”, and when the hold notice effect number is “2”. The hold display image K3 is displayed. When the number of hold notice effects is “1”, the hold display image K4 is displayed.

  As shown in FIG. 9, the hold notice patterns that can be selected for each group are different, and the production control CPU 31 a is selected by lottery from the hold notice patterns that can be selected in the group specified by the prior determination command. It is supposed to be.

  Further, as shown in FIGS. 9 and 10, the hold notice pattern YP1 that can be selected in the group A having the lowest expectation value for the big hit is selectable in all the groups. In addition, except for group A, which has the lowest jackpot expectation level, each group can select all of the holding notice patterns for groups with the low jackpot expectation level, and cannot be selected for groups with a low jackpot expectation level. The notice pattern can be selected. For example, the group C can select all the hold notice patterns YP1 to YP3 that can be selected in the groups A and B, and the groups A and B can select the hold notice patterns YP4 and YP5 that cannot be selected. For this reason, as shown in FIGS. 9 and 10, the hold display image K1 displayed by the hold notice pattern YP1 classified into the group A having the lowest expectation degree of the big hit is a hold display that can be displayed in all groups. The image is K1. In addition, except for group A, which has the lowest jackpot expectation level, each group can display all the hold display images displayed in the group with the lowest jackpot expectation level, and the jackpot expectation level. It is possible to display a hold display image that cannot be displayed in a group having a low value. For example, in group C, all the hold display images K1 and K2 that can be displayed in groups A and B can be displayed, and in group A and B, a hold display image K3 that cannot be displayed can be displayed.

  For this reason, when the hold display image that cannot be displayed in a group with a low expectation level for a big hit is displayed, the player can specify which group is higher than that and can know the expected degree for the big hit. For example, when the hold display image K3 is displayed, it can be recognized that it is one of the groups C to E, and it can be recognized that the big hit expectation is higher than the groups A and B.

  In step S105, the effect control CPU 31a, when determining the hold notice pattern, stores it in the effect control RAM 31c. Thereafter, the CPU 31a for effect control sets “1” as a value indicating that the hold notice effect is being executed in the execution flag (step S106), and ends the hold notice effect setting process.

  If the determination result in step S102 is negative, or if the determination result in step S103 is affirmative, the on-hold notice effect setting process is terminated. Then, when the hold notice pattern is stored in the hold notice effect setting process and finished, the effect control CPU 31a uses the stored notice notice pattern as a hold display image indicating the number of hold memories designated by the hold designation command. The hold display image of the display mode corresponding to the number of hold notice effects is referred to. In addition, the effect control CPU 31a does not store the hold advance notice pattern in the hold advance notice effect setting process, and when finished, based on the hold designation command input together with the prior determination command, the number of hold memories designated by the hold designation command. A hold display image (“◯” in this embodiment) is displayed. In addition, when the hold designation command is input during execution of the hold notice effect, the effect control CPU 31a displays a hold display image (“◯” in the present embodiment) indicating the number of hold memories specified by the hold specification command. .

  Next, the hold notice effect execution process for executing the hold notice effect will be described. The effect control CPU 31a executes the hold notice effect execution process when the change pattern designation command is input.

  First, the effect control CPU 31a determines whether or not “1” is set in the execution flag as a value indicating that the hold notice effect is being executed (whether or not the hold notice effect is being executed) ( Step S110). If the determination result in step S110 is negative, the effect control CPU 31a ends the hold notice detection execution process because it is not during the hold notice effect. If the determination result in step S110 is affirmative, the effect control CPU 31a subtracts 1 from the reserved notice effect count stored in the effect control RAM 31c, and updates the reserved notice effect count stored in the effect control RAM 31c. (Step S111).

  Next, the effect control CPU 31a determines whether or not the subtracted hold notice effect number is “0”, that is, whether or not the symbol variation game subject to the hold notice effect has been started (step S112). ). If the determination result in step S112 is negative, the effect control CPU 31a displays a hold display image having a display mode corresponding to the number of hold notice effects produced by subtraction based on the stored hold notice pattern, and performs a hold notice effect execution process. finish.

