JP2015083231A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To enhance interest of performance by varying modes of read-ahead notice with respect to reservation memory means and to show difference in mode to a player clearly.SOLUTION: There are following cases: first read-ahead notice to be a pattern which is started in a first mode of many kinds of mode and finishes in the same first mode is executed; second read-ahead notice to be a pattern which is started in a second mode different from the first mode and finishes in the same second mode is executed; and change read-ahead notice to be a pattern which is started in the first mode, changed to the second mode, and finished is executed. The first read-ahead notice is executed in the way reliability to be probability by which a game is shifted to a specific game state becomes first reliability; the second read-ahead notice and the change read-ahead notice are executed in the way that their reliability is the same and is the second reliability higher than the first reliability.

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine, and in particular, the right to be determined to be a specific gaming result accompanied by a transition to a specific gaming state advantageous to the player among the rights stored in the holding storage means. The present invention relates to a gaming machine that executes a pre-reading notice to notify whether it is included.

  The pachinko gaming machine performs a jackpot lottery when the game ball launched into the game area wins the start winning opening, and is controlled to the jackpot gaming state by winning the lottery. In addition, there are two types of jackpots: normal jackpots and more favorable probability variation jackpots. When the probability variation jackpot is reached, the gaming state after the jackpot gaming state is over, the next jackpot lottery probability is higher than normal. It is controlled to the probability fluctuation state which becomes high. The occurrence of such a jackpot gaming state or a probability variation state is displayed by variably displaying a symbol on a variation display device such as a special display game such as a liquid crystal display, and a predetermined appearance symbol (generally, the same type) This is notified by deriving the symbol.

  The jackpot lottery in a pachinko machine is executed based on the value of a random number extracted when a game ball wins a starting prize opening, but information on the random number extracted based on the starting prize is reserved up to a predetermined number. It is to be remembered. The special figure game that is executed based on the start winning that is stored on hold is started after the execution of the special figure game based on the immediately preceding start winning. That is, when the start winning prize is stored on hold, a plurality of special figure games are continuously executed.

  By the way, in the special figure game in the pachinko machine, the symbol is displayed in a variable manner, and the result of the big win lottery is notified by the symbol when the symbol is stopped. Therefore, it takes a certain time from the start to the end. It has become a thing. Therefore, during the period from the start of the special figure game until the result is displayed, various effects are made to increase the player's expectation for the jackpot. In addition, the player's sense of expectation for jackpots is directed not only to a special game currently being executed, but also to a special game that is to be executed based on reserved memory.

  Therefore, in order to increase the player's expectation for the special figure game executed based on the hold memory, a pre-reading notice is given in advance to predict whether or not the special figure game that has not yet been executed will be a big hit. There are also pachinko machines that run. This pre-reading notice is often performed by changing the display mode of the hold storage display, but among the gaming machines that make such a pre-reading notice, there are a plurality of types with different reliability that are big hits as the display form of the pre-reading notice There is a case where the pre-reading notice is performed as a display form with high reliability from the beginning, and a pre-reading notice is performed by switching to a display form with high reliability while switching to a display form with low reliability at the beginning. There are some (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

JP-A-2004-173957 (paragraphs 0092 to 0105, etc.)

  However, in the pachinko gaming machine of Patent Document 1, even if the display mode of the pre-reading notice is finally the same, the reliability level from the low-reliability display mode is the same as the case where the display mode is highly reliable from the beginning. When the display mode is switched to a higher display mode, the actual reliability is different. In this way, if the reliability of the jackpot may be different even in the same display mode, the player may be confused. In particular, if the player is not paying much attention to the on-hold display, even if he notices that the pre-reading notice is finally given in a highly reliable display mode, how much trust There was a problem that it was impossible to judge whether it was the right one.

  SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of showing the difference between the aspects in an easy-to-understand manner to the player while enhancing the interest of the presentation by making the pre-reading notices for the holding storage means rich.

In order to achieve the above object, a gaming machine according to the present invention provides:
A variable display device (variable display device 9) is provided for variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information in response to establishment of a predetermined start condition and deriving a display result to determine a game result. A gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine 1) that controls to a specific gaming state (bonus gaming state) advantageous to the player when the result (bonus) is achieved,
As the starting conditions, there are a first starting condition (winning a game ball at the start winning opening 14a) and a second starting condition (winning a game ball at the starting winning opening 14b) different from the first starting condition. A means for storing up to a predetermined number of right to perform variable display on the variable display device when established, and stores the right to perform variable display on the variable display device based on establishment of the first start condition. First hold storage means (hold storage buffer (special symbol hold storage display unit 11a) corresponding to the start port switch 14a) and the right to perform variable display on the variable display device based on the establishment of the second start condition are stored Second holding storage means (holding storage buffer (special symbol holding storage display unit 11b) corresponding to the start port switch 14b) and holding storage means (holding storage buffer of the RAM 55),
Specific decision means (CPU 56: jackpot lottery) for deciding whether or not to make a specific game result in the variable display performed by the right stored in the holding storage means before deriving the display result by the right;
Controls the execution of effects including a variable display effect (decorative display of decorative symbols) that displays the identification information in a variable manner on the variable display device, and causes the variable display device to derive a display result corresponding to the determination result of the specific determination means. Production control means (CPU for display control of display control board 80);
An advantageous gaming state control means (CPU 56) for controlling the gaming state to an advantageous gaming state (short time state) in which the establishment frequency of the second start condition is increased after the specific gaming state is ended;
The production control means includes
When the right is stored in both the first hold storage unit and the second hold storage unit, the right is stored in the second hold storage unit in preference to the right stored in the first hold storage unit. A variable display based on the right (execution of the special symbol variable display is given with priority given to the winning winning opening 14b with electric support),
A prefetching notice (prefetching notice) for notifying whether or not the right to be determined as the specific game result is included in the right stored in the holding storage means is any of a plurality of types. Including a pre-reading notice execution means (a display control CPU of the display control board 80) for selecting and executing the mode
The prefetch notice execution means is:
The pre-reading notice is not executed for the right stored in the first holding storage means when controlled in the advantageous gaming state (in the short-time state, for the winning of the start winning opening 14a without the electric chew support) And no pre-reading notice)
First notice execution means for executing a first prefetch notice (FIG. 5: “?”, “?”) That executes the first prefetch notice that starts execution in the first aspect of the plurality of aspects and ends execution in the first form. →? ”)
Execution is started in a second mode different from the first mode among the plurality of modes, and second preview execution means for executing a second pre-reading preview in which the execution ends in the second mode (FIG. 5: “!”, “→!”)
After execution is started in the first mode, change notice execution means for executing a change look-ahead notice (FIG. 5: “? →!”, “→? →”) is executed. !))
The first look-ahead notice includes a non-determined time product which is a product of a probability (1-X) that the specific game result is not determined and a selection probability (B) when the specific game result is not determined. Sum (XA + (1-X)) of the decision time product, which is the product of the probability (X) determined to be a specific game result and the selection probability (A) when it is determined to be the specific game result Execute so that the value indicating the reliability (P = XA / (XA + (1-X) B)) calculated by the value of the ratio of the determined time product to B) becomes a predetermined value (P1, P4) And
The second look-ahead notice and the change look-ahead notice have the same value indicating the reliability (FIG. 5: P2 = P3 = P5 = P6 = P7 = P8 = P11 = P12), and It is performed so that it may become a value higher than a predetermined value (P2 = P3 = P5 = P6 = P7 = P8 = P11 = P12> P1 = P4).

  The prefetching notice execution means may not execute the prefetching notice for the right stored in the first holding storage means when being controlled to the specific gaming state (first jackpot). In the gaming state, no pre-reading notice is given for winning at the start winning opening 14a without electric Chu support).

  In the above gaming machine, when the specific determining means determines that the specific game result is to be obtained in the variable display performed by the right stored in the holding storage means, the result of the game performed on the variable display device based on this determination When the specific game result is confirmed, the game is controlled to a specific game state advantageous to the player. In addition, when a predetermined start condition is satisfied, the right to perform variable display on the variable display device is stored in the hold storage unit, but the specific game result may be included in the right stored in the hold storage unit. A pre-reading notice for notifying whether or not the right to be determined is included is also executed.

  This pre-reading notice is executed by selecting any one of a plurality of types of modes. However, there are a type that ends in the first mode and a mode that ends in the second mode. The one that is finished in two modes has a higher degree of reliability that the specific game result is obtained. In other words, prefetching notices are executed in any one of a plurality of types of aspects having different degrees of confidence that a specific game result is obtained as described above, thereby increasing the fun of the prefetching notices and improving the interest of the production. be able to.

  In addition, the pre-reading notice that ends in the second mode includes a pre-reading notice that starts execution in the second mode and a pre-reading warning that changes to the second mode after starting execution in the first mode. In this way, even if the pre-reading notice ends in the same second mode, the case where the execution is started in the second mode from the beginning and the case where the execution is started in the first mode and then the second mode is changed. As a result, the aspect of the pre-reading notice becomes more abundant and the interest of the pre-reading notice increases, and the interest of the production can be improved.

  On the other hand, when the pre-reading notice is ended in the second mode, even if the execution is started in the second mode from the beginning, even if the execution is started in the first mode and then changed to the second mode There is no difference in the reliability of being a specific game result. For this reason, for example, even if the player has missed the pre-reading notice mode from the start, when the pre-reading notice in the second mode is viewed, the game results in that the specific game result is obtained. Since the reliability that the player can expect is the same, the pre-reading notice can be executed in an easy-to-understand manner for the player, and the player is not confused even if the aspect of the pre-fetching notice changes from the middle.

  Furthermore, the pattern in which the aspect of the prefetch notice changes from the middle is a pattern that changes from the first aspect to the second aspect. That is, since the pre-reading notice is executed so as to change from the first mode in which the reliability of the specific game result is relatively low to the second mode in which the reliability is high, the player's expectation Can be gradually increased, and the interest of the game can be improved, and the player is not discouraged by changing the pre-reading notice mode from the middle.

  The pre-reading notice execution means is configured such that, after the start condition is satisfied, the right is determined by the specific game at a predetermined timing before executing a pre-read notice for the right stored on the basis of the established start condition. The mode from the start to the end of the pre-reading notice for the right may be determined collectively according to whether the right is determined as a result. That is, it is decided to execute the first prefetching notice by the first notice executing means, to decide to execute the second prefetching notice by the second notice executing means, and to execute the change prefetching notice by the change mode executing means. In any case, after the start condition is satisfied, it can be determined at a predetermined timing before executing the pre-reading notice for the right that is reserved and stored based on the satisfied start condition. The decision to execute the second prefetching notice and the decision to execute the change prefetching notice can both be made with the same reliability.

  Further, the prefetch notice execution means may execute the prefetch notice by displaying a predetermined image on the image display means, for example. The predetermined image for executing the prefetch notice may be a still image or a moving image. In the case of a moving image, for example, the first mode is a moving image in which the character A appears, and the second mode is a moving image in which the character B appears. In the first prefetching notice and the second prefetching notice, the character A However, in the change look-ahead notice, only the character A appears at the beginning, but the character B can appear before the end. The prefetch notice execution means may execute the prefetch notice using a production means other than the image display means, for example, a light emitting means capable of changing a light emission color (different in form).

In the above gaming machine,
The notice execution means includes second early notice execution means (FIG. 5: “!”) For executing second early notice for starting the second prefetch notice at the first timing (at the time of start winning), and the first timing. Including second delay notice execution means (FIG. 5: “→!”) For executing a second delay notice that is started at a later second timing (at the start of a new variation display),
The second early notice and the second late notice may be executed so that the values indicating the reliability are equal to each other (FIG. 5: P2 = P3 = P5 = P6, P11 = P12).

The first notice execution means also includes first early notice execution means (FIG. 5: “?”) For executing a first early notice for starting the first prefetch notice at a first timing (at the time of starting prize). Including first delay notice execution means (FIG. 5: “→?”) For executing a first delay notice that is started at a second timing (at the start of new variation display) later than the first timing,
The first early notice and the first delay notice may be executed so that the values indicating the reliability are equal to each other (FIG. 5: P1 = P4).

Furthermore, the change notice execution means also includes an early change notice execution means (FIG. 5: “? →!”) For executing an early change notice that starts the change prefetch notice at the first timing (at the time of starting prize).
Including change delay notice execution means (FIG. 5: “→? →!”) For executing a change delay notice to be started at a second timing (at the start of a new variation display) later than the first timing,
The change early notice and the change delay notice may be executed so that the values indicating the reliability are equal to each other (FIG. 5: P7 = P8).

