JP2012130621A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To improve amusements of a game by contriving to make a player recognize a promising scene for a probability variable state being imparted.SOLUTION: After the end of a 2R probability variable big winning game or a small winning game when the time of winning is a non variation short state, whether it is the probability variable state is not easily recognized. Then, after winning them, a special symbol variation pattern for 30 times is determined in a special selection state in which it is more easily determined to execute a holding notice performance than in a normal selection state. Thus, after the end of the 2R probability variable big winning game or the small winning game when the time of winning is the non variation short state, it is easily determined to execute the holding notice performance over 30 times of symbol variation games, and the trigger of executing a prior performance easily arrives. Thus, by contriving a means for the arrival of the trigger of executing the holding notice performance, the player is made to recognize that it is the promising scene for the probability variable state being imparted.

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine in which a winning game is performed after a display result of a symbol variation game is displayed when a winning lottery is won.

  Conventionally, there is a pachinko gaming machine which is a kind of gaming machine, which gives a probability state in which the lottery probability state of the big hit lottery is shifted to the high probability lottery state after the big hit game that opens the big prize opening. In the promiscuous state, it is easy for the player to win a big hit in the big win lottery, which is advantageous to the player. For this reason, if the player wins the big hit in the big hit lottery, the player wants to be given a certain change state. For this reason, in the case of recognizing that it is not in a probabilistic state, there is a possibility that the interest of the game is reduced. Accordingly, there is a technique that improves interest by making it difficult for the player to recognize whether or not a certain probability state is given (for example, Patent Document 1).

  In Patent Document 1, a “big hit 4” that gives a certain change state after the end of the big hit game and a display effect that looks the same as “big hit 4” are developed, and “big hit 4” is displayed between the display effects. It has a “small hit 1” that opens the grand prize opening in the same manner. In addition, after the small hit game based on “one small hit” is finished, the probability variation state is not newly given with “one small hit” as a trigger.

  For this reason, in Patent Document 1, when the big winning opening is opened based on the winning of “big hit 4” or “small win 1”, it is determined whether the “big hit 4” or “small win 1” is won. Make it difficult for people to recognize. Therefore, it is difficult for the player to recognize whether the probability variation state is given because it is difficult to recognize whether the game is “big hit 4” or “small hit 1”.

JP 2006-1116016 A

  By the way, when making it difficult to recognize whether or not the probability variation state is given as in Patent Document 1, it is difficult not only to recognize that the probability variation state is not imparted, but also the probability variation state is imparted. It will be difficult to recognize. However, in such a situation, if it is not possible to grasp that it is a scene where the player can be expected to be given a certain probability state, whether the probability variation state is given The effect of the configuration that makes it difficult to recognize whether or not is not exhibited.

  The present invention was made paying attention to such problems existing in the prior art, and the purpose of the player is to be a scene that can be expected to be given a probable state. It is an object of the present invention to provide a gaming machine that can improve the interest of the game by making a device that can be grasped.

  In order to achieve the above-mentioned object, the invention described in claim 1 is characterized in that a storage means for storing a game ball that has entered a start opening for giving a start condition for a symbol variation game as a start holding ball, and a start of the storage means A winning lottery means for performing a lottery for lottery whether or not to win at the start of the symbol variation game based on the holding ball, and a winning determination means for determining the type of winning if the winning lottery is won, When the winning lottery is won, a winning game for releasing the winning means is performed after the display result of the symbol variation game is displayed, and when the winning determining means determines a specific winning type, the winning means In the gaming machine in which the lottery probability state of the winning lottery is controlled to either the high-probability lottery state or the low-probability lottery state after the winning game is released, when the ball enters the starting port, Pattern variation The pre-determining means for preliminarily determining the variation content of the game, and the possibility that the symbol varying game as the determination target of the prior determination based on the determination result of the pre-determining means Prior effect execution means for executing an advance effect suggested in advance prior to execution, and the variation contents of the symbol variation game based on the lottery result of the winning lottery means at the start of the symbol variation game based on the start holding ball of the storage means Variation content determining means for determining, wherein the prior effect executing means causes the prior effect to be executed when the prior determination means determines that the change content is specific, and the prior effect is performed. When it is executed, it is executed from the symbol variation game executed prior to the symbol variation game as the determination target of the prior determination to the symbol variation game as the determination subject. The variation content determining means includes a normal determination state in which the specific variation content is determined at a normal rate and a special determination state in which the specific variation content is determined at a rate higher than the normal rate, The gist is that, when the determining means determines the specific winning type, after the winning game for releasing the winning means is completed, the variation content of the symbol variation game for a specified number of times is determined in the special determination state.

  According to a second aspect of the present invention, in the gaming machine according to the first aspect, when there is a ball entering the start opening during the execution of the preliminary presentation, the contents of the presentation of the preliminary presentation being executed are input. An effect changing means for changing at a predetermined timing after the ball is provided, and the effect changing means is an effect of the pre-production that is being executed due to a ball entering the start opening during the execution of the pre-production. When changing the content, the production content of the pre-production that is being executed at the predetermined timing is changed based on the determination result of the preliminary judgment for the pre-production, and the entry to the start opening is made. Depending on the starting condition given by the ball, a special figure variation game using a special symbol is performed, and the starting port is opened when the opening condition is established in a closed state where it is difficult for a game ball to enter the entrance port. A game ball enters the entrance from the closed state An open / close member that can be changed from the open state to the closed state when the close condition is satisfied, and the open condition for changing the open / close member to the open state. A lottery means for performing an open lottery to determine whether or not to establish is established, and when winning the establishment of the release condition in the open lottery, the display result is fixedly stopped and displayed in a normal figure variation game using a normal symbol After that, the normal storage means for changing the opening and closing member to the open state and storing the game ball that has entered the normal start port for giving the start condition of the usual figure variation game as the normal start holding ball, and the normal storage means Before the execution of the normal variation game, it is determined whether or not the normal variation game based on the normally-started holding ball stored in When the prior determination means and the normal prior determination means determine the determination result, the opening of the opening / closing member to the open state based on the universal variation game as the determination target is prior to the special variation game. Variable determination means for determining whether or not an effect is being executed, wherein the prior effect execution means determines that the prior determination means has a specific variation content and the determination of the variable determination means If the result is affirmative, the gist is that the advance effect can be executed.

  According to a third aspect of the present invention, in the gaming machine according to the second aspect of the invention, the prior performance executing means is configured to perform the preliminary production even if both of the determination results of the normal prior determination means and the variable determination means are not positive. The gist is that the production can be executed.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to improve the interest of the game by giving a device that allows the player to grasp that it is a scene that can be expected to be given the probability variation state.

The front view which shows the game board of a pachinko machine. Explanatory drawing explaining the kind of jackpot. The block diagram which shows the electrical constitution of a pachinko gaming machine. Explanatory drawing explaining a reach determination value. Explanatory drawing explaining a fluctuation | variation primary determination value. Explanatory drawing explaining a fluctuation | variation secondary determination value. Explanatory drawing explaining a special figure fluctuation pattern. (A)-(c) is explanatory drawing explaining a special figure fluctuation pattern distribution table. (A), (b) is explanatory drawing explaining the selection state of a special figure fluctuation pattern. (A), (b) is explanatory drawing explaining a common figure fluctuation pattern. The flowchart which shows a special symbol input process. The flowchart which shows a special symbol start process. The flowchart which shows a special symbol start process. The flowchart which shows a special symbol start process. The flowchart which shows a normal symbol input process. The flowchart which shows a normal symbol start process. The flowchart which shows a special figure prefetch command setting process. The flowchart which shows a special figure prefetch command setting process. Explanatory drawing explaining a special figure prefetch command. The flowchart which shows a general-purpose prefetch command setting process. Explanatory drawing explaining a common figure prefetch command. Explanatory drawing explaining the data storage aspect of a special figure prefetch command. Explanatory drawing explaining the data storage aspect of a common map prefetch command. (A)-(c) is explanatory drawing explaining the feasible condition of a hold notice effect. The flowchart which shows a pending | holding notice effect setting process. The flowchart which shows a hold notice effect execution process. Explanatory drawing explaining the expansion | deployment aspect of a reservation notice effect. (A), (b) is explanatory drawing explaining the condition which performs a hold notice effect. (A)-(h) is explanatory drawing explaining the execution aspect of a hold notice effect. (A)-(d) is explanatory drawing explaining 2nd Embodiment.

(First embodiment)
A first embodiment in which the present invention is embodied in a pachinko gaming machine that is a kind of gaming machine will be described below with reference to FIGS.

  As shown in FIG. 1, an effect display device 11 as a display device having a liquid crystal display type image display unit GH 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 displayed by variably displaying a plurality of symbol sequences (three columns in the present embodiment), and various display effects executed in association with the symbol variation game are displayed as images. The 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. The symbol variation game of the effect display device 11 is performed using decorative symbols (effect symbols, hereinafter referred to as “decorative 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 special symbol (hereinafter referred to as "special symbol") is varied and displayed. The special figure is a notification pattern showing the result of the internal lottery (big hit lottery) for whether or not the big hit, and the result of the internal lottery (small hit lottery) for whether or not the small hit. Hereinafter, the symbol variation game of the special symbol display device 12 is referred to as a “special symbol variation game”.

  In the special symbol display device 12, a special symbol selected according to the lottery result of the big hit lottery or the small hit lottery from a plurality of types (in this embodiment, 106 types) of special symbols is displayed. A fixed stop display is displayed when the operation ends. The 106 types of special symbols are 100 types of big hit symbols that can recognize big hits, five types of small hit symbols that can recognize small hits, and one type that becomes a symbol that can recognize a loss. It is categorized as an outlier design. When the big hit symbol is displayed as a fixed stop, the big hit game is given to the player. When the small hit symbol is displayed in a fixed stop state, the player is given a small hit game.

  In addition, the effect display device 11 displays eight types of numbers [1] to [8] for each column as a decorative drawing. In addition, the decoration of each column in the effect display device 11 is displayed in a variable manner along a predetermined change direction (vertical scroll direction) when the symbol change game is started. The symbol variation (variable display) indicates a state in which the symbol or symbol string is operating while changing the display symbol type in the effect display device 11 and the special symbol display device 12.

  The effect display device 11 is configured with a display area larger than that of the special symbol display device 12, and the decorative drawing is displayed much larger than the special symbol. For this reason, the player can recognize a hit (big hit or small hit) or a deviation from the decorative drawing that is confirmed and stopped on the effect display device 11. The effect display device 11 displays a display result corresponding to the display result of the special figure variation game. Specifically, when the big hit symbol is confirmed and stopped in the special figure variation game, the big hit symbol is also confirmed and stopped on the effect display device 11 in principle. In the present embodiment, the jackpot symbol based on the decoration is a symbol combination ([222], [777], etc.) in which the symbols in all the rows are the same symbol.

  Further, in the case of a special symbol variation game, when a shift symbol is confirmed and stopped, in principle, the slip symbol is also fixed and stopped on the effect display device 11. In the present embodiment, the symbols out of the decorative pattern are, in principle, symbol combinations ([135], [246], etc.) in which the symbols in all the columns are different, or the symbols in one column are different from the symbols in the other two columns. Different symbol combinations ([151], [767], etc.) are used.

  In addition, when the small winning symbol is confirmed and stopped in the special figure variation game, the certainty suggestion symbol is confirmed and stopped on the effect display device 11. In addition, even when a big hit symbol that can recognize a big hit in the special figure variation game is confirmed and stopped, the certainty suggestion symbol may be fixed and stopped on the effect display device 11. Note that the probability variation suggestion symbol suggests that a probability variation state (hereinafter referred to as “probability variation state”) in which the lottery probability of the jackpot lottery varies from a low probability (normal probability) to a high probability may be given. It is a design. In the present embodiment, the certainty suggestion symbol by the decorative drawing corresponds to a specific symbol combination ([121], [232], etc.) among the outlier symbol combinations.

  Further, in the effect display device 11, the variation of the symbol sequence is stopped in the order of the left column → the right column → the middle column as viewed from the player side, and the decorative drawing is temporarily stopped and displayed for each symbol column by the variation stop. When the left column and the right column that are once stopped and displayed are the same symbol, the reach state can be recognized from the symbol combination. A symbol combination that can recognize the reach state is a reach symbol combination. The stoppage of the symbol indicates a state in which the symbol is stopped and displayed on the effect display device 11. The stop display includes a temporary stop display in which the symbol is displayed in a fluctuation state and a fixed stop display in which the symbol is fixed and stopped.

  On the lower left side of the special symbol display device 12, a special symbol hold display device 13 having a plurality (four in this embodiment) of special symbol hold light emitting units is disposed. The special symbol hold display device 13 notifies the player of the stored number of start hold balls (hereinafter referred to as “special figure hold memory number”) for the special figure variation game (special figure) stored inside the machine. The special figure reserved memory number is increased by “1” when a game ball wins (enters) a start winning port (upper start winning port 15A or lower start winning port 15B) as a starting port arranged on the game board 10. On the other hand, “1” is subtracted at the start of the special figure variation game. Therefore, when a game ball wins any of the start winning games during the special figure variation game, the special figure holding memory number is further added and accumulated up to a predetermined upper limit number (“4” in this embodiment). . The special figure holding memory number indicates the number of executions of the special figure variation game that is pending execution.

  In addition, a reserved image display area K for displaying an image of the special figure reservation storage number is formed in a lower area of the image display unit GH. The reserved image display area K is configured to have four individual display areas corresponding to the upper limit number of special figure reserved memories. In the hold image display area K, the number of individual display areas corresponding to the number of special figure hold memories is displayed as an image with a hold display. For example, in the case of the storage number “2”, the corresponding two individual display areas are displayed as an image in a display state with a hold, while the remaining individual display areas are displayed as an image without a hold display. The That is, the individual display area individually corresponds to each start holding ball. In FIG. 1, “◯” is displayed as an image in the individual display area as an on-hold display mode. The reserved image display area K is formed in the image display portion GH that the player always pays attention to. For this reason, the player recognizes the number of special figure hold memories from the number of individual display areas that are image-displayed in the hold-present display mode in each of the hold image display areas K.

  Further, a normal symbol display device 14 a is disposed on the left side of the special symbol display device 12. In the normal symbol display device 14a, a normal symbol variation game (hereinafter referred to as a "normal game") is displayed in which a plurality of types of normal symbols (hereinafter referred to as "general symbols") are displayed in a variable manner. The usual figure is a notification pattern indicating the result of an internal lottery (lottery per ordinary figure) as to whether or not per ordinary figure. In the normal symbol display device 14a of the present embodiment, if it is a symbol per ordinary symbol, “○” is lit and informed, while if it is out of the ordinary symbol, “x” is lit and informed.

  Between the special symbol display device 12 and the normal symbol display device 14a, a normal symbol hold display device 14b having a plurality of (four in the present embodiment) general symbol hold light emitting units is disposed. The normal symbol hold display device 14b notifies the player of the stored number of start reserved balls for normal use stored in the machine (hereinafter referred to as “the number of reserved general hold numbers”). The number of stored general-purpose drawings is increased by “1” when a game ball passes (enters) a normal symbol operation gate (hereinafter referred to as “gate”) 19 disposed on the game board 10. “1” is subtracted at the start of the figure game. Therefore, when a game ball passes to the gate 19 during the usual game, the usual figure holding memory number is further added and accumulated up to a predetermined upper limit number (“4” in this embodiment). The number-of-usual-pending memory indicates the number of times that the usual-pending game is pending. In the present embodiment, the special figure variation game and the ordinary figure game can be executed simultaneously.

  Below the effect display device 11, an upper start winning opening 15 </ b> A having an upper winning opening 15 a as a entrance for a game ball is arranged. An upper start opening switch SW1 (shown in FIG. 3) for detecting a winning game ball is disposed behind the upper start winning opening 15A. The upper start winning opening 15A can give a start condition for the special figure variation game and a payout condition for game balls as a predetermined number of prize balls by detecting the winning game ball with the upper start opening switch SW1.

  Further, below the upper start winning port 15A, a lower start winning port 15B having a lower winning port 15b as a game ball receiving port is disposed. The lower start winning opening 15B is an ordinary electric accessory, and includes an opening / closing blade 16 as an opening / closing member that opens and closes by an actuator (solenoid, motor, etc.) not shown. The lower start winning opening 15B is opened so that the opening of the opening / closing blade 16 is expanded and the game ball is easy to win, while the opening of the opening / closing blade 16 is not expanded and the gaming ball wins. It is difficult to close. That is, the opening / closing blade 16 changes the lower winning opening 15b of the lower start winning opening 15B from a closed state in which a game ball is difficult to enter to an open state in which a game ball is easy to enter. Further, a lower start port switch SW2 (shown in FIG. 3) for detecting a winning game ball is disposed in the back of the lower start winning port 15B. The lower start winning opening 15B can give a start condition for the special figure variation game and a payout condition for game balls as a predetermined number of prize balls by detecting the winning game ball with the lower start opening switch SW2.

  A gate 19 is disposed on the left side of the effect display device 11. A normal symbol variation switch SW4 (shown in FIG. 3) for detecting a passed game ball is disposed at the back of the gate 19. The gate 19 can give the start condition of the normal game by detecting the passed game ball with the normal symbol variation switch SW4. The usual game is a lottery result (result of lottery per usual figure) whether or not the opening / closing blades 16 of the lower start prize opening 15B are opened (whether a game ball can be awarded to the lower start prize opening 15B). It is an effect performed for deriving. Then, when a lottery per ordinary figure as an open lottery is won (as the fulfillment of the release condition), a game per ordinary figure in which the opening / closing blade 16 is opened is awarded. Further, opening the opening / closing blade 16 makes it easy to win the game ball in the lower start winning opening 15B, and the player can obtain an opportunity to easily acquire the start condition of the special figure variation game and the prize ball. In the present embodiment, when the lottery per common drawing is won, an opening condition for changing the open / close blade 16 to the open state is established.

  Also, below the lower start winning opening 15B, there is a large winning opening (special winning opening) 18 as a winning means provided with a large winning opening door 17 that opens and closes by the operation of an actuator (solenoid, motor, etc.) not shown. It is arranged. A count switch SW3 (shown in FIG. 3) for detecting a winning game 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 (for example, 8) of winning balls by detecting the winning game balls. The big winning opening 18 is opened by the opening operation of the big winning opening door 17 during the big hit game, and the winning of the game ball is allowed. For this reason, during the big hit game, the player can obtain a chance to win a prize ball. In the present embodiment, the special winning opening 18 is opened by the opening operation of the special winning entry door 17 even during the small hit game.

  In the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment, a probability fluctuation (hereinafter referred to as “probability change”) state advantageous to the player may be given. When the probability variation state is given, the winning probability (lottery probability) of the big hit lottery is changed (improved) from a low probability (normal probability, for example, 4/1439) to a high probability (for example, 33/1439). Further, the probability variation state is given until the next big hit occurs. The probability variation state is advantageous to the player because the winning probability of the big hit lottery varies with a high probability and the big hit is likely to occur.

  Further, in this embodiment, there is a case where a variation time shortening (hereinafter referred to as “shortening”) state is given as a state of improving the entrance rate that is advantageous to the player. When the variable state is given, the fluctuation time of the normal game is shortened, and the winning probability (lottery probability) of the lottery per normal map based on the passage of the gate 19 is low (normal probability, for example, 1/251) ) To a high probability (for example, 250/251). For this reason, the open time of the opening / closing blade 16 per unit time increases during the variable state. That is, during the changing state, the rate of entering the game balls into the lower start winning opening 15B per unit time is improved, which is advantageous for the player. Then, the variable speed state is a ball entry rate improving state in which the ball entry rate to the lower start winning opening 15B is improved by increasing the opening time of the opening / closing blade 16 per unit time.

  In the present embodiment, the open / close blade 16 opens and closes in the same operation pattern when winning per common figure, depending on whether the variable state is given or not. It is like that. That is, in the case of winning in the usual way, the open / close blade 16 is kept open until a predetermined open time (for example, “5 seconds (5000 (ms))”) elapses.

  In a pachinko gaming machine, a player operates a launching device (not shown) to drive the launching device, whereby a game ball is launched into the game area of the game board 10. When the game balls launched to the game board 10 flow down the game board 10, the start winning holes 15 </ b> A and 15 </ b> B, the big prize opening 18, and the gates are played by game nails arranged on the game board 10. 19 and so on. In the present embodiment, the predetermined opening time of the opening / closing blade 16 when winning per normal figure is sufficiently longer than the time spent by the game balls launched to the game area of the game board 10 to flow down the game area Set to a long time. Therefore, when the predetermined opening time is set to “5 seconds”, the time spent for the flow of the game area of the game ball is sufficiently shorter than “5 seconds” (for example, “2.5 seconds”). And “3 seconds”).

Next, the big hit game and the small hit game specified for the pachinko gaming machine of this embodiment will be described below with reference to FIG.
The jackpot game is started after the jackpot symbol is confirmed and stopped in the special figure variation game, and the special figure variation game ends. When the big hit game is started, an opening effect indicating the start of the big hit game is first performed. After the opening effect, the round game in which the special winning opening 18 is opened is performed a plurality of times with a predetermined number of rounds as an upper limit (2 rounds or 15 rounds in the present embodiment). One round game is until the grand prize opening 18 is opened and closed a predetermined number of times, and during one round game, the big prize opening 18 is until a predetermined number of game balls are won. Or until the specified time (round game time) elapses. In round games, round effects are performed. Then, an ending effect indicating the end of the jackpot game is performed, and the jackpot game is ended.

  In the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment, when the big hit lottery is won, one big hit is determined from the three types of big wins shown in FIG. 2, and the big hit game based on the determined big hit is given. Which of the three types of jackpots is to be determined is determined according to the type of special figure (jackpot symbol) determined when the jackpot lottery is won. In the present embodiment, the jackpot symbols of 100 types of special figures are classified for each special figure as shown in FIG. In the special bonus jackpot design, the type of jackpot game is specified, and the internal control state based on whether the jackpot game type and whether or not the jackpot game is to be changed into a promiscuous state and whether or not to make a variable state Is identified.

  For symbol A, 40 types of special bonus jackpot symbols are assigned. In the design B, 25 types of special bonus jackpot symbols are distributed. 35 types of symbol C are assigned as special jackpot symbols. In addition, five types of symbols D are assigned to symbol D as special bonus jackpot symbols. In addition, the special figure distribution random number, which will be described later, is used for determining the special figure jackpot symbol, and the special figure is determined based on the extracted value of the special figure distribution random number. In the special figure jackpot symbol, for each special figure, a numerical value that can be taken by the random number for special figure distribution (in this embodiment, all 100 integer values from 0 to 99) are given in a predetermined number (this implementation) (In the form, one by one). For this reason, the jackpot symbol of the special figure is uniquely determined if the value of the random number for special figure distribution is specified. In addition, for determining the small hit symbol of the special figure, a random number for small hit symbol distribution described later is used, and the special figure is determined based on the extracted value of the random number for small hit symbol distribution. For each special figure, a small number of random numbers for small hit symbol distribution (in this embodiment, all five integer values from 0 to 4) are assigned to each special figure. Distribution is performed (one by one in this embodiment). For this reason, the special symbol small hit symbol is uniquely determined if the value of the random symbol for small hit symbol distribution is specified.

  The jackpot game based on symbols A and C is a 15R jackpot game in which the prescribed number of rounds is set to “15”. “R” indicates a round. In the 15R jackpot game, the upper limit number of balls (specified number) for one round game is set to “8 balls”. In addition, in the 15R jackpot game, “1” is set as the number of times of opening the grand prize opening 18 in each round game, and “25 seconds” is set as the opening mode (maximum opening time) of the big prize opening 18 in each round game. Yes. Note that each round game may be terminated when a maximum number of game balls are entered. For this reason, in the 15R big hit game, "25 seconds" is the maximum time as the round game time.

  Then, after the big hit game based on the symbol A is finished, the probability change state (no limit (until the next big hit)) and the variable state are given until the end of the probability change state ("next time"). On the other hand, after the big hit game based on the symbol C is finished, the variable state is given to the non-probable variation state and the symbol variation game of 100 times (maximum value). Hereinafter, the jackpot game based on the symbol A is referred to as “15R probability variable jackpot game”. The jackpot game based on the symbol C is indicated as “15R non-probable big hit game”.

  The jackpot game based on the symbol B is a 2R jackpot game in which the prescribed number of rounds is set to “2”. In the 2R big hit game, the upper limit number of balls (specified number) for one round game is set to “8 balls”. In the 2R jackpot game, “1” is set as the number of times of opening the grand prize opening 18 in each round game, and “0.06 seconds” is set as the opening mode (maximum opening time) of the big prize opening 18 in each round game. Has been. Note that each round game may be terminated when a maximum number of game balls are entered. Therefore, in the 2R big hit game, “0.06 seconds” is the maximum time as the round game time.

  Then, after the big hit game based on the symbol B is finished, a certain change state (no limit (until next big hit)) is given regardless of the internal control state at the time of winning the big hit lottery. In addition, after the big hit game based on the symbol B is finished, if the internal control state at the time of winning the big hit lottery is the non-changeable state, the variable state is not given ("None"). On the other hand, after the big hit game based on the symbol B is completed, if the internal control state at the time of winning the big hit lottery is a variable state, the variable state is given until the end of the certainty state ("next time"). In this case, both the probability variation state and the variation state are given. Hereinafter, the jackpot game based on the symbol B is referred to as “2R probability variable jackpot game”.

  In addition, the small hit game based on the symbol D is started after the special symbol variable game is displayed with the small bonus symbol fixed and stopped in the special symbol variable game. In the small hit game, the upper limit number of balls (prescribed number) in the small hit game is set to “8 balls”. In addition, in the small hit game, “2 times” is set as the number of times of opening of the big winning opening 18 during the small hit game, and “0.06 seconds” is set as the opening mode (maximum opening time) of the big winning opening 18 in each opening. Has been. Note that the maximum opening time in this case is the maximum time through the entire opening of a plurality of times, and is a small hit game time. In the present embodiment, the small hit game time may end when the maximum number of game balls enters. For this reason, the small hit game time is the maximum time (maximum opening time).

  In the small hit game according to the present embodiment, the large winning opening 18 is controlled to open and close in the same opening manner as it appears as the two round games open in the 2R probability variation game. In addition, in the small hit game, the same time as the 2R probability variable game is set as the opening time and the ending time. For this reason, it is not possible to visually discriminate between the end of the two rounds in the small hit game and the end of the second round game in the 2R probability variation per game.

  In the small hit, the internal control state after the end of the small hit game is continued in the internal control state at the time of winning the small hit lottery. In other words, in the small hit, if the probability variation state is given at the time of winning the small hit lottery, the probability variation state is continuously given even after the small hit game is finished, while if the probability variation state is not granted, the small hit game is ended. The probability variation state is not given later. In addition, in the small hit, if the short state is given at the time of winning the small hit lottery, the short state is continuously given even after the end of the small hit game. No change state is given after the game ends.