  On the other hand, if the determination result in step S112 is affirmative, the effect control CPU 31a sets the in-execution flag to indicate that the hold notice effect has ended since the hold display image that is the target of the hold notice effect is deleted. “0” is set as a value indicating that the hold notice effect is not being executed, and the hold notice effect execution process is terminated.

  Note that the hold display image that is not the target of the hold notice effect is displayed in the normal display mode “◯”. Further, the hold display images corresponding to the number of hold storages designated by the hold designation command input together with the variation pattern designation command are displayed. That is, one hold display image is deleted for each symbol variation game.

As described above, the effect control CPU 31a of the present embodiment serves as a notice control unit.
Hereinafter, the execution mode of the hold notice effect will be described with reference to FIGS. 12 and 13.
In FIG. 12, it is assumed that the group B and the big hit effect are designated, and a prior determination command for specifying whether or not the hold notice effect is executable is input. Also, in FIG. 12, it is assumed that the symbol variation game based on the variation pattern P1 for the offending effect is in progress at the time when a prior determination command for specifying whether or not the hold notice effect can be executed is input. In FIG. 12, it is assumed that the number of stored memories is “2” at the time when a prior determination command specifying whether or not to execute the hold notice effect is input. In FIG. 12, description will be made assuming that the hold notice pattern YP3 is selected.

  When a prior determination command is input during the symbol variation game (see FIG. 12A), the display mode of the hold display image is determined based on the hold notice pattern YP3. That is, the hold display image K2 corresponding to the hold notice effect number “3” is displayed as an image corresponding to the hold storage number “3” (see FIG. 12B).

  Then, the symbol variation game ends with a premise (see FIG. 12C). After that, when the next symbol variation game is started, the number of reserved memories becomes “2” (see FIG. 12D). Further, the display mode of the hold display image is determined based on the hold notice pattern YP3. That is, the hold display image K2 corresponding to the hold notice effect number “2” is displayed as an image corresponding to the hold storage number “2” (see FIG. 12D).

  In FIG. 13, it is assumed that the group E and the big hit effect are specified, and a prior determination command for specifying whether or not the hold notice effect can be executed is input. Further, in FIG. 13, it is assumed that the symbol variation game based on the variation pattern P1 for the offending effect is in progress at the time when a prior determination command specifying whether or not to execute the hold notice effect is input. In FIG. 13, it is assumed that the number of stored memories is “2” at the time when a prior determination command specifying whether or not to execute the hold notice effect is input. In FIG. 13, description will be made assuming that the hold notice pattern YP8 is selected. Further, in FIG. 13, description will be made on the assumption that, except for the symbol variation game to be put on hold, there will be no reach effect.

  When a prior determination command is input during the symbol variation game (see FIG. 13A), the display mode of the hold display image is determined based on the hold notice pattern YP8. That is, the hold display image K2 corresponding to the hold notice effect number “3” is displayed as an image corresponding to the hold storage number “3” (see FIG. 13B). The player may recognize that the symbol variation game based on the groups B to E having a high expectation degree of big hits of the group B or higher is the target of the hold notice effect because the hold display image K2 is displayed. it can. That is, the player can recognize that the variation content of the symbol variation game that is the target of the hold notice effect is accompanied by the reach effect.

  Then, the symbol variation game ends with a premise (see FIG. 13C). Thereafter, when the next symbol variation game is started, the number of reserved memories becomes “2” (see FIG. 13D). Further, the display mode of the hold display image is determined based on the hold notice pattern YP8. That is, the hold display image K3 corresponding to the hold notice effect number “2” is displayed as an image corresponding to the hold storage number “2” (see FIG. 13D). The player may recognize that the symbol variation game based on the groups C to E having a high expectation degree of big hits of the group C or higher is the target of the hold notice effect because the hold display image K3 is displayed. it can. That is, the player can recognize that the variation content of the symbol variation game that is the target of the hold notice effect is either the pseudo continuous effect or the reach SR.