  As described above, when either the second early notice or the second delayed notice is executed as the second look-ahead notice, the player is expected to start the execution of the second look-ahead notice, that is, a specific game result. Having a plurality of points in time can improve the interest of the game, and even if the second pre-reading notice is not executed at the first timing, the player's sense of expectation can still be maintained. Further, since the reliability that the player can expect for the specific game result is the same regardless of the timing at which the second pre-reading notice is started, the second pre-reading notice is executed in an easily understandable manner for the player. be able to. The same effect can be obtained when either the first early notice or the first late notice is executed as the first prefetch notice, or when either the early change notice or the late change notice is executed as the change prefetch notice.

In the above gaming machine,
The prefetch notice execution means may not execute the first prefetch notice by the first notice execution means when executing the prefetch notice when the advantageous gaming state is controlled (FIG. 5). (B)).

  Here, the pre-reading notice execution means executes only the second pre-reading notice by the second notice execution means when executing the pre-reading notice while being controlled in the advantageous gaming state, that is, the The change notice by the change notice execution means may not be executed.

  Here, since the frequency of establishment of the start condition increases when controlled to the advantageous gaming state, there are cases where the variable information is displayed one after another on the variable display device without interruption of the right stored in the holding storage means. Become more. In this advantageous gaming state, the first prefetching notice executed in the first mode from the start to the end is not executed, so that the player does not have to be bothered by the prefetching notice that the reliability of the specific game result is low. Become. Further, when only the second pre-reading notice is executed, only the pre-reading notice in the second mode from the start of execution is executed, and therefore, the pre-reading notice (second number) with low reliability for a specific game result. Even in the case of changing from the first mode to the second mode, the player is not bothered by the reliability of the first mode).

In the above gaming machine,
The production control means includes
Numeric data extraction for extracting numerical data from numerical data updating means for updating predetermined numerical data (variation type determination random number) within a predetermined numerical range before the variable display of identification information is started in the variable display device Means (CPU 56);
A variation display mode of identification information performed in the variation display device until a display result of the variation display is derived according to a determination result of the specific determination unit for each number of rights stored in the hold storage unit Fluctuation mode storage means (ROM 54 (FIG. 4)) for storing (variation pattern) in association with the numerical data extracted from the numerical data extraction means;
When the variable display of the identification information is started in the variable display device, according to the numerical data extracted by the numerical data extraction means, according to the number of rights stored in the holding storage means at the start of the variable display Further, a variation mode selection unit (CPU 56) for selecting any type of variation mode from the variation modes stored in the variation mode storage unit may be further included. In this case,
The variation mode storage means includes:
Storing a plurality of types of variation modes belonging to the first type (super reach loss) and a plurality of types of variation modes belonging to a second type (non-reach loss, normal reach loss) different from the first type;
The variation mode belonging to the first type is stored in association with the common numerical data regardless of the number of rights stored in the holding storage means (the range of random numbers for selecting the type of super reach loss is a holding memory). The same when the number is 2 or less and 3 or more (Fig. 4))
The variation mode belonging to the second type can be stored in association with different numerical data according to the number of rights stored in the holding storage means (selecting the type of non-reach loss or normal reach loss) The range of random numbers differs depending on whether the number of reserved storage is 2 or less and 3 or more (FIG. 4)).

  In this case, the selection of numerical data corresponding to the variation mode belonging to the second type differs depending on the number of rights stored in the holding storage means, but corresponds to the variation mode belonging to the first type. The numerical data is common regardless of the number of rights stored in the holding storage means. Thereby, while always selecting a specific type of variation mode (variation mode belonging to the second type) at a constant rate, the variation mode (variation mode belonging to the first type) according to the right stored in the holding storage means You can also change the ratio of selecting.

In the above gaming machine,
The specific determination means includes
As the specific game result, a first specific game result (surprise big hit) with control to a first specific game state (second big hit game state) that gives a predetermined amount of game value, and the first specific game state As well as determining the second specific game result (probability jackpot etc.) with control to the second specific game state (first jackpot game state) that gives a large amount of game value,
When it is determined that the specific game result is based on the right stored in the first hold storage means, the specific game result is set based on the right stored in the second hold storage means. It may be determined that the first specific game result is determined at a different rate from the case of determination (the type lottery based on the winning of the starting winning port 14a is based on the winning of the starting winning port 14b) There is a higher probability of determining a big hit than the type lottery (FIGS. 3B and 3C).

  In this case, at least in the advantageous gaming state, when the right is stored in both the first reserved storage means and the second reserved storage means, the variable display based on the right stored in the second reserved storage means is preferentially executed. Is done. Further, when it is determined that the specific game result is based on the right stored in the second hold storage means, the specific game result is determined based on the right stored in the first hold storage means. It is determined to obtain the second specific game result at a higher rate than the case, that is, the second specific game state with a large amount of game value is controlled at a high rate. As a result, in the advantageous gaming state, the ratio controlled to the first specific gaming state can be prevented from becoming higher than necessary, reducing the state of discouraging the player in the advantageous gaming state, and increasing the player's profit. Can be made.

  If the pre-reading notice execution means does not execute the pre-reading notice for the right stored in the first holding storage means during the specific gaming state or the advantageous gaming state, it is based on these rights. By making it impossible to recognize the possibility that the result of the variable display will be a specific game result, a specific gaming state is continuously generated by the technical intervention of the player, and the player is given more gaming value than expected. Can be prevented.

1 is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the control circuit of the pachinko gaming machine of FIG. (A) is a figure which shows the table for jackpot determination, (b), (c) is a figure which shows the table for jackpot classification determination. It is a figure which shows the type determination table of the variation pattern of a special symbol. It is a figure which shows the icon display mode selection table for prefetch notice. It is a flowchart which shows the 2ms timer interruption process performed by the control part of a main board | substrate. It is a flowchart which shows the main process performed by the display control CPU of a display control board.

  Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

  FIG. 1 is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine 1 applied to this embodiment as seen from the front. The pachinko gaming machine 1 includes an outer frame (not shown) formed in a vertically long rectangular shape, and a game frame attached to the inside of the outer frame so as to be opened and closed. Further, the pachinko gaming machine 1 has a glass door frame 2 formed in a frame shape that is provided in the game frame so as to be opened and closed. The game frame includes a front frame (not shown) that can be opened and closed with respect to the outer frame, a mechanism plate (not shown) to which mechanism parts and the like are attached, and various parts (games to be described later) attached to them. And the board 6).

  As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko gaming machine 1 has a glass door frame 2 formed in a frame shape. On the lower surface of the glass door frame 2 is a hitting ball supply tray (upper plate) 3. A chance button 16 is provided on the front surface of the hit ball supply tray 3. The chance button 16 is produced depending on whether or not the player operates a predetermined type of effect on the effect means such as the variable display device 9 and the operation satisfies a predetermined operation condition. It is a button that can change the result.

  Below the hitting ball supply tray 3, there is an extra ball receiving tray 4 for storing game balls that cannot be accommodated in the hitting ball supply tray 3, and a hitting operation handle (operation knob) 5 for firing the hitting ball in the game area 7 by rotating. Is provided. A game board 6 is detachably attached to the back surface of the glass door frame 2. The game board 6 is a structure including a plate-like body constituting the game board 6 and various components attached to the plate-like body. In addition, a game area 7 is formed on the front surface of the game board 6 in which a game ball that has been struck can flow down.

  Near the center of the game area 7, a variable display device 9 composed of a liquid crystal display device (LCD) is provided. In a circular frame surrounding the periphery of the variable display device 9, decoration lamps 25 a to 25 c serving as production means and an accessory 26 are provided. Below the variable display device 9 in the game area 7, two start winning ports 14a and 14b are arranged side by side in the vertical direction. A variable winning device 15 that facilitates winning of a game ball by being in an open state is provided at the start winning opening 14b on the lower side. When the variable winning device 15 is in the closed state, it is difficult to win a game ball to the start winning port 14b, but it is not completely impossible.

  A special variable winning device 20 is provided below the start winning ports 14a and 14b so that the large winning port 21 is opened. When the special variable prize-winning device 20 is in the closed state, the game ball cannot win at all in the big prize opening 21. The position at which the special variable winning device 20 is provided is that if the player is proceeding with the game while looking at the variable display device 9, the player is almost sure whether or not the big winning opening 21 is open. The position is unknown. On both sides of the special variable prize-winning device 20, special symbol indicators 10a and 10b composed of 7-segment LEDs are provided. In the special symbol displays 10a and 10b, the special symbol displayed by the 7-segment LED is displayed in a variable manner.

  The special symbol display 10a displays a variation of the special symbol based on the winning of the game ball at the start winning port 14a, and the special symbol display 10b displays the special symbol based on the winning of the game ball at the starting winning port 14b. Display the fluctuation of. Both the special symbol indicators 10a and 10b do not display the variation of the special symbol at the same time. After the special symbol variation display is completed on the special symbol indicator 10a or 10b, both of the special symbol indicators 10a and 10b are displayed. When the condition for starting the variable display is satisfied, the special symbol display is performed preferentially on the special symbol display 10b to which so-called electric chew support is performed.

  Among the display results displayed on the special symbol displays 10a and 10b, the specific display result (bonus symbol) includes a first specific display result (probability variation jackpot symbol) and a second specific display result (probability change promotion jackpot symbol). The third specific display result (suddenly probable jackpot symbol) and the fourth specific display result (temporal jackpot symbol) are included. Display results other than the first specific display result, the second specific display result, the third specific display result, and the fourth specific display result are lost patterns.

  There are 2 ^ 7-1 = 127 combinations of the display results of the special symbol indicators 10a and 10b depending on the combination of lighting / non-lighting of the seven segments (^ represents a power and all of the seven segments are not lighted) This is excluded as a display result of the special symbol indicators 10a and 10b, so that 1 is subtracted). The first specific display result, the second specific display result, the third specific display result, and the fourth specific display result may include symbols that are relatively easy to understand for the player, such as numbers “0” to “9”. However, the combination of lighting / non-lighting of seven segments that cannot be recognized as meaningful characters is also adopted, and it is very difficult to specify the type of jackpot from the display results of the special symbol indicators 10a and 10b. It has become a thing.

  After the first specific display result (probability variation jackpot symbol) is displayed on the special symbol indicators 10a and 10b, the gaming state is controlled to the first jackpot gaming state described later. After the first jackpot gaming state ends, the gaming state is controlled to the short-time state (a state in which the time for displaying the variation of the special symbol and the normal symbol is shortened) until the next jackpot (regardless of the type) occurs. In addition, the gaming state is controlled to a probability variation state in which the jackpot probability is higher than the normal gaming state (or the short time state in which the probability variation state is not established).

  After the second specific display result (probability change promotion jackpot symbol) is displayed on the special symbol indicators 10a and 10b, the gaming state is controlled to the first jackpot gaming state described later. After the first jackpot gaming state ends, the gaming state is controlled to the short-time state (a state in which the time for displaying the variation of the special symbol and the normal symbol is shortened) until the next jackpot (regardless of the type) occurs. In addition, the gaming state is controlled to the above-described probability variation state.

  After the third specific display result (suddenly probable big hit symbol) is displayed on the special symbol indicators 10a and 10b, the gaming state is controlled to the second big hit gaming state described later. After the end of the second jackpot gaming state, until the next jackpot (regardless of the type) occurs, the gaming state is controlled to a short time state (a state in which the time for changing the display of special symbols and normal symbols is shortened). In addition, the gaming state is controlled to the above-described probability variation state.

  After displaying the fourth specific display result (short-time big hit symbol) on the special symbol indicators 10a and 10b, the gaming state is controlled to a first big hit gaming state to be described later. After the end of the first jackpot gaming state, the gaming state is controlled in a short-time state until the variable symbol display is performed 100 times on the special symbol indicators 10a and 10b, but the jackpot probability until the next jackpot occurrence is usually set It is controlled to the normal gaming state (becomes lower than the jackpot probability of the probability variation state). The occurrence of any type of jackpot in the normal gaming state is referred to as first hit.

