JP2014023552A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To inhibit deterioration in a player's feeling of expectation due to a notification performance.SOLUTION: When a retention alteration performance is executed, a game machine can execute a notification performance prior to an alteration of a retention image, so that, when a determination result of a situation determination process is negative and accompanies a notification performance, the notification performance is executed in such a manner not as to link to an alternation of the retention image after the notification performance. When a performance has not linked to the alteration of the retention image after the notification performance, the game machine executes a suggestion performance for suggesting a possibility that a symbol variation game with the notification performance may be a specific performance content. Therefore, when the performance does not link to the alteration of the retention image after the notification performance, the game machine does not finishes the game without any change, but derives to the suggestion of the possibility that the symbol variation game may be the specific performance content with the notification performance.

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine capable of executing a pre-effect that suggests the effect of a design-changing game in advance prior to the execution of the design-changing game.

  Conventionally, in a pachinko machine, which is a type of gaming machine, a pre-direction that suggests the possibility that a big hit symbol will be displayed during a symbol variation game in advance prior to the execution of the symbol variation game is provided. There is something to enhance. Examples of such pachinko gaming machines include those described in Patent Document 1. In this pachinko machine, the possibility of displaying a jackpot symbol is suggested by changing the display mode of the number of starting holding balls in the holding ball display section to a “special display mode” different from the “normal display mode”. doing.

  Patent Document 1 discloses a prior effect, that is, a prior effect (notification effect) that informs the player in advance of the change in the display mode prior to the change in the display mode of the number display of the starting reserved balls in the reserved ball display unit. Is disclosed. Further, in Patent Document 1, in addition to the previous effect, a pseudo effect (notification effect) is also executed that gives the player the impression that the previous effect is being executed in a manner similar to the previous effect. Is disclosed.

JP 2006-15006 A (paragraphs [0016], [0017], [0046])

  By the way, in patent document 1, it implement | achieves raising the expectation of the player at the time of these appearance by alerting effects, such as a priori effect and pseudo effect which alert | reports the information regarding a prior effect further. However, in the case where such a notification effect is a pseudo effect, there is room for further efforts to suppress a decrease in the player's expectation even after the recognition of the pseudo effect.

  The present invention has been made paying attention to such problems existing in the prior art, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of suppressing a decrease in the player's expectation due to a notification effect. There is.

  In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, the invention described in claim 1 is characterized in that a storage means for storing a game ball that has entered a start opening for giving a start condition for a symbol variation game as a start hold ball; Preliminary determination for determining the contents of the effect of the symbol variation game based on the received ball when triggered by the ball entering the starting port, and the reserved ball number display means including a display area for displaying the number of the stored held ball And the possibility that the symbol variation game to be determined based on the determination result of the prior determination unit is a specific effect, from the normal display area display mode to the special display area display mode. In a gaming machine equipped with a prior performance execution means for performing a preliminary performance that suggests in advance prior to the execution of the symbol variation game as the determination target by changing, it notifies whether or not the preliminary performance is performed. Announcement Means for performing control, and when the prior effect is performed, the information effect control means for performing the notification effect prior to a change in the display mode of the display area, the notification effect control The means performs a determination process for determining whether or not the preliminary effect execution means performs the preliminary effect. When the determination result of the determination process is affirmative and the notification effect is accompanied, the notification effect is displayed. When the actual notification effect execution process for performing the notification effect is performed so as to lead to a change in the display mode of the display area, and the determination result of the determination process is negative and the notification effect is accompanied, the notification effect is displayed. A false notification effect execution process for performing the notification effect is performed so as not to lead to a change in the display mode of the display area, and the false notification effect execution process further includes the symbol variation game with the notification effect. Based on the determination result of the execution game content determination process and the execution game content determination process, the design variation game with the notification effect is likely to be the specific effect content based on the notification effect. The gist is to perform the suggestion effect execution process for performing the suggestion effect.

  According to a second aspect of the present invention, in the gaming machine according to the first aspect, the notification effect can be executed only by the actual notification effect execution process, so that the display area is displayed after the notification effect. The display area display mode can be executed through the notification effect by making it possible to execute any of the confirmation notification effect for definite notification of a change in display mode, the actual notification effect execution process, and the false notification effect execution process. And a non-deterministic notification effect that does not definitely notify the change.

  According to a third aspect of the present invention, in the gaming machine according to the first or second aspect, the notification effect control means can execute the suggestion effect execution process only when performing the false notification effect execution process. The gist is that it was configured.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to suppress a decrease in the player's expectation due to the notification effect.

The front view which shows a game board. The schematic diagram explaining the kind of jackpot. The block diagram which shows the electrical constitution of a pachinko gaming machine. (A)-(c) is a schematic diagram which shows a pending | holding image display area. (A), (b) is a schematic diagram which shows an effect group distribution table. The schematic diagram which shows a fluctuation pattern distribution table. The flowchart which shows the flow of a special symbol input process. The flowchart which shows the flow of a prefetch command setting process. The schematic diagram which shows the specific content specified with the kind of prefetch command, and a prefetch command. The schematic diagram which shows the aspect of the determination of the content of production of a pending | holding change production. The schematic diagram which shows the mode of the determination of the change mode of a pending | holding change effect. (A)-(c) is a schematic diagram which shows the flow of a real alerting | reporting effect, (d)-(h) is a schematic diagram which shows the flow of a false alerting | reporting effect. The schematic diagram which shows the aspect of the determination of the weapon image in a real alerting | reporting effect. The schematic diagram which shows the aspect of the determination of the production | presentation content of a false alerting | reporting effect. (A), (b) is a schematic diagram which shows the aspect of the determination of the production | presentation content of a false alerting | reporting effect. (A)-(e) is a schematic diagram which shows the condition in game. (A), (b) is a schematic diagram which shows the execution aspect of a false alerting | reporting effect.

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

As shown in FIG. 1, an effect display device 11 as a display means having a liquid crystal display type image display unit GH is mounted in the approximate center of a game board 10 of a pachinko gaming machine.
In addition, a 7-segment special symbol display device 12 is disposed on the lower left side of the effect display device 11. In the special symbol display device 12, a symbol variation game is displayed in which a special symbol (hereinafter referred to as "special symbol") is varied and displayed. The special figure is a notification pattern indicating the result of the internal lottery (big hit (hit) lottery) whether or not it is a big hit (hit). Hereinafter, the symbol variation game of the special symbol display device 12 is referred to as a “special symbol variation game”.

  On the special symbol display device 12, a special symbol selected from a plurality of types of special symbols according to the lottery result of the big hit lottery is displayed in a fixed stop state when the special symbol variable game ends. The multiple types of special symbols are classified into a jackpot symbol that is a symbol that can recognize a jackpot, and a missing symbol that is a symbol that can recognize a loss. When the big hit symbol is displayed as a fixed stop, the big hit game is given to the player.

  The effect display device 11 displays a plurality of types of decorative symbols (decorative drawings) for each symbol row. In each symbol row, when the symbol variation game is started, symbol variation (vertical scroll variation) is started in a predetermined variation direction.

  The effect display device 11 is configured with a display area larger than that of the special symbol display device 12, and the decorative drawing is displayed much larger than the special symbol. For this reason, the player can recognize a big hit or a loss from the decorative drawing displayed on the effect display device 11 with a fixed stop. The effect display device 11 displays a display result corresponding to the display result of the special figure variation game. When the big hit symbol (big hit display result) is displayed in a special stoppage game, the big hit symbol (big hit display result) is also confirmed and stopped on the effect display device 11.

  In addition, in the special-figure variation game, when the out-of-order symbol (out-of-order display result) is confirmed and stopped, the out-of-order symbol (out-of-order display result) is also confirmed and stopped. In the present embodiment, the out-of-decoration symbol is a symbol combination ([135], [246], etc.) in which the symbols in all the columns are different, or the symbol in one column is different from the symbols in the other two columns. Symbol combinations ([151], [767], etc.).

  Further, in the effect display device 11, the variation of the symbol sequence is stopped in the order of the left column → the right column → the middle column as viewed from the player side, and the decorative drawing is temporarily stopped and displayed for each symbol column by the variation stop. In this embodiment, a symbol combination in which a plurality of specific columns (two left and right columns) have the same symbol is a reach symbol combination. That the change of the symbol is stopped means that the symbol is stopped and displayed on the effect display device 11. The stop display includes a temporary stop display in which the symbol is displayed in a fluctuation state and a fixed stop display in which the symbol is fixed and stopped. 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, the middle column is the third stop column (final stop column), and the left column and the right column form a reach. It becomes a reach formation line. Hereinafter, when simply referred to as “symbol changing game”, it means a special symbol changing game and a decorative symbol changing game corresponding to the special symbol changing game.

  On the lower right side of the effect display device 11, a special symbol hold display device 13 having a plurality (two in this embodiment) of special figure hold light emitting units is disposed. The special symbol hold display device 13 informs the player of the stored number of start hold balls of the symbol variation game stored inside the machine. Hereinafter, the number of stored start balls for the symbol variation game is referred to as “hold memory number”. The number of reserved memories is incremented by “1” when a game ball enters the start winning opening 15A, 15B provided on the game board 10, while it is decremented by “1” when the symbol variation game is started. Therefore, when a game ball enters the start winning opening 15A, 15B during the symbol variation game, the reserved memory number is further added and accumulated up to a predetermined upper limit number (“4” in the present embodiment). The number of reserved memories indicates the number of times the symbol variation game that is pending execution is executed.

  In addition, a normal symbol display device 14 is disposed on the lower left side of the special symbol hold display device 13. In the normal symbol display device 14, a normal symbol variation game (hereinafter referred to as a “normal game”) is displayed in which a plurality of types of normal symbols (hereinafter referred to as “normal diagrams”) are displayed in a variable manner. The usual figure is a notification pattern indicating the result of an internal lottery (lottery per ordinary figure) as to whether or not per ordinary figure.

  In addition, a reserved image display area (display area) H for displaying an image of the number of reserved memories (the number of starting reserved balls) is formed in the lower area of the image display unit GH. The reserved image display area H is configured by four individual display areas (individual areas) H1, H2, H3, and H4 corresponding to the upper limit number of the reserved storage numbers. Then, in the reserved image display area H, the number of reserved memories is notified by displaying the number of individual display areas corresponding to the number of reserved memories in a display mode with hold. In the present embodiment, the effect display device 11 (image display unit GH) having the reserved image display area H functions as a reserved ball number display means.

  For example, it is assumed that two game balls have entered the upper start winning opening 15A in a state in which no one stored ball is stored. In this case, the two individual display areas H1 and H2 are displayed in an on-hold display mode (in FIG. 1, colored (blue) circles) which is the display mode of the normal display area, while the remaining individual display areas H1 and H2 are displayed. The display areas H3 and H4 are displayed as images with no hold display (in FIG. 1, circles without color). As a result, a hold image (a mode of display with hold) indicating the symbol variation game on hold based on the start hold ball is displayed. Moreover, in the following description, the mode of display with hold may be referred to as hold image X1. Thereby, the player can grasp | ascertain the frequency | count of the design variation game with which execution is hold | maintained only by counting the number of the individual display area | regions which are the display states with a holding | maintenance. The display mode of the hold image display area H is changed when a predetermined condition is satisfied. Details will be described later.

  As shown in FIG. 1, in the game board 10, an upper start winning opening 15 </ b> A serving as a start opening having an upper winning opening 15 a serving as a game ball entrance is disposed below the effect display device 11. . An upper start opening switch SW1 (shown in FIG. 3) for detecting a game ball that has entered the ball is disposed in the back of the upper start winning opening 15A. The upper start winning opening 15A can give a starting condition for the symbol variation game and a payout condition for a game ball as a predetermined number of winning balls by detecting the entered game ball with the upper start opening switch SW1.

  Also, below the upper start winning opening 15A, a lower start winning opening 15B as a start opening having a lower winning opening 15b as a game ball receiving opening is disposed. The lower start winning opening 15B is a normal electric accessory, and includes an opening / closing blade 16 that opens and closes by an operation of an actuator (solenoid, motor, etc.) (not shown). The lower start winning opening 15B is in an open state in which the entrance is expanded by the opening operation of the opening / closing blade 16 and the game ball is easy to enter, while the entrance ball is not expanded by the closing operation of the opening / closing blade 16 It is considered as a closed state where it is difficult to enter the ball. That is, the opening / closing blade 16 changes the lower winning opening 15b of the lower start winning opening 15B from a closed state in which a game ball is difficult to enter to an open state in which a game ball is easy to enter. Further, a lower start port switch SW2 (shown in FIG. 3) for detecting a game ball that has entered is disposed behind the lower start winning port 15B. The lower start winning opening 15B can give a starting condition for the symbol variation game and a payout condition for a game ball as a predetermined number of winning balls by detecting the entered game ball with the lower start opening switch SW2.

  An operation gate 19 is disposed on the left side of the effect display device 11. Behind the operation gate 19, a gate switch SW4 (shown in FIG. 3) for detecting a passed game ball is disposed. The actuating gate 19 can give the start condition for the usual game by detecting the passed game ball with the gate switch SW4. The usual game is an effect performed to derive a lottery result indicating whether or not the opening / closing blade 16 of the lower start winning opening 15B is opened. When the lottery per lot is won, the opening of the opening / closing blade 16 makes it easier for the game ball to enter the lower start winning opening 15B, and the player can easily acquire the start condition and the winning ball of the symbol variation game. Can be obtained.

  A large winning opening 20 is disposed below the lower start winning opening 15B. The special winning opening 20 is formed in a rectangular shape when viewed from the front, and includes a special winning opening door 21 that opens and closes by operating a special winning opening solenoid SOL2 (shown in FIG. 3).

  A count switch SW3 (shown in FIG. 3) for detecting a game ball that has entered the ball is disposed in the back of the big winning opening 20. The big winning opening 20 can give a payout condition of game balls as a predetermined number (for example, 9) of winning balls by detecting the entering gaming balls with the count switch SW3. The big winning opening 20 is opened by opening the big winning opening door 21 during the big hit game, so that a game ball is allowed to enter. For this reason, during the big hit game, the player can obtain a chance to win a prize ball.

  Further, the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment has a probability variation (hereinafter referred to as “probability variation”) function. The probability variation function is a function that provides a probability variation state (probability variation state) in which the lottery probability of the big hit lottery varies from a low probability to a high probability after the big hit game ends. In this embodiment, the probability variation state is given until the next big hit game is generated. The probability variation state can be advantageous to the player because the lottery probability of the jackpot lottery fluctuates with high probability and the jackpot is likely to occur.

  Further, in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment, after the big hit game is over, a variation time shortening state (hereinafter referred to as “shortening state”) is given. In the variable state, when the fluctuation time of the normal game that derives the lottery result of the lottery per drawing is not given the variable state (non-variable time shortened state (hereinafter referred to as “non-variable state”)) In the variable state, the lottery per lottery varies from low probability to high probability, and in the variable state, when the lottery per general symbol is won, The opening / closing blade 16 opens and closes a number of times, and in the variable state, the opening / closing blade 16 is based on the fact that one lottery was won per time when the lottery was won per ordinary drawing. The opening time is longer than that in the non-variable state.

  In the present embodiment, the variable state is given until the next big hit occurs or until the predetermined variable upper limit number of symbol change games is completed. The variable speed state can be advantageous for the player because the opening / closing blade 16 operates favorably for the player and the rate of entering the lower start winning opening 15B per unit time is improved. The variable speed state is a state where the opening time increases with an increase in the opening time per unit time of the opening / closing blade 16 and is also a state where the entrance rate is improved by increasing the opening time.

Hereinafter, the type of jackpot defined in the pachinko gaming machine of this embodiment will be described with reference to FIG.
The jackpot game is started after the jackpot symbol is confirmed and stopped in the symbol variation game, and the symbol variation game ends. When the big hit game is started, an opening effect indicating the start of the big hit game is first performed. After the opening effect is completed, a round game in which the special winning opening 20 is opened is performed a plurality of times with the predetermined number of rounds as an upper limit. One round game is performed until the opening / closing operation of the grand prize opening 20 is performed a predetermined number of times (in this embodiment, once). It is released until a ball enters or until a predetermined round game time (25 seconds in this embodiment) elapses. In round games, round effects are performed. When the final round game is finished, an ending effect indicating the end of the big hit game is performed, and the big hit game is finished.

  In the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment, when the big hit lottery is won, one big hit is determined from the three types of big hits, and a big hit game based on the determined big hit is given. Which of the three types of jackpots is to be determined is determined according to the type of special figure (jackpot symbol) determined when the jackpot lottery is won.

