JP2016077479A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine which can enhance interest in a game by enhancing a performance effect with respect to stage performance.SOLUTION: A notice system of continuous notice can be selected by a player operating an operation button during an operation effective period. When a notice result is derived, a notice result identified on the basis of a performance content of a variation game is finally derived from notice results that can be derived on the basis of the selected notice system. Thus, according to the notice system selected by the player, the notice performance is executed, and since a notice result that can be derived in the notice system selected by the player can be finally derived, it is possible to prevent monotony by the selection of the player.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 11

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

  Conventionally, in a pachinko machine that is a type of gaming machine, if a predetermined jackpot display result is displayed in a symbol variation game that is performed by varying symbols, the jackpot game that wins a big hit and is advantageous to the player occurs. Is done. In this jackpot game, a big winning opening can be opened, and when a game ball wins the big winning opening, a lot of game balls are paid out.

  In such gaming machines, for example, as shown in Patent Document 1, there is a game in which stage effects are displayed in stages in accordance with a predetermined order, which are displayed during a single symbol variation game. The greater the number of stages of the effect image to be displayed, the higher the possibility of winning a big hit by increasing the number of stages, that is, the expectation degree of the big hit.

JP 2010-131126 A

  However, in such a gaming machine, the stage effect can be suggested by executing the stage effect, but the stage effect of the stage effect is almost constant and monotonous. As a result, there is a risk that the interest in games will be reduced.

  The present invention has been made paying attention to such problems existing in the prior art, and its purpose is to improve the entertainment for the game by enhancing the effect of stage effects. Is to provide a machine.

  A gaming machine that solves the above problems includes effect content determining means for determining the effect content of the variable game, effect control means for controlling the execution of the variable game based on the effect content determined by the effect content determining means, An operation means operable by the player, and a notice effect executing means for executing the notice effect, wherein the notice effect executing means executes the notice effect of the notice system selected according to the operation of the operation means. The gist is to finally derive the notice result specified based on the effect content of the variable game determined by the effect content determination means from the result of the notice that can be derived based on the selected notice system.

  In the above gaming machine, effect content determining means for determining the effect content of the variable game, effect control means for controlling the execution of the variable game based on the effect content determined by the effect content determining means, and execution pending Preliminary information output means for outputting preliminary information related to a variable game, preliminary determination means for determining in advance the content of the effect of the variable game that is pending execution, using the preliminary information output by the preliminary information output means, and a player Operating means capable of operating and a notice effect executing means for executing a notice effect, wherein the notice effect executing means causes the notice effect of the notice system selected according to the operation of the operation means to be executed and selected. From the preliminary announcement results that can be derived on the basis of the preliminary announcement system, the preliminary announcement result that is specified based on the contents of the variation pattern determined in advance by the advance determination means is finally derived. It may be allowed to.

  The gaming machine is configured such that at least a variation cycle in which the variation of the symbol is started is executed a plurality of times during the notice effect, and the notice effect execution means is arranged in the selected notice system for each change cycle. You may make it change the content of an effect of a notice effect stepwise in the form which followed.

  In the above gaming machine, provided with a notice result determination means for determining whether or not to derive a notice result in a notice effect, the notice result determination means is based on a notice system selected according to the operation of the operation means, The possibility that the notice result is derived may be varied.

  In the above gaming machine, the content of the effect of the variable game suggested by the notice result of the notice effect is different for each notice system selected according to the operation of the operation means, and the notice effect executing means is the notice effect In the case where the content of the change pattern that triggers is included in the content of the effect suggested by the notice result that can be derived by the selected notice system, the notice result may be derived.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to improve the interest of the game by enhancing the effect of stage effects.

A front view showing a pachinko machine. The block diagram which shows the electrical constitution of a pachinko gaming machine. (A) And (b) is a figure which shows a specification. The figure which shows the jackpot game provided in the 1st fluctuation | variation game, and its content. The figure which shows the jackpot game provided in the 2nd fluctuation game, and its content. The figure which shows a fluctuation pattern. The figure which shows a reach determination value. The flowchart of a prefetch command output process. The flowchart of a continuous notice setting process. The figure which shows the relationship between a notice system and a notice pattern. The figure which shows a notice result and its content. (A)-(g) is a figure which shows the production | presentation aspect of a continuous notice. (A)-(g) is a figure which shows the production | presentation aspect of a continuous notice. The figure which shows the fluctuation | variation pattern which contains a pseudo | simulation ream in production content. The flowchart of the continuous notice setting process of 2nd Embodiment.

(First embodiment)
Hereinafter, an embodiment of a pachinko gaming machine as a gaming machine will be described.
As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a game board YB. The pachinko gaming machine is provided with a launch handle HD, and when the launch handle HD is rotated, a game ball is launched onto the game board YB.

  The game board YB is provided with a first special symbol display device 11 having a plurality of light emitting portions. In the first special symbol display device 11, a variation game (special symbol variation game) is performed in which a plurality of types of symbols (special symbols) are varied and displayed. In the present embodiment, the variable game played on the first special symbol display device 11 may be simply referred to as “first variable game”. The game board YB is provided with a second special symbol display device 12 having a plurality of light emitting portions. In the second special symbol display device 12, a variation game (special symbol variation game) is performed in which a plurality of types of symbols are varied and displayed. In the present embodiment, the variable game played on the second special symbol display device 12 may be simply referred to as “second variable game”. The first variation game and the second variation game are configured not to be executed at the same time.

  In the present embodiment, the first special symbol display device 11 and the second special symbol display device 12 select and select one special symbol corresponding to the lottery result of the winning lottery from a plurality of types of special symbols. The special symbol is stopped and displayed when the variable game ends. The special symbol is classified into a jackpot symbol that can recognize a jackpot and a miss symbol that can recognize a loss. When the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed, the player is awarded a jackpot game.

  The game board YB is provided with an effect display device 13 for displaying images. In the effect display device 13, display effects related to the first variable game and the second variable game are performed. Specifically, a decorative design variation game in which a plurality of types of decorative symbols are varied in a plurality of columns is performed as the display effect.

  The effect display device 13 is configured such that a plurality of types of decorative symbols can be displayed in a variable manner and stopped for each column. The effect display device 13 is configured with a larger display area than the first special symbol display device 11 and the second special symbol display device 12, and the decorative symbol is displayed much larger than the special symbol. The For this reason, the player can recognize the big hit or loss from the symbol combination stopped and displayed on the effect display device 13. When the symbols of all the columns that are stopped and displayed on the effect display device 13 are of the same type, the jackpot to which the jackpot game is given can be recognized from the symbol combination. The symbol combination that can recognize the jackpot is a jackpot symbol combination (a jackpot display result) by a decorative symbol. When the jackpot symbol combination is stopped and displayed, the player is given a jackpot game after the end of the variable game. On the other hand, when the symbols of all the columns stopped and displayed on the effect display device 13 are not of the same type, it is possible to recognize a deviation from the symbol combination. The symbol combination that can recognize the deviation is a symbol combination of the detachment symbol (result of the loss display).

  In the present embodiment, the decorative symbols are variably displayed in each column of the effect display device 13 along a predetermined variation direction (vertical scroll direction) when the variation game is started. When the variable game starts (when the decorative symbols in each column start to change), the left column (left symbol) → the right column (right symbol) → the middle column (middle symbol) as viewed from the player side in the effect display device 13. ), The decorative symbols are stopped and displayed. When the left symbol and the right symbol that are stopped and displayed are of the same type, the reach state can be recognized from the symbol combination ([↓] indicates that the symbol is changing, such as [1 ↓ 1]). In the reach state, among the plurality of columns, the decorative symbols in the specific columns (the left column and the right column in the present embodiment) are stopped and displayed as the same type, and the columns other than the specific columns (the middle column in the present embodiment) This is a state in which the decorative design of is variably displayed. The symbol combination that can recognize this reach state becomes the symbol combination of the reach by the decorative symbol. Further, in the present embodiment, after the start of the variable game, the left column that first stops the decorative symbols is the first stop display column, and the right column that next stops and displays the decorative symbols is the second stop display column. Finally, the middle row where the decorative symbols are stopped and displayed is the third stop display row.

  In addition, on the effect display device 13, the symbol combination corresponding to the display result of the first special symbol display device 11 or the second special symbol display device 12 is stopped and displayed. More specifically, a special symbol that is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display device 11 or the second special symbol display device 12 corresponds to a symbol combination by a decorative symbol that is stopped and displayed on the effect display device 13. For example, when the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display device 11 or the second special symbol display device 12, the jackpot symbol combination is also stopped and displayed on the effect display device 13. Further, when the off symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display device 11 or the second special symbol display device 12, the off symbol combination is also stopped and displayed on the effect display device 13. In addition, the symbol combination of the decoration symbol with respect to a special symbol is not necessarily one-to-one, and the symbol combination by one decoration symbol is selected from the symbol combinations by a some decoration symbol with respect to one special symbol.

  As shown in FIG. 1, below the effect display device 13, a first start winning device 15 having a first start winning port 14 into which a game ball can be always inserted is disposed. Further, the first start winning device 15 is provided with a first start sensor SE1 that detects a game ball that has entered the first start winning opening 14. When the first start sensor SE1 detects a game ball that has entered the first start winning opening 14, the start condition for the first variable game can be established. In addition, when a first start sensor SE1 detects a game ball that has entered the first start winning opening 14, a predetermined number of game ball payout conditions are established.

  A second start winning device 17 having a second start winning port 16 through which a game ball can enter is disposed below the effect display device 13 and below the first start winning port 14. Yes. The second start winning device 17 is provided with a second start sensor SE2 that detects a game ball that has entered the second start winning port 16. When the second start sensor SE2 detects a game ball that has entered the second start winning opening 16, the start condition for the second variable game can be established. In addition, when the second start sensor SE2 detects a game ball that has entered the second start winning opening 16, a predetermined number of game balls as payout balls are satisfied.

  In addition, the second start winning device 17 is provided with an opening / closing blade (ordinary electric accessory) 18 that opens and closes by the operation of an actuator ACT2 such as a solenoid or a motor. The second start winning opening 16 is always closed with the open / close blade 18 closed. In a state where the opening / closing blade 18 is closed, the second start winning opening 16 is in a state where it is impossible to enter a ball (a state where the ball is restricted). When a predetermined opening condition is satisfied, the opening / closing blade 18 is opened and opened only once or a plurality of times for a predetermined opening time. In a state where the opening / closing blade 18 is opened, the second start winning opening 16 is in a state where it is possible to enter a ball (a state where the ball is allowed to enter).

  Further, below the effect display device 13 (below the first start winning port 14), a big winning device 20 having a big winning port 19 into which a game ball can enter is provided. In addition, the big winning device 20 is provided with a count sensor SE3 that detects a game ball that has entered the big winning opening 19. When the count sensor SE3 detects a game ball that has entered the special winning opening 19, a payout condition for game balls as a predetermined number of prize balls is established.

  The big prize device 20 is provided with a big prize door 21 that opens and closes by the operation of an actuator ACT1 such as a solenoid or a motor. The big prize opening 19 is always closed with the big prize opening door 21 closed. When the big hit game is awarded, the big prize opening door 21 is opened according to the kind of the big hit game given, the big prize opening 19 is opened, and the opening of the game ball is allowed by the opening. . For this reason, the player can obtain a chance to acquire a large number of prize balls. In this embodiment, the big hit game is advantageous to the player because a chance to win a large number of prize balls can be obtained. The jackpot game is given when the jackpot is determined by the internal lottery and the jackpot symbol (the jackpot display result) is stopped and displayed in the variable game.

  As shown in FIG. 1, a first hold display device 22 is disposed on the game board YB. The first hold display device 22 indicates the number of first variable games whose execution is put on hold. Specifically, the first hold display device 22 enters the first start winning opening 14 to satisfy the start condition of the first variable game, while the execution condition of the first variable game is still satisfied. This indicates the number of first variable games whose execution (start) is suspended because they are not performed, so-called the number of stored start suspensions (hereinafter, the first number of retained storages).