  Further, the variable display device 9 performs variable display in which decorative symbols (for example, 10 types “0” to “9”) are scrolled vertically in three decorative symbol display areas 9 a to 9 c arranged in the horizontal direction. Is going. The variable display device 9 is a variable display device for displaying the contents of the variable display performed by the special symbol indicators 10a and 10b to the player with enhanced effects by the variable symbol display. As long as the variation display of the special symbol is continued on the special symbol display 10a, 10b, even if the variation display of the decoration symbol is temporarily stopped (temporary stop), the definite display result for the big hit lottery and the big hit type lottery is obtained. It has never been shown.

  Further, in the variable display device 9, effects (various effects such as pre-reading notice and reach notice, which will be described later) are displayed as the decorative symbols are variably displayed. Further, the variable display device 9 is used not only for displaying a decorative symbol in accordance with a special symbol, but also for performing a big hit round effect.

  It should be noted that the control from the first jackpot state to the probability variation state (+ short time) is indicated by both the display of the first specific display result (probability variation jackpot symbol) and the second specific display result (probability change promotion jackpot symbol). There is no change in the control of the gaming state. However, when the first specific display result (probability variation jackpot symbol) is displayed on the special symbol displays 10a and 10b, the decorative symbols displayed on the variable display device 9 at this time are aligned with “1” or “7”. For example, it is notified that the state is controlled to the probability variation state.

  On the other hand, when the second specific display result (probability change promotion jackpot symbol) is displayed, the fourth specific display result (temporal bonus jackpot symbol) is displayed as the decorative symbol displayed on the variable display device 9 at this time. Similarly to the time, it is not notified that the probability variation state is controlled by arranging with symbols other than “1” or “7”. When the fourth specific display result (the symbol for winning the time and college) is displayed, the decorative symbol displayed on the variable display device 9 is a symbol other than “1” or “7”. The fact that it is controlled to the probability variation state is notified by a probability variation promotion effect performed in the jackpot round effect, as will be described in detail later.

  When the third specific display result (suddenly probable big hit symbol) is displayed, the decorative symbols displayed on the variable display device 9 are displayed in the same three decorative symbols as when the special symbols are displayed on the special symbol indicators 10a and 10b. It has become the aspect which is not prepared. Note that the second jackpot gaming state controlled by the sudden probability jackpot, as will be described later, is that the opening of the big prize opening 21 is completed in a very short period, and the jackpot round effect is not executed until the next fluctuation display starts. Keep the symbol displayed. However, when the second jackpot gaming state ends and the next variation display is started, the probability variation state is controlled.

  Further, when the special symbol display is performed by the special symbol display device 10a or 10b and the variable display device 9 is performing the variable symbol display, the decorative lamps 25a to 25c are turned on or the accessory 26 is displayed. There is a case where an effect by driving is performed. The effects executed in the pachinko gaming machine 1 are roughly divided into a notice and a notice. The notice is a notice that the contents indicated by the notice may occur, and is indicated by the notice. It is distinguished from notifications that are notifications that definitely indicate that content will occur. However, it only shows the possibility until the end of a series of productions, but if a final announcement is made at the final part of the series of productions, the final part will be announced and the part before it will be announced It will be a production with meaning.

  A game ball enters the start winning opening 14a, 14b in the lower display area of the display area of the variable display device 9, but the start condition is still satisfied, but the start condition of the special symbol indicators 10a, 10b (for example, the previous special display) The number of reserved memories stored in the RAM 55 (see FIG. 2) of the main board 31 to be described later as the number of times that the starting condition is not established (end of symbol change display, end of jackpot gaming state) is established. Special symbol hold storage display sections 11a and 11b are set as display means.

  The special symbol hold storage display unit 11a includes a display unit of four icons, and every time there is an effective start win (start win when the hold storage number is less than 4 in the present embodiment) to the start winning port 14a, Each time an icon to be displayed is added to the right side of the currently displayed icon and the special symbol display on the special symbol display device 10a is started, the icon displayed on the leftmost side (started this time) (The one corresponding to the variable display) is deleted, and the other displayed icons are shifted to the left one by one and displayed. That is, the number of icons to be displayed is reduced by one. Similarly, for the special symbol hold storage display unit 11b, every time there is an effective start winning in the start winning opening 14b, the number of icons is increased by one, and the special symbol display unit 10b starts the variable symbol variable display. Reduce the icon by one.

  In the RAM 55 (see FIG. 2), the jackpot extracted by the CPU 56 (see FIG. 2) of the main board 31 when the special symbol start condition in the special symbol display device 10a is established (the hit ball wins the start winning opening 14a). Four pending storage buffers are provided for storing the extraction order of various random numbers such as random numbers for determination in an identifiable manner. The special symbol hold storage display unit 11a displays the number of hold storage buffers (holding storage number) in which various random numbers are stored among the hold storage buffers so as to be specified. In the reserved storage buffer, numerical data for which the start condition (for example, the end of the previous special symbol variation display, the end of the jackpot gaming state) is not established among the extracted random numbers is set as a predetermined upper limit number. Up to 4 are stored. A similar reserved memory buffer is provided for the special symbol reserved memory display unit 11b.

  The winning balls that have entered the starting winning ports 14a and 14b are respectively guided to the back of the game board 6 and detected by starting port switches 62a and 62b (see FIG. 2). The variable winning device 15 is opened by a solenoid 71 (see FIG. 2). The variable winning device 15 is opened by the solenoid 71 in accordance with the result of the normal symbol variation display described later, thereby making it easier for the game ball to win the start winning opening 14b (easier to start winning) and for the player. This is an advantageous state.

  Further, the special variable winning device 20 is movable by a solenoid 72 (see FIG. 2) and is in an acceptable state in which a game ball can be won in the grand prize winning port 21, and in an unacceptable state in which a game ball cannot be won in the grand prize winning port 21. The large winning opening 21 is opened in the acceptable state. Also, the winning ball guided from the special variable winning device 20 to the back of the game board 6 is detected by the count switch 63 (see FIG. 2). A solenoid 73 (see FIG. 2) for switching the route in the special winning opening 21 is also provided on the back of the game board 6.

  In the first jackpot gaming state, the special variable prize winning device 20 is in a state in which the big prize opening 21 is opened until a predetermined time elapses from the opening of the big prize opening 21 or until a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls wins. And Until a predetermined period (for example, 30 seconds in the first jackpot gaming state, 1 second in the second jackpot gaming state) has elapsed after the grand prize winning opening 21 is opened or closed, or a predetermined number (for example, ten) of hit balls One round is required until winning the big prize opening 21. The jackpot gaming state is a gaming state in which the opening of the big winning opening 21 is repeatedly provided for a predetermined number of times (for example, 15 times).

  The special variable prize-winning device 20 also opens the prize winning opening 21 only twice in a very short time (for example, about 0.2 to 0.5 seconds) in the second jackpot gaming state. The gaming state before being controlled to the probability variation state when a sudden probability change big hit is this second big hit gaming state. In the second jackpot gaming state, the opening of the grand prize winning opening 21 is performed only for a very short period. Therefore, when one hit ball is finished without winning the big winning prize opening 21, it is controlled to the probability variation state. In many cases, the player is not aware of the fact that the game is controlled to the second big hit gaming state.

  Further, on the right side of the game area 7, a normal symbol display 12 made up of a pair of left and right LEDs labeled “◯” and “×” is provided. The normal symbol display 12 can variably display a plurality of types of identification information (for example, “◯” and “x”) called normal symbols.

  When the gate switch 61 (see FIG. 2) detects that the game ball has passed through the gates 28a and 28b, a random number for determination per normal symbol is extracted and the RAM 55 (see FIG. 2) mounted on the main board 31 (see FIG. 2). In the normal symbol buffer of FIG. In this embodiment, the upper limit of the number of random numbers for determination per ordinary symbol that can be stored in the normal symbol buffer of the RAM 55 (see FIG. 2) is four. If the normal symbol display 12 can start the variable display in which the normal symbol display state changes ("○" and "x" are alternately turned on) (the end of the previous variable display in the normal symbol display 12). Then, the normal symbol display unit 12 starts to display the variation of the normal symbol.

  Above the normal symbol display 12, a normal symbol holding storage indicator having a predetermined number (four in this embodiment) of LEDs for displaying the number of random numbers for determination per ordinary symbol stored in the normal symbol buffer. 13 is provided. When the gate switch 61 detects that the game ball has passed through the gates 28a and 28b and a new random number for determining the normal symbol is stored, the normal symbol storage memory display 13 increases the number of LEDs to be turned on by one. . The number of LEDs that are lit is reduced by 1 every time the normal symbol display 12 starts to display fluctuations of normal symbols (for example, “◯” and “x”).

  In the normal symbol display 12, the left and right lamps marked with ○ and X (the symbols become visible when lit) are alternately lit, so that the fluctuation of the normal symbol is performed. For example, if the time-short state is 2.9 seconds, otherwise it is 29.2 seconds). If the left lamp with a circle is turned on at the end of the variable display, it is a win. When the display result of the variable display on the normal symbol display 12 is a win, the variable winning device 15 is only for a predetermined time (for example, 2.9 seconds in the short time state, 1.4 seconds in the short time state). It becomes an open state.

  Whether or not to win the result of the normal symbol variation display is determined by the value of the random number for determination per normal symbol extracted when the game ball passes through the gates 28a and 28b and is detected by the gate switch 61. Is determined according to whether or not the value matches a predetermined judgment value per ordinary symbol. The hit probability is very high (for example, 35/36) in the short-time state, but is low (for example, 1/36) if it is not in the short-time state. In the short-time state, since the percentage of the variable winning device 15 being in the open state is very high in this way, the number of game balls held by the player is not reduced (or even if it is reduced, the reduction amount is very small). The game is ready to proceed.

  Winning holes 29a to 29d are provided on the left and lower sides of the gate 28a and on the lower and right sides of the gate 28b, respectively. When it is detected by the winning port switch 64a (see FIG. 2) that a game ball has won the winning ports 29a to 29d, a predetermined number of gaming balls are paid out. The payout of the game ball is also performed by winning the game ball to the start winning ports 14a and 14b and the big winning port 21, but is not performed even if the game ball passes through the gates 28a and 28b.

  In the lower part of the game area 7 of the game board 6, there is provided an out port 30 into which a hit ball that has not won a prize is taken. In addition, two speakers 27 that utter sound effects and sounds as predetermined sound outputs are provided on the left and right upper portions outside the game area 7. A top frame lamp 40, a frame lamp left 41, and a frame lamp right 42 provided on the front frame are provided at the outer peripheral upper portion, the outer peripheral left portion, and the outer peripheral right portion of the game area 7.

  Although not shown in FIG. The pachinko gaming machine 1 is provided with a hitting ball launching device 45 (see FIG. 2) that drives a driving motor by operating a hitting operation handle 5 and uses the rotational force of the driving motor to launch a gaming ball into the gaming area 7. It has been. The game balls launched from the hit ball launching device 45 enter the game area 7 through a hit ball rail mounted in a circular shape so as to surround the game area 7 on the game board 6, and then descend the game area 7. . The game balls that have not won any of the start winning ports 14a and 14b, the big winning port 21, and the winning ports 29a to 29d are discharged from the out port 30.

  FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing an outline of a circuit configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment. On the main board 31, a basic circuit 53 for controlling the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to a program is mounted. The basic circuit 53 transmits a control signal to a ROM 54 that stores a game control program, a RAM 55 that is used as a work memory, a CPU 56 that controls a game signal according to the program, a display control board 80, and the like. An I / O port unit 57 is included.

  In this embodiment, the basic circuit 53 including the ROM 54, the RAM 55, the CPU 56, and the I / O port unit 57 is configured as a one-chip microcomputer, but the one-chip microcomputer configuring the basic circuit 53 includes Electric power is supplied from the backup battery while the power of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is cut off. That is, the data stored in the RAM 55 is retained while the power of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is shut off as long as power is supplied from the backup battery.

Note that since the CPU 56 executes control according to the program stored in the ROM 54, the CPU 56 executes (or performs processing) in the following.
The PU 56 executes control according to the program. The same applies to CPUs mounted on substrates other than the main substrate 31. The game control microcomputer used in this embodiment is a CPU 56, RO mounted on the main board 31 and RO.
Peripheral circuits such as M54, RAM 55, and I / O port 57.