  In determining the jackpot symbol (special figure), a special figure distribution random number, which will be described later, is used, and the special figure is determined based on the extracted value of the special figure distribution random number. In the jackpot symbol (special figure), for each special figure, a numerical value that can be taken by the random number for special figure distribution (in this embodiment, all 100 integer values from 0 to 99) are given in a predetermined number In the embodiment, it is distributed one by one.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 2, 60 values from the special figure distribution random numbers “0” to “59” are distributed to the pattern A. On the other hand, 20 random numbers “60” to “79” for special figure distribution are distributed to symbol B. In addition, 20 random numbers from “80” to “99” for special figure distribution are distributed to symbol C.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the big hit of symbol A is given 16 rounds of big hit game, and regardless of the game state at the time of winning the big hit lottery (regardless of the game), until the big hit lottery is won after the end of the big hit game During the period, a probability variation state and a variation state are provided. In the following description, the big hit of the pattern A is referred to as “big hit A”.

  The jackpot of symbol B will give 8 rounds of jackpot game, regardless of the game status at the time of winning the jackpot lottery (regardless of the game), after the jackpot game is over until the next jackpot lottery is won, Grants a short state. In the following description, the big hit of the pattern B is referred to as “big hit B”.

  The jackpot of symbol C will be given 8 rounds of jackpot game, and regardless of the game status at the time of winning the jackpot lottery (regardless of the game), after the jackpot game is over, the probability change state is not granted (non-probability change state is given) , “100 times” is set as the upper limit of the number of times of change, and the change state is given. In the following description, the big hit of the symbol C is referred to as “big hit C”.

  In this embodiment, the specified number of rounds for jackpot A is set to 16, while the specified number of rounds for jackpots B and C is set to 8. As a result, the greater the number of prescribed rounds, the greater the chance for the player to obtain more prize balls. Further, in the present embodiment, it is possible for the player to be more advantageous for the player when the probability variation state is given than when the probability variation state is not granted, and also when the probability variation state is not granted. It is possible for the player to be given a state that is more advantageous for the player. Thereby, in this embodiment, it is defined as the big hit which gives the privilege advantageous to a player in order of big hit C <hit hit B <hit hit A.

  Moreover, in the pachinko gaming machine of the present embodiment, a plurality of types of effect modes are set in order to notify the player of the possibility that the probability variation state is given. The effect mode is for notifying the player of the possibility of the probability variation state being given depending on the display mode of the effect display device 11. In addition, the effect display device 11 can be configured excluding the ornament displayed in the symbol variation game by the ornament, and the background image displayed on the back of the ornament is set for each effect mode. The player can be made aware of the type of effect mode set from the type of background image displayed on the effect display device 11.

As an effect mode in the present embodiment, a normal mode, a latent accuracy mode, and a confirmation mode are prepared.
The normal mode is an effect mode set in the non-probable change state and the non-change state. The normal mode is an effect mode with the lowest degree of expectation (hereinafter referred to as the probability change expectation degree) to which the probability variation state is given compared to the other effect modes.

  The latent mode is an effect mode that is set in the non-probability change state and the change state or the probability change state and the change state. The latent mode is a production mode that has a higher expected probability of change than the normal mode and a lower expected probability of change than the confirmed mode.

The confirmation mode is an effect mode that is set in the probability variation state and the variation state. The confirmed mode is an effect mode having the highest certainty change expectation compared to other effect modes.
Hereinafter, the transition mode of the production mode associated with each type of jackpot will be described.

When the big hit A is won, regardless of the game state at the time of the big hit lottery win and the type of the effect mode that is set, after the big hit game is finished, the mode is shifted to the confirmation mode.
In addition, when winning big hit B or big hit C, regardless of the game state at the time of big hit lottery winning and the type of effect mode that is set, after the big hit game is over, Enter mode. In particular, when the big hit C is won, after the big hit game ends, the mode shifts from the latent mode to the normal mode with the end of the variable state. That is, when the big hit C is won, after the symbol variation game is performed 100 times in the latent mode, the normal mode is set from the 101th symbol variation game.

Next, the control configuration of the pachinko gaming machine will be described.
As shown in FIG. 3, a main control board 30 for controlling the entire pachinko gaming machine is disposed on the back side of the pachinko gaming machine of the present embodiment. The main control board 30 executes various processes for controlling the entire pachinko gaming machine and outputs various control commands (control commands) according to the process results. In addition, an effect control board 31 that controls the operation of the effect display device 11 based on a control signal (control command) output from the main control board 30 is disposed on the rear side of the machine.

Here, specific configurations of the main control board 30 and the effect control board 31 will be described below.
First, the main control board 30 will be described.
As shown in FIG. 3, 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 necessary data. A main control RAM 30c capable of writing and reading 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 is connected to various solenoids SOL1, SOL2, a special symbol display device 12, a special symbol hold display device 13, and a normal symbol display device 14.

  Further, the main control CPU 30a is configured to output various random numbers such as big hit determination random numbers (hit determination random numbers), special figure distribution random numbers, reach determination random numbers, universal figure determination random numbers, and variation pattern distribution random numbers. Random number update processing (random number generation processing) for updating values at predetermined intervals is executed. The big hit determination random number is a random number used in the big hit lottery (big hit determination). The special figure allocating random number is a random number used when determining the type of jackpot game to be generated when the jackpot is made, that is, the special chart having the jackpot 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 judgment per common figure is a random number used in lottery per common figure. The random number for variation pattern distribution is a random number used when selecting a variation pattern that determines the variation content of the symbol variation game.

  In this embodiment, a variation pattern is selected using three types of variation pattern distribution random numbers F1, F2, and F3. The three types of variation pattern distribution random numbers F1, F2, and F3 have different numerical value ranges (ranges in which random number values are updated in the random number update process), and have different uses in the process related to the selection of the variation pattern. ing.

  The variation pattern distribution random number F1 functions as a random number used when specifying a variation group (variation groups EA to EI in FIGS. 5A and 5B) associated with one or more variation patterns. Further, the fluctuation pattern distribution random number F2 functions as a random number used when specifying one of the fluctuation patterns from the specified fluctuation group. Further, the random number F3 for allocating the variation pattern functions as a random number used when specifying the variation group when the big hit lottery is not won.

The main control RAM 30c stores (sets) various pieces of information (random numbers, timer values, flags, etc.) that are appropriately rewritten during the operation of the pachinko gaming machine.
The main control ROM 30b stores a main control program and various determination values (such as a big hit determination value, a reach determination value, a normal hit determination value, an outlier content determination value, etc.).

  The jackpot determination value is a determination value used in the jackpot lottery, and is determined from numerical values that can be taken by the jackpot determination random number. The big hit judgment value is a low probability big hit judgment value (low probability judgment value) used in the big hit lottery in the non-probable variation state and a high probability big hit judgment value (high probability judgment) used in the big hit lottery in the probability variation state. Value). The set number of high-accuracy determination values is set larger than the set number of low-accuracy determination values. Further, the high accuracy determination value includes a low accuracy determination value. The low-accuracy determination value and the high-accuracy determination value have different total numbers, but some of the set values are common values. The common value is a value that matches the value of the jackpot determination random number in both the non-probability change state and the probability change state. On the other hand, in the high accuracy determination value, other values except the common value are non-common values different from the low accuracy determination value (common value). The non-common value may or may not match the jackpot determination value depending on the gaming state at the time of the jackpot lottery. Specifically, the non-common value does not match the value of the big hit determination random number in the big hit lottery in the non-probable variation state. On the other hand, the non-common value coincides with the value of the jackpot determination random number in the jackpot lottery in the probability variation state.

  The reach determination value is a determination value used in reach lottery for determining 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 (a total of 241 integers from 0 to 240). It is determined from among. As shown in FIG. 5A, the reach determination value varies depending on the number of reserved memories in the situation where the reach lottery is performed.

  Specifically, in this embodiment, when the number of reserved memories after 1 subtraction is “0” or “1” at the start of the symbol variation game, 29 values from “0” to “28” are set as reach determination values. It has been established. In the present embodiment, when the number of reserved memories after 1 subtraction is “2” at the start of the symbol variation game, 19 values “0” to “18” are determined as reach determination values. In the present embodiment, when the number of reserved memories after 1 subtraction is “3” at the start of the symbol variation game, three values “0” to “2” are defined as reach determination values. As described above, the reach determination value is determined so as to always include “0” to “2” regardless of the number of reserved memories, while the value and the number thereof differ depending on the number of reserved memories. For this reason, in the present embodiment, in the reach determination random number, the values “0” to “2” are the common reach determination values, while the values “3” to “28” are the non-common reach determination values. A value from “29” to “240” is a non-reach determination value.

  The determination value per common figure is a determination value used in the lottery per common figure, and is determined from the numerical values that can be taken by the random number for determination per common figure. It should be noted that the number of judgment values per common map varies depending on the presence or absence of the variable state. Specifically, it is determined that the set value of the determination value per universal figure in the variable state is larger than the determination value per normal figure in the non-variable state.

  The outlier content determination value is a determination value used when specifying a variation group when the big hit lottery is not won, and is a numerical value that can be taken by the variation pattern distribution random number F3 (all 233 integers from 0 to 232). ).

  The main control ROM 30b stores a plurality of types of variation patterns. The variation pattern is the base of effects (display effects, light-emitting effects, audio effects) from the start of the change of the symbols (special illustrations and decorations) until the symbols (special illustrations and decorations) are confirmed and stopped. The variation content (production content) and the variation time (production time) of the symbol variation game can be specified. In the present embodiment, the plurality of types of variation patterns are classified into variation patterns for jackpot variation, variation patterns for outlier reach variation, and variation patterns for outlier variation.

  The big hit variation is a change performed when the big hit lottery is won. Then, in the big hit variation, the big hit symbol is finally displayed in a fixed stop in the special figure variation game. On the other hand, in the big hit variation, the big hit symbol is finally stopped and displayed in the symbol variation game by the decorative drawing. In addition, in the symbol variation game by the decorative drawing, the jackpot symbol is derived through the reach effect.

  The loss reach variation is performed when the reach lottery is won without winning the big hit lottery, and finally the loss symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed in the special figure variation game. On the other hand, in the outlier reach variation, in the symbol variation game with decoration, the reach symbol is finally displayed in a fixed stop state after reaching the reach effect. The loss variation is performed when neither the big winning lottery nor the reach lottery is won, and finally, in the special figure variation game, the loss symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed. On the other hand, in the case of deviation variation, in the symbol variation game based on the decorative drawing, the deviation symbol is finally displayed in a fixed stop state without reaching reach. In the special figure fluctuation game, when the fluctuation of the special figure is started, the fluctuation of the special figure is continued until the fluctuation time elapses without performing the reach effect. There are a plurality of types of variation patterns for big hit variation, outlier reach variation and outlier variation, and one of them is selected.

Hereinafter, the variation pattern defined in the present embodiment will be described.
As shown in FIG. 6, the variation patterns P1 to P3 are variation patterns for deviation variation that can be selected when neither of the big hit lottery or the reach lottery is won. The fluctuation pattern P1 is associated with “normal fluctuation” as fluctuation contents, the fluctuation pattern P2 is associated with “shortening fluctuation” as fluctuation contents, and the fluctuation pattern P3 is associated with “super-shortening fluctuation” as fluctuation contents. Yes. In “normal variation”, after the symbol variation game is started, the variation of symbols (decorative diagrams) in each symbol sequence is stopped according to a predetermined variation stop order (in this embodiment, left column → right column → middle column). A symbol is derived. In the “shortening variation” and “super-shortening variation”, after the symbol variation game is started, the variation of each symbol sequence is stopped at almost the same timing, and the symbol is derived to each symbol sequence. In “Normal fluctuation” and “Reduced fluctuation”, the “Reduced fluctuation” has a shorter fluctuation time, and in “Reduced fluctuation” and “Super shortened fluctuation”, the “Ultra reduced fluctuation” However, the variation time is set short.

  The variation patterns P4 to P12 are assumed to be variation patterns for losing reach variation that can be selected when the big win lottery is not won and the reach lottery is won. Further, the variation patterns P13 to P21 are variation patterns for variation of big hit that can be selected when the big hit lottery is won.

  The fluctuation patterns P4 to P6 and P13 to P15 are respectively associated with normal reach NR1 to NR3 as fluctuation contents. Moreover, the super reach SR4 to the super reach SR9 are associated with the change patterns P7 to P12 and P16 to P21, respectively, as the change contents.

  In the normal reach, the same decorative drawing is derived in a plurality of predetermined symbol rows (in this embodiment, two columns of the left column and the right column) to form a reach, and the remaining one column (in this embodiment, the middle column) ) Is the reach production of the variation content that derives the decoration drawing. Super Reach is a normal reach effect, after the remaining one row is changing or after the change has stopped, for example, a specific character appears and transitions (develops) to “XX Reach” called by the name of the appearing character. It is the reach production of the fluctuation content which derives the figure.

  In the present embodiment, the big hit expectation degree indicating the level of the possibility of a big hit increases in the order of the reach of normal reach <super reach. Further, during normal reach, the big hit expectation degree indicating the level of possibility of big hit becomes higher in the order of normal reach NR1 <normal reach NR2 <normal reach NR3. Further, among the super reach, the big hit expectation degree indicating the level of the big hit becomes higher in the order of super reach SR4 <super reach SR5 <super reach SR6 <super reach SR7 <super reach SR8 <super reach SR9. . In addition, in order to set a big hit expectation degree in a specific game effect (reach effect), in the case of jackpot, which occupies the total ratio of the ratio selected in the case of jackpot and the ratio selected in the case of a loss It is sufficient to increase the ratio selected for.

  As shown in the fluctuation pattern distribution table in FIG. 6, the above-described fluctuation patterns are distributed into a plurality of types of fluctuation groups. Each variation group is allocated with one or a plurality of variation patterns, and the variation pattern distribution random number F2 is allocated. In the present embodiment, the same variation pattern is not distributed in different variation groups. That is, in the present embodiment, one variation pattern is specified from the variation group and the variation pattern distribution random number F2. A variation pattern distribution table is stored in the main control ROM 30b of the present embodiment.

Hereinafter, the variation group of this embodiment will be described.
As shown in FIG. 6, nine types of groups EA to EI are set in the variation group.

  Specifically, the variation pattern P1 for deviation variation is allocated to the group EA, and the value of the random number F2 for variation pattern distribution is allocated only to the variation pattern P1. In addition, the variation pattern P2 for deviation variation is allocated to the group EB, and the value of the random number F2 for distribution pattern distribution is allocated only to the variation pattern P2. Further, a variation pattern P3 for deviation variation is distributed to the group EC, and the value of the random number F2 for distribution pattern distribution is distributed only to this variation pattern P3.

  Further, variation patterns P4 to P6 for deviation reach fluctuation are assigned to the group ED, and the value of the fluctuation pattern distribution random number F2 is assigned to each of the fluctuation patterns P4 to P6. In addition, like the group ED, a plurality of variation patterns for outlier reach variation are allocated to the groups EE and EF, and the value of the variation pattern distribution random number F2 is allocated to each of these variation patterns.

  Further, variation patterns P13 to P15 for jackpot variation are distributed to the group EG, and the value of the random number F2 for distribution pattern distribution is distributed to each of these variation patterns P13 to P15. Similar to the group EG, a plurality of variation patterns for big hit variation are distributed to the groups EH and EI, and the variation pattern distribution random number F2 is distributed to each of the variation patterns.

  That is, the groups EA to EC are variation patterns for deviation variation, and a variation group that specifies variation contents that become a symbol variation game such as “normal variation”, “shortening variation”, and “super-shortening variation”. Become. Further, the groups ED to EF are outlier reach fluctuations, and are a fluctuation group for specifying the fluctuation contents to be a decorative pattern symbol fluctuation game such as normal reach and super reach. Further, the groups EG to EI are big hit fluctuations, and become a fluctuation group for specifying the fluctuation contents to be a decorative pattern symbol fluctuation game such as normal reach and super reach.

  And as shown in the fluctuation group distribution table of FIGS. 5A and 5B, the above-described fluctuation groups are distributed according to whether or not the big hit lottery is successful. Further, the variation group distribution random number F1 is further distributed to the variation group distributed according to whether or not the big hit lottery is successful. In the present embodiment, the same variation group is not distributed depending on whether or not the big hit lottery is successful. The main control ROM 30b of the present embodiment stores a variation group distribution table.

  Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 5A, the values of the reserved storage number, the reach determination random number, and the variation pattern distribution random number F3 are distributed to the variation group that is allocated to the success or failure of the big hit lottery. In addition, based on these, the value of the random number F1 for variability pattern distribution is distributed in a different manner. That is, in this embodiment, in the case of a failure of the big hit lottery, the value of the random number F3 for variation pattern distribution, the number of reserved storage, the value of the random number for reach determination, and the value of the random number F1 for variation pattern distribution From this, one variation group is identified.