  As shown in FIG. 1, a second hold display device 23 is disposed on the game board YB. The second hold display device 23 indicates the number of second variable games whose execution is held. Specifically, the second hold display device 23 enters the second start winning opening 16 to satisfy the start condition of the second variable game, while the execution condition of the second variable game is still satisfied. This indicates the number of second variable games whose execution (start) is suspended because they are not performed, so-called the number of stored starting suspensions (hereinafter, the second number of retained storages).

  In addition, a normal symbol display device 24 is disposed on the lower right side of the game board YB. In the normal symbol display device 24, a normal symbol variation game (hereinafter referred to as a “general symbol”) based on a normal symbol that derives one common symbol by varying a plurality of types of normal symbols (hereinafter sometimes referred to as “common symbols”). May be indicated as “game”).

  The player can recognize the normal hit or the normal deviation from the general map finally displayed in the general game (the display result derived in the general game). When the common figure stopped and displayed on the normal symbol display device 24 is a normal symbol, the normal symbol can be recognized. When the normal winning symbol is stopped and displayed, the normal winning game is given to the player. In addition, when the usual figure stopped and displayed on the ordinary symbol display device 24 is an ordinary symbol, the usual symbol can be recognized from the usual symbol.

  An operation gate 25 is disposed on the left side of the effect display device 13. The operation gate 25 is provided with a gate sensor SE4 that detects a winning (passed) game ball. When the operation gate 25 detects the game ball (detects passage), the start condition of the usual game can be established. The usual game is performed in order to derive a lottery result of whether or not the opening / closing blade 18 of the second start winning opening 16 is opened (whether a game ball can be inserted into the second starting winning opening 16). It is a production that is called. If the lottery result of the usual game is a normal win and a game is given per universal figure, the opening / closing blade 18 is opened and the second start winning opening 16 is opened, and the game ball can be won. That is, when a game is given per game, it becomes easier for a game ball to enter the second start winning opening 16 by opening the opening and closing blades 18, and the player can easily start the second variable game start condition and the winning ball. You can get a chance to win.

  Further, in the present embodiment, a probability variation (hereinafter referred to as “probability variation”) function is provided. The probability variation function is a function that can give a probability variation state (probability variation state) in which the lottery probability of the big hit lottery varies from a low probability to a high probability after the big hit game ends. In this embodiment, the probability variation state is given until the probability variation end condition is satisfied. The probability variation state can be advantageous to the player because the lottery probability of the jackpot lottery fluctuates with high probability and the jackpot is likely to occur.

  In the present embodiment, a function for shortening the variation time (hereinafter referred to as “variation”) is provided. The variable function is a function that can give a variable time shortening state (hereinafter, referred to as “variable state”) advantageous to the player after the big hit game ends. In the variable state, the fluctuation time of the normal game for deriving the lottery result of the lottery per normal figure is shortened compared to when the variable state is not given (non-variable state). In the variable state, the probability of winning the normal lottery is higher in the variable state than in the non-variable state. In the variable state, when the lottery per normal map is won, the opening time of the open / close blades 18 based on the fact that one lottery per lot is won is longer than in the non-variable state. Also, during the variable state, the variation time of the variable game may be shortened compared to during the non-variable state, especially when the variation time of the variable game in which the off-line display result is stopped and displayed is shortened. There are many.

  In this embodiment, the variable state is provided until the variable end condition is satisfied. The variable speed state can be advantageous for the player because the opening / closing blade 18 operates favorably for the player and the rate of entering the second start winning opening 16 per unit time is improved. From the above, in the variable speed state, a state in which the ball entering rate to the second start winning opening 16 of the game ball is improved than usual is given. It should be noted that the shortened state (entrance rate improved state) can be imparted even during the probable state.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 1, on the front side of the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, a push button type operation button BT is provided as an operation means that can be operated by the player during the game. When the operation button BT is pressed (operated), the operation button BT outputs a button detection signal indicating that the operation button BT has been operated on the effect control board 31 (effect control CPU 31a). An operation button BT is connected to the effect control board 31 (effect control CPU 31a), and a button detection signal indicating that the operation button BT has been operated is input from the operation button BT. .

Next, the jackpot game in this embodiment will be described.
The jackpot game is started after the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed in the variable game and the game is finished. When the big hit game starts, the opening time is set. And in this opening time, the opening effect which shows the start of a big hit game is performed first. In addition, when the opening time ends, a round game in which the special winning opening 19 is opened is performed a plurality of times up to a predetermined prescribed number of rounds. During one round game, the big winning opening 19 is opened until the upper limit number of game balls are won or until a predetermined time elapses. In round games, round effects are performed. When all round games are finished, an ending time is set. Also, during this ending time, an ending effect indicating the end of the big hit game is performed. When the ending time is over, the big hit game is over.

  In this embodiment, when the big hit lottery is won, one big hit game is determined from a plurality of types of big hit games, and the determined big hit game is given. Then, which of the big hit games among a plurality of types of big hit games is determined according to the type of special symbol (big hit symbol) that is determined when the big hit lottery is won.

Here, the specifications of so-called pachinko gaming machines, such as the winning probability of the jackpot lottery and the contents of the jackpot game will be described.
FIG. 3 shows the specifications. In FIG. 3A, “big hit probability (normal state)” indicates the winning probability of the big hit determination (lottery) in the normal state (non-probable change state), and “big hit probability (probability change state)” indicates the probability change state. Shows the winning probability of jackpot determination (lottery). Further, “when the start sensor is detected” indicates the number of payout prize balls when the first start sensor SE1 or the second start sensor SE2 detects the game ball, and when “the count sensor is detected”, the count sensor SE3 is the game ball. Indicates the number of payout prize balls when the is detected. Further, the “upper limit number of entering balls in the big hit game” indicates the upper limit number of incoming balls in one round game in the big hit game.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 3B, the “ordinary hit probability” indicates the winning probability of the normal hit determination (lottery) in the normal state (non-variable state) and the normal hit determination (lottery) in the variable state. The winning probabilities are shown respectively. Further, the “opening / closing door opening mode” indicates the time (maximum time) during which the opening / closing blade 18 is in an open state and the number of times of opening in the normal state (non-variable state), and in the variable state, The time (maximum time) during which the open / close blade 18 is in an open state in the normal hit game and the number of times of opening are shown. Further, the “upper limit number of balls entered in a normal hit game” indicates the upper limit number in which the game balls detected by the second start sensor SE2 in the normal hit game are valid.

  FIG. 4 shows the types of jackpot games that can be awarded at the time of winning the first floating game and the contents thereof, and FIG. 5 shows the types of jackpot games that can be awarded at the time of winning the second floating game and the contents thereof. Show the contents.

  In FIG. 4 and FIG. 5, “hit symbol (type of jackpot game)” indicates the jackpot symbol (special symbol) and the type (classification) of jackpot game, and “ratio” indicates the jackpot game when winning the jackpot judgment Indicates the percentage. The “specified number of R” indicates the specified number of rounds. The “probability change state given after winning” indicates the presence or absence of a probability change state after the big hit game is over. The “number of times of change given after winning” indicates how long the change state given after the end of the big hit game is given. “70 times” indicates that the game is awarded until the number of times the variable game is executed, and “until next time” indicates that the game is awarded until the next jackpot game is awarded. “OP” indicates the opening time, and “ED” indicates the ending time. The “open / close mode of the big prize opening” indicates a time during which the big prize opening 19 is opened in one round game.

  Hereinafter, the big hit games given when the special symbols ZA to ZE and Za to Ze are stopped and displayed are respectively shown as big hits ZA to ZE and Za to Ze. In this embodiment, the jackpot ZB, jackpot ZE, jackpot Zb, jackpot Ze have the same opening / closing mode of the jackpot 19 during the jackpot game, game effects, and the contents of the effects of the variable game that can be executed. For this reason, the presence or absence of the probability variation state cannot be determined from these contents until the provision of the variation state is completed.

Next, the control configuration of the pachinko gaming machine will be described based on FIG.
A main control board 30 is mounted on the back side of the pachinko gaming machine. The main control board 30 executes various processes related to the pachinko gaming machine and outputs various control signals (control commands) for controlling the game according to the processing results. An effect control board 31 is mounted on the back side of the machine. The effect control board 31 executes processing related to the determination of the display mode (display images such as symbols, backgrounds, characters, etc.) of the effect display device 13 based on the control signal (control command) output from the main control board 30. The display content is controlled according to the processing result. The effect control board 31 controls the light emission mode of the decoration lamp La and the sound output mode of the speaker Sp based on the control signal output from the main control board 30.

Hereinafter, specific configurations of the main control board 30 and the effect control board 31 will be described.
The main control board 30 is provided with a main control CPU 30a. A main control ROM 30b and a main control RAM 30c are connected to the main control CPU 30a. A first start sensor SE1, a second start sensor SE2, and a count sensor SE3 are connected to the main control CPU 30a. The first special symbol display device 11 and the second special symbol display device 12 are connected to the main control CPU 30a. An actuator ACT1 is connected to the main control CPU 30a. Further, the gate sensor SE4, the first hold display device 22, and the second hold display device 23 are connected to the main control CPU 30a. The main control CPU 30a is connected with a normal symbol display device 24 and an actuator ACT2.

  The main control ROM 30b stores a main control program for executing various processes related to the pachinko gaming machine. The main control ROM 30b stores a plurality of types of variation patterns. Fluctuation patterns are game effects (display effects, etc.) from when a symbol (special symbol and decorative symbol) starts variable display (the variable game starts) until the symbol is stopped (the variable game ends). It shows the pattern that becomes the base. That is, the variation pattern can specify at least the effect time (variation time) from when the special symbol starts to be variably displayed until the special symbol is stopped and displayed. In the variation pattern in the present embodiment, it is also possible to specify the contents of the variation game (such as whether there is a big hit, whether there is a reach effect, etc.) from when the special symbol is started to be displayed until the special symbol is stopped. .

  As shown in FIG. 6, the variation pattern includes a big hit variation pattern for specifying a big hit effect. In addition, the fluctuation pattern includes an extraordinary reach fluctuation pattern that specifies an outlier reach effect that will eventually become a deviation after the reach effect is performed, and an outlier fluctuation pattern that specifies an outlier effect that is determined as a deviation without forming a reach. is there. Note that a plurality of types of variation patterns are prepared for the big hit variation pattern, the loss reach variation pattern, and the loss variation pattern.

  The jackpot effect is an effect that the variable game is developed so as to finally stop and display the symbol combination of the jackpot through the reach effect. The outlier reach effect is an effect that is developed so that the fluctuating game is subjected to the reach effect and finally stops and displays the symbol combination of the disparity. The outlier effect is an effect that is developed so that the variable game finally stops and displays the symbol combinations that are out of reach without going through the reach effect. The reach effect is an effect that is performed in a variable game with decorative symbols on the effect display device 13 after a reach symbol combination is formed until a jackpot symbol combination or an outlier symbol combination is derived.

  In the present embodiment, the contents of the effect specified by the big hit variation pattern and the outlier reach variation pattern may include normal reach as the reach effect. Normal reach has the effect of stopping the display of the remaining decorative symbols after changing the remaining one column (in this embodiment, the middle column) in a state where the symbol combination of the decorative symbols is stopped and displayed. .

  In addition, the production contents specified by the big hit fluctuation pattern and the outlier reach fluctuation pattern may include super reach as the reach production. Super reach is performed after normal reach is executed and all the decorative symbols in all rows are stopped and displayed. For example, a specific character appears and moves (develops) to “XX reach”, which is called by the name of the appearing character. The effect is that the symbol is stopped and displayed. In other words, super reach is a reach production that develops in stages.