  Further, the gate switch 61, the start port switches 62a and 62b, the count switch 63, the winning port switch 64, the full tank switch (not shown) that is detected when the surplus ball receiving tray 4 is full, and the count switch short circuit signal (not shown). ), A switch circuit 32 for providing a signal to the basic circuit 53, a solenoid 71 for opening and closing the variable prize-winning device 15, a solenoid 72 for opening and closing the special variable prize-winning device 20, and a solenoid for moving a seesaw provided in the big prize opening 21 73, etc. according to a command from the basic circuit 53, a system reset circuit (not shown) for resetting the basic circuit 53 when the power is turned on, and a jackpot gaming state (the first game state) according to data given from the basic circuit 53 Indicates the occurrence of 1 big hit game state, 2nd big hit game state) Information output circuit 34 for outputting the information output signal such as jackpot information to an external device such as a hall computer, also mounted on the main substrate 31.

  Further, a reset switch 93 that resets the internal state (RAM 55) at the time of power activation and a main switch 94 that performs ON / OFF switching of the power are also connected to the main board 31, and detection signals of these switches are used as basic circuits. Send to 53. These switches 93 and 94 are provided inside the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  The CPU 56 mounted on the main board 31 performs display control of the special symbol displays 10a and 10b and display control of the normal symbol display 12. Further, the light emission control of the normal symbol hold storage display 13 is performed.

  A game control microcomputer (peripheral circuits such as a CPU 56 and a ROM 54 and a RAM 55) provided on the main board 31 is provided on the card unit 50 and the game board 6 that enable ball lending by inserting a prepaid card or the like. A payout control signal is transmitted to a payout control board 36 that controls a ball payout device 44 that pays out a winning ball when a winning of a game ball is detected at a plurality of winning holes. Further, the game control microcomputer operates the hitting operation handle 5 to drive and control the hitting ball launching device 45 to transmit a launch control signal to the launch control board 37 that controls the launching of the game ball toward the game area 7. .

  Further, the game control microcomputer transmits an effect control command (effect control signal) to the display control board 80. A display control microcomputer (display control CPU (not shown), RAM (not shown), ROM (not shown), ROM (not shown), I / O port (shown)) provided on the display control board 80 by receiving the effect control command. No)) and the like) perform display control of the variable display device 9. The display control microcomputer is also supplied with power from the backup battery while the power of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is cut off, and the data stored in the RAM is also saved while the power of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is cut off. Is also retained.

  The display control CPU operates according to a program stored in the ROM, and when receiving an effect control command from the main board 31, performs display control of the variable display device 9 according to the received effect control command. Specifically, display control of the variable display device 9 is performed by a VDP (not shown) having a display control function for performing image display and a high-speed drawing function. The display control CPU reads necessary data from a character ROM (not shown) in accordance with the received effect control command. The character ROM is for storing character image data frequently used among images displayed on the variable display device 9, specifically, a person, a monster, a character, a figure, a symbol, or the like.

  Then, the display control CPU outputs the data read from the character ROM to the VDP. The VDP operates based on data input from the display control CPU. In this embodiment, a VDP (not shown) that performs display control of the variable display device 9 is mounted on the display control board 80. The VDP has a two-dimensional address space independent of the display control CPU, and a VRAM (not shown) is mapped there. The VDP generates image data to be displayed on the variable display device 9 in accordance with the character image data, and develops it in the VRAM. VRAM is a frame buffer memory for developing image data generated by VDP. Then, it is output to the variable display device 9. Note that the display control of the variable display device 9 includes special symbol variation display, jackpot round effect, hold memory icon display, and the like.

  Further, the chance button 16 is connected to the display control board 80 via a switch circuit (not shown), and when the effect that the contents are changed by the operation of the chance button 16 is executed in the variable display device 9. The display of the image on the variable display device 9 is controlled based on the detection signal that detects the operation of the chance button 16.

  Further, in this embodiment, the display control microcomputer provided on the display control board 80 controls the sound output of the speaker 27 by outputting the drive signal of the speaker 27 to the sound output board 70, and the lamp driver. By outputting a driving signal of the accessory, lamp / LED to the substrate 35, light emission control of the accessory, lamp / LED provided in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is performed. In other words, the display control microcomputer mounted on the display control board 80 receives the command information related to the display control of the variable display device 9, the lamp / LED lighting control, and the control of effects such as the generation of game sounds transmitted from the main board 31. Is a microcomputer for effect control that controls light emitting bodies such as lamps and LEDs provided in the variable display device 9, the speaker 27, and the pachinko gaming machine 1, based on the effect control command (control signal).

  Hereinafter, the special symbol variation display on the special symbol displays 10a and 10b in the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to this embodiment and the decorative symbol variation display on the variable display device 9 will be described. Whether or not the result of the change display of the special symbol is a jackpot, and if it is a jackpot, which type of jackpot is to be selected, and which of the special pattern change pattern is to be extracted at the start winning prize Based on various random numbers, it is determined when the start condition for displaying special symbols on the special symbol indicators 10a and 10b is satisfied.

  First, the determination of jackpot will be described. FIG. 3A is a diagram showing a jackpot determination table stored in the ROM 54. Whether or not the result of the special symbol variation display is a jackpot is determined based on the jackpot determination table of FIG. 3 (a) and the jackpot determination random number among the random numbers extracted at the time of starting winning (random R: 0 to 65535). And is determined based on the value of. In normal time (non-probability fluctuation), if the value of the jackpot determination random number is 1000 to 1059 or 13320 to 13477, it is determined to be a jackpot, otherwise it is determined to be lost. decide. On the other hand, at the time of probability variation, if the value of the jackpot determination random number is 1020-1519 or 13320-15004, it is determined to be a jackpot, and if it is any other value, it is determined to be lost.

  Next, determination of the jackpot type will be described. FIG. 3B and FIG. 3C are diagrams showing a jackpot type determination table stored in the ROM 54. Here, FIG. 3 (b) is a jackpot type determination table for determining the jackpot type when the special symbol display 10b performs variable symbol display, and FIG. 3 (c) is a special symbol display. 12 is a jackpot type determination table for determining a jackpot type when the special symbol is displayed in a variable manner on the device 10a.

  When the special symbol display 10b is used to display the variation of the special symbol, if it is determined that the result of the variation display of the special symbol based on the random number for jackpot determination and the table for jackpot determination is determined to be a jackpot, the start prize is further awarded. If the value of the jackpot type determination random number (random Q: 0-9) among the random numbers extracted from time to time is 0, 3, 5 or 7, it is determined as a probability variation jackpot, and if it is 1, it is determined as a probabilistic promotion jackpot If it is 9, it is determined that it is suddenly a promising jackpot, and if it is 2, 4, 6 or 8, it is determined that it is a jackpot.

  On the other hand, when the special symbol display is performed by the special symbol display device 10a, if it is determined that the result of the special symbol variation display is based on the jackpot determination random number and the jackpot determination table, If the value of the jackpot type determination random number (random Q: 0-9) among the random numbers extracted at the time of starting winning is 3, 5 or 7, it is determined as a probability variation jackpot, and if it is 1, it is determined as a probable promotion jackpot If it is 0 or 9, it is suddenly determined to be a promiscuous jackpot, and if 2, 4, 6 or 8, it is determined to be a short-term jackpot.

  By the way, in the probability variation state, a big hit is made with a probability of 1/30. However, until the new jackpot is generated, the special symbol variation display is executed without restriction on the number of times of execution. In the short time state, the percentage that the variable winning device 15 is in the open state is very high, and the start winning opening 14b for causing the special symbol display 10b to be given priority over the special symbol display 10a to display the variation of the special symbol. Reservation memory due to winning a prize is rarely interrupted. Further, since the time during which the first jackpot gaming state is controlled is very long, there is almost no exception, and the holding storage by winning of the start winning opening 14a until the first jackpot gaming state is ended is also the starting winning opening 14b. All of the hold memories due to winning will be full.

  When the special symbol display 10a displays the variation of the special symbol, the probability of the probability variation jackpot or the probability variation promotion jackpot is 2/5 (= 4/10) in the case of the jackpot, whereas the special symbol indicator 10a is special. When the special symbol variation display is performed on the symbol display 10b, the probability of the probability variation jackpot or the probability variation promotion jackpot is ½ (= 5/10) of the jackpot. In other words, once a probability variation jackpot or a probabilistic promotion jackpot occurs, after the first jackpot gaming state based on it ends, the player can acquire more game balls through the first jackpot gaming state. As a result, the ratio of the probability fluctuation state is high.

  Next, determination of the variation pattern of the special symbol will be described. When the start condition is satisfied, the special symbol variation pattern is determined according to the result of the special symbol variation display (whether or not the jackpot is set, or the jackpot type when the jackpot is set). Further, when determining the variation pattern, first, the variation pattern type is determined based on the variation type determination random number value among the random numbers extracted at the time of starting winning, and further the variation pattern determining random number extracted at the time of starting winning The variation pattern is determined based on the value of.

  There are three types of variation patterns: non-reach loss, normal reach, and super reach when it is determined to lose. When it is determined that the probability change jackpot, the probabilistic promotion jackpot or the hourly jackpot, there are two types, normal reach and super reach. When it is determined that the sudden probability change is a big hit, it is one type of sudden probability change, but this is basically the same as non-reach loss regarding the variation of the decorative pattern.

  Here, both the normal reach and the super reach are patterns in which a reach display mode in which the left and right decorative symbols that are stopped first and second in the process of the variable display are aligned with the same type of symbols appears. Normal reach is a variation pattern in which the variation display mode of the decorative pattern in the inside is not different from the case of loss (the pattern that is finally stopped is different), and the time required from the start to the end of the variation display is non-reach loss Compared to normal cases, there is no change. On the other hand, Super Reach is a variation pattern in which the effect display is performed in which the variation display of the decorative pattern that is stopped last after the reach display mode appears is different from the normal display. Time is considerably longer than non-reach losers and normal reach.

  However, when the number of reserved memories becomes 3 or more, the time for executing the variation display of the special symbol and the decorative symbol is shortened from the original variation display time of the selected variation pattern (when it becomes 4). 3). In non-reach losers and normal reach, the time when variable display is executed in the normal case will not change, but in normal reach, the reach display mode will appear once and the display result will be derived, so it will be shortened. With regard to the fluctuation time, the normal reach loss is longer than the non-reach loss that does not require such a process. In addition, in the variation pattern of super reach, the effect display on the decorative pattern in the inside (all or a part) may be omitted and the result of the variable display of the decorative pattern may be displayed.

  Next, the distribution of the variation pattern types when the loss is determined will be described in detail. FIG. 4 is a diagram showing a variation pattern type determination table applied when a loss is determined, among the variation pattern type determination tables stored in the ROM 54. When losing is determined, the distribution of types differs according to the number of reserved memories. In the example of FIG. 4, description will be made assuming that the random number for determining the variation type takes a value in the range of 0 to 251.

  As shown in the figure, when the number of pending storages is 2 or less, non-reach loss occurs when the random number for variation type determination is 0 to 99, normal reach loss occurs when 100 to 229, and super reach lose occurs when 230 to 251. . On the other hand, when the number of pending storages is 3 or more, non-reach loss occurs when the random number value for variation type determination is 0 to 199, normal reach loss occurs when 200 to 229, and super reach lose occurs when 230 to 251. In other words, the range of random numbers that will be allocated to Super Reach Losses is the same regardless of the number of reserved memories, while the range of random numbers that are allocated to non-Reach Losses and normal reach loses depends on the number of reserved memories. Will be different.

  On the other hand, although not shown, the variation pattern type determination table applied when the probability variation jackpot is determined, the variation pattern type determination table applied when the probability variation promotion jackpot is determined, In the variation pattern type determination table that is applied when a change is determined, and in the variation pattern type determination table that is applied when a sudden probability change jackpot is determined, the difference in type distribution according to the number of pending storage There is no. That is, the range of random numbers assigned to each of the normal reach and the super reach is the same regardless of the number of reserved memories. Moreover, the ratio assigned to the super reach is higher than when the loss is determined.

  When the type of variation pattern is determined, the variation pattern is determined more finely. Here, there is only one variation pattern selected when the variation pattern type is non-reach loss, probability variation jackpot, probability variation promotion jackpot, or short-time jackpot and normal reach. The variation patterns selected in the case of normal reach lose include a plurality of variation patterns (one frame before, one frame after, two frames after) with different numbers of decorative symbols. There are two types of variation patterns selected for Super Reach Loss: Super Reach A and Super Reach B. Multiple variation patterns with different numbers of decorative symbols (1 frame before, 1 frame after, 2 frames after) There is. There are two types of super reach A and super reach B in the case of super reach with probability change jackpot, probabilistic promotion jackpot or hourly jackpot.

