JP2015180269A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine in which variable display of identification information is presented in an easy-to-understand manner regarding whether or not achievement conditions for controlling the game machine to be in a specific game state are met.SOLUTION: When a stored memory to select a specific variation pattern including a super ready-to-win B is included when a jackpot or miss is determined, a prediction advance notice is announced in which a display mode of an icon to be displayed in a special pattern stored memory display section 11a is used as a display mode different from a normal display mode. For a target variable display (a variable display of the super ready-to-win B in this case) for the prediction advance notice, a variation pattern (a mission) to be executed when a jackpot is made in the variable display is presented before the start of the variable display. When ornament patterns are variably displayed in the variation pattern corresponding to the presented mission, the jackpot is finalized even before the result of the variable display is derived.

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine, and in particular, executes a notification that suggests whether or not a specific game result is obtained by a variable display based on the right stored in the holding storage means, and the notification is executed. The present invention relates to a gaming machine that presents achievement conditions for controlling to a specific gaming state before a display result of a variation display based on rights is derived.

  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, as an effect that raises the player's expectation for the special figure game that is currently being executed, a reach display effect in which the variation mode of the final stop symbol is different from the normal mode after the occurrence of reach, or the variation of the symbol An example is a notice effect by displaying a character other than the display. The player's expectation for jackpot is not only for the special game currently being executed, but also for the special game that will be executed based on the reserved memory. In order to increase expectation, there is a pachinko gaming machine that executes a pre-reading advance notice in advance as to whether or not a special figure game that has not yet been executed is a big hit.

  Furthermore, as an effect to increase the player's expectation for the special figure game, a notification is given as if the player is given a command (mission), and the display result of the variable display is provided on condition that the command is satisfied Although there is a mission effect that makes the player appear as if a big hit has occurred, this mission effect is not only performed within the scope of the special figure game currently being executed, but is also executed based on the reserved memory. Pachinko machines that are pre-read for a figure game are also known (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

JP 2005-218802 (paragraph 0121 etc.)

  However, although the mission effect in the pachinko gaming machine of Patent Document 1 is an effect that also has an aspect as a pre-reading notice, it is not known which special game is executed for the mission effect. Met. For this reason, the player does not know which special figure game should be noted whether or not the command given in the mission performance is satisfied, and the special figure game is not required to be noticed. Had to pay attention until. This has been a factor that makes the player feel bothersome.

  An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that makes it easy to understand the variation display of identification information that a player should pay attention to.

In order to achieve the above object, a gaming machine according to the present invention provides:
It is advantageous for the player when the display result of the variable display device (variable display device 9) for variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information according to the establishment of the start condition and deriving the display result becomes the specific display result (big hit) A gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine 1) that controls to a specific gaming state (big hit gaming state),
Specific determination means (CPU 56: jackpot lottery) for determining whether or not to enter the specific gaming state before deriving the display result;
Numerical data extraction means (CPU 56) for extracting numerical data for determining the variation mode of the fluctuation display from numerical data updating means for updating predetermined numerical data (variation type determination random number) within a predetermined numerical range;
A holding storage means (holding storage buffer of the RAM 55) for holding and storing up to a predetermined number of numerical data extracted by the numerical data extraction means when the start condition is satisfied;
When the variable display of the identification information is started in the variable display device, the variable mode selection for selecting the variable mode based on the number of reserved storage in the storage unit and the numerical data extracted by the numerical data extraction unit Means (CPU 56);
The notification indicating that the specific display result is obtained in the variable display based on the hold storage in the hold storage means (prefetching advance notice), and the change based on any hold storage in the hold storage means is the change display targeted for the notification. A target notice execution means (a CPU for display control of the display control board 80) to be executed before the start of the variable display based on the reserved storage in a manner capable of recognizing whether it is a display,
The variation mode is
Multiple types of variation belonging to the first type (Super Reach A Loss, Super Reach B Loss, Pseudo-continuous Loss) and multiple types of variation belonging to a second type (Non-Leach Loss, Normal Reach Loss) different from the first type An embodiment,
For the variation mode selected when it is not determined that the specific gaming state is determined, at least a part of the variation mode belonging to the first type is common regardless of the number of reserved memories in the reserved storage unit. (The range of random numbers for selecting the type of Super Reach A Loss, Super Reach B Loss, or Pseudo Continuous Loss is the same when the number of reserved memories is 2 or less or 3 or more (FIG. 4)) The variation mode belonging to the second type is associated with different numerical data depending on the number of reserved storages in the storage unit (the range of random numbers for selecting the type of non-reach loss or normal reach loss is 2 or less. And 3 or more (Figure 4)),
The target advance notice executing means executes the notification when the specific determining means determines that the specific gaming state is set (executes a pre-read notice in the case of a probability variation jackpot, a probable change promotion jackpot, or a short time jackpot ) And means for executing the notification when the numerical data corresponding to the variation mode belonging to the first type is extracted but not determined to be in the specific gaming state (super reach A losing, super reach B losing, As a timing for executing the notification), a first notification timing (at the time of start winning), and a second notification timing later than the first notification timing (the next special figure after the start winning) Including means (FIG. 5) to execute at any of the times
It is characterized by that.

  In the above gaming machine, when the specific determining means determines that the specific gaming state is set, the display result of the variable display device becomes the specific display result based on this determination, and is controlled to a specific gaming state advantageous to the player. Will be. In addition, when the predetermined start condition is satisfied, the numerical data extracted by the numerical data extraction unit is stored in the holding storage unit, but is the specific display result in the variable display based on the holding storage in the holding storage unit? The notification indicating whether or not is executed in such a manner that it is possible to recognize which of the holding storage means the changing display based on the holding storage means is the changing display to be notified.

In the above gaming machine,
As a variation mode (variation pattern) of the variation display until the display result of the variation display is derived according to the determination result of the specific determination unit, a variation mode storage unit (ROM 54 (FIG. 4)) and
As the achievement condition for controlling to the specific gaming state after the notification by the target notice execution means is executed and before the display result of the variable display based on the hold storage in which the notification is executed is derived. An achievement condition presenting means (display control CPU of the display control board 80) for presenting a condition (mission) different from the specific display result;
In the variation display of the identification information based on the hold storage notified by the target advance notice execution unit, the specific production that executes the specific production satisfying the condition presented by the achievement condition presentation unit (variation pattern corresponding to the presented mission) Execution means (CPU for display control of the display control board 80),
The specific effect executing means executes the specific effect when the specific determining means determines that the specific gaming state is set, and does not execute the specific effect when it is not determined that the specific gaming state is set. (The look-ahead notice shows the mission corresponding to the fluctuation pattern when the probability fluctuation jackpot, probable promotion jackpot or short-time jackpot, and the fluctuation pattern when it becomes Super Reach A Loss, Super Reach B Loss, or Pseudo Continuous Loss Presents a different mission).