  And in this embodiment, the ratio (winning expectation degree) to which the big hit game state is given is varied according to the type of reach effect. More specifically, it is set so that the ratio that the big hit gaming state is given is higher in the super reach than in the normal reach. This indicates that the degree of expectation (possibility) that the big hit gaming state is given is higher in the super reach than in the normal reach. In addition, in order to set a big hit expectation degree in a specific game effect (reach effect), in the case of jackpot, which occupies the total ratio of the ratio selected in the case of jackpot and the ratio selected in the case of a loss It is sufficient to increase the ratio selected for.

  In the present embodiment, the big hit variation pattern is classified according to the type of big hit game given after the end of the variable game. That is, a variation pattern group composed of variation patterns that can be determined according to the type of jackpot game given after the end of the variation game is prepared. For example, the variation game to which the big hit ZA, Za is given is configured to be determined from a variation pattern group composed of the big hit variation patterns P18, P19. Further, in the variation game to which the big hit ZB, Zb, ZD, Zd, ZE, Ze is given, it is configured to be determined from the variation pattern group composed of the big hit variation patterns P16, P17. The variation game to which the big hits ZC and Zc are given is configured to be determined from a variation pattern group composed of the big hit variation patterns P14 and P15.

  In the present embodiment, after the big hits ZB, Zb, ZE, Ze are finished, the fluctuation patterns are determined by the same fluctuation pattern distribution until the fluctuation game is executed a number of times of change, so the big hits ZB, Zb, ZE, After the end of Ze, it is difficult to determine the presence or absence of a probable variation state from the contents of the variation game until the variation game is executed a variable number of times.

  Various determination values are stored in the main control ROM 30b. For example, the main control ROM 30b stores a jackpot determination value used in the jackpot lottery. The number of jackpot determination values when the probability variation state is imparted is larger than the number of jackpot determination values when the probability variation state is not imparted. The main control ROM 30b stores a reach determination value used in the reach lottery for determining whether or not to execute the reach effect.

  The main control RAM 30c stores various information (random values, timer values, flags, etc.) that can be appropriately rewritten during operation of the pachinko gaming machine. For example, the main control RAM 30c stores a main probability change flag indicating whether or not a probability change state is given. Further, the main control RAM 30c stores a main operation flag indicating whether or not the entrance rate improvement state is given.

  Further, in the main control board 30, various random numbers used as a hit determination random number, a special symbol distribution random number, a reach determination random number, and a variation pattern distribution random number are generated. Incidentally, the random number for hit determination is a random number used for the big hit lottery. The reach determination random number is a random number used for reach lottery. The random number for special symbol distribution is a random number used when determining a special symbol (type of jackpot). The variation pattern distribution random number is a random number used when determining the variation pattern. The values that can be taken by the random numbers for variation pattern distribution have different distributions for each category of the loss variation pattern, the loss reach variation pattern, and the big hit variation pattern. Note that the random numbers used as various random numbers may be hardware random numbers or software random numbers.

Next, the effect control board 31 will be described with reference to FIG.
The effect control board 31 is provided with an effect control CPU 31a. An effect control ROM 31b and an effect control RAM 31c are connected to the effect control CPU 31a. The effect control RAM 31c stores various types of information (random values, timer values, flags, etc.) that are appropriately rewritten during the operation of the pachinko gaming machine. For example, the sub-probability change flag indicating whether or not the probability change state is given is stored in the effect control RAM 31c. In addition, the effect control RAM 31c stores a secondary operation flag indicating whether or not the entrance rate improvement state is given. The effect control CPU 31a updates the values of various random numbers at predetermined intervals, stores (sets) the updated values in the setting area of the effect control RAM 31c, and rewrites the values before the update.

  The effect control ROM 31b stores an effect control program for executing a game effect. When the various control commands are input, the effect control CPU 31a executes various controls based on the effect control program. The effect control ROM 31b stores various image data (image data such as symbols, various background images, characters, characters, etc.). The effect display CPU 13 is connected to the effect control CPU 31a, and when various control commands are input, the display content of the effect display device 13 is controlled based on the effect control program. In addition, a decoration lamp La is connected to the CPU 31a for effect control. The effect control CPU 31a is connected to a speaker Sp.

  Next, various processes such as a special symbol input process and a special symbol start process executed by the main control CPU 30a based on the main control program will be described. First, the special symbol input process will be described. The special symbol input process is executed at predetermined intervals by the main control CPU 30a.

  First, the main control CPU 30a executes a first hold determination for determining whether or not a game ball has entered the first start winning opening 14. That is, in the first hold determination, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the first detection signal output when the first start sensor SE1 detects the game ball is input. When the determination result of the first hold determination is affirmative (when the ball is entered), the main control CPU 30a specifies the first hold storage number based on the storage content of the main control RAM 30c, and specifies the specified first hold storage number. Is determined to be less than the upper limit value (“4” in the present embodiment). When the determination result of the first reserved memory number determination is negative (when the upper limit value of the first reserved memory number has been reached), the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol input process.

  On the other hand, when the determination result of the first reserved memory number determination is affirmative (when the upper limit value is not reached), the main control CPU 30a acquires various random number values related to the first variable game, and the main control RAM 30c. The obtained random number value is stored in a predetermined storage area. At that time, it is stored so that it can be recognized that it is a random value related to the first variable game and its acquisition order. Note that the main control CPU 30a is configured to be able to specify the first reserved storage number based on the storage contents of the main control RAM 30c (the storage amount of random values not yet used in the variable game). The main control CPU 30a then controls the first hold display device 22 to display the updated first hold memory number when the stored contents of the main control RAM 30c are updated and the first hold memory number changes. . Further, the main control CPU 30a outputs a hold designation command for designating the first hold storage information such as the updated first hold storage number. Then, the special symbol input process is terminated.

  When the determination result of the first hold determination is negative (when the ball has not entered the first start winning opening 14), the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not a game ball has entered the second start winning opening 16. A second hold determination is performed to determine whether or not. That is, in the second hold determination, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not a second detection signal output when the second start sensor SE2 detects a game ball is input. When the determination result of the second hold determination is affirmative (when the ball is entered), the main control CPU 30a specifies the second hold storage number based on the stored contents of the main control RAM 30c, and specifies the specified second hold storage number. Is determined to be less than the upper limit value (“4” in the present embodiment). When the determination result of the second reserved memory number determination is negative (when the upper limit value of the second reserved memory number has been reached), the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol input process.

  When the determination result of the second reserved memory number determination is affirmative (when the upper limit value has not been reached), the main control CPU 30a acquires various random number values related to the second variable game, and stores the predetermined values in the main control RAM 30c. The obtained random number value is stored in the storage area. At that time, it is stored so that it is a random value related to the second variable game and its acquisition order can be recognized. Note that the main control CPU 30a is configured to be able to specify the second reserved storage number based on the storage content of the main control RAM 30c (the storage amount of random values not yet used in the variable game). Then, when the stored content of the main control RAM 30c is updated and the second reserved memory number changes, the main control CPU 30a controls the second reserved display device 23 to display the updated second reserved memory number. . Further, the main control CPU 30a outputs a hold designation command for designating second hold storage information such as the updated second hold storage number. Then, the special symbol input process is terminated.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, when the first start sensor SE1 detects a game ball and the first reserved memory number does not reach the upper limit value, the start condition for the first variable game is satisfied. As a result, information (random value or the like) for executing the first variable game is stored. Similarly, when the second start sensor SE2 detects a game ball and the second reserved memory number does not reach the upper limit value, the start condition for the second variable game is satisfied, and the second Information (random number value etc.) for executing the variable game is stored.

Next, the special symbol start process will be described. The main control CPU 30a is configured to execute a special symbol start process at predetermined intervals.
The main control CPU 30a specifies the second reserved memory number and determines whether the second reserved memory number is larger than “0” when the big hit game or the symbol variation game is not being executed.

  When the second reserved memory number is “0”, the main control CPU 30a specifies the first reserved memory number and determines whether or not the first reserved memory number is larger than “0”. When the first reserved memory number is “0”, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process.

  On the other hand, when this determination result is affirmative (when the first number of stored memories> 0), the main control CPU 30a determines that the execution condition of the first variable game is satisfied, and the predetermined memory of the main control RAM 30c is stored. A value indicating that the first variation game is to be executed is set in the special symbol variation processing flag stored in the area. In the present embodiment, when neither the big hit game nor the symbol variation game is being executed, the second reserved memory number is 0, and the first reserved memory number is> 0 ( That is, when there is no second variable game whose execution is suspended and there is a first variable game whose execution is suspended, the execution condition of the first variable game is satisfied.

  Next, the main control CPU 30a selects a random number value related to the first variable game executed first in accordance with the acquisition order among the random value values related to the first variable game (used for the first variable game) ( A random number for hit determination, random number for fluctuation pattern distribution, random number for reach determination and random number for special symbol distribution). Specifically, the random number value that is the earliest acquired random number value that is related to the first variable game and that has not yet been used to execute the first variable game is acquired. Further, the main control CPU 30a subtracts 1 from the specified first reserved memory number, and changes the display content of the first reserved display device 22 so as to represent the first reserved memory number. Further, the main control CPU 30a outputs a hold designation command indicating the first hold storage information such as the updated first hold storage number. The random value acquired (used) for the variable game from the main control RAM 30c is thereafter deleted.

  The main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the value of the acquired random number for hit determination matches the jackpot determination value stored in the main control ROM 30b, and performs a big hit determination (big hit lottery). When the probability variation state is given, the determination is made with the jackpot determination value for the probability variation state (that is, the winning is made with high probability). When the probability variation state is not given, the determination is made with the jackpot determination value for the non-probability variation state.

  When the determination result of the jackpot determination is affirmative (in the case of a jackpot), the main control CPU 30a determines the type of the jackpot game based on the acquired value of the random number for symbol distribution, and from among the jackpot symbols by the special symbol A final stop symbol to be stopped and displayed by the first special symbol display device 11 (second special symbol display device 12 in the case of the second variable game) is determined.

  Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a determines a variation pattern from the big hit variation pattern based on the acquired variation pattern distribution random number value. At this time, based on the type of jackpot game to be given, a variation pattern group consisting of determinable jackpot variation patterns is specified, and the jackpot variation pattern is determined from the identified variation pattern group. For example, when the type of jackpot game to be awarded is jackpot ZC, the jackpot variation pattern corresponding to the value of the random number for variation pattern distribution is determined from the variation pattern group composed of the jackpot variation patterns P14 and P15. . The distribution of random numbers for variable pattern distribution is different for each variable pattern group based on the type of jackpot game to be given.

  The main control CPU 30a, which has determined the variation pattern and the final stop symbol, outputs various control commands for the first variation game, such as outputting a predetermined control command at a predetermined timing to the effect control board 31 (effect control CPU 31a). In the case of the second variation game, various processes relating to the second variation game are executed.

  Specifically, the main control CPU 30a first outputs a variation pattern designation command for designating a variation pattern and instructing the start of symbol variation. Note that the variation pattern designation command also indicates information about which of the first variation game and the second variation game is executed. At the same time as the output of the variation pattern designation command, the main control CPU 30a displays the display contents of the first special symbol display device 11 (second special symbol display device 12 in the case of the second variation game) so as to start the variation of the special symbol. Control. At the same time, the main control CPU 30a starts measuring the effect time of the variable game. Further, the main control CPU 30a outputs a special symbol designation command for designating the type of the final stop symbol. When the final stop symbol is a jackpot symbol, the type of jackpot game can be specified, so the special symbol designation command is also a hit category designation command for designating the type of bonus game. Then, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process.

  Thereafter, in a process different from the special symbol start process, the main control CPU 30a displays the final stop symbol determined based on the effect time (variation time) set in the designated variation pattern. The display contents of one special symbol display device 11 (second special symbol display device 12 in the case of the second variable game) are controlled. Further, the main control CPU 30a instructs to stop the variation of the decorative symbols based on the effect time set in the designated variation pattern, and outputs an all symbol stop command for stopping and displaying the symbol combination.

