JP2013017571A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine that improves time efficiency of one symbol-variation game in a time-shortening state and enhances player's interest and amusement in a game by bringing diversity to a presentation to be performed.SOLUTION: When the number of times of symbol-variation games executed in a game state that a time-shortening state is imparted exceeds the specified number of times, a main control CPU executes a variation cycle a plurality of times in one symbol-variation game compared with when it does not exceed the specified number of times, and also, controls to make it difficult to determine special variation contents in which a ready-to-win presentation is performed in any one of variation cycles. The main control CPU executes control to restrict the performing of an advance notice presentation when the ready-to-win presentation is performed in the symbol-variation game that can be performed before the symbol-variation game based on the winning determination random numbers and whose performing is reserved.

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine that executes a prior notice effect based on a hit determination random number before a hit determination based on a hit determination random number stored in association with a start-pending ball.

  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, when the reach state is formed and the jackpot symbol is finally displayed in a definite stop, the player can recognize the jackpot.

  In addition, after the jackpot game is over, there may be a probability change state that changes the winning probability of the jackpot from a low probability state to a high probability state, or a variable state that can shorten the variation time of the symbol variation game. Various effects may be determined corresponding to the state.

  In addition, in this type of pachinko gaming machine, the player's interest is enhanced by executing a prior notice effect that suggests the possibility of displaying a jackpot symbol before the jackpot determination (for example, Patent Document 1). In the pachinko gaming machine of Patent Document 1, it is determined in advance whether or not it is a big hit when the game ball enters the start winning opening, and whether or not the advance notice effect is performed is determined according to the result of the preliminary determination. A prior notice effect that is executed before the symbol variation game determined in advance is executed.

  In addition, a special notice effect may be executed in which a symbol variation start is performed a plurality of times in one symbol variation game so that a player can change his / her expectation for a big hit in one symbol variation game ( For example, see Patent Document 2). In this special notice effect, the greater the number of symbol variation starts (hereinafter sometimes referred to as a variation cycle) during a symbol variation game, the higher the chance of winning, that is, the big hit expectation. Generally it is set.

JP-A-9-700 JP 2005-261711 A

  However, in such a pachinko machine, a variety of effects were executed by executing a prior notice effect or a special notice effect. However, when a variable state is given, in a single symbol variation game If the time efficiency is not taken into account, the game cannot be smoothly progressed due to the decrease in the time efficiency, and there is a possibility that the interest in the game is reduced. For example, a special advance notice effect in which a plurality of change cycles are performed during one symbol change game reduces time efficiency, and a prior notice effect executed over a plurality of design change games tends to improve time efficiency. In order to execute various effects, if both execution frequencies are increased, the time efficiency decreases. On the other hand, if both execution frequencies are lowered in order to improve time efficiency, it is impossible to give diversity to the effects to be executed.

  The present invention has been made paying attention to such problems existing in the prior art, and its purpose is to improve the time efficiency of a single symbol variation game in a variable state and to execute it. It is an object of the present invention to provide a gaming machine that can give diversity to the game and can enhance 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 that allows a game ball to enter, and a determination of the symbol from the start of the change of the pattern, triggered by the entering of the game ball by the starting means. Random number obtaining means for obtaining a random number for hit determination for determining whether or not a symbol variation game that is performed once as a stop display is won, and when a game ball enters the starting means, A holding storage means for storing the hit determination random number acquired by the random number acquiring means in association with the starting holding ball, and a hit stored in association with the starting holding ball in the holding storage means at the start of the symbol variation game A hit determination means for determining whether or not the symbol variation game is a win based on the value of the determination random number, and a game machine in which a win game is performed when the determination result of the hit determination means is affirmative In the design variation game A game state control means for controlling a game state related to a change state that can shorten a movement time, and a change in which a symbol change start is once in one symbol change game based on a determination result of the hit determination means A variation content determination means for determining a special variation content for which a reach effect is executed in any variation cycle, and a hit determination stored in the hold storage means in association with the start hold ball. Prior determination means for determining the hit determination random number based on the random number for use, and prior determination effect based on the determination result by the prior determination means prior to the determination of the hit determination means The advance notice effect is determined by the advance notice effect determining means for determining whether or not to execute, the effect executing means for executing the effect, and the advance notice effect determining means. If determined, before the determination by the hit determination means, effect control means for performing control to cause the advance execution effect to be executed by the effect execution means, and symbol variation executed in the gaming state to which the variable state is given Game number determination means for determining whether or not the number of games has exceeded a prescribed number, and the variation content determination means is more effective when the determination result of the game number determination means is affirmative than when it is negative. It is difficult to determine the contents of the special variation, and the advance notice effect determining means can be executed before the symbol change game based on the hit determination random number determined by the advance determination means, and execution is suspended. When the reach effect is executed in the symbol variation game, the gist is to perform control for restricting the execution of the advance notice effect.

  According to a second aspect of the present invention, in the gaming machine according to the first aspect of the present invention, the game machine according to the first aspect further comprises reach determination means for determining whether or not to execute a reach effect based on a determination result of the hit determination means, and the variation contents The determining means performs control capable of determining the special variation content when the reach determining means determines to execute the reach effect, and the reach determining means is when the determination result of the game number determining means is affirmative The gist is to determine that the reach effect is executed with a lower probability than in the case of negative.

  According to a third aspect of the present invention, in the gaming machine according to the first aspect of the present invention, the gaming machine according to the first aspect further comprises reach determination means for determining whether or not a reach effect is to be executed based on a determination result of the hit determination means. The determining means performs control capable of determining the special variation contents when the reach determining means determines to execute the reach effect, and the variation content determining means executes the reach effect by the reach determining means. If the determination result of the game number determination means is affirmative, the content of the special variation is determined with a lower probability than the negative case.

  According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, in the gaming machine according to any one of the first to third aspects, it is determined whether or not to execute the reach effect based on the determination result of the hit determination means. The game state control means controls the game state related to the probability change state for changing the winning probability of winning from the low probability state to the high probability state, and the effect control means is provided with the probability change state. Control is performed to cause the effect executing means to execute a certain change confirmation effect for notifying that the prior notice effect is determined by the prior notice effect determining means. In the symbol variation game that triggers the performance, control is performed so that the reach performance can be performed, and the number-of-games determination means is executed in the gaming state to which the probability variation state and the variation state are given. It is determined whether or not the number of played symbol variation games has exceeded a prescribed number, and the reach determination means executes the probability variation determination effect when the probability variation state and the variation state are given, and determines the number of games. When the determination result of the means is affirmative, it is determined that the reach effect is to be executed with a lower probability than when the result is negative, and the advance notice effect determination means is executed, and the probability change state and the variable state are determined. In the assigned gaming state, when the determination result of the game number determination means is affirmative, the gist is to perform control to execute the advance notice effect with a higher probability than in the case of negative.

  According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, in the gaming machine according to any one of the first to fourth aspects, the probability that the prior notice effect is executed by the prior notice effect determining means, and the content of the change The gist is that the sum of the probability that the special variation content is determined by the determining means is the same regardless of the determination result of the game number determining means.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to improve the time efficiency of a single symbol variation game in a variable state, and to provide a variety of effects to be executed, and to improve the interest of the game.

The front view which shows the machine surface side of a pachinko machine. The block diagram which shows the electrical constitution of a pachinko gaming machine. (A)-(h) 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. Explanatory drawing which shows the execution lottery probability of prefetch notice effect. Explanatory drawing which shows a reach probability. Explanatory drawing which shows a fluctuation pattern. (A) And (b) is explanatory drawing which shows the selection probability of a fluctuation pattern. The flowchart which shows a prior determination process. (A)-(f) is explanatory drawing which shows whether the prefetch notice effect is executable. The flowchart which shows prefetch control processing. Explanatory drawing which shows an effect content determination table. Explanatory drawing which shows the execution lottery probability of prefetch notice effect. Explanatory drawing which shows a reach probability. (A) And (b) is explanatory drawing which shows the selection probability of a fluctuation pattern.

[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 type first special symbol display device 12a is arranged at the lower left of the effect display device 11, and a 7-segment type second special symbol display device 12b is arranged at the lower right of the effect display device 11, respectively. Has been. In the first special symbol display device 12a or the second special symbol display device 12b, a variable game is displayed in which a special symbol (hereinafter referred to as "special symbol") is displayed in a variable manner. 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 each display device 12a, 12b from when the special figure variable display is started until the fixed stop display is displayed. Hereinafter, the variation game performed on the first special symbol display device 12a may be referred to as “first variation game (first symbol variation game)”, and the variation game performed on the second special symbol display device 12b is referred to as “second”. "Change game (2nd symbol change game)".

  In the present embodiment, one special figure corresponding to the lottery result of the big hit lottery is selected from the plural kinds (101 kinds in the present embodiment) of special figures for each display device 12a, 12b, 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 eight types of numbers [1] to [8] 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 as compared with the display devices 12a and 12b, and the decorative drawing is displayed much larger than the special drawing. Yes. 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.

  And the display result according to the display result of each display apparatus 12a, 12b is displayed on the production | presentation display apparatus 11. FIG. Specifically, when the big hit symbol (big hit display result) is confirmed and stopped on each of the display devices 12a and 12b, 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]).

  Further, when the deviated symbols are displayed on the display devices 12a and 12b in a definite stop display, the deviated symbols (delay display result) are also displayed in the final stop display 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, [121] [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 fluctuation state, and is distinguished from a 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 column becomes a reach forming column that forms a reach state.

  In the lower left of the first special symbol display device 12a, a first special symbol hold display device 13a having a plurality of (four in this embodiment) first special symbol hold light emitting units is disposed. The first special symbol hold display device 13a informs the player of the stored number of start hold balls for special symbols in the first variation game stored inside the machine. In the following description, the number of special reserved starting balls stored in the first variation game is referred to as “first reserved memory number”. The first reserved memory number is incremented by “1” when a game ball wins a first starting winning opening 14 as a starting means (first starting means) disposed on the game board 10, while the first fluctuation is added. “1” is subtracted at the start of the game. Accordingly, when a game ball wins the first start winning opening 14 during the variable game, the first reserved memory number is further added and accumulated up to a predetermined upper limit number (“4” in the present embodiment).

  On the lower right side of the second special symbol display device 12b, a second special symbol hold display device 13b having a plurality of (four in this embodiment) second special figure hold light emitting units is disposed. The second special symbol hold display device 13b notifies the player of the stored number of start hold balls for special symbols in the second variation game stored inside the machine. In the following description, the number of special reserved starting balls in the second variation game is referred to as “second reserved memory number”. The second reserved memory number is incremented by “1” when the game ball wins the second starting winning opening 15 as the starting means (second starting means) disposed on the game board 10, while the second fluctuation “1” is subtracted at the start of the game. Accordingly, when a game ball wins the second start winning opening 15 during the variable game, the second reserved memory number is further added and accumulated up to a predetermined upper limit number (“4” in the present embodiment).

  Also, below the first special symbol display device 12a, a normal symbol display device 20 having a plurality of (two in this embodiment, “◯” and “×”) ordinary light emitting units is disposed. . 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 symbol for notification indicating the result of the internal lottery (normal lottery) for whether or not the 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 first variation game and the second variation game are configured not to be executed at the same time. When the variation game (the first variation game or the second variation game) is finished, the first hold memory is stored. When both the number and the second reserved memory number are “1” or more, the second variable game based on the second reserved memory number is preferentially executed. In the present embodiment, the variable game and the usual game can be executed simultaneously.

  Below the effect display device 11, a first start winning port 14 having a first winning port 14a for a game ball is arranged. Behind the first start winning opening 14, a first start opening switch SW1 (shown in FIG. 2) for detecting a winning game ball is arranged. The first start winning opening 14 detects the winning game ball with the first start opening switch SW1, and thereby the game ball as the start condition for the first variable game and a predetermined number (for example, three) of the award balls. The payout conditions can be assigned.

  Also, below the first start winning opening 14, a second starting winning opening 15 having a second winning opening 15a for a game ball is arranged. The second start winning opening 15 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. 2). The second start winning opening 15 is in an open state (first state) where the entrance is expanded by the opening operation of the opening / closing blade 16 and the game ball is likely to win (win), while the opening / closing blade 16 is closed. The entrance is not expanded, and the game ball is in a closed state (second state) in which it is difficult to win. A second start port switch SW2 (shown in FIG. 2) for detecting a winning game ball is disposed behind the second start winning port 15. The second start winning opening 15 detects the winning game ball with the second start opening switch SW2, and thereby the start condition of the second variable game and the predetermined number (for example, three) of the game balls as the award balls The payout conditions can be assigned.

  An operation gate 19 is disposed on the left side of the effect display device 11. A gate switch SW4 (shown in FIG. 2) for detecting the passed game ball is disposed in the back of the operation gate 19. 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 for deriving a lottery result indicating whether or not the opening / closing blade 16 of the second start winning opening 15 is opened. In other words, when the normal winning lottery is won, it becomes easy to win the game ball in the second start winning opening 15 by opening the opening / closing blade 16, and the player has an opportunity to easily acquire the starting condition of the variable game and the prize ball. be able to.