  Specifically, in the case of the failure of the big hit lottery, if the value of the random number F3 for fluctuation pattern distribution is “0” to “3”, regardless of the value of the reserved memory number and the reach determination random number, The groups ED to EF are distributed, and the value of the variation pattern distribution random number F1 is distributed to each of the groups ED to EF.

  For this reason, in this embodiment, the four values from “0” to “3” of the random number F3 for fluctuation pattern distribution are used for decorative drawings such as various types of reach regardless of the number of reserved storage and the random number for reach determination. It is a value that specifies the content of the change that becomes a symbol change game.

  Further, in the case where the big hit lottery is wrong or not, if the value of the random number F3 for fluctuation pattern distribution is “4” to “232”, the reach determination random number that matches the reach determination value according to the number of reserved storage The groups ED to EF are distributed on the condition that the value is the value of the variation pattern distribution random number F1 is distributed to each of the groups ED to EF. In this case, the values of the random numbers F1 for distributing the distributed pattern are distributed in different manners based on the number of reserved memories for the groups ED to EF. For example, when the number of reserved memories is “0” or “1”, “0” to “162” are assigned to the group ED as the value of the random number F1 for allocating the variation pattern, while the number of reserved memories is When “2” is “2”, “0” to “153” are assigned to the group ED as the values of the random numbers F1 for distributing the variation pattern.

  Further, in the case where the big hit lottery is wrong or not, if the value of the random number F3 for variation pattern distribution is “4” to “232”, the reach determination random number that does not match the reach determination value corresponding to the number of reserved storage Any one of the groups EA to EC is distributed according to the number of reserved memories. In this case, the value of the variation pattern distribution random number F1 is distributed only to the variation group distributed according to the number of reserved memories. For example, when the reserved storage number is “0” or “1”, the group EA is distributed, and the value of the random number F1 for distributing the distributed pattern is distributed only to this group EA, When the reserved storage number is “2”, the group EB is distributed, and the value of the random number F1 for distributing the distributed pattern is distributed only to this group EB.

  For this reason, in the present embodiment, 229 values of “4” to “232” of the random number F3 for fluctuation pattern distribution are used as decorative pattern symbols such as various types of reach depending on the number of reserved storage and the random number for reach determination. It is a value that can specify the contents of the change that is a change game.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 5B, the type of jackpot and the value of the random number F1 for distributing the variation pattern are distributed to the variation group that is allocated to the success or failure of the jackpot lottery. In other words, in the present embodiment, in the case of a big hit for the success or failure of the big hit lottery, one fluctuation group is specified from the type of the big hit and the value of the random number F1 for fluctuation pattern distribution.

  Specifically, in the case of the big hit of the big hit lottery, the groups EG to EI are distributed regardless of the type of the big win, and the random numbers F1 for allocating the variation pattern are assigned to each of these groups EG to EI. The value is assigned. In this case, the groups EG to EI are distributed in a manner in which the value of the variation pattern distribution random number F1 is different based on the type of jackpot. For example, when the type of jackpot is jackpot A, “0” to “64” are assigned to the group EG as values of the random numbers F1 for distributing the variation pattern, while the jackpot type is jackpot B or jackpot In the case of C, “0” to “79” are assigned to the group EG as the value of the variation pattern distribution random number F1.

Next, the effect control board 31 will be described.
As shown in FIG. 3, the effect control board 31 includes an effect control CPU 31a that executes control operations in a predetermined procedure, an effect control ROM 31b that stores an effect control program of the effect control CPU 31a, and necessary data. An effect control RAM 31c capable of writing and reading is provided. In addition, various information (timer value, flag, etc.) that is appropriately rewritten during the operation of the pachinko gaming machine is stored (set) in the effect control RAM 31c. In addition, the effect control CPU 31a rewrites the value before update by updating the values of various random numbers at predetermined intervals and storing (setting) the updated value in the setting area of the effect control RAM 31c. Random number update processing (random number generation processing) is executed. The effect control CPU 31a has a timer function, and measures time at a predetermined timing (for example, a timing at which the symbol variation game is started). The effect display device 11 is connected to the effect control CPU 31a. The effect control ROM 31b stores various image data (image data such as symbols, backgrounds, characters, characters, etc.).

  In addition, in the effect control ROM 31b, the sub-side variation group distribution table and the sub-side variation pattern distribution configured with the same contents as the variation group distribution table and the variation pattern distribution table stored in the main control ROM 30b. The table is stored.

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

First, the special symbol input process will be described.
As shown in FIG. 7, in the special symbol input process, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not a game ball has entered the upper start winning opening 15A or the lower start winning opening 15B (step S11). That is, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not a detection signal output when the upper start port switch SW1 or the lower start port switch SW2 detects a game ball is input. When this determination result is negative, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol input process.

  On the other hand, if the determination result of step S11 is affirmative, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the number of reserved storage stored in the main control RAM 30c is less than the upper limit number 4 (step S12). When this determination result is negative (the number of stored memories = 4), the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol input process.

  On the other hand, when the determination result of step S12 is affirmative, the main control CPU 30a adds 1 to the reserved memory number and rewrites the reserved memory number (step S13). In step S <b> 13, the main control CPU 30 a controls the display content of the special symbol hold display device 13 so that the number of hold memories after the addition of 1 is obtained. In the present embodiment, the main control RAM 30c that stores the number of stored start and hold balls of the symbol variation game functions as a storage unit.

  Subsequently, the main control CPU 30a reads out and acquires values of various random numbers of the big hit determination random number, the special figure distribution random number, the reach determination random number, and the variation pattern distribution random numbers F1 to F3 from the main control RAM 30c. Then, the value is stored in a predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 30c associated with the reserved storage number (step S14). In step S14, the main control CPU 30a determines the jackpot type corresponding to the special figure distribution random number stored in the predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 30c. Is set in a special figure type flag indicating. In this special figure type flag, a special symbol corresponding to the special figure distribution random number, that is, a value for distinguishing the symbols A to C is set. Further, the main control CPU 30a sets a hold designation command indicating the number of hold memories after adding 1 in the transmission buffer. This hold designation command is output in the control cycle after the next cycle. Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol input process.

Next, the special symbol start process will be described.
In the special symbol start process, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the symbol variation game is being executed or whether the jackpot game is being executed. When the determination result of the execution condition determination is affirmative, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process.

  On the other hand, when the determination result of the execution condition determination is negative, the main control CPU 30a executes a hold determination as to whether or not the hold storage number stored in the main control RAM 30c is larger than “0 (zero)”. . If the determination result of the hold determination is negative, that is, the number of hold memories is “0 (zero)”, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process because there is no symbol variation game being held.

  On the other hand, if the determination result of the hold determination is affirmative, that is, if the hold storage number is larger than “0 (zero)” (“1” or more), the main control CPU 30a includes a pending symbol variation game. Subtract 1 from the number of stored memory. The main control CPU 30a controls the display content of the special symbol hold display device 13 so that the hold memory number after the 1 subtraction becomes the same as the 1 subtraction of the hold memory number. Further, the main control CPU 30a sets a hold designation command instructing the hold storage number after 1 subtraction in the transmission buffer. This hold designation command is output in the control cycle after the next cycle.

  Then, the main control CPU 30a reads the value of the jackpot determination random number associated with the reserved storage number. In this case, the main control CPU 30a reads out the value of the random number for jackpot determination corresponding to the start hold ball stored earliest among the start hold balls stored in the main control RAM 30c. Subsequently, the main control CPU 30a compares the value of the jackpot determination random number with the jackpot determination value, and executes a jackpot determination (big hit lottery) as to whether or not it matches the jackpot determination value. The jackpot determination value is changed depending on whether or not a probability variation state is given.

  When the determination result of the big hit determination is affirmative, the main control CPU 30a reads the value of the special figure distribution random number associated with the reserved storage number, and displays the special big hit symbol of the special figure corresponding to the value as a special symbol display device. 12 is determined as a special figure to be confirmed and stopped. Further, the main control CPU 30a that has determined the big hit reads the values of the fluctuation pattern distribution random numbers F1 and F2 associated with the number of reserved memories, and selects and determines the fluctuation pattern for the big hit fluctuation based on these values. To do. Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process.

  Specifically, when selecting the variation pattern for the big hit variation in this case, the main control CPU 30a is assigned to the big hit based on the special figure corresponding to the value of the special figure distribution random number in the fluctuation group distribution table. A variation group is identified from the variation groups based on the value of the variation pattern distribution random number F1. Subsequently, the main control CPU 30a selects a variation pattern for jackpot variation based on the value of the variation pattern distribution random number F2 from among the variation patterns distributed to the identified variation group in the variation pattern distribution table.

  On the other hand, when the determination result of the jackpot determination is negative, the main control CPU 30a reads the value of the variation pattern distribution random number F3 associated with the reserved storage number, compares the value with the content determination value out of the value, An outage content determination is performed as to whether or not the outage content determination value matches.

  If the determination result of the outlier content determination is affirmative, the main control CPU 30a determines the outlier symbol as a special symbol that causes the special symbol display device 12 to display the fixed stop, and the random number for fluctuation pattern distribution associated with the reserved memory number The values of F1 and F2 are read out, and based on these values, a variation pattern for variation in reach is selected and determined. Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process.

  Specifically, when selecting a fluctuation pattern for fluctuation reach fluctuation in this case, the main control CPU 30a specifies a fluctuation group based on the value of the fluctuation pattern distribution random number F1 in the fluctuation group distribution table. Subsequently, the main control CPU 30a selects a variation pattern for shift reach variation based on the value of the variation pattern distribution random number F2 from among the variation patterns allocated to the identified variation group in the variation pattern distribution table. .

  On the other hand, if the determination result of the outlier content determination is negative, the main control CPU 30a reads the value of the reach determination random number associated with the reserved storage number, compares the value with the reach determination value, and determines the reach determination value. A reach lottery is executed as to whether or not they match. Note that the reach determination value is changed depending on the number of reserved memories.

  If the determination result of the reach lottery is affirmative, the main control CPU 30a determines the off symbol as a special symbol to be displayed on the special symbol display device 12 to be confirmed and stopped, and the random number F1 for allocating the variation pattern associated with the reserved memory number , F2 are read out, and based on these values, a variation pattern for variation in reach is selected and determined. Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process.

  Specifically, when selecting the fluctuation pattern for the fluctuation reach fluctuation in this case, the main control CPU 30a selects the fluctuation group in the fluctuation group distribution table based on the value of the reserved storage number and the fluctuation pattern distribution random number F1. Identify. Subsequently, the main control CPU 30a selects a variation pattern for shift reach variation based on the value of the variation pattern distribution random number F2 from among the variation patterns allocated to the identified variation group in the variation pattern distribution table. .

  On the other hand, when the determination result of the reach lottery is negative, the main control CPU 30a determines the off symbol as a special symbol that causes the special symbol display device 12 to display the fixed stop, and distributes the variation pattern associated with the reserved memory number. The values of the random numbers F1 and F2 are read, and based on these values, a variation pattern for deviation variation is selected and determined. Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process.

  Specifically, when selecting the fluctuation pattern for the deviation fluctuation in this case, the main control CPU 30a identifies the fluctuation group in the fluctuation group distribution table based on the value of the reserved storage number and the fluctuation pattern distribution random number F1. To do. Subsequently, the main control CPU 30a selects a variation pattern for deviation variation based on the value of the variation pattern distribution random number F2 from among the variation patterns distributed to the identified variation group in the variation pattern distribution table.

  Then, the main control CPU 30a that has determined the special symbol and the variation pattern in the special symbol start process outputs the control command generated according to the determined items to the effect control board 31 (effect control CPU 31a) at a predetermined timing. Specifically, the main control CPU 30a first outputs a variation pattern designation command instructing a variation pattern and instructing the start of the symbol variation game at the start of the symbol variation game. Further, the main control CPU 30a outputs a special figure designation command for instructing a special figure, after outputting the variation pattern designation command. Then, the main control CPU 30a outputs an all symbol stop command for instructing the end of the symbol variation game (determination of symbol determination) when the variation time set in the instructed variation pattern has elapsed, as the variation time elapses. To do.

Further, when the big hit lottery is won, the main control CPU 30a causes the big hit game to be executed by the big hit game processing for performing the big hit game.
That is, the main control CPU 30a sets a probability variation flag to “1” when giving a probability variation state after the end of the big hit game, and outputs a probability variation command instructing the probability variation state. On the other hand, the main control CPU 30a sets a probability change flag to “0” and outputs a non-probability change command instructing the non-probability change state when the probability change state is not given after the big hit game ends.

  Further, the main control CPU 30a sets “1” in the operation flag when giving the variable state, and outputs an operation command for instructing the variable state. On the other hand, the main control CPU 30a sets “0” in the operation flag when not giving the variable state, and outputs a non-operation command instructing the non-variable state. Further, when assigning the variable state, the main control CPU 30a sets the variable upper limit number of times as a number of operations in a predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 30c. Then, each time the symbol variation game is executed, the main control CPU 30a subtracts “1” from the number of operations, and when the value becomes “0”, the operation flag is set to “0” at the end of the symbol variation game, Output inactive command. The main control CPU 30a sets the probability variation flag, the operation flag, and the number of operations to “0” at the start of the big hit game, thereby controlling the gaming state during the big hit game to the non-probable variation state and the non-variable state. To do.

Next, various processes executed by the effect control CPU 31a of the effect control board 31 based on the effect control program will be described.
When the change control designation command is input, the effect control CPU 31a selects image data based on the effect contents (variation contents) corresponding to the change pattern designated by the command. In addition, when the special control designating command is input, the effect control CPU 31a determines a decoration to be displayed on the effect display device 11 in a fixed stop according to the command. When the jackpot symbol is instructed as a special figure, the CPU 31a for effect control determines a jackpot symbol combination that can recognize the jackpot as a decorative drawing.

  Specifically, the CPU 31a for effect control determines [111], [333], [555], or [777] as the symbol combination of the big hit when the big hit symbol indicating the big hit A is instructed. On the other hand, when the big hit symbol indicating the big hit B or big hit C is instructed, [222], [444], or [666] is determined as the big hit symbol combination.

  On the other hand, if a special symbol is designated as a misplaced symbol, the effect control CPU 31a determines a misplaced symbol combination as a decorative diagram. At this time, when the variation pattern for variation in the reach reach is instructed, the effect control CPU 31a determines [121] or the like as the combination of symbols including the symbol combination of reach. On the other hand, when a variation pattern for deviation variation is instructed, the effect control CPU 31a determines [123] or the like as a symbol combination that does not include the reach symbol combination.

  Then, the effect control CPU 31a controls the display content of the effect display device 11 so as to display an image of the symbol variation game based on the image data. Thereafter, when an all symbols stop command is input during the symbol variation game, the effect control CPU 31a displays the determined decoration on the effect display device 11 to be confirmed and stopped and ends the symbol variation game. Further, the effect control CPU 31a measures the elapsed time from the start of the game with the start of the symbol variation game by the decorative display of the effect display device 11, and based on the measured time and the image display data, the image is displayed. The image displayed on the display unit GH is switched every predetermined control cycle (for example, every 4 ms).

  When the hold designation command is input, the effect control CPU 31a performs control to display the hold image on the image display unit GH of the effect display device 11 in the display mode designated by the hold designation command. More specifically, when inputting a hold designation command that is output in accordance with the addition of the number of hold memories, the effect control CPU 31a increases the number of individual display areas that are set to display with hold by one. The display content of the effect display device 11 is controlled. On the other hand, when inputting a hold designation command that is output with 1 subtraction of the number of reserved memories, the effect control CPU 31a displays the individual display area in a non-holding mode, and sets the individual display area as a holding-present display mode. The display content of the effect display device 11 is controlled so as to decrease the number of. In the present embodiment, the held image display area H functions as a held ball number display means for notifying the number of times the symbol variation game is held pending.

  In addition, when the CPU 31a for effect control inputs a probability change command, a non-probability change command, an operation command, and a non-operation command, the effect control RAM 31c sets information indicating the probability change state or the change state application state in the effect control RAM 31c. The effect control CPU 31a knows whether or not the gaming state is a probable change state or a change state depending on the setting contents of the effect control RAM 31c. In addition, when the big hit symbol indicating the big hit C is instructed, the production control CPU 31a sets the change upper limit number of times as the sub-side operation number in the production control RAM 31c. The effect control CPU 31a decrements the sub-side operation count by 1 each time a variation pattern designation command is input.

  The effect control CPU 31a controls the transition of the effect mode in a transition mode according to the trigger of the mode transition when the trigger for the transition of the predetermined mode arrives. The effect control CPU 31a grasps the set effect mode by setting a mode flag (information) indicating the type of effect mode in the effect control RAM 31c. Further, the effect control CPU 31a controls the display contents of the effect display device 11 so that the effect mode indicated by the mode flag is set every time the symbol variation game by the decoration is started.