  Then, the symbol variation game ends with a premise (see FIG. 13E). Thereafter, when the next symbol variation game is started, the number of reserved memories becomes “1” (see FIG. 13F). Further, the display mode of the hold display image is determined based on the hold notice pattern YP8. That is, the hold display image K5 corresponding to the hold notice effect number “1” is displayed as an image corresponding to the hold storage number “1” (see FIG. 13F). Since the hold display image K5 is displayed, the player can recognize that the symbol variation game based on the group E in which the jackpot is determined is the target of the hold notice effect.

  Then, the symbol variation game ends with a premise (see FIG. 13G). Thereafter, when the next symbol variation game is started, the number of reserved memories becomes “0” (see FIG. 13H). For this reason, all the hold display images are erased. Thereafter, the symbol variation game ends with a big hit from the premise (FIG. 13 (i)).

As described above in detail, the present embodiment has the following effects.
(1) The effect control CPU 31a identifies a group based on the distribution random number R1. Then, the effect control CPU 31a outputs a pre-determining command (prefetch command) for designating the specified group, and displays the pre-pending notice based on the pre-pending notice pattern corresponding to the group designated by the pre-determining command for the game ball. The game is executed until the symbol variation game based on the winning detection is executed. In addition, the effect control CPU 31a identifies a group based on the random number R1 for distribution in the symbol variation game that is the target of the hold notice effect, and causes the symbol variation game to be executed based on the variation pattern corresponding to the identified group. That is, the effect control CPU 31a causes the symbol variation game to be executed based on the variation pattern corresponding to the same group as the group specified by the prior determination command.

  Thereby, the CPU 31a for effect control specifies the effect content (pending notice pattern) of the notice effect without specifying the change content (change pattern) of the symbol variation game based on the detection of the winning of the game ball at the time of winning detection. be able to. In other words, the effect control CPU 31a uses the jackpot determination random number, the reach determination random number, the distribution random number R1 and the distribution random number R2 at the time of winning detection, without specifying the variation pattern, and determines the big hit. The group is specified using the random number for distribution and the random number for distribution R1. Then, the production control CPU 31a determines the hold notice pattern according to the group. Further, the effect control CPU 31a determines the variation pattern based on the distribution random number R2 according to the group. Thereby, the number of prior determination commands can be reduced. That is, since it is not necessary to prefetch all the variation patterns and specify the variation pattern, the number of variation patterns P1 to P10 is smaller (that is, the number of groups A to E is sufficient). Further, at the time of the hold notice effect, since the random number to be used is reduced, the control burden is small. For this reason, it is possible to reduce the control burden related to the hold notice effect. In addition, for each variation content of the symbol variation game, that is, a group of reach NR, a group of reach SR, a group of confirmed jackpot, a group of confirmed out of reach without reach, a group in which pseudo continuous production and reach NR are performed, It is divided. For this reason, it is possible to infer the variation content and the jackpot expectation degree of the symbol variation game from the effect content of the hold notice effect.

  (2) When the number of holding notice effects is large, a holding notice pattern for displaying a holding display image to be displayed in a group with a low jackpot expectation level so that the big hit expectation degree increases step by step every time the symbol variation game is executed. YP2, YP4, YP6, and YP8 exist. In the hold notice pattern YP2, YP4, YP6, YP8, when the number of hold notice effects is reduced, a hold display image to be displayed in a group with a high jackpot expectation is displayed. For this reason, when there are many pending games, it can be expected that the big hit expectation may increase step by step. In addition, it is possible to pay attention to what kind of jackpot expectation will be finally obtained. Furthermore, the hold display image that can be displayed for each group is determined, and the big hit expectation degree of the hold display image conforms to the group. For this reason, even if there are multiple types of hold display images, since the big hit expectation degree corresponds to the group, it is not necessary to decide the rank of the big hit expectation degree for all the hold display images, and the control is simple. Become.