  In this case, after the notification indicating whether or not the specific display result is obtained in the variable display based on the hold storage in the hold storage means, the specific gaming state is performed before the display result of the variable display is derived. A condition different from the specific display result is presented as the achievement condition for the control. In other words, in order to present the achievement condition for controlling to the specific gaming state, a notification that indicates whether or not the specific display result is obtained is executed as a premise, but the target variable display is suspended. It is executed in a manner in which it is possible to recognize which hold display is based on which hold display in the storage means. For this reason, the player can easily determine the variation display of the identification information to be noted with respect to the presented achievement condition.

  In addition, a notification that suggests whether or not a specific display result that is a premise of the presentation of the achievement condition for controlling to the specific gaming state is executed when it is determined that the specific gaming state is set; A case in which it is determined that the specific gaming state is not determined, but is executed when numerical data corresponding to the variation mode belonging to the first type selected in common regardless of the number of reserved memories in the reserved storage means is extracted There is. When notification is performed in the former case, a specific effect that satisfies the conditions presented after the notification is executed is executed. However, when notification is performed in the latter case, the notification is performed. The specific effect that satisfies the conditions presented after is executed is not executed.

  For this reason, the condition presented by the achievement condition presenting means is presented in the variable display based on the hold display that is the target of notification indicating whether or not the specific notice result is obtained by the target notice executing means. The player has a great sense of expectation, and it is possible to increase the player's attention to the variable display based on the hold display that is the target of notification indicating whether or not the specific display result is obtained.

  Note that the condition presented by the achievement condition presenting means may be a variation mode selected for a variation display of identification information based on a hold display on which a notification indicating whether or not a specific display result is obtained is executed. Good. In this case, executing the variation display of the identification information based on the selected variation mode itself is the execution of the specific effect. However, the condition presented by the achievement condition presenting means may be the type of the notice effect that is determined to be executed separately from the variation mode of the variation display, and the type presented as the condition when it is determined that the specific gaming state is set. The notice effect of the type presented as a condition may not be executed when it is determined that the specific game state is not determined.

In the above gaming machine,
The achievement condition presenting means presents an achievement condition for controlling to the specific gaming state based on the type of variation mode selected by the variation mode selection unit regardless of the number of pending storages in the pending storage unit. (The mission type is Super Reach A, Super Reach B, or Pseudo-ream).

  Although the numerical data for determining the variation mode of the variation display of the identification information is extracted before the variation display is started, the variation mode is selected when the variation display of the identification information is started. At this time, the determination is made based on the number of reserved memories in the reserved storage means. Here, when a new start condition is established between the time when the numerical data is extracted and the time when the fluctuation mode is actually selected, the number of reserved memories in the reserved storage means may be different in both cases. . However, since the achievement condition for controlling to the specific gaming state is selected based on the variation mode of the type selected regardless of the number of reserved memories in the reserved storage means, depending on the actually selected variation mode Appropriate conditions can be presented.

In the above gaming machine,
The target notice execution means may select one of a plurality of types (red, green, blue) and execute the notification. In this case,
The achievement condition presenting means may present an achievement condition for controlling to the specific gaming state according to the notification mode selected by the target notice execution means (red as the icon color). Corresponds to Super Reach A, green corresponds to Super Reach B, and blue corresponds to the pseudo-ream mission).

  In this case, since the achievement condition for controlling to the specific gaming state is presented according to the notification mode that suggests whether or not the specific display result is obtained, it is before the achievement condition is presented. However, it is possible to give the player a sense of expectation as to what achievement condition is presented at the stage where the premise notification is performed.

In the above gaming machine,
The achievement condition presenting means includes a first presentation timing (simultaneous with the execution of the pre-reading notice) and a second presentation timing that is later than the first presentation timing as the timing for presenting the achievement condition for controlling to the specific gaming state. It may include presentation timing selection means (FIG. 5) for selecting one of (at the start of the next special game where the pre-reading notice is executed). In this case,
The presentation timing selection means determines that the non-determined time product, which is the product of the probability that the specific gaming state is not determined and the selection probability when the specific gaming state is not determined, and the specific gaming state. The reliability values calculated by the ratio of the determined time product to the sum of the determined time product, which is the product of the selection probability when it is determined that the specific gaming state is determined, are different from each other. The timing of presenting the achievement condition for controlling to the specific gaming state can be selected so as to be a value (FIG. 5).

  In this case, the timing of presenting the achievement condition for controlling to the specific gaming state, that is, there are a plurality of time points that make the player expect to be controlled to the specific gaming state can improve the interest of the game. In addition, the player's sense of expectation can be maintained even if the notification is not executed at the first presentation timing. However, since the reliability that the player can expect for the specific gaming state becomes different depending on at which timing the achievement condition is presented, only whether or not the achievement condition is presented Instead, the player can be focused on the timing at which the achievement condition is presented, and the interest of the game can be further improved.

In the above gaming machine,
The target notice execution means, as a timing for executing the notification, is a first notification timing (at the time of start winning) and a second notification timing later than the first notification timing (at the start of the next special game that has won the start-up). ) May include notification timing selection means (FIG. 5). In this case,
The notification timing selection means determines that a non-determined time product that is a product of a probability that the specific gaming state is not determined and a selection probability when the specific gaming state is not determined and the specific gaming state. The values indicating the reliability calculated by the ratio of the determined time product to the sum of the determined time product, which is the product of the selection probability when it is determined that the specific gaming state is determined, are the same as each other The timing at which the notification is executed can be selected so as to be a value (FIG. 5).

  In this case, there are a plurality of time points that cause the player to expect that the notification indicating whether or not the specific display result will be obtained, that is, the specific display result is controlled to the specific gaming state. The interest of the game can be improved, and even if the notification is not executed at the first notification timing, the player's expectation can be maintained. Furthermore, since the reliability that the player can expect for the specific display result is the same regardless of the timing at which the notification is executed, a notification indicating whether or not the specific display result is obtained is given to the player. It can be done easily.