  In the pachinko gaming machine of the present embodiment configured as described above, a symbol variation game that has specific contents advantageous to the player can be held (stored) among the symbol variation games that are suspended from being executed. Advance production suggesting high and low sex is executed. In the present embodiment, specific presentation contents advantageous to the player are won in the big hit lottery or a reach presentation is performed.

Hereinafter, the prior effect performed in the present embodiment will be described.
As shown in FIGS. 4A to 4C, the pre-effects of the present embodiment are executed in the reserved image display area H, and the display mode of any individual display area that is in the display mode with hold is displayed. It is performed as a pending change effect.

  This hold change effect has a high possibility that the hold image X1 in the individual display area corresponding to the symbol variation game determined in advance in the individual display area in the display mode with hold will be a specific effect content. Is performed in such a manner that the display mode is changed to a display mode of the special display area (in this embodiment, the color of the reserved image X1).

  Specifically, by changing the color of the reserved image X1 in the individual display area corresponding to the pre-determined symbol variation game, the specific effect content is obtained from the display mode of the special display area based on the changed color. Performed in a manner that suggests a high or low possibility. In the present embodiment, three colors of “purple”, “red”, and “gold” are set as the changed color, that is, the display mode of the special display area, and “purple” <“red” < It is suggested that there is a high possibility that the specific production content will be in the order of “golden”, and that there is a high possibility of winning the big hit lottery among the specific production content.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 4A, when the symbol variation game corresponding to the individual display area H3 is a target of prior determination, the image display unit GH of the effect display device 11 holds the reserved image in the individual display area H3. X1 changes from blue to purple (represented with “purple” for convenience of explanation). Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 4B, when the symbol variation game is executed and digested, the display position of the held image X1 after the change is changed from the individual display area H3 to the individual display area H2 in the image display unit GH. The changed hold image X1 is displayed over a plurality of symbol variation games until the symbol variation game to be subjected to the prior determination is executed. Further, as shown in FIG. 4C, while the symbol variation game is executed and digested, the image display unit GH changes the display position of the held image X1 after the change, In some cases, the reserved image X1 has special contents that change again from purple to red (represented with “red” for convenience of explanation). In the hold change effect of the present embodiment, a mode is also prepared in which the change in the color of the hold image X1 does not stop at the re-change but further changes again. The specific contents of such a hold change effect will be described in detail later.

Hereinafter, the process which concerns on execution of prior production is demonstrated.
First, the prefetch command setting process related to the prior determination will be described.
The pre-read command setting process corresponds to the detection of a big hit determination random number obtained when a game ball is detected at the upper start winning slot 15A or the lower start winning slot 15B in the special symbol input process. This is a process for making a determination in advance (hereinafter also referred to as “preliminary determination”) prior to the start of the symbol variation game to be performed. Further, the prefetch command setting process is a process for setting so that a prefetch command instructing the result of the prior determination can be output to the effect control CPU 31a later. In the pre-read command setting process, a special figure for instructing the type of jackpot corresponding to the special figure distribution random number acquired when a game ball is detected at the upper start winning opening 15A or the lower starting winning opening 15B. Set the type prefetch command together. In the pre-read command setting process, a reach pre-read command for instructing the value of the reach determination random number acquired when the game ball is detected in the upper start winning opening 15A or the lower start winning opening 15B is also set. . Further, in the pre-read command setting process, the first to third instructions for instructing the value of each variation pattern distribution random number acquired when a game ball is detected at the upper start winning opening 15A or the lower starting winning opening 15B. Set the prefetch command together. Such a prefetch command setting process is executed by the main control CPU 30a, and is continuously executed after the special symbol input process is completed.

  In the following description, “when entering (detecting) a ball into the upper start winning opening 15A or the lower start winning opening 15B” means the execution time of the prefetch command setting process. Further, in the following description, “when the symbol variation game starts” means an execution period of the special symbol start process.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 8, in the prefetch command setting process, when the main control CPU 30a acquires the value of the big hit determination random number in step S14 of the special symbol input process, it is determined whether or not the value matches the common value. Is determined (step S21). If this determination result is affirmative, the main control CPU 30a determines that the start holding ball detected in step S11 of the most recent special symbol input process is a big hit lottery at the start of the later symbol variation game, It is determined (understood) in advance that it will be a big hit regardless of the game state. That is, the main control CPU 30a generates a prefetch command indicating that it matches the common value, and sets it in the transmission buffer (step S22). In step S22, the main control CPU 30a generates a prefetch command that also indicates the number of reserved memories (the number of reserved memories after adding 1) during the prefetch command setting process. Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a proceeds to step S23.

  On the other hand, if the determination result of step S21 is negative, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the value of the jackpot determination random number determined in step S21 matches the non-common value (step S24). If the determination result is affirmative, the main control CPU 30a determines that the start holding ball detected in step S11 of the most recent special symbol input process is the big hit lottery at the start of the later symbol variation game, Only when the probability variation state is given, it is determined (obtained) in advance that it will be a big hit. That is, the main control CPU 30a generates a prefetch command indicating that it matches the non-common value, and sets it in the transmission buffer (step S25). In step S25, the main control CPU 30a generates a prefetch command that also indicates the number of reserved memories (the number of reserved memories after adding 1) during the prefetch command setting process. Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a proceeds to step S23.

  On the other hand, if the determination result in step S24 is negative, the main control CPU 30a determines that the starting hold ball detected in step S11 of the most recent special symbol input process is a big hit lottery at the start of the later symbol variation game. Then, it is determined (understood) in advance that the game will not be a big hit regardless of the game state at the start. In other words, the main control CPU 30a generates a prefetch command indicating that the main control CPU 30 is out of order and sets it in the transmission buffer (step S26). In step S26, the main control CPU 30a generates a prefetch command that also indicates the number of reserved memories (the number of reserved memories after adding 1) during the prefetch command setting process. Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a proceeds to step S23.

  Subsequently, the main control CPU 30a that has shifted from step S23 to step S23 generates the various types of prefetch commands shown below in addition to the prefetch commands set in steps S22, S25, and S26, and sets them in the transmission buffer. That is, the main control CPU 30a generates a special figure type prefetch command indicating a big hit symbol (special symbol) from the value set in the special symbol type flag in the latest special symbol input process, and sets it in the transmission buffer. Further, the main control CPU 30a generates a reach prefetch command indicating the value of the reach determination random number acquired in step S14 of the special symbol input process, and sets it in the transmission buffer. Further, the main control CPU 30a generates first to third look-ahead commands for instructing the values of the fluctuation pattern distribution random numbers F1 to F3 acquired in step S14 of the special symbol input process, and sets them in the transmission buffer. Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a ends the prefetch command setting process.

  Further, the main control CPU 30a outputs various prefetch commands set in the main control RAM 30c (transmission buffer) to the effect control CPU 31a at a predetermined timing in a process different from the prefetch command setting process. Then, the effect control CPU 31a that inputs various prefetch commands is subject to prior determination based on the results of the prior determination executed by the main control CPU 30a and the specific values of various random numbers acquired at the time of entering the ball. It can be acquired (understood) prior to the start of the symbol variation game.

  Further, at the start of the pre-read command setting process, the main control CPU 30a adds 1 to the reserved memory number as a result of the game ball entering the upper start winning port 15A or the lower start winning port 15B, and the main control RAM 30c. Has already been rewritten. In addition, since the main control CPU 30a is before executing the special symbol start process at the start of the prefetch command setting process, 1 is subtracted from the reserved storage number after adding 1 as the stored contents of the main control RAM 30c. Absent.

Next, various prefetch commands and contents specified by the various prefetch commands will be described.
As shown in FIG. 9, information is associated with the upper byte and the lower byte of various prefetch commands set in various processes of the prefetch command setting process.

  That is, “D9H” indicating that the result of the prior determination regarding the big hit and the loss is associated with the upper byte of the prefetch command set in steps S22, S25, and S26 of the prefetch command setting process. Further, in the lower byte of the prefetch command, “00H” to “0BH” are set according to the number of reserved storage at the time of prior determination and specific results of prior determination of jackpot and loss. For example, the lower byte “01H” is associated with the number of reserved storages “1” and the jackpot pre-determination result that matches the common value.

  Further, “D0H” indicating that the type of jackpot symbol (special figure) is associated is set in the upper byte of the special figure type prefetch command set in step S23 of the prefetch command setting process. In addition, “00H” to “02H” are set in the lower byte of the special figure type prefetch command according to the specific contents of the special figure type flag determined to have been set at the time of prior determination. For example, the lower byte “01H” is associated with the fact that a value indicating the symbol B is set in the special symbol type flag, that is, the big hit B is determined.

  In addition, “D1H” or “D2H” indicating that the value of the reach determination random number is associated is set in the upper byte of the reach prefetch command set in step S23 of the prefetch command setting process. In addition, the lower byte of the reach prefetch command includes “00H” to “7FH” or “00H” to “70H” depending on the specific value of the reach determination random number acquired at the time of the previous determination by combining with the upper byte. Is set. For example, the upper byte “D1H” is associated with values “0” to “127”, and the lower byte “01H” combined therewith is associated with the value “1”. Also, the upper byte “D2H” is associated with values “128” to “240”, and the lower byte “01H” combined therewith is associated with the value “129”.

  Further, “D3H” or “D4H” indicating that the value of the random number F1 for allocating the variation pattern is associated with the upper byte of the first prefetch command set in step S23 of the prefetch command setting process is set. Is done. In addition, the lower byte of the first prefetch command includes “00H” to “7FH” or “00H” depending on the specific value of the random number F1 for fluctuation pattern distribution acquired at the time of the pre-judgment in combination with the upper byte. ”To“ 6EH ”are set. For example, the upper byte “D3H” is associated with the values “0” to “127”, and the lower byte “01H” combined therewith is associated with the value “1”. Further, values “128” to “238” are associated with the upper byte “D4H”, and a value “129” is associated with the lower byte “01H” combined therewith.

  Further, “D5H” or “D6H” indicating that the value of the random number F2 for variation pattern distribution is associated is set in the upper byte of the second prefetch command set in step S23 of the prefetch command setting process. Is done. In addition, the lower byte of the second prefetch command includes “00H” to “7FH” or “00H” depending on the specific value of the random number F2 for changing pattern distribution obtained at the time of pre-determination by combination with the upper byte. ”To“ 7AH ”are set. For example, the upper byte “D5H” is associated with the values “0” to “127”, and the lower byte “01H” combined therewith is associated with the value “1”. Further, values “128” to “250” are associated with the upper byte “D6H”, and a value “129” is associated with the lower byte “01H” combined therewith.

  Further, “D7H” or “D8H” indicating that the value of the random number F3 for variation pattern distribution is associated is set in the upper byte of the third prefetch command set in step S23 of the prefetch command setting process. Is done. The lower byte of the third look-ahead command includes “00H” to “7FH” or “00H” depending on the specific value of the random number F3 for fluctuation pattern distribution acquired at the time of the pre-judgment in combination with the upper byte. ”To“ 68H ”are set. For example, the upper byte “D7H” is associated with values “0” to “127”, and the lower byte “01H” combined therewith is associated with the value “1”. Also, the upper byte “D8H” is associated with values “128” to “232”, and the lower byte “01H” combined therewith is associated with the value “129”.

  In this way, the main control CPU 30a generates various prefetch commands based on the results of the prior determination regarding the big hits, disappointments, and big hit symbols (special drawings), and outputs them to the effect control CPU 31a. On the other hand, the main control CPU 30a does not determine these specific values in advance for the reach determination random numbers and the fluctuation pattern distribution random numbers F1 to F3, and the random numbers acquired in step S14 of the special symbol input process. Various prefetch commands indicating the values themselves are generated and output to the effect control CPU 31a. That is, in the prefetch command setting process, the main control CPU 30a compares the values of the fluctuation pattern distribution random numbers F1 to F3 acquired in step S14 of the special symbol input process to determine the type of the fluctuation group and the fluctuation pattern in advance. Not what you want. In other words, the main control CPU 30a performs the process of selecting and determining the variation pattern for one symbol variation game only in the special symbol start process (one set of processes). On the other hand, the main control CPU 30a uses each variation pattern distribution random number to be used for selecting and determining a variation pattern in the special symbol start process later in the stage of the preliminary determination performed prior to the special symbol start process. And instructions to the effect control CPU 31a for each value of random numbers for reach determination. In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 30a that performs pre-determination such as big hits, loss or big win symbols functions as pre-determination means.

  When the effect control CPU 31a inputs various prefetch commands, each time the prefetch command is input, the effect control CPU 31a stores the command in a predetermined storage area of the effect control RAM 31c associated with the reserved storage number indicated by the command. Remember.

  In addition, the effect control CPU 31a, when starting the symbol variation game (when the variation pattern designation command is input), stores various prefetch commands stored in the storage area associated with the stored memory number “1” that is stored earliest. Is stored in association with the execution area for executing the current symbol variation game. The effect control CPU 31a then stores various prefetch commands stored in the storage area associated with the reserved storage number “2” in the storage area associated with the reserved storage number “1”. Similarly, the effect control CPU 31a stores the various prefetch commands stored in the storage area associated with the reserved storage number “3” in the storage area associated with the reserved storage number “2”. Similarly, the effect control CPU 31a stores various prefetch commands stored in the storage area associated with the reserved storage number “4” in the storage area associated with the reserved storage number “3” (shift processing). ).

Next, processing executed by the effect control CPU 31a to determine whether or not to change the hold image X1 in the hold change effect will be described.
The effect control CPU 31a inputs various look-ahead commands, that is, each time the main control CPU 30a determines a ball entry detection to each start winning opening, it determines whether or not to change the hold image X1 by the hold change effect. Process.

  As a result of inputting the various prefetch commands, the effect control CPU 31a determines that the hold image X1 is not already changing (after change) by the hold change effect as one of the conditions for changing the hold image X1 by the hold change effect. ing. The effect control CPU 31a sets “1” to the pre-reading flag indicating the status of the hold change effect stored in the predetermined storage area of the effect control RAM 31c during the change of the hold image X1 in the hold change effect. . That is, when “1” is set in the prefetching flag, it is grasped that the hold image X1 is changing by the hold change effect. In the following description, “when the pending change effect is being executed” means that the pre-reading flag is “1”. Further, “the pending change effect is not being executed” means that the pre-reading flag is “0 (zero)” which is not “1”. In addition, during execution of the hold change effect according to the present embodiment, it includes a case where a situation that changes ahead even if the color of the hold image X1 does not actually change is determined.

  On the other hand, the CPU 31a for effect control is positioned as a situation where the hold change effect can be executed as long as the condition that the hold change effect is not being executed is satisfied. For this reason, the effect control CPU 31a inputs various prefetch commands, and as a result, inputs what pre-determination results are obtained based on the various prefetch commands input before the various prefetch commands, that is, this time input. The hold change effect can be executed regardless of the contents of the previous hold before the hold corresponding to various prefetch commands.

In a situation in which such a hold change effect can be executed, the effect control CPU 31a determines an identifiable variation pattern from various information instructed by various prefetch commands.
That is, the effect control CPU 31a specifies a change group based on various prefetch commands using the sub-side change group assignment table and the sub-side change pattern assignment table stored in the effect control ROM 31b. In specifying such a variation group, information indicated by a prefetch command, a special figure type prefetch command, a reach prefetch command, a first prefetch command, and a third prefetch command is used.

  Subsequently, after specifying the variation group, the effect control CPU 31a uses the sub-side variation pattern distribution table to identify the variation pattern based on various prefetch commands from the identified variation group. In specifying such a variation pattern, information instructed by the second prefetch command is used.

Next, the relationship between various information instructed by various prefetch commands and the variation pattern that can be identified from the information will be described.
In other words, the effect control CPU 31a specifies that, when a big win with a common value is instructed by a prefetch command among various prefetch commands, it becomes a big win regardless of the game state at the time of execution of the symbol variation game to be prefetched. . In this case, the effect control CPU 31a specifies the variation group from the value of the big hit type designated by the special figure type prefetch command and the variation pattern distribution random number F1 designated by the first prefetch command, and the second prefetch command. The variation pattern is identified from the value of the variation pattern distribution random number F2 instructed in (1).

  Further, the effect control CPU 31a pre-determines that the gaming state at the time of execution of the symbol variation game to be prefetched is the probability variation state when a big hit with a non-common value is instructed by the prefetching command among various prefetching commands. If possible, identify a big hit. In this case, the effect control CPU 31a specifies that the game state at the time of execution of the symbol change game to be prefetched is out of order if it cannot be determined in advance. When specifying that it is a big hit, the CPU 31a for effect control specifies the variation group from the value of the random number F1 for variation pattern distribution designated by the type of jackpot designated by the special figure type prefetch command and the first prefetch command. Then, the variation pattern is specified from the value of the variation pattern distribution random number F2 specified by the second prefetch command.

  Note that the prior determination that the game state at the time of execution of the symbol variation game to be prefetched is the probability variation state is determined as the symbol variation game being executed in the current game state. In the present embodiment, when a symbol variation game that is a big hit is performed during the execution of the hold change effect, the hold change effect is invalidated without restarting after the big hit game ends. That is, with the start of the big hit game, the various pre-read commands and various information related to the execution of the hold change effect stored in the effect control RAM 31c are erased.

  In addition, when the deviation is instructed by the prefetch command among the various prefetch commands, the effect control CPU 31a further executes the symbol variation game to be prefetched based on the values designated by the third prefetch command and the reach prefetch command. From the above situation, either “reach confirmation” accompanied by reach production or “reach non-confirmation” possibly accompanied by reach production is specified. When a shift is instructed in this way, a big hit with a non-common value is instructed by a pre-read command among various pre-read commands, and the gaming state at the time of execution of the symbol variation game to be pre-read is a certain change state. This includes the case where it is not possible to determine in advance and it is determined that the situation will be lost.

  In other words, the effect control CPU 31a specifies “reach determination” when values “0” to “3” are designated by the third prefetch command. In addition, when the value of “4” to “232” is instructed by the third prefetch command, the effect control CPU 31a “reach confirmation” if the value of the common reach determination value is instructed by the reach prefetch command. Is identified. When specifying “reach determination”, the effect control CPU 31a specifies a variation group from the value of the variation pattern distribution random number F1 instructed by the first prefetch command, and changes the variation pattern instructed by the second prefetch command. A variation pattern is identified from the value of the random number for random use F2.

  When the value of “4” to “232” is instructed by the third prefetch command, the effect control CPU 31a is further instructed by the reach prefetch command of the non-common reach determination value or the non-reach determination value. For example, “reach unconfirmed” is specified. In the case of specifying “reach non-confirmed”, the effect control CPU 31a determines the situation at the time of execution of the symbol variation game, more specifically, the number of reserved memories even if the value instructed by the first and second look-ahead commands is determined. Since the estimation cannot be performed, the variation pattern at the time of executing the symbol variation game cannot be specified (unknown).

  As described above, the effect control CPU 31a can determine the execution of the hold change effect for a situation in which the variation pattern can be specified from the information instructed by various prefetch commands. On the other hand, the effect control CPU 31a cannot determine the execution of the hold change effect for a situation where the variation pattern cannot be specified from the information instructed by various prefetch commands.

  Next, in the situation where the variation pattern can be specified from the information instructed by various prefetch commands, the process related to the determination of the specific effect contents related to the hold change effect by the effect control CPU 31a will be described.

  As shown in FIG. 10, the effect control CPU 31 a determines specific effect contents related to the pending change effect based on the variation pattern specified from the information instructed by various prefetch commands. The determination of the specific effect content related to the pending change effect is performed by assigning random numbers to the determinable effect content so that a predetermined winning probability is obtained based on the specified variation pattern. In the determination of the specific effect content related to the pending change effect according to the present embodiment, all 1000 random numbers are assigned to the effect content that can be determined in each situation.

  When the variation pattern at the time of execution of the symbol variation game is unknown from the information instructed by various prefetch commands, the effect control CPU 31a determines the content of the effect as “none” that does not change the hold image X1 by the hold change effect. To do. In this case, it may be agreed that all 1000 random numbers are assigned to the content of “None”, and the specification itself does not make such a decision.

  Then, the CPU 31a for effect control specifies the change patterns P4 to P6 that are out of sync and are distributed to the group ED as the change pattern at the time of execution of the symbol change game, that is, the change contents of the normal reach. The effect content of “purple” or “none” for changing X1 from “purple” to the upper limit is determined. In this case, random numbers are distributed so that it is easy to determine “purple” <“none” in the order regardless of the type of variation pattern distributed to the group ED.

  In addition, the effect control CPU 31a displays the fluctuation patterns P7 and P8 and the fluctuation patterns P10 and P11 that are out-of-sequence and distributed to the group EE and the group EF as the fluctuation pattern at the time of executing the symbol fluctuation game, that is, the contents of fluctuation of the super reach. When specifying, the production content of “purple” or “none” is determined. In addition, when the effect control CPU 31a specifies the fluctuation pattern P9 and the fluctuation pattern P12 that are out of order and are distributed to the group EE and the group EF, that is, the change contents of the super reach, the hold image X1 is “red” with the hold change effect. The production content of “red”, “purple”, or “none” is determined. In this case, random numbers are distributed in the same manner among the combinations of the variation patterns P7 and P10, the variation patterns P8 and P11, and the variation patterns P9 and P12.

  Random numbers are distributed so that it is easy to determine the production content of “none” in the order of variation patterns P9, P12 <variation patterns P8, P11 <variation patterns P7, P10. Moreover, although it is classified into the super reach in which the jackpot expectation is set higher than the normal reach, the change patterns P7 and P10 which are the production contents having the lowest jackpot expectation in each change group are the change patterns that become the normal reach. Compared with P4 to P6, random numbers are distributed so that it is easier to determine “none”. On the other hand, with respect to the fluctuation patterns P8 and P11 and the fluctuation patterns P9 and P12, it is difficult to determine “none” as compared with the fluctuation patterns P4 to P6, and the fluctuation patterns P9 to P12 reach the fluctuation patterns P4 to P8, P10, and P11. Random numbers are distributed so that “red” that cannot be determined in step 1 can be determined.

  Further, when the effect control CPU 31a specifies the change patterns P13 to P21 that are big hits and are distributed to the groups EG to EI as the change patterns at the time of execution of the symbol change game, that is, the change contents of the big hit change is specified as the hold change effect. Then, the content of the production of “gold”, “red”, “purple”, or “none” for changing the reserved image X1 to “gold” as the upper limit is determined. In this case, random numbers are distributed in the same manner among the variation patterns P13 to P21.

  With regard to the fluctuation patterns P13 to P21 that are the fluctuation contents of the jackpot fluctuation, random numbers are distributed so that “gold” that cannot be determined by the various fluctuation contents of the outliers can be determined regardless of the effects such as normal reach and super reach. ing. Further, regarding the variation patterns P13 to P21, “None” can be easily determined as compared with the variation patterns P9 and P12 which are the production contents with the highest expectation degree of big hit in the groups EE and EF which are super reach. Random numbers are distributed so that it is difficult to determine “purple” and “red”.

  For this reason, in the present embodiment, there is a high possibility that a specific performance content will be in the order of “none” <“purple” <“red” <“gold”. It is suggested that there is a high possibility.

  When the effect control CPU 31a that determines the specific effect content of the hold change effect as described above determines the effect content other than “none”, that is, the effect content that changes the hold image X1 by the hold change effect, It is decided to change the display mode of the individual display area to be determined. In this case, the effect control CPU 31a sets “1” to the pre-reading flag stored in the effect control RAM 31c.

  Further, the effect control CPU 31a executes a hold change effect in which the same number as the number of reserved storages indicated by the prefetch command among various prefetch commands is stored in a predetermined storage area of the effect control RAM 31c. Set to the number of read-ahead executions that indicates the number of times.

  Next, in a situation in which other than “None” is determined as the specific content of the hold change effect, the effect control CPU 31a determines the change mode in the middle of changing the hold image X1 with the change to the effect content as the upper limit. Such processing will be described.

  As shown in FIG. 11, the CPU 31a for effect control determines the content of the effect based on the specific effect content of the determined on-hold change effect and the number of symbol variation games for executing the on-hold change effect, that is, the number of pre-read executions. The change mode is determined. In determining the mode of change of the pending change effect to the specific effect content, a random number is distributed to the determinable change method so that a predetermined winning probability is obtained based on the determined effect content and the number of pre-read executions. Done. Further, in the present embodiment, the change mode is determined based on the determined production content and the number of pre-read executions, regardless of whether the big hit or the loss is instructed as a result of the prior determination. In addition, in the determination of the change mode to the specific effect content of the pending change effect of this embodiment, all the 1000 random numbers are distributed to the change modes that can be determined in each situation, and the change modes that can be determined On the other hand, the random numbers are distributed in almost the same mode (there is a case where the change mode that is the same mode occupies a larger proportion). In the present embodiment, by assigning random numbers in different modes to the change modes that can be determined, the big hit expectation degree according to the change mode, the expectation degree regarding the change of the hold image X1 by the hold change effect, and the like are set. You can also.

  Then, when the effect control CPU 31a determines the effect contents of “purple”, “red”, and “gold” as the specific effect contents of the pending change effect, the pre-read execution count is “one time” and “purple”, “red”, and “gold”. The change modes CP1, CP5, and CP15 are determined according to the contents of the effects of changing the reserved image X1 in the display area H1.

  In these change modes CP1, CP5, and CP15 in this case, the number of pre-read executions and the number of symbol variation games that actually accompany the change of the held image X1 in the individual display area coincide with each other. A change due to the hold change effect is generated without interposing the start of the symbol variation game from the detection. In the following description, a change mode in which a change due to the hold change effect is generated without intervening the start of the symbol variation game from the detection of the ball that is the object of the prior determination is referred to as “change mode immediately after”. For example, in the change mode CP1, the reserved image X1 in the individual display area H1 changes to “purple”.

  Further, when the effect control CPU 31a determines the effect content of “purple” when the number of pre-read executions is “2” as the specific effect content of the hold change effect, the individual display area H2 → the individual display area H1. The change mode CP2 and the change mode CP1 for changing the hold image X1 are determined in this order. In addition, when determining the effect content of “red”, the effect control CPU 31a determines any one of the change modes CP6, CP7 and the change mode CP5 that change the hold image X1 in the order of the individual display area H2 → the individual display area H1. To do. In addition, when determining the effect content of “gold”, the effect control CPU 31a determines any one of the change modes CP16 to CP18 and the change mode CP15 that change the hold image X1 in the order of the individual display area H2 → the individual display area H1. To do.

  In these change modes CP1, CP5, and CP15 in this case, the number of symbol variation games that actually accompany the change of the reserved image X1 in the individual display area is smaller than the number of pre-read executions. A change due to the hold change effect is generated from the detection to the start of the symbol variation game (once). In the following description, a change mode in which a change due to the hold change effect is generated with the start of the symbol variation game from the start of the ball detection that is the target of prior determination is referred to as a “delay change mode”. For example, in the change mode CP1, after the hold image X1 in the individual display area H2 is displayed, the hold image X1 in the individual display area H1 changes to “purple” when the next symbol variation game starts.

  Further, in these change modes CP2, CP6, CP7, CP16 to CP18 in this case, the number of pre-read executions and the number of symbol variation games that actually accompany the change of the reserved image X1 in the individual display area coincide with each other. It becomes a change mode. For example, in the change mode CP2, the hold image X1 changes to “purple” in the order of the individual display area H2 → the individual display area H1.

  In particular, in the change modes CP6, CP16, and CP17, the change modes are immediately after, and are determined in order from the color that suggests that there is a low possibility that the specific production content is lower than the decided production content. A change to the production content is generated. In the following description, a change mode in which a change to the determined production content is generated a plurality of times in order from a color that suggests that there is a low possibility that the specific production content is lower than the decided production content. It is referred to as “change mode of rechange”. For example, in the change mode CP6, the hold image X1 changes from “purple” to “red” in the order of the individual display area H2 → the individual display area H1.

  In addition, when the effect control CPU 31a determines the effect content of “purple” when the number of pre-read executions is “3” as the specific effect content of the hold change effect, the individual display area H3 → the individual display area H2 → A change mode CP3 for changing the hold image X1 in the order of the individual display area H1, or one of the change modes CP1 and CP2 is determined. In addition, when determining the effect content of “red”, the effect control CPU 31a changes the reserved images X1 in the order of the individual display area H3 → the individual display area H2 → the individual display area H1, and the change modes CP5 to CP10. Any one of CP7 is determined. Further, when determining the effect content of “Fri”, the effect control CPU 31a changes the reserved images X1 in the order of the individual display area H3 → the individual display area H2 → the individual display area H1, and the change modes CP15 to CP15. Any one of CP18 is determined.

  These change modes CP1, CP2, CP5 to CP7, and CP15 to CP18 in this case are changed in delay (the start of the symbol variation game is sandwiched once or twice). For example, in the change mode CP1, after the hold image X1 in the individual display area H3 is displayed, the hold image X1 in the individual display area H1 changes to “purple” when the next symbol variation game is started.

  In particular, in the change modes CP6, CP16, and CP17, the change mode of delay is a change mode of re-change. For example, in the change mode CP6, the hold image X1 changes from “none” to “purple” to “red” in the order of the individual display area H3 → the individual display area H2 → the individual display area H1.

  Further, in these change modes CP3, CP8 to CP10, and CP19 to CP24 in this case, the number of pre-read executions and the number of symbol variation games that actually accompany the change of the reserved image X1 in the individual display area coincide with each other. It becomes a change mode. For example, in the change mode CP3, the hold image X1 changes to “purple” in the order of the individual display area H3 → the individual display area H2 → the individual display area H1.

  In particular, the change modes CP8, CP9, and CP19 to CP23 are the immediately following change modes and change modes of re-change. For example, in the change mode CP8, the hold image X1 changes from “purple” to “purple” to “red” in the order of the individual display area H3 → the individual display area H2 → the individual display area H1.

  In addition, when the CPU 31a for effect control determines the effect content of “purple” when the pre-read execution count is “4 times” as the specific effect content of the pending change effect, the change mode CP1 to CP3 is selected. decide. The effect control CPU 31a determines any of the change modes CP5 to CP10 when determining the effect content of “red”. The effect control CPU 31a determines one of the change modes CP15 to CP24 when determining the effect content of “Fri”.

  In these change modes CP1 to CP3, CP5 to CP10, and CP15 to CP24, the change mode of delay (the start of the symbol variation game is sandwiched once to three times) is set. For example, in the change mode CP1, after the hold image X1 in the individual display area H4 is displayed, the hold image X1 in the individual display area H1 changes to “purple” when the next and further next symbol variation game starts. To do.

  In particular, the change modes CP6, CP8, CP9, CP16, CP17, and CP19 to CP23 are the change modes of delay and the change modes of re-change. For example, in the change mode CP6, the hold image X1 changes in the order of the individual display area H4 → the individual display area H3 → the individual display area H2 → the individual display area H1 from “none” → “none” → “purple” → “red”. .

  In this embodiment, when the number of pre-read executions is “4”, a change mode is defined in which the number of pre-read executions coincides with the number of symbol variation games that actually accompany the change of the reserved image X1 in the individual display area. Absent.

Next, processing related to execution of the hold change effect by the effect control CPU 31a that has determined the specific effect content and change mode of the hold change effect will be described.
The effect control CPU 31a controls the display content of the image display unit GH so as to be the reserved image X1 of the individual display area based on the change mode during execution of the hold change effect. Then, the effect control CPU 31a controls the display content of the effect display device 11 for each input of the hold designation command during execution of the hold change effect. In other words, when the CPU 31a for effect control inputs a hold designation command that is output with 1 subtraction of the number of reserved memories, the display of the effect display device 11 is updated so as to be updated with the hold change effect based on the change mode. Control the content. The hold designation command that is output in accordance with such subtraction of the hold memory number is input together with an instruction to start the symbol variation game. On the other hand, when the CPU 31a for effect control inputs a hold designation command that is output with 1 addition of the hold memory number, the effect is such that the hold image X1 that has not changed regardless of the change mode is added and updated. The display content of the display device 11 is controlled.

  As a result, when the change mode of the delay is determined, the effect control CPU 31a becomes the timing to change the reserved image X1 based on the change mode in the start of the symbol variation game after the game ball enters. The hold image X1 in the corresponding individual display area is changed in accordance with the start of the variable game.

  In addition, when the change mode immediately after is determined, the production control CPU 31a changes the hold image X1 in the corresponding individual display area without waiting for the start of the symbol variation game after the game ball enters. Control.

  In addition, when the change mode of the re-change is determined, the effect control CPU 31a starts the symbol variation game after changing the reserved image X1 in the corresponding individual display area after entering the game ball. Control is performed such that the hold image X1 in the corresponding individual display area is changed again in accordance with the start of the symbol variation game, which is the timing for changing the hold image X1 based on the change mode.

  Further, the production control CPU 31a decrements the number of times of prefetching stored in the production control RAM 31c by 1 each time the start of the symbol variation game is instructed during execution of the hold change production. Furthermore, after the start of the symbol variation game in which the number of pre-reading executions stored in the effect control RAM 31c is “0 (zero)”, that is, the symbol variation game to be pre-determined, the effect control CPU 31a also performs the effect control. The contents of the prefetching flag stored in the RAM 31c are erased (cleared) and set to “0 (zero)”.

In the present embodiment, the effect control CPU 31a that performs control related to the execution of the hold change effect as described above functions as a prior effect executing means.
Further, in the present embodiment, there is a case where a notification effect for notifying whether or not the hold image X1 is changed by the hold change effect is accompanied. This notification effect is performed prior to the timing at which the hold image X1 changes due to the hold change effect. When the notification effect is accompanied by the notification effect, the actual notification effect is actually connected to the change of the hold image X1. There may be a false notification effect that does not lead to a change in the hold image X1. In addition, in the false notification effect, this symbol variation game, that is, the symbol variation game accompanied with the false notification effect, is derived from a suggestion effect that suggests the possibility of a specific effect content advantageous to the player ( Development). In this suggestion effect, similar to the hold change effect, specific effect contents advantageous to the player are won in the big hit lottery or the reach effect is performed.

  As shown in FIGS. 12A to 12H, such a notification effect is performed on the image display unit GH of the effect display device 11. In the notification effect, a “shooting effect” is performed in which the weapon image G1 flies over any one of the reserved images X1 in the individual display area displayed on the image display unit GH.

  In the notification effect that is the actual notification effect, after the sniper effect, the weapon image G1 is pierced into the previous reserved image X1, and the change of the reserved image X1 in the reserved change effect occurs. It should be noted that the hold change effect of the present embodiment may be accompanied by a rechange of the hold image X1 after the change of the hold image X1, and the weapon is applied to the hold image X1 that has already changed prior to such a rechange. As a result of the image G1 flying away and being pierced, a rechange of the hold image X1 in the hold change effect occurs. As will be described later, since the change or rechange of the hold image X1 in the hold change effect accompanying the notification effect is performed along with the start of the symbol variation game, the change in the number of hold memories accompanying the start, That is, it is performed in accordance with the decrease of the reserved image in the individual display area. In addition, when the number of reserved memories increases with the start of the symbol variation game, there may be a situation in which the player cannot visually recognize the decrease in the reserved images in the individual display area.

  On the other hand, in the notification effect that is the false notification effect, the change in the hold image X1 in the hold change effect does not occur as a result of the weapon image G1 being flipped to the previous hold image X1 after the shooting effect, There is a case where a weapon step-up effect (hereinafter referred to as “weapon SU effect”) in which the played weapon image G1 is stabbed on the right side of the screen, that is, a suggestion effect (development). In the suggestion effect, the weapon image G1 pierced on the right side of the screen is regarded as one stage (hereinafter referred to as “SU1”), and then a plurality of weapon images G1 (“2” in the present embodiment) are newly flew. There are cases where the process proceeds (steps up) to two stages (hereinafter referred to as “SU2”) in which the weapon image G1 is already pierced. Further, in the suggestion effect, after SU2, a plurality of weapon images G1 (in the present embodiment, “4”) are newly flew and further pierced around the already pierced weapon image G1 (hereinafter referred to as “SU3”). (Step-up). Further, in the suggestion effect, after SU3, a further large number of weapon images G1 (in this embodiment, “the number that can cover the screen”) newly fly and pierce all the screens (hereinafter referred to as “SU4”). May advance (step up).

  In this way, the suggestion effect is performed in a manner that suggests the level of possibility of specific effect contents from the increase (step-up) state of the weapon image G1 pierced on the image display unit GH. In the present embodiment, as a step-up stage, there is a high possibility that the specific production contents will be in the order of SU1 <SU2 <SU3 <SU4, and there is a high possibility that the big winning lottery is won among the specific production contents. It is suggested.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 12A, in the image display unit GH, the weapon image G1 (here, “not”) is displayed from the upper right of the display screen toward the three reserved images X1 in the individual display areas H1 to H3. An imitating image) is performed. Immediately before the situation shown in FIG. 12A, the image display unit GH displays four reserved images X1 in the individual display areas H1 to H4, and the state shown in FIG. Along with the transition, three reserved images X1 are displayed in the individual display areas H1 to H3. Until the situation where this shooting effect is performed, the real notification effect and the false notification effect follow a common flow.

  Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 12B, in the image display unit GH, as a result of the weapon image G1 piercing the hold image X1 in the individual display area H3, a hold change effect in which the hold image X1 changes to “purple” is produced. Occur. Further, as shown in FIG. 12C, in the image display unit GH, as a result of the weapon image G1 flying toward the reserved image X1 of the individual display area H2 in which the weapon image G1 has already changed and being stabbed, the reserved image X1 is displayed. A hold change effect that changes from “purple” to “red” occurs. Thus, the flow that leads to the change or re-change of the hold image X1 is the flow of the actual notification effect, which is an aspect when the actual notification effect is executed. In the situation shown in FIG. 12 (c), since the re-change of the hold image X1 requires the start of a symbol variation game that is different from the change of the hold image X1 first, the individual display area is reduced by one. The situation where two reserved images X1 are displayed on the individual display areas H1 and H2 is illustrated.

  On the other hand, as shown in FIGS. 12D and 12E, in the image display unit GH, as a result of the weapon image G1 being flipped on the hold image X1 in the individual display area H3, the hold image X1 changes to “purple”. The weapon image G1 is pierced on the right side of the screen and is derived into the weapon SU effect without generating the hold change effect. Note that the situations shown in FIGS. 12 (f) to 12 (h) below are situations that are performed during a single symbol variation game with a notification effect. Also, as shown in FIG. 12 (f), in the image display unit GH, as a result of the two weapon images G1 being further pierced around the weapon image G1 that has already been pierced, the specific effect content of the current symbol variation game is obtained. A suggestion effect that suggests that the possibility is equivalent to “SU2” is performed. In the image display unit GH, if the weapon image G1 is not further pierced around the weapon image G1 that has already been pierced, the level of possibility of being the specific effect of the current symbol variation game is equivalent to “SU1”. The suggestion production which suggests is performed.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 12G, in the image display unit GH, the four weapon images G1 are further pierced around the already pierced weapon image G1, and as a result, the specific effect of the current symbol variation game can be obtained. A suggestion effect is suggested that suggests that the height of the property is equivalent to “SU3”. Also, as shown in FIG. 12 (h), in the image display unit GH, as a result of the numerous weapon images G1 being pierced all over the screen, the possibility of becoming the specific effect content of the current symbol variation game is “SU4”. "The suggestion effect which suggests that it is equivalent is performed.

Next, the process executed by the effect control CPU 31a in order to determine whether or not to execute the notification effect (suggestion effect) will be described.
The effect control CPU 31a performs a process for determining whether to execute the notification effect or the suggestive effect each time the change pattern designation command is input, that is, every time the main control CPU 30a instructs the start of the symbol change game. .

  The effect control CPU 31a performs a status determination process for determining whether or not a change or rechange of the reserved image X1 actually occurs in the execution status of the hold change effect, that is, the hold change effect. As a result, when the hold change effect is being executed, the effect control CPU 31a determines whether a change or rechange of the hold image X1 occurs with the start of the current symbol variation game. The contents of subsequent processing are different. In other words, in the situation determination process, the effect control CPU 31a determines that a change or rechange of the hold image X1 occurs during the execution of the hold change effect and the start of the current symbol variation game (affirmation). In other words, in the case of being based on a change mode of delay or a change mode of re-change, an actual notification effect process for performing an actual notification effect among the notification effects is performed.

  On the other hand, in the situation determination process, the effect control CPU 31a determines that the change or rechange of the hold image X1 does not occur (no) during execution of the hold change effect and the start of the current symbol variation game. In other words, if it is based on the change mode immediately after, a false notification effect process for performing a false notification effect among the notification effects is performed. In the situation determination process, the effect control CPU 31a determines that the hold change effect is not being executed (No), that is, if no change or re-change of the hold image X1 occurs, the false notification effect is included in the notification effect. Perform false notification effect processing to be performed.

  For this reason, in this embodiment, one of the conditions under which the actual notification effect is executed is the start of the symbol variation game in which the hold change effect is being executed and the change or rechange of the hold image X1 occurs. It is stipulated in. The hold change effect in such a case is performed in a delay change mode or a re-change change mode in which the number of symbol variation games that actually accompany the change in the hold image X1 in the individual display area is smaller than the number of pre-read executions. Case.

  On the other hand, in the present embodiment, one of the conditions for executing the false notification effect is that the on-change effect is being executed and that it is not the start of the symbol variation game in which the change or re-change of the on-hold image X1 occurs. ing. In such a case, the hold change effect is performed in a change mode immediately after the number of pre-read executions and the number of symbol variation games that actually accompany the change of the hold image X1 in the individual display area coincide.

First, the real notification effect process will be described.
The effect control CPU 31a determines the specific effect contents of the actual notification effect in a situation where the actual notification effect can be performed. In the present embodiment, the type of weapon image G1 is determined as the specific effect content of the actual notification effect. Note that depending on the type of weapon image G1, a change or rechange of the hold image X1 may be accompanied by a hold change effect, and the confirmation of the change or rechange is notified.

  As illustrated in FIG. 13, the effect control CPU 31 a determines specific effect contents related to the actual notification effect based on the result of the change in the hold image X <b> 1 due to the hold change effect. The determination of the specific effect content related to the actual notification effect is performed by assigning random numbers to the determinable effect content so that a predetermined winning probability is obtained based on the result of the change in the hold image X1 in the hold change effect. Done. In the determination of the specific effect contents related to the actual notification effect of the present embodiment, all 1000 random numbers are assigned to the effect contents that can be determined in each situation.

  Then, when the hold image X1 changes to “purple” in the hold change effect, the effect control CPU 31a determines the effect content “an arrow” or “not” which is an image imitating the “arrow”. . In this case, random numbers are assigned to “not” and “arrow” in the same manner.

  In addition, when the reserved image X1 changes to “red” due to the hold change effect, the effect control CPU 31a produces any one of the “sword”, “not”, and “arrow” effects that imitate the “sword”. Determine the content. In this case, random numbers are distributed so that it is easy to determine in the order of “not” <“arrow” <“sword”.

  In addition, when the hold image X1 changes to “gold” due to the hold change effect, the effect control CPU 31a sets “槍”, “not”, “arrow”, and “sword” as an image imitating “槍”. The content of any production is determined. In this case, random numbers are distributed so that it is easy to determine “not” and “arrow” <“sword” <“槍” in this order.

  Then, during the execution of the hold change effect based on the delay change mode, the effect control CPU 31a becomes the timing to change the hold image X1 based on the change mode among the start of the symbol variation game after the game ball has entered. In accordance with the start of the symbol variation game, control is performed so that an actual notification effect is performed prior to the change of the reserved image X1. In this case, the effect control CPU 31a performs control so that the weapon image G1 is made to fly toward the hold image X1 to be changed by the hold change effect.

  In the present embodiment, although described later, the weapon image G1 such as “sword” and “槍” cannot be determined in the false notification effect, while “not” and “arrow” can be determined. Yes. Thereby, when the weapon images G1 such as “sword” and “及 び” are displayed on the scene accompanied by the notification effect, the change of the hold image X1 is definitely notified by the hold change effect. That is, in the present embodiment, the notification effect with the weapon image G1 such as “sword” and “槍” is the final notification effect. On the other hand, when a weapon image G1 such as “not” and “arrow” is displayed in a scene accompanied by a notification effect, the change of the hold image X1 is not clearly notified by the hold change effect. That is, in the present embodiment, the notification effect accompanying the weapon image G1 such as “not” and “arrow” is the non-deterministic notification effect.

  As described above, the effect control CPU 31a determines that the hold image X1 is accompanied by a change in the hold image X1. As a result, when the real notification effect is accompanied, the individual display in the image display unit GH is performed through the real notice effect. An actual notification effect execution process for performing an actual notification effect so as to lead to a change in the reserved image X1 in the region is performed.

Next, the false notification effect process will be described.
The effect control CPU 31a determines the specific effect contents of the false notification effect in a situation where the false notification effect can be performed. In the present embodiment, in addition to the type of weapon image G1 as the specific effect content of the false notification effect, when the false notification effect is actually executed, whether or not the false notification effect is actually executed, with respect to any reserved image X1 Whether the weapon image G1 is allowed to fly or the progress (step-up) of the weapon SU effect is determined. Depending on the type of the weapon image G1, the progress of the weapon SU effect when the change in the hold image X1 is not accompanied by the hold change effect is suggested.

First, the general flow of determining the specific content of the false notification effect will be described.
The performance control CPU 31a determines the type of variation pattern instructed by the main control CPU 30a based on the variation contents of the current symbol variation game, that is, the results of the jackpot lottery, the reach lottery, the variation pattern, and the like. Game content determination processing is performed. Based on this determination result, the effect control CPU 31a performs a primary content lottery that determines whether or not to execute a weapon SU effect that is a progress of SU2 or more in a false notification effect. After deciding to execute the weapon SU effect that will be progressed more than SU2 in this primary content lottery, the effect control CPU 31a will fly the weapon image G1 to which of the reserved images X1 for the aiming effect, The type of weapon image G1 is determined.

  On the other hand, after deciding not to execute the weapon SU effect that progresses more than SU2 in the primary content lottery, the effect control CPU 31a determines the specific effect content of the weapon SU effect that progresses SU1 in the false notification effect. A secondary content lottery is performed. In the secondary content lottery, the CPU 31a for effect control controls whether or not to execute the weapon SU effect that is the progress of SU1, and causes the weapon image G1 to fly toward any of the reserved images X1 with the aiming effect at the time of execution. At the same time, the type of weapon image G1 is determined.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 14, the effect control CPU 31a performs the primary content lottery based on the result of determining the variation content of the current symbol variation game by the execution game content determination process. Such first content lottery is performed by assigning random numbers to deciding production content so that a predetermined winning probability is obtained based on the variation content of the current symbol variation game. In the determination of the effect contents of the weapon SU effect related to the false notification effect of the present embodiment, all 1000 random numbers are assigned to the effect contents that can be determined in each situation.

  Then, the effect control CPU 31a, when the fluctuation content is out of the normal fluctuation, that is, the fluctuation pattern P1, is “None” that does not progress more than SU2, and the progress of the effect contents SU21, SU22, SU3 that is the progress of SU2. The production content SU31 or SU32 to be determined is determined. In the production contents SU21 and SU31, “not” is later determined as the weapon image G1, while in the production contents SU22 and SU32, either “not” or “arrow” is later determined as the weapon image G1. The In this case, random numbers are distributed in the same manner with respect to each effect content.

  Further, the effect control CPU 31a determines “None” only when the variation is out of order and the variation is short or extremely short, that is, the variation patterns P2 and P3. In the short fluctuation or the super short fluctuation, only “None” is determined because the fluctuation time itself is short and there is no time allowance for performing the weapon SU effect of SU2 or more.

  Further, the effect control CPU 31a determines “none” or any of the effect contents SU21, SU22, SU31, SU32 when the change contents are out of the normal reach NR1 to NR3, that is, the change patterns P4 to P6. In this case, random numbers are distributed so that it is easier to determine the production contents SU31, SU32 <production contents SU21, 22 <“none”, and “none” is decided compared to the case of the variation pattern P1. Random numbers are assigned to make it easier to determine the contents of each production.

  In addition, the effect control CPU 31a, when the change contents are out of place and the super reach SR4 to SR9, that is, the change patterns P7 to P12, the effect contents SU41, SU42, “None”, and the effect contents SU21, SU22 are the progress of SU4. , SU31, SU32 is determined. In this case, random numbers are distributed so that it is easier to determine the order of the production contents SU21, SU22 <production contents SU31 <production contents SU32 <production contents SU42 <production contents SU41 <“none”. Further, in this case, as compared with the case of the variation patterns P4 to P6, “None” and the production contents SU21 and SU22 are difficult to determine, and random numbers are distributed so that the other production contents can be easily determined.

  Further, the effect control CPU 31a determines “none”, effect contents SU21, SU22, SU31, SU32, SU41, SU42 when the change contents are big hits, that is, change patterns P13 to P21. In this case, the random numbers are distributed so that the production contents SU21, SU22 <the production contents SU31, SU32 <the production contents SU41 <the production contents SU42 <“none” can be easily determined, and the variation patterns P4 to P12. Compared to the case, “None” and the production contents SU21 and SU22 are difficult to determine, and random numbers are distributed so that it is easy to determine other production contents.

  For this reason, in this embodiment, in the progress of SU2 or higher, the possibility that the content of the weapon SU effect will be more specific (the step-up) is more likely to be the specific effect, that is, the big hit lottery among the specific effects. It is suggested that there is a high possibility of winning.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 15A, the effect control CPU 31a causes the weapon image G1 to fly to any of the reserved images X1 in the shooting effect based on the result other than “None” by the primary content lottery. At the same time, the type of weapon image G1 is determined. The determination of the content of the effect related to the false notification effect is performed by assigning random numbers to the determinable effect content so that a predetermined winning probability is obtained based on the result of the primary content lottery and the number of reserved memories at that time. . In the determination of the specific effect contents related to the false notification effect of the present embodiment, all 1000 random numbers are assigned to the effect contents that can be determined in each situation.

  Then, when the result of the primary content lottery is the production contents SU21, SU31, SU41, the production control CPU 31a selects the reserved image X1 in the corresponding individual display area within the reserved storage number based on the reserved storage number. The contents of the effect of flying the weapon image G1 by “No” are determined.

  That is, when the number of reserved memories is “1”, the effect content (“not” + “individual display area H1”) to be made to fly toward the reserved image X1 in the individual display area H1 is determined. In this case, random numbers are distributed so as to include only the content of “not” + “individual display area H1”.

  In addition, when the number of reserved storage is “2”, the content of the effect (“not” + “individual display area H1” or “not”) to be made to fly to any one of the reserved images X1 in the individual display areas H1 and H2. + "Individual display area H2"). In this case, random numbers are assigned to “not” + “individual display region H1” and “not” + “individual display region H2” in the same manner.

  In addition, when the number of stored storage is “3” or “4”, the contents of the effect (“not” + “individual display area H1”, which is made to fly toward the reserved image X1 in any of the individual display areas H1 to H3, “Not” + “individual display area H2” or “not” + “individual display area H3”). In the present embodiment, since a change mode for changing the reserved image X1 in the individual display area H4 is not defined, even if the number of reserved memories is “4”, the reserved image X1 in any of the individual display areas H1 to H3 is aimed. Determining the contents of the performance to fly. In this case, a random number is provided so as to be easily determined in the order of “not” + “individual display region H1” and “not” + “individual display region H2” <“not” + “individual display region H3”. Is distributed.

  In addition, when the result of the primary content lottery is the production content SU22, SU32, SU42, the production control CPU 31a selects the reserved image X1 for the corresponding individual display area within the reserved storage number based on the reserved storage number. The contents of the effect of flying the weapon image G1 by “No” or “Arrow” are determined.

  In other words, when the number of reserved storage is “1”, the contents of the effect (“not” or “arrow” + “individual display” are made to fly “not” or “arrow” toward the reserved image X1 in the individual display area H1. Region H1 ") is determined. In this case, random numbers are assigned in the same manner to the production contents of “not” or “arrow” + “individual display area H1”.

  In addition, when the number of reserved storage is “2”, the contents of the effect (“Not” or “Arrow” which fly “None” or “Arrow” to any one of the held images X1 in the individual display areas H1 and H2). "+" Individual display area H1 "," not "or" arrow "+" individual display area H2 "). In this case, random numbers are distributed in the same manner to the production contents of “not” or “arrow” + “individual display area H1” and “not” or “arrow” + “individual display area H2”. It has been.

  In addition, when the number of reserved memories is “3” or “4”, the contents of the effect (“not so”) are made to fly “not” or “arrow” toward any of the on-hold images X1 in the individual display areas H1 to H3. Or “arrow” + “individual display area H1”, “not” or “arrow” + “individual display area H2”, “not” or “arrow” + “individual display area H3”). In the present embodiment, since a change mode for changing the reserved image X1 in the individual display area H4 is not defined, even if the number of reserved memories is “4”, the reserved image X1 in any of the individual display areas H1 to H3 is aimed. Determining the contents of the performance to fly. In this case, “not” or “arrow” + “individual display area H1”, “not” or “arrow” + “individual display area H2” <“not” or “arrow” + “individual display area” Random numbers are distributed so as to be easily determined in the order of “H3”.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 15B, the effect control CPU 31a determines whether or not to execute the weapon SU effect that is the progress of SU1, based on the result of “none” by the primary content lottery. A secondary content lottery for determining the type of weapon image G1 as well as which one of the reserved images X1 is aimed at and flying the weapon image G1 with the aiming and shooting effect. Such a secondary content lottery is performed by assigning random numbers to the determinable production content so as to have a predetermined winning probability based on the number of reserved memories at that time. In the determination of the specific effect contents related to the false notification effect of the present embodiment, all 1000 random numbers are assigned to the effect contents that can be determined in each situation.

  Then, the effect control CPU 31a causes the weapon image G1 by “not” or “arrow” to fly away toward the reserved image X1 in the corresponding individual display area within the reserved memory number based on the reserved memory number. Alternatively, “None” is determined.

  That is, when the number of reserved memories is “1”, unless it is “None”, the contents of the effect (“Not” or “No”) are used to fly “Not” or “Arrow” toward the reserved image X1 in the individual display area H1. Arrow "+" individual display area H1 "). In this case, random numbers are distributed so that it is easy to determine in the order of “arrow” + “individual display area H1” <“not” + “individual display area H1” <“none”.

  Also, if the number of reserved storage is “2”, if it is not “None”, the content of the effect (“No” or “arrow” is made to fly to any one of the reserved images X1 in the individual display areas H1 and H2 (“ Not ”or“ arrow ”+“ individual display area H1 ”,“ not ”or“ arrow ”+“ individual display area H2 ”). In this case, “arrow” + “individual display area H1” and “arrow” + “individual display area H2” <“not” + “individual display area H1” and “not” + “individual display area H2” <Random numbers are distributed so as to be easily determined in the order of “none”.

  Further, when the number of reserved storage is “3” or “4”, if it is not “None”, the “not” or “arrow” is made to fly to any one of the reserved images X1 in the individual display areas H1 to H3. Production contents ("not" or "arrow" + "individual display area H1", "not" or "arrow" + "individual display area H2", "not" or "arrow" + "individual display area H3" ). In the present embodiment, since a change mode for changing the reserved image X1 in the individual display area H4 is not defined, even if the number of reserved memories is “4”, the reserved image X1 in any of the individual display areas H1 to H3 is aimed. Determining the contents of the performance to fly. In this case, “arrow” + “individual display area H3” <“arrow” + “individual display area H1” and “arrow” + “individual display area H2” <“not” + “individual display area H1” < Random numbers are distributed so that it is easier to determine “not” + “individual display area H2” and “not” + “individual display area H3” <“none”.

  For this reason, in this embodiment, in the progress of SU1, it is suggested that the higher the number of reserved memories, the higher the possibility that the suggestion effect is performed although SU1 stops. Further, in the present embodiment, in the progress of SU1, since it is easier to determine “not” compared to “arrow” in the case of each reserved storage number, when “arrow” appears compared to “not” It is suggested that there is a high possibility that the progression will be higher than SU2.

  Then, the effect control CPU 31a causes the false notification effect to be performed in accordance with the start of the symbol variation game if the execution of the false notification effect is determined when the reserved image X1 is not accompanied by the change in the hold image X1. Control. In this case, the effect control CPU 31a performs control so that the weapon image G1 is made to fly toward any one of the reserved images X1 displayed in the false notification effect, and the determined weapon SU effect is performed. To control.

  As described above, when the CPU 31a for effect control determines that the change in the hold image X1 is not accompanied by the hold change effect, and the false notification effect is accompanied, the individual in the image display unit GH passes through the false notification effect. A false notification effect execution process for performing a false notification effect so as not to lead to a change in the hold image X1 in the display area is performed. Further, the effect control CPU 31a performs a suggestion effect execution process for performing an suggestion effect (weapon SU effect) by a false notification effect execution process.

  In the present embodiment, as a result of the situation determination process as the determination process or the special determination process, a real notification effect execution process or a false notification effect execution process is performed. By performing the execution process, the effect control CPU 31a that performs control so as to perform the notification effect or the suggestion effect functions as a notification effect control unit.

  As described above, in this embodiment, when the notification effect is not connected to the change in the reserved image X1 in the individual display area, the symbol variation game with the notification effect is not the end as it is but with the specific effect content. By deriving from the suggestion of a possibility, the player can have a new sense of expectation.

And the situation shown below can be considered as a situation where such a notification effect is performed.
For example, as shown in FIG. 16 (a), the status [1] of the change in the hold image X1 during execution of the hold change effect based on the change mode of the delay (“hold change: ○” + “change mode: delay”). Then, the actual notification effect is executed at the timing of the change of the hold image X1. In this case, the change timing of the held image X1 is the timing in accordance with the start of any of the symbol variation games. In this case, for example, an actual notification effect with the content of the effect that the weapon image G1 flies over the reserved image X1 that is the target of the prior determination as shown in FIGS. 12 (a) and 12 (b) is performed.

  Also, as shown in FIG. 16 (b), the change state [2] of the hold image X1 during the execution of the hold change effect based on the change mode immediately after (“hold change: ○” + “change mode: immediately after”). Then, the notification effect (actual notification effect and false notification effect) is not executed at the timing of the change of the hold image X1. In this case, a change in the hold image X1 in the hold change effect occurs without a notification effect.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 16C, the on-hold change effect is not being executed ("hold change: x"), or the on-hold change effect is being executed but the change on the hold image X1 is not accompanied [3]. Then, a false notification effect may be executed in accordance with the start of the symbol variation game. In this case, although the change in the hold image X1 does not occur, there is a case where the weapon SU effect is performed after being derived to the suggestion effect. In this case, for example, a weapon image G1 that flies over any one of the held images X1 displayed as shown in FIGS. 12A, 12D to 12H is played. As a result, a false notification effect is produced with the effect content derived (developed) into the suggestion effect.

  As described above, in the situation [1] and the situation [3], due to the appearance of the notification effect (actual notification effect or false notification effect), that is, the appearance of the weapon image G1, regardless of the result of the internal lottery, It will be a situation that will give the player a sense of expectation. Further, when the hold image X1 does not actually change while holding such an expectation, the player is given a sense of expectation for the subsequent weapon SU effect.

In the situation [2], although there is no notification effect, a change in the hold image X1 causes the player to have a sufficient expectation.
In the present embodiment, depending on the type of weapon image G1 that appears in the notification effect, the change in the hold image X1 may be definitely notified, and the type of weapon image G1 leads to the subsequent deployment notification. There is also. For this reason, not only whether or not the notification effect appears, but also attracts the player's interest in the type of weapon image G1, and more particularly, the expectation for the appearance of the weapon image G1 of “sword” and “槍” It will be a scene that can be held in the player.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the process that connects the notification effect to the weapon SU effect (suggestion effect) is a process that is limited to the case where the false notification effect execution process for performing the false notification effect is performed in the notification effect. Become. For this reason, after it leads to the change of the hold image X1 from the notification effect, it becomes a scene in which the player's interest is concentrated on the change. On the other hand, after the notification effect does not lead to a change in the hold image X1, the player's interest is concentrated on the subsequent weapon SU effect (suggestion effect). Therefore, in the notification effect, regardless of whether or not the change in the hold image X1 occurs through the notification effect, each player's interest can be concentrated.

  Further, in the present embodiment, as a change mode of the hold image X1 in the hold change effect, a change (rechange) can be made a plurality of times, and the change effect can be accompanied by a notification effect, so that the hold image X1 can be changed. Even after the change, it becomes a scene where the player's interest can be concentrated. And even in a scene that can be accompanied by this re-change, it is possible to derive from the notification effect (false notification effect) to the weapon SU effect (suggestion effect).

And the situation shown below can be considered as a situation where such a notification effect is performed.
For example, as shown in FIG. 16D, in the change state [4] during execution of the hold change effect based on the change form of the change again (“hold change: ○” + “change mode: rechange”) The actual notification effect is executed at the timing of the re-change of the hold image X1. In this case, the change timing of the held image X1 is the timing in accordance with the start of any of the symbol variation games. In this case, for example, as shown in FIG. 12 (c), the actual content of the effect that the weapon image G1 flies over the reserved image X1 that is the object of prior determination (already changed and changed again). A notification effect is performed.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 16 (e), in the situation [5] in which the hold change effect based on the change mode of the change is not being executed (“hold change: ○” + “change mode: change again”) In some cases, a false notification effect is executed in accordance with the start of the symbol variation game. In this case, there is a case where the weapon image G1 does not fly toward the reserved image X1 that has already changed, but there is a case where the weapon SU effect is performed after being derived to the suggestion effect. In this case, for example, the weapon image G1 flies over any one of the displayed hold images X1, that is, as shown in FIG. 17A, the change has already been made to the hold image X1. In some cases, the weapon image G1 is flying, or as shown in FIG. 17B, the weapon image G1 is flying toward the holding image X1 that is different from the already changed image.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, with regard to the false notification effect in a scene that can be accompanied by the re-change of the held image X1, the result is that the entire individual display area that is displayed as an image jumps to the target. It may be understood that it does not lead to re-change at a stage. On the other hand, even if it is understood that it does not lead to re-change at an early stage of the notification effect, it does not end as it is, but further suggests the possibility that the symbol variation game accompanied by the notification effect is a specific effect content By deriving, it will be possible to give players a new sense of expectation.

Therefore, in this embodiment, the following effects can be obtained.
(1) In the case where a prior effect (in this embodiment, a hold change effect) is performed, the notification effect can be executed prior to the change of the hold image X1, and the determination result of the situation determination process is negative and the notification effect. , The notification effect is performed so as not to lead to a change in the hold image X1 through the notification effect. Further, if the hold image X1 is not changed through the notification effect, the suggestion effect (in this embodiment, the weapon SU effect) suggests that the symbol variation game accompanied by the notification effect may be a specific effect content. ). Thereby, when it does not lead to the change of the hold image X1 through the notification effect, it does not end as it is, but further suggests the possibility that the symbol variation game accompanied by the notification effect is a specific effect content. By deriving, players can have a new sense of expectation. As a result, it is possible to suppress a decrease in the player's expectation even after recognizing that the prior effect is not performed via the notification effect.

  (2) For the notification effect, a confirmation notification effect (in this embodiment, a weapon image G1 of “sword” or “槍”) that notifies the change of the hold image X1 through the notification effect, and the notification effect. And a non-deterministic notification effect (in this embodiment, a weapon image G1 of “not” or “arrow”) that does not definitely notify the change of the hold image X1. Thereby, not only whether or not the notification effect appears, it is possible to make the player have a sense of expectation for the appearance of the confirmed notification effect. As a result, the player's expectation can be enhanced before the appearance of the notification effect. Furthermore, as a result of having a configuration capable of executing the suggestion effect, not only can the player's expectation be enhanced before the appearance of the notification effect, but even if the notification effect is a non-deterministic notification effect The player's expectation can be enhanced in the subsequent development.

  (3) The suggestion effect execution process is configured to be executable only when the false notification effect execution process is performed. Thereby, regardless of whether or not the hold image X1 changes through the notification effect, it is possible to create a scene where the player's interest can be concentrated on each. As a result, depending on the appearance of the notification effect, a decrease in the player's expectation can be suppressed regardless of the subsequent development.

  (4) In the pre-production, the hold image X1 corresponding to the symbol variation game as the determination target of the pre-judgment is changed, and a change state of re-change is accompanied by a plurality of changes during the change of the hold image X1. The configuration may be performed. In addition, the notification effect is configured to be performed so as to specify a target that suggests any change in the individual display area. And in the scene where a prior | preceding effect is a change aspect of a re-change and it accompanies a some change, it was set as the structure which can identify as an object which suggests a change, when notifying a notification effect. As a result, during the pre-production based on the change mode of the re-change, if it does not lead to a further change in the reserved image X1 with the notification effect, it does not end as it is, but the symbol variation game with the notification effect. By deriving from the suggestion of the possibility of specific production content, the player can have a new sense of expectation. As a result, it is possible to suppress a decrease in the player's expectation even after grasping that there is no further change through the notification effect during the prior effect.

  (5) The effect control CPU 31a displays the variation contents of the symbol variation game based on the instruction contents of the various prefetch commands from the variation pattern distribution table even before the start of the symbol variation game to be determined in advance. It can be determined in advance. The effect control board 31 has a sub-side effect group distribution table and a sub-side change pattern distribution table that store the same variation contents as the effect group distribution table and the variation pattern distribution table that the main control board 30 has. doing. The effect control CPU 31a determines the variation contents from the sub-side effect group distribution table and the sub-side variation pattern distribution table by the same method as the main control CPU 30a. Therefore, the effect control CPU 31a effectively determines in advance the contents of the change at the time of the game execution determined based on the instruction contents of the various prefetch commands from the sub-side effect group distribution table and the sub-side change pattern distribution table. I can grasp.

  (6) When starting the symbol variation game, the main control CPU 30a determines the variation contents of the symbol variation game only once. The main control CPU 30a can specify the content of variation (variation pattern) many times before starting the symbol variation game. However, the main control CPU 30a must execute important control (such as start of a big hit game and management of the game state) other than the control of the symbol variation game, so that the content of the variation is repeatedly displayed. If it tries to specify, the burden will be imposed on CPU30a for main control. Therefore, the main control CPU 30a transmits the first to third prefetch commands for instructing the values of the fluctuation pattern distribution random numbers F1 to F3 to the effect control CPU 31a. On the other hand, the production control CPU 31a does not need to perform important control for playing a game unlike the main control CPU 30a, and therefore, it is possible to specify the content of the change many times. Further, considering that the effect control CPU 31a specifies the change contents, the sub-side effect group distribution table that stores the same change contents as the effect group distribution table and the change pattern distribution table included in the main control CPU 30a, and It has a sub-side variation pattern distribution table. Therefore, even if the variation pattern is not instructed from the main control CPU 30a, the variation content can be specified independently by the effect control CPU 31a, so that the time and effort of control can be saved effectively.

  (7) In the prefetch command setting process shown in FIG. 8, the special figure type prefetch command and the reach prefetch command are output regardless of whether or not the big hit lottery is won. That is, the control performed as the pre-read command setting process is made common regardless of whether or not the big hit lottery is won, so that the control can be simplified.

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Next, a second embodiment of the present invention will be described.
Note that, in the embodiments described below, the same configurations and the same control contents as those of the already described embodiments are denoted by the same reference numerals, and redundant descriptions thereof are omitted or simplified.

Hereinafter, the false notification effect process of the present embodiment will be described.
In the situation where the false notification effect can be performed, the effect control CPU 31a determines the specific effect content of the false notification effect based on the result other than “None” by the primary content lottery. The determination as to whether the weapon image G1 is allowed to fly toward the reserved image X1 is made in a different manner depending on the situation.

  That is, the effect control CPU 31a determines that the weapon image G1 is made to fly toward the hold image X1 that has already been changed by the shooting effect in the situation after the hold image X1 has already changed by the hold change effect. It should be noted that the type of weapon image G1 to be made to fly in this case is performed by assigning random numbers to the determinable contents of the production so that a predetermined winning probability is obtained based on the result of the primary contents lottery.

  Then, in the situation after the reserved image X1 has already changed due to the hold change effect, the effect control CPU 31a turns the reserved image X1 already changed when the result of the primary content lottery is the effect content SU21, SU31, SU41. Then, the contents of the effect of flying the weapon image G1 by “not” are determined.

  In addition, in the situation after the hold image X1 has already changed due to the hold change effect, the effect control CPU 31a turns the hold image X1 already changed when the result of the primary content lottery is the effect contents SU22, SU32, SU42. Then, the contents of the effect for causing the weapon image G1 to fly by “not” or “arrow” are determined. In this case, random numbers are distributed in the same manner with respect to the production contents of “not” and “arrow”.

  On the other hand, in the situation where the hold image X1 is not changed due to the hold change effect, the effect control CPU 31a performs the aim shooting effect based on the result other than “None” by the primary content lottery as shown in FIG. The type of weapon image G1 is determined along with which of the held images X1 the weapon image G1 is made to fly.

  Further, in the situation where the false control effect can be performed, the effect control CPU 31a determines the specific effect content of the false notification effect, and the progress of SU1 is based on the result of “none” by the primary content lottery. With regard to the determination as to whether or not to execute the weapon SU effect, it is determined in a different manner depending on the situation.

  That is, the effect control CPU 31a determines that the weapon image G1 is made to fly toward the hold image X1 that has already been changed by the shooting effect in the situation after the hold image X1 has already changed by the hold change effect. It should be noted that the type of weapon image G1 to be made to fly in this case is performed by assigning random numbers to the determinable contents of the production so that a predetermined winning probability is obtained based on the result of the primary contents lottery.

  Then, in the situation after the reserved image X1 has already changed due to the hold change effect, the effect control CPU 31a flies over the weapon image G1 with “not” or “arrow” over the hold image X1 already changed. The effect content or “none” to be displayed is determined. In this case, random numbers are distributed so that it is easier to determine “arrow” <“not” <“none” in this order.

  On the other hand, in the situation where the hold image X1 is not changed due to the hold change effect, the effect control CPU 31a performs the progress of SU1 based on the result of “none” by the primary content lottery as shown in FIG. It is determined whether or not to execute the weapon SU effect. Furthermore, when the CPU 31a for effect control decides to execute the weapon SU effect that is the progress of SU1, the reserved image X1 is aimed at which the weapon image G1 is made to fly in the shooting effect, and the type of the weapon image G1 To decide. That is, the production control CPU 31a performs a secondary content lottery for determining these contents.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 16 (e), in the situation [5] in which the hold change effect based on the change mode of the change is not being executed (“hold change: ○” + “change mode: change again”) In some cases, a false notification effect is executed in accordance with the start of the symbol variation game. In this case, the weapon image G1 will fly toward the hold image X1 that has already changed. In this case, for example, as shown in FIG. 17A, the weapon image G1 flies toward the reserved image X1 that has already changed.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, with regard to the false notification effect in a scene that can be accompanied by a re-change of the reserved image X1, the configuration is such that the already-changed reserved image X1 in the individual display area displayed as an image jumps to the target. As a result, it is not determined whether the weapon image G1 is actually played in the notification effect, that is, whether it leads to a re-change until the weapon effect G is derived. On the other hand, even if it is understood that it does not lead to re-change due to the derivation to the weapon SU effect, it does not end as it is, but suggests the possibility that the symbol variation game accompanied by the notification effect is a specific effect content By deriving from, the player can have a new sense of expectation.

Therefore, according to this embodiment, in addition to the effects (1) to (3) and (5) to (7) of the first embodiment, the following effects can be obtained.
(8) In the case where the advance effect is a change mode of re-change and the notification effect is accompanied in a scene accompanied by a plurality of changes, if the hold image X1 has already been changed, the hold image X1 already changed The composition can be specified as an object that suggests changes in As a result, during the pre-production based on the change mode of the re-change, when the notification production is accompanied, it is possible to make the player have a sense of expectation with respect to the change in the reserved image X1 until halfway. In addition, during the pre-production based on the change mode of the re-change, when the notification image is not accompanied by a further change in the reserved image X1, the symbol variation game that is accompanied by the notification effect is not completed. By deriving from the suggestion of the possibility of specific production content, the player can have a new sense of expectation.

Each embodiment may be changed as follows.
-In each embodiment, it is good also as a specification derived from the condition used as a real alerting effect to a suggestion effect (weapon SU effect). That is, the effect control CPU 31a may perform the execution game determination process and the suggestion effect execution process even when the actual notification effect execution process is performed. As a result, when the hold image X1 changes due to the hold change effect, the expectation level or the like of the symbol variation game being executed may be suggested, and the player may have a sense of expectation many times. it can.

  In each embodiment, the type of weapon image G1 may be set to be the same for the real notification effect and the false notification effect. Further, the type of the weapon image G1 may be changed and may be configured by a single number, but may be reduced to three types or increased to five or more types while there are a plurality of types. Further, the type of the weapon image G1 may not be used for suggesting a specific effect content. Moreover, you may set the kind which alert | reports definitely that it is a false alerting | reporting effect to the weapon image G1.

  -In each embodiment, it is not necessary to set the change aspect of a re-change. In this case, regarding the notification effect during the execution of the hold change effect, the player can grasp that it is a false notification effect, but the future expectation can be improved because it is a scene where such a thing can be grasped. You can also. In this case, the false notification effect has a function of notifying the expectation degree of jackpot of the symbol variation game, and the same effect can be played in different situations depending on the situation.

  -In each embodiment, you may employ | adopt the structure which does not perform a false alerting | reporting effect by determination of "none" by primary content lottery. Further, when determining the specific effect contents of the false notification effect, the reserved image X1 in which the weapon image G1 flies in advance is determined according to the number of reserved memories, or the type of weapon image G1 is associated with the effect contents. To simplify the processing.

  In each embodiment, the hold change effect is a specification that accompanies a change in the individual display area, but may be a specification that changes the entire hold image display area H. For example, all the held images X1 in the held individual display area may be changed, or the background color of the entire held image display area H may be changed. As a notification effect in this case, the weapon image G1 does not fly toward the specific hold image X1, but it flies over all the hold images X1 in the held individual display area, and the actual notification effect is performed. If there is, it is possible to adopt a mode in which only the hold image X1 accompanied by a change is pierced and played on the other hold images X1.

  -In each embodiment, if the notification effect is an aspect which can specify the hold image X1 changed by a hold change effect, the execution aspect may be changed. For example, each reserved image X1 can be regarded as an egg, and a change in the reserved image X1 can be notified depending on whether or not the egg is broken.

  -In each embodiment, if the suggestion effect is an aspect which can suggest the level of possibility that a symbol variation game is specific effect content, you may change the execution aspect. For example, it can also be derived into a character effect in which a character that has nothing to do with the weapon image G1 appears.

  In each embodiment, the notification effect can be allowed to appear at an intermediate timing during the symbol variation game. In this specification, even when the change timing of the hold image X1 is indefinite, such as a hold change effect based on the change mode immediately after, a notification effect can be accompanied in accordance with the change. It can be shown as if the notification effect was performed at the timing of the ball detection. Thereby, the scene which improves a player's expectation by alerting | reporting effect can be created effectively.

  In each embodiment, during execution of the hold change effect, only the real notification effect accompanying the change or re-change may be executed, and the false notification effect may be disabled. In this case, the content of the previous hold prior to the hold to be determined in advance is configured to execute the hold change effect in the situation of all off (normal fluctuation, shortening fluctuation, super shortening fluctuation), and it is false in the first place. It is possible to minimize the occurrence of a situation where a notification effect can be executed.

  -Each embodiment may make it the specification which determines execution of a holding | maintenance change effect further based on the entrance detection of the game ball after the object of a prior | preceding prior determination during execution of a holding | maintenance change effect. As a result, two or three changes of the hold image X1 can be generated simultaneously by the hold change effect.

  -Each embodiment may be implement | achieved by the structure which can be distributed also about whether the main control CPU30a accompanies a prior production in prior determination. For example, the main control CPU 30a specifies up to the variation pattern in the prior determination, and outputs various prefetch commands corresponding to the variation pattern to the effect control CPU 31a. Then, the effect control CPU 31a may be configured to perform effects (preliminary effects) predetermined according to various prefetch commands input from the main control CPU 30a. As a result, the processing load related to the pre-determination of the main control CPU 30a increases, while contributing to the reduction of the capacity related to various prefetch commands.

-In each embodiment, you may make it alert | report the information which alert | reports the reach | attainment effect content when the symbol variation game determined in advance is performed by a pending | holding change effect.
-In each embodiment, even if the symbol change game used as the object of prior determination becomes a failure without a reach effect, it may be a target of a hold change effect.

In each embodiment, determination of the type of weapon image G1 can be performed regardless of the number of reserved memories when the determination is made in advance.
In each embodiment, when it is determined that there is a shift in the prefetch command setting process shown in FIG. 8, it is not necessary to output the special figure type prefetch command to the CPU 31a for effect control.

In each embodiment, when it is determined in advance that the value of the random number for jackpot determination matches the common value, the reach prefetch command need not be output to the effect control CPU 31a.
-The variable state in each embodiment includes a shortening of the fluctuation time of the normal game, an improvement of the lottery probability of the lottery per general figure, an increase in the number of times of opening and closing the blade 16, and an increase in the opening time of the blade 16. It is sufficient that at least one of them is included.

In each embodiment, instead of the special figure type prefetch command, a prefetch command that instructs the value of the special figure distribution random number itself may be output.
In each embodiment, the execution timing of the prefetch command setting process is during the period from the end of the special symbol input process until the start of the special symbol start process for starting the symbol variation game that is the target of the prior determination If so, it may be changed.

  In each embodiment, when a game ball is fired so as to roll in the left area of the game board 10, a game ball can enter the start prize opening 15A, but a game can be entered in the start prize opening 15B. You may arrange | position start winning opening 15A, 15B in the position where a ball | bowl cannot enter. Similarly, when a game ball is fired so as to roll in the right area of the game board 10, a game ball can enter the start winning opening 15B, but a game ball enters the start winning opening 15A. You may arrange | position start winning opening 15A, 15B in the position which cannot be balled, respectively.

  In the variable state in each embodiment, the change time of the special figure change game, in particular, the change time of the special figure change game in which the display result is confirmed and stopped is shortened compared to the non-change state. It may be.

  In each embodiment, the main control CPU 30a may output a control command indicating a winning type instead of the special figure designation command. This control command is a command set for each hit type, and the type of special figure cannot be specified. When a variation pattern is set for each winning type, the effect control CPU 31a may grasp the winning type based on the changing pattern designation command.

In each embodiment, the hit type may be changed.
Each embodiment is embodied in a pachinko gaming machine that uses a special drawing and a decoration drawing, but may be embodied in a pachinko gaming machine that uses only a special drawing.

Next, a technical idea that can be grasped from each embodiment and another example will be added below.
(A) The display area of the reserved ball number display means includes an individual area corresponding to the start reserved ball stored in the storage means, and the prior effect is determined by the prior determination means. Including changing the display mode of the individual area corresponding to the symbol variation game as a target, and performing special contents with a plurality of changes during the display mode of the special display area, The notification effect is performed so as to specify an object that suggests any change in the individual area of the display area, and the notification effect control unit is configured to execute the prior effect during the execution of the prior effect. In the case where a special determination process is performed to determine whether or not the scene is accompanied by a plurality of changes, and the determination result of the special determination process is negative and the notification effect is accompanied, the false notification effect execution process Do In the false notification effect execution process, the execution game content determination process and the suggestion effect execution process are performed, and any of the individual areas of the display area can be specified as an object suggesting a change, and the notification effect is passed. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the notification effect is performed so as not to change a display mode of the display area.

  (B) The display area of the reserved ball number display means includes an individual area corresponding to the start reserved ball stored in the storage means, and the prior effect is determined by the prior determination means. Including changing the display mode of the individual area corresponding to the symbol variation game as a target, and performing special contents with a plurality of changes during the display mode of the special display area, The notification effect is performed so as to specify an object that suggests any change in the individual area of the display area, and the notification effect control unit is configured to execute the prior effect during the execution of the prior effect. In the case where a special determination process is performed to determine whether or not the scene is accompanied by a plurality of changes, and the determination result of the special determination process is negative and the notification effect is accompanied, the false notification effect execution process Perform In the false notification effect execution process, the execution game content determination process and the suggestion effect execution process are performed and specified as an object to suggest a change in the individual area of the display area that has already been changed through the notification effect. The game machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the notification effect is performed so as not to lead to a change in a display mode of the display area through the notification effect.

  GH: Image display unit, H: On hold image display area, H1 to H4: Individual display area, X1: On hold image, SW1: Upper start port switch, SW2: Lower start port switch, 10: Game board, 11: Effect display device 15A ... Upper start winning opening, 15B ... Lower starting winning opening, 30 ... Main control board, 30a ... Main control CPU, 30b ... Main control ROM, 30c ... Main control RAM, 31 ... Production control board, 31a ... Production control CPU, 31b ... Production control ROM, 31c ... Production control RAM.

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Storage means for storing a game ball that has entered a start opening that gives a start condition for a symbol variation game as a start hold ball, and a hold ball that includes a display area for displaying the number of the start hold balls stored in the storage means Based on the number display means, the entrance to the start opening, the advance determination means for determining the effect of the symbol variation game based on the entrance, and the determination result of the advance determination means Prior to the execution of the symbol variation game to be determined in advance by changing the possibility that the symbol variation game has specific production contents from the normal display region display mode to the special display region display mode. In a gaming machine equipped with a prior performance execution means for performing a preliminary performance suggested by
A means for performing a notification effect for notifying whether or not the preliminary effect is performed, and the notification prior to a change in the display mode of the display area when the preliminary effect is performed. It is provided with notification production control means for performing production,
The notification effect control means includes:
A determination process for determining whether or not the preliminary presentation execution means performs the preliminary presentation;
When the determination result of the determination process is affirmative and the notification effect is accompanied, an actual notification effect execution process is performed to perform the notification effect so as to lead to a change in the display mode of the display area via the notification effect;
When the determination result of the determination process is negative and the notification effect is accompanied, a false notification effect execution process for performing the notification effect through the notification effect so as not to change the display mode of the display area is performed. ,
The false notification effect execution process further includes an execution game content determination process for determining the effect content of the symbol variation game accompanied by the notification effect, and the notification effect based on the determination result of the execution game content determination process. A suggestion effect execution process for performing a suggestion effect that suggests the possibility that the symbol variation game accompanied by a notification effect is a specific effect content.   The notification effect can be executed only by the actual notification effect execution process, so that the change notification display notification of a change in the display mode of the display area is confirmed and the actual notification effect. A non-deterministic notification effect that includes a non-deterministic notification effect that does not definitely notify a change in the display mode of the display area through the notification effect by enabling execution in either the execution process or the false notification effect execution process. The gaming machine described.   The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the notification effect control unit is configured to be able to execute the suggestion effect execution process only when performing the false notification effect execution process.