  (3) The effect control CPU 31a executes the hold notice effect based on the hold notice pattern YP2, YP4, YP6, YP8, and when the number of the hold notice effects is plural, it is designated by the prior determination command. First, a hold display image that can be displayed in a group having a lower probability of jackpot than the group is displayed. On the other hand, the presentation control CPU 31a, based on the hold notice pattern YP2, YP4, YP6, YP8, every time the number of the hold notice effects decreases, the group-specific hold display image specified by the prior determination command is displayed. Until it is displayed, a group-specific hold display image having a high jackpot expectation level is displayed step by step. In this way, since the group-specific hold display image is displayed, it is easy to recognize the big hit expectation. Moreover, it can be easily recognized that the jackpot expectation increases step by step.

  (4) The fluctuation contents of the fluctuation pattern are grouped according to the jackpot expectation. For example, the group is divided into a group B for reach NR, a group D for reach SR, a group E for determining jackpot, a group A for determining non-reach, and a group C for performing pseudo-continuous production and reach NR. The group with a high expectation level for jackpots includes a hold display image that can be displayed in a group with a low expectation level for jackpots, and a hold display image specific to a group that cannot be displayed for a group with a low expectation level for jackpots. It can be displayed. Thereby, it is possible to know the expected degree of jackpot from the production contents of the hold notice effect. In addition, even when a hold notice effect of an effect content that can be executed in a group with a low expectation level of a big hit is executed, the player can expect that the expected degree of a big hit may be high .

  (5) Group A includes an effect content for off-line production that can be executed by any group (holding notice pattern YP1), and groups B to D include an effect content for off-line effect (holding advance notice). Pattern YP1) and the contents of reach effects (holding notice patterns YP2 to YP7) indicating that the reach is executed. The group E has a special jackpot effect that indicates that it will be a big hit (holding advance notice patterns YP8 to YP9), an effect content for the reach effect (holding advance notice patterns YP2 to YP7), and an offending effect content (hold). A notice pattern YP1) is included. For this reason, when the hold notice effect (hold notice pattern YP2 to YP7) of the effect contents for reach effect is executed, it is possible to make the player recognize that the reach is executed. In addition, when the contents of the special effect for the big hit (holding notice patterns YP8 to YP9) are executed, it can be recognized that the big hit effect is executed.

In addition, you may change the said embodiment as follows.
In the above embodiment, the effect display device 11 is a liquid crystal type, but it may be a dot matrix type or an 8-segment LED type effect display device, or may be a mechanical effect display device such as a drum type.

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.
-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 hold notice effect is executed on the basis of the hold notice patterns YP2, YP4, YP6, and YP8, and the display mode of the hold display image is changed step by step.

In the above embodiment, the number and type of variation patterns corresponding to each group may be changed. Similarly, the number and type of pending notice patterns corresponding to each group may be changed.
In the above-described embodiment, each group can execute all the pending notice patterns having a lower jackpot expectation than that group, but it may not be executed.

  In step S102 of the above embodiment, it is a condition that the number of reserved memories is “2” or more. However, among the preliminary determination commands indicating the number of reserved memories “1”, a winning game ball is detected while the fluctuation is stopped. As long as the command is not a prior determination command when the change starts, the number of reserved memories may be “1” or more. That is, the number of reserved memories may be “1” during the symbol variation game.

Next, a technical idea that can be grasped from the above embodiment and another example will be added below.
(B) The fluctuation contents of the fluctuation pattern are grouped according to the jackpot expectation level. For a group with a high jackpot expectation level, together with the performance contents that can be executed in a group with a low jackpot expectation level, the jackpot expectation level The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein a group-specific production content that is not executable in a low-grade group is included.