  In this embodiment, the player sets the difference between the big hit of the special drawing of the symbol B and the small bonus of the special drawing of the symbol D based on the opening / closing operation mode and the time of the big winning opening 18. . In these cases, the effects are set so that the player cannot distinguish the difference from the effects during the hit game. As a result, in the case where these are given, a game property is created that makes it difficult for the player to know whether or not the player is in a probable state. And such a scene becomes a scene which can have expectation with respect to the probability variation | change state being provided. In particular, in the non-variable state, the non-variable state is entered after the end of any of these winning games, so that it is difficult for the player to know whether or not the probability variation state.

  In the present embodiment, when a big hit game is awarded, in principle, the big hit symbols ([111] to [888]) of the decorative drawings in which the symbols in all the columns are the same symbol are derived. Further, in this embodiment, when a 15R probability variable big hit game is awarded, the big hit symbols ([111], [333], [555], [777]) of the decorative figures in which the symbols in all the rows are the same odd number symbols. Is derived in the symbol variation game of the effect display device 11. Further, in this embodiment, when a 15R non-probable big hit game is awarded, the big hit symbols ([222], [444], [666], [888] of the decorative figures in which the symbols in all the rows are the same even number symbols) ) Is derived in the symbol variation game of the effect display device 11. On the other hand, in this embodiment, when the 2R probability variation big hit game or the small hit game is given among the big hit games, the probability change suggestion symbols ([121], [232], etc.) based on the decorative drawing are displayed on the effect display device 11. It comes to be derived by.

Next, the electrical configuration of the pachinko gaming machine will be described with reference to FIG.
A main control board 30 for controlling the entire pachinko gaming machine is mounted on the back side of the pachinko gaming machine of the present embodiment. The main control board 30 executes various processes for controlling the entire pachinko gaming machine and outputs various control commands (control commands) according to the process results. An effect control board 31 is mounted on the back side of the machine. The effect control board 31 controls the operation of the effect display device 11 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 SW4 so that detection signals output by detecting the game balls can be input. A special symbol display device 12 and a special symbol hold display device 13 are connected to the main control CPU 30a. The main control CPU 30a is connected to a normal symbol display device 14a and a normal symbol hold display device 14b.

  Further, the main control CPU 30a is a hit determination random number, a special figure distribution random number, a small hit design distribution random number, a reach determination random number, a variable primary distribution random number, a variable secondary distribution random number, a variable A random number update process (random number generation process) is executed to update various random number values such as a random number for tertiary distribution, a random number for determining per common map, and a random number for normal pattern variation pattern distribution every predetermined period. The winning determination random number is a random number used in the big hit lottery (big hit determination) and the small hit lottery (small hit determination). The special figure distribution random number is a random number used when determining the big hit symbol of the special symbol when winning in the big hit lottery. The random number for small hit determination is a random number used in the small hit lottery. The small hit design distribution random number is a random number used when determining the small hit symbol of the special symbol when winning in the small 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 in the case of not winning either the big win lottery or the small win lottery. The fluctuation primary distribution random number is a random number used in the fluctuation primary lottery when the special figure fluctuation pattern is selected. The variation secondary distribution random number is a random number used in the variation secondary lottery when selecting the special figure variation pattern. The random number for variable tertiary distribution is a random number used in the variable tertiary lottery when selecting the special figure variation pattern. The fluctuation primary lottery and the fluctuation secondary lottery are performed mainly for selecting a special figure fluctuation pattern distribution table to which special figure fluctuation patterns are distributed. The third lottery is a random number used when selecting a special figure fluctuation pattern from the special figure fluctuation pattern distribution table. Note that the variable primary distribution random number, the variable secondary distribution random number, and the variable tertiary distribution random number have different numerical value ranges (ranges in which random number values are updated in the random number update process). Yes. The random number for judgment per common figure is a random number used in lottery per common figure. Moreover, the random number for normal pattern change pattern distribution is a random number used when selecting the normal pattern change pattern of the normal game. Further, the main control CPU 30a has a timer function, and measures time at a predetermined timing (for example, timing at which a symbol variation game is started). 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 various judgment values (big hit judgment value, small hit judgment value, reach judgment value, fluctuation primary judgment value, fluctuation secondary judgment value, standard figure judgment value). ing.

  The big hit determination value is a determination value used in the big hit lottery to determine whether or not the big hit, and is determined from numerical values that can be taken by the random numbers for the hit determination (all 1237 kinds of integers from 0 to 1236). In addition, the big hit judgment value is a low probability big hit judgment value used in the big hit lottery when the internal control state is in an uncertain change state (low probability lottery state), and when the internal control state is a probable change state (high probability lottery state). There is a jackpot judgment value for high probability used in the jackpot lottery. The number of jackpot determination values in the probability variation state (40 in the present embodiment) is set to be larger than the number of jackpot determination values in the non-probability variation state (four in the present embodiment). For this reason, in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment, the probability of winning a big hit in the big hit lottery in the non-probable variation state is 4/1237, while the probability of winning a big win in the big win lottery in the probabilistic state is 1237 minutes. 40.

  The small hit determination value is a determination value used in the small hit lottery, and is determined so as not to overlap with the big hit determination value from the numerical values (all 1237 integers from 0 to 1236) that the hit determination random number can take. ing. In this embodiment, seven values are set as the small hit determination value. As a result, the probability of winning in the small hit lottery is 7/1237.

  The reach determination value is a determination value used in the internal lottery (reach determination) for determining whether or not to form a reach when determining a loss (a reach determination), and a reach determination random number (0 to 0). 241 types of integers up to 240). Furthermore, the reach determination value includes a reach determination value when the internal control state is the non-change state and a reach determination value when the internal control state is the change state. More specifically, as shown in FIG. 4, in the reach determination value in the non-variable state (variable state “None”), the special figure holding memory number after 1 subtraction is “0” “1”. A value of “0 to 32” is determined as winning, and a value of “33 to 240” is determined as not winning. Further, when the number of reserved special figure storage after subtraction of “1” is “2”, a value of “0-17” is determined as winning and a value of “18-240” is determined as not winning. Further, when the number of special figure reservations after subtraction of “1” is “3”, a value of “0-4” is determined as winning, and a value of “5-240” is determined as not winning. The reach determination value of “0 to 4” in the non-variable state is a value that determines that the reach determination is affirmative (winning) regardless of the number of special figure hold memories. Further, the reach determination value of “5-32” may be either a positive (winning) or a negative (non-winning) reach determination according to the number of special figure hold memories, that is, the reach determination may be positive. Value. On the other hand, the reach determination value of “33 to 240” is a value that confirms that the reach determination is negative (non-winning) regardless of the number of special figure hold memories. Also, in the reach determination value in the variable state (variable state “present”), the value of “0 to 4” is won when the special figure holding memory number after 1 subtraction is “0” to “3”, A value of “5-240” is determined as non-winning.

  The variation primary determination value is a determination value used in the variation primary lottery when selecting the special figure variation pattern distribution table, and is a numerical value that can be taken by the random number for variation primary lottery (a total of 233 patterns from 0 to 232). (Integer).

  Furthermore, the fluctuation primary determination value includes a normal primary determination value for big hits and a special primary determination value for big hits as the fluctuation primary determination values for big hits used in the fluctuation primary lottery at the time of determining the big hit. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 5, among the normal primary judgment values for jackpots, 92 values out of 233 integers are won, and the other 141 values are not won. It has been. In addition, as for the special primary judgment value for jackpot, among the 233 kinds of integers, 92 values are determined as winning and the other 141 values are determined as non-winning. In the present embodiment, the same value (the same number) is determined as the normal primary determination value for jackpot and the special primary determination value.

  In addition, the fluctuation primary determination value includes a deviation primary determination value and a special primary determination value as a fluctuation primary determination value used for the fluctuation primary lottery when determining the deviation. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 5, among the normal primary judgment values for losing, five out of 233 integers are won, and the other 228 values are not won. It has been. In addition, as the special primary determination value for loss, 10 values out of 233 integers are determined as winning, and the other 223 values are determined as non-winning. In the present embodiment, as the normal primary determination value and the special primary determination value for losing, the special primary determination value is determined to be more winning than the normal primary determination value.

  In the present embodiment, each normal primary determination value is used when the selection state of the special figure variation pattern in the internal control state is defined as a normal selection state described later. On the other hand, each special primary determination value is used when the selection state of the special figure variation pattern in the internal control state is defined as a special selection state described later. In the present embodiment, the variable primary lottery is not performed when the small hit is determined.

  The variation secondary lottery determination value is a determination value used in the variation secondary lottery when selecting the special figure variation pattern distribution table, and is a numerical value that can be taken by the random number for variation secondary lottery (all values from 0 to 102). 103 integers).

  Furthermore, the fluctuation secondary determination value includes a normal secondary determination value for big hits and a special secondary determination value for big hits as fluctuation secondary determination values for big hits used in the fluctuation secondary lottery at the time of determining the big hit. More specifically, as shown in FIG. 6, in the normal secondary determination value for jackpot, 23 values out of 103 integers are “NR system”, and the other 80 values are “ “SR system”. In addition, the special secondary determination values for big hits are determined such that 33 values out of 103 integers are defined as “NR system” and the other 70 values are defined as “SR system”. In the present embodiment, the special secondary determination value for the big hit normal secondary determination value and the special secondary determination value for the big hit have more values for the “NR system” than the normal secondary determination value (“ The value of “SR system” is small).

  In addition, the fluctuation secondary determination value includes a deviation secondary determination value and a special secondary determination value as a fluctuation secondary determination value used for the fluctuation secondary lottery when determining the deviation. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 6, 61 out of 103 integers are “NR system” and 42 other values are “ “SR system”. In the special secondary determination value for loss, 66 values out of 103 integers are defined as “NR system” and the other 37 values are defined as “SR system”. In the present embodiment, as the special secondary determination value for detachment and the special secondary determination value for detachment, the special secondary determination value is more “NR-based” than the normal secondary determination value (“ The value of “SR system” is small).

  In the present embodiment, each normal secondary determination value is used when the selection state of the special figure variation pattern in the internal control state is a normal selection state to be described later. On the other hand, each special secondary determination value is used when the selection state of the special figure variation pattern in the internal control state is a special selection state described later. In the present embodiment, since the variable primary lottery is not performed at the time of determining the small hit, the variable secondary lottery is also not performed.

  The judgment value per common figure is a judgment value used in internal lottery (lottery per common figure) for whether or not per common figure, and a numerical value that can be taken by the random number for judgment per common figure (a total of 251 integers from 0 to 250) ). Furthermore, the per-map decision value is the low-probability per-map decision value used in the lottery per lot when the internal control state is non-variable, and the per-map figure when the internal control status is variable. There is a judgment value per common map for high probability used in the lottery. In addition, the number of judgment values per common figure in the variable state (250 in the present embodiment) is larger than the number of judgment values per common figure in the non-variable state (10 in the present embodiment). Is set. For this reason, in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment, the probability of winning per universal figure in the lottery per drawing in the variable state is 250/251, while in the lottery per non-variable state, The probability of winning per figure is 10/251.

  The main control ROM 30b stores a plurality of types of special figure fluctuation patterns. The special figure variation pattern is a pattern that is the basis of the production from the start of the fluctuation of the symbol (special symbol and decoration) until the symbol (special symbol and ornament) is displayed in a fixed stop state. The variation content (production content) and the variation time (production time) of the variation game can be specified. In this embodiment, the plurality of types of special figure variation patterns are classified into variation patterns for hitting effects, variation patterns for outlier reach effects, and variation patterns for outlier effects. The winning effect is an effect that is performed when a big hit lottery or a small hit lottery is won. In the winning effect, the big hit symbol or the small hit symbol is finally displayed in a fixed stop state in the special figure changing game. On the other hand, in the winning effect, in the symbol variation game with decorative symbols, the big hit symbol or the probability variation suggestion symbol is finally displayed in a fixed stop manner. Note that, in the symbol variation game with decoration diagrams, the jackpot symbol or the probability variation suggestion symbol is derived through reach production. Further, the loss reach effect and the loss effect are effects that are performed when the big hit lottery and the small hit lottery are not won (not won). In the outlier reach effect and the outlier effect, in the special figure variation game, finally, the off symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed. On the other hand, in the outlier reach effect and the outlier effect, in the symbol variation game by the decorative drawing, the outlier symbol is finally displayed in a fixed stop state. Note that, in the symbol variation game with decorations in the outlier reach effect, the outlier symbol is derived through the reach effect.

Here, the special figure fluctuation pattern in the pachinko gaming machine of this embodiment will be described with reference to FIG.
In the present embodiment, three types of variation patterns HP1 (“3 seconds”), variation patterns HP2 (“6 seconds”), and variation patterns HP3 (“12 seconds”) with different performance times are used as variation patterns for the offending effects. ) And are prepared. These fluctuation patterns HP1 to HP3 are selected in the case of an internal lottery that is out of place (negative in reach determination). Note that the variation pattern HP1 is set to be shorter than the variation patterns HP2 and HP3 in the variation time for the variation pattern for the off-direction production. For this reason, the production time “3 seconds” of the fluctuation pattern HP1 is set to the minimum fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern for the offending effect in the present embodiment.

  In addition, as variation patterns for off-center reach production, four types of variation patterns NRP1 (“20 seconds”), variation pattern NRP2 (“28 seconds”), and variation pattern SRP1 (“30 seconds”) with different production times are provided. The fluctuation pattern SRP2 ("40 seconds") is prepared. These variation patterns NRP1, NRP2, SRP1, and SRP2 are selected in the case of an internal lottery that is out of place (affirmed by reach determination), and specifies the contents of effects of different reach effects. The fluctuation pattern NRP1 and the fluctuation pattern NRP2 specify a reach effect of a normal reach system (hereinafter referred to as “NR system”). The variation pattern NRP1 specifies the reach effect of the first reach effect (hereinafter referred to as “NR1”) of the NR system. The fluctuation pattern NRP2 specifies the reach effect of the second reach effect (hereinafter referred to as “NR2”) of the NR system. Note that the variation pattern NRP1 is set to be shorter than the variation pattern NRP2 in the variation time for the variation pattern for the NR-based outlier reach production. For this reason, the production time “20 seconds” of the fluctuation pattern NRP1 is set to the minimum fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern for the NR-related outlier reach production in this embodiment. Further, the fluctuation pattern SRP1 and the fluctuation pattern SRP2 specify the reach effect of the super reach system (hereinafter referred to as “SR system”). The variation pattern SRP1 specifies the reach effect of the SR-type first reach effect (hereinafter referred to as “SR1”). The variation pattern SRP2 specifies the reach effect of the SR-type second reach effect (hereinafter referred to as “SR2”). Note that the variation pattern SRP1 is set to be shorter than the variation pattern SRP2 in the variation time pattern for the SR-type outlier reach production. For this reason, the production time “30 seconds” of the fluctuation pattern SRP1 is set to the minimum fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern for the detachment reach production of the SR system in the present embodiment.

  In addition, as variation patterns for winning effects, four types of variation patterns ANP1 (“22 seconds”), variation patterns ANP2 (“30 seconds”), and variation patterns ASP1 (“32 seconds”) with different performance times, A fluctuation pattern ASP2 (“42 seconds”) is prepared. These variation patterns ANP1, ANP2, ASP1, and ASP2 are selected in the case of an internal lottery for big hits or small hits, and specify the contents of effects of different reach effects. The variation pattern ANP1 and the variation pattern ANP2 specify an NR reach effect. The variation pattern ANP1 specifies the reach effect of “NR1”. Further, the variation pattern ANP2 specifies the reach effect of “NR2”. Note that the variation pattern ANP1 is set to be shorter than the variation pattern ANP2 in the effect time in the variation pattern for the NR system hit effect. For this reason, the production time “22 seconds” of the fluctuation pattern ANP1 is set to the minimum fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern for the hit effect of the NR system in the present embodiment. Further, the fluctuation pattern ASP1 and the fluctuation pattern ASP2 specify an SR-type reach effect. The variation pattern ASP1 specifies the reach effect of “SR1”. Further, the variation pattern ASP2 specifies the reach effect of “SR2”. It should be noted that the variation pattern ASP1 is set shorter than the variation pattern ASP2 in the effect time in the variation pattern for the SR system hit effect. For this reason, the effect time “32 seconds” of the variation pattern ASP1 is set to the minimum variation time of the variation pattern for the SR system hit effect in the present embodiment.

  Note that the variation pattern NRP1 and the variation pattern ANP1 have the same effect content for reach production, but differ in whether the derived decoration is an outlier symbol, a jackpot symbol, or a probability variation suggestion symbol. . The effect time of the variation pattern ANP1 is set to be longer than the variation pattern NRP1 by the amount (“2 seconds”) by which the big hit symbol or the probable change suggestion symbol is displayed to be confirmed and stopped. In addition, the variation pattern NRP2 and the variation pattern ANP2 have the same effect content for reach production, but are different patterns depending on whether the decoration drawing to be derived is an outlier symbol, a jackpot symbol, or a probability variation suggestion symbol. . The effect time of the variation pattern ANP2 is set to be longer than the variation pattern NRP2 by the amount (“2 seconds”) for which the big hit symbol or the probable change suggestion symbol is to be confirmed and stopped. In addition, the variation pattern SRP1 and the variation pattern ASP1 have the same effect content for reach production, but are different in whether the decoration drawing to be derived is an outlier symbol, a jackpot symbol, or a probability variation suggestion symbol. . The effect time of the variation pattern ASP1 is set to be longer than that of the variation pattern SRP1 by the amount that the big hit symbol or the probability variation suggestion symbol is confirmed and stopped ("2 seconds"). In addition, the variation pattern SRP2 and the variation pattern ASP2 have the same effect content for reach production, but are different patterns depending on whether the decoration drawing to be derived is an outlier symbol, a jackpot symbol, or a probability variation suggestion symbol. . The effect time of the variation pattern ASP2 is set to be longer than the variation pattern SRP2 by the amount that the big hit symbol or the probability variation suggestion symbol is confirmed and stopped ("2 seconds").

  In the present embodiment, the reach effect of the NR system is derived by deriving the same symbol in two specific columns (left column and right column in the present embodiment), and the remaining symbol columns (in the present embodiment, the middle column). ) For a predetermined time, and the design is derived. The SR-type reach effect is an effect that is performed by developing the reach effect after the formation of the reach, in principle, via the NR-type reach effect. In addition, among the NR-type reach effects, the effect contents of “NR1” and “NR2” are effect contents in which characters appearing are different. In addition, among the SR-type reach effects, the effect contents of “SR1” and “SR2” are effect contents that appear in different characters.

  In this embodiment, the big hit reliability of the SR type reach effect is set higher than the big hit reliability of the NR type reach effect. In the NR system, the big hit reliability of the production content “NR2” is set higher than the big hit reliability of the production content “NR1”. Also, in the SR system, the big hit reliability of the effect content of “SR2” is set higher than the big hit reliability of the effect content of “SR1”. The big hit reliability is determined according to the distribution mode when the fluctuation pattern specifying each reach effect is assigned to the reach effect instead of the hit effect. In order to increase the jackpot reliability of a specific reach production, the ratio of the specific reach production to appear (the ratio of the overall appearance that appears in the case of reach production out of the case of the hit production) The rate at which the specific reach effect appears may be increased.

  The main control ROM 30b stores a special figure variation pattern distribution table in which data defining a special figure variation pattern that can be selected from these special figure variation patterns is tabulated. The special figure fluctuation pattern distribution table also defines the selection ratio of each special figure fluctuation pattern determined to be selectable.

Here, the special figure fluctuation pattern distribution table in the pachinko gaming machine of the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS.
The special figure variation pattern distribution table in the present embodiment is associated with an internal control state that changes based on the results of the internal lottery of the big hit lottery and the small hit lottery. The special figure fluctuation pattern distribution table is classified according to the results of the fluctuation primary lottery and the fluctuation secondary lottery performed when the special figure fluctuation pattern is determined.

  In the non-changeable state (“no change”), tables TA1, TA2, and TA3 for low and high are set. The table TA1 for low to high is a primary non-winning table corresponding to a result of not winning the variable primary lottery (non-winning). Further, the low and high tables TA2 and TA3 are used as the primary winning table corresponding to the winning result of the above-mentioned variable primary lottery. Further, the table TA2 for low and high is used as the primary winning (NR system) table according to the result of the “variable secondary lottery” as “NR system” in the case of the above-described variable primary lottery. . On the other hand, the table TA3 for low / high is used as the primary winning (SR) table corresponding to the result of the “variable secondary lottery” as “SR system” in the case of the above-mentioned variable primary lottery. . In this non-variable state, there are both a probability variation state and a non-probability variation state, and such a state is indicated as “no high / low”.

  Further, in the non-variable state in the non-variable state, in the non-variable state under special conditions, tables TS1, TS2, TS3 for low and high (special) are set. The table TS1 for no low / high (special) is a primary non-winning table corresponding to a result of not winning the variable primary lottery (non-winning). Further, the tables TS2 and TS3 for low / high (no special) are used as the primary winning table according to the winning result of the above-described first variation lottery. In addition, the table TA2 for low to high (special) is the primary winning (NR) table corresponding to the result of the “variable secondary lottery” as “NR system” in the case of winning the above variable primary lottery. It is said. On the other hand, the table TA3 for low to high (special) is the primary winning (SR) table corresponding to the result of the “variable secondary lottery” as “SR system” in the case of the winning of the above variable primary lottery. It is said. In the non-variable short state under the special conditions mentioned here, there are both a probable variation state and a non-probable variation state.

  The non-changeable state under the special condition in the present embodiment is a state that has been changed by the big hit of the special drawing of the symbol B or the special hit of the special drawing of the symbol D, and is the number of times that becomes the specified number of times after the change. The state is set until the special figure variation game is played. That is, in the present embodiment, a scene that makes it difficult for the player to know whether or not the state is in a certain change state corresponds to a special condition. On the other hand, when the special figure changing game is played 30 times under the special condition, the game in the non-variable state not under the special condition is executed from the 31st special figure changing game.

  In the primary non-winning table TA1 and the special primary non-winning table TS1, selectable special figure variation patterns are set to be the same, and the selection ratio (ratio) of each special figure change pattern is also set to be the same. . In addition, in the primary winning (NR system) table TA2 and the special primary winning (NR system) table TS2, selectable special figure fluctuation patterns are set to be the same, and the selection rate (ratio) of each special figure fluctuation pattern. Also stipulates the same. In addition, in the primary winning (SR system) table TA3 and the special primary winning (SR system) table TS3, the selectable special figure fluctuation patterns are set to be the same, and the selection rate (ratio) of each special figure fluctuation pattern. Also stipulates the same.

  In the variable state (“with variable”), the table TB1 for low and high is set. The table TB1 for low and high is a primary non-winning table corresponding to a result of not winning the variable primary lottery (non-winning). In the variable state here, since there are both a probabilistic state and a non-probable state, such a state is indicated as “with low and high”. Note that, in the variable state in the present embodiment, by adopting a configuration in which the variable primary lottery and the variable secondary lottery itself are not performed, the variable primary lottery cannot be won and the result of the variable secondary lottery is not derived.

  In addition, in the primary non-winning table (TA1, TS1, TB1), all of the special figure variation patterns that can be selected based on the results of the internal lottery of the big hit lottery and the small lottery lottery (outlier effect, NR system, SR system) All of these are distributed. On the other hand, in the primary winning table (NR system) table (TA2, TS2), the contents of the NR system among the special figure fluctuation patterns that can be selected based on the results of the internal lottery of the big hit lottery and the small lottery lottery. Only the specified variation patterns NRP1, NRP2, ANP1, and ANP2 are assigned. In the tables TA2 and TS2, only the variation patterns ANP1 and ANP2 are allocated in the case of the result of the internal lottery winning either the big hit lottery or the small hit lottery. In addition, in the case of the result of the internal lottery of outliers, only the variation patterns NRP1, NRP2 are assigned to the tables TA2, TS2. That is, only the patterns that specify the contents of the NR system effect are distributed among the variation patterns for the outlier reach effect. For this reason, each table TA2, TS2 is a table dedicated to the NR system that specifies only the contents of the NR system effect. Also, in the primary winning time table (SR system) table (TA3, TS3), the SR system effect contents of the special figure variation patterns that can be selected based on the results of the internal lottery of the big hit lottery and the small hit lottery are displayed. Only the specified variation patterns SRP1, SRP2, ASP1, ASP2 are distributed. In the tables TA3 and TS3, only the variation patterns ASP1 and ASP2 are distributed in the case of the result of the internal lottery winning either the big hit lottery or the small hit lottery. In addition, in the respective tables TA3 and TS3, only the variation patterns SRP1 and SRP2 are allocated in the case of the result of the internal lottery of the deviation. That is, only the patterns that specify SR-related production contents are distributed among the variation patterns for outlier reach production. For this reason, each table TA3, TS3 is a table dedicated to the SR system that specifies only the SR system effect contents.

And the special figure fluctuation pattern in this embodiment is determined by the selection state of the special figure fluctuation pattern using the special figure fluctuation pattern distribution table according to the situation.
Here, the selection state of the special figure variation pattern in the pachinko gaming machine of the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 9 (a) and 9 (b). FIGS. 9A and 9B show transition of the selection state of the special figure variation pattern based on the results of the internal lottery of the big hit lottery and the small hit lottery. “Before” indicates a selection state before transition, and “after” indicates a selection state after transition.

As shown in FIG. 9A, if “no height”, the state before transition is a selection state using tables TA1, TA2, and TA3 for no height.
In the case of winning the big hit of the special figure of the symbol A, the internal control state transitions to the variable state, so that “low and high” is set, and the low and high table TB1 is selected.

  In the case of winning the big hit of the special figure of symbol C, the internal control state shifts to the variable state, so that “low and high” is selected, and the low and high table TB1 is selected. Thereafter, the upper limit of the variable state in this case, the selection state using the table TB1 for low and high is made until 100 symbol variation games have elapsed, and the internal control state is determined from the 101th symbol variation game. Transitions to the non-variable state, so that “no height” is selected, and the table TA 1, TA 2, TA 3 for the height difference is selected.

  If you win the jackpot of the special symbol of symbol B or win the jackpot of the special symbol of symbol D, the internal control state transitions to an unchangeable state under specific conditions. Thus, the selected state using the tables TS1, TS2, TS3 for low and high under special conditions is set. After that, until the 30th symbol variation game under special conditions has elapsed, the table TS1, TS2, TS3 for low and high without special conditions is selected, and from the 31st symbol variation game, Since the transition is made to the non-variable state that is not under a special condition, “no height” is set, and the table TA1, TA2, TA3 for the height is used.