  Further, below the second start winning opening 15, 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. 2) is disposed. A count switch SW3 (shown in FIG. 2) for detecting a winning game ball is disposed in the back of the big winning opening 18. The special winning opening 18 as a special winning opening can give a predetermined condition (for example, 14) as a payout condition of game balls as a predetermined number 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 have an opportunity to win a prize ball.

  This big hit game is won after winning a big hit in the big win lottery, and the big hit symbol is confirmed and stopped in the variable game of each of the display devices 12a and 12b. When the big hit game is started, an opening effect indicating the start of the big hit game is first performed. After the opening effect, the round game in which the special winning opening 18 is opened is performed a plurality of times with the predetermined number of rounds as the 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. Then, when the round game of the specified number of rounds (“15” in the present embodiment) is completed, an ending effect indicating the end of the big hit game is performed, and the big hit game is ended.

  In this embodiment, “10 (seconds)” is set as the opening time, “25 (seconds)” is set as the maximum time of each round game, and “2.0 ( Second) ”and“ 10 (seconds) ”are set as the ending time. In these jackpot games, “1” is set as the number of times of opening of the big winning opening 18 in each round game, and “8 balls” is set as the maximum number of winnings in one round game.

  In the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment, a probability variation state (hereinafter, referred to as “probability variation state”) that is advantageous to the player may be given after the big hit game ends. 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 variation state, after the jackpot game ends, the winning probability of the jackpot changes from a low probability state (208/65536 in the present embodiment) to a high probability state (2080/65536 in the present embodiment). In this embodiment, a jackpot to which a probability variation state is given after the jackpot game ends is a probability variation jackpot, and a jackpot to which a probability variation state is not imparted is a non-probability variation jackpot. In addition, the probability variation state is granted until the next jackpot game is awarded (shown as "until next time") after the jackpot game is over, regardless of the game status at the time of the jackpot lottery win, after the jackpot game ends. Is done.

  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 the present embodiment, whether to be a probable big hit or a non-probable big hit is determined according to a special figure (big hit symbol) determined when the big hit lottery is won. A probability variation jackpot with a probability of 40 and a non-probability jackpot with a probability of 40/100.

  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 may be shortened (may be shortened) as compared to the non-variable state to which the variable state is not given. In some cases, the variation time of the variation game to be played is shortened. In the variable state, the variation time of the usual game for deriving a lottery result indicating whether or not the opening / closing blade 16 is opened is shortened compared to the non-variable state. Further, in the variable state, the winning probability per ordinary game of the ordinary game varies from a low probability state (2621/65536 in the present embodiment) to a high probability state (65273/65536 in the present embodiment). 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 in the non-variable state. In the present embodiment, when the normal winning lottery is won in the non-variable short state, the open / close blade 16 is opened once, and the open state is maintained until 200 ms elapses after the open. On the other hand, when the normal lottery is won in the variable state, the open / close blade 16 is opened three times, and the open state is maintained until 1540 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, in which the total opening time corresponding to one normal hit is longer than in the non-variable state. For this reason, in the variable state, the opening / closing blade 16 is easily moved to the open state, and the variable game is easily executed.

  Note that the opening / closing blade 16 is opened when a normal hit is reached, but even before the closing, when the upper limit number of winning balls (10 balls in this embodiment) is won, the opening / closing blade 16 is opened. It is designed to close. 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, if the winning state is a winning jackpot game, after the jackpot game is over, until the next jackpot game is awarded regardless of the gaming state at the time of winning the jackpot lottery (shown as "until next time") On the other hand, if the winning is a non-probable big hit, it is granted until a predetermined number of times (in this embodiment, 100 times) of the variable game is played.

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 as main control means executes various processes for controlling the entire pachinko gaming machine and outputs various control signals (control commands) according to the processing 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 as the effect control means controls the display control board 32 based on the control signal (control command) output from the main control board 30. The display control board 32 as the effect control means is based on the control signal (control command) output from the main control board 30 and the overall control board 31 and the display mode (design, hold image, various background images, Display images of characters and characters).

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 to various switches SW1 to SW4 so that detection signals output by detecting the game balls can be input. The main control CPU 30a includes a first special symbol display device 12a, a second special symbol display device 12b, a first special symbol hold display device 13a, a second special symbol hold display device 13b, a normal symbol display device 20, An electric accessory solenoid SOL1 and a special prize opening solenoid SOL2 are connected.

  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. 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 jackpot determination value is a determination value used in the jackpot lottery, and is determined from numerical values (all 65536 integers from 0 to 65535) that the hit determination random number can take. 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).

  The main control ROM 30b stores a plurality of types of variation patterns (variation contents). 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 (specified). In the present embodiment, the plurality of types of variation patterns can be roughly classified into variation patterns for big hit 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. The production is executed. 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 this embodiment, regardless of the type of jackpot, when the jackpot game is determined, the same variation pattern for the jackpot variation is determined. Therefore, it is not possible to specify whether or not the probability variation big hit and the non-probability big hit are won from the contents of the production of the variable game.

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, reserved images, various background images, characters, characters, etc.). 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.

  In the present embodiment, a pre-reading notice effect corresponding to the prior notice effect is executed. The pre-reading notice effect is a notice effect that suggests the expectation degree of big hit of the variable game before the execution of the variable game subject to the pre-read notice effect is controlled, and is associated with the start holding ball of the variable game. This is executed based on the hit determination random number stored in the above. In the following description, a variation game for which it is determined whether or not to execute the pre-reading notice effect may be referred to as a “determination target symbol variation game”. It may be indicated as “preliminary trigger symbol variation game”. In addition, a variation game that is executed before the notice-trigger symbol variation game but is not yet executed and is put on hold may be referred to as a “pending symbol variation game”. This pending symbol variation game does not include the variation game being executed.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the hold prefetching notice effect is adopted as the prefetching notice effect. With this hold pre-reading notice effect, by displaying the hold image indicating the hold memory number (first hold memory number, second hold memory number) in a display mode different from the normal display mode (effect mode), It is an effect that suggests the degree of expectation of jackpot in the variable game corresponding to the number of reserved memories. In addition, in this embodiment, the hold pre-reading notice effect is to display only the hold image corresponding to the notice trigger symbol variation game in a display mode different from the normal time, and the other hold images corresponding to the other pending symbol variation game are displayed. Display in the normal display mode. In other words, the hold prefetching notice effect is a prefetching notice effect informing the notice trigger symbol variation game.

  The reservation pre-reading notice effect can be executed in accordance with the winning of the game ball to the first start winning opening 14 or the second starting winning opening 15 (each start winning opening 14, 15). In particular, since the pre-reading notice effect is started when a game ball is won at each of the start winning openings 14 and 15, it can be executed even in one variation game.

  Such a prefetch notice effect will be described below with reference to FIGS. 3 and 4, only the first variation game will be described. However, in the present embodiment, the hold image is displayed also in the second change game, and the hold pre-reading notice effect is executed. There is.

  In the image display unit GH of the effect display device 11, when a variation game is started, as shown in FIG. 3A, 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 wins in the first start winning opening 14, as shown in FIG. 3B, one hold image H1 indicating the first hold storage number is displayed on the image display unit GH. The Further, when a game ball wins again at the first start winning opening 14 during the variable game, the first reserved memory number becomes “2”, and as shown in FIG. H1 and H2 are displayed. In addition, after the decorative drawing is displayed in a fixed stop state and the variable game is ended, as shown in FIG. 3D, the variable graphic display is started and the next variable game is started. One hold image H1 is displayed so that the hold storage number is changed from “2” to “1”.

  In addition, the normally held image is displayed in a circle (normal display mode), but if the reserved image (special display mode) is displayed in a place other than the circle, a big hit expectation in a variable game corresponding to the held image is expected. A hold-ahead pre-notification effect that suggests the degree may be executed. For example, as shown in FIG. 3 (e), three reserved images H1 to H3 are displayed, the first and second reserved images H1 and H2 are displayed as circles, and the third reserved image H3 is displayed. Is displayed as a character instead of a circle. In this case, the third hold image H3 suggests the jackpot expectation degree in the variable game corresponding to the third hold memory number. In addition, such special display modes include a plurality of types of display modes. As shown in FIG. 3E, various special display modes other than the first special display mode in which a character is present. It is included. Specifically, the special display modes of a plurality of types include a second special display mode in which the character rotates as shown in FIG. 3 (f), and a third type in which the character jumps as shown in FIG. 3 (g). As shown in the special display mode, FIG. 3 (h), the fourth special display mode in which the character darkens is included. And depending on the types of these special display modes, the jackpot itself, the type of jackpot, the variation pattern, and the current gaming state are suggested. In particular, the big hit expectation degree is higher in the second special display mode than in the first special display mode. Similarly, the third special display mode is higher in the fourth special display mode than the second special display mode, and the big hit expectation degree is higher in each case.

  Then, from the state where the third reserved image H3 is displayed in the first special display mode as shown in FIG. 3E, after the variable game is ended as shown in FIG. When the first variation game is started, as shown in FIG. 4B, two reserved images H1 and H2 are displayed, and the second reserved image H2 is displayed in the first special display mode. As a result, the second hold pre-reading notice effect is executed. Subsequently, when the next first variation game is started after the end of the variation game as shown in FIG. 4C, one hold image H1 is displayed as shown in FIG. The first reserved image H1 is displayed in the first special display mode. As a result, the third hold pre-reading notice effect is executed. When the next first variation game is started after the end of the variation game as shown in FIG. 4 (e), the reserved image is erased as shown in FIG. 4 (f). ), After reaching reach, as shown in FIG. In the present embodiment, when the reservation prefetch notice effect is executed, the reach effect is always executed in the target variable game. In the present embodiment, if the execution of both the first variation game and the second variation game can be started, the second variation game is preferentially executed. For this reason, even if it is determined that three hold pre-reading notice effects are executed in the first variable game, the second variable game is preferentially executed, so that actually four hold pre-read notice effects are actually produced. May be executed.

Here, the execution probability of the pre-reading notice effect in the pachinko gaming machine of this embodiment will be described below with reference to FIG.
The pre-reading notice effect is a lottery for determining whether or not to execute when a game ball wins at each start winning opening 14,15, and the hit determination random number acquired when winning the game ball is a value indicating a big hit. The execution probability of the pre-reading notice effect varies depending on whether it is a value indicating the disparity or the gaming state when the game ball is won. Note that the pre-reading notice effect in the first variation game can be executed only in the non-changed state, and cannot be executed in the changed state. On the other hand, the prefetch notice effect in the second variation game can be executed only in the variable state, and cannot be executed in the non-variable state.

  Specifically, when the winning determination random number at the time of winning the game ball to the first start winning opening 14 (shown as “special figure 1” in the figure) is a value indicating disparity, the current gaming state Regardless of whether or not is a probable change state, the pre-reading notice effect is executed with a probability of 6/233. On the other hand, when the random number for winning determination at the time of winning of the game ball at the second start winning opening 15 (shown as “special figure 2” in the figure) is a value indicating deviation, the current gaming state is Regardless of whether or not the probability change state, the pre-reading notice effect is executed with a probability of 16/233.

  Further, when the winning determination random number at the time of winning the game ball to the first start winning opening 14 is a value indicating a big hit, it is 101/233 regardless of whether or not the current gaming state is a probable change state. The pre-reading notice effect is executed with the probability of. On the other hand, if the winning determination random number at the time of winning the game ball to the second start winning opening 15 is a value indicating a big hit, and the current gaming state is an uncertain change state, the probability is 120/233. A pre-reading notice effect is executed. In addition, when the random number for winning determination at the time of winning the game ball to the second start winning opening 15 is a value indicating a big hit, and the current game state is a probable change state, the prefetching notice effect with a probability of 156/233 Is executed.

  In this way, when the pre-reading notice effect is executed in the second floating game and a big hit is made, the gaming state at the time of winning may be a probable change state compared to the case where the pre-reading notice effect is not executed and the big win is achieved. Increases nature. If the pre-reading notice effect is executed in the first variation game and a big hit is made, or if the pre-reading notice effect is executed and the game is lost, the pre-reading notice is given with the same probability regardless of the gaming state at the time of winning. Production is performed. Therefore, when the pre-reading notice effect is executed in the second variation game and a big hit is made, it can be predicted that the probability variation state is given as the gaming state at the time of winning.

  In the present embodiment, when it is determined to execute the pre-reading notice effect at the time of winning the game ball, regardless of the value of the reach determination random number at the start of the variable game corresponding to the start holding ball. It is determined that the reach effect is always executed. For this reason, by executing the pre-reading notice effect, the execution of the reach effect is confirmed in the variable game that is the target of the pre-reading notice effect.

  Further, the reach probability in the pachinko gaming machine of the present embodiment will be described below with reference to FIG. The reach probability here is a probability on the premise that it is determined that the pre-reading notice effect is not executed.