  Super Reach B with probability variation jackpots, probabilistic promotion jackpots, or short-term jackpots will temporarily stop after aligning the decorative symbols with a symbol other than “1” or “7” and then keeping all the decorative symbols aligned. It is a pattern including a re-lottery in which the final result is displayed by changing again in the state. In the case of probability variation jackpots, after symbols other than “1” or “7” are aligned, the symbols of “1” or “7” are finally aligned and stopped. In this case, after symbols other than “1” or “7” are aligned, the symbols “1” or “7” are finally aligned again and stopped.

  The special symbol display start condition for the special symbol displays 10a and 10b is satisfied when all the variable displays based on the start winnings prior to the start winning that causes the variable display to be performed are completed. (However, when it is controlled to the first and second big hit gaming state, it is established by the end). Therefore, when a start winning is made in a state where there is no reserved memory, the start condition for the special symbol variation display is immediately established by the start winning.

  On the other hand, in the case where the hold is stored due to the start winning when the variable display based on the previous start winning has not been finished (the specific starting winning is assumed), only one is ahead of the specific starting winning. When the special symbol variation display based on the start prize (pre-start prize) is completed, the start condition for the special symbol variation display based on the specific start prize is established. At this time, after the end of the special symbol variation display based on the pre-start prize, the special symbol variation display based on the specific start prize is started without delay.

  As described above, when the special symbols are variably displayed on the special symbol indicators 10a and 10b, the decorative symbols are variably displayed on the variable display device 9. The special symbol variation display on the special symbol displays 10a and 10b is started immediately when the start condition is satisfied, but the decorative symbol variation display on the variable display device 9 is started immediately upon the start condition being satisfied. Instead, the operation is started after a certain delay time has elapsed since the start condition was satisfied. The special symbol variation display is executed until the variation display time determined in accordance with the variation pattern selected after the start condition is satisfied.

  As described above, when the first, second, or fourth specific display result is derived on the special symbol indicators 10a and 10b, that is, when the probability variation jackpot, the probable change promotion jackpot, or the short time jackpot occurs, the first jackpot gaming state However, even if a start prize that causes this probability fluctuation jackpot, probabilistic promotion jackpot, or short-time jackpot occurs, the change display of the special symbol (also decorative pattern) based on the previous start prize Is sometimes done. In this case, the right to perform the variable display based on the start winning is stored, but the fact that it is stored is displayed on the special symbol storage display unit 11a, 11b and is notified to the player. Become.

  However, even if the display of the hold memory is performed while the change display of the decorative design based on the previous start winning is performed, the random number that becomes the probability change jackpot or the probability change promotion jackpot or the short-term jackpot in the hold memory is displayed. Although it may be included, the change display of the decorative design based on the previous start winning is performed independently of the reserved memory for the subsequent starting winning, so the probability change jackpot or the probable change promotion in the reserved memory The player cannot know that a random number that is a big hit or a short-term big hit is included.

  However, the player expects this because he / she does not know whether the probability variation jackpot or the probability change jackpot will be based on the later starting prize while the decorative symbols are displayed. I don't mean I didn't. Therefore, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to this embodiment, in order to increase the player's sense of expectation, the fluctuations that will be performed after the next by the hold memory even while the decorative symbols are displayed in a variable manner. In this case, a pre-reading notice is given to notify that there is a possibility that the probability fluctuation jackpot, the probability change jackpot, the sudden probability change jackpot, or the short-term jackpot. This pre-reading notice is performed by changing the display mode of the icons displayed on the special symbol display units 11a and 11b to a display mode different from the normal display mode.

  The variation pattern of the special symbol is distributed according to whether the result of the jackpot lottery and the jackpot type lottery is lost, probability variation jackpot, probability change promotion jackpot, short-term bonus jackpot, or sudden jackpot. However, a certain amount of time is required according to the selected variation pattern until the result appears. In addition, there is a loss of reach, and it takes a certain amount of time for reach to appear in a variation pattern of jackpots other than sudden jackpots. Until these times have passed, the player only knows whether or not the decorative display will change, and the player will know whether the reach display mode will appear, develop into super reach, or if the result of the decorative display will be a big hit. I can't.

  However, it is because it is not known whether the probability change jackpot, the probability change jackpot, or the short-term jackpot, or whether the reach appears or develops into a super-reach while the decorative symbols are displayed. The player doesn't expect this. Therefore, while the decorative symbols are displayed in a variable manner, a notice different from the decorative symbols is displayed to notify that there is a possibility of developing into a super reach (the possibility of developing into a super reach). (To notify is to notify that there is a possibility that the selection ratio of super reach will be a probability change jackpot, probability change promotion jackpot, or short-term jackpot).

  All of the effects executed in the variable display device 9 other than the decorative symbol change display such as the pre-reading notice and the reach notice are determined by the display control CPU of the display control board 80. In addition, with respect to the decorative display variation display, the types of decorative designs to be specifically displayed are determined on the condition that the jackpot determination, the jackpot type determination, and the variation pattern determination performed by the CPU 56 of the main board 31 are followed. The display control CPU of the display control board 80 is determined.

  In order for the display control CPU of the display control board 80 to be able to make these decisions, when a game ball wins the start winning opening 14a or 14b, the jackpot determination random number jackpot and type determination extracted at this time A command in which the CPU 56 of the main board 31 controls display of random numbers, random numbers for variation type determination, random values for variation pattern determination, and the type of the start winning opening where the game ball has been won is associated with identification information for each start win. It is transmitted to the display control CPU of the substrate 80.

  When the special symbol display 10a or 10b starts to display the variation of the special symbol, a command indicating the start winning identification information and the determined variation pattern is displayed on the CPU 56 of the main board 31. To the display control CPU of the display control board 80. Further, when the game state changes, a command indicating the changed game state is transmitted from the CPU 56 of the main board 31 to the display control CPU of the display control board 80.

  Further, when the first specific display result, the second specific display result or the fourth specific display result is derived to the special symbol display 10a or 10b and controlled to the first big hit gaming state, each round is started. A command indicating the number of rounds is transmitted from the CPU 56 of the main board 31 to the display control CPU of the display control board 80. Even when each round ends, a command indicating the end of the round is transmitted from the CPU 56 of the main board 31 to the display control CPU of the display control board 80.

  First, the prefetch notice will be described. As described above, the pre-reading notice is performed by changing the display mode of the icons displayed on the special symbol display units 11a and 11b to a display mode different from the normal display mode. The pre-reading notice is executed under the control of the display control CPU of the display control board 80 based on a command transmitted from the CPU 56 of the main board 31 when a game ball wins the start winning opening 14a or 14b. Yes. When the display control CPU of the display control board 80 receives this command, the jackpot determination random number indicated by the command and the gaming state (determined based on the command transmitted when the gaming state changes) The prefetching notice mode is determined on the basis of the value of the prefetching notice mode random number extracted uniquely.

  By the way, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to this embodiment, two start winning holes 14a, 14b and two special symbol displays 10a, 10b are provided corresponding to each, and the reserved memory is also started. The winning opening 14a and the special symbol display 10a are provided separately from the start winning opening 14b and the special symbol display 10b. When there is a start winning that is stored on both sides, the special symbol display is preferentially displayed on the special symbol display unit 10b based on the reserved storage corresponding to the start winning port 14b with electric chew support. It has been done.

  Therefore, the special symbol display is not performed on the special symbol displays 10a and 10b for a relatively long time (the decorative display is not displayed on the variable display device 9). When it is controlled, the pre-reading notice is made only for the start winning to the start winning opening 14b where the variable display is preferentially performed. Even if a game ball is won at the start winning port 14a before the start winning port 14b has been won (or while the number of wins is still small), as long as the game ball is continuously launched, the first big hit game This is because it is almost certain that the reserved storage of winnings in the start winning opening 14b will reach the upper limit by the time the state ends.

  Also, when the variable winning device 15 is in the open state by the so-called electric chew support and the time ratio is increased and the winning frequency to the start winning port 14b is increased, the variable display is preferentially displayed. It is assumed that the pre-reading notice is made only for the start winning to the start winning opening 14b. Even if a game ball wins at the start winning opening 14a, as long as the game ball is continuously launched, before the special symbol change display is performed on the special symbol display 10a based on the start win, This is because it is almost certain that game balls will win one after another at the start winning opening 14b where the variable display is given priority.

  Next, the display of an icon for performing a prefetch notice will be described. The icons in the special symbol hold storage display units 11a and 11b are displayed as still images, but in a normal display mode (display mode in which no pre-reading notice is given), the icon is displayed in a plain state. However, the display mode in which the pre-reading notice is made is a mode in which “?” Or “!” Is displayed on the icon for the on-hold storage display.

  In addition, the timing for starting the pre-reading notice with the icon display mode for holding storage display as “?” Or “!” Is started at the timing when the game ball is won at the start winning opening 14a, 14b and at the start winning. There is a timing when the variation display of the decorative pattern (special symbol) that has been finished ends and the variation display of a new decoration symbol (special symbol) is started. In the former case, the icon for holding storage is displayed in a different display form from the normal display form from the timing of the start winning prize, whereas in the latter case, the variable display is performed at the start winning prize. The icon is changed and displayed in a display mode different from the normal display mode at the timing when the new variable display is started after the end.

  Furthermore, the display mode of the pre-reading notice is changed from “?” To “!” At the timing when the icon corresponding to the start winning prize is displayed at the leftmost position on the special symbol display units 11a and 11b. Sometimes. However, if there is no hold storage based on the previous start winning for the same start winning opening at the time of the start winning, a reserved storage icon is displayed on the leftmost side of the special symbol display portions 11a and 11b from the beginning. Since it is displayed, the display mode is not changed in this way.

  The display mode of the icon for the hold storage display (not only the display mode that is displayed first at the time of the start winning, but all the display modes of the icons until the variable display based on the start winning is started) is the start winning opening It is determined when a command transmitted from the CPU 56 of the main board 31 is received when a game ball wins 14a or 14b. FIG. 5 is a diagram showing an icon display mode selection table for a pre-reading notice, in which (a) is applied in a gaming state other than the first jackpot gaming state and the short-time state, and (b) is It shows what is applied in the big hit gaming state and the short time state. The applied icon display mode selection table differs depending on the number of reserved storage.

  In addition, the reliability P of the notice that the jackpot will be a jackpot is X, the probability of winning the jackpot is X, the fluctuation display corresponding to the start winning prize, the probability fluctuation jackpot, the probable change promotion jackpot, the sudden probability change jackpot or the hourly jackpot (hereinafter referred to in this table) In the description, assuming that the selection ratio when it is simply determined to be “big jackpot” is A and the selection ratio when B is not determined to be jackpot is B, P = XA / (XA + (1−X ) B).

  As shown in FIG. 5 (a), in the icon display mode selection table applied in the gaming state other than the first jackpot gaming state and the short-time state, the number of reserved memories for the starting winning opening corresponding to the starting winning prize is 0. Sometimes a display style of “?” Or “!” Can be selected. When the number of reserved memories is 1, the display mode of “?”, “!”, “→?”, Or “→!” Can be selected. When the number of reserved memories is 2 or more, the display mode of “?”, “!”, “→?”, “→!”, “? →!” Or “→? →!” Can be selected.

  “?” Or “!” Indicates the display mode from the start winning prize, and “→?” And “→!” Indicate the normal display mode at the start winning prize, but the same start winning opening. What is changed to the display mode when a new variable display is started based on the hold memory corresponding to the previous start winning is “? →!” Is a display mode of “?” At the start winning. However, the icon that changes to the display mode of “!” When the icon corresponding to the reserved storage of the start prize is displayed on the leftmost side, “→? →!” Is the normal display mode at the time of start winning. However, when a new variable display is started based on the hold memory corresponding to the previous start winning for the same start winning opening, the display mode changes to “?”, And further corresponds to the hold memory of the start winning prize. When the icon is displayed on the leftmost side, the display mode is “!” It shows the one that reduction.

  When the number of reserved memories is 0, the selection ratio of “?” And “!” Is a variation display corresponding to the start winning prize, a probability variation jackpot, a probability change jackpot, a sudden probability change jackpot, or a short-term jackpot (hereinafter referred to in this table). In the description, A1 and A2 are selected when it is not determined to be simply a “hit”, and B1 and B2 are selected when it is not determined that a jackpot is selected, and “?” And “!” Are selected. The reliability at that time is P1 and P2, respectively.