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 selection table of the icon display timing for a prefetch notice, and the display timing of a mission. 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. It is a figure which shows the example of execution of a prefetch notice and mission effect.

  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, an effect by displaying a character or the like (various effects such as a pre-reading notice, a mission effect, or a reach notice, which will be described later) is performed 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.

  Since the CPU 56 executes control according to the program stored in the ROM 54, the CPU 56 executes (or performs processing) hereinafter, specifically, the CPU 56 executes control according to the program. is there. The same applies to CPUs mounted on substrates other than the main substrate 31. The game control microcomputer used in this embodiment is a peripheral circuit such as the CPU 56, ROM 54, RAM 55, I / O port 57, etc. mounted on the main board 31.

  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 special symbol display on the special symbol indicators 10a and 10b is started.

  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.

  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 five types of variation patterns: non-reach loss, normal reach, super reach A, super reach B, and pseudo-ream, when it is determined to be lost. When it is determined that the probability variation jackpot, the probabilistic promotion jackpot, or the hourly jackpot, there are four types: normal reach, super reach A, super reach B, and pseudo-ream. 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, the normal reach, the super reach A, and the super reach B all have a reach display mode in which the left and right decorative symbols that are stopped first and second in the process of variable display are aligned with the same type of symbols. 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 losing (the symbol that is finally stopped is different), and is required from the start to the end of the variation display. Time is normal compared to non-reach losers.

  On the other hand, Super Reach A and Super Reach B have a variation pattern in which an effect display is performed in which the variation display of the decorative pattern that is stopped last is different from the normal after the reach display mode appears. , The time required for variable display is considerably longer than non-reach losers and normal reach. As a major difference other than the production mode after the reach display mode of Super Reach A and Super Reach B appears, there is a re-lottery in Super Reach A as will be described in detail later.

  In addition, 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 the variation display of one special symbol (that is, one start winning), After temporarily changing the decorative symbol display in all of the decorative symbol display areas 9a to 9c (the updating of the symbol is stopped but not confirmed, and may be swayed). This refers to a variation pattern of a decorative pattern in which re-variable display for variably displaying all decorative symbols is executed once or a plurality of times.

  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 A and Super Reach B, the effect display of 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. In the quasi-continuous variation pattern, the number of re-variable displays may be reduced.

  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 the losing is determined, the type distribution is different according to the number of reserved memories at the start of the special figure game. 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 value for variation type determination is 0 to 99, normal reach loss occurs when 100 to 229, and super reach A loss occurs when 230 to 237. If it is 238 to 245, it will be a super reach B lose, and if it is 246 to 251, it will be a pseudo-continuous lose. On the other hand, when the number of pending storages is 3 or more, if the random number value for variation type determination is 0 to 199, non-reach loss, 200 to 229 is normal reach loss, and 230 to 237 is super reach A loss, 238 to If it is 245, it will be a super reach B lose, and if it is 246-251, it will become a pseudo-continuous lose.

  In other words, the range of random numbers assigned to Super Reach A Loss, Super Reach B Loss, and Pseudo Continuous Loss is the same regardless of the number of reserved memories, whereas it is assigned to non-reach loses and normal reach loses. The range of random numbers will differ depending on the number of reserved storage. However, if the random number for variation type determination is 0 to 99, it is distributed to normal reach loss regardless of the number of reserved memories, and if the random number for variation type determination is 200 to 229, regardless of the number of reserved memories. Sorted into normal reach loses. The range of the variation type determination random number for which the type of variation pattern to be distributed differs according to the number of reserved memories is 100 to 199.

  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 normal reach, super reach A, super reach B, and pseudo-ream is the same regardless of the number of reserved memories. Moreover, the ratio allocated to the super reach A, the super reach B, or the pseudo-ream 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. The variation patterns selected for Super Reach A Loss and Super Reach B Loss include a plurality of variation patterns (one frame before, one frame after, and two frames after) with different numbers of decorative symbols. There are two types of variation patterns selected in the case of pseudo-continuous loss: one pseudo-continuous and two pseudo-continuous. In addition, in the case of pseudo-reams with probability variation jackpots, probability-change promotion jackpots or short-term jackpots, there are two types of pseudo-reams and two pseudo-reams.

  In addition, Super Reach A with probability variation jackpots, probable change jackpots or short-term jackpots temporarily stops with all the decorative symbols aligned after temporarily stopping the decorative symbols with symbols other than “1” or “7”. 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. When a variation pattern belonging to the normal reach, super reach B, or pseudo-ream type is selected, there will be no re-lottery even if the probability variation jackpot, the probable change promotion jackpot, or the short-term jackpot.

  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 made to notify that there is a possibility that a probability change jackpot, a probable change jackpot, or a short-term jackpot. This pre-reading notice is performed by changing the display mode of the icons displayed on the special symbol hold storage display units 11a and 11b to a display mode different from the normal display mode.

  In addition, the decorative display of the decorative symbol made based on the reserved memory subject to the pre-reading notice is more reliable than the variable display without the pre-reading notice. Since the degree becomes higher, the player's interest also increases. Therefore, in the decorative symbol display that is performed based on the reserved memory subject to the pre-reading notice, the decorative symbol variable display that is performed based on the reserved memory that is not subject to the pre-reading notice, or the reserved memory is stored simultaneously with the start prize. It is effective to produce an effect different from the decorative pattern change display that is performed without being performed.

  As such an effect, the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to this embodiment performs a mission effect. The mission effect indicates a mission that may be achieved by the end of the change display before the end of the change display of the decorative symbol (including before the start of the change display) If the mission presented in the change display is achieved, this is an effect of notifying that the probability change jackpot, the probable change promotion jackpot, or the short-term jackpot will be confirmed. Details of the pre-reading notice and the mission effect will be described later.

  The variation pattern of the special symbol is distributed according to whether the result of the jackpot lottery or 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 needs to display the decorative pattern to display a reach display mode, develop a super reach (super reach A or super reach B), or display a decorative display of the decorative pattern. You can't know if the result will be a big hit.

  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 the possibility that the selection ratio of Super Reach A and Super Reach B will be a high probability fluctuation jackpot, a probable change promotion jackpot, or a short-term jackpot).

  The display control CPU of the display control board 80 determines all effects to be executed in the variable display device 9 other than the decorative symbol change display such as the pre-reading notice, the mission effect, or the reach notice. 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 to enable the display control CPU of the display control board 80 to make these decisions, when a game ball wins the start winning opening 14a or 14b, the jackpot determination random number and the jackpot 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 pre-reading notice and the mission effect 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 hold storage display units 11a and 11b to a display mode different from the normal display mode. In addition, the mission effect displays the mission in association with the target before the start of the fluctuating display subject to the pre-reading notice when the pre-reading notice is executed. In the change display, the change display is performed depending on whether or not the change display with the change pattern corresponding to the mission previously displayed is executed.

  The pre-reading notice is executed regardless of which variation pattern is selected as the variation pattern in the variation display based on the target start winning, but the mission effect is in the variation display based on the target start winning. It is executed only when Super Reach A, Super Reach B or pseudo-ream is selected as the variation pattern. If the pre-reading notice is executed, the mission effect is not always performed.

  The mission display in the pre-reading notice and the mission effect is controlled by 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. Is supposed to be executed. When the display control CPU of the display control board 80 receives this command, the jackpot determination random number value, the variation type determination random number value, the variation pattern determination random number value indicated by the command, and the game Based on the state (determined based on the command transmitted when the game state changes), the pre-reading notice mode (icon type and execution timing) and the mission effect mode (mission type to be displayed and display timing) To be determined.

  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, even when the variable winning device 15 is in the open state by the so-called electric chew support, the time ratio is increased, and the variable display is preferentially displayed even when the winning winning port 14b is controlled to the short time state where the winning frequency is increased. 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. Since the object of the pre-reading notice is only the start prize to the start prize opening 14b, the target of the mission effect is only the start prize to the start prize opening 14b.

  Next, display of an icon for performing a pre-reading notice and display of a mission in a mission effect will be described. The icons in the special symbol hold storage display units 11a and 11b are displayed as still images. However, in the normal display mode (display mode in which no pre-reading notice is given), the icon is displayed in white plain. However, the display mode for performing the pre-reading notice is a mode in which icons for holding storage display are displayed in red, green, and blue. The red, green, and blue icons for the on-hold storage display correspond to different types of missions.

  In addition, the timing of starting the pre-reading notice with the display mode of the icon for holding storage display being red, green or blue was performed at the timing when the game ball was won at the start winning opening 14a, 14b and at the time of the start winning. There is a timing when the variation display of the decorative symbol (special symbol) ends and the variation display of a new decorative symbol (special symbol) starts. 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.

  On the other hand, the timing for starting the display of the mission in association with the icon of the display mode for performing the pre-reading notice is the same as the timing when the display mode icon for performing the pre-reading notice is displayed, and the icon of the display mode for performing the pre-reading notice is displayed. There is a timing when the variation display of the special symbol (special symbol), which has been performed when it is displayed, is finished, and the variation display of a new ornament symbol (special symbol) is started. In the latter case, when the change display of the decorative symbol (special symbol) performed at the time of starting winning is finished and the pre-reading notice is made at the timing when the variable symbol display of the new decorative symbol (special symbol) is started The timing at which the mission display is started is the timing at which the next variation display after the variation display of the decorative symbol (special symbol) performed at the time of starting winning is started.

  The display mode and display timing of the icon for the hold storage display, the mission type and the display timing are received from the command sent from the CPU 56 of the main board 31 when the game ball wins the start winning opening 14a or 14b. It is to be decided when you do. FIG. 5 is a diagram showing a selection table of icon display timing (hereinafter simply “icon display timing” in the description of this table) and mission display timing for prefetching notice. The selection table to be applied differs depending on the number of reserved memories corresponding to the start winning opening indicated by the transmitted command.

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

  As shown in FIG. 5 (a), when the number of reserved memories for the start winning opening corresponding to the start winning is 0, the icon display timing is the same as the start winning and the mission display timing is also the icon display timing. Only things are selected. Here, the selection ratio when it is determined to be a jackpot is A1, and the selection ratio when it is not determined to be a jackpot is B1, and the reliability of the announcement that it will be a jackpot is P1.

  As shown in FIG. 5 (b), when the number of reserved memories for the start winning opening corresponding to the start winning is 1, the icon display timing is the same as the start winning and the mission display timing is the same as the icon display timing. The icon display timing is the same as the start winning prize, the mission display timing is the next variable display start timing after the icon display timing, the icon display timing is the next variable display start timing, and the mission display timing is also the icon display timing. The simultaneous timing is selected. In each case, the selection ratio when it is determined to be a big hit is A2, A3, A4, and the selection ratio when it is not determined to be a big win is B2, B3, B4, and a notice that it will be a big hit Are P2, P3, and P4.

  As shown in FIG. 5 (c), when the number of reserved memories for the start winning opening corresponding to the start winning is 2 or more, the icon display timing is the same as the start winning and the mission display timing is the same as the icon display timing. The icon display timing is the same timing as the start prize, the mission display timing is the next variable display start timing after the icon display timing, the icon display timing is the next variable display start timing, and the mission display timing is also the icon display timing And the timing at which the icon display timing is the next variation display start timing and the mission display timing is the next variation display start timing after the icon display timing. In each case, the selection ratio when it is determined to be a big hit is A5, A6, A7, A8, and the selection ratio when it is not determined to be a big hit is B5, B6, B7, B8, The reliability of the advance notice is P5, P6, P7, and P8.

  Here, the reliability P1, P2, P4, P5, and P7 of the notice when the mission display timing coincides with the icon display timing is the same value regardless of the icon display timing. The selection ratios A1, A2, A4, A5, and A7 when it is determined that the jackpot is determined and the selection ratios B1, B2, B4, B5, and B7 are adjusted when the jackpot is not determined. Yes.

  Further, the reliability P3, P6, and P8 of the notice when the mission display timing is the start timing of the next variable display after the icon display timing is the same value regardless of the icon display timing. In addition, the selection ratios A3, A6, and A8 when it is determined that the jackpot is determined and the selection ratios B3, B6, and B8 when the jackpot is not determined are adjusted.

  The values of the reliability levels P3, P6, and P8 are higher than the values of the reliability levels P1, P2, P4, P5, and P7, and the icon display timing is higher than when the mission is displayed at the same timing as the icon display timing. When the mission is displayed at the start timing of the next subsequent variation display, the expectation that a big hit will be higher. Of course, in each category in which the mission display timing is the same as the icon display timing, but not at the same time, the expectation of winning a big hit will not change regardless of the icon display timing.