  On the other hand, when the determination result of the big hit determination is negative (when the big hit determination is not), the main control CPU 30a performs a reach determination for determining whether or not to execute the reach effect. In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the reach determination random number acquired from the main control RAM 30c matches the reach determination value.

  As shown in FIG. 7, the reach determination value is a determination value used in reach lottery for determining whether or not to form a reach when determining a loss, and is a numerical value (from 0 to 240) that can be taken by a random number for reach determination. 241 types of integers). Note that the reach determination value varies depending on the number of reserved memories in a situation where reach lottery is performed.

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

  If the determination result of the reach determination is affirmative (when a reach effect is performed), the main control CPU 30a displays the off symbol as the first special symbol display device 11 (the second special symbol display device 12 in the case of the second variation game). ) To determine the final stop symbol to be stopped and displayed. Next, the main control CPU 30a determines a variation pattern from a variation pattern group composed of outlier reach variation patterns based on the obtained variation pattern distribution random number value.

  Then, the main control CPU 30a which has determined the variation pattern and the final stop symbol outputs a predetermined control command to the effect control board 31 (effect control CPU 31a) at a predetermined timing, as described above (in the case of big hit). Various processes related to the first variable game (various processes related to the second variable game in the case of the second variable game) are executed. Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process.

  On the other hand, when the determination result of the reach determination is negative (when the reach effect is not performed), the main control CPU 30a uses the first special symbol display device 11 (the second special symbol display device in the case of the second variation game) as the off symbol. In 12), it is determined as the final stop symbol to be stopped and displayed. Next, the main control CPU 30a determines a variation pattern from a variation pattern group composed of outlier variation patterns based on the obtained variation pattern distribution random number value.

  Then, the main control CPU 30a which has determined the variation pattern and the final stop symbol outputs a predetermined control command to the effect control board 31 (effect control CPU 31a) at a predetermined timing, as described above (in the case of big hit). Various processes related to the first variable game (various processes related to the second variable game in the case of the second variable game) are executed. Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process.

  On the other hand, when the second reserved memory number> 0, the main control CPU 30a sets a value indicating that the second variation game is executed to the special symbol variation processing flag stored in a predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 30c. Set. In this embodiment, when neither the big hit game nor the symbol variation game is being executed, and the second reserved memory number is> 0 (that is, there is a second variable game whose execution is suspended) The execution condition of the second variable game is satisfied.

  Next, the main control CPU 30a selects a random number value related to the second variable game that is executed earliest in accordance with the acquisition order among random number values related to the second variable game (used for the second variable game) ( A random number for hit determination, random number for fluctuation pattern distribution, random number for reach determination and random number for special symbol distribution). Specifically, the random number value that is the earliest acquired random number value that is related to the second variable game and that has not yet been used to execute the second variable game is acquired. Further, the main control CPU 30a subtracts 1 from the specified second reserved memory number, and changes the display content of the second reserved display device 23 so as to represent the second reserved memory number. Further, the main control CPU 30a outputs a hold designation command indicating second hold storage information such as the updated second hold storage number. The random value acquired (used) for the variable game from the main control RAM 30c is thereafter deleted.

Hereinafter, processing related to the second variation game is executed based on the acquired random number value, but since it is the same as the processing in the first variation game, detailed description is omitted.
By executing such a special symbol start process, when both the first reserved memory number and the second reserved memory number are stored, the main control CPU 30a gives priority to the second variable game. Run. Then, when a big win is won in the second variable game, unlike the first variable game, a big hit game with a large number of substantial rounds in which a winning ball can be expected is likely to be awarded. As a result, when a big hit is achieved in the second variable game, it is possible to expect a prize ball to be obtained more than in the first variable game. Therefore, it is likely to be more advantageous for the player when the normal hit game is given.

  When determining the big hit, the main control CPU 30a starts the control of the type of big hit game specified based on the final stop symbol after the end of the symbol variation game based on the determined variation pattern, and the effect control board 31 ( A predetermined control command is output at a predetermined timing to the CPU 31a for effect control.

  Specifically, the main control CPU 30a starts setting the opening time. Further, the main control CPU 30 a outputs an opening command for instructing that the opening time has started to the effect control board 31. Next, the main control CPU 30a controls each round game after the opening time ends. That is, the main control CPU 30a outputs a round command for instructing the start of a round game to the effect control board 31 at the start of each round game. Further, the main control CPU 30a controls the opening and closing of the special winning opening 19 for each round game. That is, the main control CPU 30a opens the big winning opening 19 until the upper limit number of game balls are won or until a predetermined time predetermined for each round game elapses.

  Then, when the special winning opening 19 is closed, the main control CPU 30a maintains the closing until a predetermined interval time has elapsed for each round game, and then ends the round game. A series of these controls is executed until the specified number of rounds is reached.

  When the predetermined number of round games are finished, the main control CPU 30a starts setting the ending time. Further, the main control CPU 30a outputs an ending command for instructing that the ending time has started to the effect control board 31. When the ending time has elapsed, the main control CPU 30a ends the big hit game.

  When ending the big hit game, the main control CPU 30a specifies whether or not to give a certain probability change state based on the type of special symbol (final stop symbol) that becomes the big hit symbol (that is, the type of big hit game). That is, if the type of jackpot game gives a probability variation state, the probability variation provision condition is satisfied. The main control CPU 30a sets a value indicating that the probability variation state is imparted to the main probability variation flag when the probability variation state is imparted. The main control CPU 30a temporarily resets the value of the main probability change flag when the big hit game is awarded.

  In addition, when the big hit game ends, the main control CPU 30a specifies whether or not to give a variable state based on the type of special symbol (final stop symbol) that becomes the big hit symbol (that is, the type of big hit game) To do. That is, if the type of jackpot game gives a variable state, the variable provision condition is satisfied. When assigning the variable state, the main control CPU 30a sets a value indicating that the variable state is provided to the main operation flag. Further, the main control CPU 30a specifies the number of times of giving the variable state, and sets the value in the main operation number flag.

  When the variable game is executed, the main operation count flag is decremented by “1” and becomes “0”, and the main control CPU 30a determines that the variable end condition is satisfied and sets the value of the main operation flag. Reset. When the big hit game is awarded, the main control CPU 30a temporarily resets the values of the main operation flag and the main operation count flag, assuming that the probability change end condition and the variable end condition are satisfied. Further, when the variable state is given until the next time, a value indicating that is set in the main operation number flag. In this case, the value of the main operation flag is not reset until the next big hit game is awarded.

  Further, when a big hit game is awarded, the main control CPU 30a stores in the main control RAM 30c the type of a special symbol (final stop symbol) that becomes a big hit symbol until the next big hit game is awarded. Further, when the big hit game is finished, the main control CPU 30a stores the number of variable games executed after the big hit game is finished in the main control RAM 30c.

  Next, various processes executed by the effect control CPU 31a of the effect control board 31 based on the effect control program will be described. When a predetermined control command is input from the main control CPU 30a at a predetermined timing, the effect control CPU 31a executes various processes accordingly.

  For example, when the effect control CPU 31a inputs a variation pattern designation command and a special symbol designation command, the effect display device is based on the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command and the final stop symbol designated by the special symbol designation command. The combination of symbols by the decorative symbols to be stopped and displayed at 13 is determined.

  That is, the effect control CPU 31a determines the jackpot symbol combination when the final stop symbol designated by the special symbol designation command is a jackpot symbol. In addition, when the designated final stop symbol is an outlier design and the outlier reach variation pattern is designated, the effect control CPU 31a determines the symbol combination of the outlier reach. In addition, when the designated final stop symbol is a missing symbol and the deviation variation pattern is designated, the effect control CPU 31a determines a symbol combination of deviation.

  Then, when the variation control designation command is input, the effect control CPU 31a controls the representation display device 13 to execute the variation game based on the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command. In addition, when the variation pattern designation command is input, the effect control CPU 31a controls the decoration lamp La and the speaker Sp so that the variation game is executed based on the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command. Thereafter, when the all-design stop command is input, the effect control CPU 31a ends the variable game and displays the determined symbol combination.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the main control CPU 30a serves as an effect content determination means for determining the effect content of the variable game. Further, the effect control CPU 31a serves as effect control means for controlling the execution of the variable game based on the effect contents determined by the main control CPU 30a.

  Further, when the jackpot symbol is designated as the final stop symbol, the effect control CPU 31a specifies the type of jackpot game based on the final stop symbol, and specifies whether or not the probability variation state is given. When the probability change state is given, after the big hit game is ended, the effect control CPU 31a sets a value indicating that the probability change state is given to the sub-probability change flag. When the big hit game is started, the sub-probability change flag is once reset.

  In addition, when a big hit symbol is designated as the final stop symbol, whether or not a variable state is given based on the specified type of big hit game, and the number of variable times when it is given are specified. When the variable state is assigned, the effect control CPU 31a sets a value indicating that the variable state is assigned to the sub-variable flag. Further, when the variable state is given, the effect control CPU 31a sets the variable number of times according to the type of the big hit game to the value of the sub operation number flag.

  The sub-operation count flag is decremented by “1” every time the variable game is executed, and when it becomes “0”, the effect control CPU 31a resets the value of the sub-operation flag. The effect control CPU 31a once resets the values of the sub-operation flag and the sub-operation count flag when the big hit game is awarded. If the variable state is given until the next time, a value indicating that is set in the sub-operation count flag. In this case, the value of the secondary operation flag is not reset until the next big hit game is awarded.

  In addition, when the jackpot game is awarded, the effect control CPU 31a stores in the effect control RAM 31c the type of the special symbol (final stop symbol) that becomes the jackpot symbol until the next jackpot game is awarded. In addition, when the big hit game is finished, the production control CPU 31a stores the number of fluctuating games executed after the big hit game is finished in the production control RAM 31c.

  And in this embodiment, it is comprised so that the continuous notice as a prefetch effect which suggests the content of the effect of a variable game can be performed. Hereinafter, the production mode of the continuous notice and the process for executing the continuous notice will be described.

  The continuous notice can be executed when a variation cycle for variably displaying a symbol is performed a plurality of times. The variation cycle in the present embodiment is a game effect in which the display from the variation display start of the decorative symbol to the stop display of the decorative symbol is once in the effect display device 13. Specifically, one fluctuation cycle indicates a period from the start to the end of one fluctuation game.

  The continuous notice can be executed when the game ball is detected by the first start sensor SE1 when the variable state is not given. Then, when the variable state is not given, the continuous notice is executed over a plurality of first variation games triggered by the fact that the game ball is detected by the first start sensor SE1.

  Further, the continuous advance notice can be executed when the game ball is detected by the second start sensor SE2 when the variable state is given. Then, when the variable state is given, the continuous notice is executed over a plurality of second variation games triggered by the fact that the game ball is detected by the second start sensor SE2.

  Specifically, the continuous notice is started after the game ball is detected by the first start sensor SE1 or the second start sensor SE2 and it is determined that the continuous notice is to be executed. A predetermined character is displayed on the effect display device 13 at the start of continuous notice. In the continuous notice, the display mode of the character can be changed step by step every time the variable game is started.

  In this embodiment, the continuous notice has a plurality of kinds of notice systems. In the continuous notice of each notice system, the notice result to be finally displayed is configured to be different, and the notice result has different suggested contents. For example, the notice result in the continuous notice of the first notice system indicates the possibility of a big hit. Further, the notice result in the continuous notice of the second notice system indicates the presence or absence of the reach effect or the type of reach effect. The notice result in the continuous notice of the third notice system indicates the type of jackpot game. The notice system is configured to be selectable in accordance with the operation of the operation button at the start of the continuous notice. Moreover, it is comprised so that the kind of character (image) displayed for every notice system may differ.

Next, processing performed by the main control CPU 30a to determine whether continuous notice can be executed will be described.
First, the prefetch command output process will be described. The prefetch command output process is a process executed when the special symbol input process is performed, and every time a random value related to the variable game is acquired (the first reserved memory number (or the second reserved memory number) is incremented by one. Every time it is updated.