  In the present embodiment, the reach determination value varies depending on the current gaming state, the number of reserved memories after subtraction, and the number of executions of the variable game, and the reach probability also varies. In the present embodiment, the number of times of execution of the variable game corresponds to the number of times of the variable game executed after the big hit game is finished. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 6, in the first variation game, when the current gaming state is the non-variable state, when the number of reserved memory after subtraction is “0” or “1”, Regardless of whether the game is in a probable variation state or not, the reach determination value is defined as “0” to “24”, and the reach probability is defined as 25/241 regardless of the number of executions of the variable game. Similarly, when the number of reserved memories after subtraction is “2” regardless of whether or not the game is in a probable change state, the reach determination value is “0” to “11”. 12/241, when the number of reserved storage after subtraction is “3”, “0” is defined as the reach determination value and 1/241 is defined as the reach probability. In the second variation game, when the current gaming state is a non-variable state, the reach determination value is “regardless of the number of reserved memories after subtraction, the probability variation state”, or the number of times the variation game is executed. “0” is defined as a reach probability of 1/241.

  On the other hand, when the current gaming state is the non-probable change state and the change state, the reach determination value is “0” to “0” regardless of the type of the variable game, the number of stored memory after subtraction, and the number of executions of the variable game. 6 ”is defined as a reach probability of 7/241. In addition, when the current gaming state is a probability variation state and a variation state, when the number of executions of the variable game is 1 to 30, the reach determination value is used regardless of the type of the variable game and the number of reserved memories after subtraction. “0” to “3” are respectively defined as reach probabilities of 4/241. On the other hand, when the current gaming state is the probability variation state and the variation state, when the number of executions of the variable game is 31st or more, the reach determination value regardless of the type of the variable game and the number of stored memory after subtraction “0” is defined as a reach probability and 1/241 is defined as a reach probability. That is, in the probability variation state and the variation state, the reach probability is defined to be lower when the number of executions of the variable game exceeds the specified number (30 times).

  As described above, when the first variation game is in the non-variable state, if “0” is acquired as the reach determination random number value, the reach effect is always performed even when the game ball is won. It can be specified to be executed. Further, when “25” to “240” are acquired as the reach determination random number values, it can be specified that the reach effect is not always executed even when the game ball is won. Further, when “1” to “24” are acquired as the values for the reach determination random number, whether or not the reach effect is executed differs depending on the number of reserved memories after the subtraction at the start of the variable game. It is not possible to specify whether or not to execute the reach effect at the time of winning.

  When the second variation game is in a non-variable state, if “0” is acquired as the reach determination random number value, the reach effect is always executed even when the game ball is won. Can be identified. In the second variation game, when the game is in the non-variable state, if “1” to “240” are acquired as the random numbers for reach determination, the reach will always be reached even when the game ball is won. It can be specified that the production is not executed.

  On the other hand, regardless of the type of the variation game, in the case of the probability variation state and the variation state, when the number of executions of the variation game is 1 to 30, the reach determination random number value is “0” to “3”. "Is acquired, it can be specified that the reach effect is always executed even when the game ball is won. Further, when “4” to “240” are acquired as the reach determination random number values, it can be specified that the reach effect is not always executed even when the game ball is won.

  In addition, regardless of the type of the variation game, in the case of the probability variation state and the variation state, when the number of executions of the variation game is 31st or more, “0” is acquired as the reach determination random number value. Even when a game ball is won, it can be specified that a reach effect is always executed. Further, when “1” to “240” are acquired as the reach determination random number values, it can be specified that the reach effect is not always executed even when the game ball is won.

  Regardless of the type of the variable game, in the non-probable change state and the short-change state, if “0” to “6” are acquired as the random numbers for reach determination, the game ball is won. However, it can be specified that the reach effect is always executed. Further, when “7” to “240” are acquired as the reach determination random number values, it can be specified that the reach effect is not always executed even when the game ball is won. In the present embodiment, the prescribed number of times corresponds to 30 times. The specified number of times is equivalent to the reciprocal (about 31.5) of the jackpot winning probability (2080/65536) in the probability variation state.

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. 7, a variation pattern that designates a variation time of a variation game is set as the variation pattern. As a specific example, the variation time is defined as 12 (seconds) for the variation pattern P01 and 79 (seconds) for the variation pattern P12.

  These fluctuation patterns are selected mainly depending on whether or not a big hit is made and whether or not a reach effect is executed in the case of a loss. Specifically, the fluctuation patterns P01, P02 are fluctuation patterns for deviation fluctuation, and the fluctuation patterns P11, P12, P21, P22, P32 are fluctuation patterns for deviation reach fluctuation, fluctuation patterns P16, P17, P26, P27, P37 and P47 are respectively defined as variation patterns for large hit variation. These variation patterns can be selected in common for both the first variation game and the second variation game.

  The fluctuation pattern P02 is a fluctuation pattern that shortens the fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern P01. This variation pattern P02 is a variation pattern in which the time until the symbols (decorative drawings) in the left and right columns are temporarily stopped and displayed is shortened compared to the variation pattern P01. The same effect will be executed until the variable game is ended after is temporarily displayed. Note that the fluctuation patterns P01 and P02 are fluctuation patterns in which one of them is determined depending on the number of reserved memories and whether or not the state is a variable state. Further, as the number of reserved memories increases, a variation pattern in which the variation time is shortened is determined, and a variation pattern in which the variation time is shortened is more easily determined in the variable state than in the non-variable state.

  Then, variation patterns P11, P16, P21, and P26 are defined as variation patterns for executing a normal reach (hereinafter referred to as “NR”) effect. Further, variation patterns P12, P17, P22, P27, P32, P37, and P47 are defined as variation patterns for executing the super reach (hereinafter, referred to as “SR”) effect by developing from the NR effect. This is a variation pattern in which the SR effect is executed after the effect is executed.

  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 degree is low, and when the SR effect is executed, the big hit expectation degree 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.

  These variation patterns are variation patterns in which one or a plurality of variation cycles are performed during one variation game. Note that one variation game is executed for each start-pending ball, starts with the start of variation display of symbols (special illustrations and decorations), and ends when the symbols are displayed with a fixed stop. In the present embodiment, the variation cycle indicates from the start of the variation of the decoration (symbol) to the temporary stop display (or fixed stop display) of the decoration, and one variation game is performed once or a plurality of times. It consists of a variable cycle.

  Specifically, the variation patterns P01, P02, P11, P12, P16, and P17 are variation patterns in which one variation game is composed of one variation cycle, and the variation patterns P21, P22, P26, and P27 are A variation pattern in which one variation game is composed of two variation cycles. The variation patterns P32 and P37 are variation patterns in which one variation game is composed of three variation cycles, and the variation pattern P47 is a variation in which one variation game is composed of four variation cycles. It is a pattern.

  In addition, the larger the number of times that this variation cycle is performed in one variation game, the higher the degree of big hit expectation. For this reason, the big hit expectation degree by which the change game is a big hit is suggested by the number of change cycles executed during one symbol change game. Specifically, two fluctuation cycles have a higher jackpot expectation than one fluctuation cycle, and three fluctuation cycles have a higher jackpot expectation than two fluctuation cycles. The expectation of big hit is higher in the four fluctuation cycles. In particular, the fluctuation pattern composed of four fluctuation cycles includes jackpot fluctuation and does not include outlier reach fluctuation or outlier fluctuation. For this reason, it will be decided that it will be a big hit by performing four fluctuation cycles.

  In addition, the variation pattern composed of three or four variation cycles includes a variation pattern that executes the SR effect, and does not include a variation pattern that does not execute the SR effect. For this reason, the execution of the SR effect is confirmed by performing the third fluctuation cycle. Further, the variation pattern composed of 2 to 4 variation cycles includes a variation pattern that executes the reach effect, but does not include a variation pattern that does not execute the reach effect. For this reason, the execution of the reach effect is confirmed by performing two fluctuation cycles. In this embodiment, a variation pattern composed of a plurality of variation cycles corresponds to a special variation pattern (special variation content), and a variation pattern composed of one variation cycle is a non-special variation pattern (non-special variation pattern). It corresponds to fluctuation content). Note that this special variation pattern is defined as a long variation time compared to the non-special variation pattern.

Next, the selection probability of the variation pattern in the pachinko gaming machine of this embodiment will be described below with reference to FIG.
In the present embodiment, the variation pattern is determined separately for the case of big hit fluctuation, the case of deviation reach fluctuation, and the case of deviation fluctuation. In particular, the number of fluctuation cycles is determined in the case of the big hit fluctuation and the case of the reach reach fluctuation, and then a specific fluctuation pattern included in the determined number of fluctuation cycles is determined. In order to facilitate the understanding of the invention, the description of the case where the fluctuation occurs is omitted.

  Further, the number of these fluctuation cycles and the specific fluctuation pattern are determined based on the fluctuation pattern distribution random number. In this embodiment, the variation pattern distribution random number is composed of a first variation pattern distribution random number and a second variation pattern distribution random number, and varies depending on the first variation pattern distribution random number. A specific variation pattern is determined for each cycle number by the second variation pattern distribution random number. For this reason, even when a game ball is won, if there is a possibility that a reach effect will be executed even if it is a big hit, the first variation pattern distribution random number and the second variation A variation pattern that can be determined can be specified from the pattern distribution random number.

  Specifically, in the case of big hit fluctuation, one fluctuation cycle is determined when “0” to “209” are acquired as the first random number for fluctuation pattern distribution. When “210” to “244” are acquired, two fluctuation cycles are acquired, and when “245” to “274” are acquired, three fluctuation cycles are acquired, “275” to “279”. In this case, four fluctuation cycles are determined. Therefore, in the case of big hit fluctuation, as shown in FIG. 8 (a), one fluctuation cycle with a probability of 210/280 and two fluctuation cycles with a probability of 35/280 are 30/280. 3 fluctuation cycles with a probability of 4 and 4 fluctuation cycles with a probability of 5/280, respectively. That is, in the case of big hit fluctuation, one fluctuation cycle is determined with a probability of 210/280 (3/4), and a plurality of fluctuation cycles are determined with a probability of 70/280 (1/4). It will be.

  On the other hand, in the case of an outlier reach fluctuation, when “0” to “239” are acquired as random numbers for first fluctuation pattern distribution, one fluctuation cycle becomes “240” to “269”. Two fluctuation cycles are determined when acquired, and three fluctuation cycles are determined when “270” to “279” are acquired. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 8 (b), one fluctuation cycle with a probability of 240/280, two fluctuation cycles with a probability of 30/280, and three fluctuation cycles with a probability of 10/280. Are each determined, and four fluctuation cycles are not determined. In other words, in the case of outlier reach fluctuation, one fluctuation cycle is determined with a probability of 240/280 (6/7), and a plurality of fluctuation cycles are determined with a probability of 40/280 (1/7). The Rukoto.

  Also, in the case of big hit fluctuation, once the fluctuation cycle is determined once and twice, only NR effect is executed when “0” to “49” are acquired as the second fluctuation pattern distribution random number. When the variation pattern to be performed is “50” to “249”, the variation pattern in which the SR effect is executed is determined. For this reason, as shown in FIG. 8 (a), when one or two fluctuation cycles are determined, fluctuation patterns P16 and P26 that execute only the NR effect with a probability of 50/250 are 200/250. Fluctuation patterns P17 and P27 for executing the SR effect with probability are respectively determined. In addition, when the three or four fluctuation cycles are determined, the fluctuation pattern in which the SR effect is executed is determined when “0” to “249” are acquired as the random numbers for second fluctuation pattern distribution, The variation patterns P37 and P47 for executing the SR effect are always determined.

  On the other hand, in the case of an outlier reach fluctuation, when one or two fluctuation cycles are determined, when “0” to “199” are acquired as random numbers for second fluctuation pattern distribution, the NR effect is obtained. When “200” to “249” are acquired as the variation patterns in which only the SR effect is executed, the variation patterns in which the SR effect is executed are respectively determined. For this reason, as shown in FIG. 8B, the variation patterns P11 and P21 that execute only the NR effect with a probability of 200/250 are the variation patterns P12 and P22 that execute the SR effect with the probability of 50/250. Each is decided. When three fluctuation cycles are determined, when “0” to “249” are acquired as random numbers for distributing the second fluctuation pattern, the fluctuation pattern in which the SR effect is executed is determined. A variation pattern P32 for performing the effect is determined.

  Next, various processes such as a special symbol input process, a preliminary determination 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 this embodiment, the main control CPU 30a that executes various processes described below is performed by a random number acquisition unit, a prior determination unit, a prior notice effect determination unit, a hit determination unit, a game number determination unit, a reach determination unit, and a variation content. The main control RAM 30c functions as an on-hold storage unit, and functions as a determination unit and a gaming state control 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 first start winning opening 14 based on whether or not a detection signal is input from the first start opening switch SW1. When the determination result is affirmative, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the first reserved storage number stored in the main control RAM 30c is less than the upper limit number “4”. When the first reserved memory number is less than “4”, the main control CPU 30a adds “1” to the first reserved memory number. The main control CPU 30a that has updated the first reserved memory number (added “1”) controls the display content of the first special symbol hold display device 13a so as to display the updated first updated memory number (after addition). To do. Next, the main control CPU 30a reads and obtains various random number values (such as the hit determination random number value in the present embodiment) from the main control RAM 30c, and acquires the values from the main control corresponding to the first reserved memory number. To a predetermined storage area of the RAM 30c. Further, the main control CPU 30 a outputs a hold designation command for designating the first hold memory number to the overall control board 31. Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol input process.

  On the other hand, when the game ball does not win the first start winning opening 14, or when the game ball wins the first start winning opening 14, but the first reserved memory number is not less than "4", the main control CPU 30a Based on whether or not a detection signal is input from the second start opening switch SW2, it is determined whether or not a game ball has won the second start winning opening 15. When this determination result is affirmative, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the second reserved storage number stored in the main control RAM 30c is less than the upper limit number “4”. When the second reserved memory number is less than “4”, the main control CPU 30a adds “1” to the second reserved memory number. The main control CPU 30a that has updated the second reserved memory number ("1" added) controls the display content of the second special symbol hold display device 13b so as to display the updated second updated memory number (after addition). To do. 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 acquires the value from the main control corresponding to the second reserved memory number. To a predetermined storage area of the RAM 30c. Further, the main control CPU 30 a outputs a hold designation command for designating the second hold storage number to the overall control board 31. Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol input process.

  On the other hand, when a game ball does not win each start winning opening 14,15, or when a game ball wins each start winning opening 14,15, but the reserved memory number is not less than "4", the main control CPU 30a Then, the special symbol input process is terminated.

  Next, 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. In addition, the pre-determination process is executed immediately after the special symbol input process is finished in response to the winning of the game ball at each start winning port 14, 15 in a state where the number of reserved memories is not the upper limit number. This is a process for determining (in advance) various random numbers acquired in accordance with winnings at the start winning ports 14 and 15 before the execution of the variable game corresponding to the winnings.

  First, as shown in FIG. 9, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not a variable game is being played when a game ball is won (step S50). When the determination result of step S50 is affirmative (during the variation game), the main control CPU 30a proceeds to step S51. On the other hand, if the determination result in step S50 is negative (not in a variable game), the main control CPU 30a is in a big hit game, or no starting hold ball is stored and a variable game is executed. It determines with having not carried out, It transfers to step S59, without performing step S51-S58. In step S59, control for not executing the pre-reading notice effect is performed. As described above, the main control CPU 30a restricts the execution of the pre-reading notice effect during the big hit game or when the start holding ball is not stored as shown in FIG. 10 (a). In FIG. 10, the running variation game is “0”, the variation game with the number of reserved memories “1” to “4” is “1” to “4”, and the variation game is corresponding to each variation game. Indicates the set prefetch command. Further, the number of stored 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.

  In step S51 of FIG. 9, the main control CPU 30a reads the value from the operation flag assigned to the main control RAM 30c, and changes the game ball to the first start winning opening 14 in the variable state as the game state at the time of winning the game ball. It is determined whether or not a prize has been won. When the determination result of step S51 is negative (the game ball has not won the first start winning opening 14 in the variable state), the main control CPU 30a proceeds to step S52. On the other hand, if the determination result in step S51 is affirmative (a game ball has won the first start winning opening 14 in the variable state), the main control CPU 30a does not execute steps S52 to S58, but performs step S59. Migrate to In this way, the main control CPU 30a performs control so that the pre-reading notice effect by the winning is not executed when the game ball wins the first start winning opening 14 when the variable state is given. Become.

  In step S52, the main control CPU 30a reads the value from the operation flag assigned to the main control RAM 30c, and the game ball wins the second start winning opening 15 in the non-changeable state as the game state at the time of winning the game ball. Determine whether or not. If the determination result of step S52 is negative (the game ball has not won the second start winning opening 15 in the non-changeable state), the main control CPU 30a proceeds to step S53. On the other hand, if the determination result of step S52 is affirmative (the game ball has won the second start winning opening 15 in the non-variable state), the main control CPU 30a performs steps S53 to S58 without executing steps S53 to S58. The process proceeds to S59. As described above, the main control CPU 30a performs control so that the pre-reading notice effect by the winning is not executed when the game ball wins the second start winning opening 15 when the variable state is not given. Become.

  In step S53, the main control CPU 30a refers to the variation pattern in the variation game being executed (the first variation game and the second variation game), and the variation patterns P11, P12, P16, P17, P21, P22, P26, P27. , P32, P37, P47, it is determined whether or not the reach effect is executed in the running variable game. If the determination result in step S53 is affirmative (the reach effect is executed in the running variation game), the main control CPU 30a proceeds to step S59 without executing steps S54 to S58. As a result, as shown in FIG. 10B, in the state in which the number of reserved memories is “0” and the variable game in which the reach effect is performed is executed, the execution of the prefetch notice effect is restricted. On the other hand, if the determination result of step S53 of FIG. 9 is negative (the reach effect is not executed in the running variation game), the main control CPU 30a proceeds to step S54. As a result, as shown in FIG. 10C, when the reach effect is not executed in the running variation game, the execution of the pre-reading notice effect is not restricted.

  In step S54 of FIG. 9, the main control CPU 30a refers to the values of various random numbers corresponding to the start-pending ball in the pending symbol variation game that is already suspended when the game ball is won, and the pending variation game It is determined whether or not the reach effect is executed. Further, in the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 6, whether or not the reach effect is executed in the case of losing depends on the number of reserved memories after subtraction at the start of the variable game, and at the start of the variable game In some cases, it may not be possible to specify whether or not the reach effect is executed before. On the other hand, it is determined that the reach effect is not executed only when the value of the reach determination random number is “25” to “240”. For this reason, the main control CPU 30a reads the value of the random number for hit determination corresponding to the pending floating game (starting hold ball), and in the case of losing, the reach determination random number for the variable game being held is read. When the value is read and is “25” to “240”, it is determined that the reach effect is not executed. That is, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not there is a possibility of a reach effect. In this embodiment, when the determination target symbol variation game is the first variation game, the main control CPU 30a is for reach determination in the pending symbol variation game of both the first variation game and the second variation game. Refers to a random number. On the other hand, when the determination target symbol variation game is the second variation game, the main control CPU 30a refers to the reach determination random number in the pending symbol variation game of the second variation game.

  When the determination result of step S54 of FIG. 9 is negative (the reach effect is not executed in the pending variation game), the main control CPU 30a proceeds to step S55. On the other hand, if the determination result of step S54 is affirmative (there is a possibility that the reach effect is executed in the pending variation game), the main control CPU 30a proceeds to step S59 without executing steps S55 to S58. Transition. In other words, as shown in FIG. 10 (d), in the pending symbol variation game in which the reach effect is not executed in the running variation game, but is already suspended before the variation game that can be the target of the pre-reading notice effect, When there is a possibility that the reach effect will be executed, the execution of the pre-reading notice effect is restricted regardless of the number of other reserved memories.

  As described above, in steps S54 and S55, the main control CPU 30a performs control for restricting execution of the pre-reading notice effect when the reach effect is executed in the running variation game or the pending symbol variation game. Also, as shown in FIG. 6, when the number of variable games executed after the end of the jackpot game exceeds the specified number, it is specified that the reach effect is executed with a lower probability than the case where it does not exceed. As a result, it becomes difficult to regulate the prefetching notice effect, and the execution frequency of the prefetching notice effect increases.

  In step S55 of FIG. 9, the main control CPU 30a reads the value from the pre-read execution flag that is assigned to the main control RAM 30c and that corresponds to the starting variation ball being executed and all the pending symbol variation games. It is determined whether or not a prefetch notice effect is already being executed. In the present embodiment, regardless of the type of the variation game (first variation game, second variation game), the pre-reading execution corresponding to the start variation ball that is being executed and all of the pending symbol variation games is started. It will refer to the flag. This pre-read execution flag is a flag indicating whether or not the pre-reading notice effect changing game in which the pre-reading notice effect is executed (in the starting hold ball), and is set when the execution of the pre-read notice effect is determined. Cleared when the floating game ends. If the determination result of step S55 is affirmative (the prefetch notice effect is being executed), the main control CPU 30a proceeds to step S59 without executing steps S56 to S58. In this way, as shown in FIG. 10E, when the prefetching notice effect is already executed, the execution of the prefetching notice effect is restricted. On the other hand, if the determination result of step S55 of FIG. 9 is negative (the pre-reading notice effect is not being executed), the main control CPU 30a proceeds to step S56. Thus, as shown in FIG. 10 (f), when the reach effect is not executed in the running and on-hold variation game, and the pre-reading notice effect is not already executed, the main control CPU 30a Due to this, execution of the pre-reading notice effect is not regulated.

  In step S56, the main control CPU 30a performs a prefetch lottery process based on the current gaming state. In this process, the main control CPU 30a reads the value from the probability variation flag assigned to the main control RAM 30c, specifies whether or not the current gaming state is a probability variation state, and determines the hit in the determination target symbol variation game. Refers to the value of the random number for use and specifies whether or not it is a big hit. Then, as shown in FIG. 5, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not to execute the pre-reading notice effect based on the current gaming state, whether or not the big hit, and whether or not the pre-read lottery is won. Is determined (step S57). When the determination result of step S57 is affirmative (winning the pre-read lottery), the main control CPU 30a proceeds to step S58. On the other hand, when the determination result of step S57 is negative (the pre-read lottery is not won), the main control CPU 30a proceeds to step S59 without executing step S58.

  If the various restriction conditions are not satisfied, in step S58, the main control CPU 30a sets information for executing the pre-reading notice effect, and ends the pre-determination process. In this process, the main control CPU 30a sets a prefetch execution flag corresponding to the start-pending ball in the determination target symbol variation game (preliminary trigger symbol variation game) in order to execute a prefetch announcement effect. Then, the main control CPU 30a refers to the values of the hit determination random number, the special figure distribution random number, and the variation pattern distribution random number in the determination target symbol variation game. Then, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the jackpot is based on the value of the hit determination random number, and if it is a jackpot, the type of jackpot based on the value of the special figure distribution random number Is identified. Subsequently, the main control CPU 30a specifies that the reach effect is executed because the prefetching notice effect is executed, and specifies the variation pattern based on the value of the variation pattern distribution random number. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 8, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the first variation pattern distribution is a value corresponding to either a big hit or a loss reach. The number of fluctuation cycles is specified by the random number value. Then, the main control CPU 30a determines a variation pattern for executing only the NR effect corresponding to the specified number of variation cycles based on the value of the second variation pattern distribution random number, or causes the SR effect to be executed. Specify whether the variation pattern is determined. As a result of the identification, the main control CPU 30a sets a prefetch command in the main control RAM 30c. This prefetch command indicates the type of the variable game, the number of stored memories at the time of winning, whether or not the prefetch notice effect is executed, whether or not it will be a big hit, whether or not there is a possibility of executing the type of jackpot and reach effect Or a command that can specify a fluctuation pattern (a fluctuation pattern of the number of fluctuation cycles, an NR effect, or an SR effect).

  On the other hand, if any of the various restriction conditions is satisfied, in step S59, the main control CPU 30a sets information that does not execute the pre-reading notice effect, and ends the preliminary determination process. In this process, the main control CPU 30a does not execute the pre-reading notice effect, and therefore clears the pre-reading execution flag corresponding to the start holding ball in the determination target symbol variation game. Then, the main control CPU 30a refers to the values of the hit determination random number, the special figure distribution random number, the reach determination random number, and the variation pattern distribution random number in the determination target symbol variation game. Then, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the jackpot is based on the value of the hit determination random number, and if it is a jackpot, the type of jackpot based on the value of the special figure distribution random number Is identified. Further, the main control CPU 30a specifies whether or not there is a possibility that the reach effect is executed based on the value of the reach determination random number. Based on the value of the random number for distribution, the variation pattern is specified as in step S58. Then, as a result of the identification, the main control CPU 30a sets a prefetch command in the main control RAM 30c.

  Thereafter, in a process different from the preliminary determination process, the main control CPU 30a outputs the prefetch command set in the preliminary determination process to the overall control CPU 31a at a predetermined timing. As a result, the overall control CPU 31a receives the pre-read command, so that the type of the variable game, the number of stored memories at the time of winning, whether or not the pre-read notice effect is executed, whether or not it is a big win, the type of the big win, reach It is possible to specify whether or not there is a possibility that the effect is executed, and the change pattern (the change pattern of the number of change cycles, the NR effect, or the SR effect).

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 second reserved memory number stored in the main control RAM 30c “0”. The second hold determination process for determining whether or not the value is larger than the threshold value is executed. When the second reserved memory number is “1” or more, the second reserved symbol number is subtracted by “1”, and the second special symbol hold display device 13b is displayed so as to display the updated (after subtraction) second reserved memory number. Controls the display content of. Further, the main control CPU 30 a outputs a hold designation command for designating the second hold storage number to the overall control board 31. Then, the main control CPU 30a executes a second jackpot determination process.

  On the other hand, when the second reserved memory number is “0”, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the first reserved memory number stored in the main control RAM 30c is larger than “0”. The first hold determination process is executed. When the first reserved memory number is “1” or more, the first special symbol hold display device 13a displays the first reserved memory number after the update (after subtraction) by subtracting “1” from the first reserved memory number. Controls the display content of. Further, the main control CPU 30 a outputs a hold designation command for designating the first hold memory number to the overall control board 31. Then, the main control CPU 30a executes a first big hit determination process.

  As described above, when both the first reserved memory number and the second reserved memory number are “1” or more, the main control CPU 30a plays the second variation game by giving priority to the second big hit determination process. It will be executed preferentially.

  In the first big hit determination process, 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 first reserved storage number. Subsequently, the main control CPU 30a compares the hit determination random number associated with the first 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 determines that the winning probability of the big hit of the variable game is a low probability state (208/65536 in the present embodiment) in the non-probable variation state, and a high probability state (this implementation) in the probability variation state. In the embodiment, the big hit determination is performed at 2080/65536).

  If the determination result of this 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 first big hit for executing the variable game that is a big hit Perform time variation processing. In the first big hit time variation process, the main control CPU 30a reads the value of the special figure distribution random number associated with the first reserved storage number from the main control RAM 30c, and based on the value of the special figure distribution random number, The jackpot symbol is determined as a special symbol (final stop symbol) to be displayed on the first special symbol display device 12a. Subsequently, the main control CPU 30a selects and determines one of the variation patterns for the big hit variation. 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. Then, the main control CPU 30a reads a pre-read execution flag corresponding to the start-holding ball, and specifies whether or not to execute the pre-read notice effect. As a result, when executing the pre-reading notice effect, the main control CPU 30a executes the variation game that causes the variation in reach reach regardless of the value of the reach determination random number associated with the first reserved storage number. 1-reach variation processing is executed. On the other hand, the main control CPU 30a reads the value of the reach determination random number associated with the first reserved memory number and compares the reach determination value with the reach determination random value when the pre-reading notice effect is not executed. Then, reach determination is made as to whether or not both values match. In addition, as the reach determination value, a different value is determined depending on whether or not a probability change state or a short state is given, the number of stored memory after subtraction, the number of variable games executed after the end of the jackpot game, The probability of determining whether or not to execute reach production may be different.

  In particular, the main control CPU 30a reads the value from the execution count counter assigned to the main control RAM 30c, and after the big hit game ends, 30 variable games are read depending on whether or not the execution count counter is “0”. It will be specified whether or not it is finished.

  In a process different from the prior determination process, the main control CPU 30a sets “30”, which is a specified number, in the execution number counter after the end of the big hit game. Further, the main control CPU 30a subtracts “1” from the execution number counter at the end of the variable game. As a result, it is possible to specify whether or not the prescribed number of fluctuating games have ended by the execution number counter. In particular, in the present embodiment, the main control CPU 30a performs the reach determination based on the execution number counter only in the probability variation state and the variation state, so that the main control CPU 30a has the probability variation state and the variation state. The number of symbol variation games executed in the state is counted, and it is determined whether or not the number exceeds the specified number.

  As shown in FIG. 6, the main control CPU 30 a enters a probability variation state and a variation state after the end of the big hit game. Then, the deviation reach fluctuation is determined. In other words, it is difficult to execute the reach effect, and even if the selection probability of the special change pattern composed of a plurality of change cycles determined on the assumption that the reach effect is executed is the same, the special change pattern Is difficult to determine. On the other hand, since it becomes difficult to execute the reach effect, the restriction condition of the pre-reading notice effect becomes difficult to be established, and the pre-reading notice effect is easily executed.

  Therefore, after the end of the big hit game, when 30 variation games are finished after entering the probabilistic state and the short state, in the 31st and subsequent variation games, the production based on the reach effect and the special variation pattern is performed more than before. Although it is difficult to execute, the pre-reading notice effect is easily executed.

  If the determination result of the reach determination is affirmative, the main control CPU 30a has won the reach determination, and therefore executes a first reach variation process for executing a variable game that causes a variation in reach reach. In the first reach variation processing, the main control CPU 30a determines a special symbol to be confirmed and stopped on the first special symbol display device 12a, and selects one of the variation patterns for the deviation reach variation. ,decide. Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process.

  On the other hand, when the determination result of the reach determination is negative, the main control CPU 30a does not win the reach determination, and therefore executes the first shift variation process for executing the variable game that causes the shift variation. . In the first deviation variation process, the main control CPU 30a determines a deviation symbol as a special symbol to be displayed on the first special symbol display device 12a with a fixed stop. Subsequently, the main control CPU 30a selects and determines one of the variation patterns for deviation variation. Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process.

  On the other hand, in the second big hit determination process, 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 second reserved storage number. Subsequently, the main control CPU 30a compares the hit determination random number associated with the second reserved storage number with the jackpot determination value, and determines whether or not both values match.

  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 second big hit for executing the variable game that is a big hit Perform time variation processing. In the second big hit time fluctuation process, the main control CPU 30a reads the value of the special figure distribution random number associated with the second reserved memory number from the main control RAM 30c, and based on the value of the special figure distribution random number, The big hit symbol is determined as a special symbol (final stop symbol) to be displayed on the second special symbol display device 12b. Subsequently, the main control CPU 30a selects and determines one of the variation patterns for the big hit variation. 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. Then, the main control CPU 30a reads a pre-read execution flag corresponding to the start-holding ball, and specifies whether or not to execute the pre-read notice effect. As a result, when executing the pre-reading notice effect, the main control CPU 30a executes the variation game that causes the variation in reach reach regardless of the value of the reach determination random number associated with the second reserved storage number. Execute the 2-reach variation process. On the other hand, the main control CPU 30a reads the value of the reach determination random number associated with the second reserved storage number and compares the reach determination random value with the reach determination value when the prefetch notice effect is not executed. Then, reach determination is made as to whether or not both values match. In addition, as the reach determination value, a different value is determined depending on whether or not a probability variation state or a variation state is given, the number of stored memory after subtraction, the number of variable games executed after the end of the jackpot game, The probability of determining whether or not to execute reach production may be different. In the present embodiment, the reach determination value is the same between the first variation game and the second variation game in the variation state regardless of whether or not the probability variation state is given.

  If the determination result of the reach determination is affirmative, the main control CPU 30a has won the reach determination, and therefore executes a second reach variation process for executing a variable game that results in a loss reach fluctuation. In the second reach variation process, the main control CPU 30a determines a special symbol to be confirmed and stopped on the second special symbol display device 12b, and selects one of the fluctuation patterns for the deviation reach variation. ,decide. 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 executes the second shift variation process for executing the variable game that causes the shift variation. . In the second deviation variation process, the main control CPU 30a determines a deviation symbol as a special figure to be confirmed and stopped on the second special symbol display device 12b. Subsequently, the main control CPU 30a selects and determines one of the variation patterns for deviation variation. 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 a 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 the control of the big hit game, and gives a predetermined control to the central control CPU 31a of the overall control board 31. A control command is output at a predetermined timing. 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. 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. When the main control CPU 30a is won, the main control CPU 30a outputs an opening signal when opening the big winning opening 18, and outputs a closing signal when closing the big winning opening 18.

  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.

  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 operation 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, 100 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” for the number of operations for each variable game (at the end of the variable game), and when the value becomes “0”, clears the operation flag (sets “0”), A change 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 contents of control executed by the overall control CPU 31a to execute a variable game including various effects will be described below. In the present embodiment, the overall control CPU 31a that executes various processes described below functions as an effect control unit.

  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 an opening command, a round command, and an ending command are input, the overall control CPU 31a outputs the command to the display control board 32.

  Further, upon input of the variation pattern designation command and the special figure designation command, the overall control CPU 31a displays the effect display device 11 on the basis of the final stop symbol designated by the fluctuation pattern designation command and the special figure designation command. Determine the decoration.

  More specifically, in the case of a jackpot symbol to which a jackpot game is given, the overall control CPU 31a determines a decoration diagram from the jackpot symbols. In the present embodiment, regardless of the type of winning jackpot, the winning jackpot is determined from [111] [222] [333] [444] [555] [666] [777] [888]. In particular, when winning a promising big hit, it is determined from [111] [333] [555] [777] as a big win symbol, while when winning a non-probable big hit, [ 222] [444] [666] [888].

  As described above, in this embodiment, since one of the different types of jackpot symbols is determined depending on whether or not a winning jackpot is won and a non-probable jackpot is won, it is determined whether a winning jackpot or a non-probable bonus You can now determine whether you have won the jackpot.

  In addition, the overall control CPU 31a, when the designated final stop symbol is an outlier symbol, and when the variation pattern for the deviation reach variation is designated, the decorative control is selected from the off symbol symbols forming the reach state. decide. In addition, when the designated final stop symbol is a missing symbol and a variation pattern for deviation variation is designated, the overall control CPU 31a determines a decoration from the missing symbols. 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.

  Further, upon input of a change designation command and a change termination command, the overall control CPU 31a sets a value corresponding to the command in the overall control RAM 31c. In particular, the general control CPU 31a can specify the type of the big hit game by inputting a special figure designation command at the start of the variable game that is a big hit. Further, the overall control CPU 31a can specify whether or not the probability variation state and the variation state are given based on the type of the big hit game, and the number of variations. The overall control CPU 31a sets the specified number of times of change to the number of operations assigned to the overall control RAM 31c when the change state is given. This number of operations is a counter for counting the number of times that the variable state is given. Then, the overall control CPU 31a subtracts “1” the number of times of operation every time the variable game is executed until the number of times of operation becomes “0”.

  In addition, when winning the winning jackpot game, after the jackpot game is over, it becomes a probability changing state and a changing state, but the overall control CPU 31a is an effect mode for displaying a background image indicating that the probability changing state is given. The designated command is output to the display control CPU 32a. On the other hand, if the overall control CPU 31a wins the non-probable big hit, it will enter the non-probable change state and the variable state after the jackpot game ends. An effect mode designation command for displaying a background image indicating that the short state is given is output to the display control CPU 32a. Further, the overall control CPU 31a displays an effect mode designation command for displaying a background image indicating that the probability variation state and the variation state are not provided when the variation state ends in the non-probability variation state. Output to the control CPU 32a.

  Next, the hold control process executed by the overall control CPU 31a will be described below with reference to FIG. The hold control process is a process for performing display control of the hold image, and is executed every time a hold designation command is input.

  First, as shown in FIG. 11, the overall control CPU 31a determines whether or not a prefetch command has been input (step S101). If the determination result of step S101 is negative (no prefetch command is input), the overall control CPU 31a proceeds to step S105 without executing steps S102 to S104. On the other hand, if the determination result in step S101 is affirmative (a prefetch command has been input), the overall control CPU 31a sends a prefetch command to the overall control RAM 31c so as to correspond to the number of reserved memories specified by the prefetch command. Set (step S102), the process proceeds to step S103.

  In step S103, the overall control CPU 31a determines whether or not the prefetch lottery is won based on the input prefetch command. If the determination result of step S103 is negative (the prefetch lottery is not won), the overall control CPU 31a proceeds to step S105 without executing step 104. On the other hand, if the determination result in step S103 is affirmative (the prefetch lottery is won), the overall control CPU 31a determines the effect content based on the effect content determination table shown in FIG. 12 (step S104). The process proceeds to step S105.

  In step S105, the overall control CPU 31a sets the display mode of the hold image and ends the hold control process. In this process, if the overall control CPU 31a receives both the hold designation command and the prefetch command and has been selected for the prefetch lottery, in step S104, the overall image of the hold image is increased so that the number of hold memories is increased. A special display mode is determined as the display mode and is set in a predetermined area of the overall control RAM 31c. In particular, the overall control CPU 31a sets, in the overall control RAM 31c, a special display mode at the time of winning a prize and a special display mode at the start of each pending symbol variation game. As a result, the setting is made so that the reserved image displayed before is updated so as to increase by one in the special display mode.

  Further, when only the hold designation command is input without inputting the prefetch command, the overall control CPU 31a determines the display mode of the hold image so that the hold memory number is subtracted, and the overall control RAM 31c Set to area. As a result, a setting is made so that the reserved image that has been displayed before is updated so as to subtract one. In particular, when the pre-reading notice effect is being executed, the overall control CPU 31a reads the special display mode from the overall control RAM 31c at the start of each pending symbol variation game, and specially displays at the start of each pending symbol variation game. The display mode may be changed.

  Further, when both the hold designation command and the prefetch command are input and the overall control CPU 31a does not win the prefetch lottery, the general display mode is set as the display mode of the hold image so that the number of hold memories is increased. It is determined and set in a predetermined area of the overall control RAM 31c. As a result, the setting is made so that the hold image that has been displayed before is updated so as to increase by one in the normal display mode.

  In a process different from the hold control process, the overall control CPU 31a outputs a hold designation command indicating the set hold image display mode to the display control CPU 32a. As a result, the hold image is displayed in the display mode set in step S105.

Here, the effect content determination table will be described below with reference to FIG.
The effect content determination table is a table for determining the content (type) of the prefetch notice effect. In this effect content determination table, as shown in FIG. 12, the current game state, the prefetch command, the type of the prefetch notice effect that is finally executed, and the type of the prefetch notice effect that is finally executed. Are associated with random numbers for determining.

  In the present embodiment, the current gaming state is whether or not a certain change state is given regardless of whether or not the change state. In addition, the prefetch command includes the type of the variable game, whether or not to win, the type of jackpot, and the type of reach effect. In particular, the types of jackpots are classified into probabilistic jackpots and non-probable jackpots. The reach effect is classified into a case where only the NR effect is executed and a case where the SR effect is executed.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the display mode can be changed when the pre-reading notice effect is started when the game ball is won, and thereafter, the execution of the previously held variable game is started. For this reason, the display mode at the start of the variable game that is executed immediately before the variable game that is the target of the prefetch notice effect is the display mode that is finally executed. In addition, the reserved image has a first special display mode based on the prefetching notice effect E1, a second special display mode based on the prefetching notice effect E2, and a third special display mode based on the prefetching notice effect E3. Each is displayed in the fourth special display mode based on the production E4.

  In this embodiment, when the pre-reading notice effect to be finally executed is determined as described above, the overall control CPU 31a determines the type of the pre-reading notice effect at the time of winning based on the type of the effect, The type of the pre-reading notice effect at the start of a non-final floating game is determined. In particular, the overall control CPU 31a selects any one of the combinations of the pre-reading notice effects in which the big hit expectation is not lowered in the order of execution of the pre-reading notice effects. As a specific example, when the general control CPU 31a determines that the prefetch notice effect E3 is to be finally executed when a prefetch command having a hold memory number “3” is input, the hold memory number “1” is determined. It is specified that the pre-reading notice effect E3 is executed in the floating game that is put on hold. Then, the pre-reading notice effect in the variable game held as the reserved memory number “2” and the variable game held as the reserved memory number “3” at the time of winning is determined. In this case, as a pre-reading notice effect in the variable game held as the holding memory numbers “3” and “2”, a pre-reading notice effect E1 (hereinafter referred to as “E1”)-E1 pattern, an E1-E2 pattern, E1 One of the pattern -E3, the pattern E2-E2, the pattern E2-E3, and the pattern E3-E3 is selected. That is, the pre-reading notice effect is an effect in which the display mode can be changed step by step without lowering the expected degree of jackpot, and the pre-reading notice effect E4 is the final display mode. In the present embodiment, when the pre-reading notice effect is executed in response to the winning of the game ball at the first start winning opening 14, the second change game is executed before the notice trigger symbol change game. Sometimes, the pre-reading notice effect is executed so as to continue the previous special display mode.

  As a specific example, when the current gaming state is a probable change state and the SR effect is executed and the probable change is a big hit, the prefetched notice effect to be finally executed is a probability of 101/251. A pre-reading notice effect E1 is determined. Further, the prefetching notice effect E2 is determined with a probability of 70/251, the prefetching notice effect E3 with a probability of 50/251, and the prefetching notice effect E4 with a probability of 30/251.

  In this way, the pre-reading notice effect is determined based on the current gaming state, whether or not the jackpot included in the prefetching command, the type of jackpot and the variation pattern. In particular, when only the NR effect is executed, only the prefetching notice effect E1 is finally executed, and when the SR effect is executed, the prefetching notice effects E1 to E4 can be finally executed. For this reason, by executing the pre-reading notice effects E2 to E4, only the NR effect is not executed, and it is determined that the SR effect is executed.

  In addition, when the current gaming state is a probable change state, the prefetch notice effect E4 can be finally executed, but when the current game state is a non-probable change state, the prefetch notice effect E4 is not executed. In the case of a big hit, the pre-reading notice effect E4 can be finally executed, but in the case of a loss, the pre-reading notice effect E4 is not executed.

  Further, in the case of winning a probable big hit, the prefetch notice effect E4 is finally executed with a higher probability than in the case of winning a non-probable big win. For this reason, when the pre-reading notice effect E4 is executed, the degree of expectation for winning an advantageous jackpot increases.

  In addition, when the current gaming state is a probability change state, the pre-reading notice effect E3 can be finally executed, but when the current gaming state is a non-probability change state, the prefetching notice effect E3 is executed. Not.

  On the other hand, when it is a big hit, the pre-reading notice effect E3 is executed with the same probability whether the current gaming state is a probable change state or a non-probable change state. The pre-reading notice effect is executed with a higher probability than in the case of a loss. Further, the pre-reading notice effect E2 is determined with the same probability in the case where the current gaming state is the probability variation state and the case where the current gaming state is the non-probability variation state.

  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. In the present embodiment, the display control CPU 32a that executes various processes described below functions as an effect control unit.

  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 displays the decoration drawing in a variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command and starts the variation game. Controls the display content of. 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.

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

  The display control CPU 32a controls the image display unit GH of the effect display device 11 to display the hold image when the hold designation command is input from the overall control CPU 31a. In particular, when a hold designation command for displaying the designated hold image in the special display mode is input, the display control CPU 32a displays the designated hold image in the special display mode, thereby executing the pre-reading notice effect. The display contents of the effect display device 11 are controlled.

  Further, when an effect mode designation command is input, the display control CPU 32a specifies the type of the background image and performs control so that the specified type of background image is displayed on the effect display device 11. As a result, the display control CPU 32a, when in the probability variation state and the variation state, causes the probability variation confirmation effect to confirm that the probability variation state is given. On the other hand, when the display control CPU 32a is in the non-probable change state and the variable state, the first non-probable change determination effect is determined in which it is determined that the change state is not given but the change state is given. Will be executed. Further, the display control CPU 32a, when in the non-probability change state and the non-change state, executes the second non-probability change effect that determines that the probability change state and the change state are not given.

As described above in detail, the present embodiment has the following effects.
(1) In a gaming state to which a variation state that can shorten the variation time of the variation game is given, when the number of variation games executed in the gaming state exceeds the prescribed number, it does not exceed The reach production is executed with a low probability. On the other hand, when the reach effect is executed in the pending symbol variation game that can be executed before the target of the prior determination and the execution is held, the execution of the pre-reading notice effect is restricted. For this reason, as the probability of executing the reach effect decreases, the execution of the pre-reading notice effect becomes difficult to be regulated, and the execution frequency of the pre-reading notice effect increases. Therefore, by changing the execution frequency of the reach effect and the look-ahead notice effect depending on the number of variable games executed in the variable state, the effect to be executed can be varied, and the same game state Even so, it is possible to improve the interest of the game by executing an effective performance.

  (2) In the gaming state to which the variable state is given, it is necessary to consider the time efficiency related to the execution of the variable game. Therefore, after a predetermined number of fluctuating games have been executed since the change state was given, it is determined with a low probability that a reach effect that tends to be relatively inefficient in time is executed, and is relatively efficient in time. A prefetching notice effect that tends to be easily executed. For this reason, after the prescribed number of variable games have been executed, by improving the time efficiency related to the execution of the variable game, the progress of the game can be made smooth and the interest in the game can be improved.

  (3) In the gaming state to which the variable state is given, when the number of variable games executed in the gaming state exceeds the specified number, the special variation pattern is less likely to be determined than when the number does not exceed. Therefore, after the prescribed number of variable games have been executed, it is possible to improve the time efficiency of one variable game in the variable state, and to provide a variety of effects to be executed, thereby improving the interest in the game. be able to.

  (4) Also, by varying the execution frequency of the effect based on the special variation pattern depending on the number of variation games executed in the variable state, the effect to be executed can be varied. Even in the same game state, it is possible to improve the interest of the game by executing an effective performance.

  (5) After a predetermined number of fluctuation games have been executed, it is possible to determine the execution of a reach effect that is relatively inefficient in time with a low probability, and accordingly, it is difficult to determine a special fluctuation pattern. For this reason, after the prescribed number of variable games have been executed, the time efficiency of one variable game in the variable state can be improved, and the effects to be executed can be varied, and the interest in games is improved. Can be made.

  (6) When the pre-reading notice effect is executed, the reach effect is executed in the notice-triggering symbol variation game that is the trigger for the execution. For this reason, when the pre-reading notice effect is executed, a sense of expectation for the execution of the reach effect can be enhanced, and an interest in the game can be improved.

  (7) After the specified number of fluctuating games have been executed after the player has been able to identify a gaming state that is given a probable variation state and a variation state and is likely to be a big hit relatively quickly, While the execution of the reach effect is determined with a low probability, the execution frequency of the pre-reading notice effect increases accordingly, and the execution frequency of the effect based on the special variation pattern decreases. For this reason, the time efficiency of one variation game is improved after the prescribed number of variation games are executed in an effective situation in which the player can identify the probability variation state and the variation state. Can improve the interest of the game.

  (8) When it is determined not to execute the pre-reading notice effect, particularly in the configuration for determining whether to execute the reach effect, it is possible to suppress a reduction in the frequency of execution of the pre-reading notice effect, which is effective. By performing the production, it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

[Second Embodiment]
Next, a second embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to FIG. In the following description, the same reference numerals are given to the same configurations and the same control contents as those of the already described embodiments, and the overlapping description is omitted or simplified.

  In the above embodiment, the execution probability of the pre-reading notice effect itself is not changed regardless of whether or not the number of variable games executed after the end of the jackpot game has exceeded the specified number of times. Depending on whether or not the prescribed number of times has been exceeded, the execution probability itself of the prefetch notice effect may be changed. Specifically, when the specified number of times is exceeded, execution of the pre-reading notice effect may be determined with a higher probability than when the number of times is not exceeded.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 13, when there is a deviation in the non-variable state, the pre-reading notice effect is executed with a probability of 5/200 regardless of whether or not it is in the probable variation state. If there is a deviation in the state, the pre-reading notice effect is executed with a probability of 15/200 regardless of whether or not the state is in the probability variation state. In the case of a big hit in the non-variable short state, regardless of whether or not it is in the probable state, the pre-reading notice effect is executed with a probability of 100/200, and the big hit is in the non-probable state and the short state. The pre-reading notice effect is executed with a probability of 120/200. In addition, in the case of a big hit in the probable change state and the short change state, if the number of variable games executed after the end of the big hit game does not exceed the prescribed number, the prefetching notice effect is executed with a probability of 150/200. If it exceeds, the pre-reading notice effect is executed with a probability of 168/200. Further, in step S56 of FIG. 9, the main control CPU 30a executes the prefetch lottery process with such a probability.

  In this way, after the prescribed number of fluctuating games are executed, it is easy to execute the pre-reading notice effect by determining the execution of the reach effect with a low probability, but further, the execution of the pre-reading notice effect is determined with a high probability. To do. For this reason, after changing to a variable state and a predetermined number of fluctuating games have been executed, the execution frequency of the pre-reading notice effect can be further increased, and the time efficiency related to the execution of the fluctuating game can be improved, and the progress of the game can be improved. It is possible to improve the interest of the game.

[Third Embodiment]
Next, a third embodiment embodying the present invention will be described below.
In each embodiment, the selection probability of the special variation pattern itself is not changed regardless of whether or not the number of variation games executed after the end of the jackpot game exceeds the prescribed number. When the prescribed number of times is exceeded, the special variation pattern may be determined with a lower probability than when the prescribed number is not exceeded.

  Specifically, when the number of fluctuating games executed after the end of the big hit game does not exceed the prescribed number, as shown in FIG. 8, when the big hit fluctuation is determined, the probability is 1/4. When the outlier reach variation is determined, the special variation pattern is determined with a probability of 1/7. On the other hand, when the specified number of times is exceeded, unlike the case of FIG. 8, when the big hit fluctuation is determined, the probability is 1/6, and when the outreach reach fluctuation is determined, the probability is 1/10. Thus, the special variation pattern may be determined. Further, in the special symbol start process, the main control CPU 30a performs the special fluctuation with such probability in the first big hit fluctuation process, the first reach fluctuation process, the second big hit fluctuation process, and the second reach fluctuation process. Select a pattern.

  As described above, it is difficult to determine the special variation pattern by determining the execution of the reach effect with a low probability after the predetermined number of variation games have been executed. However, the special variation pattern is further determined with a low probability. For this reason, after changing to a variable state and a predetermined number of fluctuation games are executed, the determination frequency of the special fluctuation pattern can be further reduced, and the progress of the game is improved by improving the time efficiency related to the execution of the fluctuation games. It is possible to improve the interest of the game.

[Fourth Embodiment]
Next, a fourth embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to FIG.
In each embodiment, the sum of the execution frequency (appearance rate) of the pre-reading notice effect and the execution frequency (appearance rate) of the effect based on the special variation pattern is the same regardless of whether or not the prescribed number of fluctuation games have been executed. You may do it. In the present embodiment, “same” is a concept including substantially different as long as it cannot be specified by a player.

  As a specific example, first, the winning probability of jackpot is defined as 1/250 in the low probability state and 1/25 in the high probability state. Further, as shown in FIG. 14, when the reach probability shifts in the non-variable state, the reach effect is executed with a probability of 1/16 regardless of whether or not the probability change state. In the probability variation state and the variation state, the reach effect is executed with a probability of 1/32. On the other hand, when there is a difference between the probability variation state and the variation state, when the number of variable games executed after the end of the big hit game does not exceed the prescribed number, the reach effect is executed with a probability of 1/50. When the specified number of times is exceeded, the reach effect is executed with a probability of 1/200.

  Further, the execution probability of the pre-reading notice effect is the same as the probability shown in FIG. 13 except for the case where a big hit is made in the probability change state and the variable state. The probability is 150/200 regardless of whether or not the number of variable games executed after the game has ended exceeds the specified number. Similarly to FIG. 8, the selection probability of the special variation pattern is 1/4 when the big hit variation is determined, and when the outreach reach variation is determined, 1 / A probability of 7.

