JP2012135370A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine that can amuse a player until the execution of a symbol variable game for suspension notice rendering.SOLUTION: A combination symbol variable game is carried out until the execution of the symbol variable game for suspension notice rendering after the execution of suspension notice rendering. In the combination symbol variable game, a winning or losing combination of combination symbols is derived, and the variation content of the symbol variable game for the suspension notice rendering can be presumed from the kind of combination symbols that compose the winning combination of combination symbols.

Description

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

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

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

JP 2004-229888 A

  By the way, when the hold notice effect is executed, attention can be paid to the symbol variation game that is the subject of the hold notice effect, while the symbol change game that is the subject of the hold notice effect is executed 1 or The degree of attention to a plurality of symbol variation games will be low. While the low-attention symbol variation game is being executed, the player has to wait until the symbol variation game subject to the hold notice effect is executed, and the player cannot be entertained.

  The present invention has been made paying attention to such problems existing in the prior art. The purpose is to provide a gaming machine that can entertain the player until the symbol variation game that is the subject of the hold notice effect is executed.

  In order to achieve the above-mentioned object, the invention according to claim 1 is characterized in that when the winning detection means detects the winning of a game ball, the execution of the effect of executing a symbol variation game by varying a plurality of symbols is performed. In the gaming machine comprising means, a random number acquisition means for acquiring a value of a big hit determination random number and a variation pattern distribution random number when the winning detection means detects a winning of a game ball, and the winning detection Each time a winning of a game ball is detected by the means, a holding ball storage means for storing a start holding ball indicating the number of symbol variable games that are suspended for execution in association with various random numbers acquired by the random number acquisition means; The jackpot determination means for determining whether or not the symbol variation game is a big hit based on the value of the big hit determination random number acquired by the random number acquisition means at the start of the symbol fluctuation game, and the jackpot determination means A variation pattern determining means for determining a variation pattern capable of identifying the variation content of the symbol variation game based on the fixed result and the random number for variation pattern distribution obtained together with the random number for determining the big hit used for the jackpot determination; When the detection means detects the winning of a game ball, it is determined whether or not to execute a hold notice effect that suggests the possibility that the symbol variation game to be held is a big hit, and the determination result is In the case of affirmation, the hold notice effect control means for causing the hold notice effect execution means to execute the hold notice effect execution means, and the symbol change that is the target of the notice of hold notice effect from a plurality of kinds of effect results when the notice of hold notice effect is executed. The suggestion effect that derives the effect result corresponding to the variation content of the game is started at the timing from the execution of the symbol variation game to the actual execution And suggesting effect control means for causing the suggestion effect executing means to execute over a plurality of symbol variation games, and when the suggestion effect control means executes the suggestion effect, it becomes an execution trigger of the holding notice effect. Based on the values of the jackpot determination random number and the variation pattern distribution random number acquired by the random number acquisition means when the winning of the game ball is detected, a variation pattern that identifies the variation content of the symbol variation game that is the subject of the hold notice effect The gist is to identify and derive an effect result corresponding to the variation content identified by the variation pattern as the suggestion effect.

  The invention according to claim 2 is the invention according to claim 1, further comprising an operation means for performance that can be operated by a player, wherein the suggestion effect control means is used for the effect when the suggestion effect is executed. The gist is to derive an effect result corresponding to the variation content of the symbol variation game that is the target of the hold notice effect when the operation means is operated.

  The invention according to claim 3 is the invention according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the suggestion effect control means is actually executed after the execution of the symbol variation game that is the target of the hold notice effect is put on hold. Until it is done, the gist is to derive any one of the effects from a plurality of types of effects.

  The invention according to claim 4 is the invention according to claim 3, wherein the effect result includes an effect result corresponding to the change content and an effect result not corresponding to the change content. Is determined, it is determined whether or not an effect result corresponding to the variation content of the symbol variation game subject to the hold notice effect is derived, and if the determination result is affirmative, the object of the hold notice effect is determined. The gist is to derive an effect result corresponding to the variation content of the symbol variation game that has been obtained, and to derive an effect result not corresponding to the variation content when the determination result is negative.

  According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, in the fourth aspect of the present invention, a jackpot expectation degree is set for each variation content of the symbol variation game, and the suggestion effect control means is configured to derive an effect result. Next, it is determined whether or not an effect result corresponding to the variation content of the symbol variation game subject to the hold notice effect is derived. If the determination result is negative, an effect result not corresponding to the variation content is derived. The effect of deriving the production results corresponding to the fluctuation contents of the jackpot expectation degree equal to or higher than the production results of the fluctuation contents with the highest degree of big hit expectation degree among the production results corresponding to the fluctuation contents derived so far And

  According to the present invention, the player can be entertained until the symbol variation game that is the subject of the hold notice effect is executed.

The front view which shows the game board of a pachinko machine. Explanatory drawing explaining a big hit game and a small hit game. The block diagram which shows the structure of a pachinko gaming machine. Explanatory drawing which shows a fluctuation pattern. The flowchart which shows a special symbol input process. The flowchart which shows a command setting process. The flowchart which shows a command setting process. Explanatory drawing which shows a group. 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 pending | holding notice effect setting process. Explanatory drawing which shows the display aspect of a hold notice effect and a role-symbol fluctuation game. The flowchart which shows a combination determination process. Explanatory drawing which shows the role determination table YKT. (A)-(g) is explanatory drawing which shows the production | presentation aspect of a reservation notice production | presentation and a role-symbol fluctuation game. (A)-(f) is explanatory drawing which shows the production | presentation aspect of a reservation notice effect and a role-symbol fluctuation game.

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

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

  In the present embodiment, the special symbol display device 12 selects one special figure corresponding to the lottery results of the big hit lottery and the small hit lottery from among a plurality of special figures (111 types in the present embodiment), The selected special figure is displayed as a fixed stop. The 111 types of special charts are 100 types of jackpot symbols (corresponding to the jackpot display result) that can recognize jackpots, and 10 kinds of jackpot symbols (results of small hits display) that can recognize jackpots. And a single type of off-symbol that can be recognized as a symbol. Further, when the big hit symbol is displayed in a fixed stop state, the big hit game is given to the player. Further, when the small hit symbol is displayed in a fixed stop state, the player is given a small hit game.

  In the present embodiment, the effect display device 11 includes 8 [1], [2], [3], [4], [5], [6], [7], and [8] for each column. Various numbers are displayed as decorative designs. The effect display device 11 displays a display result corresponding to the display result of the special symbol display device 12. Specifically, when the big hit symbol is confirmed and stopped on the special symbol display device 12, as a general rule, the big hit symbol (hit symbol combination) is also confirmed and stopped on the effect display device 11. The jackpot symbol combination of the present embodiment is a symbol combination ([222] [777] or the like) in which the decorative symbols in all the rows are the same. In addition, when a special symbol display device 12 displays a stop symbol in a fixed stop, as a general rule, a stray symbol (combination symbol combination) is also displayed in a fixed stop display on the effect display device 11. In the present embodiment, the off-set symbol combination is a symbol combination ([123] or the like) in which the decorative symbols in all the rows are different, or a symbol combination ([122] [767) in which one row of decorative symbols is different from the other two rows of decorative symbols. ]).

  Also, when the small hit symbol is displayed on the special symbol display device 12 in a fixed stop display, the small hit symbol (a symbol combination that suggests a probable change) is also displayed in the final stop display on the effect display device 11. In addition, even when the big win symbol is confirmed and stopped on the special symbol display device 12, the symbol combination suggesting the probability variation may be confirmed and stopped on the effect display device 11. This probability variation suggestion symbol combination suggests that a probability variation state (hereinafter referred to as “probability variation state”) in which the lottery probability of the big hit lottery varies from a low probability (normal state) to a high probability is given. It is a symbol combination. The symbol combination of the probability change suggestion in this embodiment is a predetermined symbol combination (in this embodiment, [181] [212] [323], in which one row of decorative symbols is different from the other two rows of decorative symbols. [434] [545] [656] [767] [878]).

  In the present embodiment, the decorative symbols of each column in the effect display device 11 are displayed in a variable manner along a predetermined change direction (vertical scroll direction) when the symbol change game is started. Then, when the symbol variation game starts (when the decorative symbols in each column start to fluctuate), the left column (left symbol) → the right column (right symbol) → the middle column (middle) as viewed from the player side in the effect display device 11 The decorative symbols that are variably displayed are temporarily stopped and displayed in the order of symbols). Then, when the left symbol and the right symbol that are once stopped and displayed are the same, the reach state can be recognized from the symbol combination ([1 ↓ 1] etc., “↓” indicates changing). In the reach state, the decorative symbols of the specific columns (in the present embodiment, the left column and the right column) of the plurality of columns are temporarily stopped and displayed, and the columns other than the specific column (in the present embodiment, the middle column) This is a state in which the decorative symbols in the column) are variably displayed. The symbol combination that can recognize this reach state becomes the symbol combination of the reach by the decorative symbol.

  The “variable display” is a state in which the type of symbols displayed in the display area defined in the display devices 11 and 12 for displaying symbols is changing, while the “pause display” This is a state where the symbols are displayed in a fluctuation state in the display area. The “definite stop display” is a state in which the symbols are fixed and stopped in the display area. Then, the symbol variation game in the special symbol display device 12 and the symbol variation game in the effect display device 11 are started simultaneously with the display effect relating to the symbol variation game, and are simultaneously ended (that is, the special symbol and the decorative symbol at the same time). Is confirmed and stopped).

  On the lower left side of the special symbol display device 12, a special symbol reservation storage display device 13 having a plurality of (four in this embodiment) special symbol reservation light emitting units is disposed. The special symbol on-hold storage display device 13 notifies the player of the number of start-up balls for special symbol stored inside the machine (hereinafter referred to as “the number of on-hold memory”). The number of reserved memories is incremented by 1 when a game ball enters the start winning opening 15 provided on the game board 10, and is decremented by 1 when the symbol variation game is started. Therefore, when a game ball enters the start winning opening 15 during the symbol variation game, the reserved memory number is further added and accumulated up to a predetermined upper limit number (four in this embodiment). And in this embodiment, four special symbol reservation light emission parts are lighted or extinguished according to the number of reservation memory. Note that the number of symbol variation games whose execution is suspended is indicated by the start suspension ball.

  The effect display device 11 displays a hold display image K corresponding to the hold storage number. In the present embodiment, the four hold display images K of the hold display images K1 to K4 are displayed on the effect display device 11, and the hold display image K corresponding to the hold storage number is displayed. ing. For example, when the number of reserved memories is “1”, the reserved display image K1 is displayed, and when the number of reserved memories is “2”, the reserved display images K1 and K2 are displayed. . The normal display mode of the hold display image K is “◯” as shown in FIG.

  In addition, the pachinko gaming machine of this embodiment is equipped with a launching handle as a launching device (not shown). This launching handle is disposed at a position where the player can operate the pachinko gaming machine. Then, when the player operates the launch handle, the game ball is launched into the game area 14 of the game board 10.

  In addition, the pachinko gaming machine of this embodiment is equipped with an effect button BT as an effect operating means (shown in FIG. 3). In the pachinko gaming machine, the effect button BT is arranged at an operable position while the player is playing a game (operating the launch handle), such as the upper surface of a ball tray unit for storing game balls. It is installed.

  In addition, a start winning opening 15 as a winning detection means having a game ball entrance 15a is disposed below the effect display device 11. A start port switch SW1 (shown in FIG. 3) for detecting a game ball that has entered the ball is disposed behind the start winning port 15. The start winning opening 15 can provide a start condition for the symbol variation game and a payout condition for a game ball as a predetermined number of prize balls by detecting the game ball that has entered.

  Also, below the start winning opening 15, a large winning opening 18 is provided as a special 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. . A count switch SW2 (shown in FIG. 3) for detecting a game ball that has entered the ball is disposed in the back of the big winning opening 18. The big winning opening 18 can give a payout condition of game balls as a predetermined number (for example, 10) of prize balls by detecting the game balls that have entered. The big winning opening 18 is opened by the opening operation of the big winning opening door 17 during the big hit game, thereby allowing a game ball to enter. For this reason, during the big hit game, the player can obtain a chance to win a prize ball.

  In addition, in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment, there is a case where a probability variation state advantageous to the player is given after the big hit game is finished. When the probability variation state is given, the winning probability (lottery probability) of the jackpot lottery is changed (improved) from a low probability (normal probability) to a high probability. In addition, the probability variation state in the present embodiment is given after the big hit game is given until the next big hit game is given. The probability variation state is advantageous to the player because the winning probability of the big hit lottery varies with high probability and the big hit is likely to occur.

Next, the jackpot game defined in the pachinko gaming machine of this embodiment will be described.
The jackpot game is started after the bonus game is confirmed and stopped on the special symbol display device 12 in the symbol variation game, and the 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 set as an upper limit (15 rounds or 2 rounds in this embodiment). During a single round game, the special winning opening 18 has a predetermined time (round game time) elapses until a specified number of game balls (the maximum number of wins (8 in this embodiment)) wins. Until it is released. 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 game is determined from the three types of big hit games shown in FIG. 2, and the determined big hit game is given. It has become. Of the three types of big hit games, which of the big hit games is awarded is determined according to the type of special figure (big hit symbol) determined when the big hit lottery is won. In the present embodiment, 100 types of special symbol jackpot symbols that are confirmed and stopped on the special symbol display device 12 are classified for each special symbol. Specifically, 64 types of jackpot symbols among the jackpot symbols displayed on the special symbol display device 12 in a fixed stop display are assigned to the symbol A. Similarly, 12 types of jackpot symbols among the jackpot symbols displayed on the special symbol display device 12 in a fixed stop display are distributed to the symbol B. Of the jackpot symbols that are confirmed and stopped on the special symbol display device 12, 24 types of jackpot symbols are assigned to the symbol C. Further, in the pachinko gaming machine of the present embodiment, when the big hit lottery is not won and the small hit lottery is won, the symbol D (small hit symbol) shown in FIG. 2 is determined. In addition, 10 types of special figures (small hit symbols) corresponding to the small hit game are assigned to the symbol D.

  The jackpot game that is awarded when the jackpot symbol classified as symbol A is confirmed and stopped on the special symbol display device 12 is set to “15 times” as the specified number of rounds, and the probability change state is given after the jackpot game ends. Jackpot game (hereinafter referred to as “15R probability variable jackpot game”). In addition, the jackpot game given when the jackpot symbol classified as symbol B is confirmed and stopped on the special symbol display device 12 is set to “15” as the specified number of rounds. It is a jackpot game that is not granted (hereinafter, referred to as “15R non-probable big hit game”). In the 15R probability variable big hit game and the 15R non-variable big hit game, "10 (seconds)" is set as the opening time, and "11 (seconds)" is set as the ending time. In the 15R probability variable big hit game and the 15R non-probable big hit game, “25 (seconds)” is set as each round game time. Although not shown, the interval time between rounds (interval between rounds) in the 15R probability variable big hit game and the 15R non-probable big hit game is set to “2.0 (seconds)”.

  The jackpot game given when the jackpot symbol classified as symbol C is confirmed and stopped on the special symbol display device 12 is set to “twice” as the specified number of rounds. This is a jackpot game to be given (hereinafter referred to as “2R probability variable jackpot game”). In addition, in the 2R probability variation big hit game, the opening time is “0.02 (seconds)”, the round game time of one round game is “0.3 (seconds)”, and the ending time is “12 (seconds)”. Are set respectively. Further, the interval time between rounds (inter-round interval) in the 2R probability variation big hit game is set to “2.0 (seconds)”, although not shown.

  In addition, in the small hit game that is given when the small hit symbol classified as the symbol D is displayed on the special symbol display device 12 as a fixed stop display, the opening time is “0 (seconds)” and the ending time is “12 ( Sec) ”is set. In addition, in the small hit game, “twice” is set as the number of times of opening of the big winning opening 18. In the small hit game, the opening time of the first opening and the second opening is set to “0.3 (seconds)”, and the interval time between the first opening and the second opening is “2. “0 (seconds)” is set. Thus, in the small hit game, the opening / closing time from the first opening to the second closing is “2.6 (seconds)” consisting of “0.3 (seconds) +2.0 (seconds) +0.3 (seconds)”. ) ”. In this way, the opening mode of the big winning opening 18 is the same between the opening of the first round in the 2R probability variable big hit game to the closing of the second round and the first opening to the second closing in the small hit game. It has become. For this reason, it is not possible to recognize whether the 2R probability variation big hit game or the small hit game has been awarded from the opening mode of the big winning opening 18. Therefore, when the big winning opening 18 is opened and closed in the open mode of the 2R probability variation big hit game (or small hit game), it is possible to conceal whether or not the probability change state has been given thereafter.

  Further, in the small hit game, the game state after the end of the small hit game is continued in the game state at the time of winning the small hit lottery. In other words, in the small hit game, if the probability variation state is given at the time of winning the small hit lottery, the probability variation state is continuously given after the end of the small hit game, whereas if the probability variation state is not granted, the small hit game The probability variation state is not given even after the end of.

  Moreover, in this embodiment, it is comprised so that the probability display mode which alert | reports that the probability variation state is provided can be performed with the production | presentation display apparatus 11. FIG. Moreover, in this embodiment, it is comprised so that the high expectation mode which alert | reports that possibility that the probability variation | change state is provided is high is executable with the production | presentation display apparatus 11. FIG. Moreover, in this embodiment, the low expectation degree mode which alert | reports that possibility that the probability variation | change state is provided is low is comprised by the production | presentation display apparatus 11 so that execution is possible. Hereinafter, the probability variation mode, the high expectation mode, and the low expectation mode may be collectively referred to as “production mode”.

  In the present embodiment, the effect display device 11 displays the decorative symbols in each column so as to overlap the background image, and the symbol variable game is executed by variably displaying these decorative symbols. In the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment, the player is made aware of the currently staying (running) effect mode from the type of the background image displayed on the effect display device 11, and the probability variation state is given. The possibility (expected degree) to being is notified.

  In the present embodiment, the symbol variation game is executed in the probability variation mode after the 15R probability variation big hit game ends until the next big hit game is awarded. In the present embodiment, the symbol variation game is executed in the high expectation mode until the predetermined number of symbol variation games are completed after the 2R probability variation big hit game and the small hit game are completed. In other cases, the symbol variation game is executed in the low expectation mode.

  In addition, the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment is configured to be able to execute a hold notice effect as a pre-read effect for executing a predetermined effect over a plurality of symbol variation games. The reserved notice effect is a predetermined effect from the symbol variation game that is performed before the symbol variation game that may be a big hit effect or reach effect, and the effect is executed over several symbol variation games. It is what is done. In addition, the hold notice effect is configured so that it is possible to recognize how many times the symbol variation game in which the jackpot effect or the reach effect may be performed is executed. In this embodiment, as a predetermined effect indicating that the hold notice effect is being executed, the hold display image K corresponding to the symbol variation game that is the target of the hold notice effect is displayed in a display mode different from the normal display mode. Is displayed. For example, when the symbol variation game that is the target of the hold notice effect is executed for the third time, the hold display image K3 is displayed in a display mode (for example, “●”) different from normal.

Next, the control 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 machine. The main control board 30 executes various processes for controlling the entire pachinko gaming machine and outputs various control signals (control commands) according to the processing results. An effect control board 31 is mounted on the back side of the machine. The effect control board 31 controls the operation of various effect devices based on the control command output by the main control board 30.

Hereinafter, specific configurations of the main control board 30 and the effect control board 31 will be described.
The main control board 30 has a main control CPU 30a that executes control operations in a predetermined procedure, a main control ROM 30b that stores a control program for the main control CPU 30a, and a main control CPU that can write and read necessary data. A RAM 30c is provided. The main control CPU 30a is connected with various switches SW1, SW2, a special symbol display device 12, a special symbol hold storage display device 13, and the like.

  Further, the main control CPU 30a is a random number such as a jackpot determination random number, a reach determination random number, a special figure distribution random number, a hold notice determination random number, and a variation pattern distribution random number stored in the main control RAM 30c. A random number update process (random number generation process) is performed to update the value of at every predetermined cycle. The big hit determination random number is a random number used in the big hit lottery and the small hit lottery. The reach determination random number is a random number used in the reach lottery (reach determination) as to whether or not to execute the reach effect when the holding notice effect is not executed and the big win lottery is not won. The special figure distribution random number is a random number used when determining the jackpot symbol. The variation pattern distribution random number is a random number used when a variation pattern is selected. The random number for determining the hold notice is a random number for determining whether or not to execute the hold notice effect.

  In the present embodiment, the first variation pattern distribution random number R1 (hereinafter referred to as “distribution random number R1”) and the second variation pattern distribution random number R2 ( In the following, “Random number for distribution R2” is set. The two types of distribution random numbers R1 and R2 have different numerical value ranges (ranges in which random number values are updated in the random number update process), and have different uses in the process related to the selection of the variation pattern. Numeric values that can be taken by the distribution random number R1 are set to 233 in total from “0” to “232”, and are set as random numbers for specifying the variation pattern distribution table (group). Also, the distribution random number R2 can take a total of 251 values from “0” to “250”, and a random number for selecting a variation pattern from the selected variation pattern distribution table (group). Is set as The main control RAM 30c stores (sets) various pieces of information (random numbers, timer values, flags, etc.) that are appropriately rewritten during the operation of the pachinko gaming machine.

  The main control ROM 30b stores a main control program and a plurality of types of variation patterns. The variation pattern is a pattern that serves as a base for effects (display effects, light-emitting effects, audio effects) from the start of the symbol variation game to the end of the symbol variation game. Content) and production time (variation time) can be specified. In addition, the fluctuation pattern includes a fluctuation pattern for a big hit effect determined at the time of a big hit and a fluctuation pattern for a probability change suggesting effect determined at the time of a big hit or a small hit. There are fluctuation patterns for Further, the variation pattern for the offense effect includes a variation pattern for the outlier reach effect including the reach effect in the effect content, and a variation pattern for the outlier normal effect not including the reach effect in the effect content. In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 4, the fluctuation pattern HP1 is a fluctuation pattern for a loss normal effect, the fluctuation patterns HP2 and HP3 are fluctuation patterns for a loss reach production, and the fluctuation patterns HP4 and HP5 are fluctuation patterns for a big hit effect. A variation pattern HP6 is stored in the main control ROM 30b as a variation pattern for a probability variation suggesting effect.

  In addition, the reach production is performed in the symbol variation game with the decorative design of the production display device 11 until the reach of the symbol combination (big hit, probability change suggestion or out of symbol combination) is finally derived after the reach symbol combination is formed. It is a production performed during Note that in the symbol variation game performed based on the variation pattern HP1, the symbol combinations that are out of place are expanded so as to be finally displayed in a fixed stop manner without reaching reach. Further, in the symbol variation game performed based on the variation patterns HP2 and HP3, after reaching the reach effect, the symbol combinations that are out of place are developed so as to be displayed in a fixed stop state. Further, in the symbol variation game performed based on the variation patterns HP4 and HP5, after reaching the reach effect, the symbol combination of the big hit is developed so as to be finally displayed in a fixed stop state. Further, in the symbol variation game performed based on the variation pattern HP6, after reaching the reach effect, the symbol combination suggesting the probability variation is developed so as to be confirmed and stopped.

  In addition, in the variation patterns HP2 to HP6 in which the reach effect is executed, the reach effect to be executed is different. Specifically, in the symbol variation game performed based on the variation patterns HP2 and HP4, the first reach effect is executed. In the symbol variation game performed based on the variation patterns HP3, HP5, the second reach effect is executed. In a symbol variation game performed based on the variation pattern HP6, the third reach effect is executed.

  The main control ROM 30b stores a big hit determination value. The jackpot determination value is a determination value used in the jackpot lottery, and is determined from numerical values that can be taken by the jackpot determination random number. The number of jackpot judgment values differs depending on whether or not the probability variation state is given, and the number of jackpot judgment values in the probability variation state is set to be larger than the number of jackpot judgment values in the non-probability variation state. ing.

  The reach control value is stored in the main control ROM 30b. The reach determination value is a determination value used in the reach lottery, and is determined from numerical values that can be taken by the reach determination random numbers (a total of 241 integers from 0 to 240). The number of reach determination values varies depending on the number of reserved memories (0 to 3) after 1 subtraction in the special symbol start process described in detail later. Specifically, the number of reach determination values when the number of reserved memories is “0” or “1” is set to 37, which is an integer from 0 to 36. Further, the number of reach determination values when the number of reserved memories is “2” is set to 15 indicated by integers from 0 to 14. Furthermore, the number of reach determination values when the number of reserved memories is “3” is set to 3 indicated by integers from 0 to 2. In this way, the reach determination value is set so that the range of values that can be taken differs depending on the number of reserved memories, but even if the number of reserved memories differs, some of them are set so that they can take the same value. Yes. That is, the reach determination value always includes the values “0” to “2” in the range.

  The main control ROM 30b stores a hold notice effect determination value. The hold notice effect determination value is a determination value used in the internal lottery (hold notice effect determination) as to whether or not to execute the hold notice effect, and is a numerical value that can be taken by the random number for hold notice determination (0 to 232 in all 233 ways). Integer). Further, the holding notice effect determination value for the big hit is the holding notice effect determination value for the big hit (70 in this embodiment) used for the holding notice effect determination for the big hit, and the small hit used for the holding notice effect determination for the small hit. There is a hold notice effect determination value (20 in this embodiment) for use. Further, the hold notice effect determination value includes a hold notice effect determination value for losing used in the hold notice effect determination when the big hit lottery and the small hit lottery are not won (two in this 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. In addition, various information (timer value, flag, etc.) that is appropriately rewritten during the operation of the pachinko gaming machine is stored (set) in the effect control RAM 31c. The effect display device 11 is connected to the effect control CPU 31a. The effect control ROM 31b stores various image data (image data such as symbols, backgrounds, characters, characters, etc.). In addition, an effect button BT is connected to the effect control CPU 31a. Then, the effect control CPU 31a recognizes that the effect button BT has been operated by inputting an operation signal output when the effect button BT is pressed.

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

  The main control CPU 30a determines whether or not a game ball has entered the start winning opening 15 (step S1). In step S1, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not a detection signal output when the start port switch SW1 detects a game ball is input. When the determination result of step S1 is negative, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol input process. If the determination result of step S1 is affirmative, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the reserved storage number stored in the main control RAM 30c is less than the upper limit number of 4 (step S2). If the determination result of step S2 is negative (the number of stored memories = 4), the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol input process.

  When the determination result of step S2 is affirmative (the number of reserved memories <4), the main control CPU 30a increments the number of reserved memories by +1 (1) and rewrites the number of reserved memories (step S3). As a result of the processing in step S3, the game ball that has entered the start winning opening 15 is stored in the main control RAM 30c as a start holding ball, so in this embodiment the main control RAM 30c functions as a holding ball storage means. Further, the main control CPU 30a changes the display content of the special symbol hold storage display device 13 so as to indicate the number of hold storages after addition of 1. Further, the main control CPU 30a sets a hold designation command instructing the number of hold memories after the addition to the transmission buffer so as to output to the effect control CPU 31a. The hold designation command is output in the next control cycle.

  Subsequently, the main control CPU 30a determines the value of the random number for jackpot determination, the value of the random number for reach determination, the value of the random number for special figure allocation, the value of the random number for hold notice determination, and the value of the random number for change pattern distribution (for distribution) The random numbers R1, R2) are read out from the main control RAM 30c and acquired, and the value is set in a predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 30c associated with the reserved storage number (step S4). Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a executes a command setting process, which will be described in detail later (step S5), and ends the special symbol input process. The command setting process is a value of a random number for determining a big hit, a random number for determining a pending notice, and a variable pattern distribution obtained when it is detected that a game ball has entered the start winning opening 15 in the special symbol input process. This is a process for predetermining the value of the random number and determining and outputting a predetermination command that indicates the result of the predetermination.

Next, command setting processing will be described with reference to FIGS.
First, the main control CPU 30a compares the jackpot determination random number obtained in step S4 with the jackpot determination value, and makes a prior jackpot determination to determine whether or not both values match (step S11). In step S11, the main control CPU 30a sets a value (in this embodiment, “1”) indicating that the probability variation state is provided to the probability variation flag indicating whether or not the probability variation state is imparted. If it is, the jackpot determination value in advance is performed using the jackpot determination value in the probability variation state. On the other hand, the main control CPU 30a determines the jackpot in the non-probability change state when the value indicating that the probability change state is not given (in this embodiment, “0”) is set in the probability change flag. Use the value to make a pre-hit decision. When the determination result in step S11 is affirmative, the main control CPU 30a recognizes in advance that the symbol variation game based on the detected start-up holding ball is a big hit. If the determination result in step S11 is affirmative, the main control CPU 30a acquires a hold notice determination random number, compares the acquired value with the jackpot hold notice effect determination value, and whether or not both values match. Is determined (step S12). In step S12, an affirmative determination is made with a probability of 70/233. When the determination result is affirmative, the main control CPU 30a determines that the hold notice effect can be executed.

  If the determination result in step S12 is affirmative, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the value of the special figure distribution random number acquired in step S4 is a value for determining the symbol A (step S13). That is, in step S13, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not it is a symbol variation game to which a 15R probability variation big hit game is awarded. If the determination result in step S13 is affirmative, the main control CPU 30a selects a group to be used when determining the variation pattern based on the distribution random number R1 (step S14). Each group is associated with one or a plurality of variation patterns for each jackpot expectation degree, and the contents of variation such as the type of reach effect can be discriminated by the group. For example, as shown in FIG. 8, the first group is associated with the variation pattern HP1 for the off-normal effect, and it is possible to specify that the reach effect is not performed as the content of the change from the group and the first group is shifted. In addition, the second group is associated with variation patterns HP2 and HP4 for the outlier reach effect or the big hit effect including the first reach effect in the effect content, and the first reach effect is executed from the group. Can be identified. Further, the third group is associated with variation patterns HP3 and HP5 for the outreach reach effect or the jackpot effect including the second reach effect in the effect content, and the second reach effect is executed from the group. Can be identified. The fourth group is associated with a variation pattern HP6 for a probability suggestion effect including the third reach effect in the effect content, and it can be specified that the third reach effect is executed from the group. When the hold notice effect is executed, if the symbol change game that is the target of the hold notice effect is executed, the change pattern is determined from the change patterns associated with the specified group, and the determined change pattern Based on the above, the symbol variation game is executed. In addition, in each variation pattern associated with the group, a random number R2 for distribution is distributed for each lottery result of the jackpot lottery and each kind of jackpot game to be given.

  In addition, a random number for distribution R1 is distributed to each group, and the group can be specified based on the value of the random number for distribution R1. When a 15R probability variation big hit game is awarded, the random number for distribution R1 is distributed for each group so as to be selected from the second group or the third group. In addition, when a 15R probability variation big hit game is awarded, the distribution number of the random number for distribution R1 is larger in the second group than in the first group so that the third group can be selected more easily than the second group. It has become.

  That is, in step S14, the main control CPU 30a selects a group from the second group and the third group. Therefore, the main control CPU 30a prefetches the variation contents of the symbol variation game based on the distribution random number R1. In step S14, the main control CPU 30a checks the number of reserved memories after rewriting in step S3 stored in the main control RAM 30c.

  Then, the main control CPU 30a instructs that the stored memory number, the hold notice effect can be executed, and that the 15R probability variation big hit game is given, and determines a prior determination command for designating a group (step S15). . The pre-determination command is a command for designating the variation content and effect result of the symbol variation game for which execution is suspended, whether or not the pending notice effect can be performed, and the number of stored stored game balls.

  On the other hand, if the determination result of step S13 is negative, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the value of the special figure distribution random number acquired in step S4 is a value that determines the symbol B (step S16). . That is, in step S16, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not it is a symbol variation game to which a 15R uncertain variation big hit game is awarded. If the determination result in step S16 is affirmative, the main control CPU 30a selects a group to be used when determining the variation pattern based on the random number for distribution R1 (step S17). When a 15R non-probability big hit game is awarded, the random number for distribution R1 is distributed for each group so as to be selected from the second group or the third group. In addition, when a 15R non-probability big hit game is awarded, the distribution number of the random number for distribution R1 is greater in the third group than in the second group so that the third group is more easily selected than in the second group. It is increasing. In step S17, the main control CPU 30a confirms the number of reserved memories after rewriting in step S3 stored in the main control RAM 30c.

  Then, the main control CPU 30a instructs that the stored memory number, the hold notice effect can be executed, and that the 15R non-probable big hit game is given, and determines a prior determination command for designating a group (step S18). ).

  On the other hand, if the determination result of step S16 is negative, the main control CPU 30a specifies that the 2R probability variable big hit game is given because the big hit game to be given is not a 15R probability variable big hit game or a 15R non-probable big hit game. . Then, the main control CPU 30a selects a group to be used when determining the variation pattern based on the distribution random number R1 (step S19). In addition, when the 2R probability variation big hit game is awarded, the random number for distribution R1 is distributed for each group so that the fourth group is selected. In step S19, the main control CPU 30a confirms the number of reserved memories after rewriting in step S3 stored in the main control RAM 30c. Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a instructs that the stored memory number, the hold notice effect can be executed, and that the 2R probability variation big hit game is given, and determines a pre-determination command for designating a group (step S20). .

  If the determination result in step S12 is negative, the main control CPU 30a executes a pre-determination command instructing that the number of reserved memories, the reserved notice effect cannot be executed, and a big hit, according to the number of reserved memories. (Step S21).

  Further, when the determination result of step S11 is negative, the main control CPU 30a recognizes in advance that the symbol variation game based on the detected start holding ball will not be a big hit. As shown in FIG. 7, when the determination result in step S11 is negative, the main control CPU 30a compares the value of the big hit determination random number acquired in step S4 with the value of the small hit determination value. It is determined whether or not they match (step S22). If the determination result of step S22 is affirmative, the main control CPU 30a recognizes in advance that the symbol variation game based on the detected start-up holding ball is a small hit. If the determination result in step S22 is affirmative, the main control CPU 30a acquires a hold notice determination random number, compares the acquired value with the hold notice effect determination value for small hits, and whether both values match. It is determined whether or not (step S23). In step S23, an affirmative determination is made with a probability of 20/233. When the determination result is affirmative, the main control CPU 30a determines that the hold notice effect can be executed.

  If the determination result in step S23 is affirmative, the main control CPU 30a selects a group to be used when determining the variation pattern based on the distribution random number R1 (step S24). In addition, when the small hit game is awarded, the random number for distribution R1 is distributed for each group so that the fourth group is selected. In step S24, the main control CPU 30a checks the number of reserved memories after rewriting in step S3 stored in the main control RAM 30c. Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a instructs that the stored memory number, the hold notice effect can be executed, and that it is a small hit, and determines a prior determination command for designating a group (step S25). On the other hand, if the determination result of step S23 is negative, the main control CPU 30a determines a pre-determination command that instructs that the number of reserved memories, the reserved notice effect cannot be executed, and that it is a small hit (step S26). ).

  On the other hand, if the determination result in step S22 is negative, the main control CPU 30a acquires a hold notice determination random number, compares the hold notice effect determination value for deviation from the acquired value, and whether both values match. It is determined whether or not (step S27). In step S27, an affirmative determination is made with a probability of 2/233. When the determination result is affirmative, the main control CPU 30a determines that the hold notice effect can be executed. Further, the main control CPU 30a selects a group to be used when determining the variation pattern based on the distribution random number R1 (step S28). In addition, when it matches with the hold notice effect determination value for losing (when it becomes losing), the random number for distribution R1 is the first group so that the group is selected from the first group to the third group. ~ Sorted into the third group. In addition, when it coincides with the hold notice effect determination value for losing, the number of distribution random numbers R1 is decreased in the order of the first group → the second group → the third group.

  In step S28, the main control CPU 30a selects a group from the first group to the third group to which the acquired distribution random number R1 is distributed. In step S28, the main control CPU 30a confirms the number of reserved memories after rewriting in step S3 stored in the main control RAM 30c. Then, the main control CPU 30a instructs that the stored memory number, the hold notice effect can be executed, and that it is out of place, and determines a prior determination command for designating a group (step S29).

  On the other hand, if the determination result of step S27 is negative, the main control CPU 30a determines that the hold notice effect cannot be executed. Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the reach determination random number obtained in step S4 is within the reach determination value range (0 to 36) when the reserved storage number is “0” ( Step S30). In step S30, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not a reach effect is likely to be executed depending on the value of the number of reserved memories at the start of the symbol variation game. It should be noted that the reach determination value at the time of the stored memory number “0” is determined whether or not the reach effect is performed in the symbol variation game after “1” is subtracted from the stored memory number in the special symbol start process described later. This is a determination value used for reach determination processing.

  If the determination result in step S30 is affirmative, the main control CPU 30a issues a pre-determination command instructing that the number of stored memories, the hold notice effect cannot be executed, and that the miss reach effect may be executed. Determine (step S31). On the other hand, when the determination result of step S30 is negative, the main control CPU 30a can determine that the reach effect is not executed regardless of the value of the reserved storage number. For this reason, when the determination result of step S30 is negative, the main control CPU 30a predetermines that the number of reserved memories, the reservation notice effect is not executable, and the reach effect is not likely to be executed. A command is determined (step S32).

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

Next, the special symbol start process will be described with reference to FIGS.
As shown in FIG. 9, first, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not a symbol variation game is being executed (the symbol is being displayed in a variable manner) and whether or not a winning game (a big hit game and a small hit game) is being executed. Is determined (step S41). When this determination result is affirmative, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process. On the other hand, when the determination result in step S41 is negative (not in the symbol variation game and not in the winning game), the main control CPU 30a reads the number of reserved memories stored in the main control RAM 30c (step S41). S42). Subsequently, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the number of reserved memory read in step S42 is larger than “0 (zero)” (whether or not there is a pending symbol variation game) (step S43). ).

  If the determination result of step S43 is negative (the number of stored memories = 0), the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process because there is no pending symbol variation game. On the other hand, if the determination result of step S43 is affirmative (the number of stored memories> 0), the main control CPU 30a decrements the reserved memory number by −1 (1 subtraction) because there is a pending symbol variation game (step S44). ). Then, the main control CPU 30a stores the jackpot determination random number, reach determination random number, hold notice determination random number stored in a predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 30c in association with the earliest stored storage number, Each value such as a random number for variation pattern distribution and a random number for special figure distribution is acquired (step S45).

  The main control CPU 30a, after reading the random number, stores the random number stored in the storage area associated with the reserved storage number “2” in the storage area associated with the reserved storage number “1”. . Similarly, the main control CPU 30a stores the random number stored in the storage area associated with the reserved storage number “3” in the storage area associated with the reserved storage number “2”. Similarly, the main control CPU 30a stores the random number stored in the storage area associated with the reserved storage number “4” in the storage area associated with the reserved storage number “3” and also stores the reserved storage number. The random number stored in the storage area associated with “4” is cleared (erased). Further, the main control CPU 30a sets a hold designation command instructing the number of hold memories after the subtraction to the transmission buffer so as to output to the effect control CPU 31a. Further, the main control CPU 30a changes the display content of the special symbol hold storage display device 13 so as to indicate the number of hold memories after one subtraction.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 10, the main control CPU 30a compares the read jackpot determination random number value with the jackpot determination value, and determines whether or not both values match (whether or not the jackpot is determined). Big hit determination) is performed (step S46). In step S46, when “1” is set in the probability variation flag, the main control CPU 30a performs a jackpot determination using the jackpot determination value in the probability variation state. On the other hand, when the probability variation flag is set to “0”, the main control CPU 30a performs the jackpot determination using the jackpot determination value in the non-probability variation state. When the determination result in step S46 is affirmative, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the hold notice determination random number acquired together with the big hit determination random number in step S45 matches the hold notice determination value for the big hit. Then, it is determined whether or not there is a possibility of executing the hold notice effect (step S47).

  When the determination result is affirmative, the main control CPU 30a determines the variation pattern when the hold notice effect is enabled based on the acquired variation pattern distribution random number (distribution random number R1). Identify the group to use for. That is, the same group as the group selected in step S15, step S18 or step S20 of the command setting process is specified. Then, the main control CPU 30a determines a variation pattern from among the variation patterns included in the identified group based on the obtained variation pattern distribution random number (distribution random number R2) (step S48). For example, when the second group is specified, the main control CPU 30a determines the variation pattern HP4 for jackpot presentation based on the random number for distribution R2. Since the variation content is classified for each group, the symbol variation game is executed with the variation content pre-read in the command setting process. Further, in step S48, the main control CPU 30a, as a special figure to be confirmed and stopped on the special symbol display device 12, is a big hit corresponding to the value of the special figure distribution random number acquired together with the big hit determination random number used in the big hit lottery. Determine the design. At this time, since the jackpot symbol is determined using the same value as the special figure distribution random number used when prefetching the type of jackpot game given in the command setting process, the type of the type prefetched in the command setting process The big hit game will be awarded after the end of the symbol variation game.

  On the other hand, if the determination result in step S47 is negative, the main control CPU 30a determines the jackpot symbol corresponding to the value of the special figure distribution random number obtained together with the jackpot determination random number used in the jackpot lottery, and the symbol variation The type of jackpot game to be given after the game ends is specified (step S49). Then, the main control CPU 30a refers to the normal group corresponding to the type of jackpot game specified earlier from the normal groups used during normal times (the holding notice effect is not reliably executed), and the obtained fluctuations Based on the pattern distribution random number (distribution random number R2), a variation pattern is determined from among the variation patterns included in the group (step S50). The normal group includes a normal group for big hits used for big hits, a normal group for suggesting probability change used for big hits or small hits, and a normal for outlier reach used when performing outlier reach production. There are a group and a normal group for outliers that are used when the outlier normal effect is executed. Further, the main control CPU 30a refers to the normal group for big hits when the 15R probability variable big hit game or the 15R non-probable big hit game is given. On the other hand, the main control CPU 30a refers to the normal group for probability change suggestion when giving the 2R probability change big hit game.

  The normal group for big hits includes variation patterns HP4 and HP5. One or more distribution random numbers R2 are allocated to the variation patterns HP4 and HP5 included in the normal group for big hits. At this time, the distribution random number R2 is more distributed to the variation pattern HP5 than the variation pattern HP4, and the variation pattern HP5 has a higher expectation degree of big hit than the variation pattern HP4. The normal group for probable change suggestion includes a variation pattern HP6. In the normal group for probability variation suggestion, all of the random numbers for distribution R2 are distributed to the variation pattern HP6. That is, in this embodiment, in step 50, when the main control CPU 30a gives a 15R probability variation big hit game or a 15R non-probability big hit game after the symbol variation game ends, the variation of any one of the variation patterns HP4, HP5 occurs. Determine the pattern. In step S50, the main control CPU 30a determines the variation pattern HP6 when the 2R probability variation big hit game is awarded after the symbol variation game ends.

  On the other hand, if the determination result in step S46 is negative, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the value of the big hit determination random number acquired in step S45 matches the small hit determination value (whether or not it is a small hit). A small lottery (small hit determination) is performed (step S51). If the determination result in step S51 is affirmative, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the value of the hold notice determination random number acquired together with the big hit determination random number in step S45 matches the hold notice determination value for small hits. By determining, it is determined whether or not there is a possibility of executing the hold notice effect (step S52).

  If the determination result in step S52 is affirmative, the main control CPU 30a determines the variation pattern when the hold notice effect is enabled based on the obtained variation pattern distribution random number (distribution random number R1). Identify the group to use when That is, the same group as the group selected in step S25 of the command setting process is specified. Then, the main control CPU 30a determines a variation pattern from the variation patterns included in the identified group based on the acquired variation pattern distribution random number (distribution random number R2) (step S53). In step S53, the main control CPU 30a determines a small hit symbol as a special symbol to be confirmed and stopped on the special symbol display device 12.

  On the other hand, if the determination result of step S52 is negative, the main control CPU 30a refers to the normal group for probability variation suggestion and is included in the group based on the obtained random number for distribution pattern distribution (distribution random number R2). A variation pattern is determined from the variation patterns (step S54). In the present embodiment, in step S54, the main control CPU 30a determines the variation pattern HP6. In step S54, the main control CPU 30a determines a small hit symbol as a special symbol to be displayed on the special symbol display device 12 with a fixed stop.

  If the determination result in step S51 is negative, as shown in FIG. 11, the main control CPU 30a determines that the hold notice determination random number obtained together with the jackpot determination random number or the like in step S45 is out of order. By determining whether or not it matches the value, it is determined whether or not there is a possibility that the hold notice effect is being executed (step S55).

  If the determination result in step S55 is affirmative, the main control CPU 30a determines the variation pattern when the hold notice effect is enabled based on the obtained variation pattern distribution random number (distribution random number R1). Identify the group to use when That is, the same group as the group selected in step S29 of the command setting process is specified. Then, the main control CPU 30a determines a variation pattern from among the variation patterns included in the identified group based on the obtained variation pattern distribution random number (distribution random number R2) (step S56). For example, when the third group is specified, the main control CPU 30a determines the variation pattern HP3. Since the variation content is classified for each group, the symbol variation game is executed with the effect content pre-read in the command processing. Further, in step S56, the main control CPU 30a determines the off symbol as a special symbol to be confirmed and stopped on the special symbol display device 12.

  On the other hand, if the determination result in step S55 is negative, the main control CPU 30a compares the acquired reach determination random number value with the reach determination value, and performs reach lottery (reach determination) (step S57). When this determination result is affirmative, the main control CPU 30a refers to the normal group for outlier reach, and based on the obtained random number for distribution pattern distribution (distribution random number R2), the variation pattern included in the group. A variation pattern is determined from the inside (step S58). The normal group for outlier reach includes variation patterns HP2 and HP3. Then, one or a plurality of distribution random numbers R2 are allocated to the variation patterns HP2 and HP3 included in the normal group for outlier reach. At that time, the distribution random number R2 is more distributed to the variation pattern HP2 than the variation pattern HP3, and the variation pattern HP3 has a higher expectation degree of big hit than the variation pattern HP2. That is, in the present embodiment, in step 58, the main control CPU 30a determines one of the variation patterns HP2 and HP3. Further, in step S58, the main control CPU 30a determines the off symbol as a special symbol to be confirmed and stopped on the special symbol display device 12.

  If the determination result in step S57 is negative, the main control CPU 30a refers to the normal group for loss and includes it in the group based on the obtained random number for distribution pattern distribution (distribution random number R2). A variation pattern is determined from among the variation patterns to be changed (step S59). Note that the normal group for outliers includes the variation pattern HP1. Then, in the normal group for detachment, all the random numbers for distribution R2 are distributed to the variation pattern HP1. That is, in the present embodiment, in step S58, the main control CPU 30a determines the variation pattern HP1. In step S59, the main control CPU 30a determines the off symbol as a special symbol to be displayed on the special symbol display device 12 with a fixed stop.

  Then, the main control CPU 30a, which has determined the special symbol and the variation pattern in the special symbol start process, sets the control command generated according to the determined items in the transmission buffer so as to be output to the effect control CPU 31a at a predetermined timing. Specifically, the main control CPU 30a first outputs a variation pattern designation command instructing a variation pattern and instructing the start of the symbol variation game at the start of the symbol variation game. Further, the main control CPU 30a controls the display content of the special symbol display device 12 so as to change the special symbol. Further, the main control CPU 30a outputs a special symbol stop symbol designation command for designating a special symbol, after outputting the variation pattern designation command. Then, the main control CPU 30a outputs a symbol stop command for instructing the end of the symbol variation game (determination of symbol determination) at the elapse of the effect time set in the instructed variation pattern as the variation time elapses. . Further, the main control CPU 30a controls the display content of the special symbol display device 12 so that the special figure instructed when the effect time set in the instructed variation pattern has elapsed is fixedly stopped and displayed.

Next, the winning game process executed by the main control CPU 30a when winning the big hit lottery (or the small hit lottery) will be described.
In the winning game process, the main control CPU 30a first outputs an opening command for instructing execution of the opening effect to the effect control CPU 31a. Next, when the main control CPU 30a wins the big win lottery, after the opening effect is finished, each round game (in the case of the small win game, at the first and second open / close times of the big winning opening 18). Control). That is, the main control CPU 30a outputs a round command instructing the start of a round game to the effect control CPU 31a at the start of each round game, and controls the opening and closing of the big prize opening 18. When the final round game (in the case of a small hit game, the second big winning opening 18 is opened) is finished, the main control CPU 30a sends an ending command for instructing execution of the ending effect to the effect control CPU 31a. Output to. Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a ends the big hit game or the small hit game when the ending effect ends.

  In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 30a functions as a random number acquisition unit, a big hit determination unit, and a variation pattern determination unit. In the present embodiment, the main control RAM 30c functions as a holding ball storage unit.

Next, various processes executed by the effect control CPU 31a of the effect control board 31 based on the control program will be described.
When the variation control designation command is input, the effect control CPU 31a selects the image display data based on the variation content corresponding to the variation pattern instructed by the command. In addition, when the special design stop symbol designation command is input, the effect control CPU 31a determines a symbol combination based on the decorative symbols to be confirmed and stopped on the effect display device 11 according to the command. Specifically, when the special symbol stop symbol designation command designates a special symbol (hit symbol) classified as a 15R probability variation big hit game, the production control CPU 31a [111] [333] [555]. From [777], determine the jackpot symbol combination to be confirmed and stopped. On the other hand, when the special symbol stop symbol designation command designates a special symbol (big hit symbol) classified as a 15R non-probable big hit game, the effect control CPU 31a [222] [444] [666] [888] The symbol combination of big hits to be confirmed and stopped is determined from among the above.

  Further, when the special symbol stop symbol designation command designates a special symbol (hit symbol) classified as 2R probability variation big hit game, the effect control CPU 31a [181] [212] [323] [434] [ 545], [656], [767], and [878], the symbol combination of the probability change suggestion to be confirmed and stopped is determined. In addition, when the special symbol stop symbol designation command designates a special symbol (small bonus symbol) that is classified as a small hit game, the direct control CPU 31a indicates [181] [212] [ 323] [434] [545] [656] [767] [878] to determine the symbol combination of the probability variation suggestion to be confirmed and stopped.

  In addition, when the special symbol stop symbol designating command designates the off symbol, and the variation pattern designation command designates the variation pattern for the non-reach effect, the effect control CPU 31a displays the fixed stop display. As a symbol combination, an outlier symbol combination ([232] [212] or the like) including the reach symbol combination is determined. In addition, when the special symbol stop symbol designating command designates the off symbol, and the variation pattern designation command is off and the normal control production variation pattern is designated, the effect control CPU 31a does not perform the final stop display. As a symbol combination, a symbol combination (such as [123] [223]) that does not include the reach symbol combination is determined. 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 on the basis of the image display data, and determines when the symbol stop command is input during the symbol variation game. The symbol combination based on the decorated symbols is displayed on the effect display device 11 in a fixed stop manner, and the symbol variation game is terminated.

  In addition, when the 15R probability variation big hit game is completed, the effect control CPU 31a controls the display contents of the effect display device 11 to execute the symbol variation game in the probability variation mode until the next big hit game is awarded. In addition, when the 2R probability variable big hit game and the small hit game are finished, the production control CPU 31a produces an effect display so that the symbol variation game is executed in the high expectation mode until the predetermined number of symbol variation games are completed. The display content of the device 11 is controlled. Then, when the execution of the symbol variation game is completed a predetermined number of times after the 2R probability variable big hit game and the small hit game are finished, the effect control CPU 31a executes the symbol variation game in the low expectation mode. 11 display contents are controlled. In addition, when the 15R uncertain large hit game ends, the effect control CPU 31a controls the display content of the effect display device 11 so as to execute the symbol variation game in the low expectation mode.

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

  When the advance control command is input, the effect control CPU 31a determines whether or not a value indicating that the hold notice effect is not being executed (“0” in the present embodiment) is set in the executing flag, that is, the hold notice. It is determined whether or not the performance is being executed (step S101). In the present embodiment, the hold notice effect is not executed again during the hold notice effect. That is, even if a pre-decision command that can specify that the hold notice effect can be executed is input during execution of the hold notice effect, the hold notice effect being overwritten is overwritten and the hold notice effect is executed again. I don't do that. Therefore, when the determination result of step S101 is negative (during execution of the hold notice effect), the effect control CPU 31a ends the hold notice effect setting process. On the other hand, if the determination result of step S101 is affirmative (the pending notice effect is not being executed), one of the conditions for causing the reserved notice effect is established.

  If the determination result in step S101 is affirmative, the effect control CPU 31a can specify in advance that the input prior determination command indicates that the reserved memory number is “2” or more and that the hold notice effect can be executed. It is determined whether it is a determination command (step S102). When the determination result in step S12 is negative, the effect control CPU 31a ends the hold notice effect setting process. On the other hand, if the determination result in step S102 is affirmative, the effect control CPU 31a executes the symbol variation game with the reach effect or the jackpot effect at the time when the prior determination command is input, and has already stored the start pending It is determined whether or not the possibility that the reach effect is executed is included in the symbol variation game based on the ball (step S103).

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

  Further, the effect control CPU 31a then stores the prior determination command stored in the storage area associated with the reserved storage number “2” in the storage area associated with the reserved storage number “1”. Similarly, the effect control CPU 31a stores the prior determination command stored in the storage area associated with the reserved storage number “3” in the storage area associated with the reserved storage number “2”. Similarly, the effect control CPU 31a stores the pre-determination command stored in the storage area associated with the reserved storage number “4” in the storage area associated with the reserved storage number “3”. The prior determination command stored in the storage area associated with the storage number “4” is cleared (erased). Accordingly, when the advance control command is newly input, the effect control CPU 31a reads the advance determination command stored in the storage area associated with the stored storage number that has already been stored, so that the advance notice effect is being displayed. It is possible to confirm in advance whether or not there is a possibility that a reach effect, a big hit effect, or a small hit effect will be executed.

  When the determination result of step S103 is affirmative, the effect control CPU 31a ends the hold notice effect setting process. On the other hand, when the determination result of step S103 is negative (when the reach effect, the big hit effect, or the small hit effect is not executed), the effect control CPU 31a sets the same number as the number of reserved memories specified by the input prior determination command. Then, it is set in the effect control RAM 31c as the number of reserved notice effects representing the number of symbol variation games for executing the hold notice effect (step S104). It should be noted that the number of hold notice effects is subtracted by 1 by the effect control CPU 31a every time the symbol variation game is started.

  Thereafter, the CPU 31a for effect control sets a value (“1” in the present embodiment) indicating that the hold notice effect is being executed in the execution flag (step S105), and ends the hold notice effect setting process. . The effect control CPU 31a sets “0” in the execution flag when the execution of the hold notice effect ends.

  Then, when a value other than “0 (zero)” (“1” to “4”) is set for the number of hold notice effects, the effect control CPU 31a holds the hold display image corresponding to the value of the number of hold notice effects. K is displayed in a display mode different from the normal display mode (in this embodiment, “◯”). In the present embodiment, the effect control CPU 31a displays the hold display image K1 in a display form different from the normal display form when the value of the hold advance notice effect count is “1”, When the value is “2”, the hold display image K2 is displayed in a display mode different from the normal display mode. Further, when the number of on-holding notice effects is “3”, the effect control CPU 31a displays the on-hold display image K3 in a display form different from the normal display form, and the number of on-hold notice effects is “4”. In this case, the hold display image K4 is displayed in a display mode different from the normal display mode.

  Then, the player can specify the number of times the symbol variation game that is the target of the hold notice effect is executed by looking at the display mode of the hold display image K. For example, when the display mode of the hold display image K3 is different from the normal display mode, it can be recognized that the symbol variation game executed for the third time is the symbol variation game that is the target of the hold notice effect.

  Further, in this embodiment, when the hold notice effect is executed, the display mode of the hold display image K corresponding to the symbol variation game that is the target of the hold notice effect is displayed as “●” as shown in FIG. indicate. And in this embodiment, it respond | corresponds to the fluctuation | variation content of the symbol change game of the object of a hold notice effect until the execution of the symbol change game of the object of the hold notice effect after the hold notice effect is executed. The suggestion effect for deriving the effect result is executed. Hereinafter, the suggestion effect will be described with reference to FIG.

  When the holding notice effect is executed, the effect display device 11 is provided with a role symbol game display area YG. In the role symbol game display area YG, a role symbol variation game (indication effect) performed by varying the role symbols of a plurality of columns (3 columns in the present embodiment) is performed. In the present embodiment, in the role variation game, a role symbol combination (effect result) including a plurality of rows of role symbols is derived.

  In the role symbol game display area YG, a left role symbol row YR1, a middle role symbol row YR2, and a right role symbol row YR3 are displayed, and a plurality of types of role symbols can be displayed in each role symbol row. . In this embodiment, in each role symbol row, a role symbol imitating spade (spade symbol), a symbol symbol resembling clover (clover symbol), a symbol symbolizing heart (heart symbol), and a symbol symbolizing diamond Six types of symbol designs (diamond symbol), a symbol symbol imitating a star (star symbol), and a symbol symbol imitating seven (seven symbol) are variably displayed in a predetermined order. In addition, during the role changing game, each time the effect button is operated, the role symbols are temporarily stopped and displayed in the order of left role symbol row YR1 → middle role symbol row YR2 → right role symbol row YR3. .

  When the role symbols derived from the role symbol variation game have the same role symbol, the type of role symbol constituting the role symbol combination (hereinafter referred to as “per symbol role combination”) is used. The variation content of the symbol variation game that is the subject of the hold notice effect is suggested. On the other hand, if the role symbol of each role symbol sequence derived by the role symbol variation game is different, or if the role symbol of one column is different from the role symbols of the other two columns, the combination of the role symbols (hereinafter, “ The combination contents of the symbol variation game that is the subject of the hold notice effect is not suggested.

  Further, the expectation degree of jackpot of the symbol variation game that is the target of the holding notice effect that can be specified from the role symbols constituting the role symbol combination per role varies depending on the type of role symbol. In this embodiment, it is configured such that the expected big hit expectation is higher in the order of spade symbol → clover symbol → heart symbol → diamond symbol → star symbol → seven symbol ing.

  Further, in the present embodiment, when a combination of role symbols per role is derived by the role symbol variation game, the display mode of the hold display image K that is the target of the hold notice effect is changed to the role of the derived role. It changes to the display mode corresponding to the kind of symbol pattern which comprises a symbol combination. Hereinafter, the control related to the execution of the suggestion effect (the symbol design variation game) will be described.

  When the value of “2” to “4” is set to the number of reserved notice effects in the previous reserved notice effect setting process, the effect control CPU 31a performs control related to execution of the suggestive effect. When executing the suggestion effect, the effect control CPU 31a executes the role determination process shown in FIG. 14 every time the role symbol variation game is started, and determines the effect result derived in the role symbol variation game.

  In the combination determination process, the effect control CPU 31a determines whether or not the number of reserved announcement effects is a value greater than “0” at the start of the combination symbol variation game (step S201). In step S201, the effect control CPU 31a determines whether or not the symbol variation game that is the target of the hold notice effect has not started. When the determination result of step S201 is negative, the effect control CPU 31a ends the combination determining process. On the other hand, when the determination result in step S201 is affirmative, the effect control CPU 31a determines whether or not to derive a symbol combination per combination in the symbol variation game to be executed (step S202). In step 202, the effect control CPU 31a makes an affirmative determination with a probability of 50%.

  When the determination result of step S202 is affirmative, the CPU 31a for effect control specifies the variation content of the symbol variation game that is the subject of the hold notice effect (step S203). In step S <b> 203, the effect control CPU 31 a refers to the number of reserved notice effects, and specifies a storage area in which a pre-determining command that can specify the variation content of the symbol variation game targeted for the reserved notice effect is stored. Then, the effect control CPU 31a specifies the variation content of the symbol variation game that is the subject of the hold notice effect from the prior determination command stored in the identified storage area. For example, when the number of on-holding notice effects is “2”, the effect control CPU 31a uses the advance determination command stored in the storage area associated with the on-hold storage number “2” to change the target of the on-hold notice effect. Identify changes in the game.

  The CPU 31a for effect control that identifies the variation contents of the symbol variation game that is the target of the hold notice effect refers to the role determination table YKT shown in FIG. 15, and determines the type of role symbol that constitutes the role symbol combination to be derived. (Step S204). In the role determination table YKT, the higher the variation content of the symbol variation game that is the target of the hold notice effect, the more the variation content with the higher jackpot expectation level, the more the role symbol combination composed of the role symbols with the higher jackpot expectation level is derived. It has become easier. Also, in the role determination table YKT, the types of role symbols constituting the role symbol combinations derived based on the performance results that can be identified from the prior determination command (for example, a 15R probability variable big hit game is given or lost) The probability of determining is different. For example, in the role determination table YKT, when determining the variation pattern from the third group, compared with the case of determining the variation pattern from the second group, a type of role symbol with a high probability of high jackpot expectation (for example, , The star symbol) is determined. In addition, in the combination determination table YKT, even when the variation pattern is determined from the same group (for example, the third group), when the 15R probability variation big hit game is awarded, the probability is higher than when the game is lost. Thus, a type of role symbol (for example, star symbol) having a high expectation degree of big hit is determined.

  Further, in the combination determination table YKT, when determining the variation pattern from the fourth group, the clover symbol is determined with a high probability as the combination symbol forming the combination of combination symbols for each combination. In the role determination table YKT, the clover symbol is determined as a symbol that constitutes a combination of symbol patterns per role only when a variation pattern is determined from the first group or the fourth group. For this reason, when a combination of symbols per role composed of clover symbols is derived, the symbol variation game next to the symbol variation game subject to the hold notice effect is executed in the high expectation mode (2R probability variation big hit) A game or a small hit game is given). That is, it can be expected that the probability variation state is given.

  The effect control CPU 31a that has determined the types of role symbols constituting the role symbol combinations per role uses the determined role symbols as the role symbol combinations derived in the role symbol variation game after the hold notice effect is executed. It is determined whether or not the role symbol having the highest jackpot expectation level is equal to or greater than the jackpot expectation level of the configured role symbol (step S205). Each role symbol is associated with a role number in advance, and a role symbol having a higher value is associated with a type of role symbol with a higher expectation degree of jackpot. In the effect control RAM 31c, the role number corresponding to the role symbol having the highest jackpot expectation level among the role symbols constituting the role symbol combination derived from the role symbol variation game after the holding notice effect is executed is stored. Stored as history information. For this reason, in step S205, the effect control CPU 31a determines whether or not the combination number corresponding to the type of combination determined in step S204 is equal to or greater than the combination number stored as history information.

  If the determination result in step S205 is affirmative, the effect control CPU 31a determines to derive a combination of symbol patterns composed of the types of symbol patterns determined in step S204, and adds the symbol combination to the symbol symbol. The corresponding role number is stored as history information in the effect control RAM 31c (step S206). Then, the effect control CPU 31a ends the combination determining process.

  On the other hand, when the result of the determination in step S205 is negative, the effect control CPU 31a determines to derive a combination of winning symbols composed of winning symbols corresponding to the winning numbers stored in the history information (step S205). S207), the combination determining process is terminated. The effect control CPU 31a resets the history information (sets “0”) when the number of pending notice effects becomes zero.

  If the determination result in step S202 is negative, that is, if it is determined not to derive a winning symbol combination in the changing symbol design game to be executed, the effect control CPU 31a does not match the winning symbol combination. Is determined to be derived. Then, the effect control CPU 31a determines the role symbols to be temporarily stopped and displayed in the left role symbol row YR1, the middle role symbol row YR2, and the right role symbol row YR3 so as to derive a combination of symbols that are out of role. S208). Thereafter, the effect control CPU 31a ends the combination determining process.

  The CPU 31a for effect control, which has determined the combination of role symbols to be derived in the role symbol variation game to start execution, executes the role symbol variation game by variably displaying the role symbols of each role symbol row YR1, YR2, YR3. The display content of the effect display device 11 is controlled. In addition, each time the effect control CPU 31a inputs an operation signal indicating that the effect button BT has been operated during execution of the role symbol variation game, the left role symbol is derived so as to derive the previously determined role symbol combination. The display contents of the effect display device 11 are controlled so as to temporarily stop and display the role symbols in the order of the column YR1 → the middle role symbol row YR2 → the right role symbol row YR3. That is, after the execution of the role changing game is started, when the effect button BT is pressed three times, a role combination (effect result) is derived. In addition, when the CPU 31a for effect control inputs the operation signal three times after starting the execution of the role symbol variation game (derived the effect result of the role symbol variation game), the derived effect result is determined for a predetermined time (this implementation). In the embodiment, after temporarily stopping and displaying for 5 seconds, a role determining process is executed to perform control related to execution of the next role symbol variation game. In addition, the production control CPU 31a ends the execution of the role-changing game when the number of times of the on-holding announcement becomes “0”, that is, when the execution of the symbol-changing game that is the target of the on-holding announcement effect starts.

  Thus, in the present embodiment, the role symbol variation game is executed regardless of the symbol variation game. That is, the number of symbol variation games executed from the execution of the hold notice effect to the execution of the symbol change game subject to the hold notice effect, and the number of role symbol change games executed so far are It is irrelevant and the number of times does not match. For this reason, it is impossible to predict how many times the symbol variation game can be executed at the maximum. As a result, for a player who wants to increase the possibility that more role-changing games will be executed and a role symbol combination composed of role symbols having a high expectation level of jackpots will be derived, the effect button BT Can be operated actively. In addition, since the contents of the symbol variation game executed before the symbol variation game subject to the hold notice effect is executed and the timing of operating the effect button BT in the symbol variation game are irrelevant, The production button BT can be operated without considering the production contents.

  In addition, since the suggestion effect is executed when the value of “2” to “4” is set for the number of reserved notice effects, the suggestion effect is executed over a plurality of symbol variation games. In the present embodiment, the effect control CPU 31a functions as a hold notice effect control means and a suggestion effect control means. In the present embodiment, the effect display device 11 functions as a hold notice effect executing means and an suggestion effect executing means.

Here, an effect mode from the execution of the hold notice effect to the execution of the symbol variation game that is the target of the hold notice effect will be described with reference to FIGS.
As a premise, first, it is assumed that the hold notice effect is executed for the symbol variation game executed for the second time. In addition, in the symbol variation game that is the subject of the hold notice effect, the variation pattern is determined from the third group, and is executed based on the determined variation pattern. In addition, the symbol variation game that is the target of the hold notice effect is a big hit, and a 15R probability variation big hit game is given after the symbol variation game ends.

  As shown in FIG. 16A, when the holding notice effect is executed, the execution of the role symbol variation game is started on the effect display device 11 in the role symbol game display area YG. In this role symbol variation game, it is assumed that, as a result of the internal lottery, it is determined to derive a role symbol combination that is out of role. Then, triggered by the operation of the effect button BT, the role symbol of the left role symbol row YR1 is temporarily stopped (shown in FIG. 16B), and then the effect button BT is operated. As a trigger, the role symbol of the middle role symbol row YR2 is temporarily stopped and displayed (shown in FIG. 16C). Then, when the effect button BT is operated next, as shown in FIG. 16D, the effect result of the first role symbol variation game is derived. Since the effect result of the first role symbol variation game is an effect result that does not suggest the variation content of the hold notice effect (a combination of role symbols that are out of role), the display mode of the hold display image K2 is not changed.

  When the effect result is derived in the first role-variation game, the next (second time) role-variation game is started as shown in FIG. In the second role changing game, it is assumed that, as a result of the internal lottery, it is decided to derive a combination of winning symbols per role constituted by diamond symbols. In addition, during execution of the second symbol variation game, as shown in FIG. 16 (f), when the execution of the symbol variation game with the decorative symbols is finished, the hold display image K1 is different from the normal at the start of the next symbol variation game. It is displayed in the display mode (shown in FIG. 16 (g)). In addition, in the second role changing game, when the effect button BT is operated three times as described above, the result of the second role changing game is derived as shown in FIG. . In the second role-changing game, an effect result (a combination of symbols per role) is derived that suggests the content of the change of the symbol-changing game that is the subject of the on-hold notice effect. Accordingly, as shown in FIG. 17A, the hold display image K1 is displayed in a display mode corresponding to the diagram symbols constituting the derived symbol combinations.

  In addition, when the effect result is derived in the second role symbol variation game, as shown in FIG. 17B, execution of the next (third) role symbol variation game is started. In the third role symbol variation game, it is assumed that, as a result of the internal lottery, it is determined to derive a character symbol combination per role composed of seven symbols. In addition, when the effect button BT is operated three times as described above in the third role-changing game, the result of the third role-changing game is derived as shown in FIG. . In the third role variation game, the role symbol combination per role is derived. Accordingly, as shown in FIG. 17C, the hold display image K1 is displayed in a display mode corresponding to the seven symbols constituting the derived combination of symbol patterns.

  Further, when the effect result is derived in the third role symbol variation game, as shown in FIG. 17D, execution of the next (fourth) role symbol variation game is started. It is assumed that, in the fourth symbol design variation game, as a result of the internal lottery, it is determined to derive a symbol combination per symbol composed of seven symbols. Also, as shown in FIG. 17 (d), when the symbol variation game with decorative symbols is finished during the fourth role symbol variation game, the next symbol variation game (the symbol variation game that is the subject of the hold notice effect) is displayed. This is executed, and the role symbol variation game ends (shown in FIG. 17E).

  As the premise, since the symbol variation game subject to the hold notice effect is executed based on the variation pattern determined from the third group, the second reach effect is executed, as shown in FIG. Finally, the winning combination of symbols is displayed in a fixed stop state.

As described above in detail, the present embodiment has the following effects.
(1) When a pending notice effect is executed that suggests the possibility that a symbol variation game whose execution is suspended will be a big hit across a plurality of symbol variation games when a winning of a game ball is detected There is. Then, when the hold notice effect is executed, it is suggested that an effect result (combination symbol combination) corresponding to the variation content of the symbol variation game targeted for the hold notice effect is derived from a plurality of kinds of effect results. Production (exercise symbol variation game) is executed. In addition, the suggestion effect is started at a timing from when the execution of the symbol variation game that is the target of the hold notice effect is suspended until it is actually executed, and is also performed over a plurality of symbol variation games. Is possible.

  As a result, since the suggestion effect is executed after the execution of the symbol variation game that is the target of the hold notice effect is suspended until it is actually executed, the player is focused on the suggest effect, and the object of the hold notice effect is Until the symbol variation game is executed, the player can be entertained. In addition, since the effect result derived from the suggestion effect (the combination of symbols per role) suggests the change contents of the symbol variation game that is the subject of the hold notice effect, It is possible to focus attention on the combination of symbols for each role. At the same time, when the effect result (the combination of symbols per combination) is derived, it is possible to improve the interest in actually executing the symbol variation game that is the subject of the pending notice effect.

  (2) The production result is derived when the production button BT is operated. For this reason, the player who wants to know quickly from the effect result from which the variation content of the symbol variation game that is the subject of the hold notice effect can be operated can be made to operate the effect button BT.

  (3) From the execution of the hold notice effect to the execution of the symbol variation game that is the target of the hold notice effect, the effect result (combination of roles and combination of symbols per role) is derived. Because it is possible, it is possible to draw attention to the result of the production many times. In addition, since the result of the suggestion effect (role-changing game) is derived when the effect button BT is operated, the effect button BT can be operated many times, and the player actively Can participate in the suggestion. That is, it is possible to positively operate the production button BT.

  (4) When the effect result is derived, it is determined whether or not the effect result corresponding to the change contents (combination of the symbol pattern per role) is to be determined, and if the determination result is affirmative, it becomes a target of the pending notice effect. An effect result corresponding to the variation content of the symbol variation game is derived. On the other hand, when the determination result is negative, an effect result (combination symbol combination) that does not correspond to the variation content is derived. Accordingly, it is possible to easily determine which effect result is the effect result corresponding to the variation content of the symbol variation game that is the target of the pending notice effect.

  (5) Once the presentation result (combination of role symbol combination) is derived in the suggestion production (role design variation game), in the subsequent suggestion production, the production result that does not correspond to the content of the change (combination of role symbol combination) Is derived, or an effect result (combination of symbols for each role) having a jackpot expectation degree equal to or greater than the expectation degree of jackpot expectation of the effect results derived so far is derived. As a result, the suggestion effect is executed many times, which may lead to an effect result with a higher degree of expectation of the big hit than the effect result of the suggestion effect that has been derived so far. Can be made. In addition, since the effect result of the big hit expectation degree lower than the big hit expectation degree of the effect result of the suggestion effect that has been derived so far is not derived, it is possible to prevent the player's interest from being lowered.

  (6) The combination of per-combination symbols composed of clover symbols is an effect result that is derived only when the game is out of play or when a 2R probability variable big hit game or a small hit game is awarded. As a result, when a combination of symbols per role constituted by clover symbols is derived in the symbol variation game, a 2R probability variable big hit game is awarded after the completion of the symbol variation game subject to the hold notice effect. In addition, it can be expected that the probability variation state is given. In addition, the combination of symbol patterns per combination constituted by the seven symbols is an effect result derived only when the symbol variation game that is the target of the holding notice effect is a big hit and a 15R probability variable big hit game is awarded. For this reason, in the role symbol variation game, when a role symbol combination composed of seven symbols is derived, it can be notified in advance that the combination will not be lost, so that the player can be relieved. At the same time, interest can be improved. In addition, the types of winning symbols that can be given after the end of the symbol change game subject to the hold notice effect can be predicted according to the types of symbols that make up the derived symbol combination of winning symbols. Attention can be paid to the types of symbols constituting the symbol combination.

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

  The probability (50% in the above embodiment) of whether or not to derive a combination of role symbols per role in the role symbol variation game of the above embodiment may be changed. For example, it may be 30%, 75%, or 100%.

  -In the above embodiment, during the period from the execution of the hold notice effect to the execution of the symbol changing game that is the target of the hold notice effect, the act of changing the symbol design is executed multiple times, and the effect result is shown multiple times. Although it is configured so that it can be derived, it may be determined once or a predetermined number of times. When the role symbol variation game is executed once after the holding notice effect is executed, the effect button BT can be carefully operated.

  In the role symbol variation game of the above embodiment, the effect result (role symbol combination) is derived when the effect button BT is operated three times, but it may be once. Even if the effect button BT is not operated, the effect result of the role symbol variation game may be derived after a predetermined time (for example, 10 seconds) has elapsed.

  In the above embodiment, the probability variation mode, the high expectation mode, and the low expectation mode can be executed as the production mode, but a gaming machine that can execute the probability change mode and the non-probability change mode may be used.

  In the above-described embodiment, in a specific effect mode (for example, a high expectation mode), the probability that the hold notice effect is executed (the suggestion effect is executed) may be increased (or decreased). In order to increase the probability that the hold notice effect is executed, it is only necessary to increase the number of hold notice determination values for big hit, small hit, and off. Further, in order to reduce the probability that the hold notice effect is executed, it is only necessary to reduce the number of hold notice determination values for the big hit, the small hit, and the off. It should be noted that it is not necessary to change the number of all the holding notice determination values for big hit, small hit and out of stock.

  In the above embodiment, when the probability variation state is assigned, the execution probability of the hold notice effect may be increased (or lowered) as compared to the case where the probability variation state is not imparted. In other words, depending on whether or not the probability variation state is given, the number of hold notice determination values for big hits, small hits, and off may be changed. It should be noted that it is not necessary to change the number of all the holding notice determination values for big hit, small hit and out of stock.

  -In the said embodiment, you may change the timing of execution start of suggestion production. For example, the suggestion effect may be executed from the start of the first symbol variation game that is executed after the hold notice effect is executed. In other words, it is not necessary to make the timing for starting the holding notice effect and the timing for starting the suggestion effect the same.

  In the above embodiment, after the holding notice effect is executed, the role symbol having the highest jackpot expectation of the type of role symbol constituting the role symbol combination per role derived in the role symbol variation game (suggested effect) It is not necessary to derive a combination of role symbols per role composed of equal or higher role symbols. For example, you may make it derive | lead-out the symbol combination of the role comprised by the symbol design of the big hit expectation degree lower than the big hit expectation degree of the big symbol expectation which has already comprised the symbol combination of the winning role already derived.

  In the above-described embodiment, a combination of symbol combinations per combination constituted by symbols that do not correspond to the variation content of the symbol variation game that is the subject of the hold notice effect may not be derived. For example, only in the case where a 2R probability variable big hit game and a small hit game are awarded, a combination of winning symbols composed of clover symbols may be derived. Further, when a 15R probability variation big hit game is awarded, only the combination of winning symbols composed of seven symbols may be derived. In this way, it is possible to accurately notify the variation content of the symbol variation game that is the subject of the hold notice effect.

  In the above-described embodiment, the role symbol variation game (implying effect) may not be executed over a plurality of symbol variation games. For example, one symbol variation game may be executed for each symbol variation game until the symbol announcement game subject to the pending announcement effect is executed.

  -In the above embodiment, depending on the type of role symbol constituting the symbol combination per role derived in the role symbol variation game, it suggests the big hit expectation rather than the variation content of the symbol variation game subject to the hold notice effect. May be.

  -In the said embodiment, you may change the completion | finish opportunity of a symbol design change game. For example, the execution of the symbol variation game may be terminated when the symbol variation game subject to the hold notice effect is terminated. That is, even if it is the symbol variation game that is the subject of the hold notice effect, the role symbol variation game may be executed.

  In the above embodiment, the hold notice effect may not be executed over a plurality of symbol variation games. For example, the hold notice effect may be executed only for a predetermined time or until one symbol variation game ends.

  -In the role symbol variation game of the above embodiment, the role symbol combination BT determined in advance in the role determination process is triggered when the effect button BT is operated, but the effect button BT is operated. The symbol displayed in the symbol sequence (in the display area) at the time may be temporarily stopped. However, in order to prevent the combination of the symbols of the roles composed of the seven symbols from being derived even though the symbol variation game subject to the hold notice effect is out of order, the symbol change game subject to the hold notice effect. It must be regulated that a production result that does not correspond to the fluctuation content is derived. By doing so, it is possible to derive a combination of symbol patterns per role by the player's own power, so that the player can be more entertained during the role symbol variation game.

  In the above embodiment, it is determined whether or not a combination of role symbols per role is derived for each role variation game. However, the number of roles in the role design variation game after the holding notice effect is executed. It may be determined whether to derive a symbol combination. At this time, it may be configured such that the number of times is determined with higher probability as the symbol change game that is the target of the hold notice effect is a big hit, compared to the case where it is out of play. By doing so, it is possible to prevent the player's interest from being lowered even if a combination of out-of-combination role symbols is derived in a number of role symbol variation games. In addition, it is possible to pay attention to how many times the role symbol combination game is derived in the role symbol variation game.

  In the above embodiment, when a combination of symbols per combination is derived, the execution of the symbol variation game may be terminated even before the symbol variation game subject to the hold notice effect.

  In the above embodiment, the reach effect executed in the variation pattern HP6 may be changed to the first reach effect or the second reach effect. That is, the same kind of reach effect as the reach effect that can be expected to be given a 15R probability variation big hit game may be executed.

  -In the above embodiment, after the execution of the symbol variation game that is the subject of the hold notice effect is suspended, the number of times the symbol variation game is executed is notified after the symbol combination per role is derived. Anyway. By doing in this way, the player who wants to expect a big hit for all the symbol variation games that are on hold is suspended by not operating the effect button BT in the role variation game. A big hit can be expected for all the symbol variation games.

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(A) The suggestion effect control means ends the execution of the suggestion effect when the effect result is derived, and the gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2.

  (B) The effect results include an effect result corresponding to the variation content and an effect result not corresponding to the variation content, and the suggestion effect control means is the variation content of the symbol variation game that is the target of the pending notice effect. The game machine according to claim 3, wherein it is determined whether to derive an effect result corresponding to.

  (C) The effect result includes an effect result corresponding to the change content and an effect result not corresponding to the change content, and the suggestion effect control means indicates that the change content of the symbol change game subject to the hold notice effect is the random number When it is determined that the jackpot is based on the value of the jackpot determination random number acquired by the acquiring means, compared to the case where it is determined that the jackpot is lost, the symbol variation game that is the target of the holding notice effect has a higher probability. The gaming machine according to the technical idea (b), wherein the number of times of deriving the effect result not corresponding to the change content is determined before the effect result corresponding to the change content is derived.

  (D) The effect result includes an effect result corresponding to the change content and an effect result not corresponding to the change content, and the suggestion effect control means changes the effect result in a predetermined order when the suggestion effect is executed. When an effect result corresponding to the variation content of the symbol variation game that is the target of the hold notice effect is present in the display area when the effect operation means is operated, the effect result is derived. On the other hand, if it does not exist, an effect result that does not correspond to the fluctuation content is derived.

  (E) Special game specifying means for specifying a special game type that is advantageous for a player given after the end of the symbol variation game when the variation content of the symbol variation game that is the subject of the hold notice effect is a big hit The suggestion effect control means determines an effect result to be derived according to the type of special game specified by the special game specifying means. The gaming machine described in 1.

  (F) The suggestion effect control means is an effect corresponding to the variation content of the jackpot expectation degree equal to or greater than the effect result of the variation content having the highest jackpot expectation degree among the effect results corresponding to the variation content derived so far. 6. The gaming machine according to claim 5, wherein when the result is derived, an effect result corresponding to a variation content equal to or less than a big hit expectation degree of the variation content of the symbol variation game that is a target of the holding notice effect is derived.

  (G) A game machine equipped with an effect executing means for changing a plurality of types of symbols and executing a symbol variation game when the winning detection means detects the winning of a game ball, and the player can operate When the winning operation means is detected by the winning detection means and the winning detection means is detected, a random number acquisition means for acquiring a random number for jackpot determination and a random number for distribution pattern distribution, and the winning detection means Each time a winning of a game ball is detected, a reserved ball storage unit that stores a start holding ball indicating the number of symbol variable games that are suspended for execution in association with various random numbers acquired by the random number acquiring unit; A jackpot determining means for determining whether or not the symbol variable game is a big hit based on the value of the jackpot determining random number acquired by the random number acquiring means at the start of the floating game, and a determination result of the jackpot determining means and A variation pattern determining means for determining a variation pattern capable of specifying the variation content of the symbol variation game based on the value of the variation pattern distribution random number acquired together with the big hit determination random number used for the jackpot determination, and the winning detection means Whether or not to execute a hold notice effect indicating the number of times the game will be executed, suggesting the possibility that the symbol variation game that will be put on hold will be a big hit when a winning game ball is detected And when the determination result is affirmative, when it is determined to execute the hold notice effect control means and the hold notice effect control means for determining that the hold notice effect execution means executes the hold notice effect, The execution of the symbol variation game is used to generate a suggestion effect that derives the effect result corresponding to the variation content of the symbol variation game that is the target of the pending notice effect from among the types of representation results The suggestion effect control means includes a suggestion effect control means that is started at a timing from when the game is held until it is actually executed, and is caused to be executed by the suggestion effect execution means over a plurality of symbol variation games. In the case where the suggestion effect is executed, based on the value of the random number for jackpot determination and the random number for distributing the variation pattern acquired by the random number acquisition means at the time of detecting the winning of the game ball that is the trigger of the hold notice effect, The variation pattern that identifies the variation content of the subject symbol variation game is identified, and it is determined that the effect result corresponding to the variation content identified by the variation pattern is derived as the suggested effect, and the determined effect result Is not derived when the production operation means is not operated, but is determined when the production operation means is operated. The reserved notice effect control means causes the hold notice effect execution means to execute the hold notice effect when the suggestion effect control means derives the effect result. A gaming machine.

  (H) In a gaming machine provided with effect execution means for changing a plurality of types of symbols and executing a symbol variation game when a winning of a game ball is detected by the winning detection means, a game is given to the winning detection means. Whether or not to execute a holding notice effect that suggests that a symbol variation game whose execution is suspended due to the detection of a winning of a ball may be a big hit over multiple symbol variation games If the determination result is affirmative, the hold notice effect control means for causing the hold notice effect executing means to execute the hold notice effect executing means, and when the hold notice effect is executed, the hold notice effect is selected from a plurality of kinds of effect results. The suggestion effect that derives the effect result corresponding to the variation content of the symbol variation game that is the target of the game is started at the timing from when the execution of the symbol variation game is suspended until it is actually executed. Rutotomoni, gaming machine, characterized in that and a suggested presentation control means for executing the suggested effect execution unit a plurality of times symbol variation games.

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Claims (5)

In a gaming machine equipped with an effect executing means for changing a plurality of types of symbols and executing a symbol variation game, when a winning of a game ball is detected by the winning detection means,
Random number obtaining means for obtaining a value of a big hit determination random number and a variation pattern distribution random number when the winning detection of the game ball is detected by the winning detection means,
Each time a winning of a game ball is detected by the winning detection means, a holding ball that stores a start holding ball indicating the number of symbol variable games that are put on hold in association with various random numbers acquired by the random number acquiring means Storage means;
Jackpot determination means for determining whether or not the symbol variation game is a big hit based on the value of the big hit determination random number acquired by the random number acquisition means at the start of the symbol variation game;
A variation pattern determination that determines a variation pattern that can identify the variation content of the symbol variation game based on the determination result of the jackpot determination means and the value of the variation pattern distribution random number obtained together with the random number for determination of the big hit used for the jackpot determination Means,
When the winning detection means detects the winning of a game ball, it is determined whether or not to execute a holding notice effect that suggests the possibility that the symbol variation game to be held is a big hit, and the determination If the result is affirmative, a hold notice effect control means for causing the hold notice effect executing means to execute the hold notice effect executing means;
When a hold notice effect is executed, the execution of the symbol variation game is suspended from a plurality of types of effect results. The suggestion effect for deriving the effect result corresponding to the variation content of the symbol change game subject to the hold notice effect is suspended. And a suggestion effect control means for causing the suggestion effect execution means to execute over a plurality of symbol variation games, starting at a timing between being played and actually executed,
The suggestion effect control means includes:
When the suggestion effect is executed, the object of the hold notice effect is based on the value of the random number for determining the big hit and the random number for distributing the variation pattern acquired by the random number acquisition means at the time of detecting the winning of the game ball that triggered the execution of the hold notice effect. A gaming machine characterized by identifying a variation pattern that identifies variation content of the symbol variation game that has become, and causing an effect result corresponding to the variation content identified by the variation pattern to be derived as the suggested effect. Providing operation means that can be operated by the player,
The suggestion effect control means includes:
When the suggestion effect is executed, an effect result corresponding to the variation content of the symbol variation game that is the target of the hold notice effect is derived when the operation means for the effect is operated. The gaming machine according to claim 1. The suggestion effect control means includes:
It is characterized by deriving any one of the performance results from a plurality of types of performance results a plurality of times during the period from when the execution of the symbol variation game that is the target of the on-hold announcement effect is suspended to when it is actually executed. The gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2. There are production results that do not correspond to fluctuation contents and production results that correspond to fluctuation contents,
The suggestion effect control means includes:
When the effect result is derived, it is determined whether or not the effect result corresponding to the variation content of the symbol variation game that is the target of the hold notice effect is derived, and if the determination result is affirmative, the hold notice effect is determined. 4. An effect result corresponding to the variation content of the symbol variation game that is the target of the game is derived, and if the determination result is negative, an effect result not corresponding to the variation content is derived. The gaming machine described. A jackpot expectation is set for each variation content of the symbol variation game,
The suggestion effect control means includes:
When deriving the effect result, it is determined whether or not the effect result corresponding to the variation content of the symbol variation game that is the target of the hold notice effect is derived, and if the determination result is negative, the variation content is An effect result corresponding to the variation content of the jackpot expectation degree equal to or greater than the effect result of the variation content with the highest expectation level of the big hit out of the effect results corresponding to the variation content derived so far. The gaming machine according to claim 4, wherein the game machine is derived.

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