Here, the prefetch command will be described.
The prefetch command output in the prefetch command output process is for notifying various information (prefetch information) related to the suspended variation game. For example, information about whether the first variation game or the second variation game is executed by the pre-read command (whether special figure 1 or special figure 2), updated number of reserved memories (hold 1 to hold 4) ), Presence / absence of jackpot, type of jackpot game (big hit ZA to ZE, Za to Ze), and presence / absence of reach effect can be specified. In addition, variation pattern information for specifying a variation pattern can be specified by a prefetch command.

Next, the prefetch command output process will be described in detail.
When the main control CPU 30a finishes the special symbol input process, it is first determined whether or not the first reserved memory number has been updated by adding 1 in the special symbol input process (the result of the first reserved memory number determination is affirmative). Whether or not). If this determination result is affirmative, the main control CPU 30a executes a prefetch command output process related to the first variable game.

  On the other hand, if this determination result is negative, that is, if the execution of the new first variation game is not suspended, the main control CPU 30a updates the second retained memory number by 1 in the special symbol input process. It is determined whether or not (whether or not the result of the second reserved memory number determination is affirmative). If this determination result is affirmative, the main control CPU 30a executes a prefetch command output process related to the second variable game. On the other hand, when this determination result is negative, that is, when the execution of the first variation game or the second variation game is not suspended, the pre-read command output process is terminated without executing.

  The prefetch command output process related to the first variable game and the prefetch command output process related to the second variable game are the same processes except for the contents related to the difference between the variable games. Therefore, only the prefetch command output process related to the first variable game will be described below, and the description of the prefetch command output process related to the second variable game will be omitted. That is, in the prefetch command output process related to the first variable game, when it is described as the first variable game, it is read as the second variable game in the prefetch command output process related to the second variable game. Similarly, in the prefetch command output process related to the first variable game, when it is described as the first reserved memory number, it is read as the second reserved memory number in the prefetch command output process related to the second variable game. . Similarly, when the first special symbol display device 11 is described in the prefetch command output process related to the first variable game, the second special symbol display device 12 is used in the prefetch command output process related to the second variable game. It will be replaced.

  As shown in FIG. 8, when the look-ahead command output process related to the first variation game is executed, the main control CPU 30a obtains the most recent special symbol input process and stores the jackpot determination stored in the main control RAM 30c. The value of the random number for use and the jackpot determination value are compared to determine whether or not both values match (step S101). At that time, if the probability variation state is given, it is determined by the jackpot determination value for the probability variation state (that is, the winning is made with a high probability). When the probability variation state is not given, the determination is made with the jackpot determination value for the non-probability variation state. That is, the main control CPU 30a determines in advance whether or not the variable game that has been newly suspended is a big hit. If the determination result in step S101 is affirmative, the main control CPU 30a recognizes in advance that the variable game that has been newly suspended is a big hit.

  When the determination result in step S101 is affirmative (in the case of a big win), the main control CPU 30a determines the type of the big hit game based on the acquired value of the random number for symbol distribution (step S102). At the same time, a final stop symbol that is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display device 11 (or the second special symbol display device 12 in the case of the second variable game) is identified from the jackpot symbols based on the special symbols (step S102). ). That is, the main control CPU 30a determines in advance the type of jackpot game to be given by the variable game that is newly suspended.

  Also, the main control CPU 30a identifies a variation pattern from the big hit variation patterns based on the obtained random value for variation pattern distribution and the type of big hit game specified in advance (step S103). That is, the main control CPU 30a determines in advance a variation pattern that specifies the contents of the effect of the variation game whose execution has been suspended.

  Further, the main control CPU 30a specifies the updated number of reserved memories (step S104). Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a generates a prefetch command based on the various information obtained in steps S101 to S104, and outputs the generated prefetch command to the effect control board 31 (step S105). That is, the type of the floating game (whether the first floating game or the second floating game), the number of reserved memories after the update, the presence / absence of the big hit, the type of the special symbol (big hit symbol), and the type of the big hit variation pattern are designated. Generate a prefetch command and output the prefetch command. Thereafter, the prefetch command output process is terminated.

  On the other hand, when the determination result of step S101 is negative (in the case of detachment), the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the reach effect is surely executed (step S106). Specifically, the main control CPU 30a agrees with the common reach determination value indicating that the reach effect is executed regardless of the number of reserved storages, the value of the reach determination random number acquired in the special symbol input process. It is determined whether or not.

  When the determination result is affirmative, the main control CPU 30a recognizes in advance that the newly placed variable game has been confirmed to be executed as a reach effect and is out of reach with the reach effect.

  When the determination result in step S106 is affirmative (when reach production is confirmed), the main control CPU 30a identifies a variation pattern from the outlier reach variation patterns based on the acquired variation pattern distribution random number value (step S106). S107). That is, the main control CPU 30a determines in advance a variation pattern that specifies the contents of the effect of the variation game whose execution has been suspended.

  Further, the main control CPU 30a specifies the updated number of reserved memories (step S108). And based on the various information obtained by step S101 and step S106-step S108, a prefetch command is produced | generated and the produced | generated prefetch command is output to the production | presentation control board 31 (step S109). That is, a prefetch command that specifies the type of the fluctuating game, the updated stored memory number, the outlier reach effect is determined, and the type of the outlier reach variation pattern is generated, and the prefetch command is output. Thereafter, the prefetch command output process is terminated.

  Further, when the determination result of step S106 is negative (when the execution of the reach effect is not confirmed), the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not there is a possibility that the reach effect is executed in the variable game whose execution is suspended. Is determined (step S110). Specifically, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the reach determination random number acquired in the special symbol input process matches the non-common reach determination value indicating that the reach effect is executed depending on the number of reserved memories. Determine whether. Note that the main control CPU 30a determines that the reach determination random number acquired in the special symbol input process does not match the non-reach determination value indicating that the reach effect is not executed regardless of the number of reserved storage. By doing so, the presence or absence of the possibility of reach production may be determined.

  When the determination result of step S110 is affirmative (when there is a possibility of reach production), the main control CPU 30a specifies the updated number of reserved memories (step S111). And based on the various information obtained by step S101, step S110, and step S111, a prefetch command is produced | generated and the produced | generated prefetch command is output to the production | presentation control board 31 (step S112). That is, a prefetch command is generated that designates the type of the variable game, the number of reserved memories after the update, and the possibility of reach production (reach possible), and outputs the prefetch command. Thereafter, the prefetch command output process is terminated.

  When the determination result of step S110 is negative, the main control CPU 30a recognizes in advance that the effect content of the newly suspended variable game is out of reach without the reach effect. If the determination result in step S110 is negative (no reach effect), the main control CPU 30a specifies the updated number of reserved memories (step S113). And based on the various information obtained by step S101, step S110, and step S113, a prefetch command is produced | generated and the produced | generated prefetch command is output to the production | presentation control board 31 (step S114). That is, a prefetch command is generated that designates the type of the variable game, the updated number of reserved memories, and the fact that the reach effect is not executed, and the prefetch command is designated, and the prefetch command is output. Thereafter, the prefetch command output process is terminated.

  When the presentation control CPU 31a inputs a prefetch command from the main control CPU 30a when the execution of the variation game is suspended, the variation designated by the prefetch command is stored in a predetermined storage area of the presentation control RAM 31c. The input prefetch command is stored in association with the type of game and the number of reserved memories. That is, the effect control CPU 31a stores input commands in the order of input based on the order of the number of reserved memories for each type of variable game (first variable game or second variable game).

  For example, when a prefetch command for designating the first reserved memory number “3” is input, the effect control CPU 31a stores the first reserved memory number “in the storage area associated with the first variable game in the effect control RAM 31c. The input prefetch command is stored in association with “3”. Similarly, when a prefetch command specifying the second reserved memory number “2” is input, the effect control CPU 31a stores the second reserved memory number in the storage area associated with the second variable game in the effect control RAM 31c. The input prefetch command is stored in association with “2”.

  When the effect control CPU 31a inputs a variation pattern designation command for designating the variation pattern of the first variation game, the look-ahead command stored in association with the first reserved storage number “1” in the effect control RAM 31c. (The read-ahead command stored first in the storage area associated with the first variable game) is deleted. Thereafter, the effect control CPU 31a stores the prefetch command stored in association with the first reserved memory number “2” in association with the first reserved memory number “1”. Similarly, the effect control CPU 31a stores the prefetch command stored in association with the first reserved storage number “3” in association with the first reserved storage number “2”. Similarly, the effect control CPU 31a stores the prefetch command stored in association with the first reserved memory number “4” in association with the first reserved memory number “3”.

  When the effect control CPU 31a inputs a variation pattern designation command for designating the variation pattern of the second variation game, the prefetch command stored in association with the second reserved storage number “1” in the effect control RAM 31c. (The look-ahead command stored first in the storage area associated with the second variable game) is deleted. Thereafter, the effect control CPU 31a stores the prefetch command stored in association with the second reserved storage number “2” in association with the second reserved storage number “1”. Similarly, the effect control CPU 31a stores the prefetch command stored in association with the second reserved memory number “3” in association with the second reserved memory number “2”. Similarly, the effect control CPU 31a stores the prefetch command stored in association with the second reserved memory number “4” in association with the second reserved memory number “3”.

  Incidentally, whether or not the variation pattern designation command for designating the variation pattern of the first variation game (or the second variation game) has been input is determined by the special symbol designation command inputted together with the variation pattern designation command. Judgment can be made based on the design. Since the fluctuation pattern designation command itself includes information for specifying whether or not the first fluctuation game (or the second fluctuation game) is designated, the determination is made based on the fluctuation pattern designation command. You may do it.

  Then, when the variable control state is not given and the continuous notice is not executed, the presentation control CPU 31a inputs a prefetch command for designating the hold of the first variable game, and the prefetch command When the designated first reserved storage number is “2” or more, the continuous notice setting process related to the first variable game related to the execution setting of the continuous notice is performed.

  In addition, when the variable state is given and the continuous notice is not executed, the production control CPU 31a inputs a prefetch command for designating the hold of the second variable game, and the prefetch command When the designated second reserved storage number is “2” or more, the continuous notice setting process related to the second variable game related to the execution setting of the continuous notice is performed.

Next, the continuous notice setting process will be described with reference to FIG.
Here, the continuous notice setting process relating to the first variable game and the continuous notice setting process relating to the second variable game are the same processes except for the contents relating to the difference between the variable games. Therefore, only the continuous notice setting process related to the first variable game will be described below, and the description of the continuous notice setting process related to the second variable game will be omitted. That is, when it is described as the first variable game in the continuous notice setting process related to the first variable game, it is read as the second variable game in the continuous notice setting process related to the second variable game. Similarly, when it is described as the first reserved memory number in the continuous notice setting process related to the first variable game, it is read as the second reserved memory number in the continuous notice setting process related to the second variable game. .

  When the effect control CPU 31a executes the continuous notice setting processing, first, the outreach reach effect is included in the first variable game whose execution is suspended (however, excluding the content of change specified by the input prefetch command). Alternatively, it is determined whether or not there is a first variable game whose effect is a big hit effect (step S201).

  Specifically, the effect control CPU 31a has a possibility of an outlier reach effect in the prefetch commands stored in association with each first reserved storage number of the effect control RAM 31c (reach possible). , It is determined whether or not the outlier reach effect is determined (reach determination), or whether or not there is a prefetch command indicating the jackpot effect. In other words, the effect control CPU 31a determines whether or not a prefetch command other than the prefetch command for instructing the confirmation of deviation is stored in the stored prefetch commands. If the determination result is affirmative, it can be recognized that there is a first variable game having the effect of the loss reach effect or the jackpot effect.

  If the determination result in step S201 is affirmative, the CPU 31a for effect control determines not to execute the continuous notice in order to avoid executing the reach effect or the jackpot effect during the continuous notice, and ends the continuous notice setting process. To do.