  In the present embodiment, it is assumed that the restriction condition as in step S55 of FIG. 9 is not defined. In addition, even if a running variation game executes a reach effect, the prefetch notice effect is not regulated. Further, when there is no pending symbol variation game at the time of winning the game ball, the pre-reading notice effect is restricted regardless of whether or not the variation game is being executed. In order to facilitate understanding of the invention, when the determination target symbol variation game is the first variation game, it is not considered that the second variation game is preferentially executed.

  Based on such conditions, the appearance rate of the pre-reading notice effect and the appearance rate of the effect based on the special variation pattern, depending on whether the number of the variable games executed after the end of the jackpot game exceeds the specified number or not And the sum.

  As for the appearance rate of the pre-reading notice effect, first, assuming that the reach effect is not executed in the pending symbol variation game, the appearance rate of the pre-reading notice effect is calculated except for the restriction by the execution of the reach effect. Then, the appearance rate of the pre-reading notice effect that is not regulated by the execution of the reach effect is calculated for each number of pending symbol variation games, and the average is calculated.

  Specifically, the appearance rate of the pre-reading notice effect in the probability variation state and the variable state is calculated without considering the restriction due to the execution of the reach effect in the pending symbol variation game. Regardless of whether or not the number of variable games exceeds the prescribed number, the product of the winning probability of jackpot and the execution probability of the pre-reading notice effect at the time of jackpot is 1/25 × 150/200, which is 3.0%. Further, the product of the winning probability of losing and the execution probability of the pre-reading notice effect at the time of losing is 7.2% at 24/25 × 15/200. These sums are 10.2%. That is, when the restriction by the reach effect in the pending symbol variation game is not taken into consideration, the appearance rate of the pre-reading notice effect is 10.2%.

  Next, the probability that the reach effect is executed in the pending symbol variation game at the time of winning is calculated. First, when there is no pending symbol variation game at the time of winning a prize, the prefetching notice effect itself is not executed (0%) regardless of whether or not the reach effect is executed.

  Also, if there is one pending symbol variation game at the time of winning and the number of variation games does not exceed the prescribed number, the winning probability of losing and the probability that the pre-reading notice effect will not be executed at the time of losing will be reached at the time of losing The product of the probability that the performance is not executed is 24/25 × 185/200 × 49/50, which is about 87.0%. Therefore, the product of 10.2% and about 87.0% results in an appearance rate of the pre-reading notice effect of about 8.9%. Also, if there are two pending symbol variation games at the time of winning and the number of variation games does not exceed the prescribed number, the look-ahead is calculated by the product of 10.2%, about 87.0%, and about 87.0%. The appearance rate of the notice effect will be about 7.7%. Similarly, when there are three pending symbol variation games at the time of winning and the number of variation games does not exceed the prescribed number, the actual execution probability of the prefetching notice effect is about 6.7%. And the average of these is about 5.8%. That is, when the number of times of the variable game does not exceed the specified number of times, the appearance rate of the prefetch notice effect is about 5.8%.

  On the other hand, if there is one pending symbol variation game at the time of winning and the number of variation games exceeds the specified number, the winning probability of losing and the probability that the pre-reading notice effect will not be executed at the time of losing The product of the probability that the reach effect is not executed at 24/25 × 185/200 × 199/200 is about 88.4%. Therefore, the product of 10.2% and about 88.4% results in an appearance rate of the pre-reading notice effect of about 9.0%. Similarly, when the number of variable games exceeds the specified number, if there are two pending symbol variable games at the time of winning, the appearance rate of the pre-reading notice effect will be about 8.0%, and at the time of winning When there are three pending symbol variation games, the appearance rate of the prefetch notice effect is about 7.0%. And the average of these is about 6.0%. That is, when the number of times of the variable game exceeds the specified number of times, the appearance rate of the pre-reading notice effect is about 6.0%.

Next, the appearance rate of the effect based on the special variation pattern is calculated from the sum of the appearance rate of the special variation pattern at the time of big hit and the appearance rate of the special variation pattern at the time of loss reach.
The appearance rate of the special variation pattern at the time of jackpot is calculated by multiplying the winning probability at the jackpot by the selection probability of the special variation pattern at the jackpot. Specifically, regardless of whether or not the number of times of the variable game exceeds the prescribed number, 1/25 × 1/4 is 1.0%.

  On the other hand, the appearance rate of the effect based on the special variation pattern at the time of loss is calculated by multiplying the winning probability of loss, the reach probability at the time of loss, and the selection probability of the special variation pattern at the time of loss. Specifically, when the number of times of the variable game exceeds the specified number of times, 24/25 × 1/50 × 1/7 is about 0.3%, and the number of the variable games does not exceed the specified number of times. In this case, 24/25 × 1/200 × 1/7 is about 0.1%.

  Therefore, the appearance rate of the production based on the special variation pattern is about 1.3% when the number of times of the variation game exceeds the specified number of times, and about 1 when the number of times of the variation game exceeds the specified number of times. .1%.

  Thus, when the number of times of the variation game does not exceed the specified number of times, the appearance rate of the pre-reading notice effect is about 5.8%, and the appearance rate of the effect based on the special variation pattern is about 1.3%. The sum is about 7.1%. On the other hand, when the number of times of the variation game exceeds the prescribed number, the appearance rate of the pre-reading notice effect is about 6.0%, and the appearance rate of the effect based on the special variation pattern is about 1.1%. The sum is about 7.1%. In this way, depending on whether or not the number of variable games exceeds the specified number of times, the ratio of the appearance rate of the pre-reading notice effect and the appearance rate of the effect based on the special variation pattern is different, and the sum of them is the same Will be controlled.

  In this way, the sum of the execution frequency of the pre-reading notice effect and the execution frequency of the effect based on the special change pattern is the same regardless of whether or not the specified number of change games has been executed. For this reason, after the prescribed number of variable games have been executed, the time efficiency of one variable game in the variable state is improved, and various effects can be executed while maintaining the same sum of the execution frequencies. It is possible to improve the interest of the game. Note that the pre-reading notice effect is a continuous notice effect that is executed over a plurality of continuous variation games, and the effect based on the special variation pattern is over a plurality of variation cycles in one variation game. It is a continuous notice effect that is executed. In other words, the pre-reading notice effect and the effect based on the special variation pattern are the same continuous notice effect, although the unit (fluctuating game or variation cycle) is different. Thus, while changing the ratio of the appearance rate of these effects, it can control to maintain the appearance rate as a continuous notice effect. In addition, as the continuous notice effect, the game is executed in all of a plurality of continuous variable games (or variable cycles), but the present invention is not limited to this, and may not be executed in all of them.

[Fifth Embodiment]
Next, a fifth embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to FIG.
In each embodiment, when the reach effect is executed in the running variation game or all the pending symbol variation games, the execution of the pre-reading notice effect is restricted. Need not be regulated. In this case as well, the sum of the appearance rate of the pre-reading notice effect and the appearance rate of the effect based on the special variation pattern may be the same regardless of whether or not the specified number of change games has been executed.

  As a specific example, first, the winning probability of jackpot is defined as 1/250 in the low probability state and 1/25 in the high probability state. Further, the reach probability is defined to be the same as the probability shown in FIG. Further, the execution probability of the pre-reading notice effect is specified to be the same as the probability shown in FIG. In addition, as shown in FIGS. 15A and 15B, the selection probability of the special variation pattern is the same when the big hit variation is determined and when the outlier reach variation is determined. , 1/4 probability.

  Based on such conditions, the appearance rate of the pre-reading notice effect and the appearance rate of the effect based on the special variation pattern, depending on whether the number of the variable games executed after the end of the jackpot game exceeds the specified number or not And the sum.

  First, the appearance rate of the prefetching notice effect in the case of the probability variation state and the variation state is calculated. When the number of times of the variable game does not exceed the prescribed number, the product of the winning probability of the jackpot and the execution probability of the pre-reading notice effect at the time of the jackpot becomes 3.0% at 1/25 × 150/200. Further, the product of the winning probability of losing and the execution probability of the pre-reading notice effect at the time of losing is 7.2% at 24/25 × 15/200. These sums are 10.2%. That is, when the number of times of the variable game does not exceed the specified number of times, the appearance rate of the prefetch notice effect is 10.2%.

  On the other hand, when the number of times of the variable game exceeds the specified number, the product of the winning probability of the big hit and the execution probability of the pre-reading notice effect at the time of the big hit becomes 1/25 × 168/200, which is 3.36%. Further, the product of the winning probability of losing and the execution probability of the pre-reading notice effect at the time of losing is 7.2% at 24/25 × 15/200. And the sum of these becomes 10.56%. That is, when the number of times of the variable game exceeds the specified number of times, the appearance rate of the prefetch notice effect is 10.56%.

Next, the appearance rate of the effect based on the special variation pattern is calculated from the sum of the appearance rate of the special variation pattern at the time of big hit and the appearance rate of the special variation pattern at the time of loss reach.
The appearance rate of the special variation pattern at the time of jackpot is calculated by multiplying the winning probability at the jackpot by the selection probability of the special variation pattern at the jackpot. Specifically, regardless of whether or not the number of times of the variable game exceeds the prescribed number, 1/25 × 1/4 is 1.0%.

  On the other hand, the appearance rate of the effect based on the special variation pattern at the time of loss is calculated by multiplying the winning probability of loss, the reach probability at the time of loss, and the selection probability of the special variation pattern at the time of loss. Specifically, when the number of times of the variable game exceeds the specified number of times, 24/25 × 1/50 × 1/4 is 0.48%, and the number of times of the variable game does not exceed the specified number of times Therefore, 24/25 × 1/200 × 1/4 is 0.12%.

  For this reason, the appearance rate of the production based on the special variation pattern is 1.48% when the number of times of the variable game exceeds the specified number of times, and 1.12 when the number of times of the variable game exceeds the specified number of times. %.

  Thus, when the number of times of the variation game does not exceed the specified number of times, the sum of the appearance rate of the prefetch notice effect is 10.20% and the appearance rate of the effect based on the special variation pattern is 1.48%. It becomes 11.68%. On the other hand, when the number of times of the variation game exceeds the specified number of times, the sum of the appearance rate of the look-ahead notice effect is 10.56% and the appearance rate of the effect based on the special variation pattern is 1.12%. It becomes 11.68%. In this way, depending on whether or not the number of variable games exceeds the specified number of times, the ratio of the appearance rate of the pre-reading notice effect and the appearance rate of the effect based on the special variation pattern is different, and the sum of them is the same Will be controlled.

In addition, the said embodiment can be embodied in another embodiment (another example) as follows.
In each embodiment, the reach probability may be the same regardless of the number of variable games executed after the end of the jackpot game. In this case, after the prescribed number of fluctuation games have been executed, the special fluctuation pattern may be determined with a low probability, or the prefetch notice effect may be executed with a high probability. As a result, after the prescribed number of variable games have been executed, the time efficiency of one variable game in the variable state can be improved, and the effects to be executed can be varied, thereby enhancing the interest in games. Can be made.

  In each embodiment, the background image is displayed so that it can be specified whether the state is a probability variation state or a non-probability variation state. However, the present invention is not limited to this. A background image may be displayed so that it is not determined that the state is given. That is, a probability variation non-deterministic effect in which the provision of the probability variation state is not confirmed regardless of whether or not the probability variation state is present may be executed. In addition, the variation pattern, the decoration that is confirmed and displayed, the opening mode of the big winning opening 18 in the big hit game, and the like may not be specified. For example, whether or not winning a promiscuous jackpot or winning a non-probable jackpot, [111] [222] [333] [444] [555] [666] [777] [888] may be determined.

  In each embodiment, the reach probability is varied depending on whether or not the number of variable games executed after the end of the big hit game exceeds the specified number only in the probability variation state and the variation state, the probability variation state and the variation state Not limited to.

  -In each embodiment, when the pre-reading notice effect is executed, the reach effect is always executed in the notice-triggering symbol variation game that is the trigger of the execution. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the reach effect is not executed. There may be. That is, when it is determined that the pre-reading notice effect is to be executed, the reach effect can be executed in the notice trigger symbol variation game.

  In each embodiment, it is determined whether or not to execute the pre-reading notice effect, and if it is determined not to execute, it is determined whether or not to execute the reach effect. It may be determined whether or not to execute, and if it is determined to execute the reach effect, it may be determined whether or not to execute the pre-reading notice effect.

  -In each embodiment, the variation cycle showed from the start of the variation of the decorative drawing to the temporary stop display or fixed stop display of the decorative drawing, but not limited to this, What is necessary is just to make the fluctuation start of a decoration figure once.

  In each embodiment, the upper limit of the number of variable cycles included in a single variable game is four times, but is not limited to this, for example, two times, three times, five times or more Good. Further, for example, it may be constituted by one fluctuation cycle and not constituted by a plurality of fluctuation cycles.

  -In each embodiment, although the reservation prefetch notice effect was employ | adopted, you may employ | adopt not only this but a background prefetch notice effect. This background pre-reading notice effect is an effect that changes the background image without using a reserved image or the like, and is an effect that does not notify the notice-trigger symbol change game.

  In each embodiment, as the pre-reading notice effect, an effect suggesting the degree of expectation of jackpot depending on the type of effect to be executed is adopted, but not limited to this, the expectation of jackpot is expected depending on the number of symbol variation games executed continuously. An effect suggesting a degree may be used, or a combination of these may be used.