  Note that when only the pre-reading notice is executed and the mission effect is not executed, that is, the icon display timing when the change pattern of the changing display subject to the pre-reading notice is not Super Reach A, Super Reach B, or Pseudo Ream. The selection ratio is the same as that when the mission display timing is the icon display timing. For example, when the number of stored memories is 1, the selection ratio of the icon display timing that coincides with the start winning prize is A2 when it is determined that the big win is determined, and B2 when it is not determined that the big win is determined. When the display timing is the start timing of the next variable display, the selection ratio is A4 when it is determined that the jackpot is determined, and B4 when it is not determined that the jackpot is determined.

  It should be noted that the selection ratio of the jackpot type when winning a jackpot based on the starting prize to the starting prize opening 14a without electric chew support and the jackpot when winning the jackpot 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, the same reliability in the pre-reading notice mentioned above means that the reliability in the pre-reading notice to the hold memory based on the start winning to the same start winning opening is the same. The reliability of the pre-reading notice to the hold memory based on the start winning to the mouth 14a and the reliability of the pre-reading notice to the hold memory based on the start winning to the start winning opening 14b should not be different. Therefore, the icon display mode selection table for the pre-reading notice shown in FIG. 5 is applied as it is regardless of the start winning opening 14a, 14b, and the icons in the special symbol hold storage display units 11a, 11b are applied as they are. The display mode can be determined.

  Next, the display mode of icons for the pre-reading notice and selection of the type of mission to be displayed will be described. As mentioned above, the pre-reading notice is assumed to be performed in red, green or blue, which is different from the usual white, for the icon for holding storage display, but when performing the pre-reading notice only and not performing the mission effect, One of red, green, and blue is randomly selected to display an icon.

  When a mission effect is performed in association with a prefetching notice, an icon display mode for the prefetching notice is selected according to the type of mission displayed in the mission effect performed in association with the prefetching notice. There are three types of missions to be displayed: “Super Reach A”, “Super Reach B”, or “Pseudo-ream”, which are the variation patterns to be executed in the mission production. The missions are “Super Reach A”, “Super Reach”. When each of “B” or “Pseudo-ream” is to be displayed, red, blue, and green are selected as display modes of the icons for the pre-reading notice.

  If it is decided that the mission effect will be a jackpot of probability variation, a probable promotion jackpot or a short-time jackpot in the display of the variation of the decorative pattern subject to the look-ahead notice, the director must perform so that the displayed mission is achieved. Don't be. Therefore, in such a case, the variation pattern itself to be selected in the variation display of the decorative symbol that is the object of the prefetch notice is selected as the mission to be displayed. For example, when Super Reach A is selected as the variation pattern, “Super Reach A” is selected as the mission to be displayed, and in accordance with this, red is selected as the icon display mode for the pre-reading notice. Will be.

  On the other hand, if it is not decided that the mission effect will be a jackpot of probability variation, a probable change jackpot, or a short-time jackpot in the variation display of the decorative pattern subject to the pre-reading notice, the director must perform so that the displayed mission is not achieved. Don't be. Accordingly, in such a case, a mission pattern to be displayed is selected that is different from the variation pattern to be selected in the variation display of the decorative symbol that is the target of the pre-reading notice. For example, when Super Reach A is selected as the variation pattern, either “Super Reach B” or “Pseudo-ream” is selected as the mission at random. As the display mode, green or blue is selected.

  Next, the reach notice will be described. Reach notice is an effect that gives notice of whether or not it will develop into a super reach (super reach A or super reach B) between the fluctuation indications (in the case of a probability fluctuation jackpot, a probable change jackpot or a short-term jackpot) Because the selection ratio of Super Reach A and Super Reach B is higher than the sudden probability jackpot, it can be said that the probability variation jackpot, the probability change jackpot or the short-term jackpot will be announced). 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 cases of loss, probability change jackpots, probability change jackpots, or 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 A, it will not be demoted there, so to make the symbol that will eventually be stopped the same symbol other than “1” or “7”, the reach display mode will also be “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 that the probability variation jackpot symbol is displayed with the variation pattern of normal reach and super reach B 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 Super Reach A with re-lottery, the same design other than “1” or “7” can be changed to a mode in which the same design of “1” or “7” is aligned. The reach 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, the jackpot type determination random number, the variation type determination random number, and the variation pattern determination random number are extracted, and the extracted random number value and the type of the start winning port where the game ball has won Is sent to the display control board 80 in correspondence with the identification information for each start winning 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 analysis result of the command, a notice control process for executing various effects such as a pre-reading notice, a mission effect, or 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.

  Hereinafter, the execution of the pre-reading notice and the execution of the mission effect in the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to this embodiment will be described based on specific examples. FIG. 8 is a diagram illustrating a specific execution example of the pre-reading notice and the mission effect. Here, neither the probability variation state nor the short-time state is controlled, the start winning to the start winning port 14b is not stored, and the start winning port 14b is not yet stored until the explanation of FIG. There will be no prize for the game balls.

  First, as shown in FIG. 8 (a), the starting stage in this execution example is the number of reserved memories for the start winning opening 14a (all non-reach losers are determined). It is assumed that the decorative symbol variation display based on the starting winning award to the starting winning opening 14a before is performed. In this state, there is a game ball winning at the start winning opening 14a, and it is determined that the value of the jackpot determination random number and the jackpot type determination random number extracted here becomes a probability variation jackpot, It is assumed that the type determination random number value is determined to be super reach B.

  At this time, the CPU 56 of the main board 31 transmits a command to the display control CPU of the display control board 80. The display control CPU of the display control board 80 displays the icon according to the selection table of FIG. It is assumed that the next variation display start timing is selected as the display timing, and the next variation display start timing after the icon display timing is selected as the mission display timing. In addition, since it is determined that the probability variation is a big hit, “Super Reach B” is selected as the mission displayed corresponding to this, and green is selected as the icon display mode.

  After that, as shown in FIG. 8B, the decorative symbol variation display performed at the start stage is completed. When a certain delay time elapses from this point, as shown in FIG. 8C, the decorative symbol variation display based on the start winning corresponding to the earliest reserved storage is started. At this time, the display mode of the icon that is shifted and displayed changes to green at the timing when the decorative display of the decorative symbol is started, but the next variable display after the icon display timing is displayed as the mission display timing. Since the start timing of is selected, the mission is not displayed yet.

  Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 8D, the decorative symbol variation display started in FIG. 8C ends. When a certain delay time elapses from here, as shown in FIG. 8 (e), the decorative symbol variation display based on the start winning corresponding to the next reserved storage is started. At this time, “Super Reach B” is displayed as a mission at the timing when the decorative symbol variation display is started.

  Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 8F, the decorative symbol variation display started in FIG. 8E ends. Further, as shown in FIG. 8G, the decorative symbol variation display based on the start winning corresponding to the next reserved storage is also ended. When a certain delay time elapses from this point, as shown in FIG. 8 (h), the decorative symbol is displayed on the basis of the start winning corresponding to the next reserved memory, that is, in the state shown in FIG. 8 (a). The variation display of the decorative symbol which becomes a probability variation jackpot with the variation pattern of the winning Super Reach B is started.

  When a certain period elapses from here, as shown in FIG. 8 (i), a reach display mode in which the left and right decorative symbols are aligned with “7” appears. After that, as shown in FIG. 8 (j), “Super Reach B” was displayed as the mission. Therefore, when the reach display mode of FIG. 8 (i) was developed to Super Reach B, the mission was achieved. As shown in FIG. 8 (k), the player knows that the jackpot is won without waiting for the jackpot display mode to be derived.

  In addition, in the state of FIG. 8A, it is determined that there is a game ball winning at the start winning opening 14a, and the value of the random number for jackpot determination extracted here is determined to be lost. If it is determined that the value of the random number for determination is super reach B, “super reach A” or “pseudo train” is selected as the mission displayed corresponding to this, and the icon As a display mode, red or blue is selected. Then, after proceeding to the same stage as in FIG. 8E, “Super Reach A” or “Pseudo-ream” is displayed as the mission.

  In this case, the mission has not been achieved since it has evolved to super reach B when it has advanced to the same stage as in FIG. 8 (j), and without waiting for the display mode of losing to be finally derived at this point, It will be understood by the player.

  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.

  In addition, after the pre-reading notice is executed, before the decorative symbol variation display (special symbol variation display on the special symbol indicators 10a and 10b) is performed based on the hold memory corresponding to the pre-reading announcement, A mission is presented as a condition for the result of the change display to be a probability change jackpot, a probable change jackpot, or a short-term jackpot. In other words, in order to present a mission, a pre-reading notice is executed as a precondition, but the pre-reading notice makes the aspect of the icons displayed on the special symbol hold storage display units 11a and 11b different from the normal form. Therefore, it is possible to recognize which of the reserved rights is targeted. For this reason, the player can display and determine the noticeable variation display for the displayed mission.

  In addition, the pre-reading notice, which is the premise of the mission production, is based on whether the result of the variable display is a probability variation jackpot, a probable change promotion jackpot or a short-term jackpot, and when the result of the variable display is lost, This is executed when B or pseudo-ream is selected as the variation pattern. If the result of the fluctuation display is a probability change jackpot, a probable change jackpot or a short-term jackpot, the fluctuation display will be performed with the fluctuation pattern as presented in the mission, but if it is lost, the fluctuation presented in the mission Variation display by pattern is not performed.

  For this reason, in the variable display subject to the pre-reading notice, the player has a great expectation that the decorative display of the decorative pattern will be displayed according to the presented mission. It is possible to increase the player's attention level in the variable display.

  Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to this embodiment, the selection of the type of the variation pattern when the result of the big hit lottery is a loss, the super reach A haze, the super reach B haze, and the pseudo-continuous haze are the number of reserved memories. Regardless of whether it is common or not, non-reach loses and normal reach loses differ according to the number of reserved memories. This makes it easy to select a non-reach loser and a normal reach loser according to the number of reserved memories, while always selecting a variation pattern belonging to the types of Super Reach A Loss, Super Reach B Loss, and Pseudo Continuous Loss. Can be changed to

  In addition, when performing a mission effect, the number of reserved memories when presenting a mission differs from the number of reserved memories when actual change display is started (that is, when a specific change pattern is determined). Sometimes. If the number of pending storages is different, even if the same value is extracted as the variation type selection random number, the determined variation pattern may be different, but the Super Reach A and Super Reach B loses that are the targets of the mission effect The pseudo-continuous loss is common regardless of the number of reserved memories. Therefore, regardless of the relationship between the number of reserved memories when presenting missions and the number of reserved memories when actual display of fluctuations is started, an appropriate mission is presented according to the actually determined variation pattern. It becomes possible to do.

  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.

  In addition, there are three types of icon display modes for the pre-reading notice: red, green, and blue. When performing a mission effect, “Super Reach A”, “Super reach B” and “pseudo train” are displayed as missions. For this reason, especially when the mission display timing is the start timing of the next variable display after the icon display timing, what mission will be presented at the stage of the pre-reading notice that is the premise of the mission effect On the other hand, a player can be expected.

  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.

  Further, in each category where the mission display timing is the same as or different from the icon display timing, the pre-reading notice may be started at the timing when the game ball starts winning and the hold memory is started. The pre-reading notice is executed so that the reliability of the big hit is the same even when starting the pre-reading notice at the timing when the fluctuation display of the special symbol that was being executed is finished and a new fluctuation display is started. It is supposed to be. 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.

  On the other hand, the mission display timing may be the same timing as the icon display timing or the next variable display start timing after the icon display timing, but it will be a big hit in the former and latter cases Missions are displayed so that their reliability is different. As described above, since there are a plurality of mission display timings, it is possible to maintain the player's expectation for executing the mission effect even if the missions are not displayed at the same timing as the icon display timing.

  However, because the mission display timing is the same timing as the icon display timing or the next variable display start timing after the icon display timing, the reliability of being a big hit is different. The player can be focused not only on whether or not the mission is displayed, but also on the timing at which the mission is displayed, and the fun of the game can be improved. In addition, since the mission is not displayed at the icon display timing and the mission is displayed at the start timing of the next fluctuation display, it is more reliable that it will be a big hit, so the mission will be executed at the same time as the icon display timing. The sustained effect of the player's expectation when not displayed is also higher.

  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, during the short time state in which game balls win one after another at the start winning port 14b where the variable display is preferentially displayed by the electric chew support, no pre-reading notice is given to the start winning port 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.