  On the other hand, if the determination result in step S201 is negative, that is, it is determined that there is no first variable game having the effect of outlier reach effect or jackpot effect in the first variable game whose execution is suspended. In such a case, the effect control CPU 31a performs a lottery to determine whether or not to execute the continuous notice (step S202).

  Note that the winning probability in this lottery is determined based on the production contents specified by the input prefetch command and the number of reserved memories. Specifically, when the first reserved storage number is “2”, if the production content is a jackpot production, a lottery is drawn with a probability of 10/100, and if the production content is out of reach and the reach production is confirmed, 10 A lottery with a probability of / 100. Similarly, when the first reserved memory number is “2”, if there is a possibility that the production content is out of reach and the reach production is possible, a lottery is performed with a probability of 30/100, and the production content is determined to be out of reach without the reach production. In the case of, a lottery is performed with a probability of 30/100.

  When the first reserved memory number is “3”, if the production content is a jackpot production, the lottery is drawn with a probability of 20/100, and if the production content is out of reach and the reach production is confirmed, the probability is 20/100. Lottery. Similarly, when the first reserved memory number is “3”, if there is a possibility that the production content is out of reach and a reach production is possible, a lottery is performed with a probability of 20/100, and the production content is confirmed to be out of reach without a reach production. In the case of, the lottery is performed with a probability of 10/100.

  When the first reserved memory number is “4”, if the production content is a big hit production, a lottery is drawn with a probability of 70/100, and if the production content is out of reach and the reach production is confirmed, the probability is 60/100. Lottery. Similarly, when the first reserved storage number is “4”, if there is a possibility that the production contents are out of reach and the reach production is possible, the lottery is drawn with a probability of 0/100, and the production contents are determined to be out of reach without the reach production. In the case of (2), a lottery is performed with a probability of 0/100 (that is, a lottery is always made).

  Since the lottery probability is set as described above, when the continuous notice is executed when the first reserved memory number is “4”, the execution of the big hit effect or the outreach reach effect is confirmed, and at least the reach effect is performed. It becomes. In addition, the greater the number of first variable games that are executed with continuous notice (that is, the first number of reserved memories), the higher the probability that the jackpot effect will be executed, while the outlier reach effect or the outlier effect is executed. The probability of being reduced. For this reason, the big hit reliability becomes higher as the continuous notice is executed when the first number of reserved memories is large.

  When the lottery in step S202 is won, the effect control CPU 31a determines execution of the continuous notice (step S203). Then, the effect control CPU 31a displays an option for selecting a notice system for continuous notice (step S204).

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 12B, the effect control CPU 31a includes a first option (image S1) indicating the first notice system and a second option (image S2) showing the second notice system. Then, the third option (image S3) indicating the third notice system is displayed. The effect control CPU 31a also displays a selection cursor SK indicating an option to be selected at an initial position (a position corresponding to the first option).

  Thereafter, the effect control CPU 31a starts a predetermined operation effective period (step S205). Then, each time the operation button BT is operated during the operation effective period, the effect control CPU 31a moves the selection cursor SK indicating the option to be selected.

  When the operation valid period ends, the effect control CPU 31a determines a notice system indicated by the option indicated by the selection cursor at the end (step S206). Then, the effect control CPU 31a determines the notice pattern according to the number of reserved memories specified by the prefetch command input from the notice pattern corresponding to the notice system (step S207). Then, the determined notice pattern is stored in a predetermined storage area, and the continuous notice setting process is terminated.

  The notice pattern is configured to be able to specify an effect mode in the continuous notice from the start of the continuous notice (when the variable game is put on hold) to the variable game that is the target of the continuous notice. For example, the display mode of the character to be displayed at the start of the continuous notice, the display mode of the character to be displayed every time the variable game is executed, and the display order thereof can be specified. Note that the type of character to be displayed is different for each notice system.

  Specifically, in the notice pattern of the first notice system, an image S2 showing a tulip bulb is displayed at the start of continuous notice, and a process of growing tulips is displayed for each variation game. In the notice pattern of the second notice system, an image S1 showing sunflower seeds is displayed at the start of the continuous notice, and the process of sunflower growth is displayed for each variable game. In the notice pattern of the third notice system, an image S3 showing the morning glory seed is displayed at the start of the continuous notice, and the process of the morning glory growing is displayed for each variable game. In other words, the production control CPU 31a changes the content of the production of the notice effect step by step in a manner along the selected notice system for each fluctuation cycle.

  As shown in FIG. 10, each notice system is provided with one notice pattern corresponding to each reserved storage number. For this reason, the effect control CPU 31a determines the notice pattern according to the number of reserved memories specified by the prefetch command input from the notice pattern corresponding to the notice system.

  Next, the effect control CPU 31a determines whether or not to derive the finally displayed notice result in the variable game that is the subject of the continuous notice (step S208). The notice result finally displayed can be displayed during the last (fourth) variation game when it is executed over four variation games. That is, it can be derived only when the notice patterns YP14, YP24, YP34 are determined. Further, the notification results have different suggested contents, and the notification results that can be derived differ depending on the notification system.

  In the present embodiment, when the first notice system is selected, an image of a tulip is displayed as a notice result, and the display color is changed depending on the suggested content. When the second notice system is selected, a sunflower image is displayed as a notice result, and the display color is varied depending on the suggestion content. When the third notice system is selected, the morning glory image is displayed as the notice result, and the display color is varied depending on the suggested content. The player is configured to be able to specify the notice result by the type of image and the display color.

  Further, the possibility of deriving the notice result is different for each notice system. Specifically, when the first notice system is determined in the order of the first notice system <the second notice system <the third notice system, the result of the notice is most easily derived. That is, the effect control CPU 31a serves as a notice result determination means for determining whether or not to derive a notice result in continuous notice (notice effect). Then, the effect control CPU 31a changes the possibility of deriving the notice result based on the selected notice system.

  Then, when it is determined that the advance notice result is to be derived, the effect control CPU 31a identifies the advance notice result that can be derived based on the determined advance notice system (step S209). Then, the effect control CPU 31a determines the notice result from the specified notice result based on the contents of the effect of the variable game specified by the input prefetch command (step S209).

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 11, when the first notice system is determined, a normal reach result (yellow sunflower) indicating that a normal reach effect is executed and a super reach is executed. The super reach result (white sunflower) can be derived. Then, the effect control CPU 31a determines the normal reach result when normal reach is included in the effect contents of the variable game specified by the prefetch command. Further, the effect control CPU 31a determines a super reach result when super reach is included in the effect contents of the variable game specified by the prefetch command.

  In addition, when the second notice system is determined, it is configured to be able to derive a loss confirmation result (red tulip) indicating a loss and a jackpot determination result (white tulip) indicating a big hit. Yes. Then, the effect control CPU 31a determines a loss confirmation result when the effect content of the variable game specified by the prefetch command is out of order, and determines a jackpot determination result when it is a big hit.

  In addition, when the third notice system is determined, a probability variation big hit result (white morning glory) indicating that the big hit ZA, Za is given, and a chance result showing cases other than the big hit ZA, Za (including a gap) ( Red morning glory) is configured to be derivable. Then, the CPU 31a for effect control determines the probability variation big hit result when it is indicated that the big hit ZA, Za is given by the pre-read command, and determines the chance result in cases other than the big hit ZA, Za.

  As described above, the production contents of the variable game suggested by the notice result of the continuous notice are different for each selected notice system. Then, the effect control CPU 31a can derive the notice result when the effect contents of the variable game that triggers the continuous notice includes the effect contents suggested by the notice result that can be derived by the selected notice system. It is said.

  When the process of step S209 is performed, or when the determination result of step S208 is negative, the effect control CPU 31a determines the notice pattern determined in step S207 (if the notice result is derived, it is determined in step S209). The notice result is also stored in a predetermined storage area of the effect control RAM 31c (step S210). In step S210, the effect control CPU 31a indicates the remaining number of remaining first notices of the first variable game based on the first reserved memory number specified by the input prefetch command. The remaining number of games is set and stored in a predetermined storage area of the effect control RAM 31c. Then, after executing the process in step S210, the continuous notice setting process is terminated.

  Next, the continuous notice execution process for executing the continuous notice will be described. The continuous notice execution process is executed when a continuous notice is determined and a notice pattern is set. First, the continuous notice execution process related to the continuous notice for the first variable game (when the variable state is not given) will be described.

  When the execution of the continuous notice is determined when the first variation game is put on hold, the presentation control CPU 31a specifies the character display mode at the start of the continuous notice based on the stored notice pattern. Then, the character having the specified display mode is displayed.

  Further, each time the first variation game is executed (every time a variation pattern designation command related to the first variation game is input), the effect control CPU 31a specifies the character display mode based on the notice pattern, The character of the specified display mode is displayed. Each time the first variable game is executed, the effect control CPU 31a subtracts 1 from the remaining notice game and updates it.

  When the second variable game is executed halfway, the character display mode and the remaining number of notices are not updated and are continuously displayed as they are. In addition, when a big hit game or a reach effect is executed during the continuous notice (for example, the continuous notice is started for the first variable game when the variable state is not given, and before the continuous notice ends) When the big hit game or the reach effect is executed in the second variable game executed preferentially), the continuous advance notice is configured to be stopped.

  Then, when the remaining number of notice games becomes “0”, that is, when a variable game that is a target of the prefetched continuous notice is being executed, if it is determined to derive the notice result, The control CPU 31a derives a stored notice result after a predetermined time has elapsed from the start of the last variable game to be the object of the continuous notice, and ends the continuous notice.

  On the other hand, if it has not been decided to derive the notice result, the character is deleted and the notice is continuously given after the predetermined time has elapsed since the start of the last variable game subject to the successive notice. End.

Next, the continuous notice execution process related to the continuous notice (when the variable state is given) for the second variable game will be described.
When the continuous notice is determined, the effect control CPU 31a specifies the character display mode at the start of the continuous notice based on the stored notice pattern, triggered by the fact that the second variable game is put on hold, The character of the specified display mode is displayed.

  In addition, each time the second variation game is executed (each time a variation pattern designation command related to the second variation game is input), the effect control CPU 31a specifies the character display mode based on the notice pattern, The character of the specified display mode is displayed. When the second variable game is executed, the effect control CPU 31a updates the subtracted game remaining number by subtracting 1 from it.

  Then, when the remaining number of notice games becomes “0”, that is, when a variable game that is a target of the prefetched continuous notice is being executed, if it is determined to derive the notice result, The control CPU 31a derives a stored notice result after a predetermined time has elapsed from the start of the last variable game to be the object of the continuous notice, and ends the continuous notice.

  On the other hand, if it has not been decided to derive the notice result, the character is deleted and the notice is continuously given after the predetermined time has elapsed since the start of the last variable game subject to the successive notice. End.

  As described above, the effect control CPU 31a serves as a notice effect executing means for executing a continuous notice (notice effect). Then, the effect control CPU 31a causes the notice effect of the notice system selected according to the operation of the operation button BT to be executed. Then, the notice result specified based on the contents of the effect of the change game determined by the main control CPU 30a from the notice result that can be derived based on the selected notice system (change pattern, presence / absence of jackpot, etc.) is finally obtained. Derived.

  Further, the main control CPU 30a serves as advance notice information output means for outputting advance notice information (prefetch command) relating to a variable game pending execution. In addition, the effect control CPU 31a serves as a pre-determining unit that determines in advance the effect contents of the variable game that is pending execution, using the prefetch command output by the main control CPU 30a. Furthermore, the CPU 31a for effect control finally derives the notice result specified based on the contents of the effect of the variable game determined in advance from the notice results that can be derived based on the selected notice system. ing.

Next, based on FIG. 12, the effect mode and effect of continuous notice will be described.
In FIG. 12, it is assumed that the execution of the continuous notice is determined when the variable state is not given and when the first variable game is put on hold. In addition, when the first reserved memory number is “3” and the variable game is being executed, the execution of the first variable game that triggers the continuous notice is held and the first reserved memory number is “4”. Therefore, description will be made assuming that the remaining number of notice games is “4”. Further, it is assumed that the notice result is derived, and the first variable game that triggers the continuous notice is a big hit through the super reach and the big hit ZA is given. In the present embodiment, description will be made assuming that an image indicating the first reserved memory number and an image indicating the second reserved memory number are displayed on the effect display device 13.

  As shown in FIG. 12 (a), when the first holding memory number “3”, a game ball enters the first start winning opening 14 and the first variable game is put on hold. Execution of continuous notice is decided. At this time, the player can recognize that the big hit expectation is high because the continuous notice is executed over the four first variation games.

  Thereby, as shown in FIG. 12B, the first reserved memory number becomes “4”, and options are displayed on the effect display device 13 for each notice system during the variable game. Here, a description will be given assuming that the first notice system is selected.

  Thereby, as shown in FIG.12 (c), when a continuous notice is started, the image S1 which shows the seed of a sunflower will be displayed. After that, as shown in FIGS. 12D to 12F, for each first variable game, the notice game remaining number is subtracted by 1 and an image showing the growth process of the sunflower is displayed step by step. The

  Then, as shown in FIG. 12 (g), a notice result is derived after a predetermined time has elapsed from the start of the fourth variation game (the variation game subject to the successive notice) from the start of the successive notice. At this time, it is assumed that a white sunflower is displayed. Thereby, the player can recognize that the super reach production is executed.

  As described above, when the continuous notice is executed over the four first variation games, it can be recognized that the degree of expectation for jackpot is high. In addition, since the reach effect is determined, the player who wants to know the type of reach effect can select the second notice system and know the type of reach effect in advance. Thus, based on the information that the player wants to know, the player can select the notice system and improve the interest of the game. Further, since the type and display mode of the displayed character are different for each notice system, it is easy for the player to understand and does not get bored.

Next, based on FIG. 13, an effect mode of continuous notice and its operation will be described.
In FIG. 13, it is assumed that the execution of the continuous notice is determined when the variable state is given and the second variable game is put on hold. Further, when the second reserved memory number is “3” and the variable game is being executed, the execution of the second variable game that triggers the continuous notice is held and the first reserved memory number is “4”. Therefore, description will be made assuming that the remaining number of notice games is “4”. Further, it is assumed that the notice result is derived, and the second variable game that triggers the continuous notice becomes a big hit through the super reach and the big hit ZA is given. In the present embodiment, description will be made assuming that an image indicating the first reserved memory number and an image indicating the second reserved memory number are displayed on the effect display device 13. An image indicating the first reserved memory number is displayed on the left side of the effect display device 13, and an image indicating the second reserved memory number is displayed on the right side.

  As shown in FIG. 13 (a), when the second hold memory number is “3”, when a game ball enters the second start winning opening 16 and the second variable game is put on hold, from the premise, Execution of continuous notice is decided. At this time, the player can recognize that the reach effect is executed at least because the continuous notice is executed over the four second variation games.

  As a result, as shown in FIG. 13B, the second reserved memory number becomes “4”, and options are displayed on the effect display device 13 for each notice system during the variable game. Here, a description will be given assuming that the third notice system is selected.

  As a result, as shown in FIG. 13C, when the continuous notice is started, an image S3 indicating the morning glory seed is displayed. After that, as shown in FIGS. 13D to 13F, for each second variable game, the notice game remaining number is decremented by 1 and an image showing the morning glory growth process is displayed step by step. The

  Then, as shown in FIG. 13 (g), a notice result is derived after the elapse of a predetermined time from the start of the fourth variation game (the variation game subject to the successive notice) from the start of the successive notice. In this case, it is assumed that white morning glory is displayed. Thereby, the player can recognize that the big hit ZA is awarded.

  As described above, when the player is in the variable state, the player wants to know information about whether or not the probable state continues and the winning prize ball. Also noticed. For this reason, the third notice system may be selected to suggest the type of jackpot game without selecting the second notice system that suggests the possibility of jackpot or the first notice system that suggests the type of reach production. it can. For this reason, it is possible to change the notice system according to the gaming state such as a change state and to pay attention to the continuous notice.

As described above in detail, the present embodiment has the following effects.
(1) The notice system of continuous notice can be selected by the player operating the operation button BT during the operation valid period. And since the presentation mode of the continuous notice differs for each notice system, the player is not bored and can be motivated to participate. In addition, when the notice result is derived, the notice result specified based on the contents of the effect of the variable game is finally derived from the notice results that can be derived based on the selected notice system. . In this way, the notice effect is executed according to the notice system selected by the player, and the result of the notice that can be derived in the notice system selected by the player can be finally derived. Can be prevented. In addition, since the player can select, participation consciousness can be raised and the interest of the game can be improved. In addition, since the content of the pending floating game can be recognized in advance, the degree of attention can be improved.

  (2) The notice result that can be derived based on the selected notice system is different, and the content of the suggestion varies depending on the notice result. The notice system can be selected so as to provide the suggested content desired by the player, and the degree of attention can be further improved and the interest can be improved. In addition, the suggested content desired by the player may differ depending on the gaming state, and such a situation can be flexibly dealt with. For example, the third notice system that suggests the type of jackpot game can be selected during the probability change state, and the attention level of the continuous notice can be maintained even if the game state changes.

  (3) The production control CPU 31a changes the production content of the continuous notice step by step in a manner along the selected notice system for each fluctuation cycle (fluctuation game). For this reason, it is possible to make the player desire that the variable game is repeatedly executed. You can also be surprised with the start of the floating game.

  (4) Further, when the continuous notice is executed over a predetermined number of times (four times) of the fluctuating game, at least a reach effect is executed. In such a case, the player can indicate the type of reach effect by selecting the first notice system. Therefore, it is possible to maintain the attention level of the continuous notice.

  (5) The notice result may not be derived. For this reason, a player can be pleased when derived. In addition, the probability of deriving is different for each notice system. For this reason, since the player is made to select which notice system is better, it is possible to increase the willingness to participate and to increase the degree of attention.

  (6) Further, for the continuous notice, there is a possibility that a notice result to be executed over a predetermined number of times (four times) of the variable game is derived. For this reason, it is possible to make the user interested in how many times the variable game is executed.

(Second Embodiment)
Next, a second embodiment embodying the present invention will be described. The same configurations as those of the first embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals as those of the first embodiment, and detailed description and drawings thereof are omitted or simplified.

  In the present embodiment, during one variation game, the effect display device 13 can execute pseudo continuous variation (hereinafter simply referred to as pseudo-continuous) as a notice effect that causes a variation cycle for variably displaying symbols to be executed multiple times. It is configured. In other words, it is possible to make it appear as if a plurality of variation games are executed during one variation game.

  In addition, the pseudo-ream is configured such that the degree of expectation for hitting the variable game is a big hit according to the number of variable cycles executed during the first variable game. In the pseudo-ream, in order to set a high degree of expectation per hit in a specific number of fluctuation cycles, the ratio of the jackpot that occupies the total ratio of the ratio selected in the case of big hit and the ratio selected in the case of a loss What is necessary is just to raise the ratio selected in a case.

  Among the variation patterns of the second embodiment, there is a variation pattern that includes a pseudo-ream in the production content. When this variation pattern is determined, the pseudo-ream is executed. In addition, each of these fluctuation patterns is configured so that it can be specified how many fluctuation cycles are executed. Hereinafter, the fluctuation pattern including the pseudo-ream in the production content will be described.

  As shown in FIG. 14, in this embodiment, 18 types of jackpot variation patterns including pseudo-reams in the production contents are prepared. Also, six types of loss reach fluctuation patterns including pseudo-continuations in the production contents are prepared. Moreover, two types of deviation variation patterns including pseudo-continuations in the production contents are prepared.

  As for the big hit variation pattern, a big hit variation pattern including six types of pseudo-reams is prepared for each type of big hit game to be given. And based on the fluctuation pattern which contains a pseudo | simulation series in effect content, it is comprised so that the fluctuation | variation cycle number in a pseudo | simulation series can be specified previously. Further, there is no outlier variation pattern in the variation pattern with four variation cycles. That is, reach production is always executed for a pseudo-ream with four fluctuation cycles.

  And the continuous notice of this embodiment is comprised so that execution is possible during the change game in which a pseudo | simulation series is performed. That is, it is configured such that continuous notice is executed over a plurality of fluctuation cycles in the pseudo-series.

Then, when the effect control CPU 31a inputs a variation pattern designation command for designating a variation pattern including a pseudo-continuous, it performs the continuous notice setting processing in the second embodiment.
As shown in FIG. 15, with the start of the continuous notice setting process, first, the effect control CPU 31a performs a lottery to determine whether or not to execute the continuous notice (step S301).

  Note that the winning probability in the lottery is determined based on the type of the specified variation pattern and the number of variation cycles specified by the variation pattern. Specifically, when the number of fluctuation cycles is “2”, in the case of the big hit fluctuation pattern, the lottery is drawn with a probability of 10/100, and in the case of the loss reach fluctuation pattern, the lottery is drawn with a probability of 10/100. In the case of a deviation variation pattern, a lottery is performed with a probability of 30/100.

  When the number of fluctuation cycles is “3”, in the case of the big hit fluctuation pattern, the lottery is drawn with a probability of 20/100. In the case of the loss reach fluctuation pattern, the lottery is drawn with the probability of 20/100. In this case, a lottery is performed with a probability of 10/100.

  When the number of fluctuation cycles is “4”, in the case of a big hit fluctuation pattern, a lottery is drawn with a probability of 70/100, and in the case of a loss reach fluctuation pattern, a lottery is drawn with a probability of 60/100.

  Because of such a lottery probability, when a continuous notice is executed when the number of fluctuation cycles is “4”, the execution of the big hit effect or the outlier reach effect is confirmed, and at least the reach effect is performed. . In addition, the greater the number of variable cycles executed with continuous notice, the higher the probability that the jackpot effect will be executed, while the lower the probability that the outlier reach effect or the outlier effect will be executed. For this reason, the big hit reliability increases as the continuous notice is executed when the number of fluctuation cycles is large.

  When the lottery in step S301 is won, the effect control CPU 31a determines execution of the continuous notice (step S302). Then, the effect control CPU 31a displays an option for selecting a notice system for continuous notice (step S303). Specifically, the effect control CPU 31a displays a first option indicating the first notice system, a second option indicating the second notice system, and a third option indicating the third notice system. The effect control CPU 31a also displays a selection cursor indicating an option to be selected at an initial position (a position corresponding to the first option).

  Thereafter, the effect control CPU 31a starts a predetermined operation effective period (step S304). Then, each time the operation button BT is operated during the operation valid period, the effect control CPU 31a moves a selection cursor indicating an option to be selected.

  When the operation valid period ends, the effect control CPU 31a determines the notice system indicated by the option indicated by the selection cursor at the end (step S305). Then, the effect control CPU 31a determines the notice pattern according to the number of fluctuation cycles input from the notice patterns corresponding to the notice system (step S306). Then, the determined notice pattern is stored in a predetermined storage area, and the continuous notice setting process is terminated.

  The notice pattern of the second embodiment is configured to be able to specify an effect mode in continuous notice for each fluctuation cycle. Specifically, in the notice pattern of the first notice system, an image showing a tulip bulb is displayed during the first fluctuation cycle after the start of the continuous notice, and thereafter, the process in which the tulip grows for each fluctuation cycle. Is displayed. In the notice pattern of the second notice system, an image showing sunflower seeds is displayed during the first fluctuation cycle after the start of the continuous notice, and thereafter, the process of sunflower growth is displayed for each fluctuation cycle. In the notice pattern of the third notice system, an image showing the morning glory seed is displayed during the first fluctuation cycle after the start of the continuous notice, and thereafter, the process of the morning glory growing is displayed for each fluctuation cycle.

  Each notice system is provided with one notice pattern corresponding to each variable cycle number. Therefore, the effect control CPU 31a determines the notice pattern according to the number of change cycles specified by the change pattern input from the notice patterns corresponding to the notice system.

  Next, the effect control CPU 31a determines whether or not to derive a notice result as in the first embodiment (step S307). It should be noted that the notice result that is finally displayed can be displayed during the last (fourth) fluctuation cycle when it is executed over four fluctuation cycles. In addition, similar to the first embodiment, the suggested results are different from the suggested contents, and different notice results can be derived depending on the notice system. Further, the possibility of deriving the notice result is different for each notice system.

  If it is determined that the advance notice result is to be derived, the effect control CPU 31a identifies the advance result that can be derived based on the decided advance notice system (step S308). Then, the effect control CPU 31a determines the notice result based on the contents of the effect of the variation game specified by the designated variation pattern (including the type of the jackpot game in the case of the big hit) from the specified notice result. (Step S308).

  Specifically, when the first notice system is determined, the effect control CPU 31a determines a normal reach result when normal reach is included in the effect contents of the change game specified by the specified change pattern. Further, the effect control CPU 31a determines a super reach result when super reach is included in the effect contents of the change game specified by the specified change pattern.

  In addition, when the second notice system is determined, the effect control CPU 31a determines the loss confirmation result when the effect content of the variation game specified by the specified variation pattern is out of play, and the jackpot If it is, the jackpot decision result is determined.

  In addition, when the third notice system is determined, the effect control CPU 31a determines the probable big hit result when it is indicated that the big hit ZA, Za is given by the change pattern designation command, and other than the big hit ZA, Za In case of, determine the chance result.

  The effect control CPU 31a stores the notice pattern determined in step S308 (when the notice result is derived, also the notice result) in a predetermined storage area of the effect control RAM 31c (step S309). In step S309, the effect control CPU 31a sets the remaining notice game number indicating whether or not the continuous notice is executed over the remaining change cycle number based on the change cycle number, and stores the predetermined effect in the effect control RAM 31c. Store in the area. Then, after executing the process in step S309, the continuous notice setting process is terminated.

Next, the continuous notice execution process for executing the continuous notice will be described. The continuous notice execution process is executed when a continuous notice is determined and a notice pattern is set (stored).
When the continuous notice is determined, the effect control CPU 31a specifies the character display mode at the start of the continuous notice (first variation cycle) based on the stored notice pattern, and selects the character having the specified display form. Display.

  Further, the production control CPU 31a specifies the display mode of the character based on the notice pattern for each variation cycle, and displays the character having the specified display mode. In addition, for each change cycle, the effect control CPU 31a subtracts 1 from the remaining notice game and updates it.

  When the remaining notice game number becomes “0”, that is, when the last fluctuation cycle is being executed and it is determined to derive the notice result, the effect control CPU 31a After the elapse of a predetermined time from the start of the last fluctuation cycle, the stored notice result is derived to end the continuous notice.

  On the other hand, if it is not determined to derive the notice result, the character is deleted and the continuous notice is ended without deriving the notice result after a predetermined time has elapsed since the start of the last fluctuation cycle.

As described above in detail, this embodiment has the following effects in addition to the same effects as those of the first embodiment.
(7) During the continuous notice, the display content changes step by step for each fluctuation cycle. For this reason, it is possible to make the player wish the variable cycle to be repeatedly executed. You can also be surprised at the beginning of the fluctuation cycle. In addition, even during a single variation game, it is possible to entertain a continuous notice that the contents of the effect change.

  (8) In addition, since it is unknown to the player how many times the pseudo-ream will continue, it is possible to give interest to how long the continuous notice continues. Further, in the continuous notice, the display content changes step by step for each change cycle, so it is possible to easily grasp the number of change cycles by looking at the display content.

In addition, the said embodiment can be actualized in another embodiment (another example) as follows.
In the above embodiment, the notice result that can be derived for each notice system is different, but it may be the same. In addition, the suggestion contents are different for each notice system, but they may be the same.

-In the said embodiment, you may change arbitrarily the content which each notice result suggests. For example, there may be a notice result indicating that a premium effect is executed.
-In the above-mentioned embodiment, the special notice result which suggests specific production contents (for example, that big hit ZA, Za is given) may be derivable in any notice system. Since it can be derived in any notice system that it is a specific production content, the player can be surprised when it is derived, and the interest can be improved.

In the above embodiment, the possibility of deriving the notice result is different for each notice system, but it may be the same. Moreover, you may comprise so that a preliminary announcement result may be derived | led-out.
In the above embodiment, the notification result can be derived only for the fourth variation cycle (variation game), but the notification result may be derived even during any number of variation cycles (variation game). . For example, the notice result may be derived for the second time or the third time. In addition, it is desirable that the notice result is derived during the last fluctuation cycle (fluctuation game) in the continuous notice. By making it the last fluctuation cycle, it can be recognized that the continuous notice ends.

-You may combine the said 1st Embodiment and 2nd Embodiment.
In the above embodiment, the notice system may be set at a time other than the variable game, such as during a demonstration production.

In the above embodiment, the notice system can be selected by the player, but the CPU 31a for effect control may be determined by lottery.
In the first embodiment, the prefetch command includes the winning information related to the presence / absence of the jackpot determined in advance, but it may not be included. In addition, the prefetch command includes the reach information regarding the presence / absence of the reach effect determined in advance, but may not be included. The prefetch command includes hit game information related to the type of jackpot game determined in advance, but may not be included.

-In the said embodiment, you may vary the change pattern and distribution which can be determined for every production mode.
-In the said embodiment, when a probability variation state is provided, you may enable it to set the upper limit fluctuation | variation game frequency (probability variation state provision frequency) to which a probability variation state is provided. Further, the number of times of change may be arbitrarily changed.

  In the above embodiment, when the variable state is given, the fluctuation time of the normal game for deriving the lottery result as to whether to open / close the opening / closing blade 18 may be shortened. Further, when the variable state is given, the normal hit probability of the usual game may be changed from the normal probability to the high probability. Further, when the variable state is given, the total opening time of the open / close blades 18 may be increased in the normal hit game. In addition, a state in which the fluctuation time of the ordinary game for deriving a lottery result indicating whether or not to open / close the open / close blade 18 is shortened, a state in which the normal hit probability of the normal figure game changes from a normal probability to a high probability, In the game, among the states in which the total opening time of the open / close blades 18 is lengthened, the state of any two combinations may be given in the variable state.

-In the said embodiment, it is not necessary to provide the probability change function which provides a probability change state. Further, it is not necessary to provide a variable function for providing a variable state.
In the above embodiment, the opening / closing blade 18 is provided as the opening / closing means. However, the mode may be arbitrarily changed, and an opening / closing door may be provided instead of the opening / closing blade 18.

In the above embodiment, the reach determination probability may not be changed according to the number of reserved memories.
-In the said embodiment, you may change arbitrarily the kind and effect aspect of jackpot game. For example, the number of rounds, the opening mode of the special winning opening 19, and the like may be arbitrarily changed. Moreover, you may change arbitrarily the ratio that a big hit game is provided in each of the 1st start winning opening 14 and the 2nd starting winning opening 16.

-In the said embodiment, you may change arbitrarily the kind of production mode, and a setting opportunity.
-In the said embodiment, you may change arbitrarily the kind of variation pattern, production time, and production content.

  In the above embodiment, whether or not to derive the notice result is determined by lottery, but may be determined by a method other than lottery. For example, the notice result may be derived only when the effect content suggested by the notice result is included in the effect content of the variable game that is the subject of the continuous notice. In this way, the notice effect is executed according to the notice system selected by the player, and the notice result of the notice system selected by the player can be finally derived, so that it is prevented from becoming monotonous by the player's selection. be able to. In addition, since the player can select, participation consciousness can be raised and the interest of the game can be improved.

Next, a technical idea that can be grasped from the above embodiment and another example will be added below.
(A) The above gaming machine may be configured such that a notice effect is executed during one variation game.

(B) In the gaming machine, a notice system may be provided in which a notice result that can be derived when a reach effect is included in the effect contents of the variable game.
(C) In the above gaming machine, a notice system may be provided in which a notice result that can be derived when a probability variation jackpot effect is included in the effect contents of the variable game is prepared.

(D) In the gaming machine, a notice system may be provided in which a notice result that can be derived when a special reach effect is included in the effect contents of the variable game.
(E) In the above gaming machine, a special notice result suggesting a specific content may be derived in any notice system.

  (F) Production content determination means for determining the production content of the variable game, production control means for controlling the execution of the fluctuation game based on the production content determined by the production content determination means, and a player operable Operating means and a notice effect executing means for executing a notice effect, wherein the notice effect executing means executes the notice effect of the notice system selected according to the operation of the operation means, and the selected notice system. A game machine characterized in that, in the event that the production content suggested by the preliminary announcement result is included in the production content of the variable game determined by the production content determination means, the preliminary announcement result of the announcement system is finally derived.

  HD ... Launch handle, ACT1 ... Actuator for big prize opening, ACT2 ... Actuator for ordinary electric accessory, SE1 ... First start sensor, SE2 ... Second start sensor, SE3 ... Count sensor, SE4 ... Gate switch, YB ... Game board, 10 ... Pachinko machine, 11 ... first special symbol display device, 12 ... second special symbol display device, 13 ... production display device, 14 ... first start winning port, 15 ... first start winning device, 16 2nd start winning port, 17 ... 2nd starting winning device, 18 ... Opening / closing blade, 19 ... Large winning port, 20 ... Large winning device, 21 ... Large winning port door, 22 ... First hold display device, 23 ... First 2. Hold display device, 24 ... Normal symbol display device, 25 ... Actuation gate, 30 ... Main control board, 30a ... Main control CPU, 30b ... Main control ROM, 30c ... Main control RAM, 31 ... Production control board 31a ... the effect control for CPU, 31b ... the effect control for ROM, 31c ... the effect control for RAM.

Claims (5)

Production content determination means for determining the production content of the variable game,
Production control means for controlling the execution of the variable game based on the production content determined by the production content determination means;
Operation means that can be operated by the player;
A notice effect execution means for executing the notice effect,
The notice effect execution means causes the notice effect of the notice system selected according to the operation of the operation means to be executed, and the effect content determination means is determined from the notice results that can be derived based on the selected notice system. A game machine characterized by finally deriving a notice result specified based on the contents of the effect of the changed game. Production content determination means for determining the production content of the variable game,
Production control means for controlling the execution of the variable game based on the production content determined by the production content determination means;
Notice information output means for outputting notice information about the floating game pending execution;
Pre-judgment means for pre-determining the content of the effect of the floating game pending execution, using the notice information output by the notice information output means
Operation means that can be operated by the player;
A notice effect execution means for executing the notice effect,
The notice effect execution means executes the notice effect of the notice system selected in accordance with the operation of the operation means, and the prior judgment means pre-determines from the notice results that can be derived based on the selected notice system. A game machine characterized in that a preliminary announcement result specified based on the production contents of the variation pattern determined in the above is finally derived. During the notice production, it is configured so that at least the change cycle where the change of the symbol is performed is executed multiple times,
The gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the notice effect execution means changes the effect contents of the notice effect in a stepwise manner in accordance with the selected notice system for each variation cycle. . In the notice effect, it is provided with a notice result determination means for deciding whether or not to derive the notice result.
The notice result determination means is configured to vary the possibility that a notice result is derived based on a notice system selected in accordance with an operation of the operation means. The gaming machine according to any one of the above. For each notice system selected in accordance with the operation of the operation means, the contents of the production of the variable game suggested by the notice result of the notice effect are different,
The notice effect execution means can derive the notice result when the contents of the variation pattern that triggers the notice effect include the effect suggested by the notice result that can be derived in the selected notice system. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein: