JP2012143458A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine for increasing excitement and enjoyment of a game by smoothly advancing a plurality of kinds of notice performances, and by maintaining meaning of the plurality of kinds of notice performances.SOLUTION: A CPU for integral control does not execute a notice performance when control for one of a first notice performance for reporting a notice trigger symbol variation game, namely an opportunity of execution of the notice performance, and a second notice performance for preventing the notice trigger symbol variation game from being reported has already been performed. The CPU for integral control performs control for executing one of the first notice performance and the second notice performance, and for preventing the other from being executed when the control for the first notice performance and the second notice performance is not performed.

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine that executes a notice effect on the basis of a hit determination random number stored in association with a start-pending ball, corresponding to a symbol variation game whose execution is suspended.

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

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

JP 2001-149571 A

  By the way, in such a notice effect, a plurality of kinds of notice effects may be executed in order to improve the effect. However, in such a pachinko machine, in one notice effect, it is displayed what number the symbol variation game that triggered the decision of the notice effect is displayed, but in the other notice effect, There are cases where a plurality of types of notice effects are executed so as not to display whether they are executed. In this case, if those multiple types of notice effects are executed at the same time, in one of the notice effects, it is displayed in what order the symbol variation game that triggered the determination of the notice effect is executed. Not only does the notice effect not proceed smoothly, but the significance of the other notice effect diminishes, which may reduce the interest of the game.

  The present invention has been made paying attention to such problems existing in the prior art, and its purpose is to facilitate the advancement of a plurality of types of notice effects and the significance of these types of notice effects. Provided is a gaming machine that can be maintained and can improve the interest of the game.

  In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, the invention according to claim 1 is characterized in that a starting means capable of entering a game ball and a design change performed by changing the design triggered by the entering of the game ball by the starting means. Random number acquisition means for acquiring a random number for hit determination for determining whether or not the game is won, and a random number for hit determination acquired by the random number acquisition means when a game ball enters the starting means On the basis of the value of a random number for determining hits stored in association with the start hold ball in the hold storage means at the start of the symbol variation game. A hit determination means for determining whether or not the variable game is a win, and an effect execution means for executing an effect in a gaming machine in which a hit game is performed when the determination result of the hit determination means is affirmative; , Execution pending Pre-determining means for determining whether or not to execute a notice effect based on a random number for hit determination stored in association with the start-holding ball in the hold storage means in correspondence with the variable game; and the pre-determination If the determination result by the means is affirmative, a first notice effect for notifying the notice trigger symbol variation game that triggers execution of the notice effect and a second notice effect not notifying the notice trigger symbol change game are given to the effect execution means. Effect control means to be executed, and when the control relating to either the first notice effect or the second notice effect has already been performed, the effect control means causes the start means to enter the game ball. As a trigger, when the notice effect different from the notice effect in which the control is performed is not executed, or when the control related to the first notice effect and the second notice effect is not performed, Triggered by the ball entrance of game ball by moving means is capable of executing either one of said first prediction effect and the second informational display, and summarized in that for controlling not to execute any other.

  According to a second aspect of the present invention, in the gaming machine according to the first aspect, the effect control means performs a control to execute the second notice effect for each of the pending symbol variation games up to the notice trigger symbol variation game. This is the gist.

  According to a third aspect of the present invention, in the gaming machine according to the second aspect, when the number of symbol variation games in which the second notice effect is continuously executed is large, the hit expectation is higher than when the number is small. This is the gist.

  According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, in the gaming machine according to any one of the first to fourth aspects of the present invention, the effect execution means stores the start hold ball stored in the hold storage means. A stored memory number display unit that displays the stored number using a stored number display unit that indicates a number, and the effect control means triggers execution of the notice effect in the reserved memory number display unit as the first notice effect. The gist is to control the memory number display unit corresponding to the notice-triggered symbol variation game to be specified.

  According to the present invention, the significance of a plurality of types of notice effects can be maintained, and the interest in games can be improved.

The front view which shows the machine surface side of a pachinko machine. Explanatory drawing explaining the kind of jackpot game. The block diagram which shows the electrical constitution of a pachinko gaming machine. Explanatory drawing which shows a reach probability. Explanatory drawing which shows a fluctuation pattern. (A)-(d) is a schematic diagram explaining the display mode in an effect display apparatus. (A)-(h) is a schematic diagram explaining the display mode in an effect display apparatus. (A)-(f) is a schematic diagram explaining the display mode in an effect display apparatus. The flowchart which shows a prior determination process. (A)-(c) is explanatory drawing which shows a prefetch command. Explanatory drawing which shows the kind of reach production. The flowchart which shows a pending storage number control process. Explanatory drawing which shows a prefetch notice effect determination table. (A)-(e) is explanatory drawing which shows whether the prefetch notice effect is executable. The flowchart which shows special effect control processing.

[First Embodiment]
A first embodiment in which the present invention is embodied in a pachinko gaming machine will be described below 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. The effect display device 11 includes a symbol variation game (hereinafter referred to as “variable game”) that is displayed by variably displaying a plurality of symbol sequences (three columns in this embodiment), and is executed in association with the variation game. Various display effects are displayed as images. Note that the variation game of the effect display device 11 is performed using decorative symbols (effect symbols, hereinafter referred to as “decorative symbols”) for diversifying display effects.

  A 7-segment special symbol display device 12 is disposed at the lower right of the effect display device 11. In the special symbol display device 12, a variation game is performed in which a special symbol (hereinafter referred to as "special symbol") is varied and displayed. The special figure is a symbol for notification indicating the result of the internal lottery (big hit lottery) of whether or not the big hit. In the present embodiment, the variable game is executed once on the special symbol display device 12 from when the special symbol variable display is started until the final stop display is displayed.

  In the present embodiment, the special symbol display device 12 selects one special figure corresponding to the lottery result of the jackpot lottery from a plurality of special figures (101 kinds in the present embodiment), and the selected special figure is selected. The special figure is individually displayed as a fixed stop when the variable game is over. The 101 types of special symbols are classified into 100 types of jackpot symbols (big hit display results) that can recognize jackpots, and one type of missing symbols (missing display results) that become symbols that can recognize losing. . Further, when the big hit symbol is displayed in a fixed stop state, the big hit game is given to the player.

  In the present embodiment, the effect display device 11 displays seven types of numbers [1] to [7] as decorative drawings for each of a plurality of symbol rows. In the present embodiment, the effect display device 11 is configured with a large display area compared to the special symbol display device 12, and the decorative drawing is displayed much larger than the special symbol. . For this reason, the player can recognize a big hit or a loss from the symbol that is confirmed and stopped on the effect display device 11.

  The effect display device 11 displays a display result corresponding to the display result of the special symbol display device 12. Specifically, when the big hit symbol (big hit display result) is confirmed and stopped on the special symbol display device 12, the big hit symbol (big hit display result) is also confirmed and stopped on the effect display device 11. In the present embodiment, the jackpot symbol based on the decoration diagram is a symbol combination in which the symbols in all rows are the same symbol (for example, [222] [777]).

  In addition, when the special symbol display device 12 is confirmed and stopped, the off symbol (the display result) is confirmed and stopped on the effect display device 11. In the present embodiment, as an out-of-line design by a decorative drawing, a symbol combination (for example, [135] [246] etc.) in which the symbols in all the rows are different, or a symbol in one row is different from the symbols in the other two rows. The symbol combinations are different symbols (for example, [151] [767]).

  Further, in the effect display device 11, the variable display of symbols stops in the order of left column → right column → middle column as viewed from the player side, and two specific columns (two columns on the left and right in this embodiment) are displayed. ), The reach state is formed when the same symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed. Here, the temporary stop display is a state in which the image display unit GH is displayed in a state of fluctuation fluctuation, and is distinguished from the fixed stop display in which the symbol is fixed and stopped in the image display unit GH. In this embodiment, among the plurality of symbol columns, the left column is the first stop column, the right column is the second stop column (previous stop column), the middle column is the third stop column (final stop column), and the left column and the right column The columns (hereinafter referred to as “left and right columns”) are reach formation columns that form a reach state.

  Below the special symbol display device 12, a special symbol hold display device 13 having a plurality (two in this embodiment) of special symbol hold light emitting units is disposed. The special symbol hold display device 13 notifies the player of the stored number of start hold balls for special symbols in the variable game stored inside the machine. In the following description, the stored number of special reserved starting balls in the variable game is referred to as “reserved stored number”. The reserved memory number is incremented by “1” when a game ball wins a start winning port 14 serving as a starting means disposed on the game board 10, and is decremented by “1” when a variable game is started. Therefore, when a game ball wins the start winning opening 14 during the variable game, the number of reserved memories is further added and accumulated up to a predetermined upper limit number (“4” in the present embodiment).

  A normal symbol display device 20 is disposed below the special symbol hold display device 13. In the normal symbol display device 20, a normal symbol variation game is displayed in which a plurality of types of normal symbols are displayed in a variable manner. The normal symbol is a notification symbol indicating the result of an internal lottery (normal lottery) for determining whether or not the game is a normal hit. In the following, the normal symbol is indicated as “normal figure”, and the normal symbol game is indicated as “normal figure game”. Also, in this general game, as in the case of the variable game, the game ball passes (enters) the operation gate 19 provided on the game board 10, so that the general game start hold ball (the normal map start hold ball). ) Is stored. The memory number of the general-purpose starting ball (the general-purpose reserved memory number) is incremented by “1” with a predetermined upper limit number (“4” in the present embodiment) as an upper limit by passing the game ball to the operation gate 19. On the other hand, “1” is subtracted when the usual game starts. In the present embodiment, the variable game and the usual game can be executed simultaneously.

  A start winning opening 14 having a winning opening 14a for a game ball is disposed below the effect display device 11. A start opening switch SW1 (shown in FIG. 3) for detecting a winning game ball is disposed in the back of the start winning opening 14. The start winning opening 14 can give a start condition for a variable game and a payout condition for game balls as a predetermined number of prize balls by detecting the winning game ball with the start opening switch SW1.

  The start winning opening 14 is an ordinary electric accessory, and includes an opening / closing blade 16 as an opening / closing means for performing an opening / closing operation by the operation of an ordinary electric accessory solenoid SOL1 (shown in FIG. 3). The start winning opening 14 is opened by the opening operation of the opening / closing blade 16 to be in an open state (first state) where the game ball is easy to win (win), while the opening is opened by the closing operation of the opening / closing blade 16. A closed state (second state) in which it is difficult for a game ball to win without being expanded.

  An operation gate 19 is disposed on the left side of the effect display device 11. Behind the operation gate 19, a gate switch SW4 (shown in FIG. 3) for detecting a passed game ball is disposed. The actuating gate 19 can give the start condition for the usual game by detecting the passed game ball with the gate switch SW4. The usual game is an effect performed to derive a lottery result indicating whether or not the opening / closing blade 16 of the start winning opening 14 is opened. In other words, when the normal winning lottery is won, it becomes easy to win the game ball in the start winning opening 14 by opening the opening / closing blade 16, and the player can have an opportunity to easily acquire the starting condition and the winning ball of the variable game. it can.

  Also, below the start winning opening 14, a large winning opening 18 having a large winning opening door 17 that is opened and closed by the operation of a large winning opening solenoid SOL2 (shown in FIG. 3) is disposed. A count switch SW3 (shown in FIG. 3) for detecting a winning game ball is disposed in the back of the big winning opening 18. The big winning opening 18 can give a payout condition of game balls as a predetermined number (for example, 9) of winning balls by detecting the winning game balls. The big winning opening 18 is opened by the opening operation of the big winning opening door 17 during the big hit game, and the winning of the game ball is allowed. For this reason, during the big hit game, the player can obtain a chance to win a prize ball.

  This jackpot game is won after winning the jackpot lottery in the jackpot lottery, the jackpot symbol is confirmed and stopped in the variable game of the special symbol display device 12, and the game ends. When the big hit game is started, an opening effect indicating the start of the big hit game is first performed. After the opening effect is completed, a round game in which the special winning opening 18 is opened is performed a plurality of times with the predetermined number of rounds as an upper limit. One round game is until the grand prize opening 18 is opened and closed a predetermined number of times, until a predetermined number (the upper limit number of prizes) of game balls are won in the big prize opening 18 during one round game. Or until the specified time (round game time) elapses. In the round game, a round effect is performed. When the specified number of round games are finished, an ending effect indicating the end of the jackpot game is performed, and the jackpot game is finished.

  In addition, in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment, a probable change state that is advantageous to the player may be given after the big hit game is over. The probability variation state is given on condition that the type of jackpot symbol (special symbol) displayed in a fixed stop state is a predetermined probability variation symbol. In this probability change state, the lottery probability (winning probability) of the jackpot lottery varies from a low probability (3/935 in the present embodiment) to a high probability (30/935 in the present embodiment) after the jackpot game ends. In this embodiment, a jackpot to which a probability variation state is given after the jackpot game ends is a probability variation jackpot, and a jackpot to which a probability variation state is not imparted is a non-probability variation jackpot.

  In addition, the probability variation state is given after the jackpot game is over until the next jackpot is generated when the probability variation jackpot is reached. In this way, the probability variation state is advantageous for the player because the lottery probability of the jackpot lottery fluctuates with a high probability and the jackpot is likely to be generated, and the player plays the game while expecting to become a probability variation jackpot. Is going.

  In addition, after the big hit game is over, a variation shortened state (hereinafter referred to as “variable state”) may be given. In this variable state, the variation time of the variable game in which the display result is confirmed and stopped may be shortened as compared to when the variable state is not given (non-variable state). In the variable state, the variation time of the usual game for deriving a lottery result indicating whether or not to open / close the blade 16 is shortened compared to the non-variable state. Further, in the variable state, the lottery probability (winning probability) of the normal lottery of the ordinary game is low (normal state, 10/251 in this embodiment) to high probability (250/251 in this embodiment). Fluctuates. In the variable state, when the normal winning lottery is won, the open / close blade 16 is opened and closed with an operation pattern different from that when the variable state is not given. In this embodiment, when the normal state lottery is won when the variable state is not given (in the non-variable state), the opening / closing blade 16 is opened once, and 300 ms elapses after it is opened. Until the open state is maintained. On the other hand, when the normal lottery is won in the variable speed state, the open / close blade 16 is opened three times, and the open state is maintained until 1800 ms elapses after being opened in one opening. ing. In other words, the open / close blade 16 is set to operate in an advantageous manner for the player in the variable state when the total open time corresponding to one normal hit is longer than in the non-variable state.

  The open / close blades 16 are opened when a normal hit is reached, but the open / close blades 16 are closed when the upper limit number of game balls (for example, 10 balls) have won even before closing. It has become. Similarly, the opening / closing blade 16 is closed when the upper limit number of game balls has been won even if it has not been opened a predetermined number of times. In addition, the variable state is a period until a predetermined number of games (40 times in the present embodiment) is performed according to the type of jackpot game or until the next jackpot game is awarded. , Granted.

Next, the jackpot game defined in the pachinko gaming machine of this embodiment will be described below with reference to FIG.
In the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment, when winning the jackpot lottery, one jackpot game is determined from the three types of jackpot games shown in FIG. 2, and the determined jackpot game is given. Yes. Of the three types of jackpot games, which jackpot game is awarded is determined in accordance with a special figure (big jackpot symbol) determined when the jackpot lottery is won. In this embodiment, 100 types of special symbol jackpot symbols displayed on the special symbol display device 12 in a fixed stop state are classified for each special symbol as shown in FIG.

  50 kinds of jackpot symbols among the jackpot symbols that are confirmed and stopped on the special symbol display device 12 are distributed to the symbol A. Similarly, 30 types of jackpot symbols among the jackpot symbols that are confirmed and stopped on the special symbol display device 12 are distributed to the symbol B. Of the jackpot symbols displayed on the special symbol display device 12 to be confirmed and stopped, 20 types of jackpot symbols are assigned to the symbol C.

  The jackpot game that is awarded when the jackpot symbol is displayed on the special symbol display device 12 as a fixed stop is a nine-round jackpot game, and the prescribed number of rounds is set to “9”. In this jackpot game, the upper limit number of winnings in one round game is set to “9 balls”. In the jackpot game, “10 (seconds)” is set as the opening time, and “13 (seconds)” is set as the ending time. In the big hit game, “1 time” is set as the number of times of opening of the big prize opening 18 in each round game, and “25 (seconds)” is set as each round game time. Although not shown in FIG. 2, the interval time between rounds (inter-round interval) in the jackpot game is set to “2.0 (seconds)”.

  The jackpot game given when the jackpot symbol classified as symbol A is confirmed and stopped on the special symbol display device 12 is indicated as “9R special probability variable jackpot game”. The jackpot game given when the jackpot symbol classified as symbol B is confirmed and stopped on the special symbol display device 12 is indicated as “9R normal probability variable jackpot game”. The jackpot game given when the jackpot symbol classified as the symbol C is displayed on the special symbol display device 12 as a fixed stop is indicated as “9R non-probability big hit game”.

  In the 9R special probability variable big hit game and the 9R normal probability variable big hit game, regardless of the game state at the time of winning the big hit lottery, the probability changed state is given after the big hit game ends. On the other hand, in the 9R non-probable big hit game, regardless of the game state at the time of winning the big hit lottery, the probable state is not given after the big hit game ends.

  In addition, in the 9R special probability variable big hit game, regardless of the game state at the time of winning the big hit lottery, after the big hit game is finished, a variable state is given until the next big hit game is given (shown as “until next time”). It has become so. On the other hand, in 9R normal probability variable big hit game and 9R non-probable big hit game, regardless of the game state at the time of winning the big hit lottery, the upper limit number of times until the end of the big hit game is 40 variable games, Is to be granted.

  Thus, in this embodiment, when the 9R normal probability variable big hit game or the 9R non-probable variable big hit game is determined, the variable state is given by the same upper limit number (40 times). Therefore, it is impossible to specify which of the 9R normal probability variable big hit game and the 9R non-probable big hit game is given from the upper limit number of times of the variable state. When the short state ends, it is impossible to specify whether or not the certain change state is given from the end of the change state.

  On the other hand, when the 9R special probability variable big hit game is determined, the variable state is given until the next big hit game is given instead of the predetermined number of times (40 times). Therefore, it is specified whether 9R special probability variable big hit game, 9R normal probability variable big hit game, or 9R non-probable variable big hit game is given from the upper limit number of variable states to the end of the predetermined number of variable games You can't do that. In addition, from the upper limit number of times of the variable state, it is possible to specify that the 9R special probability variable big hit game is given only when the variable state is continued even after a predetermined number of variable games are completed. Thus, it is possible to specify that the certain variation state is given from the end of the variation state.

Next, the control configuration of the pachinko gaming machine will be described with reference to FIG.
A main control board 30 that controls the entire pachinko gaming machine is disposed on the back side of the pachinko gaming machine of the present embodiment. The main control board 30 executes various processes for controlling the entire pachinko gaming machine and outputs various control commands (control commands) according to the process results. In addition, an overall control board 31 and a display control board 32 are disposed on the rear side of the machine. The overall control board 31 controls the display control board 32 based on a control signal (control command) output from the main control board 30. The display control board 32 is based on the control signals (control commands) output from the main control board 30 and the overall control board 31, and the display mode of the effect display device 11 (display images such as symbols, various background images, characters, characters, etc.) ) To control.

Here, specific configurations of the main control board 30, the overall control board 31, and the display control board 32 will be described below.
First, the main control board 30 will be described below with reference to FIG.

  The main control board 30 has a main control CPU 30a for executing control operations in a predetermined procedure, a main control ROM 30b for storing a main control program for the main control CPU 30a, and a main control capable of writing and reading necessary data. A RAM 30c is provided. The main control CPU 30a is connected so that various switches SW1, SW3, SW4 can detect and output a detection signal for detecting a game ball. The main control CPU 30a is connected to a special symbol display device 12, a special symbol hold display device 13, a normal symbol display device 20, a normal electric accessory solenoid SOL1, and a special prize opening solenoid SOL2.

  Also, the main control CPU 30a updates random number values such as a hit determination random number, a special figure distribution random number, a reach determination random number, and a variation pattern distribution random number every predetermined cycle. (Random number generation processing) is executed. The random number for winning determination is a random number used in the big hit lottery (big hit determination). The special figure distribution random number is a random number used in determining a special figure that becomes a big hit symbol. The reach determination random number is a random number used in the reach lottery (reach determination) to determine whether or not to form a reach in the case of not winning the big win in the big win lottery. The random number for variation pattern distribution is a random number for determining the variation pattern in the variation game. In this embodiment, the reach determination random number and the variation pattern distribution random number function as variation content determination random numbers for determining the variation content of the symbol variation game. 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. For example, the main control RAM 30c stores a normal hit determination random number used for determining whether or not the normal game is a normal win.

  The main control ROM 30b stores a main control program and various determination values (such as a big hit determination value and a reach determination value). The big hit determination value is a determination value used in the big hit lottery, and is determined from numerical values (all 953 kinds of integers from 0 to 952) that the random number for winning determination can take. In the present embodiment, three values are set as the jackpot determination value in the non-probable variation state, and the probability of winning in the jackpot lottery is 3/953. On the other hand, in the probability variation state, 30 values as the jackpot determination value are set. The value is set, and the probability of winning in the big hit lottery is 30/953. The reach determination value is a determination value used in internal lottery (reach determination) as to whether or not to form a reach when determining a loss, and is a numerical value that can be taken by a random number for reach determination (all 241 from 0 to 240). It is determined from the (integer of the street).

Here, the reach determination value in the pachinko gaming machine of the present embodiment will be described below with reference to FIG.
In the present embodiment, the reach determination value varies depending on the gaming state and the number of reserved memories after subtraction. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 4, in the non-probable change state and the non-change state, when the number of reserved memories after subtraction is “0” or “1” as the reach determination value, “0” to “ 33 "is defined (reach probability 34/241). Similarly, when the reserved storage number after subtraction is “2” as the reach determination value, “0” to “18” (reach probability 19/241), and the reserved storage number after subtraction is “3”. In some cases, “0” to “4” are defined (reach probability 5/241). In this state, the reach determination value (“0” to “4”) in which the reach state is formed regardless of the number of reserved memories is indicated as a common reach determination value, and whether the reach state is formed depending on the number of reserved memories. Reach determination values (“5” to “33”) that differ depending on whether or not are indicated as non-common reach determination values.

  Further, in the probability variation state and the non-variable short state, when the reserved memory number after subtraction is “0” or “1”, the reach probability is 38/241, and when the retained memory number after subtraction is “2”, When the reach probability is 23/241 and the number of reserved storage after subtraction is “3”, the reach probability is 3/241. In the non-probability change state and the variable state, the reach probability is 10/241 regardless of the number of reserved memories after subtraction. In the probability change state and variable state, the reach probability is set regardless of the hold memory number after subtraction. 7/241.

  The main control ROM 30b stores a plurality of types of variation patterns. The variation pattern is a pattern that is a base of the production (game production) from the start of the variation game to the end of the variation game, and includes the variation content (production content) and the variation time (production time) of the variation game. Can be specified. In the present embodiment, the plurality of types of variation patterns can be classified into variation patterns for jackpot variation, variation patterns for outlier reach variation, and variation patterns for outlier variation. The big hit fluctuation is a fluctuation that is performed when it is determined that a big hit game is awarded, and the effect display device 11 is developed so that the variable game finally displays the big hit symbol in a fixed stop through the reach effect. Production is performed. The loss reach variation is a variation that is performed when it is determined that the big hit game is not given, and the effect display device 11 is developed so that the variable game is finally stopped and displayed after the reach effect. Production is performed. The deviation variation is a variation performed when it is determined that the big hit game is not given, and the effect display device 11 develops so that the variation game finally displays the symbols to be stopped without reaching the reach effect. Production is performed.

  In the present embodiment, when the 9R special probability variable big hit game, the 9R normal probability variable big hit game, or the 9R non-probable variable big hit game is determined, the same variation pattern for the big hit variation is determined. Therefore, it is impossible to specify which of the 9R special probability variable big hit game, the 9R normal probability variable big hit game, and the 9R non-probable big hit game is given from the contents of the variation game.

Here, the fluctuation pattern in the pachinko gaming machine of the present embodiment will be described below with reference to FIG.
In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 5, variation patterns P01, P02, P11 to P13, and P21 to P23 having different variation times are set as the variation patterns. Specifically, the variation time is defined as 23.2 (seconds) for the variation pattern P11 and 49.6 (seconds) for the variation pattern P22.

  These variation patterns P01, P02, P11 to P13, and P21 to P23 are selected depending on the type of jackpot game to be given and whether or not a reach effect is executed in the case of a loss. Specifically, the variation patterns P11 to P13 are defined as variation patterns for the big hit variation. In addition, the fluctuation patterns P21 to P23 are defined as fluctuation patterns for deviation reach fluctuation. Further, the fluctuation patterns P01 and P02 are defined as fluctuation patterns for deviation fluctuation.

  Then, variation patterns P11 and P21 are defined as variation patterns for executing a normal reach (hereinafter referred to as “NR”) effect. Further, variation patterns P12 and P22 are defined as variation patterns for executing a long reach (hereinafter, referred to as “LR”) effect. Further, variation patterns P13 and P23 are defined as variation patterns for executing a super reach (hereinafter referred to as “SR”) effect. Further, the fluctuation patterns P01 and P02 are fluctuation patterns that are normal fluctuations in which the reach effect is not executed. In particular, the fluctuation pattern P02 shortens the fluctuation time of the fluctuation game when the number of reserved memories is large or in the variable state. Selected when.

  In such reach production, the big hit expectation differs depending on the type. The jackpot expectation is the ratio of the appearance rate when a jackpot game is given to the total appearance rate when the appearance rate when a jackpot game is given and the appearance rate when no jackpot game is given Is. Specifically, when the NR effect is executed, the big hit expectation is low, when the LR effect is executed, the big hit expectation is medium, and when the SR effect is executed, the big hit expectation is high. . Note that when the variation pattern for the deviation variation is selected, the reach effect is not executed and the big hit game is not given, so that the big hit expectation is the lowest.

Next, the overall control board 31 will be described below with reference to FIG.
The overall control board 31 has an overall control CPU 31a that executes control operations in a predetermined procedure, an overall control ROM 31b that stores an overall control program for the overall control CPU 31a, and overall control that can write and read necessary data. A RAM 31c is provided. The general control RAM 31c stores (sets) various pieces of information (random numbers, timer values, flags, etc.) that are appropriately rewritten during the operation of the pachinko gaming machine. A display control board 32 is connected to the overall control CPU 31a. When receiving various control commands, the overall control CPU 31a executes various controls based on the overall control program.

Next, the display control board 32 will be described below with reference to FIG.
The display control board 32 has a display control CPU 32a for executing a display control operation in a predetermined procedure, a display control ROM 32b for storing a display control program of the display control CPU 32a, and a display capable of writing and reading necessary data. A control RAM 32c is provided. The display control ROM 32b stores various image data (image data such as symbols, various background images, characters and characters). The display control RAM 32c stores (sets) various pieces of information (random numbers, timer values, flags, etc.) that are appropriately rewritten during the display operation of the pachinko gaming machine. In addition, the effect display device 11 is connected to the display control CPU 32a. When various control commands are input, the display control CPU 32a executes various controls based on the display control program.

  Next, 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 below. In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 30a executes various processes every predetermined control cycle (4 ms in the present embodiment). In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 30a that executes various processes described below functions as a random number acquisition unit, a hit determination unit, and a variation content determination unit, and the main control RAM 30c functions as a holding storage unit.

First, the special symbol input process will be described below.
First, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not a game ball has won the start winning opening 14 based on whether or not a detection signal is input from the start opening switch SW1. When the determination result is affirmative, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the number of reserved storage stored in the main control RAM 30c is less than the upper limit number “4”. When the number of reserved memories is less than “4”, the main control CPU 30a adds “1” to the number of reserved memories. The main control CPU 30a that has updated (added “1”) the number of reserved memories controls the display content of the special symbol hold display device 13 so as to display the number of reserved memories after update (after addition). Next, the main control CPU 30a reads out and acquires various random number values (in this embodiment, such as a hit determination random number value) from the main control RAM 30c, and obtains the value corresponding to the reserved storage number. To a predetermined storage area. Further, the main control CPU 30 a outputs a hold designation command for designating the hold storage number to the overall control board 31. Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol input process.

Next, the special symbol start process will be described below.
First, the main control CPU 30a determines an execution condition as to whether or not a variable game is being executed or a big hit game is being executed. If this determination result is affirmative (during a variable game or a big hit game), the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process.

  On the other hand, if this determination result is negative (not in a variable game and not in a big hit game), the main control CPU 30a has the number of reserved storages stored in the main control RAM 30c smaller than “0”. A hold determination process for determining whether or not the value is larger is executed. When the number of reserved memories is “1” or more, the display content of the special symbol hold display device 13 is controlled so that the number of reserved memories is decremented by “1” and the number of reserved memories after update (after subtraction) is displayed. Further, the main control CPU 30 a outputs a hold designation command for designating the hold storage number to the overall control board 31. Then, the main control CPU 30a reads the value of the random number for hit determination stored in a predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 30c in association with the reserved storage number.

  Subsequently, the main control CPU 30a compares the value of the hit determination random number associated with the reserved storage number with the jackpot determination value, and determines whether or not both values match. In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 30a has a low probability (3/935 in the present embodiment) in the non-probability variation state and a high probability (30 in the present embodiment) in the probability variation state. / 935), the big hit determination is performed.

  When the determination result of the big hit determination is affirmative, the main control CPU 30a sets “1” to the big hit flag indicating that the game is a variable game that is a big hit, and the big hit fluctuation for executing the variable game that becomes the big hit fluctuation Execute the process. In the big hit variation process, the main control CPU 30a reads the value of the special figure distribution random number associated with the reserved memory number from the main control RAM 30c, and based on the value of the special figure distribution random number, the special symbol display device 12 The big hit symbol is determined as a special symbol (final stop symbol) to be displayed in a fixed stop. Subsequently, the main control CPU 30a selects and determines one of the variation patterns for the big hit variation based on the value of the random number for variation pattern distribution associated with the reserved storage number. Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process.

  On the other hand, if the determination result of the jackpot determination is negative, the main control CPU 30a identifies a deviation from the value of the hit determination random number that is not a jackpot value. Therefore, the main control CPU 30a reads the reach determination random number value associated with the reserved storage number, compares the reach determination random number value with the reach determination value, and determines whether the two values match. Perform reach determination. Note that, as reach determination values, different values are determined depending on whether or not a probable change state or a variable state is given, and depending on the number of reserved memories after subtraction, and the probability of determining whether or not to execute reach production differs. There is a case.

  If the determination result of the reach determination is affirmative, the main control CPU 30a has won the reach determination, and therefore executes a reach variation process for executing a variation game that causes a loss reach variation. In the reach variation process, the main control CPU 30a determines a special symbol as a special symbol to be confirmed and stopped on the special symbol display device 12, and based on the variation pattern distribution random number value associated with the reserved memory number, One of the fluctuation patterns for the deviation reach fluctuation is selected and determined. Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process.

  On the other hand, if the determination result of the reach determination is negative, the main control CPU 30a has not won the reach determination, and therefore reads the value from the operation flag, and based on the value, plays a variation game that causes a deviation variation. A deviation variation process is executed for execution. In the deviation variation process, the main control CPU 30a determines a special symbol as a special symbol to be confirmed and stopped on the special symbol display device 12. Subsequently, the main control CPU 30a selects and determines one of the variation patterns for the deviation variation based on the value of the random number for variation pattern distribution associated with the reserved storage number. Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process.

  Thereafter, in a process different from the special symbol start process, the main control CPU 30a sends a control command generated according to the determined items determined in the special symbol start process to the general control board 31 (general control CPU 31a) at a predetermined timing. Output. Specifically, the main control CPU 30a first outputs a variation pattern designation command instructing the variation pattern and instructing the start of the variation game at the start of the variation game. Further, the main control CPU 30a outputs a special figure designation command for designating a special figure, after outputting the variation pattern designation command. In addition, the main control CPU 30a outputs a total symbol stop command to the overall control board 31 when displaying the special symbol fixed stop.

  As described above, when the main control CPU 30a determines the big hit, after the end of the variation game based on the determined variation pattern, the main control CPU 30a starts controlling the type of big hit game specified based on the final stop symbol, A predetermined control command is output at a predetermined timing to the 31 central control CPU 31a. The main control CPU 30a outputs an opening command when the variable game ends. The main control CPU 30a outputs a round command every time a round starts. Further, the main control CPU 30a outputs an opening signal when opening the special winning opening 18, and outputs a closing signal when closing the special winning opening 18. The main control CPU 30a outputs an ending command after the interval time has elapsed when the round game of the last round is completed. Then, after the ending time has elapsed, the main control CPU 30a sets (clears) the jackpot flag to “0” and ends the jackpot game.

  The main control CPU 30a clears the probability variation flag, the operation flag, and the number of operations (sets “0”) at the start of the big hit game, regardless of the type of the big hit game. This number of operations is a counter for counting the number of times that the variable state is given.

  In addition, the main control CPU 30a sets “1” to the probability variation flag when the probability variation state is to be imparted after the big hit game is finished, and sets “0” to the probability variation flag when the probability variation state is not imparted. Set. Then, the main control CPU 30 a outputs a probability change designation command corresponding to the probability change flag to the overall control board 31. The probability variation designation command is a command indicating whether or not a certain probability variation state is given.

  Further, the main control CPU 30a sets “1” to the operation flag indicating that the variable state is to be given, and does not give the variable state, when the variable state is given after the end of the big hit game. In this case, “0” is set in the variable speed flag. Then, the main control CPU 30 a outputs a variable length designation command corresponding to the operation flag to the overall control board 31. The change designation command is a command indicating whether or not a change state is given.

  Further, when the variable state is given with the predetermined number of times (in this embodiment, 40 times) as the upper limit number of times, the main control CPU 30a sets the value indicating the number of times as the number of operation times in the main control RAM 30c. Set to a predetermined storage area. Further, the main control CPU 30a subtracts “1” the number of times of operation every time the variable game is executed, and clears the operation flag (sets “0”) when the value becomes “0”. An end command is output to the overall control board 31. This change end command is a command indicating that the change state has ended.

Next, the normal symbol input process related to the ordinary game will be described below.
In the normal symbol input process, when the main control CPU 30a determines that the game ball has passed through the operation gate 19, the number of the common figure reserved storage stored in the main control RAM 30c is less than the upper limit “4”. It is determined whether or not. If the determination result is affirmative (the number of reserved general memory <4), the main control CPU 30a adds “1” to the number of general reserved memory, and rewrites the number of general reserved memory. Subsequently, the main control CPU 30a reads and obtains the value of the random number for determining normal hits from the main control RAM 30c, and stores the value in a predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 30c associated with the general-purpose reserved memory number. Set the normal symbol input process.

  Next, the main control CPU 30a executes the following processing every predetermined control cycle (4 ms in the present embodiment). First, the main control CPU 30a sets the number of the general-purpose reserved memory number to “1” when the read general-purpose reserved memory number is larger than “0” in the case where the normal figure is not being displayed in a variable display or a normal hit game. ”Is subtracted, and the value of the random number for determining the normal hit stored in the predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 30c is obtained in association with the number of reserved ordinary maps. Then, the main control CPU 30a determines whether the acquired normal hit determination random number matches the normal hit determination value stored in the main control ROM 30b, performs normal hit determination, and determines the determination result. The corresponding general symbol is determined as the final stop symbol to be displayed on the normal symbol display device 20 with a fixed stop. Then, the main control CPU 30a executes various processes related to the normal game, such as controlling the display contents of the normal symbol display device 20 so as to start the normal variable display.

  Then, when determining the normal hit, the main control CPU 30a executes the control related to the normal hit game after the usual game ends. Further, the main control CPU 30a controls the ordinary electric accessory solenoid SOL1 so as to open the opening / closing blade 16 in an opening mode that differs depending on whether or not the variable state is given when the normal game is started.

  In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 30a has a low probability (10/251 in the present embodiment) of the lottery probability of the normal game lottery of the ordinary game in the non-variable state and a high probability in the variable state. In this embodiment, the normal hit determination is performed at 250/251. Further, the main control CPU 30a selects and determines a variation pattern of the usual game according to whether or not the variable state is given. As a result, the main control CPU 30a performs control so that the fluctuation time of the usual game is shortened in the variable state, compared with the non-variable state, and the total open time corresponding to one normal hit is released longer. Control.

Next, the contents of control executed by the overall control CPU 31a to execute a variable game including various effects will be described below.
When a predetermined control command is input from the main control CPU 30a at a predetermined timing, the overall control CPU 31a performs control according to the input control command based on the overall control program. Specifically, when the CPU 31a for overall control inputs a variation pattern designation command, the overall control CPU 31a outputs the command to the display control board 32. In addition, when the opening control command, the round command, and the ending command are input, the overall control CPU 31 a outputs the opening command, the round command, and the ending command to the display control board 32. Further, when the CPU 31a for overall control inputs a certain change designation command, a change designation command, and a change end command, it sets a value corresponding to the command in the overall control RAM 31c.

  When the central control CPU 31a inputs the variation pattern designation command and the special figure designation command, the overall control CPU 31a produces an effect based on the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command and the final stop symbol designated by the special figure designation command. A decoration to be displayed on the display device 11 is determined. Then, the overall control CPU 31a outputs a decorative design designation command for designating the determined decorative design to the display control board 32. In addition, when the overall control CPU 31a inputs an all symbols stop command, the overall control CPU 31a outputs the command to the display control board 32.

  More specifically, in the case of a big hit symbol, the overall control CPU 31a determines a decorative drawing from among the big hit symbols. In the present embodiment, when the special symbol is symbol A as the jackpot symbol, it is determined from [111] [333] [555] [777], and when the special symbol is symbol B or C, , [222] [444] [666].

  Thus, in this embodiment, when the 9R normal probability variable big hit game or the 9R non-probable variable big hit game is determined, the types of the big hit symbols are the same. For this reason, it is impossible to specify which of the 9R normal probability variable big hit game and the 9R non-probable big hit game is awarded from the big hit symbol.

Next, various processes executed by the display control CPU 32a of the display control board 32 based on the display control program will be described below.
When a control command is input from the overall control board 31 (overall control CPU 31a), the display control CPU 32a performs control according to the input control command based on the display control program. Specifically, when the display control CPU 32a inputs a variation pattern designation command, the effect display device 11 starts the variation game by displaying the decorative drawing in a variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command. Control display content. Then, when the display control CPU 32a inputs the all symbols stop command, the display control CPU 32a controls the display content of the effect display device 11 so that the decoration designated by the ornament design designation command is displayed in a fixed stop manner. By this control, a variation game is performed in the effect display device 11.

  Next, when the opening command is input, the display control CPU 32a controls the display content of the effect display device 11 so as to execute the opening effect. Further, when a round command is input, the display control CPU 32a controls the display content of the effect display device 11 so as to execute each round effect. Further, when the ending command is input, the display control CPU 32a controls the display content of the effect display device 11 so as to execute the ending effect.

  In the present embodiment, a prefetch notice effect (notice effect) is executed. The prefetching notice effect is an effect that suggests a big hit expectation degree of the change game before the execution of the change game that is the target of the prefetch notice effect is controlled. Further, in the present embodiment, there are two types of pre-reading notice effects, that is, a reserved pre-reading notice effect (first notice effect) and a background prefetching notice effect (second notice effect).

  Hold pre-reading notice effect is a big hit expectation in a variable game corresponding to the reserved memory number by displaying the reserved image indicating the reserved memory number in a display mode of green, red, and rainbow colors different from the normal blue It is a production that suggests the degree. In the following, the variation game that is the target that suggests the degree of expectation of jackpot will be referred to as a “notification trigger symbol variation game” because it triggers the execution of the announcement effect. On the other hand, the background prefetching notice effect is an effect that changes an image as a background without using a reserved image or the like. In other words, the hold prefetching notice effect is an effect of notifying the changing game that is a target suggesting the jackpot expectation degree, but the background image prefetching notice effect is an effect of not notifying the notice trigger symbol changing game. These two types of pre-reading notice effects are continuous notice effects that can be executed across a plurality of continuous variable games.

Such a continuous notice effect will be described below with reference to FIGS.
In the image display unit GH of the effect display device 11, when a variation game is started, as shown in FIG. 6A, symbols (decorative drawings) are variably displayed in all columns of the left column, the middle column, and the right column. The In this case, when a game ball is won at the start winning opening 14, as shown in FIG. 6B, one hold image H1 indicating the number of hold memories is displayed on the image display unit GH. Further, when a game ball wins again at the start winning opening 14 during the variable game, the number of reserved memories becomes “2”, and as shown in FIG. 6C, two reserved images H1 and H2 are displayed. Is displayed. Further, after the decorative drawing is displayed in a fixed stop state and the variable game is ended, as shown in FIG. 6 (d), the variable graphic display is started and the next variable game is started. One reserved image H1 is displayed so that the number is changed from “2” to “1”.

  In addition, the hold image at the normal time is displayed in blue, but the hold image is displayed in a color other than blue, thereby executing a hold pre-reading notice effect that suggests a big hit expectation degree in the variable game corresponding to the hold image. Sometimes. For example, as shown in FIG. 7A, three reserved images H1 to H3 are displayed, the first and second reserved images H1 and H2 are displayed in blue, and the third reserved image H3 is displayed. Displayed in a color other than blue. In this case, the third hold image H3 suggests the big hit expectation degree in the variable game corresponding to the third hold stored number, and the big hit expectation degree increases in the order of green, red, and rainbow colors.

  Then, when the next variation game is started after the variation game is ended as shown in FIG. 7B, two reserved images H1 and H2 are displayed as shown in FIG. The first reserved image H2 is displayed in a color other than blue. As a result, the second hold pre-reading notice effect is executed. Subsequently, when the next variable game is started after the end of the variable game as shown in FIG. 7D, one hold image H1 is displayed as shown in FIG. The eye hold image H1 is displayed in a color other than blue. As a result, the third hold pre-reading notice effect is executed. When the next variation game is started after the end of the variation game as shown in FIG. 7 (f), the hold image is not displayed as shown in FIG. 7 (g), and FIG. As shown in the figure, there is a case where it is a big hit.

  Further, in the present embodiment, a background prefetching notice effect that changes the background image may be executed in addition to the hold prefetching notice effect. For example, as shown in FIG. 8 (a), when the variable game is started, a special effect for displaying a warning image with a flashing background is executed. Note that this warning image is displayed in the same manner regardless of the number of reserved memories, so it is difficult to specify which variable game is a notice trigger symbol variable game. Then, when the next variation game is started after the end of the variation game as shown in FIG. 8B, a second warning image is displayed as shown in FIG. 8C. Subsequently, when the next change game is started after the end of the change game as shown in FIG. 8D, a third warning image is displayed as shown in FIG. As shown in (f), there may be a big hit. Note that this special effect may be executed in the same way when a special variation pattern with a high degree of expectation of jackpot is determined.

  Here, the prior determination process executed by the main control CPU 30a will be described below with reference to FIG. This pre-determination process is a process for determining whether or not to execute the pre-reading notice effect, and the various random numbers acquired with winning to the start winning opening 14 are used for the variable game corresponding to the winning. This is a process for determining (in advance) before execution. The main control CPU 30a is configured to execute this process at predetermined intervals. In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 30a that executes various processes described below functions as a prior determination unit.

  First, as shown in FIG. 9, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not a game ball is detected at the start winning opening 14 (step S101). When the determination result is negative (no winning ball is detected for winning), the main control CPU 30a ends the pre-determination process. On the other hand, if the determination result in step S101 is affirmative (a winning game ball has been detected), it is determined whether or not a variable game is being played (step S102). If the determination result in step S102 is affirmative (during a variation game), the main control CPU 30a proceeds to step S103. On the other hand, if the determination result in step S102 is negative (not in a variable game), the main control CPU 30a is in a big hit game, or no start hold ball is stored and a variable game is executed. It is determined that it is not, and the preliminary determination process is terminated. In this way, the main control CPU 30a performs control so as not to execute the pre-reading notice effect without outputting the pre-reading command during the big hit game or when the start holding ball is not stored.

  In step S103, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not a variable state is given as the current gaming state. If the determination result of step S103 is affirmative (the variable state is given), the main control CPU 30a ends the preliminary determination process. As described above, the main control CPU 30a performs control so that the pre-reading notice effect is not executed without outputting the pre-reading command when the variable game is given the variable state.

  On the other hand, if the determination result in step S103 is negative (no change state is given), the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the jackpot determination value in the current gaming state has been acquired (step S104). ). In this process, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the big hit determination value is based on whether or not the random number for hit determination stored in the main control RAM 30c in the special symbol input process matches the big hit determination value in the current gaming state. It is determined whether or not When the determination result of step S105 is affirmative (a jackpot determination value is acquired), the main control CPU 30a proceeds to step S105. On the other hand, if the determination result in step S104 is negative (no jackpot determination value is acquired), the main control CPU 30a proceeds to step S107.

  In step S105, the main control CPU 30a determines a jackpot prefetch command corresponding to the number of pending storages from the plurality of jackpot prefetch commands D3H01H to D3H04H, and stores it in the main control RAM 30c. Then, the main control CPU 30a determines a symbol prefetch command corresponding to the value of the special symbol distribution random number stored in the main control RAM 30c in the special symbol input process from the plurality of symbol prefetch commands D6H00H to D6H63H. Is stored in the RAM 30c (step S106), and the preliminary determination process is terminated.

  As shown in FIG. 10A, the big hit prefetch commands D3H01H to D3H04H are commands indicating a big hit in the variable game and the number of reserved memories that will be the big hit. Specifically, the jackpot look-ahead command D3H01H indicates that the variable game with the hold storage number “1” is a jackpot. The jackpot prefetch command is output together with the symbol prefetch command.

  Further, the symbol prefetch commands D6H00H to D6H63H correspond to the value of the special figure distribution random number, as shown in FIG. Also, the type of jackpot game can be indicated by indicating the type of special figure. Specifically, the symbol prefetch command D6H00H indicates that symbol A is confirmed and stopped and a 9R special probability variable big hit game is awarded in the variable game.

  Thereafter, in a process different from the predetermination process, the main control CPU 30a outputs the jackpot prefetch command determined in step S105 and the symbol prefetch command determined in step S106 to the overall control board 31 as one prefetch command. . As a result, the main control CPU 30a, among the pending variation games that have not yet been executed, the number of pending storages of the variation game that is subject to determination based on the values of various random numbers acquired at the time of winning, and the variation A prefetch command for designating whether or not the game is a big hit and the type of special figure (type of big hit game) is output to the overall control board 31. The prefetch command is output to the overall control board 31 together with the above-described hold designation command.

  In step S107 of FIG. 9, whether or not the main control CPU 30a has acquired the common reach determination value in the current gaming state based on the reach determination random number value stored in the main control RAM 30c in the special symbol input process. Determine whether. When the determination result in step S107 is affirmative (a common reach determination value is acquired), the main control CPU 30a proceeds to step S108. On the other hand, when the determination result of step S107 is negative (a common reach determination value is not acquired), the main control CPU 30a proceeds to step S109.

  In step S108, the main control CPU 30a determines an error prefetch command corresponding to the random number for distribution pattern distribution from a plurality of error prefetch commands D5H01H to D5H04H, D4H01H to D4H04H, and D9H01H to D9H04H, and ends the pre-determination process. .

  These outlook prefetch commands D5H01H to D5H04H, D4H01H to D4H04H, and D9H01H to D9H04H are commands for executing reach effects regardless of the number of reserved memories at the start of the variable game. Further, as shown in FIG. 10 (c), the outlook prefetch commands D5H01H to D5H04H, D4H01H to D4H04H, and D9H01H to D9H04H are the random pattern distribution random values stored in the main control RAM 30c in the special symbol input process, and Corresponds to the number of pending storage. Note that the type of reach effect can be recognized from the value of the random number for allocating the variation pattern. The types of reach effects are classified into NR effects, LR effects, and SR effects. In addition, in the types of reach production, the big hit expectation is high in the order of NR production, LR production, and SR production.

  As shown in FIG. 11, the type of reach production varies in selection probability depending on the current gaming state. In the non-probable change state and the non-change variable state, the random pattern distribution random number is “0” to “183”, the NR effect is “184” to “245”, and the LR effect is “246” to “246”. If it is “250”, the SR effect is selected. On the other hand, in the probability variation state and the non-variable state, the random pattern distribution random number is “0” to “159”, the NR effect is “160” to “241”, and the LR effect is “242”. If SR is "250", the SR effect is selected.

  In step S109 of FIG. 9, has the main control CPU 30a acquired the non-common reach determination value in the current gaming state based on the reach determination random number value stored in the main control RAM 30c in the special symbol input process? Determine whether or not. When the determination result of step S109 is affirmative (a non-common reach determination value is acquired), the main control CPU 30a proceeds to step S110. On the other hand, when the determination result of step S109 is negative (the non-common reach determination value is not acquired), the main control CPU 30a ends the preliminary determination process.

  In step S110, the main control CPU 30a determines a deviation prefetch command from a plurality of miss prefetch commands D7H01H to D7H04H, and ends the preliminary determination process. In this process, the main control CPU 30a determines an outlook prefetch command corresponding to the number of reserved memories, regardless of the random number for allocating the variation pattern.

  These outlook prefetch commands D7H01H to D7H04H are commands in which a reach effect may be executed depending on the number of reserved memories at the start of a variable game. The type of reach effect is one of NR effect, LR effect, and SR effect when executed (shown as “XR” in FIGS. 10 and 11). As shown in FIG. 10C, the miss-look-ahead commands D7H01H to D7H04H correspond to the number of reserved memories regardless of the variation pattern distribution random numbers. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 11, when the non-common reach determination value is “5” to “33” in the non-probable variation state and the non-variable short state, the non-common reach in the probability variation state and the non-variable short state. When the determination values are “3” to “37”, the XR effect is selected.

  Thereafter, in a process different from the pre-determination process, the main control CPU 30a outputs the failure prefetch command determined in steps S108 and S110 to the overall control board 31 as one prefetch command. As a result, the main control CPU 30a is out of the variation game on hold, and the number of the variation game held in the variation game that has been determined based on the values of various random numbers acquired at the time of winning, and the variation game. A prefetch command for designating the variation pattern is output to the overall control board 31. The prefetch command is output to the overall control board 31 together with the above-described hold designation command.

  On the other hand, when the pre-read command is input, the general control CPU 31a stores the pre-read command in a predetermined area of the general control RAM 31c in correspondence with the reserved storage number specified by the pre-read command. In addition, for each input of the variation pattern designation command, the overall control CPU 31a sets a look-ahead command corresponding to the start holding ball whose number of holding memory is decreased by “1”.

  Here, the pending storage number control process executed by the overall control CPU 31a will be described below with reference to FIG. This hold memory number control process is a process for performing display control of a hold image in accordance with the input of a hold designation command or a prefetch command. The overall control CPU 31a is configured to execute a reserved memory number control process at predetermined intervals. In the present embodiment, the overall control CPU 31a that executes various processes described below functions as a prior determination unit and an effect control unit.

  First, as shown in FIG. 12, the overall control CPU 31a determines whether or not a hold designation command is input (step S201). If this determination result is negative (no hold designation command is input), the overall control CPU 31a ends the hold memory number control process. On the other hand, if the determination result in step S201 is affirmative (the hold designation command is input), it is determined whether a prefetch command is input (step S202). If this determination result is negative (no prefetch command is input), the overall control CPU 31a proceeds to step S210. On the other hand, if the determination result in step S202 is affirmative (a prefetch command has been input), the overall control CPU 31a determines whether or not the reserved memory count increases based on the input hold designation command (step S203). . Specifically, the overall control CPU 31a compares the current number of reserved memories stored in the overall control RAM 31c with the number of reserved memories specified by the hold designation command to determine whether the number of reserved memories increases. It will be determined. If this determination result is negative (the number of reserved memories increases), the overall control CPU 31a proceeds to step S210. On the other hand, if the determination result of step S203 is affirmative (the number of reserved memories does not increase), the overall control CPU 31a proceeds to step S204.

  In step S210, the overall control CPU 31a determines the display mode of the hold image indicating the hold memory number after subtraction, and ends the hold memory number control process. As a specific example, the overall control CPU 31a receives a hold designation command indicating that the number of reserved memories decreases from “3” to “2”, and holds the hold corresponding to the number of reserved memories “2”. The display mode of the image is updated so as to correspond to the reserved storage number “1” after subtraction. Similarly, the overall control CPU 31a corresponds to the reserved memory number “3” so that the display mode of the reserved image corresponding to the reserved memory number “3” corresponds to the reserved memory number “2” after subtraction. The display mode of the hold image is updated as the display mode to be erased.

  In step S204, the overall control CPU 31a reads a value from the execution flag assigned to a predetermined area of the overall control RAM 31c, and determines whether or not the pre-reading notice effect is already being executed based on the value. As a result, the overall control CPU 31a restricts the repeated execution of the pre-reading notice effect. In this execution flag, any pre-reading notice effect is executed when “1” is executed when the holding pre-reading notice effect is executed, and “2” is executed when the background pre-reading notice effect is executed. If not, “0” is set. If the determination result of step S204 is affirmative (the pre-reading notice effect is already being executed), the overall control CPU 31a does not execute steps S205 to S208, but displays the display mode of the reserved image indicating the number of reserved memories that have been won. The normal time (blue) is determined (step S209), and the reserved memory number control process is terminated. As a specific example, when the CPU 31a for overall control inputs a hold designation command indicating that the number of reserved memories increases from "2" to "3", the overall hold CPU 31a indicating the number of reserved memories Decide to display the image in blue. On the other hand, if the determination result of step S204 is negative (the prefetching notice effect is not being executed), the overall control CPU 31a proceeds to step S205.

  In step S205, the overall control CPU 31a determines whether or not the running variation game is a big hit based on the prefetch command corresponding to the running variation game. If the determination result in step S205 is affirmative (the variable game being executed is a big hit), the overall control CPU 31a does not execute steps S206 to S208, but displays the display mode of the reserved image indicating the number of reserved memories that have been won. The normal time (blue) is determined (step S209), and the reserved memory number control process is terminated. On the other hand, if the determination result in step S205 is negative (the variable game being executed is not a big hit), the overall control CPU 31a proceeds to step S206.

  In step S <b> 206, the overall control CPU 31 a determines whether or not the input prefetch command is a prefetch command having a pending storage count of 1 or less. If the determination result in step S206 is affirmative (a prefetch command with a reserved memory count of 1 or less), the overall control CPU 31a displays a reserved image indicating the winning reserved memory count without executing steps S207 and S208. The mode is determined as normal (blue) (step S209), and the reserved memory number control process is terminated. On the other hand, if the determination result of step S206 is negative (not a prefetch command with a pending storage count of 1 or less), the overall control CPU 31a proceeds to step S207.

  In step S207, the overall control CPU 31a determines whether or not a specific variation pattern is obtained with a specific number of reserved memories. In the present embodiment, the specific number of reserved memories is only when the number of reserved memories is “1”, and a variation game whose execution is suspended as a specific number of reserved memories is a “specific symbol variation game”. It shows. Further, the specific variation pattern is a variation pattern that may form a reach state, and is a variation pattern in which a big hit prefetch command and an outlook prefetch command (including an XR effect) are associated. When the determination result in step S207 is affirmative (a specific variation pattern is obtained with a specific number of reserved memories), the overall control CPU 31a displays the reserved image indicating the number of reserved memories that have been won without executing step S208. Is determined as normal time (blue) (step S209), and the reserved memory number control process is terminated. On the other hand, if the determination result of step S207 is negative (a specific fluctuation pattern is not obtained with a specific number of reserved memories), the overall control CPU 31a proceeds to step S208.

Thus, depending on the input prefetch command, the overall control CPU 31a restricts the execution of the prefetch notice effect without executing step S208.
A specific example will be described below with reference to FIG. In FIG. 14, the variable game being executed is “0”, and the variable games with the number of reserved memories “1” to “4” are “1” to “4”. Indicates the set prefetch command. The number of reserved memories in which no start hold ball is stored is indicated by a horizontal bar, and “X” indicates that no start hold ball is stored or regardless of the type of the prefetch command.

  As shown in FIG. 14 (a), the number of reserved memories is “0” and the variable game is not executed, or as shown in FIG. 14 (b), the number of reserved memories is “0”. When the pre-read command having the hold memory number “1” is input in the state where the variable game is being executed, the overall control CPU 31a restricts the execution of the pre-read notice effect. Also, as shown in FIG. 14C, when the variable game being executed is a big hit, the overall control CPU 31a restricts the execution of the pre-reading notice effect regardless of the number of other reserved memories.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 14 (d), the running variation game is out of play, but when the variation pattern in the specific symbol variation game with the reserved memory number “1” includes the reach effect, Regardless of the number of reserved memories, the overall control CPU 31a restricts the execution of the pre-reading notice effect. In the present embodiment, in the case shown in FIG. 14D, the overall control CPU 31a similarly executes the pre-reading notice effect even when the reach effect is executed depending on the number of reserved memories. It will be regulated. When the prefetching notice effect is already executed, the overall control CPU 31a restricts the execution of the prefetching notice effect.