  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, there are only three types of missions to be displayed in association with the pre-reading notice: “Super Reach A”, “Super Reach B”, and “Pseudo-ream”. Probability change jackpots, probabilistic promotion jackpots, or hourly jackpots. Therefore, “normal reach” may be added as the type of mission. In this case, when the probability variation jackpot, probability variation promotion jackpot, or short-time jackpot, the mission effect is executed regardless of the selected variation pattern. It is good. That is, if the selected variation pattern is normal reach, “normal reach” may be displayed as a mission.

  However, in this case as well, when a loss occurs, the mission effect is performed only when Super Reach A, Super Reach B, or pseudo-ream, which are selected in the same way regardless of the number of reserved memories at the start of change, is selected. Can be executed. Here, for example, when Super Reach A is selected as the variation pattern, “Normal Reach” can be selected in addition to “Super Reach A” and “Pseudo-ream” as the mission. When “normal reach” is displayed as the mission and then the super-reach A or super-reach B is developed, or when it becomes a quasi-ream, it becomes clear that the loss is confirmed.

  In addition, the display mode of the pre-reading notice icon when “normal reach” is displayed as the mission may be selected from other than white, red, green, and blue (for example, purple), red, green, or One of the blue colors may be selected. In the latter case, even if a red, green or blue icon is displayed, the mission is not displayed in a one-to-one correspondence with this, so the mission display timing is later than the icon display timing. When the start timing of the next variable display is selected, the player can be interested in what mission is displayed even after the pre-reading notice icon is displayed.

  In the above embodiment, the mission effect is performed only for the variable display in which the super reach A, the super reach B, or the pseudo-ream is selected as the variable pattern. This is because, when the jackpot determination random number value is lost, Super Reach A Loss, Super Reach B Loss, and Pseudo Continuous Loss are for determining the variation type regardless of the number of reserved storage at the start of the variable display. This is because the random number is selected when it is within a certain range.

  Of course, the non-reach loss and the normal reach loss are different in the range of the random number for variation type determination depending on the number of reserved storage at the start of the variation display, but the random number for variation type determination is 0 to 99. For example, a non-reach loss is selected regardless of the number of reserved memories, and a normal reach loss is selected regardless of the number of reserved memories if the value of the random number for variation type determination is 200 to 229. Therefore, when the variation type determination random number value is lost due to the jackpot determination random number value, Super Reach A Loss, Super Reach B Loss, or Pseudo Continuous Loss is selected other than 230-251. However, if it is 0 to 99 and 200 to 229 that the same variation pattern is selected regardless of the number of reserved memories, a mission effect may be performed.

  In this case, when the probability fluctuation jackpot, probability change promotion jackpot, or short-time jackpot, the mission effect can be performed regardless of the selected fluctuation pattern, and “Normal reach” is applied as the type of mission that can be displayed. You can also For example, when the variation type determination random number is 0 to 99 and non-reach loss is selected, one of the missions is “normal reach”, “super reach A”, “super reach B”, or “pseudo ream”. It can be displayed.

  In the above embodiment, the mission type to be displayed when the probability variation jackpot, the probable promotion jackpot, or the hourly jackpot is always the same as the selected variation pattern, and the mission type to be displayed when it is lost Was different from the selected variation pattern. For this reason, the achievement of the mission indicates the probability change jackpot, the probable change promotion jackpot, or the short-term jackpot, and the failure of the mission indicates the loss.

  On the other hand, if the probability variation jackpot, probabilistic promotion jackpot, or short-time jackpot, the type of mission to be displayed may be different from the selected variation pattern (however, to some extent) A low probability (for example, less than 1/10). In addition, as the type of mission to be displayed in the case of a loss, the same variation pattern as the selected variation pattern may be selected (however, it is preferable to have a very low probability (for example, less than 1/100)). ). In any case, the probability of selecting the same type of mission as the variation pattern when the probability variation jackpot, probabilistic promotion jackpot, or short-time jackpot is greater than the probability of selecting the same type of mission as the variation pattern when it is lost. Should be higher.

  In such a case, when the displayed mission is achieved, the reliability of the probability variation jackpot, the probability variation jackpot, or the hourly jackpot is very high, but the jackpot is not confirmed. Alternatively, if the displayed mission is not achieved, the reliability of the probability variation jackpot, the probability variation jackpot, or the hourly jackpot is very low, but the losing is not confirmed. For this reason, even after the achievement / non-achievement of the mission is known, it is possible to maintain the player's interest in whether or not the probability variation jackpot, the probability change promotion jackpot, or the time bonus jackpot will be maintained.

  In the above embodiment, the mission effect is performed depending on whether or not a variation pattern corresponding to the displayed mission appears. On the other hand, the type of the notice effect that is determined separately from the variation pattern is displayed as a mission, and if the notice effect corresponding to the displayed mission appears, the mission is achieved, and if it does not appear, the mission is not achieved. Good. Here, even when a variation pattern with a short variation display time is selected, the achievement / non-achievement of the mission can be indicated by the type of the notice effect.

  In the above embodiment, a pre-reading notice is given to the reserved memory for which Super Reach A, Super Reach B or pseudo-ream will be selected as a variation pattern, and a mission with a variable display corresponding to this is always performed. I was also planning to do the production. However, even when a pre-reading notice is made for the reserved memory for which Super Reach A, Super Reach B, or Pseudo-ream is selected as the variation pattern, the mission effect is displayed with the corresponding variation display. There may be nothing.

  In the above embodiment, there are red, green, and blue as the display mode of the icons for the pre-reading notice, and there are “Super Reach A”, “Super Reach B”, and “Pseudo-ream” as mission types. These were associated one to one. However, such one-to-one association is not always necessary. For example, when “super reach A” is selected as the mission type, red, green, and blue are displayed at a ratio of 6: 2: 1 as the icon display mode, and 1: 6: when “super reach B” is selected. When “pseudo-ream” is selected at a ratio of 2, it may be selected at a ratio of 2: 1: 6.

  In this case, the player's attention level can be changed for each mission type in the icon display mode for the pre-reading notice, but the mission type displayed in the icon display form for the pre-reading notice is completely In particular, when the next variable display start timing after the icon display timing is selected as the mission display timing, it will be displayed in any way after the pre-reading notice icon is displayed. The player can be interested in seeing which missions are displayed.