  In the case of detachment, since the internal control state does not change, “no high / low” is continued, and the selection state using the low / high / non-high tables TA1, TA2, and TA3 is continued. In addition, if “no height” is especially “no height” (special), the internal control state transitions in cases other than out of order, so the table for low height without special conditions before the transition. Even in the selection state using TS1, TS2, and TS3, the selection state using the table according to the transition is set. On the other hand, if "no height" is particularly "no height (special)", the internal control state does not transition in the case of losing, so the table TS1 for height adjustment under special conditions before the transition. , TS2, TS3 continue to be selected.

Also, as shown in FIG. 9B, if there is “low and high”, the state before transition is a selection state using the table TB1 for low and high.
When winning the big hit of the special figure of the symbol A or B or winning the big hit of the special figure of the symbol D, the internal control state transitions to the variable state. The selected state is to use the table TB1 for height.

  In the case of winning the big hit of the special figure of symbol C, the internal control state shifts to the variable state, so that “low and high” is selected, and the low and high table TB1 is selected. Thereafter, the upper limit of the variable state in this case, the selection state using the table TB1 for low and high is made until 100 symbol variation games have elapsed, and the internal control state is determined from the 101th symbol variation game. Transitions to the non-variable state, so that “no height” is selected, and the table TA 1, TA 2, TA 3 for the height difference is selected.

In the case of detachment, since the internal control state does not transition, “with low / high” is continued and the selection state using the table TB1 for low / high is continued.
In the present embodiment, as described above, the selection state using the low and high tables TS1, TS2, and TS3 under special conditions is defined as a special selection state that is a special determination state of the special figure variation pattern. That is, in the present embodiment, the special selection state is entered in a situation where it is difficult for the player to know whether or not the probability variation state. Further, in the present embodiment, the big hit of the special drawing of the symbol B or the small hit of the special drawing of the symbol D, which becomes a trigger for the transition to the special selection state, is the specific hit type. On the other hand, in this embodiment, as described above, the selection state using the table TA1, TA2, TA3 for low / high or the table TB1 for low / high is referred to as a normal selection state that is a normal determination state of the special figure variation pattern. Defined.

  In addition, the main control ROM 30b stores a plurality of types of common map variation patterns. The normal map variation pattern is a pattern that is the base of the production from the start of the normal diagram to the time when the general diagram is fixed and stopped. obtain. The usual game in this embodiment is executed in such a manner that the usual figure is continuously stopped and displayed when the fluctuation of the usual figure continues and the performance time elapses. In the present embodiment, a plurality of types of normal pattern change patterns are classified into a change pattern for a normal drawing effect and a change pattern for a non-standard effect. The effect per base drawing is an effect performed when a lottery per base drawing is won. In the ordinary drawing effect, the symbols per ordinary figure are finally displayed in a fixed stop in the ordinary game. The non-standard drawing effect is an effect performed when the lottery per common drawing is not won (not won). And in the usual figure production | presentation, in a usual figure game, a figure outside the usual figure is finally displayed in a fixed stop state.

Here, the general fluctuation pattern in the pachinko gaming machine of the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG.
In the present embodiment, two types of variation patterns hp1 (“8 seconds”) and variation patterns hp2 (“1.1 seconds”) having different rendering times are prepared as variation patterns for the off-normal effects. . These fluctuation patterns hp1 and hp2 are selected in the case of an internal lottery out of the normal drawing. The variation pattern hp1 is selected in the non-variable internal control state. On the other hand, the fluctuation pattern hp2 is selected in the internal control state in the variable state. For this reason, the production time “8 seconds” of the variation pattern hp1 is set to the production time of the usual game based on the deviation from the usual figure in the non-variable state in this embodiment. On the other hand, the production time “1.1 seconds” of the variation pattern hp2 is set to the production time of the usual game based on the deviation from the usual figure in the variable state in the present embodiment.

  In addition, as variation patterns for the effect per ordinary drawing, three types of variation patterns ap1 (“5 seconds”), variation patterns ap2 (“8 seconds”), and variation patterns ap3 (“1.1 seconds”) with different rendering times. )). These variation patterns ap1, ap2, and ap3 are selected in the case of an internal lottery per ordinary drawing. Further, the fluctuation patterns ap1 and ap2 are selected in the internal control state in the non-variable state. On the other hand, the fluctuation pattern ap3 is selected in the internal control state in the variable state. For this reason, the effect time “5 seconds” of the variation pattern ap1 and the effect time “8 seconds” of the variation pattern ap2 are set to the effect times of the normal game based on the normal map in the non-variable state in this embodiment. ing. On the other hand, the effect time “1.1 seconds” of the variation pattern ap3 is set to the effect time of the usual game based on the usual figure in the variable state in the present embodiment.

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. The effect control CPU 31a executes random number update processing (random number generation processing) for updating various random number values at predetermined intervals. The effect display device 11 is connected to the effect control CPU 31a. The effect control ROM 31b stores various image display data (image data such as symbols, backgrounds, characters, characters, etc.). In addition, various information (random number value, 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.

Hereinafter, the control contents executed by the main control board 30 and the effect control board 31 will be described.
First, the control content executed by the main control CPU 30a of the main control board 30 based on the main control program will be described.

  First, various processes such as a special symbol input process and a special symbol start process executed by the main control CPU 30a based on the main control program will be described. The main control CPU 30a of this embodiment executes a special symbol input process (FIG. 11) and a special symbol start process (FIGS. 12 to 14) every predetermined control cycle (4 ms in this embodiment). Yes. In the main control CPU 30a of the present embodiment, the special symbol start process is executed after the special symbol input process is executed.

  As shown in FIG. 11, in the special symbol input process, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not a game ball has won a start winning opening (each starting winning opening 15A, 15B) (step SA1). In step SA1, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the game ball has won a prize by determining whether or not a detection signal output from each of the start port switches SW1 and SW2 that detected the game ball has been input. When the determination result in step SA1 is negative (when no prize is awarded), the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol input process. When the determination result of step SA1 is affirmative (when winning), the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the special figure holding storage number stored in the main control RAM 30c is less than the upper limit number of four ( Step SA2). When the determination result in step SA2 is negative (special figure holding storage number = 4), the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol input process.

  If the determination result in step SA2 is affirmative (the number of special figure hold memory <4), the main control CPU 30a adds 1 to the special figure hold memory number (+1) and rewrites the special figure hold memory number (step SA3). Subsequently, the main control CPU 30a performs a hit determination random number, a special figure distribution random number, a small hit symbol distribution random number, a reach determination random number value, a variable primary lottery random number, a variable secondary lottery random number, And the values of the random numbers for the variable third lottery are read from the main control RAM 30c and acquired (step SA4). In step SA4, the main control CPU 30a stores the acquired values in a predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 30c in association with the special figure hold storage number (after 1 addition). Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a executes a special figure prefetch command setting process (steps SB1 to SB19) (step SA5) and ends the special symbol input process. This special figure pre-read command setting process is used to display various determination (preliminary determination) results based on each value acquired upon detection of a winning at the start winning opening before the start time of the special figure variation game based on the winning detection. This is a process for generating and outputting a special figure pre-read command for causing the effect control board 31 to grasp. The special figure prefetch command setting process will be described later in detail.

Note that the game ball that has entered the start winning opening is stored in the main control RAM 30c as a start holding ball, and therefore the main control RAM 30c functions as a storage unit in the present embodiment.
In step SA3, the main control CPU 30a outputs a hold command instructing the reserved memory number added by 1 to the effect control board 31 (effect control CPU 31a) when the special figure hold memory number is added by one. With the hold command, the display mode of the individual display area of the hold image display area K of the effect display device 11 (image display unit GH) is updated to the corresponding display mode. The hold command has a content for instructing the number of hold memories after update (after adding 1). At the same time, the main control CPU 30a controls the special symbol hold display device 13 so that the number of hold lamps corresponding to the number of reserved memories after the rewriting is turned on as the special figure reserved memory number is rewritten.

  The main control CPU 30a does not rewrite the special figure reserved memory number exceeding the upper limit number when the step SA2 is negative (special figure reserved memory number = 4). Also does not get a value.

Next, the special symbol start process will be described with reference to FIGS.
In the present embodiment, a different process is executed as a special symbol start process depending on whether the internal control state is a variable state or a non-variable state.

  First, the special symbol start process when the internal control state is the non-variable state will be described. 12 to 14 show the special symbol start process in the non-variable state. Further, since the processing described below is performed in a non-variable state, the internal control state is “no low / high” or “no low / high (special)”.

  In the special symbol start process in the non-variable state, the main control CPU 30a first determines whether or not the symbol (special symbol and decoration) is in a variable display (during variation), or is hitting (during big hit game) It is determined whether or not a small hit game is in progress (step SC1). In step SC1, the main control CPU 30a makes a determination by checking a special symbol variation processing flag, which will be described later, and information set when the big hit game or the small hit game is being played. If the determination result in step SC1 is affirmative (if it is changing or hitting), the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process. On the other hand, if the determination result in step SC1 is negative (if it is not changing or hitting), the main control CPU 30a reads the special figure hold memory number (step SC2), and the special figure hold memory number is less than “0”. It is determined whether it is larger (step SC3). When this determination result is affirmative (when the number of special figure hold memory = 0), the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process. If the determination result in step SC3 is affirmative (if the special figure hold storage number is not “0”), the main control CPU 30a sets the special symbol variation processing flag in the main control RAM 30c to “1”, thereby After setting the information indicating that the figure-changing game is being executed, the number of the special figure holding memory number is decremented by 1 (-1) and rewritten (step SC4). Then, the main control CPU 30a reads each value of the random number (each value acquired in step SA4) stored in association with the earliest reserved memory number among the special figure reserved memory numbers (step SC5). ), The process proceeds to step SC6 in FIG.

  In step SC4, the main control CPU 30a outputs a hold command instructing the reserved memory number obtained by subtracting 1 to the effect control board 31 (effect control CPU 31a) when the special figure reserved memory number is decremented by 1. With the hold command, the display mode of the individual display area of the hold image display area K of the effect display device 11 (image display unit GH) is updated to the corresponding display mode. The hold command has a content for instructing the number of hold memories after update (after 1 subtraction). At the same time, the main control CPU 30a controls the special symbol hold display device 13 so that the number of hold lamps corresponding to the number of reserved memories after the rewriting is turned on as the special figure reserved memory number is rewritten.

  Further, in more detail about step SC5, the main control CPU 30a reads each random number value stored in the storage area associated with the first reserved storage number “1” among the special figure reserved storage numbers, and Each value of the random number is rewritten to each value of the random number stored in the storage area associated with the special figure reservation storage number “2”. Similarly, the main control CPU 30a stores each value of the random number stored in the storage area associated with the special figure hold storage number “2” as the storage area associated with the special figure hold storage number “3”. Rewrite each value of the random number stored in. Similarly, the main control CPU 30a stores each value of the random number stored in the storage area associated with the special figure hold storage number “3” as the storage area associated with the special figure hold storage number “4”. Rewrite each value of the random number stored in. Similarly, the main control CPU 30a clears (erases) each random number value stored in the storage area associated with the special reserved storage number “4”.

  Subsequently, when the process proceeds from step SC5 to step SC6 in FIG. 13, the main control CPU 30a determines the hit determination random number stored in the main control ROM 30b from the random number read in the previous step SC4. It is determined whether or not they match, and a big hit determination (big hit lottery) is performed. In step SC6, the main control CPU 30a performs a jackpot determination using a jackpot determination value corresponding to the internal control state. If this determination result is negative (not a big hit), the main control CPU 30a proceeds to step SC16. In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 30a that performs jackpot determination functions as a winning lottery means.

  When the determination result in step SC6 is affirmative (in the case of a big hit), the main control CPU 30a is a big hit in which the value of the random number for the random primary lottery is stored in the main control ROM 30b among the random numbers read out in the previous step SC4. It is determined whether or not it coincides with the fluctuation primary determination value for use, and a fluctuation primary lottery is performed (step SC7). In Step SC7, the main control CPU 30a performs the fluctuation primary lottery using the fluctuation primary determination value for big hits according to the selection state of the special figure fluctuation pattern shown in FIG.

  If the determination result in step SC7 is affirmative (if the variable primary lottery is won), the main control CPU 30a uses the value of the variable secondary lottery random number read out in the previous step SC4 for the main control. A variation secondary lottery is performed to determine whether or not the decision value determined in the “NR system” of the variation secondary decision value for jackpot stored in the ROM 30b is satisfied (step SC8). In step SC8, the main control CPU 30a performs a variation secondary lottery using the variation secondary determination value for big hits according to the selection state of the special figure variation pattern shown in FIG.

  When the determination result in step SC8 is affirmative (in the case of “NR system”), the main control CPU 30a specifies that the primary winning (NR system) table (TA2, TS2) is used when selecting the special figure variation pattern. (Step SC9). In step SC9, the main control CPU 30a specifies that the primary winning (NR system) table TA2 is to be used if there is no low or high. On the other hand, if “no low / high (special)”, the main control CPU 30a specifies that the special primary winning (NR system) table TS2 is used.

  Subsequently, the main control CPU 30a is used for winning effects that can be selected in the special figure variation pattern distribution table identified in step SC9 based on the value of the random number for variation tertiary lottery among the random numbers read in step SC4. A variation pattern is determined from the variation patterns (NR system) and a jackpot symbol is determined (step SC10). In step SC10, the main control CPU 30a finally displays the special symbol display device 12 on the special symbol display device 12 from the jackpot symbol of the special symbol based on the value of the special symbol distribution random number read out in the previous step SC4. Determine the stop symbol. Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a proceeds to step SC11.

  On the other hand, if the determination result in step SC8 is negative (in the case of “SR system”), the main control CPU 30a uses the primary winning (SR system) table (TA3, TS3) when selecting the special figure variation pattern. Is specified (step SC12). In step SC12, the main control CPU 30a specifies that the primary winning (SR system) table TA3 is to be used if “no low”. On the other hand, if “no low / high (special)”, the main control CPU 30a specifies that the special primary winning (SR system) table TS3 is used.

  Subsequently, the main control CPU 30a is used for winning effects that can be selected in the special figure variation pattern distribution table identified in step SC12 based on the value of the random number for variation tertiary lottery among the random numbers read in step SC4. A variation pattern is determined from the variation patterns (SR system), and a jackpot symbol is determined (step SC13). In step SC13, the main control CPU 30a makes a final stop display on the special symbol display device 12 from the special symbol jackpot symbol based on the value of the special symbol distribution random number among the random numbers read in the previous step SC4. Determine the stop symbol. Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a proceeds to step SC11.

  On the other hand, when the determination result in step SC7 is negative (when the variation primary lottery is not won), the main control CPU 30a uses the primary non-winning table (TA1, TS1) when selecting the special figure variation pattern. Is specified (step SC14). In step SC14, the main control CPU 30a specifies that the primary non-winning table TA1 is to be used if “no high / low”. On the other hand, the main control CPU 30a specifies that the special primary non-winning table TS1 is to be used if it is “no low / high (special)”.

  Subsequently, the main control CPU 30a is used for winning effects that can be selected in the special figure variation pattern distribution table identified in step SC14, based on the value of the random number for variation tertiary lottery among the random numbers read in step SC4. A variation pattern is determined from the variation patterns, and a jackpot symbol is determined (step SC15). In step SC15, the main control CPU 30a makes a final stop display on the special symbol display device 12 from the jackpot symbol of the special symbol based on the value of the special symbol distribution random number among the random numbers read in the previous step SC4. Determine the stop symbol. Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a proceeds to step SC11.

  When selecting the variation pattern for winning effect using the primary non-winning table (TA1, TS1), the numerical value that the random number for the variation third lottery can take is any one of the variation patterns ANP1, ANP2, ASP1, ASP2 It is associated. If the value of the random number for the variation third lottery is a value included in the range RAa (for example, “0” to “100”), any one of the variation patterns ANP1 and ANP2 that specify the NR reach effect is selected. Are associated with each other. On the other hand, if the value of the random number for the variation third lottery is a value included in the range RAb (for example, “101” to “233”), any of the variation patterns ASP1 and ASP2 that specify the SR system reach effect is selected. Are associated with each other. When selecting a variation pattern for winning effects using the primary non-winning table (TA1, TS1) in the present embodiment, the value is included in the range RAa or included in the range RAb from the value of the random number for the variation tertiary lottery. The type of reach production (production content) can be specified. In the present embodiment, numerical values that can be taken by the random numbers for the variable tertiary lottery are determined from among 234 integers from “0” to “233”. As for the numerical values of the random numbers for the variable tertiary lottery, the values “0” to “100” are set in the range RAa, and the values “101” to “233” are set in the range RAb.

  Subsequently, when the process proceeds from step SC6 to step SC16, the main control CPU 30a matches the value of the hit determination random number among the random numbers read in the previous step SC4 with the small hit determination value stored in the main control ROM 30b. It is determined whether or not a small hit determination (small hit lottery). When this determination result is negative (when it is not a small hit), the main control CPU 30a proceeds to step SC19 in FIG. In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 30a that performs the small hit determination functions as a winning lottery means.

  If the determination result in step SC16 is affirmative (in the case of a small hit), the main control CPU 30a does not perform the fluctuation primary lottery when selecting the special figure fluctuation pattern, so the primary non-winning table (TA1, TS1) is obtained. Use is specified (step SC17). In the case of winning a small hit, the main control CPU 30a does not perform the variable primary lottery and therefore does not perform the variable secondary lottery. In step SC <b> 17, the main control CPU 30 a specifies that the primary non-winning table TA <b> 1 is to be used if “no low / high”. On the other hand, the main control CPU 30a specifies that the special primary non-winning table TS1 is to be used if it is “no low / high (special)”.

  Subsequently, the main control CPU 30a is used for winning effects that can be selected in the special figure variation pattern distribution table identified in step SC17 based on the value of the random number for variation tertiary lottery among the random numbers read in step SC4. A variation pattern is determined from the variation patterns, and a small hit symbol is determined (step SC18). In step SC18, the main control CPU 30a makes a final stop display on the special symbol display device 12 from among the small hit symbols of the special drawing based on the random hit symbol random value read out in the previous step SC4. Determine the stop symbol. Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a proceeds to step SC11.

In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 30a that determines the type of winning by determining the special figure at the time of winning the big hit or the small hit functions as the hit determining means.
Subsequently, when the process proceeds from step SC16 to step SC19 in FIG. 14, the main control CPU 30a uses the random number for random primary lottery read out in the previous step SC4 and stored in the main control ROM 30b. It is determined whether or not it coincides with the fluctuation primary determination value, and the fluctuation primary lottery is performed (step SC19). By shifting to step SC19, the main control CPU 30a determines that it is a failure to win both the big win lottery and the small hit lottery. In step SC19, the main control CPU 30a performs the fluctuation primary lottery using the fluctuation primary determination value for detachment corresponding to the selection state of the special figure fluctuation pattern shown in FIG.

  If the determination result in step SC19 is affirmative (if the variable primary lottery is won), the main control CPU 30a uses the value of the random number for variable secondary lottery among the random numbers read in step SC4. A variation secondary lottery is performed to determine whether or not the variation secondary determination value stored in the ROM 30b matches the determination value set in the “NR system” (step SC20). In step SC20, the main control CPU 30a performs the variation secondary lottery using the variation secondary determination value for loss corresponding to the selection state of the special figure variation pattern shown in FIG.

  In the present embodiment, when the determination result in step SC19 is affirmative and the variation primary lottery is won at the time of losing, the special figure variation pattern allocating table in which only the variation pattern for losing reach production is allocated is specified. For this reason, when the determination result of step SC19 is affirmative, that is, when the variation primary lottery is won at the time of losing, the variation pattern for losing reach production is forcibly determined regardless of the result of the reach determination. It will be.

  When the determination result in step SC20 is affirmative (in the case of “NR system”), the main control CPU 30a specifies that the primary winning (NR system) table (TA2, TS2) is used when selecting the special figure variation pattern. (Step SC21). In step SC21, the main control CPU 30a specifies that the primary winning (NR system) table TA2 is to be used if it is “no low”. On the other hand, if “no low / high (special)”, the main control CPU 30a specifies that the special primary winning (NR system) table TS2 is used.

  Subsequently, the main control CPU 30a uses the special figure variation pattern distribution table identified in step SC21 based on the value of the random number in the third order lottery among the random numbers read out in step SC4. A variation pattern is determined from among the variation patterns (NR system) and an outlier design is determined (step SC22). In step SC22, the main control CPU 30a determines that the preceding step SC19 is affirmative, so that the off symbol including the reach symbol combination is determined as the final stop symbol that causes the special symbol display device 12 to display the final symbol. To do. Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a proceeds to step SC11.

  On the other hand, if the determination result in step SC20 is negative (in the case of “SR system”), the main control CPU 30a uses the primary winning (SR system) table (TA3, TS3) when selecting the special figure variation pattern. Is specified (step SC23). In step SC23, the main control CPU 30a specifies that the primary winning (SR system) table TA3 is to be used if there is no low or high. On the other hand, if “no low / high (special)”, the main control CPU 30a specifies that the special primary winning (SR system) table TS3 is used.

  Subsequently, the main control CPU 30a uses the special figure variation pattern distribution table specified at step SC23 based on the random number for variation tertiary lottery among the random numbers read out at the previous step SC4. The variation pattern is determined from among the variation patterns (SR system) and the outlier design is determined (step SC24). In step SC24, the main control CPU 30a determines that the preceding step SC19 is affirmative, so that the off symbol including the reach symbol combination is determined as the final stop symbol on the special symbol display device 12 to be confirmed and stopped. To do. Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a proceeds to step SC11.

  On the other hand, if the determination result in step SC19 is negative (if the variable primary lottery is not won), the main control CPU 30a performs reach determination to determine whether or not to form a reach (with reach) (step SC25). ). Then, the main control CPU 30a performs the reach determination using the reach determination value corresponding to the special figure hold storage number based on the reach determination random number value among the random numbers read in the previous step SC4 (step SC25). Note that the reach determination value varies depending on the number of special figure start hold memories during the process of step SC25.

  If the determination result in step SC25 is affirmative (when reach determination is won and reach is present), the main control CPU 30a has already made a negative determination in step SC19, so the primary non-winning table (TA1, TS1). ) Is specified (step SC26). In step SC <b> 26, the main control CPU 30 a specifies that the primary non-winning table TA <b> 1 is to be used if “no low / high”. On the other hand, the main control CPU 30a specifies that the special primary non-winning table TS1 is to be used if it is “no low / high (special)”.

  Subsequently, the main control CPU 30a is used for an outlier reach effect that can be selected in the special figure variation pattern distribution table identified in step SC26 based on the value of the random number for variation tertiary lottery among the random numbers read in step SC4. A variation pattern is determined from among the variation patterns, and an outlier design is determined (step SC27). In step SC27, the main control CPU 30a determines that the previous step SC25 is affirmative, so that the off symbol including the reach symbol combination is determined as the final stop symbol on the special symbol display device 12 for final stop display. To do. Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a proceeds to step SC11.

  When selecting a variation pattern for off-site reach production using the primary non-winning table (TA1, TS1), each of the values that can be taken by the random number for variation tertiary lottery is one of the variation patterns NRP1, NRP2, SRP1, SRP2. Is associated with. Then, the value of the random number for the variation third lottery is associated with one of the variation patterns NRP1 and NRP2 that specify the NR reach effect if the value is included in the range RRa. On the other hand, if the value of the random number for the variation third lottery is a value included in the range RRb, it is associated with one of the variation patterns SRP1 and SRP2 that specify the SR system reach effect. In the present embodiment, the type of reach effect (effect content) can be specified from the value of the random number for random tertiary selection depending on whether the value is included in the range RRa or the range RRb. In the present embodiment, as the numerical value of the random number for variable tertiary lottery, the values “0” to “132” are set in the range RRa, and the values “133” to “233” are set in the range RRb.

  On the other hand, when the determination result at step SC25 is negative (when reach determination is non-winning and there is no reach), the main control CPU 30a has already made a negative determination at step SC19, so the primary non-winning table (TA1, TS1). ) Is specified (step SC28). In step SC28, the main control CPU 30a specifies that the primary non-winning table TA1 is to be used if “no high / low”. On the other hand, the main control CPU 30a specifies that the special primary non-winning table TS1 is to be used if it is “no low / high (special)”.

  Subsequently, the main control CPU 30a is used for the offending effect that can be selected in the special figure variation pattern distribution table identified at step SC28 based on the value of the random number for variation tertiary lottery among the random numbers read at step SC4. A variation pattern is determined from the variation patterns, and an outlier design is determined (step SC29). In step SC29, since the main control CPU 30a makes a negative determination in step SC25, as a final symbol that causes the special symbol display device 12 to stop and display a symbol that does not include the symbol combination of reach as a symbol that has failed. decide. Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a proceeds to step SC11.

  When selecting the variation pattern for the offense effect using the primary non-winning table (TA1, TS1), the numerical values that the random number for the variation tertiary lottery can take correspond to each of the variation patterns HP1, HP2, HP3. Has been. And the special figure fluctuation pattern matched with the value of the fluctuation | variation tertiary lottery random number differs by the special figure starting reservation memory | storage number at the time of the process of step SC29. The value of the random number for the variable third lottery is associated with the variable pattern HP1 having a shorter effect time as the number of special figure reservation memories at the time of the process of step SC29 increases. On the other hand, the value of the random number for the variation third lottery is associated with the variation pattern HP3 having a longer effect time that is determined more easily as the number of special figure reservations stored in the process of step SC29 is smaller.

  By executing the special symbol start process in this way, the main control CPU 30a, based on each value of the random number stored in association with the earliest reserved memory number, at the start of the special figure variation game, The effect content of the special figure variation game indicated by each value is determined. In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 30a that determines the effect contents of the special figure variation game by determining the special figure variation pattern functions as the variation content determination means.

  In the variation primary lottery of step SC7 or step SC19, if the selected state of the special figure variation pattern is the normal selection state, the main control CPU 30a performs the variation primary lottery using the corresponding normal primary determination value. Do. On the other hand, if the selection state of the special figure variation pattern is the special selection state, the main control CPU 30a performs the variation primary lottery using the corresponding special primary determination value. For this reason, in this embodiment, a variable primary lottery that derives a winning result with the same probability is performed regardless of whether in the special selection state or the normal selection state at the time of winning the big hit. Further, in the present embodiment, at the time of losing, a variable primary lottery that is easier to win the variable primary lottery is performed in the special selection state than in the normal selection state. As a result, the variable primary lottery in this embodiment is easier to win the variable primary lottery in the special selection state than in the normal selection state.

  In the variation secondary lottery of step SC8 or step SC20, if the selected state of the special figure variation pattern is the normal selection state, the main control CPU 30a performs the variation secondary lottery using the corresponding normal secondary determination value. Do. On the other hand, if the selection state of the special figure variation pattern is the special selection state, the main control CPU 30a performs the variable secondary lottery using the corresponding special secondary determination value. For this reason, in the present embodiment, when winning a big hit, a variable secondary lottery is performed in which the “NR system” is easier to determine in the special selection state than in the normal selection state (it is difficult to determine “SR system”). In the present embodiment, at the time of losing, a variable secondary lottery is performed in which the “NR system” is easier to determine in the special selection state than in the normal selection state (it is difficult to determine “SR system”). As a result, the variable secondary lottery in the present embodiment is easier to determine the “NR system” in the variable secondary lottery than in the normal selection state in the special selection state.

  Subsequently, the main control CPU 30a, which has shifted to step SC11, relates to each special figure variation game, such as outputting a predetermined control command at a predetermined timing in an output process to the effect control board 31 (effect control CPU 31a). Perform various processes. Specifically, the main control CPU 30a outputs a special figure variation pattern designation command that designates the determined special figure variation pattern and instructs the start of the variation of the symbol (special drawing and decoration). At the same time, the main control CPU 30a controls the display content of the special symbol display device 12 so as to start the fluctuation of the special figure changing game. At the same time, the main control CPU 30a starts measuring the effect time of the special figure variation game. Further, the main control CPU 30a outputs a special symbol stop symbol designation command for instructing a special symbol as a final stop symbol. Then, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process. After that, in a process different from the special symbol start process, the main control CPU 30a displays the special symbol display so as to display the determined final stop symbol based on the effect time determined in the designated special symbol variation pattern. The display content of the device 12 is controlled. Further, the main control CPU 30a gives an instruction to stop changing the decorative drawing based on the effect time set in the designated special-figure fluctuation pattern, and outputs a symbol stop command for confirming and stopping the symbol combination. .

  Next, the special symbol start process when the internal control state is the variable state will be described. It should be noted that the process in the variable state is different from the process in the non-variable state in that the variable primary lottery and the variable secondary lottery are not performed among the processes after step SC6.

  For this reason, in the special symbol start process in the variable state, if the determination result is affirmative by the same process as step SC6 (in the case of big win), the variable primary lottery and the variable secondary lottery are not performed (variable primary lottery). The main control CPU 30a specifies that the primary non-winning table (TB1) is to be used (as in the case where the lottery is non-winning). Since the internal control state in this case is “with low and high”, the main control CPU 30a specifies that the primary non-winning table TB1 is used as the special figure variation pattern distribution table. Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a executes the same process as step SC15 and executes the process of step SC11. If the determination result is affirmative by the same process as in step SC16 (in the case of a small hit), the main control CPU 30a executes the same process as in the non-variable state (step SC17 → step SC18 → step SC11). .

  Further, when the determination result is negative (in the case of a loss) by the same processing as in step SC16, the main lottery is not performed (as in the case where the primary lottery is not won) without performing the primary lottery and the secondary lottery. The control CPU 30a executes processing related to reach determination as in step SC25. The main control CPU 30a executes the same processing (step SC26 → step SC27 → step SC11 or step SC28 → step SC29 → step SC11) as in the non-variable state.

  When determining the big hit, the main control CPU 30a starts the control of the big hit game based on the type of big hit specified by the special figure after the special figure changing game based on the determined special figure fluctuation pattern. At that time, the main control CPU 30a sets information indicating that the big hit game is started in the main control RAM 30c. In the big hit game, the main control CPU 30a outputs an opening command at the start of the big hit game, outputs a round command at the start of each round game, and further outputs an ending command at the end of the big hit game. The opening command instructs the start of the opening (effect), the round command instructs the start of the round game (effect), and the ending command instructs the start of the ending (effect).

  Further, when determining the small hit, the main control CPU 30a starts controlling the small hit game after the end of the special figure variation game based on the determined special figure variation pattern. At that time, the main control CPU 30a sets information indicating that the small hit game is started in the main control RAM 30c. In the small hit game, the main control CPU 30a outputs an opening command at the start of the small hit game, and outputs a command instructing the start of opening the big winning opening 18 during the small hit game. Output ending command when finished. The command for instructing the opening of the big winning opening 18 instructs the start of the production during the opening / closing operation of the big winning opening 18 of the small hit game.

  Further, the main control CPU 30a controls the opening / closing operation of the big prize opening 18 in a corresponding opening manner in the big hit game or the small hit game. Further, the main control CPU 30a measures a predetermined round game time for each round game in the big hit game, and inputs a detection signal from the count switch SW3 to enter a game ball entered during the round game. Count the number. Then, the main control CPU 30a fills the big winning opening 18 by satisfying either that the round game time has passed or the upper limit number of game balls have entered in each round game of the big hit game. Control to close. Further, the main control CPU 30a measures the maximum opening time in the small hit game, and inputs the detection signal from the count switch SW3 to count the number of game balls entered during the small hit game. Then, the main control CPU 30a opens the grand prize winning opening 18 at most twice until the maximum opening time elapses and the upper limit number of game balls enter in the small hit game. Note that the main control CPU 30a closes the big winning opening 18 and closes the small winning game when the upper limit number of gaming balls enter before the big winning opening 18 is opened twice in the small winning game. Is controlled to terminate.

  Further, the main control CPU 30a that ended the big hit game sets “1” to the probability change flag indicating that the probability change state is given when the internal control state is changed to the probability change state after the big hit game ends. Then, a probability change command indicating that a probability change state is to be given is output. Further, when the non-probability change state is given after the big hit game is finished, the main control CPU 30a sets the probability change flag to “0” and outputs a non-probability change command indicating that the non-probability change state is given. Similarly, the main control CPU 30a sets “1” to the operation flag indicating that the variable state is to be provided and also applies the variable state when the variable state is to be provided after the end of the big hit game. Outputs a variable command indicating. In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 30a sets 100 times as the number of times of operation when winning the uncertain change big hit, subtracts the number of times of operation every time the symbol variation game is executed, and the number of times of operation is When “0 (zero)” is reached, the variable state is ended as the end condition of the variable state is satisfied. At the same time, the main control CPU 30a sets “0” to the operation flag and outputs a non-variable command indicating that the non-variable state is to be given. Further, the main control CPU 30a sets “0” to the operation flag and outputs a non-variable command when giving the non-variable state after the end of the big hit game. Since the internal control state at the time of winning the small hit game is maintained after the end of the small hit game, the main control CPU 30a controls the internal control state at the time of winning the small hit game and also controls the small hit game. Even after the game ends, the internal control state at the time of winning is maintained. That is, in accordance with this, the main control CPU 30a does not output a command for designating an internal control state such as a probability variation state or a variation state.

  The probability variation flag and the operation flag are cleared ("0" is set) when a big hit game is awarded. In this case, when the big hit is generated, the main control CPU 30a ends the probability changing state and the changing state with the start of the big hit game. Further, the probability variation flag and the operation flag are stored in a predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 30c. By these probability change command, non-change command, change command, and non-change command, the production control CPU 31a is currently in the change state or in the non-change state, in the change state or in the non-change state. You can see if there is.

  Further, in this embodiment, the main control CPU 30a wins the big hit of the special figure B (2R probability variable big hit game) or the special bonus of the special figure D (small hit game) in the non-variable state at the time of winning. If it is, the special condition count is set to 30 and the special figure variation pattern selection state is set to the special selection state. The main control CPU 30a decrements the special condition count by 1 every time the special figure variation game is executed, and when the special condition count becomes “0 (zero)”, the selection state of the special figure variation pattern is set to the normal selection state. Set that. In other cases where the special selection state is not set, the main control CPU 30a sets the selection state of the special figure variation pattern to the normal selection state.

  Then, the main control CPU 30a that ended the big hit game or the small hit game confirms the special figure holding memory number at the end time, executes the processing related to the special figure variation game based on the start holding ball, Have a special figure variation game. On the other hand, if the special figure holding memory number at the end of the big hit game or the small hit game is “0”, the main control CPU 30a executes the special figure change game until the game ball enters the start winning opening. Without waiting.

  Next, various processes such as a normal symbol input process and a normal symbol start process executed by the main control CPU 30a based on the main control program will be described. The main control CPU 30a of this embodiment is configured to execute a normal symbol input process (FIG. 15) and a normal symbol start process (FIG. 16) every predetermined control cycle (4 ms in this embodiment). In the main control CPU 30a of this embodiment, the normal symbol start process is executed after the normal symbol input process.

  As shown in FIG. 15, in the normal symbol input process, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the game ball has won (passed) the gate 19 (step SD1). In step SD1, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the game ball has won (passed) by determining whether or not a detection signal output from the normal symbol variation switch SW4 that has detected the game ball has been input. . When the determination result of step SD1 is negative (when it does not pass), the main control CPU 30a ends the normal symbol input process. If the determination result in step SD1 is affirmative (if it has passed), the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the number of reserved maps stored in the main control RAM 30c is less than the upper limit of four ( Step SD2). If the determination result in step SD2 is negative (the number of stored general-purpose holds = 4), the main control CPU 30a ends the normal symbol input process.

  If the determination result in step SD2 is affirmative (the number of stored customary maps <4), the main control CPU 30a adds 1 (+1) to the number of stored general map reservations, and rewrites the number of stored customary maps (step SD3). Subsequently, the main control CPU 30a reads out and acquires the respective values of the random number for normal map determination, the random number for normal map distribution, and the random number for normal pattern distribution pattern distribution from the main control RAM 30c (step SD4). . In step SD4, the main control CPU 30a also stores the acquired values in a predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 30c in association with the number of reserved maps (after adding 1). Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a executes a general-purpose prefetch command setting process (steps SE1 to SE6) (step SD5), and ends the normal symbol input process. This general-purpose prefetch command setting process is based on various determination (preliminary determination) results based on each value acquired when winning detection (passage detection) to the gate 19 is performed. This is a process for generating and outputting a general-purpose prefetching command for causing the effect control board 31 to grasp before the start time of. This ordinary prefetch command setting process will be described later in detail.

  Note that the game ball that has entered (passed through) the gate 19 is stored in the main control RAM 30c as a start-holding ball, and therefore the main control RAM 30c functions as normal storage means in the present embodiment.

  Further, in step SD3, when adding the number of ordinary reserved memories, the main control CPU 30a turns on the number of reserved lamps corresponding to the number of reserved memories after the rewriting as the number of ordinary reserved memories is rewritten. The normal symbol hold display device 14b is controlled as described above.

  Note that the main control CPU 30a does not rewrite the number of general-purpose reserved memories exceeding the upper limit number when the step SD2 is negative (the number of general-purpose reserved memories = 4). Also does not get a value.

  Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 16, in the normal symbol start process, the main control CPU 30a first determines whether the normal symbol is being displayed in a variation (during variation), or is playing a game per symbol (during a symbol normal). ) Is determined (step SF1). In step SF1, the main control CPU 30a makes a determination by confirming information that is set when the game is in the usual game or the game per game. If the determination result of step SF1 is affirmative (if it is fluctuating or normal), the main control CPU 30a ends the normal symbol start process. On the other hand, if the determination result in step SF1 is negative (if it is changing or not in the normal map), the main control CPU 30a reads the general map reserved memory number (step SF2), and the general map reserved memory number is “0”. It is determined whether it is larger than (step SF3). When the determination result is negative (when the number of stored general-purpose symbols is 0), the main control CPU 30a ends the normal symbol start process.

  On the other hand, when the determination result of step SF3 is affirmative (when the number of ordinary reserved memory is not “0”), the number of ordinary reserved memory is subtracted by 1 (−1) and rewritten (step SF4). Then, the main control CPU 30a reads each value (each value acquired in step SD4) of a random number stored in association with the earliest reserved memory number among the usual figure reserved memory numbers (step SF5). At that time, the main control CPU 30a sets information indicating that the usual game is to be executed in the main control RAM 30c, and then proceeds to step SF6.

  Further, in step SF4, when subtracting the number of ordinary reserved memories, the main control CPU 30a turns on the number of reserved lamps corresponding to the number of reserved memories after rewriting as the number of ordinary reserved memories is rewritten. Thus, the corresponding normal symbol hold display device 14b is controlled.

  Further, in more detail about step SF5, the main control CPU 30a reads each value of the random number stored in the storage area associated with the earliest reserved storage number “1” among the usual reserved storage numbers, and Each value of the random number is rewritten to each value of the random number stored in the storage area associated with the usual figure pending storage number “2”. Similarly, the main control CPU 30a converts each random number value stored in the storage area associated with the usual figure pending storage number “2” into the memory area associated with the ordinary figure storage number “3”. Rewrite each value of the random number stored in. Similarly, the main control CPU 30a converts each random number value stored in the storage area associated with the usual figure reserved storage number “3” into the storage area associated with the ordinary figure reserved memory number “4”. Rewrite each value of the random number stored in. Similarly, the main control CPU 30a clears (erases) each value of the random number stored in the storage area associated with the usual figure reserved storage number “4”.

  Subsequently, when the process proceeds to step SF6, the main control CPU 30a matches the standard figure determination random number stored in the main control ROM 30b among the random numbers read in the previous step SF5. It is determined whether or not, and a determination per ordinary figure (lottery per ordinary figure) is performed. In step SF6, the main control CPU 30a performs the normal hit determination using the normal hit determination value corresponding to the internal control state. In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 30a that performs the normal hit determination (open lottery) functions as a lottery means.

  If the determination result in step SF6 is affirmative (in the case of a normal map), the main control CPU 30a normally uses the random number for the normal map distribution among the random numbers read out in the previous step SF5 as a normal pattern. A final stop symbol to be confirmed and displayed on the symbol display device 14a is determined (step SF7). It should be noted that one type of symbol per symbol is set as the symbol per symbol in the present embodiment. For this reason, in step SF7, the main control CPU 30a determines one type of symbol per common figure. After that, the main control CPU 30a determines a variation pattern from among the variation patterns for directing per drawing that can be selected based on the value of the random variation for distribution of the usual pattern among the random numbers read out in the previous step SF5. (Step SF8). Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a proceeds to step SF9.

  At the time of selecting the variation pattern for the per-game effect, each value of the random number for allocating the normal variation pattern is associated with one of the variation patterns ap1, ap2, and ap3. And the value of the random number for normal pattern change pattern differs in the normal map fluctuation pattern matched by whether the processing time of step SF8 is a variable state. All the values of the random numbers for normal pattern variation pattern distribution when the processing at step SF8 is variable are associated with the variation pattern ap3. Further, if the value of the random number for normal pattern distribution pattern distribution in the non-variable state at the time of processing in step SF8 is a value included in the range Raa (for example, “0” to “116”), the production time Is associated with the fluctuation pattern ap1 that specifies “5 seconds”. On the other hand, if the value of the random number for normal pattern variation pattern distribution at the time of processing of step SF8 is a value included in the range Rab (for example, “117” to “233”), the rendering time Is associated with the fluctuation pattern ap2 that specifies “8 seconds”. In the present embodiment, the production time can be specified based on whether the value is included in the range Raa or the range Rab from the value of the random number for normal pattern variation pattern distribution. In the present embodiment, the numerical values that can be taken by the random numbers for normal pattern variation pattern distribution are determined from 234 different integers from “0” to “233”. As for the numerical values of the random numbers for normal pattern variation pattern distribution, the values “0” to “116” are set in the range Raa, and the values “117” to “233” are set in the range Rab.

  On the other hand, if the result of determination at step SF6 is negative (not per ordinary symbol), the main control CPU 30a determines the symbol that is out of the normal symbol as the final stop symbol that causes the normal symbol display device 14a to display a fixed stop (step SF10). . After that, the main control CPU 30a selects a normal pattern variation pattern from the variation patterns for the off-normal effect that can be selected based on the random number value for distribution of the normal pattern variation pattern among the random numbers read out in the previous step SF5. Determine (step SF11). Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a proceeds to step SF9.

  At the time of selecting the variation pattern for the off-normal effect, each value of the random number for distribution of the normal variation pattern is associated with one of the variation patterns hp1 and hp2. And the value of the random number for normal pattern fluctuation pattern distribution differs in the normal map fluctuation pattern to be associated depending on whether or not the processing time of step SF11 is in the variable state. All of the values of the random numbers for normal pattern variation pattern distribution in the process of step SF11 are associated with the variation pattern hp2. In addition, all the values of the random numbers for normal pattern variation pattern distribution in the non-variable state during the process of step SF11 are associated with the variation pattern hp1.

  By executing the normal symbol start process in this way, the main control CPU 30a, based on each value of the random number stored in association with the earliest reserved memory number at the start of the general game, The contents of the ordinary game indicated by the value (effect time) are determined.

  The main control CPU 30a, which has shifted to step SF9, executes various processes related to the regular game, such as controlling the display content of the normal symbol display device 14a so as to start the variation of the regular game. At the same time, the main control CPU 30a starts measuring the effect time of the usual game. Then, the main control CPU 30a ends the normal symbol start process. Thereafter, in a process different from the normal symbol start process, the main control CPU 30a displays the normal symbol display so as to display the final stop symbol determined based on the effect time determined in the designated general pattern variation pattern. The display content of the device 14a is controlled.

  In various processes related to the general game, the main control CPU 30a outputs a general diagram start command indicating that the variation of the normal symbol is started to the effect control board 31 (effect control CPU 31a). Thereby, the CPU 31a for effect control grasps that the usual game has started.

  Further, the main control CPU 30a controls the opening mode of the opening / closing blades 16 after the end of the normal game corresponding to the normal game. The main control CPU 30a opens the open / close blades 16 when the usual figure is determined, and maintains the open state until 5000 (ms) (5 seconds) elapses after the open. Further, the main control CPU 30a counts the number of game balls that have won (entered) the lower start winning opening 15B while the opening / closing blade 16 is opened. When the counted number of game balls reaches the upper limit number (8 in the present embodiment), the main control CPU 30a closes the open / close blade 16 at that time, and opens / closes based on the usual figure. The opening control of the blade 16 is finished. The main control CPU 30a that has finished the opening control of the opening and closing blades 16 based on the usual figure, when the number of the usual figure holding memory at the time of the end is “1” or more, Start the game. On the other hand, the CPU 30a for main control, when the number of stored general-purpose drawings at the end of the opening control of the opening / closing blade 16, is “0”, a game ball enters the gate 19 until the start condition is satisfied. Wait without running.

Next, various processes executed by the effect control CPU 31a of the effect control board 31 will be described.
When the hold control command is input, the effect control CPU 31a of the effect control board 31 has an individual display area of the reserved image display area K of the effect display device 11 (image display unit GH) so that the display mode instructed by the command is obtained. Control the display mode. Specifically, the effect control CPU 31a controls the display mode of the reserved image display area K so that the specified reserved storage number is reached.

  In addition, when the effect control CPU 31a inputs a probability change command or a change command, the effect control CPU 31a sets information (such as a flag) indicating that the probability change state or the change state has been assigned to the effect control RAM 31c. The effect control CPU 31a sets the effect control RAM 31c to be assigned a probability change state when a probability change command is input, while the effect control RAM 31c indicates that a non-probability change state is provided when a non-probability change command is input. Set to. In addition, the effect control CPU 31a sets in the effect control RAM 31c that the variable state is given when the variable command is input, while the non-variable state is assigned when the non-variable command is input. This is set in the effect control RAM 31c. Then, the effect control CPU 31a stores and maintains the current setting contents in the effect control RAM 31c until the probability change command, the non-changeable command, the change command, and the non-change command are input. The effect control CPU 31a grasps whether or not the internal control state is a probable change state or a change state based on the setting contents of the effect control RAM 31c.

  In addition, the effect control CPU 31a specifies a game state from the input probability change command, non-probability change command, operation command, and non-operation command, and enters an effect mode for notifying the player of the current internal control state. The display content of the effect display device 11 is controlled.

  Then, the effect control CPU 31a sets the effect mode after the jackpot game to the probability change confirmation mode when the internal control state is the probability change state and the variable state in the case of the big hit of the special figure of the symbol A. Further, the effect control CPU 31a sets the effect mode after the big hit game to the probability change confirmation mode when the internal control state is the probability change state and the variable change state in the case of the big hit of the special figure B. In addition, the effect control CPU 31a sets the effect mode after the big hit game to the probability change latency mode when the internal control state is in a probable change state and a non-changeable state in the case of the big hit of the special figure B. The probability variation latent mode is an effect mode that can be set in either the non-probability variation state or the probability variation state, and is an effect mode that makes it difficult for the player to know which state is. Further, the effect control CPU 31a sets the effect mode after the big hit game to the uncertain variable change mode when the internal control state is the non-probable change state and the variable state in the case of the big hit of the special figure of the symbol C. To do. In the uncertain variable change mode, the effect control CPU 31a sets the display mode to the normal mode by inputting an operation command for instructing the end of the change state. The normal mode is an effect mode that can be set in either the non-probability change state or the probability change state, and is an effect mode that notifies the player that there is a high possibility of being in the non-probability change state. The effect control CPU 31a maintains the current effect mode when the symbol D is a small hit and the internal control state is the variable state. Further, the effect control CPU 31a sets the effect mode after the end of the small hit game to the probability variation latent mode when the special control of the symbol D of the design D is in the small hit state and the internal control state is the non-changeable state. For this reason, in this embodiment, in the case of the big hit of the special figure of the symbol B or the small hit of the symbol D, when the internal control state is the non-variable short state, it is determined whether the state is the non-probable variation state or the certain variation state. Make it difficult for players to understand.

  Then, when the current effect mode is the probability variation latent mode, the effect control CPU 31a sets the effect mode to the normal mode with a predetermined trigger. The predetermined opportunity in the present embodiment is the number of executions of the special figure variation game after staying in the probability variation latent mode. Then, the effect control CPU 31a stays in the probability variation latent mode until the special number variation game for 30 times, which is the specified number of times, is executed, and from the 31st special diagram variation game after staying in the probability variation latent mode, the effect mode Set the normal mode to. For this reason, in the present embodiment, the number of special figure change games in the special selection state of the special figure change pattern set by the main control CPU 30a and the special figure change game in the probability change latent mode set by the effect control CPU 31a. The number of times coincides, and the period controlled in the special selection state and the period controlled in the probability variation latent mode coincide (synchronize) in the pachinko gaming machine.

  Further, when the special control variation pattern designation command is input, the production control CPU 31a selects image display data based on the production content designated by the special graphic variation pattern designation command. Further, when the effect control CPU 31a inputs a stop symbol designation command for a special symbol, the decoration control CPU 31a performs a fixed stop display in the symbol variation game of the effect display device 11 based on the special symbol designated by the stop symbol designation command. Determine the symbol combination of the figure.

  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. At this time, when the design control CPU 31a inputs a symbol stop command during the symbol variation game, the effect display device 11 causes the effect display device 11 to confirm and stop and display the decoration display that has been determined earlier. Further, the effect control CPU 31a measures the elapsed time from the start of the game with the start of the symbol variation game of the effect display device 11, and stores it in the image display unit GH based on the measured time and the image display data. The image to be displayed is switched every predetermined control cycle (for example, every 4 ms).

  In addition, when the opening command is input in the control related to the execution of the jackpot game, the effect control CPU 31a selects image display data corresponding to the jackpot game to be given. Then, the effect control CPU 31a controls the display content of the effect display device 11 to execute the opening effect based on the image display data. In addition, when the round command is input during the jackpot game, the effect control CPU 31a selects image display data corresponding to each round game of the jackpot game to be given. Then, the effect control CPU 31a controls the display content of the effect display device 11 so that each round effect is executed based on the image display data. In addition, when the ending command is input during the jackpot game, the effect control CPU 31a selects image display data corresponding to the jackpot game to be given. Then, the effect control CPU 31a controls the display content of the effect display device 11 to execute the ending effect based on the image display data. Further, the effect control CPU 31a measures the elapsed time from the start of the game with the start of each effect in the big hit game, and displays the image displayed on the image display unit GH based on the measured time and the image display data. Are switched every predetermined control cycle (for example, every 4 ms). In addition, in the control related to the execution of the small hit game, the effect control CPU 31a causes the effect display device 11 to execute various effects so that the effect during the small hit game is the same as the 2R probability variation big hit game. Control display content. When the CPU 31a for effect control inputs a command for instructing the opening of the big winning opening 18 during the small hit game, the effect control CPU 31a executes the same effect as the two round effects of the 2R probability variable big hit game.

  In addition, when the ordinary control start command is input, the effect control CPU 31a grasps that the ordinary game is started under the control of the main control CPU 30a. In addition, the production control CPU 31a counts the elapsed time from the input of the general diagram start command, that is, the elapsed time since the start of the general diagram game, with the understanding that the general game has started.

  Next, the special figure prefetch command setting process (special symbol input process step SA5) and the general figure prefetch command setting process (normal symbol input process step SD5) executed by the main control CPU 30a will be described with reference to FIGS. Based on

  In the present embodiment, a continuous effect (prefetch effect) as a pre-effect is executed based on the processing results of the special figure pre-read command setting process and the general-purpose pre-read command setting process. The pre-effect is performed on the effect display device 11 and is executed in association with the execution of the symbol variation game on the effect display device 11. Then, the continuous production is performed in each design variation game from one or more design variation games that are performed before a specific design variation game, and the effect is performed over a plurality of consecutive design variation games. This is an effect of notifying that there is a possibility that a specific symbol variation game may be a big hit. The predetermined effect in the present embodiment is to change the display mode of the individual display area corresponding to a specific symbol variation game in the reserved image display area K in the lower area of the image display unit GH, and to change the display mode multiple times. This is done by maintaining across the symbol variation game. For this reason, the prior effect in the present embodiment is a “hold notice effect” that changes the display mode of the individual display area of the hold image display area.

  In addition, the hold notice effect in the present embodiment is configured to be performed in a non-changeable state in which the probability change latent mode can be set. That is, in the special figure prefetch command setting process and the common figure prefetch command setting process in the present embodiment, each prefetch command is set under a non-variable state.

  First, the processing contents of the special figure prefetch command setting process performed when the main control CPU 30a detects a winning at the start winning opening will be described with reference to FIG. Note that the special figure prefetch command setting process is performed in a non-variable state, so the internal control state is either “no low / high” or “no high / low (special)”.

  In step SB1 of the special figure prefetch command setting process, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not it is in a variable state. When the determination result in step SB1 is affirmative (in the variable state), the main control CPU 30a ends the special figure prefetch command setting process.