  In addition, it is determined that the selection ratio of “?”, “!”, “→?”, “→!” When the number of reserved memories is 1 is a big hit in the variable display corresponding to the start winning prize. A1, A3, A4, A5, and B1, B3, B4, B5 when it is not determined to be a big hit, “?”, “!”, “→?”, “→!” The reliability when is selected is P1, P3, P4, and P5, respectively. Here, A2 = A3 + A4 + A5 and B2 = B3 + B4 + B5.

  Selection ratio of “?”, “!”, “→?”, “→!”, “? →!”, “→? →!” When the number of reserved memories is 2 or more corresponds to the start prize When it is determined that the big win is determined by the variable display, it is A1, A3, A4, A6, A7, A8, and when it is not determined that the big hit is B1, B3, B4, B6, B7, B8. , “!”, “→?”, “→!”, “? →!”, “→? →!” Are selected, the reliability is P1, P3, P4, P6. , P7 and P8. Here, A5 = A6 + A7 + A8 and B5 = B6 + B7 + B8.

  In addition, the reliability P1 and P4 when the icon display mode for the pre-reading notice is finally selected that ends with “?” Are equal to each other. In addition, the reliability P2, P3, P5, P6, P7, and P8 when the icon display mode for the pre-reading notice is finally selected as “!” Are equal to each other, and “ The reliability is higher than the reliability P1 and P4 when the item ending with “?” Is selected.

  As shown in FIG. 5 (b), in the icon display mode selection table applied in the first jackpot gaming state and the short-time state, only the reserved memory for the start winning at the start winning port 14b is targeted for the pre-reading notice. Regardless of the number of reserved memories for the start winning opening 14b, only the display mode of “!” Or “→!” Can be selected. The selection ratios “!” And “→!” Are A11 and A12 when the big win is determined by the variable display corresponding to the start winning, and B11 and B12 when the big win is not determined. The reliability when “!” And “→!” Are selected is P11 and P12. Here, A11 + A12 = A1 + A2 and B11 + B12 = B1 + B2.

  Furthermore, the values of the reliability P11 and P12 when “!” And “→!” Are selected in the first jackpot gaming state and the short time state are all “in the gaming state other than the first jackpot gaming state or the short time state” ! ”,“ →! ”,“? →! ”, And“ →? →! ”Are equal to the values of P2, P3, P5, P6, P7, and P8, which are the reliability when one of“ →? →! ”Is selected. Therefore, the reliability is higher than P1 and P4 which are the reliability when “?” Or “→?” Is selected.

  In this way, it can be seen that the reliability of the notice for the big hit is higher when the display mode of the finally displayed icon is “!” Than when it is “?”. Further, if the display mode of the finally displayed icon is the same, regardless of the timing at which the display of the pre-reading notice icon different from the normal display mode is started, the start winning reservation is stored on hold. Regardless of whether the display mode has changed when the icon corresponding to is displayed on the leftmost side, it can be seen that the reliability of the notice for the big hit is the same.

  Next, the reach notice will be described. Reach notice is a notice that tells whether or not it will develop into a super reach between the change indications (in the case of a probability change jackpot, a probable change jackpot or a short-term jackpot, it is a choice of super reach rather than a lose or a sudden chance jackpot Because the ratio is high, it can be said that the probability change jackpot, the probable change jackpot, or the short-term jackpot). The reach notice is, for example, the front of the decorative symbol that is variably displayed on the variable display device 9 during the period from when the decorative symbol is variably displayed until the timing at which the effect display in Super Reach can appear the earliest. This is done by displaying a predetermined character on the side. In the reach notice, there are a plurality of types of modes, each of which has a type to which one or more types of modes belong.

  The type of the reach notice is determined by the display control CPU based on the command when the command indicating the variation pattern is received. Since the reach notice and the prefetch notice of the variable display do not interfere with each other, they are determined completely independently from the prefetch notice. The types of reach announcements include step-up production step 1, step-up production step 2, step-up production step 3, production A, and production B, but no reach announcement is made. It may be determined as the type.

  The step-up effect is an effect in which the effect changes step by step from the first step to the third step, and only the first step is executed (step 1) and the step is finished. There are one that executes the first stage and the second stage in sequence (step 2) and the other that sequentially executes the first stage to the third stage (step 3). Steps 1, 2 and 3 of the step-up effect belong to different types, but the aspect of the effect up to the first stage is exactly the same. The aspect of the production up to the second stage in step 2 and step 3 is exactly the same. As will be described later, step 3 is selected only in the case of developing to super reach, so it can also be said to be an effect of notifying the development of super reach.

  In addition, the reach notice is essentially an effect for notifying whether or not it will develop into a super reach between the variable displays, and no reach notice is executed (that is, the type without reach notice is determined). The probability that a certain reach notice is executed (a type other than the reach notice is determined) differs depending on whether or not the variable display is developed into a super reach.

  It should be noted that the type of reach notice is determined according to the reach notice type determination table stored in the ROM included in the display control microcomputer of the display control board 80, and whether the variation pattern of the current fluctuation display is non-reach loss or normal reach loss. , Normal reach jackpots (probability change jackpots, probability change jackpots, or normal reach per hour junior college), or super reach (including lost cases, probability change jackpots, probability change jackpots, probability change jackpots, or hourly jackpots) It is decided according to whether there is.

  Next, selection of decorative symbols will be described. As described above, the types of decorative symbols specifically displayed in the decorative symbol variation display are subject to the determination of jackpot determination, jackpot type determination, and variation pattern determination performed by the CPU 56 of the main board 31. The display control CPU of the display control board 80 is determined. For example, when the probability variation jackpot is determined, all three decorative symbols that are finally stopped are the same symbol of “1” or “7”, and when the probability variation promotion jackpot or the short-time jackpot is determined, All three decorative symbols that are finally stopped are the same symbols other than “1” or “7”.

  In the probable promotion jackpot or short-term jackpot, the symbol to be finally stopped must be the same symbol other than “1” or “7”, so the reach display mode displayed on that assumption is also “1” or “7” It becomes a mode in which two identical symbols other than are stopped. Even if there is a re-lottery in Super Reach, it cannot be demoted there. Therefore, in order to make the symbol to be finally stopped the same symbol other than “1” or “7”, the reach display mode is also “1” or “ This is because two identical symbols other than “7” must be stopped.

  In the probability variation jackpot, the symbol to be finally stopped must be the same symbol of “1” or “7”, so in order to display the probability variation jackpot symbol in the normal reach variation pattern without re-lottery, The reach display mode displayed on the premise must also be a mode in which two identical symbols of “1” or “7” are stopped. On the other hand, in the super-reach with re-lottery, the same design other than “1” or “7” can be once aligned and then changed to the mode in which the same design of “1” or “7” is aligned. The display mode may be a mode in which two identical symbols other than “1” or “7” are stopped.

  Hereinafter, the process performed for the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to this embodiment will be described. First, processing at the time of power activation will be described. When the pachinko gaming machine 1 is activated with the main switch 94 turned on with the reset switch 93 turned on, all the storage areas of the RAM 55 except for the in-use stack area are initialized. And the process for advancing a game can be started.

  On the other hand, when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started with the reset switch 93 in the OFF state and the main switch 94 in the ON state, it is diagnosed whether or not the data in the RAM 55 is corrupted. If the data when the power of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is turned off remains normal, the data stored in the RAM 55 is left as it is, and the state when the power of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is turned off last time. From this, it is possible to start processing for advancing the game.

  Processing for advancing a game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is executed according to a timer interrupt executed every 2 ms. Note that only the release of the game ball to the game area 7 based on the operation of the hitting operation handle 5 is performed independently of the timer interruption process every 2 ms.

  FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing a timer interrupt process executed every 2 ms in the main process executed by the CPU 56. When the timer interrupt occurs, the CPU 56 performs the register saving process (step S21), and then executes the game control process of steps S22 to S36. In the game control process, the CPU 56 first inputs detection signals of switches such as the gate switch 61, the start port switches 62a and 62b, the count switch 63, and the clear switch 65 via the switch circuit 32, and determines their state. A switch process is performed (step S22).

  Next, a process of updating the count value of each counter for generating each determination random number such as a jackpot determination random number and a jackpot type determination random number used for game control is performed (step S23). The CPU 56 further performs a process for updating the count value of the counter for generating the initial value random number (step S24) and a process for updating the counter value for generating the display random number (step S25).

  Further, the CPU 56 performs special symbol process processing (step S26). In the special symbol process, the corresponding symbol is selected according to the special symbol process flag for controlling the special symbol indicators 10a and 10b, the variable display device 9, the special variable winning device 20 and the like in a predetermined order according to the gaming state. It is issued and executed. The value of the special symbol process flag is updated during each process according to the gaming state.

  Further, normal symbol process processing is performed (step S27). In the normal symbol process, the corresponding process is selected and executed according to the normal symbol process flag for controlling the display state of the normal symbol display 12 in a predetermined order. The value of the normal symbol process flag is updated during each process according to the gaming state. By executing the normal symbol process, the display control of the normal symbol display 12 and the opening / closing control of the variable winning device 15 are executed.

  Next, the CPU 56 performs a special symbol command control process in which a command for performing various effects in the variable display device 9 or the like is sent to the display control board 80 by being set in a predetermined area of the RAM 55 by the special symbol process process (step S28). ). Further, a normal symbol command control process for sending a command related to a normal symbol set in a predetermined area of the RAM 55 in the normal symbol process is performed (step S29).

  Further, the CPU 56 performs information output processing for outputting data such as jackpot information, start information, probability variation information supplied to the hall management computer, for example (step S30).

  Further, the CPU 56 executes prize ball processing for setting the number of prize balls based on detection signals from the start port switches 62a and 62b, the count switch 63, and the like (step S31). Specifically, a payout control command indicating the number of winning balls is output to the payout control board 36 in response to winning detection based on the fact that any of the start port switches 62a, 62b, the count switch 63, etc. is turned on. The payout control CPU mounted on the payout control board 36 drives the ball payout device 44 in accordance with a payout control command indicating the number of prize balls.

  And CPU56 performs the memory | storage process which checks the increase / decrease in a pending | holding memory | storage number (step S32). In the storing process, various random numbers such as jackpot determination random numbers are extracted based on the detection signals of the start port switches 62a and 62b, and the extracted random number values are stored separately in the start port switches 62a and 62b. In addition, a process for sending a command indicating the extracted random number values or the like is also performed.

  In addition, a test terminal process, which is a process for outputting a test signal for enabling the control state of the gaming machine to be confirmed outside the gaming machine, is executed (step S33). Further, when a predetermined condition is satisfied, a drive command is issued to the solenoid circuit 33 (step S34). In order to put the variable winning device 15 and the special variable winning device 20 into an open state or a closed state, or to switch the game ball passage in the big winning port 21, the solenoid circuit 33 is configured with solenoids 71 to 73 in accordance with a drive command. Drive. Thereafter, the contents of the register are restored (step S35), and the interrupt enabled state is set (step S36).

  Next, the special symbol process in step S26 will be described. In the special symbol process, the CPU 56 first determines whether or not the start opening switch 62 for detecting that a game ball has won the start winning opening 14a, 14b provided in the game board 6, is turned on. It is determined whether or not a start winning that causes the ball to win the start winning ports 14a and 14b has occurred. If a start winning has occurred, a start port switch passing process is performed. In the start-port switch passing process, the jackpot determination random number jackpot, the type determination random number, the variation type determination random number, and the variation pattern determination random number are extracted, and the value of the extracted random number and the type of the start winning port where the game ball is won Is sent to the display control board 80 in correspondence with the identification information for each start prize.

  After that, depending on the state of the special symbol process flag, special symbol normal processing, variation pattern setting processing, production setting processing, special symbol variation processing, special symbol stop processing, pre-opening pre-opening processing, and large winning opening described below Either open process or jackpot end process is performed.

  Special symbol normal processing: Wait until the special symbol variable display can be started. When the CPU 56 enters a state where the special symbol variation display can be started, the CPU 56 confirms the number of numerical data stored in the reserved storage buffer (the number of reserved memories). If the count value of the pending storage counter is not 0, it is determined whether or not the jackpot is determined based on the value of the random number for jackpot determination as a result of the special symbol variation display. In this case, the jackpot type is also determined based on the value of the jackpot type determination random number. When the value of the hold memory counter is not 0 for any of the start winning ports 14a and 14b, the big win or the like is determined in preference to the hold memory of the start winning port 14b.

  Fluctuation pattern setting processing: The variation pattern type of the special symbol in the special symbol displays 10a and 10b is selected according to the value of the random number for variation type determination extracted at the time of starting winning and the number of reserved memories. Then, it is selected from a plurality of types of variation patterns determined in advance according to the type of variation pattern selected and the value of the variation pattern determination random number extracted at the time of starting winning. Based on the determined variation pattern, the variation time of the special symbol is set in a special symbol process timer (configured by a down timer), and then the special symbol process timer is started. At this time, the special symbol display 10a or 10b outputs a signal for instructing the start of variation display of the special symbol, and a command indicating the selected variation pattern and a command indicating whether or not to make a jackpot and a command indicating the jackpot type immediately after In the special symbol command control process (step S28), the state is set to be transmitted to the display control board 80.

  Special symbol variation processing: Monitor the time of the special symbol process timer with the variation time set according to the variation pattern selected in the variation pattern setting processing, and when the variation time has passed and the special symbol process timer times out, Next, control is performed to shift to the special symbol stop process.

  Special symbol stop process: The special symbol display that is variably displayed on the special symbol indicators 10a and 10b is stopped, and a signal indicating that the special symbol is stopped is set in a state of being output to the special symbol indicators 10a and 10b. At the same time, a command indicating the stop of the symbol is set to be transmitted to the display control board 80 in the special symbol command control process (step S28) immediately after that.

  Pre-opening process for the big winning opening: When this process is performed for the first time after the big hit, after setting the number of rounds of the big winning opening 21, the control for opening the big winning opening 21 is started. Specifically, the solenoid 72 is driven, the special winning opening 21 is opened, and the special variable winning device 20 is opened. In addition, the number of rounds in which the special winning opening 21 is opened is counted, and the execution time of the special winning opening opening process is set by the release timer.

  Process during opening of the big winning opening: a state in which a command for round display in the first jackpot gaming state and the second jackpot gaming state is transmitted to the display control board 80 in the special symbol command control process (step S28) immediately after And a process for confirming that the closing condition of the special winning opening 21 is satisfied.

  Jackpot end process: A command indicating that the first jackpot game state or the second jackpot game state has ended is set to a state to be transmitted to the display control board 80 in the special symbol command control process (step S28) immediately after.

  On the other hand, in various sub-side boards such as the display control board 80, the variable display device 9 displays the decorative symbols in a variable manner in accordance with the special symbol variable display based on the command transmitted from the basic circuit 53 of the main substrate 31. Or a process of executing a big hit round effect when the first big hit game state is controlled. FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing main processing executed by the display control CPU of the display control board 80.

  In this main process, first, an initialization process for initializing a necessary area in the RAM included in the display control microcomputer mounted on the display control board 80 is performed (step S701). Next, it is determined whether or not the state of the timer interrupt flag set by timer interrupt processing executed every predetermined time (for example, 2 ms) is 1 (step S702). The process of step S702 is repeated until it becomes.

  After the timer interrupt flag status is 1, first, the timer interrupt flag is cleared to 0 (step S703), and it is checked whether a command transmitted from the basic circuit 53 of the main board 31 is received, If a command has been received, command analysis processing for analyzing the content is executed (step S704).

  Next, based on the analysis result of the command in the command analysis process, an effect control process process is executed in which the decorative display is variably displayed on the variable display device 9 or a jackpot round effect is executed (step S705). Further, based on the command analysis result, a notice control process for executing various effects such as a prefetch notice and a reach notice is executed (step S706). Furthermore, a random number update process for updating a random number such as a notice mode determination random number is executed (step S707), and the process returns to the process of step S702.

  As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to this embodiment, the display of the special symbol variation display performed by the special symbol indicators 10a and 10b based on the start winnings to the starting winning ports 14a and 14b. When the result is determined by the jackpot, the game is controlled to the first jackpot gaming state or the second jackpot gaming state according to the type of jackpot. Also, if the type of jackpot is a probability change jackpot, a probable promotion jackpot, or a sudden jackpot, the probability change that the next jackpot decision probability increases after the first jackpot gaming state or the second jackpot gaming state ends The gaming state is controlled to the state.

  Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to this embodiment, when a game ball wins in the start winning opening 14a, 14b, the right to display the variation of the special symbol on the special symbol displays 10a, 10b (at the time of the start winning prize). The extracted random number) is stored (holding stored) in the holding storage buffer of the RAM 55. In a variable display based on a right that is reserved and stored separately from the one that is stored prior to the variable display that is performed according to the one right that is stored on hold (pre-execution variable display), a pre-reading notice about the one right Is supposed to be executed.

  The pre-reading notice is executed by changing the icon for displaying the reserved memory in the special symbol reserved memory display units 11a and 11b to a display mode different from the normal display mode displayed in the plain. However, there are icons with a different display form from the normal display form, one displaying “?” And one displaying “!”. And as a display mode (final mode) immediately before the variable display based on the hold storage is started, there are an icon displaying “?” And an icon displaying “!”.

  When the final mode of the icons displayed on the special symbol storage storage display units 11a and 11b is “!”, A notice of a big hit is given more than when the final mode ends with “?”. The reliability is high. In other words, prefetching notices are executed in any one of a plurality of kinds of aspects having different reliability of being a big hit in this way, so that the fun of the prefetching notices increases, and the interest of the production can be improved. it can.

  In addition, the pre-reading notice in which the final mode of the icon is “!” Is “?” When the pre-reading notice is started and “?” When the pre-reading notice is started. When the icon is to be displayed on the leftmost side of the special symbol hold storage display units 11a and 11b, the icon may be changed to “!” And executed. In this way, even if the final aspect of the icon is “!” In the same way, it may be “!” From the beginning, or it may be changed from “?” To “!”. The abundant aspects of the advance notice become more interesting with respect to the pre-read notice, and the interest of the production can be improved.

  On the other hand, even if the final aspect of the icon is “!” In the same way, the case where it is “!” From the beginning and the case where it changes from “?” To “!” There is no difference in the reliability of becoming. For this reason, for example, even when the player has missed the display mode of the icon at the time when the pre-reading notice is started, when he / she finally sees the icon whose display mode is “!” , Because the reliability for winning a jackpot, that is, the reliability with which a player can expect a jackpot, is the same, it is possible to execute a prefetch notice in an easy-to-understand manner for the player, and the mode of the prefetch notice changes from the middle Even the player will not be confused.

  Furthermore, in the pre-reading notice, the icon display changes from the middle only when the reliability changes from “?” With low reliability to “!” With high reliability, and trust from “!” With high reliability. There is nothing that changes to a low “?”. In other words, the look-ahead notice is executed by changing the icon display mode from “?” With low reliability to “!” With high reliability, so that the player's expectation is gradually increased. Can improve the interest of the game. Moreover, even if the display mode of the icon for the pre-reading notice changes from the middle, this does not discourage the player.

  Further, the timing for starting the pre-reading notice by displaying the icon for displaying the reserved memory in the special symbol reserved memory display portions 11a and 11b in a display mode different from the normal display mode and starting the pre-reading notice is provided. The timing at which the game ball wins (that is, the timing at which the display of the hold memory for the start winning is started) and the change display of the special symbol being executed at the time of the start winning are finished and a new change is made. There is a timing when display is started.

  In this way, the timing of starting the execution of the pre-reading notice by displaying an icon different from the normal display mode, that is, there are a plurality of time points that the player expects to be a big hit, thereby improving the interest of the game. In addition, the player's sense of expectation can be maintained even if the pre-reading notice is not executed at the timing when the game ball starts and wins and the holding storage is started.

  Furthermore, if the final mode of the icon is the same mode, the special pre-warning that was being performed at the time of the start winning was also used when the game ball was started and the pre-reading notice was started at the timing when the hold storage was started. Even when the pre-reading notice is started at the timing when the change display of the symbol is finished and a new change display is started, the pre-reading notice is executed so that the reliability of the big hit is the same. . In this way, the reliability that the player can expect is the same regardless of which timing the pre-reading notice starts, so that the player can execute the pre-reading notice in an easy-to-understand manner for the player.

  By the way, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to this embodiment, the special symbol change display based on the start winning of the start winning opening 14a is the special symbol display unit 10a, and the special symbol change display based on the start winning of the start winning opening 14b. Is executed by the special symbol display unit 10b. A separate storage buffer is provided in the RAM 55 for each of the winning winning openings 14a and 14b, and special symbol storage storage units 11a and 11b are also provided separately. The variable winning device 15 is provided, and so-called electric chew support is performed only at the starting winning port 14b. Both the reserved memory by the starting winning of the starting winning port 14a and the reserved memory by the starting winning of the starting winning port 14b are provided. When there is, the reserved memory corresponding to the start winning opening 14b is given priority and the special symbol display unit 10b displays the variation of the special symbol.

  Here, by the time of the end, both of the start winning ports 14a and 14b are successively displayed in the first jackpot gaming state in which the reserved memory reaches the upper limit, or the starting winning port 14b in which the variable display is preferentially performed by electric support. During the short time when the game ball wins, no pre-reading notice is given to the start winning opening 14a without the electric chew support. Thereby, it is possible to prevent the player from being given more than the assumed number of game balls by continuously generating the first big hit gaming state by the technical intervention of the player.

  In addition, even if a game ball wins at the start winning port 14a without so-called electric chew support or a game ball wins at the start winning port 14b with electric chew support, if the game state is the same, the jackpot probability There is no difference. When a big hit is made based on the start winning to the start winning opening 14a without electric Chu support, it becomes a probability change jackpot or a probability change promotion jackpot controlled to a probability change state through the first jackpot gaming state (30 seconds, 15 rounds). The probability is 4/10, and the probability that the game is controlled to the probability variation state through the second jackpot gaming state (0.2 to 0.5 seconds, 2 rounds) is 2/10.

  On the other hand, when the jackpot is made based on the start winning to the start winning port 14b with electric Chu support, the probability variation jackpot controlled to the probability variation state through the first jackpot gaming state (30 seconds, 15 rounds) or The probability of a probable promotion jackpot is 5/10, and the probability of a sudden jackpot that is controlled to a probability variation state through the second jackpot gaming state (0.2 to 0.5 seconds, 2 rounds) is 1/10 is there. In the short time state, it becomes easy to win the start winning opening 14b by the electric chew support, and even if controlled to the probability variation state, the game ball does not increase without being controlled by the first big hit, and the player is discouraged. Can be reduced, and the profit of the player can be increased.

  Further, when the time-short state is controlled, the electric display support is provided for the start winning port 14b, so that the hold storage for the start winning to the start winning port 14b is not interrupted. In many cases, the decorative symbols are displayed in a variable manner based on the start winning to the start winning opening 14b, which is executed in preference to the starting winning to the start winning opening 14a. In addition, in the short time state, the time for displaying the variation of the special symbol (and the decorative symbol) is shortened from the normal time, and the number of reserved memories is often increased, so that it is based on the start winning to the start winning opening 14b. There are many cases in which the decorative pattern variation display is executed one after another in a short time.

  When the time-short state is controlled, only the display mode “!” Or “→!” Can be selected as the display mode for the pre-reading notice, and the display mode of the icon is “?”. No pre-reading notice can be executed. The pre-reading notice in which the icon display mode changes from “?” To “!” Cannot be executed. For this reason, the player can avoid being bothered by the prefetching notice with low reliability of the jackpot when the variable display device 9 continuously displays the decorative symbols.

  In addition, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to this embodiment, the selection of the variation pattern type in the case where the result of the big hit lottery is losing, the super reach losing is common regardless of the number of reserved memories, The non-reach loser and the normal reach loser are made different depending on the number of reserved memories. This makes it possible to easily change the ratio of selecting the non-reach loser and the normal reach loser according to the number of reserved storages while always selecting the variation pattern belonging to the super reach loser type at a constant rate.

  In addition, even if there is a difference in the selection of the variation pattern type according to the difference in the number of reserved memories, the selection of the type of reach notice is not affected at all. In addition, when the number of pending storages is 3 or more, the variation time is shortened, but at the time of shortening, the ratio of selecting non-reach loses with a shorter variation time becomes larger. For this reason, when the number of reserved memories is large, the variation display of the special symbol and the decorative symbol is digested on average faster, so the number that can be retained while waiting for the display result of the variation display to be derived The number of start prizes that exceed the limit is reduced, and it is not necessary to waste the start prizes.