  (B) The variation content of the variation pattern is at least divided into a jackpot group, a loss reach group, and a loss group, and the content of the holding notice effect corresponding to the loss group is a loss that can be executed by any group. Production contents for production are included, and the production contents of the hold notice production corresponding to the outlier reach group include the production content for the outage production and the production content for the outlier reach production indicating that the reach production is executed. The contents of the hold notice effect corresponding to the jackpot group include the effect content dedicated to the jackpot that indicates that it will be a big hit, the effect content for the outreach reach effect, and the effect content for the outage effect The gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the gaming machine is characterized in that:

  DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 30 ... Main control board, 30a ... Main control CPU, 30b ... Main control ROM, 30c ... Main control RAM, 31a ... Production control CPU, P1-P10 ... Fluctuation pattern.

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The main control means for controlling the entire gaming machine, the sub-control means for executing various processes based on the control signal output from the main control means, and the winning detection means when the game ball is detected as winning, a plurality of There is an effect execution means for displaying a symbol variation game performed by varying the type of symbols, and when a predetermined jackpot display result is displayed in the symbol variation game, a big hit game in which the special winning means is opened and closed is generated. In the gaming machine
The main control means includes
Random number obtaining means for obtaining the value of the random number for jackpot determination and the random number for allocating the variation pattern triggered by the winning detection of the game ball by the winning detection means,
Each time a game ball is detected by the winning detection means, a start holding ball indicating the number of symbol variable games that are suspended can be stored in association with various random numbers acquired by the random number acquiring means. A holding ball storage means;
Jackpot determination means for executing jackpot determination for determining whether or not a jackpot display result is displayed in the symbol variation game based on the jackpot determination random number acquired by the random number acquisition means at the start of the symbol variation game; ,
Variation pattern determining means for determining a variation pattern for identifying variation contents of the symbol variation game based on the determination result of the jackpot determination means and the variation pattern distribution random number acquired together with the random number for determination of the big hit used at the time of the jackpot determination;
Prefetch command output means for outputting a prefetch command indicating the number of symbol variable games whose execution is suspended,
The sub-control means is
Based on the input prefetching command, it is provided with a notice control means for executing a holding notice effect that suggests the possibility that the symbol variation game whose execution is suspended will be a big hit over a plurality of symbol variation games,
The variation pattern is grouped for each variation content specified by the variation pattern, and the production content of the hold notice effect that can be executed is different for each group of the variation pattern,
The pre-read command output means identifies a variation pattern group based on the acquired jackpot determination random number and variation pattern distribution random number when the winning detection of the game ball by the winning detection means, and identifies the identified group, Output with the look-ahead command along with the number of symbol variation games on hold,
The notice control means selects a group designated by the pre-read command, and causes the pending notice effect of the effect content corresponding to the selected group to be executed until the symbol variation game based on the winning detection of the game ball is executed. A gaming machine characterized by The fluctuation contents of the fluctuation pattern are grouped according to the jackpot expectation,
The notice control means executes a notice effect with effect contents included in a group having a lower degree of big hit expectation than the group specified by the look-ahead command when there are a plurality of symbol variable games held by the input look-ahead command. On the other hand, until the big hit expectation group specified by the input prefetch command is reached, the effect of the group with low big hit expectation level is increased so that the big hit expectation degree increases step by step every time the symbol variation game is executed. 2. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein a pending notice effect is executed with the content of the effect included in the selection. The group with high expectation level for jackpots includes the production contents that can be performed in the group with low expectation level for jackpots, as well as group-specific effects that cannot be performed for groups with low expectation level for jackpots. ,
The notice control means executes a notice effect with effect contents included in a group having a lower degree of big hit expectation than the group specified by the look-ahead command when there are a plurality of symbol variable games held by the input look-ahead command. On the other hand, until reaching the jackpot expectation group specified by the look-ahead command, each time the symbol variation game is executed, a group having a high jackpot expectation level is selected step by step, and the contents specific to the selected group are put on hold. The gaming machine according to claim 2, wherein a notice effect is executed.

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