  In this way, execution of the prefetch notice effect is restricted, but as shown in FIG. 14 (e), the fluctuation of the variable game whose hold memory number is a prefetch command with 2 or more and the hold memory number is 1 at that time is shown. If the pattern does not include the reach effect, the overall control CPU 31a proceeds to step S208 and determines whether or not to execute the prefetch notice effect. In this case, the general control CPU 31a reads ahead regardless of the variation pattern in the non-specific symbol variation game (in this embodiment, the number of reserved memories is “2” to “4”) that is not the specific symbol variation game. The notice effect is controlled to be executable.

  In step S208, the overall control CPU 31a executes a prefetch notice effect determination process. In this processing, the overall control CPU 31a refers to the prefetching notice effect determination table shown in FIG. 13 and determines whether or not to execute the prefetching notice effect based on the inputted prefetching command. Determine the type of. If the overall control CPU 31a determines to execute the prefetching notice effect, it sets a value indicating the type of the prefetching notice effect in the execution flag.

Here, the prefetch notice effect determination table referred to in step S208 will be described below with reference to FIG.
The pre-reading notice effect determination table is a table for determining whether or not the pre-reading notice effect is to be executed, and in the case of executing the pre-reading notice effect, and is stored in the overall control ROM 31b. As shown in FIG. 13, the pre-reading notice effect determination table associates the pre-reading command, the current game state, whether or not to execute the pre-reading notice effect, and a random number for determining whether or not the pre-reading notice effect is executed. It has been.

  As the prefetch command, for each of the stored memory numbers “2” to “4”, a prefetch command that is a big hit with symbols A, a prefetch command that is a big hit with symbols B and C, a prefetch command that is out of sync with SR effects and LR effects, In the NR effect, it is classified as a look-ahead command that causes a shift. Note that the pre-read command that causes a shift in the XR effect differs depending on whether the reach effect is executed depending on the number of reserved memories at the start of the variable game. Production is not executed. In addition, the prefetching notice effect is not executed even in a variable game in which no prefetching command is input. In addition, since the pre-read command is output as the current gaming state only when the variable state is not given, it is classified into the case where the probability changing state is given and the case where it is not given. . In addition, the availability and type of the pre-reading notice effect are classified into cases where the pre-reading notice effect is not executed, cases where only the pre-reading notice effect is executed, and cases where only the background pre-reading notice effect is executed, Duplicate execution of multiple types of pre-reading notice effects is restricted.

  As a specific example, when a prefetch command (D3H02H, D6H00H) that is a big hit with symbol A is input in a non-probable change state, the prefetch advance notice effect with a probability of 91/255. Is executed, the background pre-reading notice effect is executed with a probability of 9/255, and the pre-reading notice effect is not executed with a probability of 155/255. On the other hand, when the pre-read command (D9H03H) is input in which the number of stored memories is “3” and the NR effect is executed in the probability changing state, the hold pre-reading notice effect is executed with a probability of 1/255. The pre-reading notice effect is not executed with a probability of 254/255.

  In this way, by referring to the prefetching notice effect determination table, whether or not to execute the prefetching notice effect is determined based on the current gaming state and the input prefetch command. In particular, in the case of a big hit, the pre-reading notice effect is more easily executed when the reserved memory number is “3” than when the reserved memory number is “2”, and the reserved memory number is “3”. The pre-reading notice effect is more easily executed when the number of reserved memories is “4” than when there is. On the other hand, if the number of reserved memories is “2”, the prefetched notice effect is less likely to be executed when the number of reserved memories is “3” than the case where the number of reserved memories is “3”. The pre-reading notice effect is less likely to be executed when the number of reserved memories is “4” than when “”. For this reason, when the pre-reading notice effect is executed, the larger the number of reserved memories, the higher the expectation of jackpot, in other words, when the number of variable games in which the pre-reading notice effect is executed continuously is large. Expectation of big hit is higher than when there are few. Further, when the probability variation state is given, the pre-reading notice effect is executed with a higher probability than when the probability variation state is not given.

  Returning to the reserved memory number control process, in step S208, when the overall control CPU 31a determines to execute the hold prefetching notice effect, the display mode of the hold image in the hold prefetching notice effect is other than the normal time (blue). Determined from (green, red, iridescent). The overall control CPU 31a determines whether or not the prefetch command is a big hit, if it is a big hit, the type of special figure (type of big hit), and if it is out of place, the fluctuation pattern (type of reach production). Determine based on. Then, the overall control CPU 31a controls the data indicating the display mode of the hold image corresponding to the input prefetch command and corresponding to the changing game (notification trigger symbol changing game) triggered by the hold prefetching notice effect. The data is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 31c. As a specific example, when the number of reserved memories is “3”, when it is determined that the reserved pre-reading notice effect is executed so that the display mode of the reserved image is red, the number of reserved memories is “3”. The overall control CPU 31a stores data indicating a red display mode in association with the variable game corresponding to the above. Then, the overall control CPU 31a determines the display mode of the reserved image indicating the number of reserved storages won as the display mode determined in step S208 (step S209), and ends the reserved memory number control process. In this way, the overall control CPU 31a performs control to execute the hold prefetching notice effect in all the changing games that are suspended (not including the notice trigger symbol changing game).

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the background prefetching notice effect is to be executed, the overall control CPU 31a supports all the variable games from the next variation game to the variation game corresponding to the input prefetch command. Then, data indicating that the background prefetching notice effect is executed is stored in a predetermined area of the overall control RAM 31c. As a specific example, when the number of reserved memories is “3”, when it is determined that the background prefetching notice effect is to be executed, all the variable games corresponding to the number of reserved memories “1” to “3”. In addition, the overall control CPU 31a stores data indicating that the background prefetching notice effect is executed in association with each other. In this way, the overall control CPU 31a performs control to execute the hold prefetching notice effect in all the changing games (including the notice triggering symbol changing game) for which execution is put on hold. Then, the overall control CPU 31a determines the display mode of the reserved image indicating the number of reserved memory that has been won as a normal time (blue) (step S209), and ends the reserved memory number control process.

  Thereafter, in a process different from the reserved memory number control process, the overall control CPU 31a includes the reserved images determined in steps S209 and S210, specifies the display mode of the reserved images corresponding to all the reserved memory numbers, A hold image designation command for designating the display mode of all the specified hold images is output to the display control board 32.

  Here, the special effect control process executed by the overall control CPU 31a will be described below with reference to FIG. This special effect control process is a process for controlling the execution of a special effect that suggests the degree of expectation of a big hit. The overall control CPU 31a executes the special effect control process in response to the input of the variation pattern designation command and the special figure designation command. In the present embodiment, the overall control CPU 31a that executes various processes described below functions as an effect control unit.

  First, as shown in FIG. 15, the overall control CPU 31a determines whether or not to execute the background prefetching notice effect (step S221). In this process, the overall control CPU 31a determines that the background prefetching notice effect is to be executed when the data indicating that the background prefetching notice effect is executed is associated with the variable game by the determination in step S208. Become. If the determination result of step S221 is affirmative (the background prefetching notice effect is executed), the overall control CPU 31a proceeds to step S223. On the other hand, if the determination result of step S221 is negative (the background prefetching notice effect is not executed), the overall control CPU 31a proceeds to step S222.

  In step S222, the overall control CPU 31a determines whether or not the input variation pattern designation command is a special variation pattern. In the present embodiment, the special variation patterns are variation patterns P13 and P23 that are included in a specific variation pattern and that can execute an SR effect. If the determination result of step S222 is affirmative (this is a special variation pattern), the overall control CPU 31a proceeds to step S223. On the other hand, if the determination result in step S222 is negative (not a special variation pattern), the overall control CPU 31a ends the special effect control process without executing step S223.

  In step S223, the overall control CPU 31a sets an effect designation command for executing a special effect in a predetermined area of the overall control RAM 31c, and ends the special effect control process. As special effects, it is executed when it is executed as a background look-ahead notice effect that suggests the degree of expectation of jackpot in the notice change pattern game, and when it is a special change pattern with a high degree of expectation of jackpot in the current change game . For this reason, when the special effect is executed, the expectation level for jackpot is high in the current variation game, or the expectation level for jackpot is high in the subsequent variation games.

  Thereafter, in a process different from the special effect control process, the overall control CPU 31a outputs an effect designation command set in a predetermined area of the overall control RAM 31c to the display control board 32 in step S223.

  Next, when the CPU 32a for display control of the display control board 32 inputs a reserved image designation command, the image display unit GH displays and deletes the reserved image. In other words, the effect display device 11 displays the number of start reserved balls (the number of stored memories) using the reserved image corresponding to the start reserved balls. Further, the display control CPU 32a displays the hold image in a display mode (for example, “blue” or “green”) corresponding to the hold image designation command. In particular, the display control CPU 32a performs control to display the hold image corresponding to the notice trigger symbol variation game in a identifiable manner as the hold prefetching notice effect. In the present embodiment, the effect display device 11 functions as a reserved memory number display unit, and as shown in FIGS. 6 to 8, an area for displaying a reserved image in the image display unit GH corresponds to the stored number display unit. .

  Further, when an effect designation command for executing a special effect is input, the display control CPU 32a controls the effect display device 11 that displays an image indicating the special effect. As a result, when the background pre-reading notice effect is executed or when a special variation pattern is determined, the display control CPU 32a executes the special effect.

As described above in detail, the present embodiment has the following effects.
(1) The pre-reading advance notice effect (first notice effect) for notifying the notice trigger symbol changing game and the background prefetch notice effect (second notice effect) not notifying the notice trigger symbol changing game are not executed redundantly. For this reason, while the pre-reading advance notice effect produces a notice-triggered symbol variation game, the background pre-reading advance notice effect does not inform the advancement-triggered symbol change game. The significance of multiple types of pre-reading notice effects can be maintained, and the interest in games can be improved.

  (2) In the background pre-reading notice effect, since the notice-triggered symbol variation game is not notified, the player cannot recognize the number of continuously changing game, and the background pre-reading notice effect is continuously executed. The expectation for becoming can be raised, and the interest for games can be improved.

  (3) The variation pattern in the specific symbol variation game whose execution is suspended as the first reserved memory number among the variation games (pending symbol variation game) that has already been suspended before winning is specified In the case of a variation pattern (for example, a variation pattern mainly including a reach effect), the execution of the prefetch notice effect is restricted. On the other hand, if it is not a specific variation pattern, the pre-reading notice effect can be executed. For this reason, it is possible to execute an effect in consideration of the change pattern in the change game up to the advance notice design change game, to smoothly advance the prefetch notice effect, and to improve the interest in the game.

  (4) When a specific symbol variation game that is executed first among the held symbol variation games that are suspended when a game ball enters the ball, the execution of the pre-reading notice effect is restricted. . For this reason, the change game in which execution of the prefetch notice effect is started can be controlled according to the change pattern, the prefetch notice effect can be smoothly advanced, and the interest in the game can be improved. .

  (5) The special effect is executed when the background pre-reading notice effect is executed or when the change patterns P13 and P23 (special change patterns) are determined. For this reason, when the special effect is executed, it cannot be easily specified whether the background pre-reading notice effect is executed or the variation patterns P13 and P23 are determined. It is possible to focus attention on special effects and to improve the interest in games.

  (6) Whether or not the pre-reading notice effect is being executed by executing the special effect, or whether or not the fluctuation patterns P13 and P23 having a relatively high jackpot expectation than the deviation fluctuation patterns P01 and P02 (normal fluctuation) are determined. It cannot be easily identified. For this reason, by predicting whether the pre-reading notice effect is being executed or the variation pattern having a high jackpot expectation level, the expectation for the special effect can be enhanced and the interest in the game is improved. Can be achieved.

  (7) When the special effect is executed, the variable game is executed with a special change pattern with high expectation degree of big hit in the change game, or the special effect is executed continuously in the subsequent change games, Either the background pre-reading notice effect suggesting the big hit expectation degree is executed. In the variation game in which the special effect is executed, the variation game is not executed with a non-specific variation pattern having a low jackpot expectation degree among the specific variation patterns. For this reason, since the expectation of big hits is high in a floating game in which special effects are executed or in subsequent floating games, the significance of the special effects can be enhanced, and the expectation for the special effects can be enhanced. Can be improved.

  (8) When the number of reserved storages of the start holding ball corresponding to the notice trigger symbol variation game is large, the prefetch notice effect is executed with a higher probability than when the number is small. For this reason, in order to execute the pre-reading notice effect, it is possible to promote the launch of the game ball so as to increase the number of reserved memories, and to improve the interest in the game by giving an awareness of actively participating in the game Can be achieved.

  (9) In the case where the variation contents including the reach effect are included in the specific symbol variation game, the execution of the pre-reading notice effect is restricted, and in the case of the variation patterns P01 and P02 not including the reach effect, the pre-reading notice is performed. Make the production executable. For this reason, it is possible to execute an effect in consideration of whether or not the reach effect is included in the change pattern of the change game up to the advance notice design change game. Improvements can be made.

In addition, the said embodiment can be embodied in another embodiment (another example) as follows.
In the above-described embodiment, not only the pre-reading notice effect different from the pre-reading notice effect being controlled is executed, but also the same kind of pre-reading notice effect is not executed, but not limited to this, for example, control is performed. The pre-reading notice effect different from the pre-reading notice effect may not be executed, and the same kind of pre-reading notice effect may be executed. In this case, without executing step S204 of FIG. 12, after the completion of step S208, the redundant execution of different types of prefetching notice effects is restricted based on the set execution flag. Specifically, when the execution flag is “1”, since the hold prefetching notice effect is already executed, control is performed so as not to determine the execution of the background prefetching notice effect in step S208, while the hold prefetching is performed in step S208. Control to determine the execution of the notice effect. Similarly, when the execution flag is “2”, since the background pre-reading notice effect has already been executed, in step S208, control is performed so as not to determine the execution of the pre-reading notice effect. Control to determine execution of pre-reading notice effect.

  In the above embodiment, only the first reserved memory number is used as the specific reserved memory number. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, only the first and second reserved memory numbers may be used. It is sufficient to include at least the number of reserved memories. Further, in the above embodiment, when the variation pattern in the specific symbol variation game with the reserved memory number “1” includes the reach effect, only the background prefetching notice effect is restricted, and the execution of the pending prefetching notice effect is not restricted. It may be.

  In the above embodiment, when a specific variation pattern is determined in a specific symbol variation game corresponding to a specific number of reserved memories, execution of the pre-reading notice effect in the specific symbol variation game is restricted, but non-specific symbol variation You may control so that the prefetching notice effect in a game may be performed. In other words, at least the execution of the pre-reading notice effect in the specific symbol variation game may be restricted.

  In the above embodiment, when a jackpot look-ahead command or a missed look-ahead command is input, it is determined in advance that a specific fluctuation pattern is determined, but this is not a limitation, for example, a fluctuation pattern that does not form a reach state. It may be included. Also, for example, when only a jackpot prefetch command that is a big hit with the pattern A is input, or when only a missed prefetch command for executing the SR effect is input, it is determined in advance that a specific variation pattern is determined. Also good.

  In the above embodiment, when a special variation pattern is determined, the special effect is executed and the control regarding the background prefetching notice effect is performed on the condition that the control regarding the background prefetching notice effect is not performed. As a condition, a non-special effect that is not a special effect may be executed. Further, for example, when a special variation pattern is determined, a special effect may not be executed.

  In the above embodiment, the pre-reading notice effect is executed so as to be the same effect mode for each successive variable game. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, the effect mode is different for each consecutive number of consecutive variable games. Also good. In particular, in the hold prefetch notice effect, the display mode may be different for each variable game so that the big hit expectation is different (higher). Also, in the background pre-reading notice effect, if the notice trigger symbol variation game is not notified, an effect mode indicating the number of consecutive times may be used.

  -In the above embodiment, the pre-reading notice effect is executed only when the variable state is not given, but not limited to this, the pre-reading notice effect is also executed when the variable state is given. Also good. In addition, the configuration is such that one type of variation game is executed. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, a configuration in which two or more types of variation games are executed, such as a first variation game and a second variation game. It may be.

In the above embodiment, the big hit lottery is not won, but it may be controlled so that the small hit game for opening the big winning opening 18 can be given other than the big hit game.
In the above embodiment, the configuration (function) of the overall control board 31 and the display control board 32 may be provided on another board. In the above embodiment, the overall control board 31 and the display control board 32 may be provided integrally.

In the above embodiment, various effects may be executed by outputting sound, blinking a lamp, displacement of a movable body, or a combination thereof.
Next, a technical idea that can be grasped from the above embodiment and another example will be added below.

  (A) When the variation content in the specific symbol variation game is not the specific variation content, the effect control means controls to execute the notice effect in all the symbol variation games that are suspended. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 6.

  (B) If the variation content in the specific symbol variation game is not the specific variation content, the effect control means corresponds to a non-specific symbol variation game that is not the specific symbol variation game among the held symbol variation games. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 6, and (a), wherein the notice effect in the specific symbol variation game is controlled to be executable regardless of the variation content determination random number to be performed.

  DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 11 ... Effect display apparatus (effect execution means), 14 ... Start winning opening (start means), 30 ... Main control board, 30a ... Main control CPU (random number acquisition means, hit determination means, variation content determination means, pre-determination means ), 30b ... Main control ROM, 30c ... Main control RAM (holding storage means), 31 ... Overall control board, 31a ... Overall control CPU (preliminary determination means, production control means), 31b ... Overall control ROM, 31c: General control RAM, 32: Display control board, 32a: Display control CPU (effect control means).

Claims (4)

A starting means capable of entering a game ball, and a hit determination random number for determining whether or not a symbol variation game performed by changing a symbol is a hit based on the entry of the game ball by the start means A random number acquisition means for acquiring a value; a hold storage means for storing a hit determination random number acquired by the random number acquisition means in association with a start hold ball when a game ball enters the start means; and the symbol variation A hit judging means for judging whether or not a symbol variation game is won based on a value of a hit judging random number stored in the hold storing means in association with the starting hold ball at the start of the game; In a gaming machine in which a hit game is performed when the determination result of the hit determination means is affirmative,
Production execution means for performing production,
Pre-determination that determines whether or not to execute a notice effect based on a random number for hit determination that is stored in association with the start-pending ball in the hold storage unit, corresponding to the symbol variation game that is suspended. Means,
When the determination result by the prior determination means is affirmative, the first notice effect that notifies the notice trigger symbol variation game that triggers the execution of the notice effect is provided, and the second notice effect that does not inform the notice trigger symbol change game is provided Production control means to be executed by the production execution means,
When the control relating to either the first notice effect or the second notice effect has already been performed, the effect control means is triggered by the entry of a game ball by the starting means. When the notice effect different from the notice effect is not executed, or when the control related to the first notice effect and the second notice effect is not performed, the first means is triggered by the entry of the game ball by the starting means. A gaming machine that can execute either one of the notice effect and the second notice effect, and performs control so as not to execute the other.   2. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the effect control unit performs control to execute the second notice effect for each of the reserved symbol variation games up to the advance notice symbol variation game.   The gaming machine according to claim 2, wherein when the number of symbol variation games in which the second notice effect is continuously executed is large, the hit expectation is higher than when the number is small. The effect execution means includes a reserved memory number display unit that displays the memory number using a memory number display unit that indicates the memory number of the start-holding ball stored in the hold memory means;
The said effect control means controls the memory | storage number display part corresponding to the notice trigger symbol variation game used as the opportunity of execution of a notice effect in the said holding | maintenance memory | storage number display part so that identification is possible as said 1st notice effect. The gaming machine according to claim 3.

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