  In the above embodiment, the type of mission is selected according to the selected variation pattern. On the other hand, the type of mission may be selected so as to indicate the reliability of the jackpot. For example, in the case of a big hit, if the variation pattern that is actually selected is Super Reach A, the type of mission is “Super Reach A” regardless of which type of big hit. On the other hand, when the variation pattern that is actually selected in the case of losing is Super Reach B, the variation pattern that is selected is a pseudo type that has a higher “pseudo-continuity” than “Super Reach A” as the type of mission. When it is a series, “Super Reach B” may be selected at a higher rate than “Super Reach A” as the type of mission.

  In this case, when “Super Reach A” is displayed as the mission, there is little chance of losing. Thus, depending on the type of mission, the player can be given a sense of expectation for the jackpot, and the fun of the game can be improved. In this case, the icon display mode may be selected according to the type of mission to be displayed.

  In order to make the mission type indicate the reliability of the jackpot, for example, when the variation pattern actually selected in the case of the jackpot is Super Reach A, the “Super Reach A” A mission such as “Super Reach B” or “Pseudo-ream” other than “” may be selected. This may be used in combination with selecting a “super reach A” as a mission at a certain rate when the variation pattern that is actually selected in the case of loss is other than super reach A.

  In addition, not only missions that show variation patterns, but also missions that show notices that are selected separately from the selection of variation patterns, the type of mission should show the reliability of each jackpot type. It is good also as what selects. For example, in the case of losing, “notice A” and “notice B” are selected at the same rate as mission types, but when the corresponding variation display is a probability variation jackpot or a probable change promotion jackpot, the mission type is “ When “Advance notice A” is selected at a high rate, and when the winning time is large, “Advance notice B” may be selected at a high rate as the type of mission.

  In this case, when “notice A” is displayed as the mission, if the corresponding variation display is a big hit, there is a high possibility that it will be a probability variation big hit or a probable change promotion big hit. Thereby, it is possible to give a player a sense of expectation for a type of jackpot that is more advantageous, and to improve the interest of the game. In this case, the icon display mode may be selected according to the type of mission to be displayed.

  In the above embodiment, there are four types of variation patterns other than non-reach loss, which can be selected only in the case of a loss, including normal reach, super reach A, super reach B, and pseudo-ream, and more detailed variation patterns. The pseudo-ream is selected only when the pseudo-ream is selected as the type. However, even when the normal reach, super reach A, or super reach B type is selected, normal reach, super reach A, or super reach B occurs at the last change after the decorative symbols are temporarily stopped. If possible, a pseudo-ream can be selected as a finer variation pattern.

  In this case, for example, when a variation pattern in which Super Reach A finally occurs through a pseudo-ream is selected, if the variation display results in a probability variation jackpot, a probable change promotion jackpot, or a short-term jackpot, Either “pseudo train” or “super reach A” may be selected and displayed. On the other hand, when the result of the change display is lost, “super reach B” different from both the pseudo-ream and super reach A may be selected and displayed as the type of mission.

  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 embodiment, the types of jackpots that are subject to the look-ahead notice are the probability variation jackpots with control to the first jackpot gaming state in which the big prize opening 20 is sufficiently opened, the probability change jackpots and the probability jackpots only. However, when the jackpot type is selected based on the winning prize based on the starting prize to the starting prize opening 14a without the electric chew support and the winning prize based on the starting prize to the starting prize opening 14b having the electric chew support is given. The selection ratio of the jackpot type is different from each other. For this reason, the reliability of the pre-reading notice to the reserved memory based on the starting prize to the starting prize opening 14a is different from the reliability of the pre-reading notice to the reserved memory based on the start prize to the starting prize opening 14b.

  On the other hand, if the icons of the same display mode are displayed on the hold storage display units 11a and 11b, the reliability of the pre-reading notice to the hold storage based on the start winning to the start winning opening 14a is also determined by the start winning opening. 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 to 14b becomes 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. 5 on the condition that the lottery was won.

  For example, when it is determined to be a jackpot based on the start winning prize, the probability of determining the probability variation jackpot, the probable change promotion jackpot or the short time 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 prefetch 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, a video in which character A appears is associated with the red icon in the above embodiment, a video in which character B appears in the green icon in the above embodiment, and a video in which character C appears is associated with the blue icon. 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 unit is configured to emit light in three colors of red, green, and blue, when only one of the light emitting units is turned on, the red color in the above embodiment, When the light emitting means for all the three colors of green and blue are turned on (becomes white light), the normal display mode in the above embodiment can be replaced.

  In addition, the pre-reading notice that is performed prior to the mission effect may be performed in a mode different from such a change in the display mode of the reserved storage. For example, when a variable display that is the target of the mission effect occurs, the variable display device 9 displays a message such as “Watch the Xth change!”, And the variable display that is the target of the mission effect is stored in any pending storage. It only needs to be executed so that it can be identified.

  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.

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

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A gaming machine that controls a specific gaming state that is advantageous to the player when the display result of the variable display device that variably displays a plurality of types of identification information according to the establishment of the start condition and derives the display result becomes the specific display result Because
Specific determination means for determining whether or not to enter the specific gaming state before deriving a display result;
Numerical data extraction means for extracting numerical data for determining the variation mode of the variable display from numerical data updating means for updating predetermined numerical data within a predetermined numerical range;
When the start condition is satisfied, the storage unit for storing the numerical data extracted by the numerical data extraction unit up to a predetermined number,
When the variable display of the identification information is started in the variable display device, the variable mode selection for selecting the variable mode based on the number of reserved storage in the storage unit and the numerical data extracted by the numerical data extraction unit Means,
The notification indicating that the specific display result is obtained in the variable display based on the hold storage in the hold storage means, and the change display based on which hold storage in the hold storage means is the change display targeted for the notification And a target notice execution means that is executed before the start of the variable display based on the reserved memory,
The variation mode is
Including a plurality of types of variation modes belonging to the first type and a plurality of types of variation modes belonging to a second type different from the first type,
For the variation mode selected when it is not determined that the specific gaming state is determined, at least a part of the variation mode belonging to the first type is common regardless of the number of reserved memories in the reserved storage unit. In association with the numerical data, and the variation mode belonging to the second type is associated with different numerical data according to the number of reserved storage in the reservation storage means,
The target notice executing means is a means for executing the notification when the specific determining means determines that the specific gaming state is set, and is not determined to enter the specific gaming state but belongs to the first type The means for executing the notification when the numerical data corresponding to the variation mode is extracted, and the timing for executing the notification is any one of a first notification timing and a second notification timing later than the first notification timing. Including means for performing in
A gaming machine characterized by that.

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