  On the other hand, if the determination result of step SB1 is negative (in the case of non-variable state), in step SB2, the main control CPU 30a determines that the value of the random number for hit determination acquired in step SA4 of the special symbol input process of FIG. Then, it is determined whether or not each value determined in the jackpot determination value matches (hereinafter, this determination is referred to as “pre-hit jackpot determination”). In this prior jackpot determination, the main control CPU 30a uses each value determined for the jackpot determination value according to the current internal control state (internal control state at the time of winning detection). More specifically, when the internal control state at the time of winning detection is a probable change state, the main control CPU 30a performs a prior jackpot determination using each value of the high probability jackpot determination value. On the other hand, when the internal control state at the time of winning detection is an uncertain change state, the main control CPU 30a performs preliminary jackpot determination using each value of the low probability jackpot determination value. In this way, the main control CPU 30a, when detecting the winning of the game ball at the start winning opening, the value of the random number for hit determination stored in the main control RAM 30c at the time of detecting the win is determined to be the big hit in the big hit determination performed later. Whether or not a determination result is obtained is determined in advance.

  When the determination result of step SB2 is negative (when the value of the jackpot determination value does not match), the main control CPU 30a proceeds to step SB9. On the other hand, if the determination result in step SB2 is affirmative (if it matches each value of the jackpot determination value), in step SB3, the main control CPU 30a uses the variable primary lottery random number acquired in step SA4 of the special symbol input process. Is determined to be equal to each value set as the variation primary determination value for jackpot (hereinafter, this determination is referred to as “prior variation primary determination”). In this pre-variation primary determination, the main control CPU 30a uses each value determined as the big hit variation primary determination value according to the current special figure variation pattern selection state (selected state at the time of winning detection). In this way, the main control CPU 30a, when detecting the winning of the game ball at the start winning opening, the value of the random number for the random primary lottery stored in the main control RAM 30c at the time of the prize detection is won in the variable primary lottery performed later. It is determined in advance whether or not the determination result is as follows.

  If the determination result in step SB2 is affirmative (if it matches the values of the variable primary determination value), in step SB4, the main control CPU 30a obtains the random number for variable secondary lottery acquired in step SA4 of the special symbol input process. Is equal to the determination value set in the “NR system” of the variation secondary determination value for jackpot (hereinafter, this determination is referred to as “prior variation secondary determination”). In this pre-variation secondary determination, the main control CPU 30a uses each value determined as the variation secondary determination value for big hits according to the current selection state of the special figure variation pattern (the selection state at the time of winning detection). In this way, the main control CPU 30a, when detecting the winning of the game ball at the start winning opening, the value of the random number for the variable secondary lottery stored in the main control RAM 30c at the time of detecting the winning is “ Whether or not the determination result is “NR system” is determined in advance.

  When the determination result of step SB4 is affirmative (when the values of the variation secondary determination values coincide with each other), the main control CPU 30a selects the primary winning (NR system) table (TA2) when selecting the special figure variation pattern to be performed later. , TS2) is determined in advance. In this case, the main control CPU 30a specifies that the primary winning (NR system) table TA2 is to be used if “no high / low”. On the other hand, if “no low / high (special)”, the main control CPU 30a specifies that the special primary winning (NR system) table TS2 is used. Thereby, the main control CPU 30a does not determine the result of the variation 3rd lottery in advance, and the effect content (variation content) of the symbol variation game is the NR system based on the winning of the variation 1st lottery. Is identified. Further, the main control CPU 30a confirms the number of reserved special figure storage (the number of reserved memories) after rewriting in step SA3 of the special symbol input process stored in the main control RAM 30c.

  Then, the main control CPU 30a sets (determines) a special figure pre-read command corresponding to the contents (effect contents and the number of reserved memories) specified by affirmative determination in step SB4 (step SB5). In this case, the main control CPU 30a determines that the prior jackpot determination is affirmative (Yes in step SB2), and therefore specifies a hit effect (reach effect) based on the jackpot as the effect content. The main control CPU 30a outputs the special figure prefetch command set in step SB5 at a predetermined timing in the output process. Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a ends the special figure prefetch command setting process.

  If the determination result in step SB4 is negative (if the values do not coincide with the values of the variation secondary determination value), the main control CPU 30a selects the primary winning (SR system) table (TA3) when selecting the special pattern variation pattern to be performed later. , TS3) is used in advance. In this case, the main control CPU 30a specifies that the primary winning (SR system) table TA3 is to be used if "no low". On the other hand, if “no low / high (special)”, the main control CPU 30a specifies that the special primary winning (SR system) table TS3 is used. Thereby, the main control CPU 30a does not determine the result of the variation 3rd lottery in advance, and the effect content (variation content) of the symbol variation game is the SR system based on the winning of the variation 1st lottery. Is identified. Further, the main control CPU 30a confirms the number of reserved special figure storage (the number of reserved memories) after rewriting in step SA3 of the special symbol input process stored in the main control RAM 30c.

  Then, the main control CPU 30a sets (determines) a special figure pre-read command corresponding to the contents (effect contents and the number of reserved memories) specified by making a negative determination in step SB4 (step SB6). In this case, the main control CPU 30a determines that the prior jackpot determination is affirmative (Yes in step SB2), and therefore specifies a hit effect (reach effect) based on the jackpot as the effect content. The main control CPU 30a outputs the special figure prefetch command set in step SB6 at a predetermined timing in the output process. Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a ends the special figure prefetch command setting process.

  On the other hand, if the determination result in step SB3 is negative (if the values do not match the values of the primary variation determination value), the main control CPU 30a selects the primary non-winning table (TA1, TA1) when selecting the special figure variation pattern to be performed later. The use of TS1) will be determined in advance. In this case, the main control CPU 30a specifies that the primary non-winning table TA1 is to be used if it is “no high / low”. On the other hand, the main control CPU 30a specifies that the special primary non-winning table TS1 is to be used if it is “no low / high (special)”. In this case, the main control CPU 30a identifies the effect content (variation content) of the symbol variation game from the pattern selected as the special symbol variation pattern based on the random number for variation tertiary lottery acquired in step SA4 of the special symbol input process. (Step SB7). Further, in step SB7, the main control CPU 30a confirms the number of special figure reservation memory (retention memory number) after rewriting in step SA3 of the special symbol input process stored in the main control RAM 30c. In step SB7, the main control CPU 30a specifies the content of the effect by assuming a selection mode when selecting the variation pattern for the hit effect in the special symbol start process. In other words, in step SB7, the main control CPU 30a specifies the “NR system” reach effect if the value of the variable third-order random number for randomization is included in the range RAa. On the other hand, in step SB7, the main control CPU 30a identifies the “SR system” reach effect if the value of the random number for the variable third lottery is included in the range RAb.

  Then, the main control CPU 30a sets (determines) a special figure prefetching command corresponding to the contents (effect contents and the number of reserved memories) specified in step SB7 (step SB8). In this case, the main control CPU 30a determines that the prior jackpot determination is affirmative (Yes in step SB2), and therefore specifies a hit effect (reach effect) based on the jackpot as the effect content. The main control CPU 30a outputs the special figure prefetch command set in step SB8 at a predetermined timing in the output process. Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a ends the special figure prefetch command setting process.

  Subsequently, when the process proceeds from step SB2 to step SB9, the main control CPU 30a determines whether the value of the random number for hit determination acquired in step SA4 of the special symbol input process in FIG. (Hereinafter, this determination is referred to as “pre-small hit determination”). As described above, the main control CPU 30a detects the winning of the winning ball when the winning ball is detected at the start winning opening, and the random number for hit determination stored in the main control RAM 30c when the winning is detected is determined by the small hit determination performed later. It is determined in advance whether or not the determination result is as follows.

  When the determination result of step SB9 is negative (when it does not match each value of the small hit determination value), the main control CPU 30a proceeds to step SB12 of FIG. On the other hand, when the determination result of step SB9 is affirmative (when it matches each value of the small hit determination value), the main control CPU 30a selects the primary non-winning table (TA1, TS1) when selecting the special figure variation pattern to be performed later. ) Will be determined in advance. In this case, the main control CPU 30a specifies that the primary non-winning table TA1 is to be used if it is “no high / low”. On the other hand, the main control CPU 30a specifies that the special primary non-winning table TS1 is to be used if it is “no low / high (special)”. In this case, the main control CPU 30a identifies the effect content (variation content) of the symbol variation game from the pattern selected as the special symbol variation pattern based on the random number for variation tertiary lottery acquired in step SA4 of the special symbol input process. (Step SB10). Further, in step SB10, the main control CPU 30a checks the special figure hold memory number (hold memory number) after rewriting in step SA3 of the special symbol input process stored in the main control RAM 30c. In step SB10, the main control CPU 30a specifies the content of the effect by assuming a selection mode when selecting the variation pattern for the hit effect in the special symbol start process. In other words, in step SB10, the main control CPU 30a specifies the “NR system” reach effect if the value of the random number for the variable third order lottery is included in the range RAa. On the other hand, in step SB10, the main control CPU 30a identifies the “SR system” reach effect if the value of the variable third-order random number for randomization is included in the range RAb. In the present embodiment, when the preliminary small hit determination is affirmative, the variable primary lottery and the variable secondary lottery are not performed, so the preliminary determination for these is not performed.

  Then, the main control CPU 30a sets (determines) a special figure prefetch command corresponding to the contents (the production contents and the number of reserved memories) specified in step SB10 (step SB11). In this case, the main control CPU 30a determines that the prior small hit determination is affirmative (Yes in step SB9), and thus specifies a hit effect (reach effect) based on the small hit as the effect content. The main control CPU 30a outputs the special figure prefetch command set in step SB11 at a predetermined timing in the output process. Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a ends the special figure prefetch command setting process.

  On the other hand, when the process proceeds from step SB9 to step SB12 in FIG. 18, the main control CPU 30a sets the fluctuation primary lottery random value obtained in step SA4 of the special symbol input process as the fluctuation primary determination value for losing. It is determined whether or not the value matches (prior variation primary determination). In this prior variation primary determination, the main control CPU 30a uses each value determined as the variation primary determination value for detachment according to the current special figure variation pattern selection state (selection state at the time of winning detection).

  If the determination result in step SB12 is affirmative (if it matches the values of the primary variation determination value), in step SB13, the main control CPU 30a obtains the random variation lottery random number obtained in step SA4 of the special symbol input process. Is equal to the determination value set in the “NR system” of the variation secondary determination value for loss (preliminary variation secondary determination). In this preliminary variation secondary determination, the main control CPU 30a uses each value determined as the variation secondary determination value for detachment according to the current special figure variation pattern selection state (selection state at the time of winning detection).

  When the determination result of step SB13 is affirmative (when the values of the variation secondary determination values coincide with each other), the main control CPU 30a selects the primary winning (NR system) table (TA2) when selecting the special pattern variation pattern to be performed later. , TS2) is determined in advance. In this case, the main control CPU 30a specifies that the primary winning (NR system) table TA2 is to be used if “no high / low”. On the other hand, if “no low / high (special)”, the main control CPU 30a specifies that the special primary winning (NR system) table TS2 is used. Thereby, the main control CPU 30a does not determine the result of the variation 3rd lottery in advance, and the effect content (variation content) of the symbol variation game is the NR system based on the winning of the variation 1st lottery. Is identified. Further, the main control CPU 30a confirms the number of reserved special figure storage (the number of reserved memories) after rewriting in step SA3 of the special symbol input process stored in the main control RAM 30c.

  Then, the main control CPU 30a sets (determines) a special figure pre-read command corresponding to the contents (effect contents and the number of reserved memories) specified by making an affirmative determination in step SB13 (step SB14). In this case, the main control CPU 30a determines that the advance big hit determination and the advance small hit determination are negative (No in step SB2 and step SB9), and therefore specifies the outlier reach effect based on the difference as the effect content. The main control CPU 30a outputs the special figure prefetch command set in step SB14 at a predetermined timing in the output process. Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a ends the special figure prefetch command setting process.

  When the determination result of step SB13 is negative (when it does not coincide with each value of the variation secondary determination value), the main control CPU 30a selects the primary winning (SR system) table (TA3) when selecting the special pattern variation pattern to be performed later. , TS3) is used in advance. In this case, the main control CPU 30a specifies that the primary winning (SR system) table TA3 is to be used if "no low". On the other hand, if “no low / high (special)”, the main control CPU 30a specifies that the special primary winning (SR system) table TS3 is used. Thereby, the main control CPU 30a does not determine the result of the variation 3rd lottery in advance, and the effect content (variation content) of the symbol variation game is the SR system based on the winning of the variation 1st lottery. Is identified. Further, the main control CPU 30a confirms the number of reserved special figure storage (the number of reserved memories) after rewriting in step SA3 of the special symbol input process stored in the main control RAM 30c.

  Then, the main control CPU 30a sets (determines) a special figure prefetch command corresponding to the contents (the contents of the effects and the number of reserved memories) specified by making a negative determination in step SB13 (step SB15). In this case, the main control CPU 30a determines that the advance big hit determination and the advance small hit determination are negative (No in step SB2 and step SB9), and therefore specifies the outlier reach effect based on the difference as the effect content. The main control CPU 30a outputs the special figure prefetch command set in step SB15 at a predetermined timing in the output process. Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a ends the special figure prefetch command setting process.

  On the other hand, if the determination result in step SB12 is negative (if the result does not match each value of the fluctuation primary determination value), the reach determination random number value acquired in step SA4 of the special symbol input process is changed in step SB16. It is determined whether or not the reach determination value of the special figure hold storage number “3” in the state “None”, that is, “0 to 4” (hereinafter, this determination is referred to as “pre-reach determination”). In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 4, if the value of the reach determination random number is “0 to 4”, it depends on the internal control state and the number of special figure hold memory at the time of reach determination in the special symbol start process. Affirmation is confirmed by reach determination. Therefore, in step SB16, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the reach determination random number is “0 to 4”, thereby confirming the reach (reliable determination in the special symbol start process). It is determined in advance whether or not the answer is “Yes”. In this way, the main control CPU 30a ensures that the reach determination random number value stored in the main control RAM 30c at the time of detection of a game ball at the start winning opening is reached in the reach determination performed later. Whether or not a determination result is obtained is determined in advance.

  When the determination result of step SB16 is affirmative (when reach is determined), the main control CPU 30a pre-determines that the primary non-winning table (TA1, TS1) is used when selecting the special figure variation pattern to be performed later. become. In this case, the main control CPU 30a specifies that the primary non-winning table TA1 is to be used if it is “no high / low”. On the other hand, the main control CPU 30a specifies that the special primary non-winning table TS1 is to be used if it is “no low / high (special)”. In this case, the main control CPU 30a identifies the effect content (variation content) of the symbol variation game from the pattern selected as the special symbol variation pattern based on the random number for variation tertiary lottery acquired in step SA4 of the special symbol input process. (Step SB17). Furthermore, in step SB17, the main control CPU 30a checks the special figure hold memory number (hold memory number) after rewriting in step SA3 of the special symbol input process stored in the main control RAM 30c. In step SB17, the main control CPU 30a specifies the content of the effect in the special symbol start process assuming the selection mode when selecting the variation pattern for the shift reach effect. That is, in step SB17, the main control CPU 30a specifies the “NR system” reach effect if the value of the variable tertiary distribution random number is included in the range RRa. On the other hand, in step SB17, the main control CPU 30a identifies the “SR system” reach effect if the value of the special figure variation pattern distribution random number is included in the range RRb.

  On the other hand, if the determination result in step SB16 is negative (if reach is possible), the main control CPU 30a stores the special figure hold memory number after rewriting in step SA3 of the special symbol input process stored in the main control RAM 30c. Check (the number of pending storage).

  Then, the main control CPU 30a sets (determines) a special figure prefetch command corresponding to the contents (the contents of the effects and the number of reserved memories) specified by making a negative determination in step SB16 (step SB19). In this case, the main control CPU 30a negates the advance big hit determination, the advance small hit determination, and the advance reach determination (No in step SB2, step SB9, and step SB16), so that the production contents are out of effect based on the deviation ( Identify no reach). The main control CPU 30a outputs the special figure prefetch command set in step SB19 at a predetermined timing in the output process. Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a ends the special figure prefetch command setting process.

  Then, in the pachinko gaming machine of the present embodiment, when the advance variation primary determination in step SB3 or step SB12 is affirmed, the hold notice effect for the start hold ball to be determined in advance is executed ("OK" ) Is determined by the main control CPU 30a. In other words, the primary variation primary determination is a process for determining (lottery) whether or not to execute the preliminary announcement effect for the preliminary determination start holding ball. On the other hand, in the present embodiment, when the preliminary change primary determination in step SB3 or step SB12 is negative, the hold notice effect for the start hold ball to be determined in advance is not executed ("No"). The control CPU 30a determines. Then, the main control CPU 30a outputs a corresponding special figure prefetching command to the effect control CPU 31a, thereby instructing a determination result (“OK” or “NO”) regarding execution of the hold notice effect. Therefore, in the present embodiment, a special figure variation game based on a special figure variation pattern determined from the primary winning (NR system) table (TA2, TS2) or the primary winning (SR system) table (TA3, TS3) is targeted. As a result, the holding notice effect is executed. On the other hand, in the present embodiment, the holding notice effect is not executed for the special figure changing game based on the special figure changing pattern determined from the primary non-winning table (TA1, TS1, TB1).

  In the present embodiment, the contents of the effect in the special figure variation game that is determined to execute the hold notice effect by the preliminary variation secondary determination of step SB4 or step SB13 accompanying the affirmative determination of step SB3 or step SB12 is specified. ing.

  Then, in the preliminary variation primary determination in step SB3 or step SB12, the main control CPU 30a uses the corresponding normal primary determination value in advance if the selection state of the special figure variation pattern is the normal selection state. First-order determination of fluctuation is performed. On the other hand, if the selection state of the special figure variation pattern is the special selection state, the main control CPU 30a performs the preliminary variation primary determination using each value of the corresponding special primary determination value. For this reason, in the present embodiment, during the jackpot prior determination, prior variation primary determination is performed in which it is determined to execute the hold notice effect with the same probability in any of the special selection state and the normal selection state. Further, in the present embodiment, at the time of the prior determination of the deviation, the prior variation primary determination that makes it easier to determine to execute the hold notice effect in the special selection state than in the normal selection state is performed. As a result, the pre-change primary determination in the present embodiment is easier to determine (determine at a higher rate) that the holding notice effect is executed in the special selection state than in the normal selection state. Therefore, after the transition to the special selection state of the selection state of the special figure variation pattern due to winning of the big hit of the symbol B or the small hit of the symbol D, a state in which it is easy to affirm the pre-change primary determination, that is, a holding notice effect is executed. Is set to a state that is easier to determine than the normal selection state.

  For this reason, in the present embodiment, it is difficult for the player to know whether or not the probability change state is present due to the appearance state (arrival state) of the hold notice effect, and it is expected that the probability change state is given. The player can grasp that he / she has In addition, such a special selection state is also a state in the probability variation latent mode set in synchronization therewith. For this reason, in this embodiment, in the special selection state, it is a scene that can be expected to be given a certain probability change state by the effect mode (probability latent mode) and the effect (holding notice effect). Can be grasped. In the probability variation latent mode, it is easier to execute the hold notice effect (perform it at a higher rate) than in the normal mode (normally selected state). In the present embodiment, the content of the effect (variation content) that causes the pending notice effect to be executed is the specific content of variation.

  In addition, in the preliminary variation secondary determination in step SB4 or step SB13, if the selection state of the special figure variation pattern is the normal selection state, the main control CPU 30a uses the corresponding normal secondary determination value in advance. Fluctuation secondary determination is performed. On the other hand, if the selection state of the special figure variation pattern is the special selection state, the main control CPU 30a performs the preliminary variation secondary determination using each value of the corresponding special secondary determination value.

  For this reason, in the present embodiment, it is easier to specify the “NR system” in the special selection state than in the normal selection state at the time of determination to execute the hold notice effect, or at the time of the big hit prior determination (“SR system”). "It is difficult to specify") Preliminary variation secondary determination is performed. Further, in this embodiment, if it is determined to execute the hold notice effect, it is easier to identify the “NR system” in the special selection state than in the normal selection state (“SR system”). Prior variation secondary determination is performed. As a result, the pre-variable secondary determination in the present embodiment makes it easier to specify the “NR system” in the special selection state than in the normal selection state when it is determined to execute the hold notice effect.

  In this way, when the game ball is detected at the starting winning opening (winning detection), the main control CPU 30a that predetermines the effect of the symbol variation game indicated by each random number value acquired at that time is used as the predetermination means. Function.

  Next, various special figure prefetching commands set and output in the special figure prefetching command setting process will be described with reference to FIG. Each special figure prefetch command is composed of an upper byte indicated by “CMD1” and a lower byte indicated by “CMD2”.

  The special figure prefetch command is an effect such as whether or not to execute a hold notice effect based on various prior determinations (advance big hit determination, prior small hit determination, prior variation primary determination, prior variation secondary determination, prior reach determination). This is a command for designating the content (the production content of the symbol variation game) and what number (holding) as the special figure holding memory number at the time of prior determination. The main control CPU 30a of the present embodiment is capable of outputting 43 types of commands having a high-order byte of “E5H” and a low-order byte of “00H to 43H” as special figure prefetch commands. In this embodiment, if the upper byte is a command of “E5H”, a special figure pre-read command is indicated and classified by the lower byte. In FIG. 19, “lottery result” indicates the lottery result in the special symbol start process determined by the preliminary big hit determination and the preliminary small hit determination. “Big jackpot” indicates a case where the determination result of the prior jackpot determination is affirmative. “Small hit” indicates a case where the determination result of the prior small hit determination is affirmative. “Lack” indicates a case where the determination results of the prior jackpot determination and the prior small hit determination are negative. In FIG. 19, “hold” indicates the number of special figure hold storage at the time of prior determination, which is stored. “Hold” is “1” is stored “first”, “Hold” is “2” is “stored second”, “Hold” is “3” is “third” “Stored” indicates that “4” is “4th stored”. In FIG. 19, “pending notice effect” indicates whether it is determined to execute the hold notice effect. “Permitted” indicates that the hold notice effect for the start hold ball determined in advance is executed, and “No” indicates that the hold notice effect for the start hold ball determined in advance is not executed. In addition, “production content” in FIG. 19 indicates the production content specified at the time of prior determination.

  If the lower byte is “00H to 03H”, the special figure prefetch command designates “big hit”, “possible”, and “SR system”. In other words, when the lower byte is “00H to 03H”, the holding notice effect is executed, and in the special symbol start process, “winning” is determined for the big hit, “winning” is the first winning lottery, and the first winning is the second winning lottery. (SR system) Set when the table (TA3, TS3) is selected (SR system special figure variation pattern is determined) in advance. “00H” designates the hold “1”, “01H” designates the reserve “2”, “02H” designates the reserve “3”, and “03H” designates the reserve “4”.

  The special figure prefetch command designates “big hit”, “possible”, and “NR system” if the lower byte is “04H to 07H”. In other words, when the lower byte is “04H to 07H”, the holding notice effect is executed, and in the special symbol start process, “winning” is determined by the big hit determination, “winning” is selected in the variable primary lottery, and primary winning is determined based on the variable secondary lottery. This is set when it is determined in advance that the (NR system) table (TA2, TS2) is selected (a special pattern fluctuation pattern of the NR system is determined). “04H” designates the hold “1”, “05H” designates the reserve “2”, “06H” designates the reserve “3”, and “07H” designates the reserve “4”.

  The special figure prefetch command designates “big hit”, “no”, and “SR system” if the lower byte is “08H to 11H”. That is, when the lower byte is “08H to 11H”, the holding notice effect is not executed, and in the special symbol start process, “winning” is determined by the big hit determination, and “non-winning” is selected in the variable primary lottery. , TS1) is selected, and it is set when it is preliminarily determined that the SR-type special figure variation pattern is determined. “08H” designates the hold “1”, “09H” designates the reserve “2”, “10H” designates the reserve “3”, and “11H” designates the reserve “4”.

  In addition, if the low-order byte is “12H to 15H”, the special figure prefetch command designates “big hit”, “no”, and “NR system”. That is, when the lower byte is “12H to 15H”, the holding notice effect is not executed, and in the special symbol start process, “winning” is determined by the big hit determination, and “non-winning” is selected in the variable primary lottery, and the primary non-winning table (TA1). , TS1) is selected, and further, it is set when it is determined in advance that the NR special figure variation pattern is determined. “12H” designates the hold “1”, “13H” designates the reserve “2”, “14H” designates the reserve “3”, and “15H” designates the reserve “4”.

  Further, if the low-order byte is “16H to 19H”, the special figure prefetch command designates “out of”, “no”, and “possibility of reach”. That is, when the lower byte is “16H to 19H”, it is determined that the holding notice effect is not executed, and in the special symbol start process, it is determined in advance that the winning is not fixed by the reach determination (“non-winning” in the big hit determination). Is set. “16H” designates the hold “1”, “17H” designates the reserve “2”, “18H” designates the reserve “3”, and “19H” designates the reserve “4”.

  Further, if the low-order byte is “20H-23H”, the special figure prefetch command designates “out of”, “possible”, and “reach determination (NR system)”. That is, when the lower byte is “20H to 23H”, the holding notice effect is executed, the winning is determined by the reach determination in the special symbol start process, “winning” in the variable primary lottery, and the variable secondary lottery. It is set when it is determined in advance that the primary winning (NR system) table (TA2, TS2) is selected (a special pattern variation pattern of the NR system is determined). “20H” designates the hold “1”, “21H” designates the reserve “2”, “22H” designates the reserve “3”, and “23H” designates the reserve “4”.

  Further, if the low-order byte is “24H to 27H”, the special figure prefetch command designates “out of”, “possible”, and “reach confirmation (SR system)”. That is, when the lower byte is “24H to 27H”, the holding notice effect is executed, the winning is confirmed by the reach determination in the special symbol start process, “Winning” in the variation primary lottery, “Variation secondary lottery” It is set when it is determined in advance that the primary winning (SR system) table (TA3, TS3) is selected (the special pattern variation pattern of the SR system is determined). “24H” designates the hold “1”, “25H” designates the reserve “2”, “26H” designates the reserve “3”, and “27H” designates the reserve “4”.

  Further, if the lower-order byte is “28H to 31H”, the special figure prefetch command designates “out of”, “no”, and “reach confirmation (NR system)”. That is, when the lower byte is “28H to 31H”, the holding notice effect is not executed, the winning is determined by the reach determination in the special symbol start process, and the first non-winning is performed by “non-winning” in the variable primary lottery. This is set when the table (TA1, TS1) is selected and it is further determined in advance that the NR system special figure variation pattern is determined. “28H” designates the hold “1”, “29H” designates the reserve “2”, “30H” designates the reserve “3”, and “31H” designates the reserve “4”.

  Further, if the low-order byte is “32H to 35H”, the special figure prefetch command designates “out of”, “no”, and “reach confirmation (SR system)”. That is, when the lower byte is “32H to 35H”, the holding notice effect is not executed, the winning is determined by the reach determination in the special symbol start process, and the first non-winning is determined by “non-winning” in the variable primary lottery. This is set when the table (TA1, TS1) is selected and it is determined in advance that the SR-type special figure variation pattern is determined. “32H” designates the hold “1”, “33H” designates the reserve “2”, “34H” designates the reserve “3”, and “35H” designates the reserve “4”.