  In each embodiment, when it is determined that the game is out of date, the pre-reading notice effect is executed with the same probability in the probability variation state and the non-probability variation state as the current gaming state. In such a case, the pre-reading notice effect may be executed with a different probability depending on whether the current gaming state is the probability variation state or the non-probability variation state. Further, for example, when it is determined that the game is out of date, the pre-reading notice effect may be executed with a probability that the probability variation state is lower than the non-probability variation state as the current gaming state.

  -In each embodiment, when it is determined that a big hit is made, the pre-reading notice effect is executed with a higher probability in the probability variation state than the non-probability variation state as the current gaming state. If it is determined that, the pre-reading notice effect may be executed with a probability that the probability variation state is lower than the probability variation state as the current gaming state.

  In each embodiment, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not to execute the pre-reading notice effect. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the overall control CPU 31a may also be determined. Further, the main control CPU 30a outputs a prefetch command to the general control CPU 31a so as to be able to specify whether or not a big hit is made based on a value such as a random number for hit determination, and the general control CPU 31a Based on the command, it may be determined whether to execute the pre-reading notice effect.

  -In each embodiment, it is before the big hit determination, and at the time of winning the game ball, the value of the random number for winning determination is determined and whether or not the pre-reading notice effect is executed is determined. For example, the determination and determination may be performed before the big hit determination and at the start of the variable game, not when the game ball is won.

  -In each embodiment, it is before the big hit determination, and the pre-reading notice effect is executed from the time of winning the game ball, but not limited to this, for example, from the start of any pending symbol variation game A prefetch notice effect may be executed.

  In each embodiment, the pre-reading notice effect is executed during one or a plurality of variable games. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the pre-reading notice effect is not executed in a single variable game. The pre-reading notice effect may be executed during the fluctuating game. Further, the prefetching notice effect may be executed over a plurality of continuous variation games, or a plurality of prefetching notice effects may be executed without straddling a plurality of continuous variation games.

  In each embodiment, the pre-reading notice effect is executed by displaying an image. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, sound generation, lamp emission, displacement of a movable body, vibration of a firing handle, etc. Well, a combination of these may be used.

  In each embodiment, the overall control CPU 31a can specify the type of jackpot game based on a special figure designation command at the start of a variable game that is a big hit, but is not limited thereto, for example, a special figure is designated. Even if it is not a special figure designation command to be given, it may be a command that designates the type of jackpot game to be given. Of course, a separate command may be specified, but the type of jackpot game may be specified from an existing command, such as a variation pattern specification command.

In each embodiment, the main control board 30, the overall control board 31, and the display control board 32 may be integrally formed.
In each embodiment, the second variation game is executed with priority over the first variation game. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the first variation game and the second variation game may be executed in a winning order. .

-In each embodiment, although it was the structure which performs two types of variable games, it is not restricted to this, For example, the structure which performs one type or three types or more of variable games may be sufficient.
In each embodiment, there are jackpot types such as a probabilistic jackpot and a non-probable jackpot, but this is not a limitation. Moreover, the structure including not only big hit but small hit may be sufficient. That is, the type of hit including big hit and small hit is not limited.

Next, a technical idea that can be grasped from each embodiment and another example will be added below.
(I) The prior notice effect determining means determines whether or not to execute the advance notice effect when the reach determining means determines to execute the reach effect. A gaming machine according to claim 1.

  (B) A starting means that allows a game ball to enter and a symbol change game in which a game ball is entered by the starting means from the start of the change of the symbol to the display of the fixed stop of the symbol is a win. Random number acquisition means for acquiring a value of a random number for hit determination for determining whether or not, and a random number for hit determination acquired by the random number acquisition means when a game ball enters the starter means to the start holding ball The holding storage means for storing the information in association with each other, and at the start of the symbol variation game, the symbol variation game is won based on the value of the random number for hit determination stored in association with the start holding ball in the retention storage means. A hit-decision state that can reduce the fluctuation time of the symbol-variable game in a gaming machine in which a hit game is performed when the judgment result of the hit-determination means is affirmative Game of play Based on the determination result of the game state control means for controlling the game and the hit determination means, a fluctuation cycle in which the fluctuation of the symbol is started once is executed a plurality of times in one symbol fluctuation game, and any fluctuation A game for determining whether or not the variation content determining means for determining the special variation content for which the reach effect is executed in the cycle, and whether or not the number of the symbol variation games executed in the gaming state to which the shortage state is given exceeds the specified number of times A number-of-times determination means, wherein the variation content determination means controls the special variation content more difficult to determine when the determination result of the game number determination means is affirmative than when it is negative.

  (C) A starting means capable of entering a game ball, and a symbol change game in which a game ball is entered by the starting means from the start of the change of the symbol to the display of the fixed stop of the symbol is a hit. Random number acquisition means for acquiring a value of a random number for hit determination for determining whether or not, and a random number for hit determination acquired by the random number acquisition means when a game ball enters the starter means to the start holding ball The holding storage means for storing the information in association with each other, and at the start of the symbol variation game, the symbol variation game is won based on the value of the random number for hit determination stored in association with the start holding ball in the retention storage means. A hit-decision state that can reduce the fluctuation time of the symbol-variable game in a gaming machine in which a hit game is performed when the judgment result of the hit-determination means is affirmative Game of play A game state control means for controlling the game, a reach determination means for determining whether or not to execute a reach effect based on the determination result of the hit determination means, and the reach based on the determination result of the hit determination means. When it is determined that the reach effect is to be executed by the determining means, a change cycle in which a symbol change is started once is executed a plurality of times in one symbol change game, and the reach effect is executed in any of the change cycles. Before the determination of the hit determination means based on the hit determination random number stored in the hold storage means in association with the starting hold ball. It is determined whether to execute a prior notice effect based on the determination result by the prior determination means and the determination result by the prior determination means before the determination of the hit determination means. If the advance notice effect is determined by the advance notice effect determining means, the effect executing means for executing the effect, and the prior notice effect determining means, the prior notice is determined before the hit determining means is determined. An effect control means for controlling the execution of the effect by the effect execution means, and a game number determination means for determining whether or not the number of symbol variation games executed in the gaming state to which the variable state is given exceeds a specified number. The reach determination means determines that the reach effect is executed with a lower probability than the negative case when the determination result of the game number determination means is affirmative, and the variation content determination means When it is determined that the reach effect is executed by the reach determination means, the special variation content is determined with the same probability regardless of the determination result of the game number determination means. The prior notice effect determining means can be executed before the symbol variation game based on the hit determination random number determined by the prior determination means, and the reach effect is executed in the symbol variation game whose execution is suspended. In this case, a gaming machine that performs control for restricting execution of the advance notice effect.

  (D) A starting means capable of entering a game ball, and a symbol change game in which a game ball is entered by the starting means from the start of the change of the symbol to the fixed stop display of the symbol is a hit. Random number acquisition means for acquiring a value of a random number for hit determination for determining whether or not, and a random number for hit determination acquired by the random number acquisition means when a game ball enters the starter means to the start holding ball The holding storage means for storing the information in association with each other, and at the start of the symbol variation game, the symbol variation game is won based on the value of the random number for hit determination stored in association with the start holding ball in the retention storage means. A hit-decision state that can reduce the fluctuation time of the symbol-variable game in a gaming machine in which a hit game is performed when the judgment result of the hit-determination means is affirmative Game of play A game state control means for controlling the game, a reach determination means for determining whether or not to execute a reach effect based on the determination result of the hit determination means, and the reach based on the determination result of the hit determination means. When it is determined that the reach effect is to be executed by the determining means, a change cycle in which a symbol change is started once is executed a plurality of times in one symbol change game, and the reach effect is executed in any of the change cycles. Before the determination of the hit determination means based on the hit determination random number stored in the hold storage means in association with the starting hold ball. It is determined whether to execute a prior notice effect based on the determination result by the prior determination means and the determination result by the prior determination means before the determination of the hit determination means. If the advance notice effect is determined by the advance notice effect determining means, the effect executing means for executing the effect, and the prior notice effect determining means, the prior notice is determined before the hit determining means is determined. An effect control means for controlling the execution of the effect by the effect execution means, and a game number determination means for determining whether or not the number of symbol variation games executed in the gaming state to which the variable state is given exceeds a specified number. The reach determination means determines that the reach effect is executed with the same probability regardless of the determination result of the game number determination means, and the variation content determination means executes the reach effect by the reach determination means. When it is determined that the special variation content is determined with a lower probability than the negative case when the determination result of the game number determination means is affirmative, The prior notice effect determining means can be executed before the symbol variation game based on the hit determination random number determined by the prior determination means, and the reach effect is executed in the symbol variation game whose execution is suspended. In this case, a gaming machine that performs control for restricting execution of the advance notice effect.

  DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 11 ... Production | presentation display apparatus (production execution means), 14 ... 1st start winning opening (starting means), 15 ... 2nd start winning opening (starting means), 16 ... Opening / closing blade (opening / closing means), 18 ... Large winning opening, 30 ... main control board, 30a ... main control CPU (random number acquisition means, advance determination means, advance notice effect determination means, hit determination means, game number determination means, reach determination means, variation content determination means, game state control means) 30c ... Main control RAM (holding storage means), 31 ... Overall control board, 31a ... Overall control CPU (production control means), 31b ... Overall control ROM, 31c ... Overall control RAM, 32 ... Display control board 32a ... CPU for display control (production control means).

Claims (5)

Whether or not the winning means that a game ball can enter and whether or not the symbol change game that is performed from the start of the change of the symbol to the display of the fixed stop of the symbol at a time triggered by the entry of the game ball by the starter is a hit A random number acquisition means for acquiring a value of a random number for hit determination for determining the game, and a hit determination random number acquired by the random number acquisition means when the game ball enters the starter means in association with the start hold ball Whether or not the symbol variation game is won based on the value of a random number for hit determination stored in association with the start-holding ball in the retention storage unit at the start of the symbol storage game and the symbol variation game A game machine in which a winning game is performed when the determination result of the winning determination means is affirmative,
A gaming state control means for controlling a gaming state related to a variable state that can shorten a variation time of the symbol variable game;
Based on the determination result of the hit determination means, a special variation is executed in which a variation cycle in which a symbol variation is started once in a symbol variation game is executed a plurality of times, and a reach effect is performed in any variation cycle. A variable content determination means for determining the content;
Prior determination means for determining a random number for hit determination before the determination of the hit determination means based on the random number for hit determination stored in association with the start holding ball in the hold storage means;
Prior to determining by the hit determining means, based on the determination result by the prior determining means, prior notice effect determining means for determining whether to execute the prior notice effect,
Production execution means for performing production,
If it is determined that the advance notice effect is to be executed by the advance notice effect determining means, an effect control means for performing control to cause the effect execution means to execute the advance notice effect before the determination of the hit determination means,
Game number determination means for determining whether or not the number of symbol variation games executed in the gaming state to which the variable state is given exceeds a specified number of times,
The variation content determining means controls the special variation content to be more difficult to determine when the determination result of the game number determination means is affirmative than when negative.
The advance notice effect determining means can be executed before the symbol change game based on the random number for hit determination determined by the advance determination means, and the reach effect is executed in the symbol change game whose execution is suspended. If so, a gaming machine that controls the execution of the advance notice effect. Reach determination means for determining whether or not to execute reach production based on the determination result of the hit determination means,
The variation content determining means performs control capable of determining the special variation content when the reach determining means determines to execute the reach effect.
The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the reach determination means determines that the reach effect is executed with a lower probability than the negative case when the determination result of the game number determination means is affirmative. Reach determination means for determining whether or not to execute reach production based on the determination result of the hit determination means,
The variation content determining means performs control capable of determining the special variation content when the reach determining means determines to execute the reach effect.
In the case where the reach determination means determines that the reach effect is to be executed by the reach determination means, if the determination result of the game number determination means is affirmative, the special change content has a lower probability than the negative case. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the game machine is determined. Reach determination means for determining whether or not to execute reach production based on the determination result of the hit determination means,
The gaming state control means controls a gaming state related to a probability change state for changing the winning probability of winning from a low probability state to a high probability state,
The effect control means performs control to cause the effect execution means to execute a probability change confirmation effect that informs that the probability change state is given,
When the effect control means determines that the advance notice effect is to be executed by the advance notice effect determination means, in the symbol variation game that triggered the execution of the advance notice effect, a control that can execute the reach effect is performed. Done
The number-of-games determination means determines whether or not the number of symbol variation games executed in the gaming state to which the probability variation state and the variation state are given exceeds a prescribed number of times,
The reach determination means executes the probability change confirmation effect when the probability change state and the change state are given, and when the determination result of the game number determination means is affirmative, the reach effect has a lower probability than the negative result. To execute
In the gaming state in which the probability change confirmation effect is executed and the probability variation state and the variation state are given, the prior notice effect determination means is more negative in the case where the determination result of the game number determination means is affirmative. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein control for executing the advance notice effect is performed with a high probability.   The sum of the probability that the advance notice effect is executed by the advance notice effect determination means and the probability that the special change content is determined by the change content determination means is the same regardless of the determination result of the game number determination means. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein:

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