  The present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment, and various modifications and applications are possible. Hereinafter, modifications of the above-described embodiment applicable to the present invention will be described.

  In the above embodiment, when the probability fluctuation state is controlled based on the occurrence of the probability variation jackpot, the probability variation jackpot, or the sudden probability variation jackpot, the probability variation state is continued indefinitely until the next jackpot occurs. (However, if the next jackpot is a probability fluctuation jackpot, a probability change jackpot, or a sudden chance jackpot, it will be controlled again in the probability fluctuation state). However, the number of special symbol variations displayed in the probability variation state is not limited, and may be up to a certain number.

  The maximum number of special symbol variations displayed in one probability variation state can be set to a number greater than the reciprocal of the jackpot probability in the probability variation state (for example, 100 times). Or about the number of reserved memories (for example, the number of reserved memories for the start winning opening 14b subject to the pre-reading notice in the first jackpot gaming state (during the big hit round production), or about the starting winning openings 14a, 14b It can also be set to 8) which is the total number of reserved storage. When the number of special symbol variations displayed in the probability variation state is limited to a certain number of times, the number of times of control in the short-time state can be adjusted accordingly.

  In the above-described embodiment, the pre-reading notice is made for the fact that it is determined that the probability variation jackpot, the probability change jackpot, the sudden probability jackpot or the short-time jackpot is determined based on the variation display corresponding to the start winning prize. However, if the jackpot type suddenly becomes a promising jackpot, the opening of the big prize opening 20 is very limited, and during this time, it is only controlled to the second jackpot gaming state in which no winning of the game ball can be expected. Suddenly probable jackpots when already in the probability fluctuation state are not very advantageous for the player.

  Therefore, the types of jackpots that are subject to the pre-reading notice may be only probability variation jackpots with control to the first jackpot gaming state in which the big winning opening 20 is sufficiently opened, probability variation jackpots, and short-term jackpots. However, the selection ratio of the jackpot type when the jackpot is won based on the starting prize to the starting prize opening 14a without electric chew support and the jackpot when the jackpot is based on the starting prize to the starting prize opening 14b with electric chew support The selection ratios with the types are different from each other.

  Therefore, in such a case, if the reliability in the pre-reading notice to the reserved memory based on the starting prize to the same starting prize opening is the same, the pre-reading notice to the reserved memory based on the start prize to the starting prize opening 14a. And the reliability of the pre-reading notice to the reserved storage based on the start winning to the start winning opening 14b may be different. In this case, the icon display mode selection table for the pre-reading notice shown in FIG. 5 is applied as it is to any of the start winning openings 14a and 14b, and the icons of the reserved storage display sections 11a and 11b are applied. The display mode can be determined.

  On the other hand, if the icon of the same display mode is displayed on the hold storage display portions 11a and 11b, the reliability of the pre-reading notice to the hold memory based on the start winning to the start winning opening 14a is also set to the start winning opening 14b. The display mode of the icons in the on-hold storage display units 11a and 11b can be determined so that the reliability of the pre-reading notice to the on-hold storage based on the start winning is the same. In this case, an icon display mode selection table for a pre-reading advance notice for the start winning to the start winning opening 14a, and an icon display mode selection table for a pre-reading advance notice to the start winning opening 14b, May be prepared separately.

  However, before determining the display mode of the icons in the on-hold storage display units 11a and 11b, a pre-reading notice lottery with different winning probabilities is performed according to which of the starting winning openings 14a and 14b is a winning prize, and this pre-reading notice It is good also as what determines the display mode of the icon in the hold | maintenance memory | storage display parts 11a and 11b according to the table of FIG.

  For example, when it is determined that the jackpot is based on the start winning prize, the probability of determining the probability variation jackpot, the probability variation promotion jackpot or the short-term jackpot as the jackpot type is Y1 in the starting prize to the starting prize opening 14a, the starting prize opening If the start winning to 14b is Y2, the pre-run notice lottery with a winning probability of Y2 is performed for the starting winning to the starting winning opening 14a, and the winning to the starting winning opening 14b is won. It is assumed that a pre-reading notice lottery with a probability of Y1 is performed.

  In this case, the reliability Pa of the prefetch notice for the start winning opening 14a is calculated as Y1 × Y2 × XA / (Y1 × Y2 × XA + (1−X) B), and the reliability Pb of the prefetch notice for the start winning opening 14b is obtained. Is calculated as Y2 * Y1 * XA / (Y2 * Y1 * XA + (1-X) B). Accordingly, even if the same icon display mode selection table is applied, if the same display mode icon is displayed on the hold storage display portions 11a and 11b, the reservation storage based on the start winning to the start winning opening 14a is stored. The reliability of the prefetch notice can be made equal to the reliability of the prefetch notice to the reserved storage based on the start winning to the start winning opening 14b.

  In the above-described embodiment, the pre-reading notice is displayed by displaying still image icons on the on-hold storage display units 11a and 11b provided in the variable display device 9, and changing the mode of the still image to a mode different from the normal mode. Was supposed to do. However, the pre-reading notice may be performed not only by displaying such a still image but also by displaying a moving image. For example, the moving image in which the character A appears can be associated with “?” In the above embodiment, and the moving image in which the character B appears can be associated with “!” In the above embodiment. Then, the moving image in which only the character A appears at the beginning but the character B appears by the end is associated with the moving image of the icon from “?” To “!” In the above embodiment. Can do.

  Further, the hold storage display units 11a and 11b are not configured by providing an icon display area in the variable display device 9, but separately from the variable display device 9, only light emission means corresponding to the maximum hold storage number is provided. It may be provided. Here, assuming that each light emitting means is configured to emit light in three colors of red, green, and blue, for example, the normal display mode in the above embodiment is red light emission, and “?” Is green. Can be replaced with blue light emission.

  In the above-described embodiment, when the first jackpot gaming state is controlled and when it is controlled in the short-time state, the pre-reading notice for the start winning opening 14a without the electric chew support is not performed. On the other hand, for example, even after the first jackpot gaming state or the time-saving state is over, for those that won the start winning opening 14a while being controlled to the first jackpot or the time-saving state, The pre-reading notice may be omitted.

  In the above embodiment, when a probability variation jackpot or a probabilistic promotion jackpot occurs, the probability variation state is controlled and the time reduction state is controlled until the next jackpot occurs after the end of the first jackpot gaming state. When a big hit occurs, it is controlled to be in a time-saving state until the special figure game is executed 100 times after the first big hit. On the other hand, as a gaming state other than the first and second jackpot gaming states, a pachinko gaming machine that can be controlled in the probability variation state but cannot be controlled in the time reduction state (instead of the time reduction jackpot, the probability variation state is entered. The present invention can also be applied to an ordinary jackpot that is not controlled). In this case, it is possible not to perform the pre-reading notice for the start winning opening 14a without the electric chew support while being controlled in the probability variation state.

  In the above embodiment, the pseudo-ream is not selected as the variation pattern regardless of the results of the jackpot lottery and the jackpot type lottery. On the other hand, you may enable it to select a pseudo | simulation series with a fixed ratio as a fluctuation pattern. Here, the pseudo-ream means that the decorative symbol is variably displayed on the variable display device 9 in accordance with the variation display of the special symbol, but for one special symbol variation display (that is, one start winning). In all of the decorative symbol display areas 9a to 9c, the decorative symbol variation display is temporarily stopped (the updating of the symbol is stopped but not confirmed, and may be in a state of shaking). Later, it refers to a decorative pattern variation pattern in which a re-variable display for variably displaying all the decorative symbols is executed once or a plurality of times.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Pachinko machine 9 Fluctuation display apparatus 10a, 10b Special symbol display part 25a-25c Decoration lamp 26 Accessory 31 Main board 54 ROM
55 RAM
56 CPU
80 Display control board

Claims (3)

A gaming machine that shifts to a specific gaming state advantageous to a player when a specific display result is derived as a display result on a variable display means for variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information according to the establishment of a start condition,
Means for storing a variation display of identification information as a hold storage when a first start condition and a second start condition different from the first start condition are each satisfied as the start condition; A hold storage means including a first hold storage means for storing a hold memory based on the establishment of the start condition, and a second hold storage means for storing a hold memory based on the establishment of the second start condition;
Specific decision means for deciding whether to shift to the specific gaming state based on the hold memory stored in the hold storage means before deriving the display result by the hold storage;
Effect change display means for providing an effect corresponding to the change display of the identification information in the change display means;
Production control means for controlling the production in the production variation display means;
Advantageous gaming state control means for controlling the gaming state to an advantageous gaming state in which the establishment frequency of the second start condition is increased after the specific gaming state is ended;
Pre-reading notice execution means for executing a pre-reading notice that suggests that the holding storage that is determined to shift to the specific gaming state is included in the holding storage stored in the holding storage means,
The fluctuation display means includes first fluctuation display means for performing fluctuation display of identification information based on the hold storage stored in the first hold storage means, and identification information based on the hold storage stored in the second hold storage means. A second variation display means for performing a variation display of
The variation display of the identification information in the second variation display means is executed in preference to the variation display of the identification information in the first variation display means,
The effect variation display means performs an effect corresponding to the variation display of the identification information in the first variation display means and the second variation display means,
The prefetch notice execution means is:
The pre-reading notice is not executed for the hold storage stored in the first hold storage means when being controlled to the advantageous gaming state,
First notice execution means for executing a first prefetch notice, which is a pattern that starts in the first form among a plurality of kinds and ends in the first form;
A second notice execution means for executing a second prefetch notice that is a pattern that starts in a second aspect different from the first aspect of the plurality of kinds and ends in the second form;
Change notice notice execution means for executing a change prefetch notice that is a pattern that starts after the first form and then ends after changing to the second form;
The first prefetch notice is executed such that the reliability, which is the probability of shifting to the specific gaming state when the prefetch notice is executed in the pattern, becomes the first reliability,
The gaming machine, wherein the second prefetching notice and the change prefetching notice are executed so that the reliability is the same and the second reliability is higher than the first reliability. . The effect variation display means can execute the variation display of the effect identification information as an effect corresponding to the variation display of the identification information in the first variation display means and the second variation display means,
A random number for determining a specific gaming state for determining whether or not to shift to the specific gaming state when the start condition is satisfied, and a random number for determining a variable display for determining a variable display pattern of the identification information for presentation Extracting means for extracting
The determination result of the specific determination means, the number of reserved memories stored by the reservation storage means when starting the variable display of identification information, the value of the random number for determining the variable display extracted by the extracting means, and a plurality of types A variation display pattern determining means for determining a variation display pattern of the identification information for presentation based on the determination value corresponding to the variation display pattern of
Prior to the determination by the variation display pattern determination means, based on the value of the specific gaming state determination random number extracted by the extraction means, it is determined whether or not the transition to the specific gaming state is made, and the extraction means The variation display pattern of the effect identification information is a specific variation of the plurality of types of variation display patterns, based on the value of the random number for determining the variation display extracted by the above and the determination values corresponding to the plurality of types of variation display patterns. Determination means for determining whether or not a display pattern is obtained,
At least a part of the determination values corresponding to the specific variation display pattern is set to the same determination value regardless of the number of reserved memories stored in the reserved storage unit when starting the variation display of the identification information.
The determination value corresponding to the non-specific variation display pattern different from the specific variation display pattern is set to a different determination value according to the number of reserved storage stored in the reservation storage means when starting the variation display of identification information,
The non-specific variation display pattern includes a variation display pattern for shortening the variation display time from the start of variation display of the identification information for presentation compared to the specific variation display pattern until the display result is derived,
The variable display pattern determining means sets a large number of determination values corresponding to the shortening variable display pattern when the reserved storage means stores a large number of reserved memories when starting variable display of identification information. The variation display pattern is determined using the determined judgment value,
The specific determination means determines whether to shift to the specific game state using the specific game state determination random number,
The effect variation display means performs a variation display of the effect identification information based on the determination result by the specific determination means and the variation display pattern determination means,
The determination unit determines whether or not the specific variation display pattern is obtained by determining whether or not the value of the variation display determination random number extracted by the extraction unit matches the same determination value. ,
The pre-reading notice execution means, when it is determined by the determination means to be shifted to the specific gaming state or when it is determined to be the specific variation display pattern, the variation display of the identification information subject to the determination Before the start of the pre-reading notice,
The gaming machine according to claim 1.   The game machine according to claim 1, further comprising an effect execution means capable of executing a predetermined effect.

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