  In addition, if the low-order byte is “36H to 39H”, the special figure prefetch command designates “small hit”, “no”, and “NR system”. That is, when the lower byte is “36H to 39H”, the holding notice effect is not executed, and in the special symbol start process, “winning” and the primary non-winning table (TA1, TS1) are selected in the small hit determination, and the NR It is set when it is determined in advance that the special figure variation pattern of the system is determined. “36H” designates the hold “1”, “37H” designates the reserve “2”, “38H” designates the reserve “3”, and “39H” designates the reserve “4”.

  In addition, if the low-order byte is “40H to 43H”, the special figure prefetch command designates “small hit”, “no”, and “SR system”. That is, when the lower byte is “40H to 43H”, the holding notice effect is not executed, and in the special symbol start process, “winning” and the primary non-winning table (TA1, TS1) are selected in the small hit determination, and further SR It is set when it is determined in advance that the special figure variation pattern of the system is determined. “40H” designates the hold “1”, “41H” designates the reserve “2”, “42H” designates the reserve “3”, and “43H” designates the reserve “4”.

  In the present embodiment, the special symbol prefetch command setting process in step SA5 in the special symbol input process in FIG. 11 is a specific situation in contrast to the big hit determination in step SC6 (small hit determination in step SC16) in the special symbol start process in FIG. In general, the process is executed first with a predetermined time difference. That is, the special symbol input process including the special figure prefetch command setting process is a process based on the game ball having entered the start winning opening. For this reason, the special chart prefetch command setting process entered the starting winning opening even during the execution of the symbol variation game (special symbol variation game) or the hit game (during the big hit game or the small hit game). It is executed for a game ball (starting holding ball). On the other hand, the special symbol start process is a process executed when starting the symbol variation game based on the start-up holding ball. For this reason, the big hit determination (small hit determination) based on the special symbol start process is the earliest when the execution conditions of the symbol variation game are satisfied (the symbol variation game is not being executed and the game is not winning). This is executed for the stored start-up ball. That is, the big hit determination (small hit determination) is not executed during the execution of the symbol variation game or the hit game.

  With such a configuration, the special figure prefetch command setting process may have a time difference in its execution timing. That is, the big hit determination (small hit determination) based on the start holding ball subjected to the special figure prefetch command setting process is the state when the start holding ball enters (whether or not the symbol variation game is being executed). Depending on whether or not a hit game is being played and the order in which the starting and holding balls are stored, the execution time comes later. For this reason, the special figure prefetch command setting process is executed in advance as compared with the big hit determination (small hit determination), and thus is a preliminary determination. The specific situation is a situation in which the start holding ball is “0 (zero)” and no symbol variation game is played. In this case, the symbol variation game corresponding to the start holding ball generated by entering the ball is played at almost the same timing as the entering ball (in terms of control, it is deviated by a predetermined control period). Become. Therefore, in the specific situation, the special figure prefetch command setting process and the big hit determination (small hit determination) may cause a slight time difference in terms of control, but no time difference may occur as compared to a case where the special situation does not occur.

Next, processing contents of the general-purpose prefetch command setting process performed when the main control CPU 30a detects a winning to the gate 19 will be described with reference to FIG.
In step SE1 of the general-purpose prefetch command setting process, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not it is in a variable state. When the determination result of step SE1 is affirmative (in the variable state), the main control CPU 30a ends the general-purpose prefetch command setting process.

  On the other hand, if the determination result in step SE1 is negative (in the case of the non-variable state), in step SE2, the main control CPU 30a determines that the random number value for determination per universal symbol acquired in step SD4 of the normal symbol input process is It is determined whether or not it matches each value determined as the standard figure hit determination value (hereinafter, this determination is referred to as “pre-standard map hit determination”). In this prior normal hit determination, the main control CPU 30a performs the prior normal hit determination using each value of the low probability common hit determination value. In this way, the main control CPU 30a detects the winning of the game ball at the gate 19, and the random number for determining the base symbol stored in the main control RAM 30c at the time of detecting the winning is used for the base symbol determination to be performed later. It is determined in advance whether or not the determination result is a winning win.

  When the determination result of step SE2 is negative (when the values do not match the determination values per common map), the main control CPU 30a proceeds to step SE5. On the other hand, when the determination result of step SE2 is affirmative (when the values match the determination values per common figure), the main control CPU 30a uses the random number for distribution of the normal figure fluctuation pattern obtained in step SD4 of the normal symbol input process. From the pattern selected as the normal variation pattern, the effect time (variation content) of the normal game is specified (step SE3). Further, in step SE3, the main control CPU 30a confirms the number of reserved general-purpose memories (the number of reserved memories) after rewriting in step SD3 of the normal symbol input process stored in the main control RAM 30c. In step SE3, the main control CPU 30a specifies the content of the effect by assuming the selection mode when selecting the variation pattern for the effect per universal symbol in the normal symbol start process. That is, in step SE3, the main control CPU 30a specifies the effect time of “5 seconds” if the value of the random number for normal pattern distribution pattern distribution is included in the range Raa. On the other hand, in step SE <b> 3, the main control CPU 30 a specifies an effect time of “8 seconds” if the random number for normal pattern distribution pattern distribution is included in the range Rab.

  Then, the main control CPU 30a sets (determines) a general-purpose prefetch command according to the effect time specified in step SE3 and the number of reserved memories (step SE4). In this case, the main control CPU 30a determines that the pre-standard figure hit determination is affirmative (Yes in step SE2), and thus specifies either “5 seconds” or “8 seconds” as the effect time. The main control CPU 30a outputs the common map prefetch command set in step SE4 at a predetermined timing in the output process. The usual map prefetch command will be described later in detail. Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a ends the general-purpose prefetch command setting process.

  Subsequently, when the process shifts from step SE2 to step SE5, the main control CPU 30a displays the rendering time and the number of reserved custom maps (the number of reserved memories) after the rewriting of step SD3 of the special symbol input process stored in the main control RAM 30c. ) Set (determine) the general-purpose prefetch command according to In this case, the main control CPU 30a specifies only “8 seconds” as the production time because it determines that the pre-standard hit determination is negative. The main control CPU 30a outputs the common map prefetch command set in step SE5 at a predetermined timing in the output process. Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a ends the special figure prefetch command setting process.

  In this way, when the game ball is detected at the gate 19 (winning detection), the main control CPU 30a that pre-determines the contents (effect time) of the ordinary game indicated by each random number value acquired at that time is usually in advance. It functions as a determination means.

  Next, various common map prefetch commands set and output in the common map prefetch command setting process will be described with reference to FIG. Note that the various pre-read commands are composed of an upper byte indicated as “CMD1” and a lower byte indicated as “CMD2”.

  The pre-reading command for the general-purpose figure is determined based on the pre-standard figure determination (the lottery result in the normal symbol start process), the number of the general-purpose reserved memory at the time of the pre-standard figure determination (pending), and the production time (normal figure This is a command for designating the game content). The main control CPU 30a of the present embodiment is capable of outputting 12 types of commands consisting of “F5H” for the upper byte and “00H to 11H” for the lower byte as the general-purpose prefetch command. In this embodiment, if the upper byte is a command of “F5H”, a general-purpose prefetch command is indicated and classified by the lower byte. Note that “lottery result” in FIG. 21 indicates the lottery result in the normal symbol start process determined by the pre-standard symbol determination. “Per normal map” indicates a case where the determination result of the prior standard map determination is affirmative. “Unusual map” indicates a case where the determination result of the prior standard map determination is negative. In FIG. 21, “Hold” indicates the number stored in the general map hold at the time of the pre-standard map determination and the number stored. “Hold” is “1” is stored “first”, “Hold” is “2” is “stored second”, “Hold” is “3” is “third” “Stored” indicates that “4” is “4th stored”. In addition, “production content” in FIG. 21 indicates production content (production time) specified at the time of prior determination.

  Then, if the lower byte is “00H to 03H”, the ordinary prefetch command designates “per ordinary figure” and “5 seconds”. That is, when the lower byte is “00H to 03H”, it is pre-determined that the normal symbol variation pattern of “winning” is determined in the normal symbol start process and “5 seconds” is determined in the normal symbol start process. Set to “00H” designates the hold “1”, “01H” designates the reserve “2”, “02H” designates the reserve “3”, and “03H” designates the reserve “4”.

  In addition, if the lower-order byte is “04H to 07H”, the usual-look-ahead read command designates “per ordinary figure” and “8 seconds”. That is, when the lower byte is “04H to 07H”, it is pre-determined that the normal symbol variation pattern of “winning” is determined in the normal symbol start process and “5 seconds” is determined in the normal symbol start process. Set to “04H” designates the hold “1”, “05H” designates the reserve “2”, “06H” designates the reserve “3”, and “07H” designates the reserve “4”.

  In addition, if the lower-order byte is “08H to 11H”, the ordinary prefetch command designates “out” and “8 seconds”. That is, when the lower byte is “08H to 11H”, it is pre-determined that the normal symbol variation pattern of “8 seconds” is determined by “non-winning” in the normal symbol start process in the normal symbol start process and “8 seconds” in the normal symbol start process. Set when you want to. “08H” designates the hold “1”, “09H” designates the reserve “2”, “10H” designates the reserve “3”, and “11H” designates the reserve “4”.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the common symbol prefetch command setting process in step SD5 in the normal symbol input process of FIG. Is executed first with a predetermined time difference. That is, the normal symbol input process including the general-purpose prefetch command setting process is a process based on the game ball entering the gate 19. For this reason, the general-purpose prefetch command setting process is executed for a game ball (starting hold ball) that has entered the gate 19 even during the execution of a general game or a game per universal figure. On the other hand, the normal symbol start process is a process executed when starting a general game based on the start-up holding ball. Therefore, the normal symbol hit determination based on the normal symbol start process is stored first when the execution condition of the normal symbol game is satisfied (the normal game is not being executed and the game per normal symbol is not being played). This is executed for the start-up holding ball that has been set. That is, the normal hit determination is not performed during the execution of the normal game or the game per normal game.

  With such a configuration, a time difference may occur in the execution timing of the general-purpose prefetch command setting process. In other words, the per-map determination based on the starting hold ball that is the target of the general map prefetch command setting process is the state when the start holding ball enters (whether the normal game is being executed, The execution time is later depending on whether or not a winning game is being played and the order of storage of the starting and holding balls. For this reason, the common map prefetch command setting process is performed in advance as compared with the common map determination, and thus is a preliminary determination. The specific situation is a situation in which the start-and-hold ball is “0 (zero)” and no regular game is played. In this case, the usual game corresponding to the start-and-hold ball generated by entering the ball is played at substantially the same timing as the entering ball (in terms of control, it is deviated by a predetermined control period). Become. Therefore, in the case of a specific situation, the time difference between the pre-reading command setting process and the universal figure determination may be slightly different in terms of control, but no time difference may be caused compared to the case where the situation is not a specific situation.

Next, the processing contents performed by the effect control CPU 31a based on the input of the special figure prefetch command and the normal figure prefetch command will be described with reference to FIGS.
When the special control prefetch command is input, the production control CPU 31a associates the special figure hold memory number specified by the command with information necessary for the special symbol type area as a predetermined storage area of the production control RAM 31c. Store (set). When the special control prefetch command for designating the hold “1” is input, the effect control CPU 31 a stores necessary information in the special symbol type area corresponding to the special figure hold storage number “1”. When the special control prefetch command for designating the hold “2” is input, the effect control CPU 31 a stores necessary information in the special symbol type area corresponding to the special figure hold storage number “2”. In addition, when the special control prefetch command for designating the hold “3” is input, the effect control CPU 31a stores necessary information in the special symbol type area corresponding to the special figure hold storage number “3”. Further, when the special control prefetch command for designating the hold “4” is input, the effect control CPU 31 a stores necessary information in the special symbol type area corresponding to the special figure hold storage number “4”.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 22, the effect control CPU 31 a displays “0”, “1”, “2”, “3”, “4”, “0”, “1”, “2”, Information of “5”, “6”, “7”, “8”, “9”, and “10” is set. The effect control CPU 31a specifies the effect contents of the symbol variation game (special symbol variation game) based on the prior determination and the minimum variation time of the symbol variation game from the information stored in the special symbol type area.

  The effect control CPU 31a stores “0” in the special symbol type area when inputting a special symbol prefetching command whose lower byte is “00H to 03H”. In this case, since the special figure prefetch command designates the production contents of “possible”, “big hit”, and “SR system”, any one of the variation patterns ASP1 and ASP2 is determined by the main control CPU 30a in advance Has been identified. Therefore, when “0” is stored in the special symbol type area, the effect control CPU 31a specifies the SR system hit effect by executing the hold notice effect. In this case, the effect control CPU 31a further specifies “32 seconds”, which is the minimum change time of the change pattern for the hit effect of the SR system.

  Further, the effect control CPU 31a stores “1” in the special symbol type area when inputting the special symbol prefetch command whose lower byte is “04H to 07H”. In this case, since the special figure prefetch command designates the production contents of “possible”, “big hit”, and “NR system”, any one of the variation patterns ANP1 and ANP2 is determined in advance by the main control CPU 30a. Has been identified. Therefore, when “1” is stored in the special symbol type area, the effect control CPU 31a executes the hold notice effect and specifies the NR hit effect. In this case, the effect control CPU 31a further specifies “22 seconds” which is the minimum change time of the change pattern for the hit effect of the NR system.

  In addition, the effect control CPU 31a stores “2” in the special symbol type area when inputting the special symbol prefetch command whose lower byte is “08H to 11H”. In this case, since the special figure prefetch command designates the production contents of “No”, “Big hit”, and “SR system”, any one of the variation patterns ASP1 and ASP2 is determined in advance by the main control CPU 30a. Has been identified. Therefore, when “2” is stored in the special symbol type area, the effect control CPU 31a specifies that the holding notice effect is not executed and the SR system hit effect is specified. In this case, the effect control CPU 31a further specifies “32 seconds”, which is the minimum change time of the change pattern for the hit effect of the SR system.

  In addition, the effect control CPU 31a stores “3” in the special symbol type area when inputting the special symbol prefetch command whose lower byte is “12H to 15H”. In this case, since the special figure prefetch command designates the production contents of “No”, “Big hit”, and “NR system”, any one of the variation patterns ANP1 and ANP2 is determined in advance by the main control CPU 30a. Has been identified. Therefore, when “3” is stored in the special symbol type area, the CPU 31a for effect control specifies that the holding notice effect is not executed and the NR system hit effect is specified. In this case, the effect control CPU 31a further specifies “22 seconds” which is the minimum change time of the change pattern for the hit effect of the NR system.

  Further, the effect control CPU 31a stores “4” in the special symbol type area when inputting the special symbol prefetching command whose lower byte is “16H to 19H”. Since the special figure prefetch command in this case designates the production contents of “No” and “Possibility of reaching”, the fluctuation pattern HP1, HP2, HP3, NRP1, is determined by the main control CPU 30a in advance. It is specified that any one of NRP2, SRP1, and SRP2. Therefore, when “4” is stored in the special symbol type area, the effect control CPU 31a specifies that the hold notice effect is not executed and that there is a possibility of reaching. In this case, the effect control CPU 31a further specifies “3 seconds” which is the minimum change time of the change pattern for the offending effect.

  Further, the effect control CPU 31a stores “5” in the special symbol type area when inputting the special symbol prefetch command whose lower byte is “20H to 23H”. In this case, since the special figure prefetch command designates the production contents of “possible”, “reach determination”, and “NR system”, any of the variation patterns NRP1 and NRP2 is determined by the main control CPU 30a in advance. It has been specified that. Therefore, when “5” is stored in the special symbol type area, the effect control CPU 31a executes the hold notice effect and specifies the NR-related reach reach effect. In this case, the effect control CPU 31a further specifies “20 seconds”, which is the minimum change time of the change pattern for the NR-related reach reach effect.

  Further, the effect control CPU 31a stores “6” in the special symbol type area when inputting a special symbol prefetching command whose lower byte is “24H to 27H”. The special figure prefetch command in this case designates the production contents of “OK”, “Reach determination”, and “SR system”, so that either of the variation patterns SRP1, SRP2 is determined by the main control CPU 30a in advance. It has been specified that. Therefore, when “6” is stored in the special symbol type area, the CPU 31a for effect control specifies that the hold notice effect is executed and the SR-related reach reach effect is specified. In this case, the effect control CPU 31a further specifies “30 seconds” which is the minimum change time of the change pattern for the SR-related outlier reach effect.

  In addition, the effect control CPU 31a stores “7” in the special symbol type area when inputting the special symbol prefetching command whose lower byte is “28H to 31H”. The special figure prefetch command in this case designates the production contents of “No”, “Reach determination”, and “NR system”. Therefore, any one of the variation patterns NRP1, NRP2 is determined by the main control CPU 30a in advance. It has been specified that. Therefore, when “6” is stored in the special symbol type area, the CPU 31a for effect control specifies that the hold notice effect is not executed and the NR-related reach reach effect. In this case, the effect control CPU 31a further specifies “20 seconds”, which is the minimum change time of the change pattern for the NR-related reach reach effect.

  Further, the effect control CPU 31a stores “8” in the special symbol type area when inputting the special symbol prefetch command whose lower byte is “32H to 35H”. In this case, since the special figure prefetch command designates the contents of the effects “No”, “Reach determination”, and “SR system”, any one of the variation patterns SRP1 and SRP2 is determined by the main control CPU 30a in advance. It has been specified that. Therefore, when “8” is stored in the special symbol type area, the effect control CPU 31a specifies that the holding notice effect is not executed and the SR-related reach reach effect is specified. In this case, the effect control CPU 31a further specifies “30 seconds” which is the minimum change time of the change pattern for the SR-related outlier reach effect.

  Further, the effect control CPU 31a stores “9” in the special symbol type area when inputting the special symbol prefetch command whose lower byte is “36H to 39H”. In this case, since the special figure prefetch command designates the production contents of “No”, “Small hit”, and “NR system”, any one of the variation patterns ANP1 and ANP2 is determined by the main control CPU 30a in advance. It has been specified that. Therefore, when “9” is stored in the special symbol type area, the effect control CPU 31a specifies that the holding notice effect is not executed and that the NR system hit effect is specified. In this case, the effect control CPU 31a further specifies “22 seconds” which is the minimum change time of the change pattern for the hit effect of the NR system.

  Further, the effect control CPU 31a stores “10” in the special symbol type area when inputting a special symbol prefetching command whose lower byte is “40H to 43H”. Since the special figure prefetch command in this case designates the production contents of “No”, “Small hit”, and “SR system”, any one of the variation patterns ASP1 and ASP2 is determined by the main control CPU 30a in advance. It has been specified that. Therefore, when “10” is stored in the special symbol type area, the effect control CPU 31a specifies that the holding notice effect is not executed and the SR system hit effect is specified. In this case, the effect control CPU 31a further specifies “32 seconds”, which is the minimum change time of the change pattern for the hit effect of the SR system.

  Then, when the special control variation pattern designation command is input, the production control CPU 31a reads the information stored in the special symbol type area associated with the hold “1”, and the special control associated with “during variation”. Set (store) in the symbol type area. In addition, the effect control CPU 31a also sets the effect time based on the special figure fluctuation pattern designated by the special figure fluctuation pattern designation command. The special symbol type area associated with “being changed” is a storage area for setting information related to the symbol changing game being executed. The information set in the special symbol type area “changed” is erased when the target symbol variation game ends (input of a symbol stop command).

  When the special control variation pattern designation command is input, the effect control CPU 31a stores information on the special symbol type area associated with the hold “1” in the special symbol type area associated with the hold “2”. Rewrite to the information that is. Similarly, the effect control CPU 31a rewrites the information of the special symbol type area associated with the hold “2” with the information stored in the special symbol type area associated with the hold “3”. Similarly, the effect control CPU 31a rewrites the information of the special symbol type area associated with the hold “3” with the information stored in the special symbol type area associated with the hold “4”. Similarly, the effect control CPU 31a clears (deletes) the information stored in the special symbol type area associated with the hold “4”. In this way, the effect control CPU 31a inputs the special symbol variation pattern designation command and processes the information of the special symbol type area each time execution of the symbol variation game is instructed.

  The effect control CPU 31a erases all information in the special symbol type area at the end of the big hit game (at the end of the ending effect). Thereby, in this embodiment, the prior determination after winning the big hit and the preliminary determination based on the start holding ball during the big hit game are invalidated (not reflected). Further, in the present embodiment, the prior determination in a scene where the internal control state changes between the prior determination and the actual symbol variation game is invalidated (not reflected). In other words, the effect control CPU 31a erases all information in the special symbol type area in accordance with the transition of the selection state of the special figure variation pattern (normal selection state → special selection state or special selection state → normal selection state).

  Further, when the general-purpose prefetch command is input, the production control CPU 31a is necessary for the normal symbol type area as a predetermined storage area of the production control RAM 31c in association with the number of general-purpose reserved memory specified by the command. Store (set) information. When the CPU 31a for effect control inputs a common map prefetching command for designating the hold “1”, the CPU 31a stores necessary information in the normal symbol type area corresponding to the general map hold memory number “1”. In addition, when the CPU 31a for effect control inputs a common map prefetching command for designating the hold “2”, the CPU 31a stores necessary information in the normal symbol type area corresponding to the general map hold memory number “2”. In addition, when the CPU 31a for effect control inputs a common map prefetching command for designating the hold “3”, the CPU 31a stores necessary information in the normal symbol type area corresponding to the general map hold storage number “3”. In addition, when the CPU 31a for effect control inputs a common map prefetching command for designating the hold “4”, the CPU 31a stores necessary information in the normal symbol type area corresponding to the general drawing hold storage number “4”.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 23, the effect control CPU 31a sets information of “A”, “B”, and “C” in the normal symbol type area based on the input common map prefetch command. The production control CPU 31a specifies the production content (production time) of the regular game based on the prior determination from the information stored in the normal symbol type area.

  The effect control CPU 31a stores “A” in the normal symbol type area when inputting the general-purpose prefetching command whose lower byte is “00H to 03H”. In this case, the map prefetch command designates “5 seconds” per map (per 5 seconds) as the production content, so that the main control CPU 30a determines in advance according to the variation pattern ap1. It has been identified. Therefore, when “A” is stored in the normal symbol type area, the CPU 31a for effect control specifies “5 seconds” per ordinary symbol.

  Further, the effect control CPU 31a stores “B” in the normal symbol type area when the general-purpose prefetching command whose lower byte is “04H to 07H” is input. In this case, the map prefetch command specifies “8 seconds” as the production content (per second: 8 seconds). Therefore, the main control CPU 30a determines in advance according to the variation pattern ap2. It has been identified. Therefore, when “B” is stored in the normal symbol type area, the CPU 31a for effect control specifies “8 seconds” per ordinary symbol.

  In addition, the effect control CPU 31a stores “C” in the normal symbol type area when inputting the common symbol prefetching command whose lower byte is “08H to 11H”. In this case, since the ordinary map prefetch command designates “8 seconds” as the production contents, the ordinary pattern deviation (ordinary figure deviation: 8 seconds) is designated by the main control CPU 30a in advance as the variation pattern hp1. It has been identified. Therefore, when “C” is stored in the normal symbol type area, the CPU 31a for effect control specifies the misplacement of “8 seconds”.

  Then, when the general design start command is input, the production control CPU 31a reads the information stored in the normal symbol type area associated with the hold “1”, and the normal symbol type associated with “Fluctuating”. Set (store) the area. The normal symbol type area associated with “Fluctuating” is a storage area for setting information related to a running normal game. In the present embodiment, the performance time of the regular game can be specified from information stored in the normal symbol type area (preliminary determination information). Then, the information set in the “variable” normal symbol type area is deleted when it is determined that the target general game is over. The effect control CPU 31a determines the end of the normal game by counting the elapsed time from the input of the normal map start command. In addition, regarding the end of the normal game, there may be a difference between the actual end and the end control in the effect control CPU 31a. For this reason, the information set in the “variable” normal symbol type area is set to “1” on hold if the start of the next ordinary game is instructed before the end of the effect control CPU 31a. The information is updated to the information stored in the associated normal symbol type area.

  When the general control start command is input, the production control CPU 31a stores the information on the normal symbol type area associated with the hold “1” in the normal symbol type area associated with the hold “2”. Rewrite it with the information you have. Similarly, the effect control CPU 31a rewrites the information in the normal symbol type area associated with the hold “2” with the information stored in the normal symbol type area associated with the hold “3”. Similarly, the effect control CPU 31a rewrites the information of the normal symbol type area associated with the hold “3” with the information stored in the normal symbol type area associated with the hold “4”. Similarly, the effect control CPU 31a clears (deletes) the information stored in the normal symbol type area associated with the hold “4”. In this way, the effect control CPU 31a inputs the common figure start command and processes the information of the normal symbol type area each time the start of the common figure game is instructed.

  The effect control CPU 31a erases all the information in the normal symbol type area at the end of the big hit game (at the end of the ending effect). Thereby, in this embodiment, prior determination after winning the big hit and preliminary determination based on the start holding ball during the big hit game are invalidated (not reflected). Further, in the present embodiment, the prior determination in the scene where the internal control state changes between the prior determination and the actual ordinary game execution is invalidated (not reflected).

Next, the hold notice effect in the present embodiment will be described.
In the present embodiment, the hold notice effect is a specific symbol variation game (the symbol variation game that is the subject of the hold notice effect), and an image is displayed in a display mode different from the individual display area in the case of not being the specific symbol variation game. To inform the player. The specific symbol variation game is notified by displaying an image of the individual display area with a colored circle (“●”). On the other hand, a symbol variation game that is not a specific symbol variation game is notified by displaying an individual display area with a white circle (“◯”). The situation in which the specific symbol variation game is informed by displaying the individual display area with colored circles (“●”) in this way is a situation in which the holding notice effect is being executed (pre-reading). It becomes. Note that the individual display area in the present embodiment is erased from the image display unit GH when the target symbol variation game is started. For this reason, the notification of the specific symbol variation game is ended with the start of the specific symbol variation game. Therefore, in the situation where the hold notice effect is being executed, the individual display area is displayed as a colored circle (“●”) and then the individual display area is displayed in the image display unit GH along with the start of a specific symbol variation game. Until it is erased.

  Further, during the execution of the hold notice effect in the present embodiment, a specific symbol variation game is executed at almost the same timing (winning timing) as the winning at the starting winning opening, triggered by detection of winning at the starting winning opening during the execution. The display mode of the individual display area corresponding to is further changed (developed) from the colored circle (“●”). That is, the content of the pending notice effect changes from a colored circle (“●”) to another content. The development of the display mode of the individual display area during the execution of the hold notice effect is to notify the player of the effect contents (reach effect) of a specific symbol variation game. The effect contents of the symbol variation game in the present embodiment have different jackpot expectations depending on whether the reach effect is an NR system or an SR system. For this reason, the development of the display mode of the individual display area during the execution of the hold notice effect of the present embodiment suggests the player the expected degree of jackpot of the specific symbol variation game.

  Next, various processes such as a hold notice effect setting process and a hold notice effect executing process executed by the effect control CPU 31a to execute the hold notice effect will be described. The effect control CPU 31a of the present embodiment executes a hold notice effect setting process (FIG. 25) and a hold notice effect executing process (FIG. 26) every predetermined control period (4 ms in this embodiment). .

  First, the hold notice effect setting process executed when the effect control CPU 31a inputs a special figure prefetch command will be described. The effect control CPU 31a determines whether or not a special figure prefetch command is input every predetermined control cycle (that is, whether or not information is newly stored in the special symbol type area). When it is determined that a reading command has been input, a hold notice effect is executed. Further, the effect control CPU 31a executes the hold notice effect setting process when the hold notice effect is not being executed. The effect control CPU 31a sets information (in-execution flag to be described later) indicating whether or not the hold notice effect is being executed in the effect control RAM 31c. It should be noted that the effect control CPU 31a does not execute the hold notice effect setting process after the end of the variable state, after the execution of the special figure variation game for four times, and after the execution of the normal game for four times. It has become. In other words, the effect control CPU 31a executes the hold notice effect setting process in a scene in which information can be set to “being changed” in the special symbol type area and the normal symbol type area.

  As shown in FIG. 25, in the hold notice effect setting process, the effect control CPU 31a determines whether or not the hold notice effect can be executed (step SG1). In step SG1, the effect control CPU 31a specifies whether or not the pending notice effect can be executed when any of the information “0”, “1”, “5”, and “6” is newly stored in the special symbol type area. . That is, the effect control CPU 31a affirms step SG1 when it is determined in advance by the main control CPU 30a that the hold notice effect is to be executed. On the other hand, the effect control CPU 31a specifies the impossibility of executing the hold notice effect when information other than “0”, “1”, “5”, “6” is newly stored in the special symbol type area. In other words, the effect control CPU 31a denies step SG1 when the main control CPU 30a has not previously determined to execute the hold notice effect. When the determination result in step SG1 is negative (when the hold notice effect cannot be executed), the effect control CPU 31a ends the hold notice effect setting process.

  On the other hand, when the determination result in step SG1 is affirmative (when the hold notice effect can be executed), the effect control CPU 31a stores “A” or “B” in the normal symbol type area of the effect control RAM 31c. Is determined (step SG2). In step SG2, the effect control CPU 31a makes a determination by confirming all of the “variable” and the hold “1” to “4” in the normal symbol type area at the time of processing. If the determination result in step SG2 is negative (when “A” or “B” is not stored in the normal symbol type area), the effect control CPU 31a ends the pending notice effect setting process. In step SG2, the effect control CPU 31a determines at least whether or not information is stored in the normal symbol type area (whether or not an ordinary-picture pre-read command is input). In other words, the effect control CPU 31a cannot affirm the determination result of step SG2 if there is no information stored in the normal symbol type area (ie, the universal symbol prefetch command is not input).

  On the other hand, when the determination result of step SG2 is affirmative (when “A” or “B” is stored in the normal symbol type area), the effect control CPU 31a performs the holdable development possible period t1 and the special figure winning period t2. Is calculated (step SG3). In step SG3, the effect control CPU 31a calculates the reserve development possible period t1 based on the information of the special symbol type area. In step SG3, the effect control CPU 31a calculates the special figure winning period t2 based on the information of the normal symbol type area.

Hereinafter, a method of calculating the holdable development possible period t1 and the special figure winning possible period t2 will be described.
When calculating the reserve development possible period t1, the CPU 31a for effect control confirms the information ahead of the number of special figure hold memories to be determined in step SG1 in the special symbol type area. Then, the effect control CPU 31a adds the [remaining time] of the symbol variation game based on the information “changed” in the special symbol type area and the [minimum variation time] based on the information of each suspension. The developable period t1 is calculated. When calculating [Remaining time], the CPU 31a for effect control starts from the effect time based on the special symbol variation pattern of the special symbol type area “being varied” from the start of the symbol variation game of the effect display device 11 at the time of processing in step SG3. [Remaining time] is calculated by subtracting the elapsed time. [Remaining time] does not take into account “0 seconds” or [Remaining time] itself if the “fluctuating” symbol variation game ends and the next symbol variation game starts.

A specific calculation method will be described below with reference to the example of FIG.
FIG. 24 (a) shows that in the special symbol type area ("special figure"), there is information in "changed" and on hold (special insurance) "1", "2", and "3", respectively. NB) Indicates when information is stored in “4”. FIG. 24A shows a case in which step SG1 based on the information on hold (special insurance) “4” is affirmative. In this case, the hold development possible period t1 is ([Remaining time] based on “Fluctuating”) + ([Minimum change time] based on Hold “1”) + ([Minimum change time] based on Hold “2”)) + ([Minimum fluctuation time] based on hold “3”).

  Therefore, during the reserve development possible period t1 in the present embodiment, the symbol variation game based on the special figure prefetching command is started from the time of storing the information based on the special figure prefetching command which is the object of determination in step SG1. It is the minimum time until. That is, the reserve development possible period t1 is calculated based on the information of the special symbol type area that is the result of the prior determination, so that the symbol variation game that is actually determined in step SG1 is the special control CPU 30a. It differs from the time until it is executed by the symbol start process.

  Further, when calculating the special figure winning period t2, the effect control CPU 31a obtains information stored in the normal symbol type area in which “A” or “B” is stored at the time of step SG3 and information ahead of it. Check. In the normal symbol type area, for example, if “A” or “B” is stored in the hold “2”, the effect control CPU 31a displays “change”, “1” hold, and “2” hold. Check the information. Then, the CPU 31a for effect control is based on the [remaining time] of the regular game based on the “changing” information in the normal symbol type area, the [variable time] based on each hold information, and the game per regular game [ The special figure winning period t2 is calculated by adding the [opening time]. When calculating [Remaining Time], the CPU 31a for effect control subtracts the elapsed time from the start of the regular game at the time of step SG3 from the effect time of the normal symbol type area of “Fluctuating”. Time] is calculated. [Remaining time] does not take into account “0 seconds” or [Remaining time] itself during the time when the “changing” ordinary game is finished and the next ordinary game is started. In addition, in the normal symbol type area, for example, if the information “Fluctuating” is “A” or “B”, the effect control CPU 31a adds [Remaining time] and [Open time]. The special figure winning period t2 is calculated. In addition, since the process of step SG3 is performed when “A” or “B” is stored in the normal symbol type area, the processing is usually performed after the normal game in which “A” or “B” is stored. A game is played per figure. [Opening time] in this embodiment is calculated as “5 seconds”.

A specific calculation method will be described below with reference to the examples shown in FIGS.
In FIG. 24 (b), in the normal symbol type area ("common figure"), the results of the pre-determined "out of usual figure" are stored in "changed" and on hold (normal insurance) "1". NB) “2” indicates the case where the result of the pre-judgment of “per standard” is stored. In this case, the special figure winning period t2 is based on (the remaining time based on “Fluctuating”) + (the production time based on the deviation from the usual figure of the hold “1”) + (based on the usual figure of the hold “2”. Performance time) + ([Open time] based on games per game).

  In addition, FIG. 24 (c) shows that in the normal symbol type area ("common figure"), "changed" and pending (normal insurance) "1", "2", "3" in advance of "ordinary figure" The result of the determination is stored, and the case where the result of the prior determination of “per common map” is stored in the hold (normal) “4” is shown. In this case, the special figure winning period t2 is based on ([remaining time] based on “during change”) + (direction time based on the usual deviation of the hold “1”) + (off the usual figure of the hold “2”) Production time) + (Effect time based on the usual deviation of the hold “3”) + (Effect time based on the usual figure of the hold “4”) + ([Open time] based on the game per usual figure).

  Therefore, the special figure winning period t2 in the present embodiment is the minimum time from the time of processing in step SG3 until the game is given per game and the opening / closing of the opening / closing blade 16 is ended. That is, the special figure winning period t2 is calculated based on the information of the normal symbol type area that is the result of the prior determination, and is different from the time during which the game ball can actually be won in the start winning opening.

  The effect control CPU 31a that has calculated the holdable development possible period t1 and the special drawing winning period t2 determines whether or not the holding development possible period t1> the special drawing winning possible period t2 (t1> t2). (Step SG4). When the determination result of step SG4 is affirmative (when t1> t2), the effect control CPU 31a determines to actually execute the hold notice effect, and proceeds to step SG6.

  On the other hand, when the determination result of step SG4 is negative (when t1 ≦ t2), the effect control CPU 31a determines whether or not the execution lottery of whether or not to actually execute the hold notice effect is won (step S1). SG5). The execution lottery in the present embodiment is performed using a predetermined random number, and is performed with a winning probability of one half (50%). If the determination result in step SG5 is affirmative (if the execution lottery is won), the effect control CPU 31a determines to actually execute the hold notice effect, and proceeds to step SG6. On the other hand, when the determination result in step SG5 is negative (when the execution lottery is not won), the effect control CPU 31a ends the pending notice effect setting process.

  When the process proceeds from step SG4 or step SG5 to step SG6, the effect control CPU 31a sets “1” in the execution flag of the effect control RAM 31c, and ends the pending notice effect setting process. In the present embodiment, the symbol variation game based on the start holding ball that triggers the setting of “1” for the running flag is a specific symbol variation game. Specifically, when step SG4 is affirmative, according to the example of FIGS. 24A and 24B, the holdable development possible period t1> the special figure winning period t2. In such a situation, if the holding notice effect is executed, the opening / closing blade 16 is opened during the holding development possible period t1, so that it is assumed that the game ball can be won at the start winning opening. Therefore, in the situation where the advance opportunity of the hold notice effect comes, in which step SG4 is affirmed, the effect control CPU 31a is configured to execute the hold notice effect. In addition, as the special figure winning period t2 in this embodiment, it is set until the end of [opening time], so that the pending development possible period t1 does not end while the opening / closing blade 16 is opened. In this way, the effect control CPU 31a that determines whether or not the start of opening of the opening / closing blade 16 is during the execution of the hold notice effect, based on the result of the determination in advance in advance, functions as a variable determination means.

  On the other hand, if step SG4 is negative and step SG5 is positive, according to the example of FIGS. 24 (a) and 24 (c), the holdable development possible period t1 ≦ the special figure winning period t2. In such a situation, when the hold notice effect is executed, the opening / closing blade 16 does not open during the hold development possible period t1, but the game ball can be awarded to the start winning opening even if the opening / closing blade 16 does not open. It is assumed that it can be done. Actually, the opening / closing blade 16 may be opened before the start of a specific symbol variation game. Therefore, even in a situation where step SG4 is negative and it is determined that there is no opportunity to develop the hold notice effect, if the execution lottery (step SG5) is won, the effect control CPU 31a causes the hold notice effect to be executed. It has become.

  Further, the effect control CPU 31a sets a status in which the hold notice effect is being executed and the next hold notice effect cannot be executed while the execution flag is set to “1”. Further, the effect control CPU 31a executes the hold notice effect, and at the end of the hold notice effect (when the individual display area is erased at the start of a specific symbol variation game), the execution control flag of the effect control RAM 31c is set to “ By setting “0”, a situation in which the next hold notice effect can be executed is set.

  Then, when the effect control CPU 31a sets “1” to the running flag in the hold notice effect setting process, it is determined that the individual display area based on the hold determined in step SG1 is a specific symbol variation game. The display content of the effect display device 11 is controlled so that an image is displayed with a colored circle (“●”) so as to notify the player. The effect control CPU 31a displays a colored circle (“●”) as an image display in the display of the individual display area based on the input of the hold command if it is an opportunity to set “1” to the execution flag. Let On the other hand, in the display of the individual display area based on the input of the hold command, the effect control CPU 31a displays a white circle (“◯”) in the image unless it is an opportunity to set “0” to the execution flag. Display. In addition, when the CPU 31a for effect control inputs a hold command along with the execution of the symbol variation game (subtraction of each special figure hold memory number), the display contents of the effect display device 11 while maintaining the display mode of each individual display area. Update.

  In addition, the effect control CPU 31a sets the number of notice executions of the hold notice effect in the effect control RAM 31c based on the number of special figure hold memories that triggered the setting of “1” in the execution flag. Then, after setting the execution flag to “1”, the effect control CPU 31a subtracts 1 from the number of advance notice executions and inputs the number of advance notice executions to “0 (zero)” every time a change pattern designation command is input. Set (clear) the running flag to “0”.

Next, a description will be given of a hold notice effect execution process executed when the effect control CPU 31a sets “1” in the execution flag of the effect control RAM 31c.
As shown in FIG. 26, in the hold notice effect execution process, the effect control CPU 31a determines whether or not “1” is set in the execution flag of the effect control RAM 31c (step SH1). When this determination result is negative (when the execution flag is not 1), the effect control CPU 31a ends the hold notice effect execution process. On the other hand, when the determination result of step SH1 is affirmative (when the execution flag = 1), the effect control CPU 31a determines whether or not a hold command for the special figure hold memory number has been input (step SH2). The hold command in step SH2 is a hold command that is input based on the winning of a game ball at the start winning opening. In other words, the effect control CPU 31a affirms step SH2 when inputting a hold command in which update by addition is designated. On the other hand, the effect control CPU 31 a does not affirm step SH <b> 2 even if a hold command designating update by subtraction is input.

  When the determination result of step SH2 is negative (when the hold command is not input), the effect control CPU 31a ends the hold notice effect execution process. On the other hand, when the determination result in step SH2 is affirmative (when a hold command is input), the effect control CPU 31a determines the development mode of the hold notice effect (step SH3). In step SH3, when determining the development mode of the hold notice effect, the effect control CPU 31a determines the development mode based on the information of the special symbol type area of the start-pending ball that triggered the setting of the execution flag “1”. A mode determination lottery for determination is executed. In this case, the information on the special symbol type area is “0”, “1”, “5”, or “6” because the hold notice effect setting process is executed through the hold notice effect setting process. is there. The effect control CPU 31a determines the effect contents of the pending notice effect in different lottery modes depending on the information of the special symbol type area. Then, the effect control CPU 31a acquires a random number value from the effect control RAM 31c, and determines the development mode of the hold notice effect based on the acquired random number value and information on the special symbol type area.

  As shown in FIG. 27, in the present embodiment, as the development mode during execution of the hold notice effect, the display mode of the individual display area is changed from a colored circle (“●”) to “heart”, “star”, “ It defines the change (development) to one of “smile type”. Then, the “heart-shaped” development mode suggests to the player that the performance content in a specific symbol variation game is an NR-type reach performance. Further, the “star-shaped” development mode notifies the player that the content of the effect in the specific symbol variation game is an SR-type reach effect. Also, the “smile type” development mode notifies the player that the content of the effect in a specific symbol variation game is an SR-type big hit effect (reach effect). In other words, the development aspect during execution of the hold notice effect suggests a big hit expectation level to the player by suggesting the effect contents in a specific symbol variation game. For this reason, the development aspect in the present embodiment suggests that the big hit expectation is high in the order of “heart type” <“star type” <“smile type”.

  Then, the effect control CPU 31a stores “0” in the special symbol type area of the start-reserved ball that triggered the setting of the execution flag “1”, that is, the SR system hit effect (big hit ( SR)), if the result of the prior determination is specified, the development mode of either “star” or “smile” is determined. In this case, in the mode determination lottery, the effect control CPU 31a determines in a lottery mode in which “star type” is the winning probability of 9/10 (90%) and “smile type” is 1/10 (10%). To do.

  Further, the effect control CPU 31a stores “1” in the special symbol type area of the start-reserved ball that triggered the setting of the execution flag “1”, that is, the NR-type hit effect (big hit ( In the case where the result of the prior determination of NR)) is specified, the development mode of either “heart type” or “smile type” is determined. In this case, in the mode determination lottery, the effect control CPU 31a is determined in a lottery mode in which “winning probability” is 9/10 (90%) for “heart type” and 1/10 (10%) for “smile type”. To do.

  Further, the effect control CPU 31a stores “6” in the special symbol type area of the start-reserved ball that triggers the setting of “1” in the execution flag, that is, the SR-related outlier reach effect (outlier) (SR)) If the result of the prior determination is specified, the “star-shaped” development mode is determined. In this case, the effect control CPU 31a determines in the aspect determination lottery in a lottery aspect in which “star shape” is 100% winning probability.

  Further, the effect control CPU 31a stores “5” in the special symbol type area of the start-reserved ball that triggered the setting of “1” in the running flag, that is, the NR-related reach reach effect (displacement). If the result of the prior determination of (NR)) is specified, the “heart-shaped” development mode is determined. In this case, the effect control CPU 31a determines in a lottery mode in which “heart-shaped” is a 100% winning probability in the mode determination lottery.

  That is, the mode determination lottery in the present embodiment is set so that the “heart-shaped” development mode can be determined while the “star-shaped” development mode cannot be determined if it is an NR-type reach production. Yes. Further, the mode determination lottery is set so that the “star type” development mode can be determined while the “heart type” development mode cannot be determined in the case of SR-type reach production. If the mode determination lottery is a winning effect, a “smile type” development mode can be determined.

  The effect control CPU 31a that has determined the development mode during execution of the hold notice effect in this way changes to the development mode in which the display mode (hold display image) of the individual display area of the target start hold ball is determined in step SH3. Change (step SH4). In other words, the effect control CPU 31a is an individual subject to change (development) to the development mode so as to suggest the player the expected degree of jackpot of the start holding ball that triggered the setting of “1” in the running flag. The display content of the effect display device 11 is controlled so that the display area is displayed as an image in each developed form from a colored circle (“●”). In addition, the CPU 31a for effect control is developed in accordance with the display of the individual display area based on the input of the hold command confirmed in step SH2, that is, at almost the same timing (winning timing) as the winning to the start winning opening. Change (develop). Further, the effect control CPU 31a does not execute the hold notice effect execution process after changing to the development mode during the execution of the hold notice effect. In addition, during execution of the same hold notice effect, the effect control CPU 31a can also process negative in the case other than the first time when step SH2 can be affirmed a plurality of times (a hold command is input).

  The effect control CPU 31a for executing the hold notice effect (preliminary effect) in this way functions as a prior effect executing means. In addition, during the execution of the hold notice effect, the effect control CPU 31a that changes to the development mode based on the result of the prior determination functions as an effect changing means.

  Hereinafter, an example assuming a specific situation will be described with reference to FIGS. 28 (a) to 28 (c) and FIGS. 29 (a) to 29 (h). 28A to 28C are based on the premise that the execution flag is set to “0” and the pending notice effect is not executed. FIG. 28 (a) shows that in the special symbol type area, “4” for “Fluctuating”, “4” for holding (special insurance) “1”, “8” for holding (special insurance) “2”, This is a case where information of “4” is stored in the hold (special insurance) “3”, respectively, and in any case, it is assumed that step SG1 is a negative determination (“×”). Further, FIG. 28A is based on the premise that in the above situation, “0” information is stored in the hold (special insurance) “4” and step SG1 is affirmative (“◯”). FIG. 28 (b) shows the storage status of the normal symbol type area at that time on the premise of FIG. 28 (a). FIG. 28B shows a case where information “C” is stored in “Fluctuating” and “C” is stored in “Hold” (Private Insurance) “1” in the normal symbol type area. In any case, it is assumed that the lottery per common figure is not won (“×”). In addition, a case where a game for a special figure holding memory number “2” is played and a game per a special figure is given during the execution of the symbol variation game with the special figure holding memory number “2” by using the obtained random number. It is assumed. In addition, it is assumed that the development control CPU 31a determines the “star-shaped” development mode based on the information “0” in the special type area during the execution of the holding notice effect.

  In this case, the pending development possible period t1 is 36 seconds (3 (seconds) +30 (seconds) +3 (seconds)) + [remaining time (design variation game)]. The special figure winning period t2 in this case is 18 seconds (8 (seconds) +5 (seconds) +5 (seconds)) + [remaining time (ordinary game)]. For this reason, even if the [remaining time (ordinary game)] is the maximum time (8 seconds), the hold development possible period t1> the special figure prize winning period t2. Therefore, on the premise of the above situation, the effect control CPU 31a determines to execute the hold notice effect in the hold notice effect setting process.

As a result, the effect display device 11 executes the hold notice effect (design variation game) in the execution mode shown in FIGS.
Then, as shown in FIG. 29A, in the special symbol type area, immediately before the information is set to the hold (special guarantee) “4”, the effect display device 11 stores the special figure hold in the hold image display area K. Three individual display areas corresponding to the numbers “1” to “3” are displayed as white circles (“◯”). In this case, in the effect display device 11, a symbol variation game corresponding to “being varied” is played in the special symbol type area. In the normal symbol display device 14a, the normal symbol game corresponding to “being changed” is played in the normal symbol type area.

  Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 29B, in the special symbol type area, when the execution of the hold notice effect accompanying the storage of information in the hold (special insurance) “4” is determined, the effect display device 11 The fourth individual display area corresponding to the special figure hold storage number “4” is displayed as an image with a colored circle (“●”) in the hold image display area K. In this case, in the effect display device 11, the symbol variation game is continued. In the normal symbol display device 14a, the regular game is continued.

  Thereafter, as shown in FIGS. 29C and 29D, each time the symbol variation game is executed, the individual display area of the reserved image display area K decreases in the effect display device 11. In this case, in the effect display device 11, the symbol variation game corresponding to the hold “1” and the hold “2” is performed in the special symbol type area. In this case, in the normal symbol display device 14a, the normal game corresponding to the hold “1” and the hold “2” is played in the normal symbol type area.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 29 (e), during the execution of the symbol variation game at this time, in the normal symbol display device 14a, in the normal symbol type area, the normal symbol game corresponding to the hold “2” is per normal symbol. A game is given per map. For this reason, the opening / closing blade 16 of the start winning opening is opened.

  Then, if there is a winning at the start winning opening while the opening / closing blade 16 is open (during a game per game), as shown in FIG. 29 (f), the effect display device 11 displays the hold image display area K. The individual display area of colored circles (“●”) changes (develops) into a “star-shaped” development mode. At the same time, the effect display device 11 displays an image of the individual display area for the winning at the start winning opening in the reserved image display area K. In this case, in the effect display device 11, the symbol variation game corresponding to the hold “2” is continued in the special symbol type area. In this case, the normal symbol display device 14a does not play the regular game until the game ball is won at the gate 19. Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 29 (g), when the symbol variation game continued in FIG. 29 (f) ends, the effect display device 11 executes the special symbol variation game. In addition, in the effect display device 11, the individual display area of the reserved image display area K decreases. In the present embodiment, even when the game ball wins the starting winning opening while the opening / closing blade 16 is closed, as shown in FIG. There is also.

  On the other hand, when the opening / closing blade 16 is open (during a game per game), if there is no winning at the start winning opening, as shown in FIG. The individual display area of the colored circle (“●”) is maintained without change. In this case, in the effect display device 11, the symbol variation game corresponding to the hold “2” is continued in the special symbol type area. In this case, the normal symbol display device 14a does not play the regular game until the game ball is won at the gate 19.

  As described above, the hold notice effect in the present embodiment is configured to be executable when a winning is detected at the start winning opening. On the other hand, the hold notice effect is further configured to be triggered by winning detection at the start winning opening. For this reason, in a situation where the hold notice effect can be executed in the present embodiment, the game ball is fired and the game ball is won at the start winning opening, whereby the hold notice effect is executed as shown in FIG. If it is done, it will be in the situation in execution of a hold notice effect.

  And in FIG.29 (b), the player can grasp | ascertain that the hold notice effect was performed. Similarly, the player can grasp that there is a chance that a winning opportunity to the start winning opening may come during execution of the holding notice effect. Similarly, the player can grasp that the pending notice effect can be changed (developed) by continuing to fire the game ball. If the player continues to fire the game ball even after the hold notice effect is executed, as shown in FIG. 29 (e), if the game ball can be further awarded to the start winning opening, a specific symbol variation game It is possible to grasp the degree of expectation of jackpot by grasping the contents of the production.

  On the other hand, if the player stops launching the game ball after the hold notice effect is executed, the player cannot win the game ball at the start winning opening in FIG. It is not only possible to grasp the contents of the production, but also the degree of expectation of jackpot. Note that even if the player continues to fire the game ball even after the hold notice effect is executed, the player may not be able to win the game ball at the start winning opening in FIG. 29 (e).

As described above in detail, the present embodiment has the following effects.
(1) Special figure for 30 times (specified number of times) after winning the big hit of the special figure of the symbol B or the special hit of the special figure of the symbol D (special hit type) when the winning time is non-variable The variation pattern (variation content of the special symbol variation game) is determined in the special selection state. For this reason, the symbol variation game for 30 times (the specified number of times) after winning the big hit of the special symbol of the symbol B or the small bonus (special hit type) of the special symbol of the symbol D in the non-variable state at the time of winning. Is a state in which the production content (specific variation content) for executing the hold notice production is easily determined, and is more likely to trigger the advance production than in the normal selection state (normal determination state). It becomes. Therefore, after the winning of the big hit of the special drawing of the symbol B or the small hit (special hit type) of the special drawing of the symbol D by devising the arrival condition of the execution of the holding notice effect (prior production) Thus, it is possible to allow the player to grasp that the scene can be expected to be given the probability variation state (high probability lottery state). As a result, the interest of the game can be improved.

  (2) In a pachinko gaming machine that changes the display mode of the start memory display as a pre-production, the player is made aware of the execution of the pre-production by changing the display mode of the start memory display, and as a result of the preliminary determination, The player is made to recognize that there is a symbol variation game that can be executed. In this way, when the player recognizes that there is a symbol variation game that can be executed in advance, the symbol variation game that is subject to prior effect may be a big hit (win). Some players stopped firing the game ball until the results were confirmed. For this reason, in spite of having provided a preliminary presentation in order to raise the interest of a player, in connection with the execution of the preliminary presentation, a situation in which the player stops launching a game ball is caused. There was a possibility. Therefore, in the present embodiment, even if the execution of the pre-effect is recognized, it is possible to contribute to preventing the game ball from being stopped.

  Specifically, the display mode of the individual display area of the pending advance notice effect being executed by winning (entering the ball) at the start winning opening (start opening) during execution of the hold advance notice effect (prior effect). , It is possible to change to the development mode (change the production contents of the pre-production). Moreover, since it determines based on the determination result of the prior determination with respect to the pending notice announcement (preliminary production) in progress as the development mode (production content after change), from the development mode (production content after change) The jackpot expectation degree of a specific symbol variation game as a target of prior determination can be grasped. That is, during execution of the hold notice effect (preliminary effect), a specific symbol variation game targeted for prior determination is obtained by continuing to fire the game ball and winning (entering) the start winning port (starting port). It will become possible to grasp the degree of jackpot expectation in more detail. Therefore, even if the execution of the hold notice effect (preliminary effect) is recognized, it is possible to contribute to preventing the game ball from being stopped.

  (3) Further, in the present embodiment, the main control CPU 30a that executes the general-purpose prefetch command setting process and the effect control CPU 31a (the normal advance determination means and the variable determination means) that execute the hold notice effect setting process are provided. Then, during the on-hold announcement effect being performed (during the pre-production), a scene that can cause a change opportunity (an opportunity to change the production contents) to the development mode of the on-hold announcement effect (pre-production), that is, the opening / closing blade 16 ( In a scene where the opening / closing member is opened (variable to an open state), it is possible to perform a hold notice effect (preliminary effect). In other words, the player has a chance to enter the starting acquisition port (starting port) by continuing to fire the game ball to the starting winning port (starting port) because the hold notice effect (preliminary effect) is being executed. can do. As a result, even if the player recognizes that there is a symbol variation game in which the hold notice effect (prior effect) can be executed by executing the hold notice effect (prior effect), the game ball Can be launched. Therefore, even if the execution of the hold notice effect (preliminary effect) is recognized, it is possible to contribute to preventing the game ball from being stopped.

  (4) An effect control CPU 31a (variable determination means) for executing the hold notice effect setting process is provided, and a pre effect can be executed even if step SG4 (determination result) of the hold notice effect setting process is not positive. . For this reason, since the player is executing the hold notice effect (preliminary effect), the player can enter the starting prize opening (starting opening) by continuously firing the game ball to the starting winning opening (starting opening). Can be earned. As a result, even if the execution of the hold notice effect (preliminary effect) is recognized, it is possible to contribute to preventing the game ball from being stopped.

  (5) The timing of changing the on-hold notice effect (preliminary effect) being executed is the timing of entering the ball that triggered the change. In this way, it is possible to easily grasp the relationship between the change to the development mode of the hold notice effect (change in the content of the effect of the pre-effect) and the trigger of the change.

  (6) The symbol variation game for 30 times (the specified number of times) after winning the big hit of the special symbol of the symbol B or the small bonus of the special symbol of the symbol D (specific hit type) in the non-variable state at the time of winning As a result, it is easier to trigger the holding notice effect (preliminary effect) than in the normal selection state (normal determination state). Furthermore, as a result of the holding notice effect (preliminary effect) as compared to the case of the normal selection state (normally determined state), a state where the symbol variation game of the NR system effect content (variation content of low expectation) is easier to be executed Become. Therefore, by devising the hold notice effect (preliminary effect), the player can grasp that it is a scene that can be expected to be given the probability variation state (high probability lottery state). As a result, the interest of the game can be improved.

  (7) In the present embodiment, the hold notice effect is realized by predicting in advance the development of the entire future game (the symbol variation game and the regular game). That is, in this embodiment, in addition to the prior determination regarding the symbol variation game (special variation game), the prior determination is also performed regarding the general game. Furthermore, in the present embodiment, the results of these prior determinations are used in close association rather than individually. As a result, it is possible to provide a player with new game characteristics by closely relating phenomena that can occur separately until now. As a result, it is possible to contribute to the prevention of stopping the launch of the game ball even if the execution of the hold notice effect is recognized while providing new game characteristics to the player.

  (8) When calculating the reserve development possible period t1, the minimum fluctuation time is used. For this reason, it is possible to calculate the pending development possible period t1 as a special drawing prefetch command without specifying it on the side of the effect control CPU 31a until a specific effect time. Therefore, the types of special drawing prefetch commands can be reduced as compared with the case where the effect control CPU 31a is designated until a specific effect time. Therefore, the control configuration related to the hold notice effect can be simplified.

  (9) In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not to execute the hold notice effect based on the advance determination of the special figure variation game, while taking into account the advance determination of the ordinary game. The final determination as to whether or not to execute the hold notice effect is performed by the effect control CPU 31a (sub-side). For this reason, even in the case of taking the pre-judgment of the general game, it is possible to minimize the change in the configuration relating to the main control CPU 30a and to suppress the increase in the data amount related to the control of the main control CPU 30a. Can do.

  (10) The hold notice effect is executed even if the reach effect (including the jackpot effect) is determined in advance before the specific symbol variation game. Therefore, it is possible to increase the arrival of a scene in which a hold notice effect appears.

  (11) The general-purpose prefetch command is configured so that the result of prior determination regarding the production time can be specified in the production control CPU 31a. For this reason, even if the specification of the pachinko gaming machine is a specification in which a plurality of types are set as the production time of the ordinary figure variation pattern, the special figure winning period t2 can be calculated. Therefore, even if the execution of the hold notice effect is recognized, the hold notice effect that can contribute to the prevention of stopping the launch of the game ball can be realized without being bound by the specifications of the usual game.

(Second Embodiment)
Next, a second embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. The second embodiment is different from the first embodiment in the configuration related to the lottery per ordinary map (ordinary symbol, universal symbol variation pattern, universal diagram prefetch command). For this reason, the same parts as those in the first embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals, and redundant description thereof is omitted.

  In the pachinko gaming machine of the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 30 (a), symbols FA and symbols FB are set as symbols for normal symbols. In the pattern FA in the present embodiment, a plurality of types (for example, 10 types) are allocated as symbols per universal symbol. In addition, a plurality of types (for example, 10 types) are assigned to the symbols FB as symbols per symbol. In addition, for each common figure, a numerical value that can be taken by the random number for universal figure distribution (in this embodiment, all 20 integer values from 0 to 19) are given to each common figure by a predetermined number (this book). In the embodiment, it is distributed one by one. For this reason, the symbol per ordinary figure is uniquely determined if the random number value for ordinary figure distribution is specified. When a lottery per common figure is won, a game per universal figure based on the symbol per common figure is awarded. And the opening time (for example, 3 seconds) of the opening / closing blade 16 in the game per game based on the symbol FA is set shorter than the opening time (for example, 5 seconds) of the opening / closing blade 16 in the game per game based on the symbol FB. Has been. In the normal symbol display device 14a of the present embodiment, if the symbol is a symbol per symbol of the symbol FA, “○” is lit and informed, and if the symbol is a symbol per symbol of the symbol FB, “◯” and Both “x” lights up to notify. On the other hand, in the normal symbol display device 14a, if it is out of the normal figure, “x” is lit to notify.

  Further, in the main control ROM 30b according to the present embodiment, as a normal variation pattern, as shown in FIGS. 30B and 30C, a variation pattern that can be selected in the non-variable state (non-variable state). hp1 and ap2 and variation patterns hp2 and ap3 that can be selected in the variable state (variable state) are stored.

  Then, the main control CPU 30a determines either the symbol FA or the symbol FB based on the random number for common symbol distribution read in step SF5 when determining the symbol per universal symbol in step SF7 of the normal symbol start process. To do. Further, the main control CPU 30a can select a normal figure variation pattern that can be selected based on the value of the random number for normal pattern fluctuation pattern distribution among the random numbers read in the previous step SF5 in step SF8 or SF11 of the normal symbol start process. The variation pattern is determined from

  At the time of selecting the normal map variation pattern in the present embodiment, if the lottery per general map is not won in the non-variable state at the time of processing, all the values of the random numbers for distribution of the general map variation pattern are the variation pattern. It is associated with hp1. Further, if the lottery per common map is won in the non-variable state at the time of processing, all of the values of the random numbers for normal pattern variation pattern distribution are associated with the variation pattern ap2.

  Further, the main control CPU 30a specifies a symbol per universal symbol based on the random number for normal symbol allocation acquired in step SD4 of the normal symbol input processing in step SE3 of the general symbol prefetch command setting processing. Further, in step SE3, the main control CPU 30a confirms the number of reserved general-purpose memories (the number of reserved memories) after rewriting in step SD3 of the normal symbol input process stored in the main control RAM 30c.

  Then, the main control CPU 30a sets (determines) a general-purpose prefetch command according to the general symbol per symbol specified in step SE3 and the number of reserved memories (step SE4). Note that in this case, the main control CPU 30a determines that the advance universal symbol determination is affirmative (Yes in step SE2), and therefore identifies either the symbol FA or the symbol FB.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 30 (d), the upper byte is “F5H” and the lower byte is “00H”, as shown in FIG. 12 types of commands composed of “˜11H” are set.

  Specifically, if the lower-order byte is “00H to 03H”, the “pre-order” command designates “per symbol” as the lottery result and “symbol FA” as the standard diagram. That is, when the lower byte is “00H to 03H”, it is determined in advance that the symbol per symbol of “symbol FA” is determined as “winning” in the normal symbol start determination of the normal symbol start processing and “symbol FA” in the normal symbol start processing. Set to Further, if the lower-order byte is “04H to 07H”, the usual-look-ahead read command designates “per figure” as the lottery result and “design FB” as the usual figure. That is, when the lower byte is “04H to 07H”, it is determined in advance that the symbol per symbol of “symbol FB” is determined as “winning” in the normal symbol start processing of the normal symbol start processing and “symbol FB” in the normal symbol start processing. Set to Further, if the lower-order byte is “08H to 11H”, the usual-look-ahead read command designates “lost” as a lottery result and an unusual figure (indicated by “−”) as a usual figure. In other words, the lower byte “08H to 11H” is set when it is determined in advance that it is “non-winning” in the normal symbol start process in the normal symbol start process and that the non-standard symbol is determined in the normal symbol start process. The

  Then, in the present embodiment, the effect control CPU 31a specifies the per-general symbol whose symbol per symbol is “symbol FA” when “A” is stored in the normal symbol type area. In addition, when “B” is stored in the normal symbol type area, the effect control CPU 31a specifies a symbol per symbol whose symbol per symbol is “symbol FB”. In addition, when “C” is stored in the normal symbol type area, the effect control CPU 31a identifies a deviation from the normal diagram. In the present embodiment, if the scene is a scene in which an ordinary map prefetch command can be input (a scene in a non-variable state), only the ordinary pattern variation pattern having an effect time of “8 seconds” is selected. For this reason, the CPU 31a for effect control specifies uniformly “8 seconds” as the effect time of the regular game, regardless of which information is stored in the normal symbol type area.

  For this reason, when calculating the special figure winning time period t2 in the present embodiment, the effect control CPU 31a performs the [remaining time] of the regular game based on the “changing” information in the normal symbol type area and information on each hold. It is calculated by adding the uniform “8 seconds” production time based on the “opening time” based on the symbol per ordinary figure. In calculating the [opening time] in the present embodiment, the effect control CPU 31a identifies the symbol per symbol from the information in the normal symbol type area, and “3 seconds” or “5 seconds” according to the symbol per symbol. Is used.

Therefore, according to this embodiment, in addition to the effects (1) to (10) of the first embodiment, the following effects can be obtained.
(12) The general map prefetch command is configured so that the result of the prior determination regarding the opening time per general map can be specified in the effect control CPU 31a. For this reason, even if the specification of the pachinko gaming machine is a specification in which a plurality of types are set as symbols per ordinary figure, the special figure winning period t2 can be calculated. Therefore, even if the execution of the hold notice effect is recognized, the hold notice effect that can contribute to the prevention of stopping the launch of the game ball can be realized without being bound by the specifications of the usual game.

Each of the above embodiments can be embodied in another embodiment (another example) as follows.
-Each embodiment can also change the specification regarding jackpot. That is, while the 2R probability variable big hit game and the opening / closing operation mode and time of the big prize opening 18 and the production during the hit game are set to be the same, the provision of the variable state is under the same conditions as the 2R probability variable big hit game, It is also possible to set “2R non-probability large hit game” that gives a non-probability change state after the hit game ends. According to this, when 2R probability variation big hit game and 2R non-probability big hit game are given, it is possible to create game characteristics that make it difficult for the player to know whether or not the probability variation state is in the same manner as each embodiment. In this case, if a small hit game is given in addition to the 2R probability variation big hit game and the 2R non-probability big hit game, it can be similarly difficult for the player to know whether or not the probability change state. In this example, the type of jackpot that specifies the 2R probability variable big hit game and the type of jackpot that specifies the 2R non-probable big hit game are specific hit types. Note that the small hit game may or may not be set, and in the case of setting, the small hit for specifying the small hit game is also a specific hit type.

  -Each embodiment can also make it difficult to understand whether it is a probable change state between jackpot games. In this case, the effect similar to each embodiment can be obtained by setting the special selection state after the winning game is completed. For example, it is possible to make it difficult to determine whether or not the state is a probable change state between the jackpot of the special symbol of the symbol A and the jackpot of the special symbol of the symbol C. Further, in this example, by setting the same number of rounds for each jackpot game, it is possible to make it difficult to determine whether or not the jackpot game is in a probable change state. In this case, in particular, by changing the opening mode of the big winning opening 18 in the small hit game to a mode in which the predetermined number of rounds is opened, it is difficult to determine whether or not it is in a promising state including the small hit game. You can also. Note that a hit (special hit or small hit) that specifies a hit game that makes it difficult to determine whether or not the probability change state is a specific hit type. With respect to a winning game based on a specific winning type, the difference between the opening / closing operation mode and the time of the special prize opening 18 is set so that the player cannot discriminate, and the effect during the winning game and the subsequent variable state are set. The difference is also set so that the player cannot discriminate from the giving mode.

  In each embodiment, the variation secondary determination value for jackpot can be set separately according to the type of special figure for jackpot. Thereby, it is possible to cause the player to guess the type of jackpot from the contents of the special figure variation game that is the target of the holding notice effect.

  -In each embodiment, even if the distribution mode of the value in the variable primary determination value is changed as long as it is a distribution mode in which the winning is easily determined by the variable primary lottery (prior variation primary determination) in the special selection state Good. For example, in the case of big hit, more values may be assigned to “winning” than the normal primary determination value in the special primary determination value. Further, the determination values for big hits and deviations in each embodiment may be exchanged.

  In each embodiment, the variation secondary lottery (preliminary variation secondary determination) may not be set. In this case, after the primary variation lottery (preliminary primary variation determination), a special figure variation pattern may be determined (specified) based on the random number for variation tertiary determination.

  -In each embodiment, the distribution mode of the special secondary determination value for the big hit (or loss) and the normal secondary determination value may be changed, for example, the special secondary determination value and the normal secondary determination The values can be set to the same distribution mode, or more values can be assigned to the “SR system” than the normal secondary determination value with the special secondary determination value. In the case of big hits, more values are assigned to the “SR system” than the normal secondary determination value in the special secondary determination value, while in the case of losing, the special secondary determination value is more than the normal secondary determination value. Many values may be assigned to the “NR system”.

  In each embodiment, in step SH2 of the hold notice effect execution process, it may be detected whether a detection command indicating a winning at the start winning opening is input instead of the hold command. In this case, the main control CPU 30a separately outputs a detection command indicating winning detection at the start winning opening separately from the hold command.

  Each embodiment can also be configured to change to the development mode when a game ball wins the lower start winning opening 15B (lower start opening switch SW2) among the start winning openings during execution of the hold notice effect. In this case, a detection signal may be output from each start port switch.

  Each embodiment can also be applied to pachinko gaming machines with specifications that have configurations related to ordinary drawings. As such a specification, in the first embodiment, a plurality of types are set as symbols per universal figure, while in the second embodiment, a plurality of types are set as the presentation time of a general game. To do. In this case, in the first embodiment, as the common map prefetch command, each common map prefetch command for each general map is further classified and set according to the symbols per common map, In the embodiment, the common map prefetch command for each common map is further classified and set by the general map variation pattern.

  In each embodiment, the main control CPU 30a can also output to the effect control CPU 31a a general diagram end command indicating the end of the general game regarding the general game. In addition, in the usual figure start command, in addition to the start of the usual figure game, the type of the usual figure variation pattern can be designated. According to these, the presentation control CPU 31a can more accurately grasp the normal game situation controlled by the main control CPU 30a.

  In each embodiment, when calculating the reserve development possible period t1 and the special figure winning period t2, the interval time between the game of the symbol variation game and the regular game can be taken into consideration.

  In each embodiment, the special figure winning period t2 is set until the opening of the opening / closing blade 16 ends, but may be until the opening of the opening / closing blade 16 is started. The special figure winning period t2 may be a predetermined period in the middle of the period from when the opening / closing blade 16 starts to open until the opening ends.

In each embodiment, the effect control CPU 31a may adopt a configuration in which the hold notice effect is not executed when step SG4 of the hold notice effect setting process is negative.
-Each embodiment can also be comprised so that an expansion | deployment aspect can be changed for every winning to a start winning opening during execution of a pending | holding notice effect. In this case, it can also be determined by lottery whether to change to the development mode. Further, in this case, it is also possible to set the development mode of the hold notice effect in a plurality of stages and change it step by step for each winning at the start winning opening.

  -Each embodiment does not need to be able to specify the reach | attainment effect of a specific symbol variation game by an expansion mode, and should just be able to suggest a jackpot expectation degree at least. For example, the “heart-shaped” development mode may be associated with either the SR system or the NR system.

  In each embodiment, in the hold notice effect setting process, step SG2 may be determined first, and step SG1 may be determined after the determination. Moreover, the process of step SG3 and step SG4 can also be skipped. That is, the effect control CPU 31a executes step SG6 if step SG2 is positive. Moreover, in step SG2, you may determine only about whether information is stored in the normal symbol classification area. In addition, the development mode can be determined in advance at the timing when step SG4 is positive. In step SG4, it can also be determined whether or not “t1 ≧ t2”. Since the reserve development possible period t1 is calculated based on the minimum fluctuation time, step SG4 may be affirmed when “t1 = t2”.

  In each embodiment, the main control CPU 30a can perform a hold notice effect setting process or a process replacing the hold notice effect setting process. Then, after determining whether or not to execute the hold notice effect, the main control CPU 30a outputs a prefetch command for designating whether or not to execute the hold notice effect to the effect control CPU 31a. You can also Note that the main control CPU 30a can also perform a hold notice effect execution process or a process replacing the hold notice effect execution process.

  -Each embodiment may be made into the specification which makes a predetermined | prescribed effect be performed in each symbol variation game from one or more symbol variation games performed before a specific symbol variation game as a pre-production. For example, the predetermined effect is performed by causing the effect display device 11 to display a specific image (such as a dedicated image “continuous” that is displayed only at the time of the prior effect) displayed on the effect display device 11 when the symbol variation game is started. Is called. In this specification, if a prize is awarded to the lower start prize opening 15B during execution of the pre-production, the next specific image is changed to the development mode. In each embodiment, the “white” -based effects are associated with each other before development, the “heart” is associated with the “yellow” -based effects, the “star” is associated with the “red” -based effects, A “rainbow” -based production is associated with “smile type”.

  In each embodiment, the special figure prefetch command can be set by further classifying each special figure prefetch command in the jackpot according to the jackpot symbol. By doing so, the conditions for executing the hold notice effect can be set in more detail. For example, if the holding notice effect is executed only in the case of the symbol A, the big hit with the holding notice effect can be a “15R probability variable big hit game”. And depending on the development mode, the winning expectation level of “15R probability variation big hit game” is suggested.

  In each embodiment, the special figure prefetch command can be classified and set so that it can be completely specified as long as it is the result of prior determination other than the possibility of reaching the type of special figure variation pattern. According to this, the reserve development possible period t1 can be calculated more accurately.

  -In each embodiment, when the information specifying the reach effect is stored in the special symbol type area, if the information specifying the pre-judgment per common symbol is stored in the normal symbol type area, the general symbol hold It is also possible to set the fluctuation time of the normal fluctuation pattern so that step SG4 of the hold notice effect setting process can be affirmed regardless of the stored number.

  Each embodiment can affirm the step SG4 of the on-hold notice effect setting process regardless of the information of the special symbol type area when the information specifying the pre-determination per common symbol is stored in the normal symbol type area. It is also possible to set the fluctuation time of the usual figure fluctuation pattern.

  -Each embodiment can also change the fluctuation time of a common figure fluctuation pattern, and the open time in the game per common figure within the range where the scene which can satisfy | fill step SG4 of a pending | holding notice effect setting process is assumed. Then, by adjusting these times, the appearance frequency of the hold notice effect can be adjusted.

-Each embodiment may set the timing which changes to an expansion | deployment aspect during execution of a pending | holding notice effect at intervals after winning a prize instead of at the time of winning a prize.
-Each embodiment can also perform a hold notice effect even in a variable state. In this case, a process in place of the non-variable state special symbol start process and the special figure prefetch command setting process is executed.

  -Each embodiment can also be comprised so that the variation pattern for a loss production can be selected when winning the variation | change primary lottery at the time of a loss. According to this, it is possible to execute the hold notice effect even for the off-line effect. As a development mode in this case, a mode is suggested that suggests that it will not actually be a reach effect.

  -In each embodiment, between the main control board 30 and the effect control board 31, the sub control board which controls various effects collectively can also be newly provided. In the sub control board, a part of the process executed by the effect control board 31 (effect control CPU 31a) can be performed. For example, with respect to the pending notice effect, the control configuration may be such that the sub control board is determined and the effect control board 31 controls the display content of the effect display device 11 according to the determination.

-Each embodiment can also be comprised without performing the prior judgment regarding a common game.
Each embodiment may be configured to execute the hold notice effect only in the special selection state.
-Each embodiment may be embodied in pachinko gaming machines with different specifications. Pachinko gaming machines that use only special figures or specifications that execute special figure variation games that are executed at different timings for each start winning opening. It may be embodied in.

  -Each embodiment can also set an upper limit in the period which gives a probability variation state. For example, it is possible to set 10,000 times (the number of times that a big hit can be won in the probability variation state). The upper limit of the probability variation state can be set to 4, 10, 100, etc. In such a case, it is possible to adopt a specification that always gives the probability variation state after the end of the big hit game.

Next, a technical idea that can be grasped from the above-described embodiments and other examples (modifications) will be additionally described below.
(A) When the change determination means changes the production content of the pre-production that is being executed, the change content of the pre-production that is being executed at the timing of the entry that triggered the change. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the gaming machine is changed based on a determination result of all prior determinations.

  (B) In determining the variation content, the variation content determination means determines whether or not to use the specific variation content to determine more detailed variation content. In the special determination state, As a more detailed variation content of the specific variation content, a variation content classified as a low expectation level with a low expectation level that the symbol variation game will win is changed from a variation content classified as a high expectation level with a high expectation level. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3 and a technical idea (b) configured to be easily determined.

  A, B, C, D ... Special design (special design), GH ... Image display, SW1, SW2 ... Start-up switch, SW4 ... Normal design variation switch, 10 ... Game board, 11 ... Production display device, 12 ... Special Symbol display device, 13 ... Special symbol hold display device, 14a ... Normal symbol display device, 14b ... Normal symbol hold display device, 15A, 15B ... Start winning prize port, 15a, 15b ... Winning prize port, 16 ... Opening / closing blade, 30 ... Main Control board, 30a ... CPU for main control, 30b ... ROM for main control, 30c ... RAM for main control, 31 ... Production control board, 31a ... CPU for production control, 31b ... ROM for production control, 31c ... RAM for production control .

Claims (3)

A storage means for storing a game ball that has entered a start opening for giving a start condition for a symbol variation game as a start hold ball, and a lottery for determining whether or not the symbol change game is based on the start hold ball of the storage means. A winning lottery means for performing a winning lottery and a winning determining means for determining a winning type when winning the winning lottery, and when the winning lottery is won, the display result of the symbol variation game is displayed. After the winning game is released, the winning game is performed. When the winning determining means determines a specific winning type, the winning lottery probability state is high after the winning game is released. In a gaming machine controlled to either a probability lottery state or a low probability lottery state,
Prior determination means for determining in advance the variation content of the symbol variation game based on the entry at the time of entering the start opening,
A pre-stage effect that executes a pre-direction that suggests in advance prior to the execution of the symbol variation game that the symbol variation game as the determination target of the prior determination is a hit based on the determination result of the prior determination unit Execution means;
Variation content determining means for determining the variation content of the symbol variation game based on the lottery result of the winning lottery means at the start of the symbol variation game based on the start holding ball of the storage means,
The preliminary production execution means causes the preliminary production to be executed when the preliminary judgment means determines that the content is a specific variation, and when the preliminary production is executed, The symbol variation game that is executed prior to the symbol variation game that has been executed is executed over the symbol variation game that is the determination target,
The variation content determination means includes a normal determination state in which the specific variation content is determined at a normal rate, and a special determination state in which the specific variation content is determined at a rate higher than the normal rate, and the hit determination unit The game machine is characterized in that when the specific winning type is determined, the variation content of the symbol variation game for a specified number of times is determined in the special determination state after completion of the winning game for releasing the winning means. When there is a ball entering the start opening during the execution of the pre-production, it comprises production changing means for changing the production content of the pre-production that is being executed at a predetermined timing after the entry,
The effect changing means may change the content of the effect of the pre-execution being executed at the predetermined timing when there is a ball entering the start port during the execution of the pre-effect. The production content of the production is changed based on the judgment result of the prior judgment for the prior production,
Depending on the starting condition given by entering the starting opening, a special figure variation game using a special symbol is performed,
The start port is changed from the closed state to an open state in which the game ball can easily enter the game entrance when the open condition is established in the closed state where the game ball is difficult to enter the entrance port. , Having an opening and closing member that can be changed from the open state to the closed state by establishment of the closing condition,
Comprising lottery means for performing an open lottery as to whether or not the opening condition for changing the open / close member to the open state is satisfied;
In the case of winning the establishment of the release condition in the open lottery, after the display result is confirmed and stopped in the normal figure variation game using a normal symbol, the opening and closing member is changed to the open state,
Normal storage means for storing a game ball that has entered a normal start port for giving a start condition for the above-mentioned variable game, as a normal start holding ball;
Ordinarily, prior to the execution of the normal variation game, it is determined whether or not the normal variation game based on the normally-started holding ball stored in the normal storage means has a winning content for establishing the release condition. Pre-determination means;
When the normal prior determination means determines the determination result, when the opening of the opening / closing member based on the universal variation game to be determined is changed to the open state, the preliminary production related to the special variation game is being executed. Variable determination means for determining whether or not
The said prior production execution means is comprised so that the said prior production could be performed if the said prior judgment means determined that it was a specific fluctuation content, and the determination result of the said variable determination means was affirmative. The gaming machine described in 1.   3. The gaming machine according to claim 2, wherein the preliminary presentation execution unit is configured to be able to execute the preliminary presentation even if the determination results of the normal preliminary determination unit and the variable determination unit